The triumph of a true Christian described: or An explication of the eight chapter of the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Romans wherein the sanctified sinners heauen vpon earth is layed open, with explication of the comfort of it to as many as are so qualified. Deliuered in sundrie sermons by Edward Elton, Bachelour in Diuinitie, and preacher of Gods word at Saint Mary Magdalens Barmondsey neare London. And now by him published, intending the good and sauing comfort of euery true beleeuing soule that shall please to read it.

Elton, Edward, d. 1624
Publisher: Printed by Richard Field for Robert Mylburne and are to be sold at the great south doore of Pauls
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1623
Approximate Era: JamesI
TCP ID: A21269 ESTC ID: S100392 STC ID: 7621
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Romans VIII -- Commentaries;
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8264 Yea know to thy comfort, that he suffers with thee, who hath alreadie suffered for thee; Yea know to thy Comfort, that he suffers with thee, who hath already suffered for thee; uh vvb p-acp po21 n1, cst pns31 vvz p-acp pno21, r-crq vhz av vvn p-acp pno21; (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
1393 and to vse his gifts for the best good. and to use his Gifts for the best good. cc pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt js j. (6) verse (DIV2) 152 Page 75
7239 and on this text they giue this annotation: and on this text they give this annotation: cc p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb d n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
10763 Thou shalt know it by these two things. Thou shalt know it by these two things. pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 p-acp d crd n2. (28) verse (DIV2) 1035 Page 586
13753 Come we now to make our vse of it. Come we now to make our use of it. np1 pns12 av pc-acp vvi po12 n1 pp-f pn31. (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 752
436 and that thou liuest the life of grace and holinesse. and that thou Livest the life of grace and holiness. cc cst pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 24
2391 yet they shall be saued as well as the best: yet they shall be saved as well as the best: av pns32 vmb vbi vvn a-acp av c-acp dt js: (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 129
2427 and they are deadly and damnable: and they Are deadly and damnable: cc pns32 vbr j cc j: (9) verse (DIV2) 250 Page 131
2471 and thou hast cause to be humbled for them. and thou hast cause to be humbled for them. cc pns21 vh2 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 134
2512 and now I haue finished my course: and now I have finished my course: cc av pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2671 but thy peace is but a carnall securitie; but thy peace is but a carnal security; cc-acp po21 n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 145
3717 we are further giuen to vnderstand thus much. we Are further given to understand thus much. pns12 vbr av-jc vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (12) verse (DIV2) 366 Page 200
3960 thus is Christ a Sauiour to euery one of his members. thus is christ a Saviour to every one of his members. av vbz np1 dt n1 p-acp d crd pp-f po31 n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 389 Page 213
3999 and art a member of Christ, and a true Christian: and art a member of christ, and a true Christian: cc n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j np1: (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
4021 or at the day of iudgement: or At the day of judgement: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4429 and enioyes fulnesse of ioy in the presence of the Lord. and enjoys fullness of joy in the presence of the Lord. cc vvz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
5305 and to the sinfull lusts of their owne hearts. and to the sinful Lustiest of their own hearts. cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po32 d n2. (15) verse (DIV2) 513 Page 287
352 euen to merit fauour of God, and so they come to be meritorious. even to merit favour of God, and so they come to be meritorious. av pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f np1, cc av pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi j. (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 19
1898 for he can neuer proue that Christ intended any such thing. for he can never prove that christ intended any such thing. c-acp pns31 vmb av-x vvi cst np1 vvd d d n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 102
7876 and thou must be able to speake of it feelingly. and thou must be able to speak of it feelingly. cc pns21 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31 av-vvg. (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 427
2012 the same originall word is there vsed, that here we haue. the same original word is there used, that Here we have. dt d j-jn n1 vbz a-acp vvn, cst av pns12 vhb. (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
8420 and so protest of his paine as if it were vnsufferable: and so protest of his pain as if it were unsufferable: cc av vvb pp-f po31 n1 c-acp cs pn31 vbdr j: (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 456
8837 and consequently for the praise and glorie of God. and consequently for the praise and glory of God. cc av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
9232 but their libertie shall not be a glorious libertie; but their liberty shall not be a glorious liberty; cc-acp po32 n1 vmb xx vbi dt j n1; (24) verse (DIV2) 888 Page 502
4604 though they be dead and rotten in their graues: for why. though they be dead and rotten in their graves: for why. cs pns32 vbb j cc j-vvn p-acp po32 n2: p-acp q-crq. (14) verse (DIV2) 450 Page 249
7281 indeed in the time of aduersitie it vanisheth and comes to nothing; indeed in the time of adversity it Vanishes and comes to nothing; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vvz cc vvz p-acp pix; (19) verse (DIV2) 714 Page 395
9653 for true grace spreadeth it selfe ouer the whole man. for true grace spreadeth it self over the Whole man. p-acp j n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 933 Page 526
12442 , and we are so to hold it, and to renounce it. , and we Are so to hold it, and to renounce it. , cc pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi pn31, cc pc-acp vvi pn31. (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 679
9992 Waiting for the adoption, euen the redemption of our bodie. Waiting for the adoption, even the redemption of our body. vvg p-acp dt n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 963 Page 544
10513 And to this purpose is that of the Apostle, 2. Corinth. 4.8.9. And to this purpose is that of the Apostle, 2. Corinth. 4.8.9. cc p-acp d n1 vbz d pp-f dt n1, crd np1. crd. (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10684 and that God would grant me the thing that I long for! and that God would grant me the thing that I long for! cc cst np1 vmd vvi pno11 dt n1 cst pns11 av-j p-acp! (28) verse (DIV2) 1025 Page 581
14593 and to this purpose the Apostle speakes plainly, Ephes. 1.20.21. and to this purpose the Apostle speaks plainly, Ephesians 1.20.21. cc p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz av-j, np1 crd. (36) verse (DIV2) 1428 Page 800
3248 and such as are yet in the dregs of nature, not because it is pleasing to him, and such as Are yet in the dregs of nature, not Because it is pleasing to him, cc d c-acp vbr av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, xx c-acp pn31 vbz vvg p-acp pno31, (11) verse (DIV2) 329 Page 175
456 and it may be sometimes make a step into a good way, and do some good duties, and it may be sometime make a step into a good Way, and do Some good duties, cc pn31 vmb vbi av vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc vdb d j n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 25
499 so rash, and so heady, and so vncharitable are vngodly men in their censure: so rash, and so heady, and so uncharitable Are ungodly men in their censure: av j, cc av j, cc av j vbr j n2 p-acp po32 n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 56 Page 27
644 and they walke after the one, and not after the other. and they walk After the one, and not After the other. cc pns32 vvb p-acp dt pi, cc xx p-acp dt n-jn. (4) verse (DIV2) 72 Page 35
1050 For (that that was impossible to the Law, in as much as it was weake, For (that that was impossible to the Law, in as much as it was weak, p-acp (d cst vbds j p-acp dt n1, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pn31 vbds j, (6) verse (DIV2) 117 Page 57
1110 Thus then conceiue we the meaning of this verse, as if the Apostle had said. Thus then conceive we the meaning of this verse, as if the Apostle had said. av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 60
1171 no man liuing in the world, can possibly keepe and fulfill the morall Law of God: no man living in the world, can possibly keep and fulfil the moral Law of God: dx n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, vmb av-j vvi cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1: (6) verse (DIV2) 130 Page 63
1210 and now hath disabled himselfe through his owne vnthriftinesse and prodigality; and now hath disabled himself through his own unthriftiness and prodigality; cc av vhz vvn px31 p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1274 and in mans iudgement it was impossible for Dauid to escape; and in men judgement it was impossible for David to escape; cc p-acp ng1 n1 pn31 vbds j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi; (6) verse (DIV2) 137 Page 68
3002 and to the will of the diuell, to be led of him at his will and pleasure. and to the will of the Devil, to be led of him At his will and pleasure. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 162
3020 and they are his friends, yet indeed in Gods account they are enemies to God, and they Are his Friends, yet indeed in God's account they Are enemies to God, cc pns32 vbr po31 n2, av av p-acp ng1 n1 pns32 vbr n2 p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 163
3226 or do, any thing pleasing to God, any thing that God may approue and accept of, or do, any thing pleasing to God, any thing that God may approve and accept of, cc vdb, d n1 vvg p-acp np1, d n1 cst np1 vmb vvi cc vvi pp-f, (11) verse (DIV2) 326 Page 174
3227 as pleasing to his holy Maiestie. as pleasing to his holy Majesty. c-acp vvg p-acp po31 j n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 326 Page 174
3440 And thinke not to say with your selues, We haue Abraham to our father: And think not to say with your selves, We have Abraham to our father: cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2, pns12 vhb np1 p-acp po12 n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 185
3525 and yet the Apostle counts them holy and regenerate, and in the Spirit: and yet the Apostle counts them holy and regenerate, and in the Spirit: cc av dt n1 vvz pno32 j cc vvn, cc p-acp dt n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 349 Page 190
3624 and he taught others, yet was he a man vnsanctified: and he taught Others, yet was he a man unsanctified: cc pns31 vvd n2-jn, av vbds pns31 dt n1 j: (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 195
4306 and to labour to find out the cause of that sicknesse, and of that disease. and to labour to find out the cause of that sickness, and of that disease. cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc pp-f d n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 232
4747 it is a worke farre aboue the strength of all creatures, men, or Angels; it is a work Far above the strength of all creatures, men, or Angels; pn31 vbz dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, n2, cc n2; (14) verse (DIV2) 467 Page 256
5303 and their bodies, and all their strength and seruice both of soule and bodie: and their bodies, and all their strength and service both of soul and body: cc po32 n2, cc d po32 n1 cc n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 513 Page 287
6221 and in the way of holinesse, and yet go on in that way heauily and drowsily, and in the Way of holiness, and yet go on in that Way heavily and drowsily, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av vvb a-acp p-acp d n1 av-j cc av-j, (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 336
6282 any good thing as of our selues, but our sufficiencie is of God. any good thing as of our selves, but our sufficiency is of God. d j n1 c-acp pp-f po12 n2, cc-acp po12 n1 vbz pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 340
6811 and thou farest the better for the prayers of those that neuer saw thee. and thou farest the better for the Prayers of those that never saw thee. cc pns21 vv2 dt j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst av-x vvd pno21. (18) verse (DIV2) 663 Page 368
3249 nor as it is their personall obedience, but meerely of his abundant goodnesse and mercy. nor as it is their personal Obedience, but merely of his abundant Goodness and mercy. ccx c-acp pn31 vbz po32 j n1, cc-acp av-j pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 329 Page 175
8528 Now this for vse may serue as a ground of great comfort to Gods children: Now this for use may serve as a ground of great Comfort to God's children: av d p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp npg1 n2: (21) verse (DIV2) 826 Page 462
8899 they giue thēselues greedily to hunt after the things of this world. they give themselves greedily to hunt After the things of this world. pns32 vvb px32 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8969 and established by his commandement, as we haue it Iob 38.10.11. and established by his Commandment, as we have it Job 38.10.11. cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns12 vhb pn31 np1 crd. (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 491
10070 and if thou be so farre from hauing the first fruites of the Spirit of God, and if thou be so Far from having the First fruits of the Spirit of God, cc cs pns21 vbb av av-j p-acp vhg dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
11130 and may set himselfe to seeke the face and fauour of God. It cannot be: and may Set himself to seek the face and favour of God. It cannot be: cc vmb vvi px31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. pn31 vmbx vbi: (29) verse (DIV2) 1077 Page 606
11206 and therefore take heed of it. and Therefore take heed of it. cc av vvb n1 pp-f pn31. (29) verse (DIV2) 1089 Page 611
14393 See (say they) those whom Christ hath bought with his bloud may be damned. See (say they) those whom christ hath bought with his blood may be damned. vvb (vvb pns32) d ro-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn. (36) verse (DIV2) 1412 Page 788
15033 and to continue, it varies not according to the change of the thing loued. and to continue, it Varies not according to the change of the thing loved. cc pc-acp vvi, pn31 vvz xx vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd. (37) verse (DIV2) 1471 Page 826
15354 and they would like it well enough, it would be generally loued and embraced: and they would like it well enough, it would be generally loved and embraced: cc pns32 vmd vvi pn31 av av-d, pn31 vmd vbi av-j vvn cc vvn: (38) verse (DIV2) 1515 Page 845
15967 as ye haue heard, the life of the bodie, and the good things of this life: as you have herd, the life of the body, and the good things of this life: c-acp pn22 vhb vvn, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f d n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
16145 and they can yeeld thee no true comfort. and they can yield thee no true Comfort. cc pns32 vmb vvi pno21 dx j n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 888
16164 or outward estate, are indeed tokens and fruites of Gods speciall loue to thee. or outward estate, Are indeed tokens and fruits of God's special love to thee. cc j n1, vbr av n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 j n1 p-acp pno21. (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 889
4508 and thou being void of grace, what hope canst thou haue to be saued? No, no, and thou being void of grace, what hope Canst thou have to be saved? No, no, cc pns21 vbg j pp-f n1, q-crq vvb vm2 pns21 vhi pc-acp vbi vvn? uh-dx, uh-dx, (13) verse (DIV2) 439 Page 243
232 or some other in his stead: or Some other in his stead: cc d n-jn p-acp po31 n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 13
0 THE TRIVMPH OF A TRVE CHRISTIAN. THE TRIUMPH OF A TRUE CHRISTIAN. dt n1 pp-f dt j njp. (3) commentary_on_verse (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 ROM. 8.1. ROM. 8.1. np1. crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 0 Page 1
2 Now then there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus, which walke not after the flesh but after the Spirit. Now then there is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus, which walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit. av av pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1, r-crq vvb xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 1 Page 1
3 IN this eight Chapter the Apostle fals againe on the doctrine of iustification and sanctification. He concludes his doctrine touching the iustification of true beleeuers through Christ. IN this eight Chapter the Apostle falls again on the Doctrine of justification and sanctification. He concludes his Doctrine touching the justification of true believers through christ. p-acp d crd n1 dt n1 vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. pns31 vvz po31 n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 2 Page 1
4 And concerning their sanctification, setting it forth to their comfort, labouring to strengthen and to arme them with comfort against temptations and trials, that is the summe and substance of this whole Chapter: And Concerning their sanctification, setting it forth to their Comfort, labouring to strengthen and to arm them with Comfort against temptations and trials, that is the sum and substance of this Whole Chapter: np1 vvg po32 n1, vvg pn31 av p-acp po32 n1, vvg pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, cst vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j-jn n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 2 Page 1
5 The parts of it are threee. The parts of it Are threee. dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr vvb. (4) verse (DIV2) 2 Page 1
6 The first is, a sweet and excellent comfort to all true beleeuers, deliuered partly by way of instruction, partly by way of exhortation against the relickes and remainders of sinne and corruption, still cleauing to them, and still abiding in them; The First is, a sweet and excellent Comfort to all true believers, Delivered partly by Way of instruction, partly by Way of exhortation against the Relics and remainders of sin and corruption, still cleaving to them, and still abiding in them; dt ord vbz, dt j cc j n1 p-acp d j n2, vvd av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, av vvg p-acp pno32, cc av vvg p-acp pno32; (4) verse (DIV2) 3 Page 1
7 from the first verse to the middle of the seuenteenth verse. from the First verse to the middle of the Seventeenth verse. p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt ord n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 3 Page 1
8 The second is a comfortable exhortation, directed to the godly, patiently to suffer affliction, vrged and pressed by diuerse reasons, from the middle of the seuenteenth verse to the one and thirtieth verse. The second is a comfortable exhortation, directed to the godly, patiently to suffer affliction, urged and pressed by diverse Reasons, from the middle of the Seventeenth verse to the one and thirtieth verse. dt ord vbz dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt j, av-j pc-acp vvi n1, vvn cc vvn p-acp j n2, p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt ord n1 p-acp dt crd cc ord n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 4 Page 1
9 The third is, a declaration of the immutable state and condition of Gods elect, called and iustified, The third is, a declaration of the immutable state and condition of God's elect, called and justified, dt ord vbz, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 vvb, vvn cc vvn, (4) verse (DIV2) 5 Page 1
10 and of their certaintie of saluation, from the one and thirtieth verse to the end of the Chapter. and of their certainty of salvation, from the one and thirtieth verse to the end of the Chapter. cc pp-f po32 n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt crd cc ord n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 5 Page 1
11 Now the first part of the Chapter containes matter of comfort to true beleeuers, against the relickes of sinne still abiding in them. Now the First part of the Chapter contains matter of Comfort to true believers, against the Relics of sin still abiding in them. av dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 av vvg p-acp pno32. (4) verse (DIV2) 6 Page 2
12 Therein the Apostle first deales by way of instruction, from the first verse to the twelfth: Therein the Apostle First deals by Way of instruction, from the First verse to the twelfth: av dt n1 ord vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt ord: (4) verse (DIV2) 6 Page 2
13 then by way of exhortation, in the verses following to the seuenteenth verse, the middle of it. then by Way of exhortation, in the Verses following to the Seventeenth verse, the middle of it. av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp dt ord n1, dt n-jn pp-f pn31. (4) verse (DIV2) 6 Page 2
14 Touching instruction, first he propounds and layes downe this ground of comfort, that there is no condemnation to the godly: Touching instruction, First he propounds and lays down this ground of Comfort, that there is no condemnation to the godly: vvg n1, ord pns31 vvz cc vvz a-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt j: (4) verse (DIV2) 7 Page 2
15 though sinne still dwell and abide in them in part, yet there is no condemnation to them. though sin still dwell and abide in them in part, yet there is no condemnation to them. cs n1 av vvi cc vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, av pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32. (4) verse (DIV2) 7 Page 2
16 And then he limits that comfort by describing the persons to whom it belongs, that they be such as be in Christ, And then he Limits that Comfort by describing the Persons to whom it belongs, that they be such as be in christ, cc av pns31 n2 d n1 p-acp vvg dt n2 p-acp ro-crq pn31 vvz, cst pns32 vbb d c-acp vbb p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 7 Page 2
17 and such as walke not after the flesh, but after the spirit. In the first verse then he further amplifies those two particulars. and such as walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit. In the First verse then he further amplifies those two particulars. cc d c-acp vvb xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1. p-acp dt ord n1 av pns31 av-jc vvz d crd n2-j. (4) verse (DIV2) 7 Page 2
18 I will referre the laying forth of his amplification till we come to the handling of the verses following. I will refer the laying forth of his amplification till we come to the handling of the Verses following. pns11 vmb vvi dt vvg av pp-f po31 n1 c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 vvg. (4) verse (DIV2) 8 Page 2
19 The first verse (Now then there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus, which walke not after the flesh but after the spirit,) hath this respect to foregoing matter. The First verse (Now then there is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus, which walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit,) hath this respect to foregoing matter. dt ord n1 (av av pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1, r-crq vvb xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1,) vhz d n1 p-acp vvg n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 9 Page 2
20 The Apostle hauing handled the doctrine of iustification, and thereunto subioyned the doctrine of sanctification, The Apostle having handled the Doctrine of justification, and thereunto subjoined the Doctrine of sanctification, dt n1 vhg vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 10 Page 2
21 and on occasion of that falling on the spirituall combat, giuing instance of it in himselfe, and on occasion of that falling on the spiritual combat, giving instance of it in himself, cc p-acp n1 pp-f d vvg p-acp dt j n1, vvg n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp px31, (4) verse (DIV2) 10 Page 2
22 and hauing in the Chapter before cryed out: and having in the Chapter before cried out: cc vhg p-acp dt n1 a-acp vvd av: (4) verse (DIV2) 10 Page 2
23 O wretched man that I am who shall deliuer me from the body of this death? and againe raised vp his heart with comfort in and through Christ Iesus, I thanke God through Iesus Christ our Lord: Oh wretched man that I am who shall deliver me from the body of this death? and again raised up his heart with Comfort in and through christ Iesus, I thank God through Iesus christ our Lord: uh j n1 cst pns11 vbm r-crq vmb vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1? cc av vvd a-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp cc p-acp np1 np1, pns11 vvb np1 p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 10 Page 2
24 thereupon in this verse he inferres this generall. That as many as are in Christ Iesus, they are free from condemnation. thereupon in this verse he infers this general. That as many as Are in christ Iesus, they Are free from condemnation. av p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz d n1. cst p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp np1 np1, pns32 vbr j p-acp n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 10 Page 2
25 In this verse considered by it selfe, we haue these things offered. In this verse considered by it self, we have these things offered. p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pn31 n1, pns12 vhb d n2 vvn. (4) verse (DIV2) 12 Page 2
26 First a generall conclusion, wherein the Apostle affirmes a freedome from condemnation, making knowne to whom it belongs, First a general conclusion, wherein the Apostle affirms a freedom from condemnation, making known to whom it belongs, ord dt j n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, vvg vvn p-acp ro-crq pn31 vvz, (4) verse (DIV2) 13 Page 2
27 namely to those that are in Christ Iesus: There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus. namely to those that Are in christ Iesus: There is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus. av p-acp d cst vbr p-acp np1 np1: pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 13 Page 2
28 Secondly, an infallible marke, by which such persons may be knowne, the Apostle pointing them out by their speciall qualification, that they are such as walke after the Spirit, amplifying that by deniall of the contrary, that they walke not after the flesh: Secondly, an infallible mark, by which such Persons may be known, the Apostle pointing them out by their special qualification, that they Are such as walk After the Spirit, amplifying that by denial of the contrary, that they walk not After the Flesh: ord, dt j n1, p-acp r-crq d n2 vmb vbi vvn, dt n1 vvg pno32 av p-acp po32 j n1, cst pns32 vbr d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, j-vvg d p-acp n1 pp-f dt n-jn, cst pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
29 Which walke not after the flesh, but after the spirit. Which walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit. r-crq vvb xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
30 These are the generall things laid before vs in this verse. (Now then) these words are to be vnderstood, as hauing respect to that which the Apostle had formerly deliuered; These Are the general things laid before us in this verse. (Now then) these words Are to be understood, as having respect to that which the Apostle had formerly Delivered; d vbr dt j n2 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1. (av av) d n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp j-vvg n1 p-acp d r-crq dt n1 vhd av-j vvn; (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
31 Gods elect are iustified freely by Gods grace, and by faith in Iesus Christ: God's elect Are justified freely by God's grace, and by faith in Iesus christ: n2 vvb vbr vvn av-j p-acp npg1 n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp np1 np1: (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
32 and that himselfe, howsoeuer he felt sinne still abiding in him, yet he was able to blesse God for deliuerance from it through Iesus Christ. Hereupon he thus concludes: and that himself, howsoever he felt sin still abiding in him, yet he was able to bless God for deliverance from it through Iesus christ. Hereupon he thus concludes: cc cst px31, c-acp pns31 vvd n1 av vvg p-acp pno31, av pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp np1 np1. av pns31 av vvz: (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
33 Now then there is no condemnation; Now then there is no condemnation; av av pc-acp vbz dx n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
34 the word (condemnation) here signifies not as Bellarmine expounds it, the contagion of sinne that comes by concupiscence of the flesh: the word (condemnation) Here signifies not as Bellarmine expounds it, the contagion of sin that comes by concupiscence of the Flesh: dt n1 (n1) av vvz xx p-acp np1 vvz pn31, dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
35 that were to make the Apostle to speake absurdly, but it imports two things: the guiltinesse of sinne, and the punishment due to sinne; that were to make the Apostle to speak absurdly, but it imports two things: the guiltiness of sin, and the punishment due to sin; cst vbdr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-j, cc-acp pn31 vvz crd n2: dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 j-jn p-acp n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
36 a binding ouer or standing subiect to the punishment and execution of Gods sentence of death on sinners; a binding over or standing Subject to the punishment and execution of God's sentence of death on Sinners; dt vvg a-acp cc j-vvg n-jn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2; (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
37 namely, the damnatorie sentence or curse of the Law, all plagues and iudgements in this world, namely, the damnatory sentence or curse of the Law, all plagues and Judgments in this world, av, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, d n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
38 and euerlasting perdition in the world to come. Thus we find the word vsed, Rom. 5.16.18. and everlasting perdition in the world to come. Thus we find the word used, Rom. 5.16.18. cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. av pns12 vvb dt n1 vvd, np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
39 And in that the Apostle saith (no condemnation) he meanes that there is a freedome both from the guilt of sinne, And in that the Apostle Says (no condemnation) he means that there is a freedom both from the guilt of sin, cc p-acp d dt n1 vvz (dx n1) pns31 vvz cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
40 and from the punishment of sinne, To them that are in Christ Iesus, and that by the satisfactorie death of Christ, he being made sinne for them, 2. Cor. 5.21. and hauing borne their sinnes in his body, 1. Pet. 2.24. and from the punishment of sin, To them that Are in christ Iesus, and that by the satisfactory death of christ, he being made sin for them, 2. Cor. 5.21. and having born their Sins in his body, 1. Pet. 2.24. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1, cc cst p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vbg vvn n1 p-acp pno32, crd np1 crd. cc vhg vvn po32 n2 p-acp po31 n1, crd np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
41 (To them that are in Christ Iesus,) that is, to them that are one with Christ, being built and ioyned to him as members to the head, (To them that Are in christ Iesus,) that is, to them that Are one with christ, being built and joined to him as members to the head, (p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1,) d vbz, p-acp pno32 cst vbr crd p-acp np1, vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
42 or as branches to the vine, by the bond of his spirit, and by faith: or as branches to the vine, by the bound of his Spirit, and by faith: cc c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
43 for these similitudes the holy Ghost vseth to set forth the neare vnion and coniunction of Christ and true beleeuers, Eph. 4.15.16. Christ is the head by whom all the body being coupled, &c. Ioh. 15.5. for these Similitudes the holy Ghost uses to Set forth the near Union and conjunction of christ and true believers, Ephesians 4.15.16. christ is the head by whom all the body being coupled, etc. John 15.5. c-acp d n2 dt j n1 vvz pc-acp vvi av dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 cc j n2, np1 crd. np1 vbz dt n1 p-acp ro-crq d dt n1 vbg vvn, av np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
44 I am the vine, ye are the branches, (Which walke not) the word (walke) in the Scripture vsually signifieth to hold on a course of life, I am the vine, you Are the branches, (Which walk not) the word (walk) in the Scripture usually signifies to hold on a course of life, pns11 vbm dt n1, pn22 vbr dt n2, (r-crq vvb xx) dt n1 (n1) p-acp dt n1 av-j vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
45 or to liue as Gen. 5.22, Henoch walked with God, that is, liued as in the sight of God, Gen. 17.1. or to live as Gen. 5.22, Henoch walked with God, that is, lived as in the sighed of God, Gen. 17.1. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 crd, np1 vvd p-acp np1, cst vbz, vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 3
46 Walke before me, and be thou vpright. (After the flesh.) By flesh we are to vnderstand the corruption of nature, Walk before me, and be thou upright. (After the Flesh.) By Flesh we Are to understand the corruption of nature, vvb p-acp pno11, cc vbb pns21 av-j. (p-acp dt n1.) p-acp n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 4
47 and by Spirit, the grace of regeneration and sanctification: and by Spirit, the grace of regeneration and sanctification: cc p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 4
48 and to walke after the flesh is to liue according to the motion and guidance of the corruption of nature, and to walk After the Flesh is to live according to the motion and guidance of the corruption of nature, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vbz pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 4
49 and to walke after the Spirit, is to liue according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification. and to walk After the Spirit, is to live according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, vbz pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 4
50 Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said; Thus then conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said; av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn; (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 4
51 Now then since it is so as I haue shewed before, that Gods elect are iustified freely by Gods grace and faith in Iesus Christ, Now then since it is so as I have showed before, that God's elect Are justified freely by God's grace and faith in Iesus christ, av av c-acp pn31 vbz av c-acp pns11 vhb vvn a-acp, cst n2 vvb vbr vvn av-j p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 4
52 though I feele sinne still abiding in me, yet I being able to blesse God for deliuerance through Iesus Christ, it followeth that all such as are one with Christ, though I feel sin still abiding in me, yet I being able to bless God for deliverance through Iesus christ, it follows that all such as Are one with christ, cs pns11 vvb n1 av vvg p-acp pno11, av pns11 vbg j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 np1, pn31 vvz cst d d c-acp vbr crd p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 4
53 and are knit and ioyned to Christ as members to the head, and as branches to the vine, by the bond of the Spirit and by faith, and Are knit and joined to christ as members to the head, and as branches to the vine, by the bound of the Spirit and by faith, cc vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp np1 c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, cc c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 4
54 though they haue sinne still abiding in them, yet they are freed by the satisfactorie death of Christ from the guiltinesse of sinne, though they have sin still abiding in them, yet they Are freed by the satisfactory death of christ from the guiltiness of sin, cs pns32 vhb n1 av vvg p-acp pno32, av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 4
55 and from the punishment due to them for sinne, euen from the curse of the Law, from all plagues and iudgements in this world, and from the punishment due to them for sin, even from the curse of the Law, from all plagues and Judgments in this world, cc p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 4
56 and from euerlasting perdition in the world to come: and from everlasting perdition in the world to come: cc p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi: (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 4
57 they shall not come into condemnation, and they are such as liue not according to the motion and guidance of the corruption of nature, they shall not come into condemnation, and they Are such as live not according to the motion and guidance of the corruption of nature, pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp n1, cc pns32 vbr d c-acp vvb xx vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 4
58 but according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification. but according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification. cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 14 Page 4
59 First here obserue we, how the Apostle propounds this ground of comfort touching freedome from condemnation: First Here observe we, how the Apostle propounds this ground of Comfort touching freedom from condemnation: ord av vvb pns12, c-crq dt n1 vvz d n1 pp-f n1 vvg n1 p-acp n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 15 Page 4
60 he doth not here instance in himselfe and say, there is no condemnation to me, I being in Christ Iesus; he does not Here instance in himself and say, there is no condemnation to me, I being in christ Iesus; pns31 vdz xx av n1 p-acp px31 cc vvi, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno11, pns11 vbg p-acp np1 np1; (4) verse (DIV2) 15 Page 4
61 but he puts it downe in the generall, to them whosoeuer they be that are in Christ Iesus. but he puts it down in the general, to them whosoever they be that Are in christ Iesus. cc-acp pns31 vvz pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp pno32 r-crq pns32 vbb d vbr p-acp np1 np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 15 Page 4
62 In the Chapter before speaking of the power and force of sinne remaining in the regenerate, he gaue instance in himselfe, In the Chapter before speaking of the power and force of sin remaining in the regenerate, he gave instance in himself, p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp dt j-vvn, pns31 vvd n1 p-acp px31, (4) verse (DIV2) 15 Page 4
63 but now coming to set forth the priuiledge of those that are in Christ, he makes it not his owne particular case, but he sets downe a generall conclusion, that there is no condemnation, not onely to him, but now coming to Set forth the privilege of those that Are in christ, he makes it not his own particular case, but he sets down a general conclusion, that there is no condemnation, not only to him, cc-acp av vvg pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f d cst vbr p-acp np1, pns31 vvz pn31 xx po31 d j n1, p-acp pns31 vvz a-acp dt j n1, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1, xx av-j p-acp pno31, (4) verse (DIV2) 15 Page 4
64 but not to any that are in Christ Iesus. Thus he orders his speech in great wisedome: but not to any that Are in christ Iesus. Thus he order his speech in great Wisdom: cc-acp xx p-acp d cst vbr p-acp np1 np1. av pns31 n2 po31 n1 p-acp j n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 15 Page 4
65 and hence note we thus much. and hence note we thus much. cc av vvb pns12 av av-d. (4) verse (DIV2) 15 Page 4
66 That the priuiledge of Gods grace and fauour, of Gods mercy, and of comfort in Christ Iesus, freedome from hell; That the privilege of God's grace and favour, of God's mercy, and of Comfort in christ Iesus, freedom from hell; cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, pp-f npg1 n1, cc pp-f n1 p-acp np1 np1, n1 p-acp n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 4
67 death & damnation, is not to be restrained to some particular persons, as haply such as haue a great measure of grace, such as the Apostle was, death & damnation, is not to be restrained to Some particular Persons, as haply such as have a great measure of grace, such as the Apostle was, n1 cc n1, vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n2, c-acp av d c-acp vhb dt j n1 pp-f n1, d c-acp dt n1 vbds, (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
68 but it is common to all and euery true beleeuer, all that truly beleeue in Christ, but it is Common to all and every true believer, all that truly believe in christ, cc-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp d cc d j n1, d cst av-j vvb p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
69 and are one with him by his spirit and by faith: and Are one with him by his Spirit and by faith: cc vbr pi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
70 though their faith be weake, yet they truly beleeuing in Christ, and their faith being a true faith, they haue right and title to all the sauing comforts in Christ; though their faith be weak, yet they truly believing in christ, and their faith being a true faith, they have right and title to all the Saving comforts in christ; cs po32 n1 vbb j, av pns32 av-j vvg p-acp np1, cc po32 n1 vbg dt j n1, pns32 vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp d dt vvg n2 p-acp np1; (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
71 and they are free from hell, death and damnation, as well as those that haue the greatest measure of grace and holinesse. and they Are free from hell, death and damnation, as well as those that have the greatest measure of grace and holiness. cc pns32 vbr j p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, c-acp av c-acp d cst vhb dt js n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
72 And hence it is that the Apostle Peter, 2. Pet. 1.1. cals the faith of ordinarie Christians and beleeuers, a faith like precious to his faith: And hence it is that the Apostle Peter, 2. Pet. 1.1. calls the faith of ordinary Christians and believers, a faith like precious to his faith: cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 np1, crd np1 crd. vvz dt n1 pp-f j np1 cc n2, dt n1 av-j j p-acp po31 n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
73 Simon Peter a seruant and an Apostle of Iesus Christ, to you which haue obtained like faith with vs by the righteousnesse of our God and Sauiour Iesus Christ. Simon Peter a servant and an Apostle of Iesus christ, to you which have obtained like faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Saviour Iesus christ. np1 np1 dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, p-acp pn22 r-crq vhb vvn av-j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 np1 np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
74 He saith not, faith equall to our faith, or the same measure of faith that we haue, He Says not, faith equal to our faith, or the same measure of faith that we have, pns31 vvz xx, uh-n j-jn p-acp po12 n1, cc dt d n1 pp-f n1 cst pns12 vhb, (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
75 but faith like precious, faith of like worth and excellencie in regard of the fruites of it, faith that is able to saue you as truly and as certainly as our faith, 1. Ioh. 1.2, 3. Saith Saint Iohn: The life appeared, but faith like precious, faith of like worth and excellency in regard of the fruits of it, faith that is able to save you as truly and as Certainly as our faith, 1. John 1.2, 3. Says Saint John: The life appeared, cc-acp n1 av-j j, n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f pn31, n1 cst vbz j pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp av-j cc a-acp av-j c-acp po12 n1, crd np1 crd, crd vvz n1 np1: dt n1 vvd, (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
76 and we haue seene it, and beare witnesse, and shew vnto you the eternall life, which was with the Father, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and show unto you the Eternal life, which was with the Father, cc pns12 vhb vvn pn31, cc vvi n1, cc vvi p-acp pn22 dt j n1, r-crq vbds p-acp dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
77 and appeared vnto vs. That I say which we haue seene and heard (that is Iesus Christ) declare we vnto you, that ye may also haue fellowship with vs, and appeared unto us That I say which we have seen and herd (that is Iesus christ) declare we unto you, that you may also have fellowship with us, cc vvd p-acp pno12 d pns11 vvb r-crq pns12 vhb vvn cc vvn (cst vbz np1 np1) vvb pns12 p-acp pn22, cst pn22 vmb av vhi n1 p-acp pno12, (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
78 and our fellowship also may be with the Father, and with his Sonne Iesus Christ. and our fellowship also may be with the Father, and with his Son Iesus christ. cc po12 n1 av vmb vbi p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po31 n1 np1 np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
79 By faith in Christ ordinary true beleeuers haue fellowship with the Apostles, yea with God the Father, By faith in christ ordinary true believers have fellowship with the Apostles, yea with God the Father, p-acp n1 p-acp np1 j j n2 vhb n1 p-acp dt n2, uh p-acp np1 dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
80 and with his Sonne Iesus Christ. and with his Son Iesus christ. cc p-acp po31 n1 np1 np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
81 And therefore the priuiledge of Gods grace and fauour, of comfort in Christ, and of freedome from hell, death and damnation, belongs to all and euery true beleeuer, And Therefore the privilege of God's grace and favour, of Comfort in christ, and of freedom from hell, death and damnation, belongs to all and every true believer, cc av dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc pp-f n1 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, vvz p-acp d cc d j n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
82 as well as to the holy Apostle. 2. Tim. 4.8. The Apostle hauing said, Henceforth is laid vp for me the crowne of righteousnesse, which the Lord the righteous Iudge shall giue me at that day: as well as to the holy Apostle. 2. Tim. 4.8. The Apostle having said, Henceforth is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me At that day: c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt j n1. crd np1 crd. dt np1 vhg vvn, av vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pno11 dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 dt j n1 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
83 he subioynes, and not to me onely, but vnto all them also that loue his appearing. he subioynes, and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. pns31 vvz, cc xx p-acp pno11 av-j, cc-acp p-acp d pno32 av cst vvb po31 vvg. (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
84 Plainly teaching, that the greatest mercy of God, euen eternall life and saluation, is not to be appropriated to the Apostles, Plainly teaching, that the greatest mercy of God, even Eternal life and salvation, is not to be appropriated to the Apostles, av-j vvg, cst dt js n1 pp-f np1, av j n1 cc n1, vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
85 or to such as they were, men of the greatest measure of grace and holinesse, or to such as they were, men of the greatest measure of grace and holiness, cc p-acp d c-acp pns32 vbdr, n2 pp-f dt js n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
86 but it belongs to all and euery true beleeuer, and it shall be giuen to them. but it belongs to all and every true believer, and it shall be given to them. cc-acp pn31 vvz p-acp d cc d j n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 5
87 And so this is a cleare truth, that the priuiledge of Gods grace and fauour, of comfort in Christ, of freedome from hell, death and damnation, is not to be restrained to some singular persons, such as haue a great measure of grace and holinesse, And so this is a clear truth, that the privilege of God's grace and favour, of Comfort in christ, of freedom from hell, death and damnation, is not to be restrained to Some singular Persons, such as have a great measure of grace and holiness, cc av d vbz dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, pp-f n1 p-acp np1, pp-f n1 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n2, d c-acp vhb dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 6
88 but it is common to all and euery true beleeuer; the reasons of it are these. but it is Common to all and every true believer; the Reasons of it Are these. cc-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp d cc d j n1; dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (4) verse (DIV2) 16 Page 6
89 First, all that are in Christ are equally iust, in respect of the iustice of Christ in Gods sight imputed to them: First, all that Are in christ Are equally just, in respect of the Justice of christ in God's sighed imputed to them: ord, d cst vbr p-acp np1 vbr av-j j, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp npg1 n1 vvn p-acp pno32: (4) verse (DIV2) 17 Page 6
90 for he that truly beleeues in Christ, is as iust as he that hath fulfilled the whole Law, for he that truly believes in christ, is as just as he that hath fulfilled the Whole Law, c-acp pns31 cst av-j vvz p-acp np1, vbz a-acp j c-acp pns31 cst vhz vvn dt j-jn n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 17 Page 6
91 and he hath the perfection of the Law: and he hath the perfection of the Law: cc pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 17 Page 6
92 and there is no inequalitie of them that be in Christ in respect of iustification and adoption. and there is no inequality of them that be in christ in respect of justification and adoption. cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f pno32 cst vbb p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 17 Page 6
93 Secondly, it is not the measure of faith that giues right and title to the comforts in Christ, but the truth of it: Secondly, it is not the measure of faith that gives right and title to the comforts in christ, but the truth of it: ord, pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp np1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (4) verse (DIV2) 18 Page 6
94 if it be a true faith, though neuer so weake, it giues a man title to Gods mercy, if it be a true faith, though never so weak, it gives a man title to God's mercy, cs pn31 vbb dt j n1, cs av-x av j, pn31 vvz dt n1 n1 p-acp npg1 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 18 Page 6
95 and to all the priuiledges of Gods children: and to all the privileges of God's children: cc p-acp d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2: (4) verse (DIV2) 18 Page 6
96 as among the Israelites that were stung with the fierie serpents, he that had a weake and dimme sight, as among the Israelites that were stung with the fiery Serpents, he that had a weak and dim sighed, c-acp p-acp dt np2 cst vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n2, pns31 cst vhd dt j cc j n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 18 Page 6
97 if he could but looke vp to the brasen serpent, was healed as well as he that had a stronger sight, Ioh. 3.14, 15. And therefore this is a certaine truth, that the priuiledge of Gods grace and fauour, of comfort in Christ, of freedome from hell, death and damnation, is not to be restrained to some particular persons, if he could but look up to the brazen serpent, was healed as well as he that had a Stronger sighed, John 3.14, 15. And Therefore this is a certain truth, that the privilege of God's grace and favour, of Comfort in christ, of freedom from hell, death and damnation, is not to be restrained to Some particular Persons, cs pns31 vmd cc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, vbds vvn a-acp av c-acp pns31 cst vhd dt jc n1, np1 crd, crd cc av d vbz dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, pp-f n1 p-acp np1, pp-f n1 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 18 Page 6
98 but it is common to all and euery true beleeuer. but it is Common to all and every true believer. cc-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp d cc d j n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 18 Page 6
99 And this may serue as a ground of sweete and excellent comfort to poore weake Christians, I meane such as are weake in faith, And this may serve as a ground of sweet and excellent Comfort to poor weak Christians, I mean such as Are weak in faith, cc d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp j j np1, pns11 vvb d c-acp vbr j p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 19 Page 6
100 and are troubled with many doubtings in beleeuing. Such poore tender consciences, they commonly exempt themselues from the comforts of other strong Christians, and Are troubled with many doubtings in believing. Such poor tender Consciences, they commonly exempt themselves from the comforts of other strong Christians, cc vbr vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp vvg. d j j n2, pns32 av-j vvi px32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn j np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 19 Page 6
101 as if they did not belong to them, because they are weake, and because they haue not such a measure of grace as others haue. as if they did not belong to them, Because they Are weak, and Because they have not such a measure of grace as Others have. c-acp cs pns32 vdd xx vvi p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vbr j, cc c-acp pns32 vhb xx d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2-jn vhb. (4) verse (DIV2) 19 Page 6
102 The doctrine deliuered serues to take away this exception, it tels them, that it is not the weaknesse of their faith that can hinder them from right and interest in the comforts of Gods children. The Doctrine Delivered serues to take away this exception, it tells them, that it is not the weakness of their faith that can hinder them from right and Interest in the comforts of God's children. dt n1 vvd zz pc-acp vvi av d n1, pn31 vvz pno32, cst pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cst vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 19 Page 6
103 If then thou haue euidence in thine owne soule, that thou hast true faith in Christ be it neuer so weake, If then thou have evidence in thine own soul, that thou hast true faith in christ be it never so weak, cs av pns21 vhb n1 p-acp po21 d n1, cst pns21 vh2 j n1 p-acp np1 vbb pn31 av-x av j, (4) verse (DIV2) 19 Page 6
104 if thou find thine heart in any measure purified by faith, that faith of thine giues thee right and title to all the comforts of Gods children, if thou find thine heart in any measure purified by faith, that faith of thine gives thee right and title to all the comforts of God's children, cs pns21 vvb po21 n1 p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp n1, cst n1 pp-f png21 vvz pno21 av-jn cc n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 19 Page 7
105 and the priuiledges of Gods grace and fauour, of freedome from hell, death and damnation; and all the sauing comforts in Christ belong to thee. and the privileges of God's grace and favour, of freedom from hell, death and damnation; and all the Saving comforts in christ belong to thee. cc dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, pp-f n1 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1; cc d dt vvg n2 p-acp np1 vvi p-acp pno21. (4) verse (DIV2) 19 Page 7
106 Indeed the greater measure of faith thou hast, the stronger thy faith is, the greater will be thy comfort, and therefore labour thou to increase in faith, Indeed the greater measure of faith thou hast, the Stronger thy faith is, the greater will be thy Comfort, and Therefore labour thou to increase in faith, np1 dt jc n1 pp-f n1 pns21 vh2, dt jc av n1 vbz, dt jc vmb vbi po21 n1, cc av vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 19 Page 7
107 and to adde one measure of faith to another. and to add one measure of faith to Another. cc pc-acp vvi crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn. (4) verse (DIV2) 19 Page 7
108 But if thou hast euidence of true faith in thine owne heart, it may yeeld thee this comfort, that thou hast as much right and title to all the comforts of Gods children, But if thou hast evidence of true faith in thine own heart, it may yield thee this Comfort, that thou hast as much right and title to all the comforts of God's children, p-acp cs pns21 vh2 n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp po21 d n1, pn31 vmb vvi pno21 d n1, cst pns21 vh2 p-acp d j-jn cc n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 19 Page 7
109 as the best of them, yea as Paul or Peter had, both in this life and in the life to come. as the best of them, yea as Paul or Peter had, both in this life and in the life to come. c-acp dt js pp-f pno32, uh p-acp np1 cc np1 vhd, d p-acp d n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) verse (DIV2) 19 Page 7
110 Yea then the word of promise and reconciliation, the couenant of grace, the broad seales of Gods kingdome, the Sacraments belong to thee, Yea then the word of promise and reconciliation, the Covenant of grace, the broad Seals of God's Kingdom, the Sacraments belong to thee, uh av dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, dt n2 vvb p-acp pno21, (4) verse (DIV2) 19 Page 7
111 and thou mayest come to the Sacrament of the body and bloud of Christ with comfort; (for herein some stagger and make question) because they doubt whether they haue faith or no. and thou Mayest come to the Sacrament of the body and blood of christ with Comfort; (for herein Some stagger and make question) Because they doubt whither they have faith or no. cc pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1; (c-acp av d n1 cc vvi n1) c-acp pns32 vvb cs pns32 vhb n1 cc uh-dx. (4) verse (DIV2) 19 Page 7
112 Dost thou feare thou hast not faith? and dost thou desire to beleeue? surely that is an euidence that thou hast faith, Dost thou Fear thou hast not faith? and dost thou desire to believe? surely that is an evidence that thou hast faith, vd2 pns21 vvi pns21 vh2 xx n1? cc vd2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vvi? av-j d vbz dt n1 cst pns21 vh2 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 19 Page 7
113 and the weakenesse of it is not to hinder thee from coming to the Sacrament. An excellent comfort, and thinke on it to thy comfort. and the weakness of it is not to hinder thee from coming to the Sacrament. an excellent Comfort, and think on it to thy Comfort. cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1. dt j n1, cc vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp po21 n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 19 Page 7
114 In the next place obserue we, that the Apostle saith not as Bellarmine infers on these words: In the next place observe we, that the Apostle Says not as Bellarmine infers on these words: p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pns12, cst dt n1 vvz xx p-acp np1 vvz p-acp d n2: (4) verse (DIV2) 20 Page 7
115 There is no matter of condemnation, nothing deseruing condemnation: but he saith, there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus; they are free from condemnation. There is no matter of condemnation, nothing deserving condemnation: but he Says, there is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus; they Are free from condemnation. pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, pix vvg n1: cc-acp pns31 vvz, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1; pns32 vbr j p-acp n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 20 Page 7
116 And the point hence is this. And the point hence is this. cc dt n1 av vbz d. (4) verse (DIV2) 20 Page 7
117 That howsoeuer true beleeuers, such as are in Christ, haue in them matter deseruing condemnation, yet there is no condemnation to them, they are free from the guiltinesse of sinne, That howsoever true believers, such as Are in christ, have in them matter deserving condemnation, yet there is no condemnation to them, they Are free from the guiltiness of sin, d c-acp j n2, d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, vhb p-acp pno32 n1 j-vvg n1, av pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 21 Page 7
118 and from all punishments due to them for their sinne. and from all punishments due to them for their sin. cc p-acp d n2 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 21 Page 7
119 Such as truly beleeue in Christ, though they haue sinne still abiding in them, and be guiltie of many actuall sinnes, Such as truly believe in christ, though they have sin still abiding in them, and be guilty of many actual Sins, d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp np1, cs pns32 vhb n1 av vvg p-acp pno32, cc vbi j pp-f d j n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 21 Page 7
120 yet they being in Christ, by him they are freed from all their sinnes both originall and actuall, the Lord will neuer charge them on them, either in respect of guiltinesse, yet they being in christ, by him they Are freed from all their Sins both original and actual, the Lord will never charge them on them, either in respect of guiltiness, av pns32 vbg p-acp np1, p-acp pno31 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d po32 n2 d j-jn cc j, dt n1 vmb av-x vvi pno32 p-acp pno32, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 21 Page 7
121 or any punishment deserued by them: or any punishment deserved by them: cc d n1 vvn p-acp pno32: (4) verse (DIV2) 21 Page 7
122 Christ by his death, he being made a curse for them, when he suffered on the crosse, Gal. 3.13 hath freed them from the curse of the Law, and so from all the punishments due to them for sinne, both temporall and eternall. christ by his death, he being made a curse for them, when he suffered on the cross, Gal. 3.13 hath freed them from the curse of the Law, and so from all the punishments due to them for sin, both temporal and Eternal. np1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbg vvn dt n1 p-acp pno32, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, np1 crd vhz vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av p-acp d dt n2 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, d j cc j. (4) verse (DIV2) 21 Page 8
123 And hence it was that Hezechiah said, Isay 38.17. The Lord hath cast all my sinnes behind his backe, Psal. 103.3. And hence it was that Hezekiah said, Saiah 38.17. The Lord hath cast all my Sins behind his back, Psalm 103.3. cc av pn31 vbds d np1 vvd, np1 crd. dt n1 vhz vvn d po11 n2 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 21 Page 8
124 Dauid stirres vp his soule to praise the Lord, which forgiueth him all his iniquities, David stirs up his soul to praise the Lord, which forgives him all his iniquities, np1 n2 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq vvz pno31 d po31 n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 21 Page 8
125 and healeth all his infirmities, and he saith verse 12. As farre as the East is from the West, and heals all his infirmities, and he Says verse 12. As Far as the East is from the West, cc vvz d po31 n2, cc pns31 vvz n1 crd c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 21 Page 8
126 so farre hath he remoued our sinnes from vs. Micah 7.18. so Far hath he removed our Sins from us micah 7.18. av av-j vhz pns31 vvn po12 n2 p-acp pno12 np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 21 Page 8
127 saith the Prophet, Who is a Godlike vnto thee, that taketh away iniquitie, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his wrath for euer, because mercy pleaseth him. Says the Prophet, Who is a Godlike unto thee, that Takes away iniquity, and passes by the Transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his wrath for ever, Because mercy Pleases him. vvz dt n1, r-crq vbz dt j p-acp pno21, cst vvz av n1, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? pns31 vvz xx po31 n1 c-acp av, c-acp n1 vvz pno31. (4) verse (DIV2) 21 Page 8
128 And verse 19. He will subdue our iniquities, and cast all our sinnes into the bottome of the sea. And verse 19. He will subdue our iniquities, and cast all our Sins into the bottom of the sea. cc n1 crd pns31 vmb vvi po12 n2, cc vvd d po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 21 Page 8
129 And many like phrases we find in Scripture confirming this truth: And many like phrases we find in Scripture confirming this truth: cc d j n2 pns12 vvb p-acp n1 vvg d n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 21 Page 8
130 That such as are in Christ are by him freed from all their sinnes, and the Lord will not charge on them the guiltinesse of sinne, That such as Are in christ Are by him freed from all their Sins, and the Lord will not charge on them the guiltiness of sin, cst d c-acp vbr p-acp np1 vbr p-acp pno31 vvd p-acp d po32 n2, cc dt n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 21 Page 8
131 or any punishment due to sinne: and the reason and ground of it is plaine, namely this. or any punishment due to sin: and the reason and ground of it is plain, namely this. cc d n1 j-jn p-acp n1: cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j, av d. (4) verse (DIV2) 21 Page 8
132 The Lord is iust, and it cannot stand with his iustice to hold any true beleeuer guilty of sinne, much lesse to punish him for his sins, he being one with Christ, The Lord is just, and it cannot stand with his Justice to hold any true believer guilty of sin, much less to Punish him for his Sins, he being one with christ, dt n1 vbz j, cc pn31 vmbx vvi p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 j pp-f n1, av-d av-dc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vbg pi p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 22 Page 8
133 and Christ hauing already borne his sins, & the punishment due to them, & answered his iustice, and christ having already born his Sins, & the punishment due to them, & answered his Justice, cc np1 vhg av vvn po31 n2, cc dt n1 j-jn p-acp pno32, cc vvd po31 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 22 Page 8
134 & fully satisfied for them, yea cancelled the bond that did witnes his guiltines of sin, accuse him for sin, & Fully satisfied for them, yea canceled the bound that did witness his guiltiness of since, accuse him for since, cc av-j vvn p-acp pno32, uh vvn dt n1 cst vdd vvi po31 n1 pp-f n1, vvb pno31 p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 22 Page 8
135 & bind him ouer to the punishment of sin, as it is Col. 2.14. & bind him over to the punishment of since, as it is Col. 2.14. cc vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 22 Page 8
136 And therefore such as be in Christ are certainly freed by Christ both frō the guiltinesse of sin, And Therefore such as be in christ Are Certainly freed by christ both from the guiltiness of since, cc av d c-acp vbb p-acp np1 vbr av-j vvn p-acp np1 av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 22 Page 8
137 & frō all punishment due to thē for their sins & from all punishment due to them for their Sins cc p-acp d n1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2 (4) verse (DIV2) 22 Page 8
138 But it will be said, true beleeuers, euen the dearest of Gods children, vndergo many miseries and troubles in this world, But it will be said, true believers, even the dearest of God's children, undergo many misery's and Troubles in this world, p-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn, j n2, av-j dt js-jn pp-f npg1 n2, vvb d n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 23 Page 8
139 and many times they lie vnder great pressures and vexations, yea they are subiect to death it selfe, and many times they lie under great pressures and vexations, yea they Are Subject to death it self, cc d n2 pns32 vvb p-acp j n2 cc n2, uh pns32 vbr j-jn p-acp n1 pn31 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 23 Page 8
140 how then are they freed from all punishments due to them for sinne? how then Are they freed from all punishments due to them for sin? c-crq av vbr pns32 vvn p-acp d n2 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1? (4) verse (DIV2) 23 Page 8
141 The miseries and troubles that true beleeuers vndergo, are not properly punishments to them, but either trials and exercises of their faith, The misery's and Troubles that true believers undergo, Are not properly punishments to them, but either trials and exercises of their faith, dt n2 cc n2 cst j n2 vvi, vbr xx av-j n2 p-acp pno32, cc-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 24 Page 8
142 or fatherly chastisements and corrections coming from the hand of a gracious father, and layd on them for their good, or fatherly chastisements and corrections coming from the hand of a gracious father, and laid on them for their good, cc j n2 cc n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j, (4) verse (DIV2) 24 Page 8
143 and for the correction of some sinne. and for the correction of Some sin. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 24 Page 8
144 The Lord said to Dauid, speaking of Salomon his sonne, 2. Sam. 7.14, 15. If he sin, I will chasten him with the rod of men, The Lord said to David, speaking of Solomon his son, 2. Sam. 7.14, 15. If he sin, I will chasten him with the rod of men, dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, vvg pp-f np1 po31 n1, crd np1 crd, crd cs pns31 vvb, pns11 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 24 Page 9
145 and with the plagues of the children of men; But my mercy shall not depart away from him. and with the plagues of the children of men; But my mercy shall not depart away from him. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2; cc-acp po11 n1 vmb xx vvi av p-acp pno31. (4) verse (DIV2) 24 Page 9
146 Or meanes to preuent euill and sinne in them, and the venome & bitternesse of them is taken away by Christ, Or means to prevent evil and sin in them, and the venom & bitterness of them is taken away by christ, cc n2 pc-acp vvi j-jn cc n1 p-acp pno32, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 vbz vvn av p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 24 Page 9
147 yea the poyson and sting of death is remoued by Christ. yea the poison and sting of death is removed by christ. uh dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 24 Page 9
148 And therefore it still remaines a truth, that such as be in Christ, they are freed from all punishment due to them for their sins both temporall and eternall. And Therefore it still remains a truth, that such as be in christ, they Are freed from all punishment due to them for their Sins both temporal and Eternal. cc av pn31 av vvz dt n1, cst d c-acp vbb p-acp np1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d n1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2 d j cc j. (4) verse (DIV2) 24 Page 9
149 And this truth must serue as a ground of sweet comfort to all true beleeuers, both in respect of sinne, and in regard of the miseries that befall them in this world, And this truth must serve as a ground of sweet Comfort to all true believers, both in respect of sin, and in regard of the misery's that befall them in this world, cc d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d j n2, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 cst vvb pno32 p-acp d n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 25 Page 9
150 as first in regard of sinne: as First in regard of sin: c-acp ord p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 25 Page 9
151 on the ground of doctrine now deliuered, true beleeuers, gods children, may conclude to their comfort, that none of their sinnes shall euer hurt them, no not their hainous sinnes, not those wherein they haue liued and continued long, on the ground of Doctrine now Delivered, true believers, God's children, may conclude to their Comfort, that none of their Sins shall ever hurt them, no not their heinous Sins, not those wherein they have lived and continued long, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn, j n2, n2 n2, vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1, cst pix pp-f po32 n2 vmb av vvi pno32, uh-dx xx po32 j n2, xx d c-crq pns32 vhb vvn cc vvd av-j, (4) verse (DIV2) 25 Page 9
152 and haue doubled and often committed, not those they haue done with much boldnesse and presumption, they hauing truly humbled themselues and repented for them, and now beleeuing in Christ; and have doubled and often committed, not those they have done with much boldness and presumption, they having truly humbled themselves and repented for them, and now believing in christ; cc vhb vvn cc av vvn, xx d pns32 vhb vdn p-acp d n1 cc n1, pns32 vhg av-j vvn px32 cc vvn p-acp pno32, cc av vvg p-acp np1; (4) verse (DIV2) 25 Page 9
153 and now being in him, by Christ they are freed from the guiltinesse and punishment of all their sinnes, and now being in him, by christ they Are freed from the guiltiness and punishment of all their Sins, cc av vbg p-acp pno31, p-acp np1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po32 n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 25 Page 9
154 yea though they still find sinne cleauing to them, and they are troubled with many sinfull infirmities, yea though they still find sin cleaving to them, and they Are troubled with many sinful infirmities, uh cs pns32 av vvb n1 vvg p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d j n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 25 Page 9
155 yea haue many failings, yet now they being in Christ, the Lord will neuer charge them on them, either the guiltinesse of them, yea have many failings, yet now they being in christ, the Lord will never charge them on them, either the guiltiness of them, uh vhb d n2-vvg, av av pns32 vbg p-acp np1, dt n1 vmb av-x vvi pno32 p-acp pno32, d dt n1 pp-f pno32, (4) verse (DIV2) 25 Page 9
156 or the punishment due to them, and that is an excellent comfort. or the punishment due to them, and that is an excellent Comfort. cc dt n1 j-jn p-acp pno32, cc d vbz dt j n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 25 Page 9
157 Againe, for the miseries that befall gods children in this world, what though they be vnder pouerty, sicknesse, imprisonment, banishment, Again, for the misery's that befall God's children in this world, what though they be under poverty, sickness, imprisonment, banishment, av, p-acp dt n2 cst vvb n2 n2 p-acp d n1, r-crq cs pns32 vbb p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 26 Page 9
158 or any other miserie whatsoeuer? yet let them remember this, that those things are not plagues, iudgements, punishments and curses to them: or any other misery whatsoever? yet let them Remember this, that those things Are not plagues, Judgments, punishments and curses to them: cc d j-jn n1 q-crq? av vvb pno32 vvi d, cst d n2 vbr xx n2, n2, n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32: (4) verse (DIV2) 26 Page 9
159 but either trials, or fatherly chastisements, or meanes to preuent sinne in them, and the venome, but either trials, or fatherly chastisements, or means to prevent sin in them, and the venom, cc-acp d n2, cc j n2, cc n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32, cc dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 26 Page 9
160 and poyson, and bitternesse of them is remoued from them, they being in Christ. and poison, and bitterness of them is removed from them, they being in christ. cc n1, cc n1 pp-f pno32 vbz vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vbg p-acp np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 26 Page 9
161 And this being duly considered, it will arme them with comfort, and strengthen them against the feare of them before they come, And this being duly considered, it will arm them with Comfort, and strengthen them against the Fear of them before they come, cc d vbg av-jn vvn, pn31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 c-acp pns32 vvb, (4) verse (DIV2) 26 Page 9
162 and against discouragement and vtter•d e•ection when they are come. and against discouragement and vtter•d e•ection when they Are come. cc p-acp n1 cc j n1 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn. (4) verse (DIV2) 26 Page 9
163 For why should a child of God feare any miserie before it come, or be vtterly deiected when it is come, seeing the venim and bitternesse of it is remoued, For why should a child of God Fear any misery before it come, or be utterly dejected when it is come, seeing the venom and bitterness of it is removed, p-acp q-crq vmd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb d n1 p-acp pn31 vvb, cc vbi av-j j-vvn c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vbz vvn, (4) verse (DIV2) 26 Page 10
164 and all miseries are sweetned to him by the death of Christ. and all misery's Are sweetened to him by the death of christ. cc d n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 26 Page 10
165 Indeed if men be out of Christ, they haue cause to feare miseries and troubles, they are liable to all miseries in this world, Indeed if men be out of christ, they have cause to Fear misery's and Troubles, they Are liable to all misery's in this world, np1 cs n2 vbb av pp-f np1, pns32 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2, pns32 vbr j p-acp d n2 p-acp d n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 26 Page 10
166 and to eternall death and miserie in the world to come, and their case is fearefull. and to Eternal death and misery in the world to come, and their case is fearful. cc p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc po32 n1 vbz j. (4) verse (DIV2) 26 Page 10
167 As there is no condemnation to them that be in Christ, so there is nothing but condemnation to those that be out of Christ, As there is no condemnation to them that be in christ, so there is nothing but condemnation to those that be out of christ, p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbb p-acp np1, av pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 p-acp d cst vbb av pp-f np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 27 Page 10
168 euen the good things and blessings of God are curses to them, and there is a secret curse cleauing to them, even the good things and blessings of God Are curses to them, and there is a secret curse cleaving to them, av-j dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 vbr n2 p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 vvg p-acp pno32, (4) verse (DIV2) 27 Page 10
169 when apparently they seeme happie and blessed. when apparently they seem happy and blessed. c-crq av-j pns32 vvb j cc j-vvn. (4) verse (DIV2) 27 Page 10
170 Yea the word of God, the word of comfort, is a word of terror and bitternesse to them: Yea the word of God, the word of Comfort, is a word of terror and bitterness to them: uh dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32: (4) verse (DIV2) 27 Page 10
171 the seales of the couenant are seales of iudgement and damnation to them, and there is but a step betweene them and hell, there is no difference betweene them and those that now lie frying in the fire of hell, the Seals of the Covenant Are Seals of judgement and damnation to them, and there is but a step between them and hell, there is no difference between them and those that now lie frying in the fire of hell, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32 cc n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cc d cst av vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 27 Page 10
172 but this, they who are in hell are past recouery, and these in Gods great patience are suffered for a time, but this, they who Are in hell Are passed recovery, and these in God's great patience Are suffered for a time, cc-acp d, pns32 r-crq vbr p-acp n1 vbr p-acp n1, cc d p-acp n2 j n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 27 Page 10
173 how long or how short they know not, to see if they will accept grace offered to them. how long or how short they know not, to see if they will accept grace offered to them. c-crq av-j cc c-crq j pns32 vvb xx, pc-acp vvi cs pns32 vmb vvi n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (4) verse (DIV2) 27 Page 10
174 A thing that if it be duly considered, may shake the heart of the most deboshed and prophane wretch in the world: A thing that if it be duly considered, may shake the heart of the most deboshed and profane wretch in the world: dt n1 cst cs pn31 vbb av-jn vvn, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j-vvn cc j n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 27 Page 10
175 and if hell haue not taken full possession of his soule, may moue him to bethinke himselfe of speedy reformation. and if hell have not taken full possession of his soul, may move him to bethink himself of speedy Reformation. cc cs n1 vhb xx vvn j n1 pp-f po31 n1, vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi px31 pp-f j n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 27 Page 10
176 But if thou hast euidence to thine owne soule, that thou art in Christ, comfort thy selfe, nothing shall hurt thee, But if thou hast evidence to thine own soul, that thou art in christ, Comfort thy self, nothing shall hurt thee, p-acp cs pns21 vh2 n1 p-acp po21 d n1, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp np1, vvb po21 n1, pix vmb vvi pno21, (4) verse (DIV2) 27 Page 10
177 neither sinne nor any miserie that befalls thee can hurt thee, no not death it selfe; neither sin nor any misery that befalls thee can hurt thee, no not death it self; dx n1 ccx d n1 cst vvz pno21 vmb vvi pno21, uh-dx xx n1 pn31 n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 27 Page 10
178 the sting of death is remoued, and taken from thee by the death of Christ: yea when thou art dead, thou shalt not come into the iudgement of condemnation: the sting of death is removed, and taken from thee by the death of christ: yea when thou art dead, thou shalt not come into the judgement of condemnation: dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, cc vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: uh c-crq pns21 vb2r j, pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 27 Page 10
179 thinke on that to thy comfort. think on that to thy Comfort. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 27 Page 10
180 Now here before we leaue this point, a cauill of the Anabaptists is to be met withall: Now Here before we leave this point, a cavil of the Anabaptists is to be met withal: av av c-acp pns12 vvb d n1, dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn av: (4) verse (DIV2) 28 Page 10
181 Say they, is it so, that such as are in Christ, are by Christ freed from the guiltinesse of sinne, Say they, is it so, that such as Are in christ, Are by christ freed from the guiltiness of sin, vvb pns32, vbz pn31 av, cst d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, vbr p-acp np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 28 Page 10
182 then (say they) it must needs follow, that they are freed from subiection, true beleeuers are not to be subiect to any on the earth, to kings, to magistrates, and to other gouernors: then (say they) it must needs follow, that they Are freed from subjection, true believers Are not to be Subject to any on the earth, to Kings, to Magistrates, and to other Governors: av (vvb pns32) pn31 vmb av vvi, cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1, j n2 vbr xx pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp d p-acp dt n1, p-acp n2, p-acp n2, cc p-acp j-jn n2: (4) verse (DIV2) 28 Page 10
183 subiection of man to man came in by sinne as a punishment, Gen. 3.16. After the fall Eue was put in subiection to Adam, and therefore sinne and all punishment due to sinne being remoued from them that are in Christ Iesus, they are not to be subiect to any that liue on the face of the earth. subjection of man to man Come in by sin as a punishment, Gen. 3.16. After the fallen Eue was put in subjection to Adam, and Therefore sin and all punishment due to sin being removed from them that Are in christ Iesus, they Are not to be Subject to any that live on the face of the earth. n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 vvd p-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc av n1 cc d n1 j-jn p-acp n1 vbg vvn p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1, pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 28 Page 10
184 Now for answer to this, we must know, that there is a twofold subiection of man to man, one ciuill, Now for answer to this, we must know, that there is a twofold subjection of man to man, one civil, av p-acp n1 p-acp d, pns12 vmb vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, crd j, (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
185 and the other seruile or slauish. and the other servile or slavish. cc dt n-jn j cc j. (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
186 Ciuill subiection, is whereby one man is subiect to another for the common good, euen for the good of them both, Civil subjection, is whereby one man is Subject to Another for the Common good, even for the good of them both, j n1, vbz c-crq crd n1 vbz j-jn p-acp j-jn c-acp dt j j, av-j p-acp dt j pp-f pno32 d, (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
187 as the Apostle saith, Rom. 13.4. The magistrate is the minister of God for the wealth of the inferiour. as the Apostle Says, Rom. 13.4. The magistrate is the minister of God for the wealth of the inferior. c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
188 Seruile or slauish subiection, is that whereby a slaue or vassall is in subiection onely for the good of his Lord and maister. Servile or slavish subjection, is that whereby a slave or vassal is in subjection only for the good of his Lord and master. j cc j n1, vbz d c-crq dt n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp n1 av-j p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
189 The first of these, namely ciuill subiection, was before the fall in the state of innocencie, The First of these, namely civil subjection, was before the fallen in the state of innocence, dt ord pp-f d, av j n1, vbds p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
190 as appeares in the Apostles manner of reasoning, 1. Tim. 2.12, 13. But the second seruile or slauish subiection came in by sinne: as appears in the Apostles manner of reasoning, 1. Tim. 2.12, 13. But the second servile or slavish subjection Come in by sin: c-acp vvz p-acp dt n2 n1 pp-f vvg, crd np1 crd, crd p-acp dt ord j cc j n1 vvd p-acp p-acp n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
191 and for the place alledged, Gen. 3.16. and for the place alleged, Gen. 3.16. cc p-acp dt n1 vvd, np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
192 it is not so to be vnderstood, as if ciuill subiection simply considered in it selfe, had not bene before the fall, it is not so to be understood, as if civil subjection simply considered in it self, had not be before the fallen, pn31 vbz xx av pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp cs j n1 av-j vvn p-acp pn31 n1, vhd xx vbn p-acp dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
193 but that by the fall constrained subiection ioyned with paine, sorrow and griefe came in, which before in time of innocencie was with pleasure: but that by the fallen constrained subjection joined with pain, sorrow and grief Come in, which before in time of innocence was with pleasure: cc-acp cst p-acp dt n1 vvn n1 vvn p-acp n1, n1 cc n1 vvd p-acp, r-crq a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vbds p-acp n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
194 as before the fall, man was to labour in dressing the garden, Gen. 2.15. as before the fallen, man was to labour in dressing the garden, Gen. 2.15. c-acp p-acp dt n1, n1 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg dt n1, np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
195 yet his labour was with pleasure, but after the fall it was ioyned with paine, sorrow, and griefe. yet his labour was with pleasure, but After the fallen it was joined with pain, sorrow, and grief. av po31 n1 vbds p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbds vvn p-acp n1, n1, cc n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
196 So doubtlesse subiection with pleasure was before the fall, but after the fall it was ioyned with paine, sorrow, So doubtless subjection with pleasure was before the fallen, but After the fallen it was joined with pain, sorrow, av av-j n1 p-acp n1 vbds p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbds vvn p-acp n1, n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
197 and griefe, and therefore it is not true which the Anabaptists say, that ciuill subiection of man to man simply considered in it selfe, came in by sinne as a punishment. and grief, and Therefore it is not true which the Anabaptists say, that civil subjection of man to man simply considered in it self, Come in by sin as a punishment. cc n1, cc av pn31 vbz xx j r-crq dt np1 vvb, cst j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 av-j vvn p-acp pn31 n1, vvd p-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
198 No, I dare affirme, that ciuill subiection of man to man, now since the fall simply considered in it selfe, it is not a curse, it is not a punishment, No, I Dare affirm, that civil subjection of man to man, now since the fallen simply considered in it self, it is not a curse, it is not a punishment, uh-dx, pns11 vvb vvi, cst j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, av c-acp dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp pn31 n1, pn31 vbz xx dt n1, pn31 vbz xx dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
199 but a necessarie ordinance of God, for the good of the Church and Commonwealth: but a necessary Ordinance of God, for the good of the Church and Commonwealth: cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1 cc n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
200 and so it is but an idle cauill of the Anabaptists to say, that such as are in Christ are freed from all punishment of sinne, and so it is but an idle cavil of the Anabaptists to say, that such as Are in christ Are freed from all punishment of sin, cc av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt np1 pc-acp vvi, cst d c-acp vbr p-acp np1 vbr vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
201 and therefore freed from ciuill subiection. and Therefore freed from civil subjection. cc av vvn p-acp j n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 29 Page 11
202 Obserue we farther, that the Apostle makes the ground of freedome from the guiltinesse of sinne, Observe we farther, that the Apostle makes the ground of freedom from the guiltiness of sin, vvb pns12 av-jc, cst dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 30 Page 11
203 and from the punishment due to sinne, to be in Christ, euen Gods mercy in him, and the merit of his death: and from the punishment due to sin, to be in christ, even God's mercy in him, and the merit of his death: cc p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi p-acp np1, av-j ng1 n1 p-acp pno31, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 30 Page 12
204 and the conclusion hence is briefly this: and the conclusion hence is briefly this: cc dt n1 av vbz av-j d: (4) verse (DIV2) 30 Page 12
205 That true beleeuers are indeed freed from the guiltinesse of sinne, and from all punishment due to them for their sins; That true believers Are indeed freed from the guiltiness of sin, and from all punishment due to them for their Sins; cst j n2 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d n1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2; (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
206 and the ground of their freedome is altogether out of themselues, it is onely in Iesus Christ. and the ground of their freedom is altogether out of themselves, it is only in Iesus christ. cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz av av pp-f px32, pn31 vbz av-j p-acp np1 np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
207 Freedome from the curse of the Law, and from Gods wrath due to sin, is grounded onely on Gods mercy, Freedom from the curse of the Law, and from God's wrath due to since, is grounded only on God's mercy, n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp npg1 n1 j-jn p-acp n1, vbz vvn av-j p-acp npg1 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
208 and on the merit of Christ his death; and on the merit of christ his death; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
209 and it hath no respect to any thing in true beleeuers themselues, or done by them as a cause procuring or producing the same. and it hath no respect to any thing in true believers themselves, or done by them as a cause procuring or producing the same. cc pn31 vhz dx n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp j n2 px32, cc vdn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 vvg cc vvg dt d. (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
210 A true beleeuer is not freed frō the least of his sins by any thing in himselfe, A true believer is not freed from the least of his Sins by any thing in himself, dt j n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt ds pp-f po31 n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp px31, (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
211 or done by him as the cause or ground of it, but onely in and thorow Christ Iesus. or done by him as the cause or ground of it, but only in and thorough christ Iesus. cc vdn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp av-j p-acp cc j np1 np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
212 Hence it is that remission of sinnes, which is freedome from the guiltinesse of sinne, Hence it is that remission of Sins, which is freedom from the guiltiness of sin, av pn31 vbz cst n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
213 and from punishment due to sinne, is vsually expressed in Scripture in those termes of couering of sinne; and from punishment due to sin, is usually expressed in Scripture in those terms of covering of sin; cc p-acp n1 j-jn p-acp n1, vbz av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f vvg pp-f n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
214 and not imputing sinne is meerely from the Lord, Psal. 32.1.2. and not imputing sin is merely from the Lord, Psalm 32.1.2. cc xx vvg n1 vbz av-j p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
215 that is, from the meere mercy of the Lord, without respect had to any thing in sinfull man, that is, from the mere mercy of the Lord, without respect had to any thing in sinful man, cst vbz, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 vhd p-acp d n1 p-acp j n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
216 or done by him as the cause of it. or done by him as the cause of it. cc vdn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
217 Yea we shall find, that where remission of sinne is expressed vnder these termes of speech of putting away sinnes, not remembring them, blotting them out, there is either an expresse mention or a necessary implication of Gods meere mercy, Yea we shall find, that where remission of sin is expressed under these terms of speech of putting away Sins, not remembering them, blotting them out, there is either an express mention or a necessary implication of God's mere mercy, uh pns12 vmb vvi, cst c-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 pp-f vvg av n2, xx vvg pno32, vvg pno32 av, a-acp vbz d dt j n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
218 as the ground of that benefit, Rom. 3.24. the Apostle saith, We are iustified freely by grace. as the ground of that benefit, Rom. 3.24. the Apostle Says, We Are justified freely by grace. c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, pns12 vbr vvn av-j p-acp n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
219 Remission of sinnes is a part of iustification, and therefore freely giuen without respect of any thing in vs, Remission of Sins is a part of justification, and Therefore freely given without respect of any thing in us, n1 pp-f n2 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av av-j vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp pno12, (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
220 or done by vs as the cause of it. or done by us as the cause of it. cc vdn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) verse (DIV2) 31 Page 12
221 Where then is any place for humane satisfaction, by almes deeds, workes of pennance and the like, which the popish sort hold able to satisfie for sinne, Where then is any place for humane satisfaction, by alms Deeds, works of penance and the like, which the popish sort hold able to satisfy for sin, c-crq av vbz d n1 p-acp j n1, p-acp n2 n2, n2 pp-f n1 cc dt j, r-crq dt j n1 vvb j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 12
222 and to procure freedome from the temporall punishment of sinne? They cannot stand with this truth: and to procure freedom from the temporal punishment of sin? They cannot stand with this truth: cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1? pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp d n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 12
223 that freedome from the curse of the Law and from Gods wrath due to sinne, is grounded onely on Gods mercy & the merit of Christs death, that freedom from the curse of the Law and from God's wrath due to sin, is grounded only on God's mercy & the merit of Christ death, cst n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc p-acp npg1 n1 j-jn p-acp n1, vbz vvn av-j p-acp npg1 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 12
224 & not on any thing in true beleeuers themselues, or done by them as the cause of it. & not on any thing in true believers themselves, or done by them as the cause of it. cc xx p-acp d n1 p-acp j n2 px32, cc vdn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 12
225 And surely those humaine satisfactions do much derogate from Gods free grace, from the infinite merit of Christ his death. And surely those human satisfactions do much derogate from God's free grace, from the infinite merit of christ his death. cc av-j d j n2 vdb av-d vvi p-acp npg1 j n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 12
226 Admit this (which the Papists can neuer proue,) that some good workes done by true beleeuers are most perfect according to the exact rule of Gods Law, Admit this (which the Papists can never prove,) that Some good works done by true believers Are most perfect according to the exact Rule of God's Law, vvb d (r-crq dt njp2 vmb av-x vvi,) cst d j n2 vdn p-acp j n2 vbr av-ds j vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 13
227 yet cannot those good workes so done, cause or procure freedome from the least of their sinnes. yet cannot those good works so done, cause or procure freedom from the least of their Sins. av vmbx d j n2 av vdn, n1 cc vvi n1 p-acp dt ds pp-f po32 n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 13
228 It is no part of Gods promise annexed to the couenant of workes, that any good worke, done according to the exact rule of his Law, shall satisfie for any sinne: It is no part of God's promise annexed to the Covenant of works, that any good work, done according to the exact Rule of his Law, shall satisfy for any sin: pn31 vbz dx n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cst d j n1, vdn p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, vmb vvi p-acp d n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 13
229 the Lord saith not, do this and thou shalt liue, and if thou faile and breake my Law, thou shalt by some good workes done according to the exact rule of my Law, make amends and satisfie for that breach. the Lord Says not, do this and thou shalt live, and if thou fail and break my Law, thou shalt by Some good works done according to the exact Rule of my Law, make amends and satisfy for that breach. dt n1 vvz xx, vdb d cc pns21 vm2 vvi, cc cs pns21 vvb cc vvi po11 n1, pns21 vm2 p-acp d j n2 vdn p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1, vvb n2 cc vvi p-acp d n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 13
230 No, there is no such matter: No, there is no such matter: uh-dx, pc-acp vbz dx d n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 13
231 the condition of perfect obedience propounded in the morall Law of God once broken, there can be no compensation made for that breach but by punishment, either in the person offending, the condition of perfect Obedience propounded in the moral Law of God once broken, there can be no compensation made for that breach but by punishment, either in the person offending, dt n1 pp-f j n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 a-acp vvn, pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 vvn p-acp d n1 cc-acp p-acp n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 vvg, (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 13
233 and therefore no good thing in vs, or done by vs, (admit it be most perfect) can cause or procure freedome from the least of our sinnes. and Therefore no good thing in us, or done by us, (admit it be most perfect) can cause or procure freedom from the least of our Sins. cc av dx j n1 p-acp pno12, cc vdn p-acp pno12, (vvb pn31 vbb av-ds j) vmb vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp dt ds pp-f po12 n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 13
234 No, we must renounce all things in our selues, and done by vs, be they neuer so excellent, No, we must renounce all things in our selves, and done by us, be they never so excellent, uh-dx, pns12 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc vdn p-acp pno12, vbb pns32 av-x av j, (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 13
235 as insufficient to cause or procure freedome from the least of our sinnes: as insufficient to cause or procure freedom from the least of our Sins: c-acp j p-acp n1 cc vvi n1 p-acp dt ds pp-f po12 n2: (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 13
236 and for freedome from our sins we must cleaue onely to the free grace of God, and for freedom from our Sins we must cleave only to the free grace of God, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2 pns12 vmb vvi av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 13
237 and to the infinit merit of Christ his death, as the sufficient and meritorious cause of the same. and to the infinite merit of christ his death, as the sufficient and meritorious cause of the same. cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, c-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt d. (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 13
238 And if we would haue comfort touching freedome from the wrath of God due to our sinnes, we must go out of our selues, And if we would have Comfort touching freedom from the wrath of God due to our Sins, we must go out of our selves, cc cs pns12 vmd vhi n1 vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 j-jn p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vmb vvi av pp-f po12 n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 13
239 and seeke for that onely in Iesus Christ, and build our faith on him as a sure foundation and rocke, against which the gates of hell cannot preuaile. and seek for that only in Iesus christ, and built our faith on him as a sure Foundation and rock, against which the gates of hell cannot prevail. cc vvi p-acp d av-j p-acp np1 np1, cc vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vmbx vvi. (4) verse (DIV2) 32 Page 13
240 Obserue we further, as the Apostle maketh Iesus Christ the ground of freedome from condemnation, Observe we further, as the Apostle makes Iesus christ the ground of freedom from condemnation, vvb pns12 av-jc, c-acp dt n1 vvz np1 np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 33 Page 13
241 so he limits and restraines, and appropriates that benefit to those onely that are in Christ Iesus. so he Limits and restrains, and appropriates that benefit to those only that Are in christ Iesus. av pns31 n2 cc vvz, cc n2 cst n1 p-acp d av-j cst vbr p-acp np1 np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 33 Page 13
242 That freedome from condemnation, from the guiltinesse of sinne, and all punishment due to sinne, it belongs onely to those that are in Christ Iesus, to those that are one with Christ Iesus, being knit and ioyned to him by the bond of his Spirit, and by true faith. Whence note we thus much. That freedom from condemnation, from the guiltiness of sin, and all punishment due to sin, it belongs only to those that Are in christ Iesus, to those that Are one with christ Iesus, being knit and joined to him by the bound of his Spirit, and by true faith. Whence note we thus much. cst n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d n1 j-jn p-acp n1, pn31 vvz av-j p-acp d cst vbr p-acp np1 np1, p-acp d cst vbr crd p-acp np1 np1, vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp j n1. q-crq vvb pns12 av av-d. (4) verse (DIV2) 33 Page 13
243 That onely those that are in Christ, onely those that are one with Christ, being ioyned to him by the bond of his Spirit and true faith, haue right and title to this benefit of freedome from condemnation, of freedome from the guiltinesse of sinne, That only those that Are in christ, only those that Are one with christ, being joined to him by the bound of his Spirit and true faith, have right and title to this benefit of freedom from condemnation, of freedom from the guiltiness of sin, cst av-j d cst vbr p-acp np1, av-j d cst vbr crd p-acp np1, vbg vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc j n1, vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 34 Page 14
244 and from the punishment due to sinne: and from the punishment due to sin: cc p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 34 Page 14
245 indeed onely they may challenge right and title to all the benefits of Christ, and to all the sauing comforts offered and found in him. indeed only they may challenge right and title to all the benefits of christ, and to all the Saving comforts offered and found in him. av av-j pns32 vmb vvi j-jn cc n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, cc p-acp d dt vvg n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31. (4) verse (DIV2) 34 Page 14
246 And it is a certaine truth, that we cannot come to be partakers of any benefit or comfort in and by Christ, And it is a certain truth, that we cannot come to be partakers of any benefit or Comfort in and by christ, cc pn31 vbz dt j n1, cst pns12 vmbx vvi pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f d n1 cc vvi p-acp cc p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 34 Page 14
247 vnlesse we be in Christ, euen one with him, and knit to him, as the members of the body are to the head. unless we be in christ, even one with him, and knit to him, as the members of the body Are to the head. cs pns12 vbb p-acp np1, av-j pi p-acp pno31, cc vvn p-acp pno31, c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr p-acp dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 34 Page 14
248 And to this purpose the Apostle speakes plainly, Ephes. 5.23. And to this purpose the Apostle speaks plainly, Ephesians 5.23. cc p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz av-j, np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 34 Page 14
249 He there cals Christ the Sauiour of his body: thereby giuing vs to vnderstand, that Christ is a Sauiour to none but to those that are his members, He there calls christ the Saviour of his body: thereby giving us to understand, that christ is a Saviour to none but to those that Are his members, pns31 a-acp vvz np1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: av vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vbz dt n1 p-acp pix cc-acp p-acp d cst vbr po31 n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 34 Page 14
250 and that none but they that are of the body whereof Christ is head, can looke for life and saluation, and that none but they that Are of the body whereof christ is head, can look for life and salvation, cc cst pix cc-acp pns32 cst vbr pp-f dt n1 c-crq np1 vbz n1, vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 34 Page 14
251 or any sauing comfort in and through him. Ioh. 6.53, 54. Saith Christ, Except ye eate the flesh of the Sonne of man, or any Saving Comfort in and through him. John 6.53, 54. Says christ, Except you eat the Flesh of the Son of man, cc d vvg n1 p-acp cc p-acp pno31. np1 crd, crd vvz np1, c-acp pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 34 Page 14
373 The Apostle here makes not walking after the Spirit the cause of freedome from condemnation, The Apostle Here makes not walking After the Spirit the cause of freedom from condemnation, dt n1 av vvz xx vvg p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 21
252 and drinke his bloud, ye haue no life in you; Whosoeuer eateth my flesh, and drinketh my bloud, hath eternall life: and drink his blood, you have no life in you; Whosoever Eateth my Flesh, and Drinketh my blood, hath Eternal life: cc vvi po31 n1, pn22 vhb dx n1 p-acp pn22; r-crq vvz po11 n1, cc vvz po11 n1, vhz j n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 34 Page 14
253 As if he had said, vnlesse ye become one with me, as your meate and drinke are made one with your owne bodies, which are turned into the substance of your bodies, ye cannot be partakers of the life and comfort that is found in me. As if he had said, unless you become one with me, as your meat and drink Are made one with your own bodies, which Are turned into the substance of your bodies, you cannot be partakers of the life and Comfort that is found in me. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, cs pn22 vvb pi p-acp pno11, c-acp po22 n1 cc n1 vbr vvn pi p-acp po22 d n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, pn22 vmbx vbi n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno11. (4) verse (DIV2) 34 Page 14
254 And onely by being one with me, as your meate and drinke are one with your owne bodies, being turned into the substance of them, shall ye come to find comfort, life and saluation in and by me. And only by being one with me, as your meat and drink Are one with your own bodies, being turned into the substance of them, shall you come to find Comfort, life and salvation in and by me. cc av-j p-acp vbg pi p-acp pno11, c-acp po22 n1 cc n1 vbr crd p-acp po22 d n2, vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, vmb pn22 vvi pc-acp vvi n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp cc p-acp pno11. (4) verse (DIV2) 34 Page 14
255 And hence doubtlesse it was, that the Apostle, Philip. 3.9. Counted all things losse and doung that he might be found in Christ; And hence doubtless it was, that the Apostle, Philip. 3.9. Counted all things loss and dung that he might be found in christ; cc av av-j pn31 vbds, cst dt n1, np1. crd. vvn d n2 n1 cc n1 cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp np1; (4) verse (DIV2) 34 Page 14
256 he knew well that vnlesse he were in Christ, he could not be partaker of any benefit or comfort in and by Christ. he knew well that unless he were in christ, he could not be partaker of any benefit or Comfort in and by christ. pns31 vvd av cst cs pns31 vbdr p-acp np1, pns31 vmd xx vbi n1 pp-f d n1 cc vvi p-acp cc p-acp np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 34 Page 14
257 And this truth is grounded on reason. And this truth is grounded on reason. cc d n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 34 Page 14
258 For why, though Christ be the fountaine of life and righteousnesse, and of all true happinesse and comfort, For why, though christ be the fountain of life and righteousness, and of all true happiness and Comfort, c-acp q-crq, cs np1 vbb dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc pp-f d j n1 cc n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 35 Page 14
259 yet as the members must be ioyned with the head, and the branches to the vine, otherwise they can draw no sappe nor life from them: yet as the members must be joined with the head, and the branches to the vine, otherwise they can draw no sap nor life from them: av c-acp dt n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt n2 p-acp dt n1, av pns32 vmb vvi dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp pno32: (4) verse (DIV2) 35 Page 14
260 so certainly must we be one with Christ, and knit to him before we can deriue and draw downe any life or comfort from him. so Certainly must we be one with christ, and knit to him before we can derive and draw down any life or Comfort from him. av av-j vmb pns12 vbi crd p-acp np1, cc vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi a-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (4) verse (DIV2) 35 Page 15
261 And therefore onely those that are in Christ, euen one with him by the bond of his spirit and by faith, haue right and title to the benefit of freedome from condemnation, And Therefore only those that Are in christ, even one with him by the bound of his Spirit and by faith, have right and title to the benefit of freedom from condemnation, cc av av-j d cst vbr p-acp np1, av-j pi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc p-acp n1, vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 35 Page 15
262 and to all other benefits and sauing comforts in Christ. and to all other benefits and Saving comforts in christ. cc p-acp d j-jn n2 cc vvg n2 p-acp np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 35 Page 15
263 Deceiue not thy selfe then whosoeuer thou art, thinke not that this worthy priuiledge of freedome from condemnation, of freedome from the guiltinesse of sinne, and all punishments due to sinne, Deceive not thy self then whosoever thou art, think not that this worthy privilege of freedom from condemnation, of freedom from the guiltiness of sin, and all punishments due to sin, vvb xx po21 n1 av r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb xx d d j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d n2 j-jn p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 36 Page 15
264 and other benefits and sauing comforts in Christ, belong to thee, vnlesse thou haue euidence to thine owne soule that thou art one with Christ, and other benefits and Saving comforts in christ, belong to thee, unless thou have evidence to thine own soul that thou art one with christ, cc j-jn n2 cc vvg n2 p-acp np1, vvb p-acp pno21, cs pns21 vhb n1 p-acp po21 d n1 cst pns21 vb2r crd p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 36 Page 15
265 euen one with him by the bond of his Spirit, and by true faith. even one with him by the bound of his Spirit, and by true faith. av-j pi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp j n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 36 Page 15
266 Herein many deceiue themselues, such as are so farre from being one with Christ, as they are rather limbes of Satan; Herein many deceive themselves, such as Are so Far from being one with christ, as they Are rather limbs of Satan; av d vvb px32, d c-acp vbr av av-j p-acp vbg pi p-acp np1, c-acp pns32 vbr av-c n2 pp-f np1; (4) verse (DIV2) 36 Page 15
267 euen common drunkards, common swearers, filthy adulterers, couetous persons, vsurers, and the like, they thinke that the comforts of Christ his birth, life and death belong to them; even Common drunkards, Common swearers, filthy Adulterers, covetous Persons, usurers, and the like, they think that the comforts of christ his birth, life and death belong to them; av j n2, j n2, j n2, j n2, n2, cc dt j, pns32 vvb cst dt n2 pp-f np1 po31 n1, n1 cc n1 vvb p-acp pno32; (4) verse (DIV2) 36 Page 15
268 and sticke not to say it, that Christ is their Sauiour, and Christ died for them, and stick not to say it, that christ is their Saviour, and christ died for them, cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi pn31, cst np1 vbz po32 n1, cc np1 vvd p-acp pno32, (4) verse (DIV2) 36 Page 15
269 and they hope to be saued by Christ. and they hope to be saved by christ. cc pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 36 Page 15
270 Poore soules, they do but dreame, and feed vpon a fancy, and on their owne foolish conceipt, Poor Souls, they do but dream, and feed upon a fancy, and on their own foolish conceit, j n2, pns32 vdb p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po32 d j n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 36 Page 15
271 and they are deluded and blinded by the diuell: and they Are deluded and blinded by the Devil: cc pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 36 Page 15
272 onely those that are in Christ haue right and title to the benefits and sauing comforts in Christ, only those that Are in christ have right and title to the benefits and Saving comforts in christ, av-j d cst vbr p-acp np1 vhb av-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n2 cc vvg n2 p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 36 Page 15
273 and they alone may truly and with comfort say; that Christ died for them. Obiect. Doth not the Apostle tell vs, 1. Tim. 2.5.6. There is one God, and one mediator betweene God and man, which is the man Christ Iesus, who gaue himselfe a ransome for all men. and they alone may truly and with Comfort say; that christ died for them. Object. Does not the Apostle tell us, 1. Tim. 2.5.6. There is one God, and one Mediator between God and man, which is the man christ Iesus, who gave himself a ransom for all men. cc pns32 av-j vmb av-j cc p-acp n1 vvi; cst np1 vvd p-acp pno32. n1. vdz xx dt n1 vvb pno12, crd np1 crd. pc-acp vbz crd np1, cc crd n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 np1 np1, r-crq vvd px31 dt n1 p-acp d n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 36 Page 15
274 Answ. The meaning is, for all sorts of men, for men of all nations, callings, degrees, states and conditions, not for all and euery man in the world. Answer The meaning is, for all sorts of men, for men of all Nations, callings, Degrees, states and conditions, not for all and every man in the world. np1 dt n1 vbz, p-acp d n2 pp-f n2, c-acp n2 pp-f d n2, n2, n2, n2 cc n2, xx p-acp d cc d n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 38 Page 15
275 In that excellent prayer of Christ, Ioh. 17.9. In that excellent prayer of christ, John 17.9. p-acp cst j n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 38 Page 15
276 he excludes the world by name, and prayes onely for them whom his Father had giuen him, he excludes the world by name, and prays only for them whom his Father had given him, pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz av-j p-acp pno32 r-crq po31 n1 vhd vvn pno31, (4) verse (DIV2) 38 Page 15
277 and those are onely Gods elect. and those Are only God's elect. cc d vbr j n2 vvi. (4) verse (DIV2) 38 Page 15
278 And for whom Christ neuer prayed, certainly for them he neuer performed any worke of mediation, And for whom christ never prayed, Certainly for them he never performed any work of mediation, cc p-acp ro-crq np1 av-x vvd, av-j p-acp pno32 pns31 av-x vvd d n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 38 Page 15
279 and for them he died not. If then thou wouldest haue right and title to the merit of Christ his death, and for them he died not. If then thou Wouldst have right and title to the merit of christ his death, cc p-acp pno32 pns31 vvd xx. cs av pns21 vmd2 vhi j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 38 Page 15
280 and be able to challenge the priuiledge of freedome from condemnation, of freedome from the guiltinesse of sinne and all punishment due to sinne, and be able to challenge the privilege of freedom from condemnation, of freedom from the guiltiness of sin and all punishment due to sin, cc vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc d n1 j-jn p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 38 Page 16
281 and other benefits of Christ to belong to thee, thou must haue good euidence to thine owne soule, that thou art in Christ, and other benefits of christ to belong to thee, thou must have good evidence to thine own soul, that thou art in christ, cc j-jn n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, pns21 vmb vhi j n1 p-acp po21 d n1, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 38 Page 16
282 euen one with Christ by the bond of his Spirit and by true faith; and thou must find thy selfe knit to Christ as a member to the head, even one with christ by the bound of his Spirit and by true faith; and thou must find thy self knit to christ as a member to the head, av-j pi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc p-acp j n1; cc pns21 vmb vvi po21 n1 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 38 Page 16
283 and that thou receiue from him influence of grace and spirituall life, and that now thou hast in thee the mind of Christ Iesus, Philip. 2.5. and that thou receive from him influence of grace and spiritual life, and that now thou hast in thee the mind of christ Iesus, Philip. 2.5. cc cst pns21 vvb p-acp pno31 n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1, cc cst av pns21 vh2 p-acp pno21 dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, np1. crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 38 Page 16
284 And know this for a certaine truth, if thou haue not Christ thine head in this world, thou shalt haue him thy Iudge and condemner in the life to come. And know this for a certain truth, if thou have not christ thine head in this world, thou shalt have him thy Judge and condemner in the life to come. cc vvb d p-acp dt j n1, cs pns21 vhi xx np1 po21 n1 p-acp d n1, pns21 vm2 vhi pno31 po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) verse (DIV2) 38 Page 16
285 If thou liue as a limbe of Satan, and carrie thy selfe as a member of that body whereof the diuell is the head (as all prophane persons do) thinke not that Christ died for thee, If thou live as a limb of Satan, and carry thy self as a member of that body whereof the Devil is the head (as all profane Persons do) think not that christ died for thee, cs pns21 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz dt n1 (c-acp d j n2 vdb) vvb xx cst np1 vvd p-acp pno21, (4) verse (DIV2) 38 Page 16
286 and that thou hast right and title to this excellent priuiledge of freedome from condemnation; and that thou hast right and title to this excellent privilege of freedom from condemnation; cc cst pns21 vh2 av-jn cc n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 38 Page 16
287 if thou so thinke, it is an idle fancy, and thou dost but deceiue thine owne soule. if thou so think, it is an idle fancy, and thou dost but deceive thine own soul. cs pns21 av vvi, pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc pns21 vd2 p-acp vvi po21 d n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 38 Page 16
288 Now further obserue we the phrase and forme of speech here vsed by the Apostle: he saith not, there is no condemnation to them that are neare to Christ Iesus, Now further observe we the phrase and Form of speech Here used by the Apostle: he Says not, there is no condemnation to them that Are near to christ Iesus, av av-j vvi pns12 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 av vvn p-acp dt n1: pns31 vvz xx, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr av-j p-acp np1 np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 39 Page 16
289 or about him, or the like; but saith, there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus. or about him, or the like; but Says, there is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus. cc p-acp pno31, cc dt j; cc-acp vvz, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 39 Page 16
290 Whence we are giuen to vnderstand: That there is a most neare vnion betweene Christ and true beleeuers: Whence we Are given to understand: That there is a most near Union between christ and true believers: c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi: d a-acp vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp np1 cc j n2: (4) verse (DIV2) 39 Page 16
372 but also by their walking after the Spirit, & by their good works, but they are much deceiued. but also by their walking After the Spirit, & by their good works, but they Are much deceived. cc-acp av p-acp po32 n-vvg p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po32 j n2, cc-acp pns32 vbr av-d vvn. (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 21
291 Such as truly beleeue in Christ, they are most nearely knit and conioyned with him, they are in him, and he in them; Such as truly believe in christ, they Are most nearly knit and conjoined with him, they Are in him, and he in them; d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp np1, pns32 vbr av-ds av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31, pns32 vbr p-acp pno31, cc pns31 p-acp pno32; (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 16
292 yea the vnion and coniunction betweene Christ and true beleeuers is so neare, that we are not able to conceiue it in our shallow braines, it it a secret and a diuine mysterie. Christ prayes, Ioh. 17.21. yea the Union and conjunction between christ and true believers is so near, that we Are not able to conceive it in our shallow brains, it it a secret and a divine mystery. christ prays, John 17.21. uh dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 cc j n2 vbz av av-j, cst pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po12 j n2, pn31 pn31 dt j-jn cc dt j-jn n1. np1 vvz, np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 16
293 That they that truly beleeue in him may be one in him and in his Father, That they that truly believe in him may be one in him and in his Father, cst pns32 cst av-j vvb p-acp pno31 vmb vbi pi p-acp pno31 cc p-acp po31 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 16
294 as his Father is in him and he in his Father; as his Father is in him and he in his Father; c-acp po31 n1 vbz p-acp pno31 cc pns31 p-acp po31 n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 16
295 which is a vnion most neare, and indeed vnconceiueable, we are not able to conceiue the nearenesse of that vnion. which is a Union most near, and indeed unconceivable, we Are not able to conceive the nearness of that Union. r-crq vbz dt n1 av-ds av-j, cc av j, pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 16
296 And hence it is, that we find the vnion betweene Christ and true beleeuers set out in Scripture by such similitudes as do imply a most neare vnion, And hence it is, that we find the Union between christ and true believers Set out in Scripture by such Similitudes as do imply a most near Union, cc av pn31 vbz, cst pns12 vvb dt n1 p-acp np1 cc j n2 vvn av p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 c-acp vdb vvi dt av-ds j n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 16
297 as by the similitude of the head and the body, Ephes. 1.22.23. Christ is appointed head to the Church, which is his body; as by the similitude of the head and the body, Ephesians 1.22.23. christ is appointed head to the Church, which is his body; c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1, np1 crd. np1 vbz vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz po31 n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 17
298 by the similitude of the vine and the branches, Iohn 15.5. I am the vine and ye are the branches; by the similitude of the vine and the branches, John 15.5. I am the vine and you Are the branches; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n2, np1 crd. pns11 vbm dt n1 cc pn22 vbr dt n2; (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 17
299 by the similitude of man and wife, that as the husband and the wife are most nearely ioyned into one flesh, by the similitude of man and wife, that as the husband and the wife Are most nearly joined into one Flesh, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 vbr av-ds av-j vvn p-acp crd n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 17
300 so neare or rather nearer is the vnion and coniunction betweene Christ and true beleeuers: insomuch as the Apostle saith, Ephes. 5.30. that true beleeuers are members of Christ his body, yea flesh of his flesh, and bone of his bone. so near or rather nearer is the Union and conjunction between christ and true believers: insomuch as the Apostle Says, Ephesians 5.30. that true believers Are members of christ his body, yea Flesh of his Flesh, and bone of his bone. av av-j cc av-c jc vbz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 cc j n2: av c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. cst j n2 vbr n2 pp-f np1 po31 n1, uh n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 17
301 Many other similitudes we find in Scripture setting forth the neare vnion that is betweene Christ and true beleeuers. Many other Similitudes we find in Scripture setting forth the near Union that is between christ and true believers. d j-jn n2 pns12 vvb p-acp n1 vvg av dt j n1 cst vbz p-acp np1 cc j n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 17
302 Yea we find that by reason of the neare vnion of Christ and true beleeuers, that the word (Christ) is sometimes put for the Church of Christ, 1. Cor. 12.12. Yea we find that by reason of the near Union of christ and true believers, that the word (christ) is sometime put for the Church of christ, 1. Cor. 12.12. uh pns12 vvb cst p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc j n2, cst dt n1 (np1) vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 17
303 As the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of the body which is one, As the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of the body which is one, p-acp dt n1 vbz pi, cc vhz d n2, cc d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz pi, (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 17
304 though they be many, yet are but one body: though they be many, yet Are but one body: cs pns32 vbb d, av vbr cc-acp crd n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 17
305 euen so is Christ, that is, the Church of Christ, as the next verse makes it manifest. even so is christ, that is, the Church of christ, as the next verse makes it manifest. av av vbz np1, cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp dt ord n1 vvz pn31 j. (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 17
306 For by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body. For by one Spirit we Are all baptised into one body. c-acp p-acp crd n1 pns12 vbr d vvn p-acp crd n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 17
307 This then is a cleare truth, that there is a most neare and strict vnion betwixt Christ and true beleeuers. This then is a clear truth, that there is a most near and strict Union betwixt christ and true believers. d av vbz dt j n1, cst pc-acp vbz dt av-ds av-j cc j n1 p-acp np1 cc j n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 40 Page 17
308 This truly serues in the first place to strengthen and confirme the doctrine of our Church, that true beleeuers are iustified in Gods sight, by the merit of Christ his death, This truly serves in the First place to strengthen and confirm the Doctrine of our Church, that true believers Are justified in God's sighed, by the merit of christ his death, d av-j vvz p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst j n2 vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 41 Page 17
309 and by his righteousnesse imputed vnto them; and by his righteousness imputed unto them; cc p-acp po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno32; (4) verse (DIV2) 41 Page 17
330 Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And this may strike a terror and amazement into all wicked persons, that load the members of Christ with iniuries and wrongs, Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? And this may strike a terror and amazement into all wicked Persons, that load the members of christ with injuries and wrongs, np1, np1, q-crq vv2 pns21 pno11? cc d vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n2, cst n1 dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2 cc n2-jn, (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 18
331 and do cast disgrace and contempt on them. and do cast disgrace and contempt on them. cc vdb vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 18
310 for there being that neare vnion betweene Chtist and true beleeuers, as there is betweene the head and the members of the body, they being in Christ and Christ in them, it must needs be that the grace and benefits of Christ, do truly and really belong to them; for there being that near Union between Christ and true believers, as there is between the head and the members of the body, they being in christ and christ in them, it must needs be that the grace and benefits of christ, do truly and really belong to them; c-acp a-acp vbg d j n1 p-acp n1 cc j n2, c-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbg p-acp np1 cc np1 p-acp pno32, pn31 vmb av vbi d dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, vdb av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp pno32; (4) verse (DIV2) 41 Page 17
311 and that as he was made sinne for them, so they are made the righteousnesse of God in him, 2. Cor. 5.21. and that as he was made sin for them, so they Are made the righteousness of God in him, 2. Cor. 5.21. cc d c-acp pns31 vbds vvn n1 p-acp pno32, av pns32 vbr vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, crd np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 41 Page 17
312 And what Christ did as mediator, that by the couenant of grace is truly imputed to them that truly beleeue in Christ, And what christ did as Mediator, that by the Covenant of grace is truly imputed to them that truly believe in christ, cc r-crq np1 vdd p-acp n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno32 cst av-j vvb p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 41 Page 17
313 and is made theirs by true faith. and is made theirs by true faith. cc vbz vvn png32 p-acp j n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 41 Page 17
314 For what is done by the head in a naturall body, may be truly ascribed to the whole body. For what is done by the head in a natural body, may be truly ascribed to the Whole body. p-acp r-crq vbz vdn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 41 Page 17
315 The Papists scoffe at righteousnesse imputed, and call it a putatiue and phantasticall iustice and righteousnesse; The Papists scoff At righteousness imputed, and call it a putative and fantastical Justice and righteousness; dt njp2 n1 p-acp n1 vvd, cc vvb pn31 dt j cc j n1 cc n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 42 Page 17
316 but indeed it is a true and reall righteousnesse, grounded on that neare vnion that is betweene Christ and true beleeuers. but indeed it is a true and real righteousness, grounded on that near Union that is between christ and true believers. cc-acp av pn31 vbz dt j cc j n1, vvn p-acp cst av-j n1 cst vbz p-acp np1 cc j n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 42 Page 18
317 And whereas they say, such as is our iustification, such shall be our happinesse in heauen: And whereas they say, such as is our justification, such shall be our happiness in heaven: cc cs pns32 vvb, d c-acp vbz po12 n1, d vmb vbi po12 n1 p-acp n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 42 Page 18
318 and as we haue no righteousnesse nor merit of our owne inherent in our selues, and as we have no righteousness nor merit of our own inherent in our selves, cc c-acp pns12 vhb dx n1 ccx n1 pp-f po12 d j p-acp po12 n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 42 Page 18
319 but by imputation, so we must looke for no heauen but by imputation, no happinesse reall and indeed; they are easily answered. but by imputation, so we must look for no heaven but by imputation, no happiness real and indeed; they Are Easily answered. cc-acp p-acp n1, av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dx n1 cc-acp p-acp n1, dx n1 j cc av; pns32 vbr av-j vvn. (4) verse (DIV2) 42 Page 18
320 True beleeuers haue a reall imputation of Christ his righteousnesse, not a supposed imputation. True believers have a real imputation of christ his righteousness, not a supposed imputation. j n2 vhb dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, xx dt j-vvn n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 42 Page 18
321 And againe, it followes not because our iustification is by Christ his righteousnesse imputed, therefore our blessednesse shall be so also, And again, it follows not Because our justification is by christ his righteousness imputed, Therefore our blessedness shall be so also, cc av, pn31 vvz xx c-acp po12 n1 vbz p-acp np1 po31 n1 vvn, av po12 n1 vmb vbi av av, (4) verse (DIV2) 42 Page 18
322 because happinesse and glory is the promised reward, and righteousnesse the condition. Because happiness and glory is the promised reward, and righteousness the condition. c-acp n1 cc n1 vbz dt j-vvn n1, cc n1 dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 42 Page 18
323 Now as a man that is bound for the payment of a summe of mony, may haue the cōdition of his bond performed by another, Now as a man that is bound for the payment of a sum of money, may have the condition of his bound performed by Another, av c-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp j-jn, (4) verse (DIV2) 42 Page 18
324 and yet himselfe may haue libertie and freedome by it: and yet himself may have liberty and freedom by it: cc av px31 vmb vhi n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31: (4) verse (DIV2) 42 Page 18
325 So may we haue the condition of righteousnesse performed for vs by Christ, and yet we our selues made partakers of happinesse and glory; So may we have the condition of righteousness performed for us by christ, and yet we our selves made partakers of happiness and glory; av vmb pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, cc av pns12 po12 n2 vvn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 42 Page 18
326 and haue the promised reward bestowed on our owne bodies and soules. and have the promised reward bestowed on our own bodies and Souls. cc vhb dt j-vvn n1 vvn p-acp po12 d n2 cc n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 42 Page 18
327 Againe, is it so that there is so neare a vnion betweene Christ and true beleeuers, as that they are in him and he in them? then let all such as do abuse or wrong any true beleeuer, be it man or woman, neuer so poore or base in the eyes of the world, let them know that the abuse and wrong resteth not onely on the person abused or wronged, Again, is it so that there is so near a Union between christ and true believers, as that they Are in him and he in them? then let all such as do abuse or wrong any true believer, be it man or woman, never so poor or base in the eyes of the world, let them know that the abuse and wrong rests not only on the person abused or wronged, av, vbz pn31 av cst pc-acp vbz av av-j dt n1 p-acp np1 cc j n2, p-acp cst pns32 vbr p-acp pno31 cc pns31 p-acp pno32? av vvb d d c-acp vdb vvi cc vvi d j n1, vbb pn31 n1 cc n1, av-x av j cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb pno32 vvi cst dt n1 cc n-jn vvz xx av-j p-acp dt n1 vvn cc vvn, (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 18
328 but it reacheth vp to Christ Iesus in heauen; and through the sides of a poore beleeuer, they abafe and wrong the Lord Iesus. but it reaches up to christ Iesus in heaven; and through the sides of a poor believer, they abafe and wrong the Lord Iesus. cc-acp pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp np1 np1 p-acp n1; cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, pns32 vvb cc vvi dt n1 np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 18
329 When Saul persecuted the poore members of Christ on earth, the Lord Iesus cryed to him from heauen, Acts 9.4. When Saul persecuted the poor members of christ on earth, the Lord Iesus cried to him from heaven, Acts 9.4. c-crq np1 vvn dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, dt n1 np1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, vvz crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 18
332 Dost thou abuse or wrong a poore silly man or woman beleeuing in Christ? thou dost it to Christ his head in heauen, Dost thou abuse or wrong a poor silly man or woman believing in christ? thou dost it to christ his head in heaven, vd2 pns21 vvi cc vvi dt j j n1 cc n1 vvg p-acp np1? pns21 vd2 pn31 p-acp np1 po31 n1 p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 18
333 and thou mightest as well spit in the face of the Lord Iesus himselfe. and thou Mightest as well spit in the face of the Lord Iesus himself. cc pns21 vmd2 a-acp av vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 px31. (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 18
334 And assure thy selfe, the Lord Iesus to whom all power is giuen in heauen and earth, will not suffer any of his members, bought with no lesse price then his owne bloud, to be wronged, but he will reuenge it. And assure thy self, the Lord Iesus to whom all power is given in heaven and earth, will not suffer any of his members, bought with no less price then his own blood, to be wronged, but he will revenge it. cc vvb po21 n1, dt n1 np1 p-acp ro-crq d n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, vmb xx vvi d pp-f po31 n2, vvn p-acp dx dc n1 av po31 d n1, pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi pn31. (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 19
335 Yea the wrongs done to his poore members here on earth, ring in his eares in heauen, Yea the wrongs done to his poor members Here on earth, ring in his ears in heaven, uh dt n2-jn vdn p-acp po31 j n2 av p-acp n1, vvb p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 19
336 & will cause him one day to come down in flaming fire, to render vengeance to those that abuse them. & will cause him one day to come down in flaming fire, to render vengeance to those that abuse them. cc vmb vvi pno31 crd n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp j-vvg n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d cst vvb pno32. (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 19
337 Yea know it, whosoeuer thou art, if thou hast but an intent and purpose of euill against any true beleeuer, that intent & purpose of thine is knowne to him: Yea know it, whosoever thou art, if thou hast but an intent and purpose of evil against any true believer, that intent & purpose of thine is known to him: uh vvb pn31, r-crq pns21 vb2r, cs pns21 vh2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn p-acp d j n1, cst n1 cc n1 pp-f png21 vbz vvn p-acp pno31: (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 19
338 for he is not onely man but God also, and thy malice and intent of mischiefe against any member of Christ, that lies lurking in the depth of thine heart, doth not rest in thine owne bosome, for he is not only man but God also, and thy malice and intent of mischief against any member of christ, that lies lurking in the depth of thine heart, does not rest in thine own bosom, c-acp pns31 vbz xx av-j n1 p-acp np1 av, cc po21 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, cst vvz vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, vdz xx vvi p-acp po21 d n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 19
339 but it mounts vp aboue the clouds, euen to Christ Iesus in heauen: but it mounts up above the Clouds, even to christ Iesus in heaven: cc-acp pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n2, av p-acp np1 np1 p-acp n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 19
340 he sees it, and he takes it as intended against himselfe, and without repentance he will one day plague thee for it. he sees it, and he Takes it as intended against himself, and without Repentance he will one day plague thee for it. pns31 vvz pn31, cc pns31 vvz pn31 a-acp vvn p-acp px31, cc p-acp n1 pns31 vmb crd n1 vvi pno21 p-acp pn31. (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 19
341 And this may strike amazement into those that offer, or intend, or do the least wrong to the poorest member of Christ. And this may strike amazement into those that offer, or intend, or do the least wrong to the Poorest member of christ. cc d vmb vvi n1 p-acp d cst vvb, cc vvb, cc vdb dt av-ds j-jn p-acp dt js n1 pp-f np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 19
342 And this also may cheare vp the hearts of poore distressed Christians, and may assure them, that the Lord Iesus is troubled in all their troubles, And this also may cheer up the hearts of poor distressed Christians, and may assure them, that the Lord Iesus is troubled in all their Troubles, cc d av vmb vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f j j-vvn np1, cc vmb vvi pno32, cst dt n1 np1 vbz vvn p-acp d po32 n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 19
343 and that he takes part with them; and that he Takes part with them; cc cst pns31 vvz n1 p-acp pno32; (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 19
344 and therefore he will either moderate the weight of their afflictions, or giue them strength to beare them, and Therefore he will either moderate the weight of their afflictions, or give them strength to bear them, cc av pns31 vmb av-d vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc vvi pno32 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 19
345 or put an end to them, and in the end he will wipe away all teares from their eyes. or put an end to them, and in the end he will wipe away all tears from their eyes. cc vvd dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc p-acp dt n1 pns31 vmb vvi av d n2 p-acp po32 n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 43 Page 19
346 Now before we leaue this point, a Popish error is to be discouered, an error which the Papists would ground on the neare vnion that is betweene Christ and true beleeuers. Now before we leave this point, a Popish error is to be discovered, an error which the Papists would ground on the near Union that is between christ and true believers. av c-acp pns12 vvb d n1, dt j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, dt n1 r-crq dt njp2 vmd vvi p-acp dt j n1 cst vbz p-acp np1 cc j n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 19
347 For thus they hold and teach, that in regard of the neare vnion betweene Christ and true beleeuers, the good workes done by true beleeuers are meritorious, For thus they hold and teach, that in regard of the near Union between christ and true believers, the good works done by true believers Are meritorious, p-acp av pns32 vvb cc vvi, cst p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp np1 cc j n2, dt j n2 vdn p-acp j n2 vbr j, (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 19
348 and do deserue the fauour of God. and do deserve the favour of God. cc vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 19
349 For (say they) true beleeuers being so nearely vnited and knit to Christ, that they are one with him, the good workes they do, receiue vertue from him to merit. For (say they) true believers being so nearly united and knit to christ, that they Are one with him, the good works they do, receive virtue from him to merit. p-acp (vvb pns32) j n2 vbg av av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp np1, cst pns32 vbr crd p-acp pno31, dt j n2 pns32 vdb, vvb n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi. (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 19
350 Though the good workes done by them in themselues merit nothing, yet in that they are members of Christ, Though the good works done by them in themselves merit nothing, yet in that they Are members of christ, cs dt j n2 vdn p-acp pno32 p-acp px32 vvi pix, av p-acp cst pns32 vbr n2 pp-f np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 19
351 and one with him, they receiue influence from him their head, and are raised vp to an higher estimate, and one with him, they receive influence from him their head, and Are raised up to an higher estimate, cc pi p-acp pno31, pns32 vvb n1 p-acp pno31 po32 n1, cc vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt jc n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 19
353 See the cunning of these deceiuers, to bleare the eyes of the simple, and to deceiue them: they are easily answered. See the cunning of these deceivers, to blear the eyes of the simple, and to deceive them: they Are Easily answered. n1 dt n-jn pp-f d n2, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j, cc pc-acp vvi pno32: pns32 vbr av-j vvn. (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 19
354 The vnion that is betweene Christ and true beleeuers, is no sufficient ground of merit, The Union that is between christ and true believers, is no sufficient ground of merit, dt n1 cst vbz p-acp np1 cc j n2, vbz dx j n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 20
355 and from thence it cannot be concluded, that the good workes of true beleeuers are meritorious, and from thence it cannot be concluded, that the good works of true believers Are meritorious, cc p-acp av pn31 vmbx vbi vvn, cst dt j n2 pp-f j n2 vbr j, (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 20
356 and deserue the fauour of God. and deserve the favour of God. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 20
357 For why, the vnion betweene Christ and true beleeuers, is not personall but mysticall, true beleeuers are not receiued into vnitie of person with Christ, For why, the Union between christ and true believers, is not personal but mystical, true believers Are not received into unity of person with christ, c-acp q-crq, dt n1 p-acp np1 cc j n2, vbz xx j p-acp j, j n2 vbr xx vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 20
358 but they are one with him by spirituall and mysticall vnion: now personall vnion is the ground of merit, euen in Christ himselfe. but they Are one with him by spiritual and mystical Union: now personal Union is the ground of merit, even in christ himself. cc-acp pns32 vbr crd p-acp pno31 p-acp j cc j n1: av j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp np1 px31. (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 20
359 The manhood of Christ apart and by it selfe merits nothing, but as it is receiued into vnion of person with his Godhead: The manhood of christ apart and by it self merits nothing, but as it is received into Union of person with his Godhead: dt n1 pp-f np1 av cc p-acp pn31 n1 vvz pix, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 20
360 And therefore they must proue that true beleeuers are receiued into vnitie of person with Christ, And Therefore they must prove that true believers Are received into unity of person with christ, cc av pns32 vmb vvi d j n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 20
361 before they can truly conclude that their good workes do merit, and deserue the fauour of God: before they can truly conclude that their good works do merit, and deserve the favour of God: c-acp pns32 vmb av-j vvi cst po32 j n2 vdb vvi, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1: (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 20
362 but that they are neuer able to do by all their skill; they can neuer proue that a true beleeuer is one person with Christ: but that they Are never able to do by all their skill; they can never prove that a true believer is one person with christ: cc-acp cst pns32 vbr av j pc-acp vdi p-acp d po32 n1; pns32 vmb av-x vvi cst dt j n1 vbz crd n1 p-acp np1: (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 20
363 and therefore they build on the sand, and we are to renounce it as an vntruth and Popish error, that by reason of the neare vnion betweene Christ and true beleeuers, their good workes are meritorious. and Therefore they built on the sand, and we Are to renounce it as an untruth and Popish error, that by reason of the near Union between christ and true believers, their good works Are meritorious. cc av pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 cc j n1, cst p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp np1 cc j n2, po32 j n2 vbr j. (4) verse (DIV2) 44 Page 20
364 Come we now to the second generall thing in this verse, the infallible marke by which the Apostle points out those that are freed from condemnation by the death of Christ, they being in Christ, namely this: Come we now to the second general thing in this verse, the infallible mark by which the Apostle points out those that Are freed from condemnation by the death of christ, they being in christ, namely this: vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 n1 p-acp d n1, dt j n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz av d cst vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbg p-acp np1, av d: (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 20
365 That they are such as walke after the Spirit and not after the flesh, that is, such as liue according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification, That they Are such as walk After the Spirit and not After the Flesh, that is, such as live according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification, cst pns32 vbr d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc xx p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, d c-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 20
366 as they are moued and guided by the Spirit, and not according to the motion and guidance of the corruption of nature. as they Are moved and guided by the Spirit, and not according to the motion and guidance of the corruption of nature. c-acp pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, cc xx vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 20
367 Now this we are to take, as the Apostle here giues it, as an infallible marke of such as are freed from condemnation by Christ, that such persons are thus qualified, that they walke after the Spirit. Now this we Are to take, as the Apostle Here gives it, as an infallible mark of such as Are freed from condemnation by christ, that such Persons Are thus qualified, that they walk After the Spirit. av d pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, c-acp dt n1 av vvz pn31, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cst d n2 vbr av vvn, cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 20
368 The Papists take this as if the Apostle had put it downe as the cause of freedome from condemnation, to them that are in Christ Iesus: The Papists take this as if the Apostle had put it down as the cause of freedom from condemnation, to them that Are in christ Iesus: dt njp2 vvb d c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1: (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 20
369 That therefore there is no condemnation to them, because they walke not after the flesh but after the Spirit; That Therefore there is no condemnation to them, Because they walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit; cst av a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 20
370 and so they would hence ground an argument against iustification in Gods sight by faith alone, and so they would hence ground an argument against justification in God's sighed by faith alone, cc av pns32 vmd av vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp n1 av-j, (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 20
371 and go about to proue from hence, that true beleeuers are iustified in the sight of God, not only by faith, and go about to prove from hence, that true believers Are justified in the sighed of God, not only by faith, cc vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp av, cst j n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, xx av-j p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 21
374 but the condition of such as are freed, and a speeciall note by which they may be knowne. He saith not: but the condition of such as Are freed, and a speeciall note by which they may be known. He Says not: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr vvn, cc dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn. pns31 vvz xx: (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 21
375 there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus, because they walke after the Spirit; there is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus, Because they walk After the Spirit; pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 21
376 but they do walke after the Spirit, they are thus qualified, they are such as walke not after the flesh but after the Spirit. but they do walk After the Spirit, they Are thus qualified, they Are such as walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit. cc-acp pns32 vdb vvi p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr av vvn, pns32 vbr d c-acp vvb xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 21
377 And inded it cannot be, that walking after the Spirit should be a cause of freedome from condemnation, And indeed it cannot be, that walking After the Spirit should be a cause of freedom from condemnation, cc av pn31 vmbx vbi, cst vvg p-acp dt n1 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 21
378 because walking after the Spirit in order of nature, is after freedome from condemnation. Because walking After the Spirit in order of nature, is After freedom from condemnation. c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vbz p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 21
379 Men are first in Christ, and by him freed from condemnation, and haue his Spirit in them, Men Are First in christ, and by him freed from condemnation, and have his Spirit in them, n2 vbr ord p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31 vvd p-acp n1, cc vhb po31 n1 p-acp pno32, (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 21
380 and then they walke after the Spirit. and then they walk After the Spirit. cc av pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 21
381 And therefore the Papists depraue and abuse this text, in that they make walking after the Spirit, the cause of freedome from condemnation. And Therefore the Papists deprave and abuse this text, in that they make walking After the Spirit, the cause of freedom from condemnation. cc av dt njp2 vvi cc vvi d n1, p-acp cst pns32 vvb vvg p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 21
382 Come we to matter of instruction hence offered: Come we to matter of instruction hence offered: np1 pns12 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av vvn: (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 21
383 first, in that the Apostle here makes walking after the Spirit an infallible marke of such as are in Christ, First, in that the Apostle Here makes walking After the Spirit an infallible mark of such as Are in christ, ord, p-acp d dt n1 av vvz vvg p-acp dt n1 dt j n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 21
384 and by him are freed from condemnation, we may conclude. and by him Are freed from condemnation, we may conclude. cc p-acp pno31 vbr vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vmb vvi. (4) verse (DIV2) 45 Page 21
385 That whosoeuer they be that are in Christ, and by him are freed from condemnation, they haue this marke on them; That whosoever they be that Are in christ, and by him Are freed from condemnation, they have this mark on them; cst c-crq pns32 vbb d vbr p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31 vbr vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vhb d n1 p-acp pno32; (4) verse (DIV2) 46 Page 21
386 that they walke after the Spirit, they are thus qualified, and they haue this certainly found in them, that they liue according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification. Or briefly thus. that they walk After the Spirit, they Are thus qualified, and they have this Certainly found in them, that they live according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification. Or briefly thus. cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr av vvn, cc pns32 vhb d av-j vvn p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. cc av-j av. (4) verse (DIV2) 46 Page 21
387 Such as are in Christ, euen one with him by the bond of his Spirit, and by him are freed from condemnation, they liue an holy and a sanctified life: Such as Are in christ, even one with him by the bound of his Spirit, and by him Are freed from condemnation, they live an holy and a sanctified life: d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, av-j pi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp pno31 vbr vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vvb dt j cc dt j-vvn n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 47 Page 21
388 their life is a life of grace and holinesse, and they do euidence and testifie their being in Christ, by their holy thoughts, words and workes. their life is a life of grace and holiness, and they do evidence and testify their being in christ, by their holy thoughts, words and works. po32 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc pns32 vdb n1 cc vvi po32 vbg p-acp np1, p-acp po32 j n2, n2 cc n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 47 Page 21
389 And hence it is that the Apostle saith, 2. Cor. 5.17. If any man be in Christ, let him be a new creature, or as it is in the new translation, he is a new creature: And hence it is that the Apostle Says, 2. Cor. 5.17. If any man be in christ, let him be a new creature, or as it is in the new Translation, he is a new creature: cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. cs d n1 vbi p-acp np1, vvb pno31 vbi dt j n1, cc c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vbz dt j n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 47 Page 21
390 for it may be put downe positiuely; for it may be put down positively; p-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp av-j; (4) verse (DIV2) 47 Page 21
391 he that is in Christ, he is a new creature, he liues not as he was wont, he that is in christ, he is a new creature, he lives not as he was wont, pns31 cst vbz p-acp np1, pns31 vbz dt j n1, pns31 vvz xx c-acp pns31 vbds j, (4) verse (DIV2) 47 Page 21
392 but he liues a new life, euen an holy and sanctified life, 1. Ioh. 1.6. If we say that we haue fellowship with him, and walke in darknesse, we lye, and do not truly: as if he had said; but he lives a new life, even an holy and sanctified life, 1. John 1.6. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not truly: as if he had said; cc-acp pns31 vvz dt j n1, av-j dt j cc j-vvn n1, crd np1 crd. cs pns12 vvb cst pns12 vhb n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvi p-acp n1, pns12 vvb, cc vdb xx av-j: c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn; (4) verse (DIV2) 47 Page 21
393 he deceiues himselfe that saith he hath fellowship with Christ, and yet walkes in darknesse. he deceives himself that Says he hath fellowship with christ, and yet walks in darkness. pns31 vvz px31 cst vvz pns31 vhz n1 p-acp np1, cc av vvz p-acp n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 47 Page 22
394 He that hath fellowship with him is certainly enlightened, and hath true sauing knowledge, and he walkes answerable to it. 1. Iohn 3.6. He that hath fellowship with him is Certainly enlightened, and hath true Saving knowledge, and he walks answerable to it. 1. John 3.6. pns31 cst vhz n1 p-acp pno31 vbz av-j vvn, cc vhz j n-vvg n1, cc pns31 vvz j p-acp pn31. crd np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 47 Page 22
395 Whosoeuer abideth in him, sinneth not, that is, makes not a common trade and practise of sinne, Whosoever Abideth in him, Sinneth not, that is, makes not a Common trade and practice of sin, r-crq vvz p-acp pno31, vvz xx, cst vbz, vvz xx dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 47 Page 22
396 but his life is holy and sanctified. but his life is holy and sanctified. cc-acp po31 n1 vbz j cc j-vvn. (4) verse (DIV2) 47 Page 22
397 And to these we might adde other testimonies of Scripture clearing and confirming this truth, that such as be in Christ, And to these we might add other testimonies of Scripture clearing and confirming this truth, that such as be in christ, cc p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi j-jn n2 pp-f n1 vvg cc vvg d n1, cst d c-acp vbb p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 47 Page 22
398 euen one with him, by him are freed from condemnation they liue an holy and sanctified life, their life is a life of grace and holinesse, even one with him, by him Are freed from condemnation they live an holy and sanctified life, their life is a life of grace and holiness, av-j pi p-acp pno31, p-acp pno31 vbr vvn p-acp n1 pns32 vvb dt j cc j-vvn n1, po32 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 47 Page 22
399 and the reasons and grounds of it are these. First, such as are in Christ, they are one Spirit with Christ: 1. Cor. 16.17. He that is ioyned vnto the Lord, is one Spirit: and the Reasons and grounds of it Are these. First, such as Are in christ, they Are one Spirit with christ: 1. Cor. 16.17. He that is joined unto the Lord, is one Spirit: cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. ord, d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, pns32 vbr crd n1 p-acp np1: crd np1 crd. pns31 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, vbz crd n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 47 Page 22
400 one and the same Spirit is both in Christ and in him, euen the same Spirit of grace and sanctification is in Christ and in euery true beleeuer; one and the same Spirit is both in christ and in him, even the same Spirit of grace and sanctification is in christ and in every true believer; crd cc dt d n1 vbz d p-acp np1 cc p-acp pno31, av-j dt d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp np1 cc p-acp d j n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 48 Page 22
401 and doubtlesse that Spirit workes in true beleeuers according to the measure of his being in them. and doubtless that Spirit works in true believers according to the measure of his being in them. cc av-j d n1 vvz p-acp j n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 vbg p-acp pno32. (4) verse (DIV2) 48 Page 22
402 Againe, such as are in Christ, they are partakers not onely of his death, and the vertue of his resurrection, Again, such as Are in christ, they Are partakers not only of his death, and the virtue of his resurrection, av, d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, pns32 vbr n2 xx av-j pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 49 Page 22
403 but also of the efficacie and power of his death, and the vertue of his resurrection, Philip. 3.10. but also of the efficacy and power of his death, and the virtue of his resurrection, Philip. 3.10. cc-acp av pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, n1. crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 49 Page 22
404 And they are partakers of his renewing grace, to sanctifie them in their soules and bodies, in their hearts and liues: And they Are partakers of his renewing grace, to sanctify them in their Souls and bodies, in their hearts and lives: cc pns32 vbr n2 pp-f po31 vvg n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, p-acp po32 n2 cc n2: (4) verse (DIV2) 49 Page 22
405 and therefore it must needs be, that such as are in Christ, and by him freed from condemnation, they liue the life of grace, they shew forth the power of Christ his Spirit, and Therefore it must needs be, that such as Are in christ, and by him freed from condemnation, they live the life of grace, they show forth the power of christ his Spirit, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi, cst d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31 vvd p-acp n1, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vvb av dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 49 Page 22
406 and grace in an holy and sanctified life. Now then let this in the first place be thought on to this purpose: and grace in an holy and sanctified life. Now then let this in the First place be Thought on to this purpose: cc n1 p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1. av av vvb d p-acp dt ord n1 vbi vvn a-acp p-acp d n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 49 Page 22
407 Dost thou hold thy selfe to be a member of Christ, and that thou art one with him, Dost thou hold thy self to be a member of christ, and that thou art one with him, vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc cst pns21 vb2r crd p-acp pno31, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 22
408 and that by him thou art freed from condemnation? (without question euery one is ready out of selfe-loue to assume this to himselfe, euery one hath this conceit of himselfe) but wouldest thou proue it, and that by him thou art freed from condemnation? (without question every one is ready out of Self-love to assume this to himself, every one hath this conceit of himself) but Wouldst thou prove it, cc cst p-acp pno31 pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp n1? (p-acp n1 d pi vbz j av pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi d p-acp px31, d pi vhz d n1 pp-f px31) cc-acp vmd2 pns21 vvi pn31, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 22
409 and wouldest thou haue good euidence for it, and make it good to the comfort of thy soule, that it is so indeed? then neuer rest till thou find that thou art truly sanctified both in heart and life, and Wouldst thou have good evidence for it, and make it good to the Comfort of thy soul, that it is so indeed? then never rest till thou find that thou art truly sanctified both in heart and life, cc vmd2 pns21 vhi j n1 p-acp pn31, cc vvi pn31 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cst pn31 vbz av av? av av-x vvi c-acp pns21 vvi cst pns21 vb2r av-j vvn d p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
410 and that thou liuest the life of grace and holinesse, that thou liuest not as thou art led by the light of nature, haply a ciuill honest life, and that thou Livest the life of grace and holiness, that thou Livest not as thou art led by the Light of nature, haply a civil honest life, cc cst pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst pns21 vv2 xx c-acp pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av dt j j n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
411 but as thou art guided by the Spirit of grace and sanctification, that thine heart and life are holy, and seasoned with grace. but as thou art guided by the Spirit of grace and sanctification, that thine heart and life Are holy, and seasoned with grace. cc-acp c-acp pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst po21 n1 cc n1 vbr j, cc vvn p-acp n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
412 And if it be thus with thee, then mayest thou thereupon certainely conclude, thou hast good euidence of it, that thou art in Christ, And if it be thus with thee, then Mayest thou thereupon Certainly conclude, thou hast good evidence of it, that thou art in christ, cc cs pn31 vbb av p-acp pno21, av vm2 pns21 av av-j vvi, pns21 vh2 j n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
413 and that by him thou art feed from condemnation; and that by him thou art feed from condemnation; cc cst p-acp pno31 pns21 vb2r vvb p-acp n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
414 yea on this ground thou shalt be able to cheare vp thine owne heart in the greatest triall, yea on this ground thou shalt be able to cheer up thine own heart in the greatest trial, uh p-acp d n1 pns21 vm2 vbi j pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 d n1 p-acp dt js n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
415 euen when the diuell layes siege to thy soule, and putteth thee to the triall, whether thou be in Christ or no. even when the Devil lays siege to thy soul, and putteth thee to the trial, whither thou be in christ or no. av c-crq dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc vvz pno21 p-acp dt n1, cs pns21 vbb p-acp np1 cc av-dx. (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
416 If then thou be able to shew the euidence of a heart and life truly sanctified, thou shalt be able to silence the diuell, If then thou be able to show the evidence of a heart and life truly sanctified, thou shalt be able to silence the Devil, cs av pns21 vbb j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 av-j vvn, pns21 vm2 vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
417 and put him to a nonplus, he shall not haue a word against thee. and put him to a nonplus, he shall not have a word against thee. cc vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb xx vhi dt n1 p-acp pno21. (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
418 But if so be thou thinke thou art in Christ, and hast part in his death, But if so be thou think thou art in christ, and hast part in his death, p-acp cs av vbb pns21 vvb pns21 vb2r p-acp np1, cc vvb n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
419 and art by him freed from condemnation, and yet wantest the euidence of an holy sanctified life, and art by him freed from condemnation, and yet Wantest the evidence of an holy sanctified life, cc n1 p-acp pno31 vvd p-acp n1, cc av vv2 dt n1 pp-f dt j j-vvn n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
420 alas poore soule, whosoeuer thou art, thou dost but deceiue thy selfe. alas poor soul, whosoever thou art, thou dost but deceive thy self. uh j n1, r-crq pns21 vb2r, pns21 vd2 p-acp vvi po21 n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
421 And herein thousands in the world deceiue themselues. Thousands there be that fancy to themselues that Christ died for them, that they shall be saued by Christ, And herein thousands in the world deceive themselves. Thousands there be that fancy to themselves that christ died for them, that they shall be saved by christ, cc av crd p-acp dt n1 vvb px32. crd pc-acp vbi d n1 p-acp px32 cst np1 vvd p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
422 and yet are so farre from an holy and sanctified life, as that their liues are soyled with many soule sinnes, with drunkennesse, Sabbath-breaking, and the like; and yet Are so Far from an holy and sanctified life, as that their lives Are soiled with many soul Sins, with Drunkenness, Sabbath-breaking, and the like; cc av vbr av av-j p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1, c-acp cst po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp d n1 n2, p-acp n1, j, cc dt j; (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
423 and they will not be drawne to an holy course of life, no, they hate to be reformed, and they will not be drawn to an holy course of life, no, they hate to be reformed, cc pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, uh-dx, pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
424 and hate those that are holy and religious, and truly feare God. and hate those that Are holy and religious, and truly Fear God. cc vvb d cst vbr j cc j, cc av-j vvb np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
425 And some content themselues with a ciuill honest life, and thinke that a sufficient ground of comfort; And Some content themselves with a civil honest life, and think that a sufficient ground of Comfort; cc d vvb px32 p-acp dt j j n1, cc vvb cst dt j n1 pp-f n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
426 poore soules, they do exceedingly deceiue themselues. poor Souls, they do exceedingly deceive themselves. j n2, pns32 vdb av-vvg vvi px32. (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
427 And know it whosoeuer thou art, the diuell will suffer thee to thinke, yea to say it, that thou hast part in Christ, And know it whosoever thou art, the Devil will suffer thee to think, yea to say it, that thou hast part in christ, cc vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi, uh p-acp vvi pn31, cst pns21 vh2 n1 p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
428 and that Christ died for thee, so long as he findes by thy fruites, that thou art not in Christ: and that christ died for thee, so long as he finds by thy fruits, that thou art not in christ: cc cst np1 vvd p-acp pno21, av av-j c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp po21 n2, cst pns21 vb2r xx p-acp np1: (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 23
429 he will sooth thee vp, and helpe thee forward in that conceit, and so carrie thee on in a fooles paradise (as we vse to speake) to thine owne endlesse perdition And know it further, that thou confessing thy selfe to be a Christian (as euery one will be held to be) and yet liuing a lewd and wicked life, he will sooth thee up, and help thee forward in that conceit, and so carry thee on in a Fools paradise (as we use to speak) to thine own endless perdition And know it further, that thou confessing thy self to be a Christian (as every one will be held to be) and yet living a lewd and wicked life, pns31 vmb n1 pno21 a-acp, cc vvb pno21 av-j p-acp d n1, cc av vvb pno21 a-acp p-acp dt ng1 n1 (c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi) p-acp po21 d j n1 cc vvb pn31 av-jc, cst pns21 vvg po21 n1 pc-acp vbi dt njp (c-acp d pi vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi) cc av vvg dt j cc j n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 24
430 or contenting thy selfe with a formall profession, thou dost more dishonour Christ then Turkes and Pagans that vtterly deny him; or contenting thy self with a formal profession, thou dost more dishonour christ then Turks and Pagans that utterly deny him; cc vvg po21 n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns21 vd2 n1 n1 np1 av n2 cc n2-jn cst av-j vvi pno31; (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 24
431 and without repentance thy iudgement and damnation shall be deeper in hell then theirs: and without Repentance thy judgement and damnation shall be Deeper in hell then theirs: cc p-acp n1 po21 n1 cc n1 vmb vbi jc-jn p-acp n1 cs png32: (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 24
432 for thou dost thereby as it were witnesse against Christ, that he is but a weake Christ, for thou dost thereby as it were witness against christ, that he is but a weak christ, c-acp pns21 vd2 av p-acp pn31 vbdr n1 p-acp np1, cst pns31 vbz p-acp dt j np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 24
433 and that there is no power in his death, nor vertue in his resurrection. and that there is no power in his death, nor virtue in his resurrection. cc cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp po31 n1, ccx n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 24
434 Oh then if thou wouldest haue good euidence to thine owne soule, that thou art in Christ, O then if thou Wouldst have good evidence to thine own soul, that thou art in christ, uh av cs pns21 vmd2 vhi j n1 p-acp po21 d n1, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 24
435 and by him freed from condemnation, neuer rest till thou find thy heart and life truly sanctified, and by him freed from condemnation, never rest till thou find thy heart and life truly sanctified, cc p-acp pno31 vvd p-acp n1, av-x vvb c-acp pns21 vvb po21 n1 cc n1 av-j vvn, (4) verse (DIV2) 50 Page 24
437 Againe, is it so, that such as are in Christ, and by him are freed from condemnation, they liue an holy and sanctified life? then know to thy comfort, whosoeuer thou art that hast thy heart and life sanctified, Again, is it so, that such as Are in christ, and by him Are freed from condemnation, they live an holy and sanctified life? then know to thy Comfort, whosoever thou art that hast thy heart and life sanctified, av, vbz pn31 av, cst d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31 vbr vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vvb dt j cc j-vvn n1? av vvb p-acp po21 n1, r-crq pns21 vb2r d vvb po21 n1 cc n1 vvn, (4) verse (DIV2) 51 Page 24
438 and liuest the life of grace and holinesse, the Lord hath marked thee out for his owne, and Livest the life of grace and holiness, the Lord hath marked thee out for his own, cc vv2 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n1 vhz vvn pno21 av p-acp po31 d, (4) verse (DIV2) 51 Page 24
439 and thou hast good euidence, such as cannot deceiue thee, that thou art in Christ. and thou hast good evidence, such as cannot deceive thee, that thou art in christ. cc pns21 vh2 j n1, d c-acp vmbx vvi pno21, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 51 Page 24
440 For these are conuertible termes, and may be truly and reciprocally affirmed one of the other: For these Are convertible terms, and may be truly and reciprocally affirmed one of the other: p-acp d vbr j n2, cc vmb vbi av-j cc av-j vvd crd pp-f dt n-jn: (4) verse (DIV2) 51 Page 24
441 He that is in Christ, liues an holy, and sanctified life: And he that liues an holy and sanctified life is certainely in Christ. He that is in christ, lives an holy, and sanctified life: And he that lives an holy and sanctified life is Certainly in christ. pns31 cst vbz p-acp np1, vvz dt j, cc j-vvn n1: cc pns31 cst vvz dt j cc j-vvn n1 vbz av-j p-acp np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 51 Page 24
442 If then thou find the power of sinne broken in thee, and that now thou dost hate and striue against all sinne, If then thou find the power of sin broken in thee, and that now thou dost hate and strive against all sin, cs av pns21 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno21, cc cst av pns21 vd2 vvi cc vvi p-acp d n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 51 Page 24
443 yea euen against the sinne that heretofore was well pleasing to thee, and now thou studiest and endeuourest to please God in euery good duty, yea even against the sin that heretofore was well pleasing to thee, and now thou studiest and endeuourest to please God in every good duty, uh av p-acp dt n1 cst av vbds av vvg p-acp pno21, cc av pns21 vv2 cc vv2 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d j n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 51 Page 24
444 and dost account it thy chiefest honour to deny thy selfe, to mortifie the lusts of thine owne heart, and to liue to God; and dost account it thy chiefest honour to deny thy self, to mortify the Lustiest of thine own heart, and to live to God; cc vd2 vvi pn31 po21 js-jn n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po21 d n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1; (4) verse (DIV2) 51 Page 24
445 comfort thy selfe, thou hast good euidence of thy being in Christ, and that by him thou art freed from condemnation, Comfort thy self, thou hast good evidence of thy being in christ, and that by him thou art freed from condemnation, vvb po21 n1, pns21 vh2 j n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp np1, cc cst p-acp pno31 pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 51 Page 24
446 yea by him set in the state of grace and saluation. Let the Papists say what they will to the contrary, that holinesse may be lost, yea by him Set in the state of grace and salvation. Let the Papists say what they will to the contrary, that holiness may be lost, uh p-acp pno31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. vvb dt njp2 vvb r-crq pns32 vmb p-acp dt n-jn, cst n1 vmb vbi vvn, (4) verse (DIV2) 51 Page 24
447 and the fruite of Gods grace may wither and come to nothing; and the fruit of God's grace may wither and come to nothing; cc dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp pix; (4) verse (DIV2) 51 Page 24
448 they directly contradict the words of Christ, Iohn 4, 14. Whosoeuer drinketh of the water that I shall giue him, shall neuer be more a thirst, they directly contradict the words of christ, John 4, 14. Whosoever Drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never be more a thirst, pns32 av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd, crd r-crq vvz pp-f dt n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi pno31, vmb av-x vbi av-dc dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 51 Page 24
449 but the water that I shall giue him, shall be in him a well of water springing vp into euerlasting life. but the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. cc-acp dt n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi pno31, vmb vbi p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg a-acp p-acp j n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 51 Page 25
450 Be of good comfort then, thou hauing euidence of an holy and sanctified life, thou hast such assurance of thy being in Christ, Be of good Comfort then, thou having evidence of an holy and sanctified life, thou hast such assurance of thy being in christ, vbb pp-f j n1 av, pns21 j-vvg n1 pp-f dt j cc j-vvn n1, pns21 vh2 d n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 51 Page 25
451 and of being in the state of grace and saluation, as will neuer faile thee: and thinke on it to thy comfort. and of being in the state of grace and salvation, as will never fail thee: and think on it to thy Comfort. cc pp-f vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp vmb av-x vvi pno21: cc vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp po21 n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 51 Page 25
452 In the next place, the phrase and forme of speech vsed by the Apostle is to be obserued; In the next place, the phrase and Form of speech used by the Apostle is to be observed; p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn; (4) verse (DIV2) 52 Page 25
453 he saith, such as are in Christ Iesus, they walke after the Spirit, that is, they liue and leade their liues according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification. The point hence is this. he Says, such as Are in christ Iesus, they walk After the Spirit, that is, they live and lead their lives according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification. The point hence is this. pns31 vvz, d c-acp vbr p-acp np1 np1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, pns32 vvb cc vvi po32 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. dt n1 av vbz d. (4) verse (DIV2) 52 Page 25
454 That the walking of the godly, true beleeuers, such as are in Christ, the course of their liues is according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification; That the walking of the godly, true believers, such as Are in christ, the course of their lives is according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification; cst dt n-vvg pp-f dt j, j n2, d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vbz vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 25
455 they haue not onely some good thoughts, or good desires, and haply vtter some good words, they have not only Some good thoughts, or good Desires, and haply utter Some good words, pns32 vhb xx av-j d j n2, cc j n2, cc av vvi d j n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 25
457 but the course of their life and their actions, for the tenour of them, are constantly ordered and guided by the motion of Gods Spirit, but the course of their life and their actions, for the tenor of them, Are constantly ordered and guided by the motion of God's Spirit, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc po32 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, vbr av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 25
458 and they go on in an orderly course of holinesse, and the course of their life is holy, and good, and spirituall. and they go on in an orderly course of holiness, and the course of their life is holy, and good, and spiritual. cc pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz j, cc j, cc j. (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 25
459 Indeed (to preuent an obiection) this is not so to be vnderstood, as if Gods children did neuer trip or slip awrie, Indeed (to prevent an objection) this is not so to be understood, as if God's children did never trip or slip awry, np1 (pc-acp vvi dt n1) d vbz xx av pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp cs ng1 n2 vdd av-x vvi cc vvi av, (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 25
460 nor at any time slide out of the way of holinesse, and did neuer fall into any sinne, we are not so to conceiue the point: nor At any time slide out of the Way of holiness, and did never fallen into any sin, we Are not so to conceive the point: ccx p-acp d n1 vvi av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vdd av vvi p-acp d n1, pns12 vbr xx av pc-acp vvi dt n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 25
461 for then none liuing on the face of the earth, should be said to walke after the Spirit, for then none living on the face of the earth, should be said to walk After the Spirit, c-acp cs pix vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 25
462 because there is none that liues and sinnes not, but thus vnderstand the point. Because there is none that lives and Sins not, but thus understand the point. c-acp pc-acp vbz pix cst vvz cc n2 xx, cc-acp av vvi dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 25
463 That howsoeuer Gods children, true beleeuers, and such as are in Christ, do sometimes slip and slide, That howsoever God's children, true believers, and such as Are in christ, do sometime slip and slide, cst c-acp npg1 n2, j n2, cc d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, vdb av vvi cc vvi, (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 25
464 and against their purpose fall into some sinne; and against their purpose fallen into Some sin; cc p-acp po32 n1 vvi p-acp d n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 25
465 yet the course of their life, and their thoughts, and words, and actions, for the tenour of them, yet the course of their life, and their thoughts, and words, and actions, for the tenor of them, av dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc po32 n2, cc n2, cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 25
466 and for the most and greatest part, are holy, and good, and spirituall; and they are ordered and guided by the motion of Gods Spirit: and for the most and greatest part, Are holy, and good, and spiritual; and they Are ordered and guided by the motion of God's Spirit: cc p-acp dt ds cc js n1, vbr j, cc j, cc j; cc pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 25
467 yea euen when they do slip, and fall, and are ouertaken with some sinne, therein also grace hath a working in them, not to the acting of sinne, yea even when they do slip, and fallen, and Are overtaken with Some sin, therein also grace hath a working in them, not to the acting of sin, uh av c-crq pns32 vdb vvi, cc vvi, cc vbr vvn p-acp d n1, av av n1 vhz dt n-vvg p-acp pno32, xx p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 25
468 but to curbe and restraine the flesh, that the euill they do, is not done with full consent of will, but to curb and restrain the Flesh, that the evil they do, is not done with full consent of will, cc-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1, cst dt j-jn pns32 vdb, vbz xx vdn p-acp j n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 26
469 and so for the tenour, frame and course of their liues, it is holy, good, heauenly and spirituall. and so for the tenor, frame and course of their lives, it is holy, good, heavenly and spiritual. cc av p-acp dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, pn31 vbz j, j, j cc j. (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 26
470 Thus it is with the godly, true beleeuers, and such as are in Christ. And to this purpose the Apostle speakes plainly, Philip. 3.20. Thus it is with the godly, true believers, and such as Are in christ. And to this purpose the Apostle speaks plainly, Philip. 3.20. av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j, j n2, cc d c-acp vbr p-acp np1. cc p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz av-j, np1. crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 26
471 Saith he, Our conuersation is in heauen, speaking of himselfe and other true beleeuers, or as the word NONLATINALPHABET signifieth, our ciuill life, all our thoughts and actions are heauenly, Says he, Our Conversation is in heaven, speaking of himself and other true believers, or as the word signifies, our civil life, all our thoughts and actions Are heavenly, vvz pns31, po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1, vvg pp-f px31 cc j-jn j n2, cc p-acp dt n1 vvz, po12 j n1, d po12 n2 cc n2 vbr j, (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 26
472 or as Beza rendreth it, we carrie our selues as free Denisons of heauen, our whole carriage is heauenly and spirituall. Psal. 119.1. Saith Dauid, Blessed are those that are vpright in their way, and walke in the Law of the Lord. or as Beza rendereth it, we carry our selves as free Denizons of heaven, our Whole carriage is heavenly and spiritual. Psalm 119.1. Says David, Blessed Are those that Are upright in their Way, and walk in the Law of the Lord. cc c-acp np1 vvz pn31, pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp j n2 pp-f n1, po12 j-jn n1 vbz j cc j. np1 crd. vvz np1, vvn vbr d cst vbr av-j p-acp po32 n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 26
473 And then verse 3. Surely (saith he) they worke none iniquitie, but walke in his wayes: And then verse 3. Surely (Says he) they work none iniquity, but walk in his ways: cc av n1 crd np1 (vvz pns31) pns32 vvb pix n1, cc-acp vvb p-acp po31 n2: (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 26
474 they hold on a course in holinesse, and in the waies of God. Galat. 5.16. we find that the Apostle exhorts and stirres vp true beleeuers thus to walke: they hold on a course in holiness, and in the ways of God. Galatians 5.16. we find that the Apostle exhorts and stirs up true believers thus to walk: pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. np1 crd. pns12 vvb cst dt n1 vvz cc n2 a-acp j n2 av pc-acp vvi: (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 26
475 Walke ye in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. And Psal. 50.23. the Lord himselfe speakes of framing or disposing the conuersation aright, requires it as of his children, with promise to shew them his saluation: Walk you in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfil the Lustiest of the Flesh. And Psalm 50.23. the Lord himself speaks of framing or disposing the Conversation aright, requires it as of his children, with promise to show them his salvation: vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1, cc pn22 vmb xx vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1. cc np1 crd. dt n1 px31 vvz pp-f vvg cc vvg dt n1 av, vvz pn31 a-acp pp-f po31 n2, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 po31 n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 26
476 He that offereth praise shall glorifie me, and to him that disposeth his way aright, or conuersation aright, will I shew the saluation of God. He that Offereth praise shall Glorify me, and to him that Disposeth his Way aright, or Conversation aright, will I show the salvation of God. pns31 cst vvz n1 vmb vvi pno11, cc p-acp pno31 cst vvz po31 n1 av, cc n1 av, vmb pns11 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 26
477 It is said of Henoch, Gen. 5.22. that he walked with God, his walking was with God. It is said of Henoch, Gen. 5.22. that he walked with God, his walking was with God. pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, np1 crd. d pns31 vvd p-acp np1, po31 n-vvg vbds p-acp np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 26
478 Without question Henoch sometimes faulted and failed, but the course of his life was as in the presence of God, that was holy and religious, and truly spirituall. Without question Henoch sometime faulted and failed, but the course of his life was as in the presence of God, that was holy and religious, and truly spiritual. p-acp n1 np1 av vvd cc vvn, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbds a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbds j cc j, cc av-j j. (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 26
479 And so doubtlesse is it with Gods children, and true beleeuers, and such as are in Christ, And so doubtless is it with God's children, and true believers, and such as Are in christ, cc av av-j vbz pn31 p-acp npg1 n2, cc j n2, cc d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 26
480 though sometimes they slip and faile, yet their walking and course of life is holy, and good, and spirituall. though sometime they slip and fail, yet their walking and course of life is holy, and good, and spiritual. cs av pns32 vvb cc vvi, av po32 n-vvg cc n1 pp-f n1 vbz j, cc j, cc j. (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 26
481 And the reasons of it are these. And the Reasons of it Are these. cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (4) verse (DIV2) 53 Page 26
482 First, Gods children, true beleeuers, haue wisedome in their hearts, and knowledge delighting their soules, as Pro. 2.10. First, God's children, true believers, have Wisdom in their hearts, and knowledge delighting their Souls, as Pro 2.10. ord, npg1 n2, j n2, vhb n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc n1 vvg po32 n2, c-acp np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 54 Page 26
483 They are truly enlightened, and haue sound knowledge of the word of God, discouering to them the deceiptfulnesse and danger of sinne, They Are truly enlightened, and have found knowledge of the word of God, discovering to them the deceiptfulnesse and danger of sin, pns32 vbr av-j vvn, cc vhb j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp pno32 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 54 Page 26
484 and enlightening them to decline the euill way, and to go on in the right way, and enlightening them to decline the evil Way, and to go on in the right Way, cc vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 54 Page 26
485 euen in the way of holinesse. even in the Way of holiness. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 54 Page 26
486 Againe, Gods children, true beleeuers, haue the true feare of God in their hearts, which makes them hate euill, Again, God's children, true believers, have the true Fear of God in their hearts, which makes them hate evil, av, npg1 n2, j n2, vhb dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2, r-crq vvz pno32 vvi j-jn, (4) verse (DIV2) 55 Page 27
487 yea the euill way, and course of euill, Prou. 8.13. yea the evil Way, and course of evil, Prou. 8.13. uh dt j-jn n1, cc n1 pp-f n-jn, np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 55 Page 27
488 And their hearts are possessed with a true loue to God, which makes them to auoide and to abhorre all and euery sinne, And their hearts Are possessed with a true love to God, which makes them to avoid and to abhor all and every sin, cc po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi d cc d n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 55 Page 27
489 because it is sinne, and displeasing to God, and makes them carefull to please God in all holy duties. Because it is sin, and displeasing to God, and makes them careful to please God in all holy duties. c-acp pn31 vbz n1, cc vvg p-acp np1, cc vvz pno32 j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d j n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 55 Page 27
490 And on these grounds we may certainly conclude, that howsoeuer Gods children do sometimes slip and fall into sinne, And on these grounds we may Certainly conclude, that howsoever God's children do sometime slip and fallen into sin, cc p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst c-acp npg1 n2 vdb av vvi cc vvi p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 55 Page 27
491 yet their walking is after the Spirit, and the course of their liues for the tenour of them, are holy, good, yet their walking is After the Spirit, and the course of their lives for the tenor of them, Are holy, good, av po32 j-vvg vbz p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, vbr j, j, (4) verse (DIV2) 55 Page 27
492 and spirituall, and they liue as they are ordered by the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification. and spiritual, and they live as they Are ordered by the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification. cc j, cc pns32 vvb c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 55 Page 27
493 Let no man then iudge of a child of God by some one or few of his actions, Let no man then judge of a child of God by Some one or few of his actions, vvb dx n1 av n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d crd cc d pp-f po31 n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 56 Page 27
494 but by the tenour and course of his life. but by the tenor and course of his life. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 56 Page 27
495 It is the manner of the world, and of wicked men, to watch for the halting of a child of God, as Iere. 20.10. It is the manner of the world, and of wicked men, to watch for the halting of a child of God, as Jeremiah 20.10. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 56 Page 27
496 and if they can take him tripping and failing in the least thing, presently their mouthes are open against him, and if they can take him tripping and failing in the least thing, presently their mouths Are open against him, cc cs pns32 vmb vvi pno31 vvg cc vvg p-acp dt ds n1, av-j po32 n2 vbr j p-acp pno31, (4) verse (DIV2) 56 Page 27
497 and they cry out against him, and charge him with hypocrisie, and sticke not to say, that all his profession is but meere hypocrisie: and they cry out against him, and charge him with hypocrisy, and stick not to say, that all his profession is but mere hypocrisy: cc pns32 vvb av p-acp pno31, cc vvb pno31 p-acp n1, cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi, cst d po31 n1 vbz p-acp j n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 56 Page 27
498 and on the occasion of his failing they flie on all Gods children, and sticke not to charge them all to be hypocrites; and on the occasion of his failing they fly on all God's children, and stick not to charge them all to be Hypocrites; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 vvg pns32 vvb p-acp d ng1 n2, cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi pno32 d pc-acp vbi n2; (4) verse (DIV2) 56 Page 27
500 we must take heed of this rashnesse, if we thus iudge of a child of God we trespasse, Psalme 73.15. we must take heed of this rashness, if we thus judge of a child of God we trespass, Psalm 73.15. pns12 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d n1, cs pns12 av vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vvi, n1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 56 Page 27
501 Looke to the bent and course of a mans life and his carriage, if that be holy and religious, Look to the bent and course of a men life and his carriage, if that be holy and religious, n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 cc po31 n1, cs d vbb j cc j, (4) verse (DIV2) 56 Page 27
502 and thou seest in a man an honest and carefull endeauour to walke according to the will and word of God, and thou See in a man an honest and careful endeavour to walk according to the will and word of God, cc pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1 dt j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 56 Page 27
503 though he faile in some particular, thou art to iudge of him as a child of God, though he fail in Some particular, thou art to judge of him as a child of God, cs pns31 vvb p-acp d j, pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 56 Page 27
504 and as one that truly beleeues in Iesus Christ. and as one that truly believes in Iesus christ. cc c-acp pi cst av-j vvz p-acp np1 np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 56 Page 27
505 The course of a mans life and his walking, ought to be the rule of thy iudgement in respect of others. The course of a men life and his walking, ought to be the Rule of thy judgement in respect of Others. dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 cc po31 n-vvg, pi pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn. (4) verse (DIV2) 56 Page 27
506 Againe, is it thus with Gods children, and such as are in Christ, that the course of their life and their actions for the tenour of them, are holy, they are good, Again, is it thus with God's children, and such as Are in christ, that the course of their life and their actions for the tenor of them, Are holy, they Are good, av, vbz pn31 av p-acp npg1 n2, cc d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, cst dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, vbr j, pns32 vbr j, (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 27
507 and they are spirituall? Then take heed thou deceiue not thy selfe, thinke not that thou art a child of God, and they Are spiritual? Then take heed thou deceive not thy self, think not that thou art a child of God, cc pns32 vbr j? av vvb n1 pns21 vvb xx po21 n1, vvb xx cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
508 and that thou art in Christ, because haply thou hast in thee sometimes some good thoughts, and that thou art in christ, Because haply thou hast in thee sometime Some good thoughts, cc cst pns21 vb2r p-acp np1, c-acp av pns21 vh2 p-acp pno21 av d j n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
509 and some good motions and desires, and sometimes some good words drop from thee, and sometimes thou dost a good action, and Some good motions and Desires, and sometime Some good words drop from thee, and sometime thou dost a good actium, cc d j n2 cc n2, cc av d j n2 vvb p-acp pno21, cc av pns21 vd2 dt j n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
510 and thou dost sometimes step into a good way; and thou dost sometime step into a good Way; cc pns21 vd2 av vvi p-acp dt j n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
511 for this is that which deceiues many in the world, they thinke they are the children of God, for this is that which deceives many in the world, they think they Are the children of God, p-acp d vbz d r-crq vvz d p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
512 and they are truly religious, and who shall say to the contrary? onely because they haue sometimes some good motions in their mindes, and they Are truly religious, and who shall say to the contrary? only Because they have sometime Some good motions in their minds, cc pns32 vbr av-j j, cc r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt j-jn? j c-acp pns32 vhb av d j n2 p-acp po32 n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
513 and sometimes some good words fall from them, and sometimes they hit on a good action; and sometime Some good words fallen from them, and sometime they hit on a good actium; cc av d j n2 vvb p-acp pno32, cc av pns32 vvd p-acp dt j n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
514 they heare the word, they pray, they giue almes, or the like, when notwithstanding the course of their life is farre from being holy, they hear the word, they pray, they give alms, or the like, when notwithstanding the course of their life is Far from being holy, pns32 vvb dt n1, pns32 vvb, pns32 vvb n2, cc dt j, c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz av-j p-acp vbg j, (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
515 and it is farre from the power of religion. Such persons deceiue themselues: and it is Far from the power of Religion. Such Persons deceive themselves: cc pn31 vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. d n2 vvi px32: (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
516 and take heed of this deceipt whosoeuer thou art, fancy not to thy selfe that thou art a child of God, onely because of some good motions in thine heart, some good words, and take heed of this deceit whosoever thou art, fancy not to thy self that thou art a child of God, only Because of Some good motions in thine heart, Some good words, cc vvb n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb xx p-acp po21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j c-acp pp-f d j n2 p-acp po21 n1, d j n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
517 and some good actions coming from thee; and Some good actions coming from thee; cc d j n2 vvg p-acp pno21; (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
518 if thou build on that ground it will deceiue thee, the vilest wretch may sometimes haue good motions, good words, or do good things. if thou built on that ground it will deceive thee, the Vilest wretch may sometime have good motions, good words, or do good things. cs pns21 vvb p-acp d n1 pn31 vmb vvi pno21, dt js n1 vmb av vhi j n2, j n2, cc vdb j n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
519 If thou wouldest haue good euidence and ground indeed that thou art a child of God, thou must find thy walking to be after the Spirit, If thou Wouldst have good evidence and ground indeed that thou art a child of God, thou must find thy walking to be After the Spirit, cs pns21 vmd2 vhi j n1 cc n1 av cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vmb vvi po21 j-vvg pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
520 and that thou art a spirituall man or woman: and that thou art a spiritual man or woman: cc cst pns21 vb2r dt j n1 cc n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
521 and thinke not as the blind world thinkes, that onely the Ministers of the Gospell must be spirituall men: and think not as the blind world thinks, that only the Ministers of the Gospel must be spiritual men: cc vvb xx p-acp dt j n1 vvz, cst av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi j n2: (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
522 No, no, if thou whosoeuer thou art, be not spirituall, thou hast no part in Christ. No, no, if thou whosoever thou art, be not spiritual, thou hast no part in christ. uh-dx, uh-dx, cs pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vbb xx j, pns21 vh2 dx n1 p-acp np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
523 And therefore looke to it, and let not thy thinking, speaking, and doing of good things, be as it were accidentall and happening sometimes; And Therefore look to it, and let not thy thinking, speaking, and doing of good things, be as it were accidental and happening sometime; cc av vvb p-acp pn31, cc vvb xx po21 n-vvg, vvg, cc vdg pp-f j n2, vbb c-acp pn31 vbdr j cc vvg av; (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
524 let thy failing and falling into sinne, be as it were accidentall and against thy purpose, let thy failing and falling into sin, be as it were accidental and against thy purpose, vvb po21 j-vvg cc vvg p-acp n1, vbb c-acp pn31 vbdr j cc p-acp po21 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
525 but let thy thinking, speaking, and doing of good things, be ordinary and vsuall: but let thy thinking, speaking, and doing of good things, be ordinary and usual: cc-acp vvb po21 n-vvg, vvg, cc vdg pp-f j n2, vbb j cc j: (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
526 let thy walking be after the Spirit, and let the course of thy life be holy and religious, let thy walking be After the Spirit, and let the course of thy life be holy and religious, vvb po21 j-vvg vbi p-acp dt n1, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vbi j cc j, (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
527 and led in the feare of God, according to the measure of light vouchsafed to thee: and led in the Fear of God, according to the measure of Light vouchsafed to thee: cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno21: (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
528 for that indeed thou art, that thou art in the course of thy life, as well in priuate as in publicke. for that indeed thou art, that thou art in the course of thy life, as well in private as in public. c-acp cst av pns21 vb2r, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, c-acp av p-acp j c-acp p-acp j. (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
529 And if thou be holy in the Church and in publicke, and not in thine house and in thy closet, And if thou be holy in the Church and in public, and not in thine house and in thy closet, cc cs pns21 vbb j p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp j, cc xx p-acp po21 n1 cc p-acp po21 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 28
530 and in thy trade and calling, and course of life thou art not holy, thou art not truly religious, and in thy trade and calling, and course of life thou art not holy, thou art not truly religious, cc p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 pns21 vb2r xx j, pns21 vb2r xx av-j j, (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 29
531 and therefore looke to the course of thy life; and Therefore look to the course of thy life; cc av vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 29
532 if that be holy and religious, as well in priuate as in publicke, and that thou be holy in thy particular trade and calling; if that be holy and religious, as well in private as in public, and that thou be holy in thy particular trade and calling; cs d vbb j cc j, c-acp av p-acp j c-acp p-acp j, cc cst pns21 vbb j p-acp po21 j n1 cc n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 29
533 then indeed thou art holy and truly religious, and that will giue thee good euidence to the comfort of thy soule, that thou art the child of God. then indeed thou art holy and truly religious, and that will give thee good evidence to the Comfort of thy soul, that thou art the child of God. av av pns21 vb2r j cc av-j j, cc cst vmb vvi pno21 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 57 Page 29
534 Haply here some will demand, and say: Haply Here Some will demand, and say: av av d vmb vvi, cc vvi: (4) verse (DIV2) 58 Page 29
535 How shall I know that my walking is after the Spirit? I would willingly haue some speciall notes and markes giuen, by which I may trie my selfe, How shall I know that my walking is After the Spirit? I would willingly have Some special notes and marks given, by which I may try my self, c-crq vmb pns11 vvi cst po11 n-vvg vbz p-acp dt n1? pns11 vmd av-j vhi d j n2 cc n2 vvn, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 58 Page 29
536 and may be assured that my course of life is holy and religious, as well in priuate as in publicke. and may be assured that my course of life is holy and religious, as well in private as in public. cc vmb vbi vvn cst po11 n1 pp-f n1 vbz j cc j, c-acp av p-acp j c-acp p-acp j. (4) verse (DIV2) 58 Page 29
537 The markes by which thou mayest know it, are specially these: The marks by which thou Mayest know it, Are specially these: dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns21 vm2 vvi pn31, vbr av-j d: (4) verse (DIV2) 59 Page 29
538 First, if thou haue in thee a mind and desire to know the good way, that thou mayest walke in it, First, if thou have in thee a mind and desire to know the good Way, that thou Mayest walk in it, ord, cs pns21 vhb p-acp pno21 dt n1 cc vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cst pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp pn31, (4) verse (DIV2) 60 Page 29
539 and thou takest counsell of God in his word, and makest that the rule of all thy actions, as Dauid saith, Psal. 119.24. and thou Takest counsel of God in his word, and Makest that the Rule of all thy actions, as David Says, Psalm 119.24. cc pns21 vv2 n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vv2 cst dt n1 pp-f d po21 n2, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 60 Page 29
540 For certainly as one saith well, the Spirit of God leades the children of God in the way of Gods commandements, he guides them not by idle dreames and reuelations, For Certainly as one Says well, the Spirit of God leads the children of God in the Way of God's Commandments, he guides them not by idle dreams and revelations, p-acp av-j c-acp pi vvz av, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, pns31 vvz pno32 xx p-acp j n2 cc n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 60 Page 29
541 neither is he a Spirit of rashnesse and giddinesse, wherewith some are possessed. neither is he a Spirit of rashness and giddiness, wherewith Some Are possessed. av-dx vbz pns31 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq d vbr vvn. (4) verse (DIV2) 60 Page 29
542 Secondly, if thou be carefull to lift vp thine heart to God in prayer, at all times and on all occasions, especially when thou art to set on any matter of waight, that the Lord would guide and gouerne thee in all thy thoughts, words, and actions. Secondly, if thou be careful to lift up thine heart to God in prayer, At all times and on all occasions, especially when thou art to Set on any matter of weight, that the Lord would guide and govern thee in all thy thoughts, words, and actions. ord, cs pns21 vbb j pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, p-acp d n2 cc p-acp d n2, av-j c-crq pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst dt n1 vmd vvi cc vvi pno21 p-acp d po21 n2, n2, cc n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 61 Page 29
543 Excellent is that example of Nehemiah, Nehe. 2.4. Excellent is that Exampl of Nehemiah, Neh 2.4. j vbz d n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 61 Page 29
544 When he was to speake to the King in a matter of waight, the text saith he prayed vnto the God of heauen. When he was to speak to the King in a matter of weight, the text Says he prayed unto the God of heaven. c-crq pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vvz pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 61 Page 29
545 Thirdly, if when thou dost slip and fall into any sinne, thou art heartily grieued for it, Thirdly, if when thou dost slip and fallen into any sin, thou art heartily grieved for it, ord, cs c-crq pns21 vd2 vvi cc vvi p-acp d n1, pns21 vb2r av-j vvn p-acp pn31, (4) verse (DIV2) 62 Page 29
546 and dost neuer rest till thou hast recouered thy selfe by speedy repentance. and dost never rest till thou hast recovered thy self by speedy Repentance. cc vd2 av-x vvi c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn po21 n1 p-acp j n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 62 Page 29
547 Fourthly and last of all, if thou carrie in thee an holy resolution to please God in all things, Fourthly and last of all, if thou carry in thee an holy resolution to please God in all things, ord cc ord pp-f d, cs pns21 vvb p-acp pno21 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 63 Page 29
548 and not to be driuen from an holy course of life by any reproch, disgrace, or trouble whatsoeuer; and not to be driven from an holy course of life by any reproach, disgrace, or trouble whatsoever; cc xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, n1, cc vvb r-crq; (4) verse (DIV2) 63 Page 29
549 though it be to the losse of thy dearest bloud. though it be to the loss of thy dearest blood. cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 js-jn n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 63 Page 29
550 By these notes thou mayest know that thy walking is after the Spirit, and that the course of thy life is holy and religious: By these notes thou Mayest know that thy walking is After the Spirit, and that the course of thy life is holy and religious: p-acp d n2 pns21 vm2 vvi d po21 n-vvg vbz a-acp dt n1, cc cst dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vbz j cc j: (4) verse (DIV2) 64 Page 30
551 and hereby trie thy selfe, and neuer rest till thou find these things in thy selfe: and hereby try thy self, and never rest till thou find these things in thy self: cc av vvb po21 n1, cc av-x vvb c-acp pns21 vvb d n2 p-acp po21 n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 64 Page 30
552 and if thou find these things in thee, thou mayest assure thy selfe thy walking is after the Spirit, and if thou find these things in thee, thou Mayest assure thy self thy walking is After the Spirit, cc cs pns21 vvb d n2 p-acp pno21, pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 po21 j-vvg vbz p-acp dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 64 Page 30
553 and that thy course of life is holy and religious; and that is a sure euidence that thou art a child of God. Obserue we yet further; and that thy course of life is holy and religious; and that is a sure evidence that thou art a child of God. Observe we yet further; cc cst po21 n1 pp-f n1 vbz j cc j; cc d vbz dt j n1 cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1. vvb pns12 av av-jc; (4) verse (DIV2) 64 Page 30
554 the Apostle hauing set this marke on such as are in Christ, and by him are freed from condemnation, that they walke after the Spirit; the Apostle having Set this mark on such as Are in christ, and by him Are freed from condemnation, that they walk After the Spirit; dt n1 vhg vvn d n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 65 Page 30
555 he there stayes not, but he addes a deniall of the contrary, that they walke not after the flesh: he there stays not, but he adds a denial of the contrary, that they walk not After the Flesh: pns31 a-acp vvz xx, cc-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, cst pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 65 Page 30
556 he saith, they walke after the Spirit, not after the flesh. And hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. he Says, they walk After the Spirit, not After the Flesh. And hence we Are given to understand thus much. pns31 vvz, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, xx p-acp dt n1. cc av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (4) verse (DIV2) 65 Page 30
557 That men cannot walke after the flesh and after the Spirit, it cannot be: That men cannot walk After the Flesh and After the Spirit, it cannot be: d n2 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmbx vbi: (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 30
558 it is not possible men should liue according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification, it is not possible men should live according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification, pn31 vbz xx j n2 vmd vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 30
559 and according to the motion and guidance of the corruption of nature, both at one time; and according to the motion and guidance of the corruption of nature, both At one time; cc vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp crd n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 30
560 men cannot thinke, speake, and do as they are acted and moued by the Spirit of grace and holinesse, men cannot think, speak, and do as they Are acted and moved by the Spirit of grace and holiness, n2 vmbx vvi, vvb, cc vdb c-acp pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 30
561 and withall thinke, speake, and do as they are moued and led by their owne carnall reason, and withal think, speak, and do as they Are moved and led by their own carnal reason, cc av vvb, vvb, cc vdb c-acp pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 d j n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 30
562 and their owne sinfull lusts and corrupt affections. and their own sinful Lustiest and corrupt affections. cc po32 d j n2 cc j n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 30
563 A mans walking & course of life cannot be good, holy, heauenly, and spirituall, and at the same time, earthly, carnall, and meerely naturall and sensuall: A men walking & course of life cannot be good, holy, heavenly, and spiritual, and At the same time, earthly, carnal, and merely natural and sensual: dt ng1 vvg cc n1 pp-f n1 vmbx vbi j, j, j, cc j, cc p-acp dt d n1, j, j, cc av-j j cc j: (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 30
564 these two courses of life cannot stand together. And to this purpose marke what Christ saith, Math. 6.24. these two courses of life cannot stand together. And to this purpose mark what christ Says, Math. 6.24. d crd n2 pp-f n1 vmbx vvi av. cc p-acp d n1 vvb r-crq np1 vvz, np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 30
565 No man (saith he) can serue two maisters: Now the flesh and the Spirit are two Lords and maisters, No man (Says he) can serve two masters: Now the Flesh and the Spirit Are two lords and masters, dx n1 (vvz pns31) vmb vvi crd n2: av dt n1 cc dt n1 vbr crd n2 cc n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 30
566 yea they are maisters of contrary mindes and dispositions, of contrary commands, as the Apostle saith, Galat. 5.17. The flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh, and these are contrary one to the other. Galat. 6.8. the Apostle speakes of sowing to the flesh, and sowing to the Spirit: yea they Are masters of contrary minds and dispositions, of contrary commands, as the Apostle Says, Galatians 5.17. The Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh, and these Are contrary one to the other. Galatians 6.8. the Apostle speaks of sowing to the Flesh, and sowing to the Spirit: uh pns32 vbr n2 pp-f j-jn n2 cc n2, pp-f j-jn n2, c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc d vbr j-jn crd p-acp dt n-jn. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 30
567 so he makes an opposition betweene them, both in themselues, and in the fruite of them, so he makes an opposition between them, both in themselves, and in the fruit of them, av pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp pno32, av-d p-acp px32, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 30
568 as that the fruite of sowing to the flesh shall be corruption, and the fruite of sowing to the Spirit shall be life euerlasting. Philip. 3.18.19.20. as that the fruit of sowing to the Flesh shall be corruption, and the fruit of sowing to the Spirit shall be life everlasting. Philip. 3.18.19.20. c-acp cst dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi n1, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi n1 j. np1. crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 30
569 the Apostle makes a flat opposition betweene those that walke after the lusts of their owne hearts, the Apostle makes a flat opposition between those that walk After the Lustiest of their own hearts, dt n1 vvz dt j n1 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 31
570 and make their bellies their God, and mind earthly things, and himselfe and others who had their conuersation in heauen: and make their bellies their God, and mind earthly things, and himself and Others who had their Conversation in heaven: cc vvi po32 n2 po32 n1, cc n1 j n2, cc px31 cc ng2-jn r-crq vhd po32 n1 p-acp n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 31
571 Many (saith he) walke, of whom I haue told you often, and now tell you weeping, that they are the enemies of the crosse of Christ, whose end is damnation, whose God is their bellie, Many (Says he) walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you weeping, that they Are the enemies of the cross of christ, whose end is damnation, whose God is their belly, d (vvz pns31) vvb, pp-f ro-crq pns11 vhb vvn pn22 av, cc av vvb pn22 vvg, cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq n1 vbz n1, rg-crq n1 vbz po32 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 31
572 and whose glory is to their shame, which mind earthly things. But (saith he) our conuersation is in heauen. And Rom. 12.1. and whose glory is to their shame, which mind earthly things. But (Says he) our Conversation is in heaven. And Rom. 12.1. cc rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp po32 n1, r-crq n1 j n2. p-acp (vvz pns31) po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1. cc np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 31
573 the Apostle hauing exhorted the beleeuing Romans to giue vp their bodies a liuing sacrifice, holy, the Apostle having exhorted the believing Romans to give up their bodies a living sacrifice, holy, dt np1 vhg vvn dt vvg np1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2 dt j-vvg n1, j, (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 31
574 and acceptable, and perfect, he presently subioynes, verse 2. Fashion not your selues like vnto the world, frame not the course of your life according to the guise, and acceptable, and perfect, he presently subioynes, verse 2. Fashion not your selves like unto the world, frame not the course of your life according to the guise, cc j, cc j, pns31 av-j vvz, n1 crd vvb xx po22 n2 av-j p-acp dt n1, vvb xx dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 31
575 and manner, and custome of the world and worldly men: as if he had said, an holy course of life, and spirituall seruing of God, and manner, and custom of the world and worldly men: as if he had said, an holy course of life, and spiritual serving of God, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j n2: c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc j vvg pp-f np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 31
576 and a carnall course of life led after the manner and fashion of the world, cannot stand together. and a carnal course of life led After the manner and fashion of the world, cannot stand together. cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vmbx vvi av. (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 31
577 These testimonies of Scripture do plainly euince and proue the point in hand, that a man cannot possibly walke both after the flesh and after the Spirit: These testimonies of Scripture do plainly evince and prove the point in hand, that a man cannot possibly walk both After the Flesh and After the Spirit: np1 n2 pp-f n1 vdb av-j vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, cst dt n1 vmbx av-j vvi d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 31
578 the course of a mans life, and his walking cannot be good, holy, heauenly, and spirituall, the course of a men life, and his walking cannot be good, holy, heavenly, and spiritual, dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, cc po31 j-vvg vmbx vbi j, j, j, cc j, (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 31
579 and at the same time earthly, carnall, and meerely naturall and sensuall. and At the same time earthly, carnal, and merely natural and sensual. cc p-acp dt d n1 j, j, cc av-j j cc j. (4) verse (DIV2) 66 Page 31
580 Because of that opposition and contrariety that is betweene the flesh and the Spirit, they are directly contrary one to the other: Because of that opposition and contrariety that is between the Flesh and the Spirit, they Are directly contrary one to the other: c-acp a-acp cst n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, pns32 vbr av-j j-jn pi p-acp dt n-jn: (4) verse (DIV2) 67 Page 31
581 they are contrary rootes, and they bring forth contrary fruites, as appeares Galat. 5.19. they Are contrary roots, and they bring forth contrary fruits, as appears Galatians 5.19. pns32 vbr j-jn n2, cc pns32 vvb av j-jn n2, c-acp vvz np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 67 Page 31
582 to 24. The workes of the flesh are adultery, fornication, vncleannesse, wantonnesse, Idolatrie, witch-craft, hatred, debate, emulations, wrath, contentions, seditions, heresies, enuie, murthers, drunkennesse, gluttony, and such like: to 24. The works of the Flesh Are adultery, fornication, uncleanness, wantonness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, debate, emulations, wrath, contentions, seditions, heresies, envy, murders, Drunkenness, gluttony, and such like: p-acp crd dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n2, n1, n2, n2, n2, n1, n2, n1, n1, cc d av-j: (4) verse (DIV2) 67 Page 31
583 But the fruite of the Spirit is loue, ioy, peace, long suffering, gentlenesse, goodnesse, faith, meekenesse, temperancie. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness, temperancy. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, n1, n1, av-j vvg, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 67 Page 31
584 The flesh and the Spirit are as contrary, as fire and water, light and darknesse: The Flesh and the Spirit Are as contrary, as fire and water, Light and darkness: dt n1 cc dt n1 vbr a-acp j-jn, c-acp n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 67 Page 31
585 they are like the Arke of God and Dagon, they cannot stand together, there can be no agreement betweene them. 2. Cor. 6.14. What fellowship hath righteousnesse with vnrighteousnesse, and what communion hath light with darknesse, saith the Apostle: they Are like the Ark of God and Dagon, they cannot stand together, there can be no agreement between them. 2. Cor. 6.14. What fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness, and what communion hath Light with darkness, Says the Apostle: pns32 vbr av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, pns32 vmbx vvi av, pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp pno32. crd np1 crd. q-crq n1 vhz n1 p-acp n1-u, cc r-crq n1 vhz n1 p-acp n1, vvz dt n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 67 Page 31
586 and therefore it is not possible for a man to walke both after the flesh and after the Spirit. and Therefore it is not possible for a man to walk both After the Flesh and After the Spirit. cc av pn31 vbz xx j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 67 Page 32
587 Againe, such as walke after the flesh, and follow the motions and guidance of their owne corruption, without question they do so with a loue and liking of the flesh, Again, such as walk After the Flesh, and follow the motions and guidance of their own corruption, without question they do so with a love and liking of the Flesh, av, d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvi dt n2 cc n1 pp-f po32 d n1, p-acp n1 pns32 vdb av p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 68 Page 32
588 and of the lusts of it; and of the Lustiest of it; cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f pn31; (4) verse (DIV2) 68 Page 32
589 they are pleasing to them, and they haue no true loue of God, nor of good things in them, which is found in them that walke after the Spirit. For as 1. Ioh. 2.15. If any man loue the world, the loue of the Father is not in him: they Are pleasing to them, and they have no true love of God, nor of good things in them, which is found in them that walk After the Spirit. For as 1. John 2.15. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him: pns32 vbr vvg p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vhb dx j n1 pp-f np1, ccx pp-f j n2 p-acp pno32, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1. p-acp p-acp crd np1 crd. cs d n1 vvi dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx p-acp pno31: (4) verse (DIV2) 68 Page 32
590 if any man be carried away with the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, if any man be carried away with the lust of the Flesh, the lust of the eyes, cs d n1 vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 68 Page 32
591 or the pride of life, his heart is not right in the loue of God; or the pride of life, his heart is not right in the love of God; cc dt n1 pp-f n1, po31 n1 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) verse (DIV2) 68 Page 32
592 The amitie of the world is the enmitie of God, whosoeuer therefore is a friend of the world, maketh himselfe the enemie of God, Iam. 4.4. The amity of the world is the enmity of God, whosoever Therefore is a friend of the world, makes himself the enemy of God, Iam. 4.4. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz px31 dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (4) verse (DIV2) 68 Page 32
593 And therefore it must needs be, that such as walke after the flesh and not after the Spirit, they are carried contrarie waies, according to their contrary affections and likings. And Therefore it must needs be, that such as walk After the Flesh and not After the Spirit, they Are carried contrary ways, according to their contrary affections and likings. cc av pn31 vmb av vbi, cst d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc xx p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr vvn j-jn n2, vvg p-acp po32 j-jn n2 cc n2-vvg. (4) verse (DIV2) 68 Page 32
594 And so it cannot be that a man should walke both after the flesh and after the Spirit, And so it cannot be that a man should walk both After the Flesh and After the Spirit, cc av pn31 vmbx vbi d dt n1 vmd vvi d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 68 Page 32
595 and the course of a mans life cannot be holy, good, heauenly, and spirituall, and at the same time earthly, carnall, and sensuall. and the course of a men life cannot be holy, good, heavenly, and spiritual, and At the same time earthly, carnal, and sensual. cc dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vmbx vbi j, j, j, cc j, cc p-acp dt d n1 j, j, cc j. (4) verse (DIV2) 68 Page 32
596 This serues in the first place to discouer to vs the blindnesse and folly of many in the world. This serves in the First place to discover to us the blindness and folly of many in the world. d vvz p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d p-acp dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 32
597 Many there be who thinke they may bring contrary ends together: Many there be who think they may bring contrary ends together: d a-acp vbi r-crq vvb pns32 vmb vvi j-jn n2 av: (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 32
598 they are of this mind, that they may walke both after the flesh and after the Spirit, that they may liue as they are led by their owne corrupt reason, their sensuall and corrupt affections, they Are of this mind, that they may walk both After the Flesh and After the Spirit, that they may live as they Are led by their own corrupt reason, their sensual and corrupt affections, pns32 vbr pp-f d n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 d j n1, po32 j cc j n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 32
599 euen conforming themselues to the course of the world, in following after the profits, pleasures, even conforming themselves to the course of the world, in following After the profits, pleasures, av-j vvg px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2, n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 32
600 and vanities of the world, and may do as the most do, and as the time ferues: and vanities of the world, and may do as the most do, and as the time ferues: cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vmb vdi c-acp dt av-ds vdb, cc p-acp dt n1 vvz: (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 32
601 and in their speeches, their actions, their gestures, their attire, be like such as are carnall; and in their Speeches, their actions, their gestures, their attire, be like such as Are carnal; cc p-acp po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n1, vbb av-j d c-acp vbr j; (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 32
602 and yet be religious, and the children of God, and seruants of God too. and yet be religious, and the children of God, and Servants of God too. cc av vbi j, cc dt n2 pp-f np1, cc n2 pp-f np1 av. (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 32
603 Poore soules whosoeuer they are that thus thinke, they deceiue themselues exceedingly, they are besotted with the deceit of sinne, Poor Souls whosoever they Are that thus think, they deceive themselves exceedingly, they Are besotted with the deceit of sin, j n2 r-crq pns32 vbr d av vvb, pns32 vvb px32 av-vvg, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 32
604 and they discerne not the things that differ. and they discern not the things that differ. cc pns32 vvb xx dt n2 cst vvb. (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 32
605 Yea it is a sower fruite budding out from the bitter roote of Atheisme and infidelitie, Yea it is a sour fruit budding out from the bitter root of Atheism and infidelity, uh pn31 vbz dt j n1 vvg av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 32
606 for men to thinke they may follow the course of the world, and yet be holy and religious, and the children of God. To instance in some particulars: for men to think they may follow the course of the world, and yet be holy and religious, and the children of God. To instance in Some particulars: c-acp n2 pc-acp vvi pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av vbb j cc j, cc dt n2 pp-f np1. p-acp n1 p-acp d n2-j: (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
607 Dost thou thinke that thou mayest be an earth-worme, alwaies poring and digging in the earth, minding and affecting earthly things, Dost thou think that thou Mayest be an earthworm, always poring and digging in the earth, minding and affecting earthly things, vd2 pns21 vvi cst pns21 vm2 vbi dt n1, av j-vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1, vvg cc vvg j n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
608 and hunting after the things of this life, and yet be a child of God, and hunting After the things of this life, and yet be a child of God, cc vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc av vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
609 and a seruant of God, and walke after the Spirit? it is because thou beleeuest not the word of the Lord Iesus, who hath told thee the contrary, Luke 16.13. Ye cannot serue God and riches. and a servant of God, and walk After the Spirit? it is Because thou Believest not the word of the Lord Iesus, who hath told thee the contrary, Lycia 16.13. You cannot serve God and riches. cc dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1? pn31 vbz c-acp pns21 vv2 xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, r-crq vhz vvn pno21 dt n-jn, av crd. pn22 vmbx vvi np1 cc n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
610 Dost thou thinke (as many do) that thou mayest serue God on the Sabbath as well at home as in the Church and publicke assemblie, (being able to come to it) or as well on horsebacke as at a Sermon: Dost thou think (as many do) that thou Mayest serve God on the Sabbath as well At home as in the Church and public assembly, (being able to come to it) or as well on horseback as At a Sermon: vd2 pns21 vvi (c-acp d vdb) cst pns21 vm2 vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp av p-acp n1-an c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc j n1, (vbg j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31) cc c-acp av p-acp n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
611 or if thou come to the publicke exercise and attend on it, when that is ended thou art at libertie, or if thou come to the public exercise and attend on it, when that is ended thou art At liberty, cc cs pns21 vvb p-acp dt j n1 cc vvi p-acp pn31, c-crq d vbz vvn pns21 vb2r p-acp n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
612 and maist then do a worke of thy calling? it is because thou giuest not credit to the word of God, he reuealing the contrary to thee in his holy commandement. and Mayest then do a work of thy calling? it is Because thou givest not credit to the word of God, he revealing the contrary to thee in his holy Commandment. cc vm2 av vdb dt n1 pp-f po21 n1? pn31 vbz c-acp pns21 vv2 xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvg dt j-jn p-acp pno21 p-acp po31 j n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
613 Dost thou thinke that thou maist fashion thy selfe like to the world, in thy speech, in thy gesture, in thy attire, Dost thou think that thou Mayest fashion thy self like to the world, in thy speech, in thy gesture, in thy attire, vd2 pns21 vvi cst pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 av-j p-acp dt n1, p-acp po21 n1, p-acp po21 n1, p-acp po21 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
614 euen attiring thy selfe like to a wanton, and yet be religious and a child of God? the word of God hath told thee the contrary, even attiring thy self like to a wanton, and yet be religious and a child of God? the word of God hath told thee the contrary, av-j vvg po21 n1 av-j p-acp dt j-jn, cc av vbi j cc dt n1 pp-f np1? dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn pno21 dt n-jn, (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
615 and it is because thou beleeuest not the word of God, that thou art of that mind. and it is Because thou Believest not the word of God, that thou art of that mind. cc pn31 vbz c-acp pns21 vv2 xx dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns21 vb2r pp-f d n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
616 And so I might instance in many other particulars. And so I might instance in many other particulars. cc av pns11 vmd n1 p-acp d j-jn n2-j. (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
617 And know it whosoeuer thou art, that so farre as thou dost follow the guidance of thine owne corrupt reason in any thing, And know it whosoever thou art, that so Far as thou dost follow the guidance of thine own corrupt reason in any thing, cc vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, cst av av-j c-acp pns21 vd2 vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 d j n1 p-acp d n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
618 so farre dost thou swarue from the guidance of Gods Spirit and grace: so Far dost thou swerve from the guidance of God's Spirit and grace: av av-j vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
619 and it is as possible for thee to bring heauen and earth together, and to gripe them within thy fist, and it is as possible for thee to bring heaven and earth together, and to gripe them within thy fist, cc pn31 vbz a-acp j p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 av, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po21 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
620 as it is for thee to walke both after the flesh and after the Spirit; as it is for thee to walk both After the Flesh and After the Spirit; c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
621 and to liue an holy, religious and spirituall life, and at the same time to liue an earthly, carnall and sensuall life. and to live an holy, religious and spiritual life, and At the same time to live an earthly, carnal and sensual life. cc pc-acp vvi dt j, j cc j n1, cc p-acp dt d n1 pc-acp vvi dt j, j cc j n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
622 These two can neuer sort together, there is no medley, no mixture to be made of them. These two can never sort together, there is no medley, no mixture to be made of them. d crd vmb av-x vvi av, pc-acp vbz dx n1, dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno32. (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
623 No, no, if the course of thy life be earthly and carnall; without all question it is not holy, and good, and heauenly, and spirituall. And take this with thee: No, no, if the course of thy life be earthly and carnal; without all question it is not holy, and good, and heavenly, and spiritual. And take this with thee: uh-dx, uh-dx, cs dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vbi j cc j; p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz xx j, cc j, cc j, cc j. cc vvb d p-acp pno21: (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
624 If thou liue not an heauenly life here in this world, thou shalt neuer liue it in the world to come; If thou live not an heavenly life Here in this world, thou shalt never live it in the world to come; cs pns21 vvb xx dt j n1 av p-acp d n1, pns21 vm2 av-x vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
625 thou shalt neuer enioy the life of glory in heauen. thou shalt never enjoy the life of glory in heaven. pns21 vm2 av-x vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 33
626 It is not thine owne strong conceipt that will carrie thee vp to heauen, because thy conceit serues thee, that thou shalt be saued as well as the best, It is not thine own strong conceit that will carry thee up to heaven, Because thy conceit serves thee, that thou shalt be saved as well as the best, pn31 vbz xx po21 d j n1 cst vmb vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp n1, c-acp po21 n1 vvz pno21, cst pns21 vm2 vbi vvn a-acp av c-acp dt js, (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 34
627 though thou be as bad as the worst. No, no, if thou walke according to the course of this world, Ephes. 2.2. after the Prince that ruleth in the aire, euen the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: though thou be as bad as the worst. No, no, if thou walk according to the course of this world, Ephesians 2.2. After the Prince that Ruleth in the air, even the Spirit that now works in the children of disobedience: cs pns21 vbb a-acp j c-acp dt js. uh-dx, uh-dx, cs pns21 vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, av-j dt n1 cst av vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 34
628 with him, vnlesse thou repent, thou shalt one day haue thy portion: and therefore take heed of that course of life. with him, unless thou Repent, thou shalt one day have thy portion: and Therefore take heed of that course of life. p-acp pno31, cs pns21 vvb, pns21 vm2 crd n1 vhb po21 n1: cc av vvb n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 69 Page 34
629 Againe, is it so that a man cannot possibly walke both after the flesh and after the Spirit, and the course of a mans life cannot be holy, good, and heauenly: Again, is it so that a man cannot possibly walk both After the Flesh and After the Spirit, and the course of a men life cannot be holy, good, and heavenly: av, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 vmbx av-j vvi d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vmbx vbi j, j, cc j: (4) verse (DIV2) 70 Page 34
630 and at the same time, earthly, carnall and sensuall? then comfort thy selfe whosoeuer thou art, that findest thy walking and course of life, to be holy, good, heauenly, and spirituall. and At the same time, earthly, carnal and sensual? then Comfort thy self whosoever thou art, that Findest thy walking and course of life, to be holy, good, heavenly, and spiritual. cc p-acp dt d n1, j, j cc j? av vvb po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vv2 po21 j-vvg cc n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi j, j, j, cc j. (4) verse (DIV2) 70 Page 34
631 For what though it be so, that thou dost sometimes slip and faile, and art sometimes ouercarried, to the doing of some euill against thy purpose, For what though it be so, that thou dost sometime slip and fail, and art sometime overcarried, to the doing of Some evil against thy purpose, p-acp r-crq cs pn31 vbb av, cst pns21 vd2 av vvi cc vvi, cc vb2r av vvn, p-acp dt vdg pp-f d n-jn p-acp po21 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 70 Page 34
632 and the best of thine actions are not done so chearefully, and so exactly and perfectly as they ought, and the best of thine actions Are not done so cheerfully, and so exactly and perfectly as they ought, cc dt js pp-f po21 n2 vbr xx vdn av av-j, cc av av-j cc av-j c-acp pns32 vmd, (4) verse (DIV2) 70 Page 34
633 but they are mingled with many imperfections, and thou hast cause to be humbled for them? yet if thou be able to witnesse to thy selfe in truth, that the bent and purpose of thine heart is to please God in all things, but they Are mingled with many imperfections, and thou hast cause to be humbled for them? yet if thou be able to witness to thy self in truth, that the bent and purpose of thine heart is to please God in all things, cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d n2, cc pns21 vh2 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32? av cs pns21 vbb j pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1 p-acp n1, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n2, (4) verse (DIV2) 70 Page 34
634 and thy care and thy endeauour is to walke with God, and thou dost in some poore measure hold on a course in holinesse: and thy care and thy endeavour is to walk with God, and thou dost in Some poor measure hold on a course in holiness: cc po21 n1 cc po21 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc pns21 vd2 p-acp d j n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1: (4) verse (DIV2) 70 Page 34
635 comfort thy selfe, thou hast good cause to be comforted, for then thou art one, euen in Gods accompt, that walkest after the Spirit; Comfort thy self, thou hast good cause to be comforted, for then thou art one, even in God's account, that walkest After the Spirit; vvb po21 n1, pns21 vh2 j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp cs pns21 vb2r crd, av p-acp ng1 n1, cst vv2 p-acp dt n1; (4) verse (DIV2) 70 Page 34
636 and the Lord esteemes not of thee as one that walketh after the flesh. Though the flesh that still abides in thee, do intermeddle, and thrust in it selfe, and the Lord esteems not of thee as one that walks After the Flesh. Though the Flesh that still abides in thee, do intermeddle, and thrust in it self, cc dt n1 vvz xx pp-f pno21 p-acp pi cst vvz p-acp dt n1. cs dt n1 cst av vvz p-acp pno21, vdb vvi, cc vvd p-acp pn31 n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 70 Page 34
637 and do cause thee sometimes to slip and faile, and to do good things imperfectly, and do cause thee sometime to slip and fail, and to do good things imperfectly, cc vdb vvi pno21 av pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cc pc-acp vdi j n2 av-j, (4) verse (DIV2) 70 Page 34
638 yet the Lord passeth by thy failings and imperfections, he lookes to thy walking and course of life, yet the Lord passes by thy failings and imperfections, he looks to thy walking and course of life, av dt n1 vvz p-acp po21 n2-vvg cc n2, pns31 vvz p-acp po21 j-vvg cc n1 pp-f n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 70 Page 34
639 and that being holy and good, he esteemes of thee as one that walkes after the Spirit, and that being holy and good, he esteems of thee as one that walks After the Spirit, cc cst vbg j cc j, pns31 vvz pp-f pno21 p-acp pi cst vvz p-acp dt n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 70 Page 34
640 and not as one that walkes after the flesh, and consequently, as one that art in Christ, and not as one that walks After the Flesh, and consequently, as one that art in christ, cc xx c-acp pi cst vvz p-acp dt n1, cc av-j, c-acp pi cst n1 p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 70 Page 34
641 and by him freed from condemnation. And that is an excellent comfort, thinke on it to thy comfort. and by him freed from condemnation. And that is an excellent Comfort, think on it to thy Comfort. cc p-acp pno31 vvd p-acp n1. cc cst vbz dt j n1, vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp po21 n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 70 Page 34
642 Note we further, the Apostle here saith, that such as are in Christ, and by him are freed from condemnation, they walke not after the flesh but after the Spirit. Hence it is cleare: Note we further, the Apostle Here Says, that such as Are in christ, and by him Are freed from condemnation, they walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit. Hence it is clear: vvb pns12 av-jc, dt n1 av vvz, cst d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31 vbr vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1. av pn31 vbz j: (4) verse (DIV2) 71 Page 35
643 That the best of Gods children liuing on the face of the earth, euen such as are in Christ, and by him are freed from condemnation, they haue in them both flesh and Spirit, both grace and corruption, That the best of God's children living on the face of the earth, even such as Are in christ, and by him Are freed from condemnation, they have in them both Flesh and Spirit, both grace and corruption, cst dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31 vbr vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vhb p-acp pno32 d n1 cc n1, d n1 cc n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 72 Page 35
645 Satan commonly troubles and disquiets poore weake Christians, and would beare them in hand that they are none of Christs, Satan commonly Troubles and disquiets poor weak Christians, and would bear them in hand that they Are none of Christ, np1 av-j vvz cc vvz j j np1, cc vmd vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cst pns32 vbr pix pp-f npg1, (4) verse (DIV2) 72 Page 35
646 because they haue corruption and flesh in them, and they feele in themselues many sinfull infirmities. Because they have corruption and Flesh in them, and they feel in themselves many sinful infirmities. c-acp pns32 vhb n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vvb p-acp px32 d j n2. (4) verse (DIV2) 72 Page 35
647 Herein he playes the subtill sophister and cunning deceiuer, he would haue Christians to measure themselues by a false rule, by the rule of perfect sanctification, Herein he plays the subtle sophister and cunning deceiver, he would have Christians to measure themselves by a false Rule, by the Rule of perfect sanctification, av pns31 vvz dt j n1 cc j-jn n1, pns31 vmd vhi np1 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (4) verse (DIV2) 72 Page 35
648 and he tels them, vnlesse they be perfectly sanctified they are not in Christ. and he tells them, unless they be perfectly sanctified they Are not in christ. cc pns31 vvz pno32, cs pns32 vbb av-j vvn pns32 vbr xx p-acp np1. (4) verse (DIV2) 72 Page 35
649 Now perfect sanctification is the rule that is to be layd to the Saints in heauen, and not to those that liue on the face of the earth. Now perfect sanctification is the Rule that is to be laid to the Saints in heaven, and not to those that live on the face of the earth. av j n1 vbz dt n1 cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, cc xx p-acp d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 73 Page 35
650 No, no, sinne and corruption that is found in men or women, is not sufficient to proue them not to be in Christ, but their walking after it. No, no, sin and corruption that is found in men or women, is not sufficient to prove them not to be in christ, but their walking After it. uh-dx, uh-dx, n1 cc n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pno32 xx pc-acp vbi p-acp np1, cc-acp po32 vvg p-acp pn31. (4) verse (DIV2) 73 Page 35
651 If men walke after the flesh, they are not in Christ; If men walk After the Flesh, they Are not in christ; cs n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr xx p-acp np1; (4) verse (DIV2) 73 Page 35
652 but if thou hauing flesh and corruption in thee, thou art wearie of it, and thou dost not willingly follow the motion and command of it, but if thou having Flesh and corruption in thee, thou art weary of it, and thou dost not willingly follow the motion and command of it, cc-acp cs pns21 j-vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp pno21, pns21 vb2r j pp-f pn31, cc pns21 vd2 xx av-j vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, (4) verse (DIV2) 73 Page 35
653 but dost euen sigh and grone vnder it, as the people of Israel did vnder their seruitude and bondage in Egypt, but dost even sighs and groan under it, as the people of Israel did under their servitude and bondage in Egypt, cc-acp vd2 av vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (4) verse (DIV2) 73 Page 35
654 and grace hath wrought in thee a new disposition, such as nature neuer could bring forth: and grace hath wrought in thee a new disposition, such as nature never could bring forth: cc n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno21 dt j n1, d c-acp n1 av-x vmd vvi av: (4) verse (DIV2) 73 Page 35
655 comfort thy selfe, vndoubtedly thou art in Christ Iesus. Come we now to the second verse. Comfort thy self, undoubtedly thou art in christ Iesus. Come we now to the second verse. vvb po21 n1, av-j pns21 vb2r p-acp np1 np1. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1. (4) verse (DIV2) 73 Page 35
656 VERSE 2. VERSE 2. n1 crd (5) verse (DIV2) 73 Page 36
657 For the Law of the Spirit of life, which is in Christ Iesus, hath freed me from the Law of sinne, and of death. For the Law of the Spirit of life, which is in christ Iesus, hath freed me from the Law of sin, and of death. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1, vhz vvn pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 74 Page 36
658 OVr Apostle hauing in the verse foregoing layd downe his generall proposition, full of sweet and heauenly comfort to all that are in Christ Iesus; Our Apostle having in the verse foregoing laid down his general proposition, full of sweet and heavenly Comfort to all that Are in christ Iesus; po12 n1 vhg p-acp dt n1 vvg vvd a-acp po31 j n1, j pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp d cst vbr p-acp np1 np1; (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
659 that to them there is no condemnation: in this verse he proues and confirmes that proposition. that to them there is no condemnation: in this verse he Proves and confirms that proposition. cst p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbz dx n1: p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz cc vvz d n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
660 Some would haue this verse to be a proofe and confirmation of the latter part of the former verse, some would have this verse to be a proof and confirmation of the latter part of the former verse, d vmd vhi d n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt d n1 pp-f dt j n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
661 namely, of that which the Apostle affirmes of such as are in Christ, that they walke not after the flesh, namely, of that which the Apostle affirms of such as Are in christ, that they walk not After the Flesh, av, pp-f d r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, cst pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
662 but they walke after the Spirit. but they walk After the Spirit. cc-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
663 Say they, the Apostle confirmes that part of the verse by an argument from the efficient cause of an holy and sanctified life, Say they, the Apostle confirms that part of the verse by an argument from the efficient cause of an holy and sanctified life, n1 pns32, dt n1 vvz d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j cc j-vvn n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
664 namely, the Spirit of Christ giuen to such as are in Christ, and haue fellowship & communion with him. namely, the Spirit of christ given to such as Are in christ, and have fellowship & communion with him. av, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, cc vhb n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
665 But indeed this verse is rather to be taken as a proofe and confirmation of the former part of the verse foregoing. But indeed this verse is rather to be taken as a proof and confirmation of the former part of the verse foregoing. p-acp av d n1 vbz av-c pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg. (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
666 The Apostles proposition, there is no condemnation to such as are in Christ, that is most agreeable to the context, The Apostles proposition, there is no condemnation to such as Are in christ, that is most agreeable to the context, dt n2 n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, cst vbz av-ds j p-acp dt n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
667 and to the drift & purpose of the Apostle. For hauing said there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus; and to the drift & purpose of the Apostle. For having said there is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus; cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp vhg vvn a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1; (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
668 some might haply thinke or say, Is there no condemnation to such as are in Christ? why, they that are in Christ Iesus haue in them a remainder of corruption, there is impurenesse and defilement in part in all the powers of their soules, Some might haply think or say, Is there no condemnation to such as Are in christ? why, they that Are in christ Iesus have in them a remainder of corruption, there is impureness and defilement in part in all the Powers of their Souls, d vmd av vvi cc vvi, vbz pc-acp dx n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp np1? uh-crq, pns32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1 vhb p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
669 and in all the parts of their bodies: and in all the parts of their bodies: cc p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po32 n2: (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
670 the impurenesse of nature is found in the best and in the most holy that liue in the world, the impureness of nature is found in the best and in the most holy that live in the world, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt js cc p-acp dt av-ds j cst vvb p-acp dt n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
671 & that is enough to condemne them; how then are they freed from condemnation? This obiection the Apostle here meetes withall, & that is enough to condemn them; how then Are they freed from condemnation? This objection the Apostle Here meets withal, cc d vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pno32; q-crq av vbr pns32 vvn p-acp n1? d n1 dt n1 av vvz av, (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
672 and preuents, and makes answer to it on this manner: and prevents, and makes answer to it on this manner: cc vvz, cc vvz n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp d n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
673 Howsoeuer the best and the most holy that liue in the world haue in them impurenesse of nature, which in it selfe and of it selfe, is enough to condemne them; Howsoever the best and the most holy that live in the world have in them impureness of nature, which in it self and of it self, is enough to condemn them; c-acp dt js cc dt av-ds j cst vvb p-acp dt n1 vhb p-acp pno32 n1 pp-f n1, r-crq p-acp pn31 n1 cc pp-f pn31 n1, vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pno32; (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 36
674 and euen for that, if there were no further matter of condemnation in them, the Lord might iustly throw them to hell, and even for that, if there were no further matter of condemnation in them, the Lord might justly throw them to hell, cc av p-acp d, cs pc-acp vbdr dx jc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, dt n1 vmd av-j vvi pno32 p-acp n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 37
675 yet there is that in Christ Iesus that is able to free them from it: yet there is that in christ Iesus that is able to free them from it: av pc-acp vbz d p-acp np1 np1 cst vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pn31: (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 37
676 yea there is that in Christ Iesus, euen the law of the Spirit of life, that doth free all that are in him from the law of sinne and of death: yea there is that in christ Iesus, even the law of the Spirit of life, that does free all that Are in him from the law of sin and of death: uh a-acp vbz d p-acp np1 np1, av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vdz vvi d cst vbr p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 37
677 therefore there can be no condemnation to them. Therefore there can be no condemnation to them. av pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp pno32. (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 37
678 So the Apostle here reasons, and that is the dependance of this verse on the former. So the Apostle Here Reasons, and that is the dependence of this verse on the former. np1 dt n1 av n2, cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt j. (5) verse (DIV2) 75 Page 37
679 Now in this verse, for the generall matter of it, we haue these things layd before vs. Now in this verse, for the general matter of it, we have these things laid before us av p-acp d n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, pns12 vhb d n2 vvn p-acp pno12 (5) verse (DIV2) 76 Page 37
680 First, what it is that sets them that are in Christ Iesus free from their guiltinesse in respect of their impure nature, First, what it is that sets them that Are in christ Iesus free from their guiltiness in respect of their impure nature, ord, r-crq pn31 vbz cst vvz pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1 j p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 77 Page 37
681 and from the power it hath in it selfe to condemne them, namely, the Spirit of life; and from the power it hath in it self to condemn them, namely, the Spirit of life; cc p-acp dt n1 pn31 vhz p-acp pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, av, dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) verse (DIV2) 77 Page 37
682 which the Apostle deliuers, together with the power of it, vnder the word Law; and the subiect of it, in whom that Spirit of life is found, which the Apostle delivers, together with the power of it, under the word Law; and the Subject of it, in whom that Spirit of life is found, r-crq dt n1 vvz, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1 n1; cc dt n-jn pp-f pn31, p-acp ro-crq d n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, (5) verse (DIV2) 77 Page 37
683 and that is in Christ Iesus: For the law of the Spirit of life which is in Christ Iesus. and that is in christ Iesus: For the law of the Spirit of life which is in christ Iesus. cc d vbz p-acp np1 np1: p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1. (5) verse (DIV2) 77 Page 37
684 Then the Apostle makes knowne the effect and powerfull worke of that Spirit of life: that the effect of it is freedome; Then the Apostle makes known the Effect and powerful work of that Spirit of life: that the Effect of it is freedom; av dt n1 vvz vvn dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1: cst dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz n1; (5) verse (DIV2) 78 Page 37
685 giuing instance of that effect in himselfe, and in his owne particular, setting it downe in the time past: giving instance of that Effect in himself, and in his own particular, setting it down in the time passed: vvg n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp px31, cc p-acp po31 d j, vvg pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvn: (5) verse (DIV2) 78 Page 37
686 hath freed me. And to that he addes in the third place, from what himselfe was freed, hath freed me. And to that he adds in the third place, from what himself was freed, vhz vvn pno11. cc p-acp cst pns31 vvz p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp r-crq px31 vbds vvn, (5) verse (DIV2) 78 Page 37
687 and from what all that are in Christ Iesus are freed, by the power of the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus, in the last wordes, from the law of sinne and of death: and from what all that Are in christ Iesus Are freed, by the power of the Spirit of life in christ Iesus, in the last words, from the law of sin and of death: cc p-acp r-crq d cst vbr p-acp np1 np1 vbr vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 np1, p-acp dt ord n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 78 Page 37
688 and so we see the summe and substance of this verse. Come we to vnfold the sence of the words of it. and so we see the sum and substance of this verse. Come we to unfold the sense of the words of it. cc av pns12 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1. np1 pns12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f pn31. (5) verse (DIV2) 78 Page 37
689 This verse doth much trouble Interpreters, and is diuersly taken according to the diuerse applications of it, some applying it (as I said) as a proofe of the latter part of the verse foregoing, This verse does much trouble Interpreters, and is diversely taken according to the diverse applications of it, Some applying it (as I said) as a proof of the latter part of the verse foregoing, d n1 vdz d vvi n2, cc vbz av-j vvn vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31, d vvg pn31 (c-acp pns11 vvd) c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg, (5) verse (DIV2) 79 Page 37
690 and some as a confirmation of the former part of it, which (as I haue shewed) I take to be the right application of it. and Some as a confirmation of the former part of it, which (as I have showed) I take to be the right application of it. cc d c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq (c-acp pns11 vhb vvn) pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31. (5) verse (DIV2) 79 Page 37
691 And I doubt not but that this verse and the two verses following, are to be taken as intended by the Apostle, touching the matter of Iustification, And I doubt not but that this verse and the two Verses following, Are to be taken as intended by the Apostle, touching the matter of Justification, cc pns11 vvb xx p-acp d d n1 cc dt crd n2 vvg, vbr pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 79 Page 37
692 and freedome from condemnation, and not concerning the sanctification of such as are in Christ: the context and words (as I conceiue) will beare no other sound exposition. and freedom from condemnation, and not Concerning the sanctification of such as Are in christ: the context and words (as I conceive) will bear no other found exposition. cc n1 p-acp n1, cc xx vvg dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr p-acp np1: dt n1 cc n2 (c-acp pns11 vvb) vmb vvi dx j-jn n1 n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 79 Page 37
693 For the Law of the Spirit of life. These words (of the Spirit of life) are diuersly expounded. For the Law of the Spirit of life. These words (of the Spirit of life) Are diversely expounded. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. d n2 (pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1) vbr av-j vvn. (5) verse (DIV2) 80 Page 37
694 I will not trouble you with the varietie of expositions, but giue that which I conceiue to be the true meaning of them, I will not trouble you with the variety of expositions, but give that which I conceive to be the true meaning of them, pns11 vmb xx vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc-acp vvb d r-crq pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f pno32, (5) verse (DIV2) 80 Page 38
695 and most agreeable to the purpose of the Apostle. and most agreeable to the purpose of the Apostle. cc av-ds j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 80 Page 38
696 And the Spirit of life (as I take it) is here put for life, according to the phrase of Scripture, as Reuela. 11.11. After three dayes and an halfe the Spirit of life comming from God shall enter into them: that is, life it selfe. And the Spirit of life (as I take it) is Here put for life, according to the phrase of Scripture, as Reuel. 11.11. After three days and an half the Spirit of life coming from God shall enter into them: that is, life it self. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 (c-acp pns11 vvb pn31) vbz av vvn p-acp n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp np1. crd. p-acp crd n2 cc dt j-jn dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32: cst vbz, n1 pn31 n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 80 Page 38
697 Now life is that whereby a thing acteth and moueth it selfe, and it is the cause and beginning of action and motion: Now life is that whereby a thing Acts and moves it self, and it is the cause and beginning of actium and motion: av n1 vbz d c-crq dt n1 vvz cc vvz pn31 n1, cc pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 80 Page 38
698 and being here applied to Christ, we are to vnderstand it of that in Christ which is the cause and beginning of all his holy actions. and being Here applied to christ, we Are to understand it of that in christ which is the cause and beginning of all his holy actions. cc vbg av vvn p-acp np1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pn31 pp-f d p-acp np1 r-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po31 j n2. (5) verse (DIV2) 80 Page 38
699 Now what is that? Why, surely his originall holinesse and purity, the holinesse and purity of his humane nature, which is here called the Spirit of life for two reasons. Now what is that? Why, surely his original holiness and purity, the holiness and purity of his humane nature, which is Here called the Spirit of life for two Reasons. av q-crq vbz d? uh-crq, av-j po31 j-jn n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 j n1, r-crq vbz av vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp crd n2. (5) verse (DIV2) 80 Page 38
700 First, because it was infused into his manhood by the Spirit of God in his conception, when he was conceiued in the wombe of the virgin, he being conceiued by the holy Ghost. Luk. 1.35. the Angell answered and said vnto her, The holy Ghost shall come vpon thee, and the power of the most High shall ouershadow thee: First, Because it was infused into his manhood by the Spirit of God in his conception, when he was conceived in the womb of the Virgae, he being conceived by the holy Ghost. Luk. 1.35. the Angel answered and said unto her, The holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee: ord, c-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvd cc vvd p-acp pno31, dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, cc dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j vmb vvi pno21: (5) verse (DIV2) 81 Page 38
701 therefore also that holy thing which shall be borne of thee, shall be called the Sonne of God. Therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee, shall be called the Son of God. av av d j n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno21, vmb vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) verse (DIV2) 81 Page 38
702 Secondly, because of the perfection of it, it being most exact, and absolute, and perfect. Secondly, Because of the perfection of it, it being most exact, and absolute, and perfect. ord, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vbg av-ds j, cc j, cc j. (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 38
703 It is vsuall in the Scripture to set out a thing in the perfection of it, It is usual in the Scripture to Set out a thing in the perfection of it, pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 38
704 and to the full, by adding the word Spirit vnto it; as the spirit of pride, of truth, of errour, and the like. and to the full, by adding the word Spirit unto it; as the Spirit of pride, of truth, of error, and the like. cc p-acp dt j, p-acp vvg dt n1 n1 p-acp pn31; c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1, cc dt j. (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 38
808 as the glorie of the onely begotten Sonne of the Father, full of grace and truth. as the glory of the only begotten Son of the Father, full of grace and truth. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-j vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, j pp-f n1 cc n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 43
705 So then the meaning of this phrase (the Spirit of life) is this, the most absolute and most perfect purity and holinesse of the nature of man. So then the meaning of this phrase (the Spirit of life) is this, the most absolute and most perfect purity and holiness of the nature of man. av av dt n1 pp-f d n1 (dt n1 pp-f n1) vbz d, dt av-ds j cc av-ds j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 38
706 And the word law here vsed, signifieth the power of that holinesse and purity to countermand the power of sinne, to acquit and discharge from sinne: And the word law Here used, signifies the power of that holiness and purity to countermand the power of sin, to acquit and discharge from sin: cc dt n1 n1 av vvd, vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 38
707 and that may be casily gathered from the opposition of it to the law of sinne. and that may be casily gathered from the opposition of it to the law of sin. cc cst vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 38
708 (In Christ Iesus) So is the text originall, NONLATINALPHABET, the law of the Spirit of life which is in Christ Iesus. (In christ Iesus) So is the text original,, the law of the Spirit of life which is in christ Iesus. (p-acp np1 np1) av vbz dt n1 j-jn,, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1. (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 38
709 The meaning is, which is inherent in Christ Iesus himselfe, as the proper subiect of it. The meaning is, which is inherent in christ Iesus himself, as the proper Subject of it. dt n1 vbz, r-crq vbz j p-acp np1 np1 px31, c-acp dt j n-jn pp-f pn31. (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 38
710 Hath freed me, that is, me being in Christ Iesus, and one with him by the bond of his Spirit, and by faith: Hath freed me, that is, me being in christ Iesus, and one with him by the bound of his Spirit, and by faith: vhz vvn pno11, cst vbz, pno11 n1 p-acp np1 np1, cc pi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 38
711 hath perfectly freed me being imputed to me. hath perfectly freed me being imputed to me. vhz av-j vvn pno11 vbg vvn p-acp pno11. (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 39
712 For here no doubt the Apostle had an eye to that in the verse before, (There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus.) (From the law of sinne, For Here no doubt the Apostle had an eye to that in the verse before, (There is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus.) (From the law of sin, p-acp av dx n1 dt n1 vhd dt n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1 a-acp, (pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1.) (p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 39
713 and of death.) The word sinne, here signifieth the corruption, the blot and staine of nature: and of death.) The word sin, Here signifies the corruption, the blot and stain of nature: cc pp-f n1.) dt n1 n1, av vvz dt n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 39
714 and in respect of the Apostle and true beleeuers, the reliques and remainders of that blot and staine still abiding in them: and in respect of the Apostle and true believers, the Relics and remainders of that blot and stain still abiding in them: cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j n2, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 cc vvi av vvg p-acp pno32: (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 39
715 and by the law of sinne, is meant that force and power it hath in it selfe, to make guilty in Gods sight, and by the law of sin, is meant that force and power it hath in it self, to make guilty in God's sighed, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz vvn cst n1 cc n1 pn31 vhz p-acp pn31 n1, pc-acp vvi j p-acp ng1 n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 39
716 and to bind ouer to punishment. and to bind over to punishment. cc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 39
717 And last of all, by the law of death, we are to vnderstand the power of death, both of body and soule, both temporall and eternall, due to that blot and staine. And last of all, by the law of death, we Are to understand the power of death, both of body and soul, both temporal and Eternal, due to that blot and stain. cc ord pp-f d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, d pp-f n1 cc n1, d j cc j, j-jn p-acp d n1 cc n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 39
718 Thus then briefly conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. Thus then briefly conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. av av av-j vvi pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn. (5) verse (DIV2) 82 Page 39
719 For the power of the most absolute and most perfect holinesse and purity of the nature of man, which is found in Christ Iesus, is inherent in him as the proper subiect of it, For the power of the most absolute and most perfect holiness and purity of the nature of man, which is found in christ Iesus, is inherent in him as the proper Subject of it, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j cc av-ds j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp np1 np1, vbz j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n-jn pp-f pn31, (5) verse (DIV2) 83 Page 39
720 euen the power and force it hath to acquit and discharge from sinne, that being imputed to me, hath perfectly freed and deliuered me, I being in Christ Iesus, even the power and force it hath to acquit and discharge from sin, that being imputed to me, hath perfectly freed and Delivered me, I being in christ Iesus, av-j dt n1 cc vvi pn31 vhz pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp n1, cst vbg vvn p-acp pno11, vhz av-j vvn cc vvd pno11, pns11 vbg p-acp np1 np1, (5) verse (DIV2) 83 Page 39
721 and one with him by the bond of his Spirit and by faith, from the power which the remainder of sinne, the blot and staine of my sinfull nature, hath to make me guilty in Gods sight, and one with him by the bound of his Spirit and by faith, from the power which the remainder of sin, the blot and stain of my sinful nature, hath to make me guilty in God's sighed, cc pi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po11 j n1, vhz p-acp vvi pno11 j p-acp ng1 n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 83 Page 39
722 and to bind me ouer to punishment, and from the power of death both of body and soule, and to bind me over to punishment, and from the power of death both of body and soul, cc pc-acp vvi pno11 a-acp p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 83 Page 39
723 euen of death temporall, and of death eternall, due to me in respect of that blot and staine of my corrupt and sinfull nature. even of death temporal, and of death Eternal, due to me in respect of that blot and stain of my corrupt and sinful nature. av pp-f n1 j, cc pp-f n1 j, j-jn p-acp pno11 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f po11 j cc j n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 83 Page 39
724 Obserue we that this verse hath respect to the first part of the former verse, as a preuention of an obiection: Observe we that this verse hath respect to the First part of the former verse, as a prevention of an objection: vvb pns12 d d n1 vhz n1 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt j n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 84 Page 39
725 for some might obiect and say, There is impurenesse of nature in the best and most holy that liue in the world, for Some might Object and say, There is impureness of nature in the best and most holy that live in the world, c-acp d vmd vvi cc vvi, pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt js cc av-ds j cst vvb p-acp dt n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 84 Page 39
726 how then are they freed from condemnation? This the Apostle meets with, and answers, That the perfect holinesse and purity of Christ his manhood imputed to them, perfectly frees them from the power the defilement of their nature hath to condemne them, how then Are they freed from condemnation? This the Apostle meets with, and answers, That the perfect holiness and purity of christ his manhood imputed to them, perfectly frees them from the power the defilement of their nature hath to condemn them, c-crq av vbr pns32 vvn p-acp n1? np1 dt n1 vvz p-acp, cc n2, cst dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno32, av-j vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vhz p-acp vvi pno32, (5) verse (DIV2) 84 Page 39
727 and it shall neuer condemne them; and it shall never condemn them; cc pn31 vmb av-x vvi pno32; (5) verse (DIV2) 84 Page 39
728 and so it is a truth that there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus. and so it is a truth that there is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus. cc av pn31 vbz dt n1 cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1. (5) verse (DIV2) 84 Page 39
729 Hence then we may gather thus much. Hence then we may gather thus much. av cs pns12 vmb vvi av av-d. (5) verse (DIV2) 84 Page 39
730 That such as are in Christ Iesus, they are partakers of the benefit of Christ his most holy conception and birth, and of the perfect holinesse and purity of his most holy and sanctified nature: That such as Are in christ Iesus, they Are partakers of the benefit of christ his most holy conception and birth, and of the perfect holiness and purity of his most holy and sanctified nature: cst d c-acp vbr p-acp np1 np1, pns32 vbr n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 av-ds j n1 cc n1, cc pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 av-ds j cc j-vvn n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
731 not onely the merit of Christ his actiue obedience in his life, and the merit of his suffering and death belongs to true beleeuers, not only the merit of christ his active Obedience in his life, and the merit of his suffering and death belongs to true believers, xx av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp j n2, (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
732 but the benefit also of his habituall righteousnesse, of his most holy nature belongs to them: but the benefit also of his habitual righteousness, of his most holy nature belongs to them: cc-acp dt n1 av pp-f po31 j n1, pp-f po31 av-ds j n1 vvz p-acp pno32: (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
733 and that is also imputed to them, to their iustification in Gods sight: and that is also imputed to them, to their justification in God's sighed: cc cst vbz av vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp po32 n1 p-acp npg1 n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
734 and by the perfect holinesse and purity of Christ his humane nature imputed to them, they are accounted as holy and pure, and by the perfect holiness and purity of christ his humane nature imputed to them, they Are accounted as holy and pure, cc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po31 j n1 vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp j cc j, (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
735 and that in the sight of God, as if they themselues had bene conceiued and borne without spot of sinne. and that in the sighed of God, as if they themselves had be conceived and born without spot of sin. cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp cs pns32 px32 vhb vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
736 And to this purpose is that of the Apostle 1. Corinth. 1.30 Christ is made to vs of God, wisedome, righteousnesse, sanctification, and redemption. And to this purpose is that of the Apostle 1. Corinth. 1.30 christ is made to us of God, Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. cc p-acp d n1 vbz d pp-f dt n1 crd np1. crd np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 pp-f np1, n1, n1, n1, cc n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
737 Christ is made to such as truly beleeue in him, not onely righteousnesse in respect of his perfect fulfilling of the Law of God for them, christ is made to such as truly believe in him, not only righteousness in respect of his perfect fulfilling of the Law of God for them, np1 vbz vvn p-acp d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp pno31, xx av-j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j j-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
738 but sanctification also, in respect of his holinesse, innocency, and most perfect purity of his holy and sanctified nature. Ezech. 16.6. but sanctification also, in respect of his holiness, innocency, and most perfect purity of his holy and sanctified nature. Ezekiel 16.6. cc-acp n1 av, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, n1, cc av-ds j n1 pp-f po31 j cc j-vvn n1. np1 crd. (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
739 the Lord saith, He saw Ierusalem polluted in her owne bloud in her natiuity and birth, the Lord Says, He saw Ierusalem polluted in her own blood in her Nativity and birth, dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvd np1 vvn p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
740 and he couered that filthinesse of hers: verse 8: and he covered that filthiness of hers: verse 8: cc pns31 vvd cst n1 pp-f png31: n1 crd: (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
741 And hence it is that the Lord is said not to see iniquity in Iacob, Numb. 23.21. And hence it is that the Lord is said not to see iniquity in Iacob, Numb. 23.21. cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vbz vvn xx pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, j. crd. (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
742 He sees no sinne in his people and children, not that there is no sinne in them that are iustified by Christ, He sees no sin in his people and children, not that there is no sin in them that Are justified by christ, pns31 vvz dx n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n2, xx d pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn p-acp np1, (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
743 or that God cannot see it: or that God cannot see it: cc cst np1 vmbx vvi pn31: (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
744 for the best haue corruption still abiding in them, which God seeth and chasteneth them for it, for the best have corruption still abiding in them, which God sees and Chasteneth them for it, c-acp dt js vhi n1 av vvg p-acp pno32, r-crq np1 vvz cc vvz pno32 p-acp pn31, (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
745 but that in the iustification of a sinner, he lookes on them in and through Christ, but that in the justification of a sinner, he looks on them in and through christ, cc-acp cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp cc p-acp np1, (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
746 and beholds them in his perfect holinesse and purity: and beholds them in his perfect holiness and purity: cc vvz pno32 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
747 and so he sees them as holy and pure, and free from all spot of sinne. and so he sees them as holy and pure, and free from all spot of sin. cc av pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp j cc j, cc j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
748 They are partakers of the perfect holinesse and puritie of Christ his most holy and sanctified nature, They Are partakers of the perfect holiness and purity of christ his most holy and sanctified nature, pns32 vbr n2 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po31 av-ds j cc j-vvn n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
749 and that being imputed to them, they are accounted as holy and pure in Gods sight, and that being imputed to them, they Are accounted as holy and pure in God's sighed, cc cst vbg vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp j cc j p-acp ng1 n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
750 as if themselues had bene conceiued and borne without sinne: and the reason and ground of this truth is this. as if themselves had be conceived and born without sin: and the reason and ground of this truth is this. c-acp cs px32 vhn vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp n1: cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 vbz d. (5) verse (DIV2) 85 Page 40
751 Whole Christ is giuen to such as are in him, euen Christ with all his benefits; whole christ is given to such as Are in him, even christ with all his benefits; av-jn np1 vbz vvn p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp pno31, av np1 p-acp d po31 n2; (5) verse (DIV2) 86 Page 40
752 the benefits of his conception, birth, life, and death: he was incarnate and borne not for himselfe, but for Gods chosen: Isai. 9.6. Vnto vs a child is borne, vnto vs a Sonne is giuen. the benefits of his conception, birth, life, and death: he was incarnate and born not for himself, but for God's chosen: Isaiah 9.6. Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given. dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, n1, n1, cc n1: pns31 vbds j cc vvn xx p-acp px31, cc-acp p-acp n2 vvn: np1 crd. p-acp pno12 dt n1 vbz vvn, p-acp pno12 dt n1 vbz vvn. (5) verse (DIV2) 86 Page 40
753 He was borne that he might bestow himselfe wholly on true beleeuers, as a mediator, He was born that he might bestow himself wholly on true believers, as a Mediator, pns31 vbds vvn cst pns31 vmd vvi px31 av-jn p-acp j n2, c-acp dt n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 86 Page 41
754 and all his workes of mediation, his holy incarnation, his fulfilling of the Law, his suffering for sinne. and all his works of mediation, his holy incarnation, his fulfilling of the Law, his suffering for sin. cc d po31 n2 pp-f n1, po31 j n1, po31 j-vvg pp-f dt n1, po31 n1 p-acp n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 86 Page 41
755 And this we may resolue on as a certaine truth, that such as are in Christ Iesus, they are partakers of the benefits of Christ his most holy conception and birth, And this we may resolve on as a certain truth, that such as Are in christ Iesus, they Are partakers of the benefits of christ his most holy conception and birth, cc d pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst d c-acp vbr p-acp np1 np1, pns32 vbr n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 po31 av-ds j n1 cc n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 86 Page 41
756 and by the perfect holinesse and purititie of Christ his humane nature imputed to them, they are accounted in Gods sight as holy and pure, and by the perfect holiness and purititie of christ his humane nature imputed to them, they Are accounted in God's sighed as holy and pure, cc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po31 j n1 vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n1 c-acp j cc j, (5) verse (DIV2) 86 Page 41
757 as if themselues had bene conceiued and borne without spot of sinne. as if themselves had be conceived and born without spot of sin. c-acp cs px32 vhn vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 86 Page 41
758 Now then, this may serue first to informe our iudgements touching iustification of a true beleeuer in Gods sight: Now then, this may serve First to inform our Judgments touching justification of a true believer in God's sighed: av av, d vmb vvi ord pc-acp vvi po12 n2 vvg n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 87 Page 41
759 by this we may easily conceiue how a true beleeuer stands perfectly iust and holy in Gods sight, by this we may Easily conceive how a true believer Stands perfectly just and holy in God's sighed, p-acp d pns12 vmb av-j vvi c-crq dt j n1 vvz av-j j cc j p-acp ng1 n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 87 Page 41
760 namely, by the birth and suffering of Christ, and by the obedience of his life, and also by the holinesse and innocency of his conception and birth. namely, by the birth and suffering of christ, and by the Obedience of his life, and also by the holiness and innocency of his conception and birth. av, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 87 Page 41
761 By the merit of Christ his death, a true beleeuer is discharged from the guilt and punishment due to him for sinne, both originall and actuall: By the merit of christ his death, a true believer is discharged from the guilt and punishment due to him for sin, both original and actual: p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 j-jn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, d j-jn cc j: (5) verse (DIV2) 87 Page 41
762 by the obedience of his life, he is accounted actually iust and righteous; by the Obedience of his life, he is accounted actually just and righteous; p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vbz vvn av-j j cc j; (5) verse (DIV2) 87 Page 41
763 and by the holinesse and puritie of his conception and birth, he is accounted personally holy and pure, and by the holiness and purity of his conception and birth, he is accounted personally holy and pure, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, pns31 vbz vvn av-j j cc j, (5) verse (DIV2) 87 Page 41
764 as if he had bene conceiued and borne without spot of sinne. as if he had be conceived and born without spot of sin. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 87 Page 41
765 Againe, is it so that such as be in Christ Iesus are partakers of the benefit of his most holy nature, and by the perfect holinesse of his nature imputed to them, they are accounted as holy & pure in Gods sight, Again, is it so that such as be in christ Iesus Are partakers of the benefit of his most holy nature, and by the perfect holiness of his nature imputed to them, they Are accounted as holy & pure in God's sighed, av, vbz pn31 av cst d c-acp vbb p-acp np1 np1 vbr n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 av-ds j n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp j cc j p-acp ng1 n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 41
766 as if themselues had bene conceiued & borne without sin? then here is matter of sweet comfort for thee whosoeuer thou art, that hast euidence in thine owne soule that thou art in Christ: as if themselves had be conceived & born without since? then Here is matter of sweet Comfort for thee whosoever thou art, that hast evidence in thine own soul that thou art in christ: c-acp cs px32 vhn vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp n1? av av vbz n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vh2 n1 p-acp po21 d n1 cst pns21 vb2r p-acp np1: (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 41
767 thou mayest hereupon conclude to thy comfort, that thou art perfectly iust and holy in Gods sight, in and through Christ: thou Mayest hereupon conclude to thy Comfort, that thou art perfectly just and holy in God's sighed, in and through christ: pns21 vm2 av vvi p-acp po21 n1, cst pns21 vb2r av-j j cc j p-acp ng1 n1, p-acp cc p-acp np1: (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 41
768 and it is neither the want of holinesse in thy life, nor the want of puritie in thy nature, that can condemne thee; and it is neither the want of holiness in thy life, nor the want of purity in thy nature, that can condemn thee; cc pn31 vbz av-dx dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, ccx dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, cst vmb vvi pno21; (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 41
769 there is a supply of perfect holinesse both actuall and originall made to thee in Christ. there is a supply of perfect holiness both actual and original made to thee in christ. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 av-d j cc n-jn vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp np1. (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 41
770 Satan commonly seekes to brangle and trouble the conscience of a poore weake Christian on this or the like manner: Satan commonly seeks to brangle and trouble the conscience of a poor weak Christian on this or the like manner: np1 av-j vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j j njp p-acp d cc dt j n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
771 he sets on him and tels him, thou art filthy, thou art vncleane, and dost thou looke to be saued, he sets on him and tells him, thou art filthy, thou art unclean, and dost thou look to be saved, pns31 vvz p-acp pno31 cc vvz pno31, pns21 vb2r j, pns21 vb2r j, cc vd2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn, (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
772 and to enter into Gods kingdome? thou dost but deceiue thy selfe. and to enter into God's Kingdom? thou dost but deceive thy self. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1? pns21 vd2 p-acp vvi po21 n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
773 Admit this that Christ hath died for the sinnes that thou hast done, and hath also fulfilled the Law for thee, Admit this that christ hath died for the Sins that thou hast done, and hath also fulfilled the Law for thee, vvb d cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n2 cst pns21 vh2 vdn, cc vhz av vvn dt n1 p-acp pno21, (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
774 yet thou knowest thou art filthy, and thou art priuie to the vncleannesse of thine owne heart and soule, sinne cleaues to thee, yet thou Knowest thou art filthy, and thou art privy to the uncleanness of thine own heart and soul, sin cleaves to thee, av pns21 vv2 pns21 vb2r j, cc pns21 vb2r j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1 cc n1, n1 vvz p-acp pno21, (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
775 and thou feelest it, and dost acknowledge it to God, and dost thou thinke to be admitted into Gods kingdome of glory? No, no, I tell thee no vncleane thing shall enter into that kingdome, the Lord himselfe hath spoken it, Reuel. 21.27. There shall enter into it no vncle••e thing, neither whatsoeuer worketh abhomination or lyes. and thou Feel it, and dost acknowledge it to God, and dost thou think to be admitted into God's Kingdom of glory? No, no, I tell thee no unclean thing shall enter into that Kingdom, the Lord himself hath spoken it, Revel. 21.27. There shall enter into it no vncle••e thing, neither whatsoever works abomination or lies. cc pns21 vv2 pn31, cc vd2 vvi pn31 p-acp np1, cc vd2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n1 pp-f n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, pns11 vvb pno21 dx j n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, dt n1 px31 vhz vvn pn31, vvb. crd. a-acp vmb vvi p-acp pn31 dx n1 n1, d r-crq vvz n1 cc n2. (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
776 See the cunning of the old serpent. See the cunning of the old serpent. vvb dt n-jn pp-f dt j n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
777 The poore Christian may easily answer, and on the ground of truth now deliuered may tell him, The poor Christian may Easily answer, and on the ground of truth now Delivered may tell him, dt j njp vmb av-j vvi, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn vmb vvi pno31, (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
778 Though I be vncleane in my selfe, yet in Christ there is perfect holinesse and puritie of nature, Though I be unclean in my self, yet in christ there is perfect holiness and purity of nature, cs pns11 vbb j p-acp po11 n1, av p-acp np1 pc-acp vbz j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
779 and I being in him, and through him, I am accounted euen in Gods sight, and I being in him, and through him, I am accounted even in God's sighed, cc pns11 vbg p-acp pno31, cc p-acp pno31, pns11 vbm vvn av p-acp ng1 n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
780 as holy and pure as if I had bene conceiued and borne without spot of sinne, as holy and pure as if I had be conceived and born without spot of sin, c-acp j cc j c-acp cs pns11 vhd vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
781 and as if I had no vncleannesse in me. and as if I had no uncleanness in me. cc c-acp cs pns11 vhd dx n1 p-acp pno11. (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
782 It seemes then (will the diuell say, and indeed it is the obiection of the Papists) that God accounts thee, that art a sinner, to be iust and holy, It seems then (will the Devil say, and indeed it is the objection of the Papists) that God accounts thee, that art a sinner, to be just and holy, pn31 vvz av (n1 dt n1 vvb, cc av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp2) cst np1 vvz pno21, cst vb2r dt n1, pc-acp vbi j cc j, (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
783 but that cannot be, that the Lord who is most iust and holy should so do. but that cannot be, that the Lord who is most just and holy should so do. cc-acp cst vmbx vbi, cst dt n1 r-crq vbz av-ds j cc j vmd av vdi. (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
784 The poore soule may answer him againe, I being iustified in the sight of God, in and thorow Christ, I am acquited by Christ from all my sinnes: The poor soul may answer him again, I being justified in the sighed of God, in and thorough christ, I am acquitted by christ from all my Sins: dt j n1 vmb vvi pno31 av, pns11 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp cc j np1, pns11 vbm vvn p-acp np1 p-acp d po11 n2: (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
785 and though I haue sinne still sticking in me, and I am a sinner in respect of the inherencie of sinne, and though I have sin still sticking in me, and I am a sinner in respect of the inherency of sin, cc cs pns11 vhb n1 av vvg p-acp pno11, cc pns11 vbm dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
786 yet I ceasse to be a sinner in regard of guiltinesse, I am not held guiltie of sinne: yet I cease to be a sinner in regard of guiltiness, I am not held guilty of sin: av pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vbm xx vvn j pp-f n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
787 and hauing the perfect holinesse and righteousnesse of Christ imputed to me, I am truly iust and holy by imputation; and having the perfect holiness and righteousness of christ imputed to me, I am truly just and holy by imputation; cc vhg dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno11, pns11 vbm av-j j cc j p-acp n1; (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
788 there is a supply of perfect holinesse, both actuall and originall made to me in Christ. there is a supply of perfect holiness, both actual and original made to me in christ. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, d j cc n-jn vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp np1. (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
809 The Scripture is plentifull in the proofe of this: That in Christ is found the absolute perfection of holinesse and puritie; The Scripture is plentiful in the proof of this: That in christ is found the absolute perfection of holiness and purity; dt n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d: cst p-acp np1 vbz vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
789 Thus the poore soule may answer Satan, and cheare vp it selfe. And herein comfort thy selfe whosoeuer thou art, that findest thy selfe in Christ; Thus the poor soul may answer Satan, and cheer up it self. And herein Comfort thy self whosoever thou art, that Findest thy self in christ; av dt j n1 vmb vvi np1, cc vvi a-acp pn31 n1. cc av vvb po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vv2 po21 n1 p-acp np1; (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 42
790 it is neither the want of holinesse in thy life, nor the want of puritie in thy nature, that can condemne thee, thou art partaker of the benefit of Christ his most holy conception and birth, it is neither the want of holiness in thy life, nor the want of purity in thy nature, that can condemn thee, thou art partaker of the benefit of christ his most holy conception and birth, pn31 vbz av-dx dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, ccx dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, cst vmb vvi pno21, pns21 vb2r n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 av-ds j n1 cc n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 43
791 and by the perfect holinesse and puritie of his humane nature imputed to thee, thou art accounted as holy and pure in Gods sight, and by the perfect holiness and purity of his humane nature imputed to thee, thou art accounted as holy and pure in God's sighed, cc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 j n1 vvn p-acp pno21, pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp j cc j p-acp ng1 n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 43
792 as if thou hadst bene conceiued and borne without any spot of sinne, and that is an excellent comfort. as if thou Hadst be conceived and born without any spot of sin, and that is an excellent Comfort. c-acp cs pns21 vhd2 vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc d vbz dt j n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 88 Page 43
793 In the next place obserue we, how the Apostle here sets out the holinesse and puritie of Christ his humane nature: In the next place observe we, how the Apostle Here sets out the holiness and purity of christ his humane nature: p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pns12, c-crq dt n1 av vvz av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po31 j n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 89 Page 43
794 he cals it not the life of the Spirit, or the life of grace, but which is more emphaticall and weighty, he calls it not the life of the Spirit, or the life of grace, but which is more emphatical and weighty, pns31 vvz pn31 xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp r-crq vbz av-dc j cc j, (5) verse (DIV2) 89 Page 43
795 and more sets out the excellencie and perfection of it, (The Spirit of life) which is in Christ Iesus. and more sets out the excellency and perfection of it, (The Spirit of life) which is in christ Iesus. cc dc vvz av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, (dt n1 pp-f n1) r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1. (5) verse (DIV2) 89 Page 43
796 Hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. Hence we Are given to understand thus much. av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (5) verse (DIV2) 89 Page 43
797 That in Christ is not onely the life of the Spirit, or the life of grace, That in christ is not only the life of the Spirit, or the life of grace, cst p-acp np1 vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 43
798 as in other of Gods children, but the Spirit of life is in him, in him is found the absolute perfection of holinesse and puritie; as in other of God's children, but the Spirit of life is in him, in him is found the absolute perfection of holiness and purity; c-acp p-acp j-jn pp-f ng1 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp pno31, p-acp pno31 vbz vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 43
799 the holinesse of Christ infused into him and in his manhood, is not onely free from all spot of sinne, the holiness of christ infused into him and in his manhood, is not only free from all spot of sin, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno31 cc p-acp po31 n1, vbz xx av-j j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 43
800 but it is also enriched and filled with holinesse, in greater measure then all men and Angels: but it is also enriched and filled with holiness, in greater measure then all men and Angels: cc-acp pn31 vbz av vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, p-acp jc n1 cs d n2 cc n2: (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 43
801 the excellency and perfection of all diuine grace is found in the manhood of Christ Iesus. the excellency and perfection of all divine grace is found in the manhood of christ Iesus. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j-jn n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1. (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 43
802 And to this purpose that is a cleare text, Iohn 3.34. God gaue him not the Spirit by measure: And to this purpose that is a clear text, John 3.34. God gave him not the Spirit by measure: cc p-acp d n1 cst vbz dt j n1, np1 crd. np1 vvd pno31 xx dt n1 p-acp n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 43
803 the graces and gifts of the holy Ghost were bestowed on him in fulnesse, and without measure. Isai. 11.2. the Prophet speaking of Christ saith, The Spirit of the Lord shall rest vpon him, euen the fulnesse of the Spirit: the graces and Gifts of the holy Ghost were bestowed on him in fullness, and without measure. Isaiah 11.2. the Prophet speaking of christ Says, The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, even the fullness of the Spirit: dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j n1 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvg pp-f np1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 43
804 & then he reckons the particular gifts and graces of the Spirit, and giues to them the title of Spirit: & then he reckons the particular Gifts and graces of the Spirit, and gives to them the title of Spirit: cc av pns31 vvz dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 43
805 The Spirit of wisedome and vnderstanding, the Spirit of counsell and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and feare of the Lord: The Spirit of Wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and Fear of the Lord: dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 43
806 thereby signifying the absolute perfection of those graces. Acts 10.38. the Apostle Peter saith. God hath annointed him with the holy Ghost. And Heb. 1.9. it is said that God annointed him with the oyle of gladnesse aboue his fellowes. And Luke 4.1. it is said, that he was full of the holy Ghost. Ioh. 1.14. thereby signifying the absolute perfection of those graces. Acts 10.38. the Apostle Peter Says. God hath anointed him with the holy Ghost. And Hebrew 1.9. it is said that God anointed him with the oil of gladness above his Fellows. And Luke 4.1. it is said, that he was full of the holy Ghost. John 1.14. av vvg dt j n1 pp-f d n2. np1 crd. dt n1 np1 vvz. np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp dt j n1. cc np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn cst np1 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2. cc np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, cst pns31 vbds j pp-f dt j n1. np1 crd. (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 43
807 saith the Euangelist, The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among vs, and we saw the glorie thereof, Says the Evangelist, The Word was made Flesh, and dwelled among us, and we saw the glory thereof, vvz dt np1, dt n1 vbds vvn n1, cc vvd p-acp pno12, cc pns12 vvd dt n1 av, (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 43
810 the holinesse and puritie of Christ infused into him, and inherent in his humane nature, is most absolute, and most exact, and perfect. the holiness and purity of christ infused into him, and inherent in his humane nature, is most absolute, and most exact, and perfect. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno31, cc j p-acp po31 j n1, vbz av-ds j, cc av-ds j, cc j. (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
811 But here a question may be moued: But Here a question may be moved: p-acp av dt n1 vmb vbi vvn: (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
812 whether Christ in his conception and birth, had such a perfection of grace as could admit no increase, whither christ in his conception and birth, had such a perfection of grace as could admit no increase, cs np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, vhd d dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp vmd vvi dx n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
813 or no? To this I answer: or no? To this I answer: cc dx? p-acp d pns11 vvb: (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
814 No, he had not, in his manhood he increased in grace as he did in age and in stature: No, he had not, in his manhood he increased in grace as he did in age and in stature: uh-dx, pns31 vhd xx, p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvd p-acp n1 c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
815 the text is cleare, Luke 2.52. Iesus increased in wisedome and stature, and in fauour with God and men. the text is clear, Lycia 2.52. Iesus increased in Wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men. dt n1 vbz j, av crd. np1 vvd p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp np1 cc n2. (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
816 And this increase was not onely in respect of experience, and the manifestation of grace before God and men, And this increase was not only in respect of experience, and the manifestation of grace before God and men, cc d n1 vbds xx av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc n2, (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
817 as the Schoolemen hold, but in respect of the habit or gift of grace. as the Schoolmen hold, but in respect of the habit or gift of grace. c-acp dt n2 vvb, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
818 Yet so are we to vnderstand it, as that it was an increase without all imperfection, there was not the least imperfection, the least defect in that grace that was in Christ in his infancy. Yet so Are we to understand it, as that it was an increase without all imperfection, there was not the least imperfection, the least defect in that grace that was in christ in his infancy. av av vbr pns12 pc-acp vvi pn31, c-acp cst pn31 vbds dt n1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbds xx dt ds n1, dt ds n1 p-acp d n1 cst vbds p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
819 In his infancy he receiued a full measure of grace, and euen fulnesse of grace agreeable to that age, In his infancy he received a full measure of grace, and even fullness of grace agreeable to that age, p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvd dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc av n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp d n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
820 and fit for that age, and the workes to be done of him in that age. and fit for that age, and the works to be done of him in that age. cc j p-acp d n1, cc dt n2 pc-acp vbi vdn pp-f pno31 p-acp d n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
821 And when he was twelue yeares old he receiued a further measure fit for that age: And when he was twelue Years old he received a further measure fit for that age: cc c-crq pns31 vbds crd n2 j pns31 vvd dt jc n1 j p-acp d n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
822 and so when he was thirty yeares old, and was baptized, and began to preach, then was accomplished the Prophesie of Isaiah, The Spirit of the Lord is on me, and so when he was thirty Years old, and was baptised, and began to preach, then was accomplished the Prophesy of Isaiah, The Spirit of the Lord is on me, cc av c-crq pns31 vbds crd n2 j, cc vbds vvn, cc vvd pc-acp vvi, av vbds vvn dt vvi pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp pno11, (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
823 because he hath annointed me, that I should preach the Gospell to the poore: Because he hath anointed me, that I should preach the Gospel to the poor: c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno11, cst pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j: (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
824 he hath sent me that I should heale the broken hearted, that I should preach deliuerance to the captiues, he hath sent me that I should heal the broken hearted, that I should preach deliverance to the captives, pns31 vhz vvn pno11 cst pns11 vmd vvi dt j-vvn j-vvn, cst pns11 vmd vvi n1 p-acp dt n2-jn, (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
825 and recouering of sight to the blind, that I should set at libertie them that are bruised. Luke 4.18. And then he had the full growth of grace; and recovering of sighed to the blind, that I should Set At liberty them that Are Bruised. Luke 4.18. And then he had the full growth of grace; cc vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt j, cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp n1 pno32 cst vbr vvn. zz crd. cc av pns31 vhd dt j n1 pp-f n1; (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
826 and this increase of grace, and a perfection of grace may well stand together. and this increase of grace, and a perfection of grace may well stand together. cc d n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb av vvi av. (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
827 As it pleased Christ to take to himselfe the body of an infant, and to grow vp in stature of body; As it pleased christ to take to himself the body of an infant, and to grow up in stature of body; p-acp pn31 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
828 so also it pleased him to take a fulnesse of grace agreeable to that age, and to grow and increase in grace: so also it pleased him to take a fullness of grace agreeable to that age, and to grow and increase in grace: av av pn31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp d n1, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
829 and so the holinesse and puritie infused into Christ, and inherent in his manhood, was euen from his conception a perfect measure of grace, and so the holiness and purity infused into christ, and inherent in his manhood, was even from his conception a perfect measure of grace, cc av dt n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp np1, cc j p-acp po31 n1, vbds av-j p-acp po31 n1 dt j n1 pp-f n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
830 and being come to the full growth it is most absolute, and most exact and perfect, and being come to the full growth it is most absolute, and most exact and perfect, cc vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1 pn31 vbz av-ds j, cc av-ds j cc j, (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
831 and it was needfull so to be. and it was needful so to be. cc pn31 vbds j av pc-acp vbi. (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 44
832 There is reason why it should so be, that the holinesse and puritie infused into Christ, There is reason why it should so be, that the holiness and purity infused into christ, pc-acp vbz n1 c-crq pn31 vmd av vbi, cst dt n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp np1, (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 45
889 and to bind thee ouer to punishment. and to bind thee over to punishment. cc pc-acp vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 99 Page 48
833 and inherent in his humane nature, should be most absolute and perfect, and that he should be free from all spot of sinne, and inherent in his humane nature, should be most absolute and perfect, and that he should be free from all spot of sin, cc j p-acp po31 j n1, vmd vbi av-ds j cc j, cc cst pns31 vmd vbi j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 45
834 and haue absolute fulnesse of grace and holinesse in him, euen holinesse in the highest degree of perfection. and have absolute fullness of grace and holiness in him, even holiness in the highest degree of perfection. cc vhb j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, av n1 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 90 Page 45
835 That he might be fit for the accomplishment of his office of Mediator, and that he might in both natures, both in his Godhead and in his manhood, be a perfect Sauiour. That he might be fit for the accomplishment of his office of Mediator, and that he might in both nature's, both in his Godhead and in his manhood, be a perfect Saviour. cst pns31 vmd vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pp-f n1, cc cst pns31 vmd p-acp d n2, av-d p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n1, vbb dt j n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 91 Page 45
836 In his Godhead, he was holinesse it selfe, and therefore called Iehoua our righteousnesse, Ierem. 23.6. In his Godhead, he was holiness it self, and Therefore called Iehoua our righteousness, Jeremiah 23.6. p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbds n1 pn31 n1, cc av vvd np1 po12 n1, np1 crd. (5) verse (DIV2) 91 Page 45
837 And it was needfull also that in his manhood he should be perfectly holy and pure, that he might be an absolute and perfect Sauiour. And it was needful also that in his manhood he should be perfectly holy and pure, that he might be an absolute and perfect Saviour. cc pn31 vbds j av cst p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmd vbi av-j j cc j, cst pns31 vmd vbi dt j cc j n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 91 Page 45
838 Now then this trurh, that in Christ is found absolute perfection of holinesse and purity, euen the holinesse and purity inherent in Christ his humane nature is most exact and perfect: Now then this trurh, that in christ is found absolute perfection of holiness and purity, even the holiness and purity inherent in christ his humane nature is most exact and perfect: av av d n1, cst p-acp np1 vbz vvn j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av-j dt n1 cc n1 j p-acp np1 po31 j n1 vbz av-ds j cc j: (5) verse (DIV2) 92 Page 45
839 this may informe vs in this particular, that Christ did not fulfill the Law to merit eternall happinesse and glory for himselfe, by the actions of his life, by his actiue obedience: this may inform us in this particular, that christ did not fulfil the Law to merit Eternal happiness and glory for himself, by the actions of his life, by his active Obedience: d vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d j, cst np1 vdd xx vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi j n1 cc n1 p-acp px31, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp po31 j n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 92 Page 45
840 he needed not so to do, for he was most worthy of all honour, and all glorie, in respect of his originall holinesse and puritie, that was in him at the very first moment of his conception. he needed not so to do, for he was most worthy of all honour, and all glory, in respect of his original holiness and purity, that was in him At the very First moment of his conception. pns31 vvd xx av pc-acp vdi, c-acp pns31 vbds av-ds j pp-f d n1, cc d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1 cc n1, cst vbds p-acp pno31 p-acp dt av ord n1 pp-f po31 n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 92 Page 45
841 Againe, this truth now deliuered, may further informe vs where perfect holinesse and purity is to be found, to the comfort of true beleeuers, Again, this truth now Delivered, may further inform us where perfect holiness and purity is to be found, to the Comfort of true believers, av, d n1 av vvn, vmb av-jc vvi pno12 c-crq j n1 cc n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (5) verse (DIV2) 93 Page 45
842 namely, in the manhood of Christ. namely, in the manhood of christ. av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) verse (DIV2) 93 Page 45
843 In his Godhead indeed is infinite holinesse, but that is inaccessable, we cannot attaine to it, 1. Tim. 6.16. but his humane nature being perfectly holy, and perfectly sanctified, that is as a pipe or conduit to conuey it to all that truly beleeue in him. In his Godhead indeed is infinite holiness, but that is inaccessible, we cannot attain to it, 1. Tim. 6.16. but his humane nature being perfectly holy, and perfectly sanctified, that is as a pipe or conduit to convey it to all that truly believe in him. p-acp po31 n1 av vbz j n1, cc-acp cst vbz j, pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp pn31, crd np1 crd. cc-acp po31 j n1 vbg av-j j, cc av-j vvn, cst vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d cst av-j vvb p-acp pno31. (5) verse (DIV2) 93 Page 45
844 Now further, is it so that in Christ is found absolute perfection of holinesse, and the purity of Christ infused into him and inherent in his humane nature, is most absolute? surely then it must needs be, that there is a proportion of holinesse, a measure of holinesse in the members of Christ. Now further, is it so that in christ is found absolute perfection of holiness, and the purity of christ infused into him and inherent in his humane nature, is most absolute? surely then it must needs be, that there is a proportion of holiness, a measure of holiness in the members of christ. av av-jc, vbz pn31 av cst p-acp np1 vbz vvn j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno31 cc j p-acp po31 j n1, vbz av-ds j? av-j av pn31 vmb av vbi, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (5) verse (DIV2) 94 Page 45
845 Is there fulnesse of holinesse in Christ the head, and not a proportionable measure of holinesse in his members? it is not possible, that were to make the mysticall body of Christ a monstrous body. Is there fullness of holiness in christ the head, and not a proportionable measure of holiness in his members? it is not possible, that were to make the mystical body of christ a monstrous body. vbz pc-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 dt n1, cc xx dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2? pn31 vbz xx j, cst vbdr pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 dt j n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 94 Page 46
846 Out of all question, there being fulnesse of grace and holinesse in Christ, there is a proportionable measure of holinesse and purity in all that are in Christ. Out of all question, there being fullness of grace and holiness in christ, there is a proportionable measure of holiness and purity in all that Are in christ. av pp-f d n1, a-acp vbg n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d cst vbr p-acp np1. (5) verse (DIV2) 94 Page 46
847 For as the Apostle saith, 1. Cor. 6.17. He that is ioyned to the Lord is one Spirit: and Ioh. 1.16. Of his fulnesse haue we all receiued, and grace for grace. For as the Apostle Says, 1. Cor. 6.17. He that is joined to the Lord is one Spirit: and John 1.16. Of his fullness have we all received, and grace for grace. p-acp p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. pns31 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 vbz crd n1: cc np1 crd. pp-f po31 n1 vhb pns12 d vvn, cc n1 p-acp n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 94 Page 46
1005 and if they fight and striue against it manfully, they shall thereby obtaine eternall life. and if they fight and strive against it manfully, they shall thereby obtain Eternal life. cc cs pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp pn31 av-j, pns32 vmb av vvi j n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 114 Page 54
848 All that are in Christ receiue of his fulnesse, and are partakers of that grace and holinesse that is in him, in some measure: All that Are in christ receive of his fullness, and Are partakers of that grace and holiness that is in him, in Some measure: d cst vbr p-acp np1 vvi pp-f po31 n1, cc vbr n2 pp-f d n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31, p-acp d n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 94 Page 46
849 and therefore deceiue not thy selfe whosoeuer thou art. and Therefore deceive not thy self whosoever thou art. cc av vvb xx po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r. (5) verse (DIV2) 94 Page 46
850 Herein many deceiue themselues, they thinke they belong to Christ, and that he is their head and Sauiour, Herein many deceive themselves, they think they belong to christ, and that he is their head and Saviour, av d vvb px32, pns32 vvb pns32 vvb p-acp np1, cc cst pns31 vbz po32 n1 cc n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 94 Page 46
851 and yet they haue no dram of holinesse in them: no, their hearts are full of many foule and filthy lusts, of pride, enuie, couetousnesse, and yet they have no dram of holiness in them: no, their hearts Are full of many foul and filthy Lustiest, of pride, envy, covetousness, cc av pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32: dx, po32 n2 vbr j pp-f d j cc j n2, pp-f n1, n1, n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 94 Page 46
852 and the like, and their liues are soyled with many foule and grosse sinnes: yea they cannot endure a measure of holinesse and puritie in others. Such persons deceiue themselues exceedingly: and the like, and their lives Are soiled with many foul and gross Sins: yea they cannot endure a measure of holiness and purity in Others. Such Persons deceive themselves exceedingly: cc dt j, cc po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp d j cc j n2: uh pns32 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n2-jn. d n2 vvi px32 av-vvg: (5) verse (DIV2) 94 Page 46
853 and take heed of this deceit whosoeuer thou art, remember the truth now deliuered, that in Christ is sound absolute and perfect holinesse, in Christ is the Spirit of life; and take heed of this deceit whosoever thou art, Remember the truth now Delivered, that in christ is found absolute and perfect holiness, in christ is the Spirit of life; cc vvb n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb dt n1 av vvn, cst p-acp np1 vbz j j cc j n1, p-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) verse (DIV2) 94 Page 46
854 and if thou be ioyned with him, thou hast the same Spirit, thou art partaker of that holinesse in some proportion. 1. Ioh. 3.3. Euery one that hath this hope in him, purgeth himselfe euen as he is pure: and if thou be joined with him, thou hast the same Spirit, thou art partaker of that holiness in Some proportion. 1. John 3.3. Every one that hath this hope in him, Purgeth himself even as he is pure: cc cs pns21 vbb vvn p-acp pno31, pns21 vh2 dt d n1, pns21 vb2r n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d n1. crd np1 crd. d pi cst vhz d n1 p-acp pno31, vvz px31 av a-acp pns31 vbz j: (5) verse (DIV2) 94 Page 46
855 he labours for holinesse, and he neuer rests till he find his heart and life in some measure sanctified & purified. he labours for holiness, and he never rests till he find his heart and life in Some measure sanctified & purified. pns31 vvz p-acp n1, cc pns31 av-x vvz c-acp pns31 vvb po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 vvn cc vvn. (5) verse (DIV2) 94 Page 46
856 For assuredly, as Christ hath in him the Spirit of life, so such as are in Christ haue the life of the Spirit in them in some proportion. For assuredly, as christ hath in him the Spirit of life, so such as Are in christ have the life of the Spirit in them in Some proportion. p-acp av-vvn, c-acp np1 vhz p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1, av d c-acp vbr p-acp np1 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 94 Page 46
857 Last of all, is it so that in Christ is found absolute perfection of holinesse and puritie? then comfort thy selfe whosoeuer thou art that hast in thee the beginnings of true grace, Last of all, is it so that in christ is found absolute perfection of holiness and purity? then Comfort thy self whosoever thou art that haste in thee the beginnings of true grace, ord pp-f d, vbz pn31 av cst p-acp np1 vbz vvn j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1? av vvi po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r d n1 p-acp pno21 dt n2 pp-f j n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 95 Page 46
858 and true holinesse, and findest in thee the life of the Spirit: and true holiness, and Findest in thee the life of the Spirit: cc j n1, cc vv2 p-acp pno21 dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 95 Page 46
859 that giues thee euidence that thou art in Christ, and being in Christ, in him thou hast perfection of grace and holinesse. that gives thee evidence that thou art in christ, and being in christ, in him thou hast perfection of grace and holiness. cst vvz pno21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r p-acp np1, cc vbg p-acp np1, p-acp pno31 pns21 vh2 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 95 Page 46
860 In thy selfe thou findest great want, and a scant measure of grace and holinesse, and thou many times complainest of it: In thy self thou Findest great want, and a scant measure of grace and holiness, and thou many times complainest of it: p-acp po21 n1 pns21 vv2 j n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc pns21 d n2 vv2 pp-f pn31: (5) verse (DIV2) 95 Page 46
861 comfort thy selfe, in Christ thou hast perfection of holinesse and puritie: Comfort thy self, in christ thou hast perfection of holiness and purity: vvb po21 n1, p-acp np1 pns21 vh2 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 95 Page 46
862 As thy life and happinesse is hid and layd vp in Christ, so is thy perfection of holinesse, thou mayest not looke to find it in thy selfe, As thy life and happiness is hid and laid up in christ, so is thy perfection of holiness, thou Mayest not look to find it in thy self, p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 vbz vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp np1, av vbz po21 n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vm2 xx vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po21 n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 95 Page 47
863 so long as thou liuest on the face of the earth. so long as thou Livest on the face of the earth. av av-j c-acp pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 95 Page 47
864 No, no, the Lord will not trust thee with it, he knowes if thou wert trusted with it, it is a thousand to nothing thou wouldest lose it; No, no, the Lord will not trust thee with it, he knows if thou Wertenberg trusted with it, it is a thousand to nothing thou Wouldst loose it; uh-dx, uh-dx, dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno21 p-acp pn31, pns31 vvz cs pns21 vbd2r vvn p-acp pn31, pn31 vbz dt crd p-acp pix pns21 vmd2 vvi pn31; (5) verse (DIV2) 95 Page 47
865 he hath layd it vp in a surer hand, euen in the hand of the Lord Iesus: he hath laid it up in a Surer hand, even in the hand of the Lord Iesus: pns31 vhz vvn pn31 a-acp p-acp dt jc n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1: (5) verse (DIV2) 95 Page 47
866 and out of his hand all the diuels in hell are not able to wring it. and out of his hand all the Devils in hell Are not able to wring it. cc av pp-f po31 n1 d dt n2 p-acp n1 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi pn31. (5) verse (DIV2) 95 Page 47
867 In him is layd vp absolute perfection of holinesse, and he is able to keepe it safe for thee, In him is laid up absolute perfection of holiness, and he is able to keep it safe for thee, p-acp pno31 vbz vvn a-acp j n1 pp-f n1, cc pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31 j p-acp pno21, (5) verse (DIV2) 95 Page 47
868 and thou being in Christ, in him thou shalt be sure to find it, and not misse of it: and thou being in christ, in him thou shalt be sure to find it, and not miss of it: cc pns21 vbg p-acp np1, p-acp pno31 pns21 vm2 vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31, cc xx vvi pp-f pn31: (5) verse (DIV2) 95 Page 47
869 and that is an excellent comfort, and thinke on it to thy comfort, thou that hast the first fruites of the Spirit, and that is an excellent Comfort, and think on it to thy Comfort, thou that hast the First fruits of the Spirit, cc cst vbz dt j n1, cc vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp po21 n1, pns21 cst vh2 dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 95 Page 47
870 euen the beginnings of true grace and true holinesse in thee. even the beginnings of true grace and true holiness in thee. av-j dt n2 pp-f j n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno21. (5) verse (DIV2) 95 Page 47
871 Note we further, the Apostle here ascribes a power to the Spirit of life, to the absolute holinesse in Christ Iesus, vnder the word Law, and he makes that power able to free from the power of sinne, Note we further, the Apostle Here ascribes a power to the Spirit of life, to the absolute holiness in christ Iesus, under the word Law, and he makes that power able to free from the power of sin, vvb pns12 av-jc, dt n1 av vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1 np1, p-acp dt n1 n1, cc pns31 vvz d n1 j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 96 Page 47
872 and from the power of death. Whence note we thus much. and from the power of death. Whence note we thus much. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. q-crq vvb pns12 av av-d. (5) verse (DIV2) 96 Page 47
873 That there is a greater power and force in the perfect holinesse of Christ to iustifie such as are in him, then there is in their impurenesse and defilement of natu•e to condemne them. That there is a greater power and force in the perfect holiness of christ to justify such as Are in him, then there is in their impureness and defilement of natu•e to condemn them. d a-acp vbz dt jc n1 cc vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi d c-acp vbr p-acp pno31, av pc-acp vbz p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (5) verse (DIV2) 97 Page 47
874 The perfect holinesse of Christ Iesus is of greater force to make them holy and pure in the fight of God, The perfect holiness of christ Iesus is of greater force to make them holy and pure in the fight of God, dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1 vbz pp-f jc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) verse (DIV2) 97 Page 47
875 then the impurenesse of their nature is to make them guiltie in Gods sight, and to bind them ouer to punishment. then the impureness of their nature is to make them guilty in God's sighed, and to bind them over to punishment. cs dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno32 j p-acp ng1 n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 97 Page 47
876 For why, though it be holinesse inherent in the manhood of Christ, yet it is the holinesse of the mediator, For why, though it be holiness inherent in the manhood of christ, yet it is the holiness of the Mediator, c-acp q-crq, cs pn31 vbb n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 98 Page 47
877 euen the holinesse of that person who is both God and man. even the holiness of that person who is both God and man. av-j dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz d np1 cc n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 98 Page 47
878 As the bloud of Christ is of infinite worth and value, though it be the bloud of Christ as he is man, and shed onely as man; As the blood of christ is of infinite worth and valve, though it be the blood of christ as he is man, and shed only as man; p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz pp-f j n1 cc n1, cs pn31 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp pns31 vbz n1, cc vvd av-j p-acp n1; (5) verse (DIV2) 98 Page 47
879 yet being the bloud of that person who is both God and man, and hence called the bloud of God. Act. 20.28. and in that respect of infinite price and value: yet being the blood of that person who is both God and man, and hence called the blood of God. Act. 20.28. and in that respect of infinite price and valve: av vbg dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz d np1 cc n1, cc av vvd dt n1 pp-f np1. n1 crd. cc p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 98 Page 47
880 so the holinesse inherent in the manhood of Christ, being the holinesse of him who is both God and man, it is of infinite force to free from sinne and death; so the holiness inherent in the manhood of christ, being the holiness of him who is both God and man, it is of infinite force to free from sin and death; av dt n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbg dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vbz d np1 cc n1, pn31 vbz pp-f j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1; (5) verse (DIV2) 98 Page 47
881 and so of greater force to iustifie such as be in Christ, then the defilement of their nature is to condemne them. and so of greater force to justify such as be in christ, then the defilement of their nature is to condemn them. cc av pp-f jc n1 pc-acp vvi d c-acp vbb p-acp np1, cs dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno32. (5) verse (DIV2) 98 Page 47
882 And this is a ground of sweet comfort and consolation to all that are in Christ: And this is a ground of sweet Comfort and consolation to all that Are in christ: cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp d cst vbr p-acp np1: (5) verse (DIV2) 99 Page 48
883 hereupon they may cheare vp their hearts against discouragement, in regard of that masse, and lumpe, hereupon they may cheer up their hearts against discouragement, in regard of that mass, and lump, av pns32 vmb vvi a-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, cc n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 99 Page 48
884 and body of sinne they find in themselues, which they find to be strong and powerfull in them, and body of sin they find in themselves, which they find to be strong and powerful in them, cc n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vvb p-acp px32, r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp pno32, (5) verse (DIV2) 99 Page 48
885 and many times preuailing against the power of grace in them. and many times prevailing against the power of grace in them. cc d n2 j-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32. (5) verse (DIV2) 99 Page 48
886 What though it do so preuaile sometimes, yet know it whosoeuer thou art that art in Christ, it shall neuer preuaile to thy condemnation. What though it do so prevail sometime, yet know it whosoever thou art that art in christ, it shall never prevail to thy condemnation. q-crq cs pn31 vdb av vvi av, av vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r d n1 p-acp np1, pn31 vmb av-x vvi p-acp po21 n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 99 Page 48
887 No, no, there is greater force in the holinesse and puritie of Christ Iesus, to make thee holy and pure, No, no, there is greater force in the holiness and purity of christ Iesus, to make thee holy and pure, uh-dx, uh-dx, pc-acp vbz jc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1, pc-acp vvi pno21 j cc j, (5) verse (DIV2) 99 Page 48
888 and that in the sight of God, then in that, to make thee guilty in Gods sight, and that in the sighed of God, then in that, to make thee guilty in God's sighed, cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av p-acp d, pc-acp vvi pno21 j p-acp ng1 n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 99 Page 48
1049 VERSE 3. VERSE 3. n1 crd (6) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 57
890 The holinesse and puritie of Christ Iesus imputed to thee, makes a lowder crie in the eares of God for thy iustification, The holiness and purity of christ Iesus imputed to thee, makes a Louder cry in the ears of God for thy justification, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1 vvn p-acp pno21, vvz dt jc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po21 n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 99 Page 48
891 then that doth or can do for thy condemnation, and to call for the wrath and vengeance of God on thee. then that does or can do for thy condemnation, and to call for the wrath and vengeance of God on thee. av cst vdz cc vmb vdi p-acp po21 n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21. (5) verse (DIV2) 99 Page 48
892 Marke we further, the Apostle here making knowne the effect and powerfull worke of the Spirit of life in Christ, to be freedome and deliuerance from the power of sinne and death, he giues instance of that effect in himselfe, in his owne particular. Mark we further, the Apostle Here making known thee Effect and powerful work of the Spirit of life in christ, to be freedom and deliverance from the power of sin and death, he gives instance of that Effect in himself, in his own particular. vvb pns12 av-jc, dt n1 av vvg vvn pno32 n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vbi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns31 vvz n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp px31, p-acp po31 d j. (5) verse (DIV2) 100 Page 48
893 He s•ith, The Law of the Spirit of life which is in Christ Iesus, hath freed me from the law of sinne and of death. He s•ith, The Law of the Spirit of life which is in christ Iesus, hath freed me from the law of sin and of death. pns31 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1, vhz vvn pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 100 Page 48
894 Now this the Apostle did not onely for his owne comfort, but also for the comfort and confirmation of others, whosoeuer they be that are in Christ Iesus. Now this the Apostle did not only for his own Comfort, but also for the Comfort and confirmation of Others, whosoever they be that Are in christ Iesus. av d dt n1 vdd xx av-j p-acp po31 d n1, cc-acp av c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2-jn, r-crq pns32 vbb d vbr p-acp np1 np1. (5) verse (DIV2) 100 Page 48
895 As in the Chapter before he sets himselfe as an example of weakenesse, and of the spirituall combat; As in the Chapter before he sets himself as an Exampl of weakness, and of the spiritual combat; p-acp p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f dt j n1; (5) verse (DIV2) 100 Page 48
896 so here he sets himselfe before vs as an example of confidence, touching his freedome from the power of sin and death, in and through Christ Iesus, to the comfort of all such as be in Christ: so Here he sets himself before us as an Exampl of confidence, touching his freedom from the power of since and death, in and through christ Iesus, to the Comfort of all such as be in christ: av av pns31 vvz px31 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp cc p-acp np1 np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d c-acp vbb p-acp np1: (5) verse (DIV2) 100 Page 48
897 and his example is of excellent vse, for the comfort of all true beleeuers. and his Exampl is of excellent use, for the Comfort of all true believers. cc po31 n1 vbz pp-f j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2. (5) verse (DIV2) 100 Page 48
898 But that point I passe by, hauing not long since shewed, what vse we are to make of the examples of holy men layd before vs in the Scriptures. But that point I pass by, having not long since showed, what use we Are to make of the Examples of holy men laid before us in the Scriptures. p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb p-acp, vhg xx av-j a-acp vvd, r-crq vvb pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n2 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n2. (5) verse (DIV2) 100 Page 48
899 And in that the Apostle here speaking of the freedome from the power of sinne and death, through the power of the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus, he speakes of it as belonging to himselfe, that himselfe in particular was partaker of that benefit to his comfort, And in that the Apostle Here speaking of the freedom from the power of sin and death, through the power of the Spirit of life in christ Iesus, he speaks of it as belonging to himself, that himself in particular was partaker of that benefit to his Comfort, cc p-acp d dt n1 av vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 np1, pns31 vvz pp-f pn31 p-acp vvg p-acp px31, cst px31 p-acp j vbds n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po31 n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 100 Page 49
900 and saith, the law of the Spirit of life which is in Christ Iesus hath freed me from the law of sinne and of death. and Says, the law of the Spirit of life which is in christ Iesus hath freed me from the law of sin and of death. cc vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 100 Page 49
901 He giues vs to vnderstand thus much. He gives us to understand thus much. pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av av-d. (5) verse (DIV2) 100 Page 49
902 That it is not sufficient for vs to know the benefit of Christ his most holy and sanctified nature, and to know that in Christ is freedome from the power of sinne and death, That it is not sufficient for us to know the benefit of christ his most holy and sanctified nature, and to know that in christ is freedom from the power of sin and death, cst pn31 vbz xx j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 av-ds j cc j-vvn n1, cc pc-acp vvi cst p-acp np1 vbz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 101 Page 49
903 and other benefits and sauing comforts that are found in Christ Iesus: but we must apply them to our selues in particular. and other benefits and Saving comforts that Are found in christ Iesus: but we must apply them to our selves in particular. cc j-jn n2 cc vvg n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp np1 np1: cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp j. (5) verse (DIV2) 101 Page 49
904 If we would haue true comfort touching freedome from condemnation through Christ, and other benefits of Christ, we must neuer rest till we be able to say with the Apostle, that we in particular are freed, that the law of the Spirit of life which is in Christ Iesus hath freed vs in particular. If we would have true Comfort touching freedom from condemnation through christ, and other benefits of christ, we must never rest till we be able to say with the Apostle, that we in particular Are freed, that the law of the Spirit of life which is in christ Iesus hath freed us in particular. cs pns12 vmd vhi j n1 vvg n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc j-jn n2 pp-f np1, pns12 vmb av-x vvi c-acp pns12 vbb j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 p-acp j vbr vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp j. (5) verse (DIV2) 101 Page 49
905 To our knowledge of the benefits of Christ and sauing comforts found in him, we must ioyne particular application of them to our selues, To our knowledge of the benefits of christ and Saving comforts found in him, we must join particular application of them to our selves, p-acp po12 n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 cc vvg n2 vvn p-acp pno31, pns12 vmb vvi j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po12 n2, (5) verse (DIV2) 101 Page 49
906 if we would find true comfort in them, as Eliphaz said to Iob, Iob 5.27. We must heare and know them for our selues: if we would find true Comfort in them, as Eliphaz said to Job, Job 5.27. We must hear and know them for our selves: cs pns12 vmd vvi j n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp np1 vvd p-acp np1, np1 crd. pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp po12 n2: (5) verse (DIV2) 101 Page 49
907 we must be able to say with the Apostle, Galat. 2.20. I liue by faith in the Sonne of God, who hath loued me, and giuen himselfe for me in particular. For why. we must be able to say with the Apostle, Galatians 2.20. I live by faith in the Son of God, who hath loved me, and given himself for me in particular. For why. pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. pns11 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz vvn pno11, cc vvn px31 p-acp pno11 p-acp j. c-acp q-crq. (5) verse (DIV2) 101 Page 49
908 It is onely true sauing and iustifying faith in Christ, that yeelds true comfort, in respect of Christ his benefits and sauing comforts: It is only true Saving and justifying faith in christ, that yields true Comfort, in respect of christ his benefits and Saving comforts: pn31 vbz av-j j n-vvg cc vvg n1 p-acp np1, cst vvz j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f np1 po31 n2 cc vvg n2: (5) verse (DIV2) 102 Page 49
909 and it is the nature and propertie of such a faith, to appropriate the generall promises of the Gospell, and it is the nature and property of such a faith, to Appropriate the general promises of the Gospel, cc pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 102 Page 49
910 and to apply the benefits of Christ particularly. and to apply the benefits of christ particularly. cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 av-jn. (5) verse (DIV2) 102 Page 49
911 And these things are essentiall in true sauing and iustifying faith, and of the nature of it: And these things Are essential in true Saving and justifying faith, and of the nature of it: cc d n2 vbr j p-acp j n-vvg cc vvg n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31: (5) verse (DIV2) 102 Page 49
912 knowledge of Christ, and of his benefits, and apprehension and particular application of them to the comfort of the beleeuing soule. knowledge of christ, and of his benefits, and apprehension and particular application of them to the Comfort of the believing soul. n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f po31 n2, cc n1 cc j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvg n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 102 Page 49
913 And hence is faith said to be a receiuing of Christ, Ioh. 1.12. And hence is faith said to be a receiving of christ, John 1.12. cc av vbz n1 vvd pc-acp vbi dt n-vvg pp-f np1, np1 crd. (5) verse (DIV2) 102 Page 49
914 As many as receiued him to them he gaue power to be the sonnes of God, As many as received him to them he gave power to be the Sons of God, p-acp d c-acp vvd pno31 p-acp pno32 pns31 vvd n1 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1, (5) verse (DIV2) 102 Page 49
915 euen to them that beleeue in his name. even to them that believe in his name. av p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp po31 n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 102 Page 49
916 Againe, what comfort is there in this, to know the power of the Spirit of life in Christ, Again, what Comfort is there in this, to know the power of the Spirit of life in christ, av, q-crq n1 vbz a-acp p-acp d, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (5) verse (DIV2) 103 Page 49
917 and that there is freedome from condemnation to such as are in Christ, and to be able to speake and to discourse at large of the benefits and sauing comforts in Christ, and that there is freedom from condemnation to such as Are in christ, and to be able to speak and to discourse At large of the benefits and Saving comforts in christ, cc cst pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp j pp-f dt n2 cc vvg n2 p-acp np1, (5) verse (DIV2) 103 Page 49
918 and not to apply them to our selues in particular? Surely such knowledge is farre from yeelding true and sound comfort, Not the Law onely but the Gospell is a killing letter, and not to apply them to our selves in particular? Surely such knowledge is Far from yielding true and found Comfort, Not the Law only but the Gospel is a killing Letter, cc xx pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp j? np1 d n1 vbz av-j p-acp vvg j cc j n1, xx dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 vbz dt j-vvg n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 103 Page 50
919 if we rest in the letter of it, and know it onely in the generall, if we rest in the Letter of it, and know it only in the general, cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc vvb pn31 av-j p-acp dt n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 103 Page 50
920 and finde not out the sweetnesse of it, applying it to our owne soules in particular. and find not out the sweetness of it, applying it to our own Souls in particular. cc vvb xx av dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvg pn31 p-acp po12 d n2 p-acp j. (5) verse (DIV2) 103 Page 50
921 And therefore it is not enough for vs to know the benefits and sauing comforts that are found in Christ, And Therefore it is not enough for us to know the benefits and Saving comforts that Are found in christ, cc av pn31 vbz xx av-d p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc vvg n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp np1, (5) verse (DIV2) 103 Page 50
922 but we must applie them to our selues in particular: to our knowledge of them we must ioyne particular application of them to our selues, but we must apply them to our selves in particular: to our knowledge of them we must join particular application of them to our selves, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp j: p-acp po12 n1 pp-f pno32 pns12 vmb vvi j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po12 n2, (5) verse (DIV2) 103 Page 50
923 if we would finde true sweetnesse and sound comfort in them. if we would find true sweetness and found Comfort in them. cs pns12 vmd vvi j n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno32. (5) verse (DIV2) 103 Page 50
924 Now then this first discouers to vs, that the faith which the Papists hold to be iustifying faith, is a faith without any true comfort in it: Now then this First discovers to us, that the faith which the Papists hold to be justifying faith, is a faith without any true Comfort in it: av av d ord vvz p-acp pno12, cst dt n1 r-crq dt njp2 vvb pc-acp vbi vvg n1, vbz dt n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp pn31: (5) verse (DIV2) 104 Page 50
925 for they disclaime particular application of Christ and of his benefits: for they disclaim particular application of christ and of his benefits: c-acp pns32 vvb j n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f po31 n2: (5) verse (DIV2) 104 Page 50
926 yea, they hold it to be an impudent fiction, and an idle fancy, to apply Christ and his benefits particularly: yea, they hold it to be an impudent fiction, and an idle fancy, to apply christ and his benefits particularly: uh, pns32 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi dt j n1, cc dt j n1, pc-acp vvi np1 cc po31 n2 av-j: (5) verse (DIV2) 104 Page 50
946 How shall I be sure that I beleeue? I answer. Thou mayest be sure of it by two things. How shall I be sure that I believe? I answer. Thou Mayest be sure of it by two things. q-crq vmb pns11 vbi j cst pns11 vvb? pns11 vvb. pns21 vm2 vbi j pp-f pn31 p-acp crd n2. (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 51
927 and they crie shame on particular application of Christ and his benefits, and they will haue faith to be nothing else but a generall knowledge, and they cry shame on particular application of christ and his benefits, and they will have faith to be nothing Else but a general knowledge, cc pns32 vvb n1 p-acp j n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n2, cc pns32 vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vbi pix av cc-acp dt j n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 104 Page 50
928 or at the most but a generall assent to the truth of the Scriptures, and to the truth of the articles of faith, which indeed may be in reprobates, yea in the diuels themselues: or At the most but a general assent to the truth of the Scriptures, and to the truth of the Articles of faith, which indeed may be in Reprobates, yea in the Devils themselves: cc p-acp dt av-ds p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, r-crq av vmb vbi p-acp n2-jn, uh p-acp dt n2 px32: (5) verse (DIV2) 104 Page 50
929 and therefore there is no true nor sound comfort in Popish iustifying faith. I leaue them. and Therefore there is no true nor found Comfort in Popish justifying faith. I leave them. cc av pc-acp vbz dx j ccx j n1 p-acp j vvg n1. pns11 vvb pno32. (5) verse (DIV2) 104 Page 50
930 Let euery one of vs looke that we ioyne to our knowledge of Christ and his benefits, particular application of them to our selues, Let every one of us look that we join to our knowledge of christ and his benefits, particular application of them to our selves, vvb d crd pp-f pno12 vvi cst pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n2, j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po12 n2, (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 50
931 and rest not in this knowledge of the sweete and excellent comforts that are found in Christ Iesus, that thou art able to speake of them: and rest not in this knowledge of the sweet and excellent comforts that Are found in christ Iesus, that thou art able to speak of them: cc vvb xx p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j cc j n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp np1 np1, cst pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32: (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 50
932 but if thou wouldest finde true comfort in them, apply them to thine owne soule in particular; but if thou Wouldst find true Comfort in them, apply them to thine own soul in particular; cc-acp cs pns21 vmd2 vvi j n1 p-acp pno32, vvb pno32 p-acp po21 d n1 p-acp j; (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 50
933 the particular application of them will yeeld thee true comfort both in life and death. the particular application of them will yield thee true Comfort both in life and death. dt j n1 pp-f pno32 vmb vvi pno21 j n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 50
934 Haply thou wilt say, this is the hardest matter in the world, oh that I could beleeue and apply them to my selfe, I would faine apply Christ and his benefits to my selfe, Haply thou wilt say, this is the Hardest matter in the world, o that I could believe and apply them to my self, I would feign apply christ and his benefits to my self, av pns21 vm2 vvi, d vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, uh cst pns11 vmd vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vmd av-j vvi np1 cc po31 n2 p-acp po11 n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 50
935 but alas I cannot, I cannot say that Christ hath freed me from condemnation, and that Christ hath fulfilled the Law, but alas I cannot, I cannot say that christ hath freed me from condemnation, and that christ hath fulfilled the Law, cc-acp uh pns11 vmbx, pns11 vmbx vvi cst np1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp n1, cc cst np1 vhz vvn dt n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 50
936 and died for me in particular, I would willingly be able to say so, and be perswaded of it, and died for me in particular, I would willingly be able to say so, and be persuaded of it, cc vvd p-acp pno11 p-acp j, pns11 vmd av-j vbi j pc-acp vvi av, cc vbi vvn pp-f pn31, (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 50
937 but alas I finde that I cannot. I answer: but alas I find that I cannot. I answer: cc-acp uh pns11 vvb cst pns11 vmbx. pns11 vvb: (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 51
938 Thou that findest this hardnesse in thee to beleeue, and to apply Christ to thy selfe, is thy minde set on Christ? dost thou will and desire vnfainedly to beleeue in him, Thou that Findest this hardness in thee to believe, and to apply christ to thy self, is thy mind Set on christ? dost thou will and desire unfeignedly to believe in him, pns21 cst vv2 d n1 p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po21 n1, vbz po21 n1 vvn p-acp np1? vd2 pns21 n1 cc vvi av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 51
939 and to apply to thy selfe in particular the benefits of Christ? dost thou endeuour and vse meanes to that purpose? art thou grieued that thou canst not beleeue as thou oughtest, and to apply to thy self in particular the benefits of christ? dost thou endeavour and use means to that purpose? art thou grieved that thou Canst not believe as thou Ought, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1 p-acp j dt n2 pp-f np1? vd2 pns21 n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp d n1? vb2r pns21 vvn cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi c-acp pns21 vmd2, (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 51
940 and as thou desirest? Comfort thy selfe, assure thy selfe the Lord accepts of thy will to beleeue for faith, and as thou Desirest? Comfort thy self, assure thy self the Lord accepts of thy will to believe for faith, cc c-acp pns21 vv2? n1 po21 n1, vvb po21 n1 dt n1 vvz pp-f po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 51
941 and he accepts of thee for a true beleeuer. and he accepts of thee for a true believer. cc pns31 vvz pp-f pno21 p-acp dt j n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 51
942 Thou wilt say againe, Indeed sometimes I seeme to haue some comfort, and I thinke I do applie the benefits of Christ to my comfort, Thou wilt say again, Indeed sometime I seem to have Some Comfort, and I think I do apply the benefits of christ to my Comfort, pns21 vm2 vvi av, av av pns11 vvb pc-acp vhi d n1, cc pns11 vvb pns11 vdb vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po11 n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 51
943 but how shall I be sure that I do it in deed and truth, and that I do not deceiue my selfe as many do? Many persons haue a strong faith in Christ, but how shall I be sure that I do it in deed and truth, and that I do not deceive my self as many do? Many Persons have a strong faith in christ, cc-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vbi j cst pns11 vdb pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc cst pns11 vdb xx vvi po11 n1 c-acp d vdb? av-d n2 vhb dt j n1 p-acp np1, (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 51
944 and out of their blindnesse and presumption say they doubt not, but that if they should die at this present, they are sure they should go to heauen: and out of their blindness and presumption say they doubt not, but that if they should die At this present, they Are sure they should go to heaven: cc av pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 vvb pns32 vvb xx, cc-acp cst cs pns32 vmd vvi p-acp d j, pns32 vbr j pns32 vmd vvi p-acp n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 51
945 but alas, it is but out of their blindnesse and ignorance; they consider not how hard a thing it is to beleeue in Christ. but alas, it is but out of their blindness and ignorance; they Consider not how hard a thing it is to believe in christ. cc-acp uh, pn31 vbz p-acp av pp-f po32 n1 cc n1; pns32 vvb xx c-crq av-j dt n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (5) verse (DIV2) 105 Page 51
947 First, if thou find in thee the proper fruites of a true iustifying faith, such fruites as can come from no other roote, as namely, First, if thou find in thee the proper fruits of a true justifying faith, such fruits as can come from no other root, as namely, ord, cs pns21 vvb p-acp pno21 dt j n2 pp-f dt j vvg n1, d n2 c-acp vmb vvi p-acp dx j-jn n1, c-acp av, (5) verse (DIV2) 106 Page 51
948 an inward loue of God in his word of promise, a standing in awe of God in his word of threatning, a willing subiection of thy heart and life to the will of God reuealed, in all things, a continuall lifting vp of thy soule to God in prayer, and thanksgiuing on all occasions. an inward love of God in his word of promise, a standing in awe of God in his word of threatening, a willing subjection of thy heart and life to the will of God revealed, in all things, a continual lifting up of thy soul to God in prayer, and thanksgiving on all occasions. dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, dt vvg p-acp n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f vvg, dt j n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd, p-acp d n2, dt j vvg a-acp pp-f po21 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp d n2. (5) verse (DIV2) 106 Page 51
949 Secondly, if thou finde in thee the power of faith, and grace in time of temptation, enabling thee to withstand the lusts of thine owne heart, Secondly, if thou find in thee the power of faith, and grace in time of temptation, enabling thee to withstand the Lustiest of thine own heart, ord, cs pns21 vvb p-acp pno21 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvg pno21 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po21 d n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 107 Page 51
950 and the corruptions that are in the world, and the temptations of Satan, and to ouercome them, 1. Ioh. 5.4. and the corruptions that Are in the world, and the temptations of Satan, and to overcome them, 1. John 5.4. cc dt n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32, crd np1 crd. (5) verse (DIV2) 107 Page 51
951 Or if thou be ouercome by violence of any temptation, yet it is with much striuing and reluctation. Or if thou be overcome by violence of any temptation, yet it is with much striving and reluctation. cc cs pns21 vbb vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, av pn31 vbz p-acp av-d vvg cc n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 107 Page 51
952 If thou finde these things in thy selfe, thou mayest conclude to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou hast true iustifying faith, If thou find these things in thy self, thou Mayest conclude to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou hast true justifying faith, cs pns21 vvb d n2 p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cst pns21 vh2 j vvg n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 108 Page 51
953 euen a faith applying the benefits of Christ to thine owne soule particularly: and hereby trie thy selfe, and neuer rest till thou finde in thee these things. even a faith applying the benefits of christ to thine own soul particularly: and hereby try thy self, and never rest till thou find in thee these things. av-j dt n1 vvg dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po21 d n1 av-jn: cc av vvb po21 n1, cc av-x vvi c-acp pns21 vvb p-acp pno21 d n2. (5) verse (DIV2) 108 Page 51
954 If thou finde these things in thy selfe, certainly thou doest ioyne to thy knowledge of the benefits of Christ particular application of them, If thou find these things in thy self, Certainly thou dost join to thy knowledge of the benefits of christ particular application of them, cs pns21 vvb d n2 p-acp po21 n1, av-j pns21 vd2 vvi p-acp po21 n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 j n1 pp-f pno32, (5) verse (DIV2) 108 Page 52
955 and that will yeeld thee sound comfort both at the houre of death, and at the great day of the Lord. and that will yield thee found Comfort both At the hour of death, and At the great day of the Lord. cc cst vmb vvi pno21 j n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 108 Page 52
956 The Papists go about to proue from this verse, that the grace of regeneration, inherent holinesse, doth free from sinne, The Papists go about to prove from this verse, that the grace of regeneration, inherent holiness, does free from sin, dt njp2 vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n1, j n1, vdz vvi p-acp n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 108 Page 52
957 and iustifie in the sight of God, and is the cause of iustification in Gods sight. And thus they reason. and justify in the sighed of God, and is the cause of justification in God's sighed. And thus they reason. cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n1. cc av pns32 vvb. (5) verse (DIV2) 108 Page 52
958 Say they, the law of the Spirit of life doth free from sinne and from death, Say they, the law of the Spirit of life does free from sin and from death, n1 pns32, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz vvi p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 108 Page 52
959 and that law of the Spirit of life is the grace of regeneration, inherent holinesse wrought in vs by the spirit of grace and sanctification. and that law of the Spirit of life is the grace of regeneration, inherent holiness wrought in us by the Spirit of grace and sanctification. cc d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, j n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 108 Page 52
960 For this they alledge the authority and interpretation of some of their writers: For this they allege the Authority and Interpretation of Some of their writers: p-acp d pns32 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d pp-f po32 n2: (5) verse (DIV2) 108 Page 52
961 And therefore, say they, the grace of regeneration, inherent holinesse, doth iustifie in the sight of God, And Therefore, say they, the grace of regeneration, inherent holiness, does justify in the sighed of God, cc av, vvb pns32, dt n1 pp-f n1, j n1, vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) verse (DIV2) 108 Page 52
962 and is the cause of iustification: and it is not righteousnesse imputed that doth iustifie in the sight of God: that is their doctrine. They are easily answered. and is the cause of justification: and it is not righteousness imputed that does justify in the sighed of God: that is their Doctrine. They Are Easily answered. cc vbz dt n1 pp-f n1: cc pn31 vbz xx n1 vvn cst vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: cst vbz po32 n1. pns32 vbr av-j vvn. (5) verse (DIV2) 108 Page 52
963 For first grant this, that the law of the Spirit of life doth free from sinne, taking the law of the Spirit of life for the grace of regeneration, (which indeed is not the meaning of that phrase in this place, For First grant this, that the law of the Spirit of life does free from sin, taking the law of the Spirit of life for the grace of regeneration, (which indeed is not the meaning of that phrase in this place, p-acp ord vvi d, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz vvi p-acp n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (r-crq av vbz xx dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 109 Page 52
964 as we shewed in opening the text,) yet grant that to be the meaning, they gaine nothing by it: as we showed in opening the text,) yet grant that to be the meaning, they gain nothing by it: c-acp pns12 vvd p-acp vvg dt n1,) av vvb cst pc-acp vbi dt n1, pns32 vvb pix p-acp pn31: (5) verse (DIV2) 109 Page 52
965 it followes not thereupon, that the grace of regeneration doth free from sinne: but how? Quoad materiale, non quoad formale: it follows not thereupon, that the grace of regeneration does free from sin: but how? Quoad material, non quoad formal: pn31 vvz xx av, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz vvi p-acp n1: cc-acp q-crq? av j-jn, pix av j: (5) verse (DIV2) 109 Page 52
966 in that it doth purge out and bridle the euill motions and sinfull lusts of the heart in such as are iustified, in that it does purge out and bridle the evil motions and sinful Lustiest of the heart in such as Are justified, p-acp cst pn31 vdz vvi av cc vvi dt j-jn n2 cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr vvn, (5) verse (DIV2) 109 Page 52
967 but it doth not free any that is not iustified from the guilt of his sinne, but it does not free any that is not justified from the guilt of his sin, cc-acp pn31 vdz xx vvi d cst vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 109 Page 52
968 and acquit and discharge from it in the sight of God: no, there is no such matter. and acquit and discharge from it in the sighed of God: no, there is no such matter. cc vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: dx, pc-acp vbz dx d n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 109 Page 52
969 Againe, the Apostle saith not, the law of the Spirit of life in me, or the law in vs, Again, the Apostle Says not, the law of the Spirit of life in me, or the law in us, av, dt n1 vvz xx, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11, cc dt n1 p-acp pno12, (5) verse (DIV2) 109 Page 52
970 but the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus. but the law of the Spirit of life in christ Iesus. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 np1. (5) verse (DIV2) 109 Page 52
971 He makes the subiect of that law of the Spirit of life he speakes of, to be Christ Iesus, and not our selues; He makes the Subject of that law of the Spirit of life he speaks of, to be christ Iesus, and not our selves; pns31 vvz dt n-jn pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvz pp-f, pc-acp vbi np1 np1, cc xx po12 n2; (5) verse (DIV2) 109 Page 52
972 and therefore it cannot be vnderstood of holinesse inherent in vs. And further, he saith not, the law of the Spirit of life hath freed me from sinne, and Therefore it cannot be understood of holiness inherent in us And further, he Says not, the law of the Spirit of life hath freed me from sin, cc av pn31 vmbx vbi vvn pp-f n1 j p-acp pno12 cc av-jc, pns31 vvz xx, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 109 Page 52
973 but from the law of sinne. but from the law of sin. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 109 Page 52
974 So that still admit that interpretation to be good, that by the Law of the Spirit of life, is meant the grace of regeneration; So that still admit that Interpretation to be good, that by the Law of the Spirit of life, is meant the grace of regeneration; av cst av vvb d n1 pc-acp vbi j, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) verse (DIV2) 109 Page 53
975 yet that will not follow which the Papists do inferre on it, that the grace of regeneration doth iustifie in the sight of God: yet that will not follow which the Papists do infer on it, that the grace of regeneration does justify in the sighed of God: av cst vmb xx vvi r-crq dt njp2 vdb vvi p-acp pn31, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (5) verse (DIV2) 109 Page 53
976 but onely this will follow on it, that the grace of regeneration doth free from the power and dominion of sinne. but only this will follow on it, that the grace of regeneration does free from the power and dominion of sin. cc-acp av-j d vmb vvi p-acp pn31, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 109 Page 53
977 And therefore this text makes nothing for that the Papists would fasten on it, and which they would conclude from it. And Therefore this text makes nothing for that the Papists would fasten on it, and which they would conclude from it. cc av d n1 vvz pix p-acp d dt njp2 vmd vvi p-acp pn31, cc r-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pn31. (5) verse (DIV2) 109 Page 53
978 Obserue we further, the Apostle here ascribes a power to sinne: and vnderstanding by sinne, (as I shewed) the impurenesse and defilement of nature, Observe we further, the Apostle Here ascribes a power to sin: and understanding by sin, (as I showed) the impureness and defilement of nature, vvb pns12 av-jc, dt n1 av vvz dt n1 p-acp n1: cc vvg p-acp n1, (c-acp pns11 vvd) dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 110 Page 53
979 euen a power to make guilty in Gods sight, and to binde ouer to death, to death of body and death of soule, death temporall, even a power to make guilty in God's sighed, and to bind over to death, to death of body and death of soul, death temporal, av-j dt n1 pc-acp vvi j p-acp ng1 n1, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, n1 j, (5) verse (DIV2) 110 Page 53
980 and death eternall, he puts them together, and conioynes them: and the point hence is this. and death Eternal, he puts them together, and conjoins them: and the point hence is this. cc n1 j, pns31 vvz pno32 av, cc vvz pno32: cc dt n1 av vbz d. (5) verse (DIV2) 110 Page 53
981 That the impurenesse and defilement of nature, if no other sinne were added to it, is enough to make men liable to death of body, That the impureness and defilement of nature, if not other sin were added to it, is enough to make men liable to death of body, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cs xx j-jn n1 vbdr vvn p-acp pn31, vbz av-d pc-acp vvi n2 j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 111 Page 53
982 and death of soule, euen the filthinesse and pollution in which men are conceiued and borne, is enough of it selfe to condemne them without any other sinne added to it. and death of soul, even the filthiness and pollution in which men Are conceived and born, is enough of it self to condemn them without any other sin added to it. cc n1 pp-f n1, av-j dt n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq n2 vbr vvn cc vvn, vbz d pp-f pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d j-jn n1 vvn p-acp pn31. (5) verse (DIV2) 111 Page 53
983 And it was needfull that the Sonne of God should come downe and take our nature vpon him, And it was needful that the Son of God should come down and take our nature upon him, cc pn31 vbds j cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi a-acp cc vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno31, (5) verse (DIV2) 111 Page 53
984 and be conceiued and borne pure and holy, that he might free Gods elect from the impurity and filthinesse of nature. and be conceived and born pure and holy, that he might free God's elect from the impurity and filthiness of nature. cc vbi vvn cc vvn j cc j, cst pns31 vmd vvi n2 vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 111 Page 53
985 And this doubtlesse Dauid knew well, when making confession of his sinnes, Psal. 51. he broke out and said, verse 5. that he was conceiued in sinne, and borne in iniquity: And this doubtless David knew well, when making Confessi of his Sins, Psalm 51. he broke out and said, verse 5. that he was conceived in sin, and born in iniquity: cc d av-j np1 vvd av, c-crq vvg n1 pp-f po31 n2, np1 crd pns31 vvd av cc vvn, n1 crd d pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1, cc vvn p-acp n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 111 Page 53
986 as if he had said, Lord I acknowledge my filthinesse and pollution of nature, and that in regard of the impurenesse of my nature, as if he had said, Lord I acknowledge my filthiness and pollution of nature, and that in regard of the impureness of my nature, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, n1 pns11 vvb po11 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc cst p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 111 Page 53
987 if I had no other sinne, I deserue thy wrath and euerlasting perdition. Ephes. 2.3. the Apostle acknowledgeth, that himselfe and other true beleeuers were by nature the children of wrath as well as others; if I had no other sin, I deserve thy wrath and everlasting perdition. Ephesians 2.3. the Apostle acknowledgeth, that himself and other true believers were by nature the children of wrath as well as Others; cs pns11 vhd dx j-jn n1, pns11 vvb po21 n1 cc j n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, cst px31 cc j-jn j n2 vbdr p-acp n1 dt n2 pp-f n1 c-acp av c-acp n2-jn; (5) verse (DIV2) 111 Page 53
988 plainly teaching vs, that all by nature, in regard of the filthinesse and pollution in which they were conceiued and borne, plainly teaching us, that all by nature, in regard of the filthiness and pollution in which they were conceived and born, av-j vvg pno12, cst d p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn cc vvn, (5) verse (DIV2) 111 Page 53
989 if they had no other sinne added to it, yet in regard of that, they are liable to the wrath of God and euerlasting perdition: if they had no other sin added to it, yet in regard of that, they Are liable to the wrath of God and everlasting perdition: cs pns32 vhd dx j-jn n1 vvn p-acp pn31, av p-acp n1 pp-f d, pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc j n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 111 Page 53
990 For why, the reasons of it are plaine. As, For why, the Reasons of it Are plain. As, c-acp c-crq, dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr j. p-acp, (5) verse (DIV2) 111 Page 53
991 First, the impurenesse and defilement of nature is contrary to the perfection, purity, and holinesse that is required in the Law of God, First, the impureness and defilement of nature is contrary to the perfection, purity, and holiness that is required in the Law of God, ord, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) verse (DIV2) 112 Page 54
992 and is in it selfe truly and properly sinne: and is in it self truly and properly sin: cc vbz p-acp pn31 n1 av-j cc av-j n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 112 Page 54
993 and therefore of it selfe it is enough to make men lyable to death of body and death of soule, death temporall and death eternall, For the wages of sinne is death, Rom. 6.23. Againe, and Therefore of it self it is enough to make men liable to death of body and death of soul, death temporal and death Eternal, For the wages of sin is death, Rom. 6.23. Again, cc av pp-f pn31 n1 pn31 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi n2 j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, n1 j cc n1 j, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vbz n1, np1 crd. av, (5) verse (DIV2) 112 Page 54
994 Secondly, men are not bound to yeeld obedience to the Law of God onely in the actions of their liues, Secondly, men Are not bound to yield Obedience to the Law of God only in the actions of their lives, ord, n2 vbr xx vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, (5) verse (DIV2) 113 Page 54
995 but they are also bound to keepe it constantly from their very conception to their death: but they Are also bound to keep it constantly from their very conception to their death: cc-acp pns32 vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp po32 n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 113 Page 54
996 and if they faile in any thing, and yeeld not perfect conformity to the Law of God from the moment of their conception to their death, they are lyable to the curse of the Law, and if they fail in any thing, and yield not perfect conformity to the Law of God from the moment of their conception to their death, they Are liable to the curse of the Law, cc cs pns32 vvb p-acp d n1, cc vvb xx j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 113 Page 54
997 vnlesse they be freed from it by Christ. unless they be freed from it by christ. cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp np1. (5) verse (DIV2) 113 Page 54
998 And therfore it must needes be, that the impurenesse and defilement of nature, if no other sinne were added to it, is enough to make men lyable to death of body and death of soule. And Therefore it must needs be, that the impureness and defilement of nature, if not other sin were added to it, is enough to make men liable to death of body and death of soul. cc av pn31 vmb av vbi, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cs xx j-jn n1 vbdr vvn p-acp pn31, vbz av-d pc-acp vvi n2 j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 113 Page 54
999 And it was needfull that the Sonne of God should descend from heauen, and be conceiued and borne pure and holy, that he might free Gods elect from the impurity and defilement of nature. And it was needful that the Son of God should descend from heaven, and be conceived and born pure and holy, that he might free God's elect from the impurity and defilement of nature. cc pn31 vbds j cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi p-acp n1, cc vbi vvn cc vvn j cc j, cst pns31 vmd vvi n2 vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 113 Page 54
1000 And this discouers to vs the error of the Papists, who magnifie nature, and dreame of pure naturals; And this discovers to us the error of the Papists, who magnify nature, and dream of pure naturals; cc d vvz p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, r-crq vvb n1, cc n1 pp-f j n2-j; (5) verse (DIV2) 114 Page 54
1001 and howsoeuer they do not altogether her denie originall sinne, yet they much extenuate and lessen it, and howsoever they do not altogether her deny original sin, yet they much extenuate and lessen it, cc c-acp pns32 vdb xx av po31 vvb j-jn n1, av pns32 d vvi cc vvi pn31, (5) verse (DIV2) 114 Page 54
1002 and they hold and teach that the inclinations and pronenesse to sinne or naturall concupiscence in such as are baptized, is not an euill repugnant and contrarie to the Law of God, and they hold and teach that the inclinations and proneness to sin or natural concupiscence in such as Are baptised, is not an evil repugnant and contrary to the Law of God, cc pns32 vvb cc vvi d dt n2 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc j n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr vvn, vbz xx dt j-jn j cc j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) verse (DIV2) 114 Page 54
1003 or (as they speake) an euill that hath the forme of sinne in it: or (as they speak) an evil that hath the Form of sin in it: cc (c-acp pns32 vvb) dt n-jn cst vhz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31: (5) verse (DIV2) 114 Page 54
1004 but (say they) it is a matter left in them, wherein the godly may exercise their power and strength in striuing against it; but (say they) it is a matter left in them, wherein the godly may exercise their power and strength in striving against it; cc-acp (vvb pns32) pn31 vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp pno32, c-crq dt j vmb vvi po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg p-acp pn31; (5) verse (DIV2) 114 Page 54
1006 Thus they hold and teach, which is indeed a foule and grosse error, it cannot stand with the truth now deliuered. Thus they hold and teach, which is indeed a foul and gross error, it cannot stand with the truth now Delivered. av pns32 vvb cc vvi, r-crq vbz av dt j cc j n1, pn31 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 av vvn. (5) verse (DIV2) 114 Page 54
1007 If so be the impurenesse and defilement of nature, without any other sinne added to it, be enough to make men liable to death of body and death of soule, If so be the impureness and defilement of nature, without any other sin added to it, be enough to make men liable to death of body and death of soul, cs av vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d j-jn n1 vvn p-acp pn31, vbb d pc-acp vvi n2 j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 114 Page 54
1008 as we haue cleared and proued, certainly then it must needs be, that it is an euill repugnant and contrary to the Law of God, as we have cleared and proved, Certainly then it must needs be, that it is an evil repugnant and contrary to the Law of God, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn cc vvn, av-j av pn31 vmb av vbi, cst pn31 vbz dt j-jn j cc j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) verse (DIV2) 114 Page 55
1009 and an euill that hath the forme of sinne: for nothing but sinne deserues death of bodie and death of soule; and an evil that hath the Form of sin: for nothing but sin deserves death of body and death of soul; cc dt n-jn cst vhz dt n1 pp-f n1: c-acp pix cc-acp n1 vvz n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (5) verse (DIV2) 114 Page 55
1010 therefore the Papists erre grosly, that denie it. Therefore the Papists err grossly, that deny it. av dt njp2 vvb av-j, cst vvb pn31. (5) verse (DIV2) 114 Page 55
1011 I leaue them, and for the vse of the point to our selues, the truth now deliuered may teach vs not to maruell at it, that infants do dye and are taken away by death in their infancy. I leave them, and for the use of the point to our selves, the truth now Delivered may teach us not to marvel At it, that Infants do die and Are taken away by death in their infancy. pns11 vvb pno32, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, dt n1 av vvn vmb vvi pno12 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, d n2 vdb vvi cc vbr vvn av p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 115 Page 55
1012 Though they may be truly said to be innocents in regard of actuall sinne, yet they are not innocents in respect of originall corruption, they haue that impurenesse in them, Though they may be truly said to be Innocents in regard of actual sin, yet they Are not Innocents in respect of original corruption, they have that impureness in them, cs pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn pc-acp vbi n2-jn p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, av pns32 vbr xx n2-jn p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n1, pns32 vhb d n1 p-acp pno32, (5) verse (DIV2) 115 Page 55
1013 euen from their conception and birth: even from their conception and birth: av-j p-acp po32 n1 cc n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 115 Page 55
1014 that is enough without any other sinne added, to make them liable to death of body, that is enough without any other sin added, to make them liable to death of body, cst vbz av-d p-acp d j-jn n1 vvd, pc-acp vvi pno32 j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 115 Page 55
1015 yea without Gods mercy to death of soule. yea without God's mercy to death of soul. uh p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 115 Page 55
1016 Indeed infants within the couenant are freed from the sting and curse of death, but they are subiect to it as the true beleeuing members of Christ are, Indeed Infants within the Covenant Are freed from the sting and curse of death, but they Are Subject to it as the true believing members of christ Are, np1 n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pns32 vbr j-jn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j vvg n2 pp-f np1 vbr, (5) verse (DIV2) 115 Page 55
1017 and death to them is sanctified and sweetened, and made a passage to heauen. and death to them is sanctified and sweetened, and made a passage to heaven. cc n1 p-acp pno32 vbz vvn cc vvn, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 115 Page 55
1018 Againe, is it so that the impurenesse and defilement of nature without any other sinne added to it, is enough to make men lyable to death of body and death of soule? Take we then notice of this, Again, is it so that the impureness and defilement of nature without any other sin added to it, is enough to make men liable to death of body and death of soul? Take we then notice of this, av, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j-jn n1 vvn p-acp pn31, vbz av-d pc-acp vvi n2 j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1? vvb pns12 av n1 pp-f d, (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 55
1019 and let vs seriously thinke on it, to stirre vs vp to the magnifying of the great mercy of God towards vs. If we duely consider it, and let us seriously think on it, to stir us up to the magnifying of the great mercy of God towards us If we duly Consider it, cc vvb pno12 av-j vvi p-acp pn31, pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 cs pns12 av-jn vvi pn31, (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 55
1020 and thinke on it as we ought, we shall find, that on this ground we haue iust cause to admire, and think on it as we ought, we shall find, that on this ground we have just cause to admire, cc vvb p-acp pn31 c-acp pns12 vmd, pns12 vmb vvi, cst p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi, (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 55
1021 and to magnifie the wonderfull mercy, patience, and goodnesse of God towards euery one of vs. For why, and to magnify the wonderful mercy, patience, and Goodness of God towards every one of us For why, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d crd pp-f pno12 p-acp c-crq, (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 55
1022 euen the filthinesse and pollution in which euery one of vs was conceiued and borne, did affoord matter enough for the Lords wrath to seize on to our euerlasting confusion, even the filthiness and pollution in which every one of us was conceived and born, did afford matter enough for the lords wrath to seize on to our everlasting confusion, av-j dt n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq d crd pp-f pno12 vbds vvn cc vvn, vdd vvi n1 av-d p-acp dt n2 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp po12 j n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 55
1023 and euen for that without any other sinne added to it, might the Lord haue iustly throwne vs to hell. and even for that without any other sin added to it, might the Lord have justly thrown us to hell. cc av p-acp cst p-acp d j-jn n1 vvn p-acp pn31, vmd dt n1 vhb av-j vvn pno12 p-acp n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 55
1024 Now the Lord hath spared vs, some twenty, some thirtie, some forty yeares and more: Now the Lord hath spared us, Some twenty, Some thirtie, Some forty Years and more: av dt n1 vhz vvn pno12, d crd, d crd, d crd n2 cc av-dc: (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 55
1025 and herein appeareth the wonderfull and vnspeakable mercy, and patience, and goodnesse of God towards vs; and herein appears the wonderful and unspeakable mercy, and patience, and Goodness of God towards us; cc av vvz dt j cc j-u n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12; (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 55
1026 and we are to magnifie his mercie, patience, and goodnesse, and to make vse of it. and we Are to magnify his mercy, patience, and Goodness, and to make use of it. cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi po31 n1, n1, cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31. (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 55
1027 We are to be humbled for the impurenesse of our nature, & to make our peace with the Lord: We Are to be humbled for the impureness of our nature, & to make our peace with the Lord: pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 55
1028 for to that end he spares vs, that besides the acknowledgement of his goodnesse and mercy, we should be humbled before him, for to that end he spares us, that beside the acknowledgement of his Goodness and mercy, we should be humbled before him, c-acp p-acp cst n1 pns31 vvz pno12, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, pns12 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno31, (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1029 and make our peace with him, not onely in respect of our actuall sinnes, but euen for the impurenesse of our nature: and make our peace with him, not only in respect of our actual Sins, but even for the impureness of our nature: cc vvb po12 n1 p-acp pno31, xx av-j p-acp n1 pp-f po12 j n2, cc-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1030 we haue cause to be humbled for that, as well as for our actuall sinnes, we have cause to be humbled for that, as well as for our actual Sins, pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d, c-acp av c-acp p-acp po12 j n2, (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1031 for euen for that if we had no other sinne, might the Lord iustly powre out his full wrath vpon vs in this life, for even for that if we had no other sin, might the Lord justly pour out his full wrath upon us in this life, c-acp av-j c-acp cst cs pns12 vhd dx j-jn n1, vmd dt n1 av-j vvi av po31 j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1032 and for euer in the life to come. and for ever in the life to come. cc p-acp av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1033 Alas, many consider not what an euill their corrupt nature is, and they are neuer troubled in respect of those euill motions and lusts that arise from their owne corruption: Alas, many Consider not what an evil their corrupt nature is, and they Are never troubled in respect of those evil motions and Lustiest that arise from their own corruption: np1, d vvb xx r-crq dt j-jn po32 j n1 vbz, cc pns32 vbr av-x vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d j-jn n2 cc n2 cst vvb p-acp po32 d n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1034 and many full little consider that the Sonne of God must come downe from heauen, and many full little Consider that the Son of God must come down from heaven, cc d j j vvi cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1, (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1035 and humble himselfe, and become a man, that he might free Gods chosen from the impurenesse and defilement of their nature. and humble himself, and become a man, that he might free God's chosen from the impureness and defilement of their nature. cc vvi px31, cc vvi dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1036 They thinke not on this, alas, their eyes are shut vp, they see it not: They think not on this, alas, their eyes Are shut up, they see it not: pns32 vvb xx p-acp d, uh, po32 n2 vbr vvn a-acp, pns32 vvb pn31 xx: (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1037 no, they blesse themselues in respect of their ciuill, honest, orderly carriage, and thinke all is well with them, no, they bless themselves in respect of their civil, honest, orderly carriage, and think all is well with them, uh-dx, pns32 vvb px32 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j, j, j n1, cc vvb d vbz av p-acp pno32, (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1038 if they liue in ciuill fashion in the world, and be free from foule and grosse sinnes, such as the world takes notice of. if they live in civil fashion in the world, and be free from foul and gross Sins, such as the world Takes notice of. cs pns32 vvb p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vbi j p-acp j cc j n2, d c-acp dt n1 vvz n1 pp-f. (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1039 Poore soules, they see not the impurenesse of their hearts, and that in respect of that they are lyable to death of bodie and death of soule. Poor Souls, they see not the impureness of their hearts, and that in respect of that they Are liable to death of body and death of soul. j n2, pns32 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc cst p-acp n1 pp-f cst pns32 vbr j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1040 Let vs then learne to take notice of it, that our owne clothes will make vs filthy, Let us then Learn to take notice of it, that our own clothes will make us filthy, vvb pno12 av vvi pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31, cst po12 d n2 vmb vvi pno12 j, (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1041 and plonge vs in the pit. Iob 9.31. that the impurenesse of our nature is enough to condemne vs, if no other sinne were added to it: and plunge us in the pit. Job 9.31. that the impureness of our nature is enough to condemn us, if not other sin were added to it: cc vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. cst dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pno12, cs xx j-jn n1 vbdr vvn p-acp pn31: (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1042 and let vs bewaile that, and be humbled for that, as well as for our actuall sinnes, and let us bewail that, and be humbled for that, as well as for our actual Sins, cc vvb pno12 vvi d, cc vbi vvn p-acp d, c-acp av c-acp p-acp po12 j n2, (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1043 and acknowledge Gods mercy in sparing vs, and that he did not throw vs to hell so soone as we were conceiued in the wombe; and acknowledge God's mercy in sparing us, and that he did not throw us to hell so soon as we were conceived in the womb; cc vvi npg1 n1 p-acp vvg pno12, cc cst pns31 vdd xx vvi pno12 p-acp n1 av av c-acp pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1; (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1044 he might iustly haue done it, but he hath hitherto spared vs. Oh then let vs acknowledge and magnifie his goodnesse, patience, and mercy: he might justly have done it, but he hath hitherto spared us O then let us acknowledge and magnify his Goodness, patience, and mercy: pns31 vmd av-j vhi vdn pn31, cc-acp pns31 vhz av vvn pno12 uh av vvb pno12 vvi cc vvi po31 n1, n1, cc n1: (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1045 and in respect of the impurenesse of our nature, euen the best of vs haue still a remainder of it still abiding in vs; and in respect of the impureness of our nature, even the best of us have still a remainder of it still abiding in us; cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, av-j dt js pp-f pno12 vhb av dt n1 pp-f pn31 av vvg p-acp pno12; (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1046 and in respect of that, we haue cause to hang downe our heads: and in respect of that, we have cause to hang down our Heads: cc p-acp n1 pp-f d, pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2: (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1047 let vs I say, euen the best of vs, in respect of the impurenesse of our nature, learne to walke humbly before the Lord all the dayes of our liues. let us I say, even the best of us, in respect of the impureness of our nature, Learn to walk humbly before the Lord all the days of our lives. vvb pno12 pns11 vvb, av-j dt js pp-f pno12, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vvb pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 d dt n2 pp-f po12 n2. (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1048 Come we now to the third verse. Come we now to the third verse. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1. (5) verse (DIV2) 116 Page 56
1051 because of the flesh) God sending his owne Sonne, in the similitude of sinfull flesh, Because of the Flesh) God sending his own Son, in the similitude of sinful Flesh, c-acp pp-f dt n1) np1 vvg po31 d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 117 Page 57
1052 and for sinne, condemned sinne in the flesh. and for sin, condemned sin in the Flesh. cc p-acp n1, j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 117 Page 57
1053 THis verse hath respect to the verse foregoing, as yeelding a proofe and confirmation of that, that the most absolute and perfect holinesse and puritie of Christ his humane nature, called the Spirit of life, imputed to such as are in Christ, doth free them from the impurenesse and defilement of their nature still abiding in them, both from the guiltinesse of it, THis verse hath respect to the verse foregoing, as yielding a proof and confirmation of that, that the most absolute and perfect holiness and purity of christ his humane nature, called the Spirit of life, imputed to such as Are in christ, does free them from the impureness and defilement of their nature still abiding in them, both from the guiltiness of it, d n1 vhz n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg, c-acp vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d, cst dt av-ds j cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po31 j n1, vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, vdz vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1 av vvg p-acp pno32, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (6) verse (DIV2) 118 Page 57
1054 and from the punishment due to it, and doth make them holy in the sight of God. and from the punishment due to it, and does make them holy in the sighed of God. cc p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp pn31, cc vdz vvi pno32 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 118 Page 57
1055 The Apostle here confirmes that, from the effect of God his sending his Sonne into the world. The Apostle Here confirms that, from the Effect of God his sending his Son into the world. dt n1 av vvz cst, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 118 Page 57
1056 And of the Sonne of God his taking flesh and the nature of man on him, that the effect was the condemnation of sinne in that flesh: And of the Son of God his taking Flesh and the nature of man on him, that the Effect was the condemnation of sin in that Flesh: cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 vvg n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, cst dt n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 118 Page 57
1057 and in that humane nature of the Sonne of God, being sent of his Father into the world, and in that humane nature of the Son of God, being sent of his Father into the world, cc p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbg vvn pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 118 Page 57
1058 and taking the nature of man on him, he in that nature condemned sinne, and so freed all true beleeuers from the impurenesse and defilement of nature: and taking the nature of man on him, he in that nature condemned sin, and so freed all true believers from the impureness and defilement of nature: cc vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 p-acp d n1 vvd n1, cc av vvd d j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 118 Page 57
1059 that is the maine drift of the Apostle in this verse, and the respect it hath to the foregoing matter. that is the main drift of the Apostle in this verse, and the respect it hath to the foregoing matter. cst vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, cc dt n1 pn31 vhz p-acp dt vvg n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 118 Page 57
1060 In this verse we haue these things offered. In this verse we have these things offered. p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb d n2 vvn. (6) verse (DIV2) 118 Page 57
1061 First, that the Law could not do that which Christ did, there was an impossibilitie in the Law to do it. First, that the Law could not do that which christ did, there was an impossibility in the Law to do it. ord, cst dt n1 vmd xx vdi d r-crq np1 vdd, a-acp vbds dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vdi pn31. (6) verse (DIV2) 119 Page 57
1062 Why? because it was weake, and wanted power to that purpose. Why? Because it was weak, and wanted power to that purpose. q-crq? c-acp pn31 vbds j, cc vvd n1 p-acp d n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 119 Page 57
1063 That which was impossible to the Law, in as much as it was weake, saith the Apostle. That which was impossible to the Law, in as much as it was weak, Says the Apostle. cst r-crq vbds j p-acp dt n1, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pn31 vbds j, vvz dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 119 Page 57
1064 And lest he should seeme to wrong the Law, he explaines himselfe and saith, the weaknesse of it was in regard of the flesh, it was weake because of the flesh. And then: And lest he should seem to wrong the Law, he explains himself and Says, the weakness of it was in regard of the Flesh, it was weak Because of the Flesh. And then: cc cs pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns31 vvz px31 cc vvz, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbds p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbds j c-acp pp-f dt n1. cc av: (6) verse (DIV2) 119 Page 57
1065 Secondly, we haue here laid before vs what Christ did, namely this, that he condemned sinne, Secondly, we have Here laid before us what christ did, namely this, that he condemned sin, ord, pns12 vhb av vvn p-acp pno12 r-crq np1 vdd, av d, cst pns31 vvd n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 120 Page 57
1066 and wherein it was that he condemned sinne, that it was in the flesh. and wherein it was that he condemned sin, that it was in the Flesh. cc c-crq pn31 vbds cst pns31 vvd n1, cst pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 120 Page 57
1067 And this effect and working of Christ, the condemning of sinne in the flesh, the Apostle doth not barely deliuer, And this Effect and working of christ, the condemning of sin in the Flesh, the Apostle does not barely deliver, cc d n1 cc n-vvg pp-f np1, dt vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vdz xx av-j vvi, (6) verse (DIV2) 120 Page 58
1068 but he sets it down together with another speciall worke of God going before it, and that was the sending of Christ into the world; but he sets it down together with Another special work of God going before it, and that was the sending of christ into the world; cc-acp pns31 vvz pn31 a-acp av p-acp j-jn j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pn31, cc cst vbds dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 120 Page 58
1069 that God sent his owne Sonne into the world, to be incarnate, and to take the nature of man on him, which is further amplified by a particular end of his sending in the flesh, that it was for sinne. that God sent his own Son into the world, to be incarnate, and to take the nature of man on him, which is further amplified by a particular end of his sending in the Flesh, that it was for sin. cst np1 vvd po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi j, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz av-jc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vbds p-acp n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 120 Page 58
1070 God sending his owne Sonne, in the similitude of sinfull flesh, and for sinne: and then followes the effect: God sending his own Son, in the similitude of sinful Flesh, and for sin: and then follows the Effect: np1 vvg po31 d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc p-acp n1: cc av vvz dt n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 120 Page 58
1071 That he being so sent, he condemned sinne in the flesh. That he being so sent, he condemned sin in the Flesh. cst pns31 vbg av vvn, pns31 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 120 Page 58
1072 Touching this verse in generall, as I said, it is to be taken as intended by the Apostle, touching the matter of iustification, and not concerning sanctification. Touching this verse in general, as I said, it is to be taken as intended by the Apostle, touching the matter of justification, and not Concerning sanctification. vvg d n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns11 vvd, pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, cc xx vvg n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 58
1073 The whole matter of it, if we duly obserue it, tends to set forth iustification: The Whole matter of it, if we duly observe it, tends to Set forth justification: dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, cs pns12 av-jn vvi pn31, vvz pc-acp vvi av n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 58
1074 for here the Apostle shewes that the Law cannot iustifie, that the Law cannot bring to Gods chosen perfect holinesse and puritie. for Here the Apostle shows that the Law cannot justify, that the Law cannot bring to God's chosen perfect holiness and purity. c-acp av dt n1 vvz cst dt n1 vmbx vvi, cst dt n1 vmbx vvi p-acp n2 vvn j n1 cc n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 58
1075 Though the Law command and require perfect righteousnesse, both of nature and actions, yet it brings not perfect holinesse and puritie to Gods chosen: Though the Law command and require perfect righteousness, both of nature and actions, yet it brings not perfect holiness and purity to God's chosen: cs dt n1 vvb cc vvi j n1, d pp-f n1 cc n2, av pn31 vvz xx j n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 vvn: (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 58
1076 it is onely Christ Iesus being sent of his Father, and taking flesh on him, that condemnes sinne in his flesh, it is only christ Iesus being sent of his Father, and taking Flesh on him, that condemns sin in his Flesh, pn31 vbz av-j np1 np1 vbg vvn pp-f po31 n1, cc vvg n1 p-acp pno31, cst vvz n1 p-acp po31 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 58
1077 and brings such a perfection of holinesse and puritie to Gods chosen, as being imputed to them, makes them perfectly holy and pure in Gods sight: and brings such a perfection of holiness and purity to God's chosen, as being imputed to them, makes them perfectly holy and pure in God's sighed: cc vvz d dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 vvn, c-acp vbg vvn p-acp pno32, vvz pno32 av-j j cc j p-acp ng1 n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 58
1078 that is the very purpose of the Apostle in this verse. that is the very purpose of the Apostle in this verse. cst vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 58
1079 And this verse being a proofe or an explication of that which is deliuered in the second verse, it proues strongly against all that gainesay it, that we haue rightly expounded that verse; And this verse being a proof or an explication of that which is Delivered in the second verse, it Proves strongly against all that gainsay it, that we have rightly expounded that verse; cc d n1 vbg dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt ord n1, pn31 vvz av-j p-acp d cst vvb pn31, cst pns12 vhb av-jn vvn d n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 58
1080 and that by the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus, is meant the perfect holinesse and puritie of Christ his humane nature. and that by the Law of the Spirit of life in christ Iesus, is meant the perfect holiness and purity of christ his humane nature. cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 np1, vbz vvn dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po31 j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 58
1081 And they that cauil and except against that exposition, do it without ground. And they that cavil and except against that exposition, do it without ground. cc pns32 cst vvb cc vvi p-acp d n1, vdb pn31 p-acp n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 58
1082 That that was impossible to the Law, or as it is in the new translation, what the Law could not do: That that was impossible to the Law, or as it is in the new Translation, what the Law could not do: cst d vbds j p-acp dt n1, cc c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, r-crq dt n1 vmd xx vdi: (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 58
1083 By the Law, we are to vnderstand the morall Law of God: By the Law, we Are to understand the moral Law of God: p-acp dt n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1: (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 58
1084 and what is the thing the morall Law could not do, we may gather from the last clause of the verse, (condemned sinne in the flesh.) God sending his owne Sonne in the similitude of sinfull flesh, condemned sinne in the flesh, and what is the thing the moral Law could not do, we may gather from the last clause of the verse, (condemned sin in the Flesh.) God sending his own Son in the similitude of sinful Flesh, condemned sin in the Flesh, cc r-crq vbz dt n1 dt j n1 vmd xx vdi, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, (vvn n1 p-acp dt n1.) np1 vvg po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 58
1085 and that was the thing the Law could not do, it could not condemne sinne in the flesh, it could not free from sinne in the sight of God, and that was the thing the Law could not do, it could not condemn sin in the Flesh, it could not free from sin in the sighed of God, cc cst vbds dt n1 dt n1 vmd xx vdi, pn31 vmd xx vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmd xx vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1086 and bestow on men perfect holinesse and righteousnesse, in as much as it was weake, that is, of no force, of no power nor strength to that purpose, because of the flesh, or by reason of the flesh. and bestow on men perfect holiness and righteousness, in as much as it was weak, that is, of no force, of no power nor strength to that purpose, Because of the Flesh, or by reason of the Flesh. cc vvi p-acp n2 j n1 cc n1, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pn31 vbds j, cst vbz, pp-f dx n1, pp-f dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1087 By flesh, is here meant the corruption of nature, that which is in men by naturall generation, as Ioh. 3.6. By Flesh, is Here meant the corruption of nature, that which is in men by natural generation, as John 3.6. p-acp n1, vbz av vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, cst r-crq vbz p-acp n2 p-acp j n1, c-acp np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1088 That which is borne of the flesh is flesh. (God sending his owne Sonne) the word God here standing in relation to Christ, is to be taken personally, That which is born of the Flesh is Flesh. (God sending his own Son) the word God Here standing in Relation to christ, is to be taken personally, cst r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 vbz n1. (np1 vvg po31 d n1) dt n1 np1 av vvg p-acp n1 p-acp np1, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn av-j, (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1089 for God the Father the first person in Trinitie. for God the Father the First person in Trinity. c-acp np1 dt n1 dt ord n1 p-acp np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1111 For that which the morall Law of God could not do, which was not possible for the Law to do, For that which the moral Law of God could not do, which was not possible for the Law to do, p-acp d r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmd xx vdi, r-crq vbds xx j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vdi, (6) verse (DIV2) 122 Page 60
1090 Sending, that is, in his eternall counsell hauing designed to the office of a Mediator, as Ioh. 10.36. Say ye of him whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, did in the fulnesse of time exhibite him. Galat. 4.4. Sending, that is, in his Eternal counsel having designed to the office of a Mediator, as John 10.36. Say you of him whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, did in the fullness of time exhibit him. Galatians 4.4. vvg, cst vbz, p-acp po31 j n1 vhg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp np1 crd. vvb pn22 pp-f pno31 ro-crq dt n1 vhz vvn, cc vvd p-acp dt n1, vdd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi pno31. np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1091 When the fulnesse of time was come, God sent forth his Sonne, that is, his eternall Sonne, begotten of him from all eternitie, and of the same eternall essence with the Father, When the fullness of time was come, God sent forth his Son, that is, his Eternal Son, begotten of him from all eternity, and of the same Eternal essence with the Father, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn, np1 vvd av po31 n1, cst vbz, po31 j n1, vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp d n1, cc pp-f dt d j n1 p-acp dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1092 and so his onely begotten Sonne, as he is called, Ioh. 3.16. In the similitude of sinfull flesh. and so his only begotten Son, as he is called, John 3.16. In the similitude of sinful Flesh. cc av po31 j vvn n1, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn, np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1093 The word similitude, must not be here simply referred to the flesh, but to sinfull flesh. The word similitude, must not be Here simply referred to the Flesh, but to sinful Flesh. dt n1 n1, vmb xx vbi av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1094 And the meaning is, endued with humane flesh, and a hauing a true body and a true soule, And the meaning is, endued with humane Flesh, and a having a true body and a true soul, cc dt n1 vbz, vvn p-acp j n1, cc dt j-vvg dt j n1 cc dt j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1095 like to our sinfull bodies and soules, but yet free from all spot of sinne in his body and soule, as Heb. 4.15. like to our sinful bodies and Souls, but yet free from all spot of sin in his body and soul, as Hebrew 4.15. av-j p-acp po12 j n2 cc n2, cc-acp av j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, c-acp np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1096 He was in all things tempted in like sort, yet without sinne. (And for sin.) Some expound these words to be a sacrifice for sinne, He was in all things tempted in like sort, yet without sin. (And for since.) some expound these words to be a sacrifice for sin, pns31 vbds p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp j n1, av p-acp n1. (cc p-acp n1.) d vvb d n2 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1097 but they are mistaken, the Apostle here speakes not of Christ his sacrifice or death, but they Are mistaken, the Apostle Here speaks not of christ his sacrifice or death, cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn, dt n1 av vvz xx pp-f np1 po31 n1 cc n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1098 but of his incarnation and coming in the flesh, that he was sent, and became man for sinne, but of his incarnation and coming in the Flesh, that he was sent, and became man for sin, cc-acp pp-f po31 n1 cc vvg p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vbds vvn, cc vvd n1 p-acp n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1099 namely, to take away and to driue sinne out of our nature, which he tooke on him. namely, to take away and to driven sin out of our nature, which he took on him. av, pc-acp vvi av cc pc-acp vvi n1 av pp-f po12 n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno31. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1100 For (as Beza well obserues) the Apostle saith not for sinnes, but for sinne, meaning the blot and staine of nature, which did sticke in our flesh, For (as Beza well observes) the Apostle Says not for Sins, but for sin, meaning the blot and stain of nature, which did stick in our Flesh, p-acp (c-acp np1 av vvz) dt n1 vvz xx p-acp n2, cc-acp p-acp n1, vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vdd vvi p-acp po12 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1101 before Christ did assume and take our flesh on him, and did fully sanctifie that assumed flesh. before christ did assume and take our Flesh on him, and did Fully sanctify that assumed Flesh. c-acp np1 vdd vvi cc vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno31, cc vdd av-j vvi d vvn n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1102 (Condemned sinne in the flesh.) The word condemned, is here put by a metaphoricall metonymie, (Condemned sin in the Flesh.) The word condemned, is Here put by a metaphorical metonymy, (vvn n1 p-acp dt n1.) dt n1 vvn, vbz av vvn p-acp dt j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1103 for that which followeth condemnation, namely, for the abolishing and taking away of sinne. for that which follows condemnation, namely, for the abolishing and taking away of sin. c-acp d r-crq vvz n1, av, p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg av pp-f n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1104 As condemned persons vse to be cut off, and to be taken out of the world, that they may be no more: As condemned Persons use to be Cut off, and to be taken out of the world, that they may be no more: p-acp j-vvn n2 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, cc pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vbi dx av-dc: (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 59
1105 so the Apostle saying that Christ condemned sinne, he meanes, he abolished and tooke sinne at once quite out of the way: so the Apostle saying that christ condemned sin, he means, he abolished and took sin At once quite out of the Way: av dt n1 vvg cst np1 vvn n1, pns31 vvz, pns31 vvn cc vvd n1 p-acp a-acp av av pp-f dt n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 60
1106 so the word is vsed, 1. Pet. 4.6. In the flesh, that is, in the nature of man, euen in that flesh and humane nature that he assumed, he abolished sinne altogether: so the word is used, 1. Pet. 4.6. In the Flesh, that is, in the nature of man, even in that Flesh and humane nature that he assumed, he abolished sin altogether: av dt n1 vbz vvn, crd np1 crd. p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp d n1 cc j n1 cst pns31 vvn, pns31 vvn n1 av: (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 60
1107 and that flesh of his being perfectly holy and pure, and the holinesse of it being imputed to such as are in Christ, it takes away the guiltinesse from them in respect of the impurenesse of their nature, and that Flesh of his being perfectly holy and pure, and the holiness of it being imputed to such as Are in christ, it Takes away the guiltiness from them in respect of the impureness of their nature, cc d n1 pp-f po31 vbg av-j j cc j, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbg vvn p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, pn31 vvz av dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 60
1108 and they thereby are made perfectly holy and pure in Gods sight. and they thereby Are made perfectly holy and pure in God's sighed. cc pns32 av vbr vvn av-j j cc j p-acp ng1 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 60
1109 So (as I take it) we are to vnderstand these words, condemned sinne in the flesh. So (as I take it) we Are to understand these words, condemned sin in the Flesh. np1 (c-acp pns11 vvb pn31) pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi d n2, vvn n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 121 Page 60
1112 namely, to free men from sinne in the sight of God, and to bestow on them perfect holinesse and righteousnesse, in as much as it had no force, namely, to free men from sin in the sighed of God, and to bestow on them perfect holiness and righteousness, in as much as it had no force, av, p-acp j n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 j n1 cc n1, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pn31 vhd dx n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 122 Page 60
1113 nor power to that purpose, by reason of their naturall corruption: nor power to that purpose, by reason of their natural corruption: ccx n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 122 Page 60
1114 God the Father exhibiting and sending into the world his eternall and onely begoten Sonne, whom in his eternall counsell he had designed to the office of a Mediator, I say, sending him into the world endued with humane flesh, God the Father exhibiting and sending into the world his Eternal and only begotten Son, whom in his Eternal counsel he had designed to the office of a Mediator, I say, sending him into the world endued with humane Flesh, np1 dt n1 vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 po31 j cc av-j vvn n1, ro-crq p-acp po31 j n1 pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vvb, vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 122 Page 60
1115 euen with a true body and a true soule, like to our sinfull bodies and soules, even with a true body and a true soul, like to our sinful bodies and Souls, av p-acp dt j n1 cc dt j n1, av-j p-acp po12 j n2 cc n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 122 Page 60
1116 yet free from all spot of sinne, and that to take away and to driue sinne, yet free from all spot of sin, and that to take away and to driven sin, av j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc cst pc-acp vvi av cc pc-acp vvi n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 122 Page 60
1117 euen the blot and staine of nature out of our nature which he tooke on him, he did indeed in that flesh and humane nature that he assumed, abolish sinne altogether, even the blot and stain of nature out of our nature which he took on him, he did indeed in that Flesh and humane nature that he assumed, Abolah sin altogether, av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 av pp-f po12 n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno31, pns31 vdd av p-acp d n1 cc j n1 cst pns31 vvn, vvb n1 av, (6) verse (DIV2) 122 Page 60
1118 and tooke it quite out of the way. and took it quite out of the Way. cc vvd pn31 av av pp-f dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 122 Page 60
1119 That flesh of his being perfectly holy and pure, and the holinesse of it being imputed to such as are in Christ, it frees them from guiltinesse in respect of the impurenesse of their nature, That Flesh of his being perfectly holy and pure, and the holiness of it being imputed to such as Are in christ, it frees them from guiltiness in respect of the impureness of their nature, cst n1 pp-f po31 vbg av-j j cc j, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbg vvn p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 122 Page 60
1120 and they are thereby made perfectly holy and pure in Gods sight. The Apostle here saith: and they Are thereby made perfectly holy and pure in God's sighed. The Apostle Here Says: cc pns32 vbr av vvn av-j j cc j p-acp ng1 n1. dt n1 av vvz: (6) verse (DIV2) 122 Page 60
1121 that which was impossible for the Law to do, God sent his Sonne to do for his chosen, that which was impossible for the Law to do, God sent his Son to do for his chosen, cst r-crq vbds j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vdi, np1 vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vdi p-acp po31 j-vvn, (6) verse (DIV2) 123 Page 60
1122 and the thing as I said, the Law could not do, was this, it could not free men from sinne in the sight of God, it could not bring them perfect holinesse and righteousnesse. Hence then it is cleare. and the thing as I said, the Law could not do, was this, it could not free men from sin in the sighed of God, it could not bring them perfect holiness and righteousness. Hence then it is clear. cc dt n1 c-acp pns11 vvd, dt n1 vmd xx vdi, vbds d, pn31 vmd xx vvi n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vmd xx vvi pno32 j n1 cc n1. av cs pn31 vbz j. (6) verse (DIV2) 123 Page 60
1123 That the morall Law of God doth indeed teach perfect righteousnesse, both of nature & actions: That the moral Law of God does indeed teach perfect righteousness, both of nature & actions: cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz av vvi j n1, d pp-f n1 cc n2: (6) verse (DIV2) 124 Page 61
1124 but it cannot iustifie any in the sight of God, it cannot possibly bring to men perfect holinesse and righteousnesse, by which they may stand perfectly holy and iust in Gods sight, that is a thing impossible for the morall Law to do. but it cannot justify any in the sighed of God, it cannot possibly bring to men perfect holiness and righteousness, by which they may stand perfectly holy and just in God's sighed, that is a thing impossible for the moral Law to do. p-acp pn31 vmbx vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vmbx av-j vvi p-acp n2 j n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vvi av-j j cc j p-acp ng1 n1, cst vbz dt n1 j p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vdi. (6) verse (DIV2) 124 Page 61
1125 For why, the morall Law of God offers no pardon, nor forgiuenesse of any the least sinne, that is proper to the Gospell: For why, the moral Law of God offers no pardon, nor forgiveness of any the least sin, that is proper to the Gospel: c-acp q-crq, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz dx n1, ccx n1 pp-f d dt ds n1, cst vbz j p-acp dt n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 125 Page 61
1126 the Law hath in it no promise of remission of any sinne: no, it threatens the curse for the least breach and transgression of it. Galat. 3.10. Cursed is euery man that continueth not in all things which are written in the booke of the Law to do them. the Law hath in it no promise of remission of any sin: no, it threatens the curse for the least breach and Transgression of it. Galatians 3.10. Cursed is every man that Continueth not in all things which Are written in the book of the Law to do them. dt n1 vhz p-acp pn31 dx n1 pp-f n1 pp-f d n1: uh-dx, pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt ds n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. np1 crd. vvn vbz d n1 cst vvz xx p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vdi pno32. (6) verse (DIV2) 125 Page 61
1127 And as the Apostle saith, Iames 2.10: And as the Apostle Says, James 2.10: cc p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd: (6) verse (DIV2) 125 Page 61
1128 If a man faile but in one point, he is guiltie of all, he is a transgressor of the Law, If a man fail but in one point, he is guilty of all, he is a transgressor of the Law, cs dt n1 vvi cc-acp p-acp crd n1, pns31 vbz j pp-f d, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 125 Page 61
1129 and he is liable to the curse of the Law. and he is liable to the curse of the Law. cc pns31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 125 Page 61
1147 and that we seeke not life and saluation in our owne obseruance and fulfilling of the Law of God. and that we seek not life and salvation in our own observance and fulfilling of the Law of God. cc cst pns12 vvb xx n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 d n1 cc j-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 62
1130 And hence is the Law called, A killing letter, the ministration of death, the ministrie of condemnation. 2. Cor. 3.6, 7.9. Againe, the Law is not able to worke faith in men, by which they may lay hold of remission of sinnes offered to them in the word of promise. And hence is the Law called, A killing Letter, the ministration of death, the Ministry of condemnation. 2. Cor. 3.6, 7.9. Again, the Law is not able to work faith in men, by which they may lay hold of remission of Sins offered to them in the word of promise. cc av vbz dt n1 vvn, dt j-vvg n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1. crd np1 crd, crd. av, dt n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vvi n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 125 Page 61
1131 For the Law reueales not iustifying faith; For the Law reveals not justifying faith; p-acp dt n1 vvz xx vvg n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 126 Page 61
1132 and what it reueales not to vs, it workes not in vs. And further, the Law onely teacheth what we ought to do, and what it reveals not to us, it works not in us And further, the Law only Teaches what we ought to do, cc q-crq pn31 vvz xx p-acp pno12, pn31 vvz xx p-acp pno12 cc av-jc, dt n1 av-j vvz q-crq pns12 vmd pc-acp vdi, (6) verse (DIV2) 126 Page 61
1133 and what to auoyd, but it ministreth no strength to vs to do that it commands; and what to avoid, but it Ministereth no strength to us to do that it commands; cc r-crq pc-acp vvi, cc-acp pn31 vvz dx n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vdi cst pn31 vvz; (6) verse (DIV2) 126 Page 61
1134 that is also proper to the Gospell, the Gospell onely ministreth the Spirit, Gal. 3.2. Receiued ye the Spirit by the workes of the Law, or by the hearing of faith preached? So that on these grounds, we may resolue on this as a certaine truth, that the morall Law of God cannot iustifie any in the sight of God: that is also proper to the Gospel, the Gospel only Ministereth the Spirit, Gal. 3.2. Received you the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by the hearing of faith preached? So that on these grounds, we may resolve on this as a certain truth, that the moral Law of God cannot justify any in the sighed of God: d vbz av j p-acp dt n1, dt n1 av-j vvz dt n1, np1 crd. vvn pn22 dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 vvn? av cst p-acp d n2, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmbx vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (6) verse (DIV2) 126 Page 61
1135 it is not possible that the Law of God should bring men to perfect holinesse and righteousnesse, by which they may stand perfectly iust in the sight of God. it is not possible that the Law of God should bring men to perfect holiness and righteousness, by which they may stand perfectly just in the sighed of God. pn31 vbz xx j cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi n2 p-acp j n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vvi av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 126 Page 61
1136 Now then, first this meets with that erronious conceit of the Papists, who hold and teach iustification in Gods sight by the works of the Law, directly contrary to this truth, that the Law cannot possibly iustifie any in the sight of God: Now then, First this meets with that erroneous conceit of the Papists, who hold and teach justification in God's sighed by the works of the Law, directly contrary to this truth, that the Law cannot possibly justify any in the sighed of God: av av, ord d vvz p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt njp2, r-crq vvb cc vvi n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, av-j j-jn p-acp d n1, cst dt n1 vmbx av-j vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (6) verse (DIV2) 127 Page 61
1137 yea directly contrary to the plaine euidence of the Scripture. Rom. 3.20. saith the Apostle, By the workes of the Law, shall no flesh be iustified in his sight. yea directly contrary to the plain evidence of the Scripture. Rom. 3.20. Says the Apostle, By the works of the Law, shall no Flesh be justified in his sighed. uh av-j vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 crd. vvz dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vmb dx n1 vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 127 Page 61
1138 It is but a shift to expound that place, either of the workes of the ceremoniall Law, It is but a shift to expound that place, either of the works of the ceremonial Law, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, av-d pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 127 Page 62
1139 or of the workes done by the strength of nature: for the Apostle there subioynes, By the Law comes the knowledge of sinne: or of the works done by the strength of nature: for the Apostle there subioynes, By the Law comes the knowledge of sin: cc pp-f dt n2 vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: c-acp dt n1 a-acp vvz, p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 127 Page 62
1140 Now the knowledge of sinne comes not by the ceremoniall Law, that brings not men to a sight of sinne, Now the knowledge of sin comes not by the ceremonial Law, that brings not men to a sighed of sin, av dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz xx p-acp dt j n1, cst vvz xx n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 127 Page 62
1141 but the morall Law is that by which men come to the knowledge of sinne. but the moral Law is that by which men come to the knowledge of sin. cc-acp dt j n1 vbz d p-acp r-crq n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 127 Page 62
1142 Againe, all men haue sinned, and good workes done by them, being in the state of grace, Again, all men have sinned, and good works done by them, being in the state of grace, av, d n2 vhb vvn, cc j n2 vdn p-acp pno32, vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 128 Page 62
1143 and by the strength of grace, (admit them to be most exact and perfect, and by the strength of grace, (admit them to be most exact and perfect, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (vvb pno32 pc-acp vbi av-ds j cc j, (6) verse (DIV2) 128 Page 62
1144 and done according to the strict rule of the morall Law,) yet can they not procure pardon of the least sinne: and done according to the strict Rule of the moral Law,) yet can they not procure pardon of the least sin: cc vdn p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1,) av vmb pns32 xx vvi n1 pp-f dt ds n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 128 Page 62
1145 and therefore they cannot possibly iustifie any in the sight of God. Againe, and Therefore they cannot possibly justify any in the sighed of God. Again, cc av pns32 vmbx av-j vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. av, (6) verse (DIV2) 128 Page 62
1146 Is it so, that the morall Law of God cannot iustifie any in the sight of God, that it cannot possibly bring to men perfect holinesse and righteousnesse, by which they may stand iust and righteous in Gods sight? then take we heed that we seeke not iustification in Gods sight in and by the Law, Is it so, that the moral Law of God cannot justify any in the sighed of God, that it cannot possibly bring to men perfect holiness and righteousness, by which they may stand just and righteous in God's sighed? then take we heed that we seek not justification in God's sighed in and by the Law, vbz pn31 av, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmbx vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vmbx av-j vvi p-acp n2 j n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vvi j cc j p-acp ng1 n1? av vvb pns12 n1 cst pns12 vvb xx n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp cc p-acp dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 62
1148 It is an errour ingrafted in nature, it is naturall for men to seeke for life and saluation by some thing in themselues, and by their owne deeds. It is an error ingrafted in nature, it is natural for men to seek for life and salvation by Some thing in themselves, and by their own Deeds. pn31 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vbz j p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp px32, cc p-acp po32 d n2. (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 62
1149 The blind ignorant multitude make this plaine to be a naturall errour. Aske them how they looke to be saued, and they commonly answer; The blind ignorant multitude make this plain to be a natural error. Ask them how they look to be saved, and they commonly answer; dt j j n1 vvi d n1 pc-acp vbi dt j n1. vvb pno32 c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pns32 av-j vvi; (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 62
1150 By their good meaning, by their good dealing, and good seruing of God; By their good meaning, by their good dealing, and good serving of God; p-acp po32 j n1, p-acp po32 j n-vvg, cc j vvg pp-f np1; (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 62
1151 they do no body harme, they serue God duly and truly, and they hope they shall go to heauen. they do no body harm, they serve God duly and truly, and they hope they shall go to heaven. pns32 vdb dx n1 n1, pns32 vvb np1 av-jn cc av-j, cc pns32 vvb pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 62
1152 Poore soules, they deceiue themselues, this is out of their blind ignorance, this is to seeke for life and saluation where it is not to be found. Poor Souls, they deceive themselves, this is out of their blind ignorance, this is to seek for life and salvation where it is not to be found. j n2, pns32 vvb px32, d vbz av pp-f po32 j n1, d vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 c-crq pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn. (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 62
1153 The Law onely shewes vs our sinnes, and the curse due to vs for the same, without remedie, The Law only shows us our Sins, and the curse due to us for the same, without remedy, dt n1 av-j vvz pno12 po12 n2, cc dt n1 j-jn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt d, p-acp n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 62
1154 and so it driues vs from it selfe, and out of our selues, to seeke remedie elsewhere: and so it drives us from it self, and out of our selves, to seek remedy elsewhere: cc av pn31 vvz pno12 p-acp pn31 n1, cc av pp-f po12 n2, pc-acp vvi n1 av: (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 62
1155 it is a Schoolemaister to bring vs to Christ, Galat. 3.24. Indeed it is an abuse of the Law, to seeke for life and saluation by it: it is a Schoolmaster to bring us to christ, Galatians 3.24. Indeed it is an abuse of the Law, to seek for life and salvation by it: pn31 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp np1, np1 crd. np1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31: (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 62
1156 we are to make another vse of it, to make the Law a Schoolemaister to driue vs to Christ, by shewing vs our sinnes, we Are to make Another use of it, to make the Law a Schoolmaster to driven us to christ, by showing us our Sins, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi dt n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp np1, p-acp vvg pno12 po12 n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 62
1157 and what we haue deserued by them; and what we have deserved by them; cc r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp pno32; (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 63
1158 and so whipping and scourging our naked consciences, with the smart of it, yeelding vs no remedie by which we may be freed from the curse of it, and so whipping and scourging our naked Consciences, with the smart of it, yielding us no remedy by which we may be freed from the curse of it, cc av vvg cc vvg po12 j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvg pno12 dx n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 63
1159 and so driuing vs to Christ, in whom we shall find full remission of all our sins, and so driving us to christ, in whom we shall find full remission of all our Sins, cc av vvg pno12 p-acp np1, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vmb vvi j n1 pp-f d po12 n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 63
1160 and full and perfect holinesse, both of nature and life, and an acceptation of our imperfect obedience; and full and perfect holiness, both of nature and life, and an acceptation of our imperfect Obedience; cc j cc j n1, d pp-f n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 63
1161 which benefits the Law cannot affoord vs. Learne therfore for thy iustification and saluation, to go out of thy selfe, which benefits the Law cannot afford us Learn Therefore for thy justification and salvation, to go out of thy self, r-crq n2 dt n1 vmbx vvi pno12 vvi av p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi av pp-f po21 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 63
1162 and seeke for those things onely in Christ. Cast thy selfe wholly on him, rest on him, and build thy faith on him; and seek for those things only in christ. Cast thy self wholly on him, rest on him, and built thy faith on him; cc vvi p-acp d n2 av-j p-acp np1. n1 po21 n1 av-jn p-acp pno31, n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp pno31; (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 63
1163 and thou then buildest on a sure rocke, against which all the gates of hell shall neuer be able to preuaile. and thou then buildest on a sure rock, against which all the gates of hell shall never be able to prevail. cc pns21 av vv2 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq d dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi. (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 63
1164 In the next place obserue we: In the next place observe we: p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pns12: (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 63
1165 The Apostle saith, the morall Law of God could not bring to men perfect holinesse and righteousnesse, that was a thing impossible to the Law: The Apostle Says, the moral Law of God could not bring to men perfect holiness and righteousness, that was a thing impossible to the Law: dt n1 vvz, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmd xx vvi p-acp n2 j n1 cc n1, cst vbds dt n1 j p-acp dt n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 63
1166 and why? Because it was weake, it was vnable and insufficient to that purpose; and why? Because it was weak, it was unable and insufficient to that purpose; cc q-crq? p-acp pn31 vbds j, pn31 vbds j-u cc j p-acp d n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 63
1167 and yet not in it selfe, but because of the flesh, because of the corruption of nature. and yet not in it self, but Because of the Flesh, Because of the corruption of nature. cc av xx p-acp pn31 n1, cc-acp c-acp pp-f dt n1, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 63
1168 Hence we may easily conclude and gather thus much. Hence we may Easily conclude and gather thus much. av pns12 vmb av-j vvi cc vvi av av-d. (6) verse (DIV2) 129 Page 63
1169 That no man liuing in this world, hauing flesh and the corruption of sinne in him, That no man living in this world, having Flesh and the corruption of sin in him, cst dx n1 vvg p-acp d n1, vhg n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, (6) verse (DIV2) 130 Page 63
1170 as the best haue in part, so long as they liue on the face of the earth: as the best have in part, so long as they live on the face of the earth: c-acp dt js vhb p-acp n1, av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 130 Page 63
1172 it is not possible for any meere man, in his own person, in the the time of this life, to keepe and fulfill the Law of God in perfection: it is not possible for any mere man, in his own person, in the the time of this life, to keep and fulfil the Law of God in perfection: pn31 vbz xx j p-acp d j n1, p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp dt dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 130 Page 63
1173 he cannot perfectly and fully keepe the Law of God, and not faile in any thing the Law requires, that is not possible. he cannot perfectly and Fully keep the Law of God, and not fail in any thing the Law requires, that is not possible. pns31 vmbx av-j cc av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc xx vvi p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz, cst vbz xx j. (6) verse (DIV2) 130 Page 63
1174 A man that is in his naturall state and condition, is absolutely and altogether vnable to yeeld obedience to any part of Gods Law: A man that is in his natural state and condition, is absolutely and altogether unable to yield Obedience to any part of God's Law: dt n1 cst vbz p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, vbz av-j cc av j-u pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f npg1 n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 130 Page 63
1175 yea, such as are regenerate in the highest degree of regeneration, liuing on the face of the earth, they are vnable to yeeld obedience to the Law of God, in that manner and measure as it ought to be obeyed; yea, such as Are regenerate in the highest degree of regeneration, living on the face of the earth, they Are unable to yield Obedience to the Law of God, in that manner and measure as it ought to be obeyed; uh, d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1 cc n1 c-acp pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn; (6) verse (DIV2) 130 Page 63
1176 euen they faile in many things, and diuerse and sundry wayes. Iames 3.2. saith the Apostle: even they fail in many things, and diverse and sundry ways. James 3.2. Says the Apostle: av pns32 vvb p-acp d n2, cc j cc j n2. np1 crd. vvz dt n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 130 Page 63
1177 In many things we offend all. Euen the best of Gods children sinne in many things. Eccles. 7.22. Surely (saith the Preacher) there is no iust man in the earth, that doth good and sinneth not: In many things we offend all. Even the best of God's children sin in many things. Eccles. 7.22. Surely (Says the Preacher) there is no just man in the earth, that does good and Sinneth not: p-acp d n2 pns12 vvb d. av dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vvb p-acp d n2. np1 crd. av-j (vvz dt n1) pc-acp vbz dx j n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vdz j cc vvz xx: (6) verse (DIV2) 130 Page 63
1178 there is not such a man to be found on the earth. Psal. 130.3. saith the Psalmist, If thou O Lord straightly markest iniquitie, O Lord who shall stand? Iob 9.3. Iob saith, He could not answer the Lord one thing of a thousand. Mat. 6.12. Christ hath taught such as are able to call God Father, to pray, Forgiue vs our debts. And many like euidences of Scripture might be brought to cleare and confirme this truth: there is not such a man to be found on the earth. Psalm 130.3. Says the Psalmist, If thou Oh Lord straightly markest iniquity, Oh Lord who shall stand? Job 9.3. Job Says, He could not answer the Lord one thing of a thousand. Mathew 6.12. christ hath taught such as Are able to call God Father, to pray, Forgive us our debts. And many like evidences of Scripture might be brought to clear and confirm this truth: a-acp vbz xx d dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. vvz dt n1, cs pns21 uh n1 av-j js n1, uh n1 r-crq vmb vvi? np1 crd. np1 vvz, pns31 vmd xx vvi dt n1 crd n1 pp-f dt crd. np1 crd. np1 vhz vvn d c-acp vbr j pc-acp vvi np1 n1, pc-acp vvi, vvb pno12 po12 n2. cc d j n2 pp-f n1 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 130 Page 64
1179 that it is not possible for any meere man, though he be regenerate and haue attained a great measure of holinesse, in his owne person, in the time of this life, to keepe and fulfill the Law of God. that it is not possible for any mere man, though he be regenerate and have attained a great measure of holiness, in his own person, in the time of this life, to keep and fulfil the Law of God. cst pn31 vbz xx j p-acp d j n1, cs pns31 vbb vvn cc vhb vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 130 Page 64
1180 The most holy, and the most regenerate that liues on the face of the earth, cannot perfectly and fully without failing, obserue and keepe the Law of God. The most holy, and the most regenerate that lives on the face of the earth, cannot perfectly and Fully without failing, observe and keep the Law of God. dt av-ds j, cc dt av-ds j-vvn cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmbx av-j cc av-j p-acp vvg, vvb cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 130 Page 64
1181 And the reason and ground of it is, in regard of that disproportion that is betweene the Law of God and our nature: And the reason and ground of it is, in regard of that disproportion that is between the Law of God and our nature: cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vbz, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po12 n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 131 Page 64
1182 for the Law of God is perfectly holy, and pure, answerable and proportionable to the Law-giuer God himselfe, for the Law of God is perfectly holy, and pure, answerable and proportionable to the Lawgiver God himself, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j j, cc j, j cc j p-acp dt n1 np1 px31, (6) verse (DIV2) 131 Page 64
1183 and our nature is in it selfe extreamly impure, and filthy, and there is no proportion betweene them; and our nature is in it self extremely impure, and filthy, and there is no proportion between them; cc po12 n1 vbz p-acp pn31 n1 av-jn j, cc j, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32; (6) verse (DIV2) 131 Page 64
1184 yea there is a remainder of that defilement and filthinesse of nature in the best, in the most holy, yea there is a remainder of that defilement and filthiness of nature in the best, in the most holy, uh a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt js, p-acp dt av-ds j, (6) verse (DIV2) 131 Page 64
1185 and most regenerate, that liue on the face of the earth; they are carnall, Rom. 7.14. if they be compared to the perfect holinesse and puritie of the Law of God: and most regenerate, that live on the face of the earth; they Are carnal, Rom. 7.14. if they be compared to the perfect holiness and purity of the Law of God: cc av-ds j-vvn, cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; pns32 vbr j, np1 crd. cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (6) verse (DIV2) 131 Page 64
1186 and therefore they cannot possibly answer the exact holinesse and puritie of Gods Law, they cannot reach to it. and Therefore they cannot possibly answer the exact holiness and purity of God's Law, they cannot reach to it. cc av pns32 vmbx av-j vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp pn31. (6) verse (DIV2) 131 Page 64
1187 And on this ground we may set this downe as a certaine truth, that it is not possible for any meere man, And on this ground we may Set this down as a certain truth, that it is not possible for any mere man, cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi d a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst pn31 vbz xx j p-acp d j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 131 Page 64
1188 though he be regenerate, and haue a great measure of grace and holinesse in his owne person, in time of this life, perfectly without any failing at all, to keepe and fulfill the Law of God. though he be regenerate, and have a great measure of grace and holiness in his own person, in time of this life, perfectly without any failing At all, to keep and fulfil the Law of God. cs pns31 vbb vvn, cc vhb dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, av-j p-acp d vvg p-acp d, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 131 Page 64
1189 And this truth, first ouerturnes that grosse error of the Papists, who blasphemously teach, that such as are regenerate may perfectly fulfill the Law of God in the time of this life, And this truth, First overturns that gross error of the Papists, who blasphemously teach, that such as Are regenerate may perfectly fulfil the Law of God in the time of this life, cc d n1, ord vvz d j n1 pp-f dt njp2, r-crq av-j vvb, cst d c-acp vbr vvn vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 132 Page 64
1190 and may do whatsoeuer the Law requires of them without any failing at all: yea they hold that men in the state of grace, may do workes of supererrogation, and may do whatsoever the Law requires of them without any failing At all: yea they hold that men in the state of grace, may do works of supererogation, cc vmb vdi r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f pno32 p-acp d vvg p-acp d: uh pns32 vvb d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vdi n2 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 132 Page 64
1191 euen more then the Law requireth: which is a foule and grosse error, and cannot stand with the truth now deliuered. even more then the Law requires: which is a foul and gross error, and cannot stand with the truth now Delivered. av-j av-dc cs dt n1 vvz: r-crq vbz dt j cc j n1, cc vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 av vvn. (6) verse (DIV2) 132 Page 64
1192 Yet this error they stifly hold, and for the vpholding of it they haue deuised this shift: Yet this error they stiffly hold, and for the upholding of it they have devised this shift: av d n1 pns32 av-j vvb, cc p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31 pns32 vhi vvn d n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 132 Page 65
1193 say they, There is a double degree of fulfilling the Law of God, one, an higher, say they, There is a double degree of fulfilling the Law of God, one, an higher, vvb pns32, pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, crd, dt jc, (6) verse (DIV2) 132 Page 65
1194 and most absolute, and belonging to the life to come; and another lower, belonging to this life, which the Lord requires according to our frailty, and most absolute, and belonging to the life to come; and Another lower, belonging to this life, which the Lord requires according to our frailty, cc av-ds j, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi; cc j-jn jc, vvg p-acp d n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz vvg p-acp po12 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 132 Page 65
1195 euen a perfect fulfilling of the Law of God according to our estate and condition in this life. even a perfect fulfilling of the Law of God according to our estate and condition in this life. av-j dt j j-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 132 Page 65
1196 This is a most wicked and foolish distinction, yea manifestly false: This is a most wicked and foolish distinction, yea manifestly false: d vbz dt av-ds j cc j n1, uh av-j j: (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1197 for there is onely one rule of righteousnesse and not two, and there is onely one generall and vnchangable sentence of the Law, for there is only one Rule of righteousness and not two, and there is only one general and vnchangable sentence of the Law, c-acp pc-acp vbz av-j crd n1 pp-f n1 cc xx crd, cc pc-acp vbz av-j crd n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1198 namely this, he that continueth not in all things written in the booke of the Law to do them, namely this, he that Continueth not in all things written in the book of the Law to do them, av d, pns31 cst vvz xx p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vdi pno32, (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1199 and that in this life, is cursed. and that in this life, is cursed. cc cst p-acp d n1, vbz vvn. (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1200 And it is absurd to say that the Lord requires not an absolute fulfilling of his Law in time of this life, And it is absurd to say that the Lord requires not an absolute fulfilling of his Law in time of this life, cc pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 vvz xx dt j j-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1201 but onely in the life to come: but only in the life to come: cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi: (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1202 for what man could do in the state of innocency, that the Law requires of him in the state of corruption. for what man could do in the state of innocency, that the Law requires of him in the state of corruption. p-acp r-crq n1 vmd vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst dt n1 vvz pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1203 Oh, but (say they) if the Lord giue vs a Law that is impossible for vs to keepe, you make him more cruell then any tyrant, O, but (say they) if the Lord give us a Law that is impossible for us to keep, you make him more cruel then any tyrant, uh, cc-acp (vvb pns32) cs dt n1 vvb pno12 dt n1 cst vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi, pn22 vvb pno31 av-dc j cs d n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1204 and that is a monstrous wrong to the Lord. I answer againe. and that is a monstrous wrong to the Lord. I answer again. cc d vbz dt j n-jn p-acp dt n1. pns11 vvb av. (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1205 It is no wrong to the Lord, to say that he now giues vs a Law that we cannot possibly keep and fulfill, It is no wrong to the Lord, to say that he now gives us a Law that we cannot possibly keep and fulfil, pn31 vbz dx n-jn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi cst pns31 av vvz pno12 dt n1 cst pns12 vmbx av-j vvi cc vvi, (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1206 because when he first gaue vs his Law, he then gaue power and strength to fulfill it. Because when he First gave us his Law, he then gave power and strength to fulfil it. c-acp c-crq pns31 ord vvd pno12 po31 n1, pns31 av vvd n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1207 Adam in his innocency had power to keepe it, and that power and strength we lost through our owne default; Adam in his innocency had power to keep it, and that power and strength we lost through our own default; np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc d n1 cc n1 pns12 vvd p-acp po12 d n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1208 we disabled our selues by the fall of our first parents. we disabled our selves by the fallen of our First Parents. pns12 vvd po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 ord n2. (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1209 We know that amongst men he is not to be blamed who requires his due debt of another, who sometimes was able to pay him, We know that among men he is not to be blamed who requires his due debt of Another, who sometime was able to pay him, pns12 vvb cst p-acp n2 pns31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn r-crq vvz po31 j-jn n1 pp-f n-jn, r-crq av vbds j pc-acp vvi pno31, (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1211 and much lesse is the Lord to be blamed, who requires of vs the debt of perfect obedience to his Law, seeing we were once able to yeeld him that debt, and much less is the Lord to be blamed, who requires of us the debt of perfect Obedience to his Law, seeing we were once able to yield him that debt, cc av-d dc vbz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, r-crq vvz pp-f pno12 dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvg pns12 vbdr a-acp j pc-acp vvi pno31 d n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1212 and through our owne default haue disabled our selues: and through our own default have disabled our selves: cc p-acp po12 d n1 vhb vvn po12 n2: (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1213 and therefore it still remaines a foule and grosse error to say as the Papists do, that the regenerate may perfectly fulfill the Law of God in the time of this life. and Therefore it still remains a foul and gross error to say as the Papists do, that the regenerate may perfectly fulfil the Law of God in the time of this life. cc av pn31 av vvz dt j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt njp2 vdb, cst dt j-vvn vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1214 And for further vse of this point. And for further use of this point. cc p-acp jc n1 pp-f d n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 133 Page 65
1215 Is it so, that it is not possible for any man, though he be regenerate, in his owne person in time of this life, perfectly to keepe and fulfill the Law of God. Is it so, that it is not possible for any man, though he be regenerate, in his own person in time of this life, perfectly to keep and fulfil the Law of God. vbz pn31 av, cst pn31 vbz xx j p-acp d n1, cs pns31 vbb vvn, p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 134 Page 66
1216 Oh then let no man swell and be lift vp with a conceit of his owne holinesse and goodnesse, O then let no man swell and be lift up with a conceit of his own holiness and Goodness, uh av vvb dx n1 vvi cc vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 cc n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 134 Page 66
1217 and good things done by him. and good things done by him. cc j n2 vdn p-acp pno31. (6) verse (DIV2) 134 Page 66
1218 It is monstrous and abhominable pride in the Familists, in their idle braines to dreame of absolute perfection of holinesse and sanctification in the time of this life. It is monstrous and abominable pride in the Familists, in their idle brains to dream of absolute perfection of holiness and sanctification in the time of this life. pn31 vbz j cc j n1 p-acp dt np2, p-acp po32 j n2 p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 134 Page 66
1219 Some foolish spirits there be, who thinke they can aspire to the perfection of the morall Law of God: some foolish spirits there be, who think they can aspire to the perfection of the moral Law of God: d j n2 pc-acp vbi, r-crq vvb pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1: (6) verse (DIV2) 134 Page 66
1220 this is monstrous and fearefull pride, and we are to take heede of it; we are to be humbled in this respect: this is monstrous and fearful pride, and we Are to take heed of it; we Are to be humbled in this respect: d vbz j cc j n1, cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31; pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 134 Page 66
1221 and though we be regenerate, yet we cannot in our owne persons in the time of this life, perfectly keepe and fulfill the Law of God. and though we be regenerate, yet we cannot in our own Persons in the time of this life, perfectly keep and fulfil the Law of God. cc cs pns12 vbb vvn, av pns12 vmbx p-acp po12 d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, av-j vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 134 Page 66
1222 And we are to acknowledge this our weaknesse and disability, and to seeke to the Lord for strength, that we maybe able in some measure to yeeld obedience to his Law, And we Are to acknowledge this our weakness and disability, and to seek to the Lord for strength, that we maybe able in Some measure to yield Obedience to his Law, cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi d po12 n1 cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cst pns12 av j p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 134 Page 66
1223 yea to intreate the Lord to accept of that measure of obedience we are enabled by his grace to yeeld to him. yea to entreat the Lord to accept of that measure of Obedience we Are enabled by his grace to yield to him. uh p-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (6) verse (DIV2) 134 Page 66
1224 And for perfect holinesse and righteousnesse, we are to go out of our selues, and to seeke for that where it is to be found, And for perfect holiness and righteousness, we Are to go out of our selves, and to seek for that where it is to be found, cc p-acp j n1 cc n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi av pp-f po12 n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d c-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, (6) verse (DIV2) 134 Page 66
1225 namely, in Christ Iesus, who is the end of the Law for righteousnesse to euery one that beleeueth. Rom. 10.4. Obserue we further. namely, in christ Iesus, who is the end of the Law for righteousness to every one that Believeth. Rom. 10.4. Observe we further. av, p-acp np1 np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d pi cst vvz. np1 crd. vvb pns12 av-jc. (6) verse (DIV2) 134 Page 66
1226 The Apostle here saith, the Law was weake and insufficient to bring Gods chosen perfect holinesse. The Apostle Here Says, the Law was weak and insufficient to bring God's chosen perfect holiness. dt n1 av vvz, dt n1 vbds j cc j pc-acp vvi n2 vvn j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 135 Page 66
1227 And why? not through any imperfection in the Law it selfe, but because of the flesh. And why? not through any imperfection in the Law it self, but Because of the Flesh. cc q-crq? xx p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, cc-acp c-acp pp-f dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 135 Page 66
1228 The weaknesse and insufficiency of the Law, was by reason of their owne inbred corruption: The weakness and insufficiency of the Law, was by reason of their own inbred corruption: dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vbds p-acp n1 pp-f po32 d j n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 135 Page 66
1229 the Apostle layes the fault on the flesh, on the corruption of nature, and not on the Law it selfe, that it brings not perfect holinesse to Gods chosen. Whence note we: the Apostle lays the fault on the Flesh, on the corruption of nature, and not on the Law it self, that it brings not perfect holiness to God's chosen. Whence note we: dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc xx p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, cst pn31 vvz xx j n1 p-acp n2 vvn. q-crq vvb pns12: (6) verse (DIV2) 135 Page 66
1230 That we are to blame our selues, euen our owne corruption, and not the Law of God, that it brings not to vs perfect holinesse and righteousnesse: That we Are to blame our selves, even our own corruption, and not the Law of God, that it brings not to us perfect holiness and righteousness: cst pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi po12 n2, av po12 d n1, cc xx dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vvz xx p-acp pno12 j n1 cc n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 66
1231 our owne corruption makes that weake & vnable to do vs good, which in it selfe is strong to that purpose. our own corruption makes that weak & unable to do us good, which in it self is strong to that purpose. po12 d n1 vvz d j cc j-u pc-acp vdi pno12 j, r-crq p-acp pn31 n1 vbz j p-acp d n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 66
1232 Yea it is true in the generall of the whole word of God, of the Sacraments, Yea it is true in the general of the Whole word of God, of the Sacraments, uh pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, pp-f dt n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 66
1233 and of all the holy things of God; and of all the holy things of God; cc pp-f d dt j n2 pp-f np1; (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 66
1234 it is our owne flesh and corruption that makes the holy things of God vnfruitfull and vnprofitable to vs, it is our own Flesh and corruption that makes the holy things of God unfruitful and unprofitable to us, pn31 vbz po12 d n1 cc n1 cst vvz dt j n2 pp-f np1 j cc j-u p-acp pno12, (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 66
1235 and vnable to do vs good, they being in themselues, and in their owne nature powerfull meanes of good. and unable to do us good, they being in themselves, and in their own nature powerful means of good. cc j pc-acp vdi pno12 j, pns32 vbg p-acp px32, cc p-acp po32 d n1 j n2 pp-f j. (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1236 The word preached becomes a dead letter to many, they finde no benefit nor comfort by it. The word preached becomes a dead Letter to many, they find no benefit nor Comfort by it. dt n1 vvn vvz dt j n1 p-acp d, pns32 vvb dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp pn31. (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1237 Yea as the Apostle saith, 2. Corinth. 2.16. it becomes to them the sauour of death: And why? Surely through their owne corruption: Yea as the Apostle Says, 2. Corinth. 2.16. it becomes to them the savour of death: And why? Surely through their own corruption: uh p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1. crd. pn31 vvz p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1: cc q-crq? np1 p-acp po32 d n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1238 because their owne vile and sinfull hearts are not fit to receiue benefit and comfort by it. Because their own vile and sinful hearts Are not fit to receive benefit and Comfort by it. c-acp po32 d j cc j n2 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi n1 cc vvi p-acp pn31. (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1239 So the Sacraments which are seales of Gods couenant, and are full of sweete and heauenly comfort in themselues, they seale vp nothing to some but iudgement, 1. Corinth. 11.29. And why? Surely because of their vnpreparednesse: So the Sacraments which Are Seals of God's Covenant, and Are full of sweet and heavenly Comfort in themselves, they seal up nothing to Some but judgement, 1. Corinth. 11.29. And why? Surely Because of their unpreparedness: np1 dt n2 r-crq vbr n2 pp-f npg1 n1, cc vbr j pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp px32, pns32 vvi a-acp pix p-acp d p-acp n1, crd np1. crd. cc c-crq? av-j c-acp pp-f po32 n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1240 they come to the receiuing of them in their blindnesse of minde, and onely of forme and fashion, they come to the receiving of them in their blindness of mind, and only of Form and fashion, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1, cc av-j pp-f n1 cc n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1241 and they will not be turned backe: and so the Sacraments become dangerous and hurtfull to them. and they will not be turned back: and so the Sacraments become dangerous and hurtful to them. cc pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn av: cc av dt n2 vvb j cc j p-acp pno32. (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1242 Well take notice of it whosoeuer thou art, that art a fruitlesse and vnprofitable hearer of the word of God, it may be thou hast liued vnder the meanes a long time, Well take notice of it whosoever thou art, that art a fruitless and unprofitable hearer of the word of God, it may be thou hast lived under the means a long time, uh-av vvb n1 pp-f pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vb2r dt j cc j-u n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp dt n2 dt j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1243 and thou hast bene a hearer of the word of God many yeares together, and yet thou art ignorant and blind, and thou hast be a hearer of the word of God many Years together, and yet thou art ignorant and blind, cc pns21 vh2 vbn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 d n2 av, cc av pns21 vb2r j cc j, (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1244 and thou art still vnreformed in thine heart and life. and thou art still unreformed in thine heart and life. cc pns21 vb2r av j-vvn p-acp po21 n1 cc n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1245 Where is then the fault? in the word? No, that is profitable to teach, to improue, to correct, Where is then the fault? in the word? No, that is profitable to teach, to improve, to correct, q-crq vbz av dt n1? p-acp dt n1? uh-dx, cst vbz j pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvb, pc-acp vvi, (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1246 and to instruct in righteousnesse, 2. Tim. 3.16. but the fault is in the crookednesse and corruption of thine owne heart; and to instruct in righteousness, 2. Tim. 3.16. but the fault is in the crookedness and corruption of thine own heart; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, crd np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 d n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1247 the word of God, the holy things of God are not empty shewes and shadowes, voyde of all benefit and comfort: the word of God, the holy things of God Are not empty shows and shadows, void of all benefit and Comfort: dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n2 pp-f np1 vbr xx j n2 cc n2, j pp-f d n1 cc n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1248 no, no, it is thine owne corruption that sets a barre betweene thee and the comfort and good that is to be found in them: no, no, it is thine own corruption that sets a bar between thee and the Comfort and good that is to be found in them: uh-dx, uh-dx, pn31 vbz po21 d n1 cst vvz dt n1 p-acp pno21 cc dt n1 cc j cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32: (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1249 it is that that makes them weake and vnable to yeeld comfort and good to thee; it is that that makes them weak and unable to yield Comfort and good to thee; pn31 vbz d cst vvz pno32 j cc j-u pc-acp vvi n1 cc j p-acp pno21; (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1250 and therefore if thou wouldst finde good, and comfort, and benefite by the holy things of God, thou must purge out the corruption of thine owne heart, and Therefore if thou Wouldst find good, and Comfort, and benefit by the holy things of God, thou must purge out the corruption of thine own heart, cc av cs pns21 vmd2 vvi j, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, pns21 vmb vvi av dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1251 and come to the hearing of the word with an honest and good heart, an heart hungring and thirsting after the holy instructions and comforts of it. and come to the hearing of the word with an honest and good heart, an heart hungering and thirsting After the holy instructions and comforts of it. cc vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1, dt n1 j-vvg cc vvg p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31. (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1252 Mixe thine hearing with faith, and bring with thee an heart willing to yeeld to the word of God, Mix thine hearing with faith, and bring with thee an heart willing to yield to the word of God, vvb po21 n-vvg p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp pno21 dt n1 j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1253 euen with feare and trembling, hearing it and submitting thy selfe to it, when thine owne sins are met withall, and thou art iustly reproued. even with Fear and trembling, hearing it and submitting thy self to it, when thine own Sins Are met withal, and thou art justly reproved. av p-acp n1 cc j-vvg, vvg pn31 cc vvg po21 n1 p-acp pn31, c-crq po21 d n2 vbr vvn av, cc pns21 vb2r av-j vvn. (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 67
1254 And then doubtlesse thou shalt finde the word to be to thee, as it is in it selfe, a word of power, of life, And then doubtless thou shalt find the word to be to thee, as it is in it self, a word of power, of life, cc av av-j pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp pno21, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pn31 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 68
1255 and sauing comfort to thy soule. and Saving Comfort to thy soul. cc vvg n1 p-acp po21 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 68
1256 Come we now to the generall thing layd before vs in this verse, and that is, what Christ did which the Law could not do, Come we now to the general thing laid before us in this verse, and that is, what christ did which the Law could not do, np1 pns12 av p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, cc d vbz, r-crq np1 vdd r-crq dt n1 vmd xx vdi, (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 68
1257 as namely this, that he condemned sinne in the flesh; as namely this, that he condemned sin in the Flesh; c-acp av d, cst pns31 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 68
1258 which is set forth together with another speciall worke of God going before it, the sending of Christ into the world to take flesh, the nature of man on him; which is Set forth together with Another special work of God going before it, the sending of christ into the world to take Flesh, the nature of man on him; r-crq vbz vvn av av p-acp j-jn j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pn31, dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31; (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 68
1259 and that is further amplified by one patticular end of his sending, that it was for sin. and that is further amplified by one patticular end of his sending, that it was for since. cc d vbz av-jc vvn p-acp crd j n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, cst pn31 vbds p-acp n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 68
1260 God sending his owne Sonne in the similitude of sinfull flesh & for sin, condemned sin in the flesh. God sending his own Son in the similitude of sinful Flesh & for since, condemned since in the Flesh. np1 vvg po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc p-acp n1, vvd n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 68
1261 And here obserue we in generall, that yt which was impossible to the Law, that which the Law could not do, God found out a way, And Here observe we in general, that that which was impossible to the Law, that which the Law could not do, God found out a Way, cc av vvb pns12 p-acp n1, cst pn31 q-crq vbds j p-acp dt n1, cst r-crq dt n1 vmd xx vdi, np1 vvd av dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 68
1262 and he found out a meanes to effect and bring to passe. and he found out a means to Effect and bring to pass. cc pns31 vvd av dt n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pc-acp vvi. (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 68
1263 The Law could not bring to Gods chosen perfect holinesse and purity, that was impossible to the Law: The Law could not bring to God's chosen perfect holiness and purity, that was impossible to the Law: dt n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp n2 vvn j n1 cc n1, cst vbds j p-acp dt n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 68
1264 yet the Lord did effect and worke it by sending his Sonne into the world, to be incarnate, yet the Lord did Effect and work it by sending his Son into the world, to be incarnate, av dt n1 vdd vvi cc vvi pn31 p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi j, (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 68
1265 and to take flesh on him. Whence note we thus much. That our impossibility cannot hinder the Lord his working. and to take Flesh on him. Whence note we thus much. That our impossibility cannot hinder the Lord his working. cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31. q-crq vvb pns12 av av-d. cst po12 n1 vmbx vvi dt n1 po31 n-vvg. (6) verse (DIV2) 136 Page 68
1266 The Lord is able to ouercome impossibilities, he can worke, and many times doth worke and effect, The Lord is able to overcome impossibilities, he can work, and many times does work and Effect, dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi n2, pns31 vmb vvi, cc d n2 vdz vvi cc n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 137 Page 68
1267 and bring things to passe that in the iudgement of man are impossible: and bring things to pass that in the judgement of man Are impossible: cc vvi n2 pc-acp vvi cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbr j: (6) verse (DIV2) 137 Page 68
1268 yea commonly the Lord doth worke, and bring things to passe when they seeme to be desperate and past hope, yea commonly the Lord does work, and bring things to pass when they seem to be desperate and past hope, uh av-j dt n1 vdz vvi, cc vvi n2 pc-acp vvi c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi j cc j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 137 Page 68
1269 and altogether impossible in the eyes and iudgement of men. Witnesse that wonderfull and miraculous deliuerance of the people of Israel, Exod. 14.21.22. and altogether impossible in the eyes and judgement of men. Witness that wonderful and miraculous deliverance of the people of Israel, Exod 14.21.22. cc av j p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n2. n1 cst j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 137 Page 68
1270 when they had the sea before them, high mountaines on each side of them, the Egyptians behind them with a purpose to destroy them, when they had the sea before them, high Mountains on each side of them, the egyptians behind them with a purpose to destroy them, c-crq pns32 vhd dt n1 p-acp pno32, j n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f pno32, dt njp2 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (6) verse (DIV2) 137 Page 68
1271 and it was impossible for them in the iudgement of man to escape, then the Lord remoued that impossibility, and it was impossible for them in the judgement of man to escape, then the Lord removed that impossibility, cc pn31 vbds j p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi, cs dt n1 vvd cst n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 137 Page 68
1272 and opened a way for them through the midst of the sea. and opened a Way for them through the midst of the sea. cc vvd dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 137 Page 68
1273 Witnesse also that deliuerance of Dauid out of the hands of Saul: the text saith 1. Sam. 23.26. That Saul and his men compassed Dauid and his men round about to take them: Witness also that deliverance of David out of the hands of Saul: the text Says 1. Sam. 23.26. That Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them: n1 av d n1 pp-f np1 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1: dt n1 vvz crd np1 crd. cst np1 cc po31 n2 vvn np1 cc po31 n2 av-j a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32: (6) verse (DIV2) 137 Page 68
1275 then the Lord caused a messenger to come to Saul, and to tell him, That the Philistines had inuaded the land: then the Lord caused a Messenger to come to Saul, and to tell him, That the philistines had invaded the land: av dt n1 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31, cst dt njp2 vhd vvn dt n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 137 Page 69
1276 and so Saul left pursuing Dauid and went against the Philistines, and he escaped: verse 27.28. and so Saul left pursuing David and went against the philistines, and he escaped: verse 27.28. cc av np1 vvd vvg np1 cc vvd p-acp dt njp2, cc pns31 vvd: n1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 137 Page 69
1277 And what possibility was there for Daniel to escape the teeth of the hungry Lions when he was cast into the den? Surely none in mans iudgement; And what possibility was there for daniel to escape the teeth of the hungry Lions when he was cast into the den? Surely none in men judgement; cc q-crq n1 vbds a-acp p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j n2 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1? np1 pi p-acp ng1 n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 137 Page 69
1278 yet then did the Lord worke his safety, and stopped the mouthes of the Lions, Dan. 6.22. And indeed as Christ saith, Matth. 19.26. With God all things are possible. And Mark. 14.36. saith he, Abba Father, all things are possible to thee. Zach. 8.6. saith the Lord touching the returne of the people from captiuity, Though it be vnpossible in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these daies, should it therfore be vnpossible in my sight, saith the Lord of hoasts? no, no, it is possible to me. yet then did the Lord work his safety, and stopped the mouths of the Lions, Dan. 6.22. And indeed as christ Says, Matthew 19.26. With God all things Are possible. And Mark. 14.36. Says he, Abba Father, all things Are possible to thee. Zach 8.6. Says the Lord touching the return of the people from captivity, Though it be unpossible in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it Therefore be unpossible in my sighed, Says the Lord of hosts? no, no, it is possible to me. av av vdd dt n1 vvb po31 n1, cc vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n2, np1 crd. cc av c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. p-acp np1 d n2 vbr j. cc n1. crd. vvz pns31, np1 n1, d n2 vbr j p-acp pno21. np1 crd. vvz dt n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cs pn31 vbb j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d n2, vmd pn31 av vbi j p-acp po11 n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f n2? av-dx, uh-dx, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno11. (6) verse (DIV2) 137 Page 69
1279 All things are possible to the Lord, and no impossibility can hinder his working: and why? All things Are possible to the Lord, and no impossibility can hinder his working: and why? av-d n2 vbr j p-acp dt n1, cc dx n1 vmb vvi po31 n-vvg: cc q-crq? (6) verse (DIV2) 137 Page 69
1280 His power is vnlimited, it is infinite like to his glorious maiestie, he is able to do all things that are works of power, His power is unlimited, it is infinite like to his glorious majesty, he is able to do all things that Are works of power, po31 n1 vbz j, pn31 vbz j av-j p-acp po31 j n1, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vdi d n2 cst vbr n2 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 138 Page 69
1281 and are not things against his owne nature, or things that imply contradiction. and Are not things against his own nature, or things that imply contradiction. cc vbr xx n2 p-acp po31 d n1, cc n2 cst vvb n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 138 Page 69
1282 And againe, when things are impossible in mans sight, then is the Lords fittest time to worke, And again, when things Are impossible in men sighed, then is the lords Fittest time to work, cc av, c-crq n2 vbr j p-acp ng1 n1, av vbz dt n2 js n1 pc-acp vvi, (6) verse (DIV2) 139 Page 69
1283 as the common saying is, mans extremity is Gods opportunity; as the Common saying is, men extremity is God's opportunity; c-acp dt j n-vvg vbz, ng1 n1 vbz ng1 n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 139 Page 69
1284 for then Gods power most of all appeares, and then the worke makes most for his glory, for then God's power most of all appears, and then the work makes most for his glory, c-acp cs ng1 n1 av-ds pp-f d vvz, cc av dt n1 vvz av-ds p-acp po31 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 139 Page 69
1285 and for the praise of his power: and for the praise of his power: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 139 Page 69
1286 and therefore an impossibility cannot hinder the Lords working, he is able to ouercome and to remoue all impossibilities. and Therefore an impossibility cannot hinder the lords working, he is able to overcome and to remove all impossibilities. cc av dt n1 vmbx vvi dt n2 vvg, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi d n2. (6) verse (DIV2) 139 Page 69
1287 And the Lord commonly workes and brings things to passe, when they seeme desperate, and altogether impossible in mans iudgement. And the Lord commonly works and brings things to pass, when they seem desperate, and altogether impossible in men judgement. cc dt n1 av-j vvz cc vvz n2 pc-acp vvi, c-crq pns32 vvb j, cc av j p-acp ng1 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 139 Page 69
1288 Let this then be thought on to this purpose. Let this then be Thought on to this purpose. vvb d av vbb vvn a-acp p-acp d n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 139 Page 69
1289 Let it serue as a prop and stay to vs, to hold vp our fainting hearts in the time of our greatest troubles and distresses. Let it serve as a prop and stay to us, to hold up our fainting hearts in the time of our greatest Troubles and Distresses. vvb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 cc vvi p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 j-vvg n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 js n2 cc n2. (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 69
1290 For what though it be so, that thou art in extreame trouble, and in deepe distresse of body or minde, inward or outward, For what though it be so, that thou art in extreme trouble, and in deep distress of body or mind, inward or outward, p-acp r-crq cs pn31 vbb av, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp j-jn n1, cc p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, j cc j, (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 69
1291 and all meanes faile thee, and thou seest no way nor means in the world how thou canst possibly come out of that trouble and distresse, and all means fail thee, and thou See no Way nor means in the world how thou Canst possibly come out of that trouble and distress, cc d n2 vvb pno21, cc pns21 vv2 dx n1 ccx n2 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns21 vm2 av-j vvi av pp-f d n1 cc n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 69
1292 and in mans iudgement it is impossible for thee euer to come out of it? yet remember and thinke on this to thy comfort, and in men judgement it is impossible for thee ever to come out of it? yet Remember and think on this to thy Comfort, cc p-acp ng1 n1 pn31 vbz j p-acp pno21 av pc-acp vvi av pp-f pn31? av vvb cc vvi p-acp d p-acp po21 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 69
1293 and to the vpholding of thy fainting heart; and to the upholding of thy fainting heart; cc p-acp dt vvg pp-f po21 j-vvg n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 69
1294 that no impossibility can hinder the Lords working, he is able to ouercome and to remoue all impossibilities: that no impossibility can hinder the lords working, he is able to overcome and to remove all impossibilities: cst dx n1 vmb vvi dt n2 vvg, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi d n2: (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 70
1295 and if he haue a purpose to do thee good, as doubtlesse he hath if thou be a child of God, his purpose shall stand, it is vnchangeable, he will do thee good, he will deliuer thee out of thy deepest distresse. and if he have a purpose to do thee good, as doubtless he hath if thou be a child of God, his purpose shall stand, it is unchangeable, he will do thee good, he will deliver thee out of thy Deepest distress. cc cs pns31 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vdi pno21 j, c-acp av-j pns31 vhz cs pns21 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1 vmb vvi, pn31 vbz j-u, pns31 vmb vdi pno21 j, pns31 vmb vvi pno21 av pp-f po21 js-jn n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 70
1296 If thy case be hopelesse in mans iudgement, and thou art euen as dead as the drie bones spoken of Ezech. 37.3. If thy case be hopeless in men judgement, and thou art even as dead as the dry bones spoken of Ezekiel 37.3. cs po21 n1 vbi j p-acp ng1 n1, cc pns21 vb2r av c-acp j c-acp dt j n2 vvn pp-f np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 70
1297 yet the Lord can and will put life into thee, nothing is impossible to him, yet the Lord can and will put life into thee, nothing is impossible to him, av dt n1 vmb cc vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno21, pix vbz j p-acp pno31, (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 70
1298 if it be a worke of power, or not against his nature, or not implying contradiction. if it be a work of power, or not against his nature, or not implying contradiction. cs pn31 vbb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc xx p-acp po31 n1, cc xx vvg n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 70
1299 And therefore learne thou on this ground, in the time of thy greatest distresse to possesse thy soule in patience, And Therefore Learn thou on this ground, in the time of thy greatest distress to possess thy soul in patience, cc av vvb pns21 p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 js n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 70
1300 and to waite on the Lord with comfort: and to wait on the Lord with Comfort: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 70
1301 and learne thou with Abraham to beleeue aboue hope, knowing that the Lord is able to performe what he hath promised, as Romans 4.21. and Learn thou with Abraham to believe above hope, knowing that the Lord is able to perform what he hath promised, as Romans 4.21. cc vvb pns21 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, vvg cst dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, c-acp np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 70
1302 Yea on the ground of doctrine deliuered, that the Lord is able to remoue all impossibilities, learne thou to waite on the Lord, Yea on the ground of Doctrine Delivered, that the Lord is able to remove all impossibilities, Learn thou to wait on the Lord, uh p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn, cst dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n2, vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 70
1303 and to rest on his truth, goodnesse and power for the time to come. and to rest on his truth, Goodness and power for the time to come. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 70
1304 Some poore weake Christians many times cast doubts and feares touching impossibilities as yet to come: some poor weak Christians many times cast doubts and fears touching impossibilities as yet to come: d j j np1 d n2 vvd n2 cc n2 vvg n2 c-acp av pc-acp vvi: (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 70
1305 and they thinke thus with themselues: Oh, I finde such weaknesse of faith, and such weaknesse of grace in my selfe, and they think thus with themselves: O, I find such weakness of faith, and such weakness of grace in my self, cc pns32 vvb av p-acp px32: uh, pns11 vvb d n1 pp-f n1, cc d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po11 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 70
1306 as I doubt it will be impossible for me to stand and to hold out in the time of triall, as I doubt it will be impossible for me to stand and to hold out in the time of trial, c-acp pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 70
1307 if the Lord should bring me into any hard triall, or to the houre of death: if the Lord should bring me into any hard trial, or to the hour of death: cs dt n1 vmd vvi pno11 p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 70
1308 alas, I finde such weaknesse in my selfe, as I feare it would be impossible for me to beare the triall. alas, I find such weakness in my self, as I Fear it would be impossible for me to bear the trial. uh, pns11 vvb d n1 p-acp po11 n1, c-acp pns11 vvb pn31 vmd vbi j p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 140 Page 70
1309 Take heed of these needlesse doubts and feares, whosoeuer thou art, remember the doctrine now deliuered, that the Lord is able to ouercome and remoue all impossibilities: Take heed of these needless doubts and fears, whosoever thou art, Remember the Doctrine now Delivered, that the Lord is able to overcome and remove all impossibilities: vvb n1 pp-f d j n2 cc n2, r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb dt n1 av vvn, cst dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2: (6) verse (DIV2) 141 Page 70
1310 and though thy faith and the grace that is in thee be weake and changeable in it selfe, and though thy faith and the grace that is in thee be weak and changeable in it self, cc cs po21 n1 cc dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21 vbi j cc j p-acp pn31 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 141 Page 70
1311 and indeed if thou stoodest by thine owne strength, it were impossible for thee to stand in the time of triall, and indeed if thou stoodst by thine own strength, it were impossible for thee to stand in the time of trial, cc av cs pns21 vvd2 p-acp po21 d n1, pn31 vbdr j p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 141 Page 70
1312 yet the Lord can, and he will remoue that impossibility, He is able to do exceeding abundantly aboue that thou thinkest, Ephes 3, 20. and he will do aboue that thou thinkest. yet the Lord can, and he will remove that impossibility, He is able to do exceeding abundantly above that thou Thinkest, Ephesians 3, 20. and he will do above that thou Thinkest. av dt n1 vmb, cc pns31 vmb vvi d n1, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vdi j-vvg av-j p-acp cst pns21 vv2, np1 crd, crd cc pns31 vmb vdi p-acp cst pns21 vv2. (6) verse (DIV2) 141 Page 70
1313 Though thy thoughts faile thee, and thou thinkest if thou shouldst be brought into a triall, it were impossible for thee to stand, Though thy thoughts fail thee, and thou Thinkest if thou Shouldst be brought into a trial, it were impossible for thee to stand, cs po21 n2 vvb pno21, cc pns21 vv2 cs pns21 vmd2 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbdr j p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi, (6) verse (DIV2) 141 Page 71
1314 yet comfort thy selfe, the Lord can make thee stand, and thou shalt finde that the Lord will giue thee strength aboue and beyond thy thoughts, aboue and beyond thy expectation. yet Comfort thy self, the Lord can make thee stand, and thou shalt find that the Lord will give thee strength above and beyond thy thoughts, above and beyond thy expectation. av vvb po21 n1, dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 vvi, cc pns21 vm2 vvi cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 n1 p-acp cc p-acp po21 n2, p-acp cc p-acp po21 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 141 Page 71
1315 Therefore take heede of needlesse doubts and feares, rest on the goodnesse, truth, and power of God, both in thy present distresse, Therefore take heed of needless doubts and fears, rest on the Goodness, truth, and power of God, both in thy present distress, av vvb n1 pp-f j n2 cc n2, vvb p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f np1, av-d p-acp po21 j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 141 Page 71
1316 and for strength to stand and to hold out in time of triall that hereafter thou shalt come into. and for strength to stand and to hold out in time of trial that hereafter thou shalt come into. cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cst av pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp. (6) verse (DIV2) 141 Page 71
1317 Assure thy selfe the Lord will not faile thee, but will supply strength to thee beyond thy thoughts: Assure thy self the Lord will not fail thee, but will supply strength to thee beyond thy thoughts: vvb po21 n1 dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno21, cc-acp vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n2: (6) verse (DIV2) 141 Page 71
1318 and hauing begun this worke of grace in thee, he will preserue thee to his heauenly kingdome, and having begun this work of grace in thee, he will preserve thee to his heavenly Kingdom, cc vhg vvn d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, pns31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp po31 j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 141 Page 71
1319 and keepe thee by his power through faith to saluation: as 1. Pet. 1.5. thinke on that to thy comfort. and keep thee by his power through faith to salvation: as 1. Pet. 1.5. think on that to thy Comfort. cc vvb pno21 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1: p-acp crd np1 crd. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 141 Page 71
1320 Come we now to stand on these words more particularly, (God sending his owne Sonne in the similitude of sinfull flesh.) And first from these words (God sending his owne Sonne) we may note the distinction of persons in the Trinity. Come we now to stand on these words more particularly, (God sending his own Son in the similitude of sinful Flesh.) And First from these words (God sending his own Son) we may note the distinction of Persons in the Trinity. np1 pns12 av pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 av-dc av-j, (np1 vvg po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1.) cc ord p-acp d n2 (np1 vvg po31 d n1) pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 141 Page 71
1321 That God the Father is the person sending. And God the Sonne the person sent: That God the Father is the person sending. And God the Son the person sent: cst np1 dt n1 vbz dt n1 vvg. cc np1 dt n1 dt n1 vvd: (6) verse (DIV2) 142 Page 71
1322 and being sent from the Father, he must needs be a person distinct from the Father. and being sent from the Father, he must needs be a person distinct from the Father. cc vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb av vbi dt n1 j p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 142 Page 71
1323 Indeed the three persons in the Trinity, as they are one in nature, and so one in will, haue a hand in this sending: Indeed the three Persons in the Trinity, as they Are one in nature, and so one in will, have a hand in this sending: av dt crd n2 p-acp dt np1, c-acp pns32 vbr crd p-acp n1, cc av crd p-acp n1, vhb dt n1 p-acp d vvg: (6) verse (DIV2) 143 Page 71
1324 yet for order the Father is said to send, because he is the first in order: yet for order the Father is said to send, Because he is the First in order: av p-acp n1 dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns31 vbz dt ord p-acp n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 143 Page 71
1325 and so the Father as the first person in the Trinity, he sent the Sonne: and so the Father as the First person in the Trinity, he sent the Son: cc av dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt np1, pns31 vvd dt n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 143 Page 71
1326 and as the Sonne is the second person in the Trinity, he was sent of the Father. and as the Son is the second person in the Trinity, he was sent of the Father. cc c-acp dt n1 vbz dt ord n1 p-acp dt np1, pns31 vbds vvn pp-f dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 143 Page 71
1327 And this confutes the error of Sabellius and Patripassians, who held the persons of the Godhead not to be really distinct one from another, And this confutes the error of Sabellius and Patripassians, who held the Persons of the Godhead not to be really distinct one from Another, cc d vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, r-crq vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n1 xx pc-acp vbi av-j j pi p-acp n-jn, (6) verse (DIV2) 143 Page 71
1328 but to be onely seuerall names or titles giuen to God. I passe from that. but to be only several names or titles given to God. I pass from that. cc-acp pc-acp vbi av-j j n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp np1. pns11 vvb p-acp d. (6) verse (DIV2) 143 Page 71
1329 Obserue we further, that the Apostle saith, God sending his Sonne. God sent his Sonne, his Sonne was not sought after or required, Observe we further, that the Apostle Says, God sending his Son. God sent his Son, his Son was not sought After or required, vvb pns12 av-jc, cst dt n1 vvz, np1 vvg po31 n1. np1 vvd po31 n1, po31 n1 vbds xx vvn a-acp cc vvn, (6) verse (DIV2) 144 Page 71
1330 but the Lord of his owne accord sent him; but the Lord of his own accord sent him; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 vvd pno31; (6) verse (DIV2) 144 Page 71
1331 and hauing from all eternity designed his Sonne to the office of Mediatour, did in time exhibite and send him into the world. and having from all eternity designed his Son to the office of Mediator, did in time exhibit and send him into the world. cc vhg p-acp d n1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vdd p-acp n1 vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 144 Page 71
1332 And what moued him so to do? Surely nothing out of himselfe, and it was onely his free grace, goodnesse, and mercy; And what moved him so to do? Surely nothing out of himself, and it was only his free grace, Goodness, and mercy; cc q-crq vvd pno31 av pc-acp vdi? np1 pix av pp-f px31, cc pn31 vbds av-j po31 j n1, n1, cc n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 144 Page 71
1333 nothing in vs moued God to send his Sonne, but the cause of his sending was onely in God himselfe, euen his owne goodnesse, nothing in us moved God to send his Son, but the cause of his sending was only in God himself, even his own Goodness, pix p-acp pno12 vvn n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg vbds av-j p-acp np1 px31, av-j po31 d n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 144 Page 72
1351 and they testifie their loue vnto him, by louing his word, his ordinances, his children. and they testify their love unto him, by loving his word, his ordinances, his children. cc pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp vvg po31 n1, po31 n2, po31 n2. (6) verse (DIV2) 145 Page 73
1352 And if thou say, thou dost acknowledge Gods loue in sending his Sonne into the world, And if thou say, thou dost acknowledge God's love in sending his Son into the world, cc cs pns21 vvb, pns21 vd2 vvi npg1 n1 p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 145 Page 73
1353 and yet thou louest thy sinnes, and thou hast no loue to his word, to his ordinances, to his children, thou deceiuest thy selfe. and yet thou love thy Sins, and thou hast no love to his word, to his ordinances, to his children, thou deceivest thy self. cc av pns21 vvb po21 n2, cc pns21 vh2 dx n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n2, p-acp po31 n2, pns21 vv2 po21 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 145 Page 73
1334 and his owne free and vndeserued loue to his chosen, as we haue it Ioh. 3.16. God so loued the world, that he hath giuen his onely begotten Sonne, that whosoeuer beleeueth in him, should not perish but haue euerlasting life, 1. Ioh. 4.9. In this (saith Saint Iohn) appeared the loue of God towards vs, because God sent his onely begotten Sonne into the world, that we might liue through him. and his own free and undeserved love to his chosen, as we have it John 3.16. God so loved the world, that he hath given his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth in him, should not perish but have everlasting life, 1. John 4.9. In this (Says Faint John) appeared the love of God towards us, Because God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. cc po31 d j cc j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, c-acp pns12 vhb pn31 np1 crd. np1 av vvd dt n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn po31 j vvn n1, cst r-crq vvz p-acp pno31, vmd xx vvi cc-acp vhb j n1, crd np1 crd. p-acp d (vvz j np1) vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, c-acp np1 vvd po31 av-j vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno31. (6) verse (DIV2) 144 Page 72
1335 Herein appeared the wonderfull and vnspeakable, & indeed infinite loue of God to his chosen, the breadth, length, depth and height of Gods loue, as the Apostle speaketh Ephes. 3.18. Herein appeared the wonderful and unspeakable, & indeed infinite love of God to his chosen, the breadth, length, depth and height of God's love, as the Apostle speaks Ephesians 3.18. av vvd dt j cc j-u, cc av j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, dt n1, n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 144 Page 72
1336 If the Lord had sent millions of Angels to do that which Christ did if it had bene possible, If the Lord had sent millions of Angels to do that which christ did if it had be possible, cs dt n1 vhd vvn crd pp-f n2 pc-acp vdi d r-crq np1 vdd cs pn31 vhd vbn j, (6) verse (DIV2) 144 Page 72
1337 yet had it not bene so much as to send his owne eternall and onely begotten Sonne, the Sonne of his loue, his Sonne equall to himselfe in maiestie and glorie: yet had it not be so much as to send his own Eternal and only begotten Son, the Son of his love, his Son equal to himself in majesty and glory: av vhd pn31 xx vbn av av-d c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 d j cc av-j vvn n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, po31 n1 j-jn p-acp px31 p-acp n1 cc n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 144 Page 72
1338 herein he manifested the riches of his loue and bountifulnesse exceedingly. herein he manifested the riches of his love and bountifulness exceedingly. av pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 av-vvg. (6) verse (DIV2) 144 Page 72
1339 And therefore abhominable and monstrous is that error of foreseene faith and workes held by the Papists; And Therefore abominable and monstrous is that error of foreseen faith and works held by the Papists; cc av j cc j vbz d n1 pp-f vvn n1 cc n2 vvn p-acp dt njp2; (6) verse (DIV2) 144 Page 72
1340 it doth much obscure and darken the glory of Gods infinite loue to his chosen: it does much Obscure and darken the glory of God's infinite love to his chosen: pn31 vdz av-d vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn: (6) verse (DIV2) 144 Page 72
1341 and we for our parts are to acknowledge the infinite loue of God towards vs, in sending his Sonne into the world. and we for our parts Are to acknowledge the infinite love of God towards us, in sending his Son into the world. cc pns12 p-acp po12 n2 vbr pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 144 Page 72
1342 He sent his Sonne to redeeme vs if we belong to him, when we sought not after him; He sent his Son to Redeem us if we belong to him, when we sought not After him; pns31 vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, c-crq pns12 vvd xx p-acp pno31; (6) verse (DIV2) 144 Page 72
1343 and it was onely his owne free grace, and goodnesse, and mercy, and not any thing in vs that moued him so to do. and it was only his own free grace, and Goodness, and mercy, and not any thing in us that moved him so to do. cc pn31 vbds av-j po31 d j n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc xx d n1 p-acp pno12 d vvn pno31 av pc-acp vdi. (6) verse (DIV2) 144 Page 72
1344 How then are we bound to magnifie the goodnesse and mercy of God, and how are we bound to be thankfull for his infinite loue towards vs, manifested in sending his Sonne into the world? We are to be thankfull to God for common benefits, How then Are we bound to magnify the Goodness and mercy of God, and how Are we bound to be thankful for his infinite love towards us, manifested in sending his Son into the world? We Are to be thankful to God for Common benefits, c-crq av vbr pns12 vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc q-crq vbr pns12 vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp pno12, vvn p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1? pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp j n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 145 Page 72
1345 for meate, drinke, and the like: for meat, drink, and the like: p-acp n1, n1, cc dt j: (6) verse (DIV2) 145 Page 72
1346 much more for so great and so inestimable a benefit, as the sending of his Sonne into the world. much more for so great and so inestimable a benefit, as the sending of his Son into the world. av-d dc c-acp av j cc av j dt n1, c-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 145 Page 72
1347 That the Lord of heauen and earth, of his owne free grace, goodnesse and mercy, should send his owne deare Sonne, out of his owne bosome, to be incarnate and to take flesh on him vnsought for of vs, we cannot sufficiently prize this benefit, That the Lord of heaven and earth, of his own free grace, Goodness and mercy, should send his own deer Son, out of his own bosom, to be incarnate and to take Flesh on him unsought for of us, we cannot sufficiently prize this benefit, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f po31 d j n1, n1 cc n1, vmd vvi po31 d j-jn n1, av pp-f po31 d n1, pc-acp vbi j cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31 j c-acp pp-f pno12, pns12 vmbx av-j vvi d n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 145 Page 72
1348 and we cannot be sufficiently thankfull. and we cannot be sufficiently thankful. cc pns12 vmbx vbi av-j j. (6) verse (DIV2) 145 Page 72
1349 Certainly such as haue a right and feeling apprehension of this benefit, they endeuour to be thankfull, and in way of thankfulnesse, they giue vp themselues to the Lord, to be guided, Certainly such as have a right and feeling apprehension of this benefit, they endeavour to be thankful, and in Way of thankfulness, they give up themselves to the Lord, to be guided, av-j d c-acp vhb dt j-jn cc j-vvg n1 pp-f d n1, pns32 n1 pc-acp vbi j, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vvb a-acp px32 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi vvn, (6) verse (DIV2) 145 Page 73
1350 and gouerned, and disposed of at his owne will and pleasure. And they endeauour to answer the Lords loue, by louing him againe; and governed, and disposed of At his own will and pleasure. And they endeavour to answer the lords love, by loving him again; cc vvn, cc vvn pp-f p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1. cc pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n2 vvb, p-acp vvg pno31 av; (6) verse (DIV2) 145 Page 73
1373 and therefore they must haue their power, and authoritie, and commission from him; and Therefore they must have their power, and Authority, and commission from him; cc av pns32 vmb vhi po32 n1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31; (6) verse (DIV2) 148 Page 74
1354 Assuredly Gods election begets another election in vs, it makes vs choose God to be our God, Assuredly God's election begets Another election in us, it makes us choose God to be our God, av-vvn ng1 n1 vvz j-jn n1 p-acp pno12, pn31 vvz pno12 vvi np1 pc-acp vbi po12 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 145 Page 73
1355 and to resigne our selues wholly to be guided and gouerned by him, euen by his word and Spirit. and to resign our selves wholly to be guided and governed by him, even by his word and Spirit. cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av-jn pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31, av p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 145 Page 73
1356 Gods loue to vs, breeds in vs a loue to God againe, 1. Ioh. 4.19. Gods loue felt warme in our hearts, kindles in vs a loue to God againe, God's love to us, breeds in us a love to God again, 1. John 4.19. God's love felt warm in our hearts, kindles in us a love to God again, npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, vvz p-acp pno12 dt n1 p-acp np1 av, crd np1 crd. npg1 n1 vvd j p-acp po12 n2, vvz p-acp pno12 dt n1 p-acp np1 av, (6) verse (DIV2) 145 Page 73
1357 and a loue to all that beare his image, for his sake. and a love to all that bear his image, for his sake. cc dt n1 p-acp d cst vvb po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 145 Page 73
1358 And if we find this in our selues, we then indeed acknowledge Gods loue to vs in sending his Sonne into the world. And if we find this in our selves, we then indeed acknowledge God's love to us in sending his Son into the world. cc cs pns12 vvb d p-acp po12 n2, pns12 av av vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 145 Page 73
1359 Here further note we, that the Sonne of God was sent of his Father, he was called and sent forth of his Father: Here further note we, that the Son of God was sent of his Father, he was called and sent forth of his Father: av av-jc n1 pns12, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vbds vvn cc vvd av pp-f po31 n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 146 Page 73
1360 God in his eternall counsell hauing designed his Sonne to the office of a Mediator, did in time exhibite and send him into the world. God in his Eternal counsel having designed his Son to the office of a Mediator, did in time exhibit and send him into the world. np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vhg vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vdd p-acp n1 vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 146 Page 73
1361 He tooke not on him the office of a Mediator without a calling from God his Father, he was called and sent forth of his Father, He took not on him the office of a Mediator without a calling from God his Father, he was called and sent forth of his Father, pns31 vvd xx p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n-vvg p-acp np1 po31 n1, pns31 vbds vvn cc vvd av pp-f po31 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 146 Page 73
1362 and he had his office and calling from God his Father; and this himselfe often witnesseth, as Ioh. 10.36. and he had his office and calling from God his Father; and this himself often Witnesseth, as John 10.36. cc pns31 vhd po31 n1 cc vvg p-acp np1 po31 n1; cc d px31 av vvz, c-acp np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 146 Page 73
1363 Say ye of him whom the Father hath sanctified and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest, Say you of him whom the Father hath sanctified and sent into the world, Thou Blasphemest, vvb pn22 pp-f pno31 ro-crq dt n1 vhz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, pns21 vv2, (6) verse (DIV2) 146 Page 73
1364 because I said I am the Sonne of God? Iohn 16.5. Now I go my way to him that sent me. Ioh. 17.3. This is life eternall, that they know thee to be the onely very God, and whom thou hast sent Iesus Christ: Because I said I am the Son of God? John 16.5. Now I go my Way to him that sent me. John 17.3. This is life Eternal, that they know thee to be the only very God, and whom thou hast sent Iesus christ: c-acp pns11 vvd pns11 vbm dt n1 pp-f np1? np1 crd. av pns11 vvb po11 n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvd pno11. np1 crd. d vbz n1 j, cst pns32 vvb pno21 pc-acp vbi dt j j np1, cc ro-crq pns21 vh2 vvn np1 np1: (6) verse (DIV2) 146 Page 73
1365 and so in many other places. Now that we learne hence, is this. and so in many other places. Now that we Learn hence, is this. cc av p-acp d j-jn n2. av cst pns12 vvb av, vbz d. (6) verse (DIV2) 146 Page 73
1366 That we are by the example of Christ, to looke that the office and calling we hold, That we Are by the Exampl of christ, to look that the office and calling we hold, cst pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 cc vvg pns12 vvb, (6) verse (DIV2) 147 Page 73
1367 and enioy, and vse, and exercise, we haue it from the Lord; and enjoy, and use, and exercise, we have it from the Lord; cc vvi, cc vvi, cc n1, pns12 vhb pn31 p-acp dt n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 147 Page 73
1368 that we be designed and sent of God to be employed in that office and calling that we hold, vse, and exercise: that we be designed and sent of God to be employed in that office and calling that we hold, use, and exercise: cst pns12 vbb vvn cc vvn pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cc vvg cst pns12 vvb, vvb, cc n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 147 Page 73
1369 especially the office being of an high nature, and an office of great weight, and of speciall vse and consequence, especially the office being of an high nature, and an office of great weight, and of special use and consequence, av-j dt n1 vbg pp-f dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc pp-f j n1 cc n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 147 Page 74
1370 as the office of the Ministerie or Magistracie. as the office of the Ministry or Magistracy. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 147 Page 74
1371 The Lord often complaines, that some Prophets were not of his sending, they runne and he sent them not. Iere. 14.14. The Phophets prophesie lyes in my name, I haue not sent them. Ierem. 23.21. I haue not sent these Prophets saith the Lord, yet they runne. Rom. 10.15. saith the Apostle, How shall they preach except they be sent? Such as exercise the office of the ministerie, must look to their sending, that they be sent of the Lord. The Lord often complains, that Some prophets were not of his sending, they run and he sent them not. Jeremiah 14.14. The Prophets prophesy lies in my name, I have not sent them. Jeremiah 23.21. I have not sent these prophets Says the Lord, yet they run. Rom. 10.15. Says the Apostle, How shall they preach except they be sent? Such as exercise the office of the Ministry, must look to their sending, that they be sent of the Lord. dt n1 av vvz, cst d n2 vbdr xx pp-f po31 n-vvg, pns32 vvb cc pns31 vvd pno32 xx. np1 crd. dt n2 vvb n2 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb xx vvn pno32. np1 crd. pns11 vhb xx vvn d n2 vvz dt n1, av pns32 vvb. np1 crd. vvz dt n1, q-crq vmb pns32 vvi c-acp pns32 vbb vvn? d c-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi p-acp po32 n-vvg, cst pns32 vbb vvn pp-f dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 147 Page 74
1372 And there is reason for it. They are employed in the Lords speciall businesse, in his message, and in his embassage, And there is reason for it. They Are employed in the lords special business, in his message, and in his Embassy, cc pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pn31. pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 j n1, p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 147 Page 74
1374 the Lord must send them, and giue them power and authoritie to exercise that office, they must be called and sent of God. the Lord must send them, and give them power and Authority to exercise that office, they must be called and sent of God. dt n1 vmb vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, pns32 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 148 Page 74
1375 If any aske how he shall know that he is called and sent of God to this or that office, especially to the office and function of the Ministerie? I answer, by three things. If any ask how he shall know that he is called and sent of God to this or that office, especially to the office and function of the Ministry? I answer, by three things. cs d vvi c-crq pns31 vmb vvi cst pns31 vbz vvn cc vvn pp-f np1 p-acp d cc d n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1? pns11 vvb, p-acp crd n2. (6) verse (DIV2) 148 Page 74
1376 First, if the Lord haue bestowed on him a competent measure of gifts, fit for the discharge of that office: First, if the Lord have bestowed on him a competent measure of Gifts, fit for the discharge of that office: ord, cs dt n1 vhb vvn p-acp pno31 dt j n1 pp-f n2, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 149 Page 74
1377 for the Lord neuer sends any to execute an office, but he qualifies him with gifts fit for it. for the Lord never sends any to execute an office, but he Qualifies him with Gifts fit for it. c-acp dt n1 av-x vvz d pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp n2 j c-acp pn31. (6) verse (DIV2) 149 Page 74
1378 Saul was was annointed King by Samuel. 1. Sam. 10. The text saith, verse 9. God gaue him another heart, God gaue him an heart fit for his office. Ephes. 4.8. the Apostle saith, Christ ascending gaue gifts vnto men: Saul was was anointed King by Samuel. 1. Sam. 10. The text Says, verse 9. God gave him Another heart, God gave him an heart fit for his office. Ephesians 4.8. the Apostle Says, christ ascending gave Gifts unto men: np1 vbds vbds vvn n1 p-acp np1. crd np1 crd dt n1 vvz, n1 crd np1 vvd pno31 j-jn n1, np1 vvd pno31 dt n1 j p-acp po31 n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, np1 vvg vvd n2 p-acp n2: (6) verse (DIV2) 149 Page 74
1379 and then he subioynes, verse 11. He gaue some to be Apostles, and some Prophets, and some Euangelists, and some Pastors and teachers. and then he subioynes, verse 11. He gave Some to be Apostles, and Some prophets, and Some Evangelists, and Some Pastors and Teachers. cc av pns31 vvz, n1 crd pns31 vvd d pc-acp vbi n2, cc d n2, cc d n2, cc d ng1 cc n2. (6) verse (DIV2) 149 Page 74
1380 Secondly, if he haue bene rightly designed to that office, by such as be in place of authoritie and gouernment: Secondly, if he have be rightly designed to that office, by such as be in place of Authority and government: ord, cs pns31 vhb vbn av-jn vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp d c-acp vbb p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 150 Page 74
1381 for God calleth ordinarily by the voice of his Church. for God calls ordinarily by the voice of his Church. c-acp np1 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 150 Page 74
1382 And thirdly, if the Lord haue giuen him an heart to be faithfull, and in truth of heart to vse the talent giuen to him to the best aduantage of gaining glory to God, And Thirdly, if the Lord have given him an heart to be faithful, and in truth of heart to use the talon given to him to the best advantage of gaining glory to God, cc ord, cs dt n1 vhb vvn pno31 dt n1 pc-acp vbi j, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f vvg n1 p-acp np1, (6) verse (DIV2) 151 Page 74
1383 and of bringing good to others, and he finds that the Lord giues a blessing to his labours: and of bringing good to Others, and he finds that the Lord gives a blessing to his labours: cc pp-f vvg j p-acp n2-jn, cc pns31 vvz cst dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n2: (6) verse (DIV2) 151 Page 74
1384 for thereby the Lord, as it were, sets his hand and seale to his calling, that he is called and sent of him; for thereby the Lord, as it were, sets his hand and seal to his calling, that he is called and sent of him; c-acp av dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbdr, vvz po31 n1 cc vvi p-acp po31 n-vvg, cst pns31 vbz vvn cc vvn pp-f pno31; (6) verse (DIV2) 151 Page 74
1385 as the Apostle saith the Corinthians were the seale of his Apostleship, in that the Lord had blessed his labours amongst them. 1. Cor. 9.2. as the Apostle Says the Corinthians were the seal of his Apostleship, in that the Lord had blessed his labours among them. 1. Cor. 9.2. c-acp dt n1 vvz dt njp2 vbdr dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d dt n1 vhd vvn po31 n2 p-acp pno32. crd np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 151 Page 75
1386 First, this for the vse of it, besides that it discouers many not to be called and sent of God, it meets with that fancy of the Anabaptists, First, this for the use of it, beside that it discovers many not to be called and sent of God, it meets with that fancy of the Anabaptists, ord, d p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp cst pn31 vvz d xx pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn pp-f np1, pn31 vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f dt np1, (6) verse (DIV2) 152 Page 75
1387 and of such fantasticke spirits, who thinke that any man on a priuate motion, may step forth and take on him the office of a Minister of the word, and of such fantastic spirits, who think that any man on a private motion, may step forth and take on him the office of a Minister of the word, cc pp-f d j n2, r-crq vvb cst d n1 p-acp dt j n1, vmb vvi av cc vvi p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 152 Page 75
1388 & may expound and preach the word. & may expound and preach the word. cc vmb vvi cc vvi dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 152 Page 75
1389 That is an idle fancy, and howsoeuer they pretend such motions are from Gods Spirit, indeed they are from a spirit of vanitie and pride, That is an idle fancy, and howsoever they pretend such motions Are from God's Spirit, indeed they Are from a Spirit of vanity and pride, cst vbz dt j n1, cc c-acp pns32 vvb d n2 vbr p-acp npg1 n1, av pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 152 Page 75
1390 and from the spirit of error and lyes, euen from the diuell. and from the Spirit of error and lies, even from the Devil. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n2, av p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 152 Page 75
1391 If a man would haue sound comfort touching his office and function, he must looke that he be called and sent of God, that God hath fitted him with gifts for that office, If a man would have found Comfort touching his office and function, he must look that he be called and sent of God, that God hath fitted him with Gifts for that office, cs dt n1 vmd vhi j n1 vvg po31 n1 cc n1, pns31 vmb vvi cst pns31 vbb vvn cc vvn pp-f np1, cst np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp n2 p-acp d n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 152 Page 75
1392 and that he hath bene designed to his office in a right manner, and that the Lord hath giuen him an heart to be faithfull, and that he hath be designed to his office in a right manner, and that the Lord hath given him an heart to be faithful, cc cst pns31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc cst dt n1 vhz vvn pno31 dt n1 pc-acp vbi j, (6) verse (DIV2) 152 Page 75
1394 If he finds himselfe so called and sent, he may assure himselfe of the Lords assistance in the execution of his office: If he finds himself so called and sent, he may assure himself of the lords assistance in the execution of his office: cs pns31 vvz px31 av vvn cc vvn, pns31 vmb vvi px31 pp-f dt n2 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 152 Page 75
1395 yea of the Lords speciall protection ouer him, that the Lord will shield and protect him against iniuries and wrongs, yea of the lords special protection over him, that the Lord will shield and Pact him against injuries and wrongs, uh pp-f dt n2 j n1 p-acp pno31, cst dt n1 vmb vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp n2 cc n2-jn, (6) verse (DIV2) 152 Page 75
1396 so farre as shall be for his owne glorie and his good, and that such as do wrong him, shall be sure to feele the reuenging hand of God on them or theirs: so Far as shall be for his own glory and his good, and that such as do wrong him, shall be sure to feel the revenging hand of God on them or theirs: av av-j c-acp vmb vbi p-acp po31 d n1 cc po31 j, cc cst d c-acp vdb vvi pno31, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32 cc png32: (6) verse (DIV2) 152 Page 75
1397 and howsoeuer he be little regarded amongst men, yet his worke is with the Lord, Isai. 40.4. and the Lord will one day of his mercy reward him. and howsoever he be little regarded among men, yet his work is with the Lord, Isaiah 40.4. and the Lord will one day of his mercy reward him. cc c-acp pns31 vbb av-j vvn p-acp n2, av po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. cc dt n1 vmb crd n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi pno31. (6) verse (DIV2) 152 Page 75
1398 This may be a comfort to him that findes himselfe called and sent of God, This may be a Comfort to him that finds himself called and sent of God, d vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz px31 vvn cc vvn pp-f np1, (6) verse (DIV2) 152 Page 75
1399 and this may cheare vp his heart in the time of his greatest troubles and opposition. and this may cheer up his heart in the time of his greatest Troubles and opposition. cc d vmb vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 js n2 cc n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 152 Page 75
1400 Obserue we further, the Apostle here calls Christ, Gods owne Sonne: God sending his Sonne in the similitude of sinfull flesh: Observe we further, the Apostle Here calls christ, God's own Son: God sending his Son in the similitude of sinful Flesh: vvb pns12 av-jc, dt n1 av vvz np1, n2 d n1: np1 vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 153 Page 75
1401 thereby he puts a difference betweene Christ and all other sonnes of God, as that Christ is the Sonne of God his Father in a peculiar manner, not by creation, thereby he puts a difference between christ and all other Sons of God, as that christ is the Son of God his Father in a peculiar manner, not by creation, av pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc d j-jn n2 pp-f np1, p-acp cst np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, xx p-acp n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 153 Page 75
1402 as the Angels and Adam were, nor by adoption, as all true beleeuers are, but by nature, as the Angels and Adam were, nor by adoption, as all true believers Are, but by nature, c-acp dt n2 cc np1 vbdr, ccx p-acp n1, c-acp d j n2 vbr, cc-acp p-acp n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 153 Page 75
1403 euen by eternall generation, being begotten of the substance of his Father from all eternitie, his Father fully communicating to him his whole essence after an vnspeakable manner, even by Eternal generation, being begotten of the substance of his Father from all eternity, his Father Fully communicating to him his Whole essence After an unspeakable manner, av p-acp j n1, vbg vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n1, po31 n1 av-j vvg p-acp pno31 po31 j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 153 Page 76
1404 as the Prophet saith, Isai. 53.8. as the Prophet Says, Isaiah 53.8. c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 153 Page 76
1405 Who can declare his generation? And thus is Christ Gods owne Sonne, euen his eternall, Who can declare his generation? And thus is christ God's own Son, even his Eternal, q-crq vmb vvi po31 n1? cc av vbz np1 n2 d n1, av po31 j, (6) verse (DIV2) 153 Page 76
1406 and his onely begotten Sonne, of the same essence and substance, and coequall with the Father. and his only begotten Son, of the same essence and substance, and coequal with the Father. cc po31 av-j vvn n1, pp-f dt d n1 cc n1, cc j p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 153 Page 76
1407 And this is an high and heauenly Mysterie, farre beyond the reach of naturall vnderstanding. And this is an high and heavenly Mystery, Far beyond the reach of natural understanding. cc d vbz dt j cc j n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 153 Page 76
1408 The Arians searching into it by the strength of naturall reason, stumbled and fell into a foule and grosse errour: The Arians searching into it by the strength of natural reason, stumbled and fell into a foul and gross error: dt njp2 vvg p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, vvn cc vvd p-acp dt j cc j n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 154 Page 76
1409 they denie the eternall Godhead of the Sonne, and they make him an inferior God, and so indeed no God at all. they deny the Eternal Godhead of the Son, and they make him an inferior God, and so indeed no God At all. pns32 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pns32 vvb pno31 dt j-jn np1, cc av av dx n1 p-acp d. (6) verse (DIV2) 154 Page 76
1410 Now the point hence in that the Apostle calls Christ, Gods owne Sonne, is this. That Christ is true and very God, begotten of his Father from all eternitie: Now the point hence in that the Apostle calls christ, God's own Son, is this. That christ is true and very God, begotten of his Father from all eternity: av dt n1 av p-acp d dt n1 vvz np1, n2 d n1, vbz d. cst np1 vbz j cc j np1, vvn pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 154 Page 76
1411 he was with the Father before all times, as Ioh. 1.1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and that Word was God. he was with the Father before all times, as John 1.1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and that Word was God. pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2, c-acp np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 vbds dt n1, cc dt n1 vbds p-acp np1, cc d n1 vbds np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 155 Page 76
1412 He is of the same eternall essence and substance with the Father, and he is true and very God. He is of the same Eternal essence and substance with the Father, and he is true and very God. pns31 vbz pp-f dt d j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vbz j cc j np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 155 Page 76
1433 And so it still remaines a truth, that Christ is true and very God, yea he is true God of himselfe, equall to his Father in respect of his Godhead. And so it still remains a truth, that christ is true and very God, yea he is true God of himself, equal to his Father in respect of his Godhead. cc av pn31 av vvz dt n1, cst np1 vbz j cc j np1, uh pns31 vbz j np1 pp-f px31, vvb p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 159 Page 77
1413 And for this we haue further plaine and plentifull euidence of Scripture. Phil. 2.6. He being in the forme of God, thought it no robberie to be equall with God. Act. 20.28. Take heed therefore vnto your selues, and to all the flocke whereof the holy Ghost hath made you ouerseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his owne bloud. And for this we have further plain and plentiful evidence of Scripture. Philip 2.6. He being in the Form of God, Thought it no robbery to be equal with God. Act. 20.28. Take heed Therefore unto your selves, and to all the flock whereof the holy Ghost hath made you Overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. cc p-acp d pns12 vhb jc n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1. np1 crd. pns31 vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd pn31 dx n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp np1. n1 crd. vvb n1 av p-acp po22 n2, cc p-acp d dt n1 c-crq dt j n1 vhz vvn pn22 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 d n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 155 Page 76
1414 And who hath purchased the Church of God with his owne bloud, but Iesus Christ? Rom. 9.5. The Apostle affirmes in plaine termes, that Christ is God ouer all, blessed for euer, Amen. 1. Tim. 3.16. Without controuersie, great is the mysterie of godlinesse, which is God manifested in the flesh. And who hath purchased the Church of God with his own blood, but Iesus christ? Rom. 9.5. The Apostle affirms in plain terms, that christ is God over all, blessed for ever, Amen. 1. Tim. 3.16. Without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness, which is God manifested in the Flesh. cc r-crq vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 d n1, cc-acp np1 np1? np1 crd. dt n1 vvz p-acp j n2, cst np1 vbz np1 p-acp d, vvn p-acp av, uh-n. crd np1 crd. p-acp n1, j vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz np1 vvn p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 155 Page 76
1415 And to these we might adde many other testimonies of Scripture confirming this, that Christ is true and very God. And to these we might add many other testimonies of Scripture confirming this, that christ is true and very God. cc p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi d j-jn n2 pp-f n1 vvg d, cst np1 vbz j cc j np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 155 Page 76
1416 Yea to this purpose serue the Propheticall predictions of the Prophets, spoken onely of the Lord of hoasts, Yea to this purpose serve the Prophetical predictions of the prophets, spoken only of the Lord of hosts, uh p-acp d n1 vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n2, vvn av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 155 Page 76
1417 and applyed by the Apostles to Christ. and applied by the Apostles to christ. cc vvd p-acp dt n2 p-acp np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 155 Page 76
1418 And workes proper to God are truly ascribed to Christ, as to make the world, to forgiue sinnes, to know the hearts of men, And works proper to God Are truly ascribed to christ, as to make the world, to forgive Sins, to know the hearts of men, np1 vvz j p-acp np1 vbr av-j vvn p-acp np1, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi n2, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 155 Page 76
1419 and such like, and the miracles of Christ. and such like, and the Miracles of christ. cc d av-j, cc dt n2 pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 155 Page 76
1420 All these do plainly euince and proue the eternall Godhead of Christ, that he is true and very God. All these do plainly evince and prove the Eternal Godhead of christ, that he is true and very God. av-d d vdb av-j vvi cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vbz j cc j np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 155 Page 76
1421 Obiect. But will some say, Christ was sent of his Father, and so is inferiour to the Father, Object. But will Some say, christ was sent of his Father, and so is inferior to the Father, n1. cc-acp vmb d vvi, np1 vbds vvn pp-f po31 n1, cc av vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 156 Page 77
1422 and being inferior to God, how then is he God? and being inferior to God, how then is he God? cc vbg j-jn p-acp np1, c-crq av vbz pns31 np1? (6) verse (DIV2) 156 Page 77
1423 Answ. Two equals by mutuall consent, may send one the other, and sending doth not alwayes imply inequalitie. Answer Two equals by mutual consent, may send one the other, and sending does not always imply inequality. np1 crd n2-jn p-acp j n1, vmb vvi pi dt n-jn, cc vvg vdz xx av vvi n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 157 Page 77
1424 Againe, one may be inferior to another two wayes; by nature, or by condition. Again, one may be inferior to Another two ways; by nature, or by condition. av, pi vmb vbi j-jn p-acp j-jn crd n2; p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 157 Page 77
1425 Now Christ is not inferior to his Father by nature, for by nature he is one and the fame with the Father; Now christ is not inferior to his Father by nature, for by nature he is one and the fame with the Father; av np1 vbz xx j-jn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp n1 pns31 vbz crd cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 157 Page 77
1426 but by condition, as he is the Mediator, as he did voluntarily of his owne accord abase himselfe, but by condition, as he is the Mediator, as he did voluntarily of his own accord abase himself, cc-acp p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1, c-acp pns31 vdd av-jn pp-f po31 d n1 vvi px31, (6) verse (DIV2) 157 Page 77
1427 and take on him the shape of man, Philip. 2.7. He made himselfe of no reputation, and tooke on him the forme of a seruant, and take on him the shape of man, Philip. 2.7. He made himself of no reputation, and took on him the Form of a servant, cc vvi p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1, np1. crd. pns31 vvd px31 pp-f dx n1, cc vvd p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 157 Page 77
1428 and was made like vnto men, and was found in the shape as a man. and was made like unto men, and was found in the shape as a man. cc vbds vvn av-j p-acp n2, cc vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 157 Page 77
1429 Obiect. God hath his beginning of none, and therefore Christ is not God, because he hath his beginning of his Father. Object. God hath his beginning of none, and Therefore christ is not God, Because he hath his beginning of his Father. n1. np1 vhz po31 n1 pp-f pix, cc av np1 vbz xx np1, c-acp pns31 vhz po31 n1 pp-f po31 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 158 Page 77
1430 Answ. Christ is the Sonne of the Father, not in respect of his Godhead, but in respect of his person: Answer christ is the Son of the Father, not in respect of his Godhead, but in respect of his person: np1 np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, xx p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 159 Page 77
1431 for the Godhead of the Sonne is the same with the Godhead of the Father; for the Godhead of the Son is the same with the Godhead of the Father; c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 159 Page 77
1432 the Godhead of the Father doth not beget, neither is the Godhead of the Sonne begotten. the Godhead of the Father does not beget, neither is the Godhead of the Son begotten. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdz xx vvi, av-dx vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn. (6) verse (DIV2) 159 Page 77
1434 And it was needfull that Christ the Mediator should be true and very God, because the infinite maiestie of God was offended by our sinnes, And it was needful that christ the Mediator should be true and very God, Because the infinite majesty of God was offended by our Sins, cc pn31 vbds j cst np1 dt n1 vmd vbi j cc j np1, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn p-acp po12 n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 159 Page 77
1435 and God is both infinitly iust, and infinitly mercifull, and there must needs be presented to him such an one as might reconcile both these, and God is both infinitely just, and infinitely merciful, and there must needs be presented to him such an one as might reconcile both these, cc np1 vbz av-d av-j j, cc av-j j, cc pc-acp vmb av vbi vvn p-acp pno31 d dt crd c-acp vmd vvi d d, (6) verse (DIV2) 159 Page 77
1436 euen one of the same nature with God himselfe, and equall with him in maiestie, in power, even one of the same nature with God himself, and equal with him in majesty, in power, av-j crd pp-f dt d n1 p-acp np1 px31, cc j-jn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 159 Page 77
1437 and in puritie, that might satisfie his infinite iustice, and ioyne him againe to his chosen in infinite mercy: and in purity, that might satisfy his infinite Justice, and join him again to his chosen in infinite mercy: cc p-acp n1, cst vmd vvi po31 j n1, cc vvi pno31 av p-acp po31 j-vvn p-acp j n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 159 Page 77
1438 and therefore needfull and necessary it was that Christ the Mediator should be true and very God. and Therefore needful and necessary it was that christ the Mediator should be true and very God. cc av j cc j pn31 vbds cst np1 dt n1 vmd vbi j cc j np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 159 Page 77
1439 Now for the vse of this, it serues to discouer to vs the infinite worth of Christ his bloud, that his bloud is a most precious bloud, Now for the use of this, it serves to discover to us the infinite worth of christ his blood, that his blood is a most precious blood, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, cst po31 n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 160 Page 77
1440 euen of infinite worth and value: even of infinite worth and valve: av pp-f j n1 cc n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 160 Page 77
1441 for why, it is the bloud of that person, who is not onely man, but true and very God also, for why, it is the blood of that person, who is not only man, but true and very God also, c-acp c-crq, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbz xx av-j n1, cc-acp j cc j np1 av, (6) verse (DIV2) 160 Page 77
1442 and therefore of infinite price and value, and able to answer the iustice of God to the full, and Therefore of infinite price and valve, and able to answer the Justice of God to the full, cc av pp-f j n1 cc n1, cc j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j, (6) verse (DIV2) 160 Page 78
1443 and to appease his infinite wrath against sinne. and to appease his infinite wrath against sin. cc pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 p-acp n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 160 Page 78
1444 Let then Satan lay before thee the grieuousnesse of thy sinnes, and lay out to the vttermost the greatnesse of Gods wrath against thee for the same, that the least of thy sinnes deserue the infinite wrath of God, as indeed it doth: Let then Satan lay before thee the grievousness of thy Sins, and lay out to the uttermost the greatness of God's wrath against thee for the same, that the least of thy Sins deserve the infinite wrath of God, as indeed it does: vvb av np1 vvd p-acp pno21 dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, cc vvd av p-acp dt j dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp dt d, cst dt ds pp-f po21 n2 vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, c-acp av pn31 vdz: (6) verse (DIV2) 160 Page 78
1445 yet if thou be able to hold out against him the bloud of Iesus Christ, apprehended by a true faith, thou shalt put him to flight, that is the bloud of Gods own Sonne, of his beloued Sonne, in whom he is well pleased, Math. 3.17. yet if thou be able to hold out against him the blood of Iesus christ, apprehended by a true faith, thou shalt put him to flight, that is the blood of God's own Son, of his Beloved Son, in whom he is well pleased, Math. 3.17. av cs pns21 vbb j pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, vvn p-acp dt j n1, pns21 vm2 vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi, cst vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 d n1, pp-f po31 j-vvn n1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbz av vvn, np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 160 Page 78
1446 and that is of infinite worth, able to answer the iustice of God to the full, and that is of infinite worth, able to answer the Justice of God to the full, cc d vbz pp-f j n1, j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j, (6) verse (DIV2) 160 Page 78
1447 and able to appease his infinite wrath against sinne. and able to appease his infinite wrath against sin. cc j pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 p-acp n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 160 Page 78
1448 Againe, is it so that Christ is true and very God? then comfort thy selfe whosoeuer thou art that truly beleeuest in Christ, here is a ground of sweet comfort for thee: Again, is it so that christ is true and very God? then Comfort thy self whosoever thou art that truly Believest in christ, Here is a ground of sweet Comfort for thee: av, vbz pn31 av cst np1 vbz j cc j np1? av vvb po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r d av-j vv2 p-acp np1, av vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21: (6) verse (DIV2) 161 Page 78
1449 for why, thou art one with him by faith, who is able to saue and deliuer thee from death and damnation, from the diuell and all the enemies of thy saluation, which is a maruellous comfort: for why, thou art one with him by faith, who is able to save and deliver thee from death and damnation, from the Devil and all the enemies of thy salvation, which is a marvelous Comfort: c-acp c-crq, pns21 vb2r crd p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno21 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 cc d dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 161 Page 78
1450 yea thou art one with him, who is both willing to saue thee, and will be sure to bestow on thee righteousnesse and life euerlasting. yea thou art one with him, who is both willing to save thee, and will be sure to bestow on thee righteousness and life everlasting. uh pns21 vb2r crd p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz d j pc-acp vvi pno21, cc vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21 n1 cc n1 j. (6) verse (DIV2) 161 Page 78
1451 For why, thou art one with him who is true and very God, in whom is all fulnesse and perfection, not onely of power, For why, thou art one with him who is true and very God, in whom is all fullness and perfection, not only of power, p-acp q-crq, pns21 vb2r crd p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz j cc j np1, p-acp ro-crq vbz d n1 cc n1, xx av-j pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 161 Page 78
1452 but of mercy, and goodnesse, fauour, and louing kindnesse, who is not onely most powerfull, but of mercy, and Goodness, favour, and loving kindness, who is not only most powerful, cc-acp pp-f n1, cc n1, n1, cc j-vvg n1, r-crq vbz xx av-j av-ds j, (6) verse (DIV2) 161 Page 78
1453 but most gracious also, and most ready to do thee good, and will neuer suffer thee to perish. but most gracious also, and most ready to do thee good, and will never suffer thee to perish. cc-acp ds j av, cc av-ds j pc-acp vdi pno21 j, cc vmb av-x vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi. (6) verse (DIV2) 161 Page 78
1454 It is Christ his owne argument of comfort, and of assurance, that none that are giuen to him shall perish. Ioh. 10.30. It is christ his own argument of Comfort, and of assurance, that none that Are given to him shall perish. John 10.30. pn31 vbz np1 po31 d n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1, cst pi cst vbr vvn p-acp pno31 vmb vvi. np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 161 Page 78
1455 he saith in the two verses foregoing, I giue to my sheepe eternall life, & they shall neuer perish, he Says in the two Verses foregoing, I give to my sheep Eternal life, & they shall never perish, pns31 vvz p-acp dt crd n2 vvg, pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1 j n1, cc pns32 vmb av-x vvi, (6) verse (DIV2) 161 Page 78
1456 neither shall any pluck them out of my hand. neither shall any pluck them out of my hand. dx vmb d vvi pno32 av pp-f po11 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 161 Page 78
1457 My Father which gaue them me is greater then all, and none is able to take them out of my Fathers hand: My Father which gave them me is greater then all, and none is able to take them out of my Father's hand: po11 n1 r-crq vvd pno32 pno11 vbz jc cs d, cc pix vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32 av pp-f po11 ng1 n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 161 Page 78
1458 and then he subioynes, I and my Father are one. As if he had said, I and my Father are one in substance, in will, and power: and then he subioynes, I and my Father Are one. As if he had said, I and my Father Are one in substance, in will, and power: cc av pns31 vvz, sy cc po11 n1 vbr pi. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns11 cc po11 n1 vbr crd p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 161 Page 78
1459 and therefore none that are giuen to me, shall euer perish, none can plucke them out of my hand, all the power of hell shall neuer be able to preuaile against any soule giuen to me. and Therefore none that Are given to me, shall ever perish, none can pluck them out of my hand, all the power of hell shall never be able to prevail against any soul given to me. cc av pix cst vbr vvn p-acp pno11, vmb av vvi, pix vmb vvi pno32 av pp-f po11 n1, d dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pno11. (6) verse (DIV2) 161 Page 78
1460 In the similitude of sinfull flesh: In the similitude of sinful Flesh: p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 162 Page 79
1461 that is, (as we shewed) endued with humane flesh, euen with a true body and a true soule, that is, (as we showed) endued with humane Flesh, even with a true body and a true soul, cst vbz, (c-acp pns12 vvd) vvd p-acp j n1, av p-acp dt j n1 cc dt j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 162 Page 79
1462 like to our sinfull bodies and soules, yet free from all spot of sinne: like to our sinful bodies and Souls, yet free from all spot of sin: av-j p-acp po12 j n2 cc n2, av j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 162 Page 79
1463 for the word similitude is not simply to be referred to the word Flesh, but to sinfull flesh; the Sonne of God was sent into the world, for the word similitude is not simply to be referred to the word Flesh, but to sinful Flesh; the Son of God was sent into the world, c-acp dt n1 n1 vbz xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 n1, p-acp p-acp j n1; dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 162 Page 79
1464 and tooke flesh on him like to our sinfull flesh: yet altogether free from sinne. and took Flesh on him like to our sinful Flesh: yet altogether free from sin. cc vvd n1 p-acp pno31 av-j p-acp po12 j n1: av av j p-acp n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 162 Page 79
1465 Now from these words, In the similitude of sinfull flesh, we may in the first place easily gather and conclude the truth of Christ his humanitie, Now from these words, In the similitude of sinful Flesh, we may in the First place Easily gather and conclude the truth of christ his humanity, av p-acp d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, pns12 vmb p-acp dt ord n1 av-j vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 162 Page 79
1466 and the abasement of the Sonne of God, to put them both together. That Christ was true and very man, consisting of a body and of a soule, and the abasement of the Son of God, to put them both together. That christ was true and very man, consisting of a body and of a soul, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pno32 d av. cst np1 vbds j cc j n1, vvg pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 162 Page 79
1467 as we do, in all things like to vs, sinne onely excepted. as we do, in all things like to us, sin only excepted. c-acp pns12 vdb, p-acp d n2 av-j p-acp pno12, n1 av-j vvn. (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 79
1468 For it is not here said, that God sent his Sonne in sinfull flesh, but in the similitude of sinfull flesh, like to sinfull flesh. For it is not Here said, that God sent his Son in sinful Flesh, but in the similitude of sinful Flesh, like to sinful Flesh. p-acp pn31 vbz xx av vvn, cst np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp j n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, av-j p-acp j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 79
1469 The Sonne of God taking flesh on him, did so farre abase himselfe, as he appeared like a sinfull man. The Son of God taking Flesh on him, did so Far abase himself, as he appeared like a sinful man. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg n1 p-acp pno31, vdd av av-j vvi px31, c-acp pns31 vvd av-j dt j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 79
1470 And though our nature as Christ tooke it, was free from all spot and contagion of sinne, And though our nature as christ took it, was free from all spot and contagion of sin, cc cs po12 n1 p-acp np1 vvd pn31, vbds j p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 79
1471 yet was it not free from the effects and fruites of sinne, it was subiect to those common infirmities which sinne brought on vs, yet was it not free from the effects and fruits of sin, it was Subject to those Common infirmities which sin brought on us, av vbds pn31 xx j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, pn31 vbds j-jn p-acp d j n2 r-crq n1 vvd p-acp pno12, (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 79
1472 euen to those infirmities that appertaine to the whole nature of man, as to hunger, thirst, cold, nakednesse, wearinesse, to mortalitie, and death it selfe: even to those infirmities that appertain to the Whole nature of man, as to hunger, thirst, cold, nakedness, weariness, to mortality, and death it self: av p-acp d n2 cst vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, c-acp p-acp n1, n1, j-jn, n1, n1, p-acp n1, cc n1 pn31 n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 79
1473 insomuch as those that looked on Christ with a mortall eye, they could see nothing in him but that which appertaines to man, insomuch as those that looked on christ with a Mortal eye, they could see nothing in him but that which appertains to man, av c-acp d cst vvd p-acp np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns32 vmd vvi pix p-acp pno31 p-acp d r-crq vvz p-acp n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 79
1494 And we may resolue on this, as a certaine truth, that Christ was true and very man, And we may resolve on this, as a certain truth, that christ was true and very man, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d, c-acp dt j n1, cst np1 vbds j cc j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 166 Page 80
1474 and they thought him to be nothing else but a meere man. Ioh. 6.52. The Iewes say, how can this man giue vs his flesh to eate? Yea those that looked on him with the eye of the body, they saw neither forme nor beautie in him to be desired, Isai. 53.2. and they Thought him to be nothing Else but a mere man. John 6.52. The Iewes say, how can this man give us his Flesh to eat? Yea those that looked on him with the eye of the body, they saw neither Form nor beauty in him to be desired, Isaiah 53.2. cc pns32 vvd pno31 pc-acp vbi pix av cc-acp dt j n1. np1 crd. dt np2 vvb, q-crq vmb d n1 vvb pno12 po31 n1 pc-acp vvi? uh d cst vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvd dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn, np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 79
1475 Yea as the Prophet further addes, He was despised and reiected of men, he was full of sorrowes, and had experience of infirmities. Phil. 2.7. Yea as the Prophet further adds, He was despised and rejected of men, he was full of sorrows, and had experience of infirmities. Philip 2.7. uh p-acp dt n1 av-jc vvz, pns31 vbds vvn cc vvn pp-f n2, pns31 vbds j pp-f n2, cc vhd n1 pp-f n2. np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 79
1476 the Apostle saith, He tooke on him the forme of a seruant, and was made like to men, the Apostle Says, He took on him the Form of a servant, and was made like to men, dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vbds vvn av-j p-acp n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 79
1477 and was found in the shape as a man. and was found in the shape as a man. cc vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 79
1478 The meaning is, that Christ had the like naturall properties of a true body and soule, the like affections and infirmities, without sinne, that other men haue, The meaning is, that christ had the like natural properties of a true body and soul, the like affections and infirmities, without sin, that other men have, dt n1 vbz, cst np1 vhd dt j j n2 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, dt j n2 cc n2, p-acp n1, cst j-jn n2 vhb, (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 79
1479 and was in sence and behauiour as other men are; and was in sense and behaviour as other men Are; cc vbds p-acp n1 cc n1 c-acp j-jn n2 vbr; (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 79
1480 yea he abased himselfe, and was content to be made inferiour, not onely to the Angels, yea he abased himself, and was content to be made inferior, not only to the Angels, uh pns31 vvd px31, cc vbds j pc-acp vbi vvn j-jn, xx av-j p-acp dt n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 80
1481 but to men of the meanest sort and condition: but to men of the Meanest sort and condition: cc-acp p-acp n2 pp-f dt js n1 cc n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 80
1482 he was sold for thirtie peeces of siluer, he was thought not so worthy to liue as Barrabas the murtherer, he was ranked among theeues, he was sold for thirtie Pieces of silver, he was Thought not so worthy to live as Barabbas the murderer, he was ranked among thieves, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp crd n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vbds vvn xx av j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 dt n1, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 80
1483 when he hanged on the crosse he was accounted of and handled as a most vile sinner and wicked malefactor. when he hanged on the cross he was accounted of and handled as a most vile sinner and wicked Malefactor. c-crq pns31 vvn p-acp dt n1 pns31 vbds vvn pp-f cc vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n1 cc j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 80
1484 All which prooue, both the truth of his manhood, and also his exceeding great abasement. And the truth of his manhood may be further prooued by many euidences of Scripture. Rom. 1.3. the Apostle saith, He was made of the seed of Dauid according to the flesh. Gal. 4.4. When the fulnesse of time was come, God sent forth his Sonne made of a woman: All which prove, both the truth of his manhood, and also his exceeding great abasement. And the truth of his manhood may be further proved by many evidences of Scripture. Rom. 1.3. the Apostle Says, He was made of the seed of David according to the Flesh. Gal. 4.4. When the fullness of time was come, God sent forth his Son made of a woman: av-d r-crq vvb, d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc av po31 j-vvg j n1. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmb vbi av-jc vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, pns31 vbds vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn, np1 vvd av po31 n1 vvn pp-f dt n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 80
1485 which proues that he was truly man. which Proves that he was truly man. r-crq vvz cst pns31 vbds av-j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 80
1486 And many like testimonies of Scripture might be brought to this purpose, if it were needfull. And many like testimonies of Scripture might be brought to this purpose, if it were needful. cc d j n2 pp-f n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1, cs pn31 vbdr j. (6) verse (DIV2) 163 Page 80
1487 Now the reasons why the Sonne of God was incarnate, and became truly man like to vs in all things, sinne onely excepted, are these. Now the Reasons why the Son of God was incarnate, and became truly man like to us in all things, sin only excepted, Are these. av dt n2 c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds j, cc vvd av-j n1 av-j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2, vvb av-j vvn, vbr d. (6) verse (DIV2) 164 Page 80
1488 First, it was needfull that the Redeemer of Gods chosen should suffer and die, and should shed his bloud for their sinnes: First, it was needful that the Redeemer of God's chosen should suffer and die, and should shed his blood for their Sins: ord, pn31 vbds j cst dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn vmd vvi cc vvi, cc vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2: (6) verse (DIV2) 165 Page 80
1489 for without shedding of bloud is no remission. Hebrewes 9.22. for without shedding of blood is no remission. Hebrews 9.22. c-acp p-acp vvg pp-f n1 vbz dx n1. njpg2 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 165 Page 80
1490 And againe, the iustice of God required that sinne should be satisfied for in the same nature wherein God was offended; And again, the Justice of God required that sin should be satisfied for in the same nature wherein God was offended; cc av, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd cst n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt d n1 c-crq np1 vbds vvn; (6) verse (DIV2) 166 Page 80
1491 and it was the nature of man wherein sinne was committed, and wherein God was offended: and it was the nature of man wherein sin was committed, and wherein God was offended: cc pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq n1 vbds vvn, cc c-crq np1 vbds vvn: (6) verse (DIV2) 166 Page 80
1492 and therefore needfull it was, that the Sonne of God being appointed to the office of a Mediator and Redeemer, should be incarnate, and Therefore needful it was, that the Son of God being appointed to the office of a Mediator and Redeemer, should be incarnate, cc av j pn31 vbds, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, vmd vbi j, (6) verse (DIV2) 166 Page 80
1493 and become truly man like to vs in all things, sinne onely excepted. and become truly man like to us in all things, sin only excepted. cc vvi av-j n1 av-j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2, vvb av-j vvn. (6) verse (DIV2) 166 Page 80
1495 like to vs in all things, excepting sinne, and that the Sonne of God did so farre abase himselfe, like to us in all things, excepting sin, and that the Son of God did so Far abase himself, av-j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2, vvg n1, cc cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd av av-j vvi px31, (6) verse (DIV2) 166 Page 80
1496 as that he tooke on him our nature, together with the infirmities of it, common to the nature of man, as that he took on him our nature, together with the infirmities of it, Common to the nature of man, c-acp cst pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 po12 n1, av p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 166 Page 80
1497 and that he appeared like to a sinfull man, and he was so thought of, and that he appeared like to a sinful man, and he was so Thought of, cc cst pns31 vvd av-j p-acp dt j n1, cc pns31 vbds av vvn pp-f, (6) verse (DIV2) 166 Page 80
1498 and so reputed, and so dealt withall in the world, though he was free from all spot of sinne. and so reputed, and so dealt withal in the world, though he was free from all spot of sin. cc av vvn, cc av vvd av p-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vbds j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 166 Page 80
1499 Now this truth first meets with all those opinions that are against the truth of Christ his manhood, whether ancient or of latter times, Now this truth First meets with all those opinions that Are against the truth of christ his manhood, whither ancient or of latter times, av d n1 ord vvz p-acp d d n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, cs j cc pp-f d n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 167 Page 81
1500 and whether directly against the truth of it, or by consequent: and whither directly against the truth of it, or by consequent: cc cs av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc p-acp j: (6) verse (DIV2) 167 Page 81
1501 as that of the Papists, that the body of Christ may be in many places at once, as that of the Papists, that the body of christ may be in many places At once, c-acp d pp-f dt njp2, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi p-acp d n2 p-acp a-acp, (6) verse (DIV2) 167 Page 81
1502 and may be and is, vnder the forme of bread in the Sacrament, and yet not seene nor felt: and may be and is, under the Form of bred in the Sacrament, and yet not seen nor felt: cc vmb vbi cc vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av xx vvn ccx vvn: (6) verse (DIV2) 167 Page 81
1503 these be meere fancies, ouerturning the truth of Christ his humanity: I will not stand on the particular confutation of them. these be mere fancies, overturning the truth of christ his humanity: I will not stand on the particular confutation of them. d vbb j n2, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1: pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32. (6) verse (DIV2) 167 Page 81
1504 We for our parts are to acknowledge and beleeue the truth of Christ his manhood: that Christ became truly man, like to vs in all things sin onely excepted: We for our parts Are to acknowledge and believe the truth of christ his manhood: that christ became truly man, like to us in all things sin only excepted: pns12 p-acp po12 n2 vbr pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1: cst np1 vvd av-j n1, av-j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2 vvb av-j vvn: (6) verse (DIV2) 167 Page 81
1505 and know we, that Christ his manhood is the ground of all our comfort. and know we, that christ his manhood is the ground of all our Comfort. cc vvb pns12, cst np1 po31 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d po12 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 167 Page 81
1506 Indeed the Godhead of Christ is the fountaine of all good things, but to vs it is as a fountaine scaled vp, Indeed the Godhead of christ is the fountain of all good things, but to us it is as a fountain scaled up, np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2, cc-acp p-acp pno12 pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd a-acp, (6) verse (DIV2) 167 Page 81
1507 and the flesh and manhood of Christ is the pipe or conduite to conuey all good things to vs. By the flesh and manhood of Christ we come to be ioyned to God, and the Flesh and manhood of christ is the pipe or conduit to convey all good things to us By the Flesh and manhood of christ we come to be joined to God, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi d j n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, (6) verse (DIV2) 167 Page 81
1508 and to haue fellowship with God, and to be partakers of life, and of grace, and of all good things, 1. Ioh. 4.3. and to have fellowship with God, and to be partakers of life, and of grace, and of all good things, 1. John 4.3. cc pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1, cc pp-f d j n2, crd np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 167 Page 81
1509 He that confesseth not Iesus Christ to be come in the flesh, to be truly incarnate, is not of God, He that Confesses not Iesus christ to be come in the Flesh, to be truly incarnate, is not of God, pns31 cst vvz xx np1 np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi av-j j, vbz xx pp-f np1, (6) verse (DIV2) 167 Page 81
1510 but is the spirit of error and of Antichrist. but is the Spirit of error and of Antichrist. cc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 167 Page 81
1511 And indeed whosoeuer they be that denie the truth of Christ his manhood, either directly or by consequent, they can looke for no true comfort in and by Christ, or from him: And indeed whosoever they be that deny the truth of christ his manhood, either directly or by consequent, they can look for no true Comfort in and by christ, or from him: cc av c-crq pns32 vbb cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, av-d av-j cc p-acp j, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dx j n1 p-acp cc p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31: (6) verse (DIV2) 167 Page 81
1512 their faith is but vaine, and they are yet in their sinnes. Therefore learne we to know and to acknowledge the truth of Christ his manhood. their faith is but vain, and they Are yet in their Sins. Therefore Learn we to know and to acknowledge the truth of christ his manhood. po32 n1 vbz p-acp j, cc pns32 vbr av p-acp po32 n2. av vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 167 Page 81
1513 Many poore soules in the world, scarce know what Christ is. Now for further vse of this; Many poor Souls in the world, scarce know what christ is. Now for further use of this; av-d j n2 p-acp dt n1, av-j vvb r-crq np1 vbz. av p-acp jc n1 pp-f d; (6) verse (DIV2) 167 Page 81
1514 Is it so, that the Sonne of God did abase himselfe, and tooke our humane nature, yea the common infirmities of our nature, Is it so, that the Son of God did abase himself, and took our humane nature, yea the Common infirmities of our nature, vbz pn31 av, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd vvi px31, cc vvd po12 j n1, uh dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 81
1515 and in that nature of ours became subiect to those infirmities that sinne brought on vs, to hunger, thirst, cold, nakednesse, and in that nature of ours became Subject to those infirmities that sin brought on us, to hunger, thirst, cold, nakedness, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f png12 vvd j-jn p-acp d n2 cst n1 vvd p-acp pno12, p-acp n1, n1, j-jn, n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 81
1516 and such like? oh then the greatnesse and infinitenesse of his loue to Gods chosen! and such like? o then the greatness and infiniteness of his love to God's chosen! cc d av-j? uh av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n2 vvn! (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 81
1517 In this he manifested his wonderful, vnspeakable, and infinite loue to them; we are not able to comprehend the gratnesse of it. In this he manifested his wondered, unspeakable, and infinite love to them; we Are not able to comprehend the gratnesse of it. p-acp d pns31 vvd po31 j, j, cc j n1 p-acp pno32; pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31. (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 81
1518 And surely whosoeuer they be that haue a true feeling of that loue of his, in some measure shed abroad in their hearts, may assure themselues, that that loue of his is an endlesse loue, And surely whosoever they be that have a true feeling of that love of his, in Some measure shed abroad in their hearts, may assure themselves, that that love of his is an endless love, cc av-j c-crq pns32 vbb cst vhb dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f png31, p-acp d n1 vvn av p-acp po32 n2, vmb vvi px32, cst d n1 pp-f png31 vbz dt j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1519 and shall neuer faile them, but will vndoubtedly bring them to eternall happinesse and blisse. And they are bound to loue him againe, who hath so dearely loued them: and shall never fail them, but will undoubtedly bring them to Eternal happiness and bliss. And they Are bound to love him again, who hath so dearly loved them: cc vmb av-x vvi pno32, cc-acp vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp j n1 cc n1. cc pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pno31 av, r-crq vhz av av-jn vvd pno32: (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1520 Hath the Sonne of God out of his meere loue, left his throne of maiestie and glory, Hath the Son of God out of his mere love, left his throne of majesty and glory, vhz dt n1 pp-f np1 av pp-f po31 j n1, vvd po31 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1521 and as it were suspended and layd aside his glorie, and appeared in the forme of a sinfull, weake and mortall man for thy sake, and as it were suspended and laid aside his glory, and appeared in the Form of a sinful, weak and Mortal man for thy sake, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn cc vvn av po31 n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, j cc j-jn n1 p-acp po21 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1522 and art not thou bound to endeuour to answer his loue, by louing him againe? Yes doubtlesse, thou art, and art not thou bound to endeavour to answer his love, by loving him again? Yes doubtless, thou art, cc vb2r xx pns21 vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp vvg pno31 av? uh av-j, pns21 vb2r, (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1523 and in testimony of thy loue to him againe, thou art to lay aside thy honour, thy credit, thy wealth, thy profit, thy pleasure, and in testimony of thy love to him again, thou art to lay aside thy honour, thy credit, thy wealth, thy profit, thy pleasure, cc p-acp n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno31 av, pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi av po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1524 and the dearest things thou hast, yea thy life it selfe (if thou be called) for his sake. and the dearest things thou hast, yea thy life it self (if thou be called) for his sake. cc dt js-jn n2 pns21 vh2, uh po21 n1 pn31 n1 (cs pns21 vbb vvn) p-acp po31 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1525 And thou art daily called of him by the Ministerie of his word, to lay aside thy pride, thy couetousnesse, thy vsury, thy drunkennesse, thy garishnesse, thy carnall pleasures, and vaine delights: And thou art daily called of him by the Ministry of his word, to lay aside thy pride, thy covetousness, thy Usury, thy Drunkenness, thy garishness, thy carnal pleasures, and vain delights: cc pns21 vb2r av-j vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi av po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 j n2, cc j n2: (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1526 and doest thou perswade thy selfe thou louest the Lord Iesus, and yet will not lay aside any vnlawfull gaine, and dost thou persuade thy self thou love the Lord Iesus, and yet will not lay aside any unlawful gain, cc vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 pns21 vvb dt n1 np1, cc av vmb xx vvi av d j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1527 or any needlesse pleasure, at his call and commandement? Doest thou thinke that thou couldst be content to haue thy flesh frie in the fire, to lay downe thy life for his sake if hereafter thou be called to it, or any needless pleasure, At his call and Commandment? Dost thou think that thou Couldst be content to have thy Flesh fry in the fire, to lay down thy life for his sake if hereafter thou be called to it, cc d j n1, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1? vd2 pns21 vvi cst pns21 vmd2 vbi j pc-acp vhi po21 n1 vvi p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 n1 p-acp po31 n1 cs av pns21 vbi vvn p-acp pn31, (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1528 and yet now when he cals thee to it by his word, thou wilt not lay aside thy pedling gaine, gotten by that damnable trade of vsury, and yet now when he calls thee to it by his word, thou wilt not lay aside thy peddling gain, got by that damnable trade of Usury, cc av av c-crq pns31 vvz pno21 p-acp pn31 p-acp po31 n1, pns21 vm2 xx vvi av po21 j-vvg n1, vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1529 nor a needlesse and vaine pleasure, no not so much as a cup of wine or beare, which thou knowest will distemper thee, nor a needless and vain pleasure, no not so much as a cup of wine or bear, which thou Knowest will distemper thee, ccx dt j cc j n1, uh-dx xx av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc vvi, r-crq pns21 vv2 vmb vvi pno21, (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1530 nor an idle and vaine toy in thy apparell, and the like? Poore soule, thou doest but deceiue thy selfe, thou hast no dramme of true loue to the Lord Iesus: nor an idle and vain toy in thy apparel, and the like? Poor soul, thou dost but deceive thy self, thou hast no dram of true love to the Lord Iesus: ccx dt j cc j n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc dt j? j n1, pns21 vd2 p-acp vvi po21 n1, pns21 vh2 dx n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 np1: (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1531 and hauing no true loue to him, thou canst haue no assurance of his loue to thee. and having no true love to him, thou Canst have no assurance of his love to thee. cc vhg dx j n1 p-acp pno31, pns21 vm2 vhi dx n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno21. (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1532 No, no, if thou loue not the Lord Iesus Christ, thou art in a miserable state; No, no, if thou love not the Lord Iesus christ, thou art in a miserable state; uh-dx, uh-dx, cs pns21 vvb xx dt n1 np1 np1, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1533 and if thou persist and go on in that state, thou art to be had in execration: and if thou persist and go on in that state, thou art to be had in execration: cc cs pns21 vvb cc vvi a-acp p-acp d n1, pns21 vb2r pc-acp vbi vhn p-acp n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1534 these are the wordes of the Apostle, 1. Cor. 16.22. these Are the words of the Apostle, 1. Cor. 16.22. d vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 168 Page 82
1535 Last of all, did the Sonne of God abase himselfe so low as to take flesh on him, yea the similitude of sinfull flesh? was he content though he were free from all spot of sinne, Last of all, did the Son of God abase himself so low as to take Flesh on him, yea the similitude of sinful Flesh? was he content though he were free from all spot of sin, ord pp-f d, vdd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi px31 av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31, uh dt n1 pp-f j n1? vbds pns31 j c-acp pns31 vbdr j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 82
1536 yet to be thought and reputed as a vile sinner, and to be dealt withall as a malefactor? How then ought we to humble and to abase our selues, yet to be Thought and reputed as a vile sinner, and to be dealt withal as a Malefactor? How then ought we to humble and to abase our selves, av pc-acp vbi n1 cc vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1? uh-crq av vmd pns12 p-acp j cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1537 and to become as nothing in our selu•s, as indeed we are? If we haue any goodnesse in vs, it is of grace, it hath bene giuen vs, and to become as nothing in our selu•s, as indeed we Are? If we have any Goodness in us, it is of grace, it hath be given us, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pix p-acp po12 n2, c-acp av pns12 vbr? cs pns12 vhb d n1 p-acp pno12, pn31 vbz pp-f n1, pn31 vhz vbn vvn pno12, (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1538 and we haue receiued it, 1. Cor. 4.7. and we have received it, 1. Cor. 4.7. cc pns12 vhb vvn pn31, crd np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1539 How I say ought we to abase our selues, and to be brought to nothing in our selues, that so we may be like to the Lord Iesus? His example is for our imitation, How I say ought we to abase our selves, and to be brought to nothing in our selves, that so we may be like to the Lord Iesus? His Exampl is for our imitation, c-crq pns11 vvb vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pix p-acp po12 n2, cst av pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 np1? po31 n1 vbz p-acp po12 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1540 and it is an example without all exception: and it is an Exampl without all exception: cc pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1541 yea by his example we must learne the best of vs all, willingly and with contentment to vndergo contempt and disgrace in the world, and with patience to endure iniuries and wrongs, yea by his Exampl we must Learn the best of us all, willingly and with contentment to undergo contempt and disgrace in the world, and with patience to endure injuries and wrongs, uh p-acp po31 n1 pns12 vmb vvi dt js pp-f pno12 d, av-j cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2-jn, (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1542 and many indignities which the Lord suffers wicked men to throw vpon vs. Such is our selfe loue, and many indignities which the Lord suffers wicked men to throw upon us Such is our self love, cc d n2 r-crq dt n1 vvz j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 d vbz po12 n1 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1543 and such is the pride of our hearts, that we commonly swell, and our hearts rise vp in vs when we are disgraced, and such is the pride of our hearts, that we commonly swell, and our hearts rise up in us when we Are disgraced, cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cst pns12 av-j vvb, cc po12 n2 vvb a-acp p-acp pno12 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn, (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1544 and when we are accounted base and vile, and haue reproaches and indignities cast vpon vs: and when we Are accounted base and vile, and have Reproaches and indignities cast upon us: cc c-crq pns12 vbr vvn j cc j, cc vhb n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp pno12: (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1545 but let vs consider with our selues, are we better then the Lord Iesus? was not he content to be thought a vile sinner? did not he endure the speaking against of wicked sinners? Hebr. 12.3. but let us Consider with our selves, Are we better then the Lord Iesus? was not he content to be Thought a vile sinner? did not he endure the speaking against of wicked Sinners? Hebrew 12.3. cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n2, vbr pns12 j cs dt n1 np1? vbds xx pns31 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn dt j n1? vdd xx pns31 vvi dt vvg p-acp pp-f j n2? np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1546 was not he dealt withall as a wicked malefactor? and yet was dumbe, and as a sheepe before the shearer, was not he dealt withal as a wicked Malefactor? and yet was dumb, and as a sheep before the shearer, vbds xx pns31 vvn av p-acp dt j n1? cc av vbds j, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1547 so opened he not his mouth, Isay 53.7. and dost thou thinke much when such things befall thee, when thou hast disgrace and contempt and indignities cast on thee? But thou wilt say, I haue not deserued this or that disgrace at the hands of men. so opened he not his Mouth, Saiah 53.7. and dost thou think much when such things befall thee, when thou hast disgrace and contempt and indignities cast on thee? But thou wilt say, I have not deserved this or that disgrace At the hands of men. av vvd pns31 xx po31 n1, np1 crd. cc vd2 pns21 vvi av-d c-crq d n2 vvb pno21, c-crq pns21 vh2 n1 cc n1 cc n2 vvn p-acp pno21? p-acp pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 vhb xx vvn d cc d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1548 What did the Lord Iesus deserue? In him was nothing at all deseruing the least disgrace or indignity, but in thee there is. What did the Lord Iesus deserve? In him was nothing At all deserving the least disgrace or indignity, but in thee there is. q-crq vdd dt n1 np1 vvi? p-acp pno31 vbds pix p-acp d vvg dt ds n1 cc n1, cc-acp p-acp pno21 a-acp vbz. (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1549 Though it may be thou art wronged in that particular disgrace and indignity that is throwne vpon thee, Though it may be thou art wronged in that particular disgrace and indignity that is thrown upon thee, cs pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp d j n1 cc n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno21, (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1550 yet the Lord sees iust cause and matter enough in thee why he should suffer men to wrong thee, to disgrace thee, yet the Lord sees just cause and matter enough in thee why he should suffer men to wrong thee, to disgrace thee, av dt n1 vvz j n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp pno21 c-crq pns31 vmd vvi n2 pc-acp vvi pno21, pc-acp vvi pno21, (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1551 and cast contempt and indignities on thee. and cast contempt and indignities on thee. cc vvd n1 cc n2 p-acp pno21. (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1552 Oh then whosoeuer thou art, thinke on the example of the Sonne of God, that he abased himselfe, O then whosoever thou art, think on the Exampl of the Son of God, that he abased himself, uh av c-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vvd px31, (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1553 and tooke flesh on him, and was content to appeare in the similitude of sinfull flesh, euen to be thought and accounted a vile sinner, and took Flesh on him, and was content to appear in the similitude of sinful Flesh, even to be Thought and accounted a vile sinner, cc vvd n1 p-acp pno31, cc vbds j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, av-j pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn dt j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1554 and to be dealt withall as a wicked malefactor. and to be dealt withal as a wicked Malefactor. cc pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp dt j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 83
1555 And if thou duely consider this, it will be a notable meanes to frame thee to quietnesse, patience, And if thou duly Consider this, it will be a notable means to frame thee to quietness, patience, cc cs pns21 av-jn vvi d, pn31 vmb vbi dt j n2 pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp n1, n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 84
1556 and contentment, when thou art most disgraced, and hast many wrongs and indignities cast on thee. and contentment, when thou art most disgraced, and hast many wrongs and indignities cast on thee. cc n1, c-crq pns21 vb2r av-ds vvn, cc vvb d n2-jn cc n2 vvn p-acp pno21. (6) verse (DIV2) 169 Page 84
1557 God sending his owne Sonne in the similitude of sinfull flesh. God sending his own Son in the similitude of sinful Flesh. np1 vvg po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 170 Page 84
1558 As from these words we may gather the truth of Christ his Godhead, and the truth of his manhood, that he was true and verie God, As from these words we may gather the truth of christ his Godhead, and the truth of his manhood, that he was true and very God, c-acp p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vbds j cc j np1, (6) verse (DIV2) 170 Page 84
1559 and true and very man, which points we haue already stood on: so from hence we may easily gather the personall vnion of Christ his two natures: and true and very man, which points we have already stood on: so from hence we may Easily gather the personal Union of christ his two nature's: cc j cc j n1, r-crq n2 pns12 vhb av vvn a-acp: av p-acp av pns12 vmb av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 crd n2: (6) verse (DIV2) 170 Page 84
1560 And the point hence further offered is this. That Christ is both God and man in one person: And the point hence further offered is this. That christ is both God and man in one person: cc dt n1 av av-jc vvn vbz d. cst np1 vbz d np1 cc n1 p-acp crd n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 170 Page 84
1561 in Christ the Godhead and the manhood are personally vnited, and make but one person and one subsistence. in christ the Godhead and the manhood Are personally united, and make but one person and one subsistence. p-acp np1 dt n1 cc dt n1 vbr av-j vvn, cc vvi p-acp crd n1 cc crd n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 171 Page 84
1562 Gods owne Sonne the second person in Trinitie, was sent into the world, and tooke flesh on him, God's own Son the second person in Trinity, was sent into the world, and took Flesh on him, ng1 d n1 dt ord n1 p-acp np1, vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvd n1 p-acp pno31, (6) verse (DIV2) 171 Page 84
1563 and did assume the humane nature into vnity of person with his Godhead. and did assume the humane nature into unity of person with his Godhead. cc vdd vvi dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 171 Page 84
1564 So as we are to conceiue the manhood of Christ, not to be a person in it selfe, So as we Are to conceive the manhood of christ, not to be a person in it self, av c-acp pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, xx pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp pn31 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 171 Page 84
1565 but onely a nature, and that it is receiued into vnity of person with the Sonne of God the second person in Trinity, and doth wholly and onely subsist in the same person; but only a nature, and that it is received into unity of person with the Son of God the second person in Trinity, and does wholly and only subsist in the same person; cc-acp av-j dt n1, cc cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt ord n1 p-acp np1, cc vdz av-jn cc av-j vvi p-acp dt d n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 171 Page 84
1566 so that Christ is that Immanuell God with vs, spoken of Isay 4.17. And to this purpose that is a plaine text, Ioh. 1.14. so that christ is that Immanuel God with us, spoken of Saiah 4.17. And to this purpose that is a plain text, John 1.14. av cst np1 vbz d np1 np1 p-acp pno12, vvn pp-f np1 crd. cc p-acp d n1 cst vbz dt j n1, np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 171 Page 84
1567 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among vs, and we saw the glory thereof, And the Word was made Flesh, and dwelled among us, and we saw the glory thereof, cc dt n1 vbds vvn n1, cc vvd p-acp pno12, cc pns12 vvd dt n1 av, (6) verse (DIV2) 171 Page 84
1568 as the glory of the onely begotten Sonne of the Father, full of grace and truth. as the glory of the only begotten Son of the Father, full of grace and truth. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-j vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, j pp-f n1 cc n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 171 Page 84
1569 And that also 1. Tim. 3.16. God manifested in the flesh. Which places are thus to be vnderstood. And that also 1. Tim. 3.16. God manifested in the Flesh. Which places Are thus to be understood. cc cst av crd np1 crd. np1 vvn p-acp dt n1. r-crq n2 vbr av pc-acp vbi vvn. (6) verse (DIV2) 171 Page 84
1570 That the second person in the Trinitie the Sonne of God, tooke to himselfe the nature of man into vnity of person, That the second person in the Trinity the Son of God, took to himself the nature of man into unity of person, cst dt ord n1 p-acp dt np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd p-acp px31 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 171 Page 84
1571 and became incarnate, and so in Christ God and man were vnited into one person. It was needfull that Christ the Mediatour should be God and man in one person. and became incarnate, and so in christ God and man were united into one person. It was needful that christ the Mediator should be God and man in one person. cc vvd j, cc av p-acp np1 np1 cc n1 vbdr vvn p-acp crd n1. pn31 vbds j cst np1 dt n1 vmd vbi np1 cc n1 p-acp crd n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 171 Page 84
1572 Because he vndertooke both to suffer and to satisfie for the sinnes of Gods chosen: and if he had bene onely God, he could not haue suffered; Because he undertook both to suffer and to satisfy for the Sins of God's chosen: and if he had be only God, he could not have suffered; c-acp pns31 vvd av-d pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn: cc cs pns31 vhd vbn av-j np1, pns31 vmd xx vhi vvn; (6) verse (DIV2) 172 Page 84
1573 and if onely man, he could not haue satisfied. Therefore needfull it was, that he should be both God and man in one person: and if only man, he could not have satisfied. Therefore needful it was, that he should be both God and man in one person: cc cs j n1, pns31 vmd xx vhi vvn. av j pn31 vbds, cst pns31 vmd vbi d n1 cc n1 p-acp crd n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 172 Page 84
1574 man that he might suffer, and God that he might satisfie. man that he might suffer, and God that he might satisfy. n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi, cc np1 cst pns31 vmd vvi. (6) verse (DIV2) 172 Page 85
1575 And this serues to discouer the aduancement of our nature, that our nature in Christ is highly aduanced, euen aboue the Angels, And this serves to discover the advancement of our nature, that our nature in christ is highly advanced, even above the Angels, cc d vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst po12 n1 p-acp np1 vbz av-j vvd, av p-acp dt n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 173 Page 85
1576 and doth excell all creatures, in wisedome, in goodnesse, and in holinesse, in power, in maiestie, and in glorie. and does excel all creatures, in Wisdom, in Goodness, and in holiness, in power, in majesty, and in glory. cc vdz vvi d n2, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 173 Page 85
1577 God is in all creatures both good and bad by his essence, and by his presence and power, God is in all creatures both good and bad by his essence, and by his presence and power, np1 vbz p-acp d n2 d j cc j p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 173 Page 85
1578 and he sustaines them in their being, life, actions, and motions; and he sustains them in their being, life, actions, and motions; cc pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 vbg, n1, n2, cc n2; (6) verse (DIV2) 173 Page 85
1579 and he is in his Saints on the earth, by his grace and worke of his Spirit: and he is in his Saints on the earth, by his grace and work of his Spirit: cc pns31 vbz p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 173 Page 85
1580 in his Angels and Spirits in heauen, by fulnesse of glory: but in Christ alone is the fulnesse of the Godhead by personall vnion. in his Angels and Spirits in heaven, by fullness of glory: but in christ alone is the fullness of the Godhead by personal Union. p-acp po31 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1: cc-acp p-acp np1 av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 173 Page 85
1581 So that our nature in Christ is exalted farre aboue all creatures: So that our nature in christ is exalted Far above all creatures: av cst po12 n1 p-acp np1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp d n2: (6) verse (DIV2) 173 Page 85
1582 Yea, the manhood of Christ, because it is personally vnited to his Godhead, is to be adored and worshipped with religious and diuine worship: Yea, the manhood of christ, Because it is personally united to his Godhead, is to be adored and worshipped with religious and divine worship: uh, dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pn31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp j cc j-jn n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 173 Page 85
1583 and when we pray to Christ, we are to pray to him as God and man. and when we pray to christ, we Are to pray to him as God and man. cc c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp np1 cc n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 173 Page 85
1584 Indeed the manhood of Christ for it selfe and of it selfe is not to be worshipped with religious worship, Indeed the manhood of christ for it self and of it self is not to be worshipped with religious worship, av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31 n1 cc pp-f pn31 n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 173 Page 85
1585 because it is a creature, but as it is receiued into vnitie of person with the Sonne of God, it is to be worshipped with the same worship that the Godhead is. Because it is a creature, but as it is received into unity of person with the Son of God, it is to be worshipped with the same worship that the Godhead is. c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt d n1 cst dt n1 vbz. (6) verse (DIV2) 173 Page 85
1586 Againe, is it so that Christ is both God and man in one person? then here is a ground of sweet comfort for all that truly beleeue in Christ. Again, is it so that christ is both God and man in one person? then Here is a ground of sweet Comfort for all that truly believe in christ. av, vbz pn31 av cst np1 vbz d np1 cc n1 p-acp crd n1? av av vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d cst av-j vvb p-acp np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 174 Page 85
1587 Hereupon they may assure themselues, that Christ hath made perfect reconciliation betweene God and them, that he hath perfectly reconciled them to God his Father: Hereupon they may assure themselves, that christ hath made perfect reconciliation between God and them, that he hath perfectly reconciled them to God his Father: av pns32 vmb vvi px32, cst np1 vhz vvn j n1 p-acp np1 cc pno32, cst pns31 vhz av-j vvn pno32 p-acp np1 po31 n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 174 Page 85
1588 for as the Prophet saith, Amos 3.3. for as the Prophet Says, Amos 3.3. c-acp c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 174 Page 85
1589 Can two walke together except they be agreed? So, can God and man come so neare together as to be made one person, Can two walk together except they be agreed? So, can God and man come so near together as to be made one person, vmb crd n1 av c-acp pns32 vbb vvn? av, vmb np1 cc n1 vvb av av-j av c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn crd n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 174 Page 85
1590 vnlesse there be a perfect reconciliation and agreement betweene them? No, no, it cannot be: unless there be a perfect reconciliation and agreement between them? No, no, it cannot be: cs pc-acp vbi dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32? uh-dx, uh-dx, pn31 vmbx vbi: (6) verse (DIV2) 174 Page 85
1591 Christ being God and man in one person, he is a perfect Mediator; for he is a Mediator, both as he is God and as he is man. christ being God and man in one person, he is a perfect Mediator; for he is a Mediator, both as he is God and as he is man. np1 vbg n1 cc n1 p-acp crd n1, pns31 vbz dt j n1; c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1, d c-acp pns31 vbz np1 cc c-acp pns31 vbz n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 174 Page 85
1592 In his humane nature he performed the chiefe duties of a Mediator; In his humane nature he performed the chief duties of a Mediator; p-acp po31 j n1 pns31 vvd dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 174 Page 85
1593 and therefore the Apostle calls him, The Mediator betweene God and man, the man Christ Iesus. 1. Tim. 2.5. and Therefore the Apostle calls him, The Mediator between God and man, the man christ Iesus. 1. Tim. 2.5. cc av dt n1 vvz pno31, dt n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, dt n1 np1 np1. crd np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 174 Page 85
1594 And his workes of mediation are of infinite worth, and value, and sufficiency, because his manhood is personally vnited to his Godhead, And his works of mediation Are of infinite worth, and valve, and sufficiency, Because his manhood is personally united to his Godhead, cc po31 n2 pp-f n1 vbr pp-f j n1, cc n1, cc n1, c-acp po31 n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 174 Page 85
1595 and so he is a perfect Mediator, a perfect reconciler of God and his chosen, and he hath made a perfect reconciliation betweene them: and so he is a perfect Mediator, a perfect reconciler of God and his chosen, and he hath made a perfect reconciliation between them: cc av pns31 vbz dt j n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 j-vvn, cc pns31 vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp pno32: (6) verse (DIV2) 174 Page 86
1596 so that such as truly beleeue in Christ, may assure themselues, that he hath fully and perfectly reconciled them to God his Father, so that such as truly believe in christ, may assure themselves, that he hath Fully and perfectly reconciled them to God his Father, av cst d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp np1, vmb vvi px32, cst pns31 vhz av-j cc av-j vvn pno32 p-acp np1 po31 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 174 Page 86
1597 and they haue perfect peace towards God through Iesus Christ, as Romans 5.1. And that is an excellent comfort. and they have perfect peace towards God through Iesus christ, as Romans 5.1. And that is an excellent Comfort. cc pns32 vhb j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1 np1, p-acp np1 crd. cc cst vbz dt j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 174 Page 86
1598 Now the Apostle here addes a particular end of Christ his taking flesh on him, that it was for sinne: Now the Apostle Here adds a particular end of christ his taking Flesh on him, that it was for sin: av dt n1 av vvz dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 vvg n1 p-acp pno31, cst pn31 vbds p-acp n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 175 Page 86
1599 and saith, God sending his owne Sonne in the similitude of sinfull flesh, and for sin, condemned sinne in the flesh. and Says, God sending his own Son in the similitude of sinful Flesh, and for since, condemned sin in the Flesh. cc vvz, np1 vvg po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc p-acp n1, vvd n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 175 Page 86
1600 That is, (as we shewed in opening the text) to take away, and to driue sinne out of our nature, That is, (as we showed in opening the text) to take away, and to driven sin out of our nature, cst vbz, (c-acp pns12 vvd p-acp vvg dt n1) pc-acp vvi av, cc pc-acp vvi n1 av pp-f po12 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 175 Page 86
1601 euen to expell the blot and staine of nature, which did sticke in our flesh before Christ did assume and take our flesh on him, to expell that blot and staine vtterly out of that nature of ours which he tooke on him. even to expel the blot and stain of nature, which did stick in our Flesh before christ did assume and take our Flesh on him, to expel that blot and stain utterly out of that nature of ours which he took on him. av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vdd vvi p-acp po12 n1 p-acp np1 vdd vvi cc vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi d n1 cc vvi av-j av pp-f d n1 pp-f png12 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno31. (6) verse (DIV2) 175 Page 86
1602 Now here obserue we, that for the abolishing of sinne out of our nature, the Sonne of God must descend from heauen, Now Here observe we, that for the abolishing of sin out of our nature, the Son of God must descend from heaven, av av vvb pns12, cst p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 av pp-f po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 176 Page 86
1603 and take flesh on him, and become man, so hard a thing was it to expell and to driue sinne out of our nature. and take Flesh on him, and become man, so hard a thing was it to expel and to driven sin out of our nature. cc vvb n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvi n1, av j dt n1 vbds pn31 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi n1 av pp-f po12 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 176 Page 86
1604 The point hence offered is this. The point hence offered is this. dt n1 av vvn vbz d. (6) verse (DIV2) 176 Page 86
1605 That it is an exceeding hard thing to expell and to driue sinne out of our nature. That it is an exceeding hard thing to expel and to driven sin out of our nature. cst pn31 vbz dt j-vvg j n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi n1 av pp-f po12 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 86
1606 The taking of sinne and corruption quite out of our nature, was no lesse then the worke of the Sonne of God taking flesh on him, The taking of sin and corruption quite out of our nature, was no less then the work of the Son of God taking Flesh on him, dt n-vvg pp-f n1 cc n1 av av pp-f po12 n1, vbds av-dx av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg n1 p-acp pno31, (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 86
1607 and that not after the ordinarie course of nature, by naturall generation; and that not After the ordinary course of nature, by natural generation; cc cst xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp j n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 86
1608 but after an extraordinarie manner, euen by an extraordinary worke of the holy Ghost aboue nature: but After an extraordinary manner, even by an extraordinary work of the holy Ghost above nature: cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 86
1609 for so he was conceiued in the wombe of the Virgine Mary, and so the taking of sinne out of our nature is a maruellous hard thing: for so he was conceived in the womb of the Virgae Marry, and so the taking of sin out of our nature is a marvelous hard thing: c-acp av pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvi, cc av dt n-vvg pp-f n1 av pp-f po12 n1 vbz dt j j n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 86
1610 yea the expelling and driuing of sinne out of our nature but in part, as it is in them that are truly regenerate, is a most hard worke, yea the expelling and driving of sin out of our nature but in part, as it is in them that Are truly regenerate, is a most hard work, uh dt j cc vvg pp-f n1 av pp-f po12 n1 cc-acp p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pno32 cst vbr av-j vvn, vbz dt av-ds j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 86
1611 and it is wrought onely by the mighty and powerfull hand of God. and it is wrought only by the mighty and powerful hand of God. cc pn31 vbz vvn av-j p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 86
1612 The abolishing of sinne but in part, is so hard a worke, as it requires no lesse then the powerfull hand of God to effect it. The abolishing of sin but in part, is so hard a work, as it requires no less then the powerful hand of God to Effect it. dt n-vvg pp-f n1 cc-acp p-acp n1, vbz av j dt n1, c-acp pn31 vvz av-dx dc cs dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 86
1613 And hence it is that regeneration is said To be a new birth, and the renewing of the holy Ghost. Tit. 3.5. And hence it is that regeneration is said To be a new birth, and the renewing of the holy Ghost. Tit. 3.5. cc av pn31 vbz cst n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1, cc dt vvg pp-f dt j n1. np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 86
1614 And such as are regenerate, are said to be borne of the Spirit, Ioh. 3.5.6. Ioh. 1.13. And such as Are regenerate, Are said to be born of the Spirit, John 3.5.6. John 1.13. cc d c-acp vbr vvn, vbr vvn p-acp vbb vvn pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 87
1615 they are said not to be borne of bloud, nor of the will of the flesh, they Are said not to be born of blood, nor of the will of the Flesh, pns32 vbr vvn xx pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n1, ccx pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 87
1616 nor of the will of man, but of God. nor of the will of man, but of God. ccx pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 87
1617 And the weakning of the power and strength of naturall corruption, and the abolishing of it in part, is said to be onely by the vertue of Christ his death; And the weakening of the power and strength of natural corruption, and the abolishing of it in part, is said to be only by the virtue of christ his death; cc dt vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, cc dt n-vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp n1, vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 87
1618 it requires no lesse a power, then the power of his death. Rom. 6.6. it requires no less a power, then the power of his death. Rom. 6.6. pn31 vvz av-dx av-dc dt n1, cs dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 87
1619 the Apostle saith, Our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sinne might be destroyed, or might be weakened, the Apostle Says, Our old man is Crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, or might be weakened, dt n1 vvz, po12 j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vbi vvn, cc vmd vbi vvn, (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 87
1620 and the strength of it broken, and made idle, fruitlesse, and vneffectuall; for so the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies. and the strength of it broken, and made idle, fruitless, and uneffectual; for so the word signifies. cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvn, cc vvd j, j, cc j; p-acp av dt n1 vvz. (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 87
1621 Hence it is that the purging of the heart from corruption in some measure, and the sanctifying of it, is said to be euen a new creation. Psal. 51.10. Dauid prayes, Lord create in me a cleane heart: Hence it is that the purging of the heart from corruption in Some measure, and the sanctifying of it, is said to be even a new creation. Psalm 51.10. David prays, Lord create in me a clean heart: av pn31 vbz d dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, cc dt j-vvg pp-f pn31, vbz vvn pc-acp vbi av-j dt j n1. np1 crd. np1 vvz, n1 vvb p-acp pno11 dt j n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 87
1622 and creating (we know) is a worke of Gods owne hand, and a worke of his hand alone. and creating (we know) is a work of God's own hand, and a work of his hand alone. cc vvg (pns12 vvb) vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 d n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 av-j. (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 87
1623 And so it must needs be granted, that the expelling and driuing of sinne out of our nature but in part, is a most hard worke, And so it must needs be granted, that the expelling and driving of sin out of our nature but in part, is a most hard work, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi vvn, cst dt j cc vvg pp-f n1 av pp-f po12 n1 cc-acp p-acp n1, vbz dt av-ds j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 87
1624 and such a worke, as it requires no lesse then the mighty and powerfull hand of God to effect it: and such a work, as it requires no less then the mighty and powerful hand of God to Effect it: cc d dt n1, c-acp pn31 vvz av-dx dc cs dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pn31: (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 87
1625 And why? the reasons of it are these. First, it is the altering and changing of nature: And why? the Reasons of it Are these. First, it is the altering and changing of nature: cc q-crq? dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. ord, pn31 vbz dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 177 Page 87
1626 for sinne is bred in the bone, it is rooted in nature, and is as naturall to vs as any thing we brought with vs into the world. for sin is bred in the bone, it is rooted in nature, and is as natural to us as any thing we brought with us into the world. p-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc vbz a-acp j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1 pns12 vvd p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 178 Page 87
1627 A man begets his child in his owne image, and conueyes to it that corruption that he hath in his owne nature: A man begets his child in his own image, and conveys to it that corruption that he hath in his own nature: dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 d n1, cc vvz p-acp pn31 d n1 cst pns31 vhz p-acp po31 d n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 178 Page 87
1628 yea holy and sanctified parents cannot deriue their holinesse to their children, but they conuey onely that to them which is naturall in themselues. yea holy and sanctified Parents cannot derive their holiness to their children, but they convey only that to them which is natural in themselves. uh j cc j-vvn n2 vmbx vvi po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp pns32 vvi av-j cst p-acp pno32 r-crq vbz j p-acp px32. (6) verse (DIV2) 178 Page 87
1629 And therefore the expelling and driuing of sinne out of our nature but in part, must be effected by a power aboue nature. And Therefore the expelling and driving of sin out of our nature but in part, must be effected by a power above nature. cc av dt j cc vvg pp-f n1 av pp-f po12 n1 cc-acp p-acp n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 178 Page 87
1630 Againe, the rebellion of nature doth oppose and withstand the worke of grace, and in regard of that opposition, it is a greater worke of God to make a man or woman a new creature, by purging out the corruption of the soule, Again, the rebellion of nature does oppose and withstand the work of grace, and in regard of that opposition, it is a greater work of God to make a man or woman a new creature, by purging out the corruption of the soul, av, dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, pn31 vbz dt jc n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 dt j n1, p-acp vvg av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 179 Page 87
1631 and by sanctifying of it, then it was at the first to create and make their soules and bodies. and by sanctifying of it, then it was At the First to create and make their Souls and bodies. cc p-acp vvg pp-f pn31, cs pn31 vbds p-acp dt ord pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n2 cc n2. (6) verse (DIV2) 179 Page 87
1632 And therefore on these grounds we may set downe this as a certaine truth: And Therefore on these grounds we may Set down this as a certain truth: cc av p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi a-acp d c-acp dt j n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 179 Page 87
1633 That the expelling and driuing of sinne out of our nature but in part is a most hard worke, That the expelling and driving of sin out of our nature but in part is a most hard work, cst dt j cc vvg pp-f n1 av pp-f po12 n1 cc-acp p-acp n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 179 Page 88
1634 and is wrought onely by the mighty and powerfull hand of God. and is wrought only by the mighty and powerful hand of God. cc vbz vvn av-j p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 179 Page 88
1635 Let no man then deceiue himselfe, let no man thinke it an easie matter, and a thing that he may do at pleasure, Let no man then deceive himself, let no man think it an easy matter, and a thing that he may do At pleasure, vvb dx n1 av vvi px31, vvb dx n1 vvi pn31 dt j n1, cc dt n1 cst pns31 vmb vdi p-acp n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1636 euen to shake off the vile lusts of his owne heart, and to breake off the corruption of it. even to shake off the vile Lustiest of his own heart, and to break off the corruption of it. av pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 d n1, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1637 It is a thing wherein many please themselues, they fancy to themselues, that they are yet young, lustie, It is a thing wherein many please themselves, they fancy to themselves, that they Are yet young, lusty, pn31 vbz dt n1 c-crq d vvb px32, pns32 vvb p-acp px32, cst pns32 vbr av j, j, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1638 and strong, and they haue yet many yeares to liue, and they may yet follow the lusts of their owne hearts, and strong, and they have yet many Years to live, and they may yet follow the Lustiest of their own hearts, cc j, cc pns32 vhb av d n2 pc-acp vvi, cc pns32 vmb av vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1639 and the vanities of the world, and may yet enioy the pleasures and delights of sinne, and the vanities of the world, and may yet enjoy the pleasures and delights of sin, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vmb av vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1640 euen their carnall and sensuall pleasures; even their carnal and sensual pleasures; av po32 j cc j n2; (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1641 and hereafter when old age shall come vpon them, and the dayes wherein they shall haue no pleasure, then they will lay aside the vile lusts of their hearts, and hereafter when old age shall come upon them, and the days wherein they shall have no pleasure, then they will lay aside the vile Lustiest of their hearts, cc av c-crq j n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, cc dt n2 c-crq pns32 vmb vhi dx n1, cs pns32 vmb vvi av dt j n2 pp-f po32 n2, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1642 and breake them off, and they will then follow them no longer. Poore soules, they do deceiue themselues exceedingly. and break them off, and they will then follow them no longer. Poor Souls, they do deceive themselves exceedingly. cc vvi pno32 a-acp, cc pns32 vmb av vvi pno32 av-dx av-jc. j n2, pns32 vdb vvi px32 av-vvg. (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1643 Consider with thy selfe whosoeuer thou art that dost thus fancy to thy selfe; Consider with thy self whosoever thou art that dost thus fancy to thy self; np1 p-acp po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r d vd2 av vvi p-acp po21 n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1644 dost thou know whether thou shalt come to old age or no? the Lord may stop thy breath this day before to morrow, dost thou know whither thou shalt come to old age or no? the Lord may stop thy breath this day before to morrow, vd2 pns21 vvi cs pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp j n1 cc dx? dt n1 vmb vvi po21 n1 d n1 a-acp p-acp n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1645 and darest thou be so bold and so presumptuous, as thus to indent with the Lord, and Darest thou be so bold and so presumptuous, as thus to indent with the Lord, cc vv2 pns21 vbi av j cc av j, c-acp av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1646 and to appoint him a time when thou wilt breake off the lusts of thy heart, and to appoint him a time when thou wilt break off the Lustiest of thy heart, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 dt n1 c-crq pns21 vm2 vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1647 and turne from euill to good, which he hath appointed to be an act of all the dayes of thy life? And if thou liue to old age, dost thou thinke that then it will be an easie thing to offer violence to thine owne nature, to shake off the lusts of thine owne heart, and turn from evil to good, which he hath appointed to be an act of all the days of thy life? And if thou live to old age, dost thou think that then it will be an easy thing to offer violence to thine own nature, to shake off the Lustiest of thine own heart, cc vvi p-acp j-jn p-acp j, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f po21 n1? cc cs pns21 vvb p-acp j n1, vd2 pns21 vvi cst av pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po21 d n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 d n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1648 and to breake off thine old sweet familiar sinnes, sinnes thou hast a long time accustomed thy selfe to? Why custome in sinne hardens the heart, and to break off thine old sweet familiar Sins, Sins thou hast a long time accustomed thy self to? Why custom in sin hardens the heart, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 j j j-jn n2, n2 pns21 vh2 dt j n1 vvn po21 n1 p-acp? q-crq n1 p-acp n1 vvz dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1649 and addes strength to sinne, and by continuance in sinne, the corruption of nature gathers strength and growes stronger. and adds strength to sin, and by Continuance in sin, the corruption of nature gathers strength and grows Stronger. cc vvz n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz n1 cc vvz jc. (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1650 The Prophet makes it as hard a matter to breake off a custome of doing euill, The Prophet makes it as hard a matter to break off a custom of doing evil, dt n1 vvz pn31 a-acp av-j dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f vdg n-jn, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1651 as to make the blacke Moore white, or the Leopard to change his spots, Iere. 13.23. as to make the black More white, or the Leopard to change his spots, Jeremiah 13.23. c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 j-jn, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1652 Yea wofull experience shewes it, that custome in sinne brings men to a habit in sinne, Yea woeful experience shows it, that custom in sin brings men to a habit in sin, uh j n1 vvz pn31, cst n1 p-acp n1 vvz n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1653 and makes them senslesse of sinne. and makes them senseless of sin. cc vvz pno32 j pp-f n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 88
1654 Tell a common swearer of his swearing, and will he not sometimes denie it, and say he did not sweare? Custome of swearing hath taken away the sense of that sinne, Tell a Common swearer of his swearing, and will he not sometime deny it, and say he did not swear? Custom of swearing hath taken away the sense of that sin, np1 dt j n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, cc vmb pns31 xx av vvi pn31, cc vvb pns31 vdd xx vvi? n1 pp-f vvg vhz vvn av dt n1 pp-f d n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 89
1655 and he knowes not when he sweares, and therefore take heed of thus deceiuing thy selfe: and he knows not when he swears, and Therefore take heed of thus deceiving thy self: cc pns31 vvz xx c-crq pns31 vvz, cc av vvb n1 pp-f av vvg po21 n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 89
1656 remember the truth now deliuered, that the expelling of sin out of our nature but in part, is a most hard work, Gods children find it so in themselues, they find they haue much ado to get the masterie of some one sinfull infirmitie. Remember the truth now Delivered, that the expelling of since out of our nature but in part, is a most hard work, God's children find it so in themselves, they find they have much ado to get the mastery of Some one sinful infirmity. vvb dt n1 av vvn, cst dt j pp-f n1 av pp-f po12 n1 cc-acp p-acp n1, vbz dt av-ds j n1, npg1 n2 vvb pn31 av p-acp px32, pns32 vvb pns32 vhb d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d crd j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 89
1657 And therefore let not the diuell so blind thee, and thine owne deceiuing heart so misleade thee, And Therefore let not the Devil so blind thee, and thine own deceiving heart so mislead thee, cc av vvb xx dt n1 av vvi pno21, cc po21 d j-vvg n1 av vvi pno21, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 89
1658 as to make thee thinke, that thou mayest at thine owne time and leasure lay aside thy corruption, as to make thee think, that thou Mayest At thine own time and leisure lay aside thy corruption, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno21 vvi, cst pns21 vm2 p-acp po21 d n1 cc n1 vvd av po21 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 89
1659 and breake off thy course of sinne, and so neglect the timely and carefull vse of the meanes. and break off thy course of sin, and so neglect the timely and careful use of the means. cc vvi a-acp po21 n1 pp-f n1, cc av vvb dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n2. (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 89
1660 No, no, learne thou betimes to vse the meanes, euen the meanes the Lord hath sanctified to that purpose; No, no, Learn thou betimes to use the means, even the means the Lord hath sanctified to that purpose; uh-dx, uh-dx, vvb pns21 av pc-acp vvi dt n2, av-j dt n2 dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 89
1661 be diligent in hearing, reading, and meditation in the word of God. be diligent in hearing, reading, and meditation in the word of God. vbb j p-acp vvg, vvg, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 89
1662 And seeing the driuing of sinne out of our nature, is a worke of Gods owne powerfull hand, seeke and sue to him, that he would vouchsafe to put his hand into thy bosome, And seeing the driving of sin out of our nature, is a work of God's own powerful hand, seek and sue to him, that he would vouchsafe to put his hand into thy bosom, np1 vvg dt vvg pp-f n1 av pp-f po12 n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 d j n1, vvb cc vvi p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po21 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 89
1663 and plucke off the foreskin of thine heart, and purge out the corruption of it, and expell and driue out the vilenesse and rebellion of it. and pluck off the foreskin of thine heart, and purge out the corruption of it, and expel and driven out the vileness and rebellion of it. cc vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc vvi av dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc vvi cc vvi av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (6) verse (DIV2) 180 Page 89
1664 Againe, is it so that the expelling of sinne out of our nature but in part, is a most hard worke, and wrought onely by the mightie and powerfull hand of God? then if thou find that worke wrought in thee, Again, is it so that the expelling of sin out of our nature but in part, is a most hard work, and wrought only by the mighty and powerful hand of God? then if thou find that work wrought in thee, av, vbz pn31 av cst dt j pp-f n1 av pp-f po12 n1 cc-acp p-acp n1, vbz dt av-ds j n1, cc vvn av-j p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1? av cs pns21 vvb d n1 vvn p-acp pno21, (6) verse (DIV2) 181 Page 89
1665 and sinne and corruption in any measure expelled out of thine heart, and the power of sinne broken, and sin and corruption in any measure expelled out of thine heart, and the power of sin broken, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 vvd av pp-f po21 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn, (6) verse (DIV2) 181 Page 89
1666 and the lusts of thine heart weakened, giue the whole praise and glory of that worke to the Lord, gaze not too much on the outward instrument, and the Lustiest of thine heart weakened, give the Whole praise and glory of that work to the Lord, gaze not too much on the outward Instrument, cc dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 vvn, vvb dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb xx av av-d p-acp dt j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 181 Page 89
1667 or on the excellencie of gifts of any that hath bene a meanes to do thee good, or on the excellency of Gifts of any that hath be a means to do thee good, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 pp-f d cst vhz vbn dt n2 pc-acp vdi pno21 j, (6) verse (DIV2) 181 Page 89
1668 lest so thou giue part of the glory to the instrument; lest so thou give part of the glory to the Instrument; cs av pns21 vvb n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 181 Page 89
1669 but haue an eye to the Lord, whose onely worke it hath bene, and remember that the best Ministers of God are but instruments, by whom the Lord hath wrought good on thee; but have an eye to the Lord, whose only work it hath be, and Remember that the best Ministers of God Are but Instruments, by whom the Lord hath wrought good on thee; cc-acp vhb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, rg-crq j n1 pn31 vhz vbn, cc vvb cst dt js n2 pp-f np1 vbr p-acp n2, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vhz vvn j p-acp pno21; (6) verse (DIV2) 181 Page 89
1670 blesse God for them, but giue him alone all the praise, & all the glory, for the good that hath bene wrought in thee. bless God for them, but give him alone all the praise, & all the glory, for the good that hath be wrought in thee. vvb np1 p-acp pno32, cc-acp vvb pno31 av-j d dt n1, cc d dt n1, p-acp dt j cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp pno21. (6) verse (DIV2) 181 Page 89
1671 There is yet further matter of instruction offered from this second part of the verse. There is yet further matter of instruction offered from this second part of the verse. pc-acp vbz av jc n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp d ord n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 181 Page 89
1672 The Apostle saith, God sending his owne Sonne in the similitude of sinfull flesh, and for sinne, condemned sinne in the flesh. The Apostle Says, God sending his own Son in the similitude of sinful Flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the Flesh. dt n1 vvz, np1 vvg po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc p-acp n1, j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 181 Page 90
1673 In these last words (as I shewed) the Apostle makes knowne what it was that Christ did which the Law could not do, In these last words (as I showed) the Apostle makes known what it was that christ did which the Law could not do, p-acp d ord n2 (c-acp pns11 vvd) dt n1 vvz vvn r-crq pn31 vbds cst np1 vdd r-crq dt n1 vmd xx vdi, (6) verse (DIV2) 181 Page 90
1674 namely this, that he condemned sinne, and wherein it was that he condemned sinne, that it was in the flesh, namely this, that he condemned sin, and wherein it was that he condemned sin, that it was in the Flesh, av d, cst pns31 vvd n1, cc c-crq pn31 vbds cst pns31 vvd n1, cst pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 181 Page 90
1675 and his meaning in these words is this. and his meaning in these words is this. cc po31 n1 p-acp d n2 vbz d. (6) verse (DIV2) 181 Page 90
1676 That the Sonne of God being sent into the world, and taking flesh on him, did indeed in that flesh and humane nature that he assumed, abolish sinne altogether, That the Son of God being sent into the world, and taking Flesh on him, did indeed in that Flesh and humane nature that he assumed, Abolah sin altogether, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvg n1 p-acp pno31, vdd av p-acp d n1 cc j n1 cst pns31 vvn, vvb n1 av, (6) verse (DIV2) 181 Page 90
1677 and tooke it quite out of the way, that flesh of his being perfectly holy and pure, and took it quite out of the Way, that Flesh of his being perfectly holy and pure, cc vvd pn31 av av pp-f dt n1, cst n1 pp-f po31 vbg av-j j cc j, (6) verse (DIV2) 181 Page 90
1678 and free from all spot of sinne. Now here in the first place we might easily take vp this truth: and free from all spot of sin. Now Here in the First place we might Easily take up this truth: cc j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. av av p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vmd av-j vvi a-acp d n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 181 Page 90
1679 That the Sonne of God taking flesh on him, and being incarnate, did vtterly abolish sinne and corruption out of that flesh and humane nature that he tooke: That the Son of God taking Flesh on him, and being incarnate, did utterly Abolah sin and corruption out of that Flesh and humane nature that he took: cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg n1 p-acp pno31, cc vbg j, vdd av-j vvi n1 cc n1 av pp-f d n1 cc j n1 cst pns31 vvd: (6) verse (DIV2) 182 Page 90
1680 and his flesh, his humane nature, was conceiued and borne without all spot of sinne: and his Flesh, his humane nature, was conceived and born without all spot of sin: cc po31 n1, po31 j n1, vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 182 Page 90
1681 the Sonne of God tooke mans nature on him, without any spot or staine of sinne at all: the Son of God took men nature on him, without any spot or stain of sin At all: dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd ng1 n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d: (6) verse (DIV2) 182 Page 90
1682 in Christ our nature, and the corruption of nature, were seuered one from the other. And to this purpose is that of the Angell to the Virgine Marie, Luke 1.35. That holy thing (saith he) which shall be borne of thee, shall be called the Sonne of God. in christ our nature, and the corruption of nature, were severed one from the other. And to this purpose is that of the Angel to the Virgae marry, Lycia 1.35. That holy thing (Says he) which shall be born of thee, shall be called the Son of God. p-acp np1 po12 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, vbdr vvn pi p-acp dt n-jn. cc p-acp d n1 vbz d pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvi, av crd. cst j n1 (vvz pns31) r-crq vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno21, vmb vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 182 Page 90
1683 He calls Christ holy, or an holy thing, both because as God he was most holy, He calls christ holy, or an holy thing, both Because as God he was most holy, pns31 vvz np1 j, cc dt j n1, d c-acp p-acp np1 pns31 vbds av-ds j, (6) verse (DIV2) 182 Page 90
1684 and because also as man, he was conceiued and borne free from all spot of sinne, and Because also as man, he was conceived and born free from all spot of sin, cc c-acp av c-acp n1, pns31 vbds vvn cc vvn j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 182 Page 90
1685 and was sanctified in the wombe of his mother. 1. Pet. 1.19. the Apostle describing Christ, thus speakes of him, that He was a lambe vndefiled, and without spot: and was sanctified in the womb of his mother. 1. Pet. 1.19. the Apostle describing christ, thus speaks of him, that He was a lamb undefiled, and without spot: cc vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvg np1, av vvz pp-f pno31, cst pns31 vbds dt n1 j, cc p-acp n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 182 Page 90
1686 and this was prefigured in the Paschall lambe, which was to be without blemish, as the Lord commanded, Exod. 12.5. and in the lambes of the daily sacrifice, Num. 28.3. The Lord commanded that those lambes should be without spot. Heb. 9.14. it is said, Christ offered himselfe without spot to God: and this was prefigured in the Paschal lamb, which was to be without blemish, as the Lord commanded, Exod 12.5. and in the Lambs of the daily sacrifice, Num. 28.3. The Lord commanded that those Lambs should be without spot. Hebrew 9.14. it is said, christ offered himself without spot to God: cc d vbds vvd p-acp dt np1 n1, r-crq vbds pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 vvd, np1 crd. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd. dt n1 vvd cst d n2 vmd vbi p-acp n1. np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, np1 vvd px31 p-acp n1 p-acp np1: (6) verse (DIV2) 182 Page 90
1687 he offered himselfe as man, (for so indeed did Christ offer himselfe) without any spot or staine of sinne at all, he offered himself as man, (for so indeed did christ offer himself) without any spot or stain of sin At all, pns31 vvd px31 p-acp n1, (c-acp av av vdd np1 vvi px31) p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, (6) verse (DIV2) 182 Page 90
1688 so that in him our nature and the corruption of nature were seuered one from the other. so that in him our nature and the corruption of nature were severed one from the other. av cst p-acp pno31 po12 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn pi p-acp dt n-jn. (6) verse (DIV2) 182 Page 90
1689 And the reasons of it are these: And the Reasons of it Are these: cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d: (6) verse (DIV2) 183 Page 91
1690 first, in Christ our nature was receiued into vnitie of person with the Sonne of God the second person in Trinitie, which it could not haue bene if it had bene defiled with the least spot of sinne. First, in christ our nature was received into unity of person with the Son of God the second person in Trinity, which it could not have be if it had be defiled with the least spot of sin. ord, p-acp np1 po12 n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt ord n1 p-acp np1, r-crq pn31 vmd xx vhi vbn cs pn31 vhd vbn vvn p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 183 Page 91
1691 Againe, secondly, Christ was a Sauiour, as he is both God and man: Again, secondly, christ was a Saviour, as he is both God and man: av, ord, np1 vbds dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbz d np1 cc n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 184 Page 91
1692 and if as man he had bene stained with the least spot of sinne, he could not haue bene a Sauiour to Gods chosen, he could neither haue bene made a sacrifice for them, nor righteousnesse to them: and if as man he had be stained with the least spot of sin, he could not have be a Saviour to God's chosen, he could neither have be made a sacrifice for them, nor righteousness to them: cc cs p-acp n1 pns31 vhd vbn vvn p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmd xx vhi vbn dt n1 p-acp n2 vvn, pns31 vmd av-dx vhb vbn vvn dt n1 p-acp pno32, ccx n1 p-acp pno32: (6) verse (DIV2) 184 Page 91
1693 no then himselfe had stood in need of a Sauiour. no then himself had stood in need of a Saviour. dx av px31 vhd vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 184 Page 91
1694 And therefore doubtlesse this is a certaine truth, that the Sonne of God taking flesh and our nature on him, he did vtterly abolish sinne and corruption out of that flesh and humane nature that he tooke, And Therefore doubtless this is a certain truth, that the Son of God taking Flesh and our nature on him, he did utterly Abolah sin and corruption out of that Flesh and humane nature that he took, cc av av-j d vbz dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg n1 cc po12 n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vdd av-j vvi n1 cc n1 av pp-f d n1 cc j n1 cst pns31 vvd, (6) verse (DIV2) 184 Page 91
1695 and his flesh and his humane nature was conceiued and borne without all spot of sinne. and his Flesh and his humane nature was conceived and born without all spot of sin. cc po31 n1 cc po31 j n1 vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 184 Page 91
1696 And if it be demanded, how Christ could take flesh and mans nature on him, And if it be demanded, how christ could take Flesh and men nature on him, cc cs pn31 vbb vvn, c-crq np1 vmd vvi n1 cc ng1 n1 p-acp pno31, (6) verse (DIV2) 184 Page 91
1697 and be conceiued and borne without all spot of sinne? I answer, it was by reason of his miraculous and extraordinary conception, that he was conceiued in the wombe of his mother after an extraordinary manner, and be conceived and born without all spot of sin? I answer, it was by reason of his miraculous and extraordinary conception, that he was conceived in the womb of his mother After an extraordinary manner, cc vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1? pns11 vvb, pn31 vbds p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j cc j n1, cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 184 Page 91
1698 euen by the power of the holy Ghost ouershadowing her, as Luke 1.35. and not by naturall generation: even by the power of the holy Ghost overshadowing her, as Lycia 1.35. and not by natural generation: av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvg pno31, a-acp av crd. cc xx p-acp j n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 184 Page 91
1716 and makes one with himselfe by mysticall vnion, and ioynes to himselfe by the bond of his Spirit? without question he doth. and makes one with himself by mystical Union, and joins to himself by the bound of his Spirit? without question he does. cc vvz pi p-acp px31 p-acp j n1, cc vvz p-acp px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? p-acp n1 pns31 vdz. (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 92
1699 thence it was that Christ was conceiued and borne without, all spot of sinne. And that was a priuiledge proper to Christ alone, to be so conceiued and borne, because of his extraordinarie conception; thence it was that christ was conceived and born without, all spot of sin. And that was a privilege proper to christ alone, to be so conceived and born, Because of his extraordinary conception; av pn31 vbds cst np1 vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp, d n1 pp-f n1. cc cst vbds dt n1 j p-acp np1 av-j, pc-acp vbi av vvn cc vvn, c-acp pp-f po31 j n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 184 Page 91
1700 for all that come of Adam by naturall generation, are stained with originall sinne and corruption of nature: for all that come of Adam by natural generation, Are stained with original sin and corruption of nature: p-acp d cst vvb pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, vbr vvn p-acp j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 184 Page 91
1701 onely Christ was free from that staine, and that blot of naturall corruption, because, though he came of Adam, and tooke the seed of man, only christ was free from that stain, and that blot of natural corruption, Because, though he Come of Adam, and took the seed of man, av-j np1 vbds j p-acp d n1, cc d n1 pp-f j n1, c-acp, cs pns31 vvd pp-f np1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 184 Page 91
1702 yet not after the ordinarie course of nature, but after an extraordinary manner. yet not After the ordinary course of nature, but After an extraordinary manner. av xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 184 Page 91
1703 And therefore by the way, that is an idle and an erronious conceit of the Papists, in that they hold that the Virgine Marie was conceiued without spot of sinne, that is proper to Christ alone, in regard of his extraordinary conception by the holy Ghost. And Therefore by the Way, that is an idle and an erroneous conceit of the Papists, in that they hold that the Virgae Marry was conceived without spot of sin, that is proper to christ alone, in regard of his extraordinary conception by the holy Ghost. cc av p-acp dt n1, cst vbz dt j cc dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2, p-acp cst pns32 vvb cst dt n1 uh vbds vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz j p-acp np1 av-j, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp dt j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 185 Page 91
1704 But haply some will say, We reade Iere. 1.5. The Lord saith, He sanctified Ieremiah before he came out of the wombe, he was sanctified before he was borne; But haply Some will say, We read Jeremiah 1.5. The Lord Says, He sanctified Jeremiah before he Come out of the womb, he was sanctified before he was born; p-acp av d vmb vvi, pns12 vvb np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvd np1 c-acp pns31 vvd av pp-f dt n1, pns31 vbds vvn c-acp pns31 vbds vvn; (6) verse (DIV2) 185 Page 91
1705 and therefore it is not proper to Christ alone to be sanctified in the wombe. and Therefore it is not proper to christ alone to be sanctified in the womb. cc av pn31 vbz xx j p-acp np1 av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 185 Page 92
1706 I answer, the meaning of that place is, that the Lord set apart the Prophet in his eternall counsell to that office, I answer, the meaning of that place is, that the Lord Set apart the Prophet in his Eternal counsel to that office, pns11 vvb, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz, cst dt n1 vvd av dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp d n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 185 Page 92
1707 and that is the sanctification there intended: and that is the sanctification there intended: cc d vbz dt n1 a-acp vvd: (6) verse (DIV2) 185 Page 92
1708 & that appeares plainely in the words following, I ordained thee to be a Prophet vnto the nations: & that appears plainly in the words following, I ordained thee to be a Prophet unto the Nations: cc cst vvz av-j p-acp dt n2 vvg, pns11 vvd pno21 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n2: (6) verse (DIV2) 185 Page 92
1709 and so it makes not against that priuiledge of Christ, it doth not infringe it, that he alone was conceiued and borne without spot of sinne. and so it makes not against that privilege of christ, it does not infringe it, that he alone was conceived and born without spot of sin. cc av pn31 vvz xx p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vdz xx vvi pn31, cst pns31 av-j vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 185 Page 92
1710 This therefore we are to hold as a certaine truth, that the Sonne of God taking flesh, our nature on him, he did vtterly abolish sinne and corruption out of that flesh and humane nature that he tooke: This Therefore we Are to hold as a certain truth, that the Son of God taking Flesh, our nature on him, he did utterly Abolah sin and corruption out of that Flesh and humane nature that he took: np1 av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg n1, po12 n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vdd av-j vvi n1 cc n1 av pp-f d n1 cc j n1 cst pns31 vvd: (6) verse (DIV2) 185 Page 92
1711 and his flesh, his humane nature, was conceiued and borne without all spot of sinne, he being conceiued in the wombe of his mother after an extraordinary manner by the power of the holy Ghost. and his Flesh, his humane nature, was conceived and born without all spot of sin, he being conceived in the womb of his mother After an extraordinary manner by the power of the holy Ghost. cc po31 n1, po31 j n1, vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 185 Page 92
1712 Let this truth for the vse of it in the first place be thought on to this purpose. Let this truth for the use of it in the First place be Thought on to this purpose. vvb d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt ord n1 vbi vvn a-acp p-acp d n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 92
1713 Did the Sonne of God taking flesh, our nature on him, vtterly abolish sinne out of that flesh he took? surely then it must needs be, it holds by proportion, that Christ doth in some measure abolish sinne out of all those that are one with him. Did the Son of God taking Flesh, our nature on him, utterly Abolah sin out of that Flesh he took? surely then it must needs be, it holds by proportion, that christ does in Some measure Abolah sin out of all those that Are one with him. vdd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg n1, po12 n1 p-acp pno31, av-j vvb n1 av pp-f d n1 pns31 vvd? av-j av pn31 vmb av vbi, pn31 vvz p-acp n1, cst np1 vdz p-acp d n1 vvi n1 av pp-f d d cst vbr crd p-acp pno31. (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 92
1714 Did the Sonne of God vtterly and altogether abolish sinne out of that nature of ours that he receiued into vnitie of person, Did the Son of God utterly and altogether Abolah sin out of that nature of ours that he received into unity of person, vdd dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j cc av vvb n1 av pp-f d n1 pp-f png12 cst pns31 vvd p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 92
1715 and ioyned to himselfe by personall vnion? and doth not Christ Iesus abolish sinne and corruption in some proportion out of all those whom he takes neare to himselfe, and joined to himself by personal Union? and does not christ Iesus Abolah sin and corruption in Some proportion out of all those whom he Takes near to himself, cc vvn p-acp px31 p-acp j n1? cc vdz xx np1 np1 vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 av pp-f d d r-crq pns31 vvz av-j p-acp px31, (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 92
1717 And therefore deceiue not thy selfe whosoeuer thou art, thinke not that thou art one with Christ, And Therefore deceive not thy self whosoever thou art, think not that thou art one with christ, cc av vvb xx po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb xx cst pns21 vb2r crd p-acp np1, (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 92
1718 and that thou hast right and title to the sauing comforts in Christ, vnlesse thou find it thus with thee: and that thou hast right and title to the Saving comforts in christ, unless thou find it thus with thee: cc cst pns21 vh2 av-jn cc n1 p-acp dt vvg n2 p-acp np1, cs pns21 vvb pn31 av p-acp pno21: (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 92
1719 that sinne and corruption is in some measure abolished and taken out of thy heart. that sin and corruption is in Some measure abolished and taken out of thy heart. d n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp d n1 vvn cc vvn av pp-f po21 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 92
1720 Surely the Sonne of God tooke sinne quite out of that nature of ours that he tooke on himselfe, Surely the Son of God took sin quite out of that nature of ours that he took on himself, np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd n1 av av pp-f d n1 pp-f png12 cst pns31 vvd p-acp px31, (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 92
1721 and the same Sonne of God now incarnate, is as strong and as powefull as euer he was; and the same Son of God now incarnate, is as strong and as powefull as ever he was; cc dt d n1 pp-f np1 av j, vbz a-acp j cc p-acp j c-acp av pns31 vbds; (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 92
1722 he is able, and doubtlesse he doth abolish sin out of the hearts and soules of them that he makes one with himselfe by mysticall vnion. he is able, and doubtless he does Abolah since out of the hearts and Souls of them that he makes one with himself by mystical Union. pns31 vbz j, cc av-j pns31 vdz vvi n1 av pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pno32 cst pns31 vvz pi p-acp px31 p-acp j n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 93
1723 And therefore deceiue not thy selfe, do not imagine as many foolishly do, that thou art one with Christ, And Therefore deceive not thy self, do not imagine as many foolishly doe, that thou art one with christ, cc av vvb xx po21 n1, vdb xx vvi p-acp d av-j n1, cst pns21 vb2r crd p-acp np1, (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 93
1724 and that thou hast part in the sweet comforts in Christ, and yet the corruption of thy heart is as strong and as powerfull in thee as euer it was, and that thou hast part in the sweet comforts in christ, and yet the corruption of thy heart is as strong and as powerful in thee as ever it was, cc cst pns21 vh2 n1 p-acp dt j n2 p-acp np1, cc av dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vbz a-acp j cc p-acp j p-acp pno21 p-acp av pn31 vbds, (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 93
1725 and it breakes out on euery occasion: and it breaks out on every occasion: cc pn31 vvz av p-acp d n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 93
1726 and if thou be but a little moued, thou powrest out the bitternesse of thy soule, in cursing, in swearing, in railing, and the like: and if thou be but a little moved, thou powerest out the bitterness of thy soul, in cursing, in swearing, in railing, and the like: cc cs pns21 vbb p-acp dt j vvn, pns21 vv2 av dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, p-acp vvg, p-acp vvg, p-acp vvg, cc dt j: (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 93
1727 if thou so thinke, then dost thou but deceiue thy selfe. if thou so think, then dost thou but deceive thy self. cs pns21 av vvi, av vd2 pns21 p-acp vvi po21 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 93
1728 Dost thou thinke that thou art one with the Sonne of God incarnate, and yet thou carriest thy selfe as a diuell incarnate, Dost thou think that thou art one with the Son of God incarnate, and yet thou carriest thy self as a Devil incarnate, vd2 pns21 vvi cst pns21 vb2r crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 j, cc av pns21 vv2 po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 j, (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 93
1729 and as a limbe of the diuell, thou art a drunkard, a swearer, a rayler, and as a limb of the Devil, thou art a drunkard, a swearer, a railer, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns21 vb2r dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 93
1730 and such like? No, no, if thou wouldest haue sound assurance that thou art one with the Sonne of God incarnate, and such like? No, no, if thou Wouldst have found assurance that thou art one with the Son of God incarnate, cc d av-j? uh-dx, uh-dx, cs pns21 vmd2 vhi n1 n1 cst pns21 vb2r crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 j, (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 93
1731 euen one with Christ Iesus, neuer rest till thou find that he hath in some measure abolished sinne and corruption out of thy heart, even one with christ Iesus, never rest till thou find that he hath in Some measure abolished sin and corruption out of thy heart, av-j pi p-acp np1 np1, av-x vvb c-acp pns21 vvi cst pns31 vhz p-acp d n1 vvn n1 cc n1 av pp-f po21 n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 93
1732 and out of thy soule, and that thou dost not rest in an externall forme of pietie, and out of thy soul, and that thou dost not rest in an external Form of piety, cc av pp-f po21 n1, cc cst pns21 vd2 xx vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 93
1733 or in repressing onely the outward act of sinne, (for that may be and is many times in reprobates) but that the very roote of sinne is weakened and wounded in thee: or in repressing only the outward act of sin, (for that may be and is many times in Reprobates) but that the very root of sin is weakened and wounded in thee: cc p-acp vvg av-j dt j n1 pp-f n1, (c-acp d vmb vbi cc vbz d n2 p-acp n2-jn) p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp pno21: (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 93
1734 thereupon thou mayest conclude to thy comfort, that thou art one with the Sonne of God incarnate, thereupon thou Mayest conclude to thy Comfort, that thou art one with the Son of God incarnate, av pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp po21 n1, cst pns21 vb2r crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 j, (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 93
1735 euen with Christ Iesus, and that thou hast right and title to the sweet comforts that are found in him. even with christ Iesus, and that thou hast right and title to the sweet comforts that Are found in him. av p-acp np1 np1, cc cst pns21 vh2 av-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno31. (6) verse (DIV2) 186 Page 93
1736 Againe, is it so that the Sonne of God taking our nature on him, did vtterly abolish sinne and corruption out of that flesh that he tooke? here is then a ground of sweet comfort to all that truly beleeue in Christ. Again, is it so that the Son of God taking our nature on him, did utterly Abolah sin and corruption out of that Flesh that he took? Here is then a ground of sweet Comfort to all that truly believe in christ. av, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg po12 n1 p-acp pno31, vdd av-j vvi n1 cc n1 av pp-f d n1 cst pns31 vvd? av vbz av dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d cst av-j vvb p-acp np1. (6) verse (DIV2) 187 Page 93
1737 For certainly this Christ did, that he might be a fit Sauiour of Gods chosen: For Certainly this christ did, that he might be a fit Saviour of God's chosen: p-acp av-j d np1 vdd, cst pns31 vmd vbi dt j n1 pp-f n2 vvn: (6) verse (DIV2) 187 Page 93
1857 so long as they liue on the face of the earth. so long as they live on the face of the earth. av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 199 Page 100
1738 & hereuppon all that truly beleeue in Christ, may assure themselues that he is a most absolute, & hereupon all that truly believe in christ, may assure themselves that he is a most absolute, cc av d cst av-j vvb p-acp np1, vmb vvi px32 cst pns31 vbz dt av-ds j, (6) verse (DIV2) 187 Page 93
1739 and a most perfect Sauiour to them; and a most perfect Saviour to them; cc dt av-ds j n1 p-acp pno32; (6) verse (DIV2) 187 Page 93
1740 he saues them, and he frees them, not onely from their actuall sinnes, but also from their defilement of nature, he saves them, and he frees them, not only from their actual Sins, but also from their defilement of nature, pns31 vvz pno32, cc pns31 vvz pno32, xx av-j p-acp po32 j n2, cc-acp av p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 187 Page 93
1741 and from that remainder of sinne and corruption that abides in them, and stickes so fast to them, which so much troubles them, and from that remainder of sin and corruption that abides in them, and sticks so fast to them, which so much Troubles them, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst vvz p-acp pno32, cc vvz av av-j p-acp pno32, r-crq av d vvz pno32, (6) verse (DIV2) 187 Page 93
1742 and which they many times complaine of. and which they many times complain of. cc r-crq pns32 d n2 vvi pp-f. (6) verse (DIV2) 187 Page 93
1743 For why, he is a Sauiour, holy, harmelesse, vndefiled, separate from sinne and sinners, Heb. 7.26. For why, he is a Saviour, holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sin and Sinners, Hebrew 7.26. p-acp q-crq, pns31 vbz dt n1, j, j, j, vvb p-acp n1 cc n2, np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 187 Page 94
1744 not onely in his life, but in his conception and birth also, he abolished sinne and corruption out of that flesh of ours that he tooke, not only in his life, but in his conception and birth also, he abolished sin and corruption out of that Flesh of ours that he took, xx av-j p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 av, pns31 vvn n1 cc n1 av pp-f d n1 pp-f png12 cst pns31 vvd, (6) verse (DIV2) 187 Page 94
1745 and he was conceiued and borne without all spot of sinne: and he was conceived and born without all spot of sin: cc pns31 vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 187 Page 94
1746 and that most perfect holinesse and innocency of his humane nature, is imputed to them that truly beleeue in him: and that most perfect holiness and innocency of his humane nature, is imputed to them that truly believe in him: cc cst av-ds j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 j n1, vbz vvn p-acp pno32 cst av-j vvb p-acp pno31: (6) verse (DIV2) 187 Page 94
1747 and no lesse reckoned to them for healing and curing of their defiled nature, then his suffering for the remission of their actuall sinnes: and no less reckoned to them for healing and curing of their defiled nature, then his suffering for the remission of their actual Sins: cc dx av-dc vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp vvg cc vvg pp-f po32 j-vvn n1, cs po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2: (6) verse (DIV2) 187 Page 94
1748 and that is a ground of excellent comfort to them, it might be further pressed, but I passe from it. One thing further I will note. and that is a ground of excellent Comfort to them, it might be further pressed, but I pass from it. One thing further I will note. cc cst vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno32, pn31 vmd vbi av-jc vvn, cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp pn31. crd n1 av-j pns11 vmb vvi. (6) verse (DIV2) 187 Page 94
1749 The Apostle saith, the Sonne of God being sent in the similitude of sinfull flesh, and for sinne, condemned sinne in the flesh. The Apostle Says, the Son of God being sent in the similitude of sinful Flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the Flesh. dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc p-acp n1, j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 187 Page 94
1750 He tooke flesh on him, and he did vtterly abolish sinne and corruption out of that flesh. Hence then it is cleare. He took Flesh on him, and he did utterly Abolah sin and corruption out of that Flesh. Hence then it is clear. pns31 vvd n1 p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vdd av-j vvi n1 cc n1 av pp-f d n1. av cs pn31 vbz j. (6) verse (DIV2) 187 Page 94
1751 That sinne and corruption may be remoued, taken away, and abolished, and yet the flesh and nature of man still abide. That sin and corruption may be removed, taken away, and abolished, and yet the Flesh and nature of man still abide. cst n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn, vvn av, cc vvn, cc av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 av vvi. (6) verse (DIV2) 188 Page 94
1752 Sinne may be remoued from the soule, and yet the soule still remaine entire in all the powers and faculties of it. Sin may be removed from the soul, and yet the soul still remain entire in all the Powers and faculties of it. n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc av dt n1 av vvi j p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31. (6) verse (DIV2) 188 Page 94
1753 For indeed naturall corruption is not a corruption of the substance of the soule: For indeed natural corruption is not a corruption of the substance of the soul: p-acp av j n1 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (6) verse (DIV2) 188 Page 94
1754 for then could not the soule be immortall, neither could the Sonne of God haue taken mans nature on him without sinne; for then could not the soul be immortal, neither could the Son of God have taken men nature on him without sin; c-acp av vmd xx dt n1 vbb j, dx vmd dt n1 pp-f np1 vhb vvn ng1 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 188 Page 94
1755 but it is a corruption that cleaues to the soule, and to the faculties of it, but it is a corruption that cleaves to the soul, and to the faculties of it, cc-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, (6) verse (DIV2) 188 Page 94
1756 and it may be seuered from the soule, and yet the soule still remaine without any diminution in the substance of it. and it may be severed from the soul, and yet the soul still remain without any diminution in the substance of it. cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc av dt n1 av vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (6) verse (DIV2) 188 Page 94
1757 And hence it is that corruption of nature, is said to be an euill that doth easily compasse about. Heb. 12.1. Cast away euery thing that presseth downe, and the sinne that hangeth so fast on. And hence it is that corruption of nature, is said to be an evil that does Easily compass about. Hebrew 12.1. Cast away every thing that Presseth down, and the sin that hangs so fast on. cc av pn31 vbz cst n1 pp-f n1, vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n-jn cst vdz av-j vvi a-acp. np1 crd. vvb av d n1 cst vvz a-acp, cc dt n1 cst vvz av av-j a-acp. (6) verse (DIV2) 188 Page 94
1758 And to this purpose it is, that we are exhorted to cast off the old man, the corruption of nature, Ephes. 4.22. And to put on the new man, verse 24. And to put off the old man, Coloss. 3.8.9. And to this purpose it is, that we Are exhorted to cast off the old man, the corruption of nature, Ephesians 4.22. And to put on the new man, verse 24. And to put off the old man, Coloss. 3.8.9. cc p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz, cst pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, n1 crd cc pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1, np1 crd. (6) verse (DIV2) 188 Page 94
1759 Which places and many other do euidence this truth, that sinne may be remoued from the soule, Which places and many other doe evidence this truth, that sin may be removed from the soul, r-crq n2 cc d j-jn n1 n1 d n1, cst n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 188 Page 94
1760 and yet the soule still remaine entire in all the faculties of it. and yet the soul still remain entire in all the faculties of it. cc av dt n1 av vvi j p-acp d dt n2 pp-f pn31. (6) verse (DIV2) 188 Page 94
1761 And this serues for the comfort of those that grone vnder the waight of their naturall corruption, And this serves for the Comfort of those that groan under the weight of their natural corruption, cc d vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, (6) verse (DIV2) 189 Page 94
1762 and are wearie of their sinfull infirmities, and would willingly shake them off. and Are weary of their sinful infirmities, and would willingly shake them off. cc vbr j pp-f po32 j n2, cc vmd av-j vvi pno32 a-acp. (6) verse (DIV2) 189 Page 94
1763 Know to thy comfort whosoeuer thou art, sinne is such a thing as may be seuered from the soule; Know to thy Comfort whosoever thou art, sin is such a thing as may be severed from the soul; vvb p-acp po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, n1 vbz d dt n1 c-acp vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1; (6) verse (DIV2) 189 Page 95
1764 the Lord is able to seuer it, and he will one day vtterly abolish it, and take it quite out of thy soule. the Lord is able to sever it, and he will one day utterly Abolah it, and take it quite out of thy soul. dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31, cc pns31 vmb crd n1 av-j vvi pn31, cc vvb pn31 av av pp-f po21 n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 189 Page 95
1765 He that seuered sinne and our nature in Adam in his creation, and likewise seuered sinne and our nature in Christ Iesus in his incarnation, he is able, He that severed sin and our nature in Adam in his creation, and likewise severed sin and our nature in christ Iesus in his incarnation, he is able, pns31 cst vvd n1 cc po12 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc av vvd n1 cc po12 n1 p-acp np1 np1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbz j, (6) verse (DIV2) 189 Page 95
1766 and he will at length seuer sinne and thy nature at thy glorification. And as Moses said to the Israelites concerning the Aegyptians, Exod. 14.13. Saith he, The Aegyptians whom ye haue seene this day, ye shall neuer see them againe: and he will At length sever sin and thy nature At thy glorification. And as Moses said to the Israelites Concerning the egyptians, Exod 14.13. Says he, The egyptians whom you have seen this day, you shall never see them again: cc pns31 vmb p-acp n1 vvi n1 cc po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1. cc p-acp np1 vvd p-acp dt np2 vvg dt njp2, np1 crd. vvz pns31, dt njp2 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn d n1, pn22 vmb av-x vvi pno32 av: (6) verse (DIV2) 189 Page 95
1767 so it may be said to thee that art a child of God, and dost sigh and grone vnder the burthen of thy corruptions and sinfull infirmities; so it may be said to thee that art a child of God, and dost sighs and groan under the burden of thy corruptions and sinful infirmities; av pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21 d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vd2 vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2 cc j n2; (6) verse (DIV2) 189 Page 95
1768 the sinnes which now thou seest with griefe, and do much vexe and trouble thee, the Sins which now thou See with grief, and do much vex and trouble thee, dt n2 r-crq av pns21 vv2 p-acp n1, cc vdb av-d vvi cc vvi pno21, (6) verse (DIV2) 189 Page 95
1769 and are enemies to thy peace and comfort, the time shall come wherein the Lord will remoue them, and Are enemies to thy peace and Comfort, the time shall come wherein the Lord will remove them, cc vbr n2 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi pno32, (6) verse (DIV2) 189 Page 95
1770 and vtterly abolish them, and take them quite out of thy soule, and thou shalt neuer see them more, and utterly Abolah them, and take them quite out of thy soul, and thou shalt never see them more, cc av-j vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32 av av pp-f po21 n1, cc pns21 vm2 av-x vvi pno32 dc, (6) verse (DIV2) 189 Page 95
1771 and they shall neuer trouble thee any more. Thinke on that to thy comfort. Come we now to the fourth verse. and they shall never trouble thee any more. Think on that to thy Comfort. Come we now to the fourth verse. cc pns32 vmb av-x vvi pno21 d av-dc. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1. (6) verse (DIV2) 189 Page 95
1772 VERSE 4. VERSE 4. n1 crd (7) verse (DIV2) 189 Page 95
1773 That the righteousnesse of the Law might be fulfilled in vs, which walke not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. That the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us, which walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit. cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12, r-crq vvb xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 190 Page 95
1774 IN this verse our Apostle first makes knowne to vs, to what end it was that God sent his owne Sonne in the similitude of sinfull flesh, IN this verse our Apostle First makes known to us, to what end it was that God sent his own Son in the similitude of sinful Flesh, p-acp d n1 po12 n1 ord vvz vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp r-crq n1 pn31 vbds cst np1 vvd po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 191 Page 95
1775 & for sinne condemned sin in the flesh, that is, to what end it was that the Sonne of God taking flesh on him, did vtterly abolish sinne and corruption out of that flesh, & for sin condemned since in the Flesh, that is, to what end it was that the Son of God taking Flesh on him, did utterly Abolah sin and corruption out of that Flesh, cc p-acp n1 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, p-acp r-crq n1 pn31 vbds d dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg n1 p-acp pno31, vdd av-j vvi n1 cc n1 av pp-f d n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 191 Page 95
1776 and out of that humane nature that he tooke on him: and out of that humane nature that he took on him: cc av pp-f d j n1 cst pns31 vvd p-acp pno31: (7) verse (DIV2) 191 Page 95
1777 as namely, that it was to this end and purpose, That the righteousnesse of the Law might be fulfilled in vs: as namely, that it was to this end and purpose, That the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us: c-acp av, cst pn31 vbds p-acp d n1 cc n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12: (7) verse (DIV2) 191 Page 95
1778 And so he concludes and shuts vp that ground of comfort, layd downe verse the first, That there is a freedome from condemnation to them that are in Christ. And so he concludes and shuts up that ground of Comfort, laid down verse the First, That there is a freedom from condemnation to them that Are in christ. cc av pns31 vvz cc vvz a-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vvd a-acp n1 dt ord, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1. (7) verse (DIV2) 191 Page 96
1779 Then secondly, he here falls againe on the qualification of the persons to whom that freedome belongs, repeating it againe word for word, Then secondly, he Here falls again on the qualification of the Persons to whom that freedom belongs, repeating it again word for word, av ord, pns31 av vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp ro-crq d n1 vvz, vvg pn31 av n1 p-acp n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 191 Page 96
1780 as he deliuered it verse 1. That they are such as walke not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. as he Delivered it verse 1. That they Are such as walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit. c-acp pns31 vvd pn31 n1 crd cst pns32 vbr d c-acp vvb xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 191 Page 96
1781 I will now as briefly as I can, cleare the words of this verse touching the sense of them. I will now as briefly as I can, clear the words of this verse touching the sense of them. pns11 vmb av c-acp av-j c-acp pns11 vmb, av-j dt n2 pp-f d n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f pno32. (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 96
1782 That the righteousnesse of the Law, or euen that righteousnesse of the Law, or that which the Law of right requires (for so the word signifies) The meaning is, that righteousnesse which the morall Law of God requires of men, that they may be found perfectly iust, holy, That the righteousness of the Law, or even that righteousness of the Law, or that which the Law of right requires (for so the word signifies) The meaning is, that righteousness which the moral Law of God requires of men, that they may be found perfectly just, holy, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av d n1 pp-f dt n1, cc cst r-crq dt n1 pp-f n-jn vvz (c-acp av dt n1 vvz) dt n1 vbz, cst n1 r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz pp-f n2, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn av-j j, j, (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 96
1783 and pure in Gods sight, being throughly conformed to the will of God reuealed in his Law, in their soules, in their bodies, inwardly and outwardly, in their minds, wills, and affections: and pure in God's sighed, being thoroughly conformed to the will of God revealed in his Law, in their Souls, in their bodies, inwardly and outwardly, in their minds, wills, and affections: cc j p-acp ng1 n1, vbg av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po32 n2, p-acp po32 n2, av-j cc av-j, p-acp po32 n2, n2, cc n2: (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 96
1784 that is the righteousnesse of the Law here meant and intended by the Apostle. that is the righteousness of the Law Here meant and intended by the Apostle. d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvd cc vvn p-acp dt n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 96
1785 For as reuerend Beza saith well, when to remission of sinnes, and perfect actuall obedience to the Law of God, there is added and adioyned perfect puritie and holinesse of our nature, For as reverend Beza Says well, when to remission of Sins, and perfect actual Obedience to the Law of God, there is added and adjoined perfect purity and holiness of our nature, p-acp p-acp j-jn np1 vvz av, c-crq p-acp n1 pp-f n2, cc j j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbz vvn cc vvn j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 96
1786 then are men perfectly iust and holy in Gods sight, according to the most absolute and exact rule of the Law of God. then Are men perfectly just and holy in God's sighed, according to the most absolute and exact Rule of the Law of God. av vbr n2 av-j j cc j p-acp ng1 n1, vvg p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 96
1787 Might be fulfilled: That is, might be fully accomplished, or might be performed to the full, without leauing any thing vnperformed that it requires. Might be fulfilled: That is, might be Fully accomplished, or might be performed to the full, without leaving any thing unperformed that it requires. vmd vbi vvn: cst vbz, vmd vbi av-j vvn, cc vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt j, p-acp vvg d n1 j cst pn31 vvz. (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 96
1788 In vs. These words haue some difficultie in them, they much trouble Interpreters: In us These words have Some difficulty in them, they much trouble Interpreters: p-acp pno12 d n2 vhb d n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 d vvi n2: (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 96
1789 for indeed it is somewhat hard to conceiue, how the righteousnesse of the Law is fulfilled in vs, who are, not onely sinfull by nature and before our regeneration, for indeed it is somewhat hard to conceive, how the righteousness of the Law is fulfilled in us, who Are, not only sinful by nature and before our regeneration, c-acp av pn31 vbz av j pc-acp vvi, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, r-crq vbr, xx av-j j p-acp n1 cc p-acp po12 n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 96
1790 but haue sinne still abiding in vs in part, though we be regenerate, euen after regeneration and new birth, but have sin still abiding in us in part, though we be regenerate, even After regeneration and new birth, cc-acp vhb n1 av vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, cs pns12 vbb vvn, av p-acp n1 cc j n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 96
1791 and when we are truly sanctified. and when we Are truly sanctified. cc c-crq pns12 vbr av-j vvn. (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 96
1792 Therefore it may seeme strange that the Apostle should thus speake, That the righteousnesse of the Law might be fulfilled in vs: Therefore it may seem strange that the Apostle should thus speak, That the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us: av pn31 vmb vvi j cst dt n1 vmd av vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12: (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 96
1793 but for the right vnderstanding of these words, we are to marke the context, and to consider them together with that which goes before them, but for the right understanding of these words, we Are to mark the context, and to Consider them together with that which Goes before them, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n2, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp d r-crq vvz p-acp pno32, (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 96
1794 and that which followes after them. and that which follows After them. cc cst r-crq vvz p-acp pno32. (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 96
1795 The Apostle saith, God sent his owne Sonne in the similitude of sinfull flesh, and for sinne condemned sinne in the flesh: The Apostle Says, God sent his own Son in the similitude of sinful Flesh, and for sin condemned sin in the Flesh: dt n1 vvz, np1 vvd po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc p-acp n1 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1: (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 96
1796 that is, vtterly abolished sinne out of that flesh and nature of ours that he tooke, that the righteousnesse of the Law might be fulfilled in vs, we being one with him by faith, that is, utterly abolished sin out of that Flesh and nature of ours that he took, that the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us, we being one with him by faith, cst vbz, av-j vvn n1 av pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f png12 cst pns31 vvd, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12, pns12 vbg pi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1797 and by the bond of his Spirit, euidenced and testified by this (as the Apostle subioynes) that we walke not after the flesh but after the Spirit: and by the bound of his Spirit, evidenced and testified by this (as the Apostle subioynes) that we walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvn cc vvn p-acp d (c-acp dt n1 vvz) d pns12 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1: (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1934 as if it were in themselues, and as if they themselues had fulfilled it in their owne persons. as if it were in themselves, and as if they themselves had fulfilled it in their own Persons. c-acp cs pn31 vbdr p-acp px32, cc c-acp cs pns32 px32 vhn vvn pn31 p-acp po32 d n2. (7) verse (DIV2) 205 Page 104
1798 so that these words, in vs, are thus to be conceiued; in vs that are one with Christ by faith, and members of Christ. so that these words, in us, Are thus to be conceived; in us that Are one with christ by faith, and members of christ. av cst d n2, p-acp pno12, vbr av pc-acp vbi vvn; p-acp pno12 cst vbr crd p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc n2 pp-f np1. (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1799 Yea but there remaines a doubt: Yea but there remains a doubt: uh cc-acp pc-acp vvz dt n1: (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1800 Is the righteousnesse of the Law fulfilled in vs that are one with Christ? we are imperfectly holy, Is the righteousness of the Law fulfilled in us that Are one with christ? we Are imperfectly holy, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12 cst vbr crd p-acp np1? pns12 vbr av-j j, (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1801 though we be members of Christ. though we be members of christ. cs pns12 vbb n2 pp-f np1. (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1802 I answer, We being one with Christ by faith, and members of Christ, the righteousnesse of the Law is fulfilled in vs, not by inherency, I answer, We being one with christ by faith, and members of christ, the righteousness of the Law is fulfilled in us, not by inherency, pns11 vvb, pns12 vbg pi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc n2 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, xx p-acp n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1803 but by imputation and application, not by sanctification inherent in our owne persons, but by imputation of Christ his most perfect holinesse to vs. For we being one with him and he with vs, that which is his is ours, but by imputation and application, not by sanctification inherent in our own Persons, but by imputation of christ his most perfect holiness to us For we being one with him and he with us, that which is his is ours, cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, xx p-acp n1 j p-acp po12 d n2, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f np1 po31 av-ds j n1 p-acp pno12 c-acp pns12 vbg crd p-acp pno31 cc pns31 p-acp pno12, cst r-crq vbz png31 vbz png12, (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1804 and that which is in him as the Mediator, it is in vs, he being made to vs of God, wisedome, and righteousnesse, and sanctification, and redemption, 1. Cor. 1.30. and that which is in him as the Mediator, it is in us, he being made to us of God, Wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption, 1. Cor. 1.30. cc cst r-crq vbz p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz p-acp pno12, pns31 vbg vvn p-acp pno12 pp-f np1, n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, crd np1 crd. (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1805 So the meaning of the Apostle, in saying, That the righteousnesse of the Law might be fulfilled in vs, is this, that the righteousnesse of the Law might be fulfilled in the Son of God incarnate, in Christ, So the meaning of the Apostle, in saying, That the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us, is this, that the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in the Son of God incarnate, in christ, np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12, vbz d, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 j, p-acp np1, (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1806 as inherent in him, and in his person, and in vs that are one with him by faith, by imputation and by application. as inherent in him, and in his person, and in us that Are one with him by faith, by imputation and by application. c-acp j p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp pno12 cst vbr crd p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1807 It is to be obserued (as reuerend Beza well obserues,) that the Apostle saith not, that the righteousnesse of the Law might be fulfilled by vs, It is to be observed (as reverend Beza well observes,) that the Apostle Says not, that the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled by us, pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn (c-acp j-jn np1 av vvz,) cst dt n1 vvz xx, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12, (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1808 or of vs, or by any righteousnesse inherent in our owne persons, but in vs, or of us, or by any righteousness inherent in our own Persons, but in us, cc pp-f pno12, cc p-acp d n1 j p-acp po12 d n2, cc-acp p-acp pno12, (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1809 because it is to be found in Christ whose members we are, we truly beleeuing in Christ: Because it is to be found in christ whose members we Are, we truly believing in christ: c-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1 rg-crq n2 pns12 vbr, pns12 av-j vvg p-acp np1: (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1810 Which walke not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Which walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit. r-crq vvb xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1811 These words we had in the first verse, where I shewed the meaning to be this; These words we had in the First verse, where I showed the meaning to be this; d n2 pns12 vhd p-acp dt ord n1, c-crq pns11 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vbi d; (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1812 which liue not according to the motion and guidance of the corruption of our owne hearts, which live not according to the motion and guidance of the corruption of our own hearts, r-crq vvb xx vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1813 as we are acted and moued by the lusts of our corrupt hearts, but according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification. as we Are acted and moved by the Lustiest of our corrupt hearts, but according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification. c-acp pns12 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j n2, cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1814 Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said: Thus then conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said: av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn: (7) verse (DIV2) 192 Page 97
1815 That the righteousnesse which the morall Law of God requires of men, that they may be found perfectly iust, holy, That the righteousness which the moral Law of God requires of men, that they may be found perfectly just, holy, cst dt n1 r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz pp-f n2, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn av-j j, j, (7) verse (DIV2) 193 Page 98
1816 and pure in Gods sight, being euery way conformable to the will of God reuealed in his Law, might be fully accomplished, and pure in God's sighed, being every Way conformable to the will of God revealed in his Law, might be Fully accomplished, cc j p-acp ng1 n1, vbg d n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, vmd vbi av-j vvn, (7) verse (DIV2) 193 Page 98
1817 and so the full performed in the Sonne of God incarnate, in Christ, as inherent in him, and in his owne person: and so the full performed in the Son of God incarnate, in christ, as inherent in him, and in his own person: cc av dt j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 j, p-acp np1, c-acp j p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po31 d n1: (7) verse (DIV2) 193 Page 98
1818 and so in vs by imputation and by application, we being his members and truly beleeuing in him, that being euidenced and testified by this, that we liue not according to the motion and guidance of the corruption of nature, and so in us by imputation and by application, we being his members and truly believing in him, that being evidenced and testified by this, that we live not according to the motion and guidance of the corruption of nature, cc av p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, pns12 vbg po31 n2 cc av-j vvg p-acp pno31, cst vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp d, cst pns12 vvb xx vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 193 Page 98
1819 but according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit grace and sanctification. but according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit grace and sanctification. cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 cc n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 193 Page 98
1820 Here first obserue we, that the Apostle expressing the end of Christ his taking flesh, saith: Here First observe we, that the Apostle expressing the end of christ his taking Flesh, Says: av ord vvb pns12, cst dt n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 vvg n1, vvz: (7) verse (DIV2) 194 Page 98
1821 the end of it was, That the righteousnesse of the Law might be fulfilled in vs. The Sonne of God taking flesh, our nature on him, did vtterly abolish sin and corruption out of that nature, to this end, that thereby the perfect righteousnesse which the morall Law of God requires, might be fulfilled. the end of it was, That the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us The Son of God taking Flesh, our nature on him, did utterly Abolah since and corruption out of that nature, to this end, that thereby the perfect righteousness which the moral Law of God requires, might be fulfilled. dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbds, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg n1, po12 n1 p-acp pno31, vdd av-j vvi n1 cc n1 av pp-f d n1, p-acp d n1, cst av dt j n1 r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz, vmd vbi vvn. (7) verse (DIV2) 194 Page 98
1822 Hence then it is cleare, the context plainly yeelds it, Hence then it is clear, the context plainly yields it, av cs pn31 vbz j, dt n1 av-j vvz pn31, (7) verse (DIV2) 194 Page 98
1823 That the righteousnesse required in the morall Law of God, is not onely outward conformitie and outward obedience, That the righteousness required in the moral Law of God, is not only outward conformity and outward Obedience, cst dt n1 vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, vbz xx av-j j n1 cc j n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 195 Page 98
1824 but it is also inward holinesse and puritie: but it is also inward holiness and purity: cc-acp pn31 vbz av j n1 cc n1: (7) verse (DIV2) 195 Page 98
1825 and the conformitie to the Law of God, which the morall Law of God requires, is a perfect conformitie to it, not onely in the outward man, and the conformity to the Law of God, which the moral Law of God requires, is a perfect conformity to it, not only in the outward man, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz, vbz dt j n1 p-acp pn31, xx av-j p-acp dt j n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 195 Page 98
1826 but in the very heart, and soule, and spirit, and as well in mans nature, as in his actions: but in the very heart, and soul, and Spirit, and as well in men nature, as in his actions: cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc c-acp av p-acp ng1 n1, c-acp p-acp po31 n2: (7) verse (DIV2) 195 Page 98
1827 it requires that the very nature of man be conformed to it in holinesse and puritie, it requires that the very nature of man be conformed to it in holiness and purity, pn31 vvz cst dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 195 Page 98
1828 as well as his thoughts, words and actions. as well as his thoughts, words and actions. c-acp av c-acp po31 n2, n2 cc n2. (7) verse (DIV2) 195 Page 98
1829 And to this purpose is that Deut. 6.5, 6. Thou shalt loue the Lord thy God, with all thine heart, And to this purpose is that Deuteronomy 6.5, 6. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thine heart, cc p-acp d n1 vbz cst np1 crd, crd pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 po21 n1, p-acp d po21 n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 195 Page 98
1830 and with all thy soule, and with all thy might. And these words which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart. and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart. cc p-acp d po21 n1, cc p-acp d po21 n1. cc d n2 r-crq pns11 vvb pno21 d n1, vmb vbi p-acp po21 n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 195 Page 98
1831 Which words are remembred by the expounder of the Law, Luke 10.27. Which words Are remembered by the expounder of the Law, Luke 10.27. r-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, zz crd. (7) verse (DIV2) 195 Page 98
1832 Thou shalt loue the Lord thy God, with all thine heart, and with all thy soule, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 po21 n1, p-acp d po21 n1, cc p-acp d po21 n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 195 Page 98
1833 and with all thy strength, and with all thy thought. 1. Thess. 5.23. the Apostle prayes that the Thessalonians may be holy, not onely in body and soule, but also in spirit; and with all thy strength, and with all thy Thought. 1. Thess 5.23. the Apostle prays that the Thessalonians may be holy, not only in body and soul, but also in Spirit; cc p-acp d po21 n1, cc p-acp d po21 n1. crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz cst dt njp2 vmb vbi j, xx av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, cc-acp av p-acp n1; (7) verse (DIV2) 195 Page 98
1834 there ought to be holinesse and puritie in their very spirits. 1. Tim. 1.5. the Apostle saith, The end of the commandement is loue out of a pure heart. there ought to be holiness and purity in their very spirits. 1. Tim. 1.5. the Apostle Says, The end of the Commandment is love out of a pure heart. pc-acp vmd p-acp vbi n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 j n2. crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 av pp-f dt j n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 195 Page 98
1835 The Law of God requires the puritie of heart and soule, and that the very nature of man be conformed to it in holinesse and puritie, The Law of God requires the purity of heart and soul, and that the very nature of man be conformed to it in holiness and purity, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc cst dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 195 Page 99
1836 as well as his thoughts, words, and actions: and this is grounded on reason. The reasons of it are these. as well as his thoughts, words, and actions: and this is grounded on reason. The Reasons of it Are these. c-acp av c-acp po31 n2, n2, cc n2: cc d vbz vvn p-acp n1. dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (7) verse (DIV2) 195 Page 99
1837 First the Law of God, as breathed out from the Spirit of God, is of perfect puritie and holinesse, First the Law of God, as breathed out from the Spirit of God, is of perfect purity and holiness, ord dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz pp-f j n1 cc n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 196 Page 99
1838 and it expresseth the mind and will of God touching all morall matters; and his will is most holy, pure, and heauenly, like to his most holy Maiestie, and it Expresses the mind and will of God touching all moral matters; and his will is most holy, pure, and heavenly, like to his most holy Majesty, cc pn31 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvg d j n2; cc po31 n1 vbz av-ds j, j, cc j, av-j p-acp po31 av-ds j n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 196 Page 99
1839 and it must needs require a proportionable puritie. And and it must needs require a proportionable purity. And cc pn31 vmb av vvi dt j n1. cc (7) verse (DIV2) 196 Page 99
1840 Againe, the morall Law of God, for the nature of it, is all one with that originall puritie and holinesse that was placed in man in his first creation, Again, the moral Law of God, for the nature of it, is all one with that original purity and holiness that was placed in man in his First creation, av, dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, vbz d pi p-acp d j-jn n1 cc n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po31 ord n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 197 Page 99
1841 euen with the image of God standing in perfect holinesse and righteousnesse, and therefore doubtlesse it requires puritie of heart and soule, even with the image of God standing in perfect holiness and righteousness, and Therefore doubtless it requires purity of heart and soul, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc av av-j pn31 vvz n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 197 Page 99
1842 and that the very nature of man be conformed to it in holinesse and puritie, as well as his thoughts, intentions, words and actions. and that the very nature of man be conformed to it in holiness and purity, as well as his thoughts, intentions, words and actions. cc cst dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp av c-acp po31 n2, n2, n2 cc n2. (7) verse (DIV2) 197 Page 99
1843 Now then, this truth serues to discouer to vs the absolute perfection of Gods Law; and we may on this ground iustly say with Dauid, Psal. 119.96. There is an end of all perfection, but the Law of God is exceeding large: Now then, this truth serves to discover to us the absolute perfection of God's Law; and we may on this ground justly say with David, Psalm 119.96. There is an end of all perfection, but the Law of God is exceeding large: av av, d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1; cc pns12 vmb p-acp d n1 av-j vvi p-acp np1, np1 crd. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-vvg j: (7) verse (DIV2) 198 Page 99
1844 it meets with all sinnes, both actuall and originall, both the sinnes of mens hearts and the sinnes of their liues, it meets with all Sins, both actual and original, both the Sins of men's hearts and the Sins of their lives, pn31 vvz p-acp d n2, d j cc j-jn, d dt n2 pp-f ng2 n2 cc dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, (7) verse (DIV2) 198 Page 99
1845 yea with the very corruption of nature, and want of originall holinesse and puritie. yea with the very corruption of nature, and want of original holiness and purity. uh p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 198 Page 99
1846 Euen the want of that holinesse and puritie that ought to be in the nature of man, is against the Law of God, that requires holinesse and puritie of heart, Eve the want of that holiness and purity that ought to be in the nature of man, is against the Law of God, that requires holiness and purity of heart, np1 dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 cst vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vvz n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 198 Page 99
1847 and soule, and in the very nature of man. and soul, and in the very nature of man. cc n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 198 Page 99
1848 And it is a grosse and erronious conceit which some Anabaptisticall spirits hold, that the corruption of nature is neither against Gods Law, nor in it selfe sinne; And it is a gross and erroneous conceit which Some Anabaptistical spirits hold, that the corruption of nature is neither against God's Law, nor in it self sin; cc pn31 vbz dt j cc j n1 r-crq d j n2 vvb, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-dx p-acp ng1 n1, ccx p-acp pn31 n1 n1; (7) verse (DIV2) 198 Page 99
1849 and that God giueth vs not any Law in our conception and birth. and that God gives us not any Law in our conception and birth. cc cst np1 vvz pno12 xx d n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 198 Page 99
1850 That is the assertion of some idle braines, and that is vtterly false, it cannot stand with the truth now deliuered. That is the assertion of Some idle brains, and that is utterly false, it cannot stand with the truth now Delivered. cst vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2, cc d vbz av-j j, pn31 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 av vvn. (7) verse (DIV2) 198 Page 99
1851 The want of conformitie to the Law of God in a mans conception and birth, and the want of originall holinesse & puritie, is against Gods Law: The want of conformity to the Law of God in a men conception and birth, and the want of original holiness & purity, is against God's Law: dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt ng1 n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1, vbz p-acp ng1 n1: (7) verse (DIV2) 198 Page 99
1852 the Law of God requires conformitie to it, not onely in mens actions, but in their nature, the Law of God requires conformity to it, not only in men's actions, but in their nature, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1 p-acp pn31, xx av-j p-acp ng2 n2, cc-acp p-acp po32 n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 198 Page 100
1853 and the want of such conformity is deadly and damnable in it selfe, and makes a man subiect and lyable to the curse of the Law. and the want of such conformity is deadly and damnable in it self, and makes a man Subject and liable to the curse of the Law. cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz j cc j p-acp pn31 n1, cc vvz dt n1 j-jn cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 198 Page 100
1854 Againe, is it so that the Law of God requires puritie of heart and soule, and that the very nature of man be conformed to it in holinesse and puritie, Again, is it so that the Law of God requires purity of heart and soul, and that the very nature of man be conformed to it in holiness and purity, av, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc d dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 199 Page 100
1855 as well as his thoughts, words, and actions? who then is able in the time of this life, in his owne person, perfectly to fulfill the Law of God? who is able to reach to that perfect puritie the Law of God requireth? Surely none liuing, being but a meere man; as well as his thoughts, words, and actions? who then is able in the time of this life, in his own person, perfectly to fulfil the Law of God? who is able to reach to that perfect purity the Law of God requires? Surely none living, being but a mere man; c-acp av c-acp po31 n2, n2, cc n2? q-crq av vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp po31 d n1, av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1? q-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz? np1 pi vvg, vbg p-acp dt j n1; (7) verse (DIV2) 199 Page 100
1856 for alas there is impurity and defilement of nature cleauing to the best and most holy, for alas there is impurity and defilement of nature cleaving to the best and most holy, c-acp uh pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp dt js cc av-ds j, (7) verse (DIV2) 199 Page 100
1858 And it is a dotage of the Papists to say as they do, that men may fulfill the Law of God in this life: And it is a dotage of the Papists to say as they do, that men may fulfil the Law of God in this life: cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 pc-acp vvi c-acp pns32 vdb, cst n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1: (7) verse (DIV2) 199 Page 100
1859 and they are ignorant of the righteousnesse of the Law, they know it not, or they are wilfully blind and will not see it and take notice of it. and they Are ignorant of the righteousness of the Law, they know it not, or they Are wilfully blind and will not see it and take notice of it. cc pns32 vbr j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb pn31 xx, cc pns32 vbr av-j j cc vmb xx vvi pn31 cc vvb n1 pp-f pn31. (7) verse (DIV2) 199 Page 100
1860 And it is grosse ignorance in blind people to say, they can keepe the Commandements of God as well as God will giue them leaue, therein they shew themselues grosly ignorant. And it is gross ignorance in blind people to say, they can keep the commandments of God as well as God will give them leave, therein they show themselves grossly ignorant. cc pn31 vbz j n1 p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi, pns32 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 c-acp av c-acp np1 vmb vvi pno32 vvi, av pns32 vvb px32 av-j j. (7) verse (DIV2) 199 Page 100
1861 Lastly, on this ground of truth, that the Law of God requires puritie of heart and soule, and that the very nature of man be conformed to it in holinesse and puritie, take we notice of a wrong and vniust imputation that is commonly cast on Gods children, Lastly, on this ground of truth, that the Law of God requires purity of heart and soul, and that the very nature of man be conformed to it in holiness and purity, take we notice of a wrong and unjust imputation that is commonly cast on God's children, ord, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc d dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvb pns12 n1 pp-f dt n-jn cc j n1 cst vbz av-j vvn p-acp npg1 n2, (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 100
1862 and such as truly feare God; the world commonly thinkes, that they are too strict, and too precise, and too curious, and such as truly Fear God; the world commonly thinks, that they Are too strict, and too precise, and too curious, cc d c-acp av-j n1 np1; dt n1 av-j vvz, cst pns32 vbr av j, cc av j, cc av j, (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 100
1863 and that they make more ado then they need. and that they make more ado then they need. cc cst pns32 vvb dc n1 cs pns32 vvb. (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 100
1864 Yea worldly minded men sticke not sometimes to charge it on them as a foule fault, that they are too strict, Yea worldly minded men stick not sometime to charge it on them as a foul fault, that they Are too strict, uh j j-vvn n2 vvb xx av pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, cst pns32 vbr av j, (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 100
1865 and too precise, and that they are singular. and too precise, and that they Are singular. cc av j, cc cst pns32 vbr j. (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 100
1866 Why say they, cannot they content themselues to be neighbour-like, and to liue a ciuill, honest, Why say they, cannot they content themselves to be neighbourlike, and to live a civil, honest, q-crq vvb pns32, vmbx pns32 vvi px32 pc-acp vbi j, cc pc-acp vvi dt j, j, (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 100
1867 and orderly life, what need they make such ado in keeping the Sabbath, and in doing holy duties, and orderly life, what need they make such ado in keeping the Sabbath, and in doing holy duties, cc j n1, r-crq n1 pns32 vvb d n1 p-acp vvg dt n1, cc p-acp vdg j n2, (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 100
1868 and what need they be so precise in their speeches, gestures, and apparell? they are more nice then wise, they make more ado then they need. and what need they be so precise in their Speeches, gestures, and apparel? they Are more Nicaenae then wise, they make more ado then they need. cc r-crq n1 pns32 vbb av j p-acp po32 n2, n2, cc n1? pns32 vbr av-dc j cs j, pns32 vvb dc n1 cs pns32 vvb. (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 100
1869 Poore soules, they that thus thinke or speake, they consider not the righteousnesse of Gods Law, what that requires at the hands of men. Poor Souls, they that thus think or speak, they Consider not the righteousness of God's Law, what that requires At the hands of men. j n2, pns32 cst av vvb cc vvi, pns32 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, r-crq cst vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 101
1870 Can men be too strict in yeelding obedience to the Commandements of God? can men go too farre in following after holinesse and purity? is it possible? No, no, it is not possible, the Law of God requires purity and holinesse of heart and soule, Can men be too strict in yielding Obedience to the commandments of God? can men go too Far in following After holiness and purity? is it possible? No, no, it is not possible, the Law of God requires purity and holiness of heart and soul, vmb n2 vbb av j p-acp j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1? vmb n2 vvi av av-j p-acp vvg p-acp n1 cc n1? vbz pn31 j? uh-dx, uh-dx, pn31 vbz xx j, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 101
1871 and that the very nature of man be conformed to it in holinesse and purity, as well as his thoughts, wordes, and actions; and that the very nature of man be conformed to it in holiness and purity, as well as his thoughts, words, and actions; cc cst dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp av c-acp po31 n2, n2, cc n2; (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 101
1872 and that is the thing we are to labour for and to breath after, if we would haue true and sound comfort in our obedience to the will of God reuealed in his word. and that is the thing we Are to labour for and to breath After, if we would have true and found Comfort in our Obedience to the will of God revealed in his word. cc d vbz dt n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp cc p-acp n1 p-acp, cs pns12 vmd vhi j cc j n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 101
1873 It is not thy outward conformity to the Law of God, thy ciuill, honest, and orderly life, that wil yeeld thee true comfort in time of triall, in the houre of death, or day of iudgement: It is not thy outward conformity to the Law of God, thy civil, honest, and orderly life, that will yield thee true Comfort in time of trial, in the hour of death, or day of judgement: pn31 vbz xx po21 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, po21 j, j, cc j n1, cst vmb vvi pno21 j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1: (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 101
1874 no, no, if thou trust to that, it will deceiue thee when thou standest in most need of comfort. no, no, if thou trust to that, it will deceive thee when thou Standest in most need of Comfort. dx, uh-dx, cs pns21 vvb p-acp d, pn31 vmb vvi pno21 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp ds n1 pp-f n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 101
1897 yet that will not follow that Bellarmine infers on it, that Christ obtained not that which he intended: yet that will not follow that Bellarmine infers on it, that christ obtained not that which he intended: av cst vmb xx vvi d np1 vvz p-acp pn31, cst np1 vvd xx d r-crq pns31 vvd: (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 102
1875 If we would haue true and sound comfort in our obedience to the will of God reuealed in his word, we must labour in truth, (though not in perfection) yet in truth to yeeld obedience to the Law of God, not onely in our bodies, If we would have true and found Comfort in our Obedience to the will of God revealed in his word, we must labour in truth, (though not in perfection) yet in truth to yield Obedience to the Law of God, not only in our bodies, cs pns12 vmd vhi j cc j n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1, (cs xx p-acp n1) av p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, xx av-j p-acp po12 n2, (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 101
1876 but but also in our hearts, soules and spirits, and that our very nature may be conformed to the Law of God in holinesse and purity, but but also in our hearts, Souls and spirits, and that our very nature may be conformed to the Law of God in holiness and purity, cc-acp p-acp av p-acp po12 n2, n2 cc n2, cc d po12 j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 101
1877 and that we may be transformed and changed in our nature into the blessed image of God in true holinesse and righteousnesse: and that we may be transformed and changed in our nature into the blessed image of God in true holiness and righteousness: cc cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1 cc n1: (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 101
1878 and that will yeeld vs true and sound comfort both in life and death. and that will yield us true and found Comfort both in life and death. cc cst vmb vvi pno12 j cc j n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 200 Page 101
1879 The Papists conclude from these words, That the righteousnesse of the Law might be fulfilled in vs: The Papists conclude from these words, That the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us: dt njp2 vvb p-acp d n2, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12: (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 101
1880 that Gods Commandements may be kept, and that men may fulfill the Law of God by the grace of Christ. that God's commandments may be kept, and that men may fulfil the Law of God by the grace of christ. cst npg1 n2 vmb vbi vvn, cc d n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 101
1881 Yea Bellarmine saith, that if the Law of God cannot be fulfilled, then Christ hath not compassed or attained that which he intended; Yea Bellarmine Says, that if the Law of God cannot be fulfilled, then christ hath not compassed or attained that which he intended; uh np1 vvz, cst cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vmbx vbi vvn, cs np1 vhz xx vvn cc vvn d r-crq pns31 vvd; (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 101
1882 for therefore saith he, Christ died, that the iustice or righteousnesse of the Law might be fulfilled: for Therefore Says he, christ died, that the Justice or righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled: c-acp av vvz pns31, np1 vvd, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn: (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 101
1883 and he would ground it on this context, because it is here said, that God sent his owne Sonne in the similitude of sinfull flesh, and he would ground it on this context, Because it is Here said, that God sent his own Son in the similitude of sinful Flesh, cc pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp d n1, c-acp pn31 vbz av vvn, cst np1 vvd po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 101
1884 and for sinne condemned sinne in the flesh, that the righteousnesse of the Law might be fulfilled in vs. But they are easily answered: and for sin condemned sin in the Flesh, that the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us But they Are Easily answered: cc p-acp n1 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12 cc-acp pns32 vbr av-j vvn: (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 101
1885 they mistake and misconstrue the text; they mistake and misconstrue the text; pns32 vvb cc vvi dt n1; (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 101
1886 the Apostle saith not, that the iustice or righteousnesse of the Law might be fulfilled by vs, the Apostle Says not, that the Justice or righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled by us, dt n1 vvz xx, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12, (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 102
1887 or of vs, as by any righteousnesse inherent in our persons; or of us, as by any righteousness inherent in our Persons; cc pp-f pno12, c-acp p-acp d n1 j p-acp po12 n2; (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 102
1888 but in vs, namely by Christ as inherent in him, and so in vs by imputation, he being made righteousnesse to vs who are one with him by faith, but in us, namely by christ as inherent in him, and so in us by imputation, he being made righteousness to us who Are one with him by faith, cc-acp p-acp pno12, av p-acp np1 p-acp j p-acp pno31, cc av p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, pns31 vbg vvn n1 p-acp pno12 r-crq vbr crd p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 102
1889 and by the bond of his Spirit. and by the bound of his Spirit. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 102
1890 And whereas they say, that by the grace of Christ men may fulfill the Law of God, we find not that proposition in all the booke of God, And whereas they say, that by the grace of christ men may fulfil the Law of God, we find not that proposition in all the book of God, cc cs pns32 vvb, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vvb xx d n1 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 102
1891 neither can it be gathered from thence: neither can it be gathered from thence: dx vmb pn31 vbi vvn p-acp av: (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 102
1892 indeed by the grace of Christ men are enabled to yeeld obedience to the Law of God in some measure, indeed by the grace of christ men Are enabled to yield Obedience to the Law of God in Some measure, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 102
1893 but not perfectly to fulfill it in the time of this life. but not perfectly to fulfil it in the time of this life. cc-acp xx av-j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 102
1894 The best and most holy that liue on the face of the earth, haue a corruption still abiding in them, The best and most holy that live on the face of the earth, have a corruption still abiding in them, dt js cc av-ds j cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vhb dt n1 av vvg p-acp pno32, (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 102
1895 and they are not able in the time of this life in their owne persons perfectly to keepe and fulfill the Law of God. and they Are not able in the time of this life in their own Persons perfectly to keep and fulfil the Law of God. cc pns32 vbr xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po32 d n2 av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 102
1896 And though true beleeuers cannot perfectly fulfill the Law of God in their owne persons, in the time of this life, And though true believers cannot perfectly fulfil the Law of God in their own Persons, in the time of this life, cc cs j n2 vmbx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 102
1899 When Christ satisfied the Law for the faithfull, his intent and purpose in fulfilling the righteousnesse of the Law was, that true beleeuers might haue that righteousnesse of his imputed to them to their iustification. When christ satisfied the Law for the faithful, his intent and purpose in fulfilling the righteousness of the Law was, that true believers might have that righteousness of his imputed to them to their justification. c-crq np1 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt j, po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds, cst j n2 vmd vhi d n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 102
1900 So that the Papists cannot fasten it on this text rightly vnderstood, that men may fulfill the Law of God in their owne persons in the time of this life. So that the Papists cannot fasten it on this text rightly understood, that men may fulfil the Law of God in their own Persons in the time of this life. av cst dt njp2 vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp d n1 av-jn vvn, cst n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 201 Page 102
1901 In the next place obserue we, that the Apostle here saith, that the righteousnesse of the Law might be fulfilled in vs, meaning that the righteousnesse of the Law might be fully accomplished in Christ as inherent in him, In the next place observe we, that the Apostle Here Says, that the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us, meaning that the righteousness of the Law might be Fully accomplished in christ as inherent in him, p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pns12, cst dt n1 av vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12, vvg cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi av-j vvn p-acp np1 p-acp j p-acp pno31, (7) verse (DIV2) 202 Page 102
1902 and in his person, and so in vs by imputation and application, we being members of Christ, and in his person, and so in us by imputation and application, we being members of christ, cc p-acp po31 n1, cc av p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns12 vbg n2 pp-f np1, (7) verse (DIV2) 202 Page 102
1903 and one with him by faith, by the bond of his Spirit. Now from hence we may easily take vp this conclusion. and one with him by faith, by the bound of his Spirit. Now from hence we may Easily take up this conclusion. cc pi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. av p-acp av pns12 vmb av-j vvi a-acp d n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 202 Page 102
1904 That the righteousnesse of the Law fulfilled and fully accomplished in the person of Christ, is as truly and as really ours, we beleeuing in Christ, That the righteousness of the Law fulfilled and Fully accomplished in the person of christ, is as truly and as really ours, we believing in christ, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz p-acp av-j cc a-acp av-j png12, pns12 vvg p-acp np1, (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 102
1905 as if it were in our selues. as if it were in our selves. c-acp cs pn31 vbdr p-acp po12 n2. (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 102
1906 The perfect fulfilling of the Law of God performed and done in the person of Christ Iesus, is as truly and as really ours by imputation and by application, we being members of Christ, The perfect fulfilling of the Law of God performed and done in the person of christ Iesus, is as truly and as really ours by imputation and by application, we being members of christ, dt j j-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd cc vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, vbz p-acp av-j cc a-acp av-j png12 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, pns12 vbg n2 pp-f np1, (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 103
1907 as if we our selues had done it in our owne persons. as if we our selves had done it in our own Persons. c-acp cs pns12 po12 n2 vhd vdn pn31 p-acp po12 d n2. (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 103
1908 And this truth is not only grounded on this text, but in other places of Scripture. And this truth is not only grounded on this text, but in other places of Scripture. cc d n1 vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp d n1, cc-acp p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 103
1909 We haue further euidence and testimony of Scripture for the confirming of it. Rom. 5.19. We have further evidence and testimony of Scripture for the confirming of it. Rom. 5.19. pns12 vhb jc n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31. np1 crd. (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 103
1910 the Apostle saith, that by the obedience of one, meaning of Christ, many are made righteous. Euen by the obedience of Christ, the obedience of his life and death, his perfect fulfilling of the Law of God, the Apostle Says, that by the Obedience of one, meaning of christ, many Are made righteous. Even by the Obedience of christ, the Obedience of his life and death, his perfect fulfilling of the Law of God, dt n1 vvz, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd, vvg pp-f np1, d vbr vvn j. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, po31 j j-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 103
1911 and by his suffering of death, as many as truly beleeue in him, are made as iust and righteous, and by his suffering of death, as many as truly believe in him, Are made as just and righteous, cc p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, c-acp d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp pno31, vbr vvn p-acp j cc j, (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 103
1912 as if they themselues had done & suffered the things that he did and suffered. Rom. 16.14. the Apostle saith, that Christ is the end of the Law for righteousnesse to euery one that beleeueth: as if they themselves had done & suffered the things that he did and suffered. Rom. 16.14. the Apostle Says, that christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to every one that Believeth: c-acp cs pns32 px32 vhn vdn cc vvn dt n2 cst pns31 vdd cc vvn. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, cst np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d pi cst vvz: (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 103
1913 as if he had said, Christ hath not onely determined and put an end to the ceremoniall Law of God, both for signification and promise, as if he had said, christ hath not only determined and put an end to the ceremonial Law of God, both for signification and promise, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, np1 vhz xx av-j vvn cc vvd dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 103
1914 but he is also the end and perfection of the morall Law of God: but he is also the end and perfection of the moral Law of God: cc-acp pns31 vbz av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1: (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 103
1915 he hath perfectly in his owne person accomplished the morall Law, and that not for himselfe, he hath perfectly in his own person accomplished the moral Law, and that not for himself, pns31 vhz av-j p-acp po31 d n1 vvd dt j n1, cc cst xx p-acp px31, (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 103
1916 but for righteousnesse to euery one that truly beleeues in him. but for righteousness to every one that truly believes in him. cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp d pi cst av-j vvz p-acp pno31. (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 103
1917 His fulfilling of the morall Law of God for righteousnesse of euery one that truly beleeues in him: 1. Cor. 1.30. His fulfilling of the moral Law of God for righteousness of every one that truly believes in him: 1. Cor. 1.30. po31 j-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pp-f d crd cst av-j vvz p-acp pno31: crd np1 crd. (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 103
1918 the Apostle speaking of himselfe and other true beleeuers, he saith, Christ is made to vs of God righteousnesse, and sanctification, and redemption. And againe, 2. Cor. 5.21. he saith, God made him (that is Christ) to be sinne for vs who knew no sinne, that we truly beleeuing in him, might be made the righteousnesse of God in him. the Apostle speaking of himself and other true believers, he Says, christ is made to us of God righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. And again, 2. Cor. 5.21. he Says, God made him (that is christ) to be sin for us who knew no sin, that we truly believing in him, might be made the righteousness of God in him. dt n1 vvg pp-f px31 cc j-jn j n2, pns31 vvz, np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 pp-f np1 n1, cc n1, cc n1. cc av, crd np1 crd. pns31 vvz, np1 vvd pno31 (cst vbz np1) pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp pno12 r-crq vvd dx n1, cst pns12 av-j vvg p-acp pno31, vmd vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31. (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 103
1919 And to these we might adde other euidences of Scripture if it were needfull, clearing and confirming this truth, that the righteousnesse of the Law of God fulfilled and fully accomplished in the person of Christ, is as truly ours, we truly beleeuing in Christ, And to these we might add other evidences of Scripture if it were needful, clearing and confirming this truth, that the righteousness of the Law of God fulfilled and Fully accomplished in the person of christ, is as truly ours, we truly believing in christ, cc p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi j-jn n2 pp-f n1 cs pn31 vbdr j, vvg cc vvg d n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz p-acp av-j png12, pns12 av-j vvg p-acp np1, (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 103
1920 as if it were in our selues, and as if we our selues had done it and fulfilled it in our owne persons. as if it were in our selves, and as if we our selves had done it and fulfilled it in our own Persons. c-acp cs pn31 vbdr p-acp po12 n2, cc c-acp cs pns12 po12 n2 vhd vdn pn31 cc vvn pn31 p-acp po12 d n2. (7) verse (DIV2) 203 Page 103
1921 And the reason and ground of this is, that neare vnion and coniunction that is betweene Christ and true beleeuers. And the reason and ground of this is, that near Union and conjunction that is between christ and true believers. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d vbz, cst j n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp np1 cc j n2. (7) verse (DIV2) 204 Page 103
1922 Christ and true beleeuers are most nearely vnited and knit together; true beleeuers are flesh of his flesh and bone of his bones. Ephes. 5.30. christ and true believers Are most nearly united and knit together; true believers Are Flesh of his Flesh and bone of his bones. Ephesians 5.30. np1 cc j n2 vbr av-ds av-j vvn cc vvn av; j n2 vbr n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2. np1 crd. (7) verse (DIV2) 204 Page 103
1923 that by vertue of that neare vnion true beleeuers haue fellowship and communion with Christ in all his benefits, that by virtue of that near Union true believers have fellowship and communion with christ in all his benefits, cst p-acp n1 pp-f cst j n1 j n2 vhb n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d po31 n2, (7) verse (DIV2) 204 Page 104
1924 and in all things done by him as the Mediator of the new couenant: and that which is his is theirs, they partake in it; and in all things done by him as the Mediator of the new Covenant: and that which is his is theirs, they partake in it; cc p-acp d n2 vdn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: cc cst r-crq vbz png31 vbz png32, pns32 vvb p-acp pn31; (7) verse (DIV2) 204 Page 104
1925 and that he hath done as Mediator is accompted as done by them. and that he hath done as Mediator is accounted as done by them. cc cst pns31 vhz vdn p-acp n1 vbz vvn c-acp vdn p-acp pno32. (7) verse (DIV2) 204 Page 104
1926 And therefore doubtlesse this is a certaine truth, that the righteousnesse of the Law of God fulfilled and fully accomplished in the person of Christ, is as truly and as really ours, we beleeuing in Christ, And Therefore doubtless this is a certain truth, that the righteousness of the Law of God fulfilled and Fully accomplished in the person of christ, is as truly and as really ours, we believing in christ, cc av av-j d vbz dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz p-acp av-j cc a-acp av-j png12, pns12 vvg p-acp np1, (7) verse (DIV2) 204 Page 104
1927 as if it were in vs, in our selues, and as if we had fulfilled it in our owne persons. as if it were in us, in our selves, and as if we had fulfilled it in our own Persons. c-acp cs pn31 vbdr p-acp pno12, p-acp po12 n2, cc c-acp cs pns12 vhd vvn pn31 p-acp po12 d n2. (7) verse (DIV2) 204 Page 104
1928 Now then this being a truth, in the first place it discouers to vs, that the Papists are deceiued, Now then this being a truth, in the First place it discovers to us, that the Papists Are deceived, av av d vbg dt n1, p-acp dt ord n1 pn31 vvz p-acp pno12, cst dt njp2 vbr vvn, (7) verse (DIV2) 205 Page 104
1929 and that they are blinded in their owne conceit, in that they thinke, and sticke not to vtter it, that the righteousnesse of Christ imputed to true beleeuers, is but a putatiue iustice, and that they Are blinded in their own conceit, in that they think, and stick not to utter it, that the righteousness of christ imputed to true believers, is but a putative Justice, cc cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 d n1, p-acp cst pns32 vvb, cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi pn31, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp j n2, vbz p-acp dt j n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 205 Page 104
1930 an imaginarie and a phantasticall righteousnesse, for so they speake of it scornefully and disgracefully: They say, it is but an idle thing, and a meere fancy that we hold; an imaginary and a fantastical righteousness, for so they speak of it scornfully and disgracefully: They say, it is but an idle thing, and a mere fancy that we hold; dt j cc dt j n1, c-acp av pns32 vvb pp-f pn31 av-j cc av-j: pns32 vvb, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, cc dt j n1 cst pns12 vvb; (7) verse (DIV2) 205 Page 104
1931 that true beleeuers are iustified by Christ his righteousnesse imputed to them. that true believers Are justified by christ his righteousness imputed to them. cst j n2 vbr vvn p-acp np1 po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (7) verse (DIV2) 205 Page 104
1932 They are deceiued, the doctrine now deliuered shewes plainly, that the righteousnesse of Christ imputed to true beleeuers, is a true reall righteousnesse, They Are deceived, the Doctrine now Delivered shows plainly, that the righteousness of christ imputed to true believers, is a true real righteousness, pns32 vbr vvn, dt n1 av vvn n2 av-j, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp j n2, vbz dt j j n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 205 Page 104
1933 euen the righteousnesse of the Law of God fulfilled in the person of Christ, which is as truly and as really theirs that truly beleeue in him, even the righteousness of the Law of God fulfilled in the person of christ, which is as truly and as really theirs that truly believe in him, av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz a-acp av-j cc a-acp av-j png32 cst av-j vvb p-acp pno31, (7) verse (DIV2) 205 Page 104
1935 Obiect. Why then say they, you make true beleeuers as iust and as righteous as Christ himselfe, Object. Why then say they, you make true believers as just and as righteous as christ himself, n1. q-crq av vvb pns32, pn22 vvb j n2 p-acp j cc a-acp j c-acp np1 px31, (7) verse (DIV2) 206 Page 104
1936 if the righteousnesse of the Law of God fulfilled in the person of Christ be as truly and as really theirs, if the righteousness of the Law of God fulfilled in the person of christ be as truly and as really theirs, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb a-acp av-j cc a-acp av-j png32, (7) verse (DIV2) 206 Page 104
1937 as if it were in themselues, and as if they themselues had fulfilled it in their owne persons, as if it were in themselves, and as if they themselves had fulfilled it in their own Persons, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr p-acp px32, cc c-acp cs pns32 px32 vhn vvn pn31 p-acp po32 d n2, (7) verse (DIV2) 206 Page 104
1938 then it seemes that they are as iust and as righteous as Christ himselfe? Answ. We answer them: then it seems that they Are as just and as righteous as christ himself? Answer We answer them: cs pn31 vvz cst pns32 vbr a-acp j cc a-acp j c-acp np1 px31? np1 pns12 vvb pno32: (7) verse (DIV2) 206 Page 104
1939 It followes not, that because the righteousnesse of the Law of God fulfilled in the person of Christ, is as truly theirs as if they themselues had fulfilled it, It follows not, that Because the righteousness of the Law of God fulfilled in the person of christ, is as truly theirs as if they themselves had fulfilled it, pn31 vvz xx, cst c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz p-acp av-j png32 c-acp cs pns32 px32 vhn vvn pn31, (7) verse (DIV2) 207 Page 104
1940 therefore they are as iust and as righteous as Christ himselfe: Therefore they Are as just and as righteous as christ himself: av pns32 vbr a-acp j cc a-acp j c-acp np1 px31: (7) verse (DIV2) 207 Page 104
1941 for though the same righteousnesse that is in Christ be theirs that truly beleeue in him, for though the same righteousness that is in christ be theirs that truly believe in him, c-acp cs dt d n1 cst vbz p-acp np1 vbb png32 cst av-j vvb p-acp pno31, (7) verse (DIV2) 207 Page 105
1942 yet it is not theirs in the same measure, or in the same manner. yet it is not theirs in the same measure, or in the same manner. av pn31 vbz xx png32 p-acp dt d n1, cc p-acp dt d n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 207 Page 105
1943 It is in Christ by inherency, it is inherent in him, and in him as a roote and fountaine: It is in christ by inherency, it is inherent in him, and in him as a root and fountain: pn31 vbz p-acp np1 p-acp n1, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno31, cc p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1: (7) verse (DIV2) 207 Page 105
1944 but it is theirs onely by imputation and by application. but it is theirs only by imputation and by application. cc-acp pn31 vbz png32 av-j p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 207 Page 105
1945 And againe, it is in the person of Christ in that measure, as it is sufficient and able to iustifie many, And again, it is in the person of christ in that measure, as it is sufficient and able to justify many, cc av, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, c-acp pn31 vbz j cc j pc-acp vvi d, (7) verse (DIV2) 208 Page 105
1946 euen many thousands, but it is theirs being imputed to them, onely so farre as it serues to iustifie their particular persons in the sight of God; even many thousands, but it is theirs being imputed to them, only so Far as it serves to justify their particular Persons in the sighed of God; av d crd, cc-acp pn31 vbz png32 vbg vvn p-acp pno32, av-j av av-j c-acp pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi po32 j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (7) verse (DIV2) 208 Page 105
1947 and therefore this makes nothing against the truth of the doctrine now deliuered. and Therefore this makes nothing against the truth of the Doctrine now Delivered. cc av d vvz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn. (7) verse (DIV2) 208 Page 105
1948 Againe, is it so that the righteousnesse of the Law of God fulfilled in the person of Christ, is as truly and really ours, we truly beleeuing in Christ, Again, is it so that the righteousness of the Law of God fulfilled in the person of christ, is as truly and really ours, we truly believing in christ, av, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz p-acp av-j cc av-j png12, pns12 av-j vvg p-acp np1, (7) verse (DIV2) 209 Page 105
1949 as if it were in vs, in our selues, and as if we our selues had fulfilled it? surely then we may be bold to say, that in Christ (we beleeuing in him) we fulfill the Law of God, as if it were in us, in our selves, and as if we our selves had fulfilled it? surely then we may be bold to say, that in christ (we believing in him) we fulfil the Law of God, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr p-acp pno12, p-acp po12 n2, cc c-acp cs pns12 po12 n2 vhd vvn pn31? av-j av pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp np1 (n1 vvg p-acp pno31) pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) verse (DIV2) 209 Page 105
1950 and we merit life and saluation, though in our selues, and as of our selues, there is nothing but matter deseruing the wrath of God, and we merit life and salvation, though in our selves, and as of our selves, there is nothing but matter deserving the wrath of God, cc pns12 vvb n1 cc n1, cs p-acp po12 n2, cc c-acp pp-f po12 n2, pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) verse (DIV2) 209 Page 105
1951 and our best actions, if the Lord should examine them by the strict rule of the Law, deserue the curse of the Law, and our best actions, if the Lord should examine them by the strict Rule of the Law, deserve the curse of the Law, cc po12 js n2, cs dt n1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 209 Page 105
1952 and our iustification and saluation is meerely of grace; and our justification and salvation is merely of grace; cc po12 n1 cc n1 vbz av-j pp-f n1; (7) verse (DIV2) 209 Page 105
1953 yet in Christ his righteousnesse being imputed to vs, we are accounted worthy of eternall life and saluation. yet in christ his righteousness being imputed to us, we Are accounted worthy of Eternal life and salvation. av p-acp np1 po31 n1 vbg vvn p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr vvn j pp-f j n1 cc n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 209 Page 105
1954 And the doctrine of free iustification by the righteousnesse of Christ, and by his perfect holinesse and puritie imputed, doth not ouerturne the Law of God, they may well stand together, true beleeuers are iustified by the righteousnesse of the Law, not inherent in themselues, And the Doctrine of free justification by the righteousness of christ, and by his perfect holiness and purity imputed, does not overturn the Law of God, they may well stand together, true believers Are justified by the righteousness of the Law, not inherent in themselves, cc dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 vvn, vdz xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmb av vvi av, j n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, xx j p-acp px32, (7) verse (DIV2) 209 Page 105
1955 or done and performed by them in their owne persons, but by the righteousnesse of the Law fulfilled in the person of Christ, or done and performed by them in their own Persons, but by the righteousness of the Law fulfilled in the person of christ, cc vdi cc vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 d n2, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) verse (DIV2) 209 Page 105
1956 and inherent in him, and made theirs, of the meere mercy, and of the free grace and fauour of God, by imputation and by application. and inherent in him, and made theirs, of the mere mercy, and of the free grace and favour of God, by imputation and by application. cc j p-acp pno31, cc vvd png32, pp-f dt j n1, cc pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 209 Page 105
1957 And so the truth now deliuered may further serue as a ground of sweet and excellent comfort to all and euery one that truly beleeues in Christ: for why. And so the truth now Delivered may further serve as a ground of sweet and excellent Comfort to all and every one that truly believes in christ: for why. cc av dt n1 av vvn vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp d cc d pi cst av-j vvz p-acp np1: p-acp q-crq. (7) verse (DIV2) 209 Page 105
1958 Is it so, that the righteousnesse of the Law of God fulfilled in the person of Christ, is as truly and as really ours, (we truly beleeuing in Christ) as if it were in vs, Is it so, that the righteousness of the Law of God fulfilled in the person of christ, is as truly and as really ours, (we truly believing in christ) as if it were in us, vbz pn31 av, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz p-acp av-j cc a-acp av-j png12, (n1 av-j vvg p-acp np1) c-acp cs pn31 vbdr p-acp pno12, (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 105
1959 euen in our owne persons, and as if we our selues had fulfilled it. Then take notice of this to thy comfort whosoeuer thou art; even in our own Persons, and as if we our selves had fulfilled it. Then take notice of this to thy Comfort whosoever thou art; av p-acp po12 d n2, cc c-acp cs pns12 po12 n2 vhd vvn pn31. av vvb n1 pp-f d p-acp po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r; (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1960 thou truly beleeuing in Christ, thou art as iust and as righteous in the sight of God, thou truly believing in christ, thou art as just and as righteous in the sighed of God, pns21 av-j vvg p-acp np1, pns21 vb2r a-acp j cc a-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1961 as the Law of God can make thee, or as the holy Law of God can require at thine hand: as the Law of God can make thee, or as the holy Law of God can require At thine hand: c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi pno21, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1: (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1962 thou hast absolute and perfect holinesse and righteousnesse to thy iustification in Gods sight; thou hast absolute and perfect holiness and righteousness to thy justification in God's sighed; pns21 vh2 j cc j n1 cc n1 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp npg1 n1; (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1963 thou hast such holinesse and righteousnesse as will abide the triall, and will beare thee out before the iudgement seate of the Lord, thou hast such holiness and righteousness as will abide the trial, and will bear thee out before the judgement seat of the Lord, pns21 vh2 d n1 cc n1 c-acp vmb vvi dt n1, cc vmb vvi pno21 av p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1964 and against which the Lord himselfe cannot take exception. and against which the Lord himself cannot take exception. cc p-acp r-crq dt n1 px31 vmbx vvi n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1965 For why, the righteousnesse of the Law fulfilled in the person of Christ, is most absolute and perfect, and free from all exception. For why, the righteousness of the Law fulfilled in the person of christ, is most absolute and perfect, and free from all exception. p-acp q-crq, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz av-ds j cc j, cc j p-acp d n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1966 Now that is as truly and as really thine, thou truly beleeuing in Christ, as if it were in thy selfe in thine owne person, Now that is as truly and as really thine, thou truly believing in christ, as if it were in thy self in thine own person, av cst vbz p-acp av-j cc a-acp av-j png21, pns21 av-j vvg p-acp np1, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr p-acp po21 n1 p-acp po21 d n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1967 and as if thou thy selfe hadst fulfilled it: and that may be a ground of sweet comfort to thee. and as if thou thy self Hadst fulfilled it: and that may be a ground of sweet Comfort to thee. cc c-acp cs pns21 po21 n1 vhd2 vvn pn31: cc cst vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21. (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1968 If the righteousnesse seruing to thy iustification in Gods sight, were that which is inherent in thy selfe, If the righteousness serving to thy justification in God's sighed, were that which is inherent in thy self, cs dt n1 vvg p-acp po21 n1 p-acp npg1 n1, vbdr d r-crq vbz j p-acp po21 n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1969 or the good workes done by thy selfe, as the Papists teach, thou mightest iustly doubt of the sufficiency of it, or the good works done by thy self, as the Papists teach, thou Mightest justly doubt of the sufficiency of it, cc dt j n2 vdn p-acp po21 n1, c-acp dt njp2 vvb, pns21 vmd2 av-j vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1970 and feare whether thou hadst done enough to that purpose or no, but being the righteousnesse of the Law fulfilled in the person of Christ, and Fear whither thou Hadst done enough to that purpose or no, but being the righteousness of the Law fulfilled in the person of christ, cc vvb cs pns21 vhd2 vdn av-d p-acp cst n1 cc uh-dx, cc-acp vbg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1971 and inherent in him, thou hast no cause of any such doubtings or feare. and inherent in him, thou hast no cause of any such doubtings or Fear. cc j p-acp pno31, pns21 vh2 dx n1 pp-f d d n2 cc n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1972 No, no, thou hast most absolute holinesse, and puritie, and righteousnesse, thou wantest no righteousnesse to thy iustification in the sight of God, No, no, thou hast most absolute holiness, and purity, and righteousness, thou Wantest no righteousness to thy justification in the sighed of God, uh-dx, uh-dx, pns21 vh2 av-ds j n1, cc n1, cc n1, pns21 vv2 dx n1 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1973 nor any merit to thy eternall saluation: nor any merit to thy Eternal salvation: ccx d n1 p-acp po21 j n1: (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
2010 we find it in Scripture applied to both, but most commonly to the actions of the will, we find it in Scripture applied to both, but most commonly to the actions of the will, pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp d, cc-acp av-ds av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2011 and to the affections which are particular motions of the will, as Col. 3.2. Set your affections on things that are aboue: and to the affections which Are particular motions of the will, as Col. 3.2. Set your affections on things that Are above: cc p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbr j n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp np1 crd. vvb po22 n2 p-acp n2 cst vbr p-acp: (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
1974 yea know it to thy comfort, that the righteousnesse of the Law of God fulfilled in the person of Christ, being as truly thine as if thou hadst fulfilled it, thy righteousnesse to thy iustification in Gods sight can neuer be lost, it is laid vp in Christ Iesus, it is in a safe and sure hand, where thou shalt be sure to find it, yea know it to thy Comfort, that the righteousness of the Law of God fulfilled in the person of christ, being as truly thine as if thou Hadst fulfilled it, thy righteousness to thy justification in God's sighed can never be lost, it is laid up in christ Iesus, it is in a safe and sure hand, where thou shalt be sure to find it, uh vvb pn31 p-acp po21 n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbg p-acp av-j png21 p-acp cs pns21 vhd2 vvn pn31, po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp npg1 n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn, pn31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp np1 np1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j cc j n1, c-crq pns21 vm2 vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31, (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1975 and to haue it when thou hast most need of it. and to have it when thou hast most need of it. cc pc-acp vhi pn31 c-crq pns21 vh2 av-ds n1 pp-f pn31. (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1976 The holinesse and righteousnesse that is inherent in thine owne person may decay, and may be weakened, The holiness and righteousness that is inherent in thine own person may decay, and may be weakened, dt n1 cc n1 cst vbz j p-acp po21 d n1 vmb vvi, cc vmb vbi vvn, (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1977 and may be lost in part, but the righteousnesse of the Law fulfilled in the person of Christ, imputed to thee for thy iustification in Gods sight, that can neuer decay nor be lost in any measure, and may be lost in part, but the righteousness of the Law fulfilled in the person of christ, imputed to thee for thy justification in God's sighed, that can never decay nor be lost in any measure, cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cst vmb av-x vvi ccx vbi vvn p-acp d n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 106
1978 but that remaines whole and entire to thee for euer: but that remains Whole and entire to thee for ever: cc-acp cst vvz j-jn cc j p-acp pno21 c-acp av: (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 107
1979 and that is a ground of vnspeakable comfort to euery child of God, euen to euery one that that truly beleeues in Christ. and that is a ground of unspeakable Comfort to every child of God, even to every one that that truly believes in christ. cc cst vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, av p-acp d pi cst cst av-j vvz p-acp np1. (7) verse (DIV2) 210 Page 107
1980 Now the words the Apostle here subioynes, Which walke not after the flesh, but after the Spirit, we had verse 1. I will not therefore stand on the particular doctrines they affoord to vs, onely note we thus much. Now the words the Apostle Here subioynes, Which walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit, we had verse 1. I will not Therefore stand on the particular doctrines they afford to us, only note we thus much. av dt n2 dt n1 av vvz, r-crq vvb xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1, pns12 vhd n1 crd pns11 vmb xx av vvi p-acp dt j n2 pns32 vvb p-acp pno12, av-j vvb pns12 av av-d. (7) verse (DIV2) 211 Page 107
1981 The Apostle here saith, God sent his owne Sonne in the similitude of sinfull flesh, The Apostle Here Says, God sent his own Son in the similitude of sinful Flesh, dt n1 av vvz, np1 vvd po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (7) verse (DIV2) 211 Page 107
1982 and for sinne condemned sinne in the flesh, that the righteousnesse of the Law might be fulfilled in vs, that is, in the Sonne of God incarnate, and for sin condemned sin in the Flesh, that the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us, that is, in the Son of God incarnate, cc p-acp n1 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12, cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 j, (7) verse (DIV2) 211 Page 107
1983 as inherent in him, and in vs by imputation and application, we being one with Christ: as inherent in him, and in us by imputation and application, we being one with christ: c-acp j p-acp pno31, cc p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns12 vbg pi p-acp np1: (7) verse (DIV2) 211 Page 107
1984 and for euidence of that he subioynes. Which walke not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Whence we may gather. and for evidence of that he subioynes. Which walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit. Whence we may gather. cc p-acp n1 pp-f cst pns31 vvz. r-crq vvb xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1. c-crq pns12 vmb vvi. (7) verse (DIV2) 211 Page 107
1985 That onely they that walke after the Spirit, onely they that liue according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification, haue the righteousnesse of the Law fulfilled for them in the person of Christ: That only they that walk After the Spirit, only they that live according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit of grace and sanctification, have the righteousness of the Law fulfilled for them in the person of christ: cst av-j pns32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1, av-j pns32 cst vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (7) verse (DIV2) 212 Page 107
1986 and on the contrary, they that walke after the flesh, they that liue as they are acted and moued by the lusts of their owne hearts, they haue no righteousnesse performed for them, Christ was not conceiued holy and pure for them, and on the contrary, they that walk After the Flesh, they that live as they Are acted and moved by the Lustiest of their own hearts, they have no righteousness performed for them, christ was not conceived holy and pure for them, cc p-acp dt n-jn, pns32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1, pns32 cst vvb c-acp pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2, pns32 vhb dx n1 vvn p-acp pno32, np1 vbds xx vvn j cc j p-acp pno32, (7) verse (DIV2) 212 Page 107
1987 nor fulfilled the Law of God for them, nor died fot them, they haue no assurance of it. nor fulfilled the Law of God for them, nor died fot them, they have no assurance of it. ccx vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, ccx vvd p-acp pno32, pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f pn31. (7) verse (DIV2) 212 Page 107
1988 Come we now to the fift verse. Come we now to the fift verse. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1. (7) verse (DIV2) 212 Page 107
1989 VERSE 5. For they that are after the flesh, sauour the things of the flesh: but they that are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. VERSE 5. For they that Are After the Flesh, savour the things of the Flesh: but they that Are After the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. n1 crd c-acp pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1: cc-acp pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 212 Page 107
1990 OVr Apostle hauing in the verse foregoing fallen againe on the qualification of the persons to whom freedome from condemnation belongs, Our Apostle having in the verse foregoing fallen again on the qualification of the Persons to whom freedom from condemnation belongs, po12 n1 vhg p-acp dt n1 vvg vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp ro-crq n1 p-acp n1 vvz, (8) verse (DIV2) 214 Page 107
1991 as that they are thus qualified: as that they Are thus qualified: c-acp cst pns32 vbr av vvn: (8) verse (DIV2) 214 Page 107
1992 They walke not after the flesh but after the Spirit, and made an opposition betweene those two, to walke after the flesh and to walke after the Spirit, that true beleeuers walke not after the flesh but after the Spirit; in these two verses, 5.6. he further layes forth that contrariety. They walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit, and made an opposition between those two, to walk After the Flesh and to walk After the Spirit, that true believers walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit; in these two Verses, 5.6. he further lays forth that contrariety. pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp d crd, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cst j n2 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1; p-acp d crd n2, crd. pns31 av-jc vvz av d n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 214 Page 108
1993 And first he shewes that there is a contrariety betweene those that walke after the flesh and those that walke after the Spirit, in respect of their natures and dispositions, that they are of contrary dispositions and affections; And First he shows that there is a contrariety between those that walk After the Flesh and those that walk After the Spirit, in respect of their nature's and dispositions, that they Are of contrary dispositions and affections; cc ord pns31 vvz cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 cc d cst vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, cst pns32 vbr a-acp j-jn n2 cc n2; (8) verse (DIV2) 214 Page 108
1994 and that is in the 5. verse, as namely, they that walke after the flesh, and that is in the 5. verse, as namely, they that walk After the Flesh, cc d vbz p-acp dt crd n1, c-acp av, pns32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 214 Page 108
1995 or they that are after the flesh, for so speakes the Apostle, they are thus disposed, they sauour the things of the flesh: or they that Are After the Flesh, for so speaks the Apostle, they Are thus disposed, they savour the things of the Flesh: cc pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, c-acp av vvz dt n1, pns32 vbr av vvn, pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 214 Page 108
1996 but on the other side, they that are after the Spirit, they are minded and disposed to the contrary, they sauour the things of the Spirit: but on the other side, they that Are After the Spirit, they Are minded and disposed to the contrary, they savour the things of the Spirit: cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n-jn, pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 214 Page 108
1997 and by this contrariety of dispositions he proues, that true beleeuing iustified persons walke not after the flesh but after the Spirit. and by this contrariety of dispositions he Proves, that true believing justified Persons walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit. cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 pns31 vvz, cst j vvg vvn n2 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 214 Page 108
1998 For (saith he) they that are after the flesh, sauour the things of the flesh, For (Says he) they that Are After the Flesh, savour the things of the Flesh, p-acp (vvz pns31) pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 214 Page 108
1999 but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. but they that Are After the Spirit the things of the Spirit. cc-acp pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 214 Page 108
2000 Then secondly, the Apostle shewes that there is a contrarietie betweene those that walke after the flesh & those that walke after the Spirit, in respect of their ends, that their ends are contrarie, verse 6. I will lay forth that contrarietie when we come to the handling of that verse. Then secondly, the Apostle shows that there is a contrariety between those that walk After the Flesh & those that walk After the Spirit, in respect of their ends, that their ends Are contrary, verse 6. I will lay forth that contrariety when we come to the handling of that verse. av ord, dt n1 vvz cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 cc d cst vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, cst po32 n2 vbr j-jn, n1 crd pns11 vmb vvi av d n1 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 214 Page 108
2001 Now to keepe within the compasse of the 5. verse, setting forth the contrarietie that is betweene them that are after the flesh, Now to keep within the compass of the 5. verse, setting forth the contrariety that is between them that Are After the Flesh, av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt crd n1, vvg av dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 214 Page 108
2002 and after the Spirit, in respect of their natures and dispositions, the words of this verse are first to be opened. and After the Spirit, in respect of their nature's and dispositions, the words of this verse Are First to be opened. cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr ord pc-acp vbi vvn. (8) verse (DIV2) 214 Page 108
2003 They that are after the flesh: They that Are After the Flesh: pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 108
2004 That phrase, after the flesh, the Apostle makes all one with that to be in the flesh, verse 8. and to be in the flesh or after the flesh, is to be carnall, vnregenerate, That phrase, After the Flesh, the Apostle makes all one with that to be in the Flesh, verse 8. and to be in the Flesh or After the Flesh, is to be carnal, unregenerate, cst n1, p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvz d pi p-acp d pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, n1 crd cc p-acp vbb p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, vbz pc-acp vbi j, j, (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 108
2005 and to be nothing but flesh and corruption, as Christ saith, Ioh. 3.6. That which is borne of the flesh is flesh: and to be nothing but Flesh and corruption, as christ Says, John 3.6. That which is born of the Flesh is Flesh: cc pc-acp vbi pix p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. cst r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 vbz n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 108
2006 it is nothing but a lumpe of sinne and corruption, and so the Apostle, meaning is this: it is nothing but a lump of sin and corruption, and so the Apostle, meaning is this: pn31 vbz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc av dt n1, n1 vbz d: (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 108
2007 they that are carnall, vnregenerate, as yet in their naturall state and condition, they that haue the flesh ruling in them and ouer them, they that Are carnal, unregenerate, as yet in their natural state and condition, they that have the Flesh ruling in them and over them, pns32 cst vbr j, j, c-acp av p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, pns32 cst vhb dt n1 vvg p-acp pno32 cc p-acp pno32, (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 108
2008 and are acted and guided by the euill motions and lusts of it, they sauour the things of the flesh. and Are acted and guided by the evil motions and Lustiest of it, they savour the things of the Flesh. cc vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 108
2009 The word here rendred sauour, comprehends the actions and operations both of the vnderstanding and will: The word Here rendered savour, comprehends the actions and operations both of the understanding and will: dt n1 av vvn n1, vvz dt n2 cc n2 d pp-f dt n1 cc n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 108
2013 And so the Apostles meaning in these words is this, they mind and affect the things of the flesh, they muse and meditate, And so the Apostles meaning in these words is this, they mind and affect the things of the Flesh, they muse and meditate, cc av dt n2 vvg p-acp d n2 vbz d, pns32 vvb cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb cc vvi, (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2014 and thinke of those things, they affect them, and loue and like them, they care for them, and think of those things, they affect them, and love and like them, they care for them, cc vvb pp-f d n2, pns32 vvb pno32, cc n1 cc vvi pno32, pns32 vvb p-acp pno32, (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2015 and desire them, and seeke after them, and those things are sweet, and sauourie, & pleasing to them, and they well relish them. and desire them, and seek After them, and those things Are sweet, and savoury, & pleasing to them, and they well relish them. cc vvb pno32, cc vvi p-acp pno32, cc d n2 vbr j, cc j, cc vvg p-acp pno32, cc pns32 av vvb pno32. (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2016 So much is comprised vnder that word, they sauour. The things of the flesh. So much is comprised under that word, they savour. The things of the Flesh. av d vbz vvn p-acp d n1, pns32 vvb. dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2017 By things of the flesh, we are to vnderstand not onely such things as are simply euill in themselues, By things of the Flesh, we Are to understand not only such things as Are simply evil in themselves, p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi xx av-j d n2 c-acp vbr av-j j-jn p-acp px32, (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2018 euen such euill workes of the flesh as sinfull corruption moues men to, as namely, such as are reckened vp, Galat. 5.19.20.21. even such evil works of the Flesh as sinful corruption moves men to, as namely, such as Are reckoned up, Galatians 5.19.20.21. av d j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1 c-acp j n1 vvz n2 p-acp, c-acp av, d c-acp vbr vvn a-acp, np1 crd. (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2019 Adultery, fornication, vncleannesse, wantonnesse, idolatrie, witchcraft, hatred, debate, emulation, wrath, contentions, seditions, heresies, enuie, murthers, drunkennesse, gluttony, and such like; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, wantonness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, debate, emulation, wrath, contentions, seditions, heresies, envy, murders, Drunkenness, gluttony, and such like; n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n2, n2, n2, n1, n2, n1, n1, cc d av-j; (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2020 but such things also as pertaine to this life, and are things of this world, but such things also as pertain to this life, and Are things of this world, p-acp d n2 av c-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cc vbr n2 pp-f d n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2021 and not euill in themselues and of their owne nature, but become euill to the wicked, they affecting and seeking after them with wicked mindes and after a wrong manner, and abusing them; and not evil in themselves and of their own nature, but become evil to the wicked, they affecting and seeking After them with wicked minds and After a wrong manner, and abusing them; cc xx j-jn p-acp px32 cc pp-f po32 d n1, cc-acp vvb j-jn p-acp dt j, pns32 vvg cc vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp j n2 cc p-acp dt n-jn n1, cc vvg pno32; (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2022 euen these also are things of the flesh, as knowledge of arts and sciences, meate, drinke, apparell, riches, honour, and the like. even these also Are things of the Flesh, as knowledge of arts and sciences, meat, drink, apparel, riches, honour, and the like. av d av vbr n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, n1, n1, n1, n2, n1, cc dt j. (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2023 But they that are after the Spirit: But they that Are After the Spirit: p-acp pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2024 that is, on the contrarie, they that are truly regenerate, and haue true sanctifying grace in their hearts, that is, on the contrary, they that Are truly regenerate, and have true sanctifying grace in their hearts, cst vbz, p-acp dt n-jn, pns32 cst vbr av-j vvn, cc vhb j j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2025 and are ordered and guided by the Spirit of grace, and haue that ruling in their hearts, keeping vnder the corruption that in part abides in them, and Are ordered and guided by the Spirit of grace, and have that ruling in their hearts, keeping under the corruption that in part abides in them, cc vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vhb d vvg p-acp po32 n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 cst p-acp n1 vvz p-acp pno32, (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2026 and stirring them vp to good things pleasing to God. and stirring them up to good things pleasing to God. cc vvg pno32 a-acp p-acp j n2 vvg p-acp np1. (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2027 They sauour: that is, they mind and affect the things of the Spirit, they muse and meditate on those things, they loue and like them, They savour: that is, they mind and affect the things of the Spirit, they muse and meditate on those things, they love and like them, pns32 vvb: cst vbz, pns32 vvb cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp d n2, pns32 vvb cc vvi pno32, (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2028 and seeke after them, and they are sauorie, and sweete, and pleasing to them. Euen the things of the Spirit. and seek After them, and they Are savoury, and sweet, and pleasing to them. Even the things of the Spirit. cc vvi p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vbr j, cc j, cc vvg p-acp pno32. av dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2029 By things of the Spirit, we are to vnderstand the contrarie to the things of the flesh, By things of the Spirit, we Are to understand the contrary to the things of the Flesh, p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2030 namely, such things as are the works of the Spirit, holy workes, as those spoken of, Galat. 5.22.23. namely, such things as Are the works of the Spirit, holy works, as those spoken of, Galatians 5.22.23. av, d n2 c-acp vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, j n2, c-acp d vvn pp-f, np1 crd. (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 109
2031 Loue, ioy, long suffering, gentlenesse, goodnesse, faith, meeknesse, temperance, and all such things as are heauenly and spirituall, Love, joy, long suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, and all such things as Are heavenly and spiritual, n1, n1, j n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc d d n2 c-acp vbr j cc j, (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 110
2032 and pertaine to Gods kingdome, and to life and godlinesse, 2. Pet. 1.3.4. and pertain to God's Kingdom, and to life and godliness, 2. Pet. 1.3.4. cc vvi p-acp ng1 n1, cc p-acp n1 cc n1, crd np1 crd. (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 110
2033 Thus then briefly conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said: Thus then briefly conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said: av av av-j vvi pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn: (8) verse (DIV2) 215 Page 110
2034 For they that are carnall, vnregenerate, and as yet in their naturall state and condition, For they that Are carnal, unregenerate, and as yet in their natural state and condition, c-acp pns32 cst vbr j, j, cc c-acp av p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 216 Page 110
2035 and haue the flesh ruling and reigning in them, and are acted and guided by the flesh, they mind and affect, they loue and like, and have the Flesh ruling and reigning in them, and Are acted and guided by the Flesh, they mind and affect, they love and like, cc vhb dt n1 vvg cc vvg p-acp pno32, cc vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb cc vvi, pns32 vvb cc vvi, (8) verse (DIV2) 216 Page 110
2036 and they desire and seeke after such things as are simply euill in themselues, or things that pertaine onely to this life, and they desire and seek After such things as Are simply evil in themselves, or things that pertain only to this life, cc pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr av-j j-jn p-acp px32, cc n2 cst vvi av-j p-acp d n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 216 Page 110
2037 and things of this world, which being not euill in themselues, yet become euill to the wicked, they affecting and seeking after them with wicked minds and after a wrong manner, and abusing them; and things of this world, which being not evil in themselves, yet become evil to the wicked, they affecting and seeking After them with wicked minds and After a wrong manner, and abusing them; cc n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbg xx j-jn p-acp px32, av vvb j-jn p-acp dt j, pns32 vvg cc vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp j n2 cc p-acp dt n-jn n1, cc vvg pno32; (8) verse (DIV2) 216 Page 110
2038 those things are sweet, and sauorie, and pleasing to them, they will rellish them: those things Are sweet, and savoury, and pleasing to them, they will relish them: d n2 vbr j, cc j, cc vvg p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb vvi pno32: (8) verse (DIV2) 216 Page 110
2039 But they that are truly regenerate, and haue true sanctifying grace in their hearts, they mind, But they that Are truly regenerate, and have true sanctifying grace in their hearts, they mind, cc-acp pns32 cst vbr av-j vvn, cc vhb j j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vvb, (8) verse (DIV2) 216 Page 110
2040 and they affect, they muse and meditate on the workes of the Spirit, holy things, things that are heauenly and spirituall, and they affect, they muse and meditate on the works of the Spirit, holy things, things that Are heavenly and spiritual, cc pns32 vvb, pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, j n2, n2 cst vbr j cc j, (8) verse (DIV2) 216 Page 110
2041 and pertaine to life and goodnesse, those are the things they loue and like, and those things are sauorie and sweete, and pleasing to them. and pertain to life and Goodness, those Are the things they love and like, and those things Are savoury and sweet, and pleasing to them. cc vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, d vbr dt n2 pns32 vvb cc vvi, cc d n2 vbr j cc j, cc vvg p-acp pno32. (8) verse (DIV2) 216 Page 110
2042 First obserue we, that the Apostle here ranging and diuiding men into two sorts, that they are either after the flesh or after the Spirit, they are either carnall or spirituall, either regenerate or vnregenerate: First observe we, that the Apostle Here ranging and dividing men into two sorts, that they Are either After the Flesh or After the Spirit, they Are either carnal or spiritual, either regenerate or unregenerate: ord vvb pns12, cst dt n1 av vvg cc vvg n2 p-acp crd n2, cst pns32 vbr av-d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr av-d j cc j, av-d vvn cc j: (8) verse (DIV2) 217 Page 110
2043 he saith, the one sort, they sauour, they mind, and they affect the things of the flesh; he Says, the one sort, they savour, they mind, and they affect the things of the Flesh; pns31 vvz, dt crd n1, pns32 vvb, pns32 vvb, cc pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (8) verse (DIV2) 217 Page 110
2044 and the other, they sauour, they mind, and they affect the things of the Spirit. Hence then note we thus much: and the other, they savour, they mind, and they affect the things of the Spirit. Hence then note we thus much: cc dt n-jn, pns32 vvb, pns32 vvb, cc pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1. av av vvb pns12 av av-d: (8) verse (DIV2) 217 Page 110
2045 That there is an opposition betweene the regenerate and vnregenerate, betweene the godly and the wicked, in their minds and in their affections; That there is an opposition between the regenerate and unregenerate, between the godly and the wicked, in their minds and in their affections; d a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvn cc j, p-acp dt j cc dt j, p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp po32 n2; (8) verse (DIV2) 218 Page 110
2046 they are of contrarie minds, and of contrarie wils and affections. they Are of contrary minds, and of contrary wills and affections. pns32 vbr a-acp j-jn n2, cc pp-f j-jn n2 cc n2. (8) verse (DIV2) 218 Page 110
2047 The godly they mind and affect, they loue and like good things, things heauenly and spirituall: The godly they mind and affect, they love and like good things, things heavenly and spiritual: dt j pns32 vvb cc vvi, pns32 vvb cc vvi j n2, n2 j cc j: (8) verse (DIV2) 218 Page 110
2048 But the wicked and vnregenerate, they mind and affect, they loue and like things earthly and carnall, those are the things that are sweet and pleasing to them: But the wicked and unregenerate, they mind and affect, they love and like things earthly and carnal, those Are the things that Are sweet and pleasing to them: cc-acp dt j cc j, pns32 vvb cc vvi, pns32 vvb cc j n2 j cc j, d vbr dt n2 cst vbr j cc j-vvg p-acp pno32: (8) verse (DIV2) 218 Page 110
2049 and so they are carried contrarie wayes in their mindes and dispositions. Philip. 3.19. the Apostle describing Epicures and carnall persons, he saith of them in plaine termes, They mind earthly things: their mindes and their affections are set on those things. and so they Are carried contrary ways in their minds and dispositions. Philip. 3.19. the Apostle describing Epicureans and carnal Persons, he Says of them in plain terms, They mind earthly things: their minds and their affections Are Set on those things. cc av pns32 vbr vvn j-jn n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2. np1. crd. dt n1 vvg n2 cc j n2, pns31 vvz pp-f pno32 p-acp j n2, pns32 vvb j n2: po32 n2 cc po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp d n2. (8) verse (DIV2) 218 Page 110
2050 But saith he, (speaking of himselfe and others truly regenerate, verse 20.) Our conuersation is in heauen; But Says he, (speaking of himself and Others truly regenerate, verse 20.) Our Conversation is in heaven; p-acp vvz pns31, (vvg pp-f px31 cc n2-jn av-j vvn, n1 crd) po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1; (8) verse (DIV2) 218 Page 111
2051 our minds are lift vp aboue the things of the earth, we mind things heauenly and spirituall, our whole disposition and carriage is in heauen. Psal. 4.6.7. our minds Are lift up above the things of the earth, we mind things heavenly and spiritual, our Whole disposition and carriage is in heaven. Psalm 4.6.7. po12 n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vvb n2 j cc j, po12 j-jn n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp n1. np1 crd. (8) verse (DIV2) 218 Page 111
2110 and the point hence is this. That it is the property of carnall persons to sauour carnall things: and the point hence is this. That it is the property of carnal Persons to savour carnal things: cc dt n1 av vbz d. cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1 j n2: (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 104
2052 saith Dauid, Many say, who will shew vs any good? That is the speech of many in the world, they mind and they affect the things of the world, those are the things they seeke after, Says David, Many say, who will show us any good? That is the speech of many in the world, they mind and they affect the things of the world, those Are the things they seek After, vvz np1, d vvb, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? cst vbz dt n1 pp-f d p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb cc pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, d vbr dt n2 pns32 vvb a-acp, (8) verse (DIV2) 218 Page 111
2053 and the things they enquire after, and they say, who will shew vs any good in respect of worldly things? But Lord lift thou vp the light of thy countenance vpon vs, thou hast giuen me more ioy of heart, and the things they inquire After, and they say, who will show us any good in respect of worldly things? But Lord lift thou up the Light of thy countenance upon us, thou hast given me more joy of heart, cc dt n2 pns32 vvi a-acp, cc pns32 vvb, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j p-acp n1 pp-f j n2? p-acp n1 vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno12, pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 av-dc n1 pp-f n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 218 Page 111
2054 then they haue had when their wheate and their wine did abound. That was Dauids mind, and that was his affection: then they have had when their wheat and their wine did abound. That was David mind, and that was his affection: cs pns32 vhb vhn c-crq po32 n1 cc po32 n1 vdd vvi. cst vbds npg1 n1, cc cst vbds po31 n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 218 Page 111
2055 and to this purpose it were easie to bring further euidence clearing this truth, that there is a contrarietie betweene the regenerate and the vnregenerate, betweene the godly and the wicked, in their mindes and in their affections, and to this purpose it were easy to bring further evidence clearing this truth, that there is a contrariety between the regenerate and the unregenerate, between the godly and the wicked, in their minds and in their affections, cc p-acp d n1 pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi jc n1 vvg d n1, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvn cc dt j, p-acp dt j cc dt j, p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp po32 n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 218 Page 111
2056 and that they are of contrary mindes, and of cōtrary dispositions. And no maruell though it be so: for why, and that they Are of contrary minds, and of contrary dispositions. And no marvel though it be so: for why, cc cst pns32 vbr a-acp j-jn n2, cc pp-f j-jn n2. cc dx n1 cs pn31 vbb av: c-acp c-crq, (8) verse (DIV2) 218 Page 111
2057 They are of contrary natures, and they are vnder contrary regiments and powers: the godly and regenerate, they are vnder the power of grace; They Are of contrary nature's, and they Are under contrary regiments and Powers: the godly and regenerate, they Are under the power of grace; pns32 vbr a-acp j-jn n2, cc pns32 vbr p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2: dt j cc vvn, pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (8) verse (DIV2) 219 Page 111
2058 the wicked and vnregenerate vnder the power of sinfull and corrupt nature: and therefore no maruel though they be carried contrary wayes in their minds and dispositions. the wicked and unregenerate under the power of sinful and corrupt nature: and Therefore no marvel though they be carried contrary ways in their minds and dispositions. dt j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1: cc av dx vvi cs pns32 vbb vvn j-jn n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2. (8) verse (DIV2) 219 Page 111
2059 Now then in the first place this must teach vs, not to stand amazed, and to wonder that there is so little agreement betweene the godly and the wicked, Now then in the First place this must teach us, not to stand amazed, and to wonder that there is so little agreement between the godly and the wicked, av av p-acp dt ord n1 d vmb vvi pno12, xx pc-acp vvi vvn, cc pc-acp vvi cst pc-acp vbz av j n1 p-acp dt j cc dt j, (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 111
2060 and that they are many times at iarre, and discord, and difference one with another: we are not to thinke it strange, as Prou. 29.27. that a wicked man is an abhomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abhomination to the wicked. and that they Are many times At jar, and discord, and difference one with Another: we Are not to think it strange, as Prou. 29.27. that a wicked man is an abomination to the just, and he that is upright in his Way, is abomination to the wicked. cc cst pns32 vbr d n2 p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1 crd p-acp n-jn: pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi pn31 j, c-acp np1 crd. cst dt j n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j, cc pns31 cst vbz av-j p-acp po31 n1, vbz n1 p-acp dt j. (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 111
2061 That a godly man cannot away with a wicked man, and that a wicked man cannot abide a godly man, here is one speciall cause of it, they are of contrary minds, and of contrary dispositions. That a godly man cannot away with a wicked man, and that a wicked man cannot abide a godly man, Here is one special cause of it, they Are of contrary minds, and of contrary dispositions. cst dt j n1 vmbx av p-acp dt j n1, cc cst dt j n1 vmbx vvi dt j n1, av vbz pi j n1 pp-f pn31, pns32 vbr a-acp j-jn n2, cc pp-f j-jn n2. (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 111
2062 We know it is similitude and likenesse of mindes, and affections, and dispositions, that drawes men together, We know it is similitude and likeness of minds, and affections, and dispositions, that draws men together, pns12 vvb pn31 vbz n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, cc n2, cc n2, cst vvz n2 av, (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2063 and combines them, and makes them loue and like one another, and to agree together; and combines them, and makes them love and like one Another, and to agree together; cc vvz pno32, cc vvz pno32 n1 cc vvi pi j-jn, cc pc-acp vvi av; (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2064 and where there is discrepancy and difference of minds and affections, there can be no good agreement of anie long continuance, and where there is discrepancy and difference of minds and affections, there can be no good agreement of any long Continuance, cc c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, pc-acp vmb vbi dx j n1 pp-f d j n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2065 and therfore it is that the godly and the wicked are commonly at such ods and difference, and Therefore it is that the godly and the wicked Are commonly At such ods and difference, cc av pn31 vbz d dt j cc dt j vbr av-j p-acp d n2 cc n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2066 because they are of contrary mindes and dispositions; Because they Are of contrary minds and dispositions; c-acp pns32 vbr a-acp j-jn n2 cc n2; (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2067 the godly cannot away with the wicked, because they are not of their minds and dispositions; the godly cannot away with the wicked, Because they Are not of their minds and dispositions; dt j vmbx av p-acp dt j, c-acp pns32 vbr xx pp-f po32 n2 cc n2; (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2068 the wicked cannot endure the godly, they hate them, because they well perceiue they are not of their minds, the wicked cannot endure the godly, they hate them, Because they well perceive they Are not of their minds, dt j vmbx vvi dt j, pns32 vvb pno32, c-acp pns32 av vvb pns32 vbr xx pp-f po32 n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2069 and they are not disposed as they are; and they Are not disposed as they Are; cc pns32 vbr xx vvn c-acp pns32 vbr; (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2070 yea the wicked speake euill of the godly, because the godly like not those things that they like, and because they runne not with them to the same excesse of riot. 1. Pet. 4.4. yea the wicked speak evil of the godly, Because the godly like not those things that they like, and Because they run not with them to the same excess of riot. 1. Pet. 4.4. uh dt j vvi av-jn pp-f dt j, c-acp dt j vvb xx d n2 cst pns32 av-j, cc c-acp pns32 vvb xx p-acp pno32 p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1. crd np1 crd. (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2071 The workes of the godly are good, the workes of the wicked are euill, and therefore they hate them, The works of the godly Are good, the works of the wicked Are evil, and Therefore they hate them, dt n2 pp-f dt j vbr j, dt n2 pp-f dt j vbr j-jn, cc av pns32 vvb pno32, (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2072 and cannot away with them, as Cain hated Abel. 1. Ioh. 3.12. and cannot away with them, as Cain hated Abel. 1. John 3.12. cc vmbx av p-acp pno32, c-acp np1 vvd np1. crd np1 crd. (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2073 Wicked men though they pretend other causes why they cannot abide the godly, as that (forsooth) they are hypocrites, Wicked men though they pretend other Causes why they cannot abide the godly, as that (forsooth) they Are Hypocrites, j n2 cs pns32 vvb j-jn n2 c-crq pns32 vmbx vvi dt j, c-acp d (uh) pns32 vbr n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2074 yet in deed and truth here is the very cause, they are not of the same mind and disposition with them, and therefore it is. yet in deed and truth Here is the very cause, they Are not of the same mind and disposition with them, and Therefore it is. av p-acp n1 cc n1 av vbz dt j n1, pns32 vbr xx pp-f dt d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, cc av pn31 vbz. (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2075 Thus it was betweene Cain and Abel, Isaac and Ismael, Dauid and Saul, Christ and the Iewes, Thus it was between Cain and Abel, Isaac and Ishmael, David and Saul, christ and the Iewes, av pn31 vbds p-acp np1 cc np1, np1 cc np1, np1 cc np1, np1 cc dt np2, (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2076 and thus it will be to the end of the world. and thus it will be to the end of the world. cc av pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2077 There is enmitie betweene the seed of the woman and betweene the seed of the serpent, There is enmity between the seed of the woman and between the seed of the serpent, pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2078 and there is dislike and disagreement betweene the godly and the wicked, because they are of contrary mindes, and of contrary dispositions: and there is dislike and disagreement between the godly and the wicked, Because they Are of contrary minds, and of contrary dispositions: cc pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j cc dt j, c-acp pns32 vbr a-acp j-jn n2, cc pp-f j-jn n2: (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2079 and therefore we are not to maruell at it, when we see that the one cannot abide the other. and Therefore we Are not to marvel At it, when we see that the one cannot abide the other. cc av pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, c-crq pns12 vvb cst dt pi vmbx vvi dt n-jn. (8) verse (DIV2) 220 Page 112
2080 Againe, is it so that the godly and the wicked are of contrary mindes, and of contrary dispositions, Again, is it so that the godly and the wicked Are of contrary minds, and of contrary dispositions, av, vbz pn31 av cst dt j cc dt j vbr pp-f j-jn n2, cc pp-f j-jn n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 112
2081 and they sauour contrary thing? surely then it cannot be, that the godly and such as are truly religious, should ioyne societie and fellowship with the wicked, and they savour contrary thing? surely then it cannot be, that the godly and such as Are truly religious, should join society and fellowship with the wicked, cc pns32 vvb j-jn n1? av-j av pn31 vmbx vbi, cst dt j cc d c-acp vbr av-j j, vmd vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j, (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 112
2082 and consort with them vnnecessarily, and take delight and comfort in their company: and consort with them unnecessarily, and take delight and Comfort in their company: cc vvi p-acp pno32 av-j, cc vvb n1 cc vvi p-acp po32 n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 112
2083 they that haue sound and true grace in their hearts, they cannot endure to be familiar with the wicked and vngodly vnnecessarily: they that have found and true grace in their hearts, they cannot endure to be familiar with the wicked and ungodly unnecessarily: pns32 cst vhb j cc j n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vmbx vvi pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp dt j cc j av-j: (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 112
2084 it is a griefe to Gods children to be in the company of the wicked accidentally. Dauid cried out, Psal. 120.5. Wo is me that I remaine in Meshech, and dwell in the tents of Kedar: it is a grief to God's children to be in the company of the wicked accidentally. David cried out, Psalm 120.5. Woe is me that I remain in Meshech, and dwell in the tents of Kedar: pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp npg1 n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j av-j. np1 vvd av, np1 crd. n1 vbz pno11 cst pns11 vvb p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2085 the good man was grieued that he was forced to liue among the wicked but for a time. the good man was grieved that he was forced to live among the wicked but for a time. dt j n1 vbds vvn cst pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2086 And doubtlesse thus it is with such as are truly religious, it is euen irksome and tedious to them to remaine among the wicked but for a time. And doubtless thus it is with such as Are truly religious, it is even irksome and tedious to them to remain among the wicked but for a time. cc av-j av pn31 vbz p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j j, pn31 vbz av j cc j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2087 And know it whosoeuer thou art, that it is a shrewd signe thou hast no soundnesse of grace in thine heart, And know it whosoever thou art, that it is a shrewd Signen thou hast no soundness of grace in thine heart, cc vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pns21 vh2 dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2088 if so be thou canst familiarly consort and conuerse with the wicked, and that vnnecessarily, as it is the maner of some. if so be thou Canst familiarly consort and converse with the wicked, and that unnecessarily, as it is the manner of Some. cs av vbb pns21 vm2 av-jn vvi cc vvi p-acp dt j, cc cst av-j, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d. (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2089 Canst thou be familiar, and that vnnecessarily, with wicked and gracelesse persons, such as are enemies to God and all goodnesse, Canst thou be familiar, and that unnecessarily, with wicked and graceless Persons, such as Are enemies to God and all Goodness, vm2 pns21 vbi j-jn, cc cst av-j, p-acp j cc j n2, d c-acp vbr n2 p-acp np1 cc d n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2090 and blaspheme the truth of God, and speake euill of the wayes of God, and open their mouthes wide against the professors of the truth? Canst thou sit with them, walke and talke with them familiarly? It is more then probable that thou hast no true nor sound grace in thee. and Blaspheme the truth of God, and speak evil of the ways of God, and open their mouths wide against the professors of the truth? Canst thou fit with them, walk and talk with them familiarly? It is more then probable that thou hast no true nor found grace in thee. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi j-jn pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvi po32 n2 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1? vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp pno32, vvb cc vvi p-acp pno32 av-jn? pn31 vbz dc cs j cst pns21 vh2 dx j ccx j n1 p-acp pno21. (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2091 For either thou dost humour them, and sooth them vp in their vilenesse, which is a soule fault and sin in thee; For either thou dost humour them, and sooth them up in their vileness, which is a soul fault and since in thee; p-acp d pns21 vd2 vvi pno32, cc n1 pno32 a-acp p-acp po32 n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno21; (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2092 or else if thou haue soundnesse of grace in thine heart, thou hearest and seest that which is a griefe to thy soule, or Else if thou have soundness of grace in thine heart, thou Hearst and See that which is a grief to thy soul, cc av cs pns21 vhb n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vv2 cc vv2 d r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2093 and makes thine heart bleed within thee. and makes thine heart bleed within thee. cc vvz po21 n1 vvi p-acp pno21. (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2094 The godly and the wicked cannot consort and company together with comfort and delight to them both: The godly and the wicked cannot consort and company together with Comfort and delight to them both: dt j cc dt j vmbx vvi cc n1 av p-acp n1 cc vvi p-acp pno32 d: (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2095 they are of contrarie mindes, and of contrary dispositions, and that which is sauorie to the one is vnsauorie to the other; they Are of contrary minds, and of contrary dispositions, and that which is savoury to the one is unsavoury to the other; pns32 vbr a-acp j-jn n2, cc pp-f j-jn n2, cc cst r-crq vbz j p-acp dt pi vbz j p-acp dt j-jn; (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2096 good things are sweete and pleasing to the godly, and they delight to be speaking of them, good things Are sweet and pleasing to the godly, and they delight to be speaking of them, j n2 vbr j cc j-vvg p-acp dt j, cc pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvg pp-f pno32, (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2097 but to the wicked they are harsh and vnpleasant, and they sit as on thornes when they heare them spoken of; but to the wicked they Are harsh and unpleasant, and they fit as on thorns when they hear them spoken of; cc-acp p-acp dt j pns32 vbr j cc j-u, cc pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp n2 c-crq pns32 vvb pno32 vvn pp-f; (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2098 and so carnall things are sweete, sauorie, and pleasing to the wicked, and they commonly fome out filthinesse, ribaldrie, and so carnal things Are sweet, savoury, and pleasing to the wicked, and they commonly foam out filthiness, ribaldry, cc av j n2 vbr j, j, cc vvg p-acp dt j, cc pns32 av-j vvi av n1, n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2099 and rotten speeches with delight, which if the godly heare, they heare with griefe and vexation to their soules: and rotten Speeches with delight, which if the godly hear, they hear with grief and vexation to their Souls: cc j-vvn n2 p-acp n1, r-crq cs dt j n1, pns32 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2: (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2100 and with what comfort then can they consort together? Can two persons feed on the same dish of meate with delight to them both, and with what Comfort then can they consort together? Can two Persons feed on the same dish of meat with delight to them both, cc p-acp r-crq n1 av vmb pns32 vvi av? vmb crd n2 vvb p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 d, (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2101 if that meate be sauorie, and pleasant, and tastfull to the one, and vnsauorie, and vnpleasant, if that meat be savoury, and pleasant, and tasteful to the one, and unsavoury, and unpleasant, cs d n1 vbi j, cc j, cc j p-acp dt pi, cc j, cc j-u, (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2102 and bitter to the other? surely no, they cannot. and bitter to the other? surely no, they cannot. cc j p-acp dt j-jn? av-j av-d, pns32 vmbx. (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 103
2103 No more can the godly and the wicked delight in the same things, and as it were feed on the same things with delight, they sauour contrary things; No more can the godly and the wicked delight in the same things, and as it were feed on the same things with delight, they savour contrary things; av-dx dc vmb dt j cc dt j n1 p-acp dt d n2, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 p-acp dt d n2 p-acp n1, pns32 vvb j-jn n2; (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 104
2104 that which is sauorie to the one, is vnpleasant and vnsauorie to the other, therefore they cannot consort together with comfort. that which is savoury to the one, is unpleasant and unsavoury to the other, Therefore they cannot consort together with Comfort. cst r-crq vbz j p-acp dt pi, vbz j cc j p-acp dt n-jn, av pns32 vmbx vvi av p-acp n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 104
2105 And think not that thou canst so handle the matter, as that thou maist be soundly religious, And think not that thou Canst so handle the matter, as that thou Mayest be soundly religious, cc vvb xx cst pns21 vm2 av vvi dt n1, c-acp cst pns21 vm2 vbi av-j j, (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 104
2106 and yet be a familiar companion with wicked and prophane persons, and that vnnecessarily; and yet be a familiar Companion with wicked and profane Persons, and that unnecessarily; cc av vbi dt j-jn n1 p-acp j cc j n2, cc cst av-j; (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 104
2107 no no, thou being familiar with the wicked, besides this that thou dost thereby prouoke God to anger against thee, no no, thou being familiar with the wicked, beside this that thou dost thereby provoke God to anger against thee, dx uh-dx, pns21 vbg j-jn p-acp dt j, p-acp d cst pns21 vd2 av vvi np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 104
2108 as Iehoshaphat did by ioyning with Ahaziah, 2. Chron. 20.35. and dost harden the wicked in their euill courses, thou dost thereby shew that thou hast no soundnesse of grace in thine heart. as Jehoshaphat did by joining with Ahaziah, 2. Chronicles 20.35. and dost harden the wicked in their evil courses, thou dost thereby show that thou hast no soundness of grace in thine heart. c-acp np1 vdd p-acp vvg p-acp np1, crd np1 crd. cc vd2 vvi dt j p-acp po32 j-jn n2, pns21 vd2 av vvi cst pns21 vh2 dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 221 Page 104
2109 In the next place, in that the Apostle saith here, They that are after the flesh, sauour the things of the flesh, he points out to vs the nature and property of carnall persons: In the next place, in that the Apostle Says Here, They that Are After the Flesh, savour the things of the Flesh, he points out to us the nature and property of carnal Persons: p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d dt n1 vvz av, pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz av p-acp pno12 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2: (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 104
2111 vnregenerate persons and such as are in their naturall state, they loue, and they affect the things of the flesh, the pleasures of sinne, the profits and preferments of the world, ease, idlenesse, softnesse, daintinesse, and the like: unregenerate Persons and such as Are in their natural state, they love, and they affect the things of the Flesh, the pleasures of sin, the profits and preferments of the world, ease, idleness, softness, daintiness, and the like: j n2 cc d c-acp vbr p-acp po32 j n1, pns32 vvb, cc pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc dt j: (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 104
2112 those are the things that are most sweete, and sauorie, and pleasing to them, and the things which they most desire and seeke after. those Are the things that Are most sweet, and savoury, and pleasing to them, and the things which they most desire and seek After. d vbr dt n2 cst vbr av-ds j, cc j, cc vvg p-acp pno32, cc dt n2 r-crq pns32 av-ds vvb cc vvi a-acp. (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 104
2113 Haply a carnall person hath sometimes some litle ioy and delight in spirituall things, and doth sometimes taste the good word of God, Heb. 6.5. Haply a carnal person hath sometime Some little joy and delight in spiritual things, and does sometime taste the good word of God, Hebrew 6.5. av dt j n1 vhz av d j n1 cc vvi p-acp j n2, cc vdz av vvb dt j n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 104
2114 but indeed it is but a tast, he doth but tast it as it were with the tip of his tongue, but indeed it is but a taste, he does but taste it as it were with the tip of his tongue, p-acp av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vdz p-acp vvi pn31 c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 104
2115 and his delight in spirituall things is but a vanishing delight, the things of the Spirit are for the most part harsh and vnsauorie to him; and his delight in spiritual things is but a vanishing delight, the things of the Spirit Are for the most part harsh and unsavoury to him; cc po31 n1 p-acp j n2 vbz p-acp dt vvg n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr p-acp dt av-ds n1 j cc j p-acp pno31; (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 104
2116 but the things of the flesh, carnall pleasures, riches, honours, ease, idlenesse, and the like, these are the things that he finds most sweetnesse and most sauour in; but the things of the Flesh, carnal pleasures, riches, honours, ease, idleness, and the like, these Are the things that he finds most sweetness and most savour in; cc-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, j n2, n2, n2, n1, n1, cc dt j, d vbr dt n2 cst pns31 vvz ds n1 cc ds n1 p-acp; (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 104
2117 and these are the things that best please his tast, and are best liking to his mind: and these Are the things that best please his taste, and Are best liking to his mind: cc d vbr dt n2 cst av-js vvb po31 n1, cc vbr av-j vvg p-acp po31 n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 104
2118 And to this purpose Zophar speakes plainly, Iob 20.12.13. Saith he, Wickednesse was sweete in the mouth of the wicked, he hides it vnder his tongue as a sweet morsell, he sauours it & keeps it close in his mouth: And to this purpose Zophar speaks plainly, Job 20.12.13. Says he, Wickedness was sweet in the Mouth of the wicked, he hides it under his tongue as a sweet morsel, he savours it & keeps it close in his Mouth: cc p-acp d n1 np1 vvz av-j, np1 crd. vvz pns31, n1 vbds j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vvz pn31 cc vvz pn31 av-j p-acp po31 n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 104
2119 he delights as it were to be chawing on it continually. Prou. 4.17. saith Salomon, The wicked eate the bread of wickednesse, and drinke the wine of violence: he delights as it were to be chawing on it continually. Prou. 4.17. Says Solomon, The wicked eat the bred of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence: pns31 vvz c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp pn31 av-j. np1 crd. vvz np1, dt j vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 105
2120 it is euen as meate and drinke to them to do euill. Isay 32.7. the Prophet saith, The churle deuiseth wicked counsels, to vndo the poore with lying words, it is even as meat and drink to them to do evil. Saiah 32.7. the Prophet Says, The churl devises wicked Counsels, to undo the poor with lying words, pn31 vbz av p-acp n1 cc vvi p-acp pno32 pc-acp vdi j-jn. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vvz j n2, pc-acp vvi dt j p-acp vvg n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 105
2121 and to speake against the poore in iudgement. And Micha 2.1. the Prophet denounceth a wo against the wicked, in that they imagined iniquity and wrought wickednesse vpon their beds: and to speak against the poor in judgement. And Micah 2.1. the Prophet Denounceth a woe against the wicked, in that they imagined iniquity and wrought wickedness upon their Beds: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j p-acp n1. cc np1 crd. dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt j, p-acp d pns32 vvd n1 cc j-vvn n1 p-acp po32 n2: (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 105
2122 it was so sweete and so sauorie to them, as they were willing to lose their sleepe to muse and thinke on it, and to deuise it. it was so sweet and so savoury to them, as they were willing to loose their sleep to muse and think on it, and to devise it. pn31 vbds av j cc av j p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi po32 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vvi pn31. (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 105
2123 And to these we might adde many other testimonies of Scripture, shewing this to be a truth, that the things of the flesh, the pleasures of sinne, riches, honours, And to these we might add many other testimonies of Scripture, showing this to be a truth, that the things of the Flesh, the pleasures of sin, riches, honours, cc p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi d j-jn n2 pp-f n1, vvg d pc-acp vbi dt n1, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f n1, n2, n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 105
2124 and such like, are most sweete, and sauourie, and pleasing to carnall persons, and that these are the things they most mind and affect, and such like, Are most sweet, and savoury, and pleasing to carnal Persons, and that these Are the things they most mind and affect, cc d av-j, vbr av-ds j, cc j, cc vvg p-acp j n2, cc cst d vbr dt n2 pns32 ds n1 cc vvi, (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 105
2125 and that they desire and seeke after, and take most delight and pleasure in: and the reasons of it are plaine. and that they desire and seek After, and take most delight and pleasure in: and the Reasons of it Are plain. cc cst pns32 vvb cc vvi a-acp, cc vvb ds n1 cc n1 p-acp: cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr j. (8) verse (DIV2) 222 Page 105
2126 First this, Carnall things, the pleasures of sin, and the like, are most profitable and most agreeable to the nature of carnall and vnregenerate persons, those things do most of all feed their naturall humour. First this, Carnal things, the pleasures of since, and the like, Are most profitable and most agreeable to the nature of carnal and unregenerate Persons, those things do most of all feed their natural humour. ord d, j n2, dt n2 pp-f n1, cc dt j, vbr av-ds j cc av-ds j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2, d n2 vdb av-ds pp-f d vvb po32 j n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 223 Page 105
2127 And it is in this case as it is in the naturall humours of the body, euery humour desires that which will most of all feed and maintaine it: And it is in this case as it is in the natural humours of the body, every humour Desires that which will most of all feed and maintain it: cc pn31 vbz p-acp d n1 c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, d n1 vvz cst r-crq vmb av-ds pp-f d n1 cc vvi pn31: (8) verse (DIV2) 223 Page 105
2128 where choller aboundes, it desires such things as increase choller: where choler abounds, it Desires such things as increase choler: c-crq n1 vvz, pn31 vvz d n2 c-acp n1 n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 223 Page 105
2129 where fleame or melancholy do abound, there is a desire and a liking best of those things that do nourish and increase those humours, where flame or melancholy do abound, there is a desire and a liking best of those things that do nourish and increase those humours, c-crq n1 cc j-jn vdb vvi, pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc dt n-vvg js pp-f d n2 cst vdb vvi cc vvi d n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 223 Page 105
2130 and are most agreeable to them. and Are most agreeable to them. cc vbr av-ds j p-acp pno32. (8) verse (DIV2) 223 Page 105
2131 So is it with carnall persons, carnall things are best pleasing to them, and they finde most sweetnesse and sauour in them, So is it with carnal Persons, carnal things Are best pleasing to them, and they find most sweetness and savour in them, np1 vbz pn31 p-acp j n2, j n2 vbr js vvg p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vvb ds n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, (8) verse (DIV2) 223 Page 105
2132 because they are most agreeable to corrupt nature, and do most of all feed and nourish their naturall humour. Because they Are most agreeable to corrupt nature, and do most of all feed and nourish their natural humour. c-acp pns32 vbr av-ds j pc-acp vvi n1, cc vdb av-ds pp-f d n1 cc vvi po32 j n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 223 Page 105
2133 Againe secondly, carnall persons out of the blindnesse of their mindes, place their happinesse and their felicitie in enioying of carnall things: Again secondly, carnal Persons out of the blindness of their minds, place their happiness and their felicity in enjoying of carnal things: av ord, j n2 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, vvb po32 n1 cc po32 n1 p-acp vvg pp-f j n2: (8) verse (DIV2) 224 Page 105
2134 the sensuall person thinkes it his chiefe ioy, to enioy his sensuall pleasures; the sensual person thinks it his chief joy, to enjoy his sensual pleasures; dt j n1 vvz pn31 po31 j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi po31 j n2; (8) verse (DIV2) 224 Page 105
2135 and the couetous person holds it his greatest felicity to abound in wealth, and the like. and the covetous person holds it his greatest felicity to abound in wealth, and the like. cc dt j n1 vvz pn31 po31 js n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc dt j. (8) verse (DIV2) 224 Page 105
2136 And hence it is that carnall persons thinke you do them the greatest wrong in the world, And hence it is that carnal Persons think you do them the greatest wrong in the world, cc av pn31 vbz cst j n2 vvb pn22 vdb pno32 dt js n-jn p-acp dt n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 224 Page 105
2137 if you go about to disswade and draw them from following after the things of the flesh. if you go about to dissuade and draw them from following After the things of the Flesh. cs pn22 vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 224 Page 106
2138 The Sodomites were exceedingly enraged against Lot, when he laboured to disswade them from their filthinesse, Gen. 19.9. they said, Away hence: he is come alone as a stranger, and shall he iudge and rule? they were mad against him. The Sodomites were exceedingly enraged against Lot, when he laboured to dissuade them from their filthiness, Gen. 19.9. they said, Away hence: he is come alone as a stranger, and shall he judge and Rule? they were mad against him. dt n2 vbdr av-vvg vvn p-acp n1, c-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1, np1 crd. pns32 vvd, av av: pns31 vbz vvn av-j p-acp dt n1, cc vmb pns31 vvi cc vvi? pns32 vbdr j p-acp pno31. (8) verse (DIV2) 224 Page 106
2139 Carnall persons out of their corrupt iudgement, thinke and esteeme carnall things most excellent, and place their happinesse in the fruition of them: Carnal Persons out of their corrupt judgement, think and esteem carnal things most excellent, and place their happiness in the fruition of them: j n2 av pp-f po32 j n1, vvb cc vvi j n2 av-ds j, cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32: (8) verse (DIV2) 224 Page 106
2140 and therefore no maruell though they mind and affect them, and desire them aboue all other things, and Therefore no marvel though they mind and affect them, and desire them above all other things, cc av dx n1 cs pns32 n1 cc vvi pno32, cc vvb pno32 p-acp d j-jn n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 224 Page 106
2141 and euen preferre them before things heauenly, and as the Gadarens did their swine before Christ Iesus, Mat. 8.34. and even prefer them before things heavenly, and as the Gadarenes did their Swine before christ Iesus, Mathew 8.34. cc av-j vvi pno32 p-acp n2 j, cc p-acp dt np1 vdd po32 n1 p-acp np1 np1, np1 crd. (8) verse (DIV2) 224 Page 106
2142 This then we may resolue on as a certaine truth, that the things of the flesh, the pleasures of sinne, riches, This then we may resolve on as a certain truth, that the things of the Flesh, the pleasures of sin, riches, d cs pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f n1, n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 224 Page 106
2143 and the like, being most agreeable to the nature of carnall persons, and they out of their blindnesse of mind, placing their happinesse in the fruition of them, that those things are most sweet and sauourie, and the like, being most agreeable to the nature of carnal Persons, and they out of their blindness of mind, placing their happiness in the fruition of them, that those things Are most sweet and savoury, cc dt j, vbg av-ds j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc pns32 av pp-f po32 n1 pp-f n1, vvg po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cst d n2 vbr av-ds j cc j, (8) verse (DIV2) 224 Page 106
2144 and pleasing to them, and that those are the things they most mind and affect, they care for, and pleasing to them, and that those Are the things they most mind and affect, they care for, cc vvg p-acp pno32, cc cst d vbr dt n2 pns32 ds n1 cc vvi, pns32 vvb p-acp, (8) verse (DIV2) 224 Page 106
2145 and desire, and seeke after, and take most delight and pleasure in. Now then this being a truth: and desire, and seek After, and take most delight and pleasure in. Now then this being a truth: cc n1, cc vvb a-acp, cc vvb ds n1 cc n1 p-acp. av av d vbg dt n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 224 Page 106
2146 first, it serues to discouer whence it is that most men in the world giue themselues ouer to the vanities of the world, to the pleasures of sinne, First, it serves to discover whence it is that most men in the world give themselves over to the vanities of the world, to the pleasures of sin, ord, pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi c-crq pn31 vbz cst ds n2 p-acp dt n1 vvb px32 p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 106
2147 or to the profits of the world, euen to follow the pleasures and vanities of the world, or to the profits of the world, even to follow the pleasures and vanities of the world, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 106
2148 or profits of it with eagernesse, and with greedinesse, and that they are insatiable in their pursuite and following after these things; or profits of it with eagerness, and with greediness, and that they Are insatiable in their pursuit and following After these things; cc n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, cc cst pns32 vbr j p-acp po32 n1 cc vvg p-acp d n2; (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 106
2149 they euen swallow vp iniquitie, as Prou, 19.28. they make no bones of sinne, they commit sinne with as great delight and pleasure, they even swallow up iniquity, as Prou, 19.28. they make no bones of sin, they commit sin with as great delight and pleasure, pns32 av-j vvb a-acp n1, p-acp zz, crd. pns32 vvb dx n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vvb n1 p-acp p-acp j n1 cc n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 106
2150 as drunkards powre downe strong drinke, or as gluttons carrie downe delicious meates. as drunkards pour down strong drink, or as gluttons carry down delicious Meats. c-acp ng1 n1 a-acp j n1, cc c-acp n2 vvb a-acp j n2. (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 106
2151 Whence is this? Surely from hence, they are carnal, and the things of the flesh are most sweet, Whence is this? Surely from hence, they Are carnal, and the things of the Flesh Are most sweet, q-crq vbz d? np1 p-acp av, pns32 vbr j, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr av-ds j, (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 106
2152 and sauorie, and pleasing to them; and savoury, and pleasing to them; cc j, cc vvg p-acp pno32; (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 106
2153 carnall persons giue themselues to ease and idlenesse, and to pampering of the flesh, to softnesse and daintinesse, to pride and vanity, and garishnesse in apparell. carnal Persons give themselves to ease and idleness, and to pampering of the Flesh, to softness and daintiness, to pride and vanity, and garishness in apparel. j n2 vvb px32 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 106
2154 And why? Because indeed they are carnall, and those things are most sweet, and sauourie, and best pleasing to them: And why? Because indeed they Are carnal, and those things Are most sweet, and savoury, and best pleasing to them: cc q-crq? p-acp av pns32 vbr j, cc d n2 vbr av-ds j, cc j, cc js vvg p-acp pno32: (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 106
2155 and so worldlings and earth-wormes, they giue themselues to carking and caring for earthly commodities, and to raking and scraping together of wealth: and so worldlings and earthworms, they give themselves to carking and caring for earthly commodities, and to raking and scraping together of wealth: cc av n2 cc n2, pns32 vvb px32 p-acp n-vvg cc vvg p-acp j n2, cc p-acp vvg cc vvg av pp-f n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2156 and why? because they are worldlings, and they are after the flesh, and the things that pertaine to the flesh; and why? Because they Are worldlings, and they Are After the Flesh, and the things that pertain to the Flesh; cc q-crq? c-acp pns32 vbr n2, cc pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1, cc dt n2 cst vvi p-acp dt n1; (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2157 the things of this world are the things that they find most sweetnesse and sauour in: the things of this world Are the things that they find most sweetness and savour in: dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr dt n2 cst pns32 vvb ds n1 cc n1 p-acp: (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2158 as for things heauenly and spirituall, alas, sensuall persons and worldlings they find no sweetnesse nor sauour in them at all. as for things heavenly and spiritual, alas, sensual Persons and worldlings they find no sweetness nor savour in them At all. c-acp p-acp n2 j cc j, uh, j n2 cc n2 pns32 vvb dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d. (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2159 Tell a carnall person, one either giuen ouer to the vanities of the world and the pleasures of sin, Tell a carnal person, one either given over to the vanities of the world and the pleasures of since, np1 dt j n1, crd d vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n2 pp-f n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2160 or one giuen ouer to the pelfe and profits of this world, one that will be rich, as 1. Tim. 6.9. one that hath resolued with himselfe so to be; or one given over to the pelf and profits of this world, one that will be rich, as 1. Tim. 6.9. one that hath resolved with himself so to be; cc pi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f d n1, crd cst vmb vbi j, p-acp crd np1 crd. pi cst vhz vvn p-acp px31 av pc-acp vbi; (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2161 tell such persons of the ioyes of the life to come, of the comforts in Christ, of the comfort and peace of a good conscience, of the sweetnesse of the word of God, tell such Persons of the Joys of the life to come, of the comforts in christ, of the Comfort and peace of a good conscience, of the sweetness of the word of God, vvb d n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, pp-f dt n2 p-acp np1, pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2162 and the holy ordinances of God, and alas they find no more sweetnesse and sauour in these things, and the holy ordinances of God, and alas they find no more sweetness and savour in these things, cc dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc uh pns32 vvb av-dx dc n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2163 then in a drie chip, or the white of an egge, as Iob 6.6. These things are too fresh and too vnsauourie for their taste, they cannot relish them: then in a dry chip, or the white of an egg, as Job 6.6. These things Are too fresh and too unsavoury for their taste, they cannot relish them: av p-acp dt j n1, cc dt n-jn pp-f dt n1, p-acp np1 crd. np1 n2 vbr av j cc av j c-acp po32 n1, pns32 vmbx vvi pno32: (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2164 no, when things heauenly, and things pertaining to life and godlinesse are spoken of in the publicke ministerie of the word, carnall persons sauour them not, no, when things heavenly, and things pertaining to life and godliness Are spoken of in the public Ministry of the word, carnal Persons savour them not, dx, c-crq n2 j, cc n2 vvg p-acp n1 cc n1 vbr vvn pp-f p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, j n2 vvb pno32 xx, (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2165 vnlesse it be to death and damnation. unless it be to death and damnation. cs pn31 vbb p-acp n1 cc n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2166 They are no more moued with them then the seates they sit on, they giue themselues to gazing about, or to sleepe: They Are no more moved with them then the seats they fit on, they give themselves to gazing about, or to sleep: pns32 vbr av-dx av-dc vvn p-acp pno32 av dt n2 pns32 vvb a-acp, pns32 vvb px32 p-acp vvg a-acp, cc pc-acp vvi: (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2187 And hereby learne to discerne of thy selfe whether thou be a carnall man or a carnall woman or no. And hereby Learn to discern of thy self whither thou be a carnal man or a carnal woman or no. cc av vvi pc-acp vvi pp-f po21 n1 cs pns21 vbb dt j n1 cc dt j n1 cc uh-dx. (8) verse (DIV2) 227 Page 118
2167 and this is the very cause why men giue themselues to sleeping at Sermons, and some vaine women giue themselues to gazing about, to toying and playing with their fingers, and this is the very cause why men give themselves to sleeping At Sermons, and Some vain women give themselves to gazing about, to toying and playing with their fingers, cc d vbz dt j n1 q-crq n2 vvb px32 p-acp vvg p-acp n2, cc d j n2 vvb px32 p-acp vvg a-acp, p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp po32 n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2168 or to talking, and such like: and people are wearie of holy exercises: or to talking, and such like: and people Are weary of holy exercises: cc p-acp vvg, cc d av-j: cc n1 vbr j pp-f j n2: (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2169 and why? they sauour not things heauenly and spirituall, they find no sweetnesse in them. and why? they savour not things heavenly and spiritual, they find no sweetness in them. cc q-crq? pns32 vvb xx n2 j cc j, pns32 vvb dx n1 p-acp pno32. (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2170 If it were at a stage play, at a feast or banquet, or at a merrie meeting, they could sit many houres together without wearinesse, If it were At a stage play, At a feast or banquet, or At a merry meeting, they could fit many hours together without weariness, cs pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vmd vvi d n2 av p-acp n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2171 yea some can spend whole dayes and nights in such exercises. Oh these things are most sweet and sauourie, and pleasing vnto them: yea Some can spend Whole days and nights in such exercises. O these things Are most sweet and savoury, and pleasing unto them: uh d vmb vvi j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp d n2. uh d n2 vbr av-ds j cc j, cc vvg p-acp pno32: (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2172 yea when sensuall persons are exercised in the workes of carnall pleasure, and worldlings exercised in and about the things of the world, they are as fishes in the sea, in their proper element, yea when sensual Persons Are exercised in the works of carnal pleasure, and worldlings exercised in and about the things of the world, they Are as Fish in the sea, in their proper element, uh q-crq j n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, cc n2 vvn p-acp cc a-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp po32 j n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2173 and these things are most sutable and agreeable to their nature, and best please their humour, and these things Are most suitable and agreeable to their nature, and best please their humour, cc d n2 vbr av-ds j cc j p-acp po32 n1, cc js vvb po32 n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 117
2174 and therefore no maruell though they follow them with eargernesse and with greedinesse. and Therefore no marvel though they follow them with eargernesse and with greediness. cc av av-dx n1 cs pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 225 Page 118
2175 Againe, is it the propertie of carnall persons to sauour carnall things? are the things of the flesh most sweet, Again, is it the property of carnal Persons to savour carnal things? Are the things of the Flesh most sweet, av, vbz pn31 dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1 j n2? vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av-ds j, (8) verse (DIV2) 226 Page 118
2176 and sauourie, and pleasing to carnall persons? and are those the things they mind and affect, and savoury, and pleasing to carnal Persons? and Are those the things they mind and affect, cc j, cc vvg p-acp j n2? cc vbr d dt n2 pns32 n1 cc vvi, (8) verse (DIV2) 226 Page 118
2177 and take most delight and pleasure in? Surely then, if we discerne a man or a woman to be earthly minded, and take most delight and pleasure in? Surely then, if we discern a man or a woman to be earthly minded, cc vvb ds n1 cc n1 p-acp? np1 av, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 cc dt n1 pc-acp vbi j vvn, (8) verse (DIV2) 226 Page 118
2178 if we well perceiue that they sauour the things of the flesh, and that those things are most sweet, if we well perceive that they savour the things of the Flesh, and that those things Are most sweet, cs pns12 av vvb cst pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc cst d n2 vbr av-ds j, (8) verse (DIV2) 226 Page 118
2179 and sauourie, and best pleasing to them, and do best fit their humour, we may be bold to say, that that man or woman is a carnall person; and savoury, and best pleasing to them, and do best fit their humour, we may be bold to say, that that man or woman is a carnal person; cc j, cc js vvg p-acp pno32, cc vdb av-js vvi po32 n1, pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, cst d n1 cc n1 vbz dt j n1; (8) verse (DIV2) 226 Page 118
2180 we may so iudge of them, and so esteeme, and so account of them. Carnall persons cannot endure to be thought and to be accounted that which they are, we may so judge of them, and so esteem, and so account of them. Carnal Persons cannot endure to be Thought and to be accounted that which they Are, pns12 vmb av vvi pp-f pno32, cc av vvb, cc av n1 pp-f pno32. j n2 vmbx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn cc pc-acp vbi vvn d r-crq pns32 vbr, (8) verse (DIV2) 226 Page 118
2181 and they cannot endure to haue their proper name and title giuen to them, and to be called carnall: and they cannot endure to have their proper name and title given to them, and to be called carnal: cc pns32 vmbx vvi pc-acp vhi po32 j n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vbi vvn j: (8) verse (DIV2) 226 Page 118
2182 but do we see that a man giues himselfe to ease, to idlenesse, and to drunkennesse; but do we see that a man gives himself to ease, to idleness, and to Drunkenness; p-acp vdi pns12 vvb cst dt n1 vvz px31 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1; (8) verse (DIV2) 226 Page 118
2183 is a man a gadder to tauernes, to stage-playes, a gamester, or the like? doth he giue himselfe ouer to sensuall pleasures? certainly that is a carnall person, is a man a gadder to taverns, to stageplays, a gamester, or the like? does he give himself over to sensual pleasures? Certainly that is a carnal person, vbz dt n1 dt n1 p-acp n2, p-acp n2, dt n1, cc dt j? vdz pns31 vvi px31 p-acp p-acp j n2? av-j d vbz dt j n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 226 Page 118
2184 and we may so esteeme and so account of him. and we may so esteem and so account of him. cc pns12 vmb av vvi cc av n1 pp-f pno31. (8) verse (DIV2) 226 Page 118
2185 Againe, do we see a man drowned in the cares of this life, and that he giues himselfe ouer to the seeking of the things of the world, he is a greedie and a grinding vsurer? Surely, let his name be neuer so great in the world, his proper name is this, a Carnall person: Again, do we see a man drowned in the Cares of this life, and that he gives himself over to the seeking of the things of the world, he is a greedy and a grinding usurer? Surely, let his name be never so great in the world, his proper name is this, a Carnal person: av, vdb pns12 vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc cst pns31 vvz px31 p-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vbz dt j cc dt n-vvg n1? np1, vvb po31 n1 vbb av-x av j p-acp dt n1, po31 j n1 vbz d, dt j n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 227 Page 118
2186 he is so, and we may so call him, and so account of him. he is so, and we may so call him, and so account of him. pns31 vbz av, cc pns12 vmb av vvi pno31, cc av n1 pp-f pno31. (8) verse (DIV2) 227 Page 118
2188 Doth thy mind runne on the world? Is thine heart set on the things of the world? Is thy mind on thy halfepeny, Does thy mind run on the world? Is thine heart Set on the things of the world? Is thy mind on thy halfpenny, vdz po21 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1? vbz po21 n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1? vbz po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 227 Page 118
2189 as we vse to speake, especially when thou art performing of holy duties? Doth thy mind then runne after thy couetousnesse, as Ezech. 33.31? No doubt the best and most holy haue distractions in performing of holy duties, but they like them not: as we use to speak, especially when thou art performing of holy duties? Does thy mind then run After thy covetousness, as Ezekiel 33.31? No doubt the best and most holy have distractions in performing of holy duties, but they like them not: c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi, av-j c-crq pns21 vb2r vvg pp-f j n2? vdz po21 n1 av vvb p-acp po21 n1, p-acp np1 crd? uh-dx vvb dt js cc av-ds j n1 n2 p-acp vvg pp-f j n2, cc-acp pns32 vvb pno32 xx: (8) verse (DIV2) 227 Page 118
2190 but is it so with thee, that in performing holy duties thou hast commonly thoughts of the world running in thy mind, but is it so with thee, that in performing holy duties thou hast commonly thoughts of the world running in thy mind, cc-acp vbz pn31 av p-acp pno21, cst p-acp vvg j n2 pns21 vh2 av-j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp po21 n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 227 Page 118
2191 and then giuest way to such thoughts, they are pleasing to thee, and thou delightest in them; and then givest Way to such thoughts, they Are pleasing to thee, and thou delightest in them; cc av vv2 n1 p-acp d n2, pns32 vbr vvg p-acp pno21, cc pns21 vv2 p-acp pno32; (8) verse (DIV2) 227 Page 118
2192 yea thou giuest way to them so farre, as they carrie thy mind altogether from the word taught, yea thou givest Way to them so Far, as they carry thy mind altogether from the word taught, uh pns21 vv2 n1 p-acp pno32 av av-j, c-acp pns32 vvb po21 n1 av p-acp dt n1 vvd, (8) verse (DIV2) 227 Page 119
2193 and when thou comest home, thou canst remember nothing that was deliuered, and thou art nothing grieued for it? If it be thus with thee, and when thou Comest home, thou Canst Remember nothing that was Delivered, and thou art nothing grieved for it? If it be thus with thee, cc c-crq pns21 vv2 av-an, pns21 vm2 vvi pix cst vbds vvn, cc pns21 vb2r pix vvn p-acp pn31? cs pn31 vbb av p-acp pno21, (8) verse (DIV2) 227 Page 119
2194 surely thou sauourest the things of the flesh, thou art carnall. surely thou savourest the things of the Flesh, thou art carnal. av-j pns21 vv2 dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns21 vb2r j. (8) verse (DIV2) 227 Page 119
2195 Quest. Some may say, may not a man desire and seeke after the things of this life? is that altogether vnlawfull? Quest. some may say, may not a man desire and seek After the things of this life? is that altogether unlawful? n1. d vmb vvi, vmb xx dt n1 n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1? vbz d av j? (8) verse (DIV2) 228 Page 119
2196 Answer. No, it is not, a man may desire and seeke after the things of this life, necessary both for nature and person, Answer. No, it is not, a man may desire and seek After the things of this life, necessary both for nature and person, n1. uh-dx, pn31 vbz xx, dt n1 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, j av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 229 Page 119
2197 so as he do it seasonably, and with moderation, and by good and lawfull meanes. so as he do it seasonably, and with moderation, and by good and lawful means. av c-acp pns31 vdb pn31 av-j, cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp j cc j n2. (8) verse (DIV2) 229 Page 119
2198 But if the things of this life be most sweet, and sauorie, and best pleasing to thee, thou art after the flesh, thou art carnall. But if the things of this life be most sweet, and savoury, and best pleasing to thee, thou art After the Flesh, thou art carnal. p-acp cs dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbb av-ds j, cc j, cc js vvg p-acp pno21, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1, pns21 vb2r j. (8) verse (DIV2) 229 Page 119
2199 Quest. How shall I discerne that the things of this life are most sweet, and sauorie, Quest. How shall I discern that the things of this life Are most sweet, and savoury, n1. q-crq vmb pns11 vvi cst dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr av-ds j, cc j, (8) verse (DIV2) 230 Page 119
2200 and best pleasing to me? Answer. Thou mayest easily discerne it by these things: if so be the cares of this life do breake thy sleepe in the night, and best pleasing to me? Answer. Thou Mayest Easily discern it by these things: if so be the Cares of this life do break thy sleep in the night, cc js vvg p-acp pno11? n1. pns21 vm2 av-j vvi pn31 p-acp d n2: cs av vbi dt n2 pp-f d n1 vdb vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 230 Page 119
2201 and thoughts of the world and worldly things come first to thy mind when thou awakest, and thoughts of the world and worldly things come First to thy mind when thou awakest, cc n2 pp-f dt n1 cc j n2 vvb ord p-acp po21 n1 c-crq pns21 vv2, (8) verse (DIV2) 231 Page 119
2202 and thy mind runnes most on those things all the day long, and about those things thou canst take the greatest paines, with most delight, and least wearinesse. and thy mind runs most on those things all the day long, and about those things thou Canst take the greatest pains, with most delight, and least weariness. cc po21 n1 vvz av-ds p-acp d n2 d dt n1 av-j, cc p-acp d n2 pns21 vm2 vvi dt js n2, p-acp ds n1, cc ds n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 231 Page 119
2203 If it be thus with thee, then the things of this life are most sweet, If it be thus with thee, then the things of this life Are most sweet, cs pn31 vbb av p-acp pno21, cs dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr av-ds j, (8) verse (DIV2) 231 Page 119
2204 and sauorie, and best pleasing to thee, and thou art after the flesh, thou art carnall, and savoury, and best pleasing to thee, and thou art After the Flesh, thou art carnal, cc j, cc js vvg p-acp pno21, cc pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1, pns21 vb2r j, (8) verse (DIV2) 231 Page 119
2205 and thou sauourest the things of the flesh; and thou savourest the things of the Flesh; cc pns21 vv2 dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (8) verse (DIV2) 231 Page 119
2206 and do not thinke thy state is good so long as it is thus with thee; and do not think thy state is good so long as it is thus with thee; cc vdb xx vvi po21 n1 vbz j av av-j c-acp pn31 vbz av p-acp pno21; (8) verse (DIV2) 231 Page 119
2207 no, no, thou walkest after the flesh, thou art vnder the curse and wrath of God, thou art not freed from condemnation, no, no, thou walkest After the Flesh, thou art under the curse and wrath of God, thou art not freed from condemnation, uh-dx, uh-dx, pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vb2r xx vvn p-acp n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 231 Page 119
2208 and therefore labour to come out of that miserable and fearefull condition. and Therefore labour to come out of that miserable and fearful condition. cc av vvb pc-acp vvi av pp-f d j cc j n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 231 Page 119
2248 so farre forth as it is sanctified. so Far forth as it is sanctified. av av-j av c-acp pn31 vbz vvn. (8) verse (DIV2) 234 Page 121
2209 Come we now to the other part of the opposition here made by the Apostle, wherein he makes knowne the nature and propertie of such as are after the Spirit; Come we now to the other part of the opposition Here made by the Apostle, wherein he makes known the nature and property of such as Are After the Spirit; vvb pns12 av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr p-acp dt n1; (8) verse (DIV2) 232 Page 119
2210 as namely, that they that are after the Spirit, they sauour the things of the Spirit; as namely, that they that Are After the Spirit, they savour the things of the Spirit; c-acp av, cst pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (8) verse (DIV2) 232 Page 119
2211 they that are after the flesh, sauour the things of the flesh: they that Are After the Flesh, savour the things of the Flesh: pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 232 Page 119
2212 but (saith he) they that are after the Spirit, sauour the things of the Spirit. but (Says he) they that Are After the Spirit, savour the things of the Spirit. cc-acp (vvz pns31) pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 232 Page 119
2213 Now hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much, the point hence is this. Now hence we Are given to understand thus much, the point hence is this. av av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d, dt n1 av vbz d. (8) verse (DIV2) 232 Page 119
2214 That it is the propertie of such as are after the Spirit, to sauour the things of the Spirit; That it is the property of such as Are After the Spirit, to savour the things of the Spirit; cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2215 regenerate persons such as haue true sanctifying grace in their hearts, they minde and they affect things heauenly, regenerate Persons such as have true sanctifying grace in their hearts, they mind and they affect things heavenly, vvn n2 d c-acp vhb j j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 n1 cc pns32 vvb n2 j, (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2216 and spirituall things, pertaining to Gods kingdome, to life and godlinesse, as the works and gifts of the Spirit, loue, ioy, peace, long suffering, the meanes of grace and saluation, the word and the Sacraments, and spiritual things, pertaining to God's Kingdom, to life and godliness, as the works and Gifts of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, long suffering, the means of grace and salvation, the word and the Sacraments, cc j n2, vvg p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, n1, n1, n1, av-j vvg, dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc dt n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2217 and other holy ordinances, and the peace and comfort of a good conscience, the ioyes of the world to come, and the like: and other holy ordinances, and the peace and Comfort of a good conscience, the Joys of the world to come, and the like: cc j-jn j n2, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc dt j: (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2218 those are things that are most sweet, and sauourie, and best pleasing to them, and the things they most desire, care for, those Are things that Are most sweet, and savoury, and best pleasing to them, and the things they most desire, care for, d vbr n2 cst vbr av-ds j, cc j, cc js vvg p-acp pno32, cc dt n2 pns32 av-ds vvb, vvb p-acp, (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2219 and seeke after, the things they take most delight and pleasure in; and these are the things they best relish, and find most sweetnesse and sauour in. and seek After, the things they take most delight and pleasure in; and these Are the things they best relish, and find most sweetness and savour in. cc vvb a-acp, dt n2 pns32 vvb ds n1 cc n1 p-acp; cc d vbr dt n2 pns32 av-js vvb, cc vvi ds n1 cc n1 p-acp. (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2220 And that thus it is with such as are truly regenerate, such as haue true sanctifying grace in their hearts, they are thus minded and thus affected, we find it confirmed by many euidences of Scripture. 1. Ioh. 5.3. saith Saint Iohn, The commandements of God are not grieuous: And that thus it is with such as Are truly regenerate, such as have true sanctifying grace in their hearts, they Are thus minded and thus affected, we find it confirmed by many evidences of Scripture. 1. John 5.3. Says Saint John, The Commandments of God Are not grievous: cc cst av pn31 vbz p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, d c-acp vhb j j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vbr av vvn cc av vvn, pns12 vvb pn31 vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. crd np1 crd. vvz n1 np1, dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr xx j: (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2221 his meaning is to them that are borne of God, as he subioynes in the next verse, For all that is borne of God ouercometh the world. his meaning is to them that Are born of God, as he subioynes in the next verse, For all that is born of God Overcometh the world. po31 n1 vbz p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d cst vbz vvn pp-f np1 vvz dt n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2222 To them that are truly regenerate, to them the commandements of God are not grieuous, but they are easie, sweet, and pleasant. Iob 23.12. Iob saith, He esteemed the word of the Lords mouth, more then his appointed food. To them that Are truly regenerate, to them the Commandments of God Are not grievous, but they Are easy, sweet, and pleasant. Job 23.12. Job Says, He esteemed the word of the lords Mouth, more then his appointed food. p-acp pno32 cst vbr av-j vvn, p-acp pno32 dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr xx j, cc-acp pns32 vbr j, j, cc j. np1 crd. np1 vvz, pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, av-dc cs po31 j-vvn n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2223 The words of the mouth of God were more sweet and sauourie, and better pleasing to him, then his ordinarie food. The words of the Mouth of God were more sweet and savoury, and better pleasing to him, then his ordinary food. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbdr av-dc j cc j, cc av-jc vvg p-acp pno31, cs po31 j n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2224 And Dauid in many of the Psalmes makes knowne a maruellous great affection that he had to the word of God, And David in many of the Psalms makes known a marvelous great affection that he had to the word of God, np1 np1 p-acp d pp-f dt n2 vvz vvn dt j j n1 cst pns31 vhd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2225 and to heauenly and spirituall things, that he tooke more delight in those things, then in all the things in the world besides. Psal. 19.10. and to heavenly and spiritual things, that he took more delight in those things, then in all the things in the world beside. Psalm 19.10. cc p-acp j cc j n2, cst pns31 vvd dc n1 p-acp d n2, av p-acp d dt n2 p-acp dt n1 a-acp. np1 crd. (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2226 he puts it downe positiuely, that the iudgements of the Lord are more to be desired then gold, he puts it down positively, that the Judgments of the Lord Are more to be desired then gold, pns31 vvz pn31 a-acp av-j, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn av n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2388 and shall come to the same end with them. and shall come to the same end with them. cc vmb vvi p-acp dt d n1 p-acp pno32. (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 129
2227 yea then much fine gold, that they are sweeter then the hony and the hony combe. Psal. 119.97. he breakes out and saith, Oh how loue I thy Law! yea then much fine gold, that they Are Sweeten then the honey and the honey comb. Psalm 119.97. he breaks out and Says, O how love I thy Law! uh av d j n1, cst pns32 vbr jc cs dt n1 cc dt n1 n1. np1 crd. pns31 vvz av cc vvz, uh q-crq n1 pns11 po21 n1! (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2228 As if he had said, I am not able to expresse the greatnesse of my loue and affection to it. As if he had said, I am not able to express the greatness of my love and affection to it. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31. (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2229 And in that Psalme we find, that he preferres the word and commandements of God, And in that Psalm we find, that he prefers the word and Commandments of God, cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb, cst pns31 vvz dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 120
2230 before the most excellent and precious things in the world, and before the greatest store and abundance of them. before the most excellent and precious things in the world, and before the greatest store and abundance of them. p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n2 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 121
2231 Verse 14. I haue had as great delight in the way of thy testimonies, as in all riches. Verse 14. I have had as great delight in the Way of thy testimonies, as in all riches. n1 crd pns11 vhb vhn p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, c-acp p-acp d n2. (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 121
2232 Verse 72. The Law of thy mouth is better vnto me then thousands of gold and siluer. Verse 72. The Law of thy Mouth is better unto me then thousands of gold and silver. n1 crd dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vbz jc p-acp pno11 av crd pp-f n1 cc n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 121
2233 Verse 127. I loue thy commandements aboue gold, yea aboue most fine gold. And hence it was that he broke out so pathetically, Psal. 84.1.2. O Lord of hoasts how amiable are thy tabernacles! Verse 127. I love thy Commandments above gold, yea above most fine gold. And hence it was that he broke out so pathetically, Psalm 84.1.2. Oh Lord of hosts how amiable Are thy Tabernacles! n1 crd pns11 vvb po21 n2 p-acp n1, uh p-acp ds j n1. cc av pn31 vbds cst pns31 vvd av av av-j, np1 crd. uh n1 pp-f n2 c-crq j vbr po21 n2! (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 121
2234 my soule longeth, yea and fainteth for the courts of the Lord: for mine heart and my flesh reioyce in the liuing God. my soul Longeth, yea and fainteth for the Courts of the Lord: for mine heart and my Flesh rejoice in the living God. po11 n1 vvz, uh cc vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: c-acp po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vvi p-acp dt j-vvg np1. (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 121
2235 And verse 4. he pronounceth them blessed that may dwell in the house of the Lord. And verse 4. he pronounceth them blessed that may dwell in the house of the Lord. cc n1 crd pns31 vvz pno32 vvn cst vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 121
2236 And in his estimation one day in the courts of the Lord, was better then a thousand elsewhere, yea though it were in the kings Palace, verse 10. Psal. 42.1.2. he saith, That as the Hart brayeth for the riuers of water; And in his estimation one day in the Courts of the Lord, was better then a thousand elsewhere, yea though it were in the Kings Palace, verse 10. Psalm 42.1.2. he Says, That as the Heart Brayeth for the Rivers of water; cc p-acp po31 n1 crd n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbds jc cs dt crd av, uh c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt ng1 n1, n1 crd np1 crd. pns31 vvz, cst p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 121
2237 so his soule panted after God. so his soul panted After God. av po31 n1 vvd p-acp np1. (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 121
2238 And that his soule thirsted for the Lord, and cryed, Oh when shall I come and appeare before the presence of God. And that his soul thirsted for the Lord, and cried, O when shall I come and appear before the presence of God. cc d po31 n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vvd, uh c-crq vmb pns11 vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 121
2239 Such was the affection and longing of this holy man after the house of God, and after heauenly and spirituall things: Such was the affection and longing of this holy man After the house of God, and After heavenly and spiritual things: d vbds dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp j cc j n2: (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 121
2240 and this doubtlesse is the affection of Gods children in their measure; and this doubtless is the affection of God's children in their measure; cc d av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp po32 n1; (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 121
2241 such as are truly regenerate, and haue true sanctifying grace in their hearts, they mind and they affect things heauenly and spirituall, things pertaining to Gods kingdome, to life and godlinesse, these are the things that are most sweet, such as Are truly regenerate, and have true sanctifying grace in their hearts, they mind and they affect things heavenly and spiritual, things pertaining to God's Kingdom, to life and godliness, these Are the things that Are most sweet, d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, cc vhb j j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vvb cc pns32 vvb n2 j cc j, n2 vvg p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, d vbr dt n2 cst vbr av-ds j, (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 121
2242 and sauourie, and best pleasing to them, and the things they best relish and find most sweetnesse and sauour in. and savoury, and best pleasing to them, and the things they best relish and find most sweetness and savour in. cc j, cc js vvg p-acp pno32, cc dt n2 pns32 av-j vvi cc vvi ds n1 cc n1 p-acp. (8) verse (DIV2) 233 Page 121
2243 And the reasons of it are these. And the Reasons of it Are these. cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (8) verse (DIV2) 234 Page 121
2244 First, things heauenly and spirituall, are most agreeable to the renewed nature of such as are regenerate. First, things heavenly and spiritual, Are most agreeable to the renewed nature of such as Are regenerate. ord, n2 j cc j, vbr av-ds j p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr vvn. (8) verse (DIV2) 234 Page 121
2245 Nature renewed, and so farre forth as it is renewed by the Spirit and grace of God, it likes best of those things that are like to it selfe, Nature renewed, and so Far forth as it is renewed by the Spirit and grace of God, it likes best of those things that Are like to it self, n1 vvn, cc av av-j av c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vvz av-j pp-f d n2 cst vbr av-j p-acp pn31 n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 234 Page 121
2246 euen things holy and good, and those things are most sutable, and most agreeable to it. even things holy and good, and those things Are most suitable, and most agreeable to it. av-j n2 j cc j, cc d n2 vbr av-ds j, cc av-ds j p-acp pn31. (8) verse (DIV2) 234 Page 121
2247 An holy and sanctified heart likes well of holy things, and it cannot endure things vnholy, an holy and sanctified heart likes well of holy things, and it cannot endure things unholy, dt j cc j-vvn n1 vvz av pp-f j n2, cc pn31 vmbx vvi n2 j, (8) verse (DIV2) 234 Page 121
2249 Againe, they that are regenerate, and haue true sanctifying grace in their hearts, they haue their eysight cleared, Again, they that Are regenerate, and have true sanctifying grace in their hearts, they have their eysight cleared, av, pns32 cst vbr vvn, cc vhb j j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vhb po32 n1 vvn, (8) verse (DIV2) 235 Page 121
2250 and they looke on spirituall things with a spirituall eye, they see the beautie, excellencie, and they look on spiritual things with a spiritual eye, they see the beauty, excellency, cc pns32 vvb p-acp j n2 p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vvb dt n1, n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 235 Page 122
2251 and worth of them, they are able to see and discerne, and do indeed see and discerne the sweetnesse and comfort of heauenly things, that they are as milke and hony, as marrow and fatnesse, as the Lord speakes, Isay 55.1.2. and worth of them, they Are able to see and discern, and do indeed see and discern the sweetness and Comfort of heavenly things, that they Are as milk and honey, as marrow and fatness, as the Lord speaks, Saiah 55.1.2. cc n1 pp-f pno32, pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cc vdb av vvi cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2, cst pns32 vbr p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. (8) verse (DIV2) 235 Page 122
2252 and that there is such true and sound comfort to be found in heauenly and spirituall things, and that there is such true and found Comfort to be found in heavenly and spiritual things, cc cst pc-acp vbz d j cc j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j cc j n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 235 Page 122
2253 as all the wealth in the world cannot yeeld, yea that they are more precious, and all things that men can desire are not to be compared to them. Prou. 3.15. This Gods children see and discerne, and take notice of, in things heauenly and spirituall; as all the wealth in the world cannot yield, yea that they Are more precious, and all things that men can desire Are not to be compared to them. Prou. 3.15. This God's children see and discern, and take notice of, in things heavenly and spiritual; c-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi, uh cst pns32 vbr av-dc j, cc d n2 cst n2 vmb vvi vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32. np1 crd. np1 npg1 n2 vvb cc vvi, cc vvb n1 pp-f, p-acp n2 j cc j; (8) verse (DIV2) 235 Page 122
2254 and that beautie, excellencie, & worth, & sweetnesse, that is found in heauenly & spirituall things, is most amiable and louely. and that beauty, excellency, & worth, & sweetness, that is found in heavenly & spiritual things, is most amiable and lovely. cc d n1, n1, cc j, cc n1, cst vbz vvn p-acp j cc j n2, vbz av-ds j cc j. (8) verse (DIV2) 235 Page 122
2255 And therefore it must needs be, we may set it downe as a certaine truth, that things heauenly and spirituall, things pertaining to Gods kingdome, to life and godlinesse, the workes and gifts of the Spirit, the meanes of grace, And Therefore it must needs be, we may Set it down as a certain truth, that things heavenly and spiritual, things pertaining to God's Kingdom, to life and godliness, the works and Gifts of the Spirit, the means of grace, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi, pns12 vmb vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst n2 j cc j, n2 vvg p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 235 Page 122
2256 and the like, are most sweet, and sauourie, and best pleasing to regenerate persons, and to such as haue true sanctifying grace in their hearts; and the like, Are most sweet, and savoury, and best pleasing to regenerate Persons, and to such as have true sanctifying grace in their hearts; cc dt j, vbr av-ds j, cc j, cc js vvg p-acp j-vvn n2, cc p-acp d c-acp vhb j j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2; (8) verse (DIV2) 235 Page 122
2257 and those are the things they most desire and seeke after, and take most delight and pleasure in, and those Are the things they most desire and seek After, and take most delight and pleasure in, cc d vbr dt n2 pns32 av-ds vvb cc vvi a-acp, cc vvb ds n1 cc n1 p-acp, (8) verse (DIV2) 235 Page 122
2258 and things they best relish and find most sweetnesse and sauour in. and things they best relish and find most sweetness and savour in. cc n2 pns32 av-j vvi cc vvi ds n1 cc n1 p-acp. (8) verse (DIV2) 235 Page 122
2259 Now then this being a truth, it serues to make knowne to vs whence it is that the godly and such as haue true sanctifying grace in their hearts, do so earnestly follow after holy exercises, Now then this being a truth, it serves to make known to us whence it is that the godly and such as have true sanctifying grace in their hearts, do so earnestly follow After holy exercises, av av d vbg dt n1, pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi vvn p-acp pno12 c-crq pn31 vbz d dt j cc d c-acp vhb j j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, vdb av av-j vvi p-acp j n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 122
2260 and that they do so willingly and chearefully come to the exercise of the word, to the Sacraments, and that they do so willingly and cheerfully come to the exercise of the word, to the Sacraments, cc cst pns32 vdb av av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 122
2261 and to the holy ordinances of God, as Psal. 110.3. and to the holy ordinances of God, as Psalm 110.3. cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, c-acp np1 crd. (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 122
2262 and thinke it their chiefe ioy and delight to be exercised in holy duties, and are content many times euen to breake their sleepe, and think it their chief joy and delight to be exercised in holy duties, and Are content many times even to break their sleep, cc vvb pn31 po32 j-jn n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2, cc vbr j d n2 av pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 122
2263 and to abridge themselues of the pleasures and profits of the world, that they may be exereised in holy duties: and to abridge themselves of the pleasures and profits of the world, that they may be exereised in holy duties: cc pc-acp vvi px32 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n2: (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 122
2264 and that they then hold it their greatest miserie, when either they want the publicke meanes of saluation, and that they then hold it their greatest misery, when either they want the public means of salvation, cc cst pns32 av vvb pn31 po32 js n1, c-crq av-d pns32 vvb dt j n2 pp-f n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 122
2265 or they ate hindred and kept from them, and cannot come to them. It was Dauids case, Psal. 27.4. or they ate hindered and kept from them, and cannot come to them. It was David case, Psalm 27.4. cc pns32 vvd vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32, cc vmbx vvi p-acp pno32. pn31 vbds npg1 n1, np1 crd. (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 122
2266 One thing (saith he) haue I desired of the Lord, and that I will require, One thing (Says he) have I desired of the Lord, and that I will require, crd n1 (vvz pns31) vhb pns11 vvn pp-f dt n1, cc cst pns11 vmb vvi, (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 122
2267 euen that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the dayes of my life, to behold the beautie of the Lord, even that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, av cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 d dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 122
2268 and to visit his holy Temple. and to visit his holy Temple. cc pc-acp vvi po31 j n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2269 Dauid was then in banishment, and depriued of all outward comforts, yet he makes as though h• wanted nothing but this: David was then in banishment, and deprived of all outward comforts, yet he makes as though h• wanted nothing but this: np1 vbds av p-acp n1, cc vvn pp-f d j n2, av pns31 vvz c-acp cs n1 vvd pix cc-acp d: (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2270 that he might come into the house of God, and behold the beautie of the Lord in his holy ordinances: that he might come into the house of God, and behold the beauty of the Lord in his holy ordinances: cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 j n2: (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2271 and thus it is wirh Gods children. And whence is this? Surely from hence; and thus it is with God's children. And whence is this? Surely from hence; cc av pn31 vbz p-acp npg1 n2. cc q-crq vbz d? np1 p-acp av; (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2272 they are after the Spirit, and the things of the Spirit, things heauenly and spirituall, are most sweet, they Are After the Spirit, and the things of the Spirit, things heavenly and spiritual, Are most sweet, pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, n2 j cc j, vbr av-ds j, (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2273 and sauourie, and best pleasing to them, and they find an excellent relish and sweetnesse in them. and savoury, and best pleasing to them, and they find an excellent relish and sweetness in them. cc j, cc js vvg p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vvb dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2274 The world thinkes Gods people foolish and mad, and sticke not sometimes so to say, that they are foolish and mad people, in that they so runne after Sermons, The world thinks God's people foolish and mad, and stick not sometime so to say, that they Are foolish and mad people, in that they so run After Sermons, dt n1 vvz npg1 n1 j cc j, cc vvb xx av av pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vbr j cc j n1, p-acp cst pns32 av vvn p-acp n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2275 and are so eager in following after holy exercises; and Are so eager in following After holy exercises; cc vbr av j p-acp vvg p-acp j n2; (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2276 they iudge of Gods children by themselues, and thinke that others find as little sweetnesse in holy things as they do: they judge of God's children by themselves, and think that Others find as little sweetness in holy things as they do: pns32 vvb pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp px32, cc vvb d n2-jn vvb p-acp j n1 p-acp j n2 c-acp pns32 vdb: (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2277 but alas they are deceiued, Gods children find an excellent taste and sweetnesse in holy things, but alas they Are deceived, God's children find an excellent taste and sweetness in holy things, cc-acp uh pns32 vbr vvn, npg1 n2 vvb dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp j n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2278 yea Gods children relishing and sauouring the word of God and holy things to their comfort, they find such sweetnesse and comfort in them, yea God's children relishing and savouring the word of God and holy things to their Comfort, they find such sweetness and Comfort in them, uh ng1 n2 vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 cc j n2 p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vvb d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2279 as they would not part withall for all the world. as they would not part withal for all the world. c-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi av p-acp d dt n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2280 And holy things being sauoured of Gods children, in their sweetnesse they giue to them a taste and a beginning of that ioy that eye hath not seene, eare hath not heard, And holy things being savoured of God's children, in their sweetness they give to them a taste and a beginning of that joy that eye hath not seen, ear hath not herd, cc j n2 vbg vvn pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp po32 n1 pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 dt n1 cc dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 cst n1 vhz xx vvn, n1 vhz xx vvn, (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2281 nor the heart of man conceiued: nor the heart of man conceived: ccx dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd: (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2282 and therefore no maruell though they follow after them with such earnestnesse & eagernesse as they do. and Therefore no marvel though they follow After them with such earnestness & eagerness as they do. cc av dx n1 cs pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1 cc n1 c-acp pns32 vdb. (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2283 Things heauenly and spirituall are most agreeable to the renewed nature of Gods children, they see and discerne the beautie and excellencie of them, Things heavenly and spiritual Are most agreeable to the renewed nature of God's children, they see and discern the beauty and excellency of them, n2 j cc j vbr av-ds j p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f npg1 n2, pns32 vvb cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2284 and they sauour the sweetnesse of them to their comfort; and therefore they cannot but follow after them with all willingnesse and chearefulnesse. and they savour the sweetness of them to their Comfort; and Therefore they cannot but follow After them with all willingness and cheerfulness. cc pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n1; cc av pns32 vmbx p-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1 cc n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 236 Page 123
2285 Againe, is it so that things heauenly and spirituall, things pertaining to Gods kingdome, to life and godlinesse, are most sweet, Again, is it so that things heavenly and spiritual, things pertaining to God's Kingdom, to life and godliness, Are most sweet, av, vbz pn31 av d n2 j cc j, n2 vvg p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, vbr av-ds j, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 123
2286 and sauorie, and best pleasing to regenerate persons, and to such as haue true sanctifying grace in their hearts? are those the things they most desire and seeke after, and savoury, and best pleasing to regenerate Persons, and to such as have true sanctifying grace in their hearts? Are those the things they most desire and seek After, cc j, cc js vvg p-acp j-vvn n2, cc p-acp d c-acp vhb j j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2? vbr d dt n2 pns32 av-ds vvb cc vvi a-acp, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 123
2287 and take most delight and pleasure in, and the things they best relish, and find most sweetnesse and sauour in? Surely then it is no hard matter for a man or woman to discerne whether they be in the state of regeneration or no: and take most delight and pleasure in, and the things they best relish, and find most sweetness and savour in? Surely then it is no hard matter for a man or woman to discern whither they be in the state of regeneration or no: cc vvb ds n1 cc n1 p-acp, cc dt n2 pns32 av-js vvb, cc vvi ds n1 cc n1 p-acp? np1 av pn31 vbz dx j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi cs pns32 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dx: (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2288 whether they be truly regenerate or no; whither they be truly regenerate or no; cs pns32 vbb av-j vvn cc uh-dx; (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2289 a man or a woman may easily descerne it, by the affection and sauour they haue in respect of good things, a man or a woman may Easily discern it, by the affection and savour they have in respect of good things, dt n1 cc dt n1 vmb av-j vvi pn31, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pns32 vhb p-acp n1 pp-f j n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2290 as a man may easily discerne the state of his body whether it be in health or distempered by his taste. as a man may Easily discern the state of his body whither it be in health or distempered by his taste. c-acp dt n1 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cs pn31 vbb p-acp n1 cc vvi p-acp po31 n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2291 If his mouth be in good taste, and do well relish good and wholesome meate and drinke, he knowes that his body is in good temper: If his Mouth be in good taste, and do well relish good and wholesome meat and drink, he knows that his body is in good temper: cs po31 n1 vbb p-acp j n1, cc vdb av vvi j cc j n1 cc vvi, pns31 vvz cst po31 n1 vbz p-acp j n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2292 but if a mans mouth be out of taste, and good and wholesome meate and drinke is bitter and distastfull to him, but if a men Mouth be out of taste, and good and wholesome meat and drink is bitter and distasteful to him, cc-acp cs dt ng1 n1 vbb av pp-f n1, cc j cc j n1 cc n1 vbz j cc j p-acp pno31, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2293 and he cannot well relish them, he knowes by that, that some peccant and hurtfull humor troubles his stomacke, and he cannot well relish them, he knows by that, that Some peccant and hurtful humour Troubles his stomach, cc pns31 vmbx av vvi pno32, pns31 vvz p-acp d, cst d j cc j n1 vvz po31 n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2294 and that his body is distempered: So in this case, if a man find good things sweet and sauourie to him, and that his body is distempered: So in this case, if a man find good things sweet and savoury to him, cc cst po31 n1 vbz vvn: av p-acp d n1, cs dt n1 vvb j n2 j cc j p-acp pno31, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2295 and he doth well relish them, he may thereby know, that there is some grace in his heart; and he does well relish them, he may thereby know, that there is Some grace in his heart; cc pns31 vdz av vvi pno32, pns31 vmb av vvi, cst pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp po31 n1; (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2296 but if good things be distastfull to him, and he finds not that sweetnesse that is to be found in them, he may thereby know that his heart is not seasoned with sanctifying grace, but if good things be distasteful to him, and he finds not that sweetness that is to be found in them, he may thereby know that his heart is not seasoned with sanctifying grace, cc-acp cs j n2 vbb j p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vvz xx d n1 cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, pns31 vmb av vvi cst po31 n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp j-vvg n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2297 but hath a corrupt humour, euen the corruption of natute still abounding in it. And hereby trie thy selfe whosoeuer thou art: but hath a corrupt humour, even the corruption of nature still abounding in it. And hereby try thy self whosoever thou art: cc-acp vhz dt j n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvg p-acp pn31. cc av vvb po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r: (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2298 Dost thou find things heauenly and spirituall sweet, and sauourie, and best pleasing to thee? Is the Sabbath a delight to thee? Dost thou long for it before it come? Reioyce in it when it is come? Dost thou consecrate it as glorious to the Lord? Isai. 58.13. Dost thou find things heavenly and spiritual sweet, and savoury, and best pleasing to thee? Is the Sabbath a delight to thee? Dost thou long for it before it come? Rejoice in it when it is come? Dost thou consecrate it as glorious to the Lord? Isaiah 58.13. vd2 pns21 vvi n2 j cc j j, cc j, cc js vvg p-acp pno21? vbz dt n1 dt n1 p-acp pno21? vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp pn31 c-acp pn31 vvi? vvb p-acp pn31 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn? vd2 pns21 vvi pn31 p-acp j p-acp dt n1? np1 crd. (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2299 Dost thou come to the house of God, and to the publicke exercises of religion, with ioy and with much delight, Dost thou come to the house of God, and to the public exercises of Religion, with joy and with much delight, vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp d n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2300 and with chearefulnesse as to a feast, as it is said, Psal. 42.4? Is it the ioy of thine heart to be exercised in hearing the word, in prayer, in singing of Psalmes? And dost thou thinke thy selfe neuer so well as when thou art exercised in holy duties? Certainly then thou art regenetate, thou mayest thereby discerne that there is sanctifying grace in thine heart. and with cheerfulness as to a feast, as it is said, Psalm 42.4? Is it the joy of thine heart to be exercised in hearing the word, in prayer, in singing of Psalms? And dost thou think thy self never so well as when thou art exercised in holy duties? Certainly then thou art regenetate, thou Mayest thereby discern that there is sanctifying grace in thine heart. cc p-acp n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd? vbz pn31 dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvg dt n1, p-acp n1, p-acp vvg pp-f n2? cc vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 av-x av av c-acp c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp j n2? av-j av pns21 vb2r vvi, pns21 vm2 av vvi cst pc-acp vbz vvg n1 p-acp po21 n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2301 But if so be things heauenly and spirituall be harsh and vnpleasant to thee, the Sabbath is a burden to thee, holy exercises are irkesome and tedious to thee, thou comest (indeed) to publicke holy exercises, But if so be things heavenly and spiritual be harsh and unpleasant to thee, the Sabbath is a burden to thee, holy exercises Are irksome and tedious to thee, thou Comest (indeed) to public holy exercises, p-acp cs av vbb n2 j cc j vbb j cc j p-acp pno21, dt n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno21, j n2 vbr j cc j p-acp pno21, pns21 vv2 (av) p-acp j j n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2302 but it is slackly, for forme and fashion, and in some sinister and by respect, but it is slackly, for Form and fashion, and in Some sinister and by respect, cc-acp pn31 vbz av-j, p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp d j cc p-acp n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 124
2303 and in attending on the word thou art heauie and drousie, thou hast no heart to good things, thou findest no sweetnesse in them, thou fauourest earthly things aboue things heauenly and spirituall. and in attending on the word thou art heavy and drowsy, thou hast no heart to good things, thou Findest no sweetness in them, thou fauourest earthly things above things heavenly and spiritual. cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pns21 vb2r j cc j, pns21 vh2 dx n1 p-acp j n2, pns21 vv2 dx n1 p-acp pno32, pns21 vv2 j n2 p-acp n2 j cc j. (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 125
2304 Deceiue not thy selfe, thou hast no good euidence to thine owne soule that thou hast any dram of sanctifying grace in thine owne heart, thou canst take no comfort in thy state. Deceive not thy self, thou hast no good evidence to thine own soul that thou hast any dram of sanctifying grace in thine own heart, thou Canst take no Comfort in thy state. vvb xx po21 n1, pns21 vh2 dx j n1 p-acp po21 d n1 cst pns21 vh2 d n1 pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp po21 d n1, pns21 vm2 vvi dx n1 p-acp po21 n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 125
2305 I deny not but that Gods children and such as are regenerate may sauour the lawfull delights of this life, I deny not but that God's children and such as Are regenerate may savour the lawful delights of this life, pns11 vvb xx p-acp d ng1 n2 cc d c-acp vbr vvn n1 vvb dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 125
2306 and may taste the sweetnesse that the Lord hath put into his good creatures, as Isaac said to his Sonne Esau, Gen. 27.4. Make me sauourie meate, such as I loue. and may taste the sweetness that the Lord hath put into his good creatures, as Isaac said to his Son Esau, Gen. 27.4. Make me savoury meat, such as I love. cc vmb vvi dt n1 cst dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 j n2, c-acp np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1 np1, np1 crd. vvb pno11 j n1, d c-acp pns11 vvb. (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 125
2307 The Lord giues to his children libertie to sauour the sweetnesse of the good things of this life, The Lord gives to his children liberty to savour the sweetness of the good things of this life, dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n2 n1 p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 125
2308 so as it be with moderation, and with thanksgiuing: so as it be with moderation, and with thanksgiving: av c-acp pn31 vbb p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 125
2309 but if thou wouldest haue good euidence to thy soule, that thou hast true sanctifying grace in thine heart, thou must looke to this, that thou sauour things heauenly and spirituall, aboue earthly things, but if thou Wouldst have good evidence to thy soul, that thou hast true sanctifying grace in thine heart, thou must look to this, that thou savour things heavenly and spiritual, above earthly things, cc-acp cs pns21 vmd2 vhi j n1 p-acp po21 n1, cst pns21 vh2 j j-vvg n1 p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vmb vvi p-acp d, cst pns21 vvb n2 j cc j, p-acp j n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 125
2310 and aboue the good things of this life, though they be neuer so sweet and comfortable: and above the good things of this life, though they be never so sweet and comfortable: cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, cs pns32 vbb av-x av j cc j: (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 125
2311 and especially looke to thy affection when thou hast plentie and abundance of outward good things, and especially look to thy affection when thou hast plenty and abundance of outward good things, cc av-j vvi p-acp po21 n1 c-crq pns21 vh2 n1 cc n1 pp-f j j n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 125
2312 for then thou art in danger to haue thine heart ensnared with a loue and liking, for then thou art in danger to have thine heart Ensnared with a love and liking, c-acp cs pns21 vb2r p-acp n1 pc-acp vhi po21 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 125
2313 and a delight in those things aboue things heauenly and spirituall, and to haue thine heart to settle on the sweetnesse and comfort of those things, and a delight in those things above things heavenly and spiritual, and to have thine heart to settle on the sweetness and Comfort of those things, cc dt n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp n2 j cc j, cc pc-acp vhi po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 125
2314 and to say with the rich foole, Luke 12.19. Soule, thou hast much goods layd vp for many yeares, liue at ease, eate, drinke, and take thy pastime. Thou wilt say: and to say with the rich fool, Lycia 12.19. Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many Years, live At ease, eat, drink, and take thy pastime. Thou wilt say: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, av crd. n1, pns21 vh2 d n2-j vvn a-acp p-acp d n2, vvb p-acp n1, vvb, vvb, cc vvb po21 n1. pns21 vm2 vvi: (8) verse (DIV2) 237 Page 125
2315 How shall I know that I sauour things heauenly and spirituall aboue earthly things, I hauing abundance of outward things? I answer: How shall I know that I savour things heavenly and spiritual above earthly things, I having abundance of outward things? I answer: c-crq vmb pns11 vvi cst pns11 vvb n2 j cc j p-acp j n2, pns11 vhg n1 pp-f j n2? pns11 vvb: (8) verse (DIV2) 238 Page 125
2316 By this thou mayst know it: By this thou Mayest know it: p-acp d pns21 vm2 vvi pn31: (8) verse (DIV2) 239 Page 125
2317 if notwithstanding thy plentie and store of outward things, thy thoughts are euer running on the comforts in Christ, if notwithstanding thy plenty and store of outward things, thy thoughts Are ever running on the comforts in christ, cs p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2, po21 n2 vbr av vvg p-acp dt n2 p-acp np1, (8) verse (DIV2) 239 Page 125
2318 and on the comforts of the word of God, and that is thy continuall meditation, as Dauid said, Psal. 119.97. and on the comforts of the word of God, and that is thy continual meditation, as David said, Psalm 119.97. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d vbz po21 j n1, p-acp np1 vvd, np1 crd. (8) verse (DIV2) 239 Page 125
2319 and though thou canst not be alwayes hearing, reading, or talking of the Gospell, and the sweet promises of it, and though thou Canst not be always hearing, reading, or talking of the Gospel, and the sweet promises of it, cc cs pns21 vm2 xx vbi av vvg, vvg, cc vvg pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f pn31, (8) verse (DIV2) 239 Page 125
2320 yet thou dost continually meditate and thinke of them, and thy thoughts runne vpon them; yet thou dost continually meditate and think of them, and thy thoughts run upon them; av pns21 vd2 av-j vvi cc vvi pp-f pno32, cc po21 n2 vvn p-acp pno32; (8) verse (DIV2) 239 Page 125
2321 then thou dost sauour things heauenly and spirituall aboue earthly things, though thou haue abundance of them; then thou dost savour things heavenly and spiritual above earthly things, though thou have abundance of them; cs pns21 vd2 n1 n2 j cc j p-acp j n2, cs pns21 vhb n1 pp-f pno32; (8) verse (DIV2) 239 Page 116
2322 and hereby trie thy selfe, and by this thou maist discerne thy selfe to be in the state of regeneration: and hereby try thy self, and by this thou Mayest discern thy self to be in the state of regeneration: cc av vvb po21 n1, cc p-acp d pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (8) verse (DIV2) 239 Page 116
2323 thou sauouring things heauenly and spirituall, and those things being most sweet and best pleasing to thee, thou savouring things heavenly and spiritual, and those things being most sweet and best pleasing to thee, pns21 vvg n2 j cc j, cc d n2 vbg av-ds j cc js vvg p-acp pno21, (8) verse (DIV2) 239 Page 116
2324 surely then thou art after the Spirit, thou art regenerate, and hast true sanctifying grace in thine heart, surely then thou art After the Spirit, thou art regenerate, and hast true sanctifying grace in thine heart, av-j cs pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1, pns21 vb2r vvn, cc vvb j j-vvg n1 p-acp po21 n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 239 Page 116
2325 and then thou mayest take comfort in thy state and condition, thou art in the state of grace, and then thou Mayest take Comfort in thy state and condition, thou art in the state of grace, cc cs pns21 vm2 vvi n1 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (8) verse (DIV2) 239 Page 116
2326 and in the way of life and saluation. Come we now to the sixt verse. and in the Way of life and salvation. Come we now to the sixt verse. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1. (8) verse (DIV2) 239 Page 116
2327 VERSE 6. For the wisedome of the flesh is death: but the wisedome of the Spirit is life and peace. VERSE 6. For the Wisdom of the Flesh is death: but the Wisdom of the Spirit is life and peace. n1 crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 cc n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 239 Page 116
2328 IN this Verse our Apostle further shewes, that there is a contrarietie betweene those that walke after the flesh and those that walke after the Spirit, in respect of their ends; IN this Verse our Apostle further shows, that there is a contrariety between those that walk After the Flesh and those that walk After the Spirit, in respect of their ends; p-acp d n1 po12 n1 av-jc vvz, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 cc d cst vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2; (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 116
2329 that their ends are contrary one to the other, that the fruite and end of those that are after the flesh, that their ends Are contrary one to the other, that the fruit and end of those that Are After the Flesh, cst po32 n2 vbr j-jn crd p-acp dt n-jn, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d cst vbr p-acp dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 116
2330 and sauour the things of the flesh, and walke after the flesh, is death: yea that the fruite and end of their wisedome is death; and savour the things of the Flesh, and walk After the Flesh, is death: yea that the fruit and end of their Wisdom is death; cc vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, vbz n1: uh cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 116
2331 for so the Apostle deliuers it, For the wisedome of the flesh is death: for so the Apostle delivers it, For the Wisdom of the Flesh is death: c-acp av dt n1 vvz pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 116
2332 but on the other side, that the fruite or end of those that are after the Spirit, but on the other side, that the fruit or end of those that Are After the Spirit, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d cst vbr p-acp dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 116
2333 and sauour the things of the Spirit, and walke after the Spirit, is twofold, and both comfortable, namely, life and peace. and savour the things of the Spirit, and walk After the Spirit, is twofold, and both comfortable, namely, life and peace. cc vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, vbz j, cc d j, av, n1 cc n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 116
2334 The wisedome of the flesh is death, but (saith he) the wisedome of the Spirit is life and peace. The Wisdom of the Flesh is death, but (Says he) the Wisdom of the Spirit is life and peace. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, cc-acp (vvz pns31) dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 cc n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 116
2335 And so we haue the generall matter of this verse. And so we have the general matter of this verse. cc av pns12 vhb dt j n1 pp-f d n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 116
2336 I will stand a while to cleare the sence and meaning of the words of it. I will stand a while to clear the sense and meaning of the words of it. pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f pn31. (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 116
2337 For the wisedome of the flesh is death. For the Wisdom of the Flesh is death. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 116
2338 The particle (for) is not here to be taken as a note of a reason prouing that which goes before, but as implying an exhortation, The particle (for) is not Here to be taken as a note of a reason proving that which Goes before, but as implying an exhortation, dt n1 (p-acp) vbz xx av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg d r-crq vvz a-acp, p-acp p-acp vvg dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 116
2339 as if the Apostle had subioyned, Let vs not sauour the things of the flesh, for the wisedome of it is death; as if the Apostle had subjoined, Let us not savour the things of the Flesh, for the Wisdom of it is death; c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn, vvb pno12 xx n1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 116
2340 and so it is a note of an argument disswading from sauouring the things of the flesh. and so it is a note of an argument dissuading from savouring the things of the Flesh. cc av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2341 Wisedome of the flesh. By flesh we are to vnderstand the corruption of nature, or corrupt nature, Wisdom of the Flesh. By Flesh we Are to understand the corruption of nature, or corrupt nature, n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2342 euen the same which the Apostle meanes, Galat. 5.24. where he saith, They that are Christs haue crucified the flesh: even the same which the Apostle means, Galatians 5.24. where he Says, They that Are Christ have Crucified the Flesh: av-j dt d r-crq dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. c-crq pns31 vvz, pns32 cst vbr npg1 vhb vvd dt n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2343 that is, the corruption of nature, or their corrupt nature. that is, the corruption of nature, or their corrupt nature. cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc po32 j n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2344 And the word here rendred wisedome, comes from that word that is vsed verse before translated sauour: which word (as I shewed) signifies to mind, And the word Here rendered Wisdom, comes from that word that is used verse before translated savour: which word (as I showed) signifies to mind, cc dt n1 av vvn n1, vvz p-acp d n1 cst vbz vvn n1 a-acp vvn n1: r-crq n1 (c-acp pns11 vvd) vvz p-acp n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2345 or to affect, comprehending vnder it the actions and operations of the mind, and of the will and affections: or to affect, comprehending under it the actions and operations of the mind, and of the will and affections: cc pc-acp vvi, vvg p-acp pn31 dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f dt n1 cc n2: (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2346 and so the originall word here vsed, signifies the act of the vnderstanding and will, minding, willing or affecting, and so the original word Here used, signifies the act of the understanding and will, minding, willing or affecting, cc av dt j-jn n1 av vvn, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, vvg, vvg cc vvg, (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2347 and may be indifferently translated, wisedome, sence, affection, desire: the new translators render it, to be minded. and may be indifferently translated, Wisdom, sense, affection, desire: the new translators render it, to be minded. cc vmb vbi av-j vvn, n1, n1, n1, n1: dt j n2 vvb pn31, pc-acp vbi vvn. (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2348 And verse 27. the Apostle saith, He that searcheth the hearts, knoweth the mind or meaning of the spirit, or what the spirit willeth: And verse 27. the Apostle Says, He that Searches the hearts, Knoweth the mind or meaning of the Spirit, or what the Spirit wills: cc n1 crd dt n1 vvz, pns31 cst vvz dt n2, vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc q-crq dt n1 vvz: (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2349 and the originall word is there the very same that here is vsed, NONLATINALPHABET. and the original word is there the very same that Here is used,. cc dt j-jn n1 vbz a-acp dt j d cst av vbz vvn,. (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2389 Many there be in the world who sooth themselues in this conceit, that though they follow the flesh, Many there be in the world who sooth themselves in this conceit, that though they follow the Flesh, av-d pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 r-crq n1 px32 p-acp d n1, cst cs pns32 vvb dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 129
2350 So that thus much is comprehended vnder the word here vsed, as if the Apostle had said, The minding, meaning, the thoughts, discourses, purposes, So that thus much is comprehended under the word Here used, as if the Apostle had said, The minding, meaning, the thoughts, discourses, Purposes, av cst av d vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 av vvn, c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn, dt vvg, vvg, dt n2, n2, n2, (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2351 and counsels, the loue and liking, the care, the desire and delight, the study and best exercise of corrupt nature, the wisedome of it is death, that is, is deadly, and Counsels, the love and liking, the care, the desire and delight, the study and best exercise of corrupt nature, the Wisdom of it is death, that is, is deadly, cc n2, dt n1 cc n-vvg, dt n1, dt n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc js n1 pp-f j n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz n1, cst vbz, vbz j, (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2352 or causeth death, or brings vnto death, the fruite or end of it is death. or Causes death, or brings unto death, the fruit or end of it is death. cc vvz n1, cc vvz p-acp n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vbz n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2353 Now death being here put metonymically, by death we are to vnderstand death of body and death of soule, death temporall and death eternall, Now death being Here put metonymically, by death we Are to understand death of body and death of soul, death temporal and death Eternal, av n1 vbg av vvn av-j, p-acp n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, n1 j cc n1 j, (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2354 euen the wrath of God and euerlasting destruction. But the wisedome of the Spirit. even the wrath of God and everlasting destruction. But the Wisdom of the Spirit. av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 cc j n1. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2355 These wordes stand in opposition to the wisedome of the flesh, and the meaning of them is briefly this, The minding, meaning, the thoughts, purposes, discourses, These words stand in opposition to the Wisdom of the Flesh, and the meaning of them is briefly this, The minding, meaning, the thoughts, Purposes, discourses, d n2 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbz av-j d, dt vvg, vvg, dt n2, n2, n2, (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2356 and counsels, the wisedome, the loue and liking, the care and desire of renewed nature, of nature renewed and sanctified by the Spirit of grace, is life and peace: that is, it brings to life and peace, the fruits or ends of it are life and peace. and Counsels, the Wisdom, the love and liking, the care and desire of renewed nature, of nature renewed and sanctified by the Spirit of grace, is life and peace: that is, it brings to life and peace, the fruits or ends of it Are life and peace. cc n2, dt n1, dt n1 cc n-vvg, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-vvn n1, pp-f n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz n1 cc n1: cst vbz, pn31 vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31 vbr n1 cc n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2357 And by life, we are to vnderstand eternall life and saluation: And by life, we Are to understand Eternal life and salvation: cc p-acp n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi j n1 cc n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2358 and by peace, true peace and comfort of conscience in this life, and eternall peace and comfort in the life to come. and by peace, true peace and Comfort of conscience in this life, and Eternal peace and Comfort in the life to come. cc p-acp n1, j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, cc j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 117
2359 But the wisedome of the Spirit. The minding and affecting of renewed and sanctified nature, brings to eternall life and happinesse: But the Wisdom of the Spirit. The minding and affecting of renewed and sanctified nature, brings to Eternal life and happiness: p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. dt vvg cc vvg pp-f j-vvn cc j-vvn n1, vvz p-acp j n1 cc n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 128
2360 not as a meritorious, but as causa sine qua non; as a meanes or a way which God hath ordained for his chosen to walke in to life and saluation, as Ephes. 2.10. God hath ordained good works, that we should walke in them, as in a way leading to eternall life and happinesse. not as a meritorious, but as causa sine qua non; as a means or a Way which God hath ordained for his chosen to walk in to life and salvation, as Ephesians 2.10. God hath ordained good works, that we should walk in them, as in a Way leading to Eternal life and happiness. xx c-acp dt j, cc-acp c-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; p-acp dt n2 cc dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp np1 crd. np1 vhz vvn j n2, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp j n1 cc n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 128
2361 Thus then briefly conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the wordes of this verse, as if he had said. Thus then briefly conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. av av av-j vvi pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn. (9) verse (DIV2) 241 Page 128
2362 The minding, the meaning, the thoughts, discourses, purposes, counsels, and in a word, the study, The minding, the meaning, the thoughts, discourses, Purposes, Counsels, and in a word, the study, dt vvg, dt n1, dt n2, n2, n2, n2, cc p-acp dt n1, dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 242 Page 128
2363 and the best act and exercise of corrupt nature, the wisedome of it is deadly and brings to death; and the best act and exercise of corrupt nature, the Wisdom of it is deadly and brings to death; cc dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j cc vvz p-acp n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 242 Page 128
2364 the fruite and end of it is death of body and death of soule, death temporall and death eternall, the fruit and end of it is death of body and death of soul, death temporal and death Eternal, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vbz n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, n1 j cc n1 j, (9) verse (DIV2) 242 Page 128
2365 euen the wrath of God and euerlasting perdition. even the wrath of God and everlasting perdition. av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 cc j n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 242 Page 128
2366 And on the other side, the minding, willing, and affecting, the studie and exercise of renewed nature that as a way, brings to eternall life and happinesse, to true peace and comfort of conscience in this life, And on the other side, the minding, willing, and affecting, the study and exercise of renewed nature that as a Way, brings to Eternal life and happiness, to true peace and Comfort of conscience in this life, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt vvg, j-vvg, cc vvg, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-vvn n1 cst p-acp dt n1, vvz p-acp j n1 cc n1, p-acp j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 242 Page 128
2367 and to eternall peace and euerlasting comfort in the life to come. and to Eternal peace and everlasting Comfort in the life to come. cc p-acp j n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (9) verse (DIV2) 242 Page 128
2390 and liue according to the lusts of their owne hearts, and be as vile and as bad as the worst, and live according to the Lustiest of their own hearts, and be as vile and as bad as the worst, cc vvb vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2, cc vbi a-acp j cc p-acp j c-acp dt js, (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 129
2368 Now thus vnderstanding the words, obserue we, that as the Apostle in the verse before made an opposition and contrarietie betweene such as be after the flesh and such as be after the Spirit, in respect of their nature and dispositions; Now thus understanding the words, observe we, that as the Apostle in the verse before made an opposition and contrariety between such as be After the Flesh and such as be After the Spirit, in respect of their nature and dispositions; av av vvg dt n2, vvb pns12, cst p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 a-acp vvd dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d c-acp vbb p-acp dt n1 cc d c-acp vbb p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n2; (9) verse (DIV2) 243 Page 128
2369 here in this verse he makes an opposition betweene them in regard of their ends, that their ends are contrarie one to the other: Here in this verse he makes an opposition between them in regard of their ends, that their ends Are contrary one to the other: av p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, cst po32 n2 vbr j-jn crd p-acp dt n-jn: (9) verse (DIV2) 243 Page 128
2370 that the end of those that are after the flesh, and sauour the things of the flesh, that the end of those that Are After the Flesh, and savour the things of the Flesh, cst dt n1 pp-f d cst vbr p-acp dt n1, cc vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 243 Page 128
2371 and follow the guidance of the flesh, in the wisedome of the flesh, is death: and follow the guidance of the Flesh, in the Wisdom of the Flesh, is death: cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 243 Page 128
2372 and the fruite and end of those that are after the Spirit, and follow the guidance of the Spirit, in the wisedome of the Spirit, is life and peace. Hence note we thus much. and the fruit and end of those that Are After the Spirit, and follow the guidance of the Spirit, in the Wisdom of the Spirit, is life and peace. Hence note we thus much. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d cst vbr p-acp dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz n1 cc n1. av vvb pns12 av av-d. (9) verse (DIV2) 243 Page 128
2373 That the regenerate and vnregenerate cannot possibly meete together in their ends; That the regenerate and unregenerate cannot possibly meet together in their ends; cst dt j-vvn cc j-vvn vmbx av-j vvi av p-acp po32 n2; (9) verse (DIV2) 244 Page 128
2374 such as are after the flesh, and sauour the things of the flesh, and liue as they are led by the guidance and wisedome of the flesh, cannot looke to come to the same end with those that are after the Spirit, such as Are After the Flesh, and savour the things of the Flesh, and live as they Are led by the guidance and Wisdom of the Flesh, cannot look to come to the same end with those that Are After the Spirit, d c-acp vbr p-acp dt n1, cc vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d n1 p-acp d cst vbr p-acp dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 244 Page 128
2375 and sauour the things of the Spirit, and follow the guidance and wisedome of the Spirit, it is not possible; and savour the things of the Spirit, and follow the guidance and Wisdom of the Spirit, it is not possible; cc vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz xx j; (9) verse (DIV2) 244 Page 129
2376 the wisedome of the flesh brings to death, and the wisedome of the Spirit that brings to life and peace. the Wisdom of the Flesh brings to death, and the Wisdom of the Spirit that brings to life and peace. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 cc n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 244 Page 129
2377 And as the Apostle saith verse 13. If ye liue after the flesh ye shall dye, And as the Apostle Says verse 13. If you live After the Flesh you shall die, cc p-acp dt n1 vvz n1 crd cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi, (9) verse (DIV2) 244 Page 129
2378 but if ye mortifie the deeds of the body by the Spirit ye shall liue. And Galat. 6.8. he saith, He that soweth to the flesh, shall of the flesh reape corruption: but if you mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit you shall live. And Galatians 6.8. he Says, He that Soweth to the Flesh, shall of the Flesh reap corruption: cc-acp cs pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi. cc np1 crd. pns31 vvz, pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, vmb pp-f dt n1 vvb n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 244 Page 129
2379 but he that soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reape life euerlasting. but he that Soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. cc-acp pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, vmb pp-f dt n1 vvb n1 j. (9) verse (DIV2) 244 Page 129
2380 The Apostle here vseth an excellent comparison, he compares a carnall life to seed sowen, that as he that sowes nothing but cockle, The Apostle Here uses an excellent comparison, he compares a carnal life to seed sown, that as he that sows nothing but cockle, dt n1 av vvz dt j n1, pns31 vvz dt j n1 p-acp n1 vvn, cst c-acp pns31 cst n2 pix cc-acp n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 244 Page 129
2381 or darnell, or tares, cannot looke for a croppe of wheate; or darnel, or tares, cannot look for a crop of wheat; cc n1, cc n2, vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 244 Page 129
2382 so he that sowes nothing but the seeds of a carnall and wicked life, cannot looke to reape the haruest of eternall life: so he that sows nothing but the seeds of a carnal and wicked life, cannot look to reap the harvest of Eternal life: av pns31 cst n2 pix cc-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1, vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 244 Page 129
2383 as a man soweth so shall he reape, and as he breweth, so shall he drinke, as a man Soweth so shall he reap, and as he breweth, so shall he drink, c-acp dt n1 vvz av vmb pns31 vvi, cc c-acp pns31 vvz, av vmb pns31 vvi, (9) verse (DIV2) 244 Page 129
2384 and euery one shall eate the fruite of his owne way, and be filled with his owne deuices. Prou. 1.31. and every one shall eat the fruit of his own Way, and be filled with his own devices. Prou. 1.31. cc d pi vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp po31 d n2. np1 crd. (9) verse (DIV2) 244 Page 129
2385 Now this I note in a word, we shall hereafter speake of it more at large, to shew that they deceiue themselues whosoeuer they be, that thinke though they be after the flesh, Now this I note in a word, we shall hereafter speak of it more At large, to show that they deceive themselves whosoever they be, that think though they be After the Flesh, av d pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb av vvi pp-f pn31 av-dc p-acp j, pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vvb px32 c-crq pns32 vbb, cst vvb cs pns32 vbb p-acp dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 129
2386 and sauour the things of the flesh, and liue as they are led by the guidance of their owne carnall nature, and savour the things of the Flesh, and live as they Are led by the guidance of their own carnal nature, cc vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 129
2387 yet they shall iumpe and meete and concurre with the godly, and with the children of God in their end, yet they shall jump and meet and concur with the godly, and with the children of God in their end, av pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi cc vvi p-acp dt j, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 129
2392 and though they be most opposite and contrarie to Gods children in the course of their liues, and though they be most opposite and contrary to God's children in the course of their lives, cc cs pns32 vbb av-ds j-jn cc j-jn p-acp ng1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 129
2393 yet they shall meete with them in heauen, and shall come to heauen as well as the best of them all. yet they shall meet with them in heaven, and shall come to heaven as well as the best of them all. av pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, cc vmb vvi p-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp dt js pp-f pno32 d. (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 129
2394 Poore soules, they deceiue themselues, it is all one as if a man that is going on the way that leades to Yorke, Poor Souls, they deceive themselves, it is all one as if a man that is going on the Way that leads to York, j n2, pns32 vvb px32, pn31 vbz d pi c-acp cs dt n1 cst vbz vvg p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp np1, (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 129
2395 and keepes on that way, should thinke that he shall meete with him that goes the road and ready way towards London, in the end of his iourney. and keeps on that Way, should think that he shall meet with him that Goes the road and ready Way towards London, in the end of his journey. cc vvz p-acp d n1, vmd vvi cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 cst vvz dt n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 129
2396 What a madnesse were it for any so to thinke? Such is the folly and madnesse of those that go on in the wayes of the flesh, What a madness were it for any so to think? Such is the folly and madness of those that go on in the ways of the Flesh, q-crq dt n1 vbdr pn31 p-acp d av pc-acp vvi? d vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d cst vvb a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 129
2397 and follow after the lusts of the flesh, and yet thinke that they shall in the end come to that life and peace, and follow After the Lustiest of the Flesh, and yet think that they shall in the end come to that life and peace, cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc av vvb cst pns32 vmb p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp d n1 cc n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 130
2398 and to that happinesse and comfort that belongs to Gods children. Poore soules, the diuell blinds them; and to that happiness and Comfort that belongs to God's children. Poor Souls, the Devil blinds them; cc p-acp d n1 cc n1 cst vvz p-acp npg1 n2. j n2, dt n1 vvz pno32; (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 130
2399 and this is one of the subtilties of Satan, in good things he seuers the meanes from the end, he perswades a man that he may come to the end though he neuer vse the meanes, that a man may come to life and saluation, and this is one of the subtleties of Satan, in good things he severs the means from the end, he persuades a man that he may come to the end though he never use the means, that a man may come to life and salvation, cc d vbz pi pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp j n2 pns31 vvz dt n2 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz dt n1 cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cs pns31 av-x vvi dt n2, cst dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 130
2400 though he neuer set foote in the way that leades thither. though he never Set foot in the Way that leads thither. cs pns31 av-x vvd n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz av. (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 130
2401 Oh take heed of this subtiltie, and this deceit of Satan, and take notice of it whosoeuer thou art, that the regenerate and vnregenerate cannot possibly meete together in their ends: O take heed of this subtlety, and this deceit of Satan, and take notice of it whosoever thou art, that the regenerate and unregenerate cannot possibly meet together in their ends: uh vvb n1 pp-f d n1, cc d n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb n1 pp-f pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, cst dt j-vvn cc j-vvn vmbx av-j vvi av p-acp po32 n2: (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 130
2402 and know that if thou be after the flesh, a carnall person, and sauoring the things of the flesh, and know that if thou be After the Flesh, a carnal person, and savouring the things of the Flesh, cc vvb cst cs pns21 vbb p-acp dt n1, dt j n1, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 130
2403 and followest after the lusts of the flesh in respect of the profits and pleasures of the world, thou art going on in the way that leades to destruction; and followest After the Lustiest of the Flesh in respect of the profits and pleasures of the world, thou art going on in the Way that leads to destruction; cc vv2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, pns21 vb2r vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 130
2404 and holding on thy course in that way, thou canst not possibly meet with the peace, and holding on thy course in that Way, thou Canst not possibly meet with the peace, cc vvg p-acp po21 n1 p-acp d n1, pns21 vm2 xx av-j vvi p-acp dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 130
2405 and comfort, and happinesse that belongs to a child of God, either in this life or in that life that is to come. and Comfort, and happiness that belongs to a child of God, either in this life or in that life that is to come. cc n1, cc n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-d p-acp d n1 cc p-acp d n1 cst vbz pc-acp vvi. (9) verse (DIV2) 245 Page 130
2406 Now more particularly in the next place, in that the Apostle here saith, That the wisedome of the flesh is death, he points out what the best act of the soule of a carnall man or woman, Now more particularly in the next place, in that the Apostle Here Says, That the Wisdom of the Flesh is death, he points out what the best act of the soul of a carnal man or woman, av av-dc av-j p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d dt n1 av vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, pns31 vvz av q-crq dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 246 Page 130
2407 yea what the best act of corrupt nature brings forth, and what it makes a man or a woman liable and subiect to. yea what the best act of corrupt nature brings forth, and what it makes a man or a woman liable and Subject to. uh r-crq dt js n1 pp-f j n1 vvz av, cc r-crq pn31 vvz dt n1 cc dt n1 j cc j-jn p-acp. (9) verse (DIV2) 246 Page 130
2408 And the point hence is this. And the point hence is this. cc dt n1 av vbz d. (9) verse (DIV2) 246 Page 130
2409 That the minding, meaning, thought, discourse, counsell, deuice, the loue, liking, yea the best act of the soule of a carnall man or woman, That the minding, meaning, Thought, discourse, counsel, device, the love, liking, yea the best act of the soul of a carnal man or woman, cst dt vvg, vvg, vvd, n1, n1, n1, dt n1, vvg, uh dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 247 Page 130
2410 euen that which the world accounts his wisedome, is deadly, and it is damnable, and it makes him liable to death and damnation, even that which the world accounts his Wisdom, is deadly, and it is damnable, and it makes him liable to death and damnation, av cst r-crq dt n1 vvz po31 n1, vbz j, cc pn31 vbz j, cc pn31 vvz pno31 j p-acp n1 cc n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 247 Page 130
2411 euen for the best act of corrupt nature. even for the best act of corrupt nature. av p-acp dt js n1 pp-f j n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 247 Page 130
2412 For the best act of the mind or will of a carnall man the Lord might iustly condemne him, and throw him to hell: For the best act of the mind or will of a carnal man the Lord might justly condemn him, and throw him to hell: p-acp dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 dt n1 vmd av-j vvi pno31, cc vvb pno31 p-acp n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 247 Page 130
2413 his wisedome is deadly and damnable, and makes him liable to death and damnation: for why, as the Lord himselfe saith, Genes. 6.5. All the imaginations of the thoughts of his heart are onely euill continually. And Gen. 8.21. he saith, The imagination of mans heart is euill from his youth. his Wisdom is deadly and damnable, and makes him liable to death and damnation: for why, as the Lord himself Says, Genesis. 6.5. All the Imaginations of the thoughts of his heart Are only evil continually. And Gen. 8.21. he Says, The imagination of men heart is evil from his youth. po31 n1 vbz j cc j, cc vvz pno31 j p-acp n1 cc n1: c-acp c-crq, c-acp dt n1 px31 vvz, zz. crd. d dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbr av-j j-jn av-j. cc np1 crd. pns31 vvz, dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1 vbz j-jn p-acp po31 n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 247 Page 130
2414 And the imaginations and thoughts of the heart of man being euill and sinfull, out of all question they are deadly and damnable. 2. Cor. 3.5. the Apostle saith, That of our selues we are not able to thinke a good thought: And the Imaginations and thoughts of the heart of man being evil and sinful, out of all question they Are deadly and damnable. 2. Cor. 3.5. the Apostle Says, That of our selves we Are not able to think a good Thought: cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vbg j-jn cc j, av pp-f d n1 pns32 vbr j cc j. crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, cst pp-f po12 n2 pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi dt j n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 247 Page 131
2415 and therefore all the thoughts men thinke by the strength of nature, that is, of themselues, they are euill, and consequently deadly and damnable. and Therefore all the thoughts men think by the strength of nature, that is, of themselves, they Are evil, and consequently deadly and damnable. cc av d dt n2 n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz, pp-f px32, pns32 vbr j-jn, cc av-j j cc j. (9) verse (DIV2) 247 Page 131
2416 And it must needs be so, that the thoughts of corrupt nature, and the fruits of the mind or will of carnall men are euill, and so deadly and damnable. And it must needs be so, that the thoughts of corrupt nature, and the fruits of the mind or will of carnal men Are evil, and so deadly and damnable. cc pn31 vmb av vbi av, cst dt n2 pp-f j n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2 vbr j-jn, cc av j cc j. (9) verse (DIV2) 247 Page 131
2417 Because they come from a corrupt fountaine; that is one reason of it: such as the fountaine is, such are the streames that flow from it. Because they come from a corrupt fountain; that is one reason of it: such as the fountain is, such Are the streams that flow from it. c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1; d vbz crd n1 pp-f pn31: d c-acp dt n1 vbz, d vbr dt n2 cst vvb p-acp pn31. (9) verse (DIV2) 248 Page 131
2418 Now the mind and will are the fountaines of all thoughts and desires, and these by nature are impure, Tit. 1.15. To the impure and vnbeleeuing is nothing pure, but euen their minds and consciences are defiled; Now the mind and will Are the fountains of all thoughts and Desires, and these by nature Are impure, Tit. 1.15. To the impure and unbelieving is nothing pure, but even their minds and Consciences Are defiled; av dt n1 cc n1 vbr dt n2 pp-f d n2 cc n2, cc d p-acp n1 vbr j, np1 crd. p-acp dt j cc vvg vbz pix j, cc-acp av-j po32 n2 cc n2 vbr vvn; (9) verse (DIV2) 248 Page 131
2419 and therefore euery act of the mind, euery thought and purpose of the heart, must needs be impure, and so deadly and damnable. and Therefore every act of the mind, every Thought and purpose of the heart, must needs be impure, and so deadly and damnable. cc av d n1 pp-f dt n1, d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb av vbi j, cc av j cc j. (9) verse (DIV2) 248 Page 131
2420 Againe, euery act of corrupt nature, euen the best act of the mind or will of a carnall man, is contrarie to God, Again, every act of corrupt nature, even the best act of the mind or will of a carnal man, is contrary to God, av, d n1 pp-f j n1, av-j dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, vbz j-jn p-acp np1, (9) verse (DIV2) 249 Page 131
2421 as the Apostle subioynes in the next verse, It is enmity against God, and therefore doubtlesse it is deadly and damnable. as the Apostle subioynes in the next verse, It is enmity against God, and Therefore doubtless it is deadly and damnable. c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt ord n1, pn31 vbz n1 p-acp np1, cc av av-j pn31 vbz j cc j. (9) verse (DIV2) 249 Page 131
2422 Now then for the vse of this, is it so that the thought, purpose, discourse, counsell, and euen the best act of the soule of a carnall man, his wisedome is deadly and damnable, Now then for the use of this, is it so that the Thought, purpose, discourse, counsel, and even the best act of the soul of a carnal man, his Wisdom is deadly and damnable, av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1, n1, n1, n1, cc av dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, po31 n1 vbz j cc j, (9) verse (DIV2) 250 Page 131
2423 and makes him liable to death and damnation? surely then we must needs conceiue the state of a carnall man or woman to be a miserable state and condition: and makes him liable to death and damnation? surely then we must needs conceive the state of a carnal man or woman to be a miserable state and condition: cc vvz pno31 j p-acp n1 cc n1? av-j av pns12 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 cc n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 250 Page 131
2424 a carnall person cannot bend his mind to thinke of any thing, but that very thought of his makes him liable to the wrath of God: a carnal person cannot bend his mind to think of any thing, but that very Thought of his makes him liable to the wrath of God: dt j n1 vmbx vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f d n1, cc-acp cst j n1 pp-f po31 n2 pno31 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (9) verse (DIV2) 250 Page 131
2425 and what a miserable state and condition is that? Ignorant persons commonly blesse themselues in their good minds, and what a miserable state and condition is that? Ignorant Persons commonly bless themselves in their good minds, cc q-crq dt j n1 cc n1 vbz d? j n2 av-j vvi px32 p-acp po32 j n2, (9) verse (DIV2) 250 Page 131
2426 and good meanings, & thinke themselues in good case, in that (as they conceiue) they haue in them good minds and good meanings, Poore soules they deceiue themselues, their mindes and meanings which they conceiue to be good (they being in their naturall blindnesse and ignorance) are but minds and meanings of the flesh, and good meanings, & think themselves in good case, in that (as they conceive) they have in them good minds and good meanings, Poor Souls they deceive themselves, their minds and meanings which they conceive to be good (they being in their natural blindness and ignorance) Are but minds and meanings of the Flesh, cc j n2, cc vvi px32 p-acp j n1, p-acp d (c-acp pns32 vvb) pns32 vhb p-acp pno32 j n2 cc j n2, j n2 pns32 vvb px32, po32 n2 cc n2 r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi j (pns32 vbg p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1) vbr p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 250 Page 131
2428 yea the best thought of ciuill honest persons, of such as be onely ciuilly honest, what are they? surely thoughts of corrupt nature: yea the best Thought of civil honest Persons, of such as be only civilly honest, what Are they? surely thoughts of corrupt nature: uh dt js n1 pp-f j j n2, pp-f d c-acp vbb av-j av-j j, r-crq vbr pns32? av-j n2 pp-f j n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 250 Page 132
2429 for they haue no dramme of sanctifying grace in them, they haue onely restraining grace, for they have no dram of sanctifying grace in them, they have only restraining grace, c-acp pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vhb av-j vvg n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 250 Page 132
2430 and so their thoughts are but thoughts of the flesh, and they are deadly and damnable. and so their thoughts Are but thoughts of the Flesh, and they Are deadly and damnable. cc av po32 n2 vbr cc-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, cc pns32 vbr j cc j. (9) verse (DIV2) 250 Page 132
2431 Oh then content not thy selfe, whosoeuer thou art, with ciuill honesty, and thinke that that will bring thee to life and saluation: O then content not thy self, whosoever thou art, with civil honesty, and think that that will bring thee to life and salvation: uh av vvb xx po21 n1, r-crq pns21 vb2r, p-acp j n1, cc vvb d cst vmb vvi pno21 p-acp n1 cc n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 250 Page 132
2432 no, no, so long as thou art in that state, thy best thoughts are but thoughts of corrupt nature, no, no, so long as thou art in that state, thy best thoughts Are but thoughts of corrupt nature, dx, uh-dx, av av-j c-acp pns21 vb2r p-acp d n1, po21 js n2 vbr cc-acp n2 pp-f j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 250 Page 132
2433 and thy wisedome is but wisedome of the flesh, it is deadly and damnable, and makes thee liable to the wrath of God, and to euerlasting perdition: and thy Wisdom is but Wisdom of the Flesh, it is deadly and damnable, and makes thee liable to the wrath of God, and to everlasting perdition: cc po21 n1 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz j cc j, cc vvz pno21 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp j n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 250 Page 132
2434 and if thou haue no better ground of comfort, thou art in a miserable state and condition. and if thou have no better ground of Comfort, thou art in a miserable state and condition. cc cs pns21 vhb dx jc n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n1 cc n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 250 Page 132
2435 Againe, is it so that the best act of the soule of a carnall man or woman, euen their wisedome is deadly and damnable: Again, is it so that the best act of the soul of a carnal man or woman, even their Wisdom is deadly and damnable: av, vbz pn31 av cst dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, av po32 n1 vbz j cc j: (9) verse (DIV2) 251 Page 132
2436 what then are their thoughts that are euill and sinfull for the matter of them? their thoughts of pride, of filthinesse, their idle, vaine, what then Are their thoughts that Are evil and sinful for the matter of them? their thoughts of pride, of filthiness, their idle, vain, r-crq av vbr po32 n2 cst vbr j-jn cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32? po32 n2 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, po32 j, j, (9) verse (DIV2) 251 Page 132
2437 and foolish thoughts, yea their thoughts plotting and deuising of euill against Gods people and children? Surely those must needs be most deadly and damnable, and foolish thoughts, yea their thoughts plotting and devising of evil against God's people and children? Surely those must needs be most deadly and damnable, cc j n2, uh po32 n2 vvg cc vvg pp-f j-jn p-acp ng1 n1 cc n2? np1 d vmb av vbb av-ds j cc j, (9) verse (DIV2) 251 Page 132
2438 and those make them liable to the most fierce wrath of God. and those make them liable to the most fierce wrath of God. cc d vvi pno32 j p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f np1. (9) verse (DIV2) 251 Page 132
2439 wicked and carnall persons thinke they are wise, and that they deale wisely, as Pharaoh and his Counsell thought, Exod. 1.10. When they are plotting and deui•ing euill and mischiefe against the people and the children of God; wicked and carnal Persons think they Are wise, and that they deal wisely, as Pharaoh and his Counsel Thought, Exod 1.10. When they Are plotting and deui•ing evil and mischief against the people and the children of God; j cc j n2 vvb pns32 vbr j, cc cst pns32 vvb av-j, c-acp np1 cc po31 n1 vvd, np1 crd. c-crq pns32 vbr vvg cc vvg j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2 pp-f np1; (9) verse (DIV2) 251 Page 132
2440 but alas their cunning deceiues them, their wisedome is but the wisedome of the flesh, it is most deadly and damnable. but alas their cunning deceives them, their Wisdom is but the Wisdom of the Flesh, it is most deadly and damnable. cc-acp uh po32 n-jn vvz pno32, po32 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz av-ds j cc j. (9) verse (DIV2) 251 Page 132
2441 Achitophel was cunning to plot and deuise mischiefe against Dauid, 2. Sam. 17.1.2. Ahithophel was cunning to plot and devise mischief against David, 2. Sam. 17.1.2. np1 vbds j-jn p-acp n1 cc vvi n1 p-acp np1, crd np1 crd. (9) verse (DIV2) 251 Page 132
2442 but his plot was the occasion of his owne ruine, it brought his owne necke to the halter, but his plot was the occasion of his own ruin, it brought his own neck to the halter, p-acp po31 n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, pn31 vvd po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 251 Page 132
2443 and that by his owne hands, verse 23. The diuell is more cunning then all the world, to deuise and worke mischiefe against Gods people, and that by his own hands, verse 23. The Devil is more cunning then all the world, to devise and work mischief against God's people, cc cst p-acp po31 d n2, n1 crd dt n1 vbz av-dc j-jn cs d dt n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp npg1 n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 251 Page 132
2444 and yet as one saith well, he is the most foolish creature that euer God made, he workes the increase of his owne woe. and yet as one Says well, he is the most foolish creature that ever God made, he works the increase of his own woe. cc av c-acp pi vvz av, pns31 vbz dt av-ds j n1 cst av np1 vvd, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 251 Page 132
2445 And so those instruments of the diuell are no better: And so those Instruments of the Devil Are no better: cc av d n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr dx jc: (9) verse (DIV2) 251 Page 132
2446 for they that are cunning to plot and contriue mischiefe against the people of God, they are the veriest fooles in the world, they do but worke their owne woe and sorrow, they twist a whip for their owne backes, though they thinke not so; for they that Are cunning to plot and contrive mischief against the people of God, they Are the veriest Fools in the world, they do but work their own woe and sorrow, they twist a whip for their own backs, though they think not so; c-acp pns32 cst vbr j-jn p-acp n1 cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr dt js n2 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vdb p-acp vvi po32 d n1 cc n1, pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp po32 d n2, cs pns32 vvb xx av; (9) verse (DIV2) 251 Page 133
2447 and they are but as rods in the hand of the Lord to whip and scourge his children for a time, for their good; and they Are but as rods in the hand of the Lord to whip and scourge his children for a time, for their good; cc pns32 vbr p-acp c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp po32 j; (9) verse (DIV2) 251 Page 133
2448 and when they haue accomplished the Lords will, he will throw them into the fire of his vengeance. Isay 10.12. and when they have accomplished the lords will, he will throw them into the fire of his vengeance. Saiah 10.12. cc c-crq pns32 vhb vvn dt n2 vmb, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. np1 crd. (9) verse (DIV2) 251 Page 133
2449 Now further, is it so that the best act and exercise of the soule of a carnall man, Now further, is it so that the best act and exercise of the soul of a carnal man, av av-jc, vbz pn31 av cst dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2450 euen his wisedome, and the best thought, purpose, deuice, and counsell of corrupt nature, is deadly and damnable? surely then carnall persons haue no cause to swell, even his Wisdom, and the best Thought, purpose, device, and counsel of corrupt nature, is deadly and damnable? surely then carnal Persons have no cause to swell, av po31 n1, cc dt js n1, n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f j n1, vbz j cc j? av-j av j n2 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi, (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2451 and to be lift vp (as commonly they are) in a conceit of their wit, and to be lift up (as commonly they Are) in a conceit of their wit, cc pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp (c-acp av-j pns32 vbr) p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2452 and of their vnderstanding, and to pride themselues in the pregnancy of their wit, and in their reaching heads, or the like. and of their understanding, and to pride themselves in the pregnancy of their wit, and in their reaching Heads, or the like. cc pp-f po32 n1, cc pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc p-acp po32 j-vvg n2, cc dt j. (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2453 Alas, their pregnancy of wit, and their deepe reaching heads, are but instruments and meanes of their greater woe and sorrow, Alas, their pregnancy of wit, and their deep reaching Heads, Are but Instruments and means of their greater woe and sorrow, np1, po32 n1 pp-f n1, cc po32 j-jn vvg n2, vbr cc-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 jc n1 cc n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2454 so long as they continue in their carnall state and in their naturall condition. so long as they continue in their carnal state and in their natural condition. av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp po32 j n1 cc p-acp po32 j n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2455 Indeed I confesse that dexteritie, and pregnancy of wit, and excellency of vnderstanding, and wisedome, are good gifts of God, Indeed I confess that dexterity, and pregnancy of wit, and excellency of understanding, and Wisdom, Are good Gifts of God, np1 pns11 vvb d n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, vbr j n2 pp-f np1, (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2456 and they are excellent things in themselues; and they Are excellent things in themselves; cc pns32 vbr j n2 p-acp px32; (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2457 but if they be left to be as they are in themselues, and be meerely naturall, but if they be left to be as they Are in themselves, and be merely natural, cc-acp cs pns32 vbb vvn pc-acp vbi c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp px32, cc vbi av-j j, (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2458 and not sanctified, they are most dangerous, they carrie men to a fearefull height of wickednesse, and not sanctified, they Are most dangerous, they carry men to a fearful height of wickedness, cc xx vvn, pns32 vbr av-ds j, pns32 vvb n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2459 and of impietie and sinne, and so to their owne fearefull ruine and destruction. and of impiety and sin, and so to their own fearful ruin and destruction. cc pp-f n1 cc n1, cc av p-acp po32 d j n1 cc n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2460 If then God haue giuen thee an excellent wit, and other excellent parts and gifts of mind, be not proud or highly conceited of them, If then God have given thee an excellent wit, and other excellent parts and Gifts of mind, be not proud or highly conceited of them, cs av np1 vhb vvn pno21 dt j n1, cc j-jn j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, vbb xx j cc av-j vvn pp-f pno32, (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2461 but labour thou to haue them sanctified; but labour thou to have them sanctified; cc-acp vvb pns21 pc-acp vhi pno32 vvn; (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2462 for certainly if they be not sanctified, they are most dangerous and hurtfull to thine owne soule: for Certainly if they be not sanctified, they Are most dangerous and hurtful to thine own soul: c-acp av-j cs pns32 vbb xx vvn, pns32 vbr av-ds j cc j p-acp po21 d n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2463 yea the more pregnant thy wit is, the more excellent the gifts of thy mind are, the fitter instruments are they for Satan to worke by, yea the more pregnant thy wit is, the more excellent the Gifts of thy mind Are, the fitter Instruments Are they for Satan to work by, uh dt av-dc j po21 n1 vbz, dt av-dc j dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 vbr, dt jc n2 vbr pns32 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2464 euen thine owne woe and thine owne euerlasting destruction. even thine own woe and thine own everlasting destruction. av po21 d n1 cc po21 d j n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2465 Thy wit, and thy wisedome not sanctified, are but as a sword or a knife in a mad mans hand, fit to hurt thy selfe withall, Thy wit, and thy Wisdom not sanctified, Are but as a sword or a knife in a mad men hand, fit to hurt thy self withal, po21 n1, cc po21 n1 xx vvn, vbr cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt j ng1 n1, j pc-acp vvi po21 n1 av, (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2466 and fit to giue a deadly blow to thine owne soule. and fit to give a deadly blow to thine own soul. cc j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp po21 d n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2467 Wit and wisedome not sanctified, are but wit and wisedome of the flesh, they are deadly and damnable. Wit and Wisdom not sanctified, Are but wit and Wisdom of the Flesh, they Are deadly and damnable. n1 cc n1 xx vvn, vbr p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbr j cc j. (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 133
2468 If God haue giuen thee a ripe and a readie wit, and other excellent parts and gifts of nature, be not proud of them, thou hast no cause so to be, If God have given thee a ripe and a ready wit, and other excellent parts and Gifts of nature, be not proud of them, thou hast no cause so to be, cs np1 vhb vvn pno21 dt j cc dt j n1, cc j-jn j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, vbb xx j pp-f pno32, pns21 vh2 dx n1 av pc-acp vbi, (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 134
2469 but rather looke thou more carefully to thy selfe, thou art in danger to be carried with greater violence to thine owne destruction; but rather look thou more carefully to thy self, thou art in danger to be carried with greater violence to thine own destruction; cc-acp av-c vvb pns21 av-dc av-j p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vb2r p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp jc n1 p-acp po21 d n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 134
2470 and thou art to examine thy wittiest thoughts and thy best deuises, if they came from the flesh they are deadly and damnable, and thou art to examine thy Wittiest thoughts and thy best devises, if they Come from the Flesh they Are deadly and damnable, cc pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi po21 js n2 cc po21 js n2, cs pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pns32 vbr j cc j, (9) verse (DIV2) 252 Page 134
2472 The Apostle here speaking of the wisedome of the flesh, and of the wisedome of the Spirit, we may note in a word, (it is not properly intended in this place,) but hence we may note in a word; The Apostle Here speaking of the Wisdom of the Flesh, and of the Wisdom of the Spirit, we may note in a word, (it is not properly intended in this place,) but hence we may note in a word; dt n1 av vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, (pn31 vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp d n1,) cc-acp av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 134
2473 that there is a twofold wisedome, there is carnall wisedome, though indeed it deserues not the name of wisedome, it is rather to haue the name of craft and subtilty, that there is a twofold Wisdom, there is carnal Wisdom, though indeed it deserves not the name of Wisdom, it is rather to have the name of craft and subtlety, cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1, pc-acp vbz j n1, cs av pn31 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz av-c pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 134
2474 and carnall and vnregenerate persons are vsually termed fooles in the booke of God: and carnal and unregenerate Persons Are usually termed Fools in the book of God: cc j cc j n2 vbr av-j vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 134
2475 yet it is so accounted, and being so esteemed, we may say there is a twofold wisedome, there is a carnall wisedome, yet it is so accounted, and being so esteemed, we may say there is a twofold Wisdom, there is a carnal Wisdom, av pn31 vbz av vvn, cc vbg av vvn, pns12 vmb vvi a-acp vbz dt j n1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 134
2476 and there is a spirituall wisdome. and there is a spiritual Wisdom. cc pc-acp vbz dt j n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 134
2477 Some men haue in them the wisedome of the flesh, and they are wise after the flesh, as the Apostle speakes, 1. Cor. 1.26. and some haue in them the wisedome of the Spirit; some men have in them the Wisdom of the Flesh, and they Are wise After the Flesh, as the Apostle speaks, 1. Cor. 1.26. and Some have in them the Wisdom of the Spirit; d n2 vhb p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. cc d vhb p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 134
2478 and they are wise to saluation, as 2. Tim. 3.15. Carnall persons are carnally wise, and such as be regenerate are spiritually wise, and indeed they onely are truly wise: and they Are wise to salvation, as 2. Tim. 3.15. Carnal Persons Are carnally wise, and such as be regenerate Are spiritually wise, and indeed they only Are truly wise: cc pns32 vbr j p-acp n1, p-acp crd np1 crd. j n2 vbr av-j j, cc d c-acp vbb vvn vbr av-j j, cc av pns32 av-j vbr av-j j: (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 134
2479 and there is a direct opposition betweene the wisedome of the one and the wisedome of the other, and there is a Direct opposition between the Wisdom of the one and the Wisdom of the other, cc pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt crd cc dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 134
2480 and they iudge each other to be fooles. Such as are carnally wise, they hold them that are spiritually wise to be fooles: and they judge each other to be Fools. Such as Are carnally wise, they hold them that Are spiritually wise to be Fools: cc pns32 vvb d n-jn pc-acp vbi n2. d c-acp vbr av-j j, pns32 vvb pno32 cst vbr av-j j pc-acp vbi n2: (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 134
2481 and such as are spiritually wise, they hold, and that according to truth, that the wisedome of carnall persons is but meere folly. and such as Are spiritually wise, they hold, and that according to truth, that the Wisdom of carnal Persons is but mere folly. cc d c-acp vbr av-j j, pns32 vvb, cc d vvg p-acp n1, cst dt n1 pp-f j n2 vbz p-acp j n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 134
2482 No maruell then though carnall persons do so disdaine the holy course of Gods children, and thinke so basely of it as commonly they do; No marvel then though carnal Persons do so disdain the holy course of God's children, and think so basely of it as commonly they do; dx n1 av cs j n2 vdb av vvi dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc vvb av av-j pp-f pn31 a-acp av-j pns32 vdb; (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 134
2483 and that they esteeme of Gods children as fooles, and sticke not to terme and to call them fooles, and that they esteem of God's children as Fools, and stick not to term and to call them Fools, cc cst pns32 vvb pp-f npg1 n2 c-acp n2, cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pno32 n2, (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 134
2484 and to say they are precise fooles: as Michal said of Dauid. 2. Sam. 6.20. when he danced before the Lord, that he was but a foole or vaine fellow. and to say they Are precise Fools: as Michal said of David. 2. Sam. 6.20. when he danced before the Lord, that he was but a fool or vain fellow. cc pc-acp vvi pns32 vbr j n2: c-acp np1 vvd pp-f np1. crd np1 crd. c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 cc j n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 134
2485 For why, carnall persons, such as are wise after the flesh, they iudge of Gods children by their fleshly wisedome, For why, carnal Persons, such as Are wise After the Flesh, they judge of God's children by their fleshly Wisdom, p-acp q-crq, j n2, d c-acp vbr j p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp po32 j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 135
2486 and that tels them they are but silly fooles, and that they haue no wit nor wisedome in them: and that tells them they Are but silly Fools, and that they have no wit nor Wisdom in them: cc d vvz pno32 pns32 vbr p-acp j n2, cc cst pns32 vhb dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp pno32: (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 135
2487 but on the other side, Gods children being guided by the light of true wisedome, by the wisedome of the Spirit, are able to winde and turne them, but on the other side, God's children being guided by the Light of true Wisdom, by the Wisdom of the Spirit, Are able to wind and turn them, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, npg1 n2 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbr j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 135
2488 and to looke into their very inwards: and to look into their very inward: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 j n2-j: (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 135
2489 and they see and discerne that there is no dram of true wisedome in carnall persons: and they see and discern that there is no dram of true Wisdom in carnal Persons: cc pns32 vvb cc vvi cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp j n2: (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 135
2490 howsoeuer they be renowned and magnified for their wisedome in the world, and held to be iolly wise men, howsoever they be renowned and magnified for their Wisdom in the world, and held to be jolly wise men, c-acp pns32 vbb vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd pc-acp vbi j j n2, (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 135
2491 yet Gods children discerne them to be but starke fooles. yet God's children discern them to be but stark Fools. av npg1 n2 vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi p-acp j n2. (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 135
2492 And though carnall persons blesse themselues in their course, in that they are wise for the world, And though carnal Persons bless themselves in their course, in that they Are wise for the world, cc cs j n2 vvb px32 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp cst pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 135
2493 and for worldly matters, and they take a course to thriue in the world, and hold the course of Gods children to be follie and midnesse, and for worldly matters, and they take a course to thrive in the world, and hold the course of God's children to be folly and midnesse, cc p-acp j n2, cc pns32 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 pc-acp vbi n1 cc n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 135
2494 and no thriuing course, yet Gods children in the wisedome of the Spirit, see and discerne them to be in a miserable state and condition, and no thriving course, yet God's children in the Wisdom of the Spirit, see and discern them to be in a miserable state and condition, cc dx j-vvg n1, av npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 135
2495 and they would not change states with them for all the world. and they would not change states with them for all the world. cc pns32 vmd xx vvi n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp d dt n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 135
2496 And so stands the case betweene such as are carnally wise, and such as haue in them the wisedome of the Spirit. And so Stands the case between such as Are carnally wise, and such as have in them the Wisdom of the Spirit. cc av vvz dt n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j j, cc d c-acp vhb p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 135
2497 Now touching the wisedome of the Spirit, the Apostle here opposeth that to the wisedome of the flesh, and he saith: Now touching the Wisdom of the Spirit, the Apostle Here Opposeth that to the Wisdom of the Flesh, and he Says: av vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 av vvz cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pns31 vvz: (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 135
2498 that the fruites of that are life, and peace. Where first we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. that the fruits of that Are life, and peace. Where First we Are given to understand thus much. cst dt n2 pp-f d vbr n1, cc n1. c-crq ord pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (9) verse (DIV2) 253 Page 135
2499 That the wisedome of the Spirit, or spirituall wisedome, the wisedome of renewed nature, it is a wisedome to saluation, it leades, That the Wisdom of the Spirit, or spiritual Wisdom, the Wisdom of renewed nature, it is a Wisdom to salvation, it leads, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j n1, dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vvz, (9) verse (DIV2) 254 Page 135
2500 and in the end it brings to eternall life and saluation: and in the end it brings to Eternal life and salvation: cc p-acp dt n1 pn31 vvz p-acp j n1 cc n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 254 Page 135
2501 and the act and exercise of the mind and will renewed and truly sanctified, it is sauing and comfortable. and the act and exercise of the mind and will renewed and truly sanctified, it is Saving and comfortable. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 vvn cc av-j vvn, pn31 vbz vvg cc j. (9) verse (DIV2) 254 Page 135
2502 Or thus conceiue we the point. Or thus conceive we the point. cc av vvb pns12 dt n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 254 Page 135
2503 The thought, affection, desire, studie, and endeauor, of and after holinesse, of and after things heauenly and spirituall, things that pertaine to life and godlinesse, it leades them that are truly regenerate, The Thought, affection, desire, study, and endeavour, of and After holiness, of and After things heavenly and spiritual, things that pertain to life and godliness, it leads them that Are truly regenerate, dt n1, n1, n1, n1, cc n1, pp-f cc p-acp n1, pp-f cc a-acp n2 j cc j, n2 cst vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, pn31 vvz pno32 cst vbr av-j vvn, (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 135
2504 and truly sanctified, to life and saluation in the end: and truly sanctified, to life and salvation in the end: cc av-j vvn, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 135
2505 it shall certainly (not as a meritorious cause, but as a way) bring them to eternall life and happinesse in heauen: it shall Certainly (not as a meritorious cause, but as a Way) bring them to Eternal life and happiness in heaven: pn31 vmb av-j (xx c-acp dt j n1, cc-acp c-acp dt n1) vvb pno32 p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 135
2506 their minding and affecting good things, their studie and their endeauour after holinesse, shall vndoubtedly at length bring them to the eternall saluation of their soules and bodies in the kingdome of heauen. their minding and affecting good things, their study and their endeavour After holiness, shall undoubtedly At length bring them to the Eternal salvation of their Souls and bodies in the Kingdom of heaven. po32 vvg cc vvg j n2, po32 n1 cc po32 n1 p-acp n1, vmb av-j p-acp n1 vvb pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2507 And to this purpose is that of the Apostle, Galat. 6.8. He that soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reape life euerlasting. And to this purpose is that of the Apostle, Galatians 6.8. He that Soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. cc p-acp d n1 vbz d pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, vmb pp-f dt n1 vvb n1 j. (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2508 He that hath the Spirit, and is truly sanctified, and sowes to the Spirit, that is, studies and endeuours to mortifie the lusts of the flesh, He that hath the Spirit, and is truly sanctified, and sows to the Spirit, that is, studies and endeavours to mortify the Lustiest of the Flesh, pns31 cst vhz dt n1, cc vbz av-j vvn, cc n2 p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2509 and studies and endeuours after heauen, euen to sow the seeds of holinesse, both in heart and life, shall in the end reape the fruite and haruest of euerlasting life. 2. Tim. 4.7. the Apostle saith of himselfe, I haue fought the good fight, I haue finished my course: I haue kept the faith. and studies and endeavours After heaven, even to sow the seeds of holiness, both in heart and life, shall in the end reap the fruit and harvest of everlasting life. 2. Tim. 4.7. the Apostle Says of himself, I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course: I have kept the faith. cc n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, vmb p-acp dt n1 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1. crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz pp-f px31, pns11 vhb vvn dt j n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1: pns11 vhb vvn dt n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2510 As if he had said, I haue minded and affected things heauenly and spirituall, I haue studied and endeuoured after holinesse, As if he had said, I have minded and affected things heavenly and spiritual, I have studied and endeavoured After holiness, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns11 vhb vvn cc j-vvn n2 j cc j, pns11 vhb vvn cc vvd p-acp n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2511 and I haue kept a constant course in holinesse, and in doing the duties of my calling, and I have kept a constant course in holiness, and in doing the duties of my calling, cc pns11 vhb vvn dt j n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp vdg dt n2 pp-f po11 n-vvg, (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2513 and then he subioynes, verse 8. Henceforth is laid vp for me the crowne of righteousnesse, which the Lord the righteous Iudge shall giue me at that day: and then he subioynes, verse 8. Henceforth is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me At that day: cc av pns31 vvz, n1 crd av vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pno11 dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 dt j n1 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2514 I know my course shall end in happinesse and glory in heauen. And he makes it generall: I know my course shall end in happiness and glory in heaven. And he makes it general: pns11 vvb po11 n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. cc pns31 vvz pn31 j: (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2515 And not onely for me, but vnto all them also that loue his appearing: And not only for me, but unto all them also that love his appearing: cc xx av-j p-acp pno11, cc-acp p-acp d pno32 av cst vvb po31 vvg: (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2516 euen for all that studie and endeuour to keepe faith and a good conscience, and therein hold on in a constant course, waiting for the appearing of Christ to iudgement, even for all that study and endeavour to keep faith and a good conscience, and therein hold on in a constant course, waiting for the appearing of christ to judgement, av-j p-acp d cst n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc dt j n1, cc av vvb a-acp p-acp dt j n1, vvg p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2517 for them also is layd vp the crowne of righteousnesse. for them also is laid up the crown of righteousness. p-acp pno32 av vbz vvn a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2518 Rom. 2.6, 7. the Apostle saith, that At the day of the iust iudgement of God, the Lord will render to euery one according to his workes: Rom. 2.6, 7. the Apostle Says, that At the day of the just judgement of God, the Lord will render to every one according to his works: np1 crd, crd dt n1 vvz, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d pi vvg p-acp po31 n2: (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2519 And to them that continue in well doing: And to them that continue in well doing: cc p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp av vdg: (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2520 to them that mind, and affect, and studie, and endeuour after holinesse, He will giue glory, and honour, and immortalitie, and eternall life. Ierem. 6.16. to them that mind, and affect, and study, and endeavour After holiness, He will give glory, and honour, and immortality, and Eternal life. Jeremiah 6.16. p-acp pno32 d n1, cc vvi, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vmb vvi n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc j n1. np1 crd. (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2521 saith the Lord by the Prophet, Seeke for the old and good way, and walke therein, Says the Lord by the Prophet, Seek for the old and good Way, and walk therein, vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb p-acp dt j cc j n1, cc vvi av, (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2522 and you shall find rest for your soules: and it shall leade and bring you to euerlasting rest. and you shall find rest for your Souls: and it shall lead and bring you to everlasting rest. cc pn22 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po22 n2: cc pn31 vmb vvi cc vvi pn22 p-acp j n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2523 And to these we might adde other testimonies of Scripture confirming this truth: And to these we might add other testimonies of Scripture confirming this truth: cc p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi j-jn n2 pp-f n1 vvg d n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2524 that the minding and affecting, louing and liking of things heauenly and spirituall, and the study and endeuour after holinesse, it leades Gods children, that the minding and affecting, loving and liking of things heavenly and spiritual, and the study and endeavour After holiness, it leads God's children, cst dt vvg cc vvg, j-vvg cc n-vvg pp-f n2 j cc j, cc dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vvz n2 n2, (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 136
2525 and them that are truly sanctified, to life and saluation, and shall vndoubtedly, as a way, bring them to eternall life and happinesse in heauen. and them that Are truly sanctified, to life and salvation, and shall undoubtedly, as a Way, bring them to Eternal life and happiness in heaven. cc pno32 cst vbr av-j vvn, p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vmb av-j, c-acp dt n1, vvb pno32 p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 137
2526 The fruite and end of their spirituall wisedome, shall be at length the saluation of their soules and bodies in the kingdome of heauen: The fruit and end of their spiritual Wisdom, shall be At length the salvation of their Souls and bodies in the Kingdom of heaven: dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 j n1, vmb vbi p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 137
2527 and the reasons and grounds of it are these. and the Reasons and grounds of it Are these. cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (9) verse (DIV2) 255 Page 137
2528 First, the minding, and affecting, louing, and liking of things heauenly and spirituall, the studie and endeuour after holinesse in them that are truly sanctified, is an euidence and testimonie of their true iustifying faith, First, the minding, and affecting, loving, and liking of things heavenly and spiritual, the study and endeavour After holiness in them that Are truly sanctified, is an evidence and testimony of their true justifying faith, ord, dt vvg, cc vvg, j-vvg, cc vvg pp-f n2 j cc j, dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr av-j vvn, vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 j vvg n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 256 Page 137
2529 and the end of that faith is eternall life and saluation. 1. Pet. 1.9. Receiuing the end of your faith, euen the saluation of your soules. and the end of that faith is Eternal life and salvation. 1. Pet. 1.9. Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your Souls. cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz j n1 cc n1. crd np1 crd. vvg dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f po22 n2. (9) verse (DIV2) 256 Page 137
2530 Againe, it stands with the iustice of God to giue to his children (minding and affecting things heauenly and spirituall, Again, it Stands with the Justice of God to give to his children (minding and affecting things heavenly and spiritual, av, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2 (vvg cc vvg n2 j cc j, (9) verse (DIV2) 257 Page 137
2531 and studying and endeuouring after holinesse, and holding on a constant course therein) the reward of eternall life and saluation. and studying and endeavouring After holiness, and holding on a constant course therein) the reward of Eternal life and salvation. cc vvg cc vvg p-acp n1, cc vvg p-acp dt j n1 av) dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 257 Page 137
2532 The Lord hath bound himselfe by his promise, so to reward the holy purposes, and the holy endeuors of his children. The Lord hath bound himself by his promise, so to reward the holy Purposes, and the holy endeavours of his children. dt n1 vhz vvn px31 p-acp po31 n1, av pc-acp vvi dt j n2, cc dt j n2 pp-f po31 n2. (9) verse (DIV2) 257 Page 137
2533 It is as possible that the Lords owne nature and being should faile, as that his children minding and affecting, louing and liking heauenly things, should faile to obtaine eternall life and saluation, the Lord hauing promised it to them: It is as possible that the lords own nature and being should fail, as that his children minding and affecting, loving and liking heavenly things, should fail to obtain Eternal life and salvation, the Lord having promised it to them: pn31 vbz a-acp j cst dt n2 d n1 cc n1 vmd vvi, c-acp cst po31 n2 vvg cc vvg, j-vvg cc vvg j n2, vmd vvi pc-acp vvi j n1 cc n1, dt n1 vhg vvn pn31 p-acp pno32: (9) verse (DIV2) 257 Page 137
2534 and therefore this we may resolue on as a certaine truth, that the minding, and affecting, louing, and Therefore this we may resolve on as a certain truth, that the minding, and affecting, loving, cc av d pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst dt vvg, cc vvg, j-vvg, (9) verse (DIV2) 257 Page 137
2535 and liking of things heauenly and spirituall, the study and endeuour after holinesse, it leades Gods children, and liking of things heavenly and spiritual, the study and endeavour After holiness, it leads God's children, cc vvg pp-f n2 j cc j, dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vvz n2 n2, (9) verse (DIV2) 257 Page 137
2536 and them that are truly sanctified to life and saluation, and as a way, it shall certainly bring them to eternall life and happinesse: and them that Are truly sanctified to life and salvation, and as a Way, it shall Certainly bring them to Eternal life and happiness: cc pno32 cst vbr av-j vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp j n1 cc n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 257 Page 137
2537 and the fruit and end of their spirituall wisedome, shall be at length the euerlasting saluation of their soules and bodies in the kingdome of heauen. and the fruit and end of their spiritual Wisdom, shall be At length the everlasting salvation of their Souls and bodies in the Kingdom of heaven. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 j n1, vmb vbi p-acp n1 dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 257 Page 137
2538 Now then, first this may serue to stop the mouthes of wicked and prophane persons, that are commonly opened against Gods children, to cauill against them in respect of their minding and affecting of things heauenly, Now then, First this may serve to stop the mouths of wicked and profane Persons, that Are commonly opened against God's children, to cavil against them in respect of their minding and affecting of things heavenly, av av, ord d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f j cc j n2, cst vbr av-j vvn p-acp npg1 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 vvg cc vvg pp-f n2 j, (9) verse (DIV2) 258 Page 137
2539 and their care and endeuour after holinesse. and their care and endeavour After holiness. cc po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 258 Page 137
2540 Wicked persons seeing Gods children to be afflicted, and crossed, and not to thriue in the world, they open their mouthes against their holy course, in this or the like manner: Wicked Persons seeing God's children to be afflicted, and crossed, and not to thrive in the world, they open their mouths against their holy course, in this or the like manner: j n2 vvg npg1 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvn, cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb po32 n2 p-acp po32 j n1, p-acp d cc dt j n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 258 Page 137
2541 Oh (say they) what get you by your study and endeauour after holinesse? What are you better for it? Do not you see you are hated and contemned in the world, O (say they) what get you by your study and endeavour After holiness? What Are you better for it? Do not you see you Are hated and contemned in the world, uh (vvb pns32) r-crq vvb pn22 p-acp po22 n1 cc vvi p-acp n1? q-crq vbr pn22 jc p-acp pn31? vdb xx pn22 vvi pn22 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 258 Page 138
2542 and that you forgo many pleasures and profits that others enioy, and that you might enioy if you would but do as others do. and that you forgo many pleasures and profits that Others enjoy, and that you might enjoy if you would but do as Others do. cc cst pn22 vvb d n2 cc n2 cst n2-jn vvb, cc cst pn22 vmd vvi cs pn22 vmd cc-acp vdb c-acp n2-jn vdb. (9) verse (DIV2) 258 Page 138
2543 Alas (say they) these holy brethren, and these holy sisters (for so they speake in scorne of Gods children) they thriue not in the world, they are but fillie simple fooles, and the like. Alas (say they) these holy brothers, and these holy Sisters (for so they speak in scorn of God's children) they thrive not in the world, they Are but filly simple Fools, and the like. np1 (vvb pns32) d j n2, cc d j n2 (c-acp av pns32 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n2) pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr p-acp n1 j n2, cc dt j. (9) verse (DIV2) 258 Page 138
2544 Thus commonly the mouthes of wicked persons are opened against Gods children, in that they mind, Thus commonly the mouths of wicked Persons Are opened against God's children, in that they mind, av av-j dt n2 pp-f j n2 vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n2, p-acp cst pns32 vvb, (9) verse (DIV2) 258 Page 138
2545 and affect, and studie, and endeauour after holinesse. and affect, and study, and endeavour After holiness. cc vvi, cc n1, cc vvi p-acp n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 258 Page 138
2546 Now the doctrine deliuered puts an answer into the mouthes of Gods children to this cauill of wicked persons; Now the Doctrine Delivered puts an answer into the mouths of God's children to this cavil of wicked Persons; av dt n1 vvn vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f j n2; (9) verse (DIV2) 258 Page 138
2547 they may tell them, and that truly, their minding, and affecting, their study and endeauouring after holinesse, their spirituall wisedome doth much aduantage them, they may tell them, and that truly, their minding, and affecting, their study and endeavouring After holiness, their spiritual Wisdom does much advantage them, pns32 vmb vvi pno32, cc cst av-j, po32 vvg, cc vvg, po32 n1 cc vvg p-acp n1, po32 j n1 vdz d n1 pno32, (9) verse (DIV2) 258 Page 138
2548 and they gaine much by it. and they gain much by it. cc pns32 vvb d p-acp pn31. (9) verse (DIV2) 258 Page 138
2549 For why, it brings them much peace and comfort in this life, and gaine by it assurance of Gods speciall loue: For why, it brings them much peace and Comfort in this life, and gain by it assurance of God's special love: p-acp q-crq, pn31 vvz pno32 d n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, cc vvi p-acp pn31 n1 pp-f npg1 j n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 258 Page 138
2550 and it shall certainly end in the eternall saluation of their soules in the kingdome of heauen. and it shall Certainly end in the Eternal salvation of their Souls in the Kingdom of heaven. cc pn31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 258 Page 138
2551 And is that no gaine? Can they then be said to get no good by their minding and affecting of heauenly things? Oh the gaine of it is vnspeakable: And is that no gain? Can they then be said to get no good by their minding and affecting of heavenly things? O the gain of it is unspeakable: cc vbz d dx n1? vmb pns32 av vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dx j p-acp po32 vvg cc vvg pp-f j n2? uh dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j-u: (9) verse (DIV2) 258 Page 138
2552 Godlinesse is great gaine. 1. Tim. 6.6. It is profitable, and it hath the promise of the life present, and of that that is to come. 1. Tim. 4.8. Againe, the truth now deliuered may be a ground of comfort and encouragement to all Gods children, it may cheare vp their fainting hearts in time of their greatest afflictions. Godliness is great gain. 1. Tim. 6.6. It is profitable, and it hath the promise of the life present, and of that that is to come. 1. Tim. 4.8. Again, the truth now Delivered may be a ground of Comfort and encouragement to all God's children, it may cheer up their fainting hearts in time of their greatest afflictions. n1 vbz j n1. crd np1 crd. pn31 vbz j, cc pn31 vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j, cc pp-f d cst vbz pc-acp vvi. crd np1 crd. av, dt n1 av vvn vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d ng1 n2, pn31 vmb vvi a-acp po32 j-vvg n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 js n2. (9) verse (DIV2) 258 Page 138
2553 For what though they be much troubled, and molested, and tossed vp and downe in the world, they are hated, contemned, slandered, For what though they be much troubled, and molested, and tossed up and down in the world, they Are hated, contemned, slandered, p-acp r-crq cs pns32 vbb d vvn, cc vvd, cc vvn a-acp cc a-acp p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr vvn, j-vvn, vvn, (9) verse (DIV2) 259 Page 138
2554 and reproched, and many wayes hardly dealt withall at the hands of the wicked: and reproached, and many ways hardly dealt withal At the hands of the wicked: cc vvd, cc d n2 av vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j: (9) verse (DIV2) 259 Page 138
2555 yet let them consider, that the end will be comfortable, and that at length all teares shall be wiped away from their eyes, yet let them Consider, that the end will be comfortable, and that At length all tears shall be wiped away from their eyes, av vvb pno32 vvi, cst dt n1 vmb vbi j, cc cst p-acp n1 d n2 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp po32 n2, (9) verse (DIV2) 259 Page 138
2556 and their minding and affecting of good things, their studie and endeauour after holinesse, shall certainly end in the euerlasting saluation of their soules and bodies in the kingdome of heauen: and their minding and affecting of good things, their study and endeavour After holiness, shall Certainly end in the everlasting salvation of their Souls and bodies in the Kingdom of heaven: cc po32 vvg cc vvg pp-f j n2, po32 n1 cc vvi p-acp n1, vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 259 Page 138
2557 and howsoeuer this life of theirs, be full of troubles and afflictions, yet the end will be peace and much comfort, and howsoever this life of theirs, be full of Troubles and afflictions, yet the end will be peace and much Comfort, cc c-acp d n1 pp-f png32, vbb j pp-f n2 cc n2, av dt n1 vmb vbi n1 cc d n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 259 Page 139
2558 and that will hold vp their fainting hearts. and that will hold up their fainting hearts. cc cst vmb vvi a-acp po32 j-vvg n2. (9) verse (DIV2) 259 Page 139
2559 When therefore thou that art a child of God art in any trouble or distresse, looke vp to the eternall waight of glory that is laid vp for thee in heauen, that will cheare vp thine heart, When Therefore thou that art a child of God art in any trouble or distress, look up to the Eternal weight of glory that is laid up for thee in heaven, that will cheer up thine heart, c-crq av pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, vvb a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, cst vmb vvi a-acp po21 n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 259 Page 139
2560 and make thee as Christ Iesus did, Heb. 12.2. Endure the crosse and despise the shame, and to runne the race that is set before thee with patience and comfort. and make thee as christ Iesus did, Hebrew 12.2. Endure the cross and despise the shame, and to run the raze that is Set before thee with patience and Comfort. cc vvb pno21 p-acp np1 np1 vdd, np1 crd. vvb dt n1 cc vvi dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 cc n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 259 Page 139
2561 Come we now to that which the Apostle here addes as another end and fruite of spirituall wisedome, Come we now to that which the Apostle Here adds as Another end and fruit of spiritual Wisdom, vvb pns12 av p-acp d r-crq dt n1 av vvz p-acp j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 259 Page 139
2562 namely, when he saith, The wisedome of the Spirit is life and peace. Hence then in the next place we are giuen to vnderstand. namely, when he Says, The Wisdom of the Spirit is life and peace. Hence then in the next place we Are given to understand. av, c-crq pns31 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 cc n1. av av p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi. (9) verse (DIV2) 259 Page 139
2563 That the wisedome of the Spirit or spirituall wisedome is a wisedome that brings peace and comfort: That the Wisdom of the Spirit or spiritual Wisdom is a Wisdom that brings peace and Comfort: cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j n1 vbz dt n1 cst vvz n1 cc n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 139
2564 the minding and affecting of things heauenly and spirituall, the study and endeauour after holinesse, it yeelds and brings to Gods children true peace and comfort of conscience in this life, the minding and affecting of things heavenly and spiritual, the study and endeavour After holiness, it yields and brings to God's children true peace and Comfort of conscience in this life, dt vvg cc vvg pp-f n2 j cc j, dt n1 cc vvi p-acp n1, pn31 vvz cc vvz p-acp npg1 n2 j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 139
2565 and as a way it leades them to eternall peace and comfort in the life to come. and as a Way it leads them to Eternal peace and Comfort in the life to come. cc p-acp dt n1 pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 139
2566 Gods children being spiritually wise, they minding and affecting things heauenly and spirituall, they studying and endeauouring after holinesse; God's children being spiritually wise, they minding and affecting things heavenly and spiritual, they studying and endeavouring After holiness; npg1 n2 vbg av-j j, pns32 vvg cc vvg n2 j cc j, pns32 vvg cc vvg p-acp n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 139
2567 that wisedome, and that study, care, and endeauour of theirs, yeelds them matter of true ioy, that Wisdom, and that study, care, and endeavour of theirs, yields them matter of true joy, d n1, cc d n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f png32, vvz pno32 n1 pp-f j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 139
2568 and of true reioycing, and it yeelds them true peace and heauenly comfort, euen such peace and such comfort as the world is not acquainted withall. and of true rejoicing, and it yields them true peace and heavenly Comfort, even such peace and such Comfort as the world is not acquainted withal. cc pp-f j vvg, cc pn31 vvz pno32 j n1 cc j n1, av d n1 cc d n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz xx vvn av. (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 139
2569 And hence it is that S•lomon saith, Prou. 3.17. That the wayes of spirituall wisedome are wayes of pleasure, and all her pathes prosperity: And hence it is that S•lomon Says, Prou. 3.17. That the ways of spiritual Wisdom Are ways of pleasure, and all her paths Prosperity: cc av pn31 vbz cst np1 vvz, np1 crd. cst dt n2 pp-f j n1 vbr n2 pp-f n1, cc d po31 n2 n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 139
2570 her wayes are pleasant and comfortable, peace and prosperity. And Pro. 8.11. he saith, That wisedome is better then precious stones, and all pleasures are not to be compared vnto her; her ways Are pleasant and comfortable, peace and Prosperity. And Pro 8.11. he Says, That Wisdom is better then precious stones, and all pleasures Are not to be compared unto her; po31 n2 vbr j cc j, n1 cc n1. cc np1 crd. pns31 vvz, cst n1 vbz jc cs j n2, cc d n2 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31; (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 139
2571 she yeelds such ioy and such comfort as all the pleasures in the world cannot yeeld. 2. Cor. 1.12. she yields such joy and such Comfort as all the pleasures in the world cannot yield. 2. Cor. 1.12. pns31 vvz d n1 cc d n1 c-acp d dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi. crd np1 crd. (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 139
2572 saith the Apolste, Our reioycing is in the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly purenesse, Says the Apostle, Our rejoicing is in the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly pureness, vvz dt vv2, po12 vvg vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst p-acp n1 cc j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 139
2573 and not in fleshly wisedome, but by the grace of God, we haue had our conuersation in the world and most of all to you-wards. and not in fleshly Wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our Conversation in the world and most of all to youwards. cc xx p-acp j n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vhb vhn po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc ds pp-f d p-acp n2. (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 139
2574 As if he had said, this is it that fils our hearts full of ioy, As if he had said, this is it that fills our hearts full of joy, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, d vbz pn31 cst vvz po12 n2 j pp-f n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 139
2575 and full of reioycing, that our owne hearts testifie and witnesse with vs, that we haue not bene wise after the flesh, not carried our selues by the rule of carnall wisedome; and full of rejoicing, that our own hearts testify and witness with us, that we have not be wise After the Flesh, not carried our selves by the Rule of carnal Wisdom; cc j pp-f vvg, cst po12 d n2 vvi cc vvi p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vhb xx vbn j p-acp dt n1, xx vvn po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 140
2576 but that we haue bene guided by the wisedome of the Spirit, and following that guide we haue studied and endeuoured after holinesse, but that we have be guided by the Wisdom of the Spirit, and following that guide we have studied and endeavoured After holiness, cc-acp cst pns12 vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvg d n1 pns12 vhb vvn cc vvd p-acp n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 140
2577 and we haue had our conuersation in simplicitie and godly purenesse, and that now yeelds to vs matter of true ioy, and we have had our Conversation in simplicity and godly pureness, and that now yields to us matter of true joy, cc pns12 vhb vhn po12 n1 p-acp n1 cc j n1, cc cst av vvz p-acp pno12 n1 pp-f j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 140
2578 and of true reioycing, and that yeelds to vs true peace and heauenly comfort. Galat. 6.14. and of true rejoicing, and that yields to us true peace and heavenly Comfort. Galatians 6.14. cc pp-f j vvg, cc d vvz p-acp pno12 j n1 cc j n1. np1 crd. (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 140
2579 the Apostle hauing commended his reioycing in the crosse of Christ, whereby the world was crucified vnto him, the Apostle having commended his rejoicing in the cross of christ, whereby the world was Crucified unto him, dt np1 vhg vvn po31 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 140
2580 and he vnto the world, and the study and endeuour after pietie and holinesse, in becoming a new creature, he subioynes, verse 16. As many as walke according to that rule, peace should be vpon them and mercy, and he unto the world, and the study and endeavour After piety and holiness, in becoming a new creature, he subioynes, verse 16. As many as walk according to that Rule, peace should be upon them and mercy, cc pns31 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg dt j n1, pns31 vvz, n1 crd p-acp d c-acp vvi vvg p-acp d n1, n1 vmd vbi p-acp pno32 cc n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 140
2581 and vpon the Israel of God: they shall be sure to find true peace and heauenly comfort. And he makes it generall: and upon the Israel of God: they shall be sure to find true peace and heavenly Comfort. And he makes it general: cc p-acp dt np1 pp-f np1: pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi j n1 cc j n1. cc pns31 vvz pn31 j: (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 140
2582 Peace shall be vpon them and mercy, and on the Israel of God: Peace shall be upon them and mercy, and on the Israel of God: n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno32 cc n1, cc p-acp dt np1 pp-f np1: (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 140
2583 euen on all true hearted Israelites, on all that truly feare God, and are spiritually wise, even on all true hearted Israelites, on all that truly Fear God, and Are spiritually wise, av p-acp d j j-vvn np2, p-acp d cst av-j vvb np1, cc vbr av-j j, (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 140
2584 and in truth and soundnesse studie and endeuour after holinesse. and in truth and soundness study and endeavour After holiness. cc p-acp n1 cc n1 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 140
2585 These and many other testimonies make this a cleare point, and confirme it, That Gods children being spiritually wise, they minding and affecting things heauenly and spirituall, These and many other testimonies make this a clear point, and confirm it, That God's children being spiritually wise, they minding and affecting things heavenly and spiritual, np1 cc d j-jn n2 vvb d dt j n1, cc vvi pn31, cst npg1 n2 vbg av-j j, pns32 vvg cc vvg n2 j cc j, (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 140
2586 and they studying and endeuouring after holinesse; and they studying and endeavouring After holiness; cc pns32 vvg cc vvg p-acp n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 140
2587 that wisedome, that study, & care, and endeuour of theirs, it yeelds them true peace and quietnesse of minde and conscience, that Wisdom, that study, & care, and endeavour of theirs, it yields them true peace and quietness of mind and conscience, d n1, cst n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f png32, pn31 vvz pno32 j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 140
2588 and true ioy, and heauenly comfort. And the reasons of this truth are these: and true joy, and heavenly Comfort. And the Reasons of this truth Are these: cc j n1, cc j n1. cc dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr d: (9) verse (DIV2) 260 Page 140
2589 First, the spirituall wisedome of Gods children, and their minding and affecting of things heauenly and spirituall; First, the spiritual Wisdom of God's children, and their minding and affecting of things heavenly and spiritual; ord, dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc po32 vvg cc vvg pp-f n2 j cc j; (9) verse (DIV2) 261 Page 140
2590 their study and endeuour after holinesse, is a wisedome, and a study, and endeuour that is exercised in things that are most sweete and comfortable, their study and endeavour After holiness, is a Wisdom, and a study, and endeavour that is exercised in things that Are most sweet and comfortable, po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, vbz dt n1, cc dt n1, cc n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp n2 cst vbr av-ds j cc j, (9) verse (DIV2) 261 Page 140
2591 as in things that pertaine to Gods kingdome, to life and saluation, and those things cannot chuse but yeeld true ioy and heauenly comfort. as in things that pertain to God's Kingdom, to life and salvation, and those things cannot choose but yield true joy and heavenly Comfort. c-acp p-acp n2 cst vvi p-acp ng1 n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, cc d n2 vmbx vvi cc-acp vvi j n1 cc j n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 261 Page 140
2592 And againe, the spirituall wisedome of Gods children, their minding and affecting of things heauenly and spirituall, their study and endeuour after holinesse, it is an euidence and testimony of their true sauing iustifying faith, And again, the spiritual Wisdom of God's children, their minding and affecting of things heavenly and spiritual, their study and endeavour After holiness, it is an evidence and testimony of their true Saving justifying faith, cc av, dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, po32 vvg cc vvg pp-f n2 j cc j, po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 j n-vvg vvg n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 262 Page 140
2593 and it giues them assurance of Gods speciall loue and fauour towards them, and that they being iustified by faith, haue peace towards God, Rom. 5.1. and it gives them assurance of God's special love and favour towards them, and that they being justified by faith, have peace towards God, Rom. 5.1. cc pn31 vvz pno32 n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc vvi p-acp pno32, cc cst pns32 vbg vvn p-acp n1, vhb n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd. (9) verse (DIV2) 262 Page 141
2594 Yea it giues them assurance that they haue right and title to that peace Christ left to his, Yea it gives them assurance that they have right and title to that peace christ left to his, uh pn31 vvz pno32 n1 cst pns32 vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp d n1 np1 vvd p-acp png31, (9) verse (DIV2) 262 Page 141
2595 and giues to his, as Ioh. 14.27 Peace I leaue with you, my peace I giue you: and gives to his, as John 14.27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you: cc vvz p-acp png31, c-acp np1 crd n1 pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, po11 n1 pns11 vvb pn22: (9) verse (DIV2) 262 Page 141
2596 let not your heart be troubled nor feare. And therefore this we may set downe as a certaine truth; let not your heart be troubled nor Fear. And Therefore this we may Set down as a certain truth; vvb xx po22 n1 vbi vvn ccx n1. cc av d pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 262 Page 141
2597 that Gods children being spiritually wise, they minding and affecting things spirituall, they studying and endeuouring after holinesse; that God's children being spiritually wise, they minding and affecting things spiritual, they studying and endeavouring After holiness; cst ng1 n2 vbg av-j j, pns32 vvg cc vvg n2 j, pns32 vvg cc vvg p-acp n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 262 Page 141
2598 that wisedome, and that study, and care, and endeuour of theirs, it yeelds them true peace, that Wisdom, and that study, and care, and endeavour of theirs, it yields them true peace, d n1, cc d n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f png32, pn31 vvz pno32 j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 262 Page 141
2599 and quietnesse of mind and conscience, and true ioy, and heauenly comfort. and quietness of mind and conscience, and true joy, and heavenly Comfort. cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc j n1, cc j n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 262 Page 141
2600 This first discouers to vs, that the world is deceiued in iudging of the life of Gods children, and such as truly feare the Lord. This First discovers to us, that the world is deceived in judging of the life of God's children, and such as truly Fear the Lord. d ord vvz p-acp pno12, cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc d c-acp av-j vvi dt n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 263 Page 141
2601 For what is the common conceit of the world touching the life of Gods children? how do wicked persons iudge of it? Surely thus, they iudge and they deeme the life of Gods children, to be a life without ioy, For what is the Common conceit of the world touching the life of God's children? how do wicked Persons judge of it? Surely thus, they judge and they deem the life of God's children, to be a life without joy, p-acp r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2? q-crq vdb j n2 vvi pp-f pn31? np1 av, pns32 vvb cc pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 263 Page 141
2602 and a life without comfort, an heauie lumpish life, and that there is no ioy nor mirth in them that truly feare God, and a life without Comfort, an heavy lumpish life, and that there is no joy nor mirth in them that truly Fear God, cc dt n1 p-acp n1, dt j j n1, cc cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp pno32 cst av-j vvb np1, (9) verse (DIV2) 263 Page 141
2603 and in them that are truly religious: and in them that Are truly religious: cc p-acp pno32 cst vbr av-j j: (9) verse (DIV2) 263 Page 141
2604 yea they thinke the life of Gods children is a life full of bitternesse, and full of discomfort. yea they think the life of God's children is a life full of bitterness, and full of discomfort. uh pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz dt n1 j pp-f n1, cc j pp-f n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 263 Page 141
2605 Poore soules, they are deceiued, the life of Gods children is full of sweetnesse, and full of heauenly comfort. Poor Souls, they Are deceived, the life of God's children is full of sweetness, and full of heavenly Comfort. j n2, pns32 vbr vvn, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz j pp-f n1, cc j pp-f j n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 263 Page 141
2606 Alas, the world is blind, and cannot see the ioy, and peace, and comfort, that a child of God finds in his study, care, and sound endeuour after holinesse; Alas, the world is blind, and cannot see the joy, and peace, and Comfort, that a child of God finds in his study, care, and found endeavour After holiness; np1, dt n1 vbz j, cc vmbx vvi dt n1, cc n1, cc n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, n1, cc j n1 p-acp n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 263 Page 141
2607 the world is not acquainted with it, and therefore it deemeth the life of the children of God to be an heauie, lumpish, and vncomfortable life: the world is not acquainted with it, and Therefore it deemeth the life of the children of God to be an heavy, lumpish, and uncomfortable life: dt n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp pn31, cc av pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi dt j, j, cc j-u n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 263 Page 141
2608 but indeede Gods children minding and affecting things heauenly and spirituall, and studying, and endeuouring after holinesse, that minde, but indeed God's children minding and affecting things heavenly and spiritual, and studying, and endeavouring After holiness, that mind, cc-acp av npg1 n2 vvg cc vvg n2 j cc j, cc vvg, cc vvg p-acp n1, cst n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 263 Page 141
2609 and that studie, and that care and endeuour of theirs, yeelds them such sweetnesse, and such peace, and that study, and that care and endeavour of theirs, yields them such sweetness, and such peace, cc d n1, cc d n1 cc n1 pp-f png32, vvz pno32 d n1, cc d n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 263 Page 141
2610 and comfort, as they would not part withall for ten thousand worlds; and Comfort, as they would not part withal for ten thousand world's; cc n1, c-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi av p-acp crd crd n2; (9) verse (DIV2) 263 Page 141
2611 it seales vp to them assurance of Gods speciall loue and fauour, it yeelds them quietnesse, it Seals up to them assurance of God's special love and favour, it yields them quietness, pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp pno32 n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc n1, pn31 vvz pno32 n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 263 Page 141
2612 and peace of mind and conscience: which as Salomon saith, Prou. 15.15. Is as a con•inuall feast. and peace of mind and conscience: which as Solomon Says, Prou. 15.15. Is as a con•inuall feast. cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: r-crq p-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. vbz p-acp dt j n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 263 Page 141
2613 Gods children and such as feare God, passe their time as chearfully, and as comfortably, as if they were euer feeding vpon dainties and delicates without satietie, God's children and such as Fear God, pass their time as cheerfully, and as comfortably, as if they were ever feeding upon dainties and delicates without satiety, npg1 n2 cc d c-acp n1 np1, vvb po32 n1 c-acp av-j, cc c-acp av-j, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr av vvg p-acp n2-j cc n2-j p-acp n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 263 Page 142
2614 and therefore the world is deceiued, that thinke the life of Gods children a life without ioy and without comfort. and Therefore the world is deceived, that think the life of God's children a life without joy and without Comfort. cc av dt n1 vbz vvn, cst vvb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 dt n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 263 Page 142
2615 Againe, is it so that the spirituall wisedome of Gods children, their minding and affecting of things heauenly and spirituall, their study, care, Again, is it so that the spiritual Wisdom of God's children, their minding and affecting of things heavenly and spiritual, their study, care, av, vbz pn31 av cst dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, po32 vvg cc vvg pp-f n2 j cc j, po32 n1, n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2616 and endeuour after holinesse, yeelds them true peace, and quietnesse of mind and conscience, and true ioy, and endeavour After holiness, yields them true peace, and quietness of mind and conscience, and true joy, cc n1 p-acp n1, vvz pno32 j n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2617 and heauenly comfort? then we must learne this lesson, as we tender our owne true peace, and heavenly Comfort? then we must Learn this Lesson, as we tender our own true peace, cc j n1? cs pns12 vmb vvi d n1, c-acp pns12 vvb po12 d j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2618 and our owne true comfort, we must mind and affect things heauenly and spirituall, we must studie and endeuour, and labour after holinesse. and our own true Comfort, we must mind and affect things heavenly and spiritual, we must study and endeavour, and labour After holiness. cc po12 d j n1, pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi n2 j cc j, pns12 vmb vvi cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2619 And as we desire the continuance of our peace, and would not haue our peace broken off, And as we desire the Continuance of our peace, and would not have our peace broken off, cc c-acp pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc vmd xx vhi po12 n1 vvn a-acp, (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2620 so we must be constant in minding and affecting things heauenly and spirituall. so we must be constant in minding and affecting things heavenly and spiritual. av pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp vvg cc vvg n2 j cc j. (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2621 Dost thou, whosoeuer thou art, desire to haue thy life full of peace, and full of ioy, Dost thou, whosoever thou art, desire to have thy life full of peace, and full of joy, vd2 pns21, r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb pc-acp vhi po21 n1 j pp-f n1, cc j pp-f n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2622 and of sweete and heauenly comfort? then do thou mind and affect things heauenly and spirituall, and of sweet and heavenly Comfort? then do thou mind and affect things heavenly and spiritual, cc pp-f j cc j n1? av vdb pns21 n1 cc vvi n2 j cc j, (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2623 and do thou studie and endeuour, and labour after holinesse. and do thou study and endeavour, and labour After holiness. cc vdb pns21 vvi cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2624 The more thou dost mind and affect such things, the more thou dost study and endeuour after holinesse, the more true peace, The more thou dost mind and affect such things, the more thou dost study and endeavour After holiness, the more true peace, dt av-dc pns21 vd2 vvi cc vvi d n2, dt av-dc pns21 vd2 vvi cc n1 p-acp n1, dt av-dc j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2625 and the more true ioy and comfort thou shalt finde; and the more true joy and Comfort thou shalt find; cc dt av-dc j n1 cc n1 pns21 vm2 vvi; (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2626 and as thou dost daily adde to the measure of thy holinesse, so certainly thou dost adde to the measure of thy peace and comfort, both in this life and in the life to come, and as thou dost daily add to the measure of thy holiness, so Certainly thou dost add to the measure of thy peace and Comfort, both in this life and in the life to come, cc c-acp pns21 vd2 j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, av av-j pns21 vd2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1, av-d p-acp d n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2627 and the greater shall be thy ioy, and comfort, and glorie in heauen. and the greater shall be thy joy, and Comfort, and glory in heaven. cc dt jc vmb vbi po21 n1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2628 Thy minding and affecting of things heauenly and spirituall, thy studie and endeuour after holinesse, shall yeeld thee such ioy, Thy minding and affecting of things heavenly and spiritual, thy study and endeavour After holiness, shall yield thee such joy, po21 vvg cc vvg pp-f n2 j cc j, po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, vmb vvi pno21 d n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2629 and such comfort, as all the world cannot take from thee, no not all the diuels in hell, as Ioh. 16.22. Your ioy shall no man take from you. and such Comfort, as all the world cannot take from thee, no not all the Devils in hell, as John 16.22. Your joy shall no man take from you. cc d n1, c-acp d dt n1 vmbx vvi p-acp pno21, uh-dx xx d dt n2 p-acp n1, c-acp np1 crd. po22 n1 vmb dx n1 vvi p-acp pn22. (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2630 But here haply the poore Christian soule, the soule that is troubled and disquieted with many doubts and feares, will be ready to say, But Here haply the poor Christian soul, the soul that is troubled and disquieted with many doubts and fears, will be ready to say, p-acp av av dt j njp n1, dt n1 cst vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, (9) verse (DIV2) 264 Page 142
2631 Alas, I studie, and I endeuour, and I labour and striue after holinesse, but as yet I finde not that peace and quietnesse of mind and conscience, Alas, I study, and I endeavour, and I labour and strive After holiness, but as yet I find not that peace and quietness of mind and conscience, uh, pns11 vvi, cc pns11 n1, cc pns11 vvb cc vvi p-acp n1, cc-acp c-acp av pns11 vvb xx d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 265 Page 142
2632 and that sweet comfort you speake of, but I am still full of doubts, and feares, and terrors; and that sweet Comfort you speak of, but I am still full of doubts, and fears, and terrors; cc cst j n1 pn22 vvb pp-f, cc-acp pns11 vbm av j pp-f n2, cc n2, cc n2; (9) verse (DIV2) 265 Page 142
2633 and who more exercised with inward terrors then I? If it be so that the spirituall wisedome of Gods children, their studie and endeuour after holinesse, yeelds them true peace and quietnesse of conscience, and who more exercised with inward terrors then I? If it be so that the spiritual Wisdom of God's children, their study and endeavour After holiness, yields them true peace and quietness of conscience, cc r-crq n1 vvn p-acp j n2 av pns11? cs pn31 vbb av cst dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, vvz pno32 j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 265 Page 143
2634 and true ioy, and heauenly comfort, what may I thinke of my selfe? I doubt whether I be a child of God or no, and true joy, and heavenly Comfort, what may I think of my self? I doubt whither I be a child of God or no, cc j n1, cc j n1, q-crq vmb pns11 vvb pp-f po11 n1? pns11 vvb cs pns11 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1 cc uh-dx, (9) verse (DIV2) 265 Page 143
2635 for I find as yet no such matter. I answer thee whosoeuer thou art: for I find as yet no such matter. I answer thee whosoever thou art: c-acp pns11 vvb c-acp av dx d n1. pns11 vvb pno21 r-crq pns21 vb2r: (9) verse (DIV2) 265 Page 143
2636 In this case thou must still continue labouring and striuing after holinesse, and still waite on the Lord for comfort; In this case thou must still continue labouring and striving After holiness, and still wait on the Lord for Comfort; p-acp d n1 pns21 vmb av vvi vvg cc vvg p-acp n1, cc av vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 266 Page 143
2637 at length peace and comfort shall come in great abundance, the Lord is now fitting thee for store of peace and comfort. At length peace and Comfort shall come in great abundance, the Lord is now fitting thee for store of peace and Comfort. p-acp n1 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp j n1, dt n1 vbz av vvg pno21 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 266 Page 143
2638 The Lord is most wise, and he knowes that the hearts of his chosen are better setled in peace and comfort, The Lord is most wise, and he knows that the hearts of his chosen Are better settled in peace and Comfort, dt n1 vbz av-ds j, cc pns31 vvz cst dt n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn vbr jc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 266 Page 143
2639 after they haue bene exercised with doubts, and feares, and terrors, and by his wonderfull working he makes their inward troubles as preparatiues to their greater comforts: After they have be exercised with doubts, and fears, and terrors, and by his wonderful working he makes their inward Troubles as preparatives to their greater comforts: c-acp pns32 vhb vbn vvn p-acp n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc p-acp po31 j n-vvg pns31 vvz po32 j n2 c-acp n2 p-acp po32 jc n2: (9) verse (DIV2) 266 Page 143
2640 as a man that is about to build, the higher he intends to raise his building, the deeper he layes his foundation: as a man that is about to built, the higher he intends to raise his building, the Deeper he lays his Foundation: c-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pc-acp vvi, dt av-jc pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n-vvg, dt jc-jn pns31 vvz po31 n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 266 Page 143
2641 so the Lord humbles them lowest, with doubts, feares, and terrors, and digs the deepest into their soules, to whom he purposeth to communicate the greatest measure of comfort. so the Lord humbles them lowest, with doubts, fears, and terrors, and digs the Deepest into their Souls, to whom he Purposes to communicate the greatest measure of Comfort. av dt n1 vvz pno32 js, p-acp n2, n2, cc n2, cc vvz dt js-jn p-acp po32 n2, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt js n1 pp-f n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 266 Page 143
2642 And therefore cheare vp thy selfe, and still go on in labouring and striuing after holinesse, And Therefore cheer up thy self, and still go on in labouring and striving After holiness, cc av vvi a-acp po21 n1, cc av vvb a-acp p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 266 Page 143
2643 and assuredly at length abundance of peace, and ioy, and comfort, wil come. Ioh. 16.22. Thou maist be in heauinesse for a time, but ioy will come. And as 2. Cor. 3.5. As thy sufferings abound, so shall thy consolations abound through Christ. and assuredly At length abundance of peace, and joy, and Comfort, will come. John 16.22. Thou Mayest be in heaviness for a time, but joy will come. And as 2. Cor. 3.5. As thy sufferings abound, so shall thy consolations abound through christ. cc av-vvn p-acp n1 n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1, vmb vvi. np1 crd. pns21 vm2 vbi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp n1 vmb vvi. cc p-acp crd np1 crd. p-acp po21 n2 vvi, av vmb po21 n2 vvb p-acp np1. (9) verse (DIV2) 266 Page 143
2644 Thinke on that to thy comfort. One thing note we further: the Apostle here doth appropriate peace to the wisedome of the Spirit; Think on that to thy Comfort. One thing note we further: the Apostle Here does Appropriate peace to the Wisdom of the Spirit; vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. crd n1 n1 pns12 av-jc: dt n1 av vdz dt|j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 266 Page 143
2645 he makes true peace and sound comfort the proper fruite of spirituall wisedome, yea a fruite that comes onely from that roote. he makes true peace and found Comfort the proper fruit of spiritual Wisdom, yea a fruit that comes only from that root. pns31 vvz j n1 cc j n1 dt j n1 pp-f j n1, uh dt n1 cst vvz av-j p-acp d n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 267 Page 143
2646 And the point hence is this. And the point hence is this. cc dt n1 av vbz d. (9) verse (DIV2) 267 Page 143
2647 That onely the godly and spiritually wife, onely the truly religious, and such as truly feare the Lord, are partakers of true peace and sound comfort: That only the godly and spiritually wife, only the truly religious, and such as truly Fear the Lord, Are partakers of true peace and found Comfort: cst av-j dt j cc av-j n1, av-j dt av-j j, cc d c-acp av-j vvi dt n1, vbr n2 pp-f j n1 cc j n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 268 Page 143
2648 the wicked, the carnall and worldly wise, haue no part nor portion in true peace, and in sound comfort: the wicked, the carnal and worldly wise, have no part nor portion in true peace, and in found Comfort: dt j, dt j cc j n1, vhb dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp j n1, cc p-acp j n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 268 Page 143
2649 it is the speech of God himselfe, put downe Isai. 57.21. There is no peace saith my God to the wicked. it is the speech of God himself, put down Isaiah 57.21. There is no peace Says my God to the wicked. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, vvd a-acp np1 crd. pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvz po11 n1 p-acp dt j. (9) verse (DIV2) 268 Page 144
2650 Indeed the wicked, carnall, and worldly wise, haue their owne carnall securitie, and they blesse themselues in their owne hearts, Indeed the wicked, carnal, and worldly wise, have their own carnal security, and they bless themselves in their own hearts, av dt j, j, cc j n1, vhb po32 d j n1, cc pns32 vvb px32 p-acp po32 d n2, (9) verse (DIV2) 268 Page 144
2651 when the word of God doth curse them: when the word of God does curse them: c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi pno32: (9) verse (DIV2) 268 Page 144
2652 and they many times frame to themselues false conclusions of peace and comfort, but true peace and sound comfort they haue none: and they many times frame to themselves false conclusions of peace and Comfort, but true peace and found Comfort they have none: cc pns32 d n2 vvb p-acp px32 j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc-acp j n1 cc j n1 pns32 vhb pix: (9) verse (DIV2) 268 Page 144
2653 that is found onely in them that are truly religious, and in them that truly feare the Lord, they onely are partakers of it. that is found only in them that Are truly religious, and in them that truly Fear the Lord, they only Are partakers of it. cst vbz vvn av-j p-acp pno32 cst vbr av-j j, cc p-acp pno32 cst av-j vvb dt n1, pns32 av-j vbr n2 pp-f pn31. (9) verse (DIV2) 268 Page 144
2654 For why, onely such as are godly wise, and such as are truly religious, are the children of God, who is the God of peace, For why, only such as Are godly wise, and such as Are truly religious, Are the children of God, who is the God of peace, p-acp q-crq, av-j d c-acp vbr j j, cc d c-acp vbr av-j j, vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 268 Page 144
2655 and the Prince of all true comfort; and the Prince of all true Comfort; cc dt n1 pp-f d j n1; (9) verse (DIV2) 268 Page 144
2656 and they onely are within the compasse of Gods speciall loue and fauour in Christ, which is the ground of all true peace: and they only Are within the compass of God's special love and favour in christ, which is the ground of all true peace: cc pns32 av-j vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc vvi p-acp np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n1: (9) verse (DIV2) 268 Page 144
2657 and they onely are begotten by the word of peace, and are partakers of the Spirit of God the true comforter, whose fruites ate ioy and peace, as the Apostle witnesseth, Galat. 5.21. and they onely are within the couenant of peace the Lord speakes of Isai. 14.10. and they only Are begotten by the word of peace, and Are partakers of the Spirit of God the true comforter, whose fruits ate joy and peace, as the Apostle Witnesseth, Galatians 5.21. and they only Are within the Covenant of peace the Lord speaks of Isaiah 14.10. cc pns32 av-j vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbr n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 dt j n1, rg-crq n2 vvd n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. cc pns32 av-j vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 vvz pp-f np1 crd. (9) verse (DIV2) 268 Page 144
2658 And therefore this we are to hold as a certaine truth, that onely the godly wise, only the truly religious, And Therefore this we Are to hold as a certain truth, that only the godly wise, only the truly religious, cc av d pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, cst av-j dt j n1, av-j dt av-j j, (9) verse (DIV2) 268 Page 144
2659 and such as truly feare the Lord, are partakers of true peace and of sound comfort. and such as truly Fear the Lord, Are partakers of true peace and of found Comfort. cc d c-acp av-j vvi dt n1, vbr n2 pp-f j n1 cc pp-f j n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 268 Page 144
2660 And therefore deceiue not thy selfe whosoeuer thou art, do not thou imagine, that thou shalt find true peace and sound comfort in any thing but onely in this, that thou art a man or woman truly religious, And Therefore deceive not thy self whosoever thou art, do not thou imagine, that thou shalt find true peace and found Comfort in any thing but only in this, that thou art a man or woman truly religious, cc av vvb xx po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vdb xx pns21 vvi, cst pns21 vm2 vvi j n1 cc j n1 p-acp d n1 cc-acp av-j p-acp d, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 cc n1 av-j j, (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 144
2661 and that thou art one truly fearing God. Art thou an ignorant person, an impenitent person, yea art thou a ciuill honest person, and that thou art one truly fearing God. Art thou an ignorant person, an impenitent person, yea art thou a civil honest person, cc cst pns21 vb2r pi av-j vvg np1. vb2r pns21 dt j n1, dt j n1, uh vb2r pns21 dt j j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 144
2662 and dost thou blesse thy selfe in thine owne heart, and promise to thy selfe true peace and sound comfort? Poore soule, it is but the deceit of thine owne heart, thine owne heart deceiues thee, and dost thou bless thy self in thine own heart, and promise to thy self true peace and found Comfort? Poor soul, it is but the deceit of thine own heart, thine own heart deceives thee, cc vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 p-acp po21 d n1, cc vvi p-acp po21 n1 j n1 cc j n1? j n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, po21 d n1 vvz pno21, (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 144
2663 and thou concludest thy peace on a false ground: and thinke not that I iudge too hardly, (as some sticke not to say: and thou concludest thy peace on a false ground: and think not that I judge too hardly, (as Some stick not to say: cc pns21 vv2 po21 n1 p-acp dt j n1: cc vvb xx cst pns11 vvb av av, (c-acp d vvb xx pc-acp vvi: (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 144
2664 Oh I iudge too hardly of them, and I giue them cold comfort:) Alas, I iudge no man, it is the word of God that doth iudge thee, O I judge too hardly of them, and I give them cold Comfort:) Alas, I judge no man, it is the word of God that does judge thee, uh pns11 vvb av av pp-f pno32, cc pns11 vvb pno32 j-jn n1:) uh, pns11 vvb dx n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vdz vvi pno21, (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 144
2665 and by that thou shalt be iudged at the day of the appearance of the Lord Iesus: and by that thou shalt be judged At the day of the appearance of the Lord Iesus: cc p-acp cst pns21 vm2 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1: (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 144
2666 and I dare not promise thee peace and comfort on a false ground, I should then be a false Prophet vnto thee: and I Dare not promise thee peace and Comfort on a false ground, I should then be a false Prophet unto thee: cc pns11 vvb xx vvi pno21 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns11 vmd av vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno21: (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2667 but on the euidence of the word of God I dare be bold to tell thee, that it is as possible for thornes to beare grapes, but on the evidence of the word of God I Dare be bold to tell thee, that it is as possible for thorns to bear grapes, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 pns11 vvb vbb j pc-acp vvi pno21, cst pn31 vbz a-acp j c-acp n2 pc-acp vvi n2, (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2668 or figs to grow on thistles, as for ignorance, impenitencie, or ciuill honestie, to bring forth true peace and sound comfort, or figs to grow on thistles, as for ignorance, impenitency, or civil honesty, to bring forth true peace and found Comfort, cc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, c-acp p-acp n1, n1, cc j n1, pc-acp vvi av j n1 cc j n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2669 and therefore deceiue not thy selfe. and Therefore deceive not thy self. cc av vvb xx po21 n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2670 Indeed thou that art ignorant, or impenitent, or ciuilly honest, mayst think thou hast true peace and sound comfort, thy conscience being benummed and asleepe, Indeed thou that art ignorant, or impenitent, or civilly honest, Mayest think thou hast true peace and found Comfort, thy conscience being benumbed and asleep, np1 pns21 cst vb2r j, cc j, cc av-j j, vm2 vvi pns21 vh2 j n1 cc j n1, po21 n1 vbg vvn cc j, (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2672 and if thou go on in that course, thy securitie will end in a fearefull wakening, and if thou go on in that course, thy security will end in a fearful wakening, cc cs pns21 vvb a-acp p-acp d n1, po21 n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n-vvg, (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2673 and thou shalt one day find thy selfe in a fearefull condition. and thou shalt one day find thy self in a fearful condition. cc pns21 vm2 crd n1 vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt j n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2674 Oh then take heed whosoeuer thou art, that thou conclude not peace to thine owne soule on any other ground but onely on this, that thou art truly religious, and one truly fearing God; O then take heed whosoever thou art, that thou conclude not peace to thine own soul on any other ground but only on this, that thou art truly religious, and one truly fearing God; uh av vvb n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst pns21 vvb xx n1 p-acp po21 d n1 p-acp d j-jn n1 cc-acp av-j p-acp d, cst pns21 vb2r av-j j, cc pi av-j vvg np1; (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2675 and that thou hast not onely the forme of religion, but the power and life of it in thine owne heart and soule. and that thou hast not only the Form of Religion, but the power and life of it in thine own heart and soul. cc cst pns21 vh2 xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po21 d n1 cc n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2676 If thou find that in thee, thou shalt then haue peace in thy greatest trouble and affliction, If thou find that in thee, thou shalt then have peace in thy greatest trouble and affliction, cs pns21 vvb cst p-acp pno21, pns21 vm2 av vhi n1 p-acp po21 js n1 cc n1, (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2677 and in thy greatest distresse, yea when the pangs of death are on thee. Ioh. 16.33. saith Christ: and in thy greatest distress, yea when the pangs of death Are on thee. John 16.33. Says christ: cc p-acp po21 js n1, uh c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr p-acp pno21. np1 crd. vvz np1: (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2678 In the world ye shall find affliction, but be of good comfort, I haue ouercome the world. In the world you shall find affliction, but be of good Comfort, I have overcome the world. p-acp dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi n1, cc-acp vbb pp-f j n1, pns11 vhb vvn dt n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2679 Come we now to the seuenth verse. Come we now to the Seventh verse. vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1. (9) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2680 VERSE 7. Because the wisedome of the flesh is enimitie against God: for it is not subiect to the Law of God, neither indeed can be. VERSE 7. Because the Wisdom of the Flesh is enmity against God: for it is not Subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be. n1 crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1: c-acp pn31 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-dx av vmb vbi. (10) verse (DIV2) 269 Page 145
2681 IN the first words of this Verse our Apostle confirmes and strengthens that he puts downe in the verse before touching the wisedome of the flesh. IN the First words of this Verse our Apostle confirms and strengthens that he puts down in the verse before touching the Wisdom of the Flesh. p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f d n1 po12 n1 vvz cc vvz cst pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 271 Page 145
2682 He affirmes verse 6. that the wisedome of the flesh is death, or deadly and damnable; He affirms verse 6. that the Wisdom of the Flesh is death, or deadly and damnable; pns31 vvz n1 crd d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, cc j cc j; (10) verse (DIV2) 271 Page 145
2683 and here he confirmes it by this, that it is in flat opposition to God, yea that it is enimitie against God. and Here he confirms it by this, that it is in flat opposition to God, yea that it is enmity against God. cc av pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp d, cst pn31 vbz p-acp j n1 p-acp np1, uh cst pn31 vbz n1 p-acp np1. (10) verse (DIV2) 271 Page 145
2684 The wisedome of the flesh is death, because (saith he) it is enimitie against God. The Wisdom of the Flesh is death, Because (Says he) it is enmity against God. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, c-acp (vvz pns31) pn31 vbz n1 p-acp np1. (10) verse (DIV2) 271 Page 145
2685 And that he might not seeme to charge this on the wisedome of the flesh vniustly, And that he might not seem to charge this on the Wisdom of the Flesh unjustly, cc cst pns31 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j, (10) verse (DIV2) 271 Page 146
2686 and to lay this foule blot on it without cause or ground, he further proues it so to be. and to lay this foul blot on it without cause or ground, he further Proves it so to be. cc pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns31 av-jc vvz pn31 av pc-acp vbi. (10) verse (DIV2) 271 Page 146
2687 He proues the wisedome of the flesh to be enimitie against God, from the nature and proper qualitie of an enemie: He Proves the Wisdom of the Flesh to be enmity against God, from the nature and proper quality of an enemy: pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 271 Page 146
2688 as namely, that it is thus qualified, that it is stiffe, and stubburne, and rebellious against God; as namely, that it is thus qualified, that it is stiff, and stubborn, and rebellious against God; c-acp av, cst pn31 vbz av vvn, cst pn31 vbz j, cc j, cc j p-acp np1; (10) verse (DIV2) 271 Page 146
2689 which is deliuered in the proofe of it, that it doth not bow and bend to the will of God, it is not subiect to his Law: which is Delivered in the proof of it, that it does not bow and bend to the will of God, it is not Subject to his Law: r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst pn31 vdz xx vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz xx j-jn p-acp po31 n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 271 Page 146
2690 for saith the Apostle, It is not subiect to the Law of God. for Says the Apostle, It is not Subject to the Law of God. p-acp vvz dt n1, pn31 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (10) verse (DIV2) 271 Page 146
2691 And he further amplifies that rebellion of the wisedome of the flesh, by denying all power to it to be subiect to Gods Law: And he further amplifies that rebellion of the Wisdom of the Flesh, by denying all power to it to be Subject to God's Law: cc pns31 av-j vvz d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp pn31 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp ng1 n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 271 Page 146
2692 he saith, it cannot be subiect, it hath no power in it selfe of being subiect to it: he Says, it cannot be Subject, it hath no power in it self of being Subject to it: pns31 vvz, pn31 vmbx vbi j-jn, pn31 vhz dx n1 p-acp pn31 n1 pp-f vbg j-jn p-acp pn31: (10) verse (DIV2) 271 Page 146
2693 affirming that as a certaine truth, he saith, It is not subiect to the Law of God, neither indeed can be. affirming that as a certain truth, he Says, It is not Subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be. vvg cst c-acp dt j n1, pns31 vvz, pn31 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-dx av vmb vbi. (10) verse (DIV2) 271 Page 146
2732 and is carried against God and all goodnesse, with an vnreconcileable hatred and opposition. and is carried against God and all Goodness, with an unreconcilable hatred and opposition. cc vbz vvn p-acp np1 cc d n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 274 Page 148
2694 And then on these grounds he inferres this corrolarie or conclusion, verse 8. that therefore they that are in the flesh cannot please God. And then on these grounds he infers this corrolarie or conclusion, verse 8. that Therefore they that Are in the Flesh cannot please God. cc av p-acp d n2 pns31 vvz d n1 cc n1, n1 crd d av pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi np1. (10) verse (DIV2) 271 Page 146
2695 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. So then they that Are in the Flesh cannot please God. av cs pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi np1. (10) verse (DIV2) 271 Page 146
2696 But to keepe within compasse of the seuenth verse, we see the generall matter of it, containing in it a confirmation of that which the Apostle affirmes of the wisedome of the flesh, that it is deadly, But to keep within compass of the Seventh verse, we see the general matter of it, containing in it a confirmation of that which the Apostle affirms of the Wisdom of the Flesh, that it is deadly, p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f dt ord n1, pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f pn31, vvg p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f d r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn31 vbz j, (10) verse (DIV2) 272 Page 146
2697 because it is enimitie against God; together with the ground and proofe of that: Because it is enmity against God; together with the ground and proof of that: c-acp pn31 vbz n1 p-acp np1; av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f cst: (10) verse (DIV2) 272 Page 146
2698 because it is not subiect to the Law of God, amplified by a certaine and vndoubted impossibilitie in it selfe to be subiect. Because it is not Subject to the Law of God, amplified by a certain and undoubted impossibility in it self to be Subject. c-acp pn31 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp pn31 n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn. (10) verse (DIV2) 272 Page 146
2699 Let vs now examine the words of this verse, touching the sence and meaning of them. Let us now examine the words of this verse, touching the sense and meaning of them. vvb pno12 av vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1, vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 146
2700 Because the wisedome of the flesh. Because the Wisdom of the Flesh. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 146
2701 What is meant by wisedome of the flesh, or carnall mind, as it is in the new translation, we shewed in the verse before: What is meant by Wisdom of the Flesh, or carnal mind, as it is in the new Translation, we showed in the verse before: q-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, pns12 vvd p-acp dt n1 a-acp: (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 146
2702 namely, the minding and affecting of corrupt nature: namely, the minding and affecting of corrupt nature: av, dt vvg cc vvg pp-f j n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 146
2703 for the originall word NONLATINALPHABET comprehends vnder it the act and exercise both of the mind and of the will. for the original word comprehends under it the act and exercise both of the mind and of the will. c-acp dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp pn31 dt n1 cc vvi d pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 146
2704 And by the word Flesh, is not onely meant the inferiour parts of the soule, as the Papists expound it, but als• reason, and vnderstanding, and will: And by the word Flesh, is not only meant the inferior parts of the soul, as the Papists expound it, but als• reason, and understanding, and will: cc p-acp dt n1 n1, vbz xx av-j vvd dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt njp2 vvb pn31, cc-acp n1 n1, cc vvg, cc vmb: (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 146
2705 for there is fleshlinesse in the mind, as Coloss. 2.18. Rashly puft vp with his fleshly mind. And Gal. 5.20. the Apostle reckons vp heresie, which is an error in the mind held with obstinacie, among the works of the flesh. for there is fleshliness in the mind, as Coloss. 2.18. Rashly puffed up with his fleshly mind. And Gal. 5.20. the Apostle reckons up heresy, which is an error in the mind held with obstinacy, among the works of the Flesh. c-acp pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp np1 crd. av-j vvd a-acp p-acp po31 j n1. cc np1 crd. dt n1 vvz a-acp n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 146
2706 So that by the wisedome of the flesh (as before we did expound it) we are to vnderstand the meaning, thought, discourse, set purpose, counsell, loue, liking, care, desire, delight, studie, the best act and exercise of corrupt nature, the wisedome of it is enimitie against God. The Apostle here speakes verie emphatically, he vseth a word of great force and vehemencie, he speakes in the abstract: So that by the Wisdom of the Flesh (as before we did expound it) we Are to understand the meaning, Thought, discourse, Set purpose, counsel, love, liking, care, desire, delight, study, the best act and exercise of corrupt nature, the Wisdom of it is enmity against God. The Apostle Here speaks very emphatically, he uses a word of great force and vehemency, he speaks in the abstract: av cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (c-acp c-acp pns12 vdd vvi pn31) pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1, vvd, n1, vvb n1, n1, n1, vvg, n1, vvb, n1, n1, dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz n1 p-acp np1. dt n1 av vvz av av-j, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n-jn: (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2707 he saith not, The wisedome of the flesh is an enemie, but it is enimitie against God, thereby signifying that it is extremely hostile, opposite, he Says not, The Wisdom of the Flesh is an enemy, but it is enmity against God, thereby signifying that it is extremely hostile, opposite, pns31 vvz xx, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz n1 p-acp np1, av vvg cst pn31 vbz av-jn j, j-jn, (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2708 and contrary to God and to all goodnesse, and it is carried against the very nature of God, and contrary to God and to all Goodness, and it is carried against the very nature of God, cc j-jn p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1, cc pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2709 so as if it could, it would take away the very being of God: so as if it could, it would take away the very being of God: av c-acp cs pn31 vmd, pn31 vmd vvi av dt j vbg pp-f n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2710 yea that it is carried against God and all goodnesse, with an vnreconcileable hatred and opposition: yea that it is carried against God and all Goodness, with an unreconcilable hatred and opposition: uh cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp np1 cc d n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2711 for an enemie may be reconciled, as Esau was to Iacob, but enimitie can neuer be reconciled; for an enemy may be reconciled, as Esau was to Iacob, but enmity can never be reconciled; c-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, c-acp np1 vbds p-acp np1, p-acp n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn; (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2712 enimitie and amitie can neuer be at one. enmity and amity can never be At one. n1 cc n1 vmb av-x vbi p-acp pi. (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2773 Oh that wicked and gracelesse persons, such as liue in their sinnes, had but hearts to consider this. O that wicked and graceless Persons, such as live in their Sins, had but hearts to Consider this. uh cst j cc j n2, d c-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, vhd p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi d. (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 150
2713 And therefore the Apostle affirming this of the wisedome of the flesh, that it is enimitie against God, he would haue vs to know, that there can be no friendship betweene it and God, And Therefore the Apostle affirming this of the Wisdom of the Flesh, that it is enmity against God, he would have us to know, that there can be no friendship between it and God, cc av dt n1 vvg d pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn31 vbz n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vmd vhi pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp pn31 cc n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2714 nor any agreement betweene it and goodnesse, but that there is an vnreconcileable hatred and opposition betweene them. nor any agreement between it and Goodness, but that there is an unreconcilable hatred and opposition between them. ccx d n1 p-acp pn31 cc n1, cc-acp cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2715 For it is not subiect to the Law of God. For it is not Subject to the Law of God. p-acp pn31 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2716 By the Law of God, we are to vnderstand the morall Law of God, for the will of God reuealed in his word touching all morall duties, touching all duties of pietie towards God, By the Law of God, we Are to understand the moral Law of God, for the will of God revealed in his word touching all moral duties, touching all duties of piety towards God, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1 vvg d j n2, vvg d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2717 and touching duties of loue, mercie, equitie, and iustice towards men. And the word here rendred subiect, signifies an orderly subiection, subiect according vnto order. and touching duties of love, mercy, equity, and Justice towards men. And the word Here rendered Subject, signifies an orderly subjection, Subject according unto order. cc vvg n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp n2. cc dt n1 av vvn j-jn, vvz dt j n1, j-jn vvg p-acp n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2718 It is the same that is vsed, Rom. 13.1. Let euery soule be subiect vnto the higher powers: It is the same that is used, Rom. 13.1. Let every soul be Subject unto the higher Powers: pn31 vbz dt d cst vbz vvn, np1 crd. vvb d n1 vbi j-jn p-acp dt jc n2: (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2719 or it signifies submitting of the necke to the yoke. or it signifies submitting of the neck to the yoke. cc pn31 vvz vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2720 And the Apostle saying, the wisedome of the flesh is not subiect, his meaning is, it yeelds not to it orderly subiection, it may haply hit on a good dutie commanded in the Law of God, And the Apostle saying, the Wisdom of the Flesh is not Subject, his meaning is, it yields not to it orderly subjection, it may haply hit on a good duty commanded in the Law of God, cc dt n1 vvg, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx j-jn, po31 n1 vbz, pn31 vvz xx p-acp pn31 av-j n1, pn31 vmb av vvi p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2721 but it doth it not orderly: but it does it not orderly: cc-acp pn31 vdz pn31 xx j: (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2722 yea the lesse is spoken, and the more signified, it pulls as it were the necke from vnder that yoke, yea the less is spoken, and the more signified, it pulls as it were the neck from under that yoke, uh dt av-dc vbz vvn, cc dt av-dc vvn, pn31 vvz c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 p-acp p-acp d n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2723 and it doth rebell and rise vp against that Law; it vnderstands, loues, and likes, and it doth things that the Law of God forbids, and it does rebel and rise up against that Law; it understands, loves, and likes, and it does things that the Law of God forbids, cc pn31 vdz vvi cc vvi a-acp p-acp d n1; pn31 vvz, n2, cc vvz, cc pn31 vdz n2 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz, (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 147
2724 and it hates and auoyds the things that the Law of God commands. Neither indeed can be: or thus, for indeed it cannot be. and it hates and avoids the things that the Law of God commands. Neither indeed can be: or thus, for indeed it cannot be. cc pn31 vvz cc vvz dt n2 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz. av-d av vmb vbi: cc av, p-acp av pn31 vmbx vbi. (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 148
2725 That is, the wisedome of the flesh cannot be subiect to the Law of God: it hath no power nor abilitie in it selfe to yeeld obedience to Gods Law. That is, the Wisdom of the Flesh cannot be Subject to the Law of God: it hath no power nor ability in it self to yield Obedience to God's Law. cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmbx vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: pn31 vhz dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp npg1 n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 148
2726 Nay so long as it is the wisedome of the flesh, it cannot but rebell against the Law of God, according to that, Genes. 6.5. All the imaginations of the thoughts of his heart are onely euill continually: Nay so long as it is the Wisdom of the Flesh, it cannot but rebel against the Law of God, according to that, Genesis. 6.5. All the Imaginations of the thoughts of his heart Are only evil continually: uh-x av av-j c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vmbx cc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp d, np1. crd. d dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbr av-j j-jn av-j: (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 148
2727 and that of the Apostle, 1. Cor. 2.14. The naturall man perceiueth not the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishnesse vnto him; neither can he know them. and that of the Apostle, 1. Cor. 2.14. The natural man perceives not the things of the Spirit of God, for they Are foolishness unto him; neither can he know them. cc d pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd. dt j n1 vvz xx dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vbr n1 p-acp pno31; dx vmb pns31 vvi pno32. (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 148
2728 He neither doth know them, neither hath he knowne them. He neither does know them, neither hath he known them. pns31 av-d vdz vvi pno32, av-dx vhz pns31 vvn pno32. (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 148
2729 Thus then briefly conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, Thus then briefly conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, av av av-j vvi pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 148
2730 as if the Apostle had said: as if the Apostle had said: c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn: (10) verse (DIV2) 273 Page 148
2731 Because the mind, meaning, thought, discourse, counsell, loue, liking, care, desire, delight, studie, best act and exercise of corrupt nature, the wisedome of it is directly and extremely opposite and contrarie to God and to all goodnesse, Because the mind, meaning, Thought, discourse, counsel, love, liking, care, desire, delight, study, best act and exercise of corrupt nature, the Wisdom of it is directly and extremely opposite and contrary to God and to all Goodness, p-acp dt n1, n1, vvd, n1, n1, n1, vvg, n1, vvb, n1, n1, js n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz av-j cc av-jn j-jn cc j-jn p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 274 Page 148
2733 For why, it yeelds not to the Law of God, or will of God reuealed in his word any orderly subiection. For why, it yields not to the Law of God, or will of God revealed in his word any orderly subjection. p-acp q-crq, pn31 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1 d j n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 274 Page 148
2734 No it puts as it were the very necke from the yoake: yea it doth rebell and rise vp against the Law of God; No it puts as it were the very neck from the yoke: yea it does rebel and rise up against the Law of God; uh-dx pn31 vvz c-acp pn31 vbdr dt j n1 p-acp dt n1: uh pn31 vdz vvi cc vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (10) verse (DIV2) 274 Page 148
2735 it vnderstands, it loues, likes, and it doth things that the Law of God forbids: and it hates and auoyds the things the Law of God commands; it understands, it loves, likes, and it does things that the Law of God forbids: and it hates and avoids the things the Law of God commands; pn31 vvz, pn31 vvz, vvz, cc pn31 vdz n2 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz: cc pn31 vvz cc vvz dt n2 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz; (10) verse (DIV2) 274 Page 148
2736 for indeed it hath no power, no abilitie in it selfe to yeeld obedience to the Law of God: for indeed it hath no power, no ability in it self to yield Obedience to the Law of God: c-acp av pn31 vhz dx n1, dx n1 p-acp pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (10) verse (DIV2) 274 Page 148
2737 nay so long as it remaines to be the wisedome of the flesh, it cannot but rebell against the Law of God. nay so long as it remains to be the Wisdom of the Flesh, it cannot but rebel against the Law of God. uh-x av av-j c-acp pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vmbx cc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (10) verse (DIV2) 274 Page 148
2738 Now here first marke we the Apostles reason, by which he prooues the wisedome of the flesh to be deadly and damnable: Now Here First mark we the Apostles reason, by which he Proves the Wisdom of the Flesh to be deadly and damnable: av av ord n1 pns12 dt n2 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi j cc j: (10) verse (DIV2) 275 Page 148
2739 he prooues it to be deadly and damnable by this, that it is enimitie against God. He reasons thus. he Proves it to be deadly and damnable by this, that it is enmity against God. He Reasons thus. pns31 vvz pn31 pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp d, cst pn31 vbz n1 p-acp np1. pns31 vvz av. (10) verse (DIV2) 275 Page 148
2740 The wisedome of the flesh is enimitie against God, therefore deadly and damnable. The Wisdom of the Flesh is enmity against God, Therefore deadly and damnable. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1, av j cc j. (10) verse (DIV2) 275 Page 148
2741 Now the ground of this reasoning yeelds to vs thus much, the point hence offered is this. Now the ground of this reasoning yields to us thus much, the point hence offered is this. av dt n1 pp-f d n-vvg vvz p-acp pno12 av av-d, dt n1 av vvn vbz d. (10) verse (DIV2) 275 Page 148
2742 That enimitie to God, or against God, is deadly and damnable. That which is enimitie against God, or in opposition to God, it leades to destruction, That enmity to God, or against God, is deadly and damnable. That which is enmity against God, or in opposition to God, it leads to destruction, cst n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1, vbz j cc j. d r-crq vbz n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp np1, pn31 vvz p-acp n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 276 Page 148
2743 and the Lord will assuredly bring destruction on euery thing that stands vp against him, and doth oppose him: and the Lord will assuredly bring destruction on every thing that Stands up against him, and does oppose him: cc dt n1 vmb av-vvn vvi n1 p-acp d n1 cst vvz a-acp p-acp pno31, cc vdz vvi pno31: (10) verse (DIV2) 276 Page 149
2744 whatsoeuer it is, whether person or thing that stands in opposition to God, the Lord will certainly bring it to nought, whatsoever it is, whither person or thing that Stands in opposition to God, the Lord will Certainly bring it to nought, r-crq pn31 vbz, cs n1 cc n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 vmb av-j vvi pn31 p-acp pix, (10) verse (DIV2) 276 Page 149
2745 and he will bring confusion on it: for why, and he will bring confusion on it: for why, cc pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pn31: c-acp c-crq, (10) verse (DIV2) 276 Page 149
2746 The Lord is a God of infinite power, nothing is able to stand against him, there is none that can deliuer out of his hands, The Lord is a God of infinite power, nothing is able to stand against him, there is none that can deliver out of his hands, dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, pix vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pc-acp vbz pix cst vmb vvi av pp-f po31 n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 277 Page 149
2747 as we haue it Isai. 43.13. and nothing is hard to him, Ierem. 32.17. He is able to do whatsoeuer he will. Psal. 115.3. Nothing in heauen, or earth, or hell, not all the powers of men or Angels, good or bad, can withstand his power. as we have it Isaiah 43.13. and nothing is hard to him, Jeremiah 32.17. He is able to do whatsoever he will. Psalm 115.3. Nothing in heaven, or earth, or hell, not all the Powers of men or Angels, good or bad, can withstand his power. c-acp pns12 vhb pn31 np1 crd. cc pix vbz j p-acp pno31, np1 crd. pns31 vbz j pc-acp vdi r-crq pns31 vmb. np1 crd. np1 p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1, xx d dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, j cc j, vmb vvi po31 n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 277 Page 149
2748 Againe, the Lord is a God of infinite holinesse and puritie, and of infinite iustice, he cannot abide iniquitie and sinne, Again, the Lord is a God of infinite holiness and purity, and of infinite Justice, he cannot abide iniquity and sin, av, dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, cc pp-f j n1, pns31 vmbx vvi n1 cc n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 278 Page 149
2749 or any thing that is opposite to his most holy & pure nature. Hab. 1.13. saith the Prophet, Thou art of pure eyes, and canst not see euill, thou canst not behold wickednesse: or any thing that is opposite to his most holy & pure nature. Hab. 1.13. Says the Prophet, Thou art of pure eyes, and Canst not see evil, thou Canst not behold wickedness: cc d n1 cst vbz j-jn p-acp po31 av-ds j cc j n1. np1 crd. vvz dt n1, pns21 vb2r pp-f j n2, cc vm2 xx vvi j-jn, pns21 vm2 xx vvi n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 278 Page 149
2750 thou canst not look on sinne with approbation: no, it stands with his iustice to punish it. thou Canst not look on sin with approbation: no, it Stands with his Justice to Punish it. pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1: dx, pn31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (10) verse (DIV2) 278 Page 149
2751 The Lord is stirred vp to anger and wrath against sinne, and against euery thing that is opposite and contrary to his most holy and pure nature, The Lord is stirred up to anger and wrath against sin, and against every thing that is opposite and contrary to his most holy and pure nature, dt n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp d n1 cst vbz j-jn cc j-jn p-acp po31 av-ds j cc j n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 278 Page 149
2774 Consider it whosoeuer thou art, thou that art a drunkard, a swearer, a filthy person, Consider it whosoever thou art, thou that art a drunkard, a swearer, a filthy person, np1 pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1, dt n1, dt j n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 150
2752 and as the Prophet saith, Nahum 1.6. Who can stand before his wrath, or who can abide in the fiercenesse of his wrath? none is able to stand against it. and as the Prophet Says, Nahum 1.6. Who can stand before his wrath, or who can abide in the fierceness of his wrath? none is able to stand against it. cc p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. r-crq vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? pi vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. (10) verse (DIV2) 278 Page 149
2753 Yea further it stands with the glory of God, to bring destruction on euery thing that stands vp against him. Iam. 4.6. Yea further it Stands with the glory of God, to bring destruction on every thing that Stands up against him. Iam. 4.6. uh av-j pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1 cst vvz a-acp p-acp pno31. np1 crd. (10) verse (DIV2) 278 Page 149
2754 the Apostle saith, God resisteth the proud: the word signifieth, sets himselfe in battel aray, the Apostle Says, God Resisteth the proud: the word signifies, sets himself in battle array, dt n1 vvz, np1 vvz dt j: dt n1 vvz, vvz px31 p-acp n1 n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 278 Page 149
2755 and takes vp armes against the proud, and so against euery thing that doth oppose him. and Takes up arms against the proud, and so against every thing that does oppose him. cc vvz a-acp n2 p-acp dt j, cc av p-acp d n1 cst vdz vvi pno31. (10) verse (DIV2) 278 Page 149
2756 And it were dishonourable to the Lord, to lay downe his weapons before he haue conquered and subdued his enemies, And it were dishonourable to the Lord, to lay down his weapons before he have conquered and subdued his enemies, cc pn31 vbdr j p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n2 c-acp pns31 vhb vvn cc vvd po31 n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 278 Page 149
2757 and those things or persons that oppose him. And therefore on these grounds we may set downe this as a certaine truth: and those things or Persons that oppose him. And Therefore on these grounds we may Set down this as a certain truth: cc d n2 cc n2 cst vvb pno31. cc av p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi a-acp d c-acp dt j n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 278 Page 149
2758 that whatsoeuer is enimitie against God, or in opposition to God, it is deadly, and it leades to destruction: that whatsoever is enmity against God, or in opposition to God, it is deadly, and it leads to destruction: cst r-crq vbz n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp np1, pn31 vbz j, cc pn31 vvz p-acp n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 278 Page 149
2759 and the Lord will certainly bring destruction and confusion on that thing, or person, that stands vp in opposition against him. and the Lord will Certainly bring destruction and confusion on that thing, or person, that Stands up in opposition against him. cc dt n1 vmb av-j vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, cc n1, cst vvz a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (10) verse (DIV2) 278 Page 149
2760 Now then this may serue as a ground to proue, that euery sinne, be it neuer so small, is deadly and damnable: Now then this may serve as a ground to prove, that every sin, be it never so small, is deadly and damnable: av av d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst d n1, vbb pn31 av-x av j, vbz j cc j: (10) verse (DIV2) 279 Page 149
2761 for why, euery sinne, be it neuer so small, is a transgression of Gods Law, it is against the very maiestie of God, and therefore deadly and damnable. for why, every sin, be it never so small, is a Transgression of God's Law, it is against the very majesty of God, and Therefore deadly and damnable. c-acp c-crq, d n1, vbb pn31 av-x av j, vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc av j cc j. (10) verse (DIV2) 279 Page 150
2762 And it is an idle and foolish distinction of the Papists, that some sinnes are veniall, And it is an idle and foolish distinction of the Papists, that Some Sins Are venial, cc pn31 vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt njp2, cst d n2 vbr j, (10) verse (DIV2) 279 Page 150
2763 and some mortall, that is, as they hold, that some sinnes are in their owne nature veniall, such as are onely beside the Law of God, not against it, and Some Mortal, that is, as they hold, that Some Sins Are in their own nature venial, such as Are only beside the Law of God, not against it, cc d j-jn, cst vbz, c-acp pns32 vvb, cst d n2 vbr p-acp po32 d n1 j, d c-acp vbr av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, xx p-acp pn31, (10) verse (DIV2) 279 Page 150
2764 and such as may be taken away by a temporarie punishment. and such as may be taken away by a temporary punishment. cc d c-acp vmb vbi vvn av p-acp dt j n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 279 Page 150
2765 There is no sinne, but it is against the Law of God, and against the infinite maiestie of God, There is no sin, but it is against the Law of God, and against the infinite majesty of God, pc-acp vbz dx n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 279 Page 150
2766 and it deserues proportionable punishment, euen the wrath of God and euerlasting perdition. I leaue them. and it deserves proportionable punishment, even the wrath of God and everlasting perdition. I leave them. cc pn31 vvz j n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 cc j n1. pns11 vvb pno32. (10) verse (DIV2) 279 Page 150
2767 Is it so, that whatsoeuer is enimitie against God, it leades to destruction, and the Lord will certainly bring confusion on that thing, Is it so, that whatsoever is enmity against God, it leads to destruction, and the Lord will Certainly bring confusion on that thing, vbz pn31 av, cst r-crq vbz n1 p-acp np1, pn31 vvz p-acp n1, cc dt n1 vmb av-j vvi n1 p-acp d n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 150
2768 or person, that stands vp against him? Oh then he•eby take we notice of the miserable and fearefull state and condition of vnrepentant sinners. or person, that Stands up against him? O then he•eby take we notice of the miserable and fearful state and condition of unrepentant Sinners. cc n1, cst vvz a-acp p-acp pno31? uh av av vvb pns12 n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2. (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 150
2769 Euery vnrepentant sinner liues in a state of life that is enimitie with God, he is an enemie to God, Every unrepentant sinner lives in a state of life that is enmity with God, he is an enemy to God, d j n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 150
2770 and he hath God an enemie to him, he is at defiance with God, and at open warre with God: and he hath God an enemy to him, he is At defiance with God, and At open war with God: cc pns31 vhz np1 dt n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp j n1 p-acp np1: (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 150
2771 he can looke for nothing, but that the Lord should deale with him as with his professed enemie, he can look for nothing, but that the Lord should deal with him as with his professed enemy, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pix, cc-acp cst dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno31 a-acp p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 150
2772 euen come downe in iudgment on him, hew him in peeces, and giue him his portion with the diuels in hell. even come down in judgement on him, hew him in Pieces, and give him his portion with the Devils in hell. av vvb a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, vvb pno31 p-acp n2, cc vvi pno31 po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 150
2775 and thou that holdest on a course in euill and sinne, thou liuest in that state of life that is enimitie with God, and thou that holdest on a course in evil and sin, thou Livest in that state of life that is enmity with God, cc pns21 cst vv2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j-jn cc n1, pns21 vv2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz n1 p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 150
2776 and thou being at enimitie with God, all the creatures of God are armed against thee, all the iudgements of God do attend thee, and thou being At enmity with God, all the creatures of God Are armed against thee, all the Judgments of God do attend thee, cc pns21 vbg p-acp n1 p-acp np1, d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn p-acp pno21, d dt n2 pp-f np1 vdb vvi pno21, (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 150
2777 and thou lyest open to all the plagues and iudgements in the world, and to eternall woe and confusion in the world to come. and thou liest open to all the plagues and Judgments in the world, and to Eternal woe and confusion in the world to come. cc pns21 vv2 j p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 150
2778 Thou canst not speake to God, but as to an angrie Iudge, clothed with iustice and iudgement against thee, thou canst not heare him speaking to thee, Thou Canst not speak to God, but as to an angry Judge, clothed with Justice and judgement against thee, thou Canst not hear him speaking to thee, pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp np1, cc-acp c-acp p-acp dt j n1, vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno21, pns21 vm2 xx vvi pno31 vvg p-acp pno21, (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 150
2779 but in his voyce of threatning and denouncing iudgement against thee: but in his voice of threatening and denouncing judgement against thee: cc-acp p-acp po31 n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg n1 p-acp pno21: (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 150
2780 and thinke not as many do, that it will serue thy turne, to say God is mercifull: and think not as many do, that it will serve thy turn, to say God is merciful: cc vvb xx p-acp d vdb, cst pn31 vmb vvi po21 n1, pc-acp vvi np1 vbz j: (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 150
2781 I dare be bold to tell thee, God hath no mercy for thee so long as thou liuest in thy sinnes. I Dare be bold to tell thee, God hath not mercy for thee so long as thou Livest in thy Sins. pns11 vvb vbb j pc-acp vvi pno21, np1 vhz xx n1 p-acp pno21 av av-j c-acp pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n2. (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 151
2782 Marke what is said, Deut. 29.19.20. Mark what is said, Deuteronomy 29.19.20. n1 q-crq vbz vvn, np1 crd. (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 151
2783 If any blesse himselfe in his heart, saying, I shall haue peace, although I walke according to the stubburnnesse of mine owne heart, If any bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, although I walk according to the stubbornness of mine own heart, cs d vvb px31 p-acp po31 n1, vvg, pns11 vmb vhi n1, cs pns11 vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 d n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 151
2784 thus adding drunkennesse to thirst, the Lord will not be mercifull vnto him, but then the wrath of the Lord and his ielousie shall smoke against that man, thus adding Drunkenness to thirst, the Lord will not be merciful unto him, but then the wrath of the Lord and his jealousy shall smoke against that man, av vvg n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 vmb xx vbi j p-acp pno31, cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 151
2785 and euery curse that is written in this booke shall light vpon him, and the Lord shall put out his name from vnder heauen. and every curse that is written in this book shall Light upon him, and the Lord shall put out his name from under heaven. cc d n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp d n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cc dt n1 vmb vvi av po31 n1 p-acp p-acp n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 151
2786 Oh consider this thou that forgettest the power of God, the iustice of God, the truth of God: O Consider this thou that forgettest the power of God, the Justice of God, the truth of God: uh vvb d pns21 cst vv2 dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1: (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 151
2787 euen this truth of his, that thou liuing in thy sinnes, thou art at enimitie with God, even this truth of his, that thou living in thy Sins, thou art At enmity with God, av d n1 pp-f png31, cst pns21 j-vvg p-acp po21 n2, pns21 vb2r p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 151
2788 & being at enimitie with him, thou art in a damnable state, thou art as drie stubble before the fire of his vengeance, & being At enmity with him, thou art in a damnable state, thou art as dry stubble before the fire of his vengeance, cc vbg p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n1, pns21 vb2r a-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 151
2789 and there is but a step betweene thee and hell. and there is but a step between thee and hell. cc pc-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21 cc n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 151
2790 Thinke on this, and if hell haue not taken full possession of thy soule, let it stirre thee vp to bethinke thy selfe of speedie reformation: Think on this, and if hell have not taken full possession of thy soul, let it stir thee up to bethink thy self of speedy Reformation: vvb p-acp d, cc cs n1 vhb xx vvn j n1 pp-f po21 n1, vvb pn31 vvi pno21 a-acp pc-acp vvi po21 n1 pp-f j n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 151
2791 humble thy soule, and make thy peace with the Lord, there is no standing out with him. humble thy soul, and make thy peace with the Lord, there is no standing out with him. vvb po21 n1, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbz dx vvg av p-acp pno31. (10) verse (DIV2) 280 Page 151
2792 Last of all, is it so that whatsoeuer is enimity against God, it is deadly and damnable, Last of all, is it so that whatsoever is enmity against God, it is deadly and damnable, ord pp-f d, vbz pn31 av cst r-crq vbz n1 p-acp np1, pn31 vbz j cc j, (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 151
2793 and it leades to destruction, and that the Lord will certainly bring destruction on that thing or person that stands vp in opposition to him? then as this may strike a terror into all vnrepentant sinners, and it leads to destruction, and that the Lord will Certainly bring destruction on that thing or person that Stands up in opposition to him? then as this may strike a terror into all unrepentant Sinners, cc pn31 vvz p-acp n1, cc d dt n1 vmb av-j vvi n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 cst vvz a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno31? av c-acp d vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d j n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 151
2794 so in particular into such as are guilty of that sinne of opposing the word and truth of God, so in particular into such as Are guilty of that sin of opposing the word and truth of God, av p-acp j p-acp d c-acp vbr j pp-f d n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 151
2795 and the sincere profession of his truth, and the true professors of it. and the sincere profession of his truth, and the true professors of it. cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f pn31. (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 151
2879 if we do not follow the fashions of the world, we shall be of no account, if we do not follow the fashions of the world, we shall be of no account, cs pns12 vdb xx vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb vbi pp-f dx n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2796 For what do they that oppose the word and truth of God, and the sincere professors of it? Surely they fight against God, as Gamaliel said, Act. 5.39. For what do they that oppose the word and truth of God, and the sincere professors of it? Surely they fight against God, as Gamaliel said, Act. 5.39. p-acp q-crq vdb pns32 cst vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j n2 pp-f pn31? av-j pns32 vvi p-acp np1, p-acp np1 vvd, n1 crd. (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 151
2797 If the profession of truth be of God, as certainly it is, it is diuine, it is heauenly, and of God: If the profession of truth be of God, as Certainly it is, it is divine, it is heavenly, and of God: cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb pp-f np1, c-acp av-j pn31 vbz, pn31 vbz j-jn, pn31 vbz j, cc pp-f np1: (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 151
2798 then they that oppose it cannot destroy it, they fight against God. then they that oppose it cannot destroy it, they fight against God. cs pns32 cst vvb pn31 vmbx vvi pn31, pns32 vvb p-acp np1. (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 151
2799 And consider it whosoeuer thou art, that dost set thy selfe against Gods children and such as sincerely professe the Gospell, thou dost but therein fight against God, And Consider it whosoever thou art, that dost Set thy self against God's children and such as sincerely profess the Gospel, thou dost but therein fight against God, cc vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vd2 vvi po21 n1 p-acp npg1 n2 cc d c-acp av-j vvi dt n1, pns21 vd2 p-acp av vvi p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 151
2800 and so doing thou dost but strike and spurne against thornes, thou medlest with one that is more then thy match, with one stronger then thou, and so doing thou dost but strike and spurn against thorns, thou medlest with one that is more then thy match, with one Stronger then thou, cc av vdg pns21 vd2 p-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp n2, pns21 vv2 p-acp pi cst vbz av-dc cs po21 n1, p-acp pi jc cs pns21, (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 151
2801 yea with one that is able with the breath of his mouth to blow thee down to hell, yea with one that is able with the breath of his Mouth to blow thee down to hell, uh p-acp pi cst vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 151
2802 and to bring confusion on thee. Isay. 45.9. Wo to him that striueth with his maker. and to bring confusion on thee. Saiah 45.9. Woe to him that strives with his maker. cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno21. np1 crd. n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp po31 n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 151
2803 It is worth the marking which Zeresh Hamans wife and his friends say to him. Hest. 6.13. It is worth the marking which Zeresh Hamans wife and his Friends say to him. Hest. 6.13. pn31 vbz j dt vvg r-crq j np1 n1 cc po31 n2 vvb p-acp pno31. np1 crd. (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2804 say they, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Iewes, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not preuaile against him, say they, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Iewes, before whom thou hast begun to fallen, thou shalt not prevail against him, vvb pns32, cs np1 vbb pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2, p-acp ro-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pc-acp vvi, pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp pno31, (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2805 but shalt surely fall before him. but shalt surely fallen before him. cc-acp vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno31. (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2806 Alas, what was Mordecai, and what Haman? Mordecai a poore captiue, and Haman a mighty man and of great place, Alas, what was Mordecai, and what Haman? Mordecai a poor captive, and Haman a mighty man and of great place, uh, r-crq vbds np1, cc r-crq np1? np1 dt j j-jn, cc np1 dt j n1 cc pp-f j n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2807 and yet Zeresh and his friends tell him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Iewes, and yet Zeresh and his Friends tell him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Iewes, cc av j cc po31 n2 vvi pno31, cs np1 vbi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2, (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2808 before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not preuaile against him, but shalt surely fall before him. before whom thou hast begun to fallen, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fallen before him. p-acp ro-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pc-acp vvi, pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp pno31, cc-acp vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno31. (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2809 So certainly if those thou dost set thy selfe against be the children of God, begotten of the immortall seed of his word, thou shalt neuer preuaile against them, thou dost but fight against the Lord, So Certainly if those thou dost Set thy self against be the children of God, begotten of the immortal seed of his word, thou shalt never prevail against them, thou dost but fight against the Lord, av av-j cs d pns21 vd2 vvi po21 n1 p-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1, vvn pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns21 vm2 av-x vvi p-acp pno32, pns21 vd2 p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2810 and he will bring thy plots and deuices to nought; and he will bring thy plots and devices to nought; cc pns31 vmb vvi po21 n2 cc n2 p-acp pix; (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2811 yea if thou go on in that course, opposing his truth, and setting thy selfe against his children, he will bring confusion on thee. yea if thou go on in that course, opposing his truth, and setting thy self against his children, he will bring confusion on thee. uh cs pns21 vvb a-acp p-acp d n1, vvg po31 n1, cc vvg po21 n1 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno21. (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2812 Consider this whosoeuer thou art that dost oppose and set thy selfe against Gods children, thou dost therein fight against God, thou ioynest hands with the diuell; Consider this whosoever thou art that dost oppose and Set thy self against God's children, thou dost therein fight against God, thou joinest hands with the Devil; np1 d r-crq pns21 vb2r d vd2 vvi cc vvi po21 n1 p-acp npg1 n2, pns21 vd2 av vvi p-acp np1, pns21 vv2 n2 p-acp dt n1; (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2813 and going on in that course, thou dost but worke thine owne wo, and bring confusion on thy selfe; and going on in that course, thou dost but work thine own woe, and bring confusion on thy self; cc vvg a-acp p-acp d n1, pns21 vd2 p-acp vvi po21 d n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp po21 n1; (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2814 the Lord will stand vp for the defence of his children, and stirre vp himselfe as a man of warre against thee, Isay 42.13. and he will haue the victory: the Lord will stand up for the defence of his children, and stir up himself as a man of war against thee, Saiah 42.13. and he will have the victory: dt n1 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc vvb a-acp px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, np1 crd. cc pns31 vmb vhi dt n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2815 though thou take away the liues of his children, thou shalt not preuaile to their hurt, though thou take away the lives of his children, thou shalt not prevail to their hurt, cs pns21 vvb av dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp po32 n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2816 but thou shalt bring wo and confusion to thy selfe. but thou shalt bring woe and confusion to thy self. cc-acp pns21 vm2 vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp po21 n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2817 And this may be a great comfort to Gods children, to consider that the Lord is an enemie to their enemies, And this may be a great Comfort to God's children, to Consider that the Lord is an enemy to their enemies, cc d vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n2, pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2818 and to those that oppose them: and to those that oppose them: cc p-acp d cst vvb pno32: (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2819 they may be sure their enemies shall neuer preuaile against them to their hurt, but in opposing them, they fight against God, they may be sure their enemies shall never prevail against them to their hurt, but in opposing them, they fight against God, pns32 vmb vbi av-j po32 n2 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1, cc-acp p-acp vvg pno32, pns32 vvb p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2820 and the Lord will bring confusion on them. and the Lord will bring confusion on them. cc dt n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno32. (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2821 Let this be thought on, to the terror of all the enemies of Gods Church and children, Let this be Thought on, to the terror of all the enemies of God's Church and children, vvb d vbi vvn a-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2822 and to the comfort of all such as are the children of God. and to the Comfort of all such as Are the children of God. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d c-acp vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (10) verse (DIV2) 281 Page 152
2823 In the next place, in that the Apostle saith, The wisedome of the flesh, or carnall mind, the mind of the flesh is enimitie against God: note we thus much. In the next place, in that the Apostle Says, The Wisdom of the Flesh, or carnal mind, the mind of the Flesh is enmity against God: note we thus much. p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1: vvb pns12 av av-d. (10) verse (DIV2) 282 Page 152
2824 That the very mind, reason, vnderstanding, and will of man in his naturall state and condition, in the best act and exercise of them, are opposite and contrarie to God and to all goodnesse, not onely in the appetite and the senses, the inferiour parts of the soule, That the very mind, reason, understanding, and will of man in his natural state and condition, in the best act and exercise of them, Are opposite and contrary to God and to all Goodness, not only in the appetite and the Senses, the inferior parts of the soul, cst dt j n1, n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, p-acp dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, vbr j-jn cc j-jn p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1, xx av-j p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2, dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 283 Page 153
2825 but the most noble parts of the soule being yet in the naturall state and condition, but the most noble parts of the soul being yet in the natural state and condition, cc-acp dt av-ds j n2 pp-f dt n1 vbg av p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 283 Page 153
2826 euen reason, mind, and will, are carried in a course contrarie to God and to all goodnesse. even reason, mind, and will, Are carried in a course contrary to God and to all Goodness. av n1, n1, cc vmb, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 283 Page 153
2827 And the best inclination and motion of the mind or will of a naturall man or woman, it is in flat opposition to God and to all goodnesse. And the best inclination and motion of the mind or will of a natural man or woman, it is in flat opposition to God and to all Goodness. cc dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz p-acp j n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 283 Page 153
2828 And to this purpose is that, Gen. 6.5. All the imaginations of the thoughts of his heart are onely euill continually. And to this purpose is that, Gen. 6.5. All the Imaginations of the thoughts of his heart Are only evil continually. cc p-acp d n1 vbz d, np1 crd. d dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbr av-j j-jn av-j. (10) verse (DIV2) 283 Page 153
2829 Where by heart is meant the vnderstanding power of the soule, whereby man vseth reason, as Matth. 15.19. Out of the heart come euill thoughts: Where by heart is meant the understanding power of the soul, whereby man uses reason, as Matthew 15.19. Out of the heart come evil thoughts: c-crq p-acp n1 vbz vvn dt vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq n1 vvz n1, c-acp np1 crd. av pp-f dt n1 vvb j-jn n2: (10) verse (DIV2) 283 Page 153
2830 so the whole frame and disposition, or the whole act and exercise of the naturall vnderstanding is onely euill continually. so the Whole frame and disposition, or the Whole act and exercise of the natural understanding is only evil continually. av dt j-jn n1 cc n1, cc dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz av-j j-jn av-j. (10) verse (DIV2) 283 Page 153
2831 And hence it is that the Apostle exhorteth the Ephesians, Ephes. 4.23. To be renewed in the spirit of their minde: And hence it is that the Apostle exhorteth the Ephesians, Ephesians 4.23. To be renewed in the Spirit of their mind: cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz dt njp2, np1 crd. pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 283 Page 153
2832 that is, in the purest part of their soules; that is, in the Purest part of their Souls; cst vbz, p-acp dt js n1 pp-f po32 n2; (10) verse (DIV2) 283 Page 153
2833 and he grounds his exhortation on a description of their conuersation before their conuersion and renouation, verse 17. 18. That then they walked as other Gentiles did, in the vanitie of mind, and darknesse of cogitation: and he grounds his exhortation on a description of their Conversation before their conversion and renovation, verse 17. 18. That then they walked as other Gentiles did, in the vanity of mind, and darkness of cogitation: cc pns31 n2 po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, n1 crd crd cst av pns32 vvd p-acp j-jn np1 vdd, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 283 Page 153
2834 where we haue both NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET, both mind, and discourse of mind, the one vaine, and the other darke and blind; where we have both, and, both mind, and discourse of mind, the one vain, and the other dark and blind; c-crq pns12 vhb d, cc, d n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, dt crd j, cc dt n-jn j cc j; (10) verse (DIV2) 283 Page 153
2835 so that indeed not onely the appetite and senses, but the best parts and powers of the soule, being yet in the naturall state and condition, the reason, minde, so that indeed not only the appetite and Senses, but the best parts and Powers of the soul, being yet in the natural state and condition, the reason, mind, av cst av xx av-j dt n1 cc n2, cc-acp dt js n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vbg av p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, dt n1, n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 283 Page 153
2836 and will, are carried in a course contrarie to God and all goodnesse. And why? the reason of it is plaine. and will, Are carried in a course contrary to God and all Goodness. And why? the reason of it is plain. cc vmb, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp np1 cc d n1. cc q-crq? dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j. (10) verse (DIV2) 283 Page 153
2880 and we shall carrie no credit in the world. and we shall carry no credit in the world. cc pns12 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp dt n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2837 The corruption of nature hath not onely taken hold of the appetite and senses, but it hath also ouer-spread the minde, reason, vnderstanding, and will; The corruption of nature hath not only taken hold of the appetite and Senses, but it hath also overspread the mind, reason, understanding, and will; dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz xx av-j vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n2, cc-acp pn31 vhz av vvn dt n1, n1, n1, cc vmb; (10) verse (DIV2) 284 Page 153
2838 euen the most excellent parts and powers of the soule are poysoned with the contagion of sinne, and they are corrupted: even the most excellent parts and Powers of the soul Are poisoned with the contagion of sin, and they Are corrupted: av dt av-ds j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns32 vbr vvn: (10) verse (DIV2) 284 Page 153
2839 yea it may be truly said, that they are more deepely tainted with corruption, then the inferiour parts of the soule. yea it may be truly said, that they Are more deeply tainted with corruption, then the inferior parts of the soul. uh pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn, cst pns32 vbr av-dc av-jn vvn p-acp n1, cs dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 284 Page 153
2840 For as before sinne came, the mind of man had in it the chiefe part of Gods image, For as before sin Come, the mind of man had in it the chief part of God's image, c-acp c-acp p-acp n1 vvd, dt n1 pp-f n1 vhd p-acp pn31 dt j-jn n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 284 Page 153
2841 so now being corrupted it is most corrupt: so now being corrupted it is most corrupt: av av vbg vvn pn31 vbz av-ds j: (10) verse (DIV2) 284 Page 153
2842 for euery thing degenerating into a contrarie nature, it becomes most contrarie to that it was before; for every thing degenerating into a contrary nature, it becomes most contrary to that it was before; c-acp d n1 vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1, pn31 vvz av-ds j-jn p-acp cst pn31 vbds a-acp; (10) verse (DIV2) 284 Page 153
2843 as water once hot and then cold againe, it becomes most cold. as water once hight and then cold again, it becomes most cold. c-acp n1 a-acp j cc av j-jn av, pn31 vvz av-ds j-jn. (10) verse (DIV2) 284 Page 154
2844 And therefore the reason, mind, and will of man being not onely tainted, but so deeply poysoned with the contagion of sinne, it must needs be a truth, that not onely the appetite and senses, And Therefore the reason, mind, and will of man being not only tainted, but so deeply poisoned with the contagion of sin, it must needs be a truth, that not only the appetite and Senses, cc av dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vbg xx av-j vvn, cc-acp av av-jn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vmb av vbi dt n1, cst xx av-j dt n1 cc n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 284 Page 154
2845 but euen the reason, mind, and will of a naturall man or woman in the best act and exercise of them, are carried on in a course contrarie to God, and to all goodnesse. but even the reason, mind, and will of a natural man or woman in the best act and exercise of them, Are carried on in a course contrary to God, and to all Goodness. cc-acp av-j dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp np1, cc p-acp d n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 284 Page 154
2846 And this may teach vs in the first place, not to stand amazed, not to wonder at it, And this may teach us in the First place, not to stand amazed, not to wonder At it, cc d vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt ord n1, xx pc-acp vvi vvn, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, (10) verse (DIV2) 285 Page 154
2847 when we see men of singular wits, and of sound iudgements for matters of the world, when we see men of singular wits, and of found Judgments for matters of the world, c-crq pns12 vvb n2 pp-f j n2, cc pp-f j n2 p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 285 Page 154
2848 yea men of great learning, to be carried on in a course of euill and sinne, yea men of great learning, to be carried on in a course of evil and sin, uh n2 pp-f j n1, pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn cc n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 285 Page 154
2849 yea to runne into foule and grosse sinnes; yea to run into foul and gross Sins; uh p-acp vvi p-acp j cc j n2; (10) verse (DIV2) 285 Page 154
2850 this is that that blinds and bleares the eyes of many, in that they see men of excellent wits ouertaken with grosse sinnes: this is that that blinds and blears the eyes of many, in that they see men of excellent wits overtaken with gross Sins: d vbz d cst vvz cc vvz dt n2 pp-f d, p-acp cst pns32 vvb n2 pp-f j n2 vvn p-acp j n2: (10) verse (DIV2) 285 Page 154
2851 but we are to consider, that the wit and wisedome of man not sanctified, but in the naturall state of it, is carried on in a course contrarie to God, and to all goodnesse: but we Are to Consider, that the wit and Wisdom of man not sanctified, but in the natural state of it, is carried on in a course contrary to God, and to all Goodness: cc-acp pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 xx vvn, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp np1, cc p-acp d n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 285 Page 154
2852 and the more excellent wit, and the greater the wisedome is, not sanctified, the more strongly and the more violently it carries men to impietie and sinne: and the more excellent wit, and the greater the Wisdom is, not sanctified, the more strongly and the more violently it carries men to impiety and sin: cc dt av-dc j n1, cc dt jc dt n1 vbz, xx vvn, dt av-dc av-j cc dt av-dc av-j pn31 vvz n2 p-acp n1 cc n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 285 Page 154
2853 yea we shall finde if we obserue it, that it hath bene so in all ages, yea we shall find if we observe it, that it hath be so in all ages, uh pns12 vmb vvi cs pns12 vvb pn31, cst pn31 vhz vbn av p-acp d n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 285 Page 154
2854 and is so at this day. and is so At this day. cc vbz av p-acp d n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 285 Page 154
2855 Wofull experience shewes it, that the vilest monsters in all outrage of sinne, haue bene and are, not idiots, Woeful experience shows it, that the Vilest monsters in all outrage of sin, have be and Are, not Idiots, j n1 vvz pn31, cst dt js n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vhb vbn cc vbr, xx n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 285 Page 154
2856 or simple witted, or vnlearned men, but men of most excellent wits, and men of the greatest learning; or simple witted, or unlearned men, but men of most excellent wits, and men of the greatest learning; cc j j, cc j n2, cc-acp n2 pp-f ds j n2, cc n2 pp-f dt js n1; (10) verse (DIV2) 285 Page 154
2857 and therefore let not that trouble vs, and make vs stand amazed, when either we see or heare that men of excellent wits, sound iudgements, and Therefore let not that trouble us, and make us stand amazed, when either we see or hear that men of excellent wits, found Judgments, cc av vvb xx d vvi pno12, cc vvb pno12 vvb vvd, c-crq av-d pns12 vvb cc vvi d n2 pp-f j n2, j n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 285 Page 154
2858 or men of great learning, are carried on in a way of euill and sinne, and that they runne into foule and grosse sinnes: or men of great learning, Are carried on in a Way of evil and sin, and that they run into foul and gross Sins: cc n2 pp-f j n1, vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn cc n1, cc cst pns32 vvb p-acp j cc j n2: (10) verse (DIV2) 285 Page 154
2859 their wit, and wisedome, and learning not sanctified, it is but the wit, wisedome, and learning of the flesh, their wit, and Wisdom, and learning not sanctified, it is but the wit, Wisdom, and learning of the Flesh, po32 n1, cc n1, cc n1 xx vvn, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 285 Page 154
2860 and it is enimity against God & all goodnesse, it carries them on in a course contrarie to God, and to all goodnesse. and it is enmity against God & all Goodness, it carries them on in a course contrary to God, and to all Goodness. cc pn31 vbz n1 p-acp np1 cc d n1, pn31 vvz pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp np1, cc p-acp d n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 285 Page 154
2861 Againe, is it so that not onely the appetite and senses, but the best parts and powers of the soule, being yet in a naturall state and condition, Again, is it so that not only the appetite and Senses, but the best parts and Powers of the soul, being yet in a natural state and condition, av, vbz pn31 av cst xx av-j dt n1 cc n2, cc-acp dt js n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vbg av p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 154
2862 euen reason, mind, and will, are carried in a course contrarie to God and to all goodnesse? Learne we then, that in matters of pietie and religion, even reason, mind, and will, Are carried in a course contrary to God and to all Goodness? Learn we then, that in matters of piety and Religion, av n1, n1, cc vmb, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1? vvb pns12 av, cst p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 154
2863 and in things that pertaine to life and godlinesse, to lay aside not onely our owne appetite and senses, and in things that pertain to life and godliness, to lay aside not only our own appetite and Senses, cc p-acp n2 cst vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi av xx av-j po12 d n1 cc n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2864 but to disclaime also our owne reason and vnderstanding, and the best act and exercise of our owne reason, euen our owne wisedome: but to disclaim also our own reason and understanding, and the best act and exercise of our own reason, even our own Wisdom: cc-acp pc-acp vvi av po12 d n1 cc n1, cc dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 d n1, av po12 d n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2865 for indeed to consult with flesh and bloud, and with the wisedome of the flesh, in matters of pietie and religion, it is but to aduise with sinne. for indeed to consult with Flesh and blood, and with the Wisdom of the Flesh, in matters of piety and Religion, it is but to advise with sin. c-acp av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2866 The wisedome of the flesh is enimity against God, and will carrie vs on in a course contrarie to God, and to all goodnesse: The Wisdom of the Flesh is enmity against God, and will carry us on in a course contrary to God, and to all Goodness: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1, cc vmb vvi pno12 p-acp p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp np1, cc p-acp d n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2867 it is a dangerous thing to examine the wayes of God by the wisedome of the flesh: yea I dare affirme it; it is a dangerous thing to examine the ways of God by the Wisdom of the Flesh: yea I Dare affirm it; pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: uh pns11 vvb vvi pn31; (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2868 It is impossible for vs to yeeld true and sound obedience to any one Commandement of God, It is impossible for us to yield true and found Obedience to any one Commandment of God, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi j cc j n1 p-acp d crd n1 pp-f np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2869 if we follow the rule of our owne corrupt reason, our owne reason will carrie vs on to a contrarie course. if we follow the Rule of our own corrupt reason, our own reason will carry us on to a contrary course. cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 d j n1, po12 d n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2870 To shew it in one or two particulars: the Lord requires of vs in his word, we haue it, 1. Tim. 6.8. That if we haue food and rayment we should therewith be content, and that we should not greedily hunt after the things of this life. To show it in one or two particulars: the Lord requires of us in his word, we have it, 1. Tim. 6.8. That if we have food and raiment we should therewith be content, and that we should not greedily hunt After the things of this life. pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp crd cc crd n2-j: dt n1 vvz pp-f pno12 p-acp po31 n1, pns12 vhb pn31, crd np1 crd. cst cs pns12 vhb n1 cc n1 pns12 vmd av vbi j, cc cst pns12 vmd xx av-j vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2871 Now carnall reason, the wisedome of the flesh, that is ready to suggest, and it doth suggest to many in the world, that they may by fraud, by vsurie, by oppression, Now carnal reason, the Wisdom of the Flesh, that is ready to suggest, and it does suggest to many in the world, that they may by fraud, by Usury, by oppression, av j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz j pc-acp vvi, cc pn31 vdz vvi p-acp d p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vmb p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2872 and by vnlawfull meanes, seeke to enrich themselues: and by unlawful means, seek to enrich themselves: cc p-acp j n2, vvb pc-acp vvi px32: (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2873 yea it tels them, that so they shall be able to do good, not onely to themselues and those that belong to them, yea it tells them, that so they shall be able to do good, not only to themselves and those that belong to them, uh pn31 vvz pno32, cst av pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vdi j, xx av-j p-acp px32 cc d cst vvb p-acp pno32, (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2874 but to others also, to distribute to the poore, to build alme-houses, and to do great good, but to Others also, to distribute to the poor, to built alme-houses, and to do great good, cc-acp p-acp n2-jn av, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi n2, cc pc-acp vdi j j, (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2875 and that with such sacrifices God is pleased. and that with such Sacrifices God is pleased. cc cst p-acp d n2 np1 vbz vvn. (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2876 See how the wisedome of the flesh will furnish men with strength of arguments out of the word of God abused, to make men sinne against God. See how the Wisdom of the Flesh will furnish men with strength of Arguments out of the word of God abused, to make men sin against God. vvb c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n2 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn, pc-acp vvi n2 n1 p-acp np1. (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2877 And so for the matter of apparell, the Lord requires in his word it should be modest and sober. And so for the matter of apparel, the Lord requires in his word it should be modest and Sobrium. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 pn31 vmd vbi j cc j. (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2878 Oh but saith carnall reason, the wisedome of the flesh, that tels men and women, O but Says carnal reason, the Wisdom of the Flesh, that tells men and women, uh cc-acp vvz j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vvz n2 cc n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2881 And so I might instance in many other particulars, wherein the wisedome of the flesh carries men on in a course contrarie to God and to all goodnesse: And so I might instance in many other particulars, wherein the Wisdom of the Flesh carries men on in a course contrary to God and to all Goodness: cc av pns11 vmd n1 p-acp d j-jn n2-j, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz n2 a-acp p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2882 yea the wisedome of the flesh is ready to furnish men with new wayes of committing sinne, yea the Wisdom of the Flesh is ready to furnish men with new ways of committing sin, uh dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp j n2 pp-f vvg n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2883 and with many excuses, pretences, and defences for sinne when it is committed. and with many excuses, pretences, and defences for sin when it is committed. cc p-acp d n2, n2, cc n2 p-acp n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn. (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 155
2884 And therefore if we desire to do the good duties the Lord requires at our hands in truth of heart, we are not onely to lay aside our owne appetite and sense, And Therefore if we desire to do the good duties the Lord requires At our hands in truth of heart, we Are not only to lay aside our own appetite and sense, cc av cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vdi dt j n2 dt n1 vvz p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vbr xx av-j pc-acp vvi av po12 d n1 cc n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 156
2885 but we are also to renounce our owne reason and vnderstanding, and our owne wisedome, but we Are also to renounce our own reason and understanding, and our own Wisdom, cc-acp pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi po12 d n1 cc n1, cc po12 d n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 156
2886 and all that nature hath endued vs withall, and to suffer our selues wholly to be guided and gouerned by the wisedome and will of God reuealed in his word. and all that nature hath endued us withal, and to suffer our selves wholly to be guided and governed by the Wisdom and will of God revealed in his word. cc d cst n1 vhz vvn pno12 av, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av-jn pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 156
2887 Now further marke we here the weight of the Apostles speech, he saith not, the wisedome of the flesh is an enemie, but it is enimitie; thereby signifying, Now further mark we Here the weight of the Apostles speech, he Says not, the Wisdom of the Flesh is an enemy, but it is enmity; thereby signifying, av av-jc n1 pns12 av dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, pns31 vvz xx, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1, p-acp pn31 vbz n1; av vvg, (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 156
2888 as we shewed, that it is extremely opposite and contrarie to God, and to all goodnesse; as we showed, that it is extremely opposite and contrary to God, and to all Goodness; c-acp pns12 vvd, cst pn31 vbz av-jn j-jn cc j-jn p-acp np1, cc p-acp d n1; (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 156
2889 yea that it is carried against God and all goodnesse with an vnreconciliable hatred and opposition. yea that it is carried against God and all Goodness with an unreconcilable hatred and opposition. uh cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp np1 cc d n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 156
2890 So that hereby we are to take notice how farre the wisedome of the flesh is carried in opposition to God and to all goodnesse: So that hereby we Are to take notice how Far the Wisdom of the Flesh is carried in opposition to God and to all Goodness: av cst av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 156
2891 and the point hence is this. and the point hence is this. cc dt n1 av vbz d. (10) verse (DIV2) 286 Page 156
2892 That the wisedome of the flesh, the minding and affecting of corrupt nature, is extremely opposite and contrarie to God and to all goodnesse. That the Wisdom of the Flesh, the minding and affecting of corrupt nature, is extremely opposite and contrary to God and to all Goodness. cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt vvg cc vvg pp-f j n1, vbz av-jn j-jn cc j-jn p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 287 Page 156
2893 The mind and will of a naturall man is not onely not able to thinke or will good things, things that pertaine to Gods kingdome, to life and saluation, The mind and will of a natural man is not only not able to think or will good things, things that pertain to God's Kingdom, to life and salvation, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz xx j xx j pc-acp vvi cc vmb j n2, n2 cst vvi p-acp ng1 n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 287 Page 156
2894 but they are auerse, and they are repugnant to good things, and carried against God and good things, with an vnreconciliable hatred and opposition, they are at enimitie with God and all goodnesse. but they Are averse, and they Are repugnant to good things, and carried against God and good things, with an unreconcilable hatred and opposition, they Are At enmity with God and all Goodness. cc-acp pns32 vbr j, cc pns32 vbr j p-acp j n2, cc vvd p-acp np1 cc j n2, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp np1 cc d n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 287 Page 156
2895 Thus it is with the mind and will of a naturall man in the act and exercise of his mind and will: Thus it is with the mind and will of a natural man in the act and exercise of his mind and will: av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 287 Page 156
2896 and hence it was that the Apostle said, Ephes. 5.8. and hence it was that the Apostle said, Ephesians 5.8. cc av pn31 vbds d dt n1 vvd, np1 crd. (10) verse (DIV2) 287 Page 156
2897 They were once darknesse: he saith not, that they were darke, or blind, or not able to see good things, They were once darkness: he Says not, that they were dark, or blind, or not able to see good things, pns32 vbdr a-acp n1: pns31 vvz xx, cst pns32 vbdr j, cc j, cc xx j pc-acp vvi j n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 287 Page 156
2898 but they were darknesse, they were in extreme opposition to light, euen as contrarie to God himselfe, who is light. 1. Ioh. 1.5. and to the light of his truth, as darknesse is to light. but they were darkness, they were in extreme opposition to Light, even as contrary to God himself, who is Light. 1. John 1.5. and to the Light of his truth, as darkness is to Light. cc-acp pns32 vbdr n1, pns32 vbdr p-acp j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi, av-j c-acp j-jn p-acp np1 px31, r-crq vbz j. crd np1 crd. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp n1 vbz pc-acp vvi. (10) verse (DIV2) 287 Page 156
2899 And not to amplifie the point, the reason and ground of this: And not to amplify the point, the reason and ground of this: cc xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d: (10) verse (DIV2) 287 Page 156
2900 That the act and exercise of the mind and will of a naturall man is extremely opposite and contrarie to God and to all goodnesse, is, That the act and exercise of the mind and will of a natural man is extremely opposite and contrary to God and to all Goodness, is, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz av-jn j-jn cc j-jn p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1, vbz, (10) verse (DIV2) 288 Page 156
2901 because the mind and will of a naturall man beares the image of Satan, which is directly opposite and contrarie to the image of God, in which man was created, standing in true and perfect holinesse and righteousnesse: Because the mind and will of a natural man bears the image of Satan, which is directly opposite and contrary to the image of God, in which man was created, standing in true and perfect holiness and righteousness: c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz av-j j-jn cc j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq n1 vbds vvn, vvg p-acp j cc j n1 cc n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 288 Page 157
2902 that image is defaced in man by the fall of Adam, and in place of it is come the image of Satan: that image is defaced in man by the fallen of Adam, and in place of it is come the image of Satan: cst n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1: (10) verse (DIV2) 288 Page 157
2903 and such as the cause is, such is the effect: and such as the cause is, such is the Effect: cc d c-acp dt n1 vbz, d vbz dt n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 288 Page 157
2904 and therefore it must needs be that the act and exercise of the mind and will of a naturall man, is directly and extremely opposite and contrary to God and to all goodnesse. and Therefore it must needs be that the act and exercise of the mind and will of a natural man, is directly and extremely opposite and contrary to God and to all Goodness. cc av pn31 vmb av vbi d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, vbz av-j cc av-jn j-jn cc j-jn p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 288 Page 157
2905 Here haply some may make this question Here haply Some may make this question av av d vmb vvi d n1 (10) verse (DIV2) 288 Page 157
2906 Whether man do naturally hate God? whether a man in his naturall state and condition be so farre carried against God, Whither man do naturally hate God? whither a man in his natural state and condition be so Far carried against God, cs n1 vdb av-j vvi np1? cs dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 vbb av av-j vvn p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 289 Page 157
2907 as that he hates God? Answer. as that he hates God? Answer. c-acp cst pns31 vvz np1? n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 289 Page 157
2908 Howsoeuer man hauing in himselfe the light of nature in full force not extinguished, hath in him a blind deuotion and affection towards God, Howsoever man having in himself the Light of nature in full force not extinguished, hath in him a blind devotion and affection towards God, c-acp n1 vhg p-acp px31 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n1 xx vvn, vhz p-acp pno31 dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 290 Page 157
2909 and a blind loue to God, as he is God and the chiefe good: and a blind love to God, as he is God and the chief good: cc dt j n1 p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vbz np1 cc dt j-jn j: (10) verse (DIV2) 290 Page 157
2910 yet as man is guiltie of sinne, and takes notice of his guiltinesse, and conceiues of God as a iust punisher of sinne, he hates God: yet as man is guilty of sin, and Takes notice of his guiltiness, and conceives of God as a just punisher of sin, he hates God: av c-acp n1 vbz j pp-f n1, cc vvz n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvz pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz np1: (10) verse (DIV2) 290 Page 157
2911 as a guiltie malefactor hates the Iudge, not as he is a man good, liberall, as a guilty Malefactor hates the Judge, not as he is a man good, liberal, c-acp dt j n1 vvz dt n1, xx c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 j, j, (10) verse (DIV2) 290 Page 157
2912 and the like, but as he is a iust sentencer of his euill deeds, so a man hates God; and the like, but as he is a just sentencer of his evil Deeds, so a man hates God; cc dt j, cc-acp c-acp pns31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n2, av dt n1 vvz np1; (10) verse (DIV2) 290 Page 157
2913 and as a man increaseth in sinne, so he increaseth in hating of God. and as a man increases in sin, so he increases in hating of God. cc c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp n1, av pns31 vvz p-acp vvg pp-f np1. (10) verse (DIV2) 290 Page 157
2914 It is said of the Gentiles being giuen vp to vile affections, and to a reprobate sense, It is said of the Gentiles being given up to vile affections, and to a Reprobate sense, pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt np1 vbg vvn a-acp p-acp j n2, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 290 Page 157
2915 and they running on in foule sinnes and fearefull abhominations, they became haters of God. Rom. 1.30. and they running on in foul Sins and fearful abominations, they became haters of God. Rom. 1.30. cc pns32 vvg a-acp p-acp j n2 cc j n2, pns32 vvd n2 pp-f np1. np1 crd. (10) verse (DIV2) 290 Page 157
2916 Now for vse of the point; Now for use of the point; av p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1; (10) verse (DIV2) 291 Page 157
2917 this being so that the act and exercise of the mind of a naturall man, is directly and extremely contrarie to God and to all goodnesse, it meets with that conceit of the Papists touching pure naturals, and the goodnesse in nature. this being so that the act and exercise of the mind of a natural man, is directly and extremely contrary to God and to all Goodness, it meets with that conceit of the Papists touching pure naturals, and the Goodness in nature. d vbg av d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vbz av-j cc av-jn j-jn p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1, pn31 vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f dt njp2 vvg j n2-j, cc dt n1 p-acp n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 291 Page 157
2918 They magnifie nature, and teach that a man in his naturall state may prepare himselfe to receiue grace, They magnify nature, and teach that a man in his natural state may prepare himself to receive grace, pns32 vvb n1, cc vvi d dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vvi px31 pc-acp vvi n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 291 Page 157
2919 and that he preparing himselfe, he merits grace ex congruo, as they say. and that he preparing himself, he merits grace ex Congruo, as they say. cc cst pns31 vvg px31, pns31 vvz n1 fw-la fw-la, c-acp pns32 vvb. (10) verse (DIV2) 291 Page 157
2920 It is an idle conceit, it cannot stand with the truth now deliuered, that the act and exercise of the mind and will of a naturall man is extremely opposite and contrarie to God and to all goodnesse: It is an idle conceit, it cannot stand with the truth now Delivered, that the act and exercise of the mind and will of a natural man is extremely opposite and contrary to God and to all Goodness: pn31 vbz dt j n1, pn31 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 av vvn, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz av-jn j-jn cc j-jn p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 291 Page 157
2921 and it is as possible that a violent streame of water should suddenly turne it selfe backwards, and it is as possible that a violent stream of water should suddenly turn it self backwards, cc pn31 vbz a-acp j cst dt j n1 pp-f n1 vmd av-j vvi pn31 n1 av-j, (10) verse (DIV2) 291 Page 157
2922 as it is for the mind and will of men being carried against God and all goodnesse, to turne and prepare it selfe to receiue grace. as it is for the mind and will of men being carried against God and all Goodness, to turn and prepare it self to receive grace. c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 vbg vvn p-acp np1 cc d n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 291 Page 157
2923 The Lord Iesus saith, Ioh. 6.44. None can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me, draw him. The Lord Iesus Says, John 6.44. None can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me, draw him. dt n1 np1 vvz, np1 crd. np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno11, c-acp dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn pno11, vvb pno31. (10) verse (DIV2) 291 Page 158
2924 Now if there were in man the least power and aptnesse to receiue grace, drawing were needlesse, Now if there were in man the least power and aptness to receive grace, drawing were needless, av cs pc-acp vbdr p-acp n1 dt ds n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n1, vvg vbdr j, (10) verse (DIV2) 291 Page 158
2925 for that argues an obstinate rebellion, and reluctancy and striuing against grace. for that argues an obstinate rebellion, and reluctancy and striving against grace. c-acp cst vvz dt j n1, cc n1 cc vvg p-acp n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 291 Page 158
2926 Though indeed none is forced to come to Christ, or to receiue grace, but he receiues it willingly, Though indeed none is forced to come to christ, or to receive grace, but he receives it willingly, cs av pix vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vvi n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz pn31 av-j, (10) verse (DIV2) 291 Page 158
2927 yet of himselfe he hath no such will, but of vnwilling he is made willing. Now for the vse of the point to our selues. yet of himself he hath not such will, but of unwilling he is made willing. Now for the use of the point to our selves. av pp-f px31 pns31 vhz xx d n1, cc-acp pp-f j pns31 vbz vvn j. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n2. (10) verse (DIV2) 291 Page 158
2928 Is it so that the act and exercise of the mind and will of a naturall man is extremely opposite and contrarie to God & to all goodnesse? surely such as haue their minds and wils wrought on by grace, Is it so that the act and exercise of the mind and will of a natural man is extremely opposite and contrary to God & to all Goodness? surely such as have their minds and wills wrought on by grace, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz av-jn j-jn cc j-jn p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1? av-j d c-acp vhb po32 n2 cc n2 vvn a-acp p-acp n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 158
2929 and turned from euill to good, so that now they are able to thinke of good things, to mind them, to will them, to loue and to like them, and turned from evil to good, so that now they Are able to think of good things, to mind them, to will them, to love and to like them, cc vvd p-acp j-jn p-acp j, av cst av pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi pp-f j n2, pc-acp vvi pno32, pc-acp vmb pno32, pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pno32, (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 158
2930 and to delight in them in some measure, they are to magnifie the goodnesse and mercy of God, and to delight in them in Some measure, they Are to magnify the Goodness and mercy of God, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 158
2931 and the power of his grace; and the power of his grace; cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 158
2932 they cannot be sufficiently thankfull for so great a mercy, in that their minds and wils were before at enimitie against God. they cannot be sufficiently thankful for so great a mercy, in that their minds and wills were before At enmity against God. pns32 vmbx vbi av-j j p-acp av j dt n1, p-acp d po32 n2 cc n2 vbdr a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp np1. (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 158
2933 And such as are yet in their naturall state and condition, are to take heed they please not themselues in a conceit that they can at their owne time and pleasure change their minds and wils, And such as Are yet in their natural state and condition, Are to take heed they please not themselves in a conceit that they can At their own time and pleasure change their minds and wills, cc d c-acp vbr av p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pns32 vvb xx px32 p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vmb p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1 vvi po32 n2 cc n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 158
2934 and so neglect the timely and carefull vse of the meanes by which God workes grace in those that belong to him. and so neglect the timely and careful use of the means by which God works grace in those that belong to him. cc av vvb dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vvz n1 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp pno31. (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 158
2935 As Popery is naturall in many things, so in this particular: As Popery is natural in many things, so in this particular: p-acp n1 vbz j p-acp d n2, av p-acp d j: (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 158
2936 men thinke that howsoeuer their minds are now set on euill, and their wils and affections are wholly carried after euill, men think that howsoever their minds Are now Set on evil, and their wills and affections Are wholly carried After evil, n2 vvb cst c-acp po32 n2 vbr av vvn p-acp j-jn, cc po32 n2 cc n2 vbr av-jn vvn p-acp j-jn, (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 158
2937 yet they may when they please change their minds, and turne their hearts from euill to good, and take a new course: but indeed they deceiue themselues. Ier. 13.23. saith the Prophet, Can the Blackmore change his skin, or the Leopard his spots? then may ye also do good that are accustomed to do euill. yet they may when they please change their minds, and turn their hearts from evil to good, and take a new course: but indeed they deceive themselves. Jeremiah 13.23. Says the Prophet, Can the Blackmore change his skin, or the Leopard his spots? then may you also do good that Are accustomed to do evil. av pns32 vmb c-crq pns32 vvb vvi po32 n2, cc vvi po32 n2 p-acp j-jn p-acp j, cc vvb dt j n1: cc-acp av pns32 vvb px32. np1 crd. vvz dt n1, vmb dt np1 vvb po31 n1, cc dt n1 po31 n2? av vmb pn22 av vdb j cst vbr vvn pc-acp vdi j-jn. (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 158
2938 Where he shewes how hard a thing it is to breake off a custome of doing ill, Where he shows how hard a thing it is to break off a custom of doing ill, c-crq pns31 vvz c-crq av-j dt n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f vdg n-jn, (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 158
2939 euen as hard as to make the Blackmore white, or to change the skin of a Leopard. even as hard as to make the Blackmore white, or to change the skin of a Leopard. av c-acp av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi dt np1 j-jn, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 158
2940 And if custome which is but a second nature be so hard to roote out, And if custom which is but a second nature be so hard to root out, cc cs n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt ord n1 vbi av j pc-acp vvi av, (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 158
2941 how hard then is nature it selfe and the corruption of it, to be rooted out, which is as deare and neare to vs as any part or member of our bodies, how hard then is nature it self and the corruption of it, to be rooted out, which is as deer and near to us as any part or member of our bodies, c-crq av-j av vbz n1 pn31 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vbi vvn av, r-crq vbz a-acp j-jn cc av-j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 159
2942 or any part of our soules? Surely there must be an holy violence before that can be done, or any part of our Souls? Surely there must be an holy violence before that can be done, cc d n1 pp-f po12 n2? av-j a-acp vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp d vmb vbi vdn, (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 159
2943 and it is done onely by the mightie hand and power of God And therefore our part is to vse the meanes carefully, by which the Lord workes grace in the minds and hearts of his, and it is done only by the mighty hand and power of God And Therefore our part is to use the means carefully, by which the Lord works grace in the minds and hearts of his, cc pn31 vbz vdn av-j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 cc av po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n2 av-j, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f png31, (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 159
2944 euen diligent hearing, reading, and meditating in the word of God, conference, good company, and the like, to waite on the Lord till he strike an holy stroke on our hearts and minds; even diligent hearing, reading, and meditating in the word of God, conference, good company, and the like, to wait on the Lord till he strike an holy stroke on our hearts and minds; av j n-vvg, vvg, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1, j n1, cc dt j, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvb dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2; (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 159
2945 he will do it in time on all those that belong to him. he will do it in time on all those that belong to him. pns31 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp d d cst vvb p-acp pno31. (10) verse (DIV2) 292 Page 159
2946 Hauing stood on the Apostles argument, by which he prooues the wisedome of the flesh to be death, Having stood on the Apostles argument, by which he Proves the Wisdom of the Flesh to be death, vhg vvn p-acp dt n2 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 293 Page 159
2947 or deadly, or damnable, because it is enimitie against God: or deadly, or damnable, Because it is enmity against God: cc j, cc j, c-acp pn31 vbz n1 p-acp np1: (10) verse (DIV2) 293 Page 159
2948 come we now to the ground and proofe of it in the next words, For it is not subiect to the Law of God, neither indeed can be. come we now to the ground and proof of it in the next words, For it is not Subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be. vvb pns12 av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt ord n2, p-acp pn31 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-dx av vmb vbi. (10) verse (DIV2) 293 Page 159
2949 The Apostle prooues the wisedome of the flesh to be enimitie against God by this, that it is not subiect to the Law of God, it yeelds not to the Law of God any orderly subiection; The Apostle Proves the Wisdom of the Flesh to be enmity against God by this, that it is not Subject to the Law of God, it yields not to the Law of God any orderly subjection; dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d, cst pn31 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 d j n1; (10) verse (DIV2) 293 Page 159
2950 nay it doth resist, and rise vp, and rebell against the Law of God: nay it does resist, and rise up, and rebel against the Law of God: uh pn31 vdz vvi, cc vvb a-acp, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (10) verse (DIV2) 293 Page 159
2951 euen against the will of God reuealed in his word, touching duties of pietie towards God, even against the will of God revealed in his word, touching duties of piety towards God, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, vvg n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 293 Page 159
2952 and duties of loue, mercy, equitie, and iustice towards men. and duties of love, mercy, equity, and Justice towards men. cc n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp n2. (10) verse (DIV2) 293 Page 159
2953 And here first we are to obserue the Apostles argument, by which he prooues the wisedome of the flesh to be enimitie against God; he reasons thus: And Here First we Are to observe the Apostles argument, by which he Proves the Wisdom of the Flesh to be enmity against God; he Reasons thus: cc av ord pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n2 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp np1; pns31 vvz av: (10) verse (DIV2) 293 Page 159
2954 The wisedome of the flesh is not subiect to the Law of God, it doth rather resist, The Wisdom of the Flesh is not Subject to the Law of God, it does rather resist, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vdz av vvi, (10) verse (DIV2) 293 Page 159
2955 and rebell, and rise vp against Gods Law, and therefore it is enimitie against God. This manner of reasoning yeelds to vs thus much. and rebel, and rise up against God's Law, and Therefore it is enmity against God. This manner of reasoning yields to us thus much. cc vvi, cc vvb a-acp p-acp ng1 n1, cc av pn31 vbz n1 p-acp np1. d n1 pp-f vvg vvz p-acp pno12 av av-d. (10) verse (DIV2) 293 Page 159
2956 That they that will not subiect themselues to the Law of God, they are enemies to God: That they that will not Subject themselves to the Law of God, they Are enemies to God: cst pns32 cst vmb xx vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr n2 p-acp np1: (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 159
2957 they whosoeuer they be, that yeeld not obedience to the will of God made knowne to them in his word, they that will not subiect their minds, their wils, they whosoever they be, that yield not Obedience to the will of God made known to them in his word, they that will not Subject their minds, their wills, pns32 r-crq pns32 vbb, cst vvb xx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1, pns32 cst vmb xx vvi po32 n2, po32 n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 159
2958 and their affections to the will of God, and square and frame their actions according to his will, to do the good it requires, and their affections to the will of God, and square and frame their actions according to his will, to do the good it requires, cc po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi cc vvi po32 n2 vvg p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vdi dt j pn31 vvz, (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 159
2959 and to auoyd the euill it forbids, his will being made knowne to them, they are in Gods account as enemies to God, and to avoid the evil it forbids, his will being made known to them, they Are in God's account as enemies to God, cc pc-acp vvi dt j-jn pn31 vvz, po31 n1 vbg vvn vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp n2 p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 159
2960 and as rebels against God, the Lord so accounts of them. And for further clearing of this, marke what the Lord saith, Exod. 20.5. and as rebels against God, the Lord so accounts of them. And for further clearing of this, mark what the Lord Says, Exod 20.5. cc c-acp n2 p-acp np1, dt n1 av n2 pp-f pno32. cc p-acp jc n-vvg pp-f d, vvb r-crq dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2961 In the second commandement he saith, He is a God visiting the iniquitie of the fathers vpon the children, vpon the third generation, In the second Commandment he Says, He is a God visiting the iniquity of the Father's upon the children, upon the third generation, p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vvz, pns31 vbz dt np1 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt ord n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2962 and vpon the fourth of them that hate him. and upon the fourth of them that hate him. cc p-acp dt ord pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31. (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2981 and hath the command of their soules and bodies and of all that they haue. and hath the command of their Souls and bodies and of all that they have. cc vhz dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2 cc pp-f d cst pns32 vhb. (10) verse (DIV2) 296 Page 161
2963 And who are those that hate him? We may easily gather who they be, by that he subioynes verse 6. where he saith, He shewes mercy to them that loue him and keepe his commandements: And who Are those that hate him? We may Easily gather who they be, by that he subioynes verse 6. where he Says, He shows mercy to them that love him and keep his Commandments: cc r-crq vbr d cst vvb pno31? pns12 vmb av-j vvi r-crq pns32 vbb, p-acp cst pns31 vvz n1 crd n1 pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31 cc vvi po31 n2: (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2964 as if he had said, those that loue me, are those that keepe my commandements; as if he had said, those that love me, Are those that keep my Commandments; c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, d cst vvb pno11, vbr d cst vvb po11 n2; (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2965 and so on the contrary, those that keepe not the commandements of God, and yeeld not obedience to his will, the Lord accounts of them as those that hate him, and so on the contrary, those that keep not the Commandments of God, and yield not Obedience to his will, the Lord accounts of them as those that hate him, cc av p-acp dt n-jn, d cst vvb xx dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvb xx n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 vvz pp-f pno32 p-acp d cst vvb pno31, (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2966 and as enemies to him, and as rebels against him. Deut. 31.27. saith Moses, I know thy rebellion and thy stiffe necke: and as enemies to him, and as rebels against him. Deuteronomy 31.27. Says Moses, I know thy rebellion and thy stiff neck: cc c-acp n2 p-acp pno31, cc c-acp n2 p-acp pno31. np1 crd. vvz np1, pns11 vvb po21 n1 cc po21 j n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2967 behold, I being yet aliue with you this day, ye are rebellious against the Lord: behold, I being yet alive with you this day, you Are rebellious against the Lord: vvb, pns11 vbg av j p-acp pn22 d n1, pn22 vbr j p-acp dt n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2968 how much more then after my death? He saith the people were rebellious against the Lord, in that they did not subiect themselues to his will made knowne to them. Ioh. 14.15. saith Christ, If ye loue me keepe my commandements. how much more then After my death? He Says the people were rebellious against the Lord, in that they did not Subject themselves to his will made known to them. John 14.15. Says christ, If you love me keep my Commandments. c-crq av-d av-dc cs p-acp po11 n1? pns31 vvz dt n1 vbdr j p-acp dt n1, p-acp cst pns32 vdd xx vvi px32 p-acp po31 n1 vvd vvn p-acp pno32. np1 crd. vvz np1, cs pn22 vvb pno11 vvi po11 n2. (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2969 Whence it followes by proportion, that those that keepe not the commandements of Christ, they loue not Christ; Whence it follows by proportion, that those that keep not the Commandments of christ, they love not christ; c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp n1, cst d cst vvb xx dt n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb xx np1; (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2970 no they hate him, and they are enemies to him, as himselfe saith, Math. 12.30. He that is not with me is against me, I account them as mine enemies. no they hate him, and they Are enemies to him, as himself Says, Math. 12.30. He that is not with me is against me, I account them as mine enemies. uh-x pns32 vvb pno31, cc pns32 vbr n2 p-acp pno31, c-acp px31 vvz, np1 crd. pns31 cst vbz xx p-acp pno11 vbz p-acp pno11, pns11 vvb pno32 p-acp po11 n2. (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2971 And to this purpose is that, Luke 19.27. Those mine enemies which would not that I should reigne ouer them, bring them hither, and slay them before me. And to this purpose is that, Lycia 19.27. Those mine enemies which would not that I should Reign over them, bring them hither, and slay them before me. cc p-acp d n1 vbz d, av crd. d po11 n2 r-crq vmd xx cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, vvb pno32 av, cc vvi pno32 p-acp pno11. (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2972 Those that would not subiect their neckes to my yoake, nor yeeld obedience to my lawes, bring them hither, and slay them before me. Those that would not Subject their necks to my yoke, nor yield Obedience to my laws, bring them hither, and slay them before me. d cst vmd xx vvi po32 n2 p-acp po11 n1, ccx vvi n1 p-acp po11 n2, vvb pno32 av, cc vvi pno32 p-acp pno11. (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2973 And to these we might adde many other testimonies confirming this truth, that they whosoeuer they be, that will not subiect themselues to the Law of God, to mind, to will, And to these we might add many other testimonies confirming this truth, that they whosoever they be, that will not Subject themselves to the Law of God, to mind, to will, cc p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi d j-jn n2 vvg d n1, cst pns32 r-crq pns32 vbb, cst vmb xx vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb, (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2974 and to affect and loue the good things the Lord requires of them, and to auoyd the euill he forbids, his will being made knowne to them, they are in Gods account as enemies to God, and to affect and love the good things the Lord requires of them, and to avoid the evil he forbids, his will being made known to them, they Are in God's account as enemies to God, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j n2 dt n1 vvz pp-f pno32, cc pc-acp vvi dt n-jn pns31 vvz, po31 n1 vbg vvn vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp n2 p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2975 and as rebels against him, the Lord so accounts of them: for why, the reasons of this truth are these. and as rebels against him, the Lord so accounts of them: for why, the Reasons of this truth Are these. cc c-acp n2 p-acp pno31, dt n1 av n2 pp-f pno32: p-acp q-crq, dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr d. (10) verse (DIV2) 294 Page 160
2976 First, there is a most neare vnion and coniunction betweene God and his Law, the Law of God is the mind of God and will of God, First, there is a most near Union and conjunction between God and his Law, the Law of God is the mind of God and will of God, ord, pc-acp vbz dt av-ds j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 295 Page 161
2977 euen his eternall and vnchangeable will reuealed, to which he would haue men to be subiect and conformable; even his Eternal and unchangeable will revealed, to which he would have men to be Subject and conformable; av po31 j cc j-u n1 vvd, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmd vhi n2 pc-acp vbi j-jn cc j; (10) verse (DIV2) 295 Page 161
2978 and men cannot denie subiection to that, but they denie it to God himselfe, and so they rebell against him. and men cannot deny subjection to that, but they deny it to God himself, and so they rebel against him. cc n2 vmbx vvi n1 p-acp d, cc-acp pns32 vvb pn31 p-acp np1 px31, cc av pns32 vvb p-acp pno31. (10) verse (DIV2) 295 Page 161
2979 Againe secondly, all men are bound to yeeld subiection to the Law of God, and to his will reuealed in his word, Again secondly, all men Are bound to yield subjection to the Law of God, and to his will revealed in his word, av ord, d n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp po31 n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 296 Page 161
2980 as to the Law and will of him who is soueraigne Lord and king ouer them, as to the Law and will of him who is sovereign Lord and King over them, c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vbz j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, (10) verse (DIV2) 296 Page 161
2982 And therefore as they are rebels to a king, who being his naturall subiects and bound to obey him, will not submit themselues to his good lawes; And Therefore as they Are rebels to a King, who being his natural Subjects and bound to obey him, will not submit themselves to his good laws; cc av c-acp pns32 vbr n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbg po31 j n2-jn cc vvd pc-acp vvi pno31, vmb xx vvi px32 p-acp po31 j n2; (10) verse (DIV2) 296 Page 161
2983 so it must needs be a truth, that they whosoeuer they be that will not subiect themselues to the Law of God, to the will of God reuealed in his word, to mind, to will, so it must needs be a truth, that they whosoever they be that will not Subject themselves to the Law of God, to the will of God revealed in his word, to mind, to will, av pn31 vmb av vbi dt n1, cst pns32 r-crq pns32 vbb cst vmb xx vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb, (10) verse (DIV2) 296 Page 161
2984 and to affect, and to do the good things the Lord requires of them, and to auoid the euill he forbids, his will being made knowne to them, they are in Gods account as enemies to God, and to affect, and to do the good things the Lord requires of them, and to avoid the evil he forbids, his will being made known to them, they Are in God's account as enemies to God, cc pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vdi dt j n2 dt n1 vvz pp-f pno32, cc pc-acp vvi dt n-jn pns31 vvz, po31 n1 vbg vvn vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp n2 p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 296 Page 161
2985 and as rebels, and the Lord so accounts of them. and as rebels, and the Lord so accounts of them. cc c-acp n2, cc dt n1 av n2 pp-f pno32. (10) verse (DIV2) 296 Page 161
2986 First, this truth serues to discouer the wretched and fearefull condition of all such as haue the will of God made knowne to them touching good things the Lord requires at their hands, First, this truth serves to discover the wretched and fearful condition of all such as have the will of God made known to them touching good things the Lord requires At their hands, ord, d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1 pp-f d d c-acp vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd vvn p-acp pno32 vvg av-j n2 dt n1 vvz p-acp po32 n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 161
2987 and touching euill they ought to auoid, and yet will not subiect themselues to it, either to do the one, and touching evil they ought to avoid, and yet will not Subject themselves to it, either to do the one, cc vvg j-jn pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi, cc av vmb xx vvi px32 p-acp pn31, av-d pc-acp vdi dt crd, (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 161
2988 or to auoid the other, They pull away the shoulder, they stop their eares that they should not heare, Zach. 7.11. and they hate to be reformed. or to avoid the other, They pull away the shoulder, they stop their ears that they should not hear, Zach 7.11. and they hate to be reformed. cc pc-acp vvi dt n-jn, pns32 vvb av dt n1, pns32 vvb po32 n2 cst pns32 vmd xx vvi, np1 crd. cc pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn. (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 161
2989 Fearefull is the case of such persons, whosoeuer they be; they oppose against God; they resist, as Stephen said Act. 7.51. and the Lord accounts them as enemies, and as rebels against him; Fearful is the case of such Persons, whosoever they be; they oppose against God; they resist, as Stephen said Act. 7.51. and the Lord accounts them as enemies, and as rebels against him; j vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq pns32 vbb; pns32 vvb p-acp np1; pns32 vvb, c-acp np1 vvd n1 crd. cc dt n1 vvz pno32 p-acp n2, cc c-acp n2 p-acp pno31; (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 161
2990 and will deale with them as with rebels. and will deal with them as with rebels. cc vmb vvi p-acp pno32 c-acp p-acp n2. (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 161
2991 Men commonly make it a matter of nothing to refuse to subiect themselues to the word of God, either when it cals them to good things, Men commonly make it a matter of nothing to refuse to Subject themselves to the word of God, either when it calls them to good things, np1 av-j vvi pn31 dt n1 pp-f pix pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-d c-crq pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp j n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 161
2992 or when it cals them from their euill wayes and sinnes: or when it calls them from their evil ways and Sins: cc c-crq pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 j-jn n2 cc n2: (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 161
2993 yea many times they make but a mocke at it, and make but a tush or puffe at the voice of God, in the ministerie of his word calling them from their sinnes. yea many times they make but a mock At it, and make but a tush or puff At the voice of God, in the Ministry of his word calling them from their Sins. uh d n2 pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, cc vvi p-acp dt uh cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n2. (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 161
2994 But consider it whosoeuer thou art: But Consider it whosoever thou art: cc-acp vvb pn31 r-crq pns21 vb2r: (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 162
2995 art thou a drunkard, a common swearer, or the like? and hath the word of God often sounded in thine eares? hath it discouered to thee thy particular sinnes, art thou a drunkard, a Common swearer, or the like? and hath the word of God often sounded in thine ears? hath it discovered to thee thy particular Sins, vb2r pns21 dt n1, dt j n1, cc dt j? cc vhz dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvd p-acp po21 n2? vhz pn31 vvn p-acp pno21 po21 j n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 162
2996 and shewed thee the greatnesse of them, and danger of them? hath it smitten thine heart, and showed thee the greatness of them, and danger of them? hath it smitten thine heart, cc vvd pno21 dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc n1 pp-f pno32? vhz pn31 vvn po21 n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 162
2997 and hit on thy conscience, and dost thou refuse to hearken to it, and to yeeld to the voice and call of God, and hit on thy conscience, and dost thou refuse to harken to it, and to yield to the voice and call of God, cc vvd p-acp po21 n1, cc vd2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc vvi pp-f np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 162
2998 and dost thou make light of it? Thou art in a fearefull case, the Lord accounts thee as his enemie, and dost thou make Light of it? Thou art in a fearful case, the Lord accounts thee as his enemy, cc vd2 pns21 vvi n1 pp-f pn31? pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 vvz pno21 p-acp po31 n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 162
2999 and will deale with thee as with his enemie. and will deal with thee as with his enemy. cc vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp p-acp po31 n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 162
3000 Yea know it, that thou hardening thy heart against the voice of God in the ministerie of his word, Yea know it, that thou hardening thy heart against the voice of God in the Ministry of his word, uh vvb pn31, cst pns21 n-vvg po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 162
3001 and refusing to be reformed by it, the Lord will also harden it, and in his iust iudgement giue thee ouer to sinne, and refusing to be reformed by it, the Lord will also harden it, and in his just judgement give thee over to sin, cc vvg pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, dt n1 vmb av vvi pn31, cc p-acp po31 j n1 vvb pno21 a-acp p-acp n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 162
3003 Yea thou being a child of disobedience and wilfull rebellion, thou art not onely a child of wrath, Yea thou being a child of disobedience and wilful rebellion, thou art not only a child of wrath, uh pns21 vbg dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1, pns21 vb2r xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 162
3004 as all men are by natu e, but it is more then probable that thou shalt neuer be receiued to mercy, that thou art a child of perdition, as all men Are by Natu e, but it is more then probable that thou shalt never be received to mercy, that thou art a child of perdition, c-acp d n2 vbr p-acp fw-la fw-la, cc-acp pn31 vbz dc cs j cst pns21 vm2 av-x vbi vvn p-acp n1, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 162
3005 and art now going on a pace towards hell, and shalt one day be fit fuell for the fire of hell. and art now going on a pace towards hell, and shalt one day be fit fuel for the fire of hell. cc vb2r av vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vm2 crd n1 vbb j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 162
3006 Consider this all you that refuse to subiect your selues to the will of God made knowne to you in the ministerie of his word. Consider this all you that refuse to Subject your selves to the will of God made known to you in the Ministry of his word. np1 d d pn22 cst vvb pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 297 Page 162
3007 Againe, is it so that they whosoeuer they be, that will not subiect themselues to the will of God reuealed in his word to mind, to will, affect, Again, is it so that they whosoever they be, that will not Subject themselves to the will of God revealed in his word to mind, to will, affect, av, vbz pn31 av cst pns32 r-crq pns32 vbb, cst vmb xx vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, vvb, (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 162
3008 and do the good things the Lord requires of them, and to auoid the euill he forbids (his will being made knowne to them) they in Gods account are as enemies to God, and do the good things the Lord requires of them, and to avoid the evil he forbids (his will being made known to them) they in God's account Are as enemies to God, cc vdb dt j n2 dt n1 vvz pp-f pno32, cc pc-acp vvi dt n-jn pns31 vvz (po31 n1 vbg vvn vvn p-acp pno32) pns32 p-acp npg1 n1 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 162
3009 and as rebels against him, the Lord so accounts them. and as rebels against him, the Lord so accounts them. cc c-acp n2 p-acp pno31, dt n1 av vvz pno32. (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 162
3010 Then take we heed we deceiue not our selues, thinke not that onely they are enemies to God that are at open defiance and hostilitie with him, Then take we heed we deceive not our selves, think not that only they Are enemies to God that Are At open defiance and hostility with him, av vvb pns12 vvb pns12 vvb xx po12 n2, vvb xx d av-j pns32 vbr n2 p-acp np1 cst vbr p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 162
3011 as those that are open contemners of God and of all goodnesse, open blasphemers, such as bend their tongues like their bowes for lies: Ier. 9.3. and shoot out bitter and blasphemous words against God and against goodnesse: as those that Are open contemners of God and of all Goodness, open blasphemers, such as bend their tongues like their bows for lies: Jeremiah 9.3. and shoot out bitter and blasphemous words against God and against Goodness: c-acp d cst vbr j n2 pp-f np1 cc pp-f d n1, j n2, d c-acp vvb po32 n2 vvb po32 n2 p-acp n2: np1 crd. cc vvb av j cc j n2 p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 162
3012 No, no, not onely they, but euen thou that dost not subiect thy selfe to the will of God made knowne to thee, to mind, to will, No, no, not only they, but even thou that dost not Subject thy self to the will of God made known to thee, to mind, to will, uh-dx, uh-dx, xx av-j pns32, cc-acp av pns21 cst vd2 xx vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd vvn p-acp pno21, p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb, (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 162
3013 and to affect, to loue and to like good things, euen thou in Gods account art an enemie to God. and to affect, to love and to like good things, even thou in God's account art an enemy to God. cc pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi j n2, av pns21 p-acp ng1 n1 n1 dt n1 p-acp np1. (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 162
3014 It may be thou art able to say, I am no enemie to goodnesse, I speake not ill of the wayes of God, I blaspheme not God and his truth, I am neither Papist nor Atheist, &c. Yea but what loue hast thou to goodnesse and to the truth of God? what zeale hast thou for God and for his truth? is thy heart and soule, thy mind and thy inward affections, thy wisedome subiect to it or no? for these are things the Lord requires of thee in his word, thou bearing the name of a Christian, It may be thou art able to say, I am no enemy to Goodness, I speak not ill of the ways of God, I Blaspheme not God and his truth, I am neither Papist nor Atheist, etc. Yea but what love hast thou to Goodness and to the truth of God? what zeal hast thou for God and for his truth? is thy heart and soul, thy mind and thy inward affections, thy Wisdom Subject to it or no? for these Are things the Lord requires of thee in his word, thou bearing the name of a Christian, pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi, pns11 vbm dx n1 p-acp n1, pns11 vvb xx j-jn pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, pns11 vvb xx np1 cc po31 n1, pns11 vbm dx njp ccx n1, av uh cc-acp q-crq n1 vh2 pns21 p-acp n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? q-crq n1 vh2 pns21 p-acp np1 cc p-acp po31 n1? vbz po21 n1 cc n1, po21 n1 cc po21 j n2, po21 n1 j-jn p-acp pn31 cc uh-dx? p-acp d vbr n2 dt n1 vvz pp-f pno21 p-acp po31 n1, pns21 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt njp, (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 163
3015 and taking on thee the profession of the Gospell. and taking on thee the profession of the Gospel. cc vvg p-acp pno21 dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 163
3016 Alas, if many in the world examine themselues touching these particulars, they shall find that these things are wanting in them: Alas, if many in the world examine themselves touching these particulars, they shall find that these things Are wanting in them: np1, cs d p-acp dt n1 vvb px32 vvg d n2-jn, pns32 vmb vvi cst d n2 vbr vvg p-acp pno32: (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 163
3017 they are luke-warme professors, they are carnall Gospellers; they Are lukewarm professors, they Are carnal Evangelists; pns32 vbr j n2, pns32 vbr j n2; (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 163
3018 they go on in a drousie course and a formall profession, they haue no burning loue to the truth, no zeale to Gods glorie. they go on in a drowsy course and a formal profession, they have no burning love to the truth, no zeal to God's glory. pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt j n1 cc dt j n1, pns32 vhb dx j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, dx n1 p-acp npg1 n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 163
3019 Well, let such persons know, howsoeuer they please themselues in a conceit that they are at peace with God, Well, let such Persons know, howsoever they please themselves in a conceit that they Are At peace with God, uh-av, vvb d n2 vvb, c-acp pns32 vvb px32 p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 163
3021 and though they be not at open enimitie with God as open contemners are, yet in their degree they are enemies to God: and though they be not At open enmity with God as open contemners Are, yet in their degree they Are enemies to God: cc cs pns32 vbb xx p-acp j n1 p-acp np1 c-acp j n2 vbr, av p-acp po32 n1 pns32 vbr n2 p-acp np1: (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 163
3022 and the Lord so esteemes of them. and the Lord so esteems of them. cc dt n1 av vvz pp-f pno32. (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 163
3023 And howsoeuer luke-warme Gospellers may seeme neither to be enemies to God, nor yet sound and good friends to him, And howsoever lukewarm Evangelists may seem neither to be enemies to God, nor yet found and good Friends to him, cc c-acp j n2 vmb vvi av-d pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp np1, ccx av j cc j n2 p-acp pno31, (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 163
3024 but to hold on a middle course, & to be in a middle condition, yet indeed so farre as they are luke-warme, they haue fellowship with the diuell, but to hold on a middle course, & to be in a middle condition, yet indeed so Far as they Are lukewarm, they have fellowship with the Devil, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j-jn n1, av av av av-j c-acp pns32 vbr j, pns32 vhb n1 p-acp dt n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 163
3025 and they are enemies to God, and therefore deceiue not thy selfe. One thing note we further, and that is from the word here vsed: and they Are enemies to God, and Therefore deceive not thy self. One thing note we further, and that is from the word Here used: cc pns32 vbr n2 p-acp np1, cc av vvb xx po21 n1. crd n1 n1 pns12 av-jc, cc d vbz p-acp dt n1 av vvn: (10) verse (DIV2) 298 Page 163
3026 the word (as I shewed) here rendred subiect, signifies orderly subiection: so that hence note we. the word (as I showed) Here rendered Subject, signifies orderly subjection: so that hence note we. dt n1 (c-acp pns11 vvd) av vvn j-jn, vvz j n1: av cst av vvb pns12. (10) verse (DIV2) 299 Page 163
3027 That the wisedome of the flesh may hit on a good dutie, a man in his naturall state and condition may do that which is good in it selfe, That the Wisdom of the Flesh may hit on a good duty, a man in his natural state and condition may do that which is good in it self, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 vmb vdi d r-crq vbz j p-acp pn31 n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 300 Page 163
3028 but he marres it in doing, he doth it not orderly, it is accounted of as the deed of an enemie to God, he doth it not so as may please God and bring comfort to his owne soule. but he mars it in doing, he does it not orderly, it is accounted of as the deed of an enemy to God, he does it not so as may please God and bring Comfort to his own soul. cc-acp pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp vdg, pns31 vdz pn31 xx j, pn31 vbz vvn pp-f p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vdz pn31 xx av c-acp vmb vvi np1 cc vvi n1 p-acp po31 d n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 300 Page 163
3029 The Apostle saith of the Gentiles, Rom. 2.14. The Apostle Says of the Gentiles, Rom. 2.14. dt n1 vvz pp-f dt n2-j, np1 crd. (10) verse (DIV2) 300 Page 163
3030 that they did by nature the things contained in the Law, but yet they failed in the ground, manner, that they did by nature the things contained in the Law, but yet they failed in the ground, manner, cst pns32 vdd p-acp n1 dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc-acp av pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1, n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 300 Page 163
3031 and right end of doing good things; they did them not of faith, for they had none; and right end of doing good things; they did them not of faith, for they had none; cc j-jn n1 pp-f vdg j n2; pns32 vdd pno32 xx pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vhd pix; (10) verse (DIV2) 300 Page 164
3032 they did them not of conscience towards God, they knew not God; nor in obedience to his Commandement, they were ignorant of it; they did them not of conscience towards God, they knew not God; nor in Obedience to his Commandment, they were ignorant of it; pns32 vdd pno32 xx pp-f n1 p-acp np1, pns32 vvd xx np1; ccx p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns32 vbdr j pp-f pn31; (10) verse (DIV2) 300 Page 164
3033 and they did them not to the glory of God, but to their owne praise and glory amongst men. and they did them not to the glory of God, but to their own praise and glory among men. cc pns32 vdd pno32 xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1 p-acp n2. (10) verse (DIV2) 300 Page 164
3034 And thus it is with all men in their naturall state and condition. And thus it is with all men in their natural state and condition. cc av pn31 vbz p-acp d n2 p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 300 Page 164
3035 And therefore it is not a blind intent and good meaning that poore ignorant soules stand on, that will serue the turne in seruing God: And Therefore it is not a blind intent and good meaning that poor ignorant Souls stand on, that will serve the turn in serving God: cc av pn31 vbz xx dt j n1 cc j n1 cst j j n2 vvb a-acp, cst vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp vvg np1: (10) verse (DIV2) 301 Page 164
3036 no, no, though men do that which is commanded in the word of God, and do it with a good intent and good meaning (as they say,) and yet do it not orderly as it ought to be done, in faith, in conscience towards God, no, no, though men do that which is commanded in the word of God, and do it with a good intent and good meaning (as they say,) and yet do it not orderly as it ought to be done, in faith, in conscience towards God, dx, uh-dx, cs n2 vdb d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vdb pn31 p-acp dt j n1 cc j n1 (c-acp pns32 vvb,) cc av vdb pn31 xx av-j c-acp pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vdn, p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 301 Page 164
3037 and in obedience to his will, and with respect to his glory, it is not pleasing to him; and in Obedience to his will, and with respect to his glory, it is not pleasing to him; cc p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz xx vvg p-acp pno31; (10) verse (DIV2) 301 Page 164
3038 the Lord accounts it not any subiection to his will, but rather rebellion against him. the Lord accounts it not any subjection to his will, but rather rebellion against him. dt n1 vvz pn31 xx d n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp av-c n1 p-acp pno31. (10) verse (DIV2) 301 Page 164
3039 And they that thrust on God any thing not commanded in his word, or things commanded and yet not done as they ought to be, they hate the Lord, And they that thrust on God any thing not commanded in his word, or things commanded and yet not done as they ought to be, they hate the Lord, cc pns32 cst vvd p-acp np1 d n1 xx vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc n2 vvn cc av xx vdi c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi, pns32 vvb dt n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 301 Page 164
3040 and the Lord doth so account of them, Exod. 20.5. and the Lord does so account of them, Exod 20.5. cc dt n1 vdz av vvi pp-f pno32, np1 crd. (10) verse (DIV2) 301 Page 164
3083 And not to adde any further euidence and testimonie of Scripture, the reasons and grounds of this truth are these. And not to add any further evidence and testimony of Scripture, the Reasons and grounds of this truth Are these. cc xx pc-acp vvi d jc n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vbr d. (10) verse (DIV2) 307 Page 166
3041 Now the Apostle saith, The wisdome of the flesh, the wisedome of corrupt nature, is not subiect to the Law of God, but indeed rebels against it. Now the Apostle Says, The Wisdom of the Flesh, the Wisdom of corrupt nature, is not Subject to the Law of God, but indeed rebels against it. av dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f j n1, vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp av vvz p-acp pn31. (10) verse (DIV2) 302 Page 164
3042 I might stand to shew the error of the Pelagians. I might stand to show the error of the Pelagians. pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt njp2. (10) verse (DIV2) 302 Page 164
3043 It meets with their error who hold that a naturall man might fulfill the Law of God; It meets with their error who hold that a natural man might fulfil the Law of God; pn31 vvz p-acp po32 n1 r-crq vvb cst dt j n1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1; (10) verse (DIV2) 302 Page 164
3044 and that error also of the Popish schoolmen: and that error also of the Popish Schoolmen: cc d n1 av pp-f dt j n2: (10) verse (DIV2) 302 Page 164
3045 it meets with their error likewise who affirme that a man without grace may keepe the Law in respect of the substance of the worke, it meets with their error likewise who affirm that a man without grace may keep the Law in respect of the substance of the work, pn31 vvz p-acp po32 n1 av r-crq vvb cst dt n1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 302 Page 164
3046 though not ad intentionem Legis, not after the intention of the Law. though not ad intentionem Legis, not After the intention of the Law. cs xx fw-la fw-la fw-la, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 302 Page 164
3047 But these we haue in part stood on before verse 3. therefore I passe by them. But these we have in part stood on before verse 3. Therefore I pass by them. p-acp d pns12 vhb p-acp n1 vvd a-acp p-acp n1 crd av pns11 vvb p-acp pno32. (10) verse (DIV2) 302 Page 164
3048 Onely from hence in that the Apostle saith, The wisedome of the flesh, the wisedome of corrupt nature, is not subiect to the Law of God; Only from hence in that the Apostle Says, The Wisdom of the Flesh, the Wisdom of corrupt nature, is not Subject to the Law of God; j p-acp av p-acp d dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f j n1, vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (10) verse (DIV2) 302 Page 164
3049 we may plainly gather thus much. we may plainly gather thus much. pns12 vmb av-j vvi av av-d. (10) verse (DIV2) 302 Page 164
3050 That the best act & exercise of ye soule of a carnall person, of a man that is yet in his naturall state and condition, is euill and sinfull, it is not subiect to the Law of God, it is not conformable to the will of God reuealed in his word, which is the rule of all holinesse and righteousnesse: That the best act & exercise of you soul of a carnal person, of a man that is yet in his natural state and condition, is evil and sinful, it is not Subject to the Law of God, it is not conformable to the will of God revealed in his word, which is the Rule of all holiness and righteousness: cst dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f pn22 n1 pp-f dt j n1, pp-f dt n1 cst vbz av p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, vbz j-jn cc j, pn31 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 303 Page 165
3051 and so it must needs be euill and sinfull. and so it must needs be evil and sinful. cc av pn31 vmb av vbi j-jn cc j. (10) verse (DIV2) 303 Page 165
3052 For indeed whatsoeuer act of the soule of man is not consonant and agreeable to the Law of God, that is euill, and that is sinfull. For indeed whatsoever act of the soul of man is not consonant and agreeable to the Law of God, that is evil, and that is sinful. p-acp av r-crq n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz xx j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz j-jn, cc d vbz j. (10) verse (DIV2) 303 Page 165
3053 Sinne is so defined. 1. Ioh. 3.4. Sinne is transgression of the Law: Sin is so defined. 1. John 3.4. Sin is Transgression of the Law: n1 vbz av vvn. crd np1 crd. n1 vbz n1 pp-f dt n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 303 Page 165
3054 any act of man transgressing Gods Law, yea any act not agreeable to the Law of God, it is euill and sinfull. any act of man transgressing God's Law, yea any act not agreeable to the Law of God, it is evil and sinful. d n1 pp-f n1 vvg npg1 n1, uh d n1 xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz j-jn cc j. (10) verse (DIV2) 303 Page 165
3055 And this beares strongly against an erronious opinion of the Papists, namely this: And this bears strongly against an erroneous opinion of the Papists, namely this: cc d vvz av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2, av d: (10) verse (DIV2) 303 Page 165
3056 That the first intents of the mind disordered, euen lust and concupiscence of the heart without consent of will, That the First intents of the mind disordered, even lust and concupiscence of the heart without consent of will, cst dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn, av n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 304 Page 165
3057 if it gaine not consent of will to accomplish euill, is no sinne: that they hold and teach. if it gain not consent of will to accomplish evil, is no sin: that they hold and teach. cs pn31 vvb xx n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn, vbz dx n1: cst pns32 vvb cc vvi. (10) verse (DIV2) 304 Page 165
3058 Now the truth deliuered makes strongly against that. For why: Now the truth Delivered makes strongly against that. For why: av dt n1 vvn vvz av-j p-acp d. p-acp q-crq: (10) verse (DIV2) 304 Page 165
3059 Is the best act and exercise of the soule of a corrupt person euill and sinfull, Is the best act and exercise of the soul of a corrupt person evil and sinful, vbz dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 j-jn cc j, (10) verse (DIV2) 304 Page 165
3060 euen his wisedome, is that euill, because it is not subiect to the Law of God? surely then the motions of the mind disordered, the motions and stirrings that are in the mind and heart of man to euill, even his Wisdom, is that evil, Because it is not Subject to the Law of God? surely then the motions of the mind disordered, the motions and stirrings that Are in the mind and heart of man to evil, av po31 n1, vbz d n-jn, c-acp pn31 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? av-j av dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn, dt n2 cc n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn, (10) verse (DIV2) 304 Page 165
3061 though consent of will be not gained, though they neuer get consent of will for the accomplishment of euill, though consent of will be not gained, though they never get consent of will for the accomplishment of evil, cs n1 pp-f vmb vbi xx vvn, cs pns32 av-x vvb n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-jn, (10) verse (DIV2) 304 Page 165
3062 yet those verie motions must needs be euill and sinfull. yet those very motions must needs be evil and sinful. av d j n2 vmb av vbi j-jn cc j. (10) verse (DIV2) 304 Page 165
3084 First, man in his naturall state and condition hath no goodnesse in any power or facultie of his soule; First, man in his natural state and condition hath no Goodness in any power or faculty of his soul; ord, n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 vhz dx n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1; (10) verse (DIV2) 308 Page 166
3063 For certainly they are not subiect to the Law of God, they are repugnant and contrarie to the Law of God, they are fruits of corruption; For Certainly they Are not Subject to the Law of God, they Are repugnant and contrary to the Law of God, they Are fruits of corruption; p-acp av-j pns32 vbr xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr j cc j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr n2 pp-f n1; (10) verse (DIV2) 304 Page 165
3064 they are such as men should not haue had, if our first parents had stood and continued in the state of innocencie: they Are such as men should not have had, if our First Parents had stood and continued in the state of innocence: pns32 vbr d c-acp n2 vmd xx vhi vhn, cs po12 ord n2 vhd vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 304 Page 165
3065 and therefore they are naught, and they are sinnes, and it is a grosse error to hold the contrarie. and Therefore they Are nought, and they Are Sins, and it is a gross error to hold the contrary. cc av pns32 vbr pix, cc pns32 vbr n2, cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n-jn. (10) verse (DIV2) 304 Page 165
3066 Now further in that the Apostle saith, the wisedome of the flesh is not subiect to the Law of God, neither indeed can be: Now further in that the Apostle Says, the Wisdom of the Flesh is not Subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be: av av-jc p-acp d dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-dx av vmb vbi: (10) verse (DIV2) 305 Page 165
3067 affirming that as a certaine truth, neither indeed can be, we are giuen to vnderstand thus much: affirming that as a certain truth, neither indeed can be, we Are given to understand thus much: vvg cst c-acp dt j n1, dx av vmb vbi, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d: (10) verse (DIV2) 305 Page 165
3068 That the wisedome of the flesh, the minding and affecting of corrupt nature, is not onely not subiect to Gods Law, but it hath no power in it selfe to be subiect to it: That the Wisdom of the Flesh, the minding and affecting of corrupt nature, is not only not Subject to God's Law, but it hath no power in it self to be Subject to it: cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt vvg cc vvg pp-f j n1, vbz xx j xx j-jn p-acp ng1 n1, p-acp pn31 vhz dx n1 p-acp pn31 n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp pn31: (10) verse (DIV2) 306 Page 165
3069 the mind and will of a naturall man, one that is yet in his naturall state, hath no power nor abilitie in it selfe and of it selfe, to mind, to will, and to affect good things. the mind and will of a natural man, one that is yet in his natural state, hath no power nor ability in it self and of it self, to mind, to will, and to affect good things. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, pi cst vbz av p-acp po31 j n1, vhz dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp pn31 n1 cc pp-f pn31 n1, p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb, cc pc-acp vvi j n2. (10) verse (DIV2) 306 Page 165
3070 Or thus briefly conceiue the point. Or thus briefly conceive the point. cc av av-j vvi dt n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 306 Page 165
3071 A man that is in his naturall state and condition, as yet vnregenerate, hath no power nor abilitie in himselfe nor of himselfe, to mind, to will, A man that is in his natural state and condition, as yet unregenerate, hath no power nor ability in himself nor of himself, to mind, to will, dt n1 cst vbz p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, c-acp av j, vhz dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp px31 cc pp-f px31, p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb, (10) verse (DIV2) 307 Page 166
3072 and to affect good things, things concerning pietie towards God, or things concerning equitie, iustice, loue, and to affect good things, things Concerning piety towards God, or things Concerning equity, Justice, love, cc pc-acp vvi j n2, n2 vvg n1 p-acp np1, cc n2 vvg n1, n1, n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 307 Page 166
3073 and mercy towards men, commanded in the Law of God; and mercy towards men, commanded in the Law of God; cc n1 p-acp n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (10) verse (DIV2) 307 Page 166
3074 at least to mind, to will, and to affect them, as they ought to be minded, willed, and affected. At least to mind, to will, and to affect them, as they ought to be minded, willed, and affected. p-acp ds p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb, cc pc-acp vvi pno32, c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, vvd, cc vvn. (10) verse (DIV2) 307 Page 166
3075 To this purpose that is a plaine text, 1. Corinth. 2.14. To this purpose that is a plain text, 1. Corinth. 2.14. p-acp d n1 cst vbz dt j n1, crd np1. crd. (10) verse (DIV2) 307 Page 166
3076 The naturall man (saith the Apostle) perceiues not the things of the Spirit of God, The natural man (Says the Apostle) perceives not the things of the Spirit of God, dt j n1 (vvz dt n1) vvz xx dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 307 Page 166
3077 for they are foolishnesse vnto him. And he addes further, Neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. for they Are foolishness unto him. And he adds further, Neither can he know them, Because they Are spiritually discerned. c-acp pns32 vbr n1 p-acp pno31. cc pns31 vvz av-jc, d vmb pns31 vvi pno32, c-acp pns32 vbr av-j vvn. (10) verse (DIV2) 307 Page 166
3078 He doth not onely not know nor perceiue spirituall things, for that might be through neglect or contempt of them; He does not only not know nor perceive spiritual things, for that might be through neglect or contempt of them; pns31 vdz xx j xx vvi ccx vvi j n2, c-acp cst vmd vbi p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32; (10) verse (DIV2) 307 Page 166
3079 but he cannot know them, he hath no power in himselfe of himselfe to know them, but he cannot know them, he hath no power in himself of himself to know them, cc-acp pns31 vmbx vvi pno32, pns31 vhz dx n1 p-acp px31 pp-f px31 p-acp vvi pno32, (10) verse (DIV2) 307 Page 166
3080 though he labour to know them. And 2. Cor. 3.5. saith the Apostle, We are not sufficient of our selues to think any thing (he meanes any thing that is truly good) as of our selues. Ioh. 15.5. saith Christ, Without me ye can do nothing. though he labour to know them. And 2. Cor. 3.5. Says the Apostle, We Are not sufficient of our selves to think any thing (he means any thing that is truly good) as of our selves. John 15.5. Says christ, Without me you can do nothing. cs pns31 vvb pc-acp vvi pno32. cc crd np1 crd. vvz dt n1, pns12 vbr xx j pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi d n1 (pns31 vvz d n1 cst vbz av-j j) p-acp pp-f po12 n2. np1 crd. vvz np1, p-acp pno11 pn22 vmb vdi pix. (10) verse (DIV2) 307 Page 166
3081 A man that is out of Christ, as yet in his naturall state and condition, can do nothing that is truly good, he cannot mind, will, or affect good things; A man that is out of christ, as yet in his natural state and condition, can do nothing that is truly good, he cannot mind, will, or affect good things; dt n1 cst vbz av pp-f np1, c-acp av p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, vmb vdi pix cst vbz av-j j, pns31 vmbx vvi, n1, cc vvi j n2; (10) verse (DIV2) 307 Page 166
3082 either things that concerne piety towards God, or loue and mercy towards men, as they ought to be minded, willed, and affected. either things that concern piety towards God, or love and mercy towards men, as they ought to be minded, willed, and affected. d n2 cst vvb n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, vvd, cc vvn. (10) verse (DIV2) 307 Page 166
3085 there is no part nor portion of any spirituall goodnesse in man being yet in his naturall state: there is no part nor portion of any spiritual Goodness in man being yet in his natural state: pc-acp vbz dx n1 ccx n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp n1 vbg av p-acp po31 j n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 308 Page 166
3086 there must be a renouation, a new making, and a new birth, before there be any goodnesse in any power or facultie of the soule of man or woman. there must be a renovation, a new making, and a new birth, before there be any Goodness in any power or faculty of the soul of man or woman. pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1, dt j n-vvg, cc dt j n1, c-acp pc-acp vbi d n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 308 Page 166
3087 Againe secondly, man in his naturall state and condition is so vnder the power of sinne, Again secondly, man in his natural state and condition is so under the power of sin, av ord, n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 309 Page 166
3088 as a dead man is vnder the power of death. He is dead in sinne, Ephes. 2.1. He hath neither spirituall life, nor the actions, nor the faculties of that life. as a dead man is under the power of death. He is dead in sin, Ephesians 2.1. He hath neither spiritual life, nor the actions, nor the faculties of that life. c-acp dt j n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. pns31 vbz j p-acp n1, np1 crd. pns31 vhz dx j n1, ccx dt n2, ccx dt n2 pp-f d n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 309 Page 166
3089 And therefore on these grounds we may resolue on this as a certaine truth, that a man that is in his naturall state and condition as yet vnregenerate, hath no power nor abilitie in himselfe and of himselfe, to mind, will, And Therefore on these grounds we may resolve on this as a certain truth, that a man that is in his natural state and condition as yet unregenerate, hath no power nor ability in himself and of himself, to mind, will, cc av p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst dt n1 cst vbz p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 c-acp av j, vhz dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp px31 cc pp-f px31, p-acp n1, n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 309 Page 167
3090 and to affect good things, things that concerne pietie towards God, or loue and mercy towards men, commanded in the Law of God, and to affect good things, things that concern piety towards God, or love and mercy towards men, commanded in the Law of God, cc pc-acp vvi j n2, n2 cst vvb n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 309 Page 167
3091 as they ought to be minded, willed and affected. as they ought to be minded, willed and affected. c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, vvd cc vvn. (10) verse (DIV2) 309 Page 167
3092 This being a truth, it meets with the vaine conceit of all those that magnifie nature, This being a truth, it meets with the vain conceit of all those that magnify nature, d vbg dt n1, pn31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d d cst vvb n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 310 Page 167
3093 and dreame of some goodnesse in our nature without grace: and dream of Some Goodness in our nature without grace: cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 310 Page 167
3094 and especially it meets with the error of the Pelagians and of the Papists, touching freedome of will. and especially it meets with the error of the Pelagians and of the Papists, touching freedom of will. cc av-j pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 cc pp-f dt njp2, vvg n1 pp-f n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 310 Page 167
3095 They hold and teach, that the will of man is able to loue God, and to be subiect to his Law without grace, They hold and teach, that the will of man is able to love God, and to be Subject to his Law without grace, pns32 vvb cc vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi np1, cc pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 310 Page 167
3096 or at least (say they) being a little helped by Gods Spirit, can either receiue grace or refuse it, if it list. or At least (say they) being a little helped by God's Spirit, can either receive grace or refuse it, if it list. cc p-acp ds (vvb pns32) vbg dt j vvn p-acp npg1 n1, vmb av-d vvi n1 cc vvi pn31, cs pn31 vvb. (10) verse (DIV2) 310 Page 167
3097 This is vtterly false, it is as possible for a dead man to wil his owne quickening, This is utterly false, it is as possible for a dead man to will his own quickening, d vbz av-j j, pn31 vbz a-acp j c-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 d n-vvg, (10) verse (DIV2) 310 Page 167
3098 and his owne raising vp from the graue, as it is for a man in his naturall state and condition, being dead in sinnes, to mind and to will spirituall good things. and his own raising up from the graven, as it is for a man in his natural state and condition, being dead in Sins, to mind and to will spiritual good things. cc po31 d vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, vbg j p-acp n2, p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vmb j j n2. (10) verse (DIV2) 310 Page 167
3099 Oh but say the Papists, though a man in sinne be dead in the way of grace, O but say the Papists, though a man in sin be dead in the Way of grace, uh p-acp vvi dt njp2, cs dt n1 p-acp n1 vbb j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 311 Page 167
3100 yet he liues naturally, and he hath free-will in naturall and ciuill actions; yet he lives naturally, and he hath freewill in natural and civil actions; av pns31 vvz av-j, cc pns31 vhz n1 p-acp j cc j n2; (10) verse (DIV2) 311 Page 167
3101 which will of his being by grace fortified, and as it were lifted vp to an higher degree of perfection, can then concurre and worke with grace to faith, which will of his being by grace fortified, and as it were lifted up to an higher degree of perfection, can then concur and work with grace to faith, r-crq vmb pp-f po31 vbg p-acp n1 vvn, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1, vmb av vvi cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 311 Page 167
3102 and all good workes necessarie to life euerlasting. Thus they pleade, and those be their owne words. To answer them. and all good works necessary to life everlasting. Thus they plead, and those be their own words. To answer them. cc d j n2 j p-acp n1 j. av pns32 vvb, cc d vbb po32 d n2. p-acp n1 pno32. (10) verse (DIV2) 311 Page 167
3103 First, they speake not to the purpose, for though it be granted that man liues naturally, First, they speak not to the purpose, for though it be granted that man lives naturally, ord, pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1, c-acp cs pn31 vbb vvn cst n1 vvz av-j, (10) verse (DIV2) 312 Page 167
3104 and hath free-will in morall and ciuill things (which we confesse:) doth it thereupon follow that he hath power by nature to will spirituall good things? No, no, it followes not on that ground. and hath freewill in moral and civil things (which we confess:) does it thereupon follow that he hath power by nature to will spiritual good things? No, no, it follows not on that ground. cc vhz n1 p-acp j cc j n2 (r-crq pns12 vvb:) vdz pn31 av vvi cst pns31 vhz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 j j n2? uh-dx, uh-dx, pn31 vvz xx p-acp d n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 312 Page 167
3105 Againe, in that they say, the naturall will being by grace fortified and lifted vp to an higher degree of perfection, can then concurre and worke with grace to faith, Again, in that they say, the natural will being by grace fortified and lifted up to an higher degree of perfection, can then concur and work with grace to faith, av, p-acp cst pns32 vvb, dt j n1 vbg p-acp n1 vvn cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1, vmb av vvi cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 313 Page 167
3106 and to all good workes necessarie to saluation, they contradict themselues: and to all good works necessary to salvation, they contradict themselves: cc p-acp d j n2 j p-acp n1, pns32 vvb px32: (10) verse (DIV2) 313 Page 167
3107 for this proues not that the will of man concurres by it owne naturall power, which is the thing in question, for this Proves not that the will of man concurs by it own natural power, which is the thing in question, p-acp d vvz xx d dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp pn31 d j n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 313 Page 167
3108 but the cleane contrarie, that the will onely by grace is enabled to will that which is truly good: but the clean contrary, that the will only by grace is enabled to will that which is truly good: cc-acp dt j n-jn, cst dt n1 av-j p-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 cst r-crq vbz av-j j: (10) verse (DIV2) 313 Page 167
3109 and that is the thing we teach; and that is the thing we teach; cc cst vbz dt n1 pns12 vvb; (10) verse (DIV2) 313 Page 167
3110 that the will of man in the first act of conuersion is meerly passiue, able to do nothing, that the will of man in the First act of conversion is merely passive, able to do nothing, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-j j, j pc-acp vdi pix, (10) verse (DIV2) 313 Page 168
3111 but being wrought on and renewed by grace, and of vnwilling made willing, then it is able to chuse, to will, but being wrought on and renewed by grace, and of unwilling made willing, then it is able to choose, to will, cc-acp vbg vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp n1, cc pp-f j vvn j, cs pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vmb, (10) verse (DIV2) 313 Page 168
3112 and to affect that which is truly good. Haply some will say: and to affect that which is truly good. Haply Some will say: cc pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz av-j j. av d vmb vvi: (10) verse (DIV2) 313 Page 168
3113 hath the will of man being yet in the naturall state and condition, no possibilitie of willing that which is truly good? I answer. hath the will of man being yet in the natural state and condition, no possibility of willing that which is truly good? I answer. vhz dt n1 pp-f n1 vbg av p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, dx n1 pp-f vvg d r-crq vbz av-j j? pns11 vvb. (10) verse (DIV2) 314 Page 168
3114 Though it haue no power in it selfe and of it selfe to will spirituall good things, Though it have no power in it self and of it self to will spiritual good things, cs pn31 vhb dx n1 p-acp pn31 n1 cc pp-f pn31 n1 p-acp n1 j j n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 315 Page 168
3115 yet it hath a possibilitie of willing that which is truly good; yet it hath a possibility of willing that which is truly good; av pn31 vhz dt n1 pp-f vvg d r-crq vbz av-j j; (10) verse (DIV2) 315 Page 168
3116 it is capable of grace, it is fit to be wrought on, and to be made able by grace to will that which is truly good: it is capable of grace, it is fit to be wrought on, and to be made able by grace to will that which is truly good: pn31 vbz j pp-f n1, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, cc pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp n1 pc-acp vmb d r-crq vbz av-j j: (10) verse (DIV2) 315 Page 168
3117 for the Lord workes not on men as on stockes or on stones, or on vnreasonable creatures; for the Lord works not on men as on stocks or on stones, or on unreasonable creatures; c-acp dt n1 vvz xx p-acp n2 c-acp p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2, cc p-acp j n2; (10) verse (DIV2) 315 Page 168
3118 men hauing vnderstanding and will, they are capable of grace, fit to haue their wils made able by grace to will things truly good; men having understanding and will, they Are capable of grace, fit to have their wills made able by grace to will things truly good; n2 vhg n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr j pp-f n1, j pc-acp vhi po32 n2 vvd j p-acp n1 pc-acp vmb n2 av-j j; (10) verse (DIV2) 315 Page 168
3119 there is that possibilitie in the corrupt will of man. there is that possibility in the corrupt will of man. pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 315 Page 168
3120 Now further, is it so that a man in his naturall state and condition, as yet vnregenerate, hath no power in himselfe and of himselfe, to mind, to will, Now further, is it so that a man in his natural state and condition, as yet unregenerate, hath no power in himself and of himself, to mind, to will, av av-jc, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, c-acp av j, vhz dx n1 p-acp px31 cc pp-f px31, p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb, (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 168
3121 and to affect good things concerning pietie towards God, loue and mercy towards men, the good things of Gods Law? surely then much lesse hath any man power in himselfe and of himselfe, to mind, to will, and to affect good things Concerning piety towards God, love and mercy towards men, the good things of God's Law? surely then much less hath any man power in himself and of himself, to mind, to will, cc pc-acp vvi j n2 vvg n1 p-acp np1, n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1? av-j av av-d av-dc vhz d n1 n1 p-acp px31 cc pp-f px31, p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb, (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 168
3122 and to affect the good things of the Gospell. and to affect the good things of the Gospel. cc pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 168
3123 The wisedome of the flesh cannot yeeld subiection to the Law of God, much lesse can it yeeld to the doctrine of the Gospell, The Wisdom of the Flesh cannot yield subjection to the Law of God, much less can it yield to the Doctrine of the Gospel, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmbx vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-d av-dc vmb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 168
3124 as to beleeue the sweete promises of it, and to beleeue in Christ: there is some seed of the one in nature, but none of the other. as to believe the sweet promises of it, and to believe in christ: there is Some seed of the one in nature, but none of the other. c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f pn31, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1: pc-acp vbz d n1 pp-f dt crd p-acp n1, cc-acp pix pp-f dt j-jn. (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 168
3125 And this is a thing that deceiues many in the world; And this is a thing that deceives many in the world; cc d vbz dt n1 cst vvz d p-acp dt n1; (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 168
3126 they fancie to themselues that faith is in their owne power, and that they can at their owne time and pleasure beleeue in Christ. they fancy to themselves that faith is in their own power, and that they can At their own time and pleasure believe in christ. pns32 vvi p-acp px32 cst n1 vbz p-acp po32 d n1, cc cst pns32 vmb p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1 vvb p-acp np1. (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 168
3127 And herein the diuell deludes thousands: And herein the Devil deludes thousands: cc av dt n1 vvz crd: (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 168
3128 yea some are so besotted and blinded by the subtiltie of Satan, as they thinke they haue beleeued in Christ euer since they could remember, yea Some Are so besotted and blinded by the subtlety of Satan, as they think they have believed in christ ever since they could Remember, uh d vbr av vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vvb pns32 vhb vvn p-acp np1 av c-acp pns32 vmd vvi, (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 168
3129 and they neuer doubted of Gods mercy. and they never doubted of God's mercy. cc pns32 av-x vvd pp-f npg1 n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 168
3130 Or if this slight be too palpable and be discerned, yet Satan perswades with them, they may beleeue when they will, Or if this slight be too palpable and be discerned, yet Satan persuades with them, they may believe when they will, cc cs d n1 vbb av j cc vbi vvn, av np1 vvz p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb vvi c-crq pns32 vmb, (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 168
3131 and that it is an easie matter to beleeue in Christ, and in their owne power to beleeue when they list; and that it is an easy matter to believe in christ, and in their own power to believe when they list; cc cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc p-acp po32 d n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq pns32 vvb; (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3132 yea that they may take hold of the mercy of God and merit of Christ at the very last houre of their life: yea that they may take hold of the mercy of God and merit of christ At the very last hour of their life: uh cst pns32 vmb vvi n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt av ord n1 pp-f po32 n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3133 and with this pleasing conceit he carries thousands to the pit of euerlasting perdition. and with this pleasing conceit he carries thousands to the pit of everlasting perdition. cc p-acp d j-vvg n1 pns31 vvz crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3134 We are to take heed of this, and know that true faith in Christ is a wonderfull and supernaturall gift and grace of God, wrought by the exceeding greatnesse of Gods power, We Are to take heed of this, and know that true faith in christ is a wonderful and supernatural gift and grace of God, wrought by the exceeding greatness of God's power, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d, cc vvb d j n1 p-acp np1 vbz dt j cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3135 euen by the working of his almighty power, Ehpes. 1.19. and therefore not in any mans power to beleeue when he lift. even by the working of his almighty power, Ephes. 1.19. and Therefore not in any men power to believe when he lift. av p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 j-jn n1, n2. crd. cc av xx p-acp d ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vvd. (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3136 No, no, if true faith in Christ were in a mans owne power, then would neuer any man feeling the weight and burden of his sinnes, No, no, if true faith in christ were in a men own power, then would never any man feeling the weight and burden of his Sins, uh-dx, uh-dx, cs j n1 p-acp np1 vbdr p-acp dt ng1 d n1, av vmd av d n1 vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3137 and apprehending Gods anger and wrath against him for them, despaire of Gods mercy, but he would take hold of it to his comfort. and apprehending God's anger and wrath against him for them, despair of God's mercy, but he would take hold of it to his Comfort. cc vvg npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp pno32, n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc-acp pns31 vmd vvi n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3138 Now wofull experience sheweth the contrarie; that at such a time as some are brought to the sight of their sinnes, Now woeful experience shows the contrary; that At such a time as Some Are brought to the sighed of their Sins, av j n1 vvz dt j-jn; cst p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3139 and haue an apprehension and feeling of Gods anger against them for the same, they cannot take hold of Gods mercy: and have an apprehension and feeling of God's anger against them for the same, they cannot take hold of God's mercy: cc vhb dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt d, pns32 vmbx vvi n1 pp-f npg1 n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3140 no, they cannot be perswaded by any meanes to take hold of it to their comfort; no, they cannot be persuaded by any means to take hold of it to their Comfort; dx, pns32 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po32 n1; (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3141 they rather blaspheme God, and fall to vtter desperation: they rather Blaspheme God, and fallen to utter desperation: pns32 av-c vvb np1, cc vvb pc-acp vvi n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3142 and therefore it is not in mans power to beleeue when he list, and at his owne time and pleasure. and Therefore it is not in men power to believe when he list, and At his own time and pleasure. cc av pn31 vbz xx p-acp ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vvd, cc p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3143 And if thou whosoeuer thou art, please thy selfe in that conceit, that it is an easie matter to beleeue in Christ, And if thou whosoever thou art, please thy self in that conceit, that it is an easy matter to believe in christ, cc cs pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb po21 n1 p-acp d n1, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3144 and that thou maist so do when thou wilt, thou maist haply when the Lord lets thee see the greatnesse of thy sinnes, what thou hast deserued by them, seeke for faith and neuer finde it: and that thou Mayest so do when thou wilt, thou Mayest haply when the Lord lets thee see the greatness of thy Sins, what thou hast deserved by them, seek for faith and never find it: cc cst pns21 vm2 av vdb c-crq pns21 vm2, pns21 vm2 av c-crq dt n1 vvz pno21 vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp pno32, vvb p-acp n1 cc av-x vvb pn31: (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3145 yea, it may be, if thou wouldst giue a thousand worlds (if they were thine to giue) thou shalt not be able to find any comfort in Christ. yea, it may be, if thou Wouldst give a thousand world's (if they were thine to give) thou shalt not be able to find any Comfort in christ. uh, pn31 vmb vbi, cs pns21 vmd2 vvi dt crd n2 (cs pns32 vbdr png21 pc-acp vvi) pns21 vm2 xx vbi j pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp np1. (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3146 And therefore take heed thou deceiue not thy selfe, learne to know, that true faith in Christ is not in a mans owne power, And Therefore take heed thou deceive not thy self, Learn to know, that true faith in christ is not in a men own power, cc av vvb n1 pns21 vvb xx po21 n1, vvb pc-acp vvi, cst j n1 p-acp np1 vbz xx p-acp dt ng1 d n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3147 but is the onely worke of Gods mighty power: but is the only work of God's mighty power: cc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1: (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3148 & neuer rest till thou find that the Lord hath wrought in thee the wonderfull and supernaturall worke of faith, & never rest till thou find that the Lord hath wrought in thee the wonderful and supernatural work of faith, cc av-x vvb c-acp pns21 vvb d dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno21 dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3149 euen such a faith as is able to breake thorow the sense and feeling of thine owne sins and Gods anger, even such a faith as is able to break thorough the sense and feeling of thine own Sins and God's anger, av d dt n1 c-acp vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po21 d n2 cc ng1 n1, (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3150 and to take hold of Gods mercie and merit of Christ, to thy comfort; and to take hold of God's mercy and merit of christ, to thy Comfort; cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po21 n1; (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3151 and then thou maist be sure that thou hast such a faith as is wrought in thee by the mightie and powerfull worke of Gods Spirit. and then thou Mayest be sure that thou hast such a faith as is wrought in thee by the mighty and powerful work of God's Spirit. cc cs pns21 vm2 vbi j cst pns21 vh2 d dt n1 c-acp vbz vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (10) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 169
3152 VERSE 8. So then they that are in the flesh, cannot please God. VERSE 8. So then they that Are in the Flesh, cannot please God. vvb crd av av pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, vmbx vvi np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 316 Page 170
3153 COme we now to Verse 8. So then they that are in the flesh, cannot please God. COme we now to Verse 8. So then they that Are in the Flesh, cannot please God. vvb pns12 av p-acp n1 crd av av pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, vmbx vvi np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 318 Page 170
3154 This verse is a corollarie or conclusion inferred & brought in by the Apostle on the verse foregoing: This verse is a Corollary or conclusion inferred & brought in by the Apostle on the verse foregoing: d n1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg: (11) verse (DIV2) 318 Page 170
3155 hauing said verse before, that the wisedome of the flesh is enimity against God, and shewed the ground of that, Because it neither is nor can be subiect to the Law of God, thereupon he infers in this verse, that therefore they that are in the flesh cannot please God. having said verse before, that the Wisdom of the Flesh is enmity against God, and showed the ground of that, Because it neither is nor can be Subject to the Law of God, thereupon he infers in this verse, that Therefore they that Are in the Flesh cannot please God. vhg vvn n1 a-acp, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f d, c-acp pn31 d vbz ccx vmb vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av pns31 vvz p-acp d n1, cst av pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 318 Page 170
3156 This verse for the generall matter of it, sets forth how it is with such as are in the flesh, in regard of Gods fauour and acceptance, the Apostle affirming this of them, that their case and condition is such as they cannot please God: This verse for the general matter of it, sets forth how it is with such as Are in the Flesh, in regard of God's favour and acceptance, the Apostle affirming this of them, that their case and condition is such as they cannot please God: d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, vvz av c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, dt n1 vvg d pp-f pno32, cst po32 n1 cc n1 vbz d c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi np1: (11) verse (DIV2) 318 Page 170
3157 they are not only out of Gods fauour, and displeasing to God, but there is a further matter, They cannot please God. The Apostle affirmes it as a thing impossible for them to please God; they Are not only out of God's favour, and displeasing to God, but there is a further matter, They cannot please God. The Apostle affirms it as a thing impossible for them to please God; pns32 vbr xx av-j av pp-f npg1 n1, cc vvg p-acp np1, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt jc n1, pns32 vmbx vvi np1. dt n1 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi np1; (11) verse (DIV2) 318 Page 170
3158 let them do what they will, or what they can, they cannot possibly please God. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. let them do what they will, or what they can, they cannot possibly please God. So then they that Are in the Flesh cannot please God. vvb pno32 vdb r-crq pns32 vmb, cc r-crq pns32 vmb, pns32 vmbx av-j vvi np1. av cs pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 318 Page 170
3159 To be in the flesh, is sometimes taken in Scripture to be in a good sense: To be in the Flesh, is sometime taken in Scripture to be in a good sense: pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, vbz av vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 170
3160 it is all one with this, to be in the body, as Gal. 2.20. In that I now liue in the flesh. it is all one with this, to be in the body, as Gal. 2.20. In that I now live in the Flesh. pn31 vbz d pi p-acp d, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, c-acp np1 crd. p-acp cst pns11 av vvi p-acp dt n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 170
3161 But the phrase is not so to be taken in this place: But the phrase is not so to be taken in this place: p-acp dt n1 vbz xx av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 170
3162 it was the error of the Maniches, by flesh in this place to vnderstand the body. it was the error of the Maniches, by Flesh in this place to understand the body. pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 170
3163 The phrase is here vsed in the euill part, it is opposed to that, to be in the Spirit, The phrase is Here used in the evil part, it is opposed to that, to be in the Spirit, dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 170
3164 as the Apostle saith in the next verse, Ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit: as the Apostle Says in the next verse, You Are not in the Flesh, but in the Spirit: c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt ord n1, pn22 vbr xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 170
3165 and it is to be taken in a contrary sence, as namely thus, to be in the dregges and filth of nature, to be vnregenerate, as we may gather from verse 5. of Chapter 7. where the Apostle vseth this phrase, and it is to be taken in a contrary sense, as namely thus, to be in the dregs and filth of nature, to be unregenerate, as we may gather from verse 5. of Chapter 7. where the Apostle uses this phrase, cc pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-acp av av, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi j, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 crd pp-f n1 crd c-crq dt n1 vvz d n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 170
3166 and saith, When we were in the flesh, the motions of sinnes which were by the Law, had force in our members, to bring forth fruite vnto death. and Says, When we were in the Flesh, the motions of Sins which were by the Law, had force in our members, to bring forth fruit unto death. cc vvz, c-crq pns12 vbdr p-acp dt n1, dt n2 pp-f n2 r-crq vbdr p-acp dt n1, vhd n1 p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi av n1 p-acp n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 170
3223 he saith, they that are vnregenerate, such as are yet in their naturall state and condition, they cannot please God. he Says, they that Are unregenerate, such as Are yet in their natural state and condition, they cannot please God. pns31 vvz, pns32 cst vbr j, d c-acp vbr av p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, pns32 vmbx vvi np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 325 Page 174
3167 It was the conceit of a Pope of Rome whom the Papists do magnifie, and say that men are to seeke the sence and meaning of Scripture out of his breast. It was the conceit of a Pope of Room whom the Papists do magnify, and say that men Are to seek the sense and meaning of Scripture out of his breast. pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 ro-crq dt njp2 vdb vvi, cc vvb cst n2 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 av pp-f po31 n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 171
3168 I say it was the conceit of one, Pope Syricius by name, that to be in the flesh, in this place is to be vnderstood of married persons, of such as liue in the married estate, that they are in the flesh, and so cannot please God: I say it was the conceit of one, Pope Syricius by name, that to be in the Flesh, in this place is to be understood of married Persons, of such as live in the married estate, that they Are in the Flesh, and so cannot please God: pns11 vvb pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f crd, n1 npg1 p-acp n1, cst pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f j-vvn n2, pp-f d c-acp vvi p-acp dt j-vvn n1, cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1, cc av vmbx vvi np1: (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 171
3169 directly contrarie to the plaine text of the Apostle, who saith, that the Romanes to whom he writ, among whom were Aquila and Priscilla, and no doubt many other married persons, that they were not in the flesh, but in the Spirit. directly contrary to the plain text of the Apostle, who Says, that the Romans to whom he writ, among whom were Aquila and Priscilla, and no doubt many other married Persons, that they were not in the Flesh, but in the Spirit. av-j j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz, cst dt njp2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd, p-acp ro-crq vbdr np1 cc np1, cc dx n1 d j-jn j-vvn n2, cst pns32 vbdr xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 171
3170 It is a strange thing that the Papists should so forget themselues, as sometimes to extoll marriage and to make it an holy Sacrament, It is a strange thing that the Papists should so forget themselves, as sometime to extol marriage and to make it an holy Sacrament, pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst dt njp2 vmd av vvi px32, c-acp av pc-acp vvi n1 cc pc-acp vvi pn31 dt j n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 171
3171 and at other times so to debase it, as to make it a state and condition of life carnall, impure, and vncleane. and At other times so to debase it, as to make it a state and condition of life carnal, impure, and unclean. cc p-acp j-jn n2 av pc-acp vvi pn31, c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 j, j, cc j. (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 171
3172 This were strange, but that indeed we are to consider that they are possest with a spirit of blindnesse and giddinesse: but that by the way. This were strange, but that indeed we Are to Consider that they Are possessed with a Spirit of blindness and giddiness: but that by the Way. d vbdr j, cc-acp cst av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: cc-acp cst p-acp dt n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 171
3173 The meaning of the phrase is (as before we shewed) to be in the puddle and dregs of nature, to be vnregenerate. The meaning of the phrase is (as before we showed) to be in the puddle and dregs of nature, to be unregenerate. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz (c-acp c-acp pns12 vvd) pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi j. (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 171
3174 Cannot please God: that is, cannot thinke, speake, or do any thing that God may like of, Cannot please God: that is, cannot think, speak, or do any thing that God may like of, vmbx vvi np1: cst vbz, vmbx vvi, vvb, cc vdb d n1 cst np1 vmb av-j pp-f, (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 171
3175 and to approue and account as pleasing to him, and as it were take pleasure in, and to approve and account as pleasing to him, and as it were take pleasure in, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvi n1 p-acp, (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 171
3176 as the Lord saith, Malac. 1.10. I haue no pleasure in you, neither will I accept an offering at your hand. as the Lord Says, Malachi 1.10. I have no pleasure in you, neither will I accept an offering At your hand. c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp pn22, dx vmb pns11 vvi dt n1 p-acp po22 n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 171
3177 So the meaning of the Apostle in this verse is briefly this, as if he had said: So the meaning of the Apostle in this verse is briefly this, as if he had said: av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1 vbz av-j d, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn: (11) verse (DIV2) 319 Page 171
3178 So then, or so therefore, they that are in their naturall state and condition, in the dregs and filthy puddle of nature, So then, or so Therefore, they that Are in their natural state and condition, in the dregs and filthy puddle of nature, av av, cc av av, pns32 cst vbr p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n2 cc j n1 pp-f n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 320 Page 171
3179 & as yet vnregenerate, they cannot possibly thinke, speake, or do, any thing that God may like of, & as yet unregenerate, they cannot possibly think, speak, or do, any thing that God may like of, cc c-acp av j, pns32 vmbx av-j vvi, vvb, cc vdb, d n1 cst np1 vmb av-j pp-f, (11) verse (DIV2) 320 Page 171
3180 and approue of, and that he may accept as pleasing to his holy Maiestie. and approve of, and that he may accept as pleasing to his holy Majesty. cc vvi pp-f, cc cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp vvg p-acp po31 j n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 320 Page 171
3181 First note we here, that this verse is a conclusion inferred by the Apostle on the verse foregoing, that seeing it is so that the wisedome of the flesh is enimitie against God, First note we Here, that this verse is a conclusion inferred by the Apostle on the verse foregoing, that seeing it is so that the Wisdom of the Flesh is enmity against God, ord n1 pns12 av, cst d n1 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg, cst vvg pn31 vbz av cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1, (11) verse (DIV2) 321 Page 171
3182 and neither is nor can be subiect to the Law of God: and neither is nor can be Subject to the Law of God: cc d vbz ccx vmb vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (11) verse (DIV2) 321 Page 171
3183 therefore saith the Apostle, being guided by the Spirit of God, They that are in the flesh, they cannot please God. Therefore Says the Apostle, being guided by the Spirit of God, They that Are in the Flesh, they cannot please God. av vvz dt n1, vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmbx vvi np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 321 Page 171
3184 We see that this verse is Gods truth, Gods owne conclusion, brought in on his owne premises in expresse termes, that they that are in the flesh, they that are vnregenerate, they can do nothing pleasing God. We see that this verse is God's truth, God's own conclusion, brought in on his own premises in express terms, that they that Are in the Flesh, they that Are unregenerate, they can do nothing pleasing God. pns12 vvb cst d n1 vbz ng1 n1, n2 d n1, vvn p-acp p-acp po31 d n2 p-acp j n2, cst pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, pns32 cst vbr j, pns32 vmb vdi pix vvg n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 321 Page 171
3185 If this had bene our conclusion deduced and drawne by consequent out of some place of Scripture, the Papists might haue had some better colour, though no good ground to except against it; If this had be our conclusion deduced and drawn by consequent out of Some place of Scripture, the Papists might have had Some better colour, though no good ground to except against it; cs d vhd vbn po12 n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp j av pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, dt njp2 vmd vhi vhn d jc n1, cs dx j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31; (11) verse (DIV2) 321 Page 172
3186 but this we see is Gods owne truth, his owne conclusion grounded on his owne premises: but this we see is God's own truth, his own conclusion grounded on his own premises: cc-acp d pns12 vvb vbz npg1 d n1, po31 d n1 vvn p-acp po31 d n2: (11) verse (DIV2) 321 Page 172
3187 they that are in the flesh, as yet vnregenerate, they cannot please God. This beares strongly against the merit of congruitie: they that Are in the Flesh, as yet unregenerate, they cannot please God. This bears strongly against the merit of congruity: pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, c-acp av j, pns32 vmbx vvi np1. np1 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 321 Page 172
3188 in that the Papists say, a man in his naturall state and condition may prepare himselfe to receiue grace; in that the Papists say, a man in his natural state and condition may prepare himself to receive grace; p-acp d dt njp2 vvb, dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 vmb vvi px31 pc-acp vvi n1; (11) verse (DIV2) 321 Page 172
3189 yea that he may so fit himselfe for grace, as that he merits grace at the hands of God ex congruo, by a kind of congruitie, they directly thwart, yea that he may so fit himself for grace, as that he merits grace At the hands of God ex Congruo, by a kind of congruity, they directly thwart, uh cst pns31 vmb av vvi px31 p-acp n1, c-acp cst pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 av-j vvi, (11) verse (DIV2) 321 Page 172
3190 and crosse, and contradict Gods owne truth, and his own conclusion inferred on his owne premises: and cross, and contradict God's own truth, and his own conclusion inferred on his own premises: cc vvi, cc vvi n2 d n1, cc po31 d n1 vvn p-acp po31 d n2: (11) verse (DIV2) 321 Page 172
3191 namely, that they that are in the flesh are so farre from meriting, as they can do nothing pleasing to God. namely, that they that Are in the Flesh Are so Far from meriting, as they can do nothing pleasing to God. av, cst pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vbr av av-j p-acp vvg, c-acp pns32 vmb vdi pix vvg p-acp np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 321 Page 172
3192 And no maruell though the Papists seeke to peruert this text, and to thrust on it a misconstruction, And no marvel though the Papists seek to pervert this text, and to thrust on it a misconstruction, cc dx n1 cs dt njp2 vvb pc-acp vvi d n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 dt n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 321 Page 172
3193 and false interpretation, because it makes so directly against them, and in such expresse termes deliuered by the Apostle from the mouth of Gow himselfe, and false Interpretation, Because it makes so directly against them, and in such express terms Delivered by the Apostle from the Mouth of Gow himself, cc j n1, c-acp pn31 vvz av av-j p-acp pno32, cc p-acp d j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, (11) verse (DIV2) 321 Page 172
3194 and by the speciall motion of the holy Ghost: as 2. Pet. 1.21. This I thought good to note, to shew by what spirit the Papists are led, and by the special motion of the holy Ghost: as 2. Pet. 1.21. This I Thought good to note, to show by what Spirit the Papists Are led, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1: p-acp crd np1 crd. d pns11 vvd j pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq n1 dt njp2 vbr vvn, (11) verse (DIV2) 321 Page 172
3195 euen by a lying spirit, a spirit in flat opposition and contradiction to the Spirit of God. even by a lying Spirit, a Spirit in flat opposition and contradiction to the Spirit of God. av p-acp dt j-vvg n1, dt n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 321 Page 172
3196 Now in the next place obserue, how the Apostle doth expresse the state and condition of such as are in the dregs of nature, as yet vnregenerate. Now in the next place observe, how the Apostle does express the state and condition of such as Are in the dregs of nature, as yet unregenerate. av p-acp dt ord n1 vvi, c-crq dt n1 vdz vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp av j. (11) verse (DIV2) 322 Page 172
3197 He saith, they are in the flesh; He Says, they Are in the Flesh; pns31 vvz, pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1; (11) verse (DIV2) 322 Page 172
3198 he saith not there is flesh and corruption in them, for that may be, and is in the best of Gods children so long as they liue in the world: he Says not there is Flesh and corruption in them, for that may be, and is in the best of God's children so long as they live in the world: pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp d vmb vbi, cc vbz p-acp dt js pp-f ng1 n2 av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 322 Page 172
3199 but they are in the flesh; but they Are in the Flesh; cc-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1; (11) verse (DIV2) 322 Page 172
3200 this phrase is verie weightie and verie significant, it imports an vniuersal thraldome vnder sinne and corruption. The point hence is this. this phrase is very weighty and very significant, it imports an universal thraldom under sin and corruption. The point hence is this. d n1 vbz av j cc j j, pn31 vvz dt j-u n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. dt n1 av vbz d. (11) verse (DIV2) 322 Page 172
3201 That vnregenerate persons, such as are yet in their naturall state and condition, they are altogether fleshly, they are nothing but a lumpe of flesh, a lumpe of sinne and of corruption; That unregenerate Persons, such as Are yet in their natural state and condition, they Are altogether fleshly, they Are nothing but a lump of Flesh, a lump of sin and of corruption; cst j n2, d c-acp vbr av p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr av j, pns32 vbr pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1; (11) verse (DIV2) 323 Page 172
3202 they are drenched in sinne, and as it were ouer head and eares, they are in the verie puddle of sinne. they Are drenched in sin, and as it were over head and ears, they Are in the very puddle of sin. pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1 cc n2, pns32 vbr p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 323 Page 172
3224 The point hence is the verie proposition of the Apostle, namely this. The point hence is the very proposition of the Apostle, namely this. dt n1 av vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, av d. (11) verse (DIV2) 325 Page 174
3225 They that are in the flesh, in the dregs of nature, in their naturall state and condition, as yet vnregenerate, they cannot thinke, speake, They that Are in the Flesh, in the dregs of nature, in their natural state and condition, as yet unregenerate, they cannot think, speak, pns32 d vbr p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, c-acp av j, pns32 vmbx vvi, vvb, (11) verse (DIV2) 326 Page 174
3203 And thus the Lord speakes of Ierusalem, Ezech. 16.6. When thou wast in thy bloud, not when bloud was in thee: and Act. 8.23. Peter saith to Simon Magus, Thou art in the gall of bitternesse, thou art ouerwhelmed in sinne. Coloss. 1.21. the Apostle saith of the Colossians, that before their conuersion their minds were set in euill workes. And thus the Lord speaks of Ierusalem, Ezekiel 16.6. When thou wast in thy blood, not when blood was in thee: and Act. 8.23. Peter Says to Simon Magus, Thou art in the Gall of bitterness, thou art overwhelmed in sin. Coloss. 1.21. the Apostle Says of the colossians, that before their conversion their minds were Set in evil works. cc av dt n1 vvz pp-f np1, np1 crd. c-crq pns21 vbd2s p-acp po21 n1, xx c-crq n1 vbds p-acp pno21: cc n1 crd. np1 vvz p-acp np1 np1, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz pp-f dt njp2, cst p-acp po32 n1 po32 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp j-jn n2. (11) verse (DIV2) 323 Page 172
3204 And many other euidences might cleare and confirme this truth; And many other evidences might clear and confirm this truth; cc d j-jn n2 vmd vvi cc vvi d n1; (11) verse (DIV2) 323 Page 173
3205 that vnregenerate persons, such as are yet in their naturall state and condition, they are altogether fleshly, they are nothing but a lumpe of flesh, of sinne, and of corruption. that unregenerate Persons, such as Are yet in their natural state and condition, they Are altogether fleshly, they Are nothing but a lump of Flesh, of sin, and of corruption. cst j n2, d c-acp vbr av p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr av j, pns32 vbr pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 323 Page 173
3206 And it must needs be so: for as we haue it Ioh. 3.6. That which is borne of the flesh, is flesh, it is nothing but flesh and a lumpe of corruption: And it must needs be so: for as we have it John 3.6. That which is born of the Flesh, is Flesh, it is nothing but Flesh and a lump of corruption: cc pn31 vmb av vbi av: c-acp c-acp pns12 vhb pn31 np1 crd. cst r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1, vbz n1, pn31 vbz pix p-acp n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 323 Page 173
3207 and as Iob speakes, Iob 14.4. Who can bring a cleane thing out of filthinesse? and as Job speaks, Job 14.4. Who can bring a clean thing out of filthiness? cc c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. q-crq vmb vvi dt j n1 av pp-f n1? (11) verse (DIV2) 323 Page 173
3208 And this may serue to pull downe the pride of many in the world that carrie their heads aloft, and shew forth the pride of their hearts, in their speech, in their gesture, in their apparell, and the like. And this may serve to pull down the pride of many in the world that carry their Heads aloft, and show forth the pride of their hearts, in their speech, in their gesture, in their apparel, and the like. cc d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp dt n1 cst vvb po32 n2 av, cc vvi av dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp po32 n1, p-acp po32 n1, p-acp po32 n1, cc dt j. (11) verse (DIV2) 324 Page 173
3209 If they well consider it, they being vnregenerate persons, they haue cause to hang downe their heads, If they well Consider it, they being unregenerate Persons, they have cause to hang down their Heads, cs pns32 av vvb pn31, pns32 vbg j n2, pns32 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2, (11) verse (DIV2) 324 Page 173
3210 and to couer their faces for shame: and to cover their faces for shame: cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 324 Page 173
3211 for what are they? truly nothing but a lumpe of sinne, and a dunghill of corruption. for what Are they? truly nothing but a lump of sin, and a dunghill of corruption. p-acp r-crq vbr pns32? av-j pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 324 Page 173
3212 What cause hath the poore Lazer, that is full of botches and soares from top to toe, to set out himselfe in goodly apparell, What cause hath the poor Lazar, that is full of botches and soars from top to toe, to Set out himself in goodly apparel, q-crq n1 vhz dt j np1, cst vbz j pp-f n2 cc vvz p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi av px31 p-acp j n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 324 Page 173
3213 and in rich aray? Such is thy case, thou that art vnregenerate, and as yet in thy naturall state and condition, thou art full of blaines in all the powers of thy soule, and in rich array? Such is thy case, thou that art unregenerate, and as yet in thy natural state and condition, thou art full of blains in all the Powers of thy soul, cc p-acp j n1? d vbz po21 n1, pns21 cst vb2r j, cc c-acp av p-acp po21 j n1 cc n1, pns21 vb2r j pp-f n2 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 324 Page 173
3214 and in all the parts and members of thy body; and in all the parts and members of thy body; cc p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po21 n1; (11) verse (DIV2) 324 Page 173
3215 and therefore thou hast no cause to set out thy selfe in vaine and garish attire. Thou wilt say: I am not vnregenerate. and Therefore thou hast no cause to Set out thy self in vain and garish attire. Thou wilt say: I am not unregenerate. cc av pns21 vh2 dx n1 pc-acp vvi av po21 n1 p-acp j cc j n1. pns21 vm2 vvi: pns11 vbm xx j. (11) verse (DIV2) 324 Page 173
3216 Surely thy vanitie and garishnesse in apparell is an euidence against thee, it tels thee to thy face that thou art carnall, Surely thy vanity and garishness in apparel is an evidence against thee, it tells thee to thy face that thou art carnal, np1 po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno21, pn31 vvz pno21 p-acp po21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r j, (11) verse (DIV2) 324 Page 173
3217 for if thou wert not, thy pride would soone fall of it selfe; for if thou Wertenberg not, thy pride would soon fallen of it self; c-acp cs pns21 vbd2r xx, po21 n1 vmd av vvi pp-f pn31 n1; (11) verse (DIV2) 324 Page 173
3218 then wouldst thou find matter enough in thee to humble thee, and to cause thee to lay aside thy idle vanities and superfluities. then Wouldst thou find matter enough in thee to humble thee, and to cause thee to lay aside thy idle vanities and superfluities. av vmd2 pns21 vvi n1 av-d p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi pno21, cc pc-acp vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi av po21 j n2 cc n2. (11) verse (DIV2) 324 Page 173
3219 And being in thy naturall state and condition, thou art most vile and odious in Gods sight: And being in thy natural state and condition, thou art most vile and odious in God's sighed: np1 vbg p-acp po21 j n1 cc n1, pns21 vb2r av-ds j cc j p-acp ng1 n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 324 Page 173
3220 no stinking carion is so lothsome and offensiue to thee, as thou art to God. no stinking carrion is so loathsome and offensive to thee, as thou art to God. dx j-vvg n1 vbz av j cc j p-acp pno21, c-acp pns21 vb2r p-acp np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 324 Page 173
3221 I hasten to that which I principally intend in this verse, the thing the Apostle affirmes of them that are in the flesh; I hasten to that which I principally intend in this verse, the thing the Apostle affirms of them that Are in the Flesh; pns11 vvb p-acp d r-crq pns11 av-j vvb p-acp d n1, dt n1 dt n1 vvz pp-f pno32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1; (11) verse (DIV2) 325 Page 173
3222 namely this, that they cannot please God: namely this, that they cannot please God: av d, cst pns32 vmbx vvi np1: (11) verse (DIV2) 325 Page 174
3228 Vnregenerate persons, such as are yet in the dregs of nature, offend God and displease him, not onely in and by their sinnes, Unregenerate Persons, such as Are yet in the dregs of nature, offend God and displease him, not only in and by their Sins, j n2, d c-acp vbr av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vvb np1 cc vvi pno31, xx av-j p-acp cc p-acp po32 n2, (11) verse (DIV2) 326 Page 174
3229 and such things as are directly euill; but also in and by their indifferent actions, in and by their eating, drinking, walking, and the like: and such things as Are directly evil; but also in and by their indifferent actions, in and by their eating, drinking, walking, and the like: cc d n2 c-acp vbr av-j j-jn; cc-acp av p-acp cc p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp cc p-acp po32 n-vvg, vvg, vvg, cc dt j: (11) verse (DIV2) 326 Page 174
3230 yea in and by their thinking, speaking, and doing of good things, things that in themselues are good and commanded of God: yea in and by their thinking, speaking, and doing of good things, things that in themselves Are good and commanded of God: uh a-acp cc p-acp po32 n-vvg, vvg, cc vdg pp-f j n2, n2 cst p-acp px32 vbr j cc vvn pp-f np1: (11) verse (DIV2) 326 Page 174
3231 in their hearing or reading of the word of God, and their prayers, and the like. in their hearing or reading of the word of God, and their Prayers, and the like. p-acp po32 n-vvg cc vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po32 n2, cc dt j. (11) verse (DIV2) 326 Page 174
3232 An vnregenerate person cannot please God, though he thinke, speake, or do, the best thing that may be. Salomon saith Prou. 15.8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abhomination to the Lord: an unregenerate person cannot please God, though he think, speak, or do, the best thing that may be. Solomon Says Prou. 15.8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: dt j n1 vmbx vvi np1, cs pns31 vvb, vvb, cc vdb, dt js n1 cst vmb vbi. np1 vvz np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 326 Page 174
3233 all the labour and all the cost that a wicked person bestowes on the worship of God, is not onely vaine, all the labour and all the cost that a wicked person bestows on the worship of God, is not only vain, d dt n1 cc d dt n1 cst dt j n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz xx av-j j, (11) verse (DIV2) 326 Page 174
3234 but it is abhominable in Gods sight. but it is abominable in God's sighed. cc-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp ng1 n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 326 Page 174
3235 And in the 9. verse, he saith againe, The way of the wicked, euen his whole course is abhominable: And in the 9. verse, he Says again, The Way of the wicked, even his Whole course is abominable: cc p-acp dt crd n1, pns31 vvz av, dt n1 pp-f dt j, av po31 j-jn n1 vbz j: (11) verse (DIV2) 326 Page 174
3236 it is odious to God, it prouokes him to anger against him. And to this purpose is that of the Apostle, Tit. 1.15. To the pure are all things pure, but vnto them that are defiled and vnbeleeuing is nothing pure: it is odious to God, it provokes him to anger against him. And to this purpose is that of the Apostle, Tit. 1.15. To the pure Are all things pure, but unto them that Are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure: pn31 vbz j p-acp np1, pn31 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. cc p-acp d n1 vbz d pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. p-acp dt j vbr d n2 j, cc-acp p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn cc vvg vbz pix j: (11) verse (DIV2) 326 Page 174
3237 nothing they thinke, speake, or do, is pure, and so nothing they thinke, speake, or do, can be pleasing to God: and why. nothing they think, speak, or do, is pure, and so nothing they think, speak, or do, can be pleasing to God: and why. pix pns32 vvb, vvb, cc vdb, vbz j, cc av pix pns32 vvb, vvb, cc vdb, vmb vbi vvg p-acp np1: cc q-crq. (11) verse (DIV2) 326 Page 174
3238 The reason of it is plaine, namely this, the person must first be pleasing to God before any thing he thinkes, speakes, The reason of it is plain, namely this, the person must First be pleasing to God before any thing he thinks, speaks, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j, av d, dt n1 vmb ord vbi vvg p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz, vvz, (11) verse (DIV2) 327 Page 174
3239 or doth can be accepted and pleasing to him. Gen. 4.4. it is said, God had respect to Abell and to his offering: or does can be accepted and pleasing to him. Gen. 4.4. it is said, God had respect to Abel and to his offering: cc vdz vmb vbi vvn cc j-vvg p-acp pno31. np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, np1 vhd n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp po31 n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 327 Page 174
3240 first to Abell, and then to his sacrifice. First to Abel, and then to his sacrifice. ord p-acp np1, cc av p-acp po31 n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 327 Page 174
3241 Now onely in Christ is the person accepted of God, in Christ onely is the Father well pleased, Mat. 3.17. Now only in christ is the person accepted of God, in christ only is the Father well pleased, Mathew 3.17. av av-j p-acp np1 vbz dt n1 vvn pp-f np1, p-acp np1 av-j vbz dt n1 av vvd, np1 crd. (11) verse (DIV2) 327 Page 174
3242 And therefore vnregenerate persons being out of Christ, their persons are not pleasing to God: And Therefore unregenerate Persons being out of christ, their Persons Are not pleasing to God: cc av j n2 vbg av pp-f np1, po32 n2 vbr xx vvg p-acp np1: (11) verse (DIV2) 327 Page 174
3243 it must needs be a truth, that let them thinke, speake or do, what they will, it must needs be a truth, that let them think, speak or do, what they will, pn31 vmb av vbb dt n1, cst vvb pno32 vvi, vvb cc vdb, r-crq pns32 vmb, (11) verse (DIV2) 327 Page 175
3244 euen the best thing that may be, they cannot please God. Haply some will say: even the best thing that may be, they cannot please God. Haply Some will say: av-j dt js n1 cst vmb vbi, pns32 vmbx vvi np1. av d vmb vvi: (11) verse (DIV2) 327 Page 175
3245 The Lord sometimes rewards the ciuill obedience and outward carriage of vnbeleeuers, and such as are yet in their naturall state and condition. Ezech. 29.20. a gift is promised to Nebuchadnezzar, a man without question vnregenerate, for his seruice against Egypt: The Lord sometime rewards the civil Obedience and outward carriage of unbelievers, and such as Are yet in their natural state and condition. Ezekiel 29.20. a gift is promised to Nebuchadnezzar, a man without question unregenerate, for his service against Egypt: dt n1 av vvz dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f n2, cc d c-acp vbr av p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1, dt n1 p-acp n1 j, c-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1: (11) verse (DIV2) 328 Page 175
3246 & therefore it may seeme, that good things done by such as are yet in their naturall state are sometimes pleasing to God. Answer. & Therefore it may seem, that good things done by such as Are yet in their natural state Are sometime pleasing to God. Answer. cc av pn31 vmb vvi, cst j n2 vdn p-acp d c-acp vbr av p-acp po32 j n1 vbr av vvg p-acp np1. n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 328 Page 175
3247 It is true indeed, the Lord doth sometimes reward the ciuill obedience and outward good carriage of vnbeleeuers, It is true indeed, the Lord does sometime reward the civil Obedience and outward good carriage of unbelievers, pn31 vbz j av, dt n1 vdz av vvi dt j n1 cc j j n1 pp-f n2, (11) verse (DIV2) 329 Page 175
3250 Such is the rich goodnesse of our good and gracious God, as that of his abundant mercy he is pleased sometimes to giue outward blessings euen to ciuill obedience, Such is the rich Goodness of our good and gracious God, as that of his abundant mercy he is pleased sometime to give outward blessings even to civil Obedience, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 j cc j np1, c-acp d pp-f po31 j n1 pns31 vbz vvn av pc-acp vvi j n2 av p-acp j n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 329 Page 175
3251 and outward good behauiour of vnbeleeuers, and such as are yet in the state of nature, to incourage his children to yeeld obedience to him with greater chearfulnesse. and outward good behaviour of unbelievers, and such as Are yet in the state of nature, to encourage his children to yield Obedience to him with greater cheerfulness. cc j j n1 pp-f n2, cc d c-acp vbr av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp jc n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 329 Page 175
3252 For in that the eye of his bounty is towards them that are without: For in that the eye of his bounty is towards them that Are without: p-acp p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp: (11) verse (DIV2) 329 Page 175
3253 his children may be sure that much more will he of his rich mercie reward them being deare to him, the sheepe of his owne pasture. his children may be sure that much more will he of his rich mercy reward them being deer to him, the sheep of his own pasture. po31 n2 vmb vbi j cst d dc vmb pns31 pp-f po31 j n1 vvi pno32 vbg j-jn p-acp pno31, dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 329 Page 175
3254 For vse of the point, is it so that they that are in the flesh, in the dregs of nature, For use of the point, is it so that they that Are in the Flesh, in the dregs of nature, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz pn31 av cst pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 175
3255 as yet vnregenerate, cannot think, speake, or do, any thing pleasing to God? Surely then we must needs conceiue the state & condition of vnregenerate persons, such as are yet in their naturall state, to be most wretched and miserable. as yet unregenerate, cannot think, speak, or do, any thing pleasing to God? Surely then we must needs conceive the state & condition of unregenerate Persons, such as Are yet in their natural state, to be most wretched and miserable. c-acp av j, vmbx vvi, vvb, cc vdb, d n1 vvg p-acp np1? np1 av pns12 vmb av vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2, d c-acp vbr av p-acp po32 j n1, pc-acp vbi av-ds j cc j. (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 175
3256 For why, let such persons do what they will, or what they can, they cannot please God: For why, let such Persons do what they will, or what they can, they cannot please God: p-acp q-crq, vvb d n2 vdb r-crq pns32 vmb, cc r-crq pns32 vmb, pns32 vmbx vvi np1: (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 175
3257 no they offend God, and displease him in the best things they thinke, speake, or do, no they offend God, and displease him in the best things they think, speak, or do, uh-x pns32 vvi np1, cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt js n2 pns32 vvb, vvb, cc vdb, (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 175
3258 and that must needs be a most vnhappie & fearfull condition. and that must needs be a most unhappy & fearful condition. cc cst vmb av vbi dt av-ds j cc j n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 175
3259 The chiefe thing that a man should endeuour and seek for, is how to please God, The chief thing that a man should endeavour and seek for, is how to please God, dt j-jn n1 cst dt n1 vmd n1 cc vvi p-acp, vbz c-crq pc-acp vvi np1, (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 175
3260 and to be approued of him on whom depends his being, his life, and all his comfort, both in life and death, and for euer. and to be approved of him on whom depends his being, his life, and all his Comfort, both in life and death, and for ever. cc pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp ro-crq vvz po31 vbg, po31 n1, cc d po31 n1, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp av. (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 175
3261 Now this cannot a man do that is yet in his naturall state and condition: Now this cannot a man do that is yet in his natural state and condition: av d vmbx dt n1 vdb d vbz av p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 175
3262 no, know it whosoeuer thou art, that art yet in the dregs of nature, thou canst do nothing pleasing to God, the best thing thou dost is offensiue and displeasing to his holy Maiestie, no, know it whosoever thou art, that art yet in the dregs of nature, thou Canst do nothing pleasing to God, the best thing thou dost is offensive and displeasing to his holy Majesty, dx, vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vb2r av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns21 vm2 vdi pix vvg p-acp np1, dt js n1 pns21 vd2 vbz j cc vvg p-acp po31 j n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 176
3263 euen thy prayer is turned to sinne, and that prouokes God to anger against thee, Psalme 119.7. and that is a fearefull condition. even thy prayer is turned to sin, and that provokes God to anger against thee, Psalm 119.7. and that is a fearful condition. av po21 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc d vvz np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, n1 crd. cc d vbz dt j n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 176
3264 In the Lords good liking and approbation is life and happinesse, and in his disliking and displeasure; In the lords good liking and approbation is life and happiness, and in his disliking and displeasure; p-acp dt n2 j n-vvg cc n1 vbz n1 cc n1, cc p-acp po31 n-vvg cc n1; (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 176
3265 is nothing to be expected but death and damnation. Yea consider with thy selfe, thou that art yet in thy naturall state and condition, is nothing to be expected but death and damnation. Yea Consider with thy self, thou that art yet in thy natural state and condition, vbz pix pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. uh vvb p-acp po21 n1, pns21 cst vb2r av p-acp po21 j n1 cc n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 176
3266 and so within compasse of Gods displeasure, thy prosperitie is but thy bane, and to the increase of thy iudgement and condemnation: and so within compass of God's displeasure, thy Prosperity is but thy bane, and to the increase of thy judgement and condemnation: cc av p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1, po21 n1 vbz p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 176
3267 and when thou art in trouble and distresse, thy trouble is doubled on thee, it is both grieuous and painfull to thee, and when thou art in trouble and distress, thy trouble is doubled on thee, it is both grievous and painful to thee, cc c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp n1 cc n1, po21 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno21, pn31 vbz av-d j cc j p-acp pno21, (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 176
3268 and it is also mingled with bitternesse of the curse, it is an accursed trouble to thee. and it is also mingled with bitterness of the curse, it is an accursed trouble to thee. cc pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz dt j-vvn n1 p-acp pno21. (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 176
3269 And therefore thinke on it whosoeuer thou art that art yet in the dregs of nature, thy case is fearefull, wretched and miserable; And Therefore think on it whosoever thou art that art yet in the dregs of nature, thy case is fearful, wretched and miserable; cc av vvb p-acp pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r d n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, po21 n1 vbz j, j cc j; (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 176
3270 and be stirred vp with all speed to hasten out of that state and condition, neuer rest till thou find an alteration and change in thy selfe, and be stirred up with all speed to hasten out of that state and condition, never rest till thou find an alteration and change in thy self, cc vbb vvn a-acp p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi av pp-f d n1 cc n1, av-x vvb c-acp pns21 vvb dt n1 cc n1 p-acp po21 n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 176
3271 and that thou hast some euidence to thy selfe that thou art set out of the state of nature into the state of grace, and that thou hast Some evidence to thy self that thou art Set out of the state of nature into the state of grace, cc cst pns21 vh2 d n1 p-acp po21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 176
3272 and that thou hast the life and power of grace in thy soule: and that thou hast the life and power of grace in thy soul: cc cst pns21 vh2 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 176
3273 that will giue thee comfort, and assure thee that thou art within compasse of Gods speciall loue and fauour. that will give thee Comfort, and assure thee that thou art within compass of God's special love and favour. cst vmb vvi pno21 n1, cc vvb pno21 cst pns21 vb2r p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 330 Page 176
3274 Againe, is it so that vnregenerate persons, such as are yet in the dregs of nature, in their naturall state and condition, they cannot do any thing pleasing to God, any thing that God may like of and approue, Again, is it so that unregenerate Persons, such as Are yet in the dregs of nature, in their natural state and condition, they cannot do any thing pleasing to God, any thing that God may like of and approve, av, vbz pn31 av cst j n2, d c-acp vbr av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, pns32 vmbx vdi d n1 vvg p-acp np1, d n1 cst np1 vmb av-j pp-f cc vvi, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 176
3275 and accept, as pleasing to his holy Maiestie? Surely then we must learne not to measure Gods liking and his approbation of good things done by our selues, and accept, as pleasing to his holy Majesty? Surely then we must Learn not to measure God's liking and his approbation of good things done by our selves, cc vvi, c-acp vvg p-acp po31 j n1? np1 av pns12 vmb vvi xx pc-acp vvi npg1 n-vvg cc po31 n1 pp-f j n2 vdn p-acp po12 n2, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 176
3276 or by others, by the things themselues, and to thinke that the things that we or others do, are pleasing to God; or by Others, by the things themselves, and to think that the things that we or Others do, Are pleasing to God; cc p-acp n2-jn, p-acp dt n2 px32, cc pc-acp vvi cst dt n2 cst pns12 cc n2-jn vdi, vbr vvg p-acp np1; (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 176
3277 and that he likes them, and approoues of them, because they are good in themselues, and they are such things as God hath commanded: and that he likes them, and approves of them, Because they Are good in themselves, and they Are such things as God hath commanded: cc cst pns31 vvz pno32, cc vvz pp-f pno32, c-acp pns32 vbr j p-acp px32, cc pns32 vbr d n2 c-acp np1 vhz vvn: (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 176
3278 if we haue no better ground then that, that the things we or others do are pleasing to God because they are good in themselues, if we have no better ground then that, that the things we or Others do Are pleasing to God Because they Are good in themselves, cs pns12 vhb dx jc n1 cs d, cst dt n2 pns12 cc n2-jn vdi vbr vvg p-acp np1 c-acp pns32 vbr j p-acp px32, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 176
3279 and things commanded of God, it will deceiue vs, we must looke to the qualification of the person, that the person be regenerate and sanctified, and things commanded of God, it will deceive us, we must look to the qualification of the person, that the person be regenerate and sanctified, cc n2 vvn pp-f np1, pn31 vmb vvi pno12, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vbb vvn cc vvn, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3280 if we would rightly gather and conclude Gods good liking, and his approbation of good things done by the person, if we would rightly gather and conclude God's good liking, and his approbation of good things done by the person, cs pns12 vmd av-jn vvi cc vvi n2 j n-vvg, cc po31 n1 pp-f j n2 vdn p-acp dt n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3281 whether it be our selues or others. whither it be our selves or Others. cs pn31 vbi po12 n2 cc n2-jn. (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3282 The Papists foolishly thinke they do things highly pleasing to God, yea meriting at the hands of God, The Papists foolishly think they do things highly pleasing to God, yea meriting At the hands of God, dt njp2 av-j vvi pns32 vdb n2 av-j vvg p-acp np1, uh vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3283 and deseruing heauen, when they do things merely idolatrous and superstitious. and deserving heaven, when they do things merely idolatrous and superstitious. cc j-vvg n1, c-crq pns32 vdb n2 av-j j cc j. (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3284 Yea, to passe by them, many amongst our selues deceiue themselues in this respect, they thinke they do things highly well pleasing to God, Yea, to pass by them, many among our selves deceive themselves in this respect, they think they do things highly well pleasing to God, uh, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, d p-acp po12 n2 vvi px32 p-acp d n1, pns32 vvb pns32 vdb n2 av-j av vvg p-acp np1, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3285 & such as he doth greatly like and approue of, when in deed & in truth there is no such matter. & such as he does greatly like and approve of, when in deed & in truth there is no such matter. cc d c-acp pns31 vdz av-j vvi cc vvi pp-f, c-crq p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 a-acp vbz dx d n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3286 For example, do not many imagine and thinke that their true and iust dealing with men, their giuing euery man his owne, their hearing the word of God, their praying, For Exampl, do not many imagine and think that their true and just dealing with men, their giving every man his own, their hearing the word of God, their praying, p-acp n1, vdb xx d vvi cc vvi d po32 j cc j n-vvg p-acp n2, po32 vvg d n1 po31 d, po32 vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, po32 n-vvg, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3287 and the like things done by them, are things exceeding well pleasing to the Lord, and the like things done by them, Are things exceeding well pleasing to the Lord, cc dt j n2 vdn p-acp pno32, vbr n2 vvg av vvg p-acp dt n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3288 and that he likes them, and approues of them maruellous well, though those things as they are done by them come not from a sanctified heart, not from the roote of a sound iustifying faith, they are yet in the dregs of nature, and that he likes them, and approves of them marvelous well, though those things as they Are done by them come not from a sanctified heart, not from the root of a found justifying faith, they Are yet in the dregs of nature, cc cst pns31 vvz pno32, cc vvz pp-f pno32 j av, cs d n2 c-acp pns32 vbr vdn p-acp pno32 vvb xx p-acp dt j-vvn n1, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg n1, pns32 vbr av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3289 and as yet in their naturall state and condition: and as yet in their natural state and condition: cc c-acp av p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3290 do not many thus thinke? without question they do, and because they do such things, they thinke they are greatly in Gods fauour. do not many thus think? without question they do, and Because they do such things, they think they Are greatly in God's favour. vdb xx d av vvi? p-acp n1 pns32 vdb, cc c-acp pns32 vdb d n2, pns32 vvb pns32 vbr av-j p-acp npg1 n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3291 Indeed it is true, it cannot be denied, but that such things for the substance of them, Indeed it is true, it cannot be denied, but that such things for the substance of them, np1 pn31 vbz j, pn31 vmbx vbi vvn, cc-acp cst d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3292 and considered in themselues, and by themselues, are good things, and such as God hath commanded to be done: and considered in themselves, and by themselves, Are good things, and such as God hath commanded to be done: cc vvn p-acp px32, cc p-acp px32, vbr j n2, cc d c-acp np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vbi vdn: (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3293 but yet know whosoeuer thou art, if thou be an vnregenerate person, and as yet in thy naturall state and condition, but yet know whosoever thou art, if thou be an unregenerate person, and as yet in thy natural state and condition, cc-acp av vvb r-crq pns21 vb2r, cs pns21 vbb dt j n1, cc c-acp av p-acp po21 j n1 cc n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3294 euen the best things that can be, being done by thee, they are displeasing to God, they come not from the roote of true faith purging thy heart from corruption, without which it is not possible to please God, Hebr 11.6. even the best things that can be, being done by thee, they Are displeasing to God, they come not from the root of true faith purging thy heart from corruption, without which it is not possible to please God, Hebrew 11.6. av-j dt js n2 cst vmb vbi, vbg vdn p-acp pno21, pns32 vbr vvg p-acp np1, pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 vvg po21 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi np1, np1 crd. (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3295 And therefore do not thou gather and conclude, that God is well pleased with the good things thou dost, onely because the things done by thee are good in themselues: And Therefore do not thou gather and conclude, that God is well pleased with the good things thou dost, only Because the things done by thee Are good in themselves: cc av vdb xx pns21 vvi cc vvi, cst np1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt j n2 pns21 vd2, j c-acp dt n2 vdn p-acp pno21 vbr j p-acp px32: (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3296 if thou so do, thou deceiuest thy selfe, thou gatherest Gods good liking and his approbation by a false ground onely from thine owne fancy: if thou so do, thou deceivest thy self, thou gatherest God's good liking and his approbation by a false ground only from thine own fancy: cs pns21 av vdb, pns21 vv2 po21 n1, pns21 vv2 n2 j n-vvg cc po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 av-j p-acp po21 d n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 177
3297 and the diuell and thine owne corrupt heart deceiue thee, thou must find thy selfe regenerate, and got out of thy naturall state and condition, and the Devil and thine own corrupt heart deceive thee, thou must find thy self regenerate, and god out of thy natural state and condition, cc dt n1 cc po21 d j n1 vvi pno21, pns21 vmb vvi po21 n1 vvn, cc vvd av pp-f po21 j n1 cc n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3298 and thy person pleasing to God through Christ, before thou canst thinke, speake, or do, any thing that the Lord may like and approue of, and thy person pleasing to God through christ, before thou Canst think, speak, or do, any thing that the Lord may like and approve of, cc po21 n1 vvg p-acp np1 p-acp np1, c-acp pns21 vm2 vvi, vvb, cc vdb, d n1 cst dt n1 vmb vvi cc vvi pp-f, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3299 and accept as pleasing to his holy Maiestie. and accept as pleasing to his holy Majesty. cc vvi p-acp vvg p-acp po31 j n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3300 Haply some will say, Gods chosen, his elect, are beloued of God being yet in their naturall state and condition, Haply Some will say, God's chosen, his elect, Are Beloved of God being yet in their natural state and condition, av d vmb vvi, n2 vvn, po31 j-vvn, vbr vvn pp-f np1 vbg av p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3301 for Gods loue is essentiall in God, and of the same nature with himselfe; for God's love is essential in God, and of the same nature with himself; p-acp ng1 n1 vbz j p-acp np1, cc pp-f dt d n1 p-acp px31; (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3302 and those whom he hath loued from all eternitie, and of his meere loue elected and appointed to life and saluation, them he doth embrace in his loue at all times, and those whom he hath loved from all eternity, and of his mere love elected and appointed to life and salvation, them he does embrace in his love At all times, cc d r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp d n1, cc pp-f po31 j n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, pno32 pns31 vdz vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n2, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3303 euen when they are vncalled, and as yet in their naturall state and condition: even when they Are uncalled, and as yet in their natural state and condition: av c-crq pns32 vbr j-vvn-u, cc c-acp av p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3304 therefore it may seeme that their persons and their workes are pleasing to God though they be yet vnregenerate, Therefore it may seem that their Persons and their works Are pleasing to God though they be yet unregenerate, av pn31 vmb vvi d po32 n2 cc po32 n2 vbr vvg p-acp np1 cs pns32 vbb av j, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3305 and as yet in their naturall state and condition. and as yet in their natural state and condition. cc c-acp av p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3306 For answer to this, we must know, that there be different degrees of Gods loue extended towards his chosen; For answer to this, we must know, that there be different Degrees of God's love extended towards his chosen; p-acp n1 p-acp d, pns12 vmb vvi, cst pc-acp vbi j n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vvn p-acp po31 vvn; (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3325 This is that we find vrged by the Apostle on the beleeuing Thessalonians. 1. Thess. 4.1. This is that we find urged by the Apostle on the believing Thessalonians. 1. Thess 4.1. d vbz cst pns12 vvb vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt vvg njp2. crd np1 crd. (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 179
3307 Gods loue in it selfe admits neither more nor lesse, it is all one, but as it is extended and reached out towards Gods chosen, there be different degrees of it: God's love in it self admits neither more nor less, it is all one, but as it is extended and reached out towards God's chosen, there be different Degrees of it: n2 vvb p-acp pn31 n1 vvz av-dx dc ccx av-dc, pn31 vbz d pi, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn cc vvd av p-acp n2 vvn, pc-acp vbi j n2 pp-f pn31: (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
4506 and a good mind, and a good meaning: the holy Ghost tels thee plainly and expresly, Prou. 19.2. Without knowledge the mind is not good. and a good mind, and a good meaning: the holy Ghost tells thee plainly and expressly, Prou. 19.2. Without knowledge the mind is not good. cc dt j n1, cc dt j n1: dt j n1 vvz pno21 av-j cc av-j, np1 crd. p-acp n1 dt n1 vbz xx j. (13) verse (DIV2) 439 Page 243
3308 for Gods elect are loued of God before their calling, as the elect of God onely knowne to God so to be, (for he onely knowes them to belong to his election in time to be called) with that degree of loue that is proper to his elect vncalled; for God's elect Are loved of God before their calling, as the elect of God only known to God so to be, (for he only knows them to belong to his election in time to be called) with that degree of love that is proper to his elect uncalled; c-acp n2 vvb vbr vvn pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n-vvg, c-acp dt n-vvn pp-f np1 av-j vvn p-acp np1 av pc-acp vbi, (c-acp pns31 av-j vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn) p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz j p-acp po31 j-vvn j-vvn-u; (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3309 but when they are called and iustified, then they are loued of God with a further degree of his loue, but when they Are called and justified, then they Are loved of God with a further degree of his love, cc-acp c-crq pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn, cs pns32 vbr vvn pp-f np1 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f po31 n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3310 euen to an actuall acceptation and liking of their persons, and good things done by them as pleasing to him in Christ. even to an actual acceptation and liking of their Persons, and good things done by them as pleasing to him in christ. av p-acp dt j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po32 n2, cc j n2 vdn p-acp pno32 c-acp vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3311 So that still it remaines a truth, that if thou wouldst be actually accepted of the Lord, thinke, speake, So that still it remains a truth, that if thou Wouldst be actually accepted of the Lord, think, speak, av cst av pn31 vvz dt n1, cst cs pns21 vmd2 vbi av-j vvn pp-f dt n1, vvb, vvb, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3312 and do, the things pleasing to his holy Maiestie, thou must find thy selfe regenerate, and do, the things pleasing to his holy Majesty, thou must find thy self regenerate, cc vdb, dt n2 vvg p-acp po31 j n1, pns21 vmb vvi po21 n1 vvn, (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3313 and set out of thy naturall state and condition, and that thy person is actually accepted of God in Christ. and Set out of thy natural state and condition, and that thy person is actually accepted of God in christ. cc vvd av pp-f po21 j n1 cc n1, cc cst po21 n1 vbz av-j vvn pp-f np1 p-acp np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 331 Page 178
3314 Obserue yet further, the Apostle saith, They that are in the flesh cannot please God. Observe yet further, the Apostle Says, They that Are in the Flesh cannot please God. vvb av av-jc, dt n1 vvz, pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 332 Page 178
3315 He speaks here of pleasing God, not of meriting or deseruing any good at the hands of God; He speaks Here of pleasing God, not of meriting or deserving any good At the hands of God; pns31 vvz av pp-f j-vvg np1, xx pp-f vvg cc vvg d j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; (11) verse (DIV2) 332 Page 178
3316 we find not that affirmed in any place of the booke of God, of the best and most holy obedience of Gods children, that it merits or deserues any good at the hands of God. we find not that affirmed in any place of the book of God, of the best and most holy Obedience of God's children, that it merits or deserves any good At the hands of God. pns12 vvb xx cst vvd p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f dt js cc av-ds j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cst pn31 vvz cc vvz d j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 332 Page 178
3317 This we often find affirmed in Scripture of the obedience of Gods children, that it is acceptable to God, This we often find affirmed in Scripture of the Obedience of God's children, that it is acceptable to God, np1 zz av vvi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cst pn31 vbz j p-acp np1, (11) verse (DIV2) 332 Page 179
3318 & that the good things done by them are accepted and pleasing to God through Christ: & that the good things done by them Are accepted and pleasing to God through christ: cc cst dt j n2 vdn p-acp pno32 vbr vvn cc vvg p-acp np1 p-acp np1: (11) verse (DIV2) 332 Page 179
3319 but neuer do we find it said of the obedience of Gods children, that it merits or deserues any good at the hands of God. but never do we find it said of the Obedience of God's children, that it merits or deserves any good At the hands of God. cc-acp av vdb pns12 vvb pn31 vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cst pn31 vvz cc vvz d j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 332 Page 179
3320 No, it cannot be gathered out of any place of Scripture by any good consequent, that the holy obedience of Gods children and the good things done by them, do merit or deserue any good at Gods hands. No, it cannot be gathered out of any place of Scripture by any good consequent, that the holy Obedience of God's children and the good things done by them, do merit or deserve any good At God's hands. uh-dx, pn31 vmbx vbi vvn av pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j j, cst dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2 cc dt j n2 vdn p-acp pno32, vdb vvi cc vvi d j p-acp npg1 n2. (11) verse (DIV2) 332 Page 179
3321 So that on this ground, thus comparing this text with other places of Scripture, we may gather and conclude thus much. So that on this ground, thus comparing this text with other places of Scripture, we may gather and conclude thus much. av cst p-acp d n1, av vvg d n1 p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi av av-d. (11) verse (DIV2) 332 Page 179
3322 That the greatest and highest degree of excellencie that our holy obedience to Gods will can reach vnto, is this, to please God, to be accepted of God as pleasing to his holy Maiesty in and through Christ. That the greatest and highest degree of excellency that our holy Obedience to God's will can reach unto, is this, to please God, to be accepted of God as pleasing to his holy Majesty in and through christ. cst dt js cc js n1 pp-f n1 cst po12 j n1 p-acp n2 vmb vmb vvi p-acp, vbz d, pc-acp vvi np1, pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1 p-acp vvg p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp cc p-acp np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 179
3323 We can go no further then to the pleasing of God in and through Christ, by our best obedience, in and by our best thoughts, words, and works; We can go no further then to the pleasing of God in and through christ, by our best Obedience, in and by our best thoughts, words, and works; pns12 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc cs p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp np1, p-acp po12 js n1, p-acp cc p-acp po12 js n2, n2, cc n2; (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 179
3324 our best and most holy workes merit no good at the hands of God, they onely are pleasing to God through Christ. our best and most holy works merit no good At the hands of God, they only Are pleasing to God through christ. po12 av-js cc av-ds j n2 vvb dx j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns32 av-j vbr vvg p-acp np1 p-acp np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 179
3326 saith he, We beseech you, brethren, and exhort you in the Lord Iesus, that ye increase more and more, Says he, We beseech you, brothers, and exhort you in the Lord Iesus, that you increase more and more, vvz pns31, pns12 vvb pn22, n2, cc vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 np1, cst pn22 vvb av-dc cc av-dc, (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 179
3327 as ye haue receiued of vs, how ye ought to walke, and to please God. As if he had said, It is the thing we vrge and presse on you, as you have received of us, how you ought to walk, and to please God. As if he had said, It is the thing we urge and press on you, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn pp-f pno12, c-crq pn22 vmd pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi np1. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn31 vbz dt n1 pns12 vvb cc vvi p-acp pn22, (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 179
3328 and this ye haue receiued of vs, that ye ought to walke in holinesse and the good wayes of God, to the pleasing of God. Genes. 5.24. it is said of Henoch, that he walked with God; he carried himselfe iustly and vnbleameably as in the sight of God continually. and this you have received of us, that you ought to walk in holiness and the good ways of God, to the pleasing of God. Genesis. 5.24. it is said of Henoch, that he walked with God; he carried himself justly and vnbleameably as in the sighed of God continually. cc d pn22 vhb vvn pp-f pno12, cst pn22 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc dt j n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f np1. np1. crd. pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, cst pns31 vvd p-acp np1; pns31 vvd px31 av-j cc av-j c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j. (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 179
3329 And of this the holy Ghost speakes thus, Hebr. 11.5. That before he was taken away, he was reported of, that he had pleased God. And of this the holy Ghost speaks thus, Hebrew 11.5. That before he was taken away, he was reported of, that he had pleased God. cc pp-f d dt j n1 vvz av, np1 crd. cst a-acp pns31 vbds vvn av, pns31 vbds vvn pp-f, cst pns31 vhd vvn np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 179
3330 His holy life and carriage was accepted of the Lord as pleasing to him: His holy life and carriage was accepted of the Lord as pleasing to him: po31 j n1 cc n1 vbds vvn pp-f dt n1 c-acp vvg p-acp pno31: (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 179
3331 and in carrying himselfe holily as in Gods sight continually, he went no further then to the pleasing of God. Coloss. 1.9.10. the Apostle saith, he prayed for the Colossians, that they might be fulfilled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisedome and spirituall vnderstanding, that they might come to this, that they might walke worthy of the Lord and please him in all things. Hebr. 13.16. saith the Author of that Epistle, To do good and to distribute forget not, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. and in carrying himself holily as in God's sighed continually, he went no further then to the pleasing of God. Coloss. 1.9.10. the Apostle Says, he prayed for the colossians, that they might be fulfilled with the knowledge of his will, in all Wisdom and spiritual understanding, that they might come to this, that they might walk worthy of the Lord and please him in all things. Hebrew 13.16. Says the Author of that Epistle, To do good and to distribute forget not, for with such Sacrifices God is pleased. cc p-acp vvg px31 av-j p-acp p-acp ng1 n1 av-j, pns31 vvd dx jc cs p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f np1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvd p-acp dt njp2, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d n1 cc j n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp d, cst pns32 vmd vvi j pp-f dt n1 cc vvb pno31 p-acp d n2. np1 crd. vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vdi j cc pc-acp vvi vvb xx, c-acp p-acp d n2 np1 vbz vvn. (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 179
3332 It is but an idle and a foolish cauill of the Papists on that place, that the word there is promeretur, which (say they) signifies, Gods fauour is thereby merited and deserued; It is but an idle and a foolish cavil of the Papists on that place, that the word there is promeretur, which (say they) signifies, God's favour is thereby merited and deserved; pn31 vbz p-acp dt j cc dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2 p-acp cst n1, cst dt n1 pc-acp vbz fw-la, r-crq (vvb pns32) vvz, ng1 n1 vbz av vvn cc vvn; (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 180
3333 for so they make promeretur to haue a passiue signification, and so indeed the Latine word is but a barbarous tearme. for so they make promeretur to have a passive signification, and so indeed the Latin word is but a barbarous term. c-acp av pns32 vvb fw-la pc-acp vhi dt j n1, cc av av dt jp n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1. (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 180
3334 The word originall is NONLATINALPHABET, God is well pleased with such sacrifices: The word original is, God is well pleased with such Sacrifices: dt n1 j-jn vbz, np1 vbz av vvn p-acp d n2: (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 180
3335 he is pleased to accept of them in and through Christ, as the Apostle speakes, 1. Pet. 2.5. Ye are made an holy Priesthood, to offer vp spirituall sacrifices acceptable to God by Iesus Christ. he is pleased to accept of them in and through christ, as the Apostle speaks, 1. Pet. 2.5. You Are made an holy Priesthood, to offer up spiritual Sacrifices acceptable to God by Iesus christ. pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp cc p-acp np1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. pn22 vbr vvn dt j n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp j n2 j p-acp np1 p-acp np1 np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 180
3336 And to these we might ioyne many other testimonies of Scripture prouing the point in hand, that the highest degree of excellencie our most holy obedience to Gods will can reach to, is this, to please God, And to these we might join many other testimonies of Scripture proving the point in hand, that the highest degree of excellency our most holy Obedience to God's will can reach to, is this, to please God, cc p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi d j-jn n2 pp-f n1 vvg dt n1 p-acp n1, cst dt js n1 pp-f n1 po12 av-ds j n1 p-acp n2 vmb vmb vvi p-acp, vbz d, pc-acp vvi np1, (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 180
3337 and to be accepted of God, as pleasing to him in and through Christ: and the reason of it is this. and to be accepted of God, as pleasing to him in and through christ: and the reason of it is this. cc pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1, c-acp vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp cc p-acp np1: cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz d. (11) verse (DIV2) 333 Page 180
3338 Our best obedience, euen our best righteousnesse, is stained with our intermedling corruption, there is such sinfulnesse cleauing to it, Our best Obedience, even our best righteousness, is stained with our intermeddling corruption, there is such sinfulness cleaving to it, po12 js n1, av po12 js n1, vbz vvn p-acp po12 j-vvg n1, pc-acp vbz d n1 vvg p-acp pn31, (11) verse (DIV2) 334 Page 180
3339 as it is not able to stand without reproofe in the sight of God, if he should examine it strictly: as it is not able to stand without reproof in the sighed of God, if he should examine it strictly: c-acp pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pns31 vmd vvi pn31 av-j: (11) verse (DIV2) 334 Page 180
3340 but the Lord is pleased to pardon the sinfulnesse of the obedience of true beleeuers, but the Lord is pleased to pardon the sinfulness of the Obedience of true believers, cc-acp dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n2, (11) verse (DIV2) 334 Page 180
3341 and so to accept of it in Christ, not in it selfe, but in Christ it is pleasing to him. and so to accept of it in christ, not in it self, but in christ it is pleasing to him. cc av pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp np1, xx p-acp pn31 n1, cc-acp p-acp np1 pn31 vbz vvg p-acp pno31. (11) verse (DIV2) 334 Page 180
3342 And therefore it must needs be a truth, that the highest degree of excellencie our most holy obedience to Gods will can reach to, is to please God, And Therefore it must needs be a truth, that the highest degree of excellency our most holy Obedience to God's will can reach to, is to please God, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi dt n1, cst dt js n1 pp-f n1 po12 av-ds j n1 p-acp n2 vmb vmb vvi p-acp, vbz pc-acp vvi np1, (11) verse (DIV2) 334 Page 180
3343 and to be accepted of as pleasing to him in and through Christ. and to be accepted of as pleasing to him in and through christ. cc pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f p-acp vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp cc p-acp np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 334 Page 180
3344 Now then this truth makes directly against that erronious opinion of the Papists, in that they hold and teach, that the obedience of true beleeuers doth answer the iustice of God, Now then this truth makes directly against that erroneous opinion of the Papists, in that they hold and teach, that the Obedience of true believers does answer the Justice of God, av av d n1 vvz av-j p-acp cst j n1 pp-f dt njp2, p-acp cst pns32 vvb cc vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f j n2 vdz vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (11) verse (DIV2) 335 Page 180
3345 and makes them more iust in the sight of God. That cannot stand with the truth now deliuered: and makes them more just in the sighed of God. That cannot stand with the truth now Delivered: cc vvz pno32 av-dc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. cst vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 av vvn: (11) verse (DIV2) 335 Page 180
3346 we are to hold it for a certaine truth, that our most holy obedience is so farre from meriting any good thing at the hands of God, we Are to hold it for a certain truth, that our most holy Obedience is so Far from meriting any good thing At the hands of God, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1, cst po12 av-ds j n1 vbz av av-j p-acp vvg d j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (11) verse (DIV2) 335 Page 180
3347 as that it pleaseth not God vnlesse he behold it in mercie, and in the face of Iesus Christ. as that it Pleases not God unless he behold it in mercy, and in the face of Iesus christ. c-acp cst pn31 vvz xx np1 cs pns31 vvb pn31 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 335 Page 180
3348 And so for the vse of the point to our selues, we must learne to take heed that we rest not on any good thing in vs, or in any good done by vs, And so for the use of the point to our selves, we must Learn to take heed that we rest not on any good thing in us, or in any good done by us, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi n1 cst pns12 vvb xx p-acp d j n1 p-acp pno12, cc p-acp d j vdn p-acp pno12, (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3349 as meriting and deseruing good at the hands of God. There is a kind of naturall Poperie; as meriting and deserving good At the hands of God. There is a kind of natural Popery; c-acp vvg cc vvg j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1; (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3350 we are naturally inclined to rest on some goodnesse in our selues, or in some good done by vs as deseruing good at the hands of God: we Are naturally inclined to rest on Some Goodness in our selves, or in Some good done by us as deserving good At the hands of God: pns12 vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp d j vdn p-acp pno12 p-acp vvg j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3351 yea the best of Gods children haue some dregs of this naturall Poperie still abiding in them, they are giuen to ascribe too much to their owne holinesse, yea the best of God's children have Some dregs of this natural Popery still abiding in them, they Are given to ascribe too much to their own holiness, uh dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vhb d n2 pp-f d j n1 av vvg p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d p-acp po32 d n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3352 and to their owne holy obedience: and to their own holy Obedience: cc p-acp po32 d j n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3353 many times they thinke, if they could attaine to such a measure of holinesse, and such a measure of holie obedience, then they should be well. many times they think, if they could attain to such a measure of holiness, and such a measure of holy Obedience, then they should be well. d n2 pns32 vvb, cs pns32 vmd vvi p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d dt n1 pp-f j n1, cs pns32 vmd vbi av. (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3354 Indeed it is true, the more holinesse we haue, and the greater that our holy obedience is, the more and the greater will be our comfort: Indeed it is true, the more holiness we have, and the greater that our holy Obedience is, the more and the greater will be our Comfort: np1 pn31 vbz j, dt av-dc n1 pns12 vhb, cc dt jc cst po12 j n1 vbz, dt av-dc cc dt jc vmb vbi po12 n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3355 yet we must take heed we ascribe not too much to our holinesse, and that we aduance not our holie obedience to an higher degree then this, to please God, yet we must take heed we ascribe not too much to our holiness, and that we advance not our holy Obedience to an higher degree then this, to please God, av pns12 vmb vvi n1 pns12 vvb xx av av-d p-acp po12 n1, cc cst pns12 vvi xx po12 j n1 p-acp dt jc n1 cs d, pc-acp vvi np1, (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3356 and to be accepted of him, as pleasing to him in and through Christ. and to be accepted of him, as pleasing to him in and through christ. cc pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno31, c-acp vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp cc p-acp np1. (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3357 That is the highest degree of excellencie our most holy obedience to Gods will can reach to: That is the highest degree of excellency our most holy Obedience to God's will can reach to: cst vbz dt js n1 pp-f n1 po12 av-ds j n1 p-acp n2 vmb vmb vvi p-acp: (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3358 and as Christ hath taught vs, Luke 17.10. When we haue done all those things which are commanded vs, we are to say, we are vnprofitable seruants. and as christ hath taught us, Lycia 17.10. When we have done all those things which Are commanded us, we Are to say, we Are unprofitable Servants. cc c-acp np1 vhz vvn pno12, av crd. c-crq pns12 vhb vdn d d n2 r-crq vbr vvn pno12, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, pns12 vbr j n2. (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3359 Yea saith the Papist, say so for humilities sake, and out of modestie, though we be not vnprofitable. Yea Says the Papist, say so for humilities sake, and out of modesty, though we be not unprofitable. uh vvz dt njp, vvb av p-acp n2 n1, cc av pp-f n1, cs pns12 vbb xx j. (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3360 A poore shift, as if Christ shold teach vs to say for humilities sake, that which is not true. A poor shift, as if christ should teach us to say for humilities sake, that which is not true. dt j n1, c-acp cs np1 vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 n1, cst r-crq vbz xx j. (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3361 When he bids vs say, we are vnprofitable seruants, doth he bid vs speake an vntruth? No without question, we are to say so, When he bids us say, we Are unprofitable Servants, does he bid us speak an untruth? No without question, we Are to say so, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 vvi, pns12 vbr j n2, vdz pns31 vvi pno12 vvi dt n1? uh-dx p-acp n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi av, (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3362 and in so saying we speake the truth; and in so saying we speak the truth; cc p-acp av vvg pns12 vvb dt n1; (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3363 we merit no good at the hands of God by our best and most holy obedience: we merit no good At the hands of God by our best and most holy Obedience: pns12 vvb dx j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 js cc av-ds j n1: (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3364 we are to renounce all merit of any good in our selues, or done by our selues, we Are to renounce all merit of any good in our selves, or done by our selves, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f d j p-acp po12 n2, cc vdn p-acp po12 n2, (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3365 and to lay claime and title to all good things both of this life, and of the life to come, onely by this, that we are the adopted sonnes of God in Christ, by whose merit we are iustified, and to lay claim and title to all good things both of this life, and of the life to come, only by this, that we Are the adopted Sons of God in christ, by whose merit we Are justified, cc pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n2 d pp-f d n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, av-j p-acp d, cst pns12 vbr dt j-vvn n2 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, p-acp rg-crq n1 pns12 vbr vvn, (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3366 and by whose Spirit we are sanctified. And yet we must not hereupon cast off all care of doing of good things, and by whose Spirit we Are sanctified. And yet we must not hereupon cast off all care of doing of good things, cc p-acp rg-crq n1 pns12 vbr vvn. cc av pns12 vmb xx av vvn a-acp d n1 pp-f vdg pp-f j n2, (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3367 because by doing of them we merit no good at the hands of God: Because by doing of them we merit no good At the hands of God: c-acp p-acp vdg pp-f pno32 pns12 vvb dx j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 181
3368 no, we are in way of thankfulnesse to God for his mercie, to yeeld to him all holy obedience, no, we Are in Way of thankfulness to God for his mercy, to yield to him all holy Obedience, dx, pns12 vbr p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 d j n1, (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 182
3369 and to be stirred vp to do good things, because they are pleasing to God through Christ, and to be stirred up to do good things, Because they Are pleasing to God through christ, cc pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp pc-acp vdi j n2, c-acp pns32 vbr vvg p-acp np1 p-acp np1, (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 182
3370 though there were no heauen to reward vs. Come we now to Verse 9. though there were no heaven to reward us Come we now to Verse 9. cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi pns12 av p-acp n1 crd (11) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 182
3371 VERSE 9. VERSE 9. n1 crd (12) verse (DIV2) 336 Page 182
3372 Now ye are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, because the Spirit of God dwelleth in you: Now you Are not in the Flesh but in the Spirit, Because the Spirit of God dwells in you: av pn22 vbr xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pn22: (12) verse (DIV2) 337 Page 182
3373 but if any man hath not the Spirit of Christ, the same is not his. but if any man hath not the Spirit of christ, the same is not his. cc-acp cs d n1 vhz xx dt n1 pp-f np1, dt d vbz xx png31. (12) verse (DIV2) 337 Page 182
3374 OVr Apostle hauing in the Verses before, from the first Verse hitherto, made knowne in generall, Our Apostle having in the Verses before, from the First Verse hitherto, made known in general, po12 n1 vhg p-acp dt n2 a-acp, p-acp dt ord n1 av, vvd vvn p-acp n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 182
3375 how it is with such as are after the flesh and such as are after the Spirit: how it is with such as Are After the Flesh and such as Are After the Spirit: c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp dt n1 cc d c-acp vbr p-acp dt n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 182
3376 that the one sort sauour the things of the flesh, and the other the things of the Spirit: that the one sort savour the things of the Flesh, and the other the things of the Spirit: cst dt crd n1 n1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j-jn dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 182
3377 and that the wisedome of the flesh is death, and the wisedome of the Spirit is life: and that the Wisdom of the Flesh is death, and the Wisdom of the Spirit is life: cc cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 182
3378 and that the wisedome of the flesh is enimitie against God, because it neither is, nor can be subiect to the Law of God; and that the Wisdom of the Flesh is enmity against God, Because it neither is, nor can be Subject to the Law of God; cc cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1, c-acp pn31 d vbz, ccx vmb vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 182
3379 and thereupon brought in this conclusion, that they that are in the flesh cannot please God. and thereupon brought in this conclusion, that they that Are in the Flesh cannot please God. cc av vvn p-acp d n1, cst pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi np1. (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 182
3380 In this 9. verse, he makes application of his doctrine to the beleeuing Romans, and he labours to cheare them vp & to comfort them: In this 9. verse, he makes application of his Doctrine to the believing Romans, and he labours to cheer them up & to Comfort them: p-acp d crd n1, pns31 vvz n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt vvg np1, cc pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp cc pc-acp vvi pno32: (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 182
3381 and lest they should be discouraged, deiected, and cast downe, and made sad by that sentence of his, that they that are in the flesh cannot please God, he tels them for their comfort, that they are not in the flesh: and lest they should be discouraged, dejected, and cast down, and made sad by that sentence of his, that they that Are in the Flesh cannot please God, he tells them for their Comfort, that they Are not in the Flesh: cc cs pns32 vmd vbi vvn, j-vvn, cc vvd a-acp, cc vvd j p-acp d n1 pp-f png31, cst pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi np1, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 n1, cst pns32 vbr xx p-acp dt n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 182
3382 as if he had said, Howsoeuer I thus speake, and affirme this as a certaine truth, that they that are in the flesh cannot please God, as if he had said, Howsoever I thus speak, and affirm this as a certain truth, that they that Are in the Flesh cannot please God, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, c-acp pns11 av vvi, cc vvb d p-acp dt j n1, cst pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 182
3383 yet I am perswaded better things of you, and I dare boldly affirme this of you, yet I am persuaded better things of you, and I Dare boldly affirm this of you, av pns11 vbm vvn jc n2 pp-f pn22, cc pns11 vvb av-j vvi d pp-f pn22, (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 182
3384 and tell you for your comfort, that you are not in the flesh. Now ye are not in the flesh. and tell you for your Comfort, that you Are not in the Flesh. Now you Are not in the Flesh. cc vvb pn22 p-acp po22 n1, cst pn22 vbr xx p-acp dt n1. av pn22 vbr xx p-acp dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 182
3385 And he amplifies that by the contrarie, affirming the contrarie of them, that they were in the Spirit, Ye are not in the flesh but in the Spirit. And he amplifies that by the contrary, affirming the contrary of them, that they were in the Spirit, You Are not in the Flesh but in the Spirit. cc pns31 vvz cst p-acp dt n-jn, vvg dt n-jn pp-f pno32, cst pns32 vbdr p-acp dt n1, pn22 vbr xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 182
3386 And againe, he doth not barely affirme this of them, that they were in the Spirit; And again, he does not barely affirm this of them, that they were in the Spirit; cc av, pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi d pp-f pno32, cst pns32 vbdr p-acp dt n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 183
3387 but he further subioynes proofe and confirmation of it, from the inhabitation and dwelling of Gods Spirit in them: but he further subioynes proof and confirmation of it, from the inhabitation and Dwelling of God's Spirit in them: cc-acp pns31 av-jc vvz n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32: (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 183
3388 he saith they were in the Spirit, because the Spirit of God dwelt in them. he Says they were in the Spirit, Because the Spirit of God dwelled in them. pns31 vvz pns32 vbdr p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32. (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 183
3389 And lest any amongst the Romans should presume on it, that they were not in the flesh but in the Spirit and true Christians belonging to Christ, on a false ground haling comfort to them that did not belong to them, the Apostle addes a caueat or a wartch-word, that euery one should looke whether he haue the Spirit of Christ or no, affirming this in the last words of the verse, that he that hath not the Spirit of Christ is none of his: And lest any among the Roman should presume on it, that they were not in the Flesh but in the Spirit and true Christians belonging to christ, on a false ground haling Comfort to them that did not belong to them, the Apostle adds a caveat or a wartch-word, that every one should look whither he have the Spirit of christ or not, affirming this in the last words of the verse, that he that hath not the Spirit of christ is none of his: cc cs d p-acp dt njp2 vmd vvi p-acp pn31, cst pns32 vbdr xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cc j np1 vvg p-acp np1, p-acp dt j n1 vvg n1 p-acp pno32 cst vdd xx vvi p-acp pno32, dt n1 vvz dt n1 cc dt n1, cst d crd vmd vvi cs pns31 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 cc xx, vvg d p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 cst vhz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz pix pp-f png31: (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 183
3390 But (saith he) if any man hath not the Spirit of Christ the same is not his. But (Says he) if any man hath not the Spirit of christ the same is not his. p-acp (vvz pns31) cs d n1 vhz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 dt d vbz xx png31. (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 183
3391 And so we see the generall matter of this verse, it containing a particular application of the Apostles former doctrine made to the beleeuing Romanes; And so we see the general matter of this verse, it containing a particular application of the Apostles former Doctrine made to the believing Romans; cc av pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f d n1, pn31 vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 j n1 vvn p-acp dt vvg njp2; (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 183
3392 the Apostle affirming this of them, that they were not in the flesh but in the Spirit, confirming that from the dwelling of Gods Spirit in them, the Apostle affirming this of them, that they were not in the Flesh but in the Spirit, confirming that from the Dwelling of God's Spirit in them, dt n1 vvg d pp-f pno32, cst pns32 vbdr xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, vvg cst p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 183
3393 and thereunto subioyning a caueat to take heed that none of them deceiue themselues, but that they should looke to it that they had the Spirit of Christ; and thereunto subjoining a caveat to take heed that none of them deceive themselves, but that they should look to it that they had the Spirit of christ; cc av vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cst pix pp-f pno32 vvi px32, cc-acp cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pn31 cst pns32 vhd dt n1 pp-f np1; (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 183
3394 the Apostle affirming this, that if any man amongst them haue not the Spirit of Christ, the same is none of his. the Apostle affirming this, that if any man among them have not the Spirit of christ, the same is none of his. dt n1 vvg d, cst cs d n1 p-acp pno32 vhb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, dt d vbz pix pp-f png31. (12) verse (DIV2) 338 Page 183
3395 Now ye are not in the flesh: Now you Are not in the Flesh: av pn22 vbr xx p-acp dt n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 183
3396 that is, ye beleeuing Romans are not in the dregs and filth of nature, you are not vnregenerate and in your naturall state and condition. that is, the believing Roman Are not in the dregs and filth of nature, you Are not unregenerate and in your natural state and condition. cst vbz, dt vvg njp2 vbr xx p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vbr xx j cc p-acp po22 j n1 cc n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 183
3397 But in the Spirit. The Apostle opposeth this to that, to be in the flesh: But in the Spirit. The Apostle Opposeth this to that, to be in the Flesh: cc-acp p-acp dt n1. dt n1 vvz d p-acp d, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 183
3398 and so the meaning is easily gathered, namely this, but ye are regenerate, sanctified, and set into the state of grace. and so the meaning is Easily gathered, namely this, but you Are regenerate, sanctified, and Set into the state of grace. cc av dt n1 vbz av-j vvn, av d, p-acp pn22 vbr vvn, j-vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 183
3399 Because or for the Spirit of God dwelleth in you: the originall word is the same we haue 2. Thess. 1.6. For it is a righteous thing with God to recompence tribulation to them that trouble you. Because or for the Spirit of God dwells in you: the original word is the same we have 2. Thess 1.6. For it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you. p-acp cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pn22: dt j-jn n1 vbz dt d pns12 vhb crd np1 crd. p-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pn22. (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 183
3400 By the Spirit of God, we are here to vnderstand the third person in Trinity, the holy Ghost: By the Spirit of God, we Are Here to understand the third person in Trinity, the holy Ghost: p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi dt ord n1 p-acp np1, dt j n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 183
3401 and the word God, is here to be taken personally for the first person in Trinitie, God the Father. and the word God, is Here to be taken personally for the First person in Trinity, God the Father. cc dt n1 np1, vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp np1, np1 dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 183
4507 Thou being void of knowledge, thou hast no good mind in thee, thy heart is not good, there is no true grace in thy soule: Thou being void of knowledge, thou hast no good mind in thee, thy heart is not good, there is no true grace in thy soul: pns21 n1 j pp-f n1, pns21 vh2 dx j n1 p-acp pno21, po21 n1 vbz xx j, pc-acp vbz dx j n1 p-acp po21 n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 439 Page 243
3402 Dwelleth in you. This phrase is metaphoricall, borrowed and taken from householders, from such as haue their certaine abode and residence in a place or house, Dwells in you. This phrase is metaphorical, borrowed and taken from householders, from such as have their certain Abided and residence in a place or house, vvz p-acp pn22. d n1 vbz j, j-vvn cc vvn p-acp n2, p-acp d c-acp vhb po32 j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 183
3403 and do there busie themselues, and exercise their power and authoritie: and do there busy themselves, and exercise their power and Authority: cc vdb pc-acp vvi px32, cc vvi po32 n1 cc n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 184
3404 and it signifies the true and powerfull presence of Gods Spirit, that the Spirit of God is in the faithfull, not onely in his infinite essence, and it signifies the true and powerful presence of God's Spirit, that the Spirit of God is in the faithful, not only in his infinite essence, cc pn31 vvz dt j cc j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp dt j, xx av-j p-acp po31 j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 184
3405 as he is in all other things filling heauen and earth, but by his speciall presence, by the efficacie and working of his Spirit, enlightning them, quickening them, as he is in all other things filling heaven and earth, but by his special presence, by the efficacy and working of his Spirit, enlightening them, quickening them, c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp d j-jn n2 vvg n1 cc n1, cc-acp p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po31 n1, n1 pno32, j-vvg pno32, (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 184
3406 and ruling and gouerning in them throughout, in all the powers of their soules, and in all the parts and members of their bodies, and ruling and governing in them throughout, in all the Powers of their Souls, and in all the parts and members of their bodies, cc vvg cc vvg p-acp pno32 a-acp, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, cc p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 184
3407 as Satan and seuen other spirits are said to dwell, Matth. 12.45. as Satan and seuen other spirits Are said to dwell, Matthew 12.45. c-acp np1 cc crd j-jn n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, np1 crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 184
3408 And so the Apostles meaning is this, because the Spirit of God is in you, not onely as he is in all other things in regard of his infinite essence, And so the Apostles meaning is this, Because the Spirit of God is in you, not only as he is in all other things in regard of his infinite essence, cc av dt n2 vvg vbz d, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pn22, xx av-j c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp d j-jn n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 184
3409 but in more speciall manner, euen by his true powerfull working presence, by the efficacie and working of his grace. but in more special manner, even by his true powerful working presence, by the efficacy and working of his grace. cc-acp p-acp av-dc j n1, av p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po31 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 184
3410 But if any man hath not the Spirit of Christ. But if any man hath not the Spirit of christ. cc-acp cs d n1 vhz xx dt n1 pp-f np1. (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 184
3411 By the Spirit of Christ, we are to vnderstand as before, the holy Ghost, who proceeds both from the Father and from the Sonne. By the Spirit of christ, we Are to understand as before, the holy Ghost, who proceeds both from the Father and from the Son. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi c-acp a-acp, dt j n1, r-crq vvz d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 184
3412 And for a man to haue him, is to be vnderstood as before, to haue him dwelling and abiding in him, not onely in regard of his essence, And for a man to have him, is to be understood as before, to have him Dwelling and abiding in him, not only in regard of his essence, cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vhi pno31, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp a-acp, pc-acp vhi pno31 n1 cc vvg p-acp pno31, xx av-j p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 184
3413 but also by his true and powerfull working presence, by the efficacie and working of his grace in speciall manner in him. He is none of his: but also by his true and powerful working presence, by the efficacy and working of his grace in special manner in him. He is none of his: cc-acp av p-acp po31 j cc j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp pno31. pns31 vbz pi pp-f png31: (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 184
3414 that is, none of Christs, he belongs not to him, he is not a liuely member of Christ. that is, none of Christ, he belongs not to him, he is not a lively member of christ. cst vbz, pix pp-f npg1, pns31 vvz xx p-acp pno31, pns31 vbz xx dt j n1 pp-f np1. (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 184
3415 Thus then the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, is thus to be conceiued. Thus then the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, is thus to be conceived. av av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 339 Page 184
3416 Now ye beleeuing Romans are not in the dregs of nature, ye are not vnregenerate, in your naturall state and condition: Now you believing Roman Are not in the dregs of nature, you Are not unregenerate, in your natural state and condition: av pn22 vvg njp2 vbr xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pn22 vbr xx j, p-acp po22 j n1 cc n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 340 Page 184
3417 but you are regenerate and sanctified, because the holy Spirit of God, euen the holy Ghost, who proceeds from God the Father, is in you; but you Are regenerate and sanctified, Because the holy Spirit of God, even the holy Ghost, who proceeds from God the Father, is in you; cc-acp pn22 vbr vvn cc vvn, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, av-j dt j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp np1 dt n1, vbz p-acp pn22; (12) verse (DIV2) 340 Page 184
3418 not onely as he is in all other things, in regard of his infinite essence, not only as he is in all other things, in regard of his infinite essence, xx av-j c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp d j-jn n2, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 340 Page 184
3419 but in more speciall manner, euen by his true powerfull and working presence, by the efficacie and working of his grace: but in more special manner, even by his true powerful and working presence, by the efficacy and working of his grace: cc-acp p-acp av-dc j n1, av p-acp po31 j j cc j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po31 n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 340 Page 184
3420 but take this with you, if any whosoeuer he be haue not the holy Ghost, who proceeds from the Sonne as from the Father, but take this with you, if any whosoever he be have not the holy Ghost, who proceeds from the Son as from the Father, cc-acp vvb d p-acp pn22, cs d r-crq pns31 vbb n1 xx dt j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 340 Page 184
3421 and is also the Spirit of Christ, abiding in him, not onely in regard of his essence, and is also the Spirit of christ, abiding in him, not only in regard of his essence, cc vbz av dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp pno31, xx av-j p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 340 Page 184
3422 but also by his true powerfull working presence, by the efficacie and working of his grace in speciall manner; but also by his true powerful working presence, by the efficacy and working of his grace in special manner; cc-acp av p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 340 Page 184
3423 he is none of Christs, he belongs not to him, he is no liuely member of Christ. he is none of Christ, he belongs not to him, he is no lively member of christ. pns31 vbz pi pp-f npg1, pns31 vvz xx p-acp pno31, pns31 vbz dx j n1 pp-f np1. (12) verse (DIV2) 340 Page 184
3424 Now first obserue we, that the Apostle hauing before deliuered generall doctrine, here in this verse he comes to apply it, Now First observe we, that the Apostle having before Delivered general Doctrine, Here in this verse he comes to apply it, av ord vvb pns12, cst dt n1 vhg a-acp vvn j n1, av p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pn31, (12) verse (DIV2) 341 Page 185
3425 & he doth applie it in particular to the beleeuing Romans; & he does apply it in particular to the believing Romans; cc pns31 vdz vvi pn31 p-acp j p-acp dt vvg np1; (12) verse (DIV2) 341 Page 185
3426 both for the comfort of them that were to be comforted, & for the warning of such as might haply applie & appropriate comfort to themselues which did not belong to them, to looke to the ground of that comfort they tooke to themselues. both for the Comfort of them that were to be comforted, & for the warning of such as might haply apply & Appropriate Comfort to themselves which did not belong to them, to look to the ground of that Comfort they took to themselves. d p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn, cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d c-acp vmd av vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp px32 q-crq vdd xx vvi p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pns32 vvd p-acp px32. (12) verse (DIV2) 341 Page 185
3427 Herein we may see the heauenly wisedome of the Apostle, and by what Spirit he was guided; but to passe by that. Herein we may see the heavenly Wisdom of the Apostle, and by what Spirit he was guided; but to pass by that. av pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vbds vvn; cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp d. (12) verse (DIV2) 341 Page 185
3428 From this method of the Apostle, and from his manner of proceeding, we are giuen to vnderstand thus much: From this method of the Apostle, and from his manner of proceeding, we Are given to understand thus much: p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp po31 n1 pp-f vvg, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d: (12) verse (DIV2) 341 Page 185
3429 That the right manner of diuiding the word of God is this: That the right manner of dividing the word of God is this: cst dt j-jn n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz d: (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 185
3430 generall doctrines must not onely be propounded and proued, but they must also be particularly applied to the vse of the hearers; general doctrines must not only be propounded and proved, but they must also be particularly applied to the use of the hearers; j n2 vmb xx av-j vbi vvn cc vvn, cc-acp pns32 vmb av vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2; (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 185
3431 euen to profitable vse for their edification. even to profitable use for their edification. av p-acp j n1 p-acp po32 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 185
3432 It is not enough in preaching the word of God to deliuer generall doctrines, and to cleare and confirme them by strong euidence of Scripture and reason, It is not enough in preaching the word of God to deliver general doctrines, and to clear and confirm them by strong evidence of Scripture and reason, pn31 vbz xx av-d p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi j n2, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 185
3433 but application must also be made of them to the vse of the hearers, for their instruction, but application must also be made of them to the use of the hearers, for their instruction, cc-acp n1 vmb av vbi vvn pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp po32 n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 185
3434 for their reproofe, for their comfort, and euery way for their good, as need shall require, for their reproof, for their Comfort, and every Way for their good, as need shall require, p-acp po32 n1, p-acp po32 n1, cc d n1 p-acp po32 j, c-acp n1 vmb vvi, (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 185
3435 and as iust occasion is offered. and as just occasion is offered. cc p-acp j n1 vbz vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 185
3436 Doctrine taught must be applied particularly, by instructing, confuting, reprouing, and comforting, as occasion is offered. 2. Timothie 4.2. the Apostle layes this charge on Timothie, Preach the word, that is, publish the doctrine of the word: Doctrine taught must be applied particularly, by instructing, confuting, reproving, and comforting, as occasion is offered. 2. Timothy 4.2. the Apostle lays this charge on Timothy, Preach the word, that is, publish the Doctrine of the word: n1 vvn vmb vbi vvn av-j, p-acp vvg, vvg, vvg, cc vvg, c-acp n1 vbz vvn. crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz d n1 p-acp np1, vvb dt n1, cst vbz, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 185
3437 and not onely so, but saith he, Be instant in improuing, rebuking, and exhorting, with all long suffering and doctrine. Tit. 2.15. saith he, These things speake, and not onely so, but exhort, and rebuke with all authoritie. and not only so, but Says he, Be instant in improving, rebuking, and exhorting, with all long suffering and Doctrine. Tit. 2.15. Says he, These things speak, and not only so, but exhort, and rebuke with all Authority. cc xx av-j av, cc-acp vvz pns31, vbb j-jn p-acp vvg, vvg, cc vvg, p-acp d j n1 cc n1. np1 crd. vvz pns31, d n2 vvi, cc xx av-j av, cc-acp vvb, cc vvi p-acp d n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 185
3438 And this we find to haue bene the practise of holy men in preaching the word of God, Iohn Baptist Matth. 3. preaching the word, he applies it home to the hearts of his hearers, And this we find to have be the practice of holy men in preaching the word of God, John Baptist Matthew 3. preaching the word, he Applies it home to the hearts of his hearers, cc d pns12 vvb pc-acp vhi vbn dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 np1 np1 crd vvg dt n1, pns31 vvz pn31 av-an p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 185
3439 euen to the hearts of the Pharises and Sadduces that came to his Baptisme. Verse 7.8.9.10. O generation of vipers, (saith he) who hath forewarned you to flie from the anger to come? Bring forth therefore fruits worthy amendment of life. even to the hearts of the Pharisees and Sadducees that Come to his Baptism. Verse 7.8.9.10. Oh generation of vipers, (Says he) who hath forewarned you to fly from the anger to come? Bring forth Therefore fruits worthy amendment of life. av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt np2 cc np2 cst vvd p-acp po31 n1. n1 crd. uh n1 pp-f n2, (vvz pns31) r-crq vhz vvn pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi? vvb av av n2 j n1 pp-f n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 185
3441 For I say vnto you, that God is able of these stones to raise vp children vnto Abraham: For I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham: c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, cst np1 vbz j pp-f d n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 p-acp np1: (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 186
3442 and now also is the axe put to the roote of the trees, therefore euery tree which bringeth not forth good fruite, is hewen downe and cast into the fire. and now also is the axe put to the root of the trees, Therefore every tree which brings not forth good fruit, is hewn down and cast into the fire. cc av av vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, av d n1 r-crq vvz xx av j n1, vbz vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 186
3443 Thus also Peter preaching to the Iewes, Acts 2. he makes application of his doctrine to them in particular, from verse 22. to 37. he discouers to them their particular sinne in crucifying the Lord of life and glorie, Thus also Peter preaching to the Iewes, Acts 2. he makes application of his Doctrine to them in particular, from verse 22. to 37. he discovers to them their particular sin in crucifying the Lord of life and glory, av av np1 vvg p-acp dt np2, n2 crd pns31 vvz n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp j, p-acp n1 crd p-acp crd pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 po32 j n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 186
3444 and layes before them their sinne, with all necessarie circumstances of aggrauation. and lays before them their sin, with all necessary Circumstances of aggravation. cc vvz p-acp pno32 po32 n1, p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 186
3445 And to these we might ioyne the example of Nathan, 2. Sam. 12. and others clearing and confirming this truth, that in preaching the word, doctrine must not onely be taught in generall, And to these we might join the Exampl of Nathan, 2. Sam. 12. and Others clearing and confirming this truth, that in preaching the word, Doctrine must not only be taught in general, cc p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd cc ng2-jn n-vvg cc vvg d n1, cst p-acp vvg dt n1, n1 vmb xx av-j vbi vvn p-acp n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 186
3446 but it must also be applied to the vse of the hearers, for their instruction, reproofe, but it must also be applied to the use of the hearers, for their instruction, reproof, cc-acp pn31 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp po32 n1, n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 186
3447 and comfort, and euery way for their good, as need shall require, and as occasion is offered. And why; and Comfort, and every Way for their good, as need shall require, and as occasion is offered. And why; cc n1, cc d n1 p-acp po32 j, c-acp n1 vmb vvi, cc p-acp n1 vbz vvn. cc q-crq; (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 186
3448 there is reason for it, as First, this: there is reason for it, as First, this: pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pn31, c-acp ord, d: (12) verse (DIV2) 342 Page 186
3449 The Lord hath ordained, the preaching of his word not onely for the edification and the vnderstanding, The Lord hath ordained, the preaching of his word not only for the edification and the understanding, dt n1 vhz vvn, dt vvg pp-f po31 n1 xx av-j p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 343 Page 186
3450 but also for the information of the iudgement, and for the reformation of the heart and life: but also for the information of the judgement, and for the Reformation of the heart and life: cc-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 343 Page 186
3451 euen to bring into captiuitie euery thought to the obedience of Christ. 2. Corinth. 10.5. even to bring into captivity every Thought to the Obedience of christ. 2. Corinth. 10.5. av p-acp vvb p-acp n1 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. crd np1. crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 343 Page 186
3452 and that the heart may be stirred vp to a loue of God and good things, and that the heart may be stirred up to a love of God and good things, cc cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc j n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 343 Page 186
3453 and to a true hatred of euill. and to a true hatred of evil. cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n-jn. (12) verse (DIV2) 343 Page 186
3454 Againe, some hearers of the word are in their naturall blindnesse and hardnesse, some in their carnall securitie, Again, Some hearers of the word Are in their natural blindness and hardness, Some in their carnal security, av, d n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, d p-acp po32 j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 344 Page 186
3455 and others shrowd themselues vnder hyprocrisie: and Others shroud themselves under Hypocrisy: cc n2-jn vvb px32 p-acp n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 344 Page 186
3456 and therefore they must be dealt withall not onely with euidence of truth, but also with powerfull application of the truth; and Therefore they must be dealt withal not only with evidence of truth, but also with powerful application of the truth; cc av pns32 vmb vbi vvn av xx av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp av p-acp j n1 pp-f dt n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 344 Page 186
3457 that the ignorant may come to the knowledge of the truth; the senslesse & secure be rowsed out of their securitie; that the ignorant may come to the knowledge of the truth; the senseless & secure be roused out of their security; cst dt j vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; dt j cc j vbi vvn av pp-f po32 n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 344 Page 186
3458 and the hypocritical made to see their sinne. and the hypocritical made to see their sin. cc dt j vvd pc-acp vvi po32 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 344 Page 186
3459 And therefore in preaching the word doctrine must not onely be taught in generall, but it must be applied in particular to the vse of the hearers, And Therefore in preaching the word Doctrine must not only be taught in general, but it must be applied in particular to the use of the hearers, cc av p-acp vvg dt n1 n1 vmb xx av-j vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 344 Page 186
3460 for their instruction, reproofe, and comfort, as need requires, and euery way for their good as occasion is offered. for their instruction, reproof, and Comfort, as need requires, and every Way for their good as occasion is offered. p-acp po32 n1, n1, cc n1, c-acp n1 vvz, cc d n1 p-acp po32 j p-acp n1 vbz vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 344 Page 186
3461 And this first meets with that kinde of preaching that is onely in generall termes, and neuer comes neare the heart and conscience; And this First meets with that kind of preaching that is only in general terms, and never comes near the heart and conscience; cc d ord vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg cst vbz av-j p-acp j n2, cc av-x vvz av-j dt n1 cc n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 345 Page 186
3462 as some preachers there be, that onely deliuer generall things, and neuer come to particular application: as Some Preachers there be, that only deliver general things, and never come to particular application: c-acp d n2 pc-acp vbi, cst av-j vvi j n2, cc av-x vvb p-acp j n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 345 Page 187
3463 if they do, it is but ouerly: if they do, it is but overly: cs pns32 vdb, pn31 vbz p-acp av-j: (12) verse (DIV2) 345 Page 187
3464 they deale with sinne as vnskilfull men vse to meddle with curious workes made by the hand of cunning artificers, nicely for feare of putting some thing out of due place and proportion: they deal with sin as unskilful men use to meddle with curious works made by the hand of cunning artificers, nicely for Fear of putting Some thing out of due place and proportion: pns32 vvb p-acp n1 c-acp j n2 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, av-j p-acp n1 pp-f vvg d n1 av pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 345 Page 187
3465 or as priuate persons vse to speake of state matters in generall termes, warily and a far off, or as private Persons use to speak of state matters in general terms, warily and a Far off, cc c-acp j-jn n2 vvb pc-acp vvi pp-f n1 n2 p-acp j n2, av-j cc av av-j a-acp, (12) verse (DIV2) 345 Page 187
3466 lest they may be intangled in their speech. Such preaching cannot be iustified as good and profitable. lest they may be entangled in their speech. Such preaching cannot be justified as good and profitable. cs pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1. d vvg vmbx vbi vvn p-acp j cc j. (12) verse (DIV2) 345 Page 187
3467 Againe, is it so that in preaching the word of God, doctrine must not onely be taught in generall, Again, is it so that in preaching the word of God, Doctrine must not only be taught in general, av, vbz pn31 av cst p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 vmb xx av-j vbi vvn p-acp n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 187
3468 but it must also be applied in particular to the vse of the hearers, for their instruction, reproofe, but it must also be applied in particular to the use of the hearers, for their instruction, reproof, cc-acp pn31 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp po32 n1, n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 187
3469 and comfort, & euery way for their good, as need requires, and as occasion is offered? Surely then hearers of the word must suffer both teaching and instruction, and Comfort, & every Way for their good, as need requires, and as occasion is offered? Surely then hearers of the word must suffer both teaching and instruction, cc n1, cc d n1 p-acp po32 j, c-acp n1 vvz, cc p-acp n1 vbz vvn? np1 av n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi d n-vvg cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 187
3470 and also the word of reproofe and reprehension, as occasion is offered to the Preacher. and also the word of reproof and reprehension, as occasion is offered to the Preacher. cc av dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 187
3471 Men must not start aside when the word is taught and applied to their iust reproofe, Men must not start aside when the word is taught and applied to their just reproof, np1 vmb xx vvi av c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 187
3472 and when their particular sinnes are discouered and laid before them, and the iudgements of God are iustly denounced against them: and when their particular Sins Are discovered and laid before them, and the Judgments of God Are justly denounced against them: cc c-crq po32 j n2 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32, cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr av-j vvn p-acp pno32: (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 187
3473 men must heare with willingnesse and patience the word of iust reproofe, and not quarell with the affection of the speaker, men must hear with willingness and patience the word of just reproof, and not quarrel with the affection of the speaker, n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 187
3474 when they are iustly taxed for their sinnes, and say, the Preacher speakes out of splene or malice: when they Are justly taxed for their Sins, and say, the Preacher speaks out of spleen or malice: c-crq pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi, dt n1 vvz av pp-f n1 cc n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 187
3475 if they do, it is not onely an argument that their soules are possessed with a spirituall phrensie, if they do, it is not only an argument that their Souls Are possessed with a spiritual frenzy, cs pns32 vdb, pn31 vbz xx av-j dt n1 cst po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 187
3476 but of Gods iudgement imminent and readie to fall on them. When men cannot abide to be touched, but they fret and chafe, and take on, but of God's judgement imminent and ready to fallen on them. When men cannot abide to be touched, but they fret and chafe, and take on, cc-acp pp-f npg1 n1 j cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. c-crq n2 vmbx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp pns32 vvb cc vvi, cc vvb a-acp, (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 187
3477 and will haue the Preacher speake pleasing things to them, this is a signe they are soule sicke, This iniquitie saith the Prophet, Isay 30.13.14. and will have the Preacher speak pleasing things to them, this is a Signen they Are soul sick, This iniquity Says the Prophet, Saiah 30.13.14. cc vmb vhi dt n1 vvb j-vvg n2 p-acp pno32, d vbz dt n1 pns32 vbr n1 j, d n1 vvz dt n1, np1 crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 187
3478 shall be to them as a breach that falleth, both suddenly and remedilesse, like the breaking of a potters pot, which is broken without pitie, shall be to them as a breach that falls, both suddenly and remediless, like the breaking of a potters pot, which is broken without pity, vmb vbi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz, av-d av-j cc j, av-j dt n-vvg pp-f dt ng1 n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 187
3479 and in the breaking thereof is not found a sheard to take fire out of the harth, and in the breaking thereof is not found a shore to take fire out of the hearth, cc p-acp dt n-vvg av vbz xx vvn dt vvd pc-acp vvi n1 av pp-f dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 187
3480 or water out of the pit. or water out of the pit. cc n1 av pp-f dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 187
3481 And consider we that the word of God truly taught and applied to the heart and conscience, to the discouering of sinne particularly, it neuer returnes empty; And Consider we that the word of God truly taught and applied to the heart and conscience, to the discovering of sin particularly, it never returns empty; cc vvb pns12 d dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 av-j, pn31 av n2 j; (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 187
3482 if it worke not godly sorrow and amendment, certainly it works hardnesse and impenitencie, it is either the sauour of life to life, if it work not godly sorrow and amendment, Certainly it works hardness and impenitency, it is either the savour of life to life, cs pn31 vvb xx j n1 cc n1, av-j pn31 vvz n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz av-d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 188
3483 or the sauour of death to death: and remember withall what Salomon saith, Prou. 28.9. He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shall be abhominable. or the savour of death to death: and Remember withal what Solomon Says, Prou. 28.9. He that turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer shall be abominable. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1: cc vvb av q-crq np1 vvz, np1 crd. pns31 cst vvz av po31 n1 p-acp vvg dt n1, av po31 n1 vmb vbi j. (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 188
3484 He that refuseth to heate God speaking in his accusing, condemning, and threatning Law, the Lord will deale with him proportionably, He that Refuseth to heat God speaking in his accusing, condemning, and threatening Law, the Lord will deal with him proportionably, pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1 np1 vvg p-acp po31 n-vvg, vvg, cc j-vvg n1, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 av-j, (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 188
3485 and will in iustice turne away his eare from his prayer. Oh then learne we to submit our selues, not onely to be taught the truth, and will in Justice turn away his ear from his prayer. O then Learn we to submit our selves, not only to be taught the truth, cc vmb p-acp n1 vvi av po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1. uh av vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 188
3486 but also to be reproued, and to be rebuked for any thing that is amisse in vs. We haue hitherto stood on the Apostles method and maner of proceeding: but also to be reproved, and to be rebuked for any thing that is amiss in us We have hitherto stood on the Apostles method and manner of proceeding: cc-acp av pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cst vbz av p-acp pno12 pns12 vhb av vvn p-acp dt n2 n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg: (12) verse (DIV2) 346 Page 188
3487 come we now to the matter of this verse. come we now to the matter of this verse. vvb pns12 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 347 Page 188
3488 And whereas the Apostle here affirmes it of the Romans, to whom he writ, that they were not in the flesh but in the Spirit, it may be demanded how the Apostle knew this? might not he be deceiued, And whereas the Apostle Here affirms it of the Roman, to whom he writ, that they were not in the Flesh but in the Spirit, it may be demanded how the Apostle knew this? might not he be deceived, cc cs dt n1 av vvz pn31 pp-f dt njp2, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd, cst pns32 vbdr xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn c-crq dt n1 vvd d? vmd xx pns31 vbi vvn, (12) verse (DIV2) 347 Page 188
3489 and erre in his iudgement and opinion touching the Romans? did he know it for certaine that they were not in the flesh but in the Spirit? Answer. and err in his judgement and opinion touching the Roman? did he know it for certain that they were not in the Flesh but in the Spirit? Answer. cc vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vvg dt njp2? vdd pns31 vvi pn31 p-acp j cst pns32 vbdr xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1? n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 347 Page 188
3490 Doubtlesse he did, and he was not deceiued in his iudgement; Doubtless he did, and he was not deceived in his judgement; av-j pns31 vdd, cc pns31 vbds xx vvn p-acp po31 n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 347 Page 188
3491 he had the infallible assistance of Gods Spirit, and he could not erre in that he taught and deliuered; he had the infallible assistance of God's Spirit, and he could not err in that he taught and Delivered; pns31 vhd dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp cst pns31 vvd cc vvn; (12) verse (DIV2) 347 Page 188
3492 and he knew that the Romans were not in the flesh but in the Spirit, by the spirit of discerning that was proper to him and to other Apostles. and he knew that the Roman were not in the Flesh but in the Spirit, by the Spirit of discerning that was proper to him and to other Apostles. cc pns31 vvd cst dt njp2 vbdr xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg cst vbds j p-acp pno31 cc p-acp j-jn n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 347 Page 188
3493 The holy Prophets of God and the holy Apostles, had an extraordinarie spirit of discerning, euen a spirit of reuelation, by which they could discerne who were regenerate, and who were not: The holy prophets of God and the holy Apostles, had an extraordinary Spirit of discerning, even a Spirit of Revelation, by which they could discern who were regenerate, and who were not: dt j n2 pp-f np1 cc dt j n2, vhd dt j n1 pp-f vvg, av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd vvi r-crq vbdr vvn, cc r-crq vbdr xx: (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 188
3494 who were Gods children, & who were not. who were God's children, & who were not. r-crq vbdr npg1 n2, cc r-crq vbdr xx. (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 188
3495 Paul was able by the spirit of discerning to see and discerne that the same faith dwelt in Timothie that dwelt before in his grandmother Lois, and in his mother Eunice. 2. Tim. 1.5. Paul was able by the Spirit of discerning to see and discern that the same faith dwelled in Timothy that dwelled before in his grandmother Lois, and in his mother Eunice. 2. Tim. 1.5. np1 vbds j p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg pc-acp vvi cc vvi d dt d n1 vvd p-acp np1 cst vvd a-acp p-acp po31 n1 fw-fr, cc p-acp po31 n1 np1. crd np1 crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 188
3496 Peter knew by the spirit of reuelation, that Simon Magus was in the gall of bitternesse, Peter knew by the Spirit of Revelation, that Simon Magus was in the Gall of bitterness, np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst np1 np1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 188
3497 and in the bond of iniquitie: and in the bound of iniquity: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 188
3498 I see saith he, I descerne it well, that thou art in the gall of bitternesse, I see Says he, I discern it well, that thou art in the Gall of bitterness, pns11 vvb vvz pns31, pns11 vvi pn31 av, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 188
3499 and in the bond of iniquitie. Acts 8.23. and in the bound of iniquity. Acts 8.23. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. vvz crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 188
3500 And in this respect on this ground, the holy Prophets and the holy Apostles might lawfully vse imprecation against particular persons, And in this respect on this ground, the holy prophets and the holy Apostles might lawfully use imprecation against particular Persons, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, dt j n2 cc dt j n2 vmd av-j vvi n1 p-acp j n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 188
3501 as Paul did against Alexander the copper Smith, 2. Tim. 4.14. Alexander the copper Smith hath shewed me much euill, the Lord reward him according to his works. as Paul did against Alexander the copper Smith, 2. Tim. 4.14. Alexander the copper Smith hath showed me much evil, the Lord reward him according to his works. c-acp np1 vdd p-acp np1 dt n1 n1, crd np1 crd. np1 dt n1 n1 vhz vvn pno11 d n-jn, dt n1 vvb pno31 vvg p-acp po31 n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 188
3502 Thus I say, the holy Prophets & the holy Apostles might do, because they had an extraordinarie spirit of discerning, Thus I say, the holy prophets & the holy Apostles might do, Because they had an extraordinary Spirit of discerning, av pns11 vvb, dt j n2 cc dt j n2 vmd vdi, c-acp pns32 vhd dt j n1 pp-f vvg, (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3503 and were able to see and discerne who were incurable enemies of God; and were able to see and discern who were incurable enemies of God; cc vbdr j pc-acp vvi cc vvi r-crq vbdr j n2 pp-f np1; (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3504 & because they were carried with a pure zeale of Gods glory, not mixed with hatred or desire of reuenge; & Because they were carried with a pure zeal of God's glory, not mixed with hatred or desire of revenge; cc c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, xx vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3505 but this may not ordinarie men do. but this may not ordinary men do. cc-acp d vmb xx j n2 vdb. (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3506 Men that are but of ordinarie gifts, whether Ministers or others, they may pray against the bad cause the wicked enemies of God maintaine simply and absolutely; Men that Are but of ordinary Gifts, whither Ministers or Others, they may pray against the bad cause the wicked enemies of God maintain simply and absolutely; n2 cst vbr p-acp a-acp j n2, cs n2 cc n2-jn, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 dt j n2 pp-f np1 vvi av-j cc av-j; (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3507 but against their persons they may not pray simply, but only with a condition, if otherwise the good estate of the Church cannot cōtinue, or religion be preserued. but against their Persons they may not pray simply, but only with a condition, if otherwise the good estate of the Church cannot continue, or Religion be preserved. cc-acp p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vmb xx vvi av-j, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1, cs av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vmbx vvi, cc n1 vbb vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3508 And therfore it is a bold and a monstrous presumption in any whatsoeuer they be, that take on them to discerne of some particular persons, that they are reprobates, And Therefore it is a bold and a monstrous presumption in any whatsoever they be, that take on them to discern of Some particular Persons, that they Are Reprobates, cc av pn31 vbz dt j cc dt j n1 p-acp d r-crq pns32 vbb, cst vvb p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pp-f d j n2, cst pns32 vbr n2-jn, (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3509 and such as shall certainly be damned. and such as shall Certainly be damned. cc d c-acp vmb av-j vbi vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3510 Indeed we may safely say of wicked and prophane persons, and such as hold on a course in sinne, that they are in a damnable case and state, Indeed we may safely say of wicked and profane Persons, and such as hold on a course in sin, that they Are in a damnable case and state, np1 pns12 vmb av-j vvi pp-f j cc j n2, cc d c-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3511 and that if they go on in that state, they are sure to go to hell: and that if they go on in that state, they Are sure to go to hell: cc cst cs pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp d n1, pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3512 but certainly to determine of their finall state, that is more then any man can do. but Certainly to determine of their final state, that is more then any man can do. cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 j n1, cst vbz av-dc cs d n1 vmb vdi. (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3513 Some phantasticke spirits take on them by looking on mens faces to diue into their hearts, some fantastic spirits take on them by looking on men's faces to dive into their hearts, d j n2 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp vvg p-acp ng2 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3514 and then to pronounce them hypocrites and vnregenerate, and such as haue not repented of their sinnes. and then to pronounce them Hypocrites and unregenerate, and such as have not repented of their Sins. cc av pc-acp vvi pno32 n2 cc j, cc d c-acp vhb xx vvn pp-f po32 n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3515 Though they haue no iust cause otherwise to iudge of them, but that they are religious, Though they have no just cause otherwise to judge of them, but that they Are religious, cs pns32 vhb dx j n1 av pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32, cc-acp cst pns32 vbr j, (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3516 and such as feare God, yet they say they can tell by looking on their faces, that they are hypocrites and vnregenerate. and such as Fear God, yet they say they can tell by looking on their faces, that they Are Hypocrites and unregenerate. cc d c-acp n1 np1, av pns32 vvb pns32 vmb vvi p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vbr n2 cc j. (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3517 An idle, foolish, and wicked conceit; an idle, foolish, and wicked conceit; dt j, j, cc j n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3518 we are but men of ordinarie gifts, we haue not that extraordinarie spirit of discerning that the holy Prophets and Apostles had. we Are but men of ordinary Gifts, we have not that extraordinary Spirit of discerning that the holy prophets and Apostles had. pns12 vbr p-acp n2 pp-f j n2, pns12 vhb xx d j n1 pp-f vvg cst dt j n2 cc n2 vhd. (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3519 And if we see men outwardly reformed and resembling Gods children, that they carrie themselues as the children of God, (they may deceiue vs indeed) but if they so carrie themselues, we are to iudge of them charitably, And if we see men outwardly reformed and resembling God's children, that they carry themselves as the children of God, (they may deceive us indeed) but if they so carry themselves, we Are to judge of them charitably, cc cs pns12 vvb n2 av-j vvn cc vvg npg1 n2, cst pns32 vvb px32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (pns32 vmb vvi pno12 av) cc-acp cs pns32 av vvi px32, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 av-j, (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3520 and in the iudgement of charitie to hold them to be in the number of Christians: and in the judgement of charity to hold them to be in the number of Christians: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3521 and they that otherwise iudge, they know not of what spirit they are, as Christ said to Iames and Iohn, Luke 9.55. they are carried with a lying and a deceiuing spirit. and they that otherwise judge, they know not of what Spirit they Are, as christ said to James and John, Lycia 9.55. they Are carried with a lying and a deceiving Spirit. cc pns32 cst av n1, pns32 vvb xx pp-f r-crq n1 pns32 vbr, p-acp np1 vvd p-acp np1 cc np1, av crd. pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt vvg cc dt j-vvg n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 348 Page 189
3522 Now here further obserue we, that the Apostle being guided by the Spirit of God, affirming of the beleeuing Romans that they were not in the flesh but in the Spirit: Now Here further observe we, that the Apostle being guided by the Spirit of God, affirming of the believing Romans that they were not in the Flesh but in the Spirit: av av av-jc vvb pns12, cst dt n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg pp-f dt vvg np1 cst pns32 vbdr xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 349 Page 190
3523 that they were in the Spirit: that they were in the Spirit: cst pns32 vbdr p-acp dt n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 349 Page 190
3524 without question the very best amongst the beleeuing Romans had flesh and corruption still in part abiding in them, without question the very best among the believing Romans had Flesh and corruption still in part abiding in them, p-acp n1 dt av js p-acp dt vvg np1 vhd n1 cc n1 av p-acp n1 vvg p-acp pno32, (12) verse (DIV2) 349 Page 190
3526 and his estimation and account of them was Gods account, the Lord did so esteeme and account of them; and his estimation and account of them was God's account, the Lord did so esteem and account of them; cc po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 vbds npg1 n1, dt n1 vdd av vvi cc n1 pp-f pno32; (12) verse (DIV2) 349 Page 190
3527 for the Apostle spake as he was moued by the holy Ghost. So the point hence offered is this. for the Apostle spoke as he was moved by the holy Ghost. So the point hence offered is this. c-acp dt n1 vvd c-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1. np1 dt n1 av vvn vbz d. (12) verse (DIV2) 349 Page 190
3528 That the Lord accounteth true beleeuers, his children, in whom there is flesh and corruption still abiding in part, holy and sanctified persons, That the Lord accounteth true believers, his children, in whom there is Flesh and corruption still abiding in part, holy and sanctified Persons, cst dt n1 vvz j n2, po31 n2, p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz n1 cc n1 av vvg p-acp n1, j cc j-vvn n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 350 Page 190
3529 and such as are in the Spirit. Though true beleeuers, Gods children, haue flesh & corruption still in part abiding in them, and such as Are in the Spirit. Though true believers, God's children, have Flesh & corruption still in part abiding in them, cc d c-acp vbr p-acp dt n1. cs j n2, n2 n2, vhb n1 cc n1 av p-acp n1 vvg p-acp pno32, (12) verse (DIV2) 350 Page 190
3530 and shall haue so long as they be in this world, and be but in part sanctified and in part holy, in regard of inherent holinesse, and shall have so long as they be in this world, and be but in part sanctified and in part holy, in regard of inherent holiness, cc vmb vhi av j c-acp pns32 vbb p-acp d n1, cc vbb p-acp p-acp n1 j-vvn cc p-acp n1 j, p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 350 Page 190
3531 yet the Lord is pleased to esteeme and to account of them as holy and sanctified persons, yet the Lord is pleased to esteem and to account of them as holy and sanctified Persons, av dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp j cc j-vvn n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 350 Page 190
3532 and such as are regenerate and in the Spirit. and such as Are regenerate and in the Spirit. cc d c-acp vbr vvn cc p-acp dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 350 Page 190
3533 And hence it is that the Lord is pleased to stile true beleeuers with the name and title of his children, of his seruants, of his Saints, and holy ones. Iob 1.8. the Lord giues this testimonie of Iob to the diuell himselfe, that he was his seruant: And hence it is that the Lord is pleased to style true believers with the name and title of his children, of his Servants, of his Saints, and holy ones. Job 1.8. the Lord gives this testimony of Job to the Devil himself, that he was his servant: cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, pp-f po31 n2, pp-f po31 n2, cc j pi2. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 px31, cst pns31 vbds po31 n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 350 Page 190
3534 saith he, Hast thou not considered my seruant Iob? And often we reade of Dauid, that he is called the seruant of the Lord, as Psalme 89.20. I haue found Dauid my seruant. Says he, Hast thou not considered my servant Job? And often we read of David, that he is called the servant of the Lord, as Psalm 89.20. I have found David my servant. vvz pns31, vh2 pns21 xx vvn po11 n1 np1? cc av pns12 vvb pp-f np1, cst pns31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp n1 crd. pns11 vhb vvn np1 po11 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 350 Page 190
3535 And the Apostles vsually stile those to whom they writ, by the name and title of Saints. Rom. 1.7. To all you that be at Rome beloued of God, called to be Saints. 2. Corinth. 1.2. To the Church of God which is at Corinthus, to them that are sanctified in Christ Iesus, Saint by calling. Colos. 3.12. Now therefore (saith the Apostle) as the elect of God holy and beloued. And the Apostles usually style those to whom they writ, by the name and title of Saints. Rom. 1.7. To all you that be At Room Beloved of God, called to be Saints. 2. Corinth. 1.2. To the Church of God which is At Corinthus, to them that Are sanctified in christ Iesus, Saint by calling. Colos 3.12. Now Therefore (Says the Apostle) as the elect of God holy and Beloved. cc dt n2 av-j n1 d p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvd, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2. np1 crd. p-acp d pn22 cst vbb p-acp n1 vvn pp-f np1, vvd pc-acp vbi n2. crd np1. crd. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1, p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn p-acp np1 np1, n1 p-acp vvg. np1 crd. av av (vvz dt n1) p-acp dt n-vvn pp-f np1 j cc j-vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 350 Page 190
3536 He cals them Saints or holy, that were but in part sanctified, and in part holy, in regard of inherent holinesse. He calls them Saints or holy, that were but in part sanctified, and in part holy, in regard of inherent holiness. pns31 vvz pno32 n2 cc j, cst vbdr cc-acp p-acp n1 j-vvn, cc p-acp n1 j, p-acp n1 pp-f j n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 350 Page 190
3537 Yea we find that such as are sound and sincere, and vpright hearted, they are often in Scripture said to be iust, and holy, and righteous. Psal. 32.11. Be glad ye righteous, and reioyce in the Lord, and be ioyfull all ye that are vpright in heart. Prou. 20.7. He that walketh in his integritie or vprightnesse is iust: Yea we find that such as Are found and sincere, and upright hearted, they Are often in Scripture said to be just, and holy, and righteous. Psalm 32.11. Be glad you righteous, and rejoice in the Lord, and be joyful all you that Are upright in heart. Prou. 20.7. He that walks in his integrity or uprightness is just: uh pns12 vvb cst d c-acp vbr j cc j, cc av-j vvn, pns32 vbr av p-acp n1 vvd pc-acp vbi j, cc j, cc j. np1 crd. vbb j pn22 j, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vbi j av-d pn22 cst vbr av-j p-acp n1. np1 crd. pns31 cst vvz p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vbz j: (12) verse (DIV2) 350 Page 190
3538 he is a iust and a righteous man. Iob 1.8. Hast thou not considered my seruant Iob, how none is like him in the earth, he is a just and a righteous man. Job 1.8. Hast thou not considered my servant Job, how none is like him in the earth, pns31 vbz dt j cc dt j n1. np1 crd. vh2 pns21 xx vvn po11 n1 np1, c-crq pix vbz av-j pno31 p-acp dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 350 Page 191
3539 an vpright and iust man, one that feareth God and eschueth euill? By these and many other places of Scripture, we see that though Gods children haue flesh and corruption still abiding in them, an upright and just man, one that fears God and eschueth evil? By these and many other places of Scripture, we see that though God's children have Flesh and corruption still abiding in them, dt av-j cc j n1, pi cst vvz np1 cc vvz j-jn? p-acp d cc d j-jn n2 pp-f n1, pns12 vvb cst cs npg1 n2 vhb n1 cc n1 av vvg p-acp pno32, (12) verse (DIV2) 350 Page 191
3540 and be but in part sanctified, and in part holy, in regard of inherent holinesse, and be but in part sanctified, and in part holy, in regard of inherent holiness, cc vbb p-acp p-acp n1 j-vvn, cc p-acp n1 j, p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 350 Page 191
3541 yet the Lord is pleased to esteeme and to account of them as holy and sanctified persons, yet the Lord is pleased to esteem and to account of them as holy and sanctified Persons, av dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp j cc j-vvn n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 350 Page 191
3542 and such as are regenerate and in the Spirit. For why, the reason and ground of this truth is this. and such as Are regenerate and in the Spirit. For why, the reason and ground of this truth is this. cc d c-acp vbr vvn cc p-acp dt n1. p-acp q-crq, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 vbz d. (12) verse (DIV2) 350 Page 191
3543 The Lord is so good and so gracious to his children, as that he iudgeth of them according to the better part, The Lord is so good and so gracious to his children, as that he Judgeth of them according to the better part, dt n1 vbz av j cc av j p-acp po31 n2, c-acp cst pns31 vvz pp-f pno32 vvg p-acp dt jc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 351 Page 191
3544 euen according to their regenerate part, and according to the beginning of his renewing and sanctifying graces that are in them: even according to their regenerate part, and according to the beginning of his renewing and sanctifying graces that Are in them: av vvg p-acp po32 j-vvn n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 vvg cc vvg n2 cst vbr p-acp pno32: (12) verse (DIV2) 351 Page 191
3545 and the least measure of true sanctifying grace in the soule of a true beleeuer, makes him most precious in the eyes of the Lord: and the least measure of true sanctifying grace in the soul of a true believer, makes him most precious in the eyes of the Lord: cc dt ds n1 pp-f j j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvz pno31 av-ds j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 351 Page 191
3546 and the Lord is so good and so indulgent a father to his children, as that he as it were winkes at their infirmities, and the Lord is so good and so indulgent a father to his children, as that he as it were winks At their infirmities, cc dt n1 vbz av j cc av j dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, c-acp cst pns31 p-acp pn31 vbdr vvz p-acp po32 n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 351 Page 191
3547 and takes no notice of them: no though they be great, he is pleased to passe by them, as Iam. 5.11. Iob is accounted patient, Ye haue heard of the patience of Iob: and Takes no notice of them: not though they be great, he is pleased to pass by them, as Iam. 5.11. Job is accounted patient, You have herd of the patience of Job: cc vvz dx n1 pp-f pno32: xx c-acp pns32 vbb j, pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, c-acp np1 crd. np1 vbz vvn j, pn22 vhb vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (12) verse (DIV2) 351 Page 191
3548 though indeed Iob had sore fits of impatiencie, Iob 3.1. though indeed Job had soar fits of impatiency, Job 3.1. c-acp av np1 vhd j n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 351 Page 191
3549 And so though Dauid had many failings, as in his hastie purposing and swearing the destruction of Nabal, and in his rash sentence against Mephibosheth, yet the Lord passeth by them, And so though David had many failings, as in his hasty purposing and swearing the destruction of Nabal, and in his rash sentence against Mephibosheth, yet the Lord passes by them, cc av cs np1 vhd d n2-vvg, c-acp p-acp po31 j vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp np1, av dt n1 vvz p-acp pno32, (12) verse (DIV2) 351 Page 191
3550 and giues this testimonie of him, 1. King. 15.5. that he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and turned from nothing that he commanded him all the dayes of his life, saue onely in the matter of Vriah the Hittite. and gives this testimony of him, 1. King. 15.5. that he did that which was right in the sighed of the Lord, and turned from nothing that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. cc vvz d n1 pp-f pno31, crd n1. crd. d pns31 vdd d r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvd p-acp pix cst pns31 vvd pno31 d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt np1. (12) verse (DIV2) 351 Page 191
3551 Now the Lord being thus good and gracious, and thus indulgent to his children, he iudging of them according to the better part: Now the Lord being thus good and gracious, and thus indulgent to his children, he judging of them according to the better part: av dt n1 vbg av j cc j, cc av j p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vvg pp-f pno32 vvg p-acp dt jc n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 351 Page 191
3552 on this ground we may resolue on this as a certaine truth, though Gods children haue flesh and corruption still abiding in them, on this ground we may resolve on this as a certain truth, though God's children have Flesh and corruption still abiding in them, p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cs npg1 n2 vhb n1 cc n1 av vvg p-acp pno32, (12) verse (DIV2) 351 Page 191
3553 and be but in part sanctified, and in part holy, in regard of inherent holinesse, and be but in part sanctified, and in part holy, in regard of inherent holiness, cc vbb p-acp p-acp n1 j-vvn, cc p-acp n1 j, p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 351 Page 191
3554 yet the Lord is pleased to esteeme and to account of them as holy and sanctified persons, such as are regenerate and in the Spirit. yet the Lord is pleased to esteem and to account of them as holy and sanctified Persons, such as Are regenerate and in the Spirit. av dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp j cc j-vvn n2, d c-acp vbr vvn cc p-acp dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 351 Page 192
3555 Now then this doctrine may serue as a ground of sweete and excellent comfort to Gods children, euen to such poore beleeuing Christians as find themselues much encountred & much troubled with their sinfull corruptions, and sinfull infirmities. Now then this Doctrine may serve as a ground of sweet and excellent Comfort to God's children, even to such poor believing Christians as find themselves much encountered & much troubled with their sinful corruptions, and sinful infirmities. av av d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp npg1 n2, av p-acp d j vvg np1 p-acp vvi px32 d vvn cc av-d vvn p-acp po32 j n2, cc j n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3556 Art thou one that endeuorest to please God? and dost thou make conscience of euery sinne, both in thought, word and deed? and yet thou findest in thy selfe an exceeding measure of rebellious corruption, much ignorance in thy mind, much peruersnesse in thy will, Art thou one that endeuorest to please God? and dost thou make conscience of every sin, both in Thought, word and deed? and yet thou Findest in thy self an exceeding measure of rebellious corruption, much ignorance in thy mind, much perverseness in thy will, vb2r pns21 crd cst js pc-acp vvi np1? cc vd2 pns21 vvi n1 pp-f d n1, av-d p-acp n1, n1 cc n1? cc av pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1 dt j-vvg n1 pp-f j n1, d n1 p-acp po21 n1, d n1 p-acp po21 n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3557 and great disorder in thy affections: and great disorder in thy affections: cc j n1 p-acp po21 n2: (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3718 That the holy Spirit of God is in Gods children, not as a soiourner, or a stranger, That the holy Spirit of God is in God's children, not as a sojourner, or a stranger, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp npg1 n2, xx p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 200
3558 thou art troubled and clogged with many sinfull corruptions and infirmities? Be not thereupon vtterly deiected and cast downe, thou art troubled and clogged with many sinful corruptions and infirmities? Be not thereupon utterly dejected and cast down, pns21 vb2r vvn cc vvn p-acp d j n2 cc n2? vbb xx av av-j j-vvn cc vvn a-acp, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3559 and altogether out of heart and discouraged; and altogether out of heart and discouraged; cc av av pp-f n1 cc vvn; (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3560 but comfort and cheare vp thy selfe with this, that thou being truly sanctified, though but in part, but Comfort and cheer up thy self with this, that thou being truly sanctified, though but in part, cc-acp n1 cc vvi a-acp po21 n1 p-acp d, cst pns21 vbg av-j vvn, cs cc-acp p-acp n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3561 and in a very small measure; and in a very small measure; cc p-acp dt j j n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3562 yet thou hauing the least measure of true sanctifying grace in thy soule, the Lord of his gracious goodnesse is pleased as it were to ouer-looke thy corruptions and thy sinfull infirmities, yet thou having the least measure of true sanctifying grace in thy soul, the Lord of his gracious Goodness is pleased as it were to overlook thy corruptions and thy sinful infirmities, av pns21 j-vvg dt av-ds n1 pp-f j j-vvg n1 p-acp po21 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 vbz vvn c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi po21 n2 cc po21 j n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3563 and to take no notice of them; and his eye is on that holinesse and on that grace that is in thee: and to take no notice of them; and his eye is on that holiness and on that grace that is in thee: cc pc-acp vvi dx n1 pp-f pno32; cc po31 n1 vbz p-acp d n1 cc p-acp d n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21: (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3564 and though it be but in part, and poore, and weake for the measure of it, and though it be but in part, and poor, and weak for the measure of it, cc cs pn31 vbi cc-acp p-acp n1, cc j, cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3565 yet he lookes on that, and in respect of that he is pleased to esteeme and to account of thee, yet he looks on that, and in respect of that he is pleased to esteem and to account of thee, av pns31 vvz p-acp d, cc p-acp n1 pp-f cst pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pp-f pno21, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3566 as holy, and sanctified, and regenerate, and as one that art in the Spirit. as holy, and sanctified, and regenerate, and as one that art in the Spirit. c-acp j, cc j-vvn, cc vvn, cc c-acp pi cst n1 p-acp dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3567 Indeed thou hast cause to be grieued and humbled for thy rebellious corruptions and sinfull infirmities; Indeed thou hast cause to be grieved and humbled for thy rebellious corruptions and sinful infirmities; np1 pns21 vh2 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp po21 j n2 cc j n2; (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3568 and thou art to groane vnder the burden of them, and to labour and striue against them continually: and thou art to groan under the burden of them, and to labour and strive against them continually: cc pns21 vb2r p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno32 av-j: (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3569 yet take heede thou do not because of them denie the worke of grace, and be a false witnesse against that grace of God that is in thee, yet take heed thou do not Because of them deny the work of grace, and be a false witness against that grace of God that is in thee, av vvb n1 pns21 vdb xx p-acp pp-f pno32 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbb dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 cst vbz p-acp pno21, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3570 and thinke there is nothing in thee that God likes or is pleased withall, because thou hast many sinfull corruptions, and think there is nothing in thee that God likes or is pleased withal, Because thou hast many sinful corruptions, cc vvb pc-acp vbz pix p-acp pno21 cst np1 vvz cc vbz vvn av, c-acp pns21 vh2 d j n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3571 and many sinfull infirmities still abiding in thee. and many sinful infirmities still abiding in thee. cc d j n2 av vvg p-acp pno21. (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3572 No, no, take heed of that, that is the diuels argument, by which he troubles a poore weake Christian; No, no, take heed of that, that is the Devils argument, by which he Troubles a poor weak Christian; uh-dx, uh-dx, vvb n1 pp-f d, cst vbz dt ng1 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz dt j j njp; (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3573 he tels him, thou hast many sinfull corruptions in thee, and thou canst not be freed from them: he tells him, thou hast many sinful corruptions in thee, and thou Canst not be freed from them: pns31 vvz pno31, pns21 vh2 d j n2 p-acp pno21, cc pns21 vm2 xx vbi vvn p-acp pno32: (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 192
3574 though thou labour and striue against them, yet they still cleaue to thy soule, and therefore thou hast nothing in thee that is pleasing to God; though thou labour and strive against them, yet they still cleave to thy soul, and Therefore thou hast nothing in thee that is pleasing to God; cs pns21 vvb cc vvi p-acp pno32, av pns32 av vvb p-acp po21 n1, cc av pns21 vh2 pix p-acp pno21 cst vbz vvg p-acp np1; (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3575 thou art but an hypocrite, there is no goodnesse in thee, and the like. thou art but an hypocrite, there is no Goodness in thee, and the like. pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno21, cc dt j. (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3576 Oh take heed of yeelding to Satan in this, and so denying the worke of grace that i• in thee: O take heed of yielding to Satan in this, and so denying the work of grace that i• in thee: uh vvb n1 pp-f vvg p-acp np1 p-acp d, cc av vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 cst n1 p-acp pno21: (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3577 though thou be but in part sanctified, and in part holy, and though thou haue as it were but a dram of true holinesse, though thou be but in part sanctified, and in part holy, and though thou have as it were but a dram of true holiness, cs pns21 vbb p-acp p-acp n1 j-vvn, cc p-acp n1 j, cc cs pns21 vhb p-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3578 and true grace in thy soule, yet the Lord is pleased in the riches of his mercie, to esteeme and to account of thee as an holy and sanctified person, and true grace in thy soul, yet the Lord is pleased in the riches of his mercy, to esteem and to account of thee as an holy and sanctified person, cc j n1 p-acp po21 n1, av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pp-f pno21 p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3579 as one that art regenerate and in the Spirit. Yea but thou wilt say: as one that art regenerate and in the Spirit. Yea but thou wilt say: c-acp pi cst n1 vvn cc p-acp dt n1. uh cc-acp pns21 vm2 vvi: (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3719 or as a lodger, for a night, or for a short time; or as a lodger, for a night, or for a short time; cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt j n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 200
3580 I doubt whether I haue any truth of grace in me or no, I find such a measure of corruption in my heart and soule. I doubt whither I have any truth of grace in me or not, I find such a measure of corruption in my heart and soul. pns11 vvb cs pns11 vhb d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11 cc xx, pns11 vvb d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po11 n1 cc n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3581 How shall I know that I haue true grace and true holinesse in me? Answer. How shall I know that I have true grace and true holiness in me? Answer. q-crq vmb pns11 vvi cst pns11 vhb j n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno11? n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3582 By this thou shalt certainly know it, if thou find in thee a new disposition throughout in thy mind, will, By this thou shalt Certainly know it, if thou find in thee a new disposition throughout in thy mind, will, p-acp d pns21 vm2 av-j vvi pn31, cs pns21 vvb p-acp pno21 dt j n1 a-acp p-acp po21 n1, n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3583 and affections, and in all the powers of thy soule, thy mind is not onely enlightened, and affections, and in all the Powers of thy soul, thy mind is not only enlightened, cc n2, cc p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, po21 n1 vbz xx av-j vvn, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3584 and made able to see and discerne what is good and what is euill, but thy heart is also changed, and made able to see and discern what is good and what is evil, but thy heart is also changed, cc vvd j pc-acp vvi cc vvi r-crq vbz j cc r-crq vbz j-jn, cc-acp po21 n1 vbz av vvn, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3585 and thou dost now loue and like good things which were formerly distastfull vnto thee; and thou dost now love and like good things which were formerly distasteful unto thee; cc pns21 vd2 av vvi cc vvi j n2 r-crq vbdr av-j j p-acp pno21; (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3586 and thou dost hate and loath euill and sinne, because it is sinne and displeasing to God, and thou dost hate and loath evil and sin, Because it is sin and displeasing to God, cc pns21 vd2 vvi cc j n-jn cc n1, c-acp pn31 vbz n1 cc vvg p-acp np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3587 and euen that sinne that in former times was best pleasing to thee: and even that sin that in former times was best pleasing to thee: cc av d n1 cst p-acp j n2 vbds js vvg p-acp pno21: (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3588 and howsoeuer there be much corruption still abiding in thee, much vnbeleefe, doubting, and deadnesse of heart, and howsoever there be much corruption still abiding in thee, much unbelief, doubting, and deadness of heart, cc c-acp pc-acp vbi d n1 av vvg p-acp pno21, d n1, vvg, cc n1 pp-f n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3589 and much vntowardnesse to good things, and a pronenesse to euill and sinne, yet thou art displeased with thy corruptions, and much untowardness to good things, and a proneness to evil and sin, yet thou art displeased with thy corruptions, cc d n1 p-acp j n2, cc dt n1 p-acp j-jn cc n1, av pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp po21 n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3590 and thou dost desire to be purged from them, and thou dost earnestly desire grace and sanctification: and thou dost desire to be purged from them, and thou dost earnestly desire grace and sanctification: cc pns21 vd2 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, cc pns21 vd2 av-j vvi n1 cc n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3591 yea thy desire is such a desire as is seconded with a carefull, and conscionable, yea thy desire is such a desire as is seconded with a careful, and conscionable, uh po21 n1 vbz d dt n1 c-acp vbz vvn p-acp dt j, cc j, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3592 and constant vse of all good meanes that serue to purge out corruption, and to worke grace in thee. and constant use of all good means that serve to purge out corruption, and to work grace in thee. cc j n1 pp-f d j n2 cst vvb pc-acp vvi av n1, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno21. (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3593 Comfort thy selfe, thou art blessed, Christ himselfe hath so pronounced thee, Matth. 5.6. Blessed are such as hunger and thirst for righteousnesse, for they shall be filled: Comfort thy self, thou art blessed, christ himself hath so pronounced thee, Matthew 5.6. Blessed Are such as hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled: n1 po21 n1, pns21 vb2r vvn, np1 px31 vhz av vvn pno21, np1 crd. vvn vbr d p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn: (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3594 Thou hast true grace and true holinesse in thee, and though it be but weake and poore for the measure of it; Thou hast true grace and true holiness in thee, and though it be but weak and poor for the measure of it; pns21 vh2 j n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno21, cc cs pn31 vbb p-acp j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3595 and though thy failings against thy purpose be such as the world takes notice of, and though thy failings against thy purpose be such as the world Takes notice of, cc cs po21 n2-vvg p-acp po21 n1 vbb d c-acp dt n1 vvz n1 pp-f, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 193
3596 and for them accounts thee an hypocrite and dissembler, yet comfort thy selfe on this ground, the Lords eye is on the truth of grace and holinesse that is in thee, he sees that, and takes notice of it; and for them accounts thee an hypocrite and dissembler, yet Comfort thy self on this ground, the lords eye is on the truth of grace and holiness that is in thee, he sees that, and Takes notice of it; cc p-acp pno32 n2 pno21 dt n1 cc n1, av vvb po21 n1 p-acp d n1, dt n2 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21, pns31 vvz cst, cc vvz n1 pp-f pn31; (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 194
3597 and of his abundant goodnesse and mercie, in respect of that he esteemes and he accounts thee as an holy and sanctified person, and of his abundant Goodness and mercy, in respect of that he esteems and he accounts thee as an holy and sanctified person, cc pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 pp-f cst pns31 vvz cc pns31 vvz pno21 p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 194
3598 as one regenerate and in the Spirit; and that may be a great and singular comfort to thee: as one regenerate and in the Spirit; and that may be a great and singular Comfort to thee: c-acp pi vvn cc p-acp dt n1; cc cst vmb vbi dt j cc j n1 p-acp pno21: (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 194
3599 thinke on it to thy comfort. think on it to thy Comfort. vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp po21 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 352 Page 194
3600 Come we now to the Apostles argument, by which he proues the beleeuing Romans not to be in the flesh but in the Spirit; Come we now to the Apostles argument, by which he Proves the believing Romans not to be in the Flesh but in the Spirit; vvb pns12 av p-acp dt n2 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz dt vvg npg1 xx pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 353 Page 194
3601 in these words, Because the Spirit of God dwelleth in you. in these words, Because the Spirit of God dwells in you. p-acp d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pn22. (12) verse (DIV2) 353 Page 194
3602 The Apostle proues the beleeuing Romans not to be in the flesh but in the Spirit, from the inhabitation of the Spirit of God in them; he reasons thus: The Apostle Proves the believing Romans not to be in the Flesh but in the Spirit, from the inhabitation of the Spirit of God in them; he Reasons thus: dt n1 vvz dt vvg npg1 xx pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32; pns31 vvz av: (12) verse (DIV2) 353 Page 194
3603 The Spirit of God dwelleth in you, that is, the holy Spirit of God is in you in speciall manner, by his true powerfull working presence, by the efficacie, The Spirit of God dwells in you, that is, the holy Spirit of God is in you in special manner, by his true powerful working presence, by the efficacy, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pn22, cst vbz, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pn22 p-acp j n1, p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 353 Page 194
3604 and by the working of his grace: therefore you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit. and by the working of his grace: Therefore you Are not in the Flesh but in the Spirit. cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1: av pn22 vbr xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 353 Page 194
3605 Now from this manner of reasoning onely note we thus much. Now from this manner of reasoning only note we thus much. av p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg av-j n1 pns12 av av-d. (12) verse (DIV2) 353 Page 194
3606 That the indwelling of Gods Spirit, the powerfull working of Gods Spirit in men, certainly proues that they are regenerate. That the indwelling of God's Spirit, the powerful working of God's Spirit in men, Certainly Proves that they Are regenerate. cst dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1, dt j n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n2, av-j vvz cst pns32 vbr vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 354 Page 194
3607 Such as find Gods Spirit dwelling in them, and working in them in speciall manner, they may certainly conclude that they are regenerate, Such as find God's Spirit Dwelling in them, and working in them in special manner, they may Certainly conclude that they Are regenerate, d c-acp vvb npg1 n1 vvg p-acp pno32, cc vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp j n1, pns32 vmb av-j vvi cst pns32 vbr vvn, (12) verse (DIV2) 354 Page 194
3608 and that they are truly sanctified. And it is a good argument: and that they Are truly sanctified. And it is a good argument: cc cst pns32 vbr av-j vvn. cc pn31 vbz dt j n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 354 Page 194
3609 I find and I feele the efficacie and the power of grace, and the working of Gods Spirit in my heart and soule in speciall manner, therefore I am regenerate. I find and I feel the efficacy and the power of grace, and the working of God's Spirit in my heart and soul in special manner, Therefore I am regenerate. pns11 vvb cc pns11 vvb dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po11 n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1, av pns11 vbm vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 354 Page 194
3610 For why, the speciall worke of Gods Spirit in Gods elect, it is their regeneration and their renouation according to Gods image; For why, the special work of God's Spirit in God's elect, it is their regeneration and their renovation according to God's image; c-acp q-crq, dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n2 vvi, pn31 vbz po32 n1 cc po32 n1 vvg p-acp ng1 n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 194
3611 and where the Spirit of God dwels and works in speciall manner, he transformes into the similitude of his owne image, and where the Spirit of God dwells and works in special manner, he transforms into the similitude of his own image, cc c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz cc vvz p-acp j n1, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 194
3612 and he works a new, holy, and heauenly disposition: and he works a new, holy, and heavenly disposition: cc pns31 vvz dt j, j, cc j n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 194
3613 and therefore the argument must needs be good, I find and feele the power of grace, and Therefore the argument must needs be good, I find and feel the power of grace, cc av dt n1 vmb av vbi j, pns11 vvb cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 194
3614 and the working of Gods Spirit in my heart and in my soule in speciall manner, and the working of God's Spirit in my heart and in my soul in special manner, cc dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po11 n1 cc p-acp po11 n1 p-acp j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 194
3615 therefore I am regenerate, I am truly sanctified. Therefore I am regenerate, I am truly sanctified. av pns11 vbm vvn, pns11 vbm av-j vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 194
3616 If then a man or woman desire to gather and conclude their owne regeneration and true sanctification on a good ground, let them looke that it be from the indwelling of Gods Spirit in them, If then a man or woman desire to gather and conclude their own regeneration and true sanctification on a good ground, let them look that it be from the indwelling of God's Spirit in them, cs av dt n1 cc n1 vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 d n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1, vvb pno32 vvi cst pn31 vbb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 195
3617 and that they find and feele the power of grace, and the working of Gods Spirit in their hearts in speciall manner: and that they find and feel the power of grace, and the working of God's Spirit in their hearts in special manner: cc cst pns32 vvb cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp j n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 195
3618 thereupon a man may certainly resolue that he is regenerate. thereupon a man may Certainly resolve that he is regenerate. av dt n1 vmb av-j vvi cst pns31 vbz vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 195
3619 It is not illumination, nor the common gifts of Gods Spirit, though they be in thee in great measure, that will certainly proue that thou art regenerate. It is not illumination, nor the Common Gifts of God's Spirit, though they be in thee in great measure, that will Certainly prove that thou art regenerate. pn31 vbz xx n1, ccx dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, cs pns32 vbb p-acp pno21 p-acp j n1, cst vmb av-j vvi cst pns21 vb2r vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 195
3620 No, no, thou mayest haue the common gifts of Gods Spirit in great measure, thou mayest haue a great deale of knowledge, No, no, thou Mayest have the Common Gifts of God's Spirit in great measure, thou Mayest have a great deal of knowledge, uh-dx, uh-dx, pns21 vm2 vhi dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp j n1, pns21 vm2 vhi dt j n1 pp-f n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 195
3621 and that of heauenly things, and be able to speake and discourse of them to others to good purpose, and that of heavenly things, and be able to speak and discourse of them to Others to good purpose, cc d pp-f j n2, cc vbi j pc-acp vvi cc n1 pp-f pno32 pc-acp n2-jn p-acp j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 195
3622 and yet be a man vnsanctified. and yet be a man unsanctified. cc av vbi dt n1 j. (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 195
3623 Iudas was a man that had great knowledge, no question Christ taught him many good things, Iudas was a man that had great knowledge, no question christ taught him many good things, np1 vbds dt n1 cst vhd j n1, dx n1 np1 vvd pno31 d j n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 195
3625 therefore deceiue not thy selfe, the diuell will suffer any man to say, I am regenerate, I am sanctified. Therefore deceive not thy self, the Devil will suffer any man to say, I am regenerate, I am sanctified. av vvb xx po21 n1, dt n1 vmb vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi, pns11 vbm vvn, pns11 vbm vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 195
3626 But wouldst thou proue it, and haue such proofe of it as may comfort thine owne soule, But Wouldst thou prove it, and have such proof of it as may Comfort thine own soul, cc-acp vmd2 pns21 vvi pn31, cc vhb d n1 pp-f pn31 c-acp vmb vvi po21 d n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 195
3627 and silence the diuell though he do oppose thee: and silence the Devil though he do oppose thee: cc vvi dt n1 cs pns31 vdb vvi pno21: (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 195
3628 neuer rest till thou be able to say and that truly, I finde and feele the power of grace, never rest till thou be able to say and that truly, I find and feel the power of grace, av-x vvb c-acp pns21 vbb j pc-acp vvi cc cst av-j, pns11 vvb cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 195
3629 and the working of Gods Spirit in my heart and soule in speciall manner, and therefore I am regenerate: and the working of God's Spirit in my heart and soul in special manner, and Therefore I am regenerate: cc dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po11 n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1, cc av pns11 vbm vvn: (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 195
3630 that is both an holy and a sure kind of reasoning, and that will not deceiue thee. that is both an holy and a sure kind of reasoning, and that will not deceive thee. cst vbz d dt j cc dt j n1 pp-f vvg, cc cst vmb xx vvi pno21. (12) verse (DIV2) 355 Page 195
3631 In the next place, we are to marke how the Apostle here expresseth the being of Gods Spirit in the beleeuing Romans: In the next place, we Are to mark how the Apostle Here Expresses the being of God's Spirit in the believing Romans: p-acp dt ord n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi c-crq dt n1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt vvg np1: (12) verse (DIV2) 356 Page 195
3632 he saith, the Spirit of God dwelt in them. he Says, the Spirit of God dwelled in them. pns31 vvz, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32. (12) verse (DIV2) 356 Page 195
3633 This phrase and forme of speech offereth to vs seuerall particulars, as first this, hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. This phrase and Form of speech Offereth to us several particulars, as First this, hence we Are given to understand thus much. d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp pno12 j n2-jn, c-acp ord d, av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (12) verse (DIV2) 356 Page 195
3634 That the Spirit of God is in Gods children in speciall manner. That the Spirit of God is in God's children in special manner. cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp j n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 357 Page 195
3635 The holy Spirit of God is not onely in Gods children as he is in all other men and in all other things, in regard of his infinite essence and being, The holy Spirit of God is not only in God's children as he is in all other men and in all other things, in regard of his infinite essence and being, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx av-j p-acp npg1 n2 c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp d j-jn n2 cc p-acp d j-jn n2, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc vbg, (12) verse (DIV2) 357 Page 195
3636 but in more speciall maner, he is in them by his true powerfull working presence, he as it were busies himselfe in them, he is resident in them, but in more special manner, he is in them by his true powerful working presence, he as it were busies himself in them, he is resident in them, cc-acp p-acp av-dc j n1, pns31 vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, pns31 p-acp pn31 vbdr vvz px31 p-acp pno32, pns31 vbz j-jn p-acp pno32, (12) verse (DIV2) 357 Page 195
3637 as an householder in his owne familie, as a Lord, and as a commander; and in them he shewes forth the efficacie, power, and working of his grace. as an householder in his own family, as a Lord, and as a commander; and in them he shows forth the efficacy, power, and working of his grace. c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1, c-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1; cc p-acp pno32 pns31 vvz av dt n1, n1, cc vvg pp-f po31 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 357 Page 195
3638 And hence it is that the Apostle saith, that true beleeuers, Gods children, are the temples of the holy Ghost, 1. Corinth. 6.19. And hence it is that the Apostle Says, that true believers, God's children, Are the Temples of the holy Ghost, 1. Corinth. 6.19. cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz, cst j n2, n2 n2, vbr dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, crd np1. crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 357 Page 196
3639 Know ye not that your body is the temple of the holy Ghost which is in you, whom ye haue of God? as if he had said, the holy Ghost is in you that truly beleeue, in your bodies, Know you not that your body is the temple of the holy Ghost which is in you, whom you have of God? as if he had said, the holy Ghost is in you that truly believe, in your bodies, vvb pn22 xx d po22 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 r-crq vbz p-acp pn22, ro-crq pn22 vhb pp-f np1? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, dt j n1 vbz p-acp pn22 cst av-j vvb, p-acp po22 n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 357 Page 196
3640 and in your soules, by his speciall presence, making them fit temples for himselfe; and in your Souls, by his special presence, making them fit Temples for himself; cc p-acp po22 n2, p-acp po31 j n1, vvg pno32 j n2 p-acp px31; (12) verse (DIV2) 357 Page 196
3641 and as in his holy temple he doth more clearly manifest his speciall presence then he doth any where else in the world besides: and as in his holy temple he does more clearly manifest his special presence then he does any where Else in the world beside: cc c-acp p-acp po31 j n1 pns31 vdz n1 av-j vvi po31 j n1 cs pns31 vdz d c-crq av p-acp dt n1 a-acp: (12) verse (DIV2) 357 Page 196
3642 so is he in you, in your bodies and in your soules in speciall manner. And to this purpose speakes the Apostle, 1. Corinth. 3.16. Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? and verse 17. the latter end of it, For the temple of God is holy, which ye are. so is he in you, in your bodies and in your Souls in special manner. And to this purpose speaks the Apostle, 1. Corinth. 3.16. Know you not that you Are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? and verse 17. the latter end of it, For the temple of God is holy, which you Are. av vbz pns31 p-acp pn22, p-acp po22 n2 cc p-acp po22 n2 p-acp j n1. cc p-acp d n1 vvz dt n1, crd np1. crd. vvb pn22 xx cst pn22 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1, cc cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pn22? cc n1 crd av d n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, r-crq pn22 vbr. (12) verse (DIV2) 357 Page 196
3643 And hence also it is that the Apostle Peter cals true beleeuers a spirituall house, a mansion, And hence also it is that the Apostle Peter calls true believers a spiritual house, a mansion, cc av av pn31 vbz d dt n1 np1 vvz j n2 dt j n1, dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 357 Page 196
3761 That grace and holinesse in Gods children is a thing changeable, for nothing is vnchangeable but God: That grace and holiness in God's children is a thing changeable, for nothing is unchangeable but God: cst n1 cc n1 p-acp npg1 n2 vbz dt n1 j, c-acp pix vbz j-u p-acp np1: (12) verse (DIV2) 371 Page 202
3644 an house or an habitation of the Spirit, an house wherein the Spirit of God is resident as an housholder: 1. Pet. 2.5. Ye as liuely stones be made a spirituall house. an house or an habitation of the Spirit, an house wherein the Spirit of God is resident as an householder: 1. Pet. 2.5. You as lively stones be made a spiritual house. dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1: crd np1 crd. pn22 p-acp j n2 vbb vvn dt j n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 357 Page 196
3645 And to these we might adde many other euidences of Scripture, shewing this to be a truth, that the Spirit of God is resident in Gods children in speciall manner, And to these we might add many other evidences of Scripture, showing this to be a truth, that the Spirit of God is resident in God's children in special manner, cc p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi d j-jn n2 pp-f n1, vvg d pc-acp vbi dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j-jn p-acp ng1 n2 p-acp j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 357 Page 196
3646 euen by his true powerfull working presence, shewing forth in them the efficacie, power, and working of his grace. even by his true powerful working presence, showing forth in them the efficacy, power, and working of his grace. av p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, vvg av p-acp pno32 dt n1, n1, cc vvg pp-f po31 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 357 Page 196
3647 And the reason and ground of this truth is this. The Spirit of God is in Gods children as he is in Christ their head, And the reason and ground of this truth is this. The Spirit of God is in God's children as he is in christ their head, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 vbz d. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp npg1 n2 c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp np1 po32 n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 357 Page 196
3648 though not in the same measure: he is in Christ in fulnesse, in them in their measure and proportion; though not in the same measure: he is in christ in fullness, in them in their measure and proportion; cs xx p-acp dt d n1: pns31 vbz p-acp np1 p-acp n1, p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 358 Page 196
3649 yet in them he is as in Christ, for the same Spirit is in Christ and in his members; 1. Corinth. 6.17. He that is ioyned to the Lord is one spirit. yet in them he is as in christ, for the same Spirit is in christ and in his members; 1. Corinth. 6.17. He that is joined to the Lord is one Spirit. av p-acp pno32 pns31 vbz a-acp p-acp np1, p-acp dt d n1 vbz p-acp np1 cc p-acp po31 n2; crd np1. crd. pns31 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 vbz crd n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 358 Page 196
3650 And therefore it must needs be, that the Spirit of God is in Gods children in their measure in speciall manner, And Therefore it must needs be, that the Spirit of God is in God's children in their measure in special manner, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 358 Page 196
3651 euen by his true powerfull working presence, shewing forth in them the efficacie, power and working of his grace. even by his true powerful working presence, showing forth in them the efficacy, power and working of his grace. av p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, vvg av p-acp pno32 dt n1, n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po31 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 358 Page 196
3652 Haply here it will be demanded, wherein the Spirit of God doth shew the efficacie, power, Haply Here it will be demanded, wherein the Spirit of God does show the efficacy, power, av av pn31 vmb vbi vvn, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi dt n1, n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 359 Page 196
3653 and working of his grace in Gods children? To this I answer. He shewes it forth in three things. and working of his grace in God's children? To this I answer. He shows it forth in three things. cc vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp npg1 n2? p-acp d pns11 vvb. pns31 vvz pn31 av p-acp crd n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 359 Page 196
3654 1. In curbing and restraining the fl•sh and corruption that still in part abides in them, from breaking out in the full force and strength of it. 1. In curbing and restraining the fl•sh and corruption that still in part abides in them, from breaking out in the full force and strength of it. crd p-acp vvg cc vvg dt n1 cc n1 cst av p-acp n1 vvz p-acp pno32, p-acp vvg av p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (12) verse (DIV2) 361 Page 197
3655 Saint Iohn saith, 1. Ioh. 3.9. The seed of grace keepes the regenerate that they cannot sinne. Saint John Says, 1. John 3.9. The seed of grace keeps the regenerate that they cannot sin. n1 np1 vvz, crd np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt j-vvn cst pns32 vmbx vvi. (12) verse (DIV2) 361 Page 197
3656 2. In putting into their minds a new light of knowledge, and into their wils and affections new motions and new inclinations; 2. In putting into their minds a new Light of knowledge, and into their wills and affections new motions and new inclinations; crd p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n2 dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 j n2 cc j n2; (12) verse (DIV2) 362 Page 197
3657 and directing them to do things pleasing to God, according to the measure of the Spirit and grace receiued, and directing them to do things pleasing to God, according to the measure of the Spirit and grace received, cc vvg pno32 pc-acp vdi n2 vvg p-acp np1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 vvn, (12) verse (DIV2) 362 Page 197
3658 as the Prophet saith, Isay 30.21. as the Prophet Says, Saiah 30.21. c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 362 Page 197
3659 Thine eare shall heare a word behind thee, euen the voice of the Spirit in thee, saying, This is the way, walke ye in it, Thine ear shall hear a word behind thee, even the voice of the Spirit in thee, saying, This is the Way, walk you in it, po21 n1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno21, av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno21, vvg, d vbz dt n1, vvb pn22 p-acp pn31, (12) verse (DIV2) 362 Page 197
3660 when thou turnest to the right hand, and when thou turnest to the left. when thou Turnest to the right hand, and when thou Turnest to the left. c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt j. (12) verse (DIV2) 362 Page 197
3661 3. In making the meanes of saluation, the word, prayer, and Sacraments, profitable to them, conueying the comfort of them into their hearts, 3. In making the means of salvation, the word, prayer, and Sacraments, profitable to them, conveying the Comfort of them into their hearts, crd p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n1, n1, cc n2, j p-acp pno32, vvg dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 363 Page 197
3662 and there sealing vp the fruite of them: and there sealing up the fruit of them: cc a-acp vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32: (12) verse (DIV2) 363 Page 197
3663 for it is the Spirit of God that makes the word profitable, and prayer effectuall to pierce the heauens, and the Sacraments truly comfortable. for it is the Spirit of God that makes the word profitable, and prayer effectual to pierce the heavens, and the Sacraments truly comfortable. c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz dt n1 j, cc n1 j pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc dt n2 av-j j. (12) verse (DIV2) 363 Page 197
3762 and being changeable it may be lost; and being changeable it may be lost; cc vbg j pn31 vmb vbi vvn; (12) verse (DIV2) 371 Page 202
3664 Thus then conceiue we the doctrine, that the holy Spirit of God is in Gods children in speciall manner by his true powerfull working presence, shewing forth in them the efficacie, power, Thus then conceive we the Doctrine, that the holy Spirit of God is in God's children in special manner by his true powerful working presence, showing forth in them the efficacy, power, av av vvb pns12 dt n1, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp j n1 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, vvg av p-acp pno32 dt n1, n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 363 Page 197
3665 and working of his grace, in restraining that corruption that still abides in them from breaking out in the full force, and working of his grace, in restraining that corruption that still abides in them from breaking out in the full force, cc vvg pp-f po31 n1, p-acp vvg d n1 cst av vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp vvg av p-acp dt j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 363 Page 197
3666 and in putting into their minds a new light of knowledge, and into their wils and affections new motions and inclinations; and in putting into their minds a new Light of knowledge, and into their wills and affections new motions and inclinations; cc p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n2 dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 j n2 cc n2; (12) verse (DIV2) 363 Page 197
3667 and directing them to do things agreeable to the will of God, according to the measure of the Spirit that is in them: and directing them to do things agreeable to the will of God, according to the measure of the Spirit that is in them: cc vvg pno32 pc-acp vdi n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32: (12) verse (DIV2) 363 Page 197
3668 and in making the meanes of saluation truly profitable & comfortable to them, sealing vp the fruite of them in their hearts and soules. and in making the means of salvation truly profitable & comfortable to them, sealing up the fruit of them in their hearts and Souls. cc p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f n1 av-j j cc j p-acp pno32, vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 363 Page 197
3669 Now this being a truth, it may serue as a ground of triall to euery one of vs. On this ground we may trie whether we haue the Spirit of God in vs to our comfort or no. Now this being a truth, it may serve as a ground of trial to every one of us On this ground we may try whither we have the Spirit of God in us to our Comfort or no. av d vbg dt n1, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d crd pp-f pno12 p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi cs pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1 cc uh-dx. (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 197
3670 Dost thou find the holy Spirit of God resident in thee in speciall maner? dost thou find that he is in thee by his true powerfull, working presence? dost thou feele the efficacie, power, Dost thou find the holy Spirit of God resident in thee in special manner? dost thou find that he is in thee by his true powerful, working presence? dost thou feel the efficacy, power, vd2 pns21 vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 j-jn p-acp pno21 p-acp j n1? vd2 pns21 vvi cst pns31 vbz p-acp pno21 p-acp po31 j j, vvg n1? vd2 pns21 vvi dt n1, n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 197
3671 and working of his grace in thy soule? doth he restraine thy corruption from breaking out, that it cannot now breake out as it was wont? doth he inwardly rebuke thee for euery knowne sinne? Iohn 16.8. Hath he set vp a new light in thy minde? hath he put new motions and new inclinations into thy will and affections? doth he direct thee to do things agreeable to the will of God? dost thou finde that now thou art enabled fruitfully to partake in the holy ordinances of God? to heare the word of God in some measure to thy profit and comfort; and working of his grace in thy soul? does he restrain thy corruption from breaking out, that it cannot now break out as it was wont? does he inwardly rebuke thee for every known sin? John 16.8. Hath he Set up a new Light in thy mind? hath he put new motions and new inclinations into thy will and affections? does he Direct thee to do things agreeable to the will of God? dost thou find that now thou art enabled fruitfully to partake in the holy ordinances of God? to hear the word of God in Some measure to thy profit and Comfort; cc vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po21 n1? vdz pns31 vvi po21 n1 p-acp vvg av, cst pn31 vmbx av vvi av c-acp pn31 vbds j? vdz pns31 av-j vvi pno21 p-acp d j-vvn n1? np1 crd. vhz pns31 vvn a-acp dt j n1 p-acp po21 n1? vhz pns31 vvn j n2 cc j n2 p-acp po21 n1 cc n2? vdz pns31 vvi pno21 pc-acp vdi n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vd2 pns21 vvi cst av pns21 vb2r vvn av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1? pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3672 to pray with feruencie of spirit, that thy prayers pierce the heauens? Is it thus with thee? certainly then the Spirit of God is in thee to thy comfort; to pray with fervency of Spirit, that thy Prayers pierce the heavens? Is it thus with thee? Certainly then the Spirit of God is in thee to thy Comfort; pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst po21 n2 vvi dt n2? vbz pn31 av p-acp pno21? av-j av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3673 he dwels in thee as a maister in his owne familie, and as a father with his children: he dwells in thee as a master in his own family, and as a father with his children: pns31 vvz p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n2: (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3674 yea he delights in thee as in his owne proper house and mansion. yea he delights in thee as in his own proper house and mansion. uh pns31 vvz p-acp pno21 a-acp p-acp po31 d j n1 cc n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3675 And he being the God of hope, and peace, and true comfort, how canst thou then want true peace or true comfort? assuredly thou shalt neuer want true peace or true comfort either in life or death, And he being the God of hope, and peace, and true Comfort, how Canst thou then want true peace or true Comfort? assuredly thou shalt never want true peace or true Comfort either in life or death, cc pns31 vbg dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc j n1, q-crq vm2 pns21 av vvi j n1 cc j n1? av-vvn pns21 vm2 av-x vvi j n1 cc j n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3676 and that is an excellent state. But on the other side; and that is an excellent state. But on the other side; cc d vbz dt j n1. p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3677 art thou one that findest not in thee the true powerfull working presence of Gods Spirit? dost thou not feele the efficacie and power of his grace in thy soule? is thy corruption, art thou one that Findest not in thee the true powerful working presence of God's Spirit? dost thou not feel the efficacy and power of his grace in thy soul? is thy corruption, vb2r pns21 crd cst vv2 xx p-acp pno21 dt j j j-vvg n1 pp-f npg1 n1? vd2 pns21 xx vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po21 n1? vbz po21 n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3697 And dost thou thinke that the holy Spirit of God, who is of infinite power, will suffer thee to bend thy tongue as a bow, And dost thou think that the holy Spirit of God, who is of infinite power, will suffer thee to bend thy tongue as a bow, cc vd2 pns21 vvi cst dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz pp-f j n1, vmb vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 199
3678 and are the vile lusts of thy heart as strong in thee as euer they were? dost thou make no bones of knowne sinnes? dost thou without inward rebuke breake the Sabbath, sell thy commodities on that day whatsoeuer they be? art thou as couetous? and dost thou finde that thou art as blind and as ignorant as euer thou wast? art thou a formall and drowsie hearer of the word of God? hast thou no life nor feruencie in prayer, and Are the vile Lustiest of thy heart as strong in thee as ever they were? dost thou make no bones of known Sins? dost thou without inward rebuke break the Sabbath, fell thy commodities on that day whatsoever they be? art thou as covetous? and dost thou find that thou art as blind and as ignorant as ever thou wast? art thou a formal and drowsy hearer of the word of God? hast thou no life nor fervency in prayer, cc vbr dt j n2 pp-f po21 n1 c-acp j p-acp pno21 p-acp av pns32 vbdr? vd2 pns21 vvi dx n2 pp-f j-vvn n2? vd2 pns21 p-acp j n1 vvi dt n1, vvb po21 n2 p-acp d n1 r-crq pns32 vbi? vb2r pns21 a-acp j? cc vd2 pns21 vvi cst pns21 vb2r a-acp j cc p-acp j c-acp av pns21 vbd2s? vb2r pns21 dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1? vh2 pns21 dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3679 but thou prayest of forme and custome, and the like? Is it thus with thee? Deceiue not thy selfe, thou canst haue no comfort in this that the Spirit of God is in thee. but thou Prayest of Form and custom, and the like? Is it thus with thee? Deceive not thy self, thou Canst have no Comfort in this that the Spirit of God is in thee. cc-acp pns21 vv2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc dt j? vbz pn31 av p-acp pno21? vvb xx po21 n1, pns21 vm2 vhi dx n1 p-acp d cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pno21. (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3680 Alas, the Spirit of God is no otherwise in thee as yet, then he is in the reprobate, Alas, the Spirit of God is not otherwise in thee as yet, then he is in the Reprobate, np1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx av p-acp pno21 p-acp av, cs pns31 vbz p-acp dt n-jn, (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3681 or then he is in the oxe or horse: or then he is in the ox or horse: cc av pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3682 He is in them in regard of his infinite essence, and he sustaines them in their essence and being, He is in them in regard of his infinite essence, and he sustains them in their essence and being, pns31 vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1, cc pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 n1 cc vbg, (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3683 and so he is in thee and sustaines thee. and so he is in thee and sustains thee. cc av pns31 vbz p-acp pno21 cc vvz pno21. (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3684 And what cōfort canst thou find in it, that the Spirit of God is so in thee? surely no more then the verie oxe, And what Comfort Canst thou find in it, that the Spirit of God is so in thee? surely no more then the very ox, cc q-crq n1 vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp pn31, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av p-acp pno21? av-j dx av-dc cs dt j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3685 or horse, or reprobate can find that the Spirit of God is in them. or horse, or Reprobate can find that the Spirit of God is in them. cc n1, cc j-jn vmb vvi d dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pno32. (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3686 Indeed the Spirit of God is the true comforter, but as yet to thee he is no comforter at all. Indeed the Spirit of God is the true comforter, but as yet to thee he is no comforter At all. np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1, cc-acp c-acp av p-acp pno21 pns31 vbz dx n1 p-acp d. (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 198
3687 No, know it for truth, whosoeuer thou art, if thou find not the Spirit of God dwelling in thee in speciall manner, he will one day be a God of dread and terror to thee; No, know it for truth, whosoever thou art, if thou find not the Spirit of God Dwelling in thee in special manner, he will one day be a God of dread and terror to thee; uh-dx, vvb pn31 p-acp n1, r-crq pns21 n1, cs pns21 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno21 p-acp j n1, pns31 vmb crd n1 vbb dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno21; (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 199
3688 he will one day awaken thy conscience, and set thy sinnes in order before thee: he will bring to thy remembrance the sinnes that now thou takest no notice of, he will one day awaken thy conscience, and Set thy Sins in order before thee: he will bring to thy remembrance the Sins that now thou Takest no notice of, pns31 vmb crd n1 vvi po21 n1, cc vvb po21 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21: pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1 dt n2 cst av pns21 vv2 dx n1 pp-f, (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 199
3689 and shew thee what thou hast deserued by them, to thy vtter amazement and euerlasting confusion. and show thee what thou hast deserved by them, to thy utter amazement and everlasting confusion. cc vvb pno21 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp po21 j n1 cc j n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 364 Page 199
3690 Againe, is it so that the holy Spirit of God is in Gods children in speciall manner? is he as it were resident in them as in his proper house and mansion, Again, is it so that the holy Spirit of God is in God's children in special manner? is he as it were resident in them as in his proper house and mansion, av, vbz pn31 av cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp j n1? vbz pns31 p-acp pn31 vbdr j-jn p-acp pno32 c-acp p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 199
3691 and as in his temple? Oh then take heed whosoeuer thou art, how thou dost the least wrong or the least indignitie to the poorest or meanest of Gods children. and as in his temple? O then take heed whosoever thou art, how thou dost the least wrong or the least indignity to the Poorest or Meanest of God's children. cc c-acp p-acp po31 n1? uh av vvb n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, c-crq pns21 vd2 dt ds n-jn cc dt ds n1 p-acp dt js cc js pp-f ng1 n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 199
3692 Dost thou wrong and abuse a poore child of God, haply a silly man or woman? thou knowest not what thou dost; Dost thou wrong and abuse a poor child of God, haply a silly man or woman? thou Knowest not what thou dost; vd2 pns21 vvi cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, av dt j n1 cc n1? pns21 vv2 xx r-crq pns21 vd2; (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 199
3693 that wrong or that abuse is done to the house and temple of the holy Ghost, that wrong or that abuse is done to the house and temple of the holy Ghost, cst n-jn cc d n1 vbz vdn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 199
3694 and assure thy selfe he will not put it vp at thy hands. and assure thy self he will not put it up At thy hands. cc vvb po21 n1 pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp po21 n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 199
3695 Will a Prince suffer his pallace where he keeps his residence and hath his speciall abode, to be battered, to be digged thorow, Will a Prince suffer his palace where he keeps his residence and hath his special Abided, to be battered, to be dug thorough, n1 dt n1 vvi po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 cc vhz po31 j n1, pc-acp vbi vvn, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 199
3696 or to haue mire, and dirt, and filth cast on it, if he be able to helpe it? certainly he will not. or to have mire, and dirt, and filth cast on it, if he be able to help it? Certainly he will not. cc pc-acp vhi n1, cc n1, cc n1 vvn p-acp pn31, cs pns31 vbb j pc-acp vvi pn31? av-j pns31 vmb xx. (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 199
3698 and to shoot out vile and bitter words as arrowes, against the house where his holy Maiestie dwels and delights to dwell? Will he suffer thee as it were to batter his house, and to shoot out vile and bitter words as arrows, against the house where his holy Majesty dwells and delights to dwell? Will he suffer thee as it were to batter his house, cc pc-acp vvi av j cc j n2 c-acp n2, p-acp dt n1 c-crq po31 j n1 vvz cc vvz pc-acp vvi? n1 pns31 vvi pno21 p-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 199
3699 and to cast dung and filth on it, as thou dost when thou openest thy foule mouth against any child of God, and to cast dung and filth on it, as thou dost when thou openest thy foul Mouth against any child of God, cc pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, c-acp pns21 vd2 c-crq pns21 vv2 po21 j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 199
3700 and when thou lodest the children of God with reproaches, and dost cast contempt and disgrace on them: and when thou lodest the children of God with Reproaches, and dost cast contempt and disgrace on them: cc c-crq pns21 vv2 dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2, cc vd2 vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32: (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 199
3701 and especially when thou dost reuile them for their holinesse; and especially when thou dost revile them for their holiness; cc av-j c-crq pns21 vd2 vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 199
3702 as when thou saist to them as some wicked and gracelesse wretches shame not to say tauntingly and scoffingly: as when thou Sayest to them as Some wicked and graceless wretches shame not to say tauntingly and scoffingly: c-acp c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp pno32 p-acp d j cc j n2 vvb xx pc-acp vvi av-vvg cc av-vvg: (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 199
3703 Oh you are full of the spirit, you are full of the holy Ghost, the diuell is within you? Will the holy Spirit of God, who is a God of infinite power, O you Are full of the Spirit, you Are full of the holy Ghost, the Devil is within you? Will the holy Spirit of God, who is a God of infinite power, uh pn22 vbr j pp-f dt n1, pn22 vbr j pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 vbz p-acp pn22? n1 dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 199
3704 and hath the command of heauen and earth, and all the hoasts of them, will he suffer thee thus to do, and hath the command of heaven and earth, and all the hosts of them, will he suffer thee thus to do, cc vhz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc d dt n2 pp-f pno32, vmb pns31 vvi pno21 av pc-acp vdi, (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 199
3705 and to escape vnpunished? No, no, assure thy selfe he will not, his hand shall one day take hold of vengeance, and his reuenging hand shall at one time or other reach thee, and light on thee. and to escape unpunished? No, no, assure thy self he will not, his hand shall one day take hold of vengeance, and his revenging hand shall At one time or other reach thee, and Light on thee. cc pc-acp vvi j? uh-dx, uh-dx, vvb po21 n1 pns31 vmb xx, po31 n1 vmb crd n1 vvi n1 pp-f n1, cc po31 j-vvg n1 vmb p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn vvi pno21, cc vvi p-acp pno21. (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 200
3706 Thorow the sides of Gods children thou dost cast contempt and disgrace on the Spirit of glorie, that rests on them and dwels in them. 1. Pet. 4.14. and for that thou shalt not escape his punishing hand. Thorough the sides of God's children thou dost cast contempt and disgrace on the Spirit of glory, that rests on them and dwells in them. 1. Pet. 4.14. and for that thou shalt not escape his punishing hand. p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 pns21 vd2 vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vvz p-acp pno32 cc vvz p-acp pno32. crd np1 crd. cc p-acp cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi po31 j-vvg n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 200
3707 And it were good for them to consider this, whosoeuer they be that seeke to impose on poore weake Christians, And it were good for them to Consider this, whosoever they be that seek to impose on poor weak Christians, cc pn31 vbdr j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi d, r-crq pns32 vbb cst vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp j j np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 200
3708 and seeke to seduce them, and to draw them into any error be it neuer so small: and seek to seduce them, and to draw them into any error be it never so small: cc vvb pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 vbi pn31 av-x av j: (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 200
3709 and vnder a colour of edification in holinesse and building on the foundation Christ Iesus, they wrong such as are the temples of the holy Ghost. and under a colour of edification in holiness and building on the Foundation christ Iesus, they wrong such as Are the Temples of the holy Ghost. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, pns32 vvb d c-acp vbr dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 200
3710 It is the drift of the Apostles speech, 1. Corinth. 3. from verse 11. to 18. to shew, that such as build on the true foundation stubble and straw, that their building shall be destroyed, It is the drift of the Apostles speech, 1. Corinth. 3. from verse 11. to 18. to show, that such as built on the true Foundation stubble and straw, that their building shall be destroyed, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, crd np1. crd p-acp n1 crd p-acp crd pc-acp vvi, cst d c-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 n1 cc n1, cst po32 n-vvg vmb vbi vvn, (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 200
3711 though they holding the head and the foundation shall be saued, yet as it were thorow the fire. though they holding the head and the Foundation shall be saved, yet as it were thorough the fire. cs pns32 vvg dt n1 cc dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, av c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 200
3712 And let them consider what the Apostle there saith, verse 17. If any man destroy the temple of God him shall, God destroy. And let them Consider what the Apostle there Says, verse 17. If any man destroy the temple of God him shall, God destroy. cc vvb pno32 vvi r-crq dt n1 a-acp vvz, n1 crd cs d n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 pno31 vmb, np1 vvb. (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 200
3713 They that seduce poore weake Christians, and impose on them, they as much as in them is destroy the temples of the holy Ghost, They that seduce poor weak Christians, and impose on them, they as much as in them is destroy the Temples of the holy Ghost, pns32 d vvi j j np1, cc vvi p-acp pno32, pns32 p-acp d c-acp p-acp pno32 vbz vvb dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 200
3714 and he will not suffer it vnpunished. and he will not suffer it unpunished. cc pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31 j. (12) verse (DIV2) 365 Page 200
3715 In the next place, in that the Apostle vseth this phrase, Because the Spirit of God dwelleth in you: In the next place, in that the Apostle uses this phrase, Because the Spirit of God dwells in you: p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d dt n1 vvz d n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pn22: (12) verse (DIV2) 366 Page 200
3716 he saith not barely, the Spirit of God is in you, but the Spirit of God dwelleth in you: he Says not barely, the Spirit of God is in you, but the Spirit of God dwells in you: pns31 vvz xx av-j, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pn22, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pn22: (12) verse (DIV2) 366 Page 200
3720 but as a continuall indweller, he hath in them a setled abode and residence, he dwels in them at all times, but as a continual indweller, he hath in them a settled Abided and residence, he dwells in them At all times, cc-acp c-acp dt j n1, pns31 vhz p-acp pno32 dt j-vvn n1 cc n1, pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 200
3721 and shall dwell in them for euer. and shall dwell in them for ever. cc vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp av. (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 200
3722 The holy Spirit of God once hauing taken possession of the soule of a true beleeuer, The holy Spirit of God once having taken possession of the soul of a true believer, dt j n1 pp-f np1 a-acp vhg vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 200
3723 and taken vp that for his dwelling house and mansion, and being in it in speciall manner, and taken up that for his Dwelling house and mansion, and being in it in special manner, cc vvn a-acp d p-acp po31 j-vvg n1 cc n1, cc vbg p-acp pn31 p-acp j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 200
3724 euen by his true powerfull working presence; by the efficacie and power of his grace, he is in that soule for euer, even by his true powerful working presence; by the efficacy and power of his grace, he is in that soul for ever, av p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1; p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vbz p-acp d n1 c-acp av, (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 200
3725 and shall neuer wholly depart from it. and shall never wholly depart from it. cc vmb av-x av-jn vvi p-acp pn31. (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 200
3726 The Spirit of grace and holinesse being once in the soule of a true beleeuer, it abides and it remaines in that soule for euer, it dwels in it, and it shall neuer vtterly forsake it. Ioh. 14.16. saith Christ, I will pray the Father, and he shall giue you another comforter, that he may abide with you for euer: The Spirit of grace and holiness being once in the soul of a true believer, it abides and it remains in that soul for ever, it dwells in it, and it shall never utterly forsake it. John 14.16. Says christ, I will pray the Father, and he shall give you Another comforter, that he may abide with you for ever: dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbg a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pn31 vvz cc pn31 vvz p-acp d n1 c-acp av, pn31 vvz p-acp pn31, cc pn31 vmb av-x av-j vvi pn31. np1 crd. vvz np1, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi pn22 j-jn n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp av: (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 200
3727 and then he subioynes verse 17. Euen the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receiue, and then he subioynes verse 17. Even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, cc av pns31 vvz n1 crd av dt n1 pp-f n1, ro-crq dt n1 vmbx vvi, (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 201
3728 because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him, but ye know him, for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 1. Ioh. 3.9. Saint Iohn saith, The seed of God, that is, the Spirit of grace and sanctification, it remaines in them that are borne anew. Because it sees him not, neither Knoweth him, but you know him, for he dwells with you, and shall be in you. 1. John 3.9. Saint John Says, The seed of God, that is, the Spirit of grace and sanctification, it remains in them that Are born anew. c-acp pn31 vvz pno31 xx, av-dx vvz pno31, cc-acp pn22 vvb pno31, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pn22, cc vmb vbi p-acp pn22. crd np1 crd. n1 np1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pn31 vvz p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn av. (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 201
3729 It is not onely in them, but it abides and it remaines in them. Rom. 11.29. It is not only in them, but it abides and it remains in them. Rom. 11.29. pn31 vbz xx av-j p-acp pno32, cc-acp pn31 vvz cc pn31 vvz p-acp pno32. np1 crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 201
3730 The gifts of God (saith the Apostle) are without repentance. He meanes not outward gifts of body or state, The Gifts of God (Says the Apostle) Are without Repentance. He means not outward Gifts of body or state, dt n2 pp-f np1 (vvz dt n1) vbr p-acp n1. pns31 vvz xx j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 201
3731 nor naturall gifts of mind, as wit, memorie, or the like, nor common spirituall good things, nor natural Gifts of mind, as wit, memory, or the like, nor Common spiritual good things, ccx j n2 pp-f n1, c-acp n1, n1, cc dt j, ccx j j j n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 201
3732 as knowledge, the gift of preaching, and such like: as knowledge, the gift of preaching, and such like: c-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f vvg, cc d av-j: (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 201
3733 but the gifts of Gods speciall loue bestowed on his children, as remission of sinnes, iustification, sanctification, but the Gifts of God's special love bestowed on his children, as remission of Sins, justification, sanctification, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 j n1 vvn p-acp po31 n2, c-acp n1 pp-f n2, n1, n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 201
3734 and amongst the rest, the Spirit of grace and holinesse; euen the Spirit of God in regard of his true powerfull working presence. and among the rest, the Spirit of grace and holiness; even the Spirit of God in regard of his true powerful working presence. cc p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j j j-vvg n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 201
3735 And the efficacie and power of grace bestowed on Gods children, euen that gift is without repentance, the Lord neuer repents him of that gift; And the efficacy and power of grace bestowed on God's children, even that gift is without Repentance, the Lord never repents him of that gift; cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp npg1 n2, av cst n1 vbz p-acp n1, dt n1 av-x vvz pno31 pp-f d n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 201
3736 he neuer cals it backe, but being once had it abides for euer, and can neuer be vtterly lost. he never calls it back, but being once had it abides for ever, and can never be utterly lost. pns31 av-x vvz pn31 av, cc-acp vbg a-acp vhd pn31 vvz p-acp av, cc vmb av-x vbi av-j vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 201
3737 We see then that this is a truth grounded on the word of God, that the holy Spirit of God is in Gods children, not as a stranger, We see then that this is a truth grounded on the word of God, that the holy Spirit of God is in God's children, not as a stranger, pns12 vvb av cst d vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp npg1 n2, xx p-acp dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 201
3738 or soiourner, or lodger, but as a continuall indweller, and hath in them a setled abode; or sojourner, or lodger, but as a continual indweller, and hath in them a settled Abided; cc n1, cc n1, cc-acp c-acp dt j n1, cc vhz p-acp pno32 dt j-vvn n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 201
3739 and the Spirit of God taking vp the soule for his house and mansion, and being in the soule of a true beleeuer, by his true powerfull working presence, and the Spirit of God taking up the soul for his house and mansion, and being in the soul of a true believer, by his true powerful working presence, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg a-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, cc vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 201
3740 and by the efficacie and power of grace, he is in that soule for euer, and the Spirit of grace and holinesse is neuer vtterly out of that soule. and by the efficacy and power of grace, he is in that soul for ever, and the Spirit of grace and holiness is never utterly out of that soul. cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vbz p-acp d n1 c-acp av, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz av av-j av pp-f d n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 201
3741 And the reasons of it are these. And the Reasons of it Are these. cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (12) verse (DIV2) 367 Page 201
3742 First, none is able to dispossesse the holy Spirit of God, and to throw him out of his house and home; First, none is able to dispossess the holy Spirit of God, and to throw him out of his house and home; ord, pix vbz j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 av pp-f po31 n1 cc n1-an; (12) verse (DIV2) 368 Page 201
3743 where he dwels he hath delight to dwell, he will dwell for euer: where he dwells he hath delight to dwell, he will dwell for ever: c-crq pns31 vvz pns31 vhz n1 pc-acp vvi, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp av: (12) verse (DIV2) 368 Page 201
3744 he is of infinite wisedome, he knowes what he doth when he takes possession of the soule of a true beleeuer: he is of infinite Wisdom, he knows what he does when he Takes possession of the soul of a true believer: pns31 vbz pp-f j n1, pns31 vvz r-crq pns31 vdz r-crq pns31 vvz n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 368 Page 201
3745 and he is of infinite power, none is able to ouermatch him. and he is of infinite power, none is able to overmatch him. cc pns31 vbz pp-f j n1, pix vbz j pc-acp vvi pno31. (12) verse (DIV2) 368 Page 201
3746 Satan may be dispossessed of his house and mansion, a stronger then he may come vpon him, and ouercome him, Satan may be dispossessed of his house and mansion, a Stronger then he may come upon him, and overcome him, np1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, dt jc cs pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvi pno31, (12) verse (DIV2) 368 Page 202
3747 and take from him all his armour wherein he trusteth, and diuide his spoiles. Luk. 11.22. but none is able to ouercome the power of the holy Ghost, and cast him our of his house and dwelling. and take from him all his armour wherein he Trusteth, and divide his spoils. Luk. 11.22. but none is able to overcome the power of the holy Ghost, and cast him our of his house and Dwelling. cc vvi p-acp pno31 d po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvz, cc vvi po31 n2. np1 crd. cc-acp pix vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc vvd pno31 po12 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 368 Page 202
3748 Againe, the holy Spirit of God being in the soule of a true beleeuer, by his true powerfull working presence, by the efficacie of his grace, that grace of his is the life of that soule, Again, the holy Spirit of God being in the soul of a true believer, by his true powerful working presence, by the efficacy of his grace, that grace of his is the life of that soul, av, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, d n1 pp-f png31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 369 Page 202
3749 euen the spirituall and heauenly life of it, which being here begun, must continue for euer: even the spiritual and heavenly life of it, which being Here begun, must continue for ever: av-j dt j cc j n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq vbg av vvn, vmb vvi p-acp av: (12) verse (DIV2) 369 Page 202
3750 for the life of grace in Gods children must be the life of glory, it comes from the eternall Spirit of God, for the life of grace in God's children must be the life of glory, it comes from the Eternal Spirit of God, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n2 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 369 Page 202
3751 and it is bred in them by an immortall seed: 1. Pet. 1.23. We are borne a new, not of mortall, seed but of immortall, by the word of God, who liueth and endureth for euer. and it is bred in them by an immortal seed: 1. Pet. 1.23. We Are born a new, not of Mortal, seed but of immortal, by the word of God, who lives and Endureth for ever. cc pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1: crd np1 crd. pns12 vbr vvn dt j, xx pp-f j-jn, n1 cc-acp pp-f j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz cc vvz p-acp av. (12) verse (DIV2) 369 Page 202
3752 It must needs be immortall and endure for euer: It must needs be immortal and endure for ever: pn31 vmb av vbi j cc vvi p-acp av: (12) verse (DIV2) 369 Page 202
3753 and for the continuance of that life the Spirit of God is continually resident in them. and for the Continuance of that life the Spirit of God is continually resident in them. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j j-jn p-acp pno32. (12) verse (DIV2) 369 Page 202
3754 And therefore on these grounds we may set downe this as a certaine truth, That the holy Spirit of God is in Gods children, not as a soiourner, And Therefore on these grounds we may Set down this as a certain truth, That the holy Spirit of God is in God's children, not as a sojourner, cc av p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi a-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp npg1 n2, xx p-acp dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 369 Page 202
3755 or stranger, or lodger, for a time, but as a continuall indweller, and he hath in them a setled abode and residence. or stranger, or lodger, for a time, but as a continual indweller, and he hath in them a settled Abided and residence. cc n1, cc n1, p-acp dt n1, cc-acp c-acp dt j n1, cc pns31 vhz p-acp pno32 dt j-vvn n1 cc n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 369 Page 202
3756 And the Spirit of God once taking vp the soule of a man or woman for his house and mansion, And the Spirit of God once taking up the soul of a man or woman for his house and mansion, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 a-acp vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 369 Page 202
3757 and being in it by his true powerfull working presence, and by the efficacie of his grace, he is in that soule for euer: and being in it by his true powerful working presence, and by the efficacy of his grace, he is in that soul for ever: cc vbg p-acp pn31 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vbz p-acp d n1 c-acp av: (12) verse (DIV2) 369 Page 202
3758 the Spirit of grace and holinesse is neuer vtterly out of that soule. An housholder being but a man, is sometimes out of his house, and from home, the Spirit of grace and holiness is never utterly out of that soul. an householder being but a man, is sometime out of his house, and from home, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz av av-j av pp-f d n1. dt n1 vbg p-acp dt n1, vbz av av pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp n1-an, (12) verse (DIV2) 369 Page 202
3759 but it is not so with the holy Spirit of God. but it is not so with the holy Spirit of God. cc-acp pn31 vbz xx av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (12) verse (DIV2) 369 Page 202
3760 Now before we come to the vse of this point, some things brought against this truth are to be answered: as first it is obiected. Now before we come to the use of this point, Some things brought against this truth Are to be answered: as First it is objected. av c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, d n2 vvn p-acp d n1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn: c-acp ord pn31 vbz vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 370 Page 202
3763 and the Spirit of grace and holinesse that is now in the soule, may hereafter be out of the soule. To this I answer. and the Spirit of grace and holiness that is now in the soul, may hereafter be out of the soul. To this I answer. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst vbz av p-acp dt n1, vmb av vbi av pp-f dt n1. p-acp d pns11 vvb. (12) verse (DIV2) 371 Page 202
3764 That grace truly wrought, it is preserued of God by a second grace, and by a continuall supplie of grace and strength from God, That grace truly wrought, it is preserved of God by a second grace, and by a continual supplie of grace and strength from God, cst n1 av-j vvn, pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp dt ord n1, cc p-acp dt j fw-fr pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 372 Page 202
3765 and so made durable and lasting. And this is that the Lord promiseth to his people, Ierem. 32.40. That he will put his feare in their hearts, that they shall not depart from him: and so made durable and lasting. And this is that the Lord promises to his people, Jeremiah 32.40. That he will put his Fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from him: cc av vvd j cc j-vvg. cc d vbz cst dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno31: (12) verse (DIV2) 372 Page 202
3766 they shall haue no will to depart from him. they shall have no will to depart from him. pns32 vmb vhi dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (12) verse (DIV2) 372 Page 203
3767 It is obiected againe, that some that are partakers of the holy Ghost may fall away, Heb 6.4. and therefore the holy Spirit of God may now be in men, and hereafter out of them. It is objected again, that Some that Are partakers of the holy Ghost may fallen away, Hebrew 6.4. and Therefore the holy Spirit of God may now be in men, and hereafter out of them. pn31 vbz vvn av, cst d cst vbr n2 pp-f dt j n1 vmb vvi av, n1 crd. cc av dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmb av vbi p-acp n2, cc av av pp-f pno32. (12) verse (DIV2) 373 Page 203
3768 For answer to this, first marke the text it selfe, it puts down nothing positiuely, but onely by way of condition or supposition, verse 6. If they fall away. Againe, For answer to this, First mark the text it self, it puts down nothing positively, but only by Way of condition or supposition, verse 6. If they fallen away. Again, p-acp n1 p-acp d, ord vvb dt n1 pn31 n1, pn31 vvz a-acp pix av-j, cc-acp av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 crd cs pns32 vvb av. av, (12) verse (DIV2) 374 Page 203
3769 for further answer to this, we must know that there be two degrees of partaking of the holy Ghost: one an inferiour or lower degree; for further answer to this, we must know that there be two Degrees of partaking of the holy Ghost: one an inferior or lower degree; p-acp jc n1 p-acp d, pns12 vmb vvi cst pc-acp vbi crd n2 pp-f vvg pp-f dt j n1: crd cc j-jn cc jc n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 374 Page 203
3770 when men are onely enlightened and made partakers of the common gifts of Gods Spirit, they haue knowledge, when men Are only enlightened and made partakers of the Common Gifts of God's Spirit, they have knowledge, c-crq n2 vbr av-j vvn cc vvd n2 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, pns32 vhb n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 374 Page 203
3771 and they haue ioy, and a kinde of tickling delight in the knowledge of new and strange things, which is that Christ speakes of, Matth. 13.20. and they have joy, and a kind of tickling delight in the knowledge of new and strange things, which is that christ speaks of, Matthew 13.20. cc pns32 vhb n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2, r-crq vbz cst np1 vvz pp-f, np1 crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 374 Page 203
3772 And this is that partaking of the holy Ghost that is meant in the place alledged; And this is that partaking of the holy Ghost that is meant in the place alleged; cc d vbz d n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 vvd; (12) verse (DIV2) 374 Page 203
3773 and this is but temporary and may be lost. and this is but temporary and may be lost. cc d vbz cc-acp j cc vmb vbi vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 374 Page 203
3774 But there is another, an higher and more effectuall partaking of the holy Ghost, which is when men are enlightened to a certaine and sufficient knowledge of Gods will, But there is Another, an higher and more effectual partaking of the holy Ghost, which is when men Are enlightened to a certain and sufficient knowledge of God's will, p-acp pc-acp vbz j-jn, dt jc cc av-dc j n-vvg pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbz c-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n2 vmb, (12) verse (DIV2) 374 Page 203
3775 and to a reioycing in the sweete comforts of the word vnder the hope of glory: and to a rejoicing in the sweet comforts of the word under the hope of glory: cc p-acp dt vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 374 Page 203
3776 and they are throughly wrought on, and throughly changed into the image of God; and there is grace in them in power and practise. and they Are thoroughly wrought on, and thoroughly changed into the image of God; and there is grace in them in power and practise. cc pns32 vbr av-j vvn a-acp, cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; cc pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 cc vvi. (12) verse (DIV2) 374 Page 203
3777 And this pertaking of the holy Ghost is permanent, this is lasting and durable, and can neuer vtterly be extinct and lost. And this partaking of the holy Ghost is permanent, this is lasting and durable, and can never utterly be extinct and lost. cc d vvg pp-f dt j n1 vbz j, d vbz j cc j, cc vmb av-x av-j vbi j cc vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 374 Page 203
3778 And so it still remaines a truth, that the holy Spirit is in Gods children, not as a stranger, And so it still remains a truth, that the holy Spirit is in God's children, not as a stranger, cc av pn31 av vvz dt n1, cst dt j n1 vbz p-acp npg1 n2, xx p-acp dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 374 Page 203
3779 or soiourner, or lodger for a time, but as a continuall dweller: or sojourner, or lodger for a time, but as a continual dweller: cc n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp c-acp dt j n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 374 Page 203
3780 and he being in them by the efficacie of his grace, he hath in them a setled abode and residence, and he being in them by the efficacy of his grace, he hath in them a settled Abided and residence, cc pns31 vbg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vhz p-acp pno32 dt j-vvn n1 cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 374 Page 203
3781 and he is in them for euer. and he is in them for ever. cc pns31 vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp av. (12) verse (DIV2) 374 Page 203
3782 Now then to applie this, it may serue as a ground of sweet and excellent comfort to all such as find and feele the power of grace in themselues, Now then to apply this, it may serve as a ground of sweet and excellent Comfort to all such as find and feel the power of grace in themselves, av av pc-acp vvi d, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp d d c-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px32, (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 203
3783 and find and feele the Spirit of God dwelling in them in speciall manner. and find and feel the Spirit of God Dwelling in them in special manner. cc vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp j n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 203
3784 Dost thou whosoeuer thou art, find and feele the Spirit of God dwelling in thee by his true powerfull working presence? is the Spirit of God in thee by the efficacie and power of his grace? Then assure thy selfe of this to thy comfort, that selfe same holy and blessed Spirit of God will neuer forsake thee, he is in thee now, Dost thou whosoever thou art, find and feel the Spirit of God Dwelling in thee by his true powerful working presence? is the Spirit of God in thee by the efficacy and power of his grace? Then assure thy self of this to thy Comfort, that self same holy and blessed Spirit of God will never forsake thee, he is in thee now, vd2 pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno21 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1? vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1? av vvb po21 n1 pp-f d p-acp po21 n1, cst n1 d j cc j-vvn n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-x vvi pno21, pns31 vbz p-acp pno21 av, (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3785 and he will he in thee for euer: and he will he in thee for ever: cc pns31 vmb pns31 p-acp pno21 p-acp av: (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3786 he hath taken vp thy soule as his owne proper house and mansion, and he will dwell in it for euer; he hath taken up thy soul as his own proper house and mansion, and he will dwell in it for ever; pns31 vhz vvn a-acp po21 n1 p-acp po31 d j n1 cc n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp av; (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3787 he will neuer be (as men sometimes are) from home and altogether absent from thy soule, he will be thy guide, thy sweete companion and comforter, both in life and death, he will never be (as men sometime Are) from home and altogether absent from thy soul, he will be thy guide, thy sweet Companion and comforter, both in life and death, pns31 vmb av-x vbi (c-acp n2 av vbr) p-acp n1-an cc av j p-acp po21 n1, pns31 vmb vbi po21 n1, po21 j n1 cc n1, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3788 yea and after death most of all. Sometimes poore tender hearted Christians cast out these or the like complaints: yea and After death most of all. Sometime poor tender hearted Christians cast out these or the like complaints: uh cc p-acp n1 av-ds pp-f d. av j j j-vvn njpg2 vvb av d cc dt j n2: (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3789 I feare I shall not be able to hold out to the end, I feele such weaknesse of grace in me, I Fear I shall not be able to hold out to the end, I feel such weakness of grace in me, pns11 vvb pns11 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11, (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3790 as I doubt when the time of triall comes I shall faint, and giue ouer, and euen fall away. as I doubt when the time of trial comes I shall faint, and give over, and even fallen away. c-acp pns11 vvb c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz pns11 vmb vvi, cc vvb a-acp, cc av vvb av. (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3791 Oh what dost thou thus troubling thy poore soule? why dost thou cast these needlesse doubts aforehand? hast thou true grace in thy soule? be it neuer so poore and weake for the measure, O what dost thou thus troubling thy poor soul? why dost thou cast these needless doubts aforehand? hast thou true grace in thy soul? be it never so poor and weak for the measure, uh q-crq vd2 pns21 av vvg po21 j n1? q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi d j n2 av? vh2 pns21 j n1 p-acp po21 n1? vbb pn31 av-x av j cc j p-acp dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3792 yet hast thou good euidence that there is truth of grace in thee? Comfort thy selfe, the holy Spirit of God dwels in thee, yet hast thou good evidence that there is truth of grace in thee? Comfort thy self, the holy Spirit of God dwells in thee, av vh2 pns21 j n1 cst pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21? n1 po21 n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pno21, (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3793 and he will dwell in thee for euer; he will neuer forsake thee: and he will dwell in thee for ever; he will never forsake thee: cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp av; pns31 vmb av-x vvi pno21: (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3794 thou standest not by any power of thine owne, but by the power of the Spirit of God, thou Standest not by any power of thine own, but by the power of the Spirit of God, pns21 vv2 xx p-acp d n1 pp-f po21 d, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3795 and he is able to vphold thee, and he will; thou hast his faithfull promise, 1. Corinth. 10.13. and he is able to uphold thee, and he will; thou hast his faithful promise, 1. Corinth. 10.13. cc pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno21, cc pns31 vmb; pns21 vh2 png31 j n1, crd np1. crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3796 that he will not suffer thee to be tried or tempted, aboue thy strength: and he will be as good as his word, he will quicken thee, that he will not suffer thee to be tried or tempted, above thy strength: and he will be as good as his word, he will quicken thee, d pns31 vmb xx vvi pno21 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, p-acp po21 n1: cc pns31 vmb vbi a-acp j c-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno21, (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3797 and comfort thee, and vphold thee in thy greatest trials: and Comfort thee, and uphold thee in thy greatest trials: cc vvb pno21, cc vvi pno21 p-acp po21 js n2: (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3798 the holy Spirit of God dwelling in thy soule, he will abide in it for euer. the holy Spirit of God Dwelling in thy soul, he will abide in it for ever. dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp po21 n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp av. (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3799 All the power of hell is not able to thrust him out of his house and mansion, he is stronger then all; All the power of hell is not able to thrust him out of his house and mansion, he is Stronger then all; av-d dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pno31 av pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, pns31 vbz jc cs d; (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3800 and he hauing begun the life of grace in thee, assure thy selfe nothing shall hinder him but he will bring it to the life of glory hereafter; and therefore comfort thy selfe. and he having begun the life of grace in thee, assure thy self nothing shall hinder him but he will bring it to the life of glory hereafter; and Therefore Comfort thy self. cc pns31 vhg vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, vvb po21 n1 pix vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av; cc av vvb po21 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 375 Page 202
3801 Oh but thou wilt say, I feele not that gracious working of Gods Spirit in me, that I was wont to find and feele. It may be so: O but thou wilt say, I feel not that gracious working of God's Spirit in me, that I was wont to find and feel. It may be so: uh p-acp pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 vvb xx d j n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno11, cst pns11 vbds j pc-acp vvi cc vvi. pn31 vmb vbi av: (12) verse (DIV2) 376 Page 202
3821 Therefore take heed of securitie, be carefull to vse all good meanes that serue to nourish and cherish the Spirit of grace in thee, Therefore take heed of security, be careful to use all good means that serve to nourish and cherish the Spirit of grace in thee, av vvb n1 pp-f n1, vbb j pc-acp vvi d j n2 cst vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 206
3802 It is no otherwise with thee in this regard, then with the dearest of Gods children in all ages, they haue their turbida interualla, their troubled fits, sometimes gracious feelings, and sometimes faintings: It is not otherwise with thee in this regard, then with the dearest of God's children in all ages, they have their Turbida interualla, their troubled fits, sometime gracious feelings, and sometime faintings: pn31 vbz xx av p-acp pno21 p-acp d n1, av p-acp dt js-jn pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp d n2, pns32 vhb po32 fw-la fw-la, po32 j-vvn n2, av j n2, cc av n2-vvg: (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3803 sometimes forwardnesse in good things, and sometimes heauinesse and deadnesse of heart. sometime forwardness in good things, and sometime heaviness and deadness of heart. av n1 p-acp j n2, cc av n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3804 And remember withall, that thou art not so to conclude, I feele not the gracious working in me I was wont to feele, And Remember withal, that thou art not so to conclude, I feel not the gracious working in me I was wont to feel, cc vvb av, cst pns21 vb2r xx av pc-acp vvi, pns11 vvb xx dt j n-vvg p-acp pno11 pns11 vbds j pc-acp vvi, (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3805 and therefore the Spirit of God is gone from me, and hath vtterly forsaken me: and Therefore the Spirit of God is gone from me, and hath utterly forsaken me: cc av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno11, cc vhz av-j vvn pno11: (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3806 that is no good conclusion, There is a substance in the oke or in the elme when they cast their leaues: Isay 6.13. that is no good conclusion, There is a substance in the oak or in the elm when they cast their leaves: Saiah 6.13. cst vbz dx j n1, a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvd po32 n2: np1 crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3807 and so there may be the sap of grace and the Spirit of grace in thee, and so there may be the sap of grace and the Spirit of grace in thee, cc av pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3808 though for the present thou feelest not the gracious working of it: though for the present thou Feel not the gracious working of it: cs p-acp dt j pns21 vv2 xx dt j n-vvg pp-f pn31: (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3809 and if once thou feelest the power of grace in thy soule, assure thy selfe that gracious working will come againe in time. and if once thou Feel the power of grace in thy soul, assure thy self that gracious working will come again in time. cc cs c-acp pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, vvb po21 n1 cst j n-vvg vmb vvi av p-acp n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3810 The holy Spirit of God being in thee by the efficacie and power of grace, he dwels in thee, The holy Spirit of God being in thee by the efficacy and power of grace, he dwells in thee, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbg p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz p-acp pno21, (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3811 and will neuer leaue thee, but will dwell in thee for euer. and will never leave thee, but will dwell in thee for ever. cc vmb av-x vvi pno21, cc-acp vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp av. (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3812 Yet take heed thou be not secure and carelesse, that thou neglect not the good meanes that serue to cherish the Spirit of grace and holinesse in thee: Yet take heed thou be not secure and careless, that thou neglect not the good means that serve to cherish the Spirit of grace and holiness in thee: av vvb n1 pns21 vbb xx j cc j, cst pns21 vvb xx dt j n2 cst vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno21: (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3813 it is the Apostles exhortation, 1. Thess. 5.19. Quench not the Spirit. Through thy carelesnesse and securitie thou maist in some sort and degree quench the Spirit: it is the Apostles exhortation, 1. Thess 5.19. Quench not the Spirit. Through thy carelessness and security thou Mayest in Some sort and degree quench the Spirit: pn31 vbz dt np1 n1, crd np1 crd. vvb xx dt n1. p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 pns21 vm2 p-acp d n1 cc n1 vvi dt n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3814 and howsoeuer the Spirit of God once dwelling in thee, will dwell in thee for euer, and howsoever the Spirit of God once Dwelling in thee, will dwell in thee for ever, cc c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 a-acp vvg p-acp pno21, vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp av, (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3815 yet if thou grow carelesse and secure, and either neglect holy duties, or through thy securitie suffer thy selfe to be ouertaken with some foule sinne, the Spirit of God may so farre forsake thee, yet if thou grow careless and secure, and either neglect holy duties, or through thy security suffer thy self to be overtaken with Some foul sin, the Spirit of God may so Far forsake thee, av cs pns21 vvb j cc j, cc d n1 j n2, cc p-acp po21 n1 vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av av-j vvi pno21, (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3816 as that he may seeme in thine owne iudgement to be cleane gone, and quite quenched and put out; as that he may seem in thine own judgement to be clean gone, and quite quenched and put out; c-acp cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po21 d n1 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, cc av vvn cc vvd av; (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3817 and thou maist lose the tokens and gifts of grace, as feeling of comfort and spirituall ioy, clearnesse of vnderstanding, feeling and affection to goodnesse, feruencie of loue, holy boldnesse, and the like: and thou Mayest loose the tokens and Gifts of grace, as feeling of Comfort and spiritual joy, clearness of understanding, feeling and affection to Goodness, fervency of love, holy boldness, and the like: cc pns21 vm2 vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, c-acp vvg pp-f n1 cc j n1, n1 pp-f n1, vvg cc n1 p-acp n1, n1 pp-f n1, j n1, cc dt j: (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3818 and these things being gone, oh what tugging and what wrestling will there be before thou canst recouer them againe? And the peace of thy conscience being wounded by some foule sinne, and these things being gone, o what tugging and what wrestling will there be before thou Canst recover them again? And the peace of thy conscience being wounded by Some foul sin, cc d n2 vbg vvn, uh q-crq vvg cc q-crq j-vvg n1 pc-acp vbi c-acp pns21 vm2 vvi pno32 av? cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vbg vvn p-acp d j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3819 and thy spirituall ioy being gone, thou shalt neuer recouer it in that measure thou hadst it in former times: and thy spiritual joy being gone, thou shalt never recover it in that measure thou Hadst it in former times: cc po21 j n1 vbg vvn, pns21 vm2 av-x vvi pn31 p-acp d n1 pns21 vhd2 pn31 p-acp j n2: (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3820 though thy wound be healed, yet there will remaine a scarre and marke in thy soule so long as thou liuest. though thy wound be healed, yet there will remain a scar and mark in thy soul so long as thou Livest. cs po21 n1 vbi vvn, av pc-acp vmb vvi dt n1 cc vvi p-acp po21 n1 av av-j c-acp pns21 vv2. (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 205
3843 therefore it is part of his diuine essence: that is no good consequence. Therefore it is part of his divine essence: that is no good consequence. av pn31 vbz n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1: cst vbz dx j n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3822 as diligent hearing, reading, meditating in the word of God, and prayer, holy conference, and such like. as diligent hearing, reading, meditating in the word of God, and prayer, holy conference, and such like. c-acp j n-vvg, vvg, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1, j n1, cc d av-j. (12) verse (DIV2) 377 Page 206
3823 There is yet one thing further offered from this phrase and forme of speech, dwelleth: this metaphoricall and borrowed word dwelleth, giues vs further to vnderstand thus much. There is yet one thing further offered from this phrase and Form of speech, dwells: this metaphorical and borrowed word dwells, gives us further to understand thus much. pc-acp vbz av crd n1 av-jc vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, vvz: d j cc j-vvn n1 vvz, vvz pno12 av-j pc-acp vvi av av-d. (12) verse (DIV2) 378 Page 206
3824 That howsoeuer the holy Spirit of God be in Gods children in speciall manner, yet he is not in them so as that they partake of the diuine essence of his Godhead, That howsoever the holy Spirit of God be in God's children in special manner, yet he is not in them so as that they partake of the divine essence of his Godhead, d c-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbb p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp j n1, av pns31 vbz xx p-acp pno32 av c-acp cst pns32 vvb pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 379 Page 206
3825 and so as that he doth communicate his diuine nature to them, and deifie them, and make them one nature with himselfe: and so as that he does communicate his divine nature to them, and deify them, and make them one nature with himself: cc av c-acp cst pns31 vdz vvi po31 j-jn n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32 crd n1 p-acp px31: (12) verse (DIV2) 379 Page 206
3826 no, but he is in them as an indweller, and as an housholder; and their hearts and soules are as the houses where he dwels; no, but he is in them as an indweller, and as an householder; and their hearts and Souls Are as the houses where he dwells; dx, cc-acp pns31 vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1; cc po32 n2 cc n2 vbr p-acp dt n2 c-crq pns31 vvz; (12) verse (DIV2) 379 Page 206
3827 and there is a reall distinction betweene him and them, they are really distinguished one from another, and there is a real distinction between him and them, they Are really distinguished one from Another, cc pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno31 cc pno32, pns32 vbr av-j vvn pi p-acp n-jn, (12) verse (DIV2) 379 Page 206
3828 as the dweller and the house where one dwels. Indeed the holy Spirit of God is truly and really in Gods children: as the dweller and the house where one dwells. Indeed the holy Spirit of God is truly and really in God's children: c-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 c-crq pi vvz. np1 dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j cc av-j p-acp npg1 n2: (12) verse (DIV2) 379 Page 206
3829 the gifts and effects of the Spirit presuppose the true presence of the Spirit, but yet he is not in them by communicating of his essence and nature to them, the Gifts and effects of the Spirit presuppose the true presence of the Spirit, but yet he is not in them by communicating of his essence and nature to them, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp av pns31 vbz xx p-acp pno32 p-acp vvg pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, (12) verse (DIV2) 379 Page 206
3830 but by his gifts, and by his effectuall and speciall operation, and working by the power of his grace. but by his Gifts, and by his effectual and special operation, and working by the power of his grace. cc-acp p-acp po31 n2, cc p-acp po31 j cc j n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 379 Page 206
3831 It is the conceit of some idle, foolish, and phantasticke spirits, against whom I note this. It is the conceit of Some idle, foolish, and fantastic spirits, against whom I note this. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j, j, cc j n2, p-acp ro-crq pns11 vvb d. (12) verse (DIV2) 379 Page 206
3832 That the spirit of grace and holinesse in Gods children, is a participation of the verie nature of Gods Spirit: That the Spirit of grace and holiness in God's children, is a participation of the very nature of God's Spirit: cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp npg1 n2, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 380 Page 206
3833 and they say, that such as are regenerate are partakers of the diuine essence of his Godhead, and so are deified. Thus they speake blasphemously. and they say, that such as Are regenerate Are partakers of the divine essence of his Godhead, and so Are deified. Thus they speak blasphemously. cc pns32 vvb, cst d c-acp vbr j-vvn vbr n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc av vbr vvn. av pns32 vvb av-j. (12) verse (DIV2) 380 Page 206
3834 This is a blind and foolish conceit; This is a blind and foolish conceit; d vbz dt j cc j n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 380 Page 206
3835 and they that hold this are possessed with a spirit of giddinesse, and they are strongly deluded of Satan: and they that hold this Are possessed with a Spirit of giddiness, and they Are strongly deluded of Satan: cc pns32 cst vvb d vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns32 vbr av-j vvn pp-f np1: (12) verse (DIV2) 380 Page 206
3836 and this conceit of theirs cannot stand with this truth, that the Spirit of God dwelleth in Gods children, and this conceit of theirs cannot stand with this truth, that the Spirit of God dwells in God's children, cc d n1 pp-f png32 vmbx vvi p-acp d n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp npg1 n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 380 Page 206
3837 and is in them as an indweller. and is in them as an indweller. cc vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 380 Page 206
3838 Oh but (say they) holinesse is essentiall in the Spirit of God, and is part of his essence and nature, O but (say they) holiness is essential in the Spirit of God, and is part of his essence and nature, uh p-acp (vvb pns32) n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vbz n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 206
3839 as his other attributes be, his power, his wisedome, iustice, mercie, and the like: there is nothing in him accidentall; as his other attributes be, his power, his Wisdom, Justice, mercy, and the like: there is nothing in him accidental; c-acp po31 j-jn n2 vbb, po31 n1, po31 n1, n1, n1, cc dt j: pc-acp vbz pix p-acp pno31 j; (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 206
3840 and the holinesse that is in Gods children, it comes from the holinesse of Gods Spirit, and the holiness that is in God's children, it comes from the holiness of God's Spirit, cc dt n1 cst vbz p-acp npg1 n2, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3841 and therefore it is part of his diuine essence and nature. I answer. and Therefore it is part of his divine essence and nature. I answer. cc av pn31 vbz n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1 cc n1. pns11 vvb. (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3842 It followes not, that because the holinesse that is in Gods children comes frō the holinesse of Gods Spirit, It follows not, that Because the holiness that is in God's children comes from the holiness of God's Spirit, pn31 vvz xx, cst c-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp npg1 n2 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3844 The strength that is in any creature, in man, in bruite beasts, yea in the diuell himselfe, it comes from the power of God; The strength that is in any creature, in man, in bruit beasts, yea in the Devil himself, it comes from the power of God; dt n1 cst vbz p-acp d n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1 n2, uh p-acp dt n1 px31, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3845 they haue no power nor strength, but it is as they haue it from the power of God: they have no power nor strength, but it is as they have it from the power of God: pns32 vhb dx n1 ccx n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz c-acp pns32 vhb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3846 and shall we therefore say, that the strength that is in the creatures is part of Gods diuine essence and nature? surely that were to make bruite beasts and the diuell also partakers of Gods essence and deified, which once to thinke, is more then impious blasphemie. and shall we Therefore say, that the strength that is in the creatures is part of God's divine essence and nature? surely that were to make bruit beasts and the Devil also partakers of God's essence and deified, which once to think, is more then impious blasphemy. cc vmb pns12 av vvb, cst dt n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n2 vbz n1 pp-f n2 j-jn n1 cc n1? av-j d vbdr pc-acp vvi n1 n2 cc dt n1 av n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc vvn, r-crq a-acp p-acp vvi, vbz av-dc cs j n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3847 Power and strength in God are essentiall of his nature, but power and strength in the creatures is a qualitie, and accidentall: Power and strength in God Are essential of his nature, but power and strength in the creatures is a quality, and accidental: n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 vbr j pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 vbz dt n1, cc j: (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3848 and so holinesse is essentiall in the Spirit of God, but in Gods children it is accidentall: and so holiness is essential in the Spirit of God, but in God's children it is accidental: cc av n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp p-acp npg1 n2 pn31 vbz j: (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3849 and it is in them a created gift and qualitie, and yet a most excellent and precious gift, and it is in them a created gift and quality, and yet a most excellent and precious gift, cc pn31 vbz p-acp pno32 dt j-vvn n1 cc n1, cc av dt av-ds j cc j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3850 and it doth resemble the diuine vncreated holinesse of Gods Spirit: therefore Gods children are said to be partakers of the godly nature. 2. Pet. 1.4. and it does resemble the divine uncreated holiness of God's Spirit: Therefore God's children Are said to be partakers of the godly nature. 2. Pet. 1.4. cc pn31 vdz vvi dt j-jn j n1 pp-f npg1 n1: av npg1 n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt j n1. crd np1 crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3851 The word there vsed, is not NONLATINALPHABET, but NONLATINALPHABET, and it signifies such a precious gift of holinesse, The word there used, is not, but, and it signifies such a precious gift of holiness, dt n1 a-acp vvn, vbz xx, p-acp, cc pn31 vvz d dt j n1 pp-f n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3852 as doth resemble the holinesse of God. as does resemble the holiness of God. c-acp vdz vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3853 And so the holy Spirit of God is in Gods children, not by communicating to them his diuine essence and nature, And so the holy Spirit of God is in God's children, not by communicating to them his divine essence and nature, cc av dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp npg1 n2, xx p-acp vvg p-acp pno32 po31 j-jn n1 cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3854 but by his gifts, by his effectuall and speciall working, euen by the power of his grace. but by his Gifts, by his effectual and special working, even by the power of his grace. cc-acp p-acp po31 n2, p-acp po31 j cc j n-vvg, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3855 We haue now heard of the cōfort the Apostle yeelded to the beleeuing Romans, he telling them to their comfort, that they were not in the flesh but in the Spirit: We have now herd of the Comfort the Apostle yielded to the believing Romans, he telling them to their Comfort, that they were not in the Flesh but in the Spirit: pns12 vhb av vvn pp-f dt n1 dt n1 vvd p-acp dt vvg np1, pns31 vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n1, cst pns32 vbdr xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3856 and confirming that from the indwelling of Gods Spirit in them: and confirming that from the indwelling of God's Spirit in them: cc vvg cst p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32: (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3857 we are now to come to his caueat or watch-word that he giues them in the words following: we Are now to come to his caveat or watchword that he gives them in the words following: pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 cst pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n2 vvg: (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3858 But (saith he) if any man haue not the Spirit of Christ, the same is not his. But (Says he) if any man have not the Spirit of christ, the same is not his. cc-acp (vvz pns31) cs d n1 vhb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, dt d vbz xx png31. (12) verse (DIV2) 381 Page 207
3859 In these words the Apostle giues them a watch-word, to looke to it that none of them did assume and take that comfort to them that did not belong to them, In these words the Apostle gives them a watchword, to look to it that none of them did assume and take that Comfort to them that did not belong to them, p-acp d n2 dt n1 vvz pno32 dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 d pi pp-f pno32 vdd vvi cc vvi d n1 p-acp pno32 cst vdd xx vvi p-acp pno32, (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 207
3860 but that they should see to it that they haue the Spirit of God dwelling in them indeed: but that they should see to it that they have the Spirit of God Dwelling in them indeed: cc-acp cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pn31 cst pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32 av: (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 207
3861 affirming this, that if any man haue not the Spirit of Christ, the same is none of his. affirming this, that if any man have not the Spirit of christ, the same is none of his. vvg d, cst cs d n1 vhb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, dt d vbz pix pp-f png31. (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3862 And herein appeares the heauenly wisedome of the Apostle; And herein appears the heavenly Wisdom of the Apostle; cc av vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3863 he so applies the word of comfort to the Romans, to whom he writ, as withall he giues them a caueat and watch-word, to take heed they did not hale comfort to them which did not belong to them, he so Applies the word of Comfort to the Roman, to whom he writ, as withal he gives them a caveat and watchword, to take heed they did not hale Comfort to them which did not belong to them, pns31 av vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt njp2, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd, c-acp av pns31 vvz pno32 dt n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi n1 pns32 vdd xx vvi n1 p-acp pno32 r-crq vdd xx vvi p-acp pno32, (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3864 but that they should looke to the ground of their comfort. but that they should look to the ground of their Comfort. cc-acp cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3865 And this ought to be the wisedome of all good Ministers, especially when they speake to a mixt companie: And this ought to be the Wisdom of all good Ministers, especially when they speak to a mixed company: cc d pi pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f d j n2, av-j c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp dt vvn n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3866 they are then so to order and to temper their words of comfort, as that none may abuse them, or misapplie them. they Are then so to order and to temper their words of Comfort, as that none may abuse them, or misapply them. pns32 vbr av av p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 pp-f n1, c-acp cst pix vmb vvi pno32, cc vvb pno32. (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3867 In speaking and deliuering the word of comfort to Gods children, which properly belongs to them, they are to take heed they lift not vp the hearts of the wicked and prophane, In speaking and delivering the word of Comfort to God's children, which properly belongs to them, they Are to take heed they lift not up the hearts of the wicked and profane, p-acp vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n2, r-crq av-j vvz p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pns32 vvb xx a-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j, (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3868 but withall they are to giue them an item and a watch-word, that they presume not to lay foule and theeuish hands on that comfort, but withal they Are to give them an item and a watchword, that they presume not to lay foul and thievish hands on that Comfort, cc-acp av pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n1 cc dt n1, cst pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vvi j cc j n2 p-acp d n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3869 and hale and pull that vnto them which they haue no right to. But to passe by this, come we to the caueat or watch-word it selfe: and hale and pull that unto them which they have no right to. But to pass by this, come we to the caveat or watchword it self: cc vvi cc vvi d p-acp pno32 r-crq pns32 vhb dx n-jn p-acp. p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp d, vvb pns12 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pn31 n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3870 But if any man haue not the Spirit of Christ, the same is not his. And here first marke and obserue we the generalitie of the Apostles speech: But if any man have not the Spirit of christ, the same is not his. And Here First mark and observe we the generality of the Apostles speech: cc-acp cs d n1 vhb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, dt d vbz xx png31. cc av ord n1 cc vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3871 he saith, If any man whatsoeuer he be, he speakes without exception, if any man, he Says, If any man whatsoever he be, he speaks without exception, if any man, pns31 vvz, cs d n1 r-crq pns31 vbb, pns31 vvz p-acp n1, cs d n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3872 as if he had said, Let a man be what he will, or be a man what he may be, rich or poore, high or low, noble or base, learned or vnlearned, as if he had said, Let a man be what he will, or be a man what he may be, rich or poor, high or low, noble or base, learned or unlearned, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, vvb dt n1 vbi r-crq pns31 vmb, cc vbb dt n1 r-crq pns31 vmb vbi, j cc j, j cc j, j cc j, j cc j, (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3873 and let him haue neuer so excellent gifts and endowments of body or mind, inward or outward, it skils not, it is nothing to his comfort, he cannot thereupon conclude that his state is good if he want grace and holinesse. and let him have never so excellent Gifts and endowments of body or mind, inward or outward, it skills not, it is nothing to his Comfort, he cannot thereupon conclude that his state is good if he want grace and holiness. cc vvb pno31 vhb av av j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, j cc j, pn31 vvz xx, pn31 vbz pix p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmbx av vvi cst po31 n1 vbz j cs pns31 vvb n1 cc n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3874 If any man haue not the Spirit of Christ, the same is not his: If any man have not the Spirit of christ, the same is not his: cs d n1 vhb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, dt d vbz xx po31: (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3875 he belongs not to him, he is not in the comfortable state of a true Christian. he belongs not to him, he is not in the comfortable state of a true Christian. pns31 vvz xx p-acp pno31, pns31 vbz xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j njp. (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3876 Hence then we may gather and conclude thus much. Hence then we may gather and conclude thus much. av cs pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi av av-d. (12) verse (DIV2) 382 Page 208
3877 That nothing without true grace and holinesse can yeeld to man or woman true comfort in regard of their spirituall and Christian state: That nothing without true grace and holiness can yield to man or woman true Comfort in regard of their spiritual and Christian state: d pix p-acp j n1 cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j cc np1 n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 208
3878 it is not any excellencie of body or mind, inward or outward, nor any priuiledge whatsoeuer, be it neuer so great, can yeeld true comfort to a man that wants the Spirit of grace and holinesse: it is not any excellency of body or mind, inward or outward, nor any privilege whatsoever, be it never so great, can yield true Comfort to a man that Wants the Spirit of grace and holiness: pn31 vbz xx d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, j cc j, ccx d n1 r-crq, vbb pn31 av-x av j, vmb vvi j n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 208
3879 such a man cannot truly gather and conclude, that he is in the comfortable state of a true Christian, such a man cannot truly gather and conclude, that he is in the comfortable state of a true Christian, d dt n1 vmbx av-j vvi cc vvi, cst pns31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3880 though he be rich, or noble, or learned, or the like. though he be rich, or noble, or learned, or the like. cs pns31 vbb j, cc j, cc j, cc dt j. (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3881 And to make this further manifest, was it not an excellent priuiledge to be of the kindred of Christ in respect of bloud? doubtlesse it was, more then to be of the bloud-royall of the greatest Monarch or Emperour in the world; And to make this further manifest, was it not an excellent privilege to be of the kindred of christ in respect of blood? doubtless it was, more then to be of the Blood royal of the greatest Monarch or Emperor in the world; cc pc-acp vvi d av-jc vvi, vbds pn31 xx dt j n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1? av-j pn31 vbds, av-dc cs pc-acp vbi pp-f dt j pp-f dt js n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3900 so doth the Lord account of the great glorie and pompe of the world, euen as a phantasie or shadow. so does the Lord account of the great glory and pomp of the world, even as a fantasy or shadow. av vdz dt n1 n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, av c-acp dt n1 cc n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 384 Page 210
3901 And therefore this we may hold as a certaine truth, that it is not any excellencie of body or mind, inward or outward, And Therefore this we may hold as a certain truth, that it is not any excellency of body or mind, inward or outward, cc av d pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, cst pn31 vbz xx d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, j cc j, (12) verse (DIV2) 384 Page 210
3882 yet marke what Christ himselfe accounts of that, Matth. 12.47. when one came to him and told him that his mother and his brethren stood without desiring to speake with him, (saith he) verse 48. Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? as if he had said, what is it to be of my kindred? do you thinke that such a thing as may yeeld a man or woman true cōfort? No, no, I tell you they are my brethren and my mother, that do the will of my Father which is in heauen: yet mark what christ himself accounts of that, Matthew 12.47. when one Come to him and told him that his mother and his brothers stood without desiring to speak with him, (Says he) verse 48. Who is my mother? and who Are my brothers? as if he had said, what is it to be of my kindred? do you think that such a thing as may yield a man or woman true Comfort? No, no, I tell you they Are my brothers and my mother, that do the will of my Father which is in heaven: av vvb r-crq np1 px31 vvz pp-f d, np1 crd. c-crq pi vvd p-acp pno31 cc vvd pno31 cst po31 n1 cc po31 n2 vvd p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (vvz pns31) n1 crd r-crq vbz po11 n1? cc q-crq vbr po11 n2? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, r-crq vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi pp-f po11 n1? vdb pn22 vvi cst d dt n1 c-acp vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 j n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, pns11 vvb pn22 pns32 vbr po11 n2 cc po11 n1, cst vdb dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3883 so he speakes in the last verse of the Chapter. so he speaks in the last verse of the Chapter. av pns31 vvz p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3884 Though a man or woman be allied to Christ and be of his kindred, yet if he want grace and holinesse, that is nothing, that will yeeld him no true comfort. Though a man or woman be allied to christ and be of his kindred, yet if he want grace and holiness, that is nothing, that will yield him no true Comfort. cs dt n1 cc n1 vbb vvn p-acp np1 cc vbi pp-f po31 n1, av cs pns31 vvb n1 cc n1, cst vbz pix, cst vmb vvi pno31 dx j n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3885 Who euer had greater honour then was vouchsafed to the Virgin Marie, euen to beare in her wombe the Lord Iesus, Who ever had greater honour then was vouchsafed to the Virgae Marry, even to bear in her womb the Lord Iesus, r-crq av vhd jc n1 av vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 uh, av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3886 and to be the mother of the Sauiour of all Gods chosen; and yet that was nothing to yeeld her true comfort. Luk. 11.27.28. and to be the mother of the Saviour of all God's chosen; and yet that was nothing to yield her true Comfort. Luk. 11.27.28. cc pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2 vvn; cc av cst vbds pix pc-acp vvi po31 j n1. np1 crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3887 When a certaine woman lift vp her voice and said vnto him, Blessed is the wombe that barc thee, When a certain woman lift up her voice and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that Barc thee, c-crq dt j n1 vvd a-acp po31 n1 cc vvd p-acp pno31, vvn vbz dt n1 cst n1 pno21, (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3888 and the pappes which thou hast sucked: and the paps which thou hast sucked: cc dt n2 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn: (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3889 Nay rather (saith Christ) blessed are they that heare the word of God and keepe it: Nay rather (Says christ) blessed Are they that hear the word of God and keep it: uh av-c (vvz np1) vvn vbr pns32 cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 cc vvi pn31: (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3890 blessed are they that haue grace in their hearts to profit by the word of God. blessed Are they that have grace in their hearts to profit by the word of God. vvn vbr pns32 cst vhb n1 p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3891 And as one saith well, if the Virgin Marie had not borne Christ in her heart as she bore him in her wombe, she had not bene the better, it had bene nothing to her comfort. And as one Says well, if the Virgae Marry had not born christ in her heart as she boar him in her womb, she had not be the better, it had be nothing to her Comfort. cc c-acp pi vvz av, cs dt n1 uh vhd xx vvn np1 p-acp po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vhd xx vbn dt jc, pn31 vhd vbn pix p-acp po31 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3892 I might instance in many other particulars shewing the truth of this, yt it is not any excellencie of body or mind, inward or outward, I might instance in many other particulars showing the truth of this, that it is not any excellency of body or mind, inward or outward, pns11 vmd n1 p-acp d j-jn n2-jn vvg dt n1 pp-f d, pn31 pn31 vbz xx d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, j cc j, (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3893 nor any priuiledge whatsoeuer, that can yeeld true comfort to a man that wants the Spirit of grace and holinesse; nor any privilege whatsoever, that can yield true Comfort to a man that Wants the Spirit of grace and holiness; ccx d n1 r-crq, cst vmb vvi j n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3894 & such a man cannot truly conclude, that he is in the comfortable state of a Christian. & such a man cannot truly conclude, that he is in the comfortable state of a Christian. cc d dt n1 vmbx av-j vvi, cst pns31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt njp. (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3895 For why, the reason and ground of it is this. For why, the reason and ground of it is this. p-acp q-crq, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vbz d. (12) verse (DIV2) 383 Page 209
3896 The excellencies of body or minde, inward or outward priuiledges whatsoeuer, that are bestowed on a man that wants the Spirit of grace and holinesse, they are of no reckening or account with the Lord; The excellencies of body or mind, inward or outward privileges whatsoever, that Are bestowed on a man that Wants the Spirit of grace and holiness, they Are of no reckoning or account with the Lord; dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, j cc j n2 r-crq, cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr pp-f dx n-vvg cc vvi p-acp dt n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 384 Page 210
3897 they being but carnall and temporall, as they be where grace and holinesse is wanting, the Lord esteemes them but as vanitie and nothing worth. they being but carnal and temporal, as they be where grace and holiness is wanting, the Lord esteems them but as vanity and nothing worth. pns32 vbg p-acp j cc j, c-acp pns32 vbb c-crq n1 cc n1 vbz vvg, dt n1 vvz pno32 p-acp p-acp n1 cc pix j. (12) verse (DIV2) 384 Page 210
3898 It is worth our marking to this purpose, that we find Act. 25.23. it is there said, that Agrippa and Bernice came with great pompe. It is worth our marking to this purpose, that we find Act. 25.23. it is there said, that Agrippa and Bernice Come with great pomp. pn31 vbz j po12 vvg p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vvb n1 crd. pn31 vbz a-acp vvn, cst np1 cc np1 vvd p-acp j n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 384 Page 210
3899 The originall words are NONLATINALPHABET, they signifie with great phantasie or vaine shew: The original words Are, they signify with great fantasy or vain show: dt j-jn n2 vbr, pns32 vvb p-acp j n1 cc j n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 384 Page 210
3902 nor any priuiledge whatsoeuer it be, can yeeld true comfort to a man that wants the Spirit of grace and holinesse: nor any privilege whatsoever it be, can yield true Comfort to a man that Wants the Spirit of grace and holiness: ccx d n1 r-crq pn31 vbi, vmb vvi j n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 384 Page 210
3903 such a m•n cannot truly conclude, that he is in the comfortable state of a true Christian. such a m•n cannot truly conclude, that he is in the comfortable state of a true Christian. d dt n1 vmbx av-j vvi, cst pns31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j njp. (12) verse (DIV2) 384 Page 210
3904 Oh then take heed, whosoeuer thou art, thou deceiue not thy selfe, thinke not that any excellencie thou hast, either of bodie or minde, inward or outward, O then take heed, whosoever thou art, thou deceive not thy self, think not that any excellency thou hast, either of body or mind, inward or outward, uh av vvb n1, r-crq pns21 vb2r, pns21 vvb xx po21 n1, vvb xx d d n1 pns21 vh2, av-d pp-f n1 cc n1, j cc j, (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 210
3905 or any priuiledge thou enioyest aboue others, will yeeld thee true comfort, thou being a man or woman that wantest the Spirit of grace and holinesse, and the Spirit of sanctification. or any privilege thou enjoyest above Others, will yield thee true Comfort, thou being a man or woman that Wantest the Spirit of grace and holiness, and the Spirit of sanctification. cc d n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp ng2-jn, vmb vvi pno21 j n1, pns21 vbg dt n1 cc n1 cst vv2 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 210
3906 It is a common thing for men to pride themselues in their excellencies, and in their priuiledges aboue others, It is a Common thing for men to pride themselves in their excellencies, and in their privileges above Others, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n2-jn, (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 210
3907 and in regard of them to lift vp themselues aboue their brethren; and in regard of them to lift up themselves above their brothers; cc p-acp n1 pp-f pno32 pc-acp vvi a-acp px32 p-acp po32 n2; (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 210
3908 yea not onely so, but sometimes through the pride of their hearts, to lift vp themselues in the presence of the Lord, yea not only so, but sometime through the pride of their hearts, to lift up themselves in the presence of the Lord, uh xx av-j av, cc-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 210
3909 and to thinke that they are highly in Gods fauour, and that they haue ground of comfort in his presence, and to think that they Are highly in God's favour, and that they have ground of Comfort in his presence, cc pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vbr av-j p-acp npg1 n1, cc cst pns32 vhb n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 210
3910 euen because of those excellencies and priuiledges they do enioy. even Because of those excellencies and privileges they do enjoy. av c-acp pp-f d n2 cc n2 pns32 vdb vvi. (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 210
3911 Is it not a common thing, for men that are growne rich and increased in wealth, Is it not a Common thing, for men that Are grown rich and increased in wealth, vbz pn31 xx dt j n1, c-acp n2 cst vbr vvn j cc vvn p-acp n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 210
3912 or honoured in the world, to thinke that therefore they are highly in the fauour of God, or honoured in the world, to think that Therefore they Are highly in the favour of God, cc vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi cst av pns32 vbr av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 210
3913 and that God loues them, though they be men vtterly void of grace and true holinesse; and that God loves them, though they be men utterly void of grace and true holiness; cc cst np1 vvz pno32, cs pns32 vbb n2 av-j j pp-f n1 cc j n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 210
3914 nay haply such as scorne and despise it in others? Poore soules, they deceiue themselues exceedingly, they measure the sauour of God by a leaden rule: nay haply such as scorn and despise it in Others? Poor Souls, they deceive themselves exceedingly, they measure the savour of God by a leaden Rule: uh-x av d c-acp vvb cc vvi pn31 p-acp n2-jn? j n2, pns32 vvb px32 av-vvg, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 210
3915 and know it whosoeuer thou art, though thou hadst, the wisedome of Salomon, the beautie of Absolom, the strength of Sampson, the riches of Croesus, the greatnesse and power of Alexander, yet if thou wantest the Spirit of grace and holinesse, all those things can yeeld thee no true comfort: and know it whosoever thou art, though thou Hadst, the Wisdom of Solomon, the beauty of Absalom, the strength of Sampson, the riches of Croesus, the greatness and power of Alexander, yet if thou Wantest the Spirit of grace and holiness, all those things can yield thee no true Comfort: cc vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, cs pns21 vhd2, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, av cs pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, d d n2 vmb vvi pno21 dx j n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 211
3916 they are to thee but accursed vanities and bitter vexations of Spirit; so the holy Ghost speakes of them. they Are to thee but accursed vanities and bitter vexations of Spirit; so the holy Ghost speaks of them. pns32 vbr p-acp pno21 p-acp j-vvn n2 cc j n2 pp-f n1; av dt j n1 vvz pp-f pno32. (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 211
3917 Yea know yet further, thou maist enioy priuiledges of an higher nature, euen the good things of God, his word, Sacraments, Yea know yet further, thou Mayest enjoy privileges of an higher nature, even the good things of God, his word, Sacraments, uh vvb av av-jc, pns21 vm2 vvi n2 pp-f dt jc n1, av-j dt j n2 pp-f np1, po31 n1, n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 211
3918 and the like, (which is all that some haue to brag and boast of, that they liue in the bosome of the Church, they haue bene baptized, and the like, (which is all that Some have to brag and boast of, that they live in the bosom of the Church, they have be baptised, cc dt j, (r-crq vbz d cst d vhb pc-acp vvi cc n1 pp-f, cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vhb vbn vvn, (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 211
3919 and they are made partakers of the word and Sacraments, they liue in a place where the word is truly and powerfully taught) thou maist enioy these things in a plentifull measure which others want, and they Are made partakers of the word and Sacraments, they live in a place where the word is truly and powerfully taught) thou Mayest enjoy these things in a plentiful measure which Others want, cc pns32 vbr vvn n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n2, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz av-j cc av-j vvn) pns21 vm2 vvi d n2 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq n2-jn vvb, (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 211
3920 and yet be neuer the better, and be yet farre from the comfortable state of a true Christian; and yet be never the better, and be yet Far from the comfortable state of a true Christian; cc av vbb av-x dt jc, cc vbb av av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j njp; (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 211
3921 yea thou wanting grace to make a right and good vse of these things, they are to thee but seales of deeper condemnation: yea thou wanting grace to make a right and good use of these things, they Are to thee but Seals of Deeper condemnation: uh pns21 j-vvg n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f d n2, pns32 vbr p-acp pno21 p-acp n2 pp-f jc-jn n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 211
3922 & therefore deceiue not thy selfe; & Therefore deceive not thy self; cc av vvb xx po21 n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 211
3923 pride not thy self in any excellencie thou enioyest whatsoeuer it be, if thou be a man or woman wanting the Spirit of grace and holinesse. pride not thy self in any excellency thou enjoyest whatsoever it be, if thou be a man or woman wanting the Spirit of grace and holiness. n1 xx po21 n1 p-acp d n1 pns21 vv2 r-crq pn31 vbi, cs pns21 vbb dt n1 cc n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 211
3924 Labour thou to get that euidence of true comfort that will neuer deceiue thee, euen true grace and holinesse, that indeed will assure thee that thou art in the comfortable state of a true Christian. Labour thou to get that evidence of true Comfort that will never deceive thee, even true grace and holiness, that indeed will assure thee that thou art in the comfortable state of a true Christian. n1 pns21 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f j n1 cst vmb av-x vvi pno21, av j n1 cc n1, cst av vmb vvi pno21 cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j njp. (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 211
3925 But if any man whatsoeuer he be, be he rich, or noble, or learned, be he what he will or may be, it is the eternall truth of God: But if any man whatsoever he be, be he rich, or noble, or learned, be he what he will or may be, it is the Eternal truth of God: p-acp cs d n1 r-crq pns31 vbb, vbb pns31 j, cc j, cc j, vbb pns31 r-crq pns31 vmb cc vmb vbi, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1: (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 211
3926 if he haue not the Spirit of Christ he is none of his, he is not in the comfortable state of a true Christian. if he have not the Spirit of christ he is none of his, he is not in the comfortable state of a true Christian. cs pns31 vhb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 pns31 vbz pi pp-f png31, pns31 vbz xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j njp. (12) verse (DIV2) 385 Page 211
3927 Let vs now go on in further handling of this caueat of the Apostle: But if any man haue not the Spirit of Christ, the same is not his. Let us now go on in further handling of this caveat of the Apostle: But if any man have not the Spirit of christ, the same is not his. vvb pno12 av vvi a-acp p-acp jc n-vvg pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1: cc-acp cs d n1 vhb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, dt d vbz xx png31. (12) verse (DIV2) 386 Page 211
3928 To haue the Spirit of Christ, is (as before I shewed) to haue him dwell in vs by his true powerfull working presence, by the efficacie and power of his grace. To have the Spirit of christ, is (as before I showed) to have him dwell in us by his true powerful working presence, by the efficacy and power of his grace. pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz (c-acp a-acp pns11 vvd) pc-acp vhi pno31 vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 386 Page 211
3929 Now in that the Apostle saith, If any man haue not the Spirit thus dwelling in him, the same is none of his, we are further giuen to vnderstand thus much. Now in that the Apostle Says, If any man have not the Spirit thus Dwelling in him, the same is none of his, we Are further given to understand thus much. av p-acp d dt n1 vvz, cs d n1 vhb xx dt n1 av vvg p-acp pno31, dt d vbz pix pp-f png31, pns12 vbr av-jc vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (12) verse (DIV2) 386 Page 211
3930 That it is onely the Spirit of grace and holinesse, euen the being of the Spirit of Christ in a man by his true powerfull working presence, by the efficacie and power of his grace, that giues him true comfort, That it is only the Spirit of grace and holiness, even the being of the Spirit of christ in a man by his true powerful working presence, by the efficacy and power of his grace, that gives him true Comfort, cst pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av-j dt vbg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst vvz pno31 j n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 211
3931 & yeelds him this comfort, that he belongs to Christ, that he is a member of Christ, & a true Christian. & yields him this Comfort, that he belongs to christ, that he is a member of christ, & a true Christian. cc vvz pno31 d n1, cst pns31 vvz p-acp np1, cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j njp. (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3932 Euery man or womā whosoeuer the person be, that would haue this comfort that he belongs to Christ, Every man or woman whosoever the person be, that would have this Comfort that he belongs to christ, d n1 cc n1 r-crq dt n1 vbi, cst vmd vhi d n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3933 and that Christ doth acknowledge him for one of his, must find that he hath the Spirit of Christ, that the holy Spirit of Christ is in him as he is in Gods children, by his true powerfull working presence, and that christ does acknowledge him for one of his, must find that he hath the Spirit of christ, that the holy Spirit of christ is in him as he is in God's children, by his true powerful working presence, cc cst np1 vdz vvi pno31 p-acp crd pp-f png31, vmb vvi cst pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp npg1 n2, p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3934 and by the efficacie of his grace. and by the efficacy of his grace. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3935 And this truth hath footing and ground not onely in this text, but in other places of Scripture. And this truth hath footing and ground not only in this text, but in other places of Scripture. cc d n1 vhz n1 cc n1 xx av-j p-acp d n1, cc-acp p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3936 To cite one or two to this purpose, 1. Ioh. 4.13. To Cite one or two to this purpose, 1. John 4.13. p-acp vvi crd cc crd p-acp d n1, crd np1 crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3937 Hereby (saith Saint Iohn) we know that we dwell in him and he in vs, Hereby (Says Faint John) we know that we dwell in him and he in us, av (vvz j np1) pns12 vvb cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 cc pns31 p-acp pno12, (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3938 because he hath giuen vs of his Spirit: Because he hath given us of his Spirit: c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pp-f po31 n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3939 that we dwell in God, and God in vs, that we belong to Christ, and through Christ haue fellowship and communion with God: that we dwell in God, and God in us, that we belong to christ, and through christ have fellowship and communion with God: cst pns12 vvb p-acp np1, cc np1 p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vvb p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1 vhb n1 cc n1 p-acp np1: (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3940 for thorough Christ alone men come to haue fellowship with God, and are his children; for through christ alone men come to have fellowship with God, and Are his children; c-acp p-acp np1 av-j n2 vvb pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp np1, cc vbr po31 n2; (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3941 because he hath giuen vs of his Spirit, because we haue the gifts of his Spirit, Because he hath given us of his Spirit, Because we have the Gifts of his Spirit, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pns12 vhb dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3942 and do find and feele the efficacie and power of his grace in our hearts. Galat. 4.6. saith the Apostle, Because ye are sonnes, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Sonne into your hearts, which crieth Abba, Father. and do find and feel the efficacy and power of his grace in our hearts. Galatians 4.6. Says the Apostle, Because you Are Sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, which cries Abba, Father. cc vdb vvi cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2. np1 crd. vvz dt n1, c-acp pn22 vbr n2, np1 vhz vvn av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po22 n2, r-crq vvz np1, n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3943 Euen the Spirit of Christ giuen to you, and being in you by the power of his grace, doth giue you euidence that you belong to Christ, Even the Spirit of christ given to you, and being in you by the power of his grace, does give you evidence that you belong to christ, av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp pn22, cc vbg p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vdz vvi pn22 n1 cst pn22 vvb p-acp np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3944 and that you are the children of God. and that you Are the children of God. cc cst pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3945 And hence it is that the holy Spirit of Christ is called a seale and an earnest: 2. Corinth. 1.22. God (saith the Apostle) hath sealed vs, and hath giuen the earnest of his Spirit in our hearts. And Ephes. 4.30. Grieue not the holy Spirit of God, by whom ye are sealed vnto the day of redemption: And hence it is that the holy Spirit of christ is called a seal and an earnest: 2. Corinth. 1.22. God (Says the Apostle) hath sealed us, and hath given the earnest of his Spirit in our hearts. And Ephesians 4.30. Grieve not the holy Spirit of God, by whom you Are sealed unto the day of redemption: cc av pn31 vbz d dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn dt n1 cc dt n1: crd np1. crd. np1 (vvz dt n1) vhz vvn pno12, cc vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2. cc np1 crd. vvb xx dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3946 because the Spirit of Christ doth seale vp to Gods children their being in Christ, Because the Spirit of christ does seal up to God's children their being in christ, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi a-acp p-acp npg1 n2 po32 vbg p-acp np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3947 and is as an earnest pennie to them to assure them of their comfort in him, both in this life and for euer. and is as an earnest penny to them to assure them of their Comfort in him, both in this life and for ever. cc vbz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp pno31, av-d p-acp d n1 cc p-acp av. (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3948 And therefore this is a truth grounded on the word of God, that it is onely the Spirit of grace and holinesse, And Therefore this is a truth grounded on the word of God, that it is only the Spirit of grace and holiness, cc av d vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3949 euen the being of the Spirit of Christ in a man, by his true powerfull working presence, by the efficacie of his grace, that yeelds him this comfort, that he belongs to Christ, even the being of the Spirit of christ in a man, by his true powerful working presence, by the efficacy of his grace, that yields him this Comfort, that he belongs to christ, av-j dt vbg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst vvz pno31 d n1, cst pns31 vvz p-acp np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3950 and that he is a member of Christ, and a true Christian, and that Christ doth acknowledge him for one of his. and that he is a member of christ, and a true Christian, and that christ does acknowledge him for one of his. cc cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j njp, cc cst np1 vdz vvi pno31 p-acp crd pp-f png31. (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3951 Now the reasons and grounds of this truth are these. Now the Reasons and grounds of this truth Are these. av dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vbr d. (12) verse (DIV2) 387 Page 212
3952 First, Christ and his Spirit are neuer found asunder in respect of the effectuall presence of his Spirit. First, christ and his Spirit Are never found asunder in respect of the effectual presence of his Spirit. ord, np1 cc po31 n1 vbr av vvn av p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 388 Page 213
3953 Indeed the holy Spirit of Christ may worke and doth worke in the very reprobate generall and common gifts; Indeed the holy Spirit of christ may work and does work in the very Reprobate general and Common Gifts; np1 dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi cc vdz vvi p-acp dt j j-jn n1 cc j n2; (12) verse (DIV2) 388 Page 213
3954 and he working in them, he is present in them by his infinite essence and being, and he working in them, he is present in them by his infinite essence and being, cc pns31 vvg p-acp pno32, pns31 vbz j p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j n1 cc vbg, (12) verse (DIV2) 388 Page 213
3955 and so Christ and the holy Spirit of Christ are not together: but where the Spirit of Christ is by his effectuall powerfull presence, there Christ is, and so christ and the holy Spirit of christ Are not together: but where the Spirit of christ is by his effectual powerful presence, there christ is, cc av np1 cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbr xx av: cc-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp po31 j j n1, a-acp np1 vbz, (12) verse (DIV2) 388 Page 213
3956 and it is he that works by his Spirit in all true beleeuers. and it is he that works by his Spirit in all true believers. cc pn31 vbz pns31 cst vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d j n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 388 Page 213
3957 Againe secondly, to whomsoeuer Christ is a Sauiour, to him he is a Sauiour not onely by the merit of his death and obedience, procuring the pardon of sinne and right to life and saluation, Again secondly, to whomsoever christ is a Saviour, to him he is a Saviour not only by the merit of his death and Obedience, procuring the pardon of sin and right to life and salvation, av ord, p-acp ro-crq np1 vbz dt n1, p-acp pno31 pns31 vbz dt n1 xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 cc vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 389 Page 213
3958 but also by his efficacie, by his effectuall working in him by his Spirit, working faith in him to apprehend his merit, but also by his efficacy, by his effectual working in him by his Spirit, working faith in him to apprehend his merit, cc-acp av p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 j n-vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1, vvg n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 389 Page 213
3959 and purging his heart from the corruption of sinne, and turning it from sinne to good; and purging his heart from the corruption of sin, and turning it from sin to good; cc vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp j; (12) verse (DIV2) 389 Page 213
3961 And therefore on these grounds we may resolue on this as a certaine truth, that it is onely the Spirit of grace and holinesse, onely the being of the Spirit of Christ in a man by his true powerfull working presence, by the efficacie of his grace, that yeelds him this comfort, that he belongs to Christ, And Therefore on these grounds we may resolve on this as a certain truth, that it is only the Spirit of grace and holiness, only the being of the Spirit of christ in a man by his true powerful working presence, by the efficacy of his grace, that yields him this Comfort, that he belongs to christ, cc av p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av-j dt vbg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst vvz pno31 d n1, cst pns31 vvz p-acp np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 389 Page 213
3962 and is a member of Christ, and a true Christian. and is a member of christ, and a true Christian. cc vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j njp. (12) verse (DIV2) 389 Page 213
3963 And whatsoeuer he be that would haue this comfort, that he belongs to Christ, and that Christ doth acknowledge him for one of his, must find that he hath the Spirit of Christ, that the holy Spirit of Christ is in him by his true powerfull working presence, by the efficacie of his grace. And whatsoever he be that would have this Comfort, that he belongs to christ, and that christ does acknowledge him for one of his, must find that he hath the Spirit of christ, that the holy Spirit of christ is in him by his true powerful working presence, by the efficacy of his grace. cc r-crq pns31 vbb cst vmd vhi d n1, cst pns31 vvz p-acp np1, cc cst np1 vdz vvi pno31 p-acp crd pp-f png31, vmb vvi cst pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 389 Page 213
3964 Come we to the vse of this. First, this truth serues to discouer to vs an erronious conceit of the Papists: Come we to the use of this. First, this truth serves to discover to us an erroneous conceit of the Papists: np1 pns12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d. ord, d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2: (12) verse (DIV2) 389 Page 213
3965 they restraine the Spirit of Christ onely to their Cleargie; and they haue this conceit, that onely their Cleargie are spirituall men: they restrain the Spirit of christ only to their Clergy; and they have this conceit, that only their Clergy Are spiritual men: pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j p-acp po32 n2; cc pns32 vhb d n1, cst av-j po32 n2 vbr j n2: (12) verse (DIV2) 390 Page 213
3966 and it is the Popish conceit of some ignorant persons amongst vs, that onely Ministers of the word are spirituall men. and it is the Popish conceit of Some ignorant Persons among us, that only Ministers of the word Are spiritual men. cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp pno12, cst av-j n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 390 Page 213
3967 Yea the Papists withhold the holy Scripture from their people, and suffer not them to meddle with reading the Scriptures, on this pretence, that (forsooth) they haue not Gods Spirit. Yea the Papists withhold the holy Scripture from their people, and suffer not them to meddle with reading the Scriptures, on this pretence, that (forsooth) they have not God's Spirit. uh dt njp2 vvb dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc vvb xx pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg dt n2, p-acp d n1, cst (uh) pns32 vhb xx n2 n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 390 Page 213
3968 Oh say they, they haue not Gods Spirit, and therefore it is not for them to looke into the Scriptures. O say they, they have not God's Spirit, and Therefore it is not for them to look into the Scriptures. uh vvb pno32, pns32 vhb xx npg1 n1, cc av pn31 vbz xx p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 390 Page 114
3969 Surely they might as well say, that their people are no true Christians, and that they haue nothing in them that may yeeld them this comfort that they belong to Christ. Surely they might as well say, that their people Are no true Christians, and that they have nothing in them that may yield them this Comfort that they belong to christ. av-j pns32 vmd a-acp av vvi, cst po32 n1 vbr dx j np1, cc cst pns32 vhb pix p-acp pno32 cst vmb vvi pno32 d n1 cst pns32 vvb p-acp np1. (12) verse (DIV2) 390 Page 114
3970 It is the being of the Spirit of Christ in a man or woman that yeelds him or her this comfort, that they belong to Christ, It is the being of the Spirit of christ in a man or woman that yields him or her this Comfort, that they belong to christ, pn31 vbz dt vbg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 cst vvz pno31 cc po31 d n1, cst pns32 vvb p-acp np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 390 Page 114
3971 and are members of Christ, and true Christians: and Are members of christ, and true Christians: cc vbr n2 pp-f np1, cc j np1: (12) verse (DIV2) 390 Page 114
3972 therefore it is an erronious conceit of the Papists, that Gods Spirit is onely in their Cleargie, Therefore it is an erroneous conceit of the Papists, that God's Spirit is only in their Clergy, av pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2, cst ng1 n1 vbz av-j p-acp po32 n2, (12) verse (DIV2) 390 Page 114
3973 and that the people are not to reade the Scriptures, because they want Gods Spirit. I leaue them. and that the people Are not to read the Scriptures, Because they want God's Spirit. I leave them. cc cst dt n1 vbr xx pc-acp vvi dt n2, c-acp pns32 vvb npg1 n1. pns11 vvb pno32. (12) verse (DIV2) 390 Page 114
3974 Is it so, that the being of the Spirit of Christ in a man by his true powerfull working presence, by the efficacie of his grace, is that onely that yeelds him this comfort, that he belongs to Christ, Is it so, that the being of the Spirit of christ in a man by his true powerful working presence, by the efficacy of his grace, is that only that yields him this Comfort, that he belongs to christ, vbz pn31 av, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbz d av-j cst vvz pno31 d n1, cst pns31 vvz p-acp np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 114
3975 and is a member of Christ, and a true Christian? Oh then consider it I beseech you: and is a member of christ, and a true Christian? O then Consider it I beseech you: cc vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j njp? uh av vvb pn31 pns11 vvb pn22: (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 114
3976 this discouers that many in the world deceiue themselues: Euery one accounts himselfe a Christian, and that he belongs to Christ; this discovers that many in the world deceive themselves: Every one accounts himself a Christian, and that he belongs to christ; d vvz cst d p-acp dt n1 vvb px32: d pi vvz px31 dt njp, cc cst pns31 vvz p-acp np1; (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 114
3977 and euerie one will be so held and so reputed: and every one will be so held and so reputed: cc d pi vmb vbi av vvn cc av vvn: (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 114
3978 but alas where is almost the man or woman that is able to conclude from the being of the Spirit of Christ in them, but alas where is almost the man or woman that is able to conclude from the being of the Spirit of christ in them, cc-acp uh q-crq vbz av dt n1 cc n1 cst vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt vbg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 114
3979 euen from the true powerfull working presence of his Spirit in their hearts and soules, that they belong to Christ, even from the true powerful working presence of his Spirit in their hearts and Souls, that they belong to christ, av-j p-acp dt j j j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cst pns32 vvb p-acp np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 114
3980 and are members of Christ, and true Christians? Alas, many are so far from this, and Are members of christ, and true Christians? Alas, many Are so Far from this, cc vbr n2 pp-f np1, cc j np1? np1, d vbr av av-j p-acp d, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 114
3981 as that they haue in them a contrarie spirit, euen the spirit of the diuell strongly working. To instance in one particular: as that they have in them a contrary Spirit, even the Spirit of the Devil strongly working. To instance in one particular: c-acp cst pns32 vhb p-acp pno32 dt j-jn n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j vvg. p-acp n1 p-acp crd j: (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 114
3982 hath that man or that woman whosoeuer they be, the Spirit of Christ, that breake out into blasphemous speeches against the workmanship of God, hath that man or that woman whosoever they be, the Spirit of christ, that break out into blasphemous Speeches against the workmanship of God, vhz d n1 cc d n1 r-crq pns32 vbb, dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vvb av p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 114
3983 and sticke not to say, against the plaine euidence of the word of God, that women haue no soules; and stick not to say, against the plain evidence of the word of God, that women have no Souls; cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst n2 vhb dx n2; (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 114
3984 and breake out into other vile and blasphemous speeches not fit to be named, touching the making of women; and break out into other vile and blasphemous Speeches not fit to be nam, touching the making of women; cc vvb av p-acp j-jn j cc j n2 xx j pc-acp vbi vvn, vvg dt n-vvg pp-f n2; (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 114
3985 haue such persons the Spirit of Christ? surely no, but the Spirit of the diuell. have such Persons the Spirit of christ? surely no, but the Spirit of the Devil. vhb d n2 dt n1 pp-f np1? av-j av-d, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 114
3986 And how many be there that shew forth the strong working of Sathan in their hearts, in setting their tongues on fire to belch out blasphemous oathes, cursings, And how many be there that show forth the strong working of Sathan in their hearts, in setting their tongues on fire to belch out blasphemous Oaths, cursings, cc c-crq d vbb a-acp d n1 av dt j n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2, p-acp vvg po32 n2 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi av j n2, n2-vvg, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 114
3987 and raylings, euen to breake out into most bitter, venemous, and galling termes against their neighbours and brethren? haue such persons the Spirit of Christ? No, no, they haue in them the Spirit of the diuell, and railings, even to break out into most bitter, venomous, and galling terms against their neighbours and brothers? have such Persons the Spirit of christ? No, no, they have in them the Spirit of the Devil, cc n2-vvg, av pc-acp vvi av p-acp ds j, j, cc vvg n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2? vhb d n2 dt n1 pp-f np1? uh-dx, uh-dx, pns32 vhb p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
3988 and their tongues are set on fire of hell, Iam. 3.6. and their tongues Are Set on fire of hell, Iam. 3.6. cc po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
3989 Oh, but they say, we are prouoked, and we are so stirred vp by the euill words and euill deeds of others, O, but they say, we Are provoked, and we Are so stirred up by the evil words and evil Deeds of Others, uh, cc-acp pns32 vvb, pns12 vbr vvn, cc pns12 vbr av vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n2 cc j-jn n2 pp-f n2-jn, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
3990 as we cannot endure it, flesh and bloud cannot endure it. as we cannot endure it, Flesh and blood cannot endure it. c-acp pns12 vmbx vvi pn31, n1 cc n1 vmbx vvi pn31. (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
3991 Yea, but thou art more then flesh and bloud, thou hast the Spirit of Christ in thee, Yea, but thou art more then Flesh and blood, thou hast the Spirit of christ in thee, uh, cc-acp pns21 vb2r av-dc cs n1 cc n1, pns21 vh2 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
3992 euen by his true powerfull working presence, or else thou hast no part in Christ, thou belongest not to him, thou are no true Christian. even by his true powerful working presence, or Else thou hast no part in christ, thou belongest not to him, thou Are not true Christian. av p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, cc av pns21 vh2 dx n1 p-acp np1, pns21 vv2 xx p-acp pno31, pns21 vbr xx j njp. (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
3993 Yea let such as are not thus exorbitant, and thus vile, but more ciuill and orderly in their carriage, Yea let such as Are not thus exorbitant, and thus vile, but more civil and orderly in their carriage, uh vvb d c-acp vbr xx av j, cc av j, cc-acp av-dc j cc j p-acp po32 n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
3994 euen ciuill honest persons, know that they deceiue themselues, if they thinke that they haue ground of comfort that they belong to Christ. even civil honest Persons, know that they deceive themselves, if they think that they have ground of Comfort that they belong to christ. av j j n2, vvb cst pns32 vvb px32, cs pns32 vvb cst pns32 vhb n1 pp-f n1 cst pns32 vvb p-acp np1. (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
3995 Dost thou that art onely a ciuill honest person, and hast no more but ciuill honestie, perswade thy selfe that thou hast that, that will yeeld thee this comfort, that thou belongest to Christ, that thou art a member of Christ, Dost thou that art only a civil honest person, and hast no more but civil honesty, persuade thy self that thou hast that, that will yield thee this Comfort, that thou belongest to christ, that thou art a member of christ, vd2 pns21 d vb2r av-j dt j j n1, cc vvb av-dx dc cc-acp j n1, vvb po21 n1 cst pns21 vh2 d, cst vmb vvi pno21 d n1, cst pns21 vv2 p-acp np1, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
3996 and a true Christian? Poore soule, thou deceiuest thy selfe, that will not serue the turne: and a true Christian? Poor soul, thou deceivest thy self, that will not serve the turn: cc dt j njp? j n1, pns21 vv2 po21 n1, cst vmb xx vvi dt n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
3997 no, no, know it whosoeuer thou art, it is onely the being of the Spirit of Christ in thee, no, no, know it whosoever thou art, it is only the being of the Spirit of christ in thee, uh-dx, uh-dx, vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, pn31 vbz av-j dt vbg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
3998 euen his being in thee by his true powerfull working presence, by the efficacie and power of his grace, that will yeeld thee this comfort, that thou belongest to Christ, even his being in thee by his true powerful working presence, by the efficacy and power of his grace, that will yield thee this Comfort, that thou belongest to christ, av po31 vbg p-acp pno21 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst vmb vvi pno21 d n1, cst pns21 vv2 p-acp np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
4000 thy ciuill honestie and thy ciuill vertues, though neuer so many and excellent, cannot possibly yeeld thee this comfort: thy civil honesty and thy civil Virtues, though never so many and excellent, cannot possibly yield thee this Comfort: po21 j n1 cc po21 j n2, cs av-x av d cc j, vmbx av-j vvi pno21 d n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
4001 for they may be in a man or woman that is onely endued with reason and the light of nature; for they may be in a man or woman that is only endued with reason and the Light of nature; c-acp pns32 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 cst vbz av-j vvn p-acp n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
4002 and therefore rest not on thy ciuill honesty, as sufficient to yeeld thee this comfort, that thou belongest to Christ, and Therefore rest not on thy civil honesty, as sufficient to yield thee this Comfort, that thou belongest to christ, cc av vvb xx p-acp po21 j n1, c-acp j pc-acp vvi pno21 d n1, cst pns21 vv2 p-acp np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
4003 and art a member of Christ, and a true Christian; if thou do, it will deceiue thee. and art a member of christ, and a true Christian; if thou do, it will deceive thee. cc n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j njp; cs pns21 vdb, pn31 vmb vvi pno21. (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
4004 Haply here some will say, How shall I know that I haue the Spirit of Christ, Haply Here Some will say, How shall I know that I have the Spirit of christ, av av d vmb vvi, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi cst pns11 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
4005 and that he is in me by his true powerfull working presence, and by the efficacie of his grace? I answer, Thou shalt know it by the notes before deliuered. and that he is in me by his true powerful working presence, and by the efficacy of his grace? I answer, Thou shalt know it by the notes before Delivered. cc cst pns31 vbz p-acp pno11 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? pns11 vvb, pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 p-acp dt n2 a-acp vvn. (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
4006 If thou find grace curbing and keeping in thy corruption, the lusts of thy heart, that now they cannot breake out as they were wont; If thou find grace curbing and keeping in thy corruption, the Lustiest of thy heart, that now they cannot break out as they were wont; cs pns21 vvb n1 vvg cc vvg p-acp po21 n1, dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, cst av pns32 vmbx vvi av c-acp pns32 vbdr j; (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
4007 and if thou find the Spirit of Christ checking thee for euery knowne sinne, and working in thee a new, holy, and if thou find the Spirit of christ checking thee for every known sin, and working in thee a new, holy, cc cs pns21 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno21 p-acp d j-vvn n1, cc vvg p-acp pno21 dt j, j, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 215
4008 and heauenly disposition, and enabling thee to profit by the meanes of saluation. and heavenly disposition, and enabling thee to profit by the means of salvation. cc j n1, cc vvg pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4009 And to adde a little further, if thou find that thou hast in thee the mind of Christ Iesus, as the Apostle exhorts, Philip. 2.5. that thou art minded in some measure as Christ was, that thou hast a mind to know the will of God, that thou maist do it; And to add a little further, if thou find that thou hast in thee the mind of christ Iesus, as the Apostle exhorts, Philip. 2.5. that thou art minded in Some measure as christ was, that thou hast a mind to know the will of God, that thou Mayest do it; cc pc-acp vvi dt j av-jc, cs pns21 vvb cst pns21 vh2 p-acp pno21 dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1. crd. cst pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp d n1 c-acp np1 vbds, cst pns21 vh2 dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns21 vm2 vdi pn31; (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4010 and it is meate and drinke to thee to do it, as it was in Christ, thou art meeke, and lowly, and humble minded; and it is meat and drink to thee to do it, as it was in christ, thou art meek, and lowly, and humble minded; cc pn31 vbz n1 cc vvi p-acp pno21 pc-acp vdi pn31, c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp np1, pns21 vb2r j, cc j, cc j vvn; (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4011 thou sufferest as Christ suffered, in silence, contentation, obedience, subiecting thy selfe to the will of God, thou sufferest as christ suffered, in silence, contentation, Obedience, subjecting thy self to the will of God, pns21 vv2 p-acp np1 vvd, p-acp n1, n1, n1, vvg po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4012 and thou hast the spirit of prayer in some measure, yea thou art able to pray for thine enemies as Christ did. and thou hast the Spirit of prayer in Some measure, yea thou art able to pray for thine enemies as christ did. cc pns21 vh2 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, uh pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n2 p-acp np1 vdd. (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4013 If it be thus with thee, certainly then thou hast the Spirit of Christ, and he is in thee by his true powerfull working presence, If it be thus with thee, Certainly then thou hast the Spirit of christ, and he is in thee by his true powerful working presence, cs pn31 vbb av p-acp pno21, av-j cs pns21 vh2 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns31 vbz p-acp pno21 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4014 and by the efficacie of his grace; and by the efficacy of his grace; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4015 and that is the onely thing that will yeeld thee this comfort, that thou belongest to Christ, and that is the only thing that will yield thee this Comfort, that thou belongest to christ, cc d vbz dt j n1 cst vmb vvi pno21 d n1, cst pns21 vv2 p-acp np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4016 and art a member of Christ, and a true Christian: and art a member of christ, and a true Christian: cc n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j np1: (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4017 and if thou want this, if the Spirit of Christ be not thus in thee by his true powerfull working presence, and if thou want this, if the Spirit of christ be not thus in thee by his true powerful working presence, cc cs pns21 vvb d, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb xx av p-acp pno21 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4018 and by the efficacie of his grace, assuredly thou art none of Christs, thou belongest not to him, and by the efficacy of his grace, assuredly thou art none of Christ, thou belongest not to him, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av-vvn pns21 vb2r pix pp-f npg1, pns21 vv2 xx p-acp pno31, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4019 and then thy case is fearefull; and then thy case is fearful; cc av po21 n1 vbz j; (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4020 thou art then a vassall of the diuell, thou belongest to him And if thou liue and die in that state, Christ will neuer owne thee for one of his either in life or death, thou art then a vassal of the Devil, thou belongest to him And if thou live and die in that state, christ will never own thee for one of his either in life or death, pns21 vb2r av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns21 vv2 p-acp pno31 cc cs pns21 vvb cc vvi p-acp d n1, np1 vmb av-x vvi pno21 p-acp crd pp-f po31 d p-acp n1 cc n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4022 no, then he will vtterly disclaime thee, and say to thee, depart from me thou cursed one into euerlasting fire, prepared for the diuell and his Angels. no, then he will utterly disclaim thee, and say to thee, depart from me thou cursed one into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels. dx, cs pns31 vmb av-j vvi pno21, cc vvb p-acp pno21, vvb p-acp pno11 pns21 j-vvn pi p-acp j n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4023 Therefore rest not thou in anything but onely in this, that thou hast the Spirit of Christ, Therefore rest not thou in anything but only in this, that thou hast the Spirit of christ, av vvb xx pns21 p-acp pi cc-acp av-j p-acp d, cst pns21 vh2 dt n1 pp-f np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4024 and that the Spirit of Christ is in thee by his true powerfull working presence, and by the efficacie and power of his grace; and that the Spirit of christ is in thee by his true powerful working presence, and by the efficacy and power of his grace; cc cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pno21 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1; (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4025 that indeed will yeeld thee this comfort, that thou belongest to Christ, and art a member of Christ, and a true Christian. that indeed will yield thee this Comfort, that thou belongest to christ, and art a member of christ, and a true Christian. cst av vmb vvi pno21 d n1, cst pns21 vv2 p-acp np1, cc n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j njp. (12) verse (DIV2) 391 Page 216
4026 There is yet one thing further to be noted from this verse. There is yet one thing further to be noted from this verse. pc-acp vbz av crd n1 av-jc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 392 Page 216
4027 The Apostle here (as we see) cals the holy Ghost the holy Spirit of God the Spirit of Christ also: The Apostle Here (as we see) calls the holy Ghost the holy Spirit of God the Spirit of christ also: dt n1 av (c-acp pns12 vvb) vvz dt j n1 dt j n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 av: (12) verse (DIV2) 392 Page 216
4028 because (saith he) the Spirit of God dwelleth in you: and then he subioynes, But if any man hath not the Spirit of Christ. Because (Says he) the Spirit of God dwells in you: and then he subioynes, But if any man hath not the Spirit of christ. c-acp (vvz pns31) dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pn22: cc av pns31 vvz, p-acp cs d n1 vhz xx dt n1 pp-f np1. (12) verse (DIV2) 392 Page 216
4029 Now in that he cals the Spirit of God the Spirit of Christ, it proues clearly and strongly, that Christ is God; Now in that he calls the Spirit of God the Spirit of christ, it Proves clearly and strongly, that christ is God; av p-acp cst pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vvz av-j cc av-j, cst np1 vbz np1; (12) verse (DIV2) 392 Page 217
4030 it is a plaine euidence and proofe of Christ his Godhead, but I will not stand on that. it is a plain evidence and proof of christ his Godhead, but I will not stand on that. pn31 vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d. (12) verse (DIV2) 392 Page 217
4031 This also is a plaine euidence and proofe, that the holy Ghost proceeds no lesse from the Sonne of God then he doth from God the Father: This also is a plain evidence and proof, that the holy Ghost proceeds no less from the Son of God then he does from God the Father: np1 av vbz dt j n1 cc n1, cst dt j n1 vvz av-dx dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cs pns31 vdz p-acp np1 dt n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 392 Page 217
4032 the holy Ghost hath his personall being from the Father and from the Sonne, and he proceeds by communication of substance or Godhead, not onely from the Father, the holy Ghost hath his personal being from the Father and from the Son, and he proceeds by communication of substance or Godhead, not only from the Father, dt j n1 vhz po31 j vbg p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, xx av-j p-acp dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 392 Page 217
4033 but also from the Sonne from all eternitie: but also from the Son from all eternity: cc-acp av p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 392 Page 217
4034 and in this respect he is said to be the Spirit of Christ and the Spirit of the Sonne. Galat. 4.6. Because ye are sonnes, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Sonne into your hearts, which cryeth Abba, Father. and in this respect he is said to be the Spirit of christ and the Spirit of the Son. Galatians 4.6. Because you Are Sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, which Cries Abba, Father. cc p-acp d n1 pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 crd. c-acp pn22 vbr n2, np1 vhz vvn av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po22 n2, r-crq vvz np1, n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 392 Page 217
4035 And not onely in this respect is the holy Ghost said to be the Spirit of Christ, And not only in this respect is the holy Ghost said to be the Spirit of christ, cc xx av-j p-acp d n1 vbz dt j n1 vvd pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 392 Page 217
4036 or the Spirit of the Sonne, but also in two other respects. or the Spirit of the Son, but also in two other respects. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp av p-acp crd j-jn n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 392 Page 217
4037 As namely, because Christ in his manhood was filled with the holy Ghost, and receiued not the Spirit by measure, Ioh. 3.34. but in fulnesse. Ioh. 1.16. and likewise, Because by his death he merited the sending and giuing of the holy Ghost to his members. As namely, Because christ in his manhood was filled with the holy Ghost, and received not the Spirit by measure, John 3.34. but in fullness. John 1.16. and likewise, Because by his death he merited the sending and giving of the holy Ghost to his members. c-acp av, c-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc vvd xx dt n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd. cc-acp p-acp n1. np1 crd. cc av, c-acp p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvd dt vvg cc vvg pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 393 Page 217
4038 In these respects is •he holy Ghost called the Spirit of Christ. In these respects is •he holy Ghost called the Spirit of christ. p-acp d n2 vbz av j n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1. (12) verse (DIV2) 393 Page 217
4039 Now this, that the holy Ghost proceeds from the Sonne as from the Father, and is the Spirit of Christ as of God the Father, may serue not onely to informe vs in this high mysterie, that God is one in essence, Now this, that the holy Ghost proceeds from the Son as from the Father, and is the Spirit of christ as of God the Father, may serve not only to inform us in this high mystery, that God is one in essence, av d, cst dt j n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 a-acp pp-f np1 dt n1, vmb vvi xx av-j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d j n1, cst np1 vbz pi p-acp n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 394 Page 217
4040 euen one simple vndiuided essence, and distinguished into three persons, Father, Sonne, and holy Ghost: even one simple undivided essence, and distinguished into three Persons, Father, Son, and holy Ghost: av-j crd j j n1, cc vvn p-acp crd n2, n1, n1, cc j n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 394 Page 217
4041 but we may further profit by it to this purpose, it may further teach vs, that whatsoeuer the Spirit of God teacheth men, it is the same that Christ hath taught and reuealed, but we may further profit by it to this purpose, it may further teach us, that whatsoever the Spirit of God Teaches men, it is the same that christ hath taught and revealed, cc-acp pns12 vmb av-jc vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp d n1, pn31 vmb jc vvi pno12, cst r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n2, pn31 vbz dt d cst np1 vhz vvn cc vvn, (12) verse (DIV2) 394 Page 217
4042 and nothing else but that he hath taught and reuealed by his Spirit: For the Spirit of God is also the Spirit of Christ. and nothing Else but that he hath taught and revealed by his Spirit: For the Spirit of God is also the Spirit of christ. cc pix av cc-acp cst pns31 vhz vvn cc vvn p-acp po31 n1: c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av dt n1 pp-f np1. (12) verse (DIV2) 394 Page 217
4043 And what is it that Christ hath taught vs by his Spirit? Surely nothing but that which is recorded in the written word of God, And what is it that christ hath taught us by his Spirit? Surely nothing but that which is recorded in the written word of God, cc q-crq vbz pn31 cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp po31 n1? np1 pix cc-acp cst r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 394 Page 217
4044 and made knowne by the ministerie of the Prophets and Apostles. and made known by the Ministry of the prophets and Apostles. cc vvd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 394 Page 217
4045 And all doctrines concerning saluation that are besides or contrarie to the written word of God, as most Popish doctrines be; And all doctrines Concerning salvation that Are beside or contrary to the written word of God, as most Popish doctrines be; cc d n2 vvg n1 cst vbr a-acp cc j-jn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, c-acp ds j n2 vbi; (12) verse (DIV2) 394 Page 217
4046 they are not reuealed by the Spirit of God, but are meere fictions and deuices of the diuell. they Are not revealed by the Spirit of God, but Are mere fictions and devices of the Devil. pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp vbr j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 394 Page 217
4047 And it is an idle and foolish thing of the Anabaptists and of the Familists to depend on reuelations of the Spirit besides the written word of God, they bragging much of the illumination of the Spirit. And it is an idle and foolish thing of the Anabaptists and of the Familists to depend on revelations of the Spirit beside the written word of God, they bragging much of the illumination of the Spirit. cc pn31 vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt np1 cc pp-f dt np2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vvg d pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 394 Page 218
4048 Surely those reuelations they brag of besides the written word of God, are not suggested to them by the Spirit of Christ, Surely those revelations they brag of beside the written word of God, Are not suggested to them by the Spirit of christ, np1 d n2 pns32 vvb pp-f p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, vbr xx vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 394 Page 218
4049 but by the spirit of error, euen by the diuell. but by the Spirit of error, even by the Devil. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp dt n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 394 Page 218
4050 That which Christ doth suggest by his Spitit to Gods children, it is that doctrine that is either expressed in the written word of God, That which christ does suggest by his Spirit to God's children, it is that Doctrine that is either expressed in the written word of God, d r-crq np1 vdz vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp npg1 n2, pn31 vbz cst n1 cst vbz av-d vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, (12) verse (DIV2) 394 Page 218
4051 or that which is agreeable to it. Ioh. 14.26. Christ promiseth that his Spirit should suggest and bring all things to the minds of his disciples: or that which is agreeable to it. John 14.26. christ promises that his Spirit should suggest and bring all things to the minds of his Disciples: cc cst r-crq vbz j p-acp pn31. np1 crd. np1 vvz cst po31 n1 vmd vvi cc vvi d n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2: (12) verse (DIV2) 394 Page 218
4052 and he addes, which he had told them, and taught them, and not any new doctrines and reuelations. Againe, he saith Ioh. 16.14. He shall receiue of mine, and shall shew it to you. and he adds, which he had told them, and taught them, and not any new doctrines and revelations. Again, he Says John 16.14. He shall receive of mine, and shall show it to you. cc pns31 vvz, r-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno32, cc vvd pno32, cc xx d j n2 cc n2. av, pns31 vvz np1 crd. pns31 vmb vvi pp-f png11, cc vmb vvi pn31 p-acp pn22. (12) verse (DIV2) 394 Page 218
4053 And hence it is that the Apostle cals his preaching the ministration of the Spirit, 2. Corinth. 3.8. And hence it is that the Apostle calls his preaching the ministration of the Spirit, 2. Corinth. 3.8. cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz po31 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, crd np1. crd. (12) verse (DIV2) 395 Page 218
4054 teaching vs that the word and Spirit euer go together, the Spirit shineth in the word, teaching us that the word and Spirit ever go together, the Spirit shines in the word, vvg pno12 d dt n1 cc n1 av vvi av, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, (12) verse (DIV2) 395 Page 218
4055 and the word is powerfull by the Spirit: and the word is powerful by the Spirit: cc dt n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1: (12) verse (DIV2) 395 Page 218
4056 and therefore it is an idle and vaine thing to depend on reuelatitions of the Spirit besides the written word of God. and Therefore it is an idle and vain thing to depend on reuelatitions of the Spirit beside the written word of God. cc av pn31 vbz dt j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1. (12) verse (DIV2) 395 Page 218
4057 The Spirit of God is also the Spirit of Christ, and that Spirit reueales nothing but that which Christ hath reuealed and made knowne by the ministerie of the Prophets and Apostles. The Spirit of God is also the Spirit of christ, and that Spirit reveals nothing but that which christ hath revealed and made known by the Ministry of the prophets and Apostles. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d n1 vvz pix cc-acp cst r-crq np1 vhz vvn cc vvd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2. (12) verse (DIV2) 395 Page 218
4058 And therefore they that say they are enlightened by the Spirit, and haue reuelations from the Spirit of God besides the written word, are exceedingly deceiued, And Therefore they that say they Are enlightened by the Spirit, and have revelations from the Spirit of God beside the written word, Are exceedingly deceived, cc av pns32 cst vvb pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vhb n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, vbr av-vvg vvn, (12) verse (DIV2) 395 Page 218
4059 and they are deluded by Satan. Come we now to the 10. verse. and they Are deluded by Satan. Come we now to the 10. verse. cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp np1. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (12) verse (DIV2) 395 Page 218
4060 VERSE 10. And if Christ be in you, the bodie is dead because of sinne: but the Spirit is life for righteousnesse sake. VERSE 10. And if christ be in you, the body is dead Because of sin: but the Spirit is life for righteousness sake. n1 crd cc cs np1 vbb p-acp pn22, dt n1 vbz j c-acp pp-f n1: cc-acp dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp n1 n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 395 Page 219
4061 IF Christ be in you (saith the Apostle) the bodie is dead because of sinne. IF christ be in you (Says the Apostle) the body is dead Because of sin. cs np1 vbb p-acp pn22 (vvz dt n1) dt n1 vbz j c-acp pp-f n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 397 Page 219
4062 Our Apostle hauing in the second Verse of this Chapter deliuered this that the Law of the Spirit of life which is in Christ Iesus had freed him, Our Apostle having in the second Verse of this Chapter Delivered this that the Law of the Spirit of life which is in christ Iesus had freed him, po12 n1 vhg p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n1 vvd d cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1 vhd vvn pno31, (13) verse (DIV2) 397 Page 219
4063 and not onely him but all true beleeuers from the Law of sinne, and from the Law of death: and not only him but all true believers from the Law of sin, and from the Law of death: cc xx av-j pno31 p-acp d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 397 Page 219
4064 and hauing hitherto confirmed the first branch of that position, touching freedome from the Law of sinne, and having hitherto confirmed the First branch of that position, touching freedom from the Law of sin, cc vhg av vvn dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 397 Page 219
4065 and confirmed the beleeuing Romans against the remnants of sinne still abiding in them; and confirmed the believing Romans against the remnants of sin still abiding in them; cc vvd dt vvg np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 av vvg p-acp pno32; (13) verse (DIV2) 397 Page 219
4066 in this 10. Verse he comes to make knowne to them the other part of their freedome, that is, from death: in this 10. Verse he comes to make known to them the other part of their freedom, that is, from death: p-acp d crd n1 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi vvn p-acp pno32 dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n1, cst vbz, p-acp n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 397 Page 219
4067 and in the 10. and 11. verses, he shewes them to their comfort how farre they were freed from death. and in the 10. and 11. Verses, he shows them to their Comfort how Far they were freed from death. cc p-acp dt crd cc crd n2, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 n1 c-crq av-j pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 397 Page 219
4068 In this 10. verse, that they were freed from death so farre as that they were subiect to it but in part, onely in respect of the bodie, not in respect of the soule. In this 10. verse, that they were freed from death so Far as that they were Subject to it but in part, only in respect of the body, not in respect of the soul. p-acp d crd n1, cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 av av-j p-acp cst pns32 vbdr j-jn p-acp pn31 p-acp p-acp n1, av-j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, xx p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 397 Page 219
4069 Then verse 11. that they were subiect to death in their bodies but for a time, that their bodies being mortall, Then verse 11. that they were Subject to death in their bodies but for a time, that their bodies being Mortal, av n1 crd cst pns32 vbdr j-jn p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, cst po32 n2 vbg j-jn, (13) verse (DIV2) 397 Page 219
4070 yea being dead, they should not euer remaine vnder the power of death, but they should in time be quickened and raised vp againe from death to life. yea being dead, they should not ever remain under the power of death, but they should in time be quickened and raised up again from death to life. uh n1 j, pns32 vmd xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pns32 vmd p-acp n1 vbi vvn cc vvn a-acp av p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 397 Page 219
4071 That is the summe and substance of these two verses: That is the sum and substance of these two Verses: cst vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d crd n2: (13) verse (DIV2) 397 Page 219
4072 containing in them this ground of comfort, that true beleeuers are not subiect to death, either wholly or perpetually. containing in them this ground of Comfort, that true believers Are not Subject to death, either wholly or perpetually. vvg p-acp pno32 d n1 pp-f n1, cst j n2 vbr xx j-jn p-acp n1, av-d av-jn cc av-j. (13) verse (DIV2) 397 Page 219
4073 Now in this 10. verse, the Apostle speakes to the comfort of the beleeuing Romans by way of preuention of a secret obiection For, haply they might obiect and say to him, You tell vs that we are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, Now in this 10. verse, the Apostle speaks to the Comfort of the believing Romans by Way of prevention of a secret objection For, haply they might Object and say to him, You tell us that we Are not in the Flesh but in the Spirit, av p-acp d crd n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvg np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp, av pns32 vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp pno31, pn22 vvb pno12 d pns12 vbr xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 398 Page 219
4074 and that the Spirit of God dwels in vs, and that so we are in Christ, and that the Spirit of God dwells in us, and that so we Are in christ, cc cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pno12, cc cst av pns12 vbr p-acp np1, (13) verse (DIV2) 398 Page 219
4075 but yet you see it, and we find it, that are subiect to death as well as others, but yet you see it, and we find it, that Are Subject to death as well as Others, cc-acp av pn22 vvb pn31, cc pns12 vvb pn31, cst vbr j-jn p-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp n2-jn, (13) verse (DIV2) 398 Page 219
4076 and death is the fruite and effect of sinne, and therefore what may we thinke of our selues: and death is the fruit and Effect of sin, and Therefore what may we think of our selves: cc n1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc av q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pp-f po12 n2: (13) verse (DIV2) 398 Page 220
4077 haue we such ground of comfort in our selues as you seeme to yeeld to vs? To this the Apostle answers, granting to them in part that they were subiect to death as well as others in respect of the body by reason of sinne; have we such ground of Comfort in our selves as you seem to yield to us? To this the Apostle answers, granting to them in part that they were Subject to death as well as Others in respect of the body by reason of sin; vhb pns12 d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2 c-acp pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12? p-acp d dt n1 vvz, vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 cst pns32 vbdr j-jn p-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp n2-jn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 398 Page 220
4078 but yet Christ being in them, he tels them, that they were not wholly subiect to death as others that are out of Christ, but yet christ being in them, he tells them, that they were not wholly Subject to death as Others that Are out of christ, cc-acp av np1 vbg p-acp pno32, pns31 vvz pno32, cst pns32 vbdr xx av-jn vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n2-jn cst vbr av pp-f np1, (13) verse (DIV2) 398 Page 220
4307 And though we be such as haue assurance of Gods loue, and of the pardon of our sinnes, And though we be such as have assurance of God's love, and of the pardon of our Sins, cc cs pns12 vbb d c-acp vhb n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 232
4079 but that the Spirit was life for righteousnesse sake, that their soules were nor subiect to death as the soules of others are. but that the Spirit was life for righteousness sake, that their Souls were nor Subject to death as the Souls of Others Are. cc-acp cst dt n1 vbds n1 p-acp n1 n1, cst po32 n2 vbdr ccx n-jn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn vbr. (13) verse (DIV2) 398 Page 220
4080 So then in this verse we haue these two things laid before vs, first a concession, a granting to the beleeuing Romans by way of answer to a secret obiection, that they were subiect to death in the body because of sinne, in these words, The bodie is dead because of sinne. So then in this verse we have these two things laid before us, First a concession, a granting to the believing Romans by Way of answer to a secret objection, that they were Subject to death in the body Because of sin, in these words, The body is dead Because of sin. av av p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb d crd n2 vvn p-acp pno12, ord dt n1, dt vvg p-acp dt vvg np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cst pns32 vbdr j-jn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp pp-f n1, p-acp d n2, dt n1 vbz j c-acp pp-f n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 399 Page 220
4081 And secondly, a chearing them vp, and comforting of them in this respect, that their soules were free from death, And secondly, a cheering them up, and comforting of them in this respect, that their Souls were free from death, cc ord, dt vvg pno32 a-acp, cc vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp d n1, cst po32 n2 vbdr j p-acp n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 399 Page 220
4082 yea that Christ being in them, their soules were partakers of life because of righteousnesse, laying the beginning and ending together: yea that christ being in them, their Souls were partakers of life Because of righteousness, laying the beginning and ending together: uh cst np1 vbg p-acp pno32, po32 n2 vbdr n2 pp-f n1 c-acp pp-f n1, vvg dt n1 cc vvg av: (13) verse (DIV2) 399 Page 220
4083 If Christ be in you the bodie is dead because of sinne, but the Spirit is life for righteousnesse sake. If christ be in you the body is dead Because of sin, but the Spirit is life for righteousness sake. cs np1 vbb p-acp pn22 dt n1 vbz j c-acp pp-f n1, cc-acp dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp n1 n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 399 Page 220
4084 And so we see the generall drift and purpose of the Apostle in this verse. If Christ be in you. And so we see the general drift and purpose of the Apostle in this verse. If christ be in you. cc av pns12 vvb dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1. cs np1 vbb p-acp pn22. (13) verse (DIV2) 399 Page 220
4085 This phrase is all one in sence with that verse 1. In Christ Iesus, and the meaning is this, This phrase is all one in sense with that verse 1. In christ Iesus, and the meaning is this, d n1 vbz d pi p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 crd p-acp np1 np1, cc dt n1 vbz d, (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 220
4086 if you be ioyned and knit to Christ, and one with him by spirituall vnion and coniunction, by the bond of his Spirit, if you be joined and knit to christ, and one with him by spiritual Union and conjunction, by the bound of his Spirit, cs pn22 vbb vvn cc vvn p-acp np1, cc pi p-acp pno31 p-acp j n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 220
4087 and by true faith, as his members. and by true faith, as his members. cc p-acp j n1, c-acp po31 n2. (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 220
4088 The bodie is dead. By the bodie some would haue the vnregenerate part of man to be meant, The body is dead. By the body Some would have the unregenerate part of man to be meant, dt n1 vbz j. p-acp dt n1 d vmd vhi dt j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 220
4089 but indeed in that sense the Apostle vseth to oppose flesh and spirit, and not bodie and spirit. but indeed in that sense the Apostle uses to oppose Flesh and Spirit, and not body and Spirit. cc-acp av p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, cc xx n1 cc n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 220
4090 And againe the bodie is neuer put for sinne without some addition, as the bodie of sinne, the bodie of death, and the like. And again the body is never put for sin without Some addition, as the body of sin, the body of death, and the like. cc av dt n1 vbz av-x vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j. (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 220
4091 The word bodie (as I conceiue) is here to be taken in the proper sence and signification, The word body (as I conceive) is Here to be taken in the proper sense and signification, dt n1 n1 (c-acp pns11 vvb) vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 220
4092 euen for that part of man which is called the bodie, the mortall part of man, even for that part of man which is called the body, the Mortal part of man, av p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz vvn dt n1, dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 220
4093 and that is most agreeable to the purpose of the Apostle, and to the context, and that is most agreeable to the purpose of the Apostle, and to the context, cc d vbz av-ds j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 220
4094 euen to that which the Apostle subioynes in the next verse touching quickening and raising vp of the bodie from the dead, Is dead, that is, is fraile, corruptible, even to that which the Apostle subioynes in the next verse touching quickening and raising up of the body from the dead, Is dead, that is, is frail, corruptible, av p-acp d r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt ord n1 vvg j-vvg cc vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j, vbz j, cst vbz, vbz j, j, (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 221
4095 and mortall, or subiect to death, as 1. Corinth. 15.53. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortall must put on immortalitie. Because of sinne: and Mortal, or Subject to death, as 1. Corinth. 15.53. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this Mortal must put on immortality. Because of sin: cc j-jn, cc j-jn p-acp n1, c-acp crd np1. crd. p-acp d j vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc d j-jn vmb vvi p-acp n1. p-acp pp-f n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 221
4096 that is, because of the remainder of sinne, or by reason of sinne still abiding in you in part though you be in Christ; that is, Because of the remainder of sin, or by reason of sin still abiding in you in part though you be in christ; cst vbz, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av vvg p-acp pn22 p-acp n1 cs pn22 vbb p-acp np1; (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 221
4097 euen the remainder of sinne that still abides in you, makes you liable to death of bodie, even the remainder of sin that still abides in you, makes you liable to death of body, av dt n1 pp-f n1 cst av vvz p-acp pn22, vvz pn22 j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 221
4098 though the venome and sting of death be remoued from you by the death of Christ. But the Spirit is life. though the venom and sting of death be removed from you by the death of christ. But the Spirit is life. cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. p-acp dt n1 vbz n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 221
4099 Some here againe would haue the word Spirit, to signifie the holy Ghost, but that is not answerable to the other member of the opposition (the body.) By spirit we are to vnderstand, some Here again would have the word Spirit, to signify the holy Ghost, but that is not answerable to the other member of the opposition (the body.) By Spirit we Are to understand, d av av vmd vhi dt n1 n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc-acp cst vbz xx j p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 (dt n1.) p-acp n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 221
4100 as an opposite mēber of the bodie, the soule of man; as an opposite member of the body, the soul of man; c-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 221
4101 and yet not the soule simply, but the soule renewed, the soule sanctified, the spirituall part of man, and yet not the soul simply, but the soul renewed, the soul sanctified, the spiritual part of man, cc av xx dt n1 av-j, cc-acp dt n1 vvd, dt n1 vvn, dt j n1 pp-f n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 221
4102 namely, the soule being renewed by the Spirit of God, and therefore called Spirit. Hebr. 12.23. The holy Ghost cals the holy soules of the Saints in heauen, spirits of iust and perfect men. namely, the soul being renewed by the Spirit of God, and Therefore called Spirit. Hebrew 12.23. The holy Ghost calls the holy Souls of the Saints in heaven, spirits of just and perfect men. av, dt n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av vvd n1. np1 crd. dt j n1 vvz dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1, n2 pp-f j cc j n2. (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 221
4103 Is life, that is, aliue, or liuely now by grace, (as the iust is said to liue by faith, Rom. 1.17.) and shal hereafter liue the life of glorie in heauen. Is life, that is, alive, or lively now by grace, (as the just is said to live by faith, Rom. 1.17.) and shall hereafter live the life of glory in heaven. vbz n1, cst vbz, j, cc av-j av p-acp n1, (c-acp dt j vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, np1 crd.) cc vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 221
4104 For righteousnesse sake, or because of righteousnesse: that is, because of the righteousnesse of Christ imputed, which giues right and title to life and saluation. Rom. 5.18. As by the offence of one, the fault came on all men to condemnation, so by the iustice of one, the benefite abounded towards all men to the iustification of life. For righteousness sake, or Because of righteousness: that is, Because of the righteousness of christ imputed, which gives right and title to life and salvation. Rom. 5.18. As by the offence of one, the fault Come on all men to condemnation, so by the Justice of one, the benefit abounded towards all men to the justification of life. p-acp n1 n1, cc c-acp pp-f n1: cst vbz, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd, r-crq vvz j-jn cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. np1 crd. c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd, dt n1 vvd p-acp d n2 p-acp n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd, dt n1 vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 221
4105 And in regard also of righteousnesse inherent, not as a meritorious cause, but because it is a certain infallible signe of imputed righteousnesse to which eternall life and saluation belongs. And in regard also of righteousness inherent, not as a meritorious cause, but Because it is a certain infallible Signen of imputed righteousness to which Eternal life and salvation belongs. cc p-acp n1 av pp-f n1 j, xx p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz dt j j n1 pp-f j-vvn n1 p-acp r-crq j n1 cc n1 vvz. (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 221
4106 Now then thus conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. Now then thus conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. av av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn. (13) verse (DIV2) 400 Page 221
4107 If you be ioyned and knit to Christ, and one with him by the bond of his Spirit, and by faith; If you be joined and knit to christ, and one with him by the bound of his Spirit, and by faith; cs pn22 vbb vvn cc vvn p-acp np1, cc pi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 401 Page 221
4108 your bodies indeed are fraile, corruptible, and mortall, and subiect to death by reason of sinne still abiding in you in part, your bodies indeed Are frail, corruptible, and Mortal, and Subject to death by reason of sin still abiding in you in part, po22 n2 av vbr j, j, cc j-jn, cc j-jn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av vvg p-acp pn22 p-acp n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 401 Page 221
4109 though the venome and sting of sinne be remoued from you by Christ; though the venom and sting of sin be removed from you by christ; cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp np1; (13) verse (DIV2) 401 Page 221
4110 but yet your renewed and sanctified soules, your soules renewed by the Spirit of God, are aliue, but yet your renewed and sanctified Souls, your Souls renewed by the Spirit of God, Are alive, cc-acp av po22 j-vvn cc j-vvn n2, po22 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbr j, (13) verse (DIV2) 401 Page 221
4111 and they liue now the life of grace, and shall hereafter liue the life of glorie in heauen, and they live now the life of grace, and shall hereafter live the life of glory in heaven, cc pns32 vvb av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 401 Page 221
4112 because of the righteousnesse of Christ imputed to you, which giues you right and title to life and saluation: Because of the righteousness of christ imputed to you, which gives you right and title to life and salvation: c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pn22, r-crq vvz pn22 j-jn cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 401 Page 222
4113 and in regard of righteousnesse inherent in you, not as a meritorious cause, but because that is a sure and infallible signe of imputed righteousnesse, to which eternall life and saluation belongs. and in regard of righteousness inherent in you, not as a meritorious cause, but Because that is a sure and infallible Signen of imputed righteousness, to which Eternal life and salvation belongs. cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp pn22, xx p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp c-acp d vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f j-vvn n1, p-acp r-crq j n1 cc n1 vvz. (13) verse (DIV2) 401 Page 222
4114 The Apostle here saith, If Christ be in you; The Apostle Here Says, If christ be in you; dt n1 av vvz, cs np1 vbb p-acp pn22; (13) verse (DIV2) 402 Page 222
4115 and in the next verse, If the Spirit of him that raised vp Iesus Christ from the dead dwell in you. and in the next verse, If the Spirit of him that raised up Iesus christ from the dead dwell in you. cc p-acp dt ord n1, cs dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd a-acp np1 np1 p-acp dt j vvi p-acp pn22. (13) verse (DIV2) 402 Page 222
4116 He speaks conditionally, being to deliuer matter of comfort, he propounds it with a condition, thereby teaching vs thus much. He speaks conditionally, being to deliver matter of Comfort, he propounds it with a condition, thereby teaching us thus much. pns31 vvz av-j, vbg pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1, av vvg pno12 av av-d. (13) verse (DIV2) 402 Page 222
4117 That the promises of comfort and of good things in the booke of God, they are propounded with a condition, they are not generall and indifferently belonging to all, That the promises of Comfort and of good things in the book of God, they Are propounded with a condition, they Are not general and indifferently belonging to all, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 cc pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr xx j cc av-j vvg p-acp d, (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 222
4118 but there is a condition annexed or implied in euery promise of God touching good things of this life or the life to come. but there is a condition annexed or implied in every promise of God touching good things of this life or the life to come. cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 vvg j n2 pp-f d n1 cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 222
4119 In the couenant of workes the Lord saith, Do this and thou shalt liue; In the Covenant of works the Lord Says, Do this and thou shalt live; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 dt n1 vvz, vdb d cc pns21 vm2 vvi; (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 222
4120 in the couenant of grace propounded in the Gospell, Beleeue and repent, and thou shalt be saued. Matth. 10.12. saith Christ to his Apostles sending them abroad, When you come into an house, salute the same: in the Covenant of grace propounded in the Gospel, Believe and Repent, and thou shalt be saved. Matthew 10.12. Says christ to his Apostles sending them abroad, When you come into an house, salute the same: p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, vvb cc vvi, cc pns21 vm2 vbi vvn. np1 crd. vvz np1 p-acp po31 n2 vvg pno32 av, c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, vvb dt d: (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 222
4121 and then verse 13. And if the house be worthy let your peace come vpon it, and then verse 13. And if the house be worthy let your peace come upon it, cc av n1 crd cc cs dt n1 vbb j vvb po22 n1 vvb p-acp pn31, (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 222
4122 if not, let it returne to you againe. Matth. 5.4. to whom doth Christ promise comfort? onely to such as mourne: and verse 6. whom doth he promise to satisfie? surely onely those that hunger and thirst after righteousnesse. if not, let it return to you again. Matthew 5.4. to whom does christ promise Comfort? only to such as mourn: and verse 6. whom does he promise to satisfy? surely only those that hunger and thirst After righteousness. cs xx, vvb pn31 vvi p-acp pn22 av. np1 crd. p-acp r-crq vdz np1 vvi n1? av-j p-acp d c-acp vvi: cc n1 crd qo-crq vdz pns31 vvi pc-acp vvi? av-j av-j d cst n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 222
4123 Throughout the booke of God we find that euery promise of mercie, or of any good thing, it is conditionall: Throughout the book of God we find that every promise of mercy, or of any good thing, it is conditional: p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vvb cst d n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f d j n1, pn31 vbz j: (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 222
4124 for why, though the Lord be rich in mercie, in goodnesse, and bountie, and be most free in bestowing his gifts and good things, for why, though the Lord be rich in mercy, in Goodness, and bounty, and be most free in bestowing his Gifts and good things, c-acp c-crq, cs dt n1 vbb j p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc n1, cc vbi av-ds j p-acp vvg po31 n2 cc j n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 222
4125 yet he will haue on our parts a recognition and an acknowledgement of his soueraigntie ouer vs, yet he will have on our parts a recognition and an acknowledgement of his sovereignty over us, av pns31 vmb vhi p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12, (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 222
4126 and that we owe homage and honour to his Maiestie: and that we owe homage and honour to his Majesty: cc cst pns12 vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 222
4127 and therefore he is pleased so to propound his promises of good things, as that he doth annex a condition to them: and Therefore he is pleased so to propound his promises of good things, as that he does annex a condition to them: cc av pns31 vbz vvn av pc-acp vvi po31 n2 pp-f j n2, c-acp cst pns31 vdz vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32: (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 222
4128 and he propounds them conditionally, that if we be such and such persons, if thus and thus qualified, and he propounds them conditionally, that if we be such and such Persons, if thus and thus qualified, cc pns31 vvz pno32 av-j, cst cs pns12 vbb d cc d n2, cs av cc av vvn, (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 222
4129 then such and such good things shall be giuen vnto vs. Oh then deceiue not thy selfe whosoeuer thou art, thinke not that any comfort from God belongs to thee, then such and such good things shall be given unto us O then deceive not thy self whosoever thou art, think not that any Comfort from God belongs to thee, cs d cc d j n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 uh av vvb xx po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb xx d d n1 p-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno21, (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 222
4130 vnlesse thou be qualified as one of those to whom God hath made promise of that comfort. unless thou be qualified as one of those to whom God hath made promise of that Comfort. cs pns21 vbb vvn p-acp crd pp-f d p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz vvn n1 pp-f d n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 223
4131 If thou be not a child of God and one truly fearing God, thou hast no title to any comfort from God belonging to this life: If thou be not a child of God and one truly fearing God, thou hast no title to any Comfort from God belonging to this life: cs pns21 vbb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 cc crd av-j vvg np1, pns21 vh2 dx n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp np1 vvg p-acp d n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 223
4132 no, not to a bit of bread to put into thy mouth, nor a ragge to put on thy backe, much lesse to the comforts of a better life. no, not to a bit of bred to put into thy Mouth, nor a rag to put on thy back, much less to the comforts of a better life. dx, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1, ccx dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1, av-d av-dc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt jc n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 223
4133 Alas, many deceiue themselues, they thinke that Gods mercy and sweete comforts in Christ belong to them, Alas, many deceive themselves, they think that God's mercy and sweet comforts in christ belong to them, np1, d vvb px32, pns32 vvb cst ng1 n1 cc j n2 p-acp np1 vvi p-acp pno32, (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 223
4134 and that Christ is their Sauiour, and died for them, and that they shall be saued by him howsoeuer they liue, and that christ is their Saviour, and died for them, and that they shall be saved by him howsoever they live, cc cst np1 vbz po32 n1, cc vvd p-acp pno32, cc cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31 c-acp pns32 vvb, (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 223
4135 though they be drunkards, common swearers, filthy adulterers, and make no conscience of any sinne. though they be drunkards, Common swearers, filthy Adulterers, and make no conscience of any sin. cs pns32 vbb n2, j n2, j n2, cc vvb dx n1 pp-f d n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 223
4346 We see sometimes the Lord leaues not himselfe without witnesse that he is a iust God; We see sometime the Lord leaves not himself without witness that he is a just God; pns12 vvb av dt n1 vvz xx px31 p-acp n1 cst pns31 vbz dt j np1; (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 234
4136 Poore soules, they deceiue themselues exceedingly, we find not in all the Bible from the beginning to the end, any one promise but with a condition: Poor Souls, they deceive themselves exceedingly, we find not in all the bible from the beginning to the end, any one promise but with a condition: j n2, pns32 vvb px32 av-vvg, pns12 vvb xx p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, d crd n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 223
4137 and therefore they that would haue title to any comfort from God either belonging to this life or the life to come, must looke that they performe the condition required of such as may chalenge right to that promise. and Therefore they that would have title to any Comfort from God either belonging to this life or the life to come, must look that they perform the condition required of such as may challenge right to that promise. cc av pns32 cst vmd vhi n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp np1 av-d vvg p-acp d n1 cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vmb vvi cst pns32 vvb dt n1 vvd pp-f d c-acp vmb vvi j-jn p-acp d n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 403 Page 223
4138 The Apostle saith, If Christ be in you, which as I shewed is all one as if he had said, The Apostle Says, If christ be in you, which as I showed is all one as if he had said, dt n1 vvz, cs np1 vbb p-acp pn22, r-crq c-acp pns11 vvd vbz d pi c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, (13) verse (DIV2) 404 Page 223
4139 If thou be in Christ, if thou be ioyned and knit to Christ by the bond of his Spirit, and by faith. If thou be in christ, if thou be joined and knit to christ by the bound of his Spirit, and by faith. cs pns21 vbb p-acp np1, cs pns21 vbb vvn cc vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 404 Page 223
4140 I might here stand to shew the nearenesse of that vnion that is betwixt Christ and his members, that they are so nearely knit together, I might Here stand to show the nearness of that Union that is betwixt christ and his members, that they Are so nearly knit together, pns11 vmd av vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 cst vbz p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, cst pns32 vbr av av-j vvn av, (13) verse (DIV2) 404 Page 223
4141 as that Christ is in them and they in Christ; but that we stood on verse 1. and therefore I passe by it: as that christ is in them and they in christ; but that we stood on verse 1. and Therefore I pass by it: c-acp cst np1 vbz p-acp pno32 cc pns32 p-acp np1; cc-acp cst pns12 vvd p-acp n1 crd cc av pns11 vvb p-acp pn31: (13) verse (DIV2) 404 Page 223
4142 onely here obserue we, that the Apostle hauing said verse before, that the Spirit of God which he also cals the Spirit of Christ, dwelt in the beleeuing Romans: only Here observe we, that the Apostle having said verse before, that the Spirit of God which he also calls the Spirit of christ, dwelled in the believing Romans: av-j av vvb pns12, cst dt n1 vhg vvn n1 a-acp, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq pns31 av vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd p-acp dt vvg np1: (13) verse (DIV2) 404 Page 223
4143 here he saith, If Christ be in you, if you belong to Christ, and one with Christ. Here he Says, If christ be in you, if you belong to christ, and one with christ. av pns31 vvz, cs np1 vbb p-acp pn22, cs pn22 vvb p-acp np1, cc pi p-acp np1. (13) verse (DIV2) 404 Page 223
4144 Now from this context we may note the manner of Christ his dwelling in Gods children, that it is by his Spirit. The point hence is this. Now from this context we may note the manner of christ his Dwelling in God's children, that it is by his Spirit. The point hence is this. av p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n-vvg p-acp npg1 n2, cst pn31 vbz p-acp po31 n1. dt n1 av vbz d. (13) verse (DIV2) 404 Page 223
4145 That Christ is one with true beleeuers and with his members, by the bond of his Spirit. That christ is one with true believers and with his members, by the bound of his Spirit. cst np1 vbz pi p-acp j n2 cc p-acp po31 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 223
4146 The vnion by which Christ and his members are conioyned, though it be a true reall vnion, The Union by which christ and his members Are conjoined, though it be a true real Union, dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 cc po31 n2 vbr vvn, cs pn31 vbb dt j j n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 223
4147 and a most neare vnion, so as they are of his flesh and of his bone, Ephesians 5.30. and a most near Union, so as they Are of his Flesh and of his bone, Ephesians 5.30. cc dt av-ds j n1, av c-acp pns32 vbr pp-f po31 n1 cc pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 223
4148 yet it is not naturall, as when two things are ioyned in one nature, nor corporall, by touching, mixture, yet it is not natural, as when two things Are joined in one nature, nor corporal, by touching, mixture, av pn31 vbz xx j, c-acp c-crq crd n2 vbr vvn p-acp crd n1, ccx j, p-acp vvg, n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 223
4149 or the like, nor personall, as the soule and bodie are vnited, nor politicall or ciuill, or the like, nor personal, as the soul and body Are united, nor political or civil, cc dt j, ccx j, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 vbr vvn, ccx j cc j, (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 223
4150 as the Prince and his subiects are conioyned; as the Prince and his Subjects Are conjoined; c-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2-jn vbr vvn; (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 224
4151 but it is mysticall and spirituall, by the bond of the same Spirit, and by true faith. 1. Corinth. 6.17. saith the Apostle, He that is ioyned to the Lord is one Spirit. but it is mystical and spiritual, by the bound of the same Spirit, and by true faith. 1. Corinth. 6.17. Says the Apostle, He that is joined to the Lord is one Spirit. cc-acp pn31 vbz j cc j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1, cc p-acp j n1. crd np1. crd. vvz dt n1, pns31 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 vbz crd n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 224
4152 And this I note in a word, to shew that it is a needlesse thing that the bodie of Christ should be euery where present, as the Vbiquitaries do affirme, that we may be ioyned to Christ and one with him. And this I note in a word, to show that it is a needless thing that the body of christ should be every where present, as the Ubiquitaries do affirm, that we may be joined to christ and one with him. cc d pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vbi d q-crq j, p-acp dt n2 vdb vvi, cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1 cc pi p-acp pno31. (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 224
4153 And to shew vs also that it is as needlesse that in the Sacrament of the bodie and bloud of Christ, the bread should be really turned and changed into the very bodie of Christ, that so we may be partakers of his flesh and of his bodie, And to show us also that it is as needless that in the Sacrament of the body and blood of christ, the bred should be really turned and changed into the very body of christ, that so we may be partakers of his Flesh and of his body, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 av cst pn31 vbz a-acp j cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 vmd vbi av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst av pns12 vmb vbi n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc pp-f po31 n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 224
4388 and death hath no power ouer them at all. and death hath no power over them At all. cc n1 vhz dx n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d. (13) verse (DIV2) 424 Page 236
4154 as the Papists do imagine, and as they hold and teach. Indeed it is true that Christ saith, Ioh. 6.53. that we must eate his flesh and drinke his bloud, or else we haue no life in vs: as the Papists do imagine, and as they hold and teach. Indeed it is true that christ Says, John 6.53. that we must eat his Flesh and drink his blood, or Else we have no life in us: c-acp dt njp2 vdb vvi, cc c-acp pns32 vvb cc vvi. np1 pn31 vbz j cst np1 vvz, np1 crd. cst pns12 vmb vvi po31 n1 cc vvi po31 n1, cc av pns12 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno12: (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 224
4155 we must be as nearely knit and ioyned to Christ, euen to his bodie and to his flesh, we must be as nearly knit and joined to christ, even to his body and to his Flesh, pns12 vmb vbi a-acp av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp np1, av p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 224
4156 and by his flesh to his Godhead and diuine nature, as our meate and drinke which nourish our bodies, are ioyned to our bodies, which are turned into the verie substance of our bodies; and by his Flesh to his Godhead and divine nature, as our meat and drink which nourish our bodies, Are joined to our bodies, which Are turned into the very substance of our bodies; cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc j-jn n1, c-acp po12 n1 cc vvi r-crq vvb po12 n2, vbr vvn p-acp po12 n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2; (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 224
4157 there must be so neare a vnion betwixt Christ and vs: but yet our vnion with Christ is not a corporall vnion, but a spirituall vnion, as Christ saith, Ioh. 6.63. It is the Spirit that quickeneth, the flesh profiteth nothing. there must be so near a Union betwixt christ and us: but yet our Union with christ is not a corporal Union, but a spiritual Union, as christ Says, John 6.63. It is the Spirit that Quickeneth, the Flesh profiteth nothing. pc-acp vmb vbi av av-j dt n1 p-acp np1 cc pno12: cc-acp av po12 n1 p-acp np1 vbz xx dt j n1, cc-acp dt j n1, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz, dt n1 vvz pix. (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 224
4158 And though the bodie of Christ be truly receiued of vs in the Sacrament, yet it is not receiued corporally, but spiritually and sacramentally: And though the body of christ be truly received of us in the Sacrament, yet it is not received corporally, but spiritually and sacramentally: cc cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbi av-j vvn pp-f pno12 p-acp dt n1, av pn31 vbz xx vvn av-j, cc-acp av-j cc av-j: (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 224
4159 the bodie of Christ is truly present in the Sacrament to the soule and to the spirit, the body of christ is truly present in the Sacrament to the soul and to the Spirit, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j j p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 224
4160 and truly apprehended and receiued by faith. Christ saith, Ioh. 6.35. He is the bread of life, and he that comes to him shall neuer hunger: and truly apprehended and received by faith. christ Says, John 6.35. He is the bred of life, and he that comes to him shall never hunger: cc av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp n1. np1 vvz, np1 crd. pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno31 vmb av-x n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 224
4161 an then he subioynes, He that beleeueth in me shall neuer thirst. an then he subioynes, He that Believeth in me shall never thirst. dt av pns31 vvz, pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno11 vmb av-x vvi. (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 224
4162 Our vnion with Christ is spirituall by the bond of his Spirit, and our partaking of the bodie of Christ in the Sacrament is spirituall, Our Union with christ is spiritual by the bound of his Spirit, and our partaking of the body of christ in the Sacrament is spiritual, po12 n1 p-acp np1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc po12 n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vbz j, (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 224
4163 and there needs no carnall presence to make our vnion with him. and there needs no carnal presence to make our Union with him. cc a-acp vvz dx j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno31. (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 224
4164 And therefore it is a grosse imagination and conceit of the Papists, that in the Sacrament the bread must be turned into the very body of Christ, that so we may be partakers of his body and of his flesh. I proceed to further matter. And Therefore it is a gross imagination and conceit of the Papists, that in the Sacrament the bred must be turned into the very body of christ, that so we may be partakers of his body and of his Flesh. I proceed to further matter. cc av pn31 vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp2, cst p-acp dt n1 dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst av pns12 vmb vbi n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc pp-f po31 n1. pns11 vvb p-acp jc n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 405 Page 224
4165 And if Christ be in you, the bodie is dead because of sinne. We see here that the Apostle grants this, that Christ being in the beleeuing Romans, And if christ be in you, the body is dead Because of sin. We see Here that the Apostle grants this, that christ being in the believing Romans, cc cs np1 vbb p-acp pn22, dt n1 vbz j c-acp pp-f n1. pns12 vvb av cst dt n1 vvz d, cst np1 vbg p-acp dt vvg np1, (13) verse (DIV2) 406 Page 224
4166 and they being one with Christ, yet their bodies were fraile, and cortuptible, and mortall. And so the point hence arising is this. and they being one with christ, yet their bodies were frail, and cortuptible, and Mortal. And so the point hence arising is this. cc pns32 vbg crd p-acp np1, av po32 n2 vbdr j, cc j, cc j-jn. cc av dt n1 av vvg vbz d. (13) verse (DIV2) 406 Page 225
4167 That all men, euen the godly and dearest of the Saints and seruants of God, in respect of their bodies, are fraile, and corruptible, That all men, even the godly and dearest of the Saints and Servants of God, in respect of their bodies, Are frail, and corruptible, cst d n2, av-j dt j cc js-jn pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, vbr j, cc j, (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4168 and mortall, and subiect to death. and Mortal, and Subject to death. cc j-jn, cc j-jn p-acp n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4169 All men both good and bad, are liable and subiect to frailties, and infirmities, and to sicknesses, All men both good and bad, Are liable and Subject to frailties, and infirmities, and to Sicknesses, av-d n2 d j cc j, vbr j cc j-jn p-acp n2, cc n2, cc p-acp n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4170 and diseases of the body, yea to death it selfe: and the godly and true beleeuers must die as well as the wicked and vnbeleeuers. and diseases of the body, yea to death it self: and the godly and true believers must die as well as the wicked and unbelievers. cc n2 pp-f dt n1, uh p-acp n1 pn31 n1: cc dt j cc j n2 vmb vvi c-acp av c-acp dt j cc n2. (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4171 And to this purpose we haue plaine euidence of Scripture. And to this purpose we have plain evidence of Scripture. cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb j n1 pp-f n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4207 yea he may dye shewing forth strange behauiour, and yet are not we to iudge him an hypocrite, yea he may die showing forth strange behaviour, and yet Are not we to judge him an hypocrite, uh pns31 vmb vvi vvg av j n1, cc av vbr xx pns12 pc-acp vvi pno31 dt n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4172 Psal. 49.19 saith the Psalmist, Men shall enter into the generation of their fathers, and they shall not liue for euer: Psalm 49.19 Says the Psalmist, Men shall enter into the generation of their Father's, and they shall not live for ever: np1 crd vvz dt n1, n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp av: (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4173 they shall not for euer continue in this life, but they shall certainly die at length. And againe, Psal. 89.48. they shall not for ever continue in this life, but they shall Certainly die At length. And again, Psalm 89.48. pns32 vmb xx p-acp av vvi p-acp d n1, cc-acp pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp n1. cc av, np1 crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4174 What man liueth and shall not see death? & shall he deliuer his soule from the hand of the graue? As if he had said, Certainly there is no man liuing good or bad, What man lives and shall not see death? & shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the graven? As if he had said, Certainly there is no man living good or bad, r-crq n1 vvz cc vmb xx vvi n1? cc vmb pns31 vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, av-j a-acp vbz dx n1 vvg j cc j, (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4175 but he shall die, and he shall not deliuer himselfe from the power of the graue. Eccles. 2.16. saith the Preacher in the end of that verse, How dyeth the wise man as doth the foole? they are both subiect to death. Eccles. 3.2. There is a time for euery one to be borne, and a time to dye. but he shall die, and he shall not deliver himself from the power of the graven. Eccles. 2.16. Says the Preacher in the end of that verse, How Dies the wise man as does the fool? they Are both Subject to death. Eccles. 3.2. There is a time for every one to be born, and a time to die. cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi, cc pns31 vmb xx vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 crd. vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-crq vvz dt j n1 c-acp vdz dt n1? pns32 vbr d j-jn p-acp n1. np1 crd. pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d pi pc-acp vbi vvn, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4176 The Scripture is plentifull in this point. Deuter. 31.14. the Lord tels his deare and holy seruant Moses, that he must dye. The Scripture is plentiful in this point. Deuter 31.14. the Lord tells his deer and holy servant Moses, that he must die. dt n1 vbz j p-acp d n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz po31 j-jn cc j n1 np1, cst pns31 vmb vvi. (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4177 And to this purpose we might bring the examples of all the Saints and seruants of God in all ages, to shew that they as well as others haue bene subiect to frailties, infirmities, And to this purpose we might bring the Examples of all the Saints and Servants of God in all ages, to show that they as well as Others have be Subject to frailties, infirmities, cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi cst pns32 c-acp av c-acp n2-jn vhb vbn j-jn p-acp n2, n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4178 and to griefe of bodie, and to mortalitie, and death it selfe: yea we see it so to be in common and daily experience. and to grief of body, and to mortality, and death it self: yea we see it so to be in Common and daily experience. cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp n1, cc n1 pn31 n1: uh pns12 vvb pn31 av pc-acp vbi p-acp j cc j n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4179 And the reason and ground of this, (besides that we haue here rendred by the Apostle, And the reason and ground of this, (beside that we have Here rendered by the Apostle, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d, (p-acp cst pns12 vhb av vvn p-acp dt n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4180 namely, sinne still abiding in them, in the best and dearest of Gods children, that the bodie is fraile because of sinne, ) besides this, is that we find put downe Genes. 3.19. Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt returne. namely, sin still abiding in them, in the best and dearest of God's children, that the body is frail Because of sin,) beside this, is that we find put down Genesis. 3.19. Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt return. av, vvb av vvg p-acp pno32, p-acp dt js cc js-jn pp-f npg1 n2, cst dt n1 vbz j c-acp pp-f n1,) p-acp d, vbz cst pns12 vvb vvi a-acp np1. crd. n1 pns21 vb2r, cc p-acp n1 pns21 vm2 vvi. (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4181 The body of euery man, whether good or bad, godly or wicked, is fraile, brittle, and corruptible: The body of every man, whither good or bad, godly or wicked, is frail, brittle, and corruptible: dt n1 pp-f d n1, cs j cc j, j cc j, vbz j, j, cc j: (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4182 euery mans bodie is a compound of corruptible matter, and therefore as the Author to the Hebrewes saith, Hebr. 9.27. It is appointed to men that they shall once dye: every men body is a compound of corruptible matter, and Therefore as the Author to the Hebrews Says, Hebrew 9.27. It is appointed to men that they shall once die: d ng1 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc av c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt njpg2 vvz, np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n2 cst pns32 vmb a-acp vvi: (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 225
4183 It is a law, or as it were a statute enacted in the high Court of heauen; It is a law, or as it were a statute enacted in the high Court of heaven; pn31 vbz dt n1, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 226
4184 it is the common law of nature, that euery man shall once dye. And it is as naturall for mans bodie to be weake, and sicke, and diseased, it is the Common law of nature, that every man shall once die. And it is as natural for men body to be weak, and sick, and diseased, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, cst d n1 vmb a-acp vvi. cc pn31 vbz a-acp j c-acp ng1 n1 pc-acp vbi j, cc j, cc j-vvn, (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 226
4185 and to die, as it is for the grasse, and flowers, and leaues, to fade, and to wither, and to fall. and to die, as it is for the grass, and flowers, and leaves, to fade, and to wither, and to fallen. cc pc-acp vvi, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc n2, cc n2, pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi. (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 226
4186 It is the comparison of the holy Ghost, Isay 40.6.7. All flesh is grasse, and all the grace thereof is as the flower of the field. It is the comparison of the holy Ghost, Saiah 40.6.7. All Flesh is grass, and all the grace thereof is as the flower of the field. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd. d n1 vbz n1, cc d dt n1 av vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 226
4187 The grasse withereth, the flower fadeth, because the Spirit of the Lord bloweth vpon it: surely the people is grasse. The grass withereth, the flower fades, Because the Spirit of the Lord blows upon it: surely the people is grass. dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vvz, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31: av-j dt n1 vbz n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 226
4206 and through the violence of the disease, not onely tormenting his body, but bereauing his mind of present vse of reason, may shew forth strange behauiour: and through the violence of the disease, not only tormenting his body, but bereaving his mind of present use of reason, may show forth strange behaviour: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, xx av-j vvg po31 n1, cc-acp vvg po31 n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi av j n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4188 If any here obiect the example of Henoch and Eliah, that they were taken away and saw not death, as Hebr. 11.5. By faith Henoch was taken away, and he saw not death. If any Here Object the Exampl of Henoch and Elijah, that they were taken away and saw not death, as Hebrew 11.5. By faith Henoch was taken away, and he saw not death. cs d av vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, cst pns32 vbdr vvn av cc vvd xx n1, c-acp np1 crd. p-acp n1 np1 vbds vvn av, cc pns31 vvd xx n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 226
4189 And the Apostle saith, 1. Cor. 15. •1. That we shall not all sleepe, but we shall all be changed. I answer. And the Apostle Says, 1. Cor. 15. •1. That we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. I answer. cc dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd n1. cst pns12 vmb xx d n1, cc-acp pns12 vmb d vbi vvn. pns11 vvb. (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 226
4190 The taking away of Henoch was miraculous and extraordinarie, it was to shew that God hath power ouer the order of nature, The taking away of Henoch was miraculous and extraordinary, it was to show that God hath power over the order of nature, dt n-vvg av pp-f np1 vbds j cc j, pn31 vbds pc-acp vvi cst np1 vhz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 226
4191 and that he is not tyed to the order of nature, but can and doth sometimes cause things to come to passe aboue nature, and that he is not tied to the order of nature, but can and does sometime cause things to come to pass above nature, cc cst pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vmb cc vdz av vvi n2 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 226
4192 and contrarie to the order of nature: as the fire not to burne, Dan. 3.27. and the waters that are heauie and fall downeward, to rise vp on an heape, Exod. 14.21.22. Againe, that of the Apostle alledged 1. Corinth. 15.51. is to be vnderstood of such as shall be found aliue at the comming of Christ to iudgement, to them a change shall be in stead of death. and contrary to the order of nature: as the fire not to burn, Dan. 3.27. and the waters that Are heavy and fallen downward, to rise up on an heap, Exod 14.21.22. Again, that of the Apostle alleged 1. Corinth. 15.51. is to be understood of such as shall be found alive At the coming of christ to judgement, to them a change shall be in stead of death. cc j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: c-acp dt n1 xx pc-acp vvi, np1 crd. cc dt n2 cst vbr j cc vvi av-j, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. av, cst pp-f dt n1 vvd crd np1. crd. vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d c-acp vmb vbi vvn j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1, p-acp pno32 dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 226
4193 So that this we are to hold for a certaine truth, that all men, euen the godly and dearest of the Saints, So that this we Are to hold for a certain truth, that all men, even the godly and dearest of the Saints, av cst d pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, cst d n2, av-j dt j cc js-jn pp-f dt n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 226
4194 as well as others, in respect of their bodies, are fraile, and corruptible and mortall, as well as Others, in respect of their bodies, Are frail, and corruptible and Mortal, c-acp av c-acp n2-jn, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, vbr j, cc j cc j-jn, (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 226
4195 and all men both good and bad, are liable and subiect to frailties and infirmities, to sicknesses and diseases of the body, yea to death it selfe. and all men both good and bad, Are liable and Subject to frailties and infirmities, to Sicknesses and diseases of the body, yea to death it self. cc d n2 d j cc j, vbr j cc j-jn p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, uh p-acp n1 pn31 n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 407 Page 226
4196 And this truth in the first place, serues to teach vs not to iudge of men by things that befall their bodies. And this truth in the First place, serves to teach us not to judge of men by things that befall their bodies. cc d n1 p-acp dt ord n1, vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 xx pc-acp vvi pp-f n2 p-acp n2 cst vvb po32 n2. (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 226
4197 We are not to iudge men to be none of Gods children, because they haue many weaknesses and infirmities in their bodies, We Are not to judge men to be none of God's children, Because they have many Weaknesses and infirmities in their bodies, pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vbi pix pp-f npg1 n2, c-acp pns32 vhb d n2 cc n2 p-acp po32 n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 226
4198 or because haply their bodies are vnder sore and grieuous paines and diseases, or their bodies are vexed with strange and violent diseases. or Because haply their bodies Are under soar and grievous pains and diseases, or their bodies Are vexed with strange and violent diseases. cc c-acp av po32 n2 vbr p-acp j cc j n2 cc n2, cc po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp j cc j n2. (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 226
4199 No, no, the bodies of the dearest of Gods children are fraile and corruptible, and subiect to like infirmities that the bodies of other men are: and as Eccles. 9.1.2. No man knoweth either loue or hatred of all that is before them: No, no, the bodies of the dearest of God's children Are frail and corruptible, and Subject to like infirmities that the bodies of other men Are: and as Eccles. 9.1.2. No man Knoweth either love or hatred of all that is before them: uh-dx, uh-dx, dt n2 pp-f dt js-jn pp-f npg1 n2 vbr j cc j, cc j-jn p-acp j n2 cst dt n2 pp-f j-jn n2 vbr: cc c-acp np1 crd. dx n1 vvz d n1 cc n1 pp-f d cst vbz p-acp pno32: (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4200 all (outward) things come alike to all: all (outward) things come alike to all: d (j) n2 vvb av-j p-acp d: (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4201 and the same condition is to the iust and to the wicked, to the good and to the pure, and to the polluted: and the same condition is to the just and to the wicked, to the good and to the pure, and to the polluted: cc dt d n1 vbz p-acp dt j cc p-acp dt j, p-acp dt j cc p-acp dt j, cc p-acp dt j-vvn: (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4202 and to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not; as is the good, so is the sinner; and to him that Sacrificeth, and to him that Sacrificeth not; as is the good, so is the sinner; cc p-acp pno31 cst vvz, cc p-acp pno31 cst vvz xx; p-acp vbz dt j, av vbz dt n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4203 he that sweareth, as he that feareth an oath. he that Sweareth, as he that fears an oath. pns31 cst vvz, c-acp pns31 cst vvz dt n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4204 And further, we are not to iudge of men by the effects of those strong and violent diseases that are in their bodies. And further, we Are not to judge of men by the effects of those strong and violent diseases that Are in their bodies. cc jc, pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi pp-f n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j cc j n2 cst vbr p-acp po32 n2. (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4205 A deare child of God in time of some strong and violent disease, may be stirred vp to impatience, A deer child of God in time of Some strong and violent disease, may be stirred up to impatience, dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pp-f d j cc j n1, vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4208 or forsaken of God, and out of his fauour. or forsaken of God, and out of his favour. cc vvn pp-f np1, cc av pp-f po31 n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4209 No, a child of God may dye shewing forth strange behauiour, and a wicked man may dye (as we vse to say) like a lambe, No, a child of God may die showing forth strange behaviour, and a wicked man may die (as we use to say) like a lamb, uh-dx, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi vvg av j n1, cc dt j n1 vmb vvi (c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi) av-j dt n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4210 and as a bird in a shell, and as he hath had no knot in his life, his life hath bene drawn out with an euen threed, and as a bird in a shell, and as he hath had no knot in his life, his life hath be drawn out with an even thread, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc c-acp pns31 vhz vhn dx n1 p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1 vhz vbn vvn av p-acp dt j n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4211 so there may be no bands in his death: as Psalme 73.4. so there may be no bans in his death: as Psalm 73.4. av pc-acp vmb vbi dx n2 p-acp po31 n1: p-acp n1 crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4212 And it is an ill signe when a wicked man dyes a quiet death, and therefore iudge not of any mans state before God, by the things that befall his bodie, And it is an ill Signen when a wicked man dies a quiet death, and Therefore judge not of any men state before God, by the things that befall his body, cc pn31 vbz dt j-jn n1 c-crq dt j n1 vvz dt j-jn n1, cc av vvb xx pp-f d ng1 n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n2 cst vvb po31 n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4213 or by his behauiour at or about the houre of his death; but rather iudge of him by the course of his life: or by his behaviour At or about the hour of his death; but rather judge of him by the course of his life: cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp cc a-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; cc-acp av-c vvb pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4214 and know that though it may sometimes come to passe, that a violent death may depriue a repentant sinner, a child of God, of the right vse of reason for a time, and know that though it may sometime come to pass, that a violent death may deprive a repentant sinner, a child of God, of the right use of reason for a time, cc vvb cst cs pn31 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi, cst dt j n1 vmb vvi dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4215 yet it cannot depriue him of Gods fauour in Christ, nor his soule of eternall life. yet it cannot deprive him of God's favour in christ, nor his soul of Eternal life. av pn31 vmbx vvi pno31 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1, ccx po31 n1 pp-f j n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 408 Page 227
4216 Againe, is it so that all men, euen the godly and dearest of Gods children as well as others, in respect of their bodies, are fraile, corruptible, and mortall: Again, is it so that all men, even the godly and dearest of God's children as well as Others, in respect of their bodies, Are frail, corruptible, and Mortal: av, vbz pn31 av cst d n2, av-j dt j cc js-jn pp-f npg1 n2 c-acp av c-acp n2-jn, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, vbr j, j, cc j-jn: (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 227
4217 and all men both good and bad, are liable and subiect to frailties and infirmities of bodie, and all men both good and bad, Are liable and Subject to frailties and infirmities of body, cc d n2 d j cc j, vbr j cc j-jn p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 227
4218 and to death it selfe? Surely then this must teach vs to take heed that we be not proud of any excellencie of bodie, and to death it self? Surely then this must teach us to take heed that we be not proud of any excellency of body, cc p-acp n1 pn31 n1? np1 av d vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 cst pns12 vbb xx j pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 227
4219 as beautie, strength, or any other good thing the body is endowed withall. as beauty, strength, or any other good thing the body is endowed withal. c-acp n1, n1, cc d j-jn j n1 dt n1 vbz vvn av. (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 227
4220 Alas we must consider that the foundation of that excellencie is but dust, the Lord can soone crush our bodies to powder, they are but houses of clay, earthly tabernacles, fraile and brittle, and soone ouerturned. Alas we must Consider that the Foundation of that excellency is but dust, the Lord can soon crush our bodies to powder, they Are but houses of clay, earthly Tabernacles, frail and brittle, and soon overturned. np1 pns12 vmb vvi d dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz p-acp n1, dt n1 vmb av vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi, pns32 vbr p-acp n2 pp-f n1, j n2, j cc j, cc av vvn. (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4221 Yea this must teach vs to take heed, that we suffer not our selues to be intangled in the pleasures of the flesh, in the sensuall pleasures or in the profits of this world; Yea this must teach us to take heed, that we suffer not our selves to be entangled in the pleasures of the Flesh, in the sensual pleasures or in the profits of this world; uh d vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi n1, cst pns12 vvb xx po12 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j n2 cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4222 we may suddenly be taken from them, our breath is in our nostrils. we may suddenly be taken from them, our breath is in our nostrils. pns12 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp pno32, po12 n1 vbz p-acp po12 n2. (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4223 Moses might haue enioyed all the pleasures Pharaohs Court could haue affoorded him, with honour and wealth, Moses might have enjoyed all the pleasures Pharaohs Court could have afforded him, with honour and wealth, np1 vmd vhi vvn d dt n2 np1 n1 vmd vhi vvn pno31, p-acp n1 cc n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4224 yet he refused them, knowing well he should enioy them but for a season, Hebr. 11.25. The pleasures of the flesh are but for a season, short and momentanie: yet he refused them, knowing well he should enjoy them but for a season, Hebrew 11.25. The pleasures of the Flesh Are but for a season, short and momentary: av pns31 vvd pno32, vvg av pns31 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr p-acp p-acp dt n1, j cc j: (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4225 and what follie is it for a man to giue himselfe ouer to such pleasures as are shut vp in a vapour, a shadow, a bubble, a puffe of wind, which when they continue longest, are but as a spanne long, and cut off by death? Admit a man should liue Methushelahs dayes, and all those dayes enioy all the pleasures that the flesh could yeeld, without interruption, and what folly is it for a man to give himself over to such pleasures as Are shut up in a vapour, a shadow, a bubble, a puff of wind, which when they continue longest, Are but as a span long, and Cut off by death? Admit a man should live Methuselahs days, and all those days enjoy all the pleasures that the Flesh could yield, without interruption, cc r-crq n1 vbz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq c-crq pns32 vvb js, vbr cc-acp p-acp dt n1 av-j, cc vvn a-acp p-acp n1? vvb dt n1 vmd vvi npg1 n2, cc d d n2 vvi d dt n2 cst dt n1 vmd vvi, p-acp n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4409 but the soules of the wicked seuered from their bodies liue an immortall miserable life, but the Souls of the wicked severed from their bodies live an immortal miserable life, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j vvn p-acp po32 n2 vvi dt j j n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 427 Page 237
4226 yet his pleasures must haue an end, they are but for terme of life, death puts an end to them. yet his pleasures must have an end, they Are but for term of life, death puts an end to them. av po31 n2 vmb vhi dt n1, pns32 vbr cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp pno32. (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4227 And if the end of a wicked mans pleasure were the end of his being, it were something, And if the end of a wicked men pleasure were the end of his being, it were something, cc cs dt n1 pp-f dt j ng1 n1 vbdr dt n1 pp-f po31 vbg, pn31 vbdr pi, (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4228 but alas it is but the beginning of his endlesse torment: but alas it is but the beginning of his endless torment: cc-acp uh pn31 vbz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 j n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4229 and what is the longest life to eternitie, and to euerlasting torments? As the afflictions Gods children endure in this life, are not worthy the glory which shall be shewed vnto them, Rom. 8.18. so the pleasures that wicked men enioy in this world, are not comparable to the torments they shall vndergo in hell. and what is the longest life to eternity, and to everlasting torments? As the afflictions God's children endure in this life, Are not worthy the glory which shall be showed unto them, Rom. 8.18. so the pleasures that wicked men enjoy in this world, Are not comparable to the torments they shall undergo in hell. cc r-crq vbz dt js n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp j n2? p-acp dt n2 n2 n2 vvi p-acp d n1, vbr xx j dt n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, np1 crd. av dt n2 cst j n2 vvi p-acp d n1, vbr xx j p-acp dt n2 pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4230 One houres torment in hell is of greater weight then all their pleasures, and will swallow vp the pleasures of a thousand yeares. One hours torment in hell is of greater weight then all their pleasures, and will swallow up the pleasures of a thousand Years. crd ng2 n1 p-acp n1 vbz pp-f jc n1 cs d po32 n2, cc vmb vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f dt crd n2. (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4231 Oh therefore remember thou that giuest thy selfe ouer to the pleasures of the flesh, that thy flesh is corruptible, thy bodie is mortall, O Therefore Remember thou that givest thy self over to the pleasures of the Flesh, that thy Flesh is corruptible, thy body is Mortal, uh av vvb pns21 cst vv2 po21 n1 a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst po21 n1 vbz j, po21 n1 vbz j-jn, (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4232 and subiect to death and dissolution: and Subject to death and dissolution: cc j-jn p-acp n1 cc n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4233 and suffer not the diuell to besot thee with a conceit of long life, and that thou hast yet many dayes and yeares to spend: and suffer not the Devil to besot thee with a conceit of long life, and that thou hast yet many days and Years to spend: cc vvb xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc cst pns21 vh2 av d n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi: (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4234 thou mayest haply recken without thine host, as the saying is: thou Mayest haply reckon without thine host, as the saying is: pns21 vm2 av vvi p-acp po21 n1, c-acp dt n-vvg vbz: (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4235 and though thou be lusty and strong, yet thou seest some as lustie and as strong as thy selfe suddenly brought to the graue: and though thou be lusty and strong, yet thou See Some as lusty and as strong as thy self suddenly brought to the graven: cc cs pns21 vbb j cc j, av pns21 vv2 d p-acp j cc a-acp j c-acp po21 n1 av-j vvn p-acp dt n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4236 and though thou be sicke of no disease, yet thy life it selfe is a sicknesse, and though thou be sick of no disease, yet thy life it self is a sickness, cc cs pns21 vbb j pp-f dx n1, av po21 n1 pn31 n1 vbz dt n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4237 and thou art sicke of a consumption, thy life is wasting, consuming, and wearing away continually. and thou art sick of a consumption, thy life is wasting, consuming, and wearing away continually. cc pns21 vb2r j pp-f dt n1, po21 n1 vbz vvg, j-vvg, cc vvg av av-j. (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 228
4238 Think on this, and let this sway with thee, not to giue thy selfe ouer to thy pleasures, Think on this, and let this sway with thee, not to give thy self over to thy pleasures, vvb p-acp d, cc vvb d n1 p-acp pno21, xx pc-acp vvi po21 n1 a-acp p-acp po21 n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 229
4239 and sinfull delights of the flesh, but labour thou for the true treasure, and to haue thy part in those pleasures that are at the right hand of God in heauen. and sinful delights of the Flesh, but labour thou for the true treasure, and to have thy part in those pleasures that Are At the right hand of God in heaven. cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp vvb pns21 p-acp dt j n1, cc pc-acp vhi po21 n1 p-acp d n2 cst vbr p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 409 Page 229
4240 The Apostle saith, The bodie is dead: the bodie is fraile, brittle, and mortall, subiect to death; The Apostle Says, The body is dead: the body is frail, brittle, and Mortal, Subject to death; dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vbz j: dt n1 vbz j, j, cc j-jn, j-jn p-acp n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 410 Page 229
4241 and he giues this reason of it, because of sinne. He tels the beleeuing Romans, that their bodies were fraile, and he gives this reason of it, Because of sin. He tells the believing Romans, that their bodies were frail, cc pns31 vvz d n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp pp-f n1. pns31 vvz dt vvg np1, cst po32 n2 vbdr j, (13) verse (DIV2) 410 Page 229
4242 and mortall by reason of sinne still abiding in them in part. Whence we are further giuen to vnderstand thus much. and Mortal by reason of sin still abiding in them in part. Whence we Are further given to understand thus much. cc j-jn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp n1. c-crq pns12 vbr av-jc vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (13) verse (DIV2) 410 Page 229
4243 That all men, euen the dearest of the Saints and seruants of God, in respect of their bodies, are fraile, That all men, even the dearest of the Saints and Servants of God, in respect of their bodies, Are frail, cst d n2, av-j dt js-jn pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, vbr j, (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 229
4244 and mortall, and that because of sinne. and Mortal, and that Because of sin. cc j-jn, cc d c-acp pp-f n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 229
4245 It is sinne that makes all men both good and bad, both godly and wicked, liable and subiect to frailties, It is sin that makes all men both good and bad, both godly and wicked, liable and Subject to frailties, pn31 vbz n1 cst vvz d n2 d j cc j, d j cc j, j cc j-jn p-acp n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 229
4246 and to infirmities, and to sicknesses and diseases of the bodie, yea to mortalitie and death it selfe; and to infirmities, and to Sicknesses and diseases of the body, yea to mortality and death it self; cc p-acp n2, cc p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, uh p-acp n1 cc n1 pn31 n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 229
4247 euen the best of Gods children, so long as they liue in this world, haue sinne still in part cleauing to them, even the best of God's children, so long as they live in this world, have sin still in part cleaving to them, av dt js pp-f ng1 n2, av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp d n1, vhb n1 av p-acp n1 vvg p-acp pno32, (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 229
4248 and the corruption of their hearts many times breakes out into actuall sinnes: and the corruption of their hearts many times breaks out into actual Sins: cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 d n2 vvz av p-acp j n2: (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 229
4249 and it is that sinne of theirs that makes them obnoxious and lyable to frailties and infirmities, yea to death it selfe. and it is that sin of theirs that makes them obnoxious and liable to frailties and infirmities, yea to death it self. cc pn31 vbz cst n1 pp-f png32 d vvz pno32 j cc j p-acp n2 cc n2, uh p-acp n1 pn31 n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 229
4250 And it is by reason of sinne, that all men whatsoeuer they be are subiect to frailties and infirmities, and to death of body: And it is by reason of sin, that all men whatsoever they be Are Subject to frailties and infirmities, and to death of body: cc pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst d n2 r-crq pns32 vbb vbr j-jn p-acp n2 cc n2, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 229
4251 and to this purpose we haue further plaine euidence of Scripture. Lamen. 3.39. it is said, Wherefore is the liuing man sorrowfull? man suffereth for his sinne: and verse 42.43. and to this purpose we have further plain evidence of Scripture. Lamen. 3.39. it is said, Wherefore is the living man sorrowful? man suffers for his sin: and verse 42.43. cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb jc n1 n1 pp-f n1. np1. crd. pn31 vbz vvn, q-crq vbz dt j-vvg n1 j? n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1: cc n1 crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 229
4252 We haue sinned, and haue rebelled, therefore thou hast not spared, thou hast couered vs with wrath, We have sinned, and have rebelled, Therefore thou hast not spared, thou hast covered us with wrath, pns12 vhb vvn, cc vhb vvd, av pns21 vh2 xx vvn, pns21 vh2 vvn pno12 p-acp n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 229
4253 and persecuted vs, thou hast slaine and not spared. Rom. 6.23. saith the Apostle, The wages of sinne is death: and persecuted us, thou hast slain and not spared. Rom. 6.23. Says the Apostle, The wages of sin is death: cc vvn pno12, pns21 vh2 vvn cc xx vvn. np1 crd. vvz dt n1, dt n2 pp-f n1 vbz n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 229
4254 death of bodie and death of soule is the due debt to sinne. 1. Corinth. 11. the Apostle reprouing the Corinthians for some abuses that weree crept into the Church, especially for their vnreuerent and vnworthy partaking in the Sacrament of the Lords supper, he tels them verse 30. For this cause, euen by reason of your prophaning of the Lords supper, death of body and death of soul is the due debt to sin. 1. Corinth. 11. the Apostle reproving the Corinthians for Some Abuses that weree crept into the Church, especially for their unreverent and unworthy partaking in the Sacrament of the lords supper, he tells them verse 30. For this cause, even by reason of your profaning of the lords supper, n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1. crd np1. crd dt n1 vvg dt njp2 p-acp d n2 cst n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, av-j p-acp po32 j cc j-u n-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, pns31 vvz pno32 n1 crd p-acp d n1, av-j p-acp n1 pp-f po22 vvg pp-f dt n2 n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 229
4255 because of your vnworthy receiuing of that holy Sacrament, many are weake and sicke among you, and many sleepe: Because of your unworthy receiving of that holy Sacrament, many Are weak and sick among you, and many sleep: c-acp pp-f po22 j n-vvg pp-f cst j n1, d vbr j cc j p-acp pn22, cc d n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 229
4256 many of you are taken away by death. Genes. 20.3. many of you Are taken away by death. Genesis. 20.3. d pp-f pn22 vbr vvn av p-acp n1. np1. crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 230
4257 the Lord said to Abimelech when he had taken away Sarah from Abraham, Thou art but dead, thou art but a dead man, because of the woman which thout hast taken, the Lord said to Abimelech when he had taken away Sarah from Abraham, Thou art but dead, thou art but a dead man, Because of the woman which Thought hast taken, dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vhd vvn av np1 p-acp np1, pns21 vb2r p-acp j, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns21|vm2 vh2 vvn, (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 230
4258 for she is a mans wife. Psal. 32.4. for she is a men wife. Psalm 32.4. c-acp pns31 vbz dt ng1 n1. np1 crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 230
4259 Dauid saith, that when he kept close his sinne, and did not acknowledge it to the Lord, the hand of God was heauie on him, David Says, that when he kept close his sin, and did not acknowledge it to the Lord, the hand of God was heavy on him, np1 vvz, cst c-crq pns31 vvd av-j po31 n1, cc vdd xx vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds j p-acp pno31, (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 230
4260 and his moisture was turned into the drought of Sommer. So againe, Psal. 38.3. (saith he) There is nothing sound in my flesh because of thine anger, and his moisture was turned into the drought of Summer. So again, Psalm 38.3. (Says he) There is nothing found in my Flesh Because of thine anger, cc po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. av av, np1 crd. (vvz pns31) pc-acp vbz pix j p-acp po11 n1 c-acp pp-f po21 n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 230
4261 neither is there rest in my bones because of my sinne. And verse 5. My wounds are putrified and corrupt because of my foolishnesse. neither is there rest in my bones Because of my sin. And verse 5. My wounds Are Putrified and corrupt Because of my foolishness. av-dx vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n2 c-acp pp-f po11 n1. cc n1 crd po11 n2 vbr vvn cc j c-acp pp-f po11 n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 230
4262 And many other proofes might be brought to this purpose, clearing and confirming this truth; And many other proofs might be brought to this purpose, clearing and confirming this truth; cc d j-jn n2 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1, vvg cc vvg d n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 230
4263 that it is sinne that makes all men both good and bad, both godly and wicked, lyable and subiect to frailties and infirmities, that it is sin that makes all men both good and bad, both godly and wicked, liable and Subject to frailties and infirmities, cst pn31 vbz n1 cst vvz d n2 d j cc j, d j cc j, j cc j-jn p-acp n2 cc n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 230
4283 and so freed from all their sinnes: how then is it that they are subiect to death of bodie? I answer: and so freed from all their Sins: how then is it that they Are Subject to death of body? I answer: cc av vvn p-acp d po32 n2: c-crq av vbz pn31 cst pns32 vbr j-jn p-acp n1 pp-f n1? pns11 vvb: (13) verse (DIV2) 415 Page 231
4284 The Lord in his wise dispensation will haue his children subiect to death of bodie, not as a curse, The Lord in his wise Dispensation will have his children Subject to death of body, not as a curse, dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vhi po31 n2 j-jn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, xx p-acp dt n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 416 Page 231
4264 and to sicknesses and diseases of bodie, yea to death it selfe. And the reason and ground of this, is that threatning of the Lord, Geneses 2.17. when he saith to Adam, In the day that thou eatest of the fruite of the tree of knowledge of good and euill, thou shalt dye the death: and to Sicknesses and diseases of body, yea to death it self. And the reason and ground of this, is that threatening of the Lord, Genesis 2.17. when he Says to Adam, In the day that thou Eatest of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt die the death: cc p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, uh p-acp n1 pn31 n1. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d, vbz d n-vvg pp-f dt n1, jp crd. c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 cst pns21 vv2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f j cc j-jn, pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 411 Page 230
4265 death of bodie and death of soule. death of body and death of soul. n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 412 Page 230
4266 Adam eating of the forbidden fruite, made himselfe and all mankind subiect to death of bodie and death of soule, Adam eating of the forbidden fruit, made himself and all mankind Subject to death of body and death of soul, np1 vvg pp-f dt j-vvn n1, vvd px31 cc d n1 j-jn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 412 Page 230
4267 and so to all the messengers and forerunners of death and dissolution of the bodie, to hunger, thirst, heate, cold, sicknesses, diseases, and such like. and so to all the messengers and forerunners of death and dissolution of the body, to hunger, thirst, heat, cold, Sicknesses, diseases, and such like. cc av p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1, n1, n1, j-jn, n2, n2, cc d av-j. (13) verse (DIV2) 412 Page 230
4268 And hence it is that the Apostle saith, Rom. 5.12. that by sinne death entred into the world, and went ouer all men: And hence it is that the Apostle Says, Rom. 5.12. that by sin death entered into the world, and went over all men: cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. d p-acp n1 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvd p-acp d n2: (13) verse (DIV2) 412 Page 230
4269 and so by reason of sinne it is that all men whatsoeuer they be, are subiect to frailties and infirmities, and to death of bodie. and so by reason of sin it is that all men whatsoever they be, Are Subject to frailties and infirmities, and to death of body. cc av p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vbz cst d n2 r-crq pns32 vbb, vbr j-jn p-acp n2 cc n2, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 412 Page 230
4270 But haply here it will be said, that the infirmities of the bodie, sicknesses and diseases, come not alwayes for sinne, sometimes they are sent on men for trials of their faith, But haply Here it will be said, that the infirmities of the body, Sicknesses and diseases, come not always for sin, sometime they Are sent on men for trials of their faith, p-acp av av pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1, n2 cc n2, vvb xx av p-acp n1, av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n2 p-acp n2 pp-f po32 n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 413 Page 230
4271 or of their hope, or for the exercise of their patience, or for stirring them vp to a more carefull obedience to the will of God, and the like: Yea Christ saith, Ioh. 9.3. or of their hope, or for the exercise of their patience, or for stirring them up to a more careful Obedience to the will of God, and the like: Yea christ Says, John 9.3. cc pp-f po32 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc p-acp vvg pno32 a-acp p-acp dt av-dc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j: uh np1 vvz, np1 crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 413 Page 230
4272 that the man that was borne blind, was not so borne either for his owne sinne, that the man that was born blind, was not so born either for his own sin, cst dt n1 cst vbds vvn j, vbds xx av vvn d p-acp po31 d n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 413 Page 230
4273 or for the sinne of his parents, but that the workes of God should be shewed on him. or for the sin of his Parents, but that the works of God should be showed on him. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (13) verse (DIV2) 413 Page 230
4274 And therefore it may seeme not to be generally true, that all men whatsoeuer they be, are subiect to frailties, And Therefore it may seem not to be generally true, that all men whatsoever they be, Are Subject to frailties, cc av pn31 vmb vvi xx pc-acp vbi av-j j, cst d n2 r-crq pns32 vbb, vbr j-jn p-acp n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 413 Page 231
4275 and to sicknesses, and diseases of bodie, by reason of sinne. To this I answer. and to Sicknesses, and diseases of body, by reason of sin. To this I answer. cc p-acp n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1. p-acp d pns11 vvb. (13) verse (DIV2) 413 Page 231
4276 It is true indeed, I grant it, that the Lord layes infirmities, sicknesses, and diseases on the bodies of his children, not onely as corrections of their sinnes, It is true indeed, I grant it, that the Lord lays infirmities, Sicknesses, and diseases on the bodies of his children, not only as corrections of their Sins, pn31 vbz j av, pns11 vvb pn31, cst dt n1 vvz n2, n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, xx av-j c-acp n2 pp-f po32 n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 414 Page 231
4277 but sometimes in other respects, for triall of their faith, or hope, or for exercise of their patience, and the like: but sometime in other respects, for trial of their faith, or hope, or for exercise of their patience, and the like: cc-acp av p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc dt j: (13) verse (DIV2) 414 Page 231
4278 but yet originally they come because of sinne, and by reason of sinne it is, that euen Gods children are subiect to frailties and infirmities, but yet originally they come Because of sin, and by reason of sin it is, that even God's children Are Subject to frailties and infirmities, cc-acp av av-j pns32 vvb c-acp pp-f n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vbz, cst av-j npg1 n2 vbr j-jn p-acp n2 cc n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 414 Page 231
4279 and so to sicknesses and diseases of bodie. and so to Sicknesses and diseases of body. cc av p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 414 Page 231
4280 And were it not for sinne, had they no sinne in them, their bodies should not be subiect to any infirmitie, And were it not for sin, had they no sin in them, their bodies should not be Subject to any infirmity, cc vbdr pn31 xx p-acp n1, vhd pns32 dx n1 p-acp pno32, po32 n2 vmd xx vbi j-jn p-acp d n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 414 Page 231
4281 or to any sicknesse or disease at all, but should be as the bodie of Adam was before his fall. or to any sickness or disease At all, but should be as the body of Adam was before his fallen. cc p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp d, cc-acp vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds p-acp po31 n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 414 Page 231
4282 Why but will some say, All sinnes are forgiuen to Gods children, they are iustified in Christ, Why but will Some say, All Sins Are forgiven to God's children, they Are justified in christ, q-crq p-acp n1 d vvi, d n2 vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n2, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp np1, (13) verse (DIV2) 415 Page 231
4285 or punishment of sinne, for that is remoued from them by the death of Christ, but for the accomplishment of his truth: Gen. 3.19. Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt returne: or punishment of sin, for that is removed from them by the death of christ, but for the accomplishment of his truth: Gen. 3.19. Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt return: cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: np1 crd. n1 pns21 vb2r, cc p-acp n1 pns21 vm2 vvi: (13) verse (DIV2) 416 Page 231
4286 and for their conformitie to Christ their head, and also for the vtter abolishment of sinne in them: and for their conformity to christ their head, and also for the utter abolishment of sin in them: cc p-acp po32 n1 p-acp np1 po32 n1, cc av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32: (13) verse (DIV2) 416 Page 231
4287 for the best of Gods children haue sin abiding in them in part, so long as they liue in the world; for the best of God's children have since abiding in them in part, so long as they live in the world; p-acp dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vhb n1 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 416 Page 231
4288 and death doth vtterly destroy and abolish that sinne: and death does utterly destroy and Abolah that sin: cc n1 vdz av-j vvi cc vvi d n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 416 Page 231
4289 and so the Lord doth wonderfully manifest his power in the death of his children, both in changing the nature of death, and so the Lord does wonderfully manifest his power in the death of his children, both in changing the nature of death, cc av dt n1 vdz av-j vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, av-d p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 416 Page 231
4290 and making it a blessing in stead of a curse, and also in destroying and abolishing sinne by death, which brought death into the world. and making it a blessing in stead of a curse, and also in destroying and abolishing sin by death, which brought death into the world. cc vvg pn31 dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av p-acp vvg cc n-vvg n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vvd n1 p-acp dt n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 416 Page 231
4291 So then this still remaines a truth, that all men, euen the dearest of Gods children, in respect of their bodies, are fraile, So then this still remains a truth, that all men, even the dearest of God's children, in respect of their bodies, Are frail, av cs d av vvz dt n1, cst d n2, av-j dt js-jn pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, vbr j, (13) verse (DIV2) 416 Page 231
4292 and mortall, and that because of sinne: and Mortal, and that Because of sin: cc j-jn, cc d c-acp pp-f n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 416 Page 231
4293 and it is by reason of sinne that all men whatsoeuer they be, are subiect to frailties and infirmities, and to death of bodie. and it is by reason of sin that all men whatsoever they be, Are Subject to frailties and infirmities, and to death of body. cc pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cst d n2 r-crq pns32 vbb, vbr j-jn p-acp n2 cc n2, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 416 Page 231
4294 And this truth may serue as a ground of confutation, first, of that opinion of the Papists, that originall sinne is quite taken away by Baptisme, not onely in regard of guilt and punishment, but of being. And this truth may serve as a ground of confutation, First, of that opinion of the Papists, that original sin is quite taken away by Baptism, not only in regard of guilt and punishment, but of being. cc d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, ord, pp-f d n1 pp-f dt njp2, d j-jn n1 vbz av vvn av p-acp n1, xx av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc-acp pp-f vbg. (13) verse (DIV2) 417 Page 232
4295 If it were so, then should not infants die in their infancie, as we see many times they do: If it were so, then should not Infants die in their infancy, as we see many times they do: cs pn31 vbdr av, av vmd xx n2 vvi p-acp po32 n1, c-acp pns12 vvb d n2 pns32 vdb: (13) verse (DIV2) 417 Page 232
4296 their dying in their infancie before they come to yeares, is a plaine euidence and proofe that they haue that in them which is properly sinne, their dying in their infancy before they come to Years, is a plain evidence and proof that they have that in them which is properly sin, po32 vvg p-acp po32 n1 c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n2, vbz dt j n1 cc n1 cst pns32 vhb d p-acp pno32 r-crq vbz av-j n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 417 Page 232
4297 for otherwise they should not dye. for otherwise they should not die. c-acp av pns32 vmd xx vvi. (13) verse (DIV2) 417 Page 232
4298 It is by reason of sinne still abiding in infants baptized, though the guilt of sinne be remoued, that they are subiect to death of body, It is by reason of sin still abiding in Infants baptised, though the guilt of sin be removed, that they Are Subject to death of body, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av vvg p-acp n2 vvn, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn, cst pns32 vbr j-jn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 417 Page 232
4299 and that they do dye indeed. and that they do die indeed. cc cst pns32 vdb vvi av. (13) verse (DIV2) 417 Page 232
4300 And againe, the truth now deliuered makes against the opinion of the Anabaptists, that infants are not conceiued and borne in originall sinne: And again, the truth now Delivered makes against the opinion of the Anabaptists, that Infants Are not conceived and born in original sin: cc av, dt n1 av vvn vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1, cst n2 vbr xx vvn cc vvn p-acp j-jn n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 418 Page 232
4301 their dying in their infancie is a plaine proofe to the contrarie, for otherwise they should not dye in their infancie. their dying in their infancy is a plain proof to the contrary, for otherwise they should not die in their infancy. po32 vvg p-acp po32 n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n-jn, c-acp av pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp po32 n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 418 Page 232
4302 Now for further vse, is it so that all men, euen the dearest of the Saints and seruants of God in respect of their bodies, are fraile and mortall, Now for further use, is it so that all men, even the dearest of the Saints and Servants of God in respect of their bodies, Are frail and Mortal, av p-acp jc n1, vbz pn31 av cst d n2, av-j dt js-jn pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, vbr j cc j-jn, (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 232
4303 and that because of sinne? Is it by reason of sinne, that all men whatsoeuer they be are subiect to frailties and infirmities, and that Because of sin? Is it by reason of sin, that all men whatsoever they be Are Subject to frailties and infirmities, cc d c-acp pp-f n1? vbz pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst d n2 r-crq pns32 vbb vbr j-jn p-acp n2 cc n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 232
4304 and to death of bodie? Surely then it concernes euery one of vs, in time of sicknesse, and to death of body? Surely then it concerns every one of us, in time of sickness, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1? np1 av pn31 vvz d crd pp-f pno12, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 232
4305 when the hand of God is on vs in any sicknesse or any disease of bodie, to examine our selues, when the hand of God is on us in any sickness or any disease of body, to examine our selves, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1 cc d n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 232
4308 yet we must consider that sicknesses and diseases come because of sinne originally, and the bodie is sicke because of sinne: yet we must Consider that Sicknesses and diseases come Because of sin originally, and the body is sick Because of sin: av pns12 vmb vvi d n2 cc n2 vvb c-acp pp-f n1 av-j, cc dt n1 vbz j c-acp pp-f n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 232
4309 and we are thus to thinke with our selues, Surely this sicknesse and this disease that is now on my bodie, it is sent to me for a good purpose, there is some sinne in me for which I haue not bene thorowly humbled; and we Are thus to think with our selves, Surely this sickness and this disease that is now on my body, it is sent to me for a good purpose, there is Some sin in me for which I have not be thoroughly humbled; cc pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, av-j d n1 cc d n1 cst vbz av p-acp po11 n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb xx vbn av-j vvn; (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 232
4310 and therefore the Lord of his mercie would by this meanes driue me to a sound and thorow humiliation for it: and Therefore the Lord of his mercy would by this means driven me to a found and thorough humiliation for it: cc av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmd p-acp d n2 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 p-acp pn31: (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 232
4311 though I daily make confession of my sinnes to God, yet there is some sinne in me for which I ought to be more deeply humbled, though I daily make Confessi of my Sins to God, yet there is Some sin in me for which I ought to be more deeply humbled, cs pns11 av-j vvb n1 pp-f po11 n2 p-acp np1, av pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp r-crq pns11 vmd pc-acp vbi av-dc av-jn vvn, (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 232
4312 and to this end hath he sent this sicknesse; for certainly if I had iudged my selfe, the Lord would not thus iudge me. 1. Corinth. 11.31. and to this end hath he sent this sickness; for Certainly if I had judged my self, the Lord would not thus judge me. 1. Corinth. 11.31. cc p-acp d n1 vhz pns31 vvn d n1; c-acp av-j cs pns11 vhd vvn po11 n1, dt n1 vmd xx av vvi pno11. crd np1. crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 232
4313 And the Lord doth thus iudge and chasten me, that I should not be condemned with the world, verse 32. and therefore now it behoues me to call my selfe to a more strict account, to be more thorowly humbled for my sinnes. And the Lord does thus judge and chasten me, that I should not be condemned with the world, verse 32. and Therefore now it behooves me to call my self to a more strict account, to be more thoroughly humbled for my Sins. cc dt n1 vdz av vvb cc vvi pno11, cst pns11 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, n1 crd cc av av pn31 vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt av-dc j n1, pc-acp vbi av-dc av-j vvn p-acp po11 n2. (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 233
4314 Thus are we, though assured of Gods loue, and the pardon of our sinnes, yet thus are we to carrie our selues in time of sicknesse. Thus Are we, though assured of God's love, and the pardon of our Sins, yet thus Are we to carry our selves in time of sickness. av vbr pns12, cs vvn pp-f npg1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, av av vbr pns12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 233
4315 And howsoeuer we may lawfully take physicke, good diet, and the like, yea we are bound so to do; And howsoever we may lawfully take physic, good diet, and the like, yea we Are bound so to do; cc c-acp pns12 vmb av-j vvi n1, j n1, cc dt j, uh pns12 vbr vvn av pc-acp vdi; (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 233
4316 yet we are especially to seeke for the pardon of our sinnes: yet we Are especially to seek for the pardon of our Sins: av pns12 vbr av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2: (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 233
4317 yea we are rather to desire the pardon of our sinnes, then release of our paine, yea we Are rather to desire the pardon of our Sins, then release of our pain, uh pns12 vbr av-c pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, av vvb pp-f po12 n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 233
4318 and deliuerance out of our sicknesse; and deliverance out of our sickness; cc n1 av pp-f po12 n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 233
4319 and we are rather to desire that the hand of God on vs may be sanctified to vs, and we Are rather to desire that the hand of God on us may be sanctified to us, cc pns12 vbr av-c pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12, (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 233
4320 then that it may be remoued from vs, that we may be truly humbled, and that sinne may be more lothsome to vs: then that it may be removed from us, that we may be truly humbled, and that sin may be more loathsome to us: av cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmb vbi av-j vvn, cc d n1 vmb vbi av-dc j p-acp pno12: (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 233
4321 and if we be restored to health againe, that we may come out of that sicknesse purged and made more carefull to walke humbly before the Lord, and if we be restored to health again, that we may come out of that sickness purged and made more careful to walk humbly before the Lord, cc cs pns12 vbb vvn p-acp n1 av, cst pns12 vmb vvi av pp-f d n1 vvn cc vvd av-dc j pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 233
4322 and more carefull to please him in all things. and more careful to please him in all things. cc av-dc j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n2. (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 233
4323 And remember we that speech of Christ to the man healed of his disease, Ioh. 5.14. Thou art made whole, sinne no more lest a worse thing come vnto thee. And Remember we that speech of christ to the man healed of his disease, John 5.14. Thou art made Whole, sin no more lest a Worse thing come unto thee. cc vvb pns12 d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vvn pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd. pns21 vb2r vvn j-jn, vvb av-dx av-dc cs dt jc n1 vvn p-acp pno21. (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 233
4324 If men and women be not bettered by their sicknesse and diseases, certainly they are made worse by them, If men and women be not bettered by their sickness and diseases, Certainly they Are made Worse by them, cs n2 cc n2 vbb xx vvn p-acp po32 n1 cc n2, av-j pns32 vbr vvn av-jc p-acp pno32, (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 233
4325 and then their sicknesse is but a praeludium, but a fore-runner of greater euils. One other vse I will adde: and then their sickness is but a praeludium, but a forerunner of greater evils. One other use I will add: cc av po32 n1 vbz p-acp dt fw-la, p-acp dt n1 pp-f jc n2-jn. crd j-jn n1 pns11 vmb vvi: (13) verse (DIV2) 419 Page 233
4326 is it so that all men, euen the dearest of Gods children, in respect of sinne, are fraile and mortall, and that because of sinne: is it so that all men, even the dearest of God's children, in respect of sin, Are frail and Mortal, and that Because of sin: vbz pn31 av cst d n2, av-j dt js-jn pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vbr j cc j-jn, cc d c-acp pp-f n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 233
4428 and it hath full fruition of that it most desireth, euen of perfect holinesse and righteounesse, and it hath full fruition of that it most Desires, even of perfect holiness and righteounesse, cc pn31 vhz j n1 pp-f cst pn31 av-ds vvz, av pp-f j n1 cc fw-fr, (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
4327 and is it by reason of sinne that all men whatsoeuer they be, are subiect to frailties and infirmities, and is it by reason of sin that all men whatsoever they be, Are Subject to frailties and infirmities, cc vbz pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cst d n2 r-crq pns32 vbb, vbr j-jn p-acp n2 cc n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 233
4328 and to death of body? Who then is it that can promise to himselfe continuance of his life one minute of an houre? Euery one of vs is to make account of death euery moment; and to death of body? Who then is it that can promise to himself Continuance of his life one minute of an hour? Every one of us is to make account of death every moment; cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1? r-crq av vbz pn31 cst vmb vvi p-acp px31 n1 pp-f po31 n1 crd n1 pp-f dt n1? d crd pp-f pno12 vbz p-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1 d n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 233
4329 euen before we go out of this place, the Lord may strike vs suddenly dead: we carrie about with vs matter and meanes of death continually; even before we go out of this place, the Lord may strike us suddenly dead: we carry about with us matter and means of death continually; av c-acp pns12 vvb av pp-f d n1, dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 av-j j: pns12 vvb a-acp p-acp pno12 n1 cc n2 pp-f n1 av-j; (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 233
4330 the arrow of death, namely, sinne, it sticks as it were in our bodies, yea it sticks in our very bowels: the arrow of death, namely, sin, it sticks as it were in our bodies, yea it sticks in our very bowels: dt n1 pp-f n1, av, n1, pn31 vvz c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp po12 n2, uh pn31 vvz p-acp po12 j n2: (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 233
4331 And how ought this to stirre vs vp to prepare for death euery moment, yea so to carrie our selues, And how ought this to stir us up to prepare for death every moment, yea so to carry our selves, cc q-crq vmd d pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 d n1, uh av p-acp vvi po12 n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 233
4332 as euery moment readie to yeeld vp the ghost, euen to our power to be doing of good while we haue time, that our maister when he comes to vs by death or iudgement may find vs so doing; as every moment ready to yield up the ghost, even to our power to be doing of good while we have time, that our master when he comes to us by death or judgement may find us so doing; c-acp d n1 j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, av p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vbi vdg pp-f j n1 pns12 vhb n1, cst po12 n1 c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno12 av vdg; (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 234
4333 yea to do it as heartily and as sincerely, as if presently we were to giue an account for the doing of it, that is the right numbring of our dayes, Psal. 90.12. yea to do it as heartily and as sincerely, as if presently we were to give an account for the doing of it, that is the right numbering of our days, Psalm 90.12. uh p-acp vdi pn31 a-acp av-j cc a-acp av-j, c-acp cs av-j pns12 vbdr pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt vdg pp-f pn31, cst vbz dt av-jn vvg pp-f po12 n2, np1 crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 234
4334 And thinke on this all you that are now to come to the table of the Lord; And think on this all you that Are now to come to the table of the Lord; cc vvb p-acp d d pn22 cst vbr av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 234
4335 consider with thy selfe if thou come vnreuerently, vnpreparedly, and for forme and fashion, the Lord may iustly for that sinne strike thee with sicknesse or with death, Consider with thy self if thou come unreverently, unpreparedly, and for Form and fashion, the Lord may justly for that sin strike thee with sickness or with death, vvb p-acp po21 n1 cs pns21 vvb av-j, av-vvn, cc p-acp n1 cc n1, dt n1 vmb av-j p-acp d n1 vvb pno21 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 234
4336 as the Apostle saith, 1. Cor. 11.30. For this cause many are weake and sicke among you, and many sleepe: as the Apostle Says, 1. Cor. 11.30. For this cause many Are weak and sick among you, and many sleep: c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. p-acp d n1 d vbr j cc j p-acp pn22, cc d n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 234
4337 and many are taken away by death. and many Are taken away by death. cc d vbr vvn av p-acp n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 234
4338 And if the Lord so do, and if the Lord strike thee with sicknesse or with death, vpon thy vnworthy receiuing of the Sacrament, thy case is fearefull, thou art guiltie of prophaning the holy ordinance of God, And if the Lord so do, and if the Lord strike thee with sickness or with death, upon thy unworthy receiving of the Sacrament, thy case is fearful, thou art guilty of profaning the holy Ordinance of God, cc cs dt n1 av vdb, cc cs dt n1 vvb pno21 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, p-acp po21 j n-vvg pp-f dt n1, po21 n1 vbz j, pns21 vb2r j pp-f vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1, (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 234
4339 and of taking his name in vaine: and of taking his name in vain: cc pp-f vvg po31 n1 p-acp j: (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 234
4340 and the Lord himselfe hath said, He will not hold thee guiltlesse if thou take his name in vaine. and the Lord himself hath said, He will not hold thee guiltless if thou take his name in vain. cc dt n1 px31 vhz vvn, pns31 vmb xx vvi pno21 j cs pns21 vvb po31 n1 p-acp j. (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 234
4341 And if he that should acquit thee from thy sinnes, will not hold thee guiltlesse, who then shall pleade for thee? And if he that should acquit thee from thy Sins, will not hold thee guiltless, who then shall plead for thee? cc cs pns31 cst vmd vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n2, vmb xx vvi pno21 j, r-crq av vmb vvi p-acp pno21? (13) verse (DIV2) 420 Page 234
4342 Againe, is it so, that all men, euen the dearest of Gods children, in respect of their bodies, are fraile and mortall, Again, is it so, that all men, even the dearest of God's children, in respect of their bodies, Are frail and Mortal, av, vbz pn31 av, cst d n2, av-j dt js-jn pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, vbr j cc j-jn, (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 234
4343 because of sinne? and is it by reason of sinne that all both good and bad are lyable to frailties and infirmities, to sicknesses, diseases, Because of sin? and is it by reason of sin that all both good and bad Are liable to frailties and infirmities, to Sicknesses, diseases, c-acp pp-f n1? cc vbz pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cst d d j cc j vbr j p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp n2, n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 234
4344 and death? then we are not to wonder at it though the Lord do sometimes strike wicked persons, such as go on in their sinnes without repentance, with sore and grieuous diseases: and death? then we Are not to wonder At it though the Lord do sometime strike wicked Persons, such as go on in their Sins without Repentance, with soar and grievous diseases: cc n1? cs pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 c-acp dt n1 vdb av vvi j n2, d c-acp vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, p-acp j cc j n2: (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 234
4345 and no maruell though the Lord do sometimes bring on wicked and vile persons sudden and strange kinds of death. and no marvel though the Lord do sometime bring on wicked and vile Persons sudden and strange Kinds of death. cc dx n1 cs dt n1 vdb av vvi p-acp j cc j n2 j cc j n2 pp-f n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 234
4347 we see it (I say) that sometimes the Lord doth suddenly strike wicked persons in the verie act of sinning, sometimes the drunkard together with his wine and vomit, doth euen belch out his owne soule, we see it (I say) that sometime the Lord does suddenly strike wicked Persons in the very act of sinning, sometime the drunkard together with his wine and vomit, does even belch out his own soul, pns12 vvb pn31 (pns11 vvb) cst av dt n1 vdz av-j vvi j n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg, av dt n1 av p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, vdz av-j vvi av po31 d n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 234
4348 or he is suddenly ouertaken by death, sometimes drowned in a ditch, or the like: or he is suddenly overtaken by death, sometime drowned in a ditch, or the like: cc pns31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp n1, av vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt j: (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 234
4349 sometimes the Lord strikes the blasphemous swearer, that together with his blasphemie he breaths out his last breath. sometime the Lord strikes the blasphemous swearer, that together with his blasphemy he breathes out his last breath. av dt n1 vvz dt j n1, cst av p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvz av po31 ord n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 234
4350 Instance might be giuen in diuers other particulars: Instance might be given in diverse other particulars: n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp j j-jn n2-j: (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 234
4351 yea the Lord doth vsually proportion out sicknesses and diseases answerable and proportionable to the sinnes of men: yea the Lord does usually proportion out Sicknesses and diseases answerable and proportionable to the Sins of men: uh dt n1 vdz av-j vvi av n2 cc n2 j cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2: (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4352 he sends on filthie adulterers and fornicators, filthie, rotten, and lothsome diseases, and causeth rottennesse to enter into their bones, he sends on filthy Adulterers and fornicators, filthy, rotten, and loathsome diseases, and Causes rottenness to enter into their bones, pns31 vvz p-acp j n2 cc n2, j, j-vvn, cc j n2, cc vvz n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4353 and to wast and consume their bodies; and to wast and consume their bodies; cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n2; (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4354 and on beastly drunkards that haue bene inflamed with wine and strong drinke, he sends hot burning feuers, and on beastly drunkards that have be inflamed with wine and strong drink, he sends hight burning fevers, cc p-acp j n2 cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1 cc j n1, pns31 vvz j j-vvg n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4355 & inflammations, and rednesse of eyes, and such like, Prou. 23.29. & inflammations, and redness of eyes, and such like, Prou. 23.29. cc n2, cc n1 pp-f n2, cc d av-j, np1 crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4356 And in this respect we are not to maruell that the Lord sends amongst vs many times new and strange diseases; And in this respect we Are not to marvel that the Lord sends among us many times new and strange diseases; cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12 d n2 j cc j n2; (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4357 we see there is euery yeare amongst vs new agues, and new feuers, and they hold men and women in a strange fashion: we see there is every year among us new Fevers, and new fevers, and they hold men and women in a strange fashion: pns12 vvb a-acp vbz d n1 p-acp pno12 j n2, cc j n2, cc pns32 vvb n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4358 yea sometimes such diseases are sent amongst vs as pussell the Physitians, they know not what to thinke of them, or how to cure them: yea sometime such diseases Are sent among us as pussell the Physicians, they know not what to think of them, or how to cure them: uh av d n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp vvi dt n2, pns32 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32, cc c-crq pc-acp vvi pno32: (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4359 and what is the reason of this? Surely our new and strange sinnes; and what is the reason of this? Surely our new and strange Sins; cc r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d? np1 po12 j cc j n2; (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4360 and amongst the rest, our new and strange fashions in apparell, our new tricks to cozen men, and among the rest, our new and strange fashions in apparel, our new tricks to cozen men, cc p-acp dt n1, po12 j cc j n2 p-acp n1, po12 j n2 pc-acp vvi n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4361 and the fearefull height of sinne that men are growne to. and the fearful height of sin that men Are grown to. cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 cst n2 vbr vvn p-acp. (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4362 It is no maruell though the Lords wrath increase against men, seeing sinne increaseth and abounds among men that deserues Gods wrath. L••it. 26.16. It is no marvel though the lords wrath increase against men, seeing sin increases and abounds among men that deserves God's wrath. L••it. 26.16. pn31 vbz dx n1 cs dt n2 n1 vvi p-acp n2, vvg n1 vvz cc vvz p-acp n2 cst vvz ng1 n1. n1. crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4363 the Lord threatens, that if men will not obey him, but sinne against him, he will appoint ouer them fearefulnesse, a consumption, the Lord threatens, that if men will not obey him, but sin against him, he will appoint over them fearfulness, a consumption, dt n1 vvz, cst cs n2 vmb xx vvi pno31, cc-acp n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 n1, dt n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4364 and a burning ague to consume the eyes out of the head. Deut. 28.27. and a burning ague to consume the eyes out of the head. Deuteronomy 28.27. cc dt j-vvg n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 av pp-f dt n1. np1 crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4365 he threatens that if his people would not obey his voice, he would smite them with the botch of Egypt, he threatens that if his people would not obey his voice, he would smite them with the botch of Egypt, pns31 vvz d cs po31 n1 vmd xx vvi po31 n1, pns31 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt vvb pp-f np1, (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4366 and with the Emerods, and with the scab, and with the itch, yea so as they should not be healed. and with the Emeralds, and with the scab, and with the itch, yea so as they should not be healed. cc p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, uh av c-acp pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn. (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4367 It is by reason of sin that mens bodies lye vnder sicknesses and diseases; and because of strange sinnes come strange iudgements, and new and strange diseases. It is by reason of since that men's bodies lie under Sicknesses and diseases; and Because of strange Sins come strange Judgments, and new and strange diseases. pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cst ng2 n2 vvb p-acp n2 cc n2; cc c-acp pp-f j n2 vvb j n2, cc j cc j n2. (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4408 the soules of Gods children do then liue an immortall and happie life, and they liue for euer in happinesse, the Souls of God's children do then live an immortal and happy life, and they live for ever in happiness, dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vdb av vvi dt j cc j n1, cc pns32 vvb p-acp av p-acp n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 427 Page 237
4368 The Lord sometimes brings strange iudgements, and strange diseases on the bodies of wicked and vile persons, to verifie the truth of his word that we find Psal. 58.11. that there is a God that iudgeth the earth. The Lord sometime brings strange Judgments, and strange diseases on the bodies of wicked and vile Persons, to verify the truth of his word that we find Psalm 58.11. that there is a God that Judgeth the earth. dt n1 av vvz j n2, cc j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j cc j n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cst pns12 vvb np1 crd. cst a-acp vbz dt n1 cst vvz dt n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 421 Page 235
4369 And againe, the Lord sometimes in his wise prouidence and dispensation spares others as vile and as wicked as they, to assure vs that there is a iudgement to come, And again, the Lord sometime in his wise providence and Dispensation spares Others as vile and as wicked as they, to assure us that there is a judgement to come, cc av, dt n1 av p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 vvz n2-jn p-acp j cc p-acp j c-acp pns32, pc-acp vvi pno12 d pc-acp vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (13) verse (DIV2) 422 Page 235
4370 and that they are but reserued to the day of iudgement to be punished, 2. Pet. 2.9. and that they Are but reserved to the day of judgement to be punished, 2. Pet. 2.9. cc cst pns32 vbr p-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, crd np1 crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 422 Page 235
4371 And know it whosoeuer thou art, that goest on in sinne without repentance in thy drunkennesse, in thy whoredome, And know it whosoever thou art, that goest on in sin without Repentance in thy Drunkenness, in thy whoredom, cc vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vv2 p-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po21 n1, p-acp po21 n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 422 Page 236
4372 and the like, and addest one sinne to another, thou lyest open to strange iudgements, and to new and strange sicknesses and diseases: and the like, and addest one sin to Another, thou liest open to strange Judgments, and to new and strange Sicknesses and diseases: cc dt j, cc vv2 pi n1 p-acp j-jn, pns21 vv2 j p-acp j n2, cc p-acp j cc j n2 cc n2: (13) verse (DIV2) 422 Page 236
4373 and if the Lord do not speedily execute his iudgements on thee, and thereupon thine heart is fully set in thee to do euill, Eccles. 8.11. that is the most fearefull plague and iudgement of God that can befall thee. and if the Lord do not speedily execute his Judgments on thee, and thereupon thine heart is Fully Set in thee to do evil, Eccles. 8.11. that is the most fearful plague and judgement of God that can befall thee. cc cs dt n1 vdb xx av-j vvi po31 n2 p-acp pno21, cc av po21 n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno21 pc-acp vdi j-jn, np1 crd. cst vbz dt av-ds j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 cst vmb vvi pno21. (13) verse (DIV2) 422 Page 236
4374 Oh it was a most heauie iudgement that the Lord threatned by his Prophet, Hozea 4.14. I will not visit your daughters when they are harlots, nor your spouses when they are whores: O it was a most heavy judgement that the Lord threatened by his Prophet, Hosea 4.14. I will not visit your daughters when they Are harlots, nor your Spouses when they Are whores: uh pn31 vbds dt av-ds j n1 cst dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, uh crd. pns11 vmb xx vvi po22 n2 c-crq pns32 vbr n2, ccx po22 n2 c-crq pns32 vbr n2: (13) verse (DIV2) 422 Page 236
4375 for they themselues are separated with harlots, and sacrifice with whores. for they themselves Are separated with harlots, and sacrifice with whores. c-acp pns32 px32 vbr vvn p-acp n2, cc vvi p-acp n2. (13) verse (DIV2) 422 Page 236
4376 Assuredly God is most angrie with wicked persons when he spares them, and seemes not to be angrie with them at all; Assuredly God is most angry with wicked Persons when he spares them, and seems not to be angry with them At all; av-vvn uh-np vbz av-ds j p-acp j n2 c-crq pns31 vvz pno32, cc vvz xx pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno32 p-acp d; (13) verse (DIV2) 422 Page 236
4377 and then their case and condition is most fearefull, when they thriue and prosper in sinne, and then their case and condition is most fearful, when they thrive and prosper in sin, cc av po32 n1 cc n1 vbz av-ds j, c-crq pns32 vvi cc vvi p-acp n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 422 Page 236
4378 and the hand of the Lord is not on them, they are neither sicke nor sore, nor any way diseased. and the hand of the Lord is not on them, they Are neither sick nor soar, nor any Way diseased. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr dx j ccx j, ccx d n1 vvn. (13) verse (DIV2) 422 Page 236
4379 Our Apostle granting this to the beleeuing Romans, that Christ being in them their bodies were fraile, Our Apostle granting this to the believing Romans, that christ being in them their bodies were frail, po12 n1 vvg d p-acp dt vvg np1, cst np1 vbg p-acp pno32 po32 n2 vbdr j, (13) verse (DIV2) 423 Page 236
4380 and brittle, and m•rtall, because of sinne; and brittle, and m•rtall, Because of sin; cc j, cc j-jn, c-acp pp-f n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 423 Page 236
4381 he subioynes yet to their comfort, th•t their soules being sanctified and renewed by grace, they were aliue, he subioynes yet to their Comfort, th•t their Souls being sanctified and renewed by grace, they were alive, pns31 vvz av p-acp po32 n1, vvb po32 n2 vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vbdr j, (13) verse (DIV2) 423 Page 236
4382 and did liue by the life of grace here, and should liue the life of glorie hereafter. and did live by the life of grace Here, and should live the life of glory hereafter. cc vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av, cc vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 av. (13) verse (DIV2) 423 Page 236
4383 The bodie (saith he) is dead because of sinne: but the Spirit is life for righteousnesse sake. The body (Says he) is dead Because of sin: but the Spirit is life for righteousness sake. dt n1 (vvz pns31) vbz j c-acp pp-f n1: cc-acp dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp n1 n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 423 Page 236
4384 Whence in the first place we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. Whence in the First place we Are given to understand thus much. q-crq p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (13) verse (DIV2) 423 Page 236
4385 That howsoeuer the bodies of Gods children be fraile and mortall, and subiect to death and dissolution; That howsoever the bodies of God's children be frail and Mortal, and Subject to death and dissolution; d c-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbb j cc j-jn, cc j-jn p-acp n1 cc n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 424 Page 236
4386 yet their soules be immortall, and death cannot touch them, nor preuaile ouer them: yet their Souls be immortal, and death cannot touch them, nor prevail over them: av po32 n2 vbb j, cc n1 vmbx vvi pno32, ccx vvi p-acp pno32: (13) verse (DIV2) 424 Page 236
4387 the sanctified soules of Gods children now liue the life of grace, and so soone as they are loosed and disioyned from their bodies, they liue the life of glorie, the sanctified Souls of God's children now live the life of grace, and so soon as they Are loosed and disjoined from their bodies, they live the life of glory, dt j-vvn n2 pp-f npg1 n2 av vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av av c-acp pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 424 Page 236
4389 And this truth hath not onely ground on this text, but in many other places of Scripture. Eccles. 12.7. saith the Preacher, Dust returnes to the earth, and the Spirit returns to God that gaue it. Luk. 16.22. Lazarus was immediatly in his death carried to Abrahams bosome. Luk. 22.43. Christ said to the thiefe on the crosse, To day shalt then be with me in Paradise. 2. Corinth. 5.1. And this truth hath not only ground on this text, but in many other places of Scripture. Eccles. 12.7. Says the Preacher, Dust returns to the earth, and the Spirit returns to God that gave it. Luk. 16.22. Lazarus was immediately in his death carried to Abrahams bosom. Luk. 22.43. christ said to the thief on the cross, To day shalt then be with me in Paradise. 2. Corinth. 5.1. cc d n1 vhz xx av-j n1 p-acp d n1, cc-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n1. np1 crd. vvz dt n1, n1 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvz p-acp np1 cst vvd pn31. np1 crd. np1 vbds av-j p-acp po31 n1 vvn p-acp npg1 n1. np1 crd. np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 vmb av vbi p-acp pno11 p-acp n1. crd np1. crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 424 Page 236
4390 We know (saith the Apostle) if our earthly house of this tabernacle be destroyed, we haue a building giuen of God, not made with hands, but eternall in the heauens: We know (Says the Apostle) if our earthly house of this tabernacle be destroyed, we have a building given of God, not made with hands, but Eternal in the heavens: pns12 vvi (vvz dt n1) cs po12 j n1 pp-f d n1 vbi vvn, pns12 vhb dt n-vvg vvn pp-f np1, xx vvn p-acp n2, cc-acp j p-acp dt n2: (13) verse (DIV2) 424 Page 237
4391 and verse 8. Neuerthelesse (saith he) we are bold, and loue rather to remoue out of the bodie, and verse 8. Nevertheless (Says he) we Are bold, and love rather to remove out of the body, cc n1 crd av (vvz pns31) pns12 vbr j, cc vvb av-c pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 424 Page 237
4392 and to dwell with the Lord. Philip. 1.23. the Apostle saith, he he sired to be loosed, and to be with Christ. and to dwell with the Lord. Philip. 1.23. the Apostle Says, he he sired to be loosed, and to be with christ. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. np1. crd. dt n1 vvz, pns31 pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1. (13) verse (DIV2) 424 Page 237
4393 And to this purpose many other places might be brought, clearing and confirming this truth; And to this purpose many other places might be brought, clearing and confirming this truth; cc p-acp d n1 d j-jn n2 vmd vbi vvn, vvg cc vvg d n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 424 Page 237
4394 that though the bodies of Gods children, because of sinne, be fraile and mortall, and subiect to death, that though the bodies of God's children, Because of sin, be frail and Mortal, and Subject to death, cst cs dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, c-acp pp-f n1, vbb j cc j-jn, cc j-jn p-acp n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 424 Page 237
4395 yet their soules are immortall, and death cannot touch them: yet their Souls Are immortal, and death cannot touch them: av po32 n2 vbr j, cc n1 vmbx vvi pno32: (13) verse (DIV2) 424 Page 237
4396 their sanctified soules now liue the life or grace, and so soone as they are loosed from their bodies, they liue the life of glorie. their sanctified Souls now live the life or grace, and so soon as they Are loosed from their bodies, they live the life of glory. po32 j-vvn n2 av vvi dt n1 cc n1, cc av av c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 424 Page 237
4397 And the reason and ground of this, besides that which is here giuen by the Apostle, And the reason and ground of this, beside that which is Here given by the Apostle, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d, p-acp d r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 425 Page 237
4398 namely, the righteousnesse of Christ imputed to Gods children, which giues them right and title to life and saluation; namely, the righteousness of christ imputed to God's children, which gives them right and title to life and salvation; av, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp npg1 n2, r-crq vvz pno32 j-jn cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 425 Page 237
4399 besides this, the reason and ground of this is the nature of the soule: beside this, the reason and ground of this is the nature of the soul: p-acp d, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 425 Page 237
4400 the soule of man is for the nature of it spirituall, it is a spirituall substance, of the same nature with the Angels, the soul of man is for the nature of it spiritual, it is a spiritual substance, of the same nature with the Angels, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 j, pn31 vbz dt j n1, pp-f dt d n1 p-acp dt n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 425 Page 237
4401 and so it cannot dye, it is immortall, it is eternall, though not absolutely, but by participation: and so it cannot die, it is immortal, it is Eternal, though not absolutely, but by participation: cc av pn31 vmbx vvi, pn31 vbz j, pn31 vbz j, cs xx av-j, cc-acp p-acp n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 425 Page 237
4402 and though it had a beginning, yet it shall neuer dye, but shall continue for euer. and though it had a beginning, yet it shall never die, but shall continue for ever. cc cs pn31 vhd dt n1, av pn31 vmb av-x vvi, cc-acp vmb vvi p-acp av. (13) verse (DIV2) 425 Page 237
4403 And therefore this must needs be a firme and certaine truth, that the sanctified soules of Gods children they are immortall, And Therefore this must needs be a firm and certain truth, that the sanctified Souls of God's children they Are immortal, cc av d vmb av vbi dt j cc j n1, cst dt j-vvn n2 pp-f npg1 n2 pns32 vbr j, (13) verse (DIV2) 425 Page 237
4404 and death cannot touch them, they liue now the life of grace, and so soone as they are loosed from their bodies, they liue the life of glorie. and death cannot touch them, they live now the life of grace, and so soon as they Are loosed from their bodies, they live the life of glory. cc n1 vmbx vvi pno32, pns32 vvb av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av av c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 425 Page 237
4405 Haply some will say, Are not ye soules of wicked men & women immortall also, do they dye together with their bodies? Answer. Haply Some will say, are not you Souls of wicked men & women immortal also, do they die together with their bodies? Answer. av d vmb vvi, vbr xx pn22 n2 pp-f j n2 cc n2 j av, vdb pns32 vvi av p-acp po32 n2? n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 426 Page 237
4406 No, they do not dye together with their bodies, but they are immortall: No, they do not die together with their bodies, but they Are immortal: uh-dx, pns32 vdb xx vvi av p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp pns32 vbr j: (13) verse (DIV2) 427 Page 237
4407 but yet we must know, there is great difference betweene the soules of Gods children and the soules of the wicked being seuered and disioyned from their bodies; but yet we must know, there is great difference between the Souls of God's children and the Souls of the wicked being severed and disjoined from their bodies; cc-acp av pns12 vmb vvi, pc-acp vbz j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 cc dt n2 pp-f dt j vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 n2; (13) verse (DIV2) 427 Page 237
4410 yea such a life as the holy Ghost cals an euerlasting death, and euerlasting perdition. 2. Thess. 1.9. They shall be punished with euerlasting perdition from the presence of the Lord, and from the glorie of his power. yea such a life as the holy Ghost calls an everlasting death, and everlasting perdition. 2. Thess 1.9. They shall be punished with everlasting perdition from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power. uh d dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 vvz dt j n1, cc j n1. crd np1 crd. pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 427 Page 237
4411 The wicked they are dead while they liue, as the Apostle saith of the widow liuing in pleasure, is dead while she liueth: 1. Tim. 5.6. The wicked they Are dead while they live, as the Apostle Says of the widow living in pleasure, is dead while she lives: 1. Tim. 5.6. dt j pns32 vbr j cs pns32 vvb, c-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp n1, vbz j cs pns31 vvz: crd np1 crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 427 Page 238
4412 but Gods children liue when they are dead, their soules liue an euerlasting happie life, they are freed from the sting of the first death, but God's children live when they Are dead, their Souls live an everlasting happy life, they Are freed from the sting of the First death, cc-acp npg1 n2 vvb c-crq pns32 vbr j, po32 n2 vvi dt j j n1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 427 Page 238
4413 and the second death hath no power ouer them. Reuel. 20.6. Come we to make vse of this. and the second death hath no power over them. Revel. 20.6. Come we to make use of this. cc dt ord n1 vhz dx n1 p-acp pno32. vvb. crd. vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d. (13) verse (DIV2) 427 Page 238
4414 As this truth may serue to teach vs, that the soules of men being loosed from their bodies, wander not vp and downe, that it need be said, God rest their soules, As this truth may serve to teach us, that the Souls of men being loosed from their bodies, wander not up and down, that it need be said, God rest their Souls, p-acp d n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno12, cst dt n2 pp-f n2 vbg vvn p-acp po32 n2, vvb xx p-acp cc a-acp, cst pn31 n1 vbi vvn, np1 vvb po32 n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 428 Page 238
4415 or Gods peace be with them, as idle superstitious people vse to speake, neither are they boyling in the fire of Purgatorie as the Papists teach, or God's peace be with them, as idle superstitious people use to speak, neither Are they boiling in the fire of Purgatory as the Papists teach, cc ng1 n1 vbb p-acp pno32, c-acp j j n1 vvi pc-acp vvi, av-dx vbr pns32 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt njp2 vvb, (13) verse (DIV2) 428 Page 238
4416 and so need the prayers and almes deeds of the liuing to helpe them out: and so need the Prayers and alms Deeds of the living to help them out: cc av vvb dt n2 cc n2 n2 pp-f dt j-vvg pc-acp vvi pno32 av: (13) verse (DIV2) 428 Page 238
4417 that opinion cannot stand with this truth, and it doth derogate from the sufficiencie of the bloud of Christ, and comfort of Gods children; that opinion cannot stand with this truth, and it does derogate from the sufficiency of the blood of christ, and Comfort of God's children; cst n1 vmbx vvi p-acp d n1, cc pn31 vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f npg1 n2; (13) verse (DIV2) 428 Page 238
4418 as if the death of Christ were not sufficient fully to abolish sinne, but that his true members which liue and die in him, as if the death of christ were not sufficient Fully to Abolah sin, but that his true members which live and die in him, c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbdr xx j av-j pc-acp vvi n1, cc-acp cst po31 j n2 r-crq vvb cc vvi p-acp pno31, (13) verse (DIV2) 428 Page 238
4419 and whether they liue or dye are his, must be cast into a fire to purge them: and whither they live or die Are his, must be cast into a fire to purge them: cc cs pns32 vvb cc vvi vbr png31, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32: (13) verse (DIV2) 428 Page 238
4420 a most grosse and senslesse conceit, I will not stand on it. But for a second vse of the point, the truth now deliuered; a most gross and senseless conceit, I will not stand on it. But for a second use of the point, the truth now Delivered; dt av-ds j cc j n1, pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31. cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 av vvn; (13) verse (DIV2) 428 Page 238
4421 that the sanctified soules of Gods children now liue the life of grace, and so soone as they are loosed from their bodies they liue the life of glorie, may serue as a ground of sweete and of excellent comfort to Gods children; that the sanctified Souls of God's children now live the life of grace, and so soon as they Are loosed from their bodies they live the life of glory, may serve as a ground of sweet and of excellent Comfort to God's children; cst dt j-vvn n2 pp-f npg1 n2 av vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av av c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc pp-f j n1 p-acp npg1 n2; (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 238
4422 and the consideration of it may much strengthen them against the feare of death. and the consideration of it may much strengthen them against the Fear of death. cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmb d vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 238
4423 For why should a child of God feare death? death strikes onely on his bodie, it cannot touch his soule, it onely hits on his worst part the bodie, his better part his soule, is free from it. For why should a child of God Fear death? death strikes only on his body, it cannot touch his soul, it only hits on his worst part the body, his better part his soul, is free from it. p-acp q-crq vmd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb n1? n1 vvz av-j p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vmbx vvi po31 n1, pn31 av-j vvz p-acp po31 js n1 dt n1, po31 jc n1 po31 n1, vbz j p-acp pn31. (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 238
4424 Death onely seuers the soule of a child of God from his bodie, and then his soule liues an immortall and a happie life; Death only severs the soul of a child of God from his body, and then his soul lives an immortal and a happy life; n1 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc av po31 n1 vvz dt j cc dt j n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 238
4425 and death is so far from depriuing a child of God of the comfort of his hope, and death is so Far from depriving a child of God of the Comfort of his hope, cc n1 vbz av av-j p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 238
4426 as it sends him to the present possession of that happinesse which he hath long hoped for; as it sends him to the present possession of that happiness which he hath long hoped for; c-acp pn31 vvz pno31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns31 vhz av-j vvn p-acp; (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 238
4427 and his soule being loosed from his bodie, it is freed from sorrow and paine: yea from sinne, which is the greatest euill of all to a child of God, and his soul being loosed from his body, it is freed from sorrow and pain: yea from sin, which is the greatest evil of all to a child of God, cc po31 n1 vbg vvn p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1: uh p-acp n1, r-crq vbz dt js n-jn pp-f d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
4430 What cause then hath a child of God to feare death? Yea the truth now deliuered may strengthen Gods children against the feare of their enemies and persecutors: What cause then hath a child of God to Fear death? Yea the truth now Delivered may strengthen God's children against the Fear of their enemies and persecutors: q-crq n1 av vhz dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi n1? uh dt n1 av vvn vmb vvi npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2: (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
4431 for why their persecuting enemies can go no further then their bodies, they cannot come to their soules, those be out of their reach, they cannot hurt thenm. for why their persecuting enemies can go no further then their bodies, they cannot come to their Souls, those be out of their reach, they cannot hurt thenm. c-acp c-crq po32 vvg n2 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc cs po32 n2, pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp po32 n2, d vbb av pp-f po32 n1, pns32 vmbx vvi fw-la. (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
4432 The soules of Gods children are free from the rage and violence of all Satans instruments, therefore Christ saith, Matth. 10.28. Feare not them which kill the bodie, but are not able to kill the soule. The Souls of God's children Are free from the rage and violence of all Satan Instruments, Therefore christ Says, Matthew 10.28. fear not them which kill the body, but Are not able to kill the soul. dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d npg1 n2, av np1 vvz, np1 crd. vvb xx pno32 r-crq vvb dt n1, cc-acp vbr xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
4433 And for further encouragement herein, consider but this one thing: And for further encouragement herein, Consider but this one thing: cc p-acp jc n1 av, vvb p-acp d crd n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
4434 Thou that art a child of God, the Lord hath freed thee from the power of sinne and Satan, Thou that art a child of God, the Lord hath freed thee from the power of sin and Satan, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 vhz vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc np1, (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
4435 and from the rage and violence of thine owne vntruly passions and lusts, which are enemies to thy soule and saluation; and from the rage and violence of thine own untruly passion and Lustiest, which Are enemies to thy soul and salvation; cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 d av-j n2 cc n2, r-crq vbr n2 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
4436 and will he then leaue thee in the hands of persecuting men malicious and strong? no, no, assuredly he will not, and will he then leave thee in the hands of persecuting men malicious and strong? no, no, assuredly he will not, cc vmb pns31 av vvi pno21 p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvg n2 j cc j? uh-dx, uh-dx, av-vvn pns31 vmb xx, (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
4437 if it stand with his glorie and thy good to deliuer thee: if it stand with his glory and thy good to deliver thee: cs pn31 vvb p-acp po31 n1 cc po21 j pc-acp vvi pno21: (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
4438 and if he see it good to leaue thee in their hands, what can they do? surely nothing but touch thy bodie and thy out side, and if he see it good to leave thee in their hands, what can they do? surely nothing but touch thy body and thy out side, cc cs pns31 vvb pn31 j pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp po32 n2, r-crq vmb pns32 vdb? av-j pix cc-acp vvi po21 n1 cc po21 av n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
4439 and onely take away the life of thy bodie, not the life of thy soule, that is out of their reach, that is immortall: and only take away the life of thy body, not the life of thy soul, that is out of their reach, that is immortal: cc av-j vvi av dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, xx dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cst vbz av pp-f po32 n1, cst vbz j: (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
4440 and they taking away the life of thy bodie, they but send thy soule into present possession of that inheritance that thy heauenly father hath prouided for thee, and they taking away the life of thy body, they but send thy soul into present possession of that inheritance that thy heavenly father hath provided for thee, cc pns32 vvg av dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, pns32 p-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp j n1 pp-f d n1 cst po21 j n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno21, (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
4441 euen that inheritance that is immortall and vndefiled, that fadeth not away, reserued for thee in the heauens. even that inheritance that is immortal and undefiled, that fades not away, reserved for thee in the heavens. av cst n1 cst vbz j cc j, cst vvz xx av, vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n2. (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
4442 Now before I leaue this point, an obiection is to be answered. Some may haply say. Now before I leave this point, an objection is to be answered. some may haply say. av a-acp pns11 vvb d n1, dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. d vmb av vvi. (13) verse (DIV2) 429 Page 239
4443 Cannot the persecuting enemies of the Church hurt the soules of Gods children? they can make them sometimes to abiure and to renounce Christ and Christianitie, Cannot the persecuting enemies of the Church hurt the Souls of God's children? they can make them sometime to abjure and to renounce christ and Christianity, vmbx dt vvg n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2? pns32 vmb vvi pno32 av pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi np1 cc np1, (13) verse (DIV2) 430 Page 239
4444 as at this day the Turkes do those Christians that are taken by them, they make some of them to abiure and renounce Christ and Christianitie: as At this day the Turkes do those Christians that Are taken by them, they make Some of them to abjure and renounce christ and Christianity: c-acp p-acp d n1 dt np2 vdb d np1 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb d pp-f pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1 cc np1: (13) verse (DIV2) 430 Page 239
4445 is that no hurt to the soules of Christians being the children of God? I answer: is that no hurt to the Souls of Christians being the children of God? I answer: vbz d dx n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vbg dt n2 pp-f np1? pns11 vvb: (13) verse (DIV2) 430 Page 239
4446 That abiuration, that renouncing of Christ and Christianitie is but like the rauing of a child of God in some extremitie of sicknesse: That abjuration, that renouncing of christ and Christianity is but like the raving of a child of God in Some extremity of sickness: cst n1, cst vvg pp-f np1 cc np1 vbz p-acp av-j dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 431 Page 240
4447 a child of God may raue and shew forth strange behauiour in time of some violent disease that is on his bodie, a child of God may rave and show forth strange behaviour in time of Some violent disease that is on his body, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi cc vvi av j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1 cst vbz p-acp po31 n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 431 Page 240
4448 and yet still be deare and precious to the Lord: so a true Christian may be forced through great extremitie and violence done to him, and yet still be deer and precious to the Lord: so a true Christian may be forced through great extremity and violence done to him, cc av av vbi j-jn cc j p-acp dt n1: av dt j njp vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1 cc n1 vdn p-acp pno31, (13) verse (DIV2) 431 Page 240
4449 though it be a foule and fearefull fayling in him so to do; though it be a foul and fearful failing in him so to do; cs pn31 vbb dt j cc j vvg p-acp pno31 av pc-acp vdi; (13) verse (DIV2) 431 Page 240
4450 yet (I say) a true Christian may through such violence abiure Christianitie, and yet still remaine a true Christian: yet (I say) a true Christian may through such violence abjure Christianity, and yet still remain a true Christian: av (pns11 vvb) dt j njp vmb p-acp d n1 vvb np1, cc av av vvi dt j np1: (13) verse (DIV2) 431 Page 240
4451 and that abiuration that is so forced, may be when the seed of grace remaines still in the heart. and that abjuration that is so forced, may be when the seed of grace remains still in the heart. cc d n1 cst vbz av vvn, vmb vbi c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz av p-acp dt n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 431 Page 240
4452 And therefore all the tyrants in the world, all cruell persecutors whatsoeuer they be, are not able to hurt the soule of the child of God. And Therefore all the Tyrants in the world, all cruel persecutors whatsoever they be, Are not able to hurt the soul of the child of God. cc av d dt n2 p-acp dt n1, d j n2 r-crq pns32 vbb, vbr xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (13) verse (DIV2) 431 Page 240
4453 The Apostle here affirming that the Spirit is life, and telling the beleeuing Romans, that though their bodies were fraile and mortall because of sinne, The Apostle Here affirming that the Spirit is life, and telling the believing Romans, that though their bodies were frail and Mortal Because of sin, dt n1 av vvg cst dt n1 vbz n1, cc vvg dt vvg np1, cst cs po32 n2 vbdr j cc j-jn p-acp pp-f n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 431 Page 240
4454 yet their sanctified soules were aliue, and did liue the life of grace herein this world, yet their sanctified Souls were alive, and did live the life of grace herein this world, av po32 j-vvn n2 vbdr j, cc vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 av d n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 431 Page 240
4455 and should liue the life of glorie hereafter: and should live the life of glory hereafter: cc vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 av: (13) verse (DIV2) 431 Page 240
4456 he giues this reason of it, Because of righteousnesse. The Spirit (saith he) is life for righteousnesse sake, or because of righteousnesse: he gives this reason of it, Because of righteousness. The Spirit (Says he) is life for righteousness sake, or Because of righteousness: pns31 vvz d n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp pp-f n1. dt n1 (vvz pns31) vbz n1 p-acp n1 n1, cc c-acp pp-f n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 431 Page 240
4457 that is, as we shewed, because of the righteousnesse of Christ imputed to you, which giues you right and title to life and saluation, that is, as we showed, Because of the righteousness of christ imputed to you, which gives you right and title to life and salvation, cst vbz, c-acp pns12 vvd, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pn22, r-crq vvz pn22 j-jn cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 431 Page 240
4458 and also in regard of righteousnesse inherent in you, not as a meritorious cause, but because it is a sure and infallible signe of imputed righteousnesse, to which belongs life and saluation. and also in regard of righteousness inherent in you, not as a meritorious cause, but Because it is a sure and infallible Signen of imputed righteousness, to which belongs life and salvation. cc av p-acp n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp pn22, xx p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f j-vvn n1, p-acp r-crq vvz n1 cc n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 431 Page 240
4459 Here note we, I will but touch it in a word, because we spoke of it verse 4. here I say note. Here note we, I will but touch it in a word, Because we spoke of it verse 4. Here I say note. av vvb pns12, pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns12 vvd pp-f pn31 n1 crd av pns11 vvb n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 431 Page 240
4460 That Gods children, true beleeuers, haue right and title to life and saluation for righteousnesse sake, That God's children, true believers, have right and title to life and salvation for righteousness sake, d ng1 n2, j n2, vhb av-jn cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 432 Page 240
4461 or because of righteousnesse It may be truly said, that euen by holinesse and righteousnesse Gods children do merit eternall life and saluation: or Because of righteousness It may be truly said, that even by holiness and righteousness God's children do merit Eternal life and salvation: cc c-acp pp-f n1 pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn, cst av-j p-acp n1 cc n1 npg1 n2 vdb vvi j n1 cc n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 432 Page 240
4462 but vnderstand that aright, not by any holinesse or righteousnesse inherent in themselues, or wrought by themselues: but understand that aright, not by any holiness or righteousness inherent in themselves, or wrought by themselves: cc-acp vvb cst av, xx p-acp d n1 cc n1 j p-acp px32, cc vvn p-acp px32: (13) verse (DIV2) 432 Page 240
4463 for the best thing in them, or done by them, if the Lord should examine it by the strict rule of his Law, deserues the curse of God, for the best thing in them, or done by them, if the Lord should examine it by the strict Rule of his Law, deserves the curse of God, p-acp dt js n1 p-acp pno32, cc vdn p-acp pno32, cs dt n1 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, (13) verse (DIV2) 432 Page 240
4464 and wrath of God, but by Christ his righteousnesse imputed to them, by his holinesse, and wrath of God, but by christ his righteousness imputed to them, by his holiness, cc n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp p-acp np1 po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp po31 n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 432 Page 240
4465 and by his righteousnesse imputed to them, they are accounted worthy of eternall life and saluation. and by his righteousness imputed to them, they Are accounted worthy of Eternal life and salvation. cc p-acp po31 n1 vvd p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr vvn j pp-f j n1 cc n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 432 Page 241
4466 And they want not any merit to their eternall saluation, for the merit of Christ, his holinesse and righteousnesse is infinite, And they want not any merit to their Eternal salvation, for the merit of christ, his holiness and righteousness is infinite, cc pns32 vvb xx d n1 p-acp po32 j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1 cc n1 vbz j, (13) verse (DIV2) 432 Page 241
4467 and that is imputed to them; and they need not doubt of the sufficiencie of that. and that is imputed to them; and they need not doubt of the sufficiency of that. cc d vbz vvn p-acp pno32; cc pns32 vvb xx n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d. (13) verse (DIV2) 432 Page 241
4468 Indeed, if it were as the Papists teach, that the righteousnesse seruing to iustification in Gods sight, were that which is inherent in Gods children, Indeed, if it were as the Papists teach, that the righteousness serving to justification in God's sighed, were that which is inherent in God's children, np1, cs pn31 vbdr p-acp dt njp2 vvb, cst dt n1 vvg p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n1, vbdr d r-crq vbz j p-acp npg1 n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 432 Page 241
4469 or the good workes done by themselues, they might iustly doubt of the sufficiencie of it: or the good works done by themselves, they might justly doubt of the sufficiency of it: cc dt j n2 vdn p-acp px32, pns32 vmd av-j vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31: (13) verse (DIV2) 432 Page 241
4470 but being the righteousnesse of Christ imputed, they haue no cause of any such doubt, they want no righteousnesse to their iustification in the sight of God, but being the righteousness of christ imputed, they have no cause of any such doubt, they want no righteousness to their justification in the sighed of God, cc-acp vbg dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd, pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f d d n1, pns32 vvb dx n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (13) verse (DIV2) 432 Page 241
4471 nor any merit to their eternall saluation. Let that be thought on to the comfort of all Gods children; nor any merit to their Eternal salvation. Let that be Thought on to the Comfort of all God's children; ccx d n1 p-acp po32 j n1. vvb cst vbb vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n2; (13) verse (DIV2) 432 Page 241
4472 and so I passe from that. Now in that the Apostle here saith, The Spirit is life for righteousnesse sake: and so I pass from that. Now in that the Apostle Here Says, The Spirit is life for righteousness sake: cc av pns11 vvb p-acp d. av p-acp d dt n1 av vvz, dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp n1 n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 433 Page 241
4473 meaning by righteousnesse, not onely the righteousnesse of Christ imputed to the beleeuing Romans, but also righteousnesse inherent in them, not as a meritorious cause, meaning by righteousness, not only the righteousness of christ imputed to the believing Romans, but also righteousness inherent in them, not as a meritorious cause, vvg p-acp n1, xx av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt vvg np1, cc-acp av n1 j p-acp pno32, xx p-acp dt j n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 434 Page 241
4474 but as an infallible signe of imputed righteousnesse, to which eternall life and saluation belongs: hence we may further gather and conclude thus much. but as an infallible Signen of imputed righteousness, to which Eternal life and salvation belongs: hence we may further gather and conclude thus much. cc-acp c-acp dt j n1 pp-f j-vvn n1, p-acp r-crq j n1 cc n1 vvz: av pns12 vmb av-jc vvi cc vvi av av-d. (13) verse (DIV2) 434 Page 241
4475 That the sanctified soule of a child of God is sure to liue the life of glorie, That the sanctified soul of a child of God is sure to live the life of glory, cst dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 435 Page 241
4476 and to liue eternally with God in heauen. and to live eternally with God in heaven. cc pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 435 Page 241
4477 The life of grace and holinesse in the heart and soule of a child of God, is an infallible euidence to him that his soule shall hereafter liue the life of glorie in heauen. The life of grace and holiness in the heart and soul of a child of God, is an infallible evidence to him that his soul shall hereafter live the life of glory in heaven. dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno31 cst po31 n1 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 435 Page 241
4478 And whosoeuer he be that finds true and sound holinesse in his owne heart and soule, may vndoubtedly assure himselfe that he shall liue for euer with God in heauen. Philip. 3.20. saith the Apostle, Our conuersation is in heauen: And whosoever he be that finds true and found holiness in his own heart and soul, may undoubtedly assure himself that he shall live for ever with God in heaven. Philip. 3.20. Says the Apostle, Our Conversation is in heaven: cc c-crq pns31 vbb cst vvz j cc j n1 p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1, vmb av-j vvi px31 cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp av p-acp np1 p-acp n1. np1. crd. vvz dt n1, po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 435 Page 241
4479 we are truly sanctified, the life of grace is in our hearts and soules, and we expresse it in our liues and conuersations: we Are truly sanctified, the life of grace is in our hearts and Souls, and we express it in our lives and conversations: pns12 vbr av-j vvn, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, cc pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2: (13) verse (DIV2) 435 Page 241
4480 and then he subioynes, From whence we looke for the Sauiour, euen the Lord Iesus Christ, who shall change our vile bodie, that it may be fashioned like vnto his glorious bodie, according to the working whereby he is able euen to subdue all things vnto himselfe. 2. Thess. 2.13.14. and then he subioynes, From whence we look for the Saviour, even the Lord Iesus christ, who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. 2. Thess 2.13.14. cc av pns31 vvz, p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, av-j dt n1 np1 np1, r-crq vmb vvi po12 j n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp po31 j n1, vvg p-acp dt n-vvg c-crq pns31 vbz j av pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp px31. crd np1 crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 435 Page 241
4481 the Apostle saith to them of that Church, God hath chosen you to saluation through sanctification of the Spirit, the Apostle Says to them of that Church, God hath chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit, dt n1 vvz p-acp pno32 pp-f d n1, np1 vhz vvn pn22 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 435 Page 242
4482 and faith of truth, whereunto he called you by our Gospell, to obtaine the glorie of our Lord Iesus Christ. 1. Ioh. 3.14. and faith of truth, whereunto he called you by our Gospel, to obtain the glory of our Lord Iesus christ. 1. John 3.14. cc n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns31 vvd pn22 p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1. crd np1 crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 435 Page 242
4483 We know (saith Saint Iohn) that we are translated from death vnto life, because we loue the brethren: We know (Says Faint John) that we Are translated from death unto life, Because we love the brothers: pns12 vvb (vvz j np1) cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns12 vvb dt n2: (13) verse (DIV2) 435 Page 242
4484 we shew forth the life of grace and holinesse that is in vs by loue to our brethren, we show forth the life of grace and holiness that is in us by love to our brothers, pns12 vvb av dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 435 Page 242
4485 and by that we know it, and are assured that we are translated, that we are set out of the state of nature into the state of grace; and by that we know it, and Are assured that we Are translated, that we Are Set out of the state of nature into the state of grace; cc p-acp cst pns12 vvb pn31, cc vbr vvn cst pns12 vbr vvn, cst pns12 vbr vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 435 Page 242
4486 and shall vndoubtedly be saued, and liue for euer with God in heauen. The reasons of this truth are these. and shall undoubtedly be saved, and live for ever with God in heaven. The Reasons of this truth Are these. cc vmb av-j vbi vvn, cc vvi p-acp av p-acp np1 p-acp n1. dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr d. (13) verse (DIV2) 435 Page 242
4487 First, he that finds the life of grace and holinesse in his owne heart and soule, may assure himselfe that Christ dwels in him by his Spirit; First, he that finds the life of grace and holiness in his own heart and soul, may assure himself that christ dwells in him by his Spirit; ord, pns31 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1, vmb vvi px31 d np1 vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 437 Page 242
4488 and being assured of that, it giues him certaine and infallible assurance that he shall be saued, and come to eternall life: and being assured of that, it gives him certain and infallible assurance that he shall be saved, and come to Eternal life: cc vbg vvn pp-f d, pn31 vvz pno31 j cc j n1 cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn, cc vvb p-acp j n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 437 Page 242
4489 for Christ is not in the reprobate and such as shall be damned. 2. Corinth. 13.5. for christ is not in the Reprobate and such as shall be damned. 2. Corinth. 13.5. c-acp np1 vbz xx p-acp dt j-jn cc d c-acp vmb vbi vvn. crd np1. crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 437 Page 242
4490 Examine your selues (saith the Apostle) know ye not your owne selues, how that Iesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates? thereby implying, that if Christ were in them they might be sure that they were not reprobates, Examine your selves (Says the Apostle) know you not your own selves, how that Iesus christ is in you except you be Reprobates? thereby implying, that if christ were in them they might be sure that they were not Reprobates, vvb po22 n2 (vvz dt n1) vvb pn22 xx po22 d n2, c-crq d np1 np1 vbz p-acp pn22 c-acp pn22 vbb n2-jn? av vvg, cst cs np1 vbdr p-acp pno32 pns32 vmd vbi j cst pns32 vbdr xx n2-jn, (13) verse (DIV2) 437 Page 242
4491 but in the state of grace. And indeed in whomsoeuer Christ is, he is their hope: 1. Tim. 1.1. yea their hope of glorie. Colos. 1.27. they haue an assured hope of glorie in heauen through him. but in the state of grace. And indeed in whomsoever christ is, he is their hope: 1. Tim. 1.1. yea their hope of glory. Colos 1.27. they have an assured hope of glory in heaven through him. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. cc av p-acp ro-crq np1 vbz, pns31 vbz po32 n1: crd np1 crd. uh po32 vvb pp-f n1. np1 crd. pns32 vhb dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (13) verse (DIV2) 437 Page 242
4492 Againe, the life of grace and holinesse in the heart and soule of a child of God, is an infallible euidence and proofe of the remission of his sinnes, Again, the life of grace and holiness in the heart and soul of a child of God, is an infallible evidence and proof of the remission of his Sins, av, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 438 Page 242
4493 and a fruite euer following a liuely, sound, and sauing faith, and it is an antecedent of the promised reward of eternall glorie: and a fruit ever following a lively, found, and Saving faith, and it is an antecedent of the promised reward of Eternal glory: cc dt n1 av vvg dt j, j, cc vvg n1, cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 pp-f j n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 438 Page 242
4494 yea it is a beginning of eternall life, euen of that life that shall last for euer in heauen. yea it is a beginning of Eternal life, even of that life that shall last for ever in heaven. uh pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, av pp-f d n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp av p-acp n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 438 Page 242
4495 And therefore this we may resolue on as a certaine truth, that the life of grace and holinesse in the heart and soule of a child of God, is an infallible euidence to him, that his soule shall hereafter liue the life of glorie in heauen: And Therefore this we may resolve on as a certain truth, that the life of grace and holiness in the heart and soul of a child of God, is an infallible evidence to him, that his soul shall hereafter live the life of glory in heaven: cc av d pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno31, cst po31 n1 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 438 Page 242
4496 and he that finds true and sound holinesse in his owne heart, may vndoubtedly assure himselfe that he shal liue for euer with God in heauen. and he that finds true and found holiness in his own heart, may undoubtedly assure himself that he shall live for ever with God in heaven. cc pns31 cst vvz j cc j n1 p-acp po31 d n1, vmb av-j vvi px31 cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp av p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 438 Page 242
4497 And let this in the first place serue to discouer to wicked persons, such as liue in their ignorance and sinnes, their follie; And let this in the First place serve to discover to wicked Persons, such as live in their ignorance and Sins, their folly; cc vvb d p-acp dt ord n1 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, d c-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1 cc n2, po32 n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 439 Page 243
4498 this may let them see that they deceiue thēselues. this may let them see that they deceive themselves. d vmb vvi pno32 vvi cst pns32 vvb px32. (13) verse (DIV2) 439 Page 243
4499 They commonly promise to themselues happinesse, life, and saluation, and they say, they hope to be saued and come to heauen as well and as soone as the best: They commonly promise to themselves happiness, life, and salvation, and they say, they hope to be saved and come to heaven as well and as soon as the best: pns32 av-j vvb p-acp px32 n1, n1, cc n1, cc pns32 vvb, pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 c-acp av cc a-acp av c-acp dt js: (13) verse (DIV2) 439 Page 243
4500 but poore soules they deceiue themselues. but poor Souls they deceive themselves. cc-acp j n2 pns32 vvb px32. (13) verse (DIV2) 439 Page 243
4501 Art thou an ignorant person? dost thou go on in thy blindnesse wilfully as many do? they are blind and ignorant, Art thou an ignorant person? dost thou go on in thy blindness wilfully as many do? they Are blind and ignorant, vb2r pns21 dt j n1? vd2 pns21 vvi a-acp p-acp po21 n1 av-j p-acp d vdb? pns32 vbr j cc j, (13) verse (DIV2) 439 Page 243
4502 and they will not learne to know God and the good wayes of God, though meanes of knowledge be offered to them, art thou such an one? art thou euen a sottish, blind, and they will not Learn to know God and the good ways of God, though means of knowledge be offered to them, art thou such an one? art thou even a sottish, blind, cc pns32 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi np1 cc dt j n2 pp-f np1, cs n2 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp pno32, vb2r pns21 d dt pi? vb2r pns21 av dt j, j, (13) verse (DIV2) 439 Page 243
4503 and ignorant person? Surely then thou art a gracelesse person, thou hast no grace in thine heart: and ignorant person? Surely then thou art a graceless person, thou hast no grace in thine heart: cc j n1? np1 av pns21 vb2r dt j n1, pns21 vh2 dx n1 p-acp po21 n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 439 Page 243
4504 for illumination is the first worke of Gods Spirit in those that belong to Gods election: for illumination is the First work of God's Spirit in those that belong to God's election: p-acp n1 vbz dt ord n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 439 Page 243
4505 and sooth not thy selfe with a conceit that thou hast a good heart to God-ward, and sooth not thy self with a conceit that thou hast a good heart to Godward, cc n1 xx po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 cst pns21 vh2 dt j n1 p-acp n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 439 Page 243
4526 & dost thou thinke that thou hast sufficient euidence that thy soule shall be saued, & dost thou think that thou hast sufficient evidence that thy soul shall be saved, cc vd2 pns21 vvi cst pns21 vh2 j n1 cst po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn, (13) verse (DIV2) 442 Page 244
4509 so long as thou continuest in thy ignorance, thy case is desperate and hopelesse. Againe, art thou a wicked and prophane person? dost thou liue in thy sinnes, so long as thou Continuest in thy ignorance, thy case is desperate and hopeless. Again, art thou a wicked and profane person? dost thou live in thy Sins, av av-j c-acp pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1, po21 n1 vbz j cc j. av, vb2r pns21 dt j cc j n1? vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp po21 n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 439 Page 243
4510 and follow after thy sensuall pleasures? and dost thou promise to thy selfe life and saluation in heauen? Alas poore soule, thou hast no euidence to shew for it: and follow After thy sensual pleasures? and dost thou promise to thy self life and salvation in heaven? Alas poor soul, thou hast no evidence to show for it: cc vvi p-acp po21 j n2? cc vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp po21 n1 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? uh j n1, pns21 vh2 dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31: (13) verse (DIV2) 440 Page 243
4511 no, no, thou art alreadie marked out for the diuell, thy prophane heart and life is the brand of the diuell; no, no, thou art already marked out for the Devil, thy profane heart and life is the brand of the Devil; uh-dx, uh-dx, pns21 vb2r av vvn av p-acp dt n1, po21 j n1 cc n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 440 Page 243
4512 and thy going on in thy sinfull course, it may certainly assure thee that thou shalt liue for euer with the diuell and his Angels in the bottomlesse pit of hell, thou hast infallible euidence of thine owne euerlasting perditiō. Consider it but in reason: and thy going on in thy sinful course, it may Certainly assure thee that thou shalt live for ever with the Devil and his Angels in the bottomless pit of hell, thou hast infallible evidence of thine own everlasting perdition. Consider it but in reason: cc po21 vvg a-acp p-acp po21 j n1, pn31 vmb av-j vvi pno21 cst pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp av p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vh2 j n1 pp-f po21 d j n1. np1 pn31 p-acp p-acp n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 440 Page 243
4513 dost thou thinke that thou shalt step out of a wicked & prophane life in this world into a blessed and happie life in heauen? if thou so thinke, thou deceiuest thy selfe, dost thou think that thou shalt step out of a wicked & profane life in this world into a blessed and happy life in heaven? if thou so think, thou deceivest thy self, vd2 pns21 vvi cst pns21 vm2 vvi av pp-f dt j cc j n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j-vvn cc j n1 p-acp n1? cs pns21 av vvi, pns21 vv2 po21 n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 440 Page 243
4514 and the diuell blinds thee, it is but a dreame: and the Devil blinds thee, it is but a dream: cc dt n1 vvz pno21, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 440 Page 243
4515 whosoeuer saith he shall hereafter liue happily, and yet hath now no care to liue holily, he doth but deceiue himselfe, he deales not truly with his owne soule: whosoever Says he shall hereafter live happily, and yet hath now no care to live holily, he does but deceive himself, he deals not truly with his own soul: r-crq vvz pns31 vmb av vvi av-j, cc av vhz av dx n1 pc-acp vvi av-j, pns31 vdz p-acp vvi px31, pns31 vvz xx av-j p-acp po31 d n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 440 Page 244
4516 and take heed of that deceit; and take heed of that deceit; cc vvb n1 pp-f d n1; (13) verse (DIV2) 440 Page 244
4517 yea take heed of deceiuing thy selfe in another respect, in respect of thy ciuill honestie. Thousands deceiue themselues in that respect, they thinke because they are ciuilly honest, that they shall certainly go to heauen, they are right honest men, yea take heed of deceiving thy self in Another respect, in respect of thy civil honesty. Thousands deceive themselves in that respect, they think Because they Are civilly honest, that they shall Certainly go to heaven, they Are right honest men, uh vvb n1 pp-f j-vvg po21 n1 p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po21 j n1. crd vvb px32 p-acp d n1, pns32 vvb c-acp pns32 vbr av-j j, cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp n1, pns32 vbr j-jn j n2, (13) verse (DIV2) 440 Page 244
4518 and right honest women, and therefore they are sure to go to heauen. and right honest women, and Therefore they Are sure to go to heaven. cc j-jn j n2, cc av pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 440 Page 244
4519 Poore soules, they deceiue themselues it is not thy ciuill honestie that can giue thee assurance that thou art in the comfortable state of a Christian, Poor Souls, they deceive themselves it is not thy civil honesty that can give thee assurance that thou art in the comfortable state of a Christian, j n2, pns32 vvb px32 pn31 vbz xx po21 j n1 cst vmb vvi pno21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt njp, (13) verse (DIV2) 440 Page 244
4520 and that thy soule shall be saued: and that thy soul shall be saved: cc cst po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn: (13) verse (DIV2) 440 Page 244
4521 it is onely the power and life of grace in thy heart and soule that can giue that assurance. it is only the power and life of grace in thy heart and soul that can give that assurance. pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 cst vmb vvi d n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 440 Page 244
4522 Thou wilt say, I too much disparage ciuill honestie. Thou wilt say, I too much disparage civil honesty. pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 av av-d vvi j n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 441 Page 244
4523 No, I do not any thing disparage it at all, I acknowledge it to be the good gift of God, No, I do not any thing disparage it At all, I acknowledge it to be the good gift of God, uh-dx, pns11 vdb xx d n1 vvb pn31 p-acp d, pns11 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f np1, (13) verse (DIV2) 442 Page 244
4524 but yet not sufficient to giue infallible euidence that the soule shall be saued; but yet not sufficient to give infallible evidence that the soul shall be saved; cc-acp av xx j pc-acp vvi j n1 cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn; (13) verse (DIV2) 442 Page 244
4525 for many heathen men that neuer heard of Christ were ciuilly honest, they went so farre by the light of nature: for many heathen men that never herd of christ were civilly honest, they went so Far by the Light of nature: p-acp d j-jn n2 cst av-x vvd pp-f np1 vbdr av-j j, pns32 vvd av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 442 Page 244
4527 and yet hast no more in thee then a Pagan may haue? And consider with thy selfe what Christ saith, Mat. 5.20. Except your righteousnesse exceed the righteousnesse of the Scribes and Pharises ye shall not be saued. and yet hast no more in thee then a Pagan may have? And Consider with thy self what christ Says, Mathew 5.20. Except your righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees you shall not be saved. cc av vh2 dx dc p-acp pno21 av dt j-jn vmb vhi? cc vvb p-acp po21 n1 r-crq np1 vvz, np1 crd. c-acp po22 n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc np1 pn22 vmb xx vbi vvn. (13) verse (DIV2) 442 Page 244
4528 And ioyne to that the speech of the Apostle, Philip. 3.6. He there saith he was a Pharisie, and touching the righteousnesse of the Law vnreprouable: And join to that the speech of the Apostle, Philip. 3.6. He there Says he was a Pharisee, and touching the righteousness of the Law unreprovable: cc vvi p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1. crd. pns31 a-acp vvz pns31 vbds dt n1, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j-u: (13) verse (DIV2) 442 Page 244
4529 he was before his conuersion a right honest man, and went as farre as any ciuill honest man can go, he was before his conversion a right honest man, and went as Far as any civil honest man can go, pns31 vbds p-acp po31 n1 dt j-jn j n1, cc vvd a-acp av-j c-acp d j j n1 vmb vvi, (13) verse (DIV2) 442 Page 244
4530 and y•t in that Chapter he accounted that righteousnesse of his but as drosse and dung, that he might winne Christ, and y•t in that Chapter he accounted that righteousness of his but as dross and dung, that he might win christ, cc vvd p-acp d n1 pns31 vvd cst n1 pp-f png31 p-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi np1, (13) verse (DIV2) 442 Page 244
4531 and that he might haue his righteousnesse imputed to him: and that he might have his righteousness imputed to him: cc cst pns31 vmd vhi po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno31: (13) verse (DIV2) 442 Page 244
4532 and not onely so, but that he might feele the power of Christ his death mortifying sinne in him, and not only so, but that he might feel the power of christ his death mortifying sin in him, cc xx av-j av, cc-acp cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 vvg n1 p-acp pno31, (13) verse (DIV2) 442 Page 244
4533 and the power of his resurrection quickening him to newnesse of life: and therefore deceiue not thy selfe in resting on thy ciuill honestie. and the power of his resurrection quickening him to newness of life: and Therefore deceive not thy self in resting on thy civil honesty. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 n-vvg pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1: cc av vvb xx po21 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp po21 j n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 442 Page 244
4534 Now for further vse is it so that the life of grace and holinesse in the heart and soule of a child of God, is an infallible euidence to him that his soule shall hereafter liue with God in heauen? Then if thou whosoeuer thou art, wouldst know it, Now for further use is it so that the life of grace and holiness in the heart and soul of a child of God, is an infallible evidence to him that his soul shall hereafter live with God in heaven? Then if thou whosoever thou art, Wouldst know it, av p-acp jc n1 vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno31 cst po31 n1 vmb av vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1? av cs pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vmd2 vvi pn31, (13) verse (DIV2) 443 Page 245
4535 and be sure of it that thou shalt be saued, thou needest not as it were to climbe vp into heauen to search the Court rolles there, and be sure of it that thou shalt be saved, thou Needest not as it were to climb up into heaven to search the Court rolls there, cc vbi j pp-f pn31 cst pns21 vm2 vbi vvn, pns21 vv2 xx p-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 n2 a-acp, (13) verse (DIV2) 443 Page 245
4536 whether thy name be there written, thou needest not to fetch such a farre compasse: whither thy name be there written, thou Needest not to fetch such a Far compass: cs po21 n1 vbb a-acp vvn, pns21 vv2 xx pc-acp vvi d dt j n1: (13) verse (DIV2) 443 Page 245
4537 but looke into thine owne heart and soule, and if there thou find the life and power of grace, but look into thine own heart and soul, and if there thou find the life and power of grace, cc-acp vvb p-acp po21 d n1 cc n1, cc cs a-acp pns21 vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 443 Page 245
4538 if thou find the lusts of thine owne heart mortified, and thine heart and soule truly sanctified, if thou find the Lustiest of thine own heart mortified, and thine heart and soul truly sanctified, cs pns21 vvb dt n2 pp-f po21 d n1 vvn, cc po21 n1 cc n1 av-j vvn, (13) verse (DIV2) 443 Page 245
4539 and that now Christ liues in thee, as the Apostle speaks, Gal. 2.20. and that now christ lives in thee, as the Apostle speaks, Gal. 2.20. cc cst av np1 vvz p-acp pno21, p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. (13) verse (DIV2) 443 Page 245
4540 thereupon thou maist certainly conclude, to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou shalt liue with Christ in glory, thereupon thou Mayest Certainly conclude, to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou shalt live with christ in glory, av pns21 vm2 av-j vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cst pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 443 Page 245
4541 and that thy soule shall hereafter liue the life of glorie in heauen; and that is an excellent comfort. and that thy soul shall hereafter live the life of glory in heaven; and that is an excellent Comfort. cc cst po21 n1 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1; cc d vbz dt j n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 443 Page 245
4542 To speake something to the comfort of such as are truly sanctified; To speak something to the Comfort of such as Are truly sanctified; pc-acp vvi pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr av-j vvn; (13) verse (DIV2) 443 Page 245
4543 an holy sanctified life is held a melancholicke life, and a life most vncomfortable, but indeed it is not so, it is the onely true comfortable life that can be. an holy sanctified life is held a melancholic life, and a life most uncomfortable, but indeed it is not so, it is the only true comfortable life that can be. dt j j-vvn n1 vbz vvn dt j n1, cc dt n1 av-ds j-u, cc-acp av pn31 vbz xx av, pn31 vbz dt j j j n1 cst vmb vbi. (13) verse (DIV2) 443 Page 245
4544 Is there not wonderfull comfort in assurance of Gods speciall loue and fauour, and of right to all the comforts of the Saints of God in this life & in the life to come? Can there be greater comfort then this, to haue peace with God and with a mans owne conscience in this world, Is there not wonderful Comfort in assurance of God's special love and favour, and of right to all the comforts of the Saints of God in this life & in the life to come? Can there be greater Comfort then this, to have peace with God and with a men own conscience in this world, vbz pc-acp xx j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc n1, cc pp-f j-jn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi? vmb a-acp vbi jc n1 cs d, pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp dt ng1 d n1 p-acp d n1, (13) verse (DIV2) 443 Page 245
4563 because that his Spirit dwelleth in you, by his Spirit dwelling in you. Because that his Spirit dwells in you, by his Spirit Dwelling in you. c-acp cst po31 n1 vvz p-acp pn22, p-acp po31 n1 vvg p-acp pn22. (14) verse (DIV2) 446 Page 247
4545 and assurance of euerlasting happinesse, ioy, and glorie, hereafter in heauen? Certainly there can be no ioy nor comfort equall and matchable to it. and assurance of everlasting happiness, joy, and glory, hereafter in heaven? Certainly there can be no joy nor Comfort equal and matchable to it. cc n1 pp-f j n1, n1, cc n1, av p-acp n1? av-j a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 ccx n1 vvi cc j p-acp pn31. (13) verse (DIV2) 443 Page 245
4546 And doubtlesse a child of God hath most comfort of his holinesse when he draweth neare his end. Pro. 14.32. The righteous hath hope in his death. And doubtless a child of God hath most Comfort of his holiness when he draws near his end. Pro 14.32. The righteous hath hope in his death. cc av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz av-ds n1 pp-f po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvz av-j po31 n1. np1 crd. dt j vhz n1 p-acp po31 n1. (13) verse (DIV2) 443 Page 245
4547 And let this be thought on to the comfort of all such as are truly sanctified. And let this be Thought on to the Comfort of all such as Are truly sanctified. cc vvb d vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d c-acp vbr av-j vvn. (13) verse (DIV2) 443 Page 245
4548 VERSE 11. VERSE 11. n1 crd (14) verse (DIV2) 443 Page 246
4549 But if the Spirit of him that raised vp Iesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised vp Christ from the dead, shall also quicken your mortall bodies, But if the Spirit of him that raised up Iesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up christ from the dead, shall also quicken your Mortal bodies, cc-acp cs dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd a-acp np1 p-acp dt j vvi p-acp pn22, pns31 cst vvd a-acp np1 p-acp dt j, vmb av vvi po22 j-jn n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 444 Page 246
4550 because that his Spirit dwelleth in you. COme we now to the 11. Verse: Because that his Spirit dwells in you. COme we now to the 11. Verse: c-acp cst po31 n1 vvz p-acp pn22. vvb pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 444 Page 246
4551 But if the Spirit of him, &c. Our Apostle goes further to cheare vp the beleeuing Romans, But if the Spirit of him, etc. Our Apostle Goes further to cheer up the believing Romans, cc-acp cs dt n1 pp-f pno31, av po12 n1 vvz jc pc-acp vvi a-acp dt vvg np1, (14) verse (DIV2) 445 Page 246
4552 and he here makes knowne to them to their further comfort, that though their bodies were subiect to death by reason of sinne still abiding in them, and he Here makes known to them to their further Comfort, that though their bodies were Subject to death by reason of sin still abiding in them, cc pns31 av vvz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 jc n1, cst cs po32 n2 vbdr j-jn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av vvg p-acp pno32, (14) verse (DIV2) 445 Page 246
4553 and should dye, yet their bodies being dead, should not remaine perpetually and for euer vnder the power of death, and should die, yet their bodies being dead, should not remain perpetually and for ever under the power of death, cc vmd vvi, av po32 n2 vbg j, vmd xx vvi av-j cc p-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 445 Page 246
4554 but should in time be quickened and raised vp againe from death to life, euen to a glorious life together with their soules. but should in time be quickened and raised up again from death to life, even to a glorious life together with their Souls. cc-acp vmd p-acp n1 vbi vvn cc vvn a-acp av p-acp n1 p-acp n1, av p-acp dt j n1 av p-acp po32 n2. (14) verse (DIV2) 445 Page 246
4555 And this comfort the Apostle propounds not barely, but in the proofe of it he proues it by an argument taken from the effect of Gods Spirit dwelling in them, on this mamanner, And this Comfort the Apostle propounds not barely, but in the proof of it he Proves it by an argument taken from the Effect of God's Spirit Dwelling in them, on this mamanner, cc d n1 dt n1 vvz xx av-j, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvg p-acp pno32, p-acp d n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 445 Page 246
4556 If the Spirit of God dwell in you, he will certainly quicken your mortall bodies, he will not suffer your dead bodies alwayes to abide vnder the power of death; If the Spirit of God dwell in you, he will Certainly quicken your Mortal bodies, he will not suffer your dead bodies always to abide under the power of death; cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp pn22, pns31 vmb av-j vvi po22 j-jn n2, pns31 vmb xx vvi po22 j n2 av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 445 Page 246
4557 it is his office to quicken, and to giue life, and he will performe his office: it is his office to quicken, and to give life, and he will perform his office: pn31 vbz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 445 Page 246
4558 he will one day put life into your bodies though they be dead, and he will raise them vp againe to an heauenly and glorious life, that the whole man may liue and be blessed for euer. he will one day put life into your bodies though they be dead, and he will raise them up again to an heavenly and glorious life, that the Whole man may live and be blessed for ever. pns31 vmb crd n1 vvd n1 p-acp po22 n2 cs pns32 vbb j, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno32 a-acp av p-acp dt j cc j n1, cst dt j-jn n1 vmb vvi cc vbi vvn p-acp av. (14) verse (DIV2) 445 Page 246
4559 Now this proofe of the quickening and raising vp of the dead bodies of the true beleeuing Romans, from the indwelling of Gods Spirit in them, is amplified and enlarged by the worke of Gods Spirit in raising vp Christ from the dead, à paribus, namely thus, God raised vp Christ from the dead by his Spirit, Now this proof of the quickening and raising up of the dead bodies of the true believing Romans, from the indwelling of God's Spirit in them, is amplified and enlarged by the work of God's Spirit in raising up christ from the dead, à paribus, namely thus, God raised up christ from the dead by his Spirit, av d n1 pp-f dt j-vvg cc vvg a-acp pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt j vvg np1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp vvg a-acp np1 p-acp dt j, fw-fr fw-la, av av, np1 vvd a-acp np1 p-acp dt j p-acp po31 n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 446 Page 246
4560 and therefore by the same Spirit he will likewise or in like manner quicken and raise vp your mortall bodies, you being mēbers of Christ: and Therefore by the same Spirit he will likewise or in like manner quicken and raise up your Mortal bodies, you being members of christ: cc av p-acp dt d n1 pns31 vmb av cc p-acp j n1 vvi cc vvi a-acp po22 j-jn n2, pn22 vbg n2 pp-f np1: (14) verse (DIV2) 446 Page 246
4561 he raised vp Christ the head, he will likewise raise vp the members. he raised up christ the head, he will likewise raise up the members. pns31 vvd a-acp np1 dt n1, pns31 vmb av vvi a-acp dt n2. (14) verse (DIV2) 446 Page 246
4562 If the Spirit of him that raised vp Iesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised vp Christ from the dead, shall also quicken your mortall bodies, If the Spirit of him that raised up Iesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up christ from the dead, shall also quicken your Mortal bodies, cs dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd a-acp np1 p-acp dt j vvi p-acp pn22, pns31 cst vvd a-acp np1 p-acp dt j, vmb av vvi po22 j-jn n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 446 Page 247
4564 We see then that in this verse is laid before vs a proofe of the resurrection of the bodies of Gods children, from the indwelling of Gods Spirit in them, amplified by the worke of Gods Spirit in raising vp Christ from the dead, with relation to that which went before verse 10. That howsoeuer death preuaile ouer the bodies of Gods children, We see then that in this verse is laid before us a proof of the resurrection of the bodies of God's children, from the indwelling of God's Spirit in them, amplified by the work of God's Spirit in raising up christ from the dead, with Relation to that which went before verse 10. That howsoever death prevail over the bodies of God's children, pns12 vvb av cst p-acp d n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp vvg a-acp np1 p-acp dt j, p-acp n1 p-acp d r-crq vvd p-acp n1 crd cst c-acp n1 vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 446 Page 247
4565 yet they are to know to their comfort, that the Spirit of God dwelling in them, they shall not alwayes abide vnder death. If the Spirit of him. yet they Are to know to their Comfort, that the Spirit of God Dwelling in them, they shall not always abide under death. If the Spirit of him. av pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb xx av vvi p-acp n1. cs dt n1 pp-f pno31. (14) verse (DIV2) 446 Page 247
4566 By the word him, is here meant God the Father, from whom the holy Ghost proceeds, By the word him, is Here meant God the Father, from whom the holy Ghost proceeds, p-acp dt n1 pno31, vbz av vvn np1 dt n1, p-acp ro-crq dt j n1 vvz, (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 247
4567 and therefore he is called his Spirit, as verse 9. That raised vp Iesus from the dead: and Therefore he is called his Spirit, as verse 9. That raised up Iesus from the dead: cc av pns31 vbz vvn po31 n1, c-acp n1 crd cst vvd a-acp np1 p-acp dt j: (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 247
4568 that is, the bodie of Iesus, by a synecdoche the whole being put for the part, raised vp the bodie of Iesus which was crucified and dead, from death to life. that is, the body of Iesus, by a synecdoche the Whole being put for the part, raised up the body of Iesus which was Crucified and dead, from death to life. cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 dt j-jn vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, vvn a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbds vvn cc j, p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 247
4569 Dwell in you. That phrase we haue formerly opened, and the meaning of it here is this, Be in you by his true powerfull working presence, by the efficacie and power of his grace. Dwell in you. That phrase we have formerly opened, and the meaning of it Here is this, Be in you by his true powerful working presence, by the efficacy and power of his grace. vvb p-acp pn22. cst n1 pns12 vhb av-j vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 av vbz d, vbb p-acp pn22 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 247
4570 He, namely, the same God that raised vp Christ: that is, the bodie of Christ, from death to life, shall also or in like manner quicken your mortall bodies. He, namely, the same God that raised up christ: that is, the body of christ, from death to life, shall also or in like manner quicken your Mortal bodies. pns31, av, dt d np1 cst vvd a-acp np1: cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vmb av cc p-acp j n1 vvi po22 j-jn n2. (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 247
4571 Some thinke that the Apostle here speaketh of the continuall working of Gods Spirit in mortifying the reliques of sinne in true beleeuers, some think that the Apostle Here speaks of the continual working of God's Spirit in mortifying the Relics of sin in true believers, d vvb cst dt n1 av vvz pp-f dt j n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 247
4572 but indeed that is not agreable to the context, neither will the word beare that construction: but indeed that is not agreeable to the context, neither will the word bear that construction: cc-acp av d vbz xx j p-acp dt n1, dx vmb dt n1 vvb d n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 247
4573 for the Apostle speaking of the time to come, Shall quicken your mortall bodies, he pointeth at the resurrection that shall be, for the Apostle speaking of the time to come, Shall quicken your Mortal bodies, he pointeth At the resurrection that shall be, c-acp dt n1 vvg pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vmb vvi po22 j-jn n2, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vbi, (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 247
4574 and not at that which is present in rising to newnesse of life. and not At that which is present in rising to newness of life. cc xx p-acp d r-crq vbz j p-acp vvg p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 247
4575 And the word mortall, doth giue vs to vnderstand so much, that he intends the last and finall resurrection of the bodie, which is mortall and subiect to death and dissolution. And the word Mortal, does give us to understand so much, that he intends the last and final resurrection of the body, which is Mortal and Subject to death and dissolution. cc dt n1 j-jn, vdz vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi av av-d, cst pns31 vvz dt ord cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz j-jn cc j-jn p-acp n1 cc n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 247
4576 Now the word quicken here vsed, is verie emphaticall and weightie, it signifies thus much, Shall not onely raise from death to life, Now the word quicken Here used, is very emphatical and weighty, it signifies thus much, Shall not only raise from death to life, av dt n1 vvb av vvd, vbz av j cc j, pn31 vvz av av-d, vmb xx av-j vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 247
4577 nor yet to an immortall life onely, for so the bodies of the wicked shall be, they shall be raised from the dead, nor yet to an immortal life only, for so the bodies of the wicked shall be, they shall be raised from the dead, ccx av p-acp dt j n1 av-j, c-acp av dt n2 pp-f dt j vmb vbi, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j, (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 247
4578 and they shall be made immortall, and able to abide for euer in the state whereto they shall be iudged: and they shall be made immortal, and able to abide for ever in the state whereto they shall be judged: cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn j, cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp av p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn: (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 247
4579 but to a further matter, shall raise the bodies of Gods children to an immortall happie life, to a life perfectly glorious, but to a further matter, shall raise the bodies of God's children to an immortal happy life, to a life perfectly glorious, cc-acp p-acp dt jc n1, vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt j j n1, p-acp dt n1 av-j j, (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 248
4580 and shall make their bodies like the glorious bodie of Christ, as Philip. 3.21. and shall make them spirituall bodies, as 1. Corinth. 15.44. and shall make their bodies like the glorious body of christ, as Philip. 3.21. and shall make them spiritual bodies, as 1. Corinth. 15.44. cc vmb vvi po32 n2 av-j dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp np1. crd. cc vmb vvi pno32 j n2, p-acp crd np1. crd. (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 248
4581 that is, bodies not onely quickened by a liuing soule, but with a farre more excellent vertue, that is, bodies not only quickened by a living soul, but with a Far more excellent virtue, cst vbz, n2 xx av-j vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc-acp p-acp dt av-j av-dc j n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 248
4582 namely, the vertue of the Spirit descending from Christ their head: namely, the virtue of the Spirit descending from christ their head: av, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp np1 po32 n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 248
4583 so much is comprised and signified by the word quicken. Because, or rather by, that his Spirit dwelleth in you, as it is in the originall: so much is comprised and signified by the word quicken. Because, or rather by, that his Spirit dwells in you, as it is in the original: av d vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 vvi. p-acp, cc av-c p-acp, cst po31 n1 vvz p-acp pn22, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n-jn: (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 248
4584 that is, by the power & vertue of that Spirit of God being in you by his true powerfull working presence, that is, by the power & virtue of that Spirit of God being in you by his true powerful working presence, cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 vbg p-acp pn22 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 248
4585 and by the efficacie of his grace in them. and by the efficacy of his grace in them. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32. (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 248
4586 The meaning then of the Apostle in the words of this verse is thus to be conceiued, The meaning then of the Apostle in the words of this verse is thus to be conceived, dt n1 av pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn, (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 248
4587 as if the Apostle had said: as if the Apostle had said: c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn: (14) verse (DIV2) 447 Page 248
4588 But if the holy Spirit of God the Father, who raised vp the body of Iesus when it was crucified and dead, from death to life, be in you by his true powerfull working presence, But if the holy Spirit of God the Father, who raised up the body of Iesus when it was Crucified and dead, from death to life, be in you by his true powerful working presence, cc-acp cs dt j n1 pp-f np1 dt n1, r-crq vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn cc j, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vbb p-acp pn22 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 448 Page 248
4589 and by the efficacie of his grace, euen the same God that did raise vp the body of Christ from death to life, shall also, and by the efficacy of his grace, even the same God that did raise up the body of christ from death to life, shall also, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av-j dt d np1 cst vdd vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vmb av, (14) verse (DIV2) 448 Page 248
4590 and in like manner, raise your bodies that are mortall and subiect to death, euen when they are dead, from death to life, and in like manner, raise your bodies that Are Mortal and Subject to death, even when they Are dead, from death to life, cc p-acp j n1, vvb po22 n2 cst vbr j-jn cc j-jn p-acp n1, av c-crq pns32 vbr j, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 448 Page 248
4591 yea to an immortall happie life, and to a life perfectly glorious: yea to an immortal happy life, and to a life perfectly glorious: uh p-acp dt j j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 av-j j: (14) verse (DIV2) 448 Page 248
4592 and shall make your bodies spirituall, and like to the glorious body of Christ, by the power and vertue of that Spirit of his, being in you by his true powerfull working presence, and shall make your bodies spiritual, and like to the glorious body of christ, by the power and virtue of that Spirit of his, being in you by his true powerful working presence, cc vmb vvi po22 n2 j, cc av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f png31, vbg p-acp pn22 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 448 Page 248
4593 and by the efficacie of his grace. and by the efficacy of his grace. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 448 Page 248
4594 First obserue we, that the Apostle here chearing vp the beleeuing Romans, with this comfort, that though their bodies were mortall, First observe we, that the Apostle Here cheering up the believing Romans, with this Comfort, that though their bodies were Mortal, ord vvb pns12, cst dt n1 av vvg a-acp dt vvg np1, p-acp d n1, cst cs po32 n2 vbdr j-jn, (14) verse (DIV2) 449 Page 248
4595 and though they were dead, yet they should not alwayes abide vnder the power of death, and though they were dead, yet they should not always abide under the power of death, cc cs pns32 vbdr j, av pns32 vmd xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 449 Page 248
4596 but should be quickened and raised vp againe from death to life; but should be quickened and raised up again from death to life; cc-acp vmd vbi vvn cc vvn a-acp av p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 449 Page 248
4597 he puts downe this comfort in the proofe of it, that Gods Spirit dwelling in them, he would not suffer their bodies to abide vnder the power of death, he puts down this Comfort in the proof of it, that God's Spirit Dwelling in them, he would not suffer their bodies to abide under the power of death, pns31 vvz a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst ng1 n1 vvg p-acp pno32, pns31 vmd xx vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 449 Page 248
4598 but would one day raise them vp againe from death to life. Hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. but would one day raise them up again from death to life. Hence we Are given to understand thus much. cc-acp vmd pi n1 vvi pno32 a-acp av p-acp n1 p-acp n1. av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (14) verse (DIV2) 449 Page 248
4599 That the holy Spirit of God neuer forsakes the bodies of Gods children, though the bodies of Gods children be dead and buried: That the holy Spirit of God never forsakes the bodies of God's children, though the bodies of God's children be dead and buried: cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 av-x vvz dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, cs dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbb j cc vvn: (14) verse (DIV2) 450 Page 249
4600 and though they be turned into dust and ashes, yet they are still deare and precious to the Lord, and though they be turned into dust and Ashes, yet they Are still deer and precious to the Lord, cc cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp n1 cc n2, av pns32 vbr av j-jn cc j p-acp dt n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 450 Page 249
4601 and he still watcheth ouer the very dust of them, and his hand doth still hold and keepe them, in time to quicken them, and he still watches over the very dust of them, and his hand does still hold and keep them, in time to quicken them, cc pns31 av vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32, cc po31 n1 vdz av vvi cc vvi pno32, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (14) verse (DIV2) 450 Page 249
4602 and to restore them to life againe: and to restore them to life again: cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 av: (14) verse (DIV2) 450 Page 249
4603 the Lord hath regard to the bodies of his children, and hath a care ouer them, the Lord hath regard to the bodies of his children, and hath a care over them, dt n1 vhz n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc vhz dt n1 p-acp pno32, (14) verse (DIV2) 450 Page 249
4605 The dead bodies of Gods children are still members of Christ, and they are still knit to him, The dead bodies of God's children Are still members of christ, and they Are still knit to him, dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr j n2 pp-f np1, cc pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp pno31, (14) verse (DIV2) 451 Page 249
5767 And hence it is that such persons as make but a shew of holinesse, and haue but the outside of Christians, And hence it is that such Persons as make but a show of holiness, and have but the outside of Christians, cc av pn31 vbz cst d n2 c-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vhb p-acp dt n1-an pp-f np1, (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 312
8262 and Christ beares vp one end of the crosse with thee, and he is able to helpe and succour thee, and christ bears up one end of the cross with thee, and he is able to help and succour thee, cc np1 vvz a-acp crd n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno21, cc pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno21, (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
4606 and being dead, they rest and sleepe in him, as the Apostle saith, 1. Thess. 4.14. If we beleeue that Iesus is dead and is risen, euen so them which sleepe in Iesus will God bring with him. Rom. 14.8. the Apostle saith, Whether we liue or dye we are the Lords. and being dead, they rest and sleep in him, as the Apostle Says, 1. Thess 4.14. If we believe that Iesus is dead and is risen, even so them which sleep in Iesus will God bring with him. Rom. 14.8. the Apostle Says, Whither we live or die we Are the lords. cc vbg j, pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp pno31, c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. cs pns12 vvb cst np1 vbz j cc vbz vvn, av av pns32 r-crq vvb p-acp np1 vmb np1 vvi p-acp pno31. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, cs pns12 vvb cc vvb pns12 vbr dt n2. (14) verse (DIV2) 451 Page 249
4607 There is an inseparable and perpetuall vnion betweene Christ and euery true beleeuer, not onely in regard of the soule, There is an inseparable and perpetual Union between christ and every true believer, not only in regard of the soul, pc-acp vbz dt j cc j n1 p-acp np1 cc d j n1, xx av-j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 451 Page 249
4608 but of the bodie also. 1. Cor. 6.15. Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? and the bodie being once knit to Christ, it so continues for euer; but of the body also. 1. Cor. 6.15. Know you not that your bodies Are the members of christ? and the body being once knit to christ, it so continues for ever; cc-acp pp-f dt n1 av. crd np1 crd. vvb pn22 xx d po22 n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1? cc dt n1 vbg a-acp vvn p-acp np1, pn31 av vvz p-acp av; (14) verse (DIV2) 451 Page 249
4609 though death seuer the soule from the bodie, yet it seuers not the bodie from Christ. though death sever the soul from the body, yet it severs not the body from christ. cs n1 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av pn31 vvz xx dt n1 p-acp np1. (14) verse (DIV2) 451 Page 249
4610 Againe, the Lord hath made an euerlasting couenant of grace with his children, that he will be their God for euer; Again, the Lord hath made an everlasting Covenant of grace with his children, that he will be their God for ever; av, dt n1 vhz vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, cst pns31 vmb vbi po32 n1 p-acp av; (14) verse (DIV2) 452 Page 249
4611 and that couenant is not made onely in regard of their soules, but of their bodies also, and that Covenant is not made only in regard of their Souls, but of their bodies also, cc d n1 vbz xx vvn av-j p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc-acp pp-f po32 n2 av, (14) verse (DIV2) 452 Page 249
4612 euen in regard of the whole man: even in regard of the Whole man: av p-acp n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 452 Page 249
4613 and when the Lord saith, I am the God of Abraham, his meaning is not that he is the God of Abrahams soule onely, but also of his bodie; and when the Lord Says, I am the God of Abraham, his meaning is not that he is the God of Abrahams soul only, but also of his body; cc c-crq dt n1 vvz, pns11 vbm dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1 vbz xx cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 av-j, cc-acp av pp-f po31 n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 452 Page 249
4614 and therefore doubtlesse the Lord hath regard to the bodies of his children, and hath a care ouer them though they be dead and rotten in their graues, and Therefore doubtless the Lord hath regard to the bodies of his children, and hath a care over them though they be dead and rotten in their graves, cc av av-j dt n1 vhz n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc vhz dt n1 p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vbb j cc j-vvn p-acp po32 n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 452 Page 249
4615 and he still watcheth ouer the very dust of them, and his hand doth still hold and keepe them, in time to quicken them, and he still watches over the very dust of them, and his hand does still hold and keep them, in time to quicken them, cc pns31 av vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32, cc po31 n1 vdz av vvi cc vvi pno32, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (14) verse (DIV2) 452 Page 249
4616 and to restore them to life againe. Haply some may say, Christ saith Mat. 22.32. God is not the God of the dead, but of the liuing. I answer. and to restore them to life again. Haply Some may say, christ Says Mathew 22.32. God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. I answer. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 av. av d vmb vvi, np1 vvz np1 crd. np1 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc-acp pp-f dt j-vvg. pns11 vvb. (14) verse (DIV2) 452 Page 249
4617 God is not the God of the dead, according to the iudgement and opinion of the Sadduces, God is not the God of the dead, according to the judgement and opinion of the Sadducees, np1 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt j, vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt np2, (14) verse (DIV2) 454 Page 249
4618 and as they conceiued of the dead: and as they conceived of the dead: cc c-acp pns32 vvd pp-f dt j: (14) verse (DIV2) 454 Page 249
4619 that is, as of those who were altogether dead both in bodie and soule, and neuer to rise againe; that is, as of those who were altogether dead both in body and soul, and never to rise again; cst vbz, c-acp pp-f d r-crq vbdr av j av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, cc av-x pc-acp vvi av; (14) verse (DIV2) 454 Page 249
4620 for that was the opinion of the Sadduces, they denied the resurrection, and according to that opinion of theirs Christ there speakes, that God is not the God of the dead in that sort, for that was the opinion of the Sadducees, they denied the resurrection, and according to that opinion of theirs christ there speaks, that God is not the God of the dead in that sort, p-acp cst vbds dt n1 pp-f dt np2, pns32 vvd dt n1, cc vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f png32 np1 pc-acp vvz, cst np1 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt j p-acp d n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 454 Page 250
4621 for God cannot suffer such a death to preuaile ouer his, he is a God of mercie and of life it selfe, for God cannot suffer such a death to prevail over his, he is a God of mercy and of life it self, c-acp np1 vmbx vvi d dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp png31, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1 pn31 n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 454 Page 250
4622 and therefore will in time restore the dead bodies of his children to life againe. and Therefore will in time restore the dead bodies of his children to life again. cc av vmb p-acp n1 vvi dt j n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp n1 av. (14) verse (DIV2) 454 Page 250
4623 So that this we may set downe as a certaine truth, that the Lord hath regard to the bodies of his children, So that this we may Set down as a certain truth, that the Lord hath regard to the bodies of his children, av cst d pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst dt n1 vhz n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 454 Page 250
4624 and hath a care ouer them though they be dead and rotten in their graues: and hath a care over them though they be dead and rotten in their graves: cc vhz dt n1 p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vbb j cc j-vvn p-acp po32 n2: (14) verse (DIV2) 454 Page 250
7015 and to them onley did belong the adoption, and the glory, and the Couenants, and the giuing of the Law, and to them only did belong the adoption, and the glory, and the Covenants, and the giving of the Law, cc p-acp pno32 av-j vdd vvi dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n2, cc dt vvg pp-f dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 685 Page 380
4625 yea though they be in the bottome of the sea, or wheresoeuer they be, yet they are deare and precious to the Lord, his hand doth hold and keepe them, in time to quicken them, yea though they be in the bottom of the sea, or wheresoever they be, yet they Are deer and precious to the Lord, his hand does hold and keep them, in time to quicken them, uh cs pns32 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc c-crq pns32 vbb, av pns32 vbr j-jn cc j p-acp dt n1, po31 n1 vdz vvi cc vvi pno32, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (14) verse (DIV2) 454 Page 250
4626 and to restore them to life againe. And this is a ground of sweete and of excellent comfort to all Gods children: and to restore them to life again. And this is a ground of sweet and of excellent Comfort to all God's children: cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 av. cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f j cc pp-f j n1 p-acp d ng1 n2: (14) verse (DIV2) 454 Page 250
4627 this may serue to arme and strengthen them against the feare of any trouble whatsoeuer; this may serve to arm and strengthen them against the Fear of any trouble whatsoever; d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq; (14) verse (DIV2) 455 Page 250
4628 yea to hold vp their hearts with comfort when the pangs of death are vpon them. yea to hold up their hearts with Comfort when the pangs of death Are upon them. uh p-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr p-acp pno32. (14) verse (DIV2) 455 Page 250
4629 For what though the world tell them of perils and dangers, and threaten much euill and mischiefe against them, For what though the world tell them of perils and dangers, and threaten much evil and mischief against them, p-acp r-crq cs dt n1 vvb pno32 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc vvi d j-jn cc n1 p-acp pno32, (14) verse (DIV2) 455 Page 250
4630 yet let them remember not onely this, that the disposing of all euents is in the hand of the Lord, yet let them Remember not only this, that the disposing of all events is in the hand of the Lord, av vvb pno32 vvb xx av-j d, cst dt n-vvg pp-f d n2 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 455 Page 250
4631 but that themselues are alwayes his both aliue and dead, and that euen their dead bodies are deare and precious to him; but that themselves Are always his both alive and dead, and that even their dead bodies Are deer and precious to him; cc-acp cst px32 vbr av po31 d j cc j, cc cst av po32 j n2 vbr j-jn cc j p-acp pno31; (14) verse (DIV2) 455 Page 250
4632 and that will stay them, and hold them vp with comfort and assurance, that come what can come to them, and that will stay them, and hold them up with Comfort and assurance, that come what can come to them, cc cst vmb vvi pno32, cc vvb pno32 a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, cst vvb r-crq vmb vvi p-acp pno32, (14) verse (DIV2) 455 Page 250
4633 yet they shall be safe, and wel, and in good case, they are the Lords, and the Lord is all-sufficient to keepe his owne, and will assuredly keepe his owne: yet they shall be safe, and well, and in good case, they Are the lords, and the Lord is All-sufficient to keep his own, and will assuredly keep his own: av pns32 vmb vbi j, cc av, cc p-acp j n1, pns32 vbr dt n2, cc dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi po31 d, cc vmb av-vvn vvi po31 d: (14) verse (DIV2) 455 Page 250
4634 and though death separate bodie and soule asunder, yet remember thou being a child of God, it cannot diuide thee from thy God: and though death separate body and soul asunder, yet Remember thou being a child of God, it cannot divide thee from thy God: cc cs n1 vvb n1 cc n1 av, av vvb pns21 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vmbx vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 455 Page 250
4635 no, no, it is a meanes to bring thy soule nearer to God, and thy bodie laid vp in the earth and there turned to dust, is still within the couenant, no, no, it is a means to bring thy soul nearer to God, and thy body laid up in the earth and there turned to dust, is still within the Covenant, dx, uh-dx, pn31 vbz dt n2 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 av-jc p-acp np1, cc po21 n1 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc a-acp vvd p-acp n1, vbz av p-acp dt n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 455 Page 250
4636 and knit to Iesus Christ; and thou art still deare and precious to the Lord both in thy soule and bodie: and knit to Iesus christ; and thou art still deer and precious to the Lord both in thy soul and body: cc vvn p-acp np1 np1; cc pns21 vb2r av j-jn cc j p-acp dt n1 av-d p-acp po21 n1 cc n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 455 Page 250
4637 and why then shouldst thou feare the stroke of death, or the horror of the graue? It was an excellent comfort the Lord gaue Iacob when he was to go downe into Egypt, Gen. 46.4. I will go downe with thee into Egypt, and I will also bring thee vp againe. and why then Shouldst thou Fear the stroke of death, or the horror of the graven? It was an excellent Comfort the Lord gave Iacob when he was to go down into Egypt, Gen. 46.4. I will go down with thee into Egypt, and I will also bring thee up again. cc q-crq av vmd2 pns21 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j? pn31 vbds dt j n1 dt n1 vvd np1 c-crq pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp np1, np1 crd. pns11 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pno21 p-acp np1, cc pns11 vmb av vvi pno21 a-acp av. (14) verse (DIV2) 455 Page 250
4638 Iacob died in Egypt, and his bodie when it was dead was brought backe againe into Canaan, Iacob died in Egypt, and his body when it was dead was brought back again into Canaan, np1 vvd p-acp np1, cc po31 n1 c-crq pn31 vbds j vbds vvn av av p-acp np1, (14) verse (DIV2) 455 Page 251
4639 and yet the Lord saith, that he would bring him backe againe, and that he would still be with his bodie though it were dead, and yet the Lord Says, that he would bring him back again, and that he would still be with his body though it were dead, cc av dt n1 vvz, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 av av, cc cst pns31 vmd av vbi p-acp po31 n1 cs pn31 vbdr j, (14) verse (DIV2) 455 Page 251
4640 and bring that againe into Canaan. and bring that again into Canaan. cc vvb cst av p-acp np1. (14) verse (DIV2) 455 Page 251
4641 And thus is the Lord with the dead bodies of all his children, and that is to be thought on to their comfort. And thus is the Lord with the dead bodies of all his children, and that is to be Thought on to their Comfort. cc av vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d po31 n2, cc d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp po32 n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 455 Page 251
4642 In the next place obserue, that the Apostle here saith, that the Spirit of God, or God by his Spirit, raised vp Iesus from the dead: and againe; In the next place observe, that the Apostle Here Says, that the Spirit of God, or God by his Spirit, raised up Iesus from the dead: and again; p-acp dt ord n1 vvi, cst dt n1 av vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1 p-acp po31 n1, vvn a-acp np1 p-acp dt j: cc av; (14) verse (DIV2) 456 Page 251
4643 he that raised vp Christ from the dead. Whence note we. he that raised up christ from the dead. Whence note we. pns31 cst vvd a-acp np1 p-acp dt j. q-crq vvb pns12. (14) verse (DIV2) 456 Page 251
4686 when it hath preuailed ouer thee, & brought thine head as low as thy feete, when it hath prevailed over thee, & brought thine head as low as thy feet, c-crq pn31 vhz vvn p-acp pno21, cc vvd po21 n1 c-acp j c-acp po21 n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 253
4644 That Christ in respect of the bodie was once among the dead, and he descended into the state of the dead, and his bodie lay downe amongst the dead, That christ in respect of the body was once among the dead, and he descended into the state of the dead, and his body lay down among the dead, cst np1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds a-acp p-acp dt j, cc pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc po31 n1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt j, (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 251
4645 yea the bodie of Christ was for a time vnder the power of death: yea the body of christ was for a time under the power of death: uh dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 251
4646 death had power and dominion ouer Christ for a time, therefore the Apostle saith, Rom. 6.9. Christ being raised from the dead dyeth no more, death hath no more dominion ouer him. death had power and dominion over christ for a time, Therefore the Apostle Says, Rom. 6.9. christ being raised from the dead Dies no more, death hath no more dominion over him. n1 vhd n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, av dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. np1 vbg vvn p-acp dt j vvz av-dx av-dc, n1 vhz dx dc n1 p-acp pno31. (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 251
4647 Thereby implying and giuing vs to vnderstand, that death had once power ouer Christ for a time, Thereby implying and giving us to understand, that death had once power over christ for a time, av vvg cc vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst n1 vhd a-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 251
4648 yet that is not to be vnderstood as if Christ had bene forced to yeeld to death, yet that is not to be understood as if christ had be forced to yield to death, av cst vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp cs np1 vhd vbn vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 251
4649 as if death had bene stronger then he, and yt by the power of it, it had ouercome Christ, he being not able to stand against the force and power of it: as if death had be Stronger then he, and that by the power of it, it had overcome christ, he being not able to stand against the force and power of it: c-acp cs n1 vhd vbn jc cs pns31, cc pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vhd vvn np1, pns31 vbg xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31: (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 251
4650 no, but that Christ willingly and of his owne accord did submit himselfe to death for the sinnes of Gods chosen, he by voluntarie dispensation taking on him their sinnes, otherwise death had no power ouer him, no, but that christ willingly and of his own accord did submit himself to death for the Sins of God's chosen, he by voluntary Dispensation taking on him their Sins, otherwise death had no power over him, uh-dx, cc-acp cst np1 av-j cc pp-f po31 d n1 vdd vvi px31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, pns31 p-acp j-jn n1 vvg p-acp pno31 po32 n2, av n1 vhd dx n1 p-acp pno31, (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 251
4651 but as he voluntarily tooke on him the sinnes of Gods chosen, and did willingly submit himselfe to death: but as he voluntarily took on him the Sins of God's chosen, and did willingly submit himself to death: cc-acp c-acp pns31 av-jn vvd p-acp pno31 dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, cc vdd av-j vvi px31 p-acp n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 251
4652 so indeed death had power ouer Christ for a time, and he was amongst the dead in respect of his bodie, so indeed death had power over christ for a time, and he was among the dead in respect of his body, av av n1 vhd n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vbds p-acp dt j p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 251
4653 and he descended into the state of the dead. and he descended into the state of the dead. cc pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 251
4654 And this truth is euident and cleare from the buriall of Christ, in that he was buried by Ioseph of Arimathea, as appeares Mat. 27.59.60. And this truth is evident and clear from the burial of christ, in that he was buried by Ioseph of Arimathea, as appears Mathew 27.59.60. cc d n1 vbz j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp np1 pp-f np1, c-acp vvz np1 crd. (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 251
4655 the text saith, Ioseph tooke the body of Iesus, and wrapped it in a cleane linnen cloth, the text Says, Ioseph took the body of Iesus, and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, dt n1 vvz, np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd pn31 p-acp dt j n1 n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 251
4656 and put it into his new tombe which he had hewed out in a rocke, and rolled a great stone to the dore of the sepulcher. and put it into his new tomb which he had hewed out in a rock, and rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulcher. cc vvd pn31 p-acp po31 j n1 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn av p-acp dt n1, cc vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 251
4657 And with him ioyned Nicodemus that came to Iesus by night, Ioh. 19.40.41.42. And with him joined Nicodemus that Come to Iesus by night, John 19.40.41.42. cc p-acp pno31 vvd np1 cst vvd p-acp np1 p-acp n1, np1 crd. (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 252
4658 The buriall of Christ shewes the certaintie and truth of his death, that his death was not a phantasticall death, a death onely in shew, a seeming death, The burial of christ shows the certainty and truth of his death, that his death was not a fantastical death, a death only in show, a seeming death, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst po31 n1 vbds xx dt j n1, dt n1 av-j p-acp n1, dt j-vvg n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 252
4659 but that he was truly and certainly dead, that his bodie was truly dead and buried, but that he was truly and Certainly dead, that his body was truly dead and buried, cc-acp cst pns31 vbds av-j cc av-j j, cst po31 n1 vbds av-j j cc vvn, (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 252
4660 and descended into the state of the dead, and lay amongst the dead for a time. and descended into the state of the dead, and lay among the dead for a time. cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc vvd p-acp dt j p-acp dt n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 252
4661 And one speciall reason and ground of this truth is this. And one special reason and ground of this truth is this. cc crd j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 vbz d. (14) verse (DIV2) 457 Page 252
4662 The manifestation of the mightie power of Christ, euen to shew that he not onely vanquished death on the crosse, The manifestation of the mighty power of christ, even to show that he not only vanquished death on the cross, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, av-j pc-acp vvi cst pns31 xx av-j vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 458 Page 252
4663 and on the crosse triumphed ouer the diuell, and ouer all the powers of hell; as Colos. 2.15. the Apostle saith, He spoiled the principalities and powers, and hath made a shew of them openly, ane hath triumphed ouer them in the same crosse: and on the cross triumphed over the Devil, and over all the Powers of hell; as Colos 2.15. the Apostle Says, He spoiled the principalities and Powers, and hath made a show of them openly, ane hath triumphed over them in the same cross: cc p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1; c-acp np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvd dt n2 cc n2, cc vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f pno32 av-j, n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt d n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 458 Page 252
4664 but that he also as a most valiant and mighty conqueror, vanquished death as it were at his owne home, but that he also as a most valiant and mighty conqueror, vanquished death as it were At his own home, p-acp cst pns31 av p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1, j-vvn n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp po31 d n1-an, (14) verse (DIV2) 458 Page 252
4665 and pluckt him out of his owne cabbin and den. And therefore doubtlesse did Christ put himselfe vnder the power of death for a time, and plucked him out of his own cabin and den. And Therefore doubtless did christ put himself under the power of death for a time, cc vvd pno31 av pp-f po31 d n1 cc n1. cc av av-j vdd np1 vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 458 Page 252
4666 and was amongst the dead in respect of his bodie, that he might get the greater victorie and conquest ouer death, and was among the dead in respect of his body, that he might get the greater victory and conquest over death, cc vbds p-acp dt j p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt jc n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 458 Page 252
4667 and that he might more manifest his power in subduing death, and triumphing ouer death more gloriously. and that he might more manifest his power in subduing death, and triumphing over death more gloriously. cc cst pns31 vmd av-dc vvi po31 n1 p-acp j-vvg n1, cc vvg p-acp n1 av-dc av-j. (14) verse (DIV2) 458 Page 252
4668 And this may serue as a ground of further comfort to Gods children, & to such as truly beleeue in Christ: And this may serve as a ground of further Comfort to God's children, & to such as truly believe in christ: cc d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f jc n1 p-acp npg1 n2, cc p-acp d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp np1: (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 252
4669 Death in it selfe is the king of feare, it is dreadfull and terrible to nature; Death in it self is the King of Fear, it is dreadful and terrible to nature; n1 p-acp pn31 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz j cc j p-acp n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 252
4670 and the graue in it selfe is vgly and lothsome, and the house of perdition, if a man looke at it with the eye of nature: and the graven in it self is ugly and loathsome, and the house of perdition, if a man look At it with the eye of nature: cc dt j p-acp pn31 n1 vbz j cc j, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cs dt n1 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 252
4671 but to Gods children, the nature both of death and of the graue is changed, and they are made to them sweet and comfortable: but to God's children, the nature both of death and of the graven is changed, and they Are made to them sweet and comfortable: cc-acp p-acp npg1 n2, dt n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn, cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pno32 j cc j: (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 252
4672 and that on this ground the blessed and glorious bodie of Christ Iesus was once amongst the dead, and that on this ground the blessed and glorious body of christ Iesus was once among the dead, cc cst p-acp d n1 dt j-vvn cc j n1 pp-f np1 np1 vbds a-acp p-acp dt j, (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 252
4673 and lay downe amongst the dead for a time; and lay down among the dead for a time; cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt j p-acp dt n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 252
4674 and that holy and blessed bodie hath sanctified and sweetened death, and as it were perfumed the graue to all Gods children, and that holy and blessed body hath sanctified and sweetened death, and as it were perfumed the graven to all God's children, cc cst j cc j-vvn n1 vhz vvn cc vvn n1, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn dt j p-acp d ng1 n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 252
4675 and made the graue to them but as a bed of downe, and a place of sweet repose and comfortable rest, wherein their bodies rest from all their paines and labours, and made the graven to them but as a Bed of down, and a place of sweet repose and comfortable rest, wherein their bodies rest from all their pains and labours, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f a-acp, cc dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc j n1, c-crq po32 n2 vvi p-acp d po32 n2 cc n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 252
4676 and rest in hope of glorie hereafter to be giuen to them. and rest in hope of glory hereafter to be given to them. cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 252
4677 And that is an excellent comfort to all the children of God, and to all such as rruly beleeue in Christ. And that is an excellent Comfort to all the children of God, and to all such as rruly believe in christ. cc cst vbz dt j n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, cc p-acp d d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp np1. (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 253
4678 It is but a poore and silly comfort that some bastard Christians cheare vp themselues withall, It is but a poor and silly Comfort that Some bastard Christians cheer up themselves withal, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j cc j n1 cst d n1 np1 vvi a-acp px32 av, (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 253
4679 as that they hope to be fairely and well buried, to haue a faire and goodly tombe or sepulcher, to leaue abundance of wealth behind them to their children. as that they hope to be fairly and well buried, to have a fair and goodly tomb or sepulcher, to leave abundance of wealth behind them to their children. c-acp cst pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi av-j cc av vvn, pc-acp vhi dt j cc j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2. (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 253
4680 Alas, as one saith well, if men haue no better comfort then this, this is but comfortlesse comfort: Alas, as one Says well, if men have no better Comfort then this, this is but comfortless Comfort: np1, c-acp pi vvz av, cs n2 vhb dx jc n1 cs d, d vbz cc-acp j n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 253
4681 here is the sound comfort of a true beleeuing Christian against the feare of death, Here is the found Comfort of a true believing Christian against the Fear of death, av vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j vvg np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 253
4682 and against the terror of the graue, that the blessed bodie of the Lord Iesus was once amongst the dead, and against the terror of the graven, that the blessed body of the Lord Iesus was once among the dead, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vbds a-acp p-acp dt j, (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 253
4683 and lay in the graue vnder the power of death for a time, and that blessed bodie hath sanctified death, and lay in the graven under the power of death for a time, and that blessed body hath sanctified death, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cc cst j-vvn n1 vhz vvn n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 253
4684 and sweetened the graue to all his members. and sweetened the graven to all his members. cc vvd dt j p-acp d po31 n2. (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 253
4685 And therefore thou that art a child of God, consider this to thy comfort, when death hath done as it were the worst, And Therefore thou that art a child of God, Consider this to thy Comfort, when death hath done as it were the worst, cc av pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb d p-acp po21 n1, c-crq n1 vhz vdn p-acp pn31 vbdr dt js, (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 253
4687 yea lower, thy bodie is now enclosed in the bowels of the earth, it is swallowed vp of the graue, the graue hath shut her mouth on thee, yea lower, thy body is now enclosed in the bowels of the earth, it is swallowed up of the graven, the graven hath shut her Mouth on thee, uh vvb, po21 n1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz vvn a-acp pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno21, (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 253
4688 yet the graue shall not alwayes hold thy bodie: yet the graven shall not always hold thy body: av dt n1 vmb xx av vvi po21 n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 253
4689 and though it do hold it for a time, yet thou belonging to Christ, thy bodie is in the same condition that once the bodie of the Lord Iesus was for a time; and though it do hold it for a time, yet thou belonging to christ, thy body is in the same condition that once the body of the Lord Iesus was for a time; cc cs pn31 vdb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1, av pns21 vvg p-acp np1, po21 n1 vbz p-acp dt d n1 cst a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vbds p-acp dt n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 253
4690 and therefore thou hast no cause to be abashed, and to be too much troubled with the feare of death, with the horror or lothsomnesse of the graue. and Therefore thou hast no cause to be abashed, and to be too much troubled with the Fear of death, with the horror or loathsomeness of the graven. cc av pns21 vh2 dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi av av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 253
4691 Thinke on that to thy comfort. Think on that to thy Comfort. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 459 Page 253
4692 But if the Spirit of him that raised vp Iesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised vp Christ. But if the Spirit of him that raised up Iesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up christ. cc-acp cs dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd a-acp np1 p-acp dt j vvi p-acp pn22, pns31 cst vvd a-acp np1. (14) verse (DIV2) 460 Page 253
4693 We see here, I will but point at it in a word, that the Apostle cals the Saints departed this life dead men. We see Here, I will but point At it in a word, that the Apostle calls the Saints departed this life dead men. pns12 vvb av, pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 vvz dt n2 vvd d n1 j n2. (14) verse (DIV2) 460 Page 253
4694 The Papists take exception against vs, that forsooth we call the Saints depa•ted dead men, The Papists take exception against us, that forsooth we call the Saints depa•ted dead men, dt njp2 vvb n1 p-acp pno12, cst uh pns12 vvb dt n2 vvd j n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 460 Page 253
4695 when we reason against their inuocation of Saints departed, and tell them that they pray to the dead, Oh (say they) you disdainfully call the triumphant Saints in heauen dead men, when we reason against their invocation of Saints departed, and tell them that they pray to the dead, O (say they) you disdainfully call the triumphant Saints in heaven dead men, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n2 vvn, cc vvi pno32 cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt j, uh (vvb pns32) pn22 av-j vvb dt j n2 p-acp n1 j n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 460 Page 253
4696 as if they had no credit with God, nor any care or compassion of men. A foolish cauill and an idle exception: as if they had no credit with God, nor any care or compassion of men. A foolish cavil and an idle exception: c-acp cs pns32 vhd dx n1 p-acp np1, ccx d n1 cc n1 pp-f n2. dt j n1 cc dt j n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 460 Page 253
4697 we speake no otherwise then the holy Ghost hath taught vs, we call the Saints departed this life dead men, not in disdaine as they charge vs, we speak no otherwise then the holy Ghost hath taught us, we call the Saints departed this life dead men, not in disdain as they charge us, pns12 vvb dx av av dt j n1 vhz vvn pno12, pns12 vvb dt n2 vvd d n1 j n2, xx p-acp n1 c-acp pns32 vvb pno12, (14) verse (DIV2) 460 Page 253
4698 but as the holy Ghost doth in this and in many other places of Scripture: but as the holy Ghost does in this and in many other places of Scripture: cc-acp c-acp dt j n1 vdz p-acp d cc p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 460 Page 254
4699 as for their credit with God, and their care of men, we doubt not of it, as for their credit with God, and their care of men, we doubt not of it, c-acp p-acp po32 n1 p-acp np1, cc po32 n1 pp-f n2, pns12 vvb xx pp-f pn31, (14) verse (DIV2) 460 Page 254
4700 but yet we cannot thereupon yeeld to this, that they be mediators betweene God and vs, that is dishonourable and derogatorie to the perfect mediation of Christ Iesus. Let it suffice to haue touched that in a word. but yet we cannot thereupon yield to this, that they be mediators between God and us, that is dishonourable and derogatory to the perfect mediation of christ Iesus. Let it suffice to have touched that in a word. cc-acp av pns12 vmbx av vvi p-acp d, cst pns32 vbb n2 p-acp np1 cc pno12, cst vbz j cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1. vvb pn31 vvi pc-acp vhi vvn d p-acp dt n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 460 Page 254
4701 Obserue we further, the Apostle here saith, that God b• the power of his holy Spirit raised vp the bodie of the Lord Iesus, crucified, dead, Observe we further, the Apostle Here Says, that God b• the power of his holy Spirit raised up the body of the Lord Iesus, Crucified, dead, vvb pns12 av-jc, dt n1 av vvz, cst np1 n1 dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 vvn a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, vvn, j, (14) verse (DIV2) 461 Page 254
4702 and buried, from the dead, from death to life againe. Now here growes a question; how this can agree with that speech of Christ, Ioh. 10.18. and buried, from the dead, from death to life again. Now Here grows a question; how this can agree with that speech of christ, John 10.18. cc vvn, p-acp dt j, p-acp n1 p-acp n1 av. av av vvz dt n1; c-crq d vmb vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (14) verse (DIV2) 461 Page 254
4703 No man taketh my life from me, but I lay it downe of my selfe, I haue power to lay it downe, No man Takes my life from me, but I lay it down of my self, I have power to lay it down, dx n1 vvz po11 n1 p-acp pno11, cc-acp pns11 vvd pn31 a-acp pp-f po11 n1, pns11 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp, (14) verse (DIV2) 462 Page 254
4704 and haue power to take it againe: whence it is cleare that Christ raised vp himselfe? I answer. and have power to take it again: whence it is clear that christ raised up himself? I answer. cc vhb n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 av: c-crq pn31 vbz j cst np1 vvd a-acp px31? pns11 vvb. (14) verse (DIV2) 462 Page 254
4705 These two may well stand together, God by the power of his Spirit raised vp Christ from the dead, These two may well stand together, God by the power of his Spirit raised up christ from the dead, np1 crd vmb av vvi av, np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn a-acp np1 p-acp dt j, (14) verse (DIV2) 463 Page 254
4706 and Christ also raised vp himselfe. and christ also raised up himself. cc np1 av vvd a-acp px31. (14) verse (DIV2) 463 Page 254
4707 For we must know, that the raising vp of Christ from the dead was a worke of the whole Trinitie, all the externall workes of the Trinitie being vndiuided, For we must know, that the raising up of christ from the dead was a work of the Whole Trinity, all the external works of the Trinity being undivided, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi, cst dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f np1 p-acp dt j vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn np1, d dt j n2 pp-f dt np1 vbg j, (14) verse (DIV2) 463 Page 254
4708 and so God the Father raised vp Christ from the dead, and Christ as God raised vp himselfe, and so God the Father raised up christ from the dead, and christ as God raised up himself, cc av np1 dt n1 vvd a-acp np1 p-acp dt j, cc np1 p-acp np1 vvd a-acp px31, (14) verse (DIV2) 463 Page 254
4709 and God the holy Ghost also raised him vp. Now then hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. and God the holy Ghost also raised him up. Now then hence we Are given to understand thus much. cc np1 dt j n1 av vvd pno31 a-acp. av av av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (14) verse (DIV2) 463 Page 254
4710 That the raising vp of Christ from the dead was a wonderfull worke, it was a worke of the whole Trinitie; That the raising up of christ from the dead was a wonderful work, it was a work of the Whole Trinity; cst dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f np1 p-acp dt j vbds dt j n1, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn np1; (14) verse (DIV2) 464 Page 254
4711 yea not onely so, for so is the raising of our bodies, but a worke as it were of the whole hand of God, we find it so set forth to vs in the booke of God, yea not only so, for so is the raising of our bodies, but a work as it were of the Whole hand of God, we find it so Set forth to us in the book of God, uh xx av-j av, c-acp av vbz dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2, cc-acp dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vvb pn31 av vvd av p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (14) verse (DIV2) 464 Page 254
4712 as a worke wherein the Lord did manifest the greatnesse of his power. Ephes. 1.19.20. as a work wherein the Lord did manifest the greatness of his power. Ephesians 1.19.20. c-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. np1 crd. (14) verse (DIV2) 464 Page 254
4713 the Apostle speakes plainly to this purpose, That the eyes of your vnderstanding may be lightened, that ye may know what the hope is of his calling, the Apostle speaks plainly to this purpose, That the eyes of your understanding may be lightened, that you may know what the hope is of his calling, dt n1 vvz av-j p-acp d n1, cst dt n2 pp-f po22 n1 vmb vbi vvn, cst pn22 vmb vvi r-crq dt n1 vbz pp-f po31 n-vvg, (14) verse (DIV2) 464 Page 254
4714 and what the riches of his glorious inheritance is in the Saints: and what the riches of his glorious inheritance is in the Saints: cc q-crq dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1 vbz p-acp dt n2: (14) verse (DIV2) 464 Page 254
4715 and what is the exceeding greatnesse of his power towards vs, which beleeue according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in Christ when he raised him from the dead. Rom. 1.4. the Apostle saith, Christ was declared mightily to be the Sonne of God, touching the Spirit of sanctification by the resurrection from the dead. and what is the exceeding greatness of his power towards us, which believe according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in christ when he raised him from the dead. Rom. 1.4. the Apostle Says, christ was declared mightily to be the Son of God, touching the Spirit of sanctification by the resurrection from the dead. cc r-crq vbz dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq vvb vvg p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 j n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp dt j. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, np1 vbds vvn av-j p-acp vbb dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j. (14) verse (DIV2) 464 Page 254
4716 Christ by raising himselfe from the dead, declared the greatnesse of his power, euen the power of his Godhead: christ by raising himself from the dead, declared the greatness of his power, even the power of his Godhead: np1 p-acp vvg px31 p-acp dt j, vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 464 Page 255
4717 for why, the humiliation of Christ by death was maruellous great, neuer was any, neither could anie be bound with such strong bonds of death, for why, the humiliation of christ by death was marvelous great, never was any, neither could any be bound with such strong bonds of death, c-acp c-crq, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 vbds j j, av-x vbds d, dx vmd d vbi vvn p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 464 Page 255
4718 nor held with such sorrowes of death, as they are called Act. 2.24. as Christ was for a time. nor held with such sorrows of death, as they Are called Act. 2.24. as christ was for a time. ccx vvd p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn n1 crd. c-acp np1 vbds p-acp dt n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 464 Page 255
4719 And therefore it must needs be, that in dissoluing and loosing those bonds and those sorrowes, the Lod did manifest the greatnesse of his power. And Therefore it must needs be, that in dissolving and losing those bonds and those sorrows, the Lod did manifest the greatness of his power. cc av pn31 vmb av vbi, cst p-acp vvg cc vvg d n2 cc d n2, dt fw-mi vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 464 Page 255
4720 And this is of vse, to this purpose we are to call to minde and to remember this truth; And this is of use, to this purpose we Are to call to mind and to Remember this truth; cc d vbz pp-f n1, p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vvi d n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 255
4721 when we are plonged into the greatest distresse either of bodie or mind, the due consideration of this truth will be a meanes to hold vp our fainting hearts in our greatest extremities. when we Are plunged into the greatest distress either of body or mind, the due consideration of this truth will be a means to hold up our fainting hearts in our greatest extremities. c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt js n1 d pp-f n1 cc n1, dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n1 vmb vbi dt n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 j-vvg n2 p-acp po12 js n2. (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 255
4722 For why, consider with thy selfe, did the Lord manifest the greatnesse of his power in raising vp Christ from the dead? did he then loose the bonds and sorrowes of death, For why, Consider with thy self, did the Lord manifest the greatness of his power in raising up christ from the dead? did he then lose the bonds and sorrows of death, p-acp q-crq, vvb p-acp po21 n1, vdd dt n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp vvg a-acp np1 p-acp dt j? vdd pns31 av j dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 255
4723 when death had as it were drawne Christ into his cabbin & den, and there held him in bondage for a time, when death had as it were drawn christ into his cabin & den, and there held him in bondage for a time, c-crq n1 vhd p-acp pn31 vbdr vvn np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, cc a-acp vvd pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 255
4746 That the raising vp of the dead is a worke of diuine power, a worke of God onely: That the raising up of the dead is a work of divine power, a work of God only: cst dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f dt j vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j: (14) verse (DIV2) 467 Page 256
4724 yea in such bondage as neuer was anie, neither could be? and will he suffer anie of the members of Christ to be held vnder the bands and sorrowes of death, not so strong, yea in such bondage as never was any, neither could be? and will he suffer any of the members of christ to be held under the bans and sorrows of death, not so strong, uh p-acp d n1 c-acp av-x vbds d, dx vmd vbi? cc vmb pns31 vvi d pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, xx av j, (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 255
4725 and not loose them? No, doubtlesse he will not, he is the same mightie and powerfull God, he loosed the bonds of death, and not lose them? No, doubtless he will not, he is the same mighty and powerful God, he loosed the bonds of death, cc xx vvi pno32? uh-dx, av-j pns31 vmb xx, pns31 vbz dt d j cc j np1, pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 255
4726 when death seemed to triumph ouer Christ, and all hope seemed to be gone, he then put to his whole hand to the loosing of those bonds, when death seemed to triumph over christ, and all hope seemed to be gone, he then put to his Whole hand to the losing of those bonds, c-crq n1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc d n1 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn, pns31 av vvd p-acp po31 j-jn n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 255
4727 and he as it were with his little finger will loose the bonds of thy sorrow and of thy distresse, either of bodie or mind: and he as it were with his little finger will lose the bonds of thy sorrow and of thy distress, either of body or mind: cc pns31 p-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 cc pp-f po21 n1, av-d pp-f n1 cc n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 255
4728 euen then when in mans iudgement thy distresse is hopelesse and remedilesse. even then when in men judgement thy distress is hopeless and remediless. av av c-crq p-acp ng1 n1 po21 n1 vbz j cc j. (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 255
4729 And assure thy selfe thou being a member of Christ, he will loose the bonds of thy distresse, And assure thy self thou being a member of christ, he will lose the bonds of thy distress, cc vvb po21 n1 pns21 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 255
4730 if it may stand with the glorie of his name and with thy good. if it may stand with the glory of his name and with thy good. cs pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc p-acp po21 j. (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 255
4731 And indeed a child of God is vpheld by the hand and power of God in time of his great distresse, otherwise he would vtterly faile, sinke, And indeed a child of God is upheld by the hand and power of God in time of his great distress, otherwise he would utterly fail, sink, cc av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1, av pns31 vmd av-j vvi, n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 255
4732 and fall downe flat vnder the burden. and fallen down flat under the burden. cc vvi a-acp av-j p-acp dt n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 255
4733 But alas, a child of God cannot then so well discerne the working power of the Lord, But alas, a child of God cannot then so well discern the working power of the Lord, cc-acp uh, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmbx av av av vvi dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 255
4734 and his hand supporting of him, nor so well take notice of it, because his iudgement is the• ouershadowed with the feeling of his present distresse, and his hand supporting of him, nor so well take notice of it, Because his judgement is the• overshadowed with the feeling of his present distress, cc po31 n1 vvg pp-f pno31, ccx av av vvi n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp po31 n1 vbz n1 vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 j n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 256
4735 and with the greatnesse of it. and with the greatness of it. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 256
4736 And therefore in time of our greatest extremities we are to call to mind and to remember the mighty power of God, manifested in loosing the bonds and sorrowes with which Christ was held and bound, And Therefore in time of our greatest extremities we Are to call to mind and to Remember the mighty power of God, manifested in losing the bonds and sorrows with which christ was held and bound, cc av p-acp n1 pp-f po12 js n2 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp vvg dt n2 cc n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vbds vvn cc vvn, (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 256
4737 and in raising vp Christ from the dead; and in raising up christ from the dead; cc p-acp vvg a-acp np1 p-acp dt j; (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 256
4738 and that will be a meanes to confirme and strengthen vs in our hope and dependance on the Lord at all times. and that will be a means to confirm and strengthen us in our hope and dependence on the Lord At all times. cc cst vmb vbi dt n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2. (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 256
4739 The raising vp of Christ from the dead, was a worke of the whole hand of God, The raising up of christ from the dead, was a work of the Whole hand of God, dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f np1 p-acp dt j, vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 256
4740 and the loosing of thy sorrowes and of the bonds of thy distresse, is but a worke as it were of his little finger: and the losing of thy sorrows and of the bonds of thy distress, is but a work as it were of his little finger: cc dt n-vvg pp-f po21 n2 cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, vbz p-acp dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr pp-f po31 j n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 256
4741 and therefore be not discouraged in thy greatest distresse; and Therefore be not discouraged in thy greatest distress; cc av vbb xx vvn p-acp po21 js n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 256
4742 thou being a child of God, he will set thee free from it in his due time, thou being a child of God, he will Set thee free from it in his due time, pns21 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vmb vvi pno21 j p-acp pn31 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 256
4743 if it may be for his owne glorie and thy good. Thinke on that to thy comfort. if it may be for his own glory and thy good. Think on that to thy Comfort. cs pn31 vmb vbi p-acp po31 d n1 cc po21 j. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 465 Page 256
4744 The Apostle here saith, that he that raised vp Christ from the Head, shall also quicken your mortall bodies. The Apostle Here Says, that he that raised up christ from the Head, shall also quicken your Mortal bodies. dt n1 av vvz, cst pns31 cst vvd a-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, vmb av vvi po22 j-jn n2. (14) verse (DIV2) 466 Page 256
4745 He ascribes to God the raising vp of the dead bodie of the Lord Iesus, and also the quickening and raising vp of the bodies of the true beleeuing Romans. Whence note we. He ascribes to God the raising up of the dead body of the Lord Iesus, and also the quickening and raising up of the bodies of the true believing Romans. Whence note we. pns31 vvz p-acp np1 dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, cc av dt j-vvg cc vvg a-acp pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j vvg np1. q-crq vvb pns12. (14) verse (DIV2) 466 Page 256
4748 all men and Angels in heauen or earth are not able to put life into a dead bodie, all men and Angels in heaven or earth Are not able to put life into a dead body, d n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 467 Page 256
4749 and to raise it vp from the dead, that is a worke of Gods owne mightie hand alone. Deut. 32.39. the Lord takes it as proper to himselfe, Behold I kill, and I giue life: and to raise it up from the dead, that is a work of God's own mighty hand alone. Deuteronomy 32.39. the Lord Takes it as proper to himself, Behold I kill, and I give life: cc pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp dt j, cst vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 d j n1 av-j. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz pn31 p-acp j p-acp px31, vvb pns11 vvb, cc pns11 vvb n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 467 Page 256
4750 which is againe remembred by Hannah in her song, 1. Sam. 2.6. The Lord killeth and maketh aliue, bringeth downe to the graue and raiseth vp. which is again remembered by Hannah in her song, 1. Sam. 2.6. The Lord kills and makes alive, brings down to the graven and Raiseth up. r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz cc vvz j, vvz a-acp p-acp dt j cc vvz a-acp. (14) verse (DIV2) 467 Page 256
4751 And this may serue as a speciall euidence and proofe of the Godhead of Christ, in that he raised vp himselfe from the dead, And this may serve as a special evidence and proof of the Godhead of christ, in that he raised up himself from the dead, cc d vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp cst pns31 vvd a-acp px31 p-acp dt j, (14) verse (DIV2) 467 Page 256
4752 and shall also raise vp others at the day of iudgement. and shall also raise up Others At the day of judgement. cc vmb av vvi a-acp n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 467 Page 256
4753 And indeed it is true, that the holy Prophets and Apostles sometimes raised the dead, as Eliah did, 1. King. 17.22. and Elisha, 2. King. 4.35. and Peter, Act. 9.40. And indeed it is true, that the holy prophets and Apostles sometime raised the dead, as Elijah did, 1. King. 17.22. and Elisha, 2. King. 4.35. and Peter, Act. 9.40. cc av pn31 vbz j, cst dt j n2 cc n2 av vvd dt j, p-acp np1 vdd, crd n1. crd. cc np1, crd n1. crd. cc np1, n1 crd. (14) verse (DIV2) 467 Page 256
4754 but that was by a borrowed power, by power from God, and in the name of Christ, but that was by a borrowed power, by power from God, and in the name of christ, cc-acp d vbds p-acp dt j-vvn n1, p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (14) verse (DIV2) 467 Page 256
4755 and not by any power of their owne: and not by any power of their own: cc xx p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 d: (14) verse (DIV2) 467 Page 256
4756 but Christ raised vp himselfe, and shall raise vp others from the dead, not as an instrument, but christ raised up himself, and shall raise up Others from the dead, not as an Instrument, cc-acp np1 vvd p-acp px31, cc vmb vvi a-acp n2-jn p-acp dt j, xx p-acp dt n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 467 Page 257
4757 but as a principall efficient, and by his owne proper power. but as a principal efficient, and by his own proper power. cc-acp c-acp dt n-jn j, cc p-acp po31 d j n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 467 Page 257
4758 And that strength proues the Godhead of Christ, it is an infallible argument that Christ is truly God. And that strength Proves the Godhead of christ, it is an infallible argument that christ is truly God. cc d n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst np1 vbz av-j np1. (14) verse (DIV2) 467 Page 257
4759 I forbeare further to speake of it. I forbear further to speak of it. pns11 vvb av-jc pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31. (14) verse (DIV2) 467 Page 257
4760 Now in that the Apostle here saith, that God that raised vp Christ should also quicken the mortall bodies of the beleeuing Romans, we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. Now in that the Apostle Here Says, that God that raised up christ should also quicken the Mortal bodies of the believing Romans, we Are given to understand thus much. av p-acp d dt n1 av vvz, cst np1 cst vvd a-acp np1 vmd av vvi dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt vvg np1, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (14) verse (DIV2) 468 Page 257
4761 That the dead bodies of Gods children, & true beleeuers, shall not alwayes abide vnder the power of death, but shall one day be quickened and raised vp from death to life againe. That the dead bodies of God's children, & true believers, shall not always abide under the power of death, but shall one day be quickened and raised up from death to life again. cst dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n2, cc j n2, vmb xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vmb pi n1 vbb vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1 av. (14) verse (DIV2) 469 Page 257
4762 It is a fundamentall truth, an article of our faith, we beleeue or at least ought to beleeue the resurrectiō of the body, which being seuered from the soule & so dead, shall one day be reuiued and quickened, It is a fundamental truth, an article of our faith, we believe or At least ought to believe the resurrection of the body, which being severed from the soul & so dead, shall one day be revived and quickened, pn31 vbz dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns12 vvb cc p-acp ds vmd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 cc av j, vmb crd n1 vbb vvn cc vvn, (14) verse (DIV2) 469 Page 257
4763 and haue life put into it againe. The Scripture is plentifull in the proofe of this truth, Iob 19.25.26.27. I am sure (saith Iob) that my Redeemer liueth, and he shall stand the last on the earth. and have life put into it again. The Scripture is plentiful in the proof of this truth, Job 19.25.26.27. I am sure (Says Job) that my Redeemer lives, and he shall stand the last on the earth. cc vhb n1 vvn p-acp pn31 av. dt n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, np1 crd. pns11 vbm j (vvz np1) cst po11 n1 vvz, cc pns31 vmb vvi dt ord p-acp dt n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 469 Page 257
4764 And though after my skinne wormes destroy this bodie, yet shall I see God in my flesh. And though After my skin worms destroy this body, yet shall I see God in my Flesh. cc cs p-acp po11 n1 n2 vvi d n1, av vmb pns11 vvi np1 p-acp po11 n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 469 Page 257
4765 Whom I my selfe shall see, and mine eyes shall behold, and none other for me, Whom I my self shall see, and mine eyes shall behold, and none other for me, ro-crq pns11 po11 n1 vmb vvi, cc po11 n2 vmb vvi, cc pi j-jn p-acp pno11, (14) verse (DIV2) 469 Page 257
4766 though my reines are consumed within me. Isay 26.19. the Lord saith by the Prophet, Thy dead men shall rise, euen with my bodie shall they rise: though my reins Are consumed within me. Saiah 26.19. the Lord Says by the Prophet, Thy dead men shall rise, even with my body shall they rise: cs po11 n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno11. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, po21 j n2 vmb vvi, av p-acp po11 n1 vmb pns32 vvi: (14) verse (DIV2) 469 Page 257
4767 awake and sing, ye that dwell in the dust. awake and sing, you that dwell in the dust. vvb cc vvi, pn22 cst vvb p-acp dt n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 469 Page 257
4768 1. Corin. 15. the Apostle proues the resurrection of the dead bodies of true beleeuers by many strong and vnanswerable arguments, I will not stand to repeate them particularly, onely marke what he saith from verse 13. to 18. If there be no resurrection of the dead, if the dead shall neuer rise againe, then is Christ not risen, 1. Corin. 15. the Apostle Proves the resurrection of the dead bodies of true believers by many strong and unanswerable Arguments, I will not stand to repeat them particularly, only mark what he Says from verse 13. to 18. If there be no resurrection of the dead, if the dead shall never rise again, then is christ not risen, crd np1 crd dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp d j cc j n2, pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j, av-j vvb r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1 crd p-acp crd cs pc-acp vbb dx n1 pp-f dt j, cs dt j vmb av-x vvi av, av vbz np1 xx vvn, (14) verse (DIV2) 469 Page 257
4769 then the faith of Christians is vaine, the preaching of the Gospell vaine: and the godly departed this life are perished. then the faith of Christians is vain, the preaching of the Gospel vain: and the godly departed this life Are perished. cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, dt vvg pp-f dt n1 j: cc dt j vvd d n1 vbr vvn. (14) verse (DIV2) 469 Page 257
4770 All which are foule and grosse absurdities, therefore doubtlesse the bodies of Gods children and true beleeuers shal not alwayes abide vnder the power of death, All which Are foul and gross absurdities, Therefore doubtless the bodies of God's children and true believers shall not always abide under the power of death, av-d r-crq vbr j cc j n2, av av-j dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 cc j n2 vmb xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 469 Page 257
4771 but shall one day be raised from death to life againe. but shall one day be raised from death to life again. cc-acp vmb pi n1 vbb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 av. (14) verse (DIV2) 469 Page 257
4772 There be many grounds of this truth, it is built on many strong grounds, as on the truth of the word of God, wherein reward is promised to the good and godly, There be many grounds of this truth, it is built on many strong grounds, as on the truth of the word of God, wherein reward is promised to the good and godly, pc-acp vbi d n2 pp-f d n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d j n2, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j cc j, (14) verse (DIV2) 470 Page 257
4773 and the iustice of God which goes hand in hand with this truth, that whatsoeuer is promised in the word of God, the equitie of his iustice requires the accomplishment of it. and the Justice of God which Goes hand in hand with this truth, that whatsoever is promised in the word of God, the equity of his Justice requires the accomplishment of it. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, cst r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31. (14) verse (DIV2) 470 Page 258
4774 On his mercie promised in the couenant of grace, and on his almightie power: On his mercy promised in the Covenant of grace, and on his almighty power: p-acp po31 n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp po31 j-jn n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 470 Page 258
4775 yea on the ground the Apostle here speakes of, namely, the being of the Spirit of Christ in all true beleeuers. yea on the ground the Apostle Here speaks of, namely, the being of the Spirit of christ in all true believers. uh p-acp dt n1 dt n1 av vvz pp-f, av, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n2. (14) verse (DIV2) 470 Page 258
4776 The same Spirit that raised the bodie of Christ being dead, shall also raise the dead bodies of his members: The same Spirit that raised the body of christ being dead, shall also raise the dead bodies of his members: dt d n1 cst vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg j, vmb av vvi dt j n2 pp-f po31 n2: (14) verse (DIV2) 470 Page 258
4777 for the same working cause will certainly bring forth the same effect, hauing nothing more to hinder it in the one then in the other. for the same working cause will Certainly bring forth the same Effect, having nothing more to hinder it in the one then in the other. c-acp dt d j-vvg n1 vmb av-j vvi av dt d n1, vhg pix av-dc p-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt crd av p-acp dt n-jn. (14) verse (DIV2) 470 Page 258
4778 And therefore it must needs be, that the dead bodies of Gods children and true beleeuers shall not alwayes abide vnder the power of death, And Therefore it must needs be, that the dead bodies of God's children and true believers shall not always abide under the power of death, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi, cst dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n2 cc j n2 vmb xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 470 Page 258
4779 but shall one day be raised vp from death to life. but shall one day be raised up from death to life. cc-acp vmb pi n1 vbb vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 470 Page 258
4780 Haply some may say, Shall not the dead bodies of the wicked be one day raised from death to life? shall they alwayes abide vnder the power of death? I answer. Haply Some may say, Shall not the dead bodies of the wicked be one day raised from death to life? shall they always abide under the power of death? I answer. av d vmb vvi, vmb xx dt j n2 pp-f dt j vbi crd n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1? vmb pns32 av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? pns11 vvb. (14) verse (DIV2) 471 Page 258
4781 No, they shall not, they also shall one day be raised, and haue life put into them againe, No, they shall not, they also shall one day be raised, and have life put into them again, uh-dx, pns32 vmb xx, pns32 av vmb crd n1 vbb vvn, cc vhb n1 vvn p-acp pno32 av, (14) verse (DIV2) 472 Page 258
4782 but it shall not be by the same power by which the dead bodies of Gods children shall be raised: but it shall not be by the same power by which the dead bodies of God's children shall be raised: cc-acp pn31 vmb xx vbi p-acp dt d n1 p-acp r-crq dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vbi vvn: (14) verse (DIV2) 472 Page 258
4783 the dead bodies of Gods children shall be raised by vertue from Christ as their head, by the power of his Spirit, the dead bodies of God's children shall be raised by virtue from christ as their head, by the power of his Spirit, dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 472 Page 258
4784 and by vertue of his resurrection: and by virtue of his resurrection: cc p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 472 Page 258
4785 but the wicked and reprobate shall be raised by the power of Christ as he is God, but the wicked and Reprobate shall be raised by the power of christ as he is God, cc-acp dt j cc j-jn vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp pns31 vbz np1, (14) verse (DIV2) 472 Page 258
4786 euen by his powerfull voice, which shall be vttered by the blast of the last trumpet, as 1. Cor. 15.52. citing them to appeare in a moment, which they shall not be able to auoid. even by his powerful voice, which shall be uttered by the blast of the last trumpet, as 1. Cor. 15.52. citing them to appear in a moment, which they shall not be able to avoid. av p-acp po31 j n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, c-acp crd np1 crd. vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns32 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi. (14) verse (DIV2) 472 Page 258
4787 It may be further demanded, whether the same bodies that now Gods children and others haue, shall be raised vp and resumed, It may be further demanded, whither the same bodies that now God's children and Others have, shall be raised up and resumed, pn31 vmb vbi av-jc vvn, cs dt d n2 cst av npg1 n2 cc n2-jn vhb, vmb vbi vvn a-acp cc vvn, (14) verse (DIV2) 473 Page 258
4788 or any new bodies giuen vnto them? I answer. or any new bodies given unto them? I answer. cc d j n2 vvn p-acp pno32? pns11 vvb. (14) verse (DIV2) 473 Page 258
4789 Euen the self same bodies that now both the godly and the wicked are clothed withall, Eve the self same bodies that now both the godly and the wicked Are clothed withal, np1 dt n1 d n2 cst av av-d dt j cc dt j vbr vvn av, (14) verse (DIV2) 474 Page 258
4790 and euery part & parcel of those bodies, shall be raised vp, and none other for them. Iob saith, Iob 19.27. and every part & parcel of those bodies, shall be raised up, and none other for them. Job Says, Job 19.27. cc d n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, vmb vbi vvn a-acp, cc pi j-jn p-acp pno32. np1 vvz, np1 crd. (14) verse (DIV2) 474 Page 258
4791 I my selfe shall see God, and mine eyes shall behold, and none other for me, I my self shall see God, and mine eyes shall behold, and none other for me, pns11 po11 n1 vmb vvi np1, cc po11 n2 vmb vvi, cc pi j-jn p-acp pno11, (14) verse (DIV2) 474 Page 258
4792 though my reines are consumed within me: euen these very eyes. And the Apostle speakes NONLATINALPHABET, 1. Cor. 15. 5•. This corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortall must put on immortalitie: though my reins Are consumed within me: even these very eyes. And the Apostle speaks, 1. Cor. 15. 5•. This corruptible must put on incorruption, and this Mortal must put on immortality: cs po11 n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno11: av d j n2. cc dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. n1. d j vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc d j-jn vmb vvi p-acp n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 474 Page 258
4793 as it were pointing at his owne bodie. as it were pointing At his own body. c-acp pn31 vbdr vvg p-acp po31 d n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 474 Page 259
4794 This then we may resolue on as a truth of God, that the dead bodies of Gods children, This then we may resolve on as a truth of God, that the dead bodies of God's children, d cs pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 474 Page 259
4795 yea the dead bodies of all both good and bad, shall one day be raised from death to life, yea the dead bodies of all both good and bad, shall one day be raised from death to life, uh dt j n2 pp-f d d j cc j, vmb crd n1 vbb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 474 Page 259
4796 and shall haue life put into them againe: and shall have life put into them again: cc vmb vhi n1 vvn p-acp pno32 av: (14) verse (DIV2) 474 Page 259
4797 yea euen the selfe same bodies that now both the godly and the wicked are clothed withall, yea even the self same bodies that now both the godly and the wicked Are clothed withal, uh av dt n1 d n2 cst av av-d dt j cc dt j vbr vvn av, (14) verse (DIV2) 474 Page 259
4798 and euery part and parcell of those bodies, shall be restored, and none other for them. and every part and parcel of those bodies, shall be restored, and none other for them. cc d n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, vmb vbi vvn, cc pi j-jn p-acp pno32. (14) verse (DIV2) 474 Page 259
4799 And this truth in the first place is to be thought on for our further strengthening in that article of our faith, The resurrection of the body. And this truth in the First place is to be Thought on for our further strengthening in that article of our faith, The resurrection of the body. cc d n1 p-acp dt ord n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp po12 jc vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 475 Page 259
4800 On this ground we are to be further strengthened in that article; it is an article aboue the reach of naturall reason: it hath bene strongly oppugned; On this ground we Are to be further strengthened in that article; it is an article above the reach of natural reason: it hath be strongly oppugned; p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi av-jc vvn p-acp d n1; pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: pn31 vhz vbn av-j vvn; (14) verse (DIV2) 475 Page 259
4801 the heathen Phylosophers made a mocke at it, yea they said Act. 17.18. that Paul was a babler and a setter forth of strange Gods, when he preached to them of the resurrection. the heathen Philosophers made a mock At it, yea they said Act. 17.18. that Paul was a babbler and a setter forth of strange God's, when he preached to them of the resurrection. dt j-jn n2 vvd dt n1 p-acp pn31, uh pns32 vvd n1 crd. cst np1 vbds dt n1 cc dt n1 av pp-f j n2, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno32 pp-f dt n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 475 Page 259
4802 Yea howsoeuer many amongst vs are able to repeate that article of faith, and some do repeate it as a prayer (which is grosse ignorance) yet they hardly beleeue the truth of this article, it will hardly sinke into their heads and hearts, that the dead bodies of good and bad shall one day be raised, Yea howsoever many among us Are able to repeat that article of faith, and Some do repeat it as a prayer (which is gross ignorance) yet they hardly believe the truth of this article, it will hardly sink into their Heads and hearts, that the dead bodies of good and bad shall one day be raised, uh c-acp d p-acp pno12 vbr j pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1, cc d vdb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 (r-crq vbz j n1) av pns32 av vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1, pn31 vmb av vvi p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cst dt j n2 pp-f j cc j vmb crd n1 vbb vvn, (14) verse (DIV2) 475 Page 259
4803 or at least that the selfe same bodies shall be restored and no other for them, that they can hardly beleeue: or At least that the self same bodies shall be restored and no other for them, that they can hardly believe: cc p-acp ds cst dt n1 d n2 vmb vbi vvn cc dx n-jn p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmb av vvi: (14) verse (DIV2) 475 Page 259
4804 yea some sticke not to speake it in expresse words, that they cannot be perswaded of it, you shall not make them beleeue that the selfe same eyes that now they carrie in their heads, yea Some stick not to speak it in express words, that they cannot be persuaded of it, you shall not make them believe that the self same eyes that now they carry in their Heads, uh d vvb xx pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp j n2, cst pns32 vmbx vbi vvn pp-f pn31, pn22 vmb xx vvi pno32 vvi cst dt n1 d n2 cst av pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 475 Page 259
4805 and now see withall, shall be restored againe. and now see withal, shall be restored again. cc av vvb av, vmb vbi vvn av. (14) verse (DIV2) 475 Page 259
4825 and the scorching heate of the fire till they be turned to ashes, and shall other bodies for them be glorified? And shall the wicked in their bodies worke wickednesse, and the scorching heat of the fire till they be turned to Ashes, and shall other bodies for them be glorified? And shall the wicked in their bodies work wickedness, cc dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp pns32 vbb vvn p-acp n2, cc vmb j-jn n2 p-acp pno32 vbb vvn? cc vmb dt j p-acp po32 n2 vvi n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 260
4806 Why, these eyes say they, shall be putrified and consumed, and can they be restored againe? Ah poore ignorant sot, whosoeuer thou art, thou speakest ignorantly, thou knowest not the Scriptures nor the power of God, as Christ said to the Sadduces, Mat. 22.29. yea thou speakest as an Atheist; Why, these eyes say they, shall be Putrified and consumed, and can they be restored again? Ah poor ignorant sot, whosoever thou art, thou Speakest ignorantly, thou Knowest not the Scriptures nor the power of God, as christ said to the Sadducees, Mathew 22.29. yea thou Speakest as an Atheist; uh-crq, d n2 vvb pns32, vmb vbi vvn cc vvn, cc vmb pns32 vbi vvn av? uh j j n1, r-crq pns21 vb2r, pns21 vv2 av-j, pns21 vv2 xx dt n2 ccx dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp np1 vvd p-acp dt np2, np1 crd. uh pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 475 Page 259
4807 and herein thou shewest thy selfe no better then a vile wicked Atheist, for herein thou deniest the truth of God, the power of God, the iustice of God, the mercie of God: and herein thou shewest thy self no better then a vile wicked Atheist, for herein thou deniest the truth of God, the power of God, the Justice of God, the mercy of God: cc av pns21 vv2 po21 n1 av-dx av-jc cs dt j j n1, c-acp av pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1: (14) verse (DIV2) 475 Page 259
4808 and in so doing thou deniest God himselfe, and thou art no better then a monstrous Atheist: and in so doing thou deniest God himself, and thou art no better then a monstrous Atheist: cc p-acp av vdg pns21 vv2 np1 px31, cc pns21 vb2r dx jc cs dt j n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 475 Page 259
4809 for on all these grounds standeth the resurrection of the bodie, yea the restoring of the selfe same bodies that now we haue, with euery part and parcell of them. for on all these grounds Stands the resurrection of the body, yea the restoring of the self same bodies that now we have, with every part and parcel of them. c-acp p-acp d d n2 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, uh dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1 d n2 cst av pns12 vhb, p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (14) verse (DIV2) 475 Page 260
4810 God who is truth it selfe and cannot lye, hath said it shall be so: we find it on record as part of Gods eternall truth reuealed in his word. God who is truth it self and cannot lie, hath said it shall be so: we find it on record as part of God's Eternal truth revealed in his word. np1 r-crq vbz n1 pn31 n1 cc vmbx vvi, vhz vvn pn31 vmb vbi av: pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 475 Page 260
4811 And againe, God who was able to make all things of nothing, is much more able to make euery mans bodie at the resurrection of his owne matter, And again, God who was able to make all things of nothing, is much more able to make every men body At the resurrection of his own matter, cc av, np1 r-crq vbds j pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f pix, vbz d dc j pc-acp vvi d ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 476 Page 260
4812 yea to distinguish the dust of one mans bodie from the dust of another. yea to distinguish the dust of one men body from the dust of Another. uh p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f crd ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-jn. (14) verse (DIV2) 476 Page 260
4813 Thou sayest, thou canst not beleeue that the selfe same eyes that are in thy head shall be restored againe. Thou Sayest, thou Canst not believe that the self same eyes that Are in thy head shall be restored again. pns21 vv2, pns21 vm2 xx vvi cst dt n1 d n2 cst vbr p-acp po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn av. (14) verse (DIV2) 476 Page 260
4814 I pray thee who made the eyes? did not God? and whereof did he make them? was it not of nothing? where were thine eyes an hundred yeares ago? And is not he that made thine eyes of nothing, able to restore them being dissolued and turned to dust? The Lord, saith the Prophet Isay 40.12. hath the waters in his fist, and he comprehendeth the dust of the earth in a measure: I pray thee who made the eyes? did not God? and whereof did he make them? was it not of nothing? where were thine eyes an hundred Years ago? And is not he that made thine eyes of nothing, able to restore them being dissolved and turned to dust? The Lord, Says the Prophet Saiah 40.12. hath the waters in his fist, and he comprehendeth the dust of the earth in a measure: pns11 vvb pno21 r-crq vvd dt n2? vdd xx np1? cc q-crq vdd pns31 vvi pno32? vbds pn31 xx pp-f pix? q-crq vbdr po21 n2 dt crd n2 av? cc vbz xx pns31 cst vvd po21 n2 pp-f pix, j pc-acp vvi pno32 vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp n1? dt n1, vvz dt n1 np1 crd. vhz dt n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 476 Page 260
4815 and it is more easie for him to discerne the dust of one mans bodie from another, and it is more easy for him to discern the dust of one men body from Another, cc pn31 vbz av-dc j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f crd ng1 n1 p-acp j-jn, (14) verse (DIV2) 476 Page 260
4816 then it is for a man that hath his hand full of seuerall seeds, to open his hand, then it is for a man that hath his hand full of several seeds, to open his hand, cs pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cst vhz po31 n1 j pp-f j n2, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 476 Page 260
4817 and to seuer one kind of seed from another, and to put euery sort of seed by it selfe. and to sever one kind of seed from Another, and to put every sort of seed by it self. cc pc-acp vvi crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 476 Page 260
4818 And further, the iustice of God requires that the selfe same bodies should be restored, and no other for them: And further, the Justice of God requires that the self same bodies should be restored, and no other for them: cc jc, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz cst dt n1 d n2 vmd vbi vvn, cc dx n-jn p-acp pno32: (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 260
4819 for as the Apostle saith, 2. Corinth. 5.10. for as the Apostle Says, 2. Corinth. 5.10. c-acp c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1. crd. (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 260
4820 Euery one must receiue the things done in his bodie according to that he hath done, Every one must receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done, d pi vmb vvi dt n2 vdn p-acp po31 n1 vvg p-acp cst pns31 vhz vdn, (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 260
4821 whether it be good or euill. whither it be good or evil. cs pn31 vbb j cc j-jn. (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 260
4822 And it stands not with the iustice of God that one bodie should do good things, And it Stands not with the Justice of God that one body should do good things, cc pn31 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 d crd n1 vmd vdi j n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 260
4823 or suffer for well doing, and another bodie should receiue the crowne. or suffer for well doing, and Another body should receive the crown. cc vvi p-acp av vdg, cc j-jn n1 vmd vvi dt n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 260
4824 Shall the bodies of the Saints in this world endure bonds, imprisonment, racking and rending, whipping and scourging, Shall the bodies of the Saints in this world endure bonds, imprisonment, racking and rending, whipping and scourging, vmb dt n2 pp-f dt n2 p-acp d n1 vvi n2, n1, j-vvg cc vvg, vvg cc vvg, (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 260
4826 and practise filthinesse, and shall other bodies for them receiue the wages of their iniquitie? No, no, it cannot be, the iustice of God will not suffer it. and practise filthiness, and shall other bodies for them receive the wages of their iniquity? No, no, it cannot be, the Justice of God will not suffer it. cc vvi n1, cc vmb j-jn n2 p-acp pno32 vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, pn31 vmbx vbi, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb xx vvi pn31. (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 260
4827 And lastly the glorie of Gods mercie requires that the selfe same body should be raised. And lastly the glory of God's mercy requires that the self same body should be raised. cc ord dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvz cst dt n1 d n1 vmd vbi vvn. (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 260
4828 For shall the malice of Satan and sinne bring that on the bodie which the mercie of God cannot remedie? it is not possible: For shall the malice of Satan and sin bring that on the body which the mercy of God cannot remedy? it is not possible: p-acp vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 vvi cst p-acp dt n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vmbx vvi? pn31 vbz xx j: (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 261
4829 and therefore on these grounds learne we to be strengthened in that article of our Christian faith, that the dead bodies of all, good and bad, shal one day be raised vp, and Therefore on these grounds Learn we to be strengthened in that article of our Christian faith, that the dead bodies of all, good and bad, shall one day be raised up, cc av p-acp d n2 vvb pns12 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 np1 n1, cst dt j n2 pp-f d, j cc j, vmb crd n1 vbb vvn a-acp, (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 261
4830 and haue life put into them againe, yea euen the selfe same bodies that men, both the godly and wicked, are clothed withall, shall be restored, and have life put into them again, yea even the self same bodies that men, both the godly and wicked, Are clothed withal, shall be restored, cc vhb n1 vvn p-acp pno32 av, uh av dt n1 d n2 cst n2, d dt j cc j, vbr vvn av, vmb vbi vvn, (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 261
4831 and euery part and parcell of those bodies, and none other for them. and every part and parcel of those bodies, and none other for them. cc d n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, cc pi j-jn p-acp pno32. (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 261
4832 And let vs not hearken to any motions of infidelitie, and of our owne vnbeleeuing hearts in this point, mouing and stirring vs vp to call this truth into question: And let us not harken to any motions of infidelity, and of our own unbelieving hearts in this point, moving and stirring us up to call this truth into question: cc vvb pno12 xx vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, cc pp-f po12 d vvg n2 p-acp d n1, vvg cc vvg pno12 a-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 261
4833 if we do, we call into question Gods truth, power, iustice and mercie; if we do, we call into question God's truth, power, Justice and mercy; cs pns12 vdb, pns12 vvb p-acp n1 npg1 n1, n1, n1 cc n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 261
4834 and that is a dangerous thing, we rush on a dangerous rocke, it will crush vs to dust and powder: and that is a dangerous thing, we rush on a dangerous rock, it will crush us to dust and powder: cc d vbz dt j n1, pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 261
4835 take we heed of it, and withall consider, that this truth is a ground of speciall comfort to Gods children; take we heed of it, and withal Consider, that this truth is a ground of special Comfort to God's children; vvb pns12 n1 pp-f pn31, cc av vvb, cst d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp npg1 n2; (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 261
4836 take away this, and ye take away the chiefe pillar and ground of comfort from a true beleeuing Christian. take away this, and you take away the chief pillar and ground of Comfort from a true believing Christian. vvb av d, cc pn22 vvb av dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j vvg np1. (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 261
4837 Iob in his greatest extremitie made this the comfort of his soule, that one day he should rise againe, Job in his greatest extremity made this the Comfort of his soul, that one day he should rise again, np1 p-acp po31 js n1 vvd d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pi n1 pns31 vmd vvi av, (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 261
4838 and in his bodie enioy the glorious presence of his Creator and Redeemer, Iob 19.25. And therefore labour we to be resolued and setled in the truth of this article, and in his body enjoy the glorious presence of his Creator and Redeemer, Job 19.25. And Therefore labour we to be resolved and settled in the truth of this article, cc p-acp po31 n1 vvi dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, np1 crd. cc av vvb pns12 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 261
4839 and to be perswaded of it, that the dead bodies of all shall one day be raised, and to be persuaded of it, that the dead bodies of all shall one day be raised, cc pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pn31, cst dt j n2 pp-f d vmb crd n1 vbb vvn, (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 261
4840 and haue life put into them againe. and have life put into them again. cc vhb n1 vvn p-acp pno32 av. (14) verse (DIV2) 477 Page 261
4841 Yet further, is it so that the dead bodies of all, both good and bad, shall one day be raised vp from the dead, and haue life put into them againe, shall euen the selfe same bodies that now we carrie about, Yet further, is it so that the dead bodies of all, both good and bad, shall one day be raised up from the dead, and have life put into them again, shall even the self same bodies that now we carry about, av av-jc, vbz pn31 av cst dt j n2 pp-f d, d j cc j, vmb crd n1 vbb vvn a-acp p-acp dt j, cc vhb n1 vvn p-acp pno32 av, vmb av-j dt n1 d n2 cst av pns12 vvb a-acp, (14) verse (DIV2) 478 Page 261
4842 and euery part and parcel of them, be restored, and no other for them? Oh then I beseech you consider it, and every part and parcel of them, be restored, and no other for them? O then I beseech you Consider it, cc d n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, vbb vvn, cc dx n-jn p-acp pno32? uh av pns11 vvb pn22 vvb pn31, (14) verse (DIV2) 478 Page 261
4843 how carefull ought we to be in well vsing of our bodies, and of euery part and member of them. how careful ought we to be in well using of our bodies, and of every part and member of them. c-crq j vmd pns12 pc-acp vbi p-acp av vvg pp-f po12 n2, cc pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (14) verse (DIV2) 478 Page 261
4844 We should hereupon take notice of it, that we are to possesse our vessels in holinesse and in honour, as the Apostle speakes, 1. Thessal. 4.4. We should hereupon take notice of it, that we Are to possess our vessels in holiness and in honour, as the Apostle speaks, 1. Thessal. 4.4. pns12 vmd av vvi n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns12 vbr p-acp vvb po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd n1. crd. (14) verse (DIV2) 478 Page 261
4845 that we are to vse our bodies and euery part and member of them, as instruments of holinesse, of Gods glorie, that we Are to use our bodies and every part and member of them, as Instruments of holiness, of God's glory, cst pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi po12 n2 cc d n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, c-acp n2 pp-f n1, pp-f npg1 n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 478 Page 261
4846 and of doing good, and to take heed we defile not our bodies, or any part or member of them with any knowne sinne. and of doing good, and to take heed we defile not our bodies, or any part or member of them with any known sin. cc pp-f vdg j, cc pc-acp vvi n1 pns12 vvb xx po12 n2, cc d n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp d j-vvn n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 478 Page 261
4847 For why, we must one day see the Lord with these verie eyes that now we carrie about vs: For why, we must one day see the Lord with these very eyes that now we carry about us: c-acp q-crq, pns12 vmb crd n1 vvi dt n1 p-acp d j n2 cst av pns12 vvb p-acp pno12: (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4848 and how shall we be able to looke on him with defiled eyes? how shall the adulterous eye, the hauhgty, proud, and how shall we be able to look on him with defiled eyes? how shall the adulterous eye, the hauhgty, proud, cc q-crq vmb pns12 vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp j-vvn n2? q-crq vmb dt j n1, dt n1, j, (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4849 and scornefull eye, the couetous eye, and the like, be able to looke God in the face? We commonly say of a man that hath done some vile notorious wicked act, that men take notice of, and scornful eye, the covetous eye, and the like, be able to look God in the face? We commonly say of a man that hath done Some vile notorious wicked act, that men take notice of, cc j n1, dt j n1, cc dt j, vbb j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n1? pns12 av-j vvb pp-f dt n1 cst vhz vdn d j j j n1, cst n2 vvb n1 pp-f, (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4850 and crie shame vpon, he will neuer be able to shew his face amongst honest men againe; and cry shame upon, he will never be able to show his face among honest men again; cc vvi n1 p-acp, pns31 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp j n2 av; (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4851 and how do we thinke that a wicked debaushed wretch, a filthie adulterer, a common blasphemer, a beastly drunkard, and how do we think that a wicked debauched wretch, a filthy adulterer, a Common blasphemer, a beastly drunkard, cc q-crq vdb pns12 vvb cst dt j j-vvn n1, dt j n1, dt j n1, dt j n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4852 an vsurer, or the like, shall be able to shew his face before the most great and glorious holy maiestie of God? Euery one be he neuer so wicked and vile, will he, nil he, must one day appeare before the Lord face to face, an usurer, or the like, shall be able to show his face before the most great and glorious holy majesty of God? Every one be he never so wicked and vile, will he, nil he, must one day appear before the Lord face to face, dt n1, cc dt j, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt av-ds j cc j j n1 pp-f np1? d crd vbb pns31 av-x av j cc j, vmb pns31, fw-la pns31, vmb crd n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4853 euen these verie eyes of thine, that now it may be are full of adulterie, and cannot ceasse to sinne, 2. Pet. 2.14. even these very eyes of thine, that now it may be Are full of adultery, and cannot cease to sin, 2. Pet. 2.14. av d j n2 pp-f png21, cst av pn31 vmb vbi vbr j pp-f n1, cc vmbx vvi p-acp n1, crd np1 crd. (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4854 euen those lustfull eyes of thine, and that bodie of thine that now thou abusest to filthinesse, that body of thine that now thou dost disguise, even those lustful eyes of thine, and that body of thine that now thou abusest to filthiness, that body of thine that now thou dost disguise, av d j n2 pp-f png21, cc d n1 pp-f po21 d av pns21 vv2 p-acp n1, cst n1 pp-f po21 d av pns21 vd2 vvi, (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4855 and make euen a monster by thy new fangled attire, must one day come before the glorious presence of the Lord: and make even a monster by thy new fangled attire, must one day come before the glorious presence of the Lord: cc vvi av-j dt n1 p-acp po21 j j-vvn n1, vmb crd n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4856 and that verie mouth of thine that is now foule and filthie, and powers out cursing, swearing, rotten and filthie speeches, shall one day be presented before the Iudge of all the world; and that very Mouth of thine that is now foul and filthy, and Powers out cursing, swearing, rotten and filthy Speeches, shall one day be presented before the Judge of all the world; cc cst j n1 pp-f po21 d vbz av j cc j, cc n2 av vvg, vvg, j-vvn cc j n2, vmb crd n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4857 and those hands of thine that now are defiled with filching, with fraud, yea with telling and taking thy cursed interest money, thou being a cursed vsurer, must one day be held vp at the barre of Gods iudgement seate. and those hands of thine that now Are defiled with filching, with fraud, yea with telling and taking thy cursed Interest money, thou being a cursed usurer, must one day be held up At the bar of God's judgement seat. cc d n2 pp-f po21 d av vbr vvn p-acp vvg, p-acp n1, uh p-acp vvg cc vvg po21 j-vvn n1 n1, pns21 vbg dt j-vvn n1, vmb crd n1 vbb vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4858 Oh that adulterers, proud persons, blasphemers, vsurers, and such like, had but hearts to consider this. O that Adulterers, proud Persons, blasphemers, usurers, and such like, had but hearts to Consider this. uh cst n2, j n2, n2, n2, cc d av-j, vhd p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi d. (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4859 Well, let vs thinke on it, & remember it, that these verie eyes that now we carrie about, Well, let us think on it, & Remember it, that these very eyes that now we carry about, uh-av, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pn31, cc vvb pn31, cst d j n2 cst av pns12 vvb a-acp, (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4860 and no other, shall one day see the Lord. And howsoeuer it is said, Hebr. 12.14. That without holinesse no man shall see the Lord: and no other, shall one day see the Lord. And howsoever it is said, Hebrew 12.14. That without holiness no man shall see the Lord: cc dx n-jn, vmb crd n1 vvi dt n1. cc c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd. cst p-acp n1 dx n1 vmb vvi dt n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4861 the meaning is, without holinesse no man shall see the Lord to his comfort. the meaning is, without holiness no man shall see the Lord to his Comfort. dt n1 vbz, p-acp n1 dx n1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4862 The most vile and wicked caitiffe that is shall see the Lord, and that with his owne eyes, The most vile and wicked caitiff that is shall see the Lord, and that with his own eyes, dt av-ds j cc j n1 cst vbz vmb vvi dt n1, cc cst p-acp po31 d n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4863 and none other but he shall see him to his terror, and to his vtter amazement and confusion, and none other but he shall see him to his terror, and to his utter amazement and confusion, cc pi j-jn p-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4864 and he shall wish that the hils and mountaines would fall on him and couer him from the glorious presence of the Lord. and he shall wish that the hills and Mountains would fallen on him and cover him from the glorious presence of the Lord. cc pns31 vmb vvi cst dt n2 cc n2 vmd vvi p-acp pno31 cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 479 Page 262
4865 Then learne we to take heed that we do not pollute and defile our bodies, or any part or member of them with any knowne sinne; Then Learn we to take heed that we do not pollute and defile our bodies, or any part or member of them with any known sin; av vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi n1 cst pns12 vdb xx vvi cc vvi po12 n2, cc d n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp d j-vvn n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 480 Page 263
4866 and let vs on the ground of comfort now deliuered, learne to possesse our vessels in holinesse, and let us on the ground of Comfort now Delivered, Learn to possess our vessels in holiness, cc vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn, vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 480 Page 263
4867 and to vse our bodies, and euerie part and member of them, as instruments of Gods glorie, and to use our bodies, and every part and member of them, as Instruments of God's glory, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc d n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, c-acp n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 480 Page 263
4868 and of holinesse, and of doing good: and of holiness, and of doing good: cc pp-f n1, cc pp-f vdg j: (14) verse (DIV2) 480 Page 263
4869 and then doubtlesse we shall be able to looke on the Lord, euen with these eyes that now we carrie about, with comfort, and then doubtless we shall be able to look on the Lord, even with these eyes that now we carry about, with Comfort, cc av av-j pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, av p-acp d n2 cst av pns12 vvb a-acp, p-acp n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 480 Page 263
4870 yea to stand before the Lord with ioy, and with much reioycing. yea to stand before the Lord with joy, and with much rejoicing. uh p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp d vvg. (14) verse (DIV2) 480 Page 263
4871 Now further obserue we the word the Apostle here vseth, quickened, shall quicken your mortal bodies. Now further observe we the word the Apostle Here uses, quickened, shall quicken your Mortal bodies. av av-jc vvb pns12 dt n1 dt n1 av vvz, vvn, vmb vvi po22 j-jn n2. (14) verse (DIV2) 481 Page 263
4872 He saith, He that raised vp Christ from the dead shall also quicken. The word quicken is verie emphaticall and weightie (as I shewed:) it signifies not onely a raising vp from death to life, no, He Says, He that raised up christ from the dead shall also quicken. The word quicken is very emphatical and weighty (as I showed:) it signifies not only a raising up from death to life, no, pns31 vvz, pns31 cst vvd a-acp np1 p-acp dt j vmb av vvb. dt n1 vvb vbz av j cc j (c-acp pns11 vvd:) pn31 vvz xx av-j dt n-vvg a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1, uh-dx, (14) verse (DIV2) 481 Page 263
4873 nor yet to an immortall life onely, but to an immortall happie life, to a spirituall glorious life. nor yet to an immortal life only, but to an immortal happy life, to a spiritual glorious life. ccx av p-acp dt j n1 av-j, cc-acp p-acp dt j j n1, p-acp dt j j n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 481 Page 263
4874 So much is comprised vnder the word quicken: and hence this conclusion ariseth. So much is comprised under the word quicken: and hence this conclusion arises. av d vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 vvi: cc av d n1 vvz. (14) verse (DIV2) 481 Page 263
4875 That though the selfe same bodies that now Gods children carrie about, shall be raised vp from death to life at the day of resurrection, That though the self same bodies that now God's children carry about, shall be raised up from death to life At the day of resurrection, cst cs dt n1 d n2 cst av npg1 n2 vvb a-acp, vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 263
4876 and the verie same bodies for substance shall be restored to them that now they are clothed withall; and the very same bodies for substance shall be restored to them that now they Are clothed withal; cc dt j d n2 p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32 cst av pns32 vbr vvn av; (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 263
4877 yet those bodies shall be altered and changed in qualitie, they shall then be endued with such excellent and heauenly qualities as now they haue not; yet those bodies shall be altered and changed in quality, they shall then be endued with such excellent and heavenly qualities as now they have not; av d n2 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp d j cc j n2 c-acp av pns32 vhb xx; (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 263
4878 as first, the bodies of Gods children shall then be made immortall, and incorruptible, powerfull, and free from all passion and suffering, as the Apostle saith, 1. Corinth. 15.42.43. The bodie is sowen in corruption, it is raised in incorruption, it is sowen in weaknesse, it is raised in power. as First, the bodies of God's children shall then be made immortal, and incorruptible, powerful, and free from all passion and suffering, as the Apostle Says, 1. Corinth. 15.42.43. The body is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption, it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power. c-acp ord, dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb av vbi vvn j, cc j, j, cc j p-acp d n1 cc n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1. crd. dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 263
4879 And verse 53. This corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortall must put on immortalitie. And verse 53. This corruptible must put on incorruption, and this Mortal must put on immortality. cc n1 crd d j vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc d j-jn vmb vvi p-acp n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 263
4880 And the bodies of Gods children shall not then be subiect to weakenesse, infirmities, sicknesses, diseases, miseries, And the bodies of God's children shall not then be Subject to weakness, infirmities, Sicknesses, diseases, misery's, cc dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb xx av vbi j-jn p-acp n1, n2, n2, n2, n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 263
4881 and to death, neither shall they stand in need of meate, drinke, apparell, sleepe, and the like, by which our naturall life and our mortall bodies are now preserued: and to death, neither shall they stand in need of meat, drink, apparel, sleep, and the like, by which our natural life and our Mortal bodies Are now preserved: cc p-acp n1, dx vmb pns32 vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1, cc dt j, p-acp r-crq po12 j n1 cc po12 j-jn n2 vbr av vvn: (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 263
4882 but the bodies of Gods children raised vp from the dead, shall be made perfect bodies, perfect both in beautie and comelinesse, but the bodies of God's children raised up from the dead, shall be made perfect bodies, perfect both in beauty and comeliness, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt j, vmb vbi vvn j n2, j d p-acp n1 cc n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4883 and also in respect of parts, euery blemish and euerie deformitie that is now in the bodie of a child of God, shall then be remoued, and also in respect of parts, every blemish and every deformity that is now in the body of a child of God, shall then be removed, cc av p-acp n1 pp-f n2, d n1 cc d n1 cst vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb av vbi vvn, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4884 and the bodies of Gods children shall then be most beautifull and comely, yea euerie defect in the bodie of a child of God, and the bodies of God's children shall then be most beautiful and comely, yea every defect in the body of a child of God, cc dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb av vbb av-ds j cc j, uh d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4885 as lamenesse, blindnesse, and the like, shall then be remoued: as lameness, blindness, and the like, shall then be removed: c-acp n1, n1, cc dt j, vmb av vbi vvn: (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4886 and if any member of the bodie be lost or wanting, as an arme, a legge, a finger, and if any member of the body be lost or wanting, as an arm, a leg, a finger, cc cs d n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb vvn cc j-vvg, c-acp dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4887 and such like, it shall then be restored and supplied: for the perishing of a member is nothing else but the death of that member, and such like, it shall then be restored and supplied: for the perishing of a member is nothing Else but the death of that member, cc d av-j, pn31 vmb av vbi vvn cc vvn: c-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz pix av cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4888 and the Lord restoring other parts and members of the bodie, he is able, and he doubtlesse will also restore that lost member againe. and the Lord restoring other parts and members of the body, he is able, and he doubtless will also restore that lost member again. cc dt n1 vvg j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vbz j, cc pns31 av-j vmb av vvi cst j-vvn n1 av. (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4889 The Lord Iesus who when he was on the face of the earth, gaue sight to the blind, The Lord Iesus who when he was on the face of the earth, gave sighed to the blind, dt n1 np1 q-crq q-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd n1 p-acp dt j, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4890 and strength to the lame, is able and will without question giue health and soundnesse to the limbes that are lame, and strength to the lame, is able and will without question give health and soundness to the limbs that Are lame, cc n1 p-acp dt j, vbz j cc vmb p-acp n1 vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vbr j, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4891 and will restore and supplie euerie part and member that is wanting. and will restore and supply every part and member that is wanting. cc vmb vvi cc vvi d n1 cc n1 cst vbz vvg. (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4892 Yea it is the iudgement of some Diuines, that the bodies of Gods children shall be raised vp in perfect stature, Yea it is the judgement of Some Divines, that the bodies of God's children shall be raised up in perfect stature, uh pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2-jn, cst dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp j n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4893 euen the bodies of infants dying in their infancie, for they shall be like the bodies of our first parents before the fall, even the bodies of Infants dying in their infancy, for they shall be like the bodies of our First Parents before the fallen, av-j dt n2 pp-f n2 vvg p-acp po32 n1, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi av-j dt n2 pp-f po12 ord n2 p-acp dt n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4894 yea like to the glorious bodie of the Lord Iesus: and therefore the bodies of Gods children raised from the dead shall be made spirituall bodies. 1. Cor. 15.44. It is sowen a naturall bodie, and is raised a spirituall bodie: yea like to the glorious body of the Lord Iesus: and Therefore the bodies of God's children raised from the dead shall be made spiritual bodies. 1. Cor. 15.44. It is sown a natural body, and is raised a spiritual body: uh vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1: cc av dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vvn p-acp dt j vmb vbi vvn j n2. crd np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn dt j n1, cc vbz vvn dt j n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4895 not spiritual in regard of substance but spirituall in respect of qualitie, they shall then be of such a spirituall temper, not spiritual in regard of substance but spiritual in respect of quality, they shall then be of such a spiritual temper, xx j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb av vbi pp-f d dt j n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4896 as they shall be acted and moued whither their soules will without resistance; as they shall be acted and moved whither their Souls will without resistance; c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn c-crq po32 n2 vmb p-acp n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4897 yea they shall then be so lightsome, quicke, and nimble, as without any difficultie they shall be able to moue any way, yea they shall then be so lightsome, quick, and nimble, as without any difficulty they shall be able to move any Way, uh pns32 vmb av vbi av j, j, cc j, c-acp p-acp d n1 pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4898 euen vpwards, and to meet the Lord in the ayre. 1. Thessal. 4.17. even upwards, and to meet the Lord in the air. 1. Thessal. 4.17. av av-j, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1. crd n1. crd. (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4899 Yea the bodies of Gods children shall then be fully acted, and moued, and gouerned by the Spirit of God, Yea the bodies of God's children shall then be Fully acted, and moved, and governed by the Spirit of God, uh dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb av vbi av-j vvn, cc vvn, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4900 and shall readily yeeld to the motion and guidance of the Spirit in euerie part and member of them: and shall readily yield to the motion and guidance of the Spirit in every part and member of them: cc vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32: (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4901 they shall then be fully and perfectly quickened with the life of the holy Spirit of God descending from Christ their head, and so spirituall: they shall then be Fully and perfectly quickened with the life of the holy Spirit of God descending from christ their head, and so spiritual: pns32 vmb av vbi av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp np1 po32 n1, cc av j: (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4902 for the bodies of Gods children raised from the dead shall be made glorious bodies. 1. Corinth. 15.43. It is sowen in dishonour, and is raised in glorie: for the bodies of God's children raised from the dead shall be made glorious bodies. 1. Corinth. 15.43. It is sown in dishonour, and is raised in glory: c-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vvn p-acp dt j vmb vbi vvn j n2. crd np1. crd. pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc vbz vvn p-acp n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 264
4903 yea they shall be made like to the glorious bodie of the Lord Iesus, Philip. 3.21. yea they shall be made like to the glorious body of the Lord Iesus, Philip. 3.21. uh pns32 vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, np1. crd. (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 265
4904 they shall be like to his bodie in brightnesse and glorie, yet in different degrees, some shall be clothed with a greater measure of glorie, they shall be like to his body in brightness and glory, yet in different Degrees, Some shall be clothed with a greater measure of glory, pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, av p-acp j n2, d vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 265
4905 and some with a lesse, Dan. 12.3. They that be wise shall shine as the brightnesse of the firmament, and they that turne many to righteousnesse shall shine as the starres for euer and euer. Mat. 13.43. Christ saith, The iust shall shine as the Sonne in the kingdome of their father. And 1. Cor. 15.41.42. and Some with a less, Dan. 12.3. They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever. Mathew 13.43. christ Says, The just shall shine as the Son in the Kingdom of their father. And 1. Cor. 15.41.42. cc d p-acp dt av-dc, np1 crd. pns32 d vbb j vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pns32 cst vvb d p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp av cc av. np1 crd. np1 vvz, dt j vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. cc crd np1 crd. (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 265
4906 the Apostle saith, There is one glorie of the Sunne, another of the Moone, and another glorie of the starres, the Apostle Says, There is one glory of the Sun, Another of the Moon, and Another glory of the Stars, dt n1 vvz, a-acp vbz crd n1 pp-f dt n1, j-jn pp-f dt n1, cc j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 265
4907 for one starre differeth from another starre in glorie: and so is the resurrection of the dead. for one star differeth from Another star in glory: and so is the resurrection of the dead. p-acp crd n1 vvz p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp n1: cc av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j. (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 265
4908 Thus then are we to conceiue of the change that shall be of the bodies of Gods children at the day of resurrection, that they shall be raised vp, changed, not in substance but in qualirie, Thus then Are we to conceive of the change that shall be of the bodies of God's children At the day of resurrection, that they shall be raised up, changed, not in substance but in qualirie, av av vbr pns12 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 cst vmb vbi pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, vvn, xx p-acp n1 cc-acp p-acp n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 265
4909 and shall then be made immortall, and incorruptible, powerfull and free from all miserie, perfect in beautie and comelinesse: and shall then be made immortal, and incorruptible, powerful and free from all misery, perfect in beauty and comeliness: cc vmb av vbi vvn j, cc j, j cc j p-acp d n1, j p-acp n1 cc n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 265
4910 and in respect of parts, spirituall and glorious, euen like to the glorious bodie of Christ in brightnesse and glorie. and in respect of parts, spiritual and glorious, even like to the glorious body of christ in brightness and glory. cc p-acp n1 pp-f n2, j cc j, av av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 482 Page 265
4911 It may be demanded, whether the bodies of the wicked raised from the dead shall thus be changed, or no? I answer. It may be demanded, whither the bodies of the wicked raised from the dead shall thus be changed, or no? I answer. pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cs dt n2 pp-f dt j vvn p-acp dt j vmb av vbi vvn, cc dx? pns11 vvb. (14) verse (DIV2) 483 Page 265
4912 In part they shall, they shall be made immortall and incorruptible, and able to abide for euer in that state whereto they shall be iudged, In part they shall, they shall be made immortal and incorruptible, and able to abide for ever in that state whereto they shall be judged, p-acp n1 pns32 vmb, pns32 vmb vbi vvn j cc j, cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp av p-acp d n1 c-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn, (14) verse (DIV2) 484 Page 265
4913 and that without meate, drinke, or the like: and that without meat, drink, or the like: cc cst p-acp n1, n1, cc dt j: (14) verse (DIV2) 484 Page 265
4914 but yet they shall be bodies most foule and vgly to looke on, answerable to the guiltinesse of their consciences, but yet they shall be bodies most foul and ugly to look on, answerable to the guiltiness of their Consciences, cc-acp av pns32 vmb vbi n2 av-ds j cc j pc-acp vvi a-acp, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 484 Page 265
4915 for their worme shall not dye, neither shall their fire be quenched, and they shall be abhorring vnto all flesh, Isay 66.24. They shall be as dogs, Reuel. 22.15. how great, or how honorable, or beautifull soeuer they haue bene in the world; for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched, and they shall be abhorring unto all Flesh, Saiah 66.24. They shall be as Dogs, Revel. 22.15. how great, or how honourable, or beautiful soever they have be in the world; c-acp po32 n1 vmb xx vvi, dx vmb po32 n1 vbb vvn, cc pns32 vmb vbi vvg p-acp d n1, np1 crd. pns32 vmb vbi c-acp n2, vvb. crd. q-crq j, cc c-crq j, cc j av pns32 vhb vbn p-acp dt n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 484 Page 265
4916 and their bodies shall be passible and liable to suffer extreme torments into which they shall be sent. Mat. 21.46. Now then this truth may serue as a ground of sweet and excellent comfort to all Gods children; and their bodies shall be passable and liable to suffer extreme torments into which they shall be sent. Mathew 21.46. Now then this truth may serve as a ground of sweet and excellent Comfort to all God's children; cc po32 n2 vmb vbi j cc j pc-acp vvi j-jn n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn. np1 crd. av av d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp d ng1 n2; (14) verse (DIV2) 484 Page 265
4917 let vs further meditate and thinke on it, and consider it seriously: let us further meditate and think on it, and Consider it seriously: vvb pno12 av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31, cc vvb pn31 av-j: (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 265
4918 Thou that art a child of God, thy bodie is now weake and fraile, and subiect to aches and paines, to sicknesses, to diseases, and to death it selfe; Thou that art a child of God, thy body is now weak and frail, and Subject to aches and pains, to Sicknesses, to diseases, and to death it self; pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, po21 n1 vbz av j cc j, cc j-jn p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp n2, p-acp n2, cc p-acp n1 pn31 n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 265
4919 the time shall come when that verie bodie of thine that is now full of aches and paines, the time shall come when that very body of thine that is now full of aches and pains, dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq d j n1 pp-f po21 d vbz av j pp-f n2 cc n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4920 and haply now lyes vnder sore and grieuous diseases, shall be free from ach and paine, and haply now lies under soar and grievous diseases, shall be free from Ach and pain, cc av av vvz p-acp j cc j n2, vmb vbi j p-acp n1 cc n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4921 and from all manner of infirmities: and not onely so, for that is the condition of beasts when they are dead, and from all manner of infirmities: and not only so, for that is the condition of beasts when they Are dead, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n2: cc xx av-j av, c-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 c-crq pns32 vbr j, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4922 but the bodie being dead shall one day haue life put into it againe, and be made strong and powerfull, but the body being dead shall one day have life put into it again, and be made strong and powerful, cc-acp dt n1 vbg j vmb crd n1 vhb n1 vvn p-acp pn31 av, cc vbi vvn j cc j, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4923 and shall feele vnspeakeable ioy and delight, and most sweete ease and contentment in euerie part and member of it. and shall feel unspeakable joy and delight, and most sweet ease and contentment in every part and member of it. cc vmb vvi j n1 cc n1, cc av-ds j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4924 Thy bodie is now tumbled and tossed vp and downe, and many wayes turmoiled, and thou hast cause of griefe and sorrow, weeping and mourning for thine owne sinnes and for the sinnes of others, Thy body is now tumbled and tossed up and down, and many ways turmoiled, and thou hast cause of grief and sorrow, weeping and mourning for thine own Sins and for the Sins of Others, po21 n1 vbz av vvn cc vvn a-acp cc a-acp, cc d n2 vvn, cc pns21 vh2 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg cc vvg p-acp po21 d n2 cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4925 but the time of refreshing will come from the presence of the Lord, as Peter cals the day of resurrection. Act. 3.19. but the time of refreshing will come from the presence of the Lord, as Peter calls the day of resurrection. Act. 3.19. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n-vvg vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1. n1 crd. (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4926 When all teares shall be wiped away from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, When all tears shall be wiped away from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, c-crq d n2 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp po32 n2, cc pc-acp vmb vbi dx dc n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4927 neither sorrow, neither crying, neither shall there be any more paine. Reuel. 21.4. and thou shalt be free from all things that may hurt or offend thee. neither sorrow, neither crying, neither shall there be any more pain. Revel. 21.4. and thou shalt be free from all things that may hurt or offend thee. dx n1, av-dx vvg, dx vmb pc-acp vbi d dc n1. vvb. crd. cc pns21 vm2 vbi j p-acp d n2 cst vmb vvi cc vvi pno21. (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4928 The bodie it may be is now deformed, crooked, blind, lame, or the like: The body it may be is now deformed, crooked, blind, lame, or the like: dt n1 pn31 vmb vbi vbz av vvn, j, j, j, cc dt j: (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4929 the time shall come when euery deformitie and euerie blemish that is in thy bodie shall be remoued and taken away, the time shall come when every deformity and every blemish that is in thy body shall be removed and taken away, dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq d n1 cc d n1 cst vbz p-acp po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn av, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4930 and euerie defect that is in it shall be supplied, and thy bodie shall be made most comely, and most beautifull: and every defect that is in it shall be supplied, and thy body shall be made most comely, and most beautiful: cc d n1 cst vbz p-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cc po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn av-ds j, cc av-ds j: (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4931 yea thy vile and base bodie shall be made like to the glorious bodie of the Lord Iesus: euen that bodie of thine that is now base in the world, yea thy vile and base body shall be made like to the glorious body of the Lord Iesus: even that body of thine that is now base in the world, uh av j cc j n1 vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1: av d n1 pp-f po21 d vbz av j p-acp dt n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4932 and base in the estimation of others, the wicked esteeming thee as they do all Gods children, base and contemptible, and base in the estimation of Others, the wicked esteeming thee as they do all God's children, base and contemptible, cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, dt j vvg pno21 a-acp pns32 vdb d ng1 n2, j cc j, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4933 and the refuse and off-scouring of all things, euen that base bodie of thine shall one day shine like the most glorious bodie of Christ, in brightnesse and in glorie. and the refuse and offscouring of all things, even that base body of thine shall one day shine like the most glorious body of christ, in brightness and in glory. cc dt n1 cc j pp-f d n2, av cst j n1 pp-f png21 vmb crd n1 vvi av-j dt av-ds j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4934 Yea the wicked reprobate that now contemne thee, and thinke basely of thee, because thou dost not ruffle it out as they do, Yea the wicked Reprobate that now contemn thee, and think basely of thee, Because thou dost not ruffle it out as they do, uh dt j n-jn cst av vvb pno21, cc vvb av-j pp-f pno21, c-acp pns21 vd2 xx vvi pn31 av c-acp pns32 vdb, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4935 and thou art not so braue and glittering in thy apparell as they be, shall then see the brightnesse and glorie of thy bodie, and thou art not so brave and glittering in thy apparel as they be, shall then see the brightness and glory of thy body, cc pns21 vb2r xx av j cc j-vvg p-acp po21 n1 c-acp pns32 vbb, vmb av vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4936 and be ashamed and confounded in themselues, their owne bodies being most foule and vgly to looke on; and be ashamed and confounded in themselves, their own bodies being most foul and ugly to look on; cc vbi j cc vvn p-acp px32, po32 d n2 vbg av-ds j cc j pc-acp vvi a-acp; (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4937 yea they shall then be foule themselues, and crie out, Oh we fooles thought this man a base precise foole, yea they shall then be foul themselves, and cry out, O we Fools Thought this man a base precise fool, uh pns32 vmb av vbi j px32, cc vvb av, uh pns12 n2 vvd d n1 dt j j n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 266
4938 and now behold his brightnesse and glorie, and behold our owne vglinesse and basenesse. and now behold his brightness and glory, and behold our own ugliness and baseness. cc av vvb po31 n1 cc n1, cc vvb po12 d n1 cc n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4939 Yea thy bodie that is now heauie and lumpish, shall then be made a spirituall bodie; Yea thy body that is now heavy and lumpish, shall then be made a spiritual body; uh po21 n1 cst vbz av j cc j, vmb av vbi vvn dt j n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4940 thou now complaining of the dulnesse and heauinesse of thy bodie in doing of good things, thou findest as Christ said, Matth. 26.41. That the spirit is sometimes readie, but the flesh is weake: thou now complaining of the dulness and heaviness of thy body in doing of good things, thou Findest as christ said, Matthew 26.41. That the Spirit is sometime ready, but the Flesh is weak: pns21 av vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp vdg pp-f j n2, pns21 vv2 p-acp np1 vvd, np1 crd. cst dt n1 vbz av j, cc-acp dt n1 vbz j: (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4941 the time shall come that thy bodie shall be no burden nor impediment to thy soule in doing of good things, the time shall come that thy body shall be no burden nor impediment to thy soul in doing of good things, dt n1 vmb vvi d po21 n1 vmb vbi dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp vdg pp-f j n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4942 but shall be acted and moued by thy soule without resistance; but shall be acted and moved by thy soul without resistance; cc-acp vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp po21 n1 p-acp n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4943 yea thy bodie in euerie part and member of it shall be acted and moued by the holy Spirit of God. yea thy body in every part and member of it shall be acted and moved by the holy Spirit of God. uh po21 n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4944 Thinke on that to thy comfort, and withall consider, that if thy bodie shall be so glorious, Think on that to thy Comfort, and withal Consider, that if thy body shall be so glorious, vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1, cc av vvb, cst cs po21 n1 vmb vbi av j, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4945 if thy base bodie shall be made like to the glorious bodie of the Lord Iesus, if thy base body shall be made like to the glorious body of the Lord Iesus, cs po21 j n1 vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4946 and shall shine as the Sunne in the firmament, oh what shall be the glorie of thy soule? Vndoubtedly the glorie wherewith thy soule shall be inuested, shall be vnspeakeable, yea vnconceiueable. and shall shine as the Sun in the firmament, o what shall be the glory of thy soul? Undoubtedly the glory wherewith thy soul shall be invested, shall be unspeakable, yea unconceivable. cc vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, uh q-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1? av-j dt n1 c-crq po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn, vmb vbi j, uh j. (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4947 Oh then cheare vp thy selfe on this ground against contempt, disgrace, and reproches that are throwne on thee by the wicked and prophane world. O then cheer up thy self on this ground against contempt, disgrace, and Reproaches that Are thrown on thee by the wicked and profane world. uh av vvi a-acp po21 n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, n1, cc n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j cc j n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4948 They now crie downe with Puritanes, but the time shall come, when the wicked of the world shall sinke downe to euerlasting perdition, They now cry down with Puritanes, but the time shall come, when the wicked of the world shall sink down to everlasting perdition, pns32 av vvb a-acp p-acp np2, cc-acp dt n1 vmb vvi, c-crq dt j pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp j n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4949 and those that now they crie shame on, shall be highly aduanced, and be made most glorious in their bodies and in their soules; and those that now they cry shame on, shall be highly advanced, and be made most glorious in their bodies and in their Souls; cc d cst av pns32 vvb n1 p-acp, vmb vbi av-j vvd, cc vbi vvn av-ds j p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp po32 n2; (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4950 and they shall see it to their vtter amazement and confusion. and they shall see it to their utter amazement and confusion. cc pns32 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4951 And that is a ground of excellent comfort, let it be thought on for the comfort of euerie child of God: And that is a ground of excellent Comfort, let it be Thought on for the Comfort of every child of God: cc cst vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, vvb pn31 vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1: (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4952 and care not then, thou being a child of God, for the barking of dogges; and care not then, thou being a child of God, for the barking of Dogs; cc vvb xx av, pns21 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2; (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4953 wicked and prophane persons are no better in Gods account, but be encouraged to endure the crosse, wicked and profane Persons Are no better in God's account, but be encouraged to endure the cross, j cc j n2 vbr dx jc p-acp npg1 n1, cc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4954 and to despise the shame that is cast on thee in the world, and runne the race that is set before thee with patience and comfort. and to despise the shame that is cast on thee in the world, and run the raze that is Set before thee with patience and Comfort. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 cc n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 485 Page 267
4955 Now before I come to further matter of doctrine, I hold it not amisse to answer an idle cauill of the Papists, which they would fasten on the truth now deliuered; Now before I come to further matter of Doctrine, I hold it not amiss to answer an idle cavil of the Papists, which they would fasten on the truth now Delivered; av c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp jc n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb pn31 xx av pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2, r-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 av vvn; (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 267
4956 in that we affirme and say, according to the truth of the word of God, that the bodies of Gods children raised vp from the dead, shall be made spirituall bodies. in that we affirm and say, according to the truth of the word of God, that the bodies of God's children raised up from the dead, shall be made spiritual bodies. p-acp cst pns12 vvb cc vvi, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt j, vmb vbi vvn j n2. (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 267
4957 They would draw this conclusion from it, that therefore the bodie of Christ alreadie raised from the dead, and now glorified, is inuisible: They would draw this conclusion from it, that Therefore the body of christ already raised from the dead, and now glorified, is invisible: pns32 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp pn31, cst av dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvd p-acp dt j, cc av vvn, vbz j: (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4958 it being a spirituall bodie (say they) it is inuisible, and so it may be really present in the Sacrament and not be seene. it being a spiritual body (say they) it is invisible, and so it may be really present in the Sacrament and not be seen. pn31 vbg dt j n1 (vvb pns32) pn31 vbz j, cc av pn31 vmb vbi av-j j p-acp dt n1 cc xx vbi vvn. (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4959 A verie idle and foolish cauill; the bodie of Christ raised from the dead is a spirituall bodie: A very idle and foolish cavil; the body of christ raised from the dead is a spiritual body: dt j j cc j n1; dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt j vbz dt j n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4960 it is true, it is then still a bodie not a spirit, it is not changed into a spirituall substance. it is true, it is then still a body not a Spirit, it is not changed into a spiritual substance. pn31 vbz j, pn31 vbz av av dt n1 xx dt n1, pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt j n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4961 No, no, Christ in rising from the dead, did not put away the corporall substance of his bodie, his bodie still remaines a true bodie, a bodie changed, not in substance but in qualitie; No, no, christ in rising from the dead, did not put away the corporal substance of his body, his body still remains a true body, a body changed, not in substance but in quality; uh-dx, uh-dx, np1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt j, vdd xx vvi av dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, po31 n1 av vvz dt j n1, dt n1 vvn, xx p-acp n1 cc-acp p-acp n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
5032 and be raised vp to greater dishonour, euen to euerlasting shame and perpetuall contempt, Dan. 12.2. and be raised up to greater dishonour, even to everlasting shame and perpetual contempt, Dan. 12.2. cc vbi vvn a-acp p-acp jc n1, av-j p-acp j n1 cc j n1, np1 crd. (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 272
4962 euen a bodie of a spirituall temper, lightsome, actiue, and able to moue any way without difficultie or resistance. even a body of a spiritual temper, lightsome, active, and able to move any Way without difficulty or resistance. av dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, j, j, cc j pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4963 And that bodie of Christ raised from the dead is still a visible bodie: the text is plaine, Ioh. 20.20. after his rising from the dead he shewed his hands and side: And that body of christ raised from the dead is still a visible body: the text is plain, John 20.20. After his rising from the dead he showed his hands and side: cc d n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt j vbz av dt j n1: dt n1 vbz j, np1 crd. p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp dt j pns31 vvd po31 n2 cc n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4964 the text saith, They were glad when they had seene the Lord: and verse 27. he said to Thomas, Put thy fingers here, and see my hands, the text Says, They were glad when they had seen the Lord: and verse 27. he said to Thomas, Put thy fingers Here, and see my hands, dt n1 vvz, pns32 vbdr j c-crq pns32 vhd vvn dt n1: cc n1 crd pns31 vvd p-acp np1, vvb po21 n2 av, cc vvb po11 n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4965 and put forth thine hand, and put it into my side, and be not faithlesse, but faithfull. and put forth thine hand, and put it into my side, and be not faithless, but faithful. cc vvd av po21 n1, cc vvd pn31 p-acp po11 n1, cc vbb xx j, cc-acp j. (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4966 The bodie of Christ raised from the dead was still a palpable bodie that might be felt, The body of christ raised from the dead was still a palpable body that might be felt, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt j vbds av dt j n1 cst vmd vbi vvn, (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4967 and a visible bodie that might be seene: and a visible body that might be seen: cc dt j n1 cst vmd vbi vvn: (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4968 and therefore it is but a meere shift and cauill of the Papists, in that they say the bodie of Christ raised from the dead, and Therefore it is but a mere shift and cavil of the Papists, in that they say the body of christ raised from the dead, cc av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp2, p-acp cst pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt j, (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4969 and being a spirituall bodie is therefore inuisible, and so may be really present in the Sacrament and not be seene. and being a spiritual body is Therefore invisible, and so may be really present in the Sacrament and not be seen. cc vbg dt j n1 vbz av j, cc av vmb vbi av-j j p-acp dt n1 cc xx vbi vvn. (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4970 And indeed if we marke and consider it, we shall finde that this argument of theirs makes against themselues, And indeed if we mark and Consider it, we shall find that this argument of theirs makes against themselves, cc av cs pns12 vvb cc vvi pn31, pns12 vmb vvi cst d n1 pp-f png32 vvz p-acp px32, (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4971 euen against their owne ground, teaching the reall presence of Christ his bodie in the Sacrament; even against their own ground, teaching the real presence of christ his body in the Sacrament; av-j p-acp po32 d n1, vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp dt n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4972 for they say (marke it I beseech you) the bodie of Christ raised from the dead is a spirituall bodie, for they say (mark it I beseech you) the body of christ raised from the dead is a spiritual body, c-acp pns32 vvb (n1 pn31 pns11 vvb pn22) dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt j vbz dt j n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4973 therefore inuisible, and so really present in the Sacrament and not seene: Therefore invisible, and so really present in the Sacrament and not seen: av j, cc av av-j j p-acp dt n1 cc xx vvn: (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4974 then it followes, that the bodie of Christ when it was not a spirituall bodie but a naturall bodie, then it follows, that the body of christ when it was not a spiritual body but a natural body, cs pn31 vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pn31 vbds xx dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4975 as indeed it was before his resurrection, it was then like to our bodies in all things sinne onely excepted, that then it was not inuisible, as indeed it was before his resurrection, it was then like to our bodies in all things sin only excepted, that then it was not invisible, c-acp av pn31 vbds p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbds av av-j p-acp po12 n2 p-acp d n2 vvb av-j vvn, cst cs pn31 vbds xx j, (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4976 and that then it was not in the Sacrament really present and not seene; and that then it was not in the Sacrament really present and not seen; cc cst cs pn31 vbds xx p-acp dt n1 av-j j cc xx vvn; (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 268
4977 for if it were, then their argument is naught, and yet they ground the reall presence of Christ his bodie in the Sacrament, on the words of Christ in the institution of the Sacrament, This is my bodie: which words were deliuered before Christ was crucified, for if it were, then their argument is nought, and yet they ground the real presence of christ his body in the Sacrament, on the words of christ in the Institution of the Sacrament, This is my body: which words were Delivered before christ was Crucified, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr, cs po32 n1 vbz pix, cc av pns32 vvd dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d vbz po11 n1: r-crq n2 vbdr vvn p-acp np1 vbds vvn, (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 269
4978 and so before his bodie was raised from the dead; and so before his body was raised from the dead; cc av p-acp po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j; (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 269
4979 and how these things can agree and hang together, let any man of anie vnderstanding iudge; and how these things can agree and hang together, let any man of any understanding judge; cc c-crq d n2 vmb vvi cc vvi av, vvb d n1 pp-f d n1 vvi; (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 269
4980 they entangle themselues in their owne words, and before they be aware they ouerthrow their owne grounds. they entangle themselves in their own words, and before they be aware they overthrow their own grounds. pns32 vvi px32 p-acp po32 d n2, cc c-acp pns32 vbb j pns32 vvi po32 d n2. (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 269
4981 I leaue them, and go on to further matter: there is yet some thing of speciall vse offered vnto vs from this verse. I leave them, and go on to further matter: there is yet Some thing of special use offered unto us from this verse. pns11 vvb pno32, cc vvb a-acp p-acp jc n1: pc-acp vbz av d n1 pp-f j n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 486 Page 269
4982 Obserue we further, the Apostle saith, He that raised vp Christ from the dead, shall also quicken your mortal bodies: Observe we further, the Apostle Says, He that raised up christ from the dead, shall also quicken your Mortal bodies: vvb pns12 av-jc, dt n1 vvz, pns31 cst vvd a-acp np1 p-acp dt j, vmb av vvi po22 j-jn n2: (14) verse (DIV2) 487 Page 269
4983 and he subioynes, by his Spirit dwelling in you: and he subioynes, by his Spirit Dwelling in you: cc pns31 vvz, p-acp po31 n1 vvg p-acp pn22: (14) verse (DIV2) 487 Page 269
4984 that is, as we shewed, by the power of his Spirit, being in you by his true powerfull working presence, by the efficacie and power of his grace. that is, as we showed, by the power of his Spirit, being in you by his true powerful working presence, by the efficacy and power of his grace. cst vbz, c-acp pns12 vvd, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbg p-acp pn22 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 487 Page 269
4985 Hence then we are further giuen to vnderstand thus much. Hence then we Are further given to understand thus much. av cs pns12 vbr av-jc vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (14) verse (DIV2) 487 Page 269
4986 That it is onely the dwelling of Gods Spirit in men and women by his true powerfull working presence, by the efficacie and power of his grace, that giues them good and sound hope and assurance of the quickening and raising vp their bodies to an immortall, happie, and glorious life. That it is only the Dwelling of God's Spirit in men and women by his true powerful working presence, by the efficacy and power of his grace, that gives them good and found hope and assurance of the quickening and raising up their bodies to an immortal, happy, and glorious life. cst pn31 vbz av-j dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst vvz pno32 j cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-vvg cc vvg a-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt j, j, cc j n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 488 Page 269
4987 There is no true hope of the resurrection with comfort, and to life and glorie in heauen, to any but onely to such as haue the Spirit of God dwelling in them, to such as haue the holy Spirit of God in them by his true powerfull working presence, There is no true hope of the resurrection with Comfort, and to life and glory in heaven, to any but only to such as have the Spirit of God Dwelling in them, to such as have the holy Spirit of God in them by his true powerful working presence, pc-acp vbz dx j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d cc-acp av-j p-acp d c-acp vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32, p-acp d c-acp vhb dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 488 Page 269
4988 and by the efficacie and power of his grace mortifying sinne and corruption in them, and quickening them to newnesse of life. and by the efficacy and power of his grace mortifying sin and corruption in them, and quickening them to newness of life. cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, cc j-vvg pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 488 Page 269
4989 And for further clearing and confirming of this, marke what the Apostle saith, 1. Thess. 4.14. They that sleepe in Iesus will God bring with him: And for further clearing and confirming of this, mark what the Apostle Says, 1. Thess 4.14. They that sleep in Iesus will God bring with him: cc p-acp jc n-vvg cc vvg pp-f d, vvb r-crq dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. pns32 d vvi p-acp np1 vmb np1 vvi p-acp pno31: (14) verse (DIV2) 488 Page 269
4990 Onely them that sleepe in Christ, and onely such as are dead in Christ, will God bring with Christ at his comming to iudgement with comfort. Only them that sleep in christ, and only such as Are dead in christ, will God bring with christ At his coming to judgement with Comfort. av-j pno32 cst vvb p-acp np1, cc av-j d c-acp vbr j p-acp np1, vmb np1 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 488 Page 269
4991 And who are those that sleepe in Christ and are departed this life in Christ? Surely those that liued in Christ, And who Are those that sleep in christ and Are departed this life in christ? Surely those that lived in christ, cc q-crq vbr d cst vvb p-acp np1 cc vbr vvn d n1 p-acp np1? np1 d cst vvd p-acp np1, (14) verse (DIV2) 488 Page 269
4992 or rather in whom Christ liued, as Galat. 2.20. by his grace, and by the power of his Spirit, them onely will God bring with Christ at his comming, with ioy and with comfort. or rather in whom christ lived, as Galatians 2.20. by his grace, and by the power of his Spirit, them only will God bring with christ At his coming, with joy and with Comfort. cc av-c p-acp r-crq np1 vvd, c-acp np1 crd. p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pno32 av-j vmb np1 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n-vvg, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 488 Page 269
4993 And to the same purpose speakes the Apostle, Colos. 3.4. When Christ which is our life shall appeare, then shall ye also appeare with him in glorie. And to the same purpose speaks the Apostle, Colos 3.4. When christ which is our life shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory. cc p-acp dt d n1 vvz dt n1, np1 crd. c-crq np1 r-crq vbz po12 n1 vmb vvi, av vmb pn22 av vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 488 Page 269
4994 He saith not barely, when Christ shall appeare, but when Christ which is our life, He Says not barely, when christ shall appear, but when christ which is our life, pns31 vvz xx av-j, c-crq np1 vmb vvi, cc-acp c-crq np1 r-crq vbz po12 n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 488 Page 270
4995 when Christ who is the author and matter of our spirituall life, and by the power of his Spirit doth communicate that life to vs, shall appeare, when christ who is the author and matter of our spiritual life, and by the power of his Spirit does communicate that life to us, shall appear, c-crq np1 r-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vdz vvi d n1 p-acp pno12, vmb vvi, (14) verse (DIV2) 488 Page 270
4996 then shall we also appeare with him in glorie. Reuel. 20.6. it is said, Blessed and holie is he that hath his part in the first resurrection: then shall we also appear with him in glory. Revel. 20.6. it is said, Blessed and holy is he that hath his part in the First resurrection: av vmb pns12 av vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. vvb. crd. pn31 vbz vvn, vvn cc j vbz pns31 cst vhz po31 n1 p-acp dt ord n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 488 Page 270
4997 he that is raised vp from the death of sinne to the life of righteousnesse, which is the first resurrection, ouer him the second death hath no power: he that is raised up from the death of sin to the life of righteousness, which is the First resurrection, over him the second death hath no power: pns31 cst vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt ord n1, p-acp pno31 dt ord n1 vhz dx n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 488 Page 270
4998 he shall be freed from the second death, and he shall be partaker of the second resurrection, the resurrection of the bodie with comfort. he shall be freed from the second death, and he shall be partaker of the second resurrection, the resurrection of the body with Comfort. pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt ord n1, cc pns31 vmb vbi n1 pp-f dt ord n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 488 Page 270
4999 A most plaine text prouing the point in hand, that it is onely the dwelling of Gods Spirit in men, A most plain text proving the point in hand, that it is only the Dwelling of God's Spirit in men, dt av-ds j n1 vvg dt n1 p-acp n1, cst pn31 vbz av-j dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n2, (14) verse (DIV2) 488 Page 270
5000 euen the being of his holy Spirit in them by his true powerful presence, that giues a good assurance of the quickening of their bodies to an immortall life, to the life of glorie in heauen. even the being of his holy Spirit in them by his true powerful presence, that gives a good assurance of the quickening of their bodies to an immortal life, to the life of glory in heaven. av-j dt vbg pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j j n1, cst vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 488 Page 270
5001 For why, the reason of this is the constant order which the Lord holdeth in bringing those that belong to his election to life and saluation. For why, the reason of this is the constant order which the Lord holds in bringing those that belong to his election to life and salvation. c-acp q-crq, dt n1 pp-f d vbz dt j n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp vvg d cst vvb p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 489 Page 270
5002 Gods constant order in bringing his chosen to life and glorie in heauen is this, He first restores life to their soules, he quickens their soules here in this world with the life of grace and holinesse, God's constant order in bringing his chosen to life and glory in heaven is this, He First restores life to their Souls, he quickens their Souls Here in this world with the life of grace and holiness, npg1 j n1 p-acp vvg po31 j-vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 vbz d, pns31 ord vvz n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns31 vvz po32 n2 av p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 489 Page 270
5003 and then he restores life to their bodies; and then he restores life to their bodies; cc av pns31 vvz n1 p-acp po32 n2; (14) verse (DIV2) 489 Page 270
5004 he quickens their bodies here, and makes them instruments of holinesse, and of doing good things here, he quickens their bodies Here, and makes them Instruments of holiness, and of doing good things Here, pns31 vvz po32 n2 av, cc vvz pno32 n2 pp-f n1, cc pp-f vdg j n2 av, (14) verse (DIV2) 489 Page 270
5005 and then he quickens and raiseth vp their bodies being dead, to immortalitie and glorie, euen to life and glory in heauen. and then he quickens and Raiseth up their bodies being dead, to immortality and glory, even to life and glory in heaven. cc av pns31 vvz cc vvz a-acp po32 n2 vbg j, p-acp n1 cc n1, av p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 489 Page 270
5006 And therefore doubtlesse it is only the being of Gods holy Spirit in men and women, that giues them good hope and assurance of quickening of their bodies to an immortall life, to life and glorie in heauen. And Therefore doubtless it is only the being of God's holy Spirit in men and women, that gives them good hope and assurance of quickening of their bodies to an immortal life, to life and glory in heaven. cc av av-j pn31 vbz av-j dt vbg pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, cst vvz pno32 j n1 cc n1 pp-f n-vvg pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 489 Page 270
5007 Now this truth meets with an erronious conceit of the Papists, they hold and teach, that the carnall presence of Christ his flesh in the Sacrament, is the cause and seed of the resurrection of the bodie; Now this truth meets with an erroneous conceit of the Papists, they hold and teach, that the carnal presence of christ his Flesh in the Sacrament, is the cause and seed of the resurrection of the body; av d n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2, pns32 vvb cc vvi, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 490 Page 270
5008 and therefore they housle the sicke. Alas, they are deceiued; indeed it is true that Christ saith, Ioh. 6.54. Whosoeuer eateth my flesh, and drinketh my bloud, hath eternall life, and I will raise him vp at the last day: and Therefore they housle the sick. Alas, they Are deceived; indeed it is true that christ Says, John 6.54. Whosoever Eateth my Flesh, and Drinketh my blood, hath Eternal life, and I will raise him up At the last day: cc av pns32 vvi dt j. np1, pns32 vbr vvn; av pn31 vbz j cst np1 vvz, np1 crd. r-crq vvz po11 n1, cc vvz po11 n1, vhz j n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp dt ord n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 490 Page 270
5009 but that is to be vnderstood of the spirituall eating of the flesh and drinking of the bloud of Christ by faith, by vertue whereof the bodies of true beleeuers shall be raised againe at the last day. but that is to be understood of the spiritual eating of the Flesh and drinking of the blood of christ by faith, by virtue whereof the bodies of true believers shall be raised again At the last day. p-acp d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt j n-vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f j n2 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp dt ord n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 490 Page 271
5010 It is a spirituall eating of the flesh of Christ, and a spirituall drinking of his bloud, It is a spiritual eating of the Flesh of christ, and a spiritual drinking of his blood, pn31 vbz dt j n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j n-vvg pp-f po31 n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 490 Page 271
5011 euen a spirituall fellowship and communion with Christ, which may be without the Sacrament, that is the cause of the resurrection of the bodies of Gods children; even a spiritual fellowship and communion with christ, which may be without the Sacrament, that is the cause of the resurrection of the bodies of God's children; av-j dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp dt n1, cst vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2; (14) verse (DIV2) 490 Page 271
5012 and so it is onely the being of Gods holy Spirit in them, that giues them good hope of quickening and raising to an immortal life, to the life of glory in heauen. and so it is only the being of God's holy Spirit in them, that gives them good hope of quickening and raising to an immortal life, to the life of glory in heaven. cc av pn31 vbz av-j dt vbg pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp pno32, cst vvz pno32 j n1 pp-f j-vvg cc vvg p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 490 Page 271
5013 And indeed that the carnall eating of Christ his flesh in the Sacrament, (besides the impossibilitie of it) is not requisite or necessarie to the resurrection of the bodie, is euident and cleare by this, in that the Saints of God that died before Christ was incarnate, could not in that manner eate and drinke the flesh and bloud of Christ, And indeed that the carnal eating of christ his Flesh in the Sacrament, (beside the impossibility of it) is not requisite or necessary to the resurrection of the body, is evident and clear by this, in that the Saints of God that died before christ was incarnate, could not in that manner eat and drink the Flesh and blood of christ, cc av cst dt j n-vvg pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31) vbz xx j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz j cc j p-acp d, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1 cst vvd p-acp np1 vbds j, vmd xx p-acp d n1 vvi cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (14) verse (DIV2) 490 Page 271
5014 and yet they died in hope of the resurrection to life and glorie in heauen. and yet they died in hope of the resurrection to life and glory in heaven. cc av pns32 vvd p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 490 Page 271
5015 And therefore it is a grosse error of the Papists, that carnall eating and drinking of Christ his flesh and bloud in the Sacrament, is the cause and seed of the resurrection of the bodie. And Therefore it is a gross error of the Papists, that carnal eating and drinking of christ his Flesh and blood in the Sacrament, is the cause and seed of the resurrection of the body. cc av pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2, cst j n-vvg cc vvg pp-f np1 po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 490 Page 271
5016 Now for vse of it to our selues: Now for use of it to our selves: av p-acp n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n2: (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 271
5017 is it so that onely the being of the holy Spirit of God in men or women by his true powerfull presence, by the efficacie of his grace, is the thing that giues them good hope of quickening their bodies to an immortall life, to life and glorie in heauen? This then may serue to discouer that thousands in the world deceiue themselues in this particular, euerie one perswades himselfe well of himselfe, is it so that only the being of the holy Spirit of God in men or women by his true powerful presence, by the efficacy of his grace, is the thing that gives them good hope of quickening their bodies to an immortal life, to life and glory in heaven? This then may serve to discover that thousands in the world deceive themselves in this particular, every one persuades himself well of himself, vbz pn31 av cst av-j dt vbg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 j j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbz dt n1 cst vvz pno32 j n1 pp-f n-vvg po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? np1 av vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d crd p-acp dt n1 vvb px32 p-acp d j, d pi vvz px31 av pp-f px31, (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 271
5018 and he hopes to be saued, he hopes one day to haue an happie and ioyfull resurrection, and he hope's to be saved, he hope's one day to have an happy and joyful resurrection, cc pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, pns31 vvz crd n1 pc-acp vhi dt j cc j n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 271
5019 and to rise to life and glorie in heauen: and to rise to life and glory in heaven: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 271
5020 but alas few there be that are able to conclude their hope on this ground, that the holy Spirit of God is in them by his true working presence, but alas few there be that Are able to conclude their hope on this ground, that the holy Spirit of God is in them by his true working presence, cc-acp uh d pc-acp vbi d vbr j pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp d n1, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j j-vvg n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 271
5021 and by the efficacie of his grace: and by the efficacy of his grace: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 271
5022 Nay thousands in the world are so farre from this, as they haue in them a contrarie spirit, they are strongly possessed of Satan, he rules and he reignes in them, Nay thousands in the world Are so Far from this, as they have in them a contrary Spirit, they Are strongly possessed of Satan, he rules and he reigns in them, uh crd p-acp dt n1 vbr av av-j p-acp d, c-acp pns32 vhb p-acp pno32 dt j-jn n1, pns32 vbr av-j vvn pp-f np1, pns31 vvz cc pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 271
5023 and holds vp his scepter in their hearts, and carries them on after the lusts of their owne hearts to do his will, to pride, to drunkennesse, to whoredome, to swearing, to Sabbath breaking, and all maner of prophanenesse. and holds up his sceptre in their hearts, and carries them on After the Lustiest of their own hearts to do his will, to pride, to Drunkenness, to whoredom, to swearing, to Sabbath breaking, and all manner of profaneness. cc vvz a-acp po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc vvz pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2 pc-acp vdi po31 n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp vvg, p-acp n1 vvg, cc d n1 pp-f n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 272
5024 Yea some are so farre from hauing the holy Spirit of God in them by his true powerfull presence, by the efficacie of his grace, Yea Some Are so Far from having the holy Spirit of God in them by his true powerful presence, by the efficacy of his grace, uh d vbr av av-j p-acp vhg dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 272
5025 as they scoffe and scorne those that haue, and in whom they may discerne the power of grace, as they scoff and scorn those that have, and in whom they may discern the power of grace, c-acp pns32 n1 cc vvi d cst vhb, cc p-acp ro-crq pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 272
5026 and in mocking and derision they call them men of the Spirit: and in mocking and derision they call them men of the Spirit: cc p-acp vvg cc n1 pns32 vvb pno32 n2 pp-f dt n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 272
5027 Haue such persons any sound hope of an happie resurrection to life and glorie in heauen? No, no, their hope is a fancie, it is but as the Prophet speakes, Isay 29.8. As an hungrie man that dreames he is eating, and when he awaketh his soule is empty. Have such Persons any found hope of an happy resurrection to life and glory in heaven? No, no, their hope is a fancy, it is but as the Prophet speaks, Saiah 29.8. As an hungry man that dreams he is eating, and when he awakes his soul is empty. vhb d n2 d j n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, po32 n1 vbz dt n1, pn31 vbz cc-acp c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. p-acp dt j n1 cst n2 pns31 vbz vvg, cc c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1 vbz j. (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 272
5028 They do but dreame, yea in that they thus speake, they do with their owne mouthes publish and pronounce their owne damnation. They do but dream, yea in that they thus speak, they do with their own mouths publish and pronounce their own damnation. pns32 vdb p-acp n1, uh p-acp cst pns32 av vvi, pns32 vdb p-acp po32 d n2 vvi cc vvi po32 d n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 272
5029 If thou whosoeuer thou art, wouldst haue good euidence and good hope that thy bodie shall be raised vnto life and glorie in heauen, neuer rest till thou find the holy Spirit of God in thee by his true powerfull working presence, If thou whosoever thou art, Wouldst have good evidence and good hope that thy body shall be raised unto life and glory in heaven, never rest till thou find the holy Spirit of God in thee by his true powerful working presence, cs pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vmd2 vhb j n1 cc j n1 cst po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, av-x vvb c-acp pns21 vvb dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 272
5030 and by the efficacie and power of his grace; and by the efficacy and power of his grace; cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 272
5031 and if thou find not that, though thou beest the greatest Monarch in the world, thy bodie shall but lie downe in dishonour, and if thou find not that, though thou Best the greatest Monarch in the world, thy body shall but lie down in dishonour, cc cs pns21 vvb xx d, cs pns21 vb2s dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, po21 n1 vmb cc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 272
8263 and support thee in thy greatest afflictions. and support thee in thy greatest afflictions. cc vvi pno21 p-acp po21 js n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
5033 And to speake one word of comfort to Gods children, dost thou find and feele the holy Spirit of God dwelling in thee by his true powerfull presence and grace? that holy Spirit of God will neuer leaue thy bodie; And to speak one word of Comfort to God's children, dost thou find and feel the holy Spirit of God Dwelling in thee by his true powerful presence and grace? that holy Spirit of God will never leave thy body; cc pc-acp vvi crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n2, vd2 pns21 vvi cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno21 p-acp po31 j j n1 cc n1? d j n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-x vvi po21 n1; (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 272
5034 thy bodie is here a vessell of honour, an house and temple of the holy Ghost: thy body is Here a vessel of honour, an house and temple of the holy Ghost: po21 n1 vbz av dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1: (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 272
5035 and assure thy selfe though thy bodie die, and be turned into dust, and tast of corruption, the holy Spirit of God that now dwels in thy bodie, shall be as a precious balme to preserue it to immortalitie, and assure thy self though thy body die, and be turned into dust, and taste of corruption, the holy Spirit of God that now dwells in thy body, shall be as a precious balm to preserve it to immortality, cc vvb po21 n1 cs po21 n1 vvi, cc vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 cst av vvz p-acp po21 n1, vmb vbi p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1, (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 272
5036 and he shall raise it vp againe to endlesse honour and glorie: thinke on that to thy comfor. and he shall raise it up again to endless honour and glory: think on that to thy Comfort. cc pns31 vmb vvi pn31 a-acp av p-acp j n1 cc n1: vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 272
5037 Come we now to verse 12. Come we now to verse 12. np1 pns12 av p-acp n1 crd (14) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 272
5038 VERSE 12. Therefore brethren, we are debters not to the flesh to liue after the flesh. VERSE 12. Therefore brothers, we Are debtors not to the Flesh to live After the Flesh. n1 crd av n2, pns12 vbr n2 xx p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 491 Page 273
5039 OVr Apostle hauing from the beginning of this Chapter hitherto, dealt by way of instruction, he now comes to deale by way of exhortation, exhorting the beleeuing Romans to an holy and spirituall life. Our Apostle having from the beginning of this Chapter hitherto, dealt by Way of instruction, he now comes to deal by Way of exhortation, exhorting the believing Romans to an holy and spiritual life. po12 n1 vhg p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 av, vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns31 av vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt vvg np1 p-acp dt j cc j n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 493 Page 273
5040 The first word of this verse, Therefore, points out a respect that this Verse hath to foregoing matter, and the dependance is this: The First word of this verse, Therefore, points out a respect that this Verse hath to foregoing matter, and the dependence is this: dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, av, n2 av dt n1 cst d n1 vhz p-acp vvg n1, cc dt n1 vbz d: (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 273
5041 The Apostle hauing before made knowne to the Romans by way of instruction, that they that are in Christ Iesus are freed from condemnation, The Apostle having before made known to the Roman by Way of instruction, that they that Are in christ Iesus Are freed from condemnation, dt n1 vhg a-acp vvn vvn p-acp dt njp2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst pns32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1 vbr vvn p-acp n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 273
5042 yea so farre freed as that the remnant of sinne still abiding in them, and the blot and staine of their sinfull nature shall neuer be laid to their charge: yea so Far freed as that the remnant of sin still abiding in them, and the blot and stain of their sinful nature shall never be laid to their charge: uh av av-j vvn p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvg p-acp pno32, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 j n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 273
5043 and further amplified that particular, hauing also made knowne a contrarietie betweene them that are after the flesh and them that are after the Spirit, both in respect of their dispositions and ends; and further amplified that particular, having also made known a contrariety between them that Are After the Flesh and them that Are After the Spirit, both in respect of their dispositions and ends; cc av-jc vvn cst j, vhg av vvn vvn dt n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 cc pno32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2; (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 273
5044 as they that are after the flesh, sauour the things of the flesh, and they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit: as they that Are After the Flesh, savour the things of the Flesh, and they that Are After the Spirit the things of the Spirit: c-acp pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 273
5045 and that the wisedome of the flesh is death, and the wisedome of the Spirit is life and peace: and that the Wisdom of the Flesh is death, and the Wisdom of the Spirit is life and peace: cc cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 cc n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 273
5046 the wisedome of the flesh being enimitie against God, and not subiect to the Law of God; the Wisdom of the Flesh being enmity against God, and not Subject to the Law of God; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbg n1 p-acp np1, cc xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 273
5047 and therefore they that are in the flesh cannot please God. and Therefore they that Are in the Flesh cannot please God. cc av pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi np1. (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 273
5048 And hauing applied these things to the beleeuing Romans, telling them to their comfort, that they were not in the flesh but in the Spirit, the Spirit of God dwelling in them: And having applied these things to the believing Romans, telling them to their Comfort, that they were not in the Flesh but in the Spirit, the Spirit of God Dwelling in them: cc vhg vvn d n2 p-acp dt vvg np1, vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n1, cst pns32 vbdr xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32: (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 273
5049 and that therefore howsoeuer their bodies were fraile and mortall, yet their soules were immortall: and that Therefore howsoever their bodies were frail and Mortal, yet their Souls were immortal: cc cst av c-acp po32 n2 vbdr j cc j-jn, av po32 n2 vbdr j: (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 273
5050 and though their bodies should dye, yet they should not alwayes abide vnder the power of death; and though their bodies should die, yet they should not always abide under the power of death; cc cs po32 n2 vmd vvi, av pns32 vmd xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 273
5051 but should one day be quickened by the power of the Spirit dwelling in them. but should one day be quickened by the power of the Spirit Dwelling in them. cc-acp vmd pi n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp pno32. (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 273
7016 and the seruice of God, and the promises, Rom. 9.4. and the service of God, and the promises, Rom. 9.4. cc dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2, np1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 685 Page 380
5052 The Apostle (I say) hauing deliuered these things on these grounds, in this 12 verse he exhorts the beleeuing Romans to an holy and spirituall life, that therefore they should liue such a life. The Apostle (I say) having Delivered these things on these grounds, in this 12 verse he exhorts the believing Romans to an holy and spiritual life, that Therefore they should live such a life. dt n1 (pns11 vvb) vhg vvn d n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp d crd n1 pns31 vvz dt vvg np1 p-acp dt j cc j n1, cst av pns32 vmd vvi d dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 274
5053 And he doth not barely propound his exhortation, and say, Therefore liue an holy life: but he doth presse and enforce it by strong and weightie reasons: And he does not barely propound his exhortation, and say, Therefore live an holy life: but he does press and enforce it by strong and weighty Reasons: cc pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi po31 n1, cc vvi, av vvb dt j n1: cc-acp pns31 vdz vvi cc vvi pn31 p-acp j cc j n2: (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 274
5054 as first, in this verse by an argument from common equitie and honestie: euen common honestie requires that euerie one should pay his debt. as First, in this verse by an argument from Common equity and honesty: even Common honesty requires that every one should pay his debt. c-acp ord, p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1: av j n1 vvz cst d crd vmd vvi po31 n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 274
5055 Now saith the Apostle, we are debters: so he reasons, we are now to yeeld it as due debt; Now Says the Apostle, we Are debtors: so he Reasons, we Are now to yield it as due debt; av vvz dt n1, pns12 vbr n2: av pns31 vvz, pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi pn31 c-acp j-jn n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 274
5056 styling the Romans with a kind and louing title, Brethren. Therefore brethren we are debters. styling the Roman with a kind and loving title, Brothers. Therefore brothers we Are debtors. vvg dt njp2 p-acp dt n1 cc j-vvg n1, n2. av n2 pns12 vbr n2. (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 274
5057 And then he makes knowne to them to whom they were indebted, and what their debt was, And then he makes known to them to whom they were indebted, and what their debt was, cc av pns31 vvz vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp ro-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, cc r-crq po32 n1 vbds, (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 274
5058 yet not expresly and plainly, but by remouing a false creditor, and an vniust debt: as namely, that they were not indebted to the flesh to liue after the flesh; yet not expressly and plainly, but by removing a false creditor, and an unjust debt: as namely, that they were not indebted to the Flesh to live After the Flesh; av xx av-j cc av-j, cc-acp p-acp vvg dt j n1, cc dt j n1: c-acp av, cst pns32 vbdr xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 274
5059 they ought no such thing to the flesh, and that the flesh could chalenge no such thing at their hands: they ought not such thing to the Flesh, and that the Flesh could challenge no such thing At their hands: pns32 vmd xx d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc cst dt n1 vmd vvi dx d n1 p-acp po32 n2: (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 274
5060 and he leaues the true creditor and the due debt to be gathered by themselues, and he leaves the true creditor and the due debt to be gathered by themselves, cc pns31 vvz dt j n1 cc dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp px32, (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 274
5061 as they might easily gather it by the law of contraries, that they were indebted to the Spirit, to liue after the Spirit: as they might Easily gather it by the law of contraries, that they were indebted to the Spirit, to live After the Spirit: c-acp pns32 vmd av-j vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 274
5062 for that is the nature of contraries, that one may easily be vnderstood by the other, for that is the nature of contraries, that one may Easily be understood by the other, c-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, cst pi vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt n-jn, (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 274
5063 though it be not expressed, as if the Apostle had said, We are debters, not to the flesh to liue after the flesh: though it be not expressed, as if the Apostle had said, We Are debtors, not to the Flesh to live After the Flesh: cs pn31 vbb xx vvn, c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn, pns12 vbr n2, xx p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 274
5064 but we are debters to the Spirit, to liue after the Spirit. but we Are debtors to the Spirit, to live After the Spirit. cc-acp pns12 vbr n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 274
5065 And so we see the dependance of this verse on foregoing matter, and the generall matter and substance of it. And so we see the dependence of this verse on foregoing matter, and the general matter and substance of it. cc av pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp vvg n1, cc dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 274
5066 I will now as briefly as I can open the sence and meaning of the words. I will now as briefly as I can open the sense and meaning of the words. pns11 vmb av c-acp av-j c-acp pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2. (15) verse (DIV2) 494 Page 274
5067 Therefore brethren. The word brethren is a title of loue and kindnesse, and the Apostle vseth it to sweeten his exhortation, Therefore brothers. The word brothers is a title of love and kindness, and the Apostle uses it to sweeten his exhortation, av n2. dt n1 n2 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 274
5068 and it is as if he had said, My beloued, whom I loue and affect in the Lord, and it is as if he had said, My Beloved, whom I love and affect in the Lord, cc pn31 vbz c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, po11 j-vvn, ro-crq pns11 vvb cc vvi p-acp dt n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 274
5069 euen as my deare brethren in Christ, and as those that are conioyned with me by the bond of one truth, one faith, and one hope of saluation; even as my deer brothers in christ, and as those that Are conjoined with me by the bound of one truth, one faith, and one hope of salvation; av c-acp po11 j-jn n2 p-acp np1, cc c-acp d cst vbr vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1, crd n1, cc crd n1 pp-f n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 274
5070 by the bond of the same Spirit of Christ. by the bound of the same Spirit of christ. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1 pp-f np1. (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 274
5071 We are debters. We, that is, both I and you, and all true beleeuers, are debters. We Are debtors. We, that is, both I and you, and all true believers, Are debtors. pns12 vbr n2. pns12, cst vbz, d pns11 cc pn22, cc d j n2, vbr n2. (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 274
5072 The word debters is metaphoricall, borrowed and taken from such as owe homage, dutie, seruice, money, The word debtors is metaphorical, borrowed and taken from such as owe homage, duty, service, money, dt n1 n2 vbz j, j-vvn cc vvn p-acp d c-acp vvb n1, n1, n1, n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 274
5073 or the like, to others, and are engaged and bound to others in any bond whatsoeuer: or the like, to Others, and Are engaged and bound to Others in any bound whatsoever: cc dt j, p-acp n2-jn, cc vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp n2-jn p-acp d n1 r-crq: (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 274
5074 and the meaning is, we are engaged, we are bound, there is a debt lyes on vs, and the meaning is, we Are engaged, we Are bound, there is a debt lies on us, cc dt n1 vbz, pns12 vbr vvn, pns12 vbr vvn, pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12, (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 275
5075 and we are bound in equitie and conscience to pay it: and we Are bound in equity and conscience to pay it: cc pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31: (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 275
5076 and if we pay it not, we faile in our bounden dutie, and we performe not the part of honest men, and if we pay it not, we fail in our bounden duty, and we perform not the part of honest men, cc cs pns12 vvb pn31 xx, pns12 vvb p-acp po12 vvn n1, cc pns12 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f j n2, (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 275
5077 and we may iustly be taxed with dishonest dealing. and we may justly be taxed with dishonest dealing. cc pns12 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp j n-vvg. (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 275
5078 Not to the flesh. The word flesh is not here to be taken for the substantiall bodie, the substance of the bodie, Not to the Flesh. The word Flesh is not Here to be taken for the substantial body, the substance of the body, xx p-acp dt n1. dt n1 n1 vbz xx av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 275
5079 for that we tender, and loue, and cherish, by meate, drinke, apparell, and the like: for that we tender, and love, and cherish, by meat, drink, apparel, and the like: c-acp cst pns12 vvb, cc n1, cc vvi, p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc dt j: (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 275
5080 but by flesh, as it is many times in this Chapter, for the corruption of nature, but by Flesh, as it is many times in this Chapter, for the corruption of nature, cc-acp p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 vbz d n2 p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 275
5081 and for the sinfull lusts of corrupt nature; for so we are no debters to the flesh. Rom. 13.14. Take no thought for the flesh to fulfill the lusts of it. To liue after the flesh: and for the sinful Lustiest of corrupt nature; for so we Are no debtors to the Flesh. Rom. 13.14. Take no Thought for the Flesh to fulfil the Lustiest of it. To live After the Flesh: cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n1; c-acp av pns12 vbr dx n2 p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. vvb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f pn31. p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 275
5082 that is, to leade our liues according to the motion and guidance of corrupt nature, to liue a carnall life. that is, to lead our lives according to the motion and guidance of corrupt nature, to live a carnal life. cst vbz, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 275
5083 Now the contrarie must be vnderstood, But to the Spirit: that is, according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit, of the Spirit of God, Now the contrary must be understood, But to the Spirit: that is, according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit, of the Spirit of God, av dt n-jn vmb vbi vvn, p-acp p-acp dt n1: cst vbz, vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 275
5084 euen the Spirit of grace and sanctification, to liue an holy, heauenly, and spirituall life. Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said: even the Spirit of grace and sanctification, to live an holy, heavenly, and spiritual life. Thus then conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said: av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt j, j, cc j n1. av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn: (15) verse (DIV2) 495 Page 275
5085 My beloued, whom I loue and affect in the Lord as my deare brethren in Christ, conioyned with me by the bond of one truth, both I and you, My Beloved, whom I love and affect in the Lord as my deer brothers in christ, conjoined with me by the bound of one truth, both I and you, po11 j-vvn, ro-crq pns11 vvb cc vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 j-jn n2 p-acp np1, vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1, d pns11 cc pn22, (15) verse (DIV2) 496 Page 275
5086 and all true beleeuers, are engaged and bound, we are indebted, there is a debt due from vs, which in equitie and conscience we are bound to pay, and all true believers, Are engaged and bound, we Are indebted, there is a debt due from us, which in equity and conscience we Are bound to pay, cc d j n2, vbr vvn cc vvn, pns12 vbr vvn, pc-acp vbz dt n1 j-jn p-acp pno12, r-crq p-acp n1 cc n1 pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, (15) verse (DIV2) 496 Page 275
5087 and I beseech you vnderstand me aright, we are not indebted to the corruption of our nature, and I beseech you understand me aright, we Are not indebted to the corruption of our nature, cc pns11 vvb pn22 vvb pno11 av, pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 496 Page 275
5088 and to the sinfull lusts of our owne hearts; and to the sinful Lustiest of our own hearts; cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 d n2; (15) verse (DIV2) 496 Page 275
5089 they cannot chalenge it at our hands, that we should liue according to their motion and guidance a carnall life, they cannot challenge it At our hands, that we should live according to their motion and guidance a carnal life, pns32 vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vmd vvi vvg p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 dt j n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 496 Page 275
5090 but we are indebted to the Spirit of God, to the Spirit of grace and sanctification: but we Are indebted to the Spirit of God, to the Spirit of grace and sanctification: cc-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 496 Page 275
5091 we are bound to liue according to the motion and guidance of that holy and blessed Spirit, we Are bound to live according to the motion and guidance of that holy and blessed Spirit, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f cst j cc j-vvn n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 496 Page 275
5092 euen an holy, an heauenly, and spirituall life. even an holy, an heavenly, and spiritual life. av-j dt j, dt j, cc j n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 496 Page 275
5093 Here first marke, the Apostle hauing before dealt by way of instruction, he now fals on exhortation, Here First mark, the Apostle having before dealt by Way of instruction, he now falls on exhortation, av ord n1, dt np1 vhg a-acp vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns31 av vvz p-acp n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 497 Page 275
5094 and to his doctrine of consolation he subioynes exhortation: whence note we. That in the right and good order of teaching, exhortation must follow doctrine: and to his Doctrine of consolation he subioynes exhortation: whence note we. That in the right and good order of teaching, exhortation must follow Doctrine: cc p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvz n1: c-crq vvb pns12. cst p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f vvg, n1 vmb vvi n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 497 Page 275
5095 to the teaching of truth and confuting of errors, must be added exhortation and a stirring vp to good life. to the teaching of truth and confuting of errors, must be added exhortation and a stirring up to good life. p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 cc vvg pp-f n2, vmb vbi vvn n1 cc dt vvg a-acp p-acp j n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 498 Page 276
5096 I might proue this by the constant course of the Apostle in all his Epistles: I might prove this by the constant course of the Apostle in all his Epistles: pns11 vmd vvi d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2: (15) verse (DIV2) 498 Page 276
5097 but to forbeare that, there is good reason why this order ought to be held in teaching the word: for why, but to forbear that, there is good reason why this order ought to be held in teaching the word: for why, cc-acp pc-acp vvi d, pc-acp vbz j n1 c-crq d n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvg dt n1: c-acp c-crq, (15) verse (DIV2) 498 Page 276
5098 It is exhortation that makes doctrine powerfull, effectuall, and liuely; exhortation puts life into doctrine, and sets an edge on it. It is exhortation that makes Doctrine powerful, effectual, and lively; exhortation puts life into Doctrine, and sets an edge on it. pn31 vbz n1 cst vvz n1 j, j, cc j; n1 vvz n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp pn31. (15) verse (DIV2) 499 Page 276
5099 Without exhortation added to doctrine, doctrine onely edifies the mind, and informes the iudgement, it sinkes not downe into the heart, it workes not on the will, and on the affections. Without exhortation added to Doctrine, Doctrine only Edifies the mind, and informs the judgement, it sinks not down into the heart, it works not on the will, and on the affections. p-acp n1 vvn p-acp n1, n1 av-j vvz dt n1, cc vvz dt n1, pn31 vvz xx a-acp p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz xx p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n2. (15) verse (DIV2) 499 Page 276
5100 The Apostle puts them together. 2. Tim. 4.2. Tit. 2.15. and therefore of necessitie doctrine and exhortation to godly life must go together. The Apostle puts them together. 2. Tim. 4.2. Tit. 2.15. and Therefore of necessity Doctrine and exhortation to godly life must go together. dt n1 vvz pno32 av. crd np1 crd. np1 crd. cc av pp-f n1 n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1 vmb vvi av. (15) verse (DIV2) 499 Page 276
5101 And this teachers of the word are to take notice of to practise. And this Teachers of the word Are to take notice of to practise. cc d n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi. (15) verse (DIV2) 499 Page 276
5102 And touching our selues, is it so that teaching and exhortation must go together? Surely then where these two are conioyned, it is the part of good hearers to be answerable to them both. And touching our selves, is it so that teaching and exhortation must go together? Surely then where these two Are conjoined, it is the part of good hearers to be answerable to them both. cc vvg po12 n2, vbz pn31 av cst vvg cc n1 vmb vvi av? np1 av c-crq d crd vbr vvn, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno32 d. (15) verse (DIV2) 500 Page 276
5103 Is this order of teaching obserued? is the truth taught, and errors confuted, and thereunto added exhortation to godly life? then it is not enough for the hearers of the word so taught, to haue knowledge of the truth, Is this order of teaching observed? is the truth taught, and errors confuted, and thereunto added exhortation to godly life? then it is not enough for the hearers of the word so taught, to have knowledge of the truth, vbz d n1 pp-f vvg vvn? vbz dt n1 vvd, cc n2 vvn, cc av vvd n1 p-acp j n1? cs pn31 vbz xx av-d p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av vvn, pc-acp vhi n1 pp-f dt n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 500 Page 276
5104 and to haue errors rooted out of their minds; and to have errors rooted out of their minds; cc pc-acp vhi n2 vvn av pp-f po32 n2; (15) verse (DIV2) 500 Page 276
5105 but they must be further answerable to their teaching, in being carefull to leade a godly, righteous, and sober life. but they must be further answerable to their teaching, in being careful to lead a godly, righteous, and Sobrium life. cc-acp pns32 vmb vbi jc j p-acp po32 n-vvg, p-acp vbg j pc-acp vvi dt j, j, cc j n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 500 Page 276
5106 And deceiue not thy selfe in this case; And deceive not thy self in this case; cc vvb xx po21 n1 p-acp d n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 500 Page 276
5107 if thou be able to speake of the truth, and if thou say, thou art of sound religion, thou hatest Poperie, if thou be able to speak of the truth, and if thou say, thou art of found Religion, thou Hatest Popery, cs pns21 vbb j pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1, cc cs pns21 vvb, pns21 vb2r pp-f j n1, pns21 vv2 n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 500 Page 276
5108 and all superstitions, and false doctrines, and yet goest on in thy old wicked way and workes of darknesse, the word of God being truly taught and applied to thee, thou deceiuest thy selfe, that word of God so taught and so applied shall one day rise vp in iudgement against thee, and all superstitions, and false doctrines, and yet goest on in thy old wicked Way and works of darkness, the word of God being truly taught and applied to thee, thou deceivest thy self, that word of God so taught and so applied shall one day rise up in judgement against thee, cc d n2, cc j n2, cc av vv2 p-acp p-acp po21 j j n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp pno21, pns21 vv2 po21 n1, cst n1 pp-f np1 av vvn cc av vvn vmb crd n1 vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno21, (15) verse (DIV2) 500 Page 276
5109 yea thine owne knowledge shall be a witnesse against thee. Marke what Christ saith, Luk. 12.47. He that knoweth his maisters will and prepareth not himselfe, neither doth according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. yea thine own knowledge shall be a witness against thee. Mark what christ Says, Luk. 12.47. He that Knoweth his masters will and Prepareth not himself, neither does according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. uh po21 d n1 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pno21. n1 q-crq np1 vvz, np1 crd. pns31 cst vvz po31 ng1 n1 cc vvz xx px31, av-dx vdz p-acp p-acp po31 n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n2. (15) verse (DIV2) 500 Page 276
5110 If thou answer the teaching of the word in knowledge and not in practise, it shall one day be a bill of inditement against thee. If thou answer the teaching of the word in knowledge and not in practice, it shall one day be a bill of indictment against thee. cs pns21 vvb dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 cc xx p-acp n1, pn31 vmb crd n1 vbb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21. (15) verse (DIV2) 500 Page 276
5111 In the next place, obserue we the inference of this verse on foregoing matter. In the next place, observe we the Inference of this verse on foregoing matter. p-acp dt ord n1, vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp vvg n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 501 Page 277
5112 The Apostle hauing cheared vp the beleeuing Romans with this, that they were not in the flesh but in the Spirit, in that the Spirit of God dwelt in them, The Apostle having cheered up the believing Romans with this, that they were not in the Flesh but in the Spirit, in that the Spirit of God dwelled in them, dt np1 vhg vvn a-acp dt vvg np1 p-acp d, cst pns32 vbdr xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32, (15) verse (DIV2) 501 Page 277
5113 and he dwelling in them, made them partakers of the excellent benefits of the life of grace here in this world, and he Dwelling in them, made them partakers of the excellent benefits of the life of grace Here in this world, cc pns31 vvg p-acp pno32, vvd pno32 n2 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp d n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 501 Page 277
5114 and of certaine hope of the life of glorie hereafter, both in their soules and also in their bodies: and of certain hope of the life of glory hereafter, both in their Souls and also in their bodies: cc pp-f j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av, av-d p-acp po32 n2 cc av p-acp po32 n2: (15) verse (DIV2) 501 Page 277
5115 thereupon in this verse he concludes, that therefore they were debters, not to the flesh, to liue after the flesh, thereupon in this verse he concludes, that Therefore they were debtors, not to the Flesh, to live After the Flesh, av p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz, cst av pns32 vbdr n2, xx p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 501 Page 277
5116 but to the Spirit, to liue after the Spirit. but to the Spirit, to live After the Spirit. cc-acp p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 501 Page 277
5117 He reasons thus, God hath giuen them his Spirit, and made them partakers of excellent spirituall benefits, He Reasons thus, God hath given them his Spirit, and made them partakers of excellent spiritual benefits, pns31 vvz av, np1 vhz vvn pno32 po31 n1, cc vvd pno32 n2 pp-f j j n2, (15) verse (DIV2) 501 Page 277
5118 and therefore they were more bound to an holy and spirituall life. Marke this manner of reasoning, and the point hence is this. and Therefore they were more bound to an holy and spiritual life. Mark this manner of reasoning, and the point hence is this. cc av pns32 vbdr av-dc vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1. n1 d n1 pp-f vvg, cc dt n1 av vbz d. (15) verse (DIV2) 501 Page 277
5119 That it is an vsuall thing with the holy Ghost in Scripture, to reason from a benefite to a dutie. That it is an usual thing with the holy Ghost in Scripture, to reason from a benefit to a duty. cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 502 Page 277
5120 The holy Prophets and the holy Apostles, the pen men of Scripture, vsually vrge and presse holy duties on people and on particular persons, from benefits receiued, The holy prophets and the holy Apostles, the pen men of Scripture, usually urge and press holy duties on people and on particular Persons, from benefits received, dt j n2 cc dt j n2, dt n1 n2 pp-f n1, av-j vvi cc vvi j n2 p-acp n1 cc p-acp j n2, p-acp n2 vvn, (15) verse (DIV2) 502 Page 277
5121 and from good things bestowed on them. 2. Sam. 12.7.8.9. and from good things bestowed on them. 2. Sam. 12.7.8.9. cc p-acp j n2 vvn p-acp pno32. crd np1 crd. (15) verse (DIV2) 502 Page 277
5122 Nathan reasons thus with Dauid, The Lord annointed thee king ouer Israel, and deliuered thee out of the hand of Saul, Nathan Reasons thus with David, The Lord anointed thee King over Israel, and Delivered thee out of the hand of Saul, np1 n2 av p-acp np1, dt n1 vvd pno21 n1 p-acp np1, cc vvd pno21 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (15) verse (DIV2) 502 Page 277
5123 and gaue thee thy Lords house, and thy Lords wiues into thy bosome, and gaue thee the house of Israel and of Iudah, and gave thee thy lords house, and thy lords wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Iudah, cc vvd pno21 po21 ng1 n1, cc po21 n2 n2 p-acp po21 n1, cc vvd pno21 dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f np1, (15) verse (DIV2) 502 Page 277
5124 and would moreouer (if that had bene too little) haue giuen thee such and such things: and would moreover (if that had be too little) have given thee such and such things: cc vmd av (cs d vhd vbn av j) vhb vvn pno21 d cc d n2: (15) verse (DIV2) 502 Page 277
5125 wherefore hast thou despised the commandement of the Lord, to do euill in his sight? As if he had said, The Lord did great things for thee, Wherefore hast thou despised the Commandment of the Lord, to do evil in his sighed? As if he had said, The Lord did great things for thee, q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vdi j-jn p-acp po31 n1? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, dt n1 vdd j n2 p-acp pno21, (15) verse (DIV2) 502 Page 277
5126 and bestowed many benefits on thee, and therefore thou shouldest not haue so despised the commandement of the Lord; and bestowed many benefits on thee, and Therefore thou Shouldst not have so despised the Commandment of the Lord; cc vvd d n2 p-acp pno21, cc av pns21 vmd2 xx vhi av vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 502 Page 277
5127 thou wast bound to the Lord, and thou didst owe to him in lieu of his benefits, homage, seruice, and all holy obedience. thou wast bound to the Lord, and thou didst owe to him in lieu of his benefits, homage, service, and all holy Obedience. pns21 vbd2s vvn p-acp dt n1, cc pns21 vdd2 vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n2, n1, n1, cc d j n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 502 Page 277
5128 And this manner of reasoning is vsed in the forefront of the Commandements: And this manner of reasoning is used in the forefront of the commandments: cc d n1 pp-f vvg vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2: (15) verse (DIV2) 502 Page 277
5129 when the Lord published his Law the rule of all holy obedience, he pressed it on his people with this verie argument, Exod. 20.2. I am the Lord thy God which haue brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage: when the Lord published his Law the Rule of all holy Obedience, he pressed it on his people with this very argument, Exod 20.2. I am the Lord thy God which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage: c-crq dt n1 vvd po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f d j n1, pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d j n1, np1 crd. pns11 vbm dt n1 po21 n1 r-crq vhb vvn pno21 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 502 Page 277
5130 therefore thou shalt haue no other gods before me. Therefore thou shalt have no other God's before me. av pns21 vm2 vhi dx j-jn n2 p-acp pno11. (15) verse (DIV2) 502 Page 278
5131 Many other Scriptures might be brought to shew it to be vsuall with the holy Ghost in Scripture thus to deale, Many other Scriptures might be brought to show it to be usual with the holy Ghost in Scripture thus to deal, d j-jn n2 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 av pc-acp vvi, (15) verse (DIV2) 502 Page 278
5132 and to reason from a benefit to a dutie, and to vrge and presse holy duties on people, and to reason from a benefit to a duty, and to urge and press holy duties on people, cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi j n2 p-acp n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 502 Page 278
5133 or on particular persons, from benefits receiued, and from good things bestowed on them. And this may serue to discouer a flat contrarietie betweene the reasoning of Gods Spirit, or on particular Persons, from benefits received, and from good things bestowed on them. And this may serve to discover a flat contrariety between the reasoning of God's Spirit, cc p-acp j n2, p-acp n2 vvn, cc p-acp j n2 vvn p-acp pno32. cc d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 502 Page 278
5134 and the reasoning of Satan, the world, and the flesh. Gods Spirit reasons from a benefit to a dutie; and the reasoning of Satan, the world, and the Flesh. God's Spirit Reasons from a benefit to a duty; cc dt n-vvg pp-f np1, dt n1, cc dt n1. npg1 n1 n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 278
5135 but Satan, the world, and the flesh, commonly reason from a benefit to the neglect of dutie, and to sinne: but Satan, the world, and the Flesh, commonly reason from a benefit to the neglect of duty, and to sin: cc-acp np1, dt n1, cc dt n1, av-j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 278
5136 as thus, I am great, I am noble, I am rich, I am wealthy, and therefore I may do this and that euill, I may swagger, as thus, I am great, I am noble, I am rich, I am wealthy, and Therefore I may do this and that evil, I may swagger, c-acp av, pns11 vbm j, pns11 vbm j, pns11 vbm j, pns11 vbm j, cc av pns11 vmb vdi d cc d n-jn, pns11 vmb vvi, (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 278
5137 and sweare, and be prophane, I may oppresse and do wrong to others, and who shall be so bold as to checke and controll me? Doubtlesse Satan taught Dauid thus to reason when he tempted him to number the people. and swear, and be profane, I may oppress and do wrong to Others, and who shall be so bold as to check and control me? Doubtless Satan taught David thus to reason when he tempted him to number the people. cc vvi, cc vbi j, pns11 vmb vvi cc vdb vvi p-acp n2-jn, cc r-crq vmb vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno11? av-j np1 vvd np1 av p-acp n1 c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 278
5138 What? thou art a king, and wilt thou be crossed in thy pleasure? as Iesabell said to Ahab, 1. King. 21.7. What? thou art a King, and wilt thou be crossed in thy pleasure? as Jezebel said to Ahab, 1. King. 21.7. q-crq? pns21 vb2r dt n1, cc vm2 pns21 vbi vvn p-acp po21 n1? p-acp np1 vvd p-acp np1, crd n1. crd. (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 278
5139 Dost thou now gouerne Israel? as if she had said, Art not thou king ouer Israel, Dost thou now govern Israel? as if she had said, Art not thou King over Israel, vd2 pns21 av vvi np1? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, vb2r xx pns21 n1 p-acp np1, (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 278
5140 and maist not thou do what thou wilt without controlment? And hereby let euerie one of vs trie our selues. Dost thou reason thus: and Mayest not thou do what thou wilt without controlment? And hereby let every one of us try our selves. Dost thou reason thus: cc vm2 xx pns21 vdb r-crq pns21 vm2 p-acp n1? cc av vvb d crd pp-f pno12 vvi po12 n2. vd2 pns21 vvi av: (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 278
5141 I am great, I am rich, or the like, and therefore I may do this or that euill, I am great, I am rich, or the like, and Therefore I may do this or that evil, pns11 vbm j, pns11 vbm j, cc dt j, cc av pns11 vmb vdi d cc d n-jn, (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 278
5142 and who shall controll me? who shall say contrarie vnto it? And thou being a woman, dost thou reason thus, I am the wife of such a man, my husband is so rich and wealthie, and who shall control me? who shall say contrary unto it? And thou being a woman, dost thou reason thus, I am the wife of such a man, my husband is so rich and wealthy, cc r-crq vmb vvi pno11? q-crq vmb vvi j-jn p-acp pn31? cc pns21 vbg dt n1, vd2 pns21 vvi av, pns11 vbm dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, po11 n1 vbz av j cc j, (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 278
5143 and though he be but a tradesman, yet I may attire my selfe like the wife of an Esquire or Knight, my husband is of abilitie able to maintaine it? Surely that is the diuels argument, and though he be but a tradesman, yet I may attire my self like the wife of an Esquire or Knight, my husband is of ability able to maintain it? Surely that is the Devils argument, cc cs pns31 vbb p-acp dt n1, av pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, po11 n1 vbz pp-f n1 j pc-acp vvi pn31? np1 cst vbz dt ng1 n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 278
5144 and that is a plaine euidence thou hast no true grace in thy heart. and that is a plain evidence thou hast no true grace in thy heart. cc d vbz dt j n1 pns21 vh2 dx j n1 p-acp po21 n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 278
5145 On the other side, dost thou reason thus, I am rich, I am great, and such like, On the other side, dost thou reason thus, I am rich, I am great, and such like, p-acp dt j-jn n1, vd2 pns21 vvi av, pns11 vbm j, pns11 vbm j, cc d av-j, (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 278
5146 therefore I am exceedingly bound to the Lord, I would faine shew my selfe thankfull, and I cannot be sufficiently thankfull to God for his goodnesse and bountie towards me: Therefore I am exceedingly bound to the Lord, I would feign show my self thankful, and I cannot be sufficiently thankful to God for his Goodness and bounty towards me: av pns11 vbm av-vvg vvn p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmd av-j vvi po11 n1 j, cc pns11 vmbx vbi av-j j p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno11: (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 278
5147 and thou sayest with Dauid, Psal. 116.12. What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits? I would faine deuise if it were possible some retribution; and thou Sayest with David, Psalm 116.12. What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits? I would feign devise if it were possible Some retribution; cc pns21 vv2 p-acp np1, np1 crd. q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2? pns11 vmd av-j vvi cs pn31 vbdr j d n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 278
5148 and when thou art tempted to any sinne, thou reasonest thus with thy selfe, The Lord hath bene good to me, and when thou art tempted to any sin, thou reasonest thus with thy self, The Lord hath be good to me, cc c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp d n1, pns21 vv2 av p-acp po21 n1, dt n1 vhz vbn j p-acp pno11, (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 279
5149 and especially good to my soule, he hath giuen his Sonne Christ to me, he hath giuen me pardon of my sinnes, and especially good to my soul, he hath given his Son christ to me, he hath given me pardon of my Sins, cc av-j j p-acp po11 n1, pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 np1 p-acp pno11, pns31 vhz vvn pno11 n1 pp-f po11 n2, (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 279
5150 and many euidences and testimonies of his speciall loue to me: and as Nehemiah said, Nehem. 6.11. and many evidences and testimonies of his special love to me: and as Nehemiah said, Nehemiah 6.11. cc d n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pno11: cc c-acp np1 vvd, np1 crd. (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 279
5151 Should such a man as I flie? so should such a man or such a woman as I, be couetous, Should such a man as I fly? so should such a man or such a woman as I, be covetous, vmd d dt n1 c-acp pns11 vvb? av vmd d dt n1 cc d dt n1 c-acp pns11, vbb j, (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 279
5170 We are debters. The Apostle here includes himselfe, that he himselfe was a debter as well as the beleeuing Romans. We Are debtors. The Apostle Here includes himself, that he himself was a debtor as well as the believing Romans. pns12 vbr n2. dt n1 av vvz px31, cst pns31 px31 vbds dt n1 c-acp av c-acp dt vvg np1. (15) verse (DIV2) 505 Page 280
5152 or proud, or vaine, and garish in apparell? should I do this wickednesse, and sinne against my good God, who hath done so great things for me? no, no, I may not, I will not do it, I am bound in lieu of Gods goodnesse and bountie towards me, to yeeld to him all homage, dutie, feare, reuerence, and all holy obedience. or proud, or vain, and garish in apparel? should I do this wickedness, and sin against my good God, who hath done so great things for me? no, no, I may not, I will not do it, I am bound in lieu of God's Goodness and bounty towards me, to yield to him all homage, duty, Fear, Reverence, and all holy Obedience. cc j, cc j, cc j p-acp n1? vmd pns11 vdi d n1, cc n1 p-acp po11 j np1, r-crq vhz vdn av j n2 p-acp pno11? uh-dx, uh-dx, pns11 vmb xx, pns11 vmb xx vdi pn31, pns11 vbm vvn p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno11, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 d n1, n1, n1, n1, cc d j n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 279
5153 If this be thy reasoning, that is an argument of a good heart, and it is an euidence that thy heart is right within thee, If this be thy reasoning, that is an argument of a good heart, and it is an evidence that thy heart is right within thee, cs d vbb po21 n-vvg, cst vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc pn31 vbz dt n1 cst po21 n1 vbz j-jn p-acp pno21, (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 279
5154 and that there is true and sound grace in thy soule: and thus is euerie one to trie himselfe. and that there is true and found grace in thy soul: and thus is every one to try himself. cc cst pc-acp vbz j cc j n1 p-acp po21 n1: cc av vbz d pi pc-acp vvi px31. (15) verse (DIV2) 503 Page 279
5155 The Apostle here vseth this title of loue and kindnesse, Brethren, as we shewed, to sweeten his exhortation, that the beleeuing Romans might more willingly embrace it, The Apostle Here uses this title of love and kindness, Brothers, as we showed, to sweeten his exhortation, that the believing Romans might more willingly embrace it, dt n1 av vvz d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, n2, c-acp pns12 vvd, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cst dt vvg np1 vmd dc av-j vvi pn31, (15) verse (DIV2) 504 Page 279
5156 and yeeld to it, and that it might haue a kindly working in them, they being perswaded of the Apostles loue towards them. and yield to it, and that it might have a kindly working in them, they being persuaded of the Apostles love towards them. cc vvi p-acp pn31, cc cst pn31 vmd vhi dt av-j vvg p-acp pno32, pns32 vbg vvn pp-f dt n2 vvb p-acp pno32. (15) verse (DIV2) 504 Page 279
5157 And indeed it is the perswasion of loue that giues entrance and passage to an exhortation, to aduice and counsell, yea to reproofe and reprehension. And indeed it is the persuasion of love that gives Entrance and passage to an exhortation, to Advice and counsel, yea to reproof and reprehension. cc av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, uh p-acp n1 cc n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 504 Page 279
5158 When men are perswaded of the loue of those that deale with them by way of exhortation, When men Are persuaded of the love of those that deal with them by Way of exhortation, c-crq n2 vbr vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 504 Page 279
5159 or aduice and counsell, they do then more willingly yeeld to them, they suffer their exhortation, their aduice and counsell, to sinke into their hearts, and to preuaile with them. or Advice and counsel, they do then more willingly yield to them, they suffer their exhortation, their Advice and counsel, to sink into their hearts, and to prevail with them. cc n1 cc n1, pns32 vdb av av-dc av-j vvi p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb po32 n1, po32 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (15) verse (DIV2) 504 Page 279
5160 If then such as are to aduise and counsell others, or to exhort and stirre them vp to any dutie, If then such as Are to advise and counsel Others, or to exhort and stir them up to any duty, cs av d c-acp vbr pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2-jn, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp d n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 504 Page 279
5161 or to admonish or reproue them, especially Ministers, who are to deale in these kindes with their hearers, would haue their counsell, exhortation, admonition, or to admonish or reprove them, especially Ministers, who Are to deal in these Kinds with their hearers, would have their counsel, exhortation, admonition, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, av-j n2, r-crq vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp po32 n2, vmd vhi po32 n1, n1, n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 504 Page 279
5162 or reproofe, to take place and to preuaile, they must giue some euidence and testimonie of their loue to those with whom they deale; or reproof, to take place and to prevail, they must give Some evidence and testimony of their love to those with whom they deal; cc n1, pc-acp vvi n1 cc pc-acp vvi, pns32 vmb vvi d n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp d p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb; (15) verse (DIV2) 504 Page 279
5163 and they must make it appeare that they loue them dearely, and affect them tenderly, and they must make it appear that they love them dearly, and affect them tenderly, cc pns32 vmb vvi pn31 vvi cst pns32 vvb pno32 av-jn, cc vvi pno32 av-j, (15) verse (DIV2) 504 Page 279
5164 and esteeme them as their brethren, and as those with whom they are conioyned by many strong bonds. and esteem them as their brothers, and as those with whom they Are conjoined by many strong bonds. cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, cc c-acp d p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d j n2. (15) verse (DIV2) 504 Page 280
5165 If people be perswaded that the words of their teachers, whether they be words of instruction, of aduice and counsell, of comfort, If people be persuaded that the words of their Teachers, whither they be words of instruction, of Advice and counsel, of Comfort, cs n1 vbb vvn cst dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, cs pns32 vbb n2 pp-f n1, pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 504 Page 280
5166 or of reproofe, or the like, be not words of course and complement, but words proceeding out of a tender loue and affection towards them for their good, it will make them willing to listen to them, or of reproof, or the like, be not words of course and compliment, but words proceeding out of a tender love and affection towards them for their good, it will make them willing to listen to them, cc pp-f n1, cc dt j, vbb xx n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc-acp n2 vvg av pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j, pn31 vmb vvi pno32 j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (15) verse (DIV2) 504 Page 280
5167 and to make precious account of them, and to take profit by them. I will not further stand on that. and to make precious account of them, and to take profit by them. I will not further stand on that. cc pc-acp vvi j n1 pp-f pno32, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32. pns11 vmb xx av-jc vvi p-acp d. (15) verse (DIV2) 504 Page 280
5168 This word brethren is here onely a title of loue giuen to the Romans, and so not so materiall in this verse, This word brothers is Here only a title of love given to the Roman, and so not so material in this verse, d n1 n2 vbz av av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt njp2, cc av xx av j-jn p-acp d n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 504 Page 280
5169 and therefore I passe from it. and Therefore I pass from it. cc av pns11 vvb p-acp pn31. (15) verse (DIV2) 504 Page 280
5171 He saith not, therefore ye are debters, but therefore we are debters. Hence note we. He Says not, Therefore you Are debtors, but Therefore we Are debtors. Hence note we. pns31 vvz xx, av pn22 vbr n2, cc-acp av pns12 vbr n2. av vvb pns12. (15) verse (DIV2) 505 Page 280
5172 That Ministers and teachers of the word are to hold themselues as much bound to the good duties that they vrge and presse on others, being duties common to all Christians, That Ministers and Teachers of the word Are to hold themselves as much bound to the good duties that they urge and press on Others, being duties Common to all Christians, cst vvz cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp d vvn p-acp dt j n2 cst pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp n2-jn, vbg n2 j p-acp d np1, (15) verse (DIV2) 506 Page 280
5173 as those on whom they vrge and presse them. Luk. 11.46. as those on whom they urge and press them. Luk. 11.46. c-acp d p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi pno32. np1 crd. (15) verse (DIV2) 506 Page 280
5174 the Lord Iesus pronounceth a fearefull woe on the expounders of the Law, in that they laded men with burdens grieuous to be borne, the Lord Iesus pronounceth a fearful woe on the expounders of the Law, in that they jaded men with burdens grievous to be born, dt n1 np1 vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp cst pns32 vvn n2 p-acp n2 j pc-acp vbi vvn, (15) verse (DIV2) 506 Page 280
5175 and yet they themselues touch them not with one of their fingers. and yet they themselves touch them not with one of their fingers. cc av pns32 px32 vvb pno32 xx p-acp crd pp-f po32 n2. (15) verse (DIV2) 506 Page 280
5176 Doubtlesse the same woe abides those Ministers and Preachers of the word, who require good duties of people, duties that concerne all Christians, Doubtless the same woe abides those Ministers and Preachers of the word, who require good duties of people, duties that concern all Christians, av-j dt d n1 vvz d n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvb j n2 pp-f n1, n2 cst vvb d np1, (15) verse (DIV2) 506 Page 280
5177 and yet themselues neuer care to practise them. and yet themselves never care to practise them. cc av px32 av vvi pc-acp vvi pno32. (15) verse (DIV2) 506 Page 280
5178 It is a fearefull aggrauation of the sinne of teachers, when they teach that to others which they themselues will not practise, being a dutie common to all Christians. Rom 2.21. If thou that teachest another, teachest not thy selfe: It is a fearful aggravation of the sin of Teachers, when they teach that to Others which they themselves will not practise, being a duty Common to all Christians. Rom 2.21. If thou that Teachest Another, Teachest not thy self: pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, c-crq pns32 vvb cst p-acp n2-jn r-crq pns32 px32 vmb xx vvi, vbg dt n1 j p-acp d np1. np1 crd. cs pns21 cst vv2 j-jn, vv2 xx po21 n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 506 Page 280
5179 they that so do, may preach saluation to others, but certainly they preach damnation to themselues; they that so do, may preach salvation to Others, but Certainly they preach damnation to themselves; pns32 d av vdb, vmb vvi n1 p-acp n2-jn, cc-acp av-j pns32 vvb n1 p-acp px32; (15) verse (DIV2) 506 Page 280
5180 and of their owne mouthes will the Lord one day iudge them, as Luke 19.22. I come to that which is here more properly intended by the Apostle. and of their own mouths will the Lord one day judge them, as Lycia 19.22. I come to that which is Here more properly intended by the Apostle. cc pp-f po32 d n2 vmb dt n1 crd n1 vvi pno32, c-acp av crd. pns11 vvb p-acp d r-crq vbz av av-dc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 506 Page 280
5181 We are debters: that is, as we shewed, I and you, and all true beleeuers, are ingaged, we stand bound, We Are debtors: that is, as we showed, I and you, and all true believers, Are engaged, we stand bound, pns12 vbr n2: cst vbz, c-acp pns12 vvd, pns11 cc pn22, cc d j n2, vbr vvn, pns12 vvb vvn, (15) verse (DIV2) 507 Page 280
5182 and we are indebted, there is a debt that lies on vs which in equitie and conscience we are bound to pay; and we Are indebted, there is a debt that lies on us which in equity and conscience we Are bound to pay; cc pns12 vbr vvn, pc-acp vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pno12 r-crq p-acp n1 cc n1 pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi; (15) verse (DIV2) 507 Page 281
5183 and if we pay it not, we deale not as honest men ought to do, we owe to the Lord an holy life. and if we pay it not, we deal not as honest men ought to do, we owe to the Lord an holy life. cc cs pns12 vvb pn31 xx, pns12 vvb xx p-acp j n2 vmd pc-acp vdi, pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 dt j n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 507 Page 281
5184 The point hence offered is this, That an holy, heauenly, and spirituall life, is a due debt which Gods children and true beleeuers owe to the Lord, The point hence offered is this, That an holy, heavenly, and spiritual life, is a due debt which God's children and true believers owe to the Lord, dt n1 av vvn vbz d, cst dt j, j, cc j n1, vbz dt j-jn n1 r-crq n2 n2 cc j n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5185 and they are bound in equitie and conscience to yeeld it to him: it is dishonest dealing in them if they yeeld it not to the Lord. and they Are bound in equity and conscience to yield it to him: it is dishonest dealing in them if they yield it not to the Lord. cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno31: pn31 vbz j n-vvg p-acp pno32 cs pns32 vvb pn31 xx p-acp dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5186 Indeed Gods children are the freest people in the world: being made free by the Sonne of God, they are free indeed, Ioh. 8.36. They are free from the rigour and curse of the Law, free from the guilt and punishment of sinne, the debt of sinne being discharged for them in Christ: Indeed God's children Are the Freest people in the world: being made free by the Son of God, they Are free indeed, John 8.36. They Are free from the rigour and curse of the Law, free from the guilt and punishment of sin, the debt of sin being discharged for them in christ: np1 npg1 n2 vbr dt js n1 p-acp dt n1: vbg vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr j av, np1 crd. pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbg vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp np1: (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5187 and they haue the Spirit of God, & where the Spirit of God is, there is libertie. 2. Cor. 3.17. and they have the Spirit of God, & where the Spirit of God is, there is liberty. 2. Cor. 3.17. cc pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz, pc-acp vbz n1. crd np1 crd. (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5188 Yet there is still a debt lying on them, euen the debt of holy obedience, they are still bound to liue an holy and godly life; Yet there is still a debt lying on them, even the debt of holy Obedience, they Are still bound to live an holy and godly life; av a-acp vbz av dt n1 vvg p-acp pno32, av-j dt n1 pp-f j n1, pns32 vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5267 and to yeeld that thou owest to the Lord, euen all holy obedience both in heart and life; and to yield that thou owest to the Lord, even all holy Obedience both in heart and life; cc pc-acp vvi cst pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1, av d j n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 285
5189 therein they are still engaged to the Lord, and he may still chalenge that at their hands as a due debt to him. therein they Are still engaged to the Lord, and he may still challenge that At their hands as a due debt to him. av pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vmb av vvi cst p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno31. (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5190 And to this purpose marke what old Zachary saith. Luk. 1.74.75. saith he, We are deliuered out of the hands of our enemies: And to this purpose mark what old Zachary Says. Luk. 1.74.75. Says he, We Are Delivered out of the hands of our enemies: cc p-acp d n1 vvb r-crq j np1 vvz. np1 crd. vvz pns31, pns12 vbr vvn av pp-f dt n2 pp-f po12 n2: (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5191 out of the hands of sinne, Satan, and all the enemies of our saluation, that we should serue the Lord without feare all the dayes of our life, in holinesse and righteousnesse before him; out of the hands of sin, Satan, and all the enemies of our salvation, that we should serve the Lord without Fear all the days of our life, in holiness and righteousness before him; av pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, np1, cc d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31; (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5192 that is a thing we still owe to the Lord. Galat. 5.13. saith the Apostle, Brethren, ye haue bene called vnto libertie: that is a thing we still owe to the Lord. Galatians 5.13. Says the Apostle, Brothers, you have be called unto liberty: d vbz dt n1 pns12 av vvb p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. vvz dt n1, n2, pn22 vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5193 ye haue bene effectually wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, and set out of the kingdome of darknesse into Gods kingdome of grace, into a glorious libertie. you have be effectually wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, and Set out of the Kingdom of darkness into God's Kingdom of grace, into a glorious liberty. pn22 vhb vbn av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5194 Now then vse not your libertie as an occasion vnto the flesh, but by loue serue one another. Now then use not your liberty as an occasion unto the Flesh, but by love serve one Another. av cs vvb xx po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 vvi pi j-jn. (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5195 You are still bound to serue one another in duties of loue, and therein to yeeld obedience to the Lord. 1. Pet. 2.16. You Are still bound to serve one Another in duties of love, and therein to yield Obedience to the Lord. 1. Pet. 2.16. pn22 vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi pi j-jn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc av pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1. crd np1 crd. (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5196 As free (saith the Apostle) and not as hauing the libertie for a cloake of maliciousnesse, As free (Says the Apostle) and not as having the liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, p-acp j (vvz dt n1) cc xx c-acp vhg dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5197 but as the seruants of God. but as the Servants of God. cc-acp c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5198 As if he had said, Though you be free by grace in Christ, yet abuse not your libertie, As if he had said, Though you be free by grace in christ, yet abuse not your liberty, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, cs pn22 vbb j p-acp n1 p-acp np1, av vvb xx po22 n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5199 but still carrie your selues as the seruants of God; you are still bound so to do. Tit. 2.11.12. the Apostle saith, that the grace of God bringing saluation to all men hath appeared: but still carry your selves as the Servants of God; you Are still bound so to do. Tit. 2.11.12. the Apostle Says, that the grace of God bringing salvation to all men hath appeared: cc-acp av vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; pn22 vbr av vvn av pc-acp vdi. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg n1 p-acp d n2 vhz vvn: (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 281
5200 to what purpose? that men should liue as they list, and go on in the practise of sinne? no, no. to what purpose? that men should live as they list, and go on in the practice of sin? no, no. p-acp r-crq n1? d n2 vmd vvi c-acp pns32 vvd, cc vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? uh-dx, uh-dx. (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5201 Teaching vs that we should denie vngodlinesse and worldly lusts, and liue soberly, saith the Apostle. Teaching us that we should deny ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, and live soberly, Says the Apostle. vvg pno12 cst pns12 vmd vvi n1 cc j n2, cc vvi av-j, vvz dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5202 Gods children that are partakers of Gods grace to saluation, are still bound to liue an holy and godly life: God's children that Are partakers of God's grace to salvation, Are still bound to live an holy and godly life: npg1 n2 cst vbr n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1, vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5203 yea they are bound to it by many bonds, not onely common to them with others, yea they Are bound to it by many bonds, not only Common to them with Others, uh pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp d n2, xx av-j j p-acp pno32 p-acp n2-jn, (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5204 as by their creation, their preseruation, and many blessings they enioy together with others, but also by manie speciall bonds, as by their creation, their preservation, and many blessings they enjoy together with Others, but also by many special bonds, c-acp p-acp po32 n1, po32 n1, cc d n2 pns32 vvb av p-acp n2-jn, cc-acp av p-acp d j n2, (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5205 and by the bond of their redemption, that they are bought with a price, 1. Cor. 6.20. and by the bound of their redemption, that they Are bought with a price, 1. Cor. 6.20. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd. (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5206 Ye are bought with a price, therefore glorifie God in your bodie, and in your Spirit, for they are Gods: You Are bought with a price, Therefore Glorify God in your body, and in your Spirit, for they Are God's: pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, av vvi np1 p-acp po22 n1, cc p-acp po22 n1, c-acp pns32 vbr n2: (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5207 and by many speciall fauours vouchsafed to them, and many pledges of Gods speciall loue towards them: and by many special favours vouchsafed to them, and many pledges of God's special love towards them: cc p-acp d j n2 vvn p-acp pno32, cc d n2 pp-f n2 j n1 p-acp pno32: (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5208 by their vow and couenant made in baptisme, often renewed on speciall occasions; by their Voelli and Covenant made in Baptism, often renewed on special occasions; p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp n1, av vvn p-acp j n2; (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5209 yea it is the verie end of all Gods graces and benefits bestowed on his children, that they should liue an holy and godly life. yea it is the very end of all God's graces and benefits bestowed on his children, that they should live an holy and godly life. uh pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d ng1 n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp po31 n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi dt j cc j n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5210 They are elected that they might be holy. Ephes. 1.4. They are called that they should walke worthie the vocation whereunto they are called. Ephes. 4.1. They Are elected that they might be holy. Ephesians 1.4. They Are called that they should walk worthy the vocation whereunto they Are called. Ephesians 4.1. pns32 vbr vvn cst pns32 vmd vbi j. np1 crd. pns32 vbr vvn cst pns32 vmd vvi j-jn dt n1 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn. np1 crd. (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5211 And the grace of iustification freeth them from the guiltinesse of sinne, and the grace of sanctification from the corruption of sinne. And the grace of justification freeth them from the guiltiness of sin, and the grace of sanctification from the corruption of sin. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5212 Faith is giuen them to purifie their hearts. Act. 15.9. loue to continue them in obedience; Faith is given them to purify their hearts. Act. 15.9. love to continue them in Obedience; n1 vbz vvn pno32 p-acp vvb po32 n2. n1 crd. vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5213 hope of saluation, that they might purge themselues. 1. Ioh. 3.3. hope of salvation, that they might purge themselves. 1. John 3.3. vvb pp-f n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi px32. crd np1 crd. (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5214 And therefore on these grounds we may resolue on this as a certaine truth, that an holy heauenly life is a due debt which Gods children and true beleeuers owe to the Lord, And Therefore on these grounds we may resolve on this as a certain truth, that an holy heavenly life is a due debt which God's children and true believers owe to the Lord, cc av p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst dt j j n1 vbz dt j-jn n1 r-crq n2 n2 cc j n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5215 and they are bound in equitie and conscience to yeeld it to him: and they Are bound in equity and conscience to yield it to him: cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno31: (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5216 and they may be iustly taxed for dishonest dealing, if they yeeld it not to the Lord. and they may be justly taxed for dishonest dealing, if they yield it not to the Lord. cc pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp j n-vvg, cs pns32 vvb pn31 xx p-acp dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 508 Page 282
5217 Now then this being a truth, first it meets with the erronious opinion of the Papists touching the merit of good workes. Now then this being a truth, First it meets with the erroneous opinion of the Papists touching the merit of good works. av av d vbg dt n1, ord pn31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2 vvg dt n1 pp-f j n2. (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 282
5218 For why, is an holy and heauenly life a due debt which we owe to the Lord? then it can merit nothing at the hands of God for our selues, much lesse for others by the merit of supererogation, For why, is an holy and heavenly life a due debt which we owe to the Lord? then it can merit nothing At the hands of God for our selves, much less for Others by the merit of supererogation, c-acp q-crq, vbz dt j cc j n1 dt j-jn n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1? cs pn31 vmb vvi pix p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2, av-d av-dc p-acp n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 282
5219 as the Papists hold and teach, for that which is a debt cannot be a merit. as the Papists hold and teach, for that which is a debt cannot be a merit. c-acp dt njp2 n1 cc vvi, p-acp d r-crq vbz dt n1 vmbx vbi dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 282
5220 A man merits nothing no not so much as thanks, for paying that which he oweth, Luk. 17.9.10. (saith Christ) Doth a man thanke his seruant for doing that which he commandeth him to do? I trow not. A man merits nothing no not so much as thanks, for paying that which he owes, Luk. 17.9.10. (Says christ) Does a man thank his servant for doing that which he commands him to do? I trow not. dt n1 vvz pix dx xx av av-d c-acp n2, p-acp vvg d r-crq pns31 vvz, np1 crd. (vvz np1) vdz dt n1 vvb po31 n1 p-acp vdg d r-crq pns31 vvz pno31 pc-acp vdi? pns11 vvb xx. (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5221 So likewise (saith he) when ye haue done all those things which are commanded you, say, we are vnprofitable seruants: So likewise (Says he) when you have done all those things which Are commanded you, say, we Are unprofitable Servants: av av (vvz pns31) c-crq pn22 vhb vdn d d n2 r-crq vbr vvn pn22, vvb, pns12 vbr j n2: (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5222 we haue done that which was our dutie to do As for that distinction the Papists vse, that our workes merit not in the rigour of Gods iustice, we have done that which was our duty to do As for that distinction the Papists use, that our works merit not in the rigour of God's Justice, pns12 vhb vdn d r-crq vbds po12 n1 pc-acp vdi a-acp p-acp d n1 dt njp2 n1, cst po12 n2 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5223 but thorow diuine acceptance, it helpes them nothing at all. God indeed accepts of our good workes in Christ, not as merits, but of grace, but thorough divine acceptance, it helps them nothing At all. God indeed accepts of our good works in christ, not as merits, but of grace, cc-acp p-acp j-jn n1, pn31 vvz pno32 pix p-acp av-d. np1 av vvz pp-f po12 j n2 p-acp np1, xx p-acp n2, cc-acp pp-f n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5224 and so in mercie rewards them; and so in mercy rewards them; cc av p-acp n1 vvz pno32; (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5225 and therefore here is no place for merit of our good workes, as the Papists teach. and Therefore Here is no place for merit of our good works, as the Papists teach. cc av av vbz dx n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po12 j n2, c-acp dt njp2 vvb. (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5226 I leaue them, and for vse to our selues; I leave them, and for use to our selves; pns11 vvb pno32, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2; (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5227 Is it so that an holy, heauenly, and spirituall life, is a due debt that Gods children and true beleeuers owe to the Lord? are they bound in equitie and conscience to yeeld it to him? is it dishonest dealing in them if they yeeld it not to the Lord? Then no maruell though Gods children be so strict in their liues, Is it so that an holy, heavenly, and spiritual life, is a due debt that God's children and true believers owe to the Lord? Are they bound in equity and conscience to yield it to him? is it dishonest dealing in them if they yield it not to the Lord? Then no marvel though God's children be so strict in their lives, vbz pn31 av cst dt j, j, cc j n1, vbz dt j-jn n1 cst ng1 n2 cc j n2 vvb p-acp dt n1? vbr pns32 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno31? vbz pn31 j n-vvg p-acp pno32 cs pns32 vvb pn31 xx p-acp dt n1? av dx n1 cs ng1 n2 vbb av j p-acp po32 n2, (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5228 and be so carefull as commonly they be, to liue an holy and godly life. and be so careful as commonly they be, to live an holy and godly life. cc vbb av j c-acp av-j pns32 vbb, pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5229 The world wonders at the strictnesse of Gods children, and men commonly blame them for their too much nicenesse, and too much precisenesse; The world wonders At the strictness of God's children, and men commonly blame them for their too much niceness, and too much preciseness; dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc n2 av-j vvi pno32 p-acp po32 av d n1, cc av d n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5230 and they say, what? cannot they content themselues to be neighbourlike, and to do as other men do, what need they make such ado in hearing the word, in reading, in sanctifying the Sabbath? cannot they walke abroad, sit at their doores, take libertie as their honest neighbours do, and they say, what? cannot they content themselves to be neighbourlike, and to do as other men do, what need they make such ado in hearing the word, in reading, in sanctifying the Sabbath? cannot they walk abroad, fit At their doors, take liberty as their honest neighbours do, cc pns32 vvb, q-crq? vmbx pns32 vvi px32 pc-acp vbi j, cc pc-acp vdi c-acp j-jn n2 vdb, q-crq vvb pns32 vvb d n1 p-acp vvg dt n1, p-acp vvg, p-acp vvg dt n1? vmbx pns32 vvi av, vvb p-acp po32 n2, vvb n1 p-acp po32 j n2 vdb, (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5231 but they must make such ado in hearing the word, in repeating Sermons, and the like? Alas poore soules, they consider not that Gods children are bound to be thus strict, but they must make such ado in hearing the word, in repeating Sermons, and the like? Alas poor Souls, they Consider not that God's children Are bound to be thus strict, cc-acp pns32 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp vvg dt n1, p-acp vvg n2, cc dt j? uh j n2, pns32 vvb xx d ng1 n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi av j, (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5232 and thus carefull to liue an holy life, it is a debt, and Gods children know it stands with their honestie so to be. and thus careful to live an holy life, it is a debt, and God's children know it Stands with their honesty so to be. cc av j pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pn31 vbz dt n1, cc npg1 n2 vvb pn31 vvz p-acp po32 n1 av pc-acp vbi. (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5233 Thou whosoeuer thou art, though thou beest but a man of cōmon sense & reason, thou wilt grant this, that it concernes an honest man to be carefull to pay his debts, Thou whosoever thou art, though thou Best but a man of Common sense & reason, thou wilt grant this, that it concerns an honest man to be careful to pay his debts, pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, cs pns21 vb2s p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, pns21 vm2 vvi d, cst pn31 vvz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi po31 n2, (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5234 and thou wilt commend a man that is carefull that way for a right honest man, and thou wilt commend a man that is careful that Way for a right honest man, cc pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 cst vbz j cst n1 p-acp dt n-jn j n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5235 and indeed it is a commendable thing: and indeed it is a commendable thing: cc av pn31 vbz dt j n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5236 a man that is in debt is to giue satisfaction so farre as he is able to the vttermost farthing. a man that is in debt is to give satisfaction so Far as he is able to the uttermost farthing. dt n1 cst vbz p-acp n1 vbz pc-acp vvi n1 av av-j c-acp pns31 vbz j p-acp dt j n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5237 Elishah said to the widdow, Sell the oyle, and pay them that thou art indebted vnto. 2. King. 4.7. Elishah said to the widow, Fell the oil, and pay them that thou art indebted unto. 2. King. 4.7. np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n1, cc vvi pno32 d pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp. crd n1. crd. (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 283
5238 and yet wilt thou blame a child of God for being carefull to pay that he oweth to the Lord? wilt thou commend a man that is carefull to pay his debts to men, and yet wilt thou blame a child of God for being careful to pay that he owes to the Lord? wilt thou commend a man that is careful to pay his debts to men, cc av vm2 pns21 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vbg j pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1? vm2 pns21 vvi dt n1 cst vbz j pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp n2, (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 284
5239 and wilt thou blame him that endeuours to answer the debt that is due from him to the Lord? how partiall and how vnequall art thou in thy iudgement? can a child of God yeeld more holy obedience then he owes to the Lord? is it possible? no, no, it is not possible, and wilt thou blame him that endeavours to answer the debt that is due from him to the Lord? how partial and how unequal art thou in thy judgement? can a child of God yield more holy Obedience then he owes to the Lord? is it possible? no, no, it is not possible, cc vm2 pns21 vvi pno31 d n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vbz j-jn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1? q-crq j cc c-crq j vb2r pns21 p-acp po21 n1? vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi av-dc j n1 cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1? vbz pn31 j? uh-dx, uh-dx, pn31 vbz xx j, (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 284
5240 and therefore do not thou blame a child of God for too much strictnesse, and too much forwardnesse in holinesse. and Therefore do not thou blame a child of God for too much strictness, and too much forwardness in holiness. cc av vdb xx pns21 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp av d n1, cc av d n1 p-acp n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 509 Page 284
5241 And for further vse, let euerie child of God on the ground of truth now deliuered, take notice of it, that it is necessarie that he liue an holy and heauenly life; And for further use, let every child of God on the ground of truth now Delivered, take notice of it, that it is necessary that he live an holy and heavenly life; cc p-acp jc n1, vvb d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn, vvb n1 pp-f pn31, cst pn31 vbz j cst pns31 vvb dt j cc j n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5242 it is requisite and needfull that euerie man pay his debts, common honestie requires it. it is requisite and needful that every man pay his debts, Common honesty requires it. pn31 vbz j cc j cst d n1 vvi po31 n2, j n1 vvz pn31. (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5243 Now an holy and heauenly life is the debt of a child of God, he is bound to yeeld it to the Lord. Now an holy and heavenly life is the debt of a child of God, he is bound to yield it to the Lord. av dt j cc j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5244 Dost thou then perswade thy selfe that thou art a child of God? consider what thou owest to the Lord, Dost thou then persuade thy self that thou art a child of God? Consider what thou owest to the Lord, vd2 pns21 av vvi po21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1? vvb r-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5245 and be carefull to pay it. and be careful to pay it. cc vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31. (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5246 Thou standest on thy reputation, that thou art an honest man, and thou owest no man a groate: Thou Standest on thy reputation, that thou art an honest man, and thou owest no man a groat: pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1, cst pns21 vb2r dt j n1, cc pns21 vv2 dx n1 dt n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5304 and therefore they owe no seruice at all to the corruption that still abides in them, and Therefore they owe no service At all to the corruption that still abides in them, cc av pns32 vvb dx n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1 cst av vvz p-acp pno32, (15) verse (DIV2) 513 Page 287
5247 yea but thou art in debt to the Lord, be thou carefull to pay him his debt, thou owest to him all holy obedience both in heart and life. yea but thou art in debt to the Lord, be thou careful to pay him his debt, thou owest to him all holy Obedience both in heart and life. uh cc-acp pns21 vb2r p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, vbb pns21 j pc-acp vvi pno31 po31 n1, pns21 vv2 p-acp pno31 d j n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5248 And thou wilt say, that is to be a Puritane. And thou wilt say, that is to be a Puritan. cc pns21 vm2 vvi, cst vbz pc-acp vbi dt np1. (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5249 I answer, If that be to be a Puritane, thou must be a Puritane, or else thou art no honest man: I answer, If that be to be a Puritan, thou must be a Puritan, or Else thou art no honest man: pns11 vvb, cs d vbb pc-acp vbi dt np1, pns21 vmb vbi dt np1, cc av pns21 vb2r dx j n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5250 it is not thy ciuill honest life that will serue the turne: it is not thy civil honest life that will serve the turn: pn31 vbz xx po21 j j n1 cst vmb vvi dt n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5251 no, no, that is not full weight, that is too light, and that will not go for good payment with the Lord; no, no, that is not full weight, that is too Light, and that will not go for good payment with the Lord; uh-dx, uh-dx, cst vbz xx j n1, cst vbz av j, cc cst vmb xx vvi p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5252 thou owest to him an holy and heauenly life, and thou art to yeeld it to him: thou owest to him an holy and heavenly life, and thou art to yield it to him: pns21 vv2 p-acp pno31 dt j cc j n1, cc pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno31: (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5253 yea know it, thou being a child of God, thou art more deeply bound to an holy life then others, the Lord lookes for it at thy hands especially. Psal. 33.1. It becommeth the vpright men to be thankfull. yea know it, thou being a child of God, thou art more deeply bound to an holy life then Others, the Lord looks for it At thy hands especially. Psalm 33.1. It becomes the upright men to be thankful. uh vvb pn31, pns21 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vb2r av-dc av-jn vvn p-acp dt j n1 cs n2-jn, dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31 p-acp po21 n2 av-j. np1 crd. pn31 vvz dt av-j n2 pc-acp vbi j. (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5254 It may be thou wilt say, Is an holy and heauenly life a due debt that I owe to the Lord? alas how shall I be able to to pay it? I must needs sinke vnder that debt, I am not able to yeeld that holy obedience to the Lord I owe to him, I find my selfe weake, It may be thou wilt say, Is an holy and heavenly life a due debt that I owe to the Lord? alas how shall I be able to to pay it? I must needs sink under that debt, I am not able to yield that holy Obedience to the Lord I owe to him, I find my self weak, pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vm2 vvi, vbz dt j cc j n1 dt j-jn n1 cst pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1? uh q-crq vmb pns11 vbi j p-acp pc-acp vvi pn31? pns11 vmb av vvi p-acp d n1, pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvb p-acp pno31, pns11 vvb po11 n1 j, (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5255 and vnable to performe holy duties as I ought. and unable to perform holy duties as I ought. cc j-u pc-acp vvi j n2 c-acp pns11 vmd. (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5256 May the Lord chalenge it as a debt at my hands? how shall I be able to answer him? I answer. May the Lord challenge it as a debt At my hands? how shall I be able to answer him? I answer. np1 dt n1 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 n2? q-crq vmb pns11 vbi j pc-acp vvi pno31? pns11 vvb. (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 284
5257 Cheare vp thy selfe, and know to thy comfort, if thou endeuour and set thy selfe in truth and vprightnesse of heart, to yeeld this debt to the Lord, the Lord will put abilitie into thine hand, Cheer up thy self, and know to thy Comfort, if thou endeavour and Set thy self in truth and uprightness of heart, to yield this debt to the Lord, the Lord will put ability into thine hand, vvb a-acp po21 n1, cc vvb p-acp po21 n1, cs pns21 n1 cc vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po21 n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 285
5258 and make thee able in some measure to yeeld it to him; and make thee able in Some measure to yield it to him; cc vvb pno21 j p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno31; (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 285
5259 and he will accept of thy true and sound endeuour to yeeld holy obedience to him, and he will accept of thy true and found endeavour to yield holy Obedience to him, cc pns31 vmb vvi pp-f po21 j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp pno31, (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 285
5260 though it be but weake and full of many imperfections. though it be but weak and full of many imperfections. cs pn31 vbb p-acp j cc j pp-f d n2. (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 285
5261 And though it be but part of payment, thou being able to yeeld him no better satisfaction for the present, he wil accept of that as full payment in and through Christ. And though it be but part of payment, thou being able to yield him no better satisfaction for the present, he will accept of that as full payment in and through christ. cc cs pn31 vbb p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vbg j pc-acp vvi pno31 av-dx av-jc n1 p-acp dt j, pns31 vmb vvi pp-f d c-acp j n1 p-acp cc p-acp np1. (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 285
5262 And withall know to thy comfort, That the more thou dost pay of this debt, the more and the better able shalt thou be to make further payment; And withal know to thy Comfort, That the more thou dost pay of this debt, the more and the better able shalt thou be to make further payment; cc av vvb p-acp po21 n1, cst dt av-dc pns21 vd2 vvi pp-f d n1, dt av-dc cc dt jc j vm2 pns21 vbi p-acp vvi jc n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 285
5263 the more thou dost practise holy duties, the more strength thou shalt get ouer sinne, and the more will grace increase in thine owne soule: the more thou dost practise holy duties, the more strength thou shalt get over sin, and the more will grace increase in thine own soul: dt av-dc pns21 vd2 vvi j n2, dt av-dc n1 pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp n1, cc dt av-dc vmb vvi n1 p-acp po21 d n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 285
5264 as the more thou didst practise the dutie of prayer, the more strength thou shalt get against sinne; as the more thou didst practise the duty of prayer, the more strength thou shalt get against sin; c-acp dt av-dc pns21 vdd2 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, dt av-dc n1 pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 285
5265 and the more thou dost practise the duties of loue towards thy brethren, the more will Christian loue increase in thine owne heart: and so in other particulars. and the more thou dost practise the duties of love towards thy brothers, the more will Christian love increase in thine own heart: and so in other particulars. cc dt av-dc pns21 vd2 vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n2, dt av-dc vmb np1 vvi n1 p-acp po21 d n1: cc av p-acp j-jn n2-j. (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 285
5266 Oh then set thy selfe, thou that art a child of God, on euerie good way, O then Set thy self, thou that art a child of God, on every good Way, uh av vvb po21 n1, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d j n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 285
5268 and thou shalt find that the Lord will enable thee to yeeld it to him in some comfortable measure, and thou shalt find that the Lord will enable thee to yield it to him in Some comfortable measure, cc pns21 vm2 vvi cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno31 p-acp d j n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 285
5269 and he will accept of that thou art able to yeeld to him in vprightnesse of heart: and he will accept of that thou art able to yield to him in uprightness of heart: cc pns31 vmb vvi pp-f cst pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 285
5270 and the more thou dost pay of this debt, the more able shalt thou be to make further payment. and the more thou dost pay of this debt, the more able shalt thou be to make further payment. cc dt av-dc pns21 vd2 vvi pp-f d n1, dt av-dc j vm2 pns21 vbi p-acp vvi jc n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 285
5271 The prouerbe holds true in this, vse legges and haue legges, so vse grace and thou shalt find an increase of grace, to him that hath shall be giuen, and he shall haue abundance. Matth. 25.29. Thinke on that to thy comfort and encouragement. The proverb holds true in this, use legs and have legs, so use grace and thou shalt find an increase of grace, to him that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance. Matthew 25.29. Think on that to thy Comfort and encouragement. dt n1 vvz j p-acp d, vvb n2 cc vhb n2, av vvb n1 cc pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp pno31 cst vhz vmb vbi vvn, cc pns31 vmb vhi n1. np1 crd. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1 cc n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 510 Page 285
5272 The Apostle hauing made knowne to the beleeuing Romans that he and they and all true beleeuers were debters, he further subioynes, that they were not debters to the flesh, to liue after the flesh: The Apostle having made known to the believing Romans that he and they and all true believers were debtors, he further subioynes, that they were not debtors to the Flesh, to live After the Flesh: dt np1 vhg vvn vvn p-acp dt vvg np1 cst pns31 cc pns32 cc d j n2 vbdr n2, pns31 av-jc vvz, cst pns32 vbdr xx n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 511 Page 285
5273 as if he had said, mistake me not, I would haue you to know, we are not debters to the flesh to liue after the flesh, we are not bound to liue according to the motion and guidance of our owne corrupt nature, as if he had said, mistake me not, I would have you to know, we Are not debtors to the Flesh to live After the Flesh, we Are not bound to live according to the motion and guidance of our own corrupt nature, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, vvb pno11 xx, pns11 vmd vhi pn22 pc-acp vvi, pns12 vbr xx n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pns12 vbr xx vvn pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 d j n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 511 Page 285
5274 and sinfull lusts of our hearts, that is not our debt, we owe no such thing, the flesh and the sinfull lusts of our hearts can chalenge no such thing at our hands. and sinful Lustiest of our hearts, that is not our debt, we owe no such thing, the Flesh and the sinful Lustiest of our hearts can challenge no such thing At our hands. cc j n2 pp-f po12 n2, cst vbz xx po12 n1, pns12 vvb dx d n1, dt n1 cc dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2 vmb vvi dx d n1 p-acp po12 n2. (15) verse (DIV2) 511 Page 286
5275 Hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much: we may hence take vp this conclusion. Hence we Are given to understand thus much: we may hence take up this conclusion. av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d: pns12 vmb av vvi a-acp d n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 511 Page 286
5276 That Gods children and true beleeuers owe no seruice at all to the corruption of nature that still abides in them, and to the sinfull lusts that are still stirring in them: That God's children and true believers owe no service At all to the corruption of nature that still abides in them, and to the sinful Lustiest that Are still stirring in them: d ng1 n2 cc j n2 vvb dx n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst av vvz p-acp pno32, cc p-acp dt j n2 cst vbr av vvg p-acp pno32: (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5277 they are not to do any thing that their owne corruption moues them to, and that their sinfull lusts stirre them vp to do, they owe no such thing to them. they Are not to do any thing that their own corruption moves them to, and that their sinful Lustiest stir them up to do, they owe no such thing to them. pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vdi d n1 cst po32 d n1 vvz pno32 p-acp, cc cst po32 j n2 vvi pno32 a-acp pc-acp vdi, pns32 vvb dx d n1 p-acp pno32. (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5278 Indeed Gods children sometimes be ouercarried by the strength of their corruption abiding in them, and their rebellious lusts may draw that from them which they owe not to them, Indeed God's children sometime be overcarried by the strength of their corruption abiding in them, and their rebellious Lustiest may draw that from them which they owe not to them, np1 npg1 n2 av vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvg p-acp pno32, cc po32 j n2 vmb vvi cst p-acp pno32 r-crq pns32 vvb xx p-acp pno32, (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5279 but they must not yeeld them seruice as of right, any willing seruice, as if they were bound to yeeld it. but they must not yield them service as of right, any willing service, as if they were bound to yield it. cc-acp pns32 vmb xx vvi pno32 n1 c-acp pp-f j-jn, d j n1, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi pn31. (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5280 When a child of God feeles his owne corruption, and lust of his heart stirring in him, mouing, When a child of God feels his own corruption, and lust of his heart stirring in him, moving, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz po31 d n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvg p-acp pno31, vvg, (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5281 and egging, and soliciting him to yeeld to it, he must giue it a flat deniall; and egging, and soliciting him to yield to it, he must give it a flat denial; cc vvg, cc vvg pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 dt j n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5282 and thought it still follow him, and as it were pull him by the sleeue, and Thought it still follow him, and as it were pull him by the sleeve, cc vvd pn31 av vvi pno31, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5283 and chalenge something at his hands, he must shake it off, and tell it he owes no seruice to it at all: and challenge something At his hands, he must shake it off, and tell it he owes no service to it At all: cc vvi pi p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 a-acp, cc vvb pn31 pns31 vvz dx n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp d: (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5284 he must giue it no contentment, he must not willingly satisfie the sinfull lust of his owne heart in any thing. he must give it no contentment, he must not willingly satisfy the sinful lust of his own heart in any thing. pns31 vmb vvi pn31 dx n1, pns31 vmb xx av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp d n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5302 and to that which is displeasing to God, to whom they are indebted, and do owe themselues, their soules, and to that which is displeasing to God, to whom they Are indebted, and do owe themselves, their Souls, cc p-acp d r-crq vbz vvg p-acp np1, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr vvn, cc vdb vvi px32, po32 n2, (15) verse (DIV2) 513 Page 287
5285 This is one speciall thing that the Lord Iesus requires of his followers, euen of all that professe his name and his truth and Gospell in truth and soundnesse, Luk. 9.23. If any man (saith he) will come after me, let him denie himselfe: This is one special thing that the Lord Iesus requires of his followers, even of all that profess his name and his truth and Gospel in truth and soundness, Luk. 9.23. If any man (Says he) will come After me, let him deny himself: d vbz pi j n1 cst dt n1 np1 vvz pp-f po31 n2, av pp-f d cst vvb po31 n1 cc po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, np1 crd. cs d n1 (vvz pns31) vmb vvi p-acp pno11, vvb pno31 vvi px31: (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5286 let him lay aside his owne reason, will, and affections, and all that nature hath endued him withall, let him not willingly yeeld to the sinfull lusts of his owne heart in any thing: let him lay aside his own reason, will, and affections, and all that nature hath endued him withal, let him not willingly yield to the sinful Lustiest of his own heart in any thing: vvb pno31 vvd av po31 d n1, n1, cc n2, cc d cst n1 vhz vvn pno31 av, vvb pno31 xx av-j vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp d n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5287 when they moue and stirre him vp, and solicite him to yeeld to them, let him giue them a flat deniall, he owes no seruice to them. 1. Pet. 4.1.2.3. when they move and stir him up, and solicit him to yield to them, let him give them a flat denial, he owes no service to them. 1. Pet. 4.1.2.3. c-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi pno31 a-acp, cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, vvb pno31 vvi pno32 dt j n1, pns31 vvz dx n1 p-acp pno32. crd np1 crd. (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5288 saith the Apostle, Forasmuch as Christ suffered for vs in the flesh, arme your selues likewise with the same mind, which is, that he which hath suffered in the flesh hath ceassed from sinne, that he hence forward should liue (as much time as remaineth in the flesh) not after the lusts of men, Says the Apostle, Forasmuch as christ suffered for us in the Flesh, arm your selves likewise with the same mind, which is, that he which hath suffered in the Flesh hath ceased from sin, that he hence forward should live (as much time as remains in the Flesh) not After the Lustiest of men, vvz dt n1, av p-acp np1 vvd p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, vvb po22 n2 av p-acp dt d n1, r-crq vbz, cst pns31 r-crq vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 vhz vvd p-acp n1, cst pns31 av av-j vmd vvi (c-acp d n1 c-acp vvz p-acp dt n1) xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5289 but after the will of God. but After the will of God. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5290 For it is sufficient for vs that we haue spent the time past of the life, For it is sufficient for us that we have spent the time past of the life, p-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 cst pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 j pp-f dt n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5291 after the lust of the Gentiles. After the lust of the Gentiles. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j. (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 286
5292 As if he had said, It is enough, and more then enough, that we haue hitherto liued according to the lusts of our owne hearts, we now owe no seruice to them, we are not now to yeeld to them, As if he had said, It is enough, and more then enough, that we have hitherto lived according to the Lustiest of our own hearts, we now owe no service to them, we Are not now to yield to them, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn31 vbz av-d, cc av-dc av av-d, cst pns12 vhb av vvd vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 d n2, pns12 av vvb dx n1 p-acp pno32, pns12 vbr xx av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 287
5293 but to renounce them, and to betake our selues to liue wholly according to the will of God. Tit. 3.3. but to renounce them, and to betake our selves to live wholly according to the will of God. Tit. 3.3. cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi av-jn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. np1 crd. (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 287
5294 saith the Apostle, We our selues, euen we that are now true beleeuers, were in times past, vnwise, disobedient, deceiued, seruing the lusts and diuerse pleasures, liuing in maliciousnesse and enuie, hatefull, and hating one another. Says the Apostle, We our selves, even we that Are now true believers, were in times past, unwise, disobedient, deceived, serving the Lustiest and diverse pleasures, living in maliciousness and envy, hateful, and hating one Another. vvz dt n1, pns12 po12 n2, av pns12 cst vbr av j n2, vbdr p-acp n2 j, j, j, vvn, vvg dt n2 cc j n2, vvg p-acp n1 cc n1, j, cc vvg pi j-jn. (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 287
5295 We did yeeld to the sinfull lusts of our owne hearts as seruants, we did willingly yeeld to them as bound so to do, and as of dutie; We did yield to the sinful Lustiest of our own hearts as Servants, we did willingly yield to them as bound so to do, and as of duty; pns12 vdd vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 d n2 c-acp n2, pns12 vdd av-j vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 av pc-acp vdi, cc c-acp pp-f n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 287
5296 thereby implying, that now it was not so, and thereby teaching the truth of the point in hand, that Gods children, true beleeuers, owe no seruice at all to the corruption that still abides in them, thereby implying, that now it was not so, and thereby teaching the truth of the point in hand, that God's children, true believers, owe no service At all to the corruption that still abides in them, av vvg, cst av pn31 vbds xx av, cc av vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cst npg1 n2, j n2, vvb dx n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1 cst av vvz p-acp pno32, (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 287
5297 and to the sinfull lusts of their owne hearts, they are to giue no contentment to them, they are not willingly to satisfie the lusts of their owne hearts, and to the sinful Lustiest of their own hearts, they Are to give no contentment to them, they Are not willingly to satisfy the Lustiest of their own hearts, cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po32 d n2, pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi dx n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr xx av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2, (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 287
5298 but when they moue and solicite them to yeeld them seruice, they are to giue them a flat deniall, but when they move and solicit them to yield them service, they Are to give them a flat denial, cc-acp c-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32 n1, pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi pno32 dt j n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 287
5299 and to tell them, they owe them no seruice at all. For why. and to tell them, they owe them no service At all. For why. cc pc-acp vvi pno32, pns32 vvb pno32 dx n1 p-acp d. p-acp q-crq. (15) verse (DIV2) 512 Page 287
5300 The corruption of nature and sinfull lusts that are still in Gods children and true beleeuers, are in flat opposition to God and to all goodnesse, The corruption of nature and sinful Lustiest that Are still in God's children and true believers, Are in flat opposition to God and to all Goodness, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n2 cst vbr av p-acp npg1 n2 cc j n2, vbr p-acp j n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 513 Page 287
5301 and they moue, and solicite, and stirre them vp to nothing but to euill and sinne, and they move, and solicit, and stir them up to nothing but to evil and sin, cc pns32 vvb, cc vvi, cc vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp pix cc-acp p-acp j-jn cc n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 513 Page 287
5306 And when those lusts moue and solicite Gods children to yeeld them any seruice, they are to giue them a flat deniall, And when those Lustiest move and solicit God's children to yield them any service, they Are to give them a flat denial, cc c-crq d n2 vvi cc vvi npg1 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 d n1, pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi pno32 dt j n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 513 Page 287
5307 and to tell them, they owe them no seruice at all. and to tell them, they owe them no service At all. cc pc-acp vvi pno32, pns32 vvb pno32 dx n1 p-acp d. (15) verse (DIV2) 513 Page 287
5308 And this serues first to discouer, that they deceiue themselues whosoeuer they be, that thinke they may yeeld a little to their owne hearts, And this serves First to discover, that they deceive themselves whosoever they be, that think they may yield a little to their own hearts, cc d vvz ord pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vvb px32 c-crq pns32 vbb, cst vvb pns32 vmb vvi dt j p-acp po32 d n2, (15) verse (DIV2) 514 Page 287
5309 and to the sinfull lusts of them, and that they may giue their hearts contentment in some things. and to the sinful Lustiest of them, and that they may give their hearts contentment in Some things. cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pno32, cc cst pns32 vmb vvi po32 ng1 n1 p-acp d n2. (15) verse (DIV2) 514 Page 287
5310 What? denie their owne hearts euerie thing they moue and stirre them vp to, that is too much strictnesse: What? deny their own hearts every thing they move and stir them up to, that is too much strictness: q-crq? vvb po32 d n2 d n1 pns32 vvb cc vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp, cst vbz av d n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 514 Page 287
5311 why, their owne hearts tell them they may make the most they can of their owne, why, their own hearts tell them they may make the most they can of their own, c-crq, po32 d n2 vvb pno32 pns32 vmb vvi dt av-ds pns32 vmb pp-f po32 d, (15) verse (DIV2) 514 Page 288
5312 and may they not a little yeeld to them, to the raising of their rents, and may they not a little yield to them, to the raising of their rends, cc vmb pns32 xx dt j vvi p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2, (15) verse (DIV2) 514 Page 288
5313 and to the enhancing of their commodities, in their attire to follow the fashions in some things; and to the enhancing of their commodities, in their attire to follow the fashions in Some things; cc p-acp dt vvg pp-f po32 n2, p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp d n2; (15) verse (DIV2) 514 Page 288
5314 & may they not do it? if they do it not they shall be of no account in the world: & may they not do it? if they do it not they shall be of no account in the world: cc vmb pns32 xx vdi pn31? cs pns32 vdb pn31 xx pns32 vmb vbi pp-f dx n1 p-acp dt n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 514 Page 288
5315 and therefore they thinke they may in some things follow the fashion, and may satisfie their owne minds, and please their owne humours. and Therefore they think they may in Some things follow the fashion, and may satisfy their own minds, and please their own humours. cc av pns32 vvb pns32 vmb p-acp d n2 vvb dt n1, cc vmb vvi po32 d n2, cc vvi po32 d n2. (15) verse (DIV2) 514 Page 288
5316 Surely such persons perswading themselues they are Gods children, and yet taking this libertie, they deceiue themselues, they carrie not themselues as Gods children ought to do; Surely such Persons persuading themselves they Are God's children, and yet taking this liberty, they deceive themselves, they carry not themselves as God's children ought to do; np1 d n2 vvg px32 pns32 vbr n2 n2, cc av vvg d n1, pns32 vvb px32, pns32 vvb xx px32 c-acp n2 n2 vmd pc-acp vdi; (15) verse (DIV2) 514 Page 288
5317 a child of God oweth no seruice at all to the sinfull lusts of his owne heart, he is not to yeeld to their motions and stirrings in any thing willingly and wittingly; a child of God owes no service At all to the sinful Lustiest of his own heart, he is not to yield to their motions and stirrings in any thing willingly and wittingly; dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dx n1 p-acp d p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 d n1, pns31 vbz xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1 av-j cc av-j; (15) verse (DIV2) 514 Page 288
5318 it is a sinne and a fault in any to satisfie the sinfull lusts of his owne heart. it is a sin and a fault in any to satisfy the sinful Lustiest of his own heart. pn31 vbz dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f po31 d n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 514 Page 288
5319 The Apostle makes it an opposite member to the putting on of Christ, Rom. 13.14. Put ye on the Lord Iesus, and take no thought for the flesh to fulfill the lusts of it. The Apostle makes it an opposite member to the putting on of christ, Rom. 13.14. Put you on the Lord Iesus, and take no Thought for the Flesh to fulfil the Lustiest of it. dt n1 vvz pn31 dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt vvg p-acp pp-f np1, np1 crd. vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 np1, cc vvb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f pn31. (15) verse (DIV2) 514 Page 288
5320 And therefore deceiue not thy selfe whosoeuer thou art, do not thou thinke that thou maist without danger willingly yeeld to the euill motions and stirrings of thine owne corrupt heart in the least measure. And And Therefore deceive not thy self whosoever thou art, do not thou think that thou Mayest without danger willingly yield to the evil motions and stirrings of thine own corrupt heart in the least measure. And cc av vvb xx po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vdb xx pns21 vvi cst pns21 vm2 p-acp n1 av-j vvi p-acp dt j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f po21 d j n1 p-acp dt ds n1. cc (15) verse (DIV2) 514 Page 288
5321 Let euerie child of God take notice of this dutie on the ground of truth now deliuered. Let every child of God take notice of this duty on the ground of truth now Delivered. vvb d n1 pp-f np1 vvb n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn. (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 288
5322 Dost thou perswade thy selfe thou art a child of God? why then when thou feelest any euill lust stirring in thy heart, mouing and soliciting thee to pride, to couetousnesse, to enuie, to malice, to vncleannesse, Dost thou persuade thy self thou art a child of God? why then when thou Feel any evil lust stirring in thy heart, moving and soliciting thee to pride, to covetousness, to envy, to malice, to uncleanness, vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1? uh-crq av c-crq pns21 vv2 d j-jn n1 vvg p-acp po21 n1, vvg cc vvg pno21 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 288
5323 and the like, then call to mind and remember this truth, that thou owest no seruice at all to the corruption that still abides in thee, and the like, then call to mind and Remember this truth, that thou owest no service At all to the corruption that still abides in thee, cc dt j, av vvb p-acp n1 cc vvi d n1, cst pns21 vv2 dx n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1 cst av vvz p-acp pno21, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 288
5324 and to the sinfull lusts of thine owne heart: and to the sinful Lustiest of thine own heart: cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po21 d n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 288
5366 Euerie one is either with Christ or against him, he is either a friend to Christ, Every one is either with christ or against him, he is either a friend to christ, d pi vbz d p-acp np1 cc p-acp pno31, pns31 vbz d dt n1 p-acp np1, (15) verse (DIV2) 517 Page 290
5325 and learne to giue that lust so stirring in thee a flat deniall, tell it thou owest to it no seruice at all, and Learn to give that lust so stirring in thee a flat denial, tell it thou owest to it no service At all, cc vvb pc-acp vvi d n1 av vvg p-acp pno21 dt j n1, vvb pn31 pns21 vv2 p-acp pn31 dx n1 p-acp d, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 288
5326 and though it still follow thee and vrge thee to yeeld something to it, yet shake it off, and though it still follow thee and urge thee to yield something to it, yet shake it off, cc cs pn31 av vvi pno21 cc vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi pi p-acp pn31, av vvb pn31 a-acp, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 288
5327 and say vnto it, away, hence, I owe thee nothing at all, get thee from me, thou art an offence to me, and say unto it, away, hence, I owe thee nothing At all, get thee from me, thou art an offence to me, cc vvb p-acp pn31, av, av, pns11 vvb pno21 pix p-acp d, vvb pno21 p-acp pno11, pns21 vb2r dt n1 p-acp pno11, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 288
5328 as Christ said to Peter, Mat. 16.23. as christ said to Peter, Mathew 16.23. c-acp np1 vvd p-acp np1, np1 crd. (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 288
5329 And if at any time thou be ouercome of any sinfull lust of thine owne heart, looke that thy yeelding to it be wrested from thee, let it not come from thee willingly as of due. And if At any time thou be overcome of any sinful lust of thine own heart, look that thy yielding to it be wrested from thee, let it not come from thee willingly as of due. cc cs p-acp d n1 pns21 vbi vvn pp-f d j n1 pp-f po21 d n1, vvb d po21 vvg p-acp pn31 vbb vvn p-acp pno21, vvb pn31 xx vvi p-acp pno21 av-j c-acp pp-f j-jn. (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5330 And to this purpose consider with me thus much, If thou professing thy selfe a child of God, yeeld any seruice to the lusts of thine owne heart, thou dost it to an vniust Lord, to one that cannot chalenge it at thy hands, And to this purpose Consider with me thus much, If thou professing thy self a child of God, yield any service to the Lustiest of thine own heart, thou dost it to an unjust Lord, to one that cannot challenge it At thy hands, cc p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp pno11 av av-d, cs pns21 vvg po21 n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 d n1, pns21 vd2 pn31 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp pi cst vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp po21 n2, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5331 yea to one that drawes thee from the seruice of him who indeed is thy Lord of right, yea to one that draws thee from the service of him who indeed is thy Lord of right, uh p-acp pi cst vvz pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq av vbz po21 n1 pp-f n-jn, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5332 and to whom thou owest thy selfe, thy soule, thy bodie, and all thy strength and abilitie, and to whom thou owest thy self, thy soul, thy body, and all thy strength and ability, cc p-acp ro-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n1, cc d po21 n1 cc n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5333 and seruice both of thy soule and bodie, euen from the seruice of the Lord, and service both of thy soul and body, even from the service of the Lord, cc n1 av-d pp-f po21 n1 cc n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5334 yea to that which is euill and sinfull, and displeasing to the holy maiestie of God, yea to that which is evil and sinful, and displeasing to the holy majesty of God, uh p-acp d r-crq vbz j-jn cc j, cc vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5335 and prouokes him to anger against thee. and provokes him to anger against thee. cc vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21. (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5336 Yea further consider, thou professing thy selfe to be a child of God, and yet yeelding seruice to the lusts of thine owne heart, thou dost as much as in thee is, frustrate the end of Gods sauing grace towards thee; Yea further Consider, thou professing thy self to be a child of God, and yet yielding service to the Lustiest of thine own heart, thou dost as much as in thee is, frustrate the end of God's Saving grace towards thee; uh jc vvb, pns21 vvg po21 n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av vvg n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 d n1, pns21 vd2 p-acp d c-acp p-acp pno21 vbz, vvb dt n1 pp-f ng1 vvg n1 p-acp pno21; (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5337 for to that end hath the grace of God that brings saluation to all, appeared to thee in particular, that thou shouldest denie vngodlinesse and worldly lusts, for to that end hath the grace of God that brings salvation to all, appeared to thee in particular, that thou Shouldst deny ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, c-acp p-acp d n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz n1 p-acp d, vvd p-acp pno21 p-acp j, cst pns21 vmd2 vvi n1 cc j n2, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5338 and that thou shouldest liue soberly, and righteously, and godly in this present world, Tit. 2.12. that thou shouldst giue the deniall to all the lusts of thine owne heart when they chalenge any seruice at thine hands. and that thou Shouldst live soberly, and righteously, and godly in this present world, Tit. 2.12. that thou Shouldst give the denial to all the Lustiest of thine own heart when they challenge any service At thine hands. cc cst pns21 vmd2 vvi av-j, cc av-j, cc j p-acp d j n1, np1 crd. cst pns21 vmd2 vvi dt n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po21 d n1 c-crq pns32 vvb d n1 p-acp po21 n2. (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5339 See thou thinke on these things, and when thou feelest any euill lust stirring in thine heart, mouing thee to pride, to couetousnesse, checke it, snib it, giue it a flat deniall, tell it, thou owest it no seruice at all: See thou think on these things, and when thou Feel any evil lust stirring in thine heart, moving thee to pride, to covetousness, check it, snib it, give it a flat denial, tell it, thou owest it not service At all: n1 pns21 vvb p-acp d n2, cc c-crq pns21 vv2 d j-jn n1 vvg p-acp po21 n1, vvg pno21 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, vvi pn31, n1 pn31, vvb pn31 dt j n1, vvb pn31, pns21 vv2 pn31 xx n1 p-acp d: (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5340 yea take thou notice of that lust that for the present is stirring in thee, and mouing thee to any sinne; yea take thou notice of that lust that for the present is stirring in thee, and moving thee to any sin; uh vvb pns21 n1 pp-f d n1 cst p-acp dt j vbz vvg p-acp pno21, cc vvg pno21 p-acp d n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5341 it is not enough to take notice that thou hast heretofore yeelded to some corrupt lust of thine owne heart, by doing of this or that euill, it is not enough to take notice that thou hast heretofore yielded to Some corrupt lust of thine own heart, by doing of this or that evil, pn31 vbz xx av-d pc-acp vvi n1 cst pns21 vh2 av vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f po21 d n1, p-acp vdg pp-f d cc d n-jn, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5342 as that thou hast bene prodigall, couetous, or the like, and to acknowledge that, it may be that lust is not now so strong in thee as it hath bene, as that thou hast be prodigal, covetous, or the like, and to acknowledge that, it may be that lust is not now so strong in thee as it hath be, c-acp cst pns21 vh2 vbn j-jn, j, cc dt j, cc pc-acp vvi d, pn31 vmb vbi d n1 vbz xx av av j p-acp pno21 p-acp pn31 vhz vbn, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5367 or he is an enemie to him; or he is an enemy to him; cc pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31; (15) verse (DIV2) 517 Page 290
5343 but marke thou that lust that for the present is stirring in thee, and labour thou to snib and to repell that, but mark thou that lust that for the present is stirring in thee, and labour thou to snib and to repel that, cc-acp vvb pns21 d n1 cst p-acp dt j vbz vvg p-acp pno21, cc vvb pns21 p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vvi d, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5344 and to giue it a flat deniall: and to give it a flat denial: cc pc-acp vvi pn31 dt j n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5345 and know this to thy comfort, That the diuell cannot draw thee to yeeld to the lusts of thine owne heart, and know this to thy Comfort, That the Devil cannot draw thee to yield to the Lustiest of thine own heart, cc vvb d p-acp po21 n1, cst dt n1 vmbx vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 d n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5346 but by the consent of thine owne will, he hath no power to enforce thee to yeeld to it, but by the consent of thine own will, he hath no power to enforce thee to yield to it, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, pns31 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5347 but onely a sleight to perswade thee to it. but only a sleight to persuade thee to it. cc-acp av-j dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp pn31. (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5348 And therefore take thou notice of the lust that for the present is stirring in thine heart, And Therefore take thou notice of the lust that for the present is stirring in thine heart, cc av vvb pns21 n1 pp-f dt n1 cst p-acp dt j vbz vvg p-acp po21 n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 289
5349 and set thy selfe against it, suffer it not to gaine the consent of thy will, giue it a flat deniall, and Set thy self against it, suffer it not to gain the consent of thy will, give it a flat denial, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp pn31, vvb pn31 xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, vvb pn31 dt j n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 290
5350 and thou shalt find that the Lord will enable thee to ouercome it. and thou shalt find that the Lord will enable thee to overcome it. cc pns21 vm2 vvi cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi pn31. (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 290
5351 That is the dutie of euerie child of God, let it be thought on and remembred. That is the duty of every child of God, let it be Thought on and remembered. cst vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, vvb pn31 vbi vvn a-acp cc vvn. (15) verse (DIV2) 515 Page 290
5352 Now lastly obserue we, the Apostle doth here suppresse the other contrarie, that he and the beleeuing Romans, Now lastly observe we, the Apostle does Here suppress the other contrary, that he and the believing Romans, av ord vvb pns12, dt n1 vdz av vvi dt j-jn n-jn, cst pns31 cc dt vvg np1, (15) verse (DIV2) 516 Page 290
5353 and all true beleeuers, were debters to the Spirit, to liue according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit. and all true believers, were debtors to the Spirit, to live according to the motion and guidance of the Spirit. cc d j n2, vbdr n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 516 Page 290
5354 He speakes not thus, we are debters not to the flesh, to liue after the flesh, He speaks not thus, we Are debtors not to the Flesh, to live After the Flesh, pns31 vvz xx av, pns12 vbr n2 xx p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 516 Page 290
5355 but to the Spirit to liue after the Spirit; he suppresseth that, and leaues it to be gathered by the beleeuing Romans themselues: but to the Spirit to live After the Spirit; he suppresses that, and leaves it to be gathered by the believing Romans themselves: cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; pns31 vvz cst, cc vvz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt vvg np1 px32: (15) verse (DIV2) 516 Page 290
5356 because indeed to liue after the flesh, and to liue after the Spirit are such contraries, that one being denied, the other might easily be gathered: Because indeed to live After the Flesh, and to live After the Spirit Are such contraries, that one being denied, the other might Easily be gathered: c-acp av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vbr d n2-jn, cst crd vbg vvn, dt n-jn vmd av-j vbi vvn: (15) verse (DIV2) 516 Page 290
5357 and concluded, that if they were not debters to the flesh, to liue after the flesh then certainly they were debters to the Spirit, to liue after the Spirit. and concluded, that if they were not debtors to the Flesh, to live After the Flesh then Certainly they were debtors to the Spirit, to live After the Spirit. cc vvd, cst cs pns32 vbdr xx n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 av av-j pns32 vbdr n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 516 Page 290
5358 Hence then note we in a word. Hence then note we in a word. av av vvb pns12 p-acp dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 516 Page 290
5359 That it may be truly said and concluded of euerie one liuing on the face of the earth, man or woman, they either liue after the flesh, That it may be truly said and concluded of every one living on the face of the earth, man or woman, they either live After the Flesh, cst pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn cc vvn pp-f d crd vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1 cc n1, pns32 d vvi p-acp dt n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 517 Page 290
5360 or they liue after the Spirit. or they live After the Spirit. cc pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 517 Page 290
5361 Euerie man in the world either liues a carnall life, or he liues an holy and spirituall life: Every man in the world either lives a carnal life, or he lives an holy and spiritual life: d n1 p-acp dt n1 av-d vvz dt j n1, cc pns31 vvz dt j cc j n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 517 Page 290
5362 and euerie man either liues the life of God, as the Apostle cals it, Ephes 4.18. and every man either lives the life of God, as the Apostle calls it, Ephesians 4.18. cc d n1 av-d ng2 dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 vvz pn31, np1 crd. (15) verse (DIV2) 517 Page 290
5363 that is, that life that is wrought in him by the Spirit of God, and as he is acted and moued by the Spirit of God, that is, that life that is wrought in him by the Spirit of God, and as he is acted and moved by the Spirit of God, cst vbz, cst n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc c-acp pns31 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (15) verse (DIV2) 517 Page 290
5364 or he is a meere stranger from that life. or he is a mere stranger from that life. cc pns31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 517 Page 290
5365 He saith, the Gentiles being in the state of nature, were strangers from the life of God it is the speech of Christ himselfe, Mat 12.30. He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. He Says, the Gentiles being in the state of nature, were Strangers from the life of God it is the speech of christ himself, Mathew 12.30. He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathereth not with me Scattereth. pns31 vvz, dt np1 vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbdr ng1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, n1 crd. pns31 cst vbz xx p-acp pno11 vbz p-acp pno11, cc pns31 cst vvz xx p-acp pno11 vvz. (15) verse (DIV2) 517 Page 290
5368 he either liues to the glorie o• God, and to the honour of Christ, or he liues to his dishonour: he either lives to the glory o• God, and to the honour of christ, or he lives to his dishonour: pns31 d n2 p-acp dt n1 n1 np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 517 Page 290
5369 and so his life is eith•r carnall, or it is holy and spirituall; and indeed there is no medium, there is no middle course betweene these two. and so his life is eith•r carnal, or it is holy and spiritual; and indeed there is no medium, there is no middle course between these two. cc av po31 n1 vbz av j, cc pn31 vbz j cc j; cc av pc-acp vbz dx fw-la, a-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 p-acp d crd. (15) verse (DIV2) 517 Page 290
5370 Againe, there be but two rootes of the course of life of man, either corruption or grace, Again, there be but two roots of the course of life of man, either corruption or grace, av, pc-acp vbi p-acp crd n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n1, d n1 cc n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 518 Page 290
5371 and euerie m•n is either in the state of corruption or in the state of grace, and every m•n is either in the state of corruption or in the state of grace, cc d n1 vbz av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 518 Page 290
5372 and his life must needs be surable and agreeable; and his life must needs be surable and agreeable; cc po31 n1 vmb av vbi j cc j; (15) verse (DIV2) 518 Page 291
5373 and therefore it may be truly said, that euerie one in the world either liues after the flesh or he liues after the Spirit; and Therefore it may be truly said, that every one in the world either lives After the Flesh or he lives After the Spirit; cc av pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn, cst d pi p-acp dt n1 av-d vvz p-acp dt n1 cc pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 518 Page 291
5374 and the life of euerie one is either carnall, or it is holy and spirituall. and the life of every one is either carnal, or it is holy and spiritual. cc dt n1 pp-f d pi vbz d j, cc pn31 vbz j cc j. (15) verse (DIV2) 518 Page 291
5375 Oh then for vse of this, thinke not whosoeuer thou art, that thou canst as it were go betweene the barke and the tree, O then for use of this, think not whosoever thou art, that thou Canst as it were go between the bark and the tree, uh av p-acp n1 pp-f d, vvb xx r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst pns21 vm2 p-acp pn31 vbdr vvi p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5376 and fancie not to thy selfe, though thou liue not so holily and so strictly as some do, and fancy not to thy self, though thou live not so holily and so strictly as Some do, cc vvi xx p-acp po21 n1, cs pns21 vvb xx av av-j cc av av-j c-acp d vdb, (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5377 yet thou art not a carnall person, thou art no wicked and debaushed wretch, thou art no filthie person, thou art no drunkard, nor the like: yet thou art not a carnal person, thou art no wicked and debauched wretch, thou art no filthy person, thou art no drunkard, nor the like: av pns21 vb2r xx dt j n1, pns21 vb2r dx j cc j-vvn n1, pns21 vb2r dx j n1, pns21 vb2r dx n1, ccx dt j: (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5378 but thou liuest ciuilly and honestly, and therefore thou art not to be taxed for a carnall person, but thou Livest civilly and honestly, and Therefore thou art not to be taxed for a carnal person, cc-acp pns21 vv2 av-j cc av-j, cc av pns21 vb2r xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5379 and that thou liuest a carnall lif•. and that thou Livest a carnal lif•. cc cst pns21 vv2 dt j n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5380 Deceiue not thy selfe, it is not thy ciuill, honest, orderly life that will free •hee from being iustly taxed with carnalitie, from being truly said to be a carnall person: Deceive not thy self, it is not thy civil, honest, orderly life that will free •hee from being justly taxed with carnality, from being truly said to be a carnal person: vvb xx po21 n1, pn31 vbz xx po21 j, j, j n1 cst vmb vvi uh p-acp vbg av-j vvn p-acp n1, p-acp vbg av-j vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1: (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5381 no, no, if thou liue not after the Sp•rit, certainly thou liuest after the flesh; no, no, if thou live not After the Sp•rit, Certainly thou Livest After the Flesh; dx, uh-dx, cs pns21 vvb xx p-acp dt n1, av-j pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1; (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5382 if thy life be not holy an• spirituall, certainly it is carnall, and thou hast not yet g•ne one step beyond a carnall person. if thy life be not holy an• spiritual, Certainly it is carnal, and thou hast not yet g•ne one step beyond a carnal person. cs po21 n1 vbb xx j n1 j, av-j pn31 vbz j, cc pns21 vh2 xx av vvn crd n1 p-acp dt j n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5383 And howsoeuer thy ciuill orderly life, thy luke warme profession, may seeme to be a middl• course betweene both, as Reuel. 3.16. thou art luke-warme, and neither cold nor hot: And howsoever thy civil orderly life, thy lycia warm profession, may seem to be a middl• course between both, as Revel. 3.16. thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hight: cc c-acp po21 j j n1, po21 n1 j n1, vmb vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1 n1 p-acp d, c-acp vvb. crd. pns21 vb2r j, cc dx n-jn ccx j: (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5384 yet indeed in that thou art onely ciuilly honest, and luke-warme, thou art carnall, and thou goest against the worke of the Lord Iesus, thou prouokest him to cast thee out as lothsome and abhominable: yet indeed in that thou art only civilly honest, and lukewarm, thou art carnal, and thou goest against the work of the Lord Iesus, thou provokest him to cast thee out as loathsome and abominable: av av p-acp cst pns21 vb2r av-j av-j j, cc j, pns21 vb2r j, cc pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, pns21 vv2 pno31 pc-acp vvi pno21 av p-acp j cc j: (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5385 there is no middle course of life betweene a carnall life and an holy spirituall life. there is no middle course of life between a carnal life and an holy spiritual life. pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc dt j j n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5386 Oh then sooth not thy selfe in thy ciuill honest life, of going on in that course of life, O then sooth not thy self in thy civil honest life, of going on in that course of life, uh av n1 xx po21 n1 p-acp po21 j j n1, pp-f vvg a-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5387 and please thy selfe in it, and thinke thou hast part in any benefit or comfort that belongs to Gods children; and please thy self in it, and think thou hast part in any benefit or Comfort that belongs to God's children; cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp pn31, cc vvb pns21 vh2 n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 cst vvz p-acp npg1 n2; (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5388 thou deceiuest thy selfe if thou so thinke, and take heed of that. thou deceivest thy self if thou so think, and take heed of that. pns21 vv2 po21 n1 cs pns21 av vvi, cc vvb n1 pp-f d. (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5611 and so contradict both the plaine euidence of the word of God and common experience, and so contradict both the plain evidence of the word of God and Common experience, cc av vvi d dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5389 And let euerie one learne on the ground of truth now deliuered, to see how the case stands with vs: And let every one Learn on the ground of truth now Delivered, to see how the case Stands with us: cc vvb d crd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn, pc-acp vvi c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12: (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5390 if our liues be not holy and spirituall, out of all question they are sensuall and carnall, if our lives be not holy and spiritual, out of all question they Are sensual and carnal, cs po12 n2 vbb xx j cc j, av pp-f d n1 pns32 vbr j cc j, (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5391 and there is no true comfort in them. Come we now to the 13. verse. and there is no true Comfort in them. Come we now to the 13. verse. cc pc-acp vbz dx j n1 p-acp pno32. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (15) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 291
5392 VERSE 13. For if ye liue after the flesh, ye shall dye: but if ye mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, ye shall liue. VERSE 13. For if you live After the Flesh, you shall die: but if you mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, you shall live. n1 crd c-acp cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi: cc-acp cs pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi. (16) verse (DIV2) 519 Page 292
5393 OVr Apostle in this Verse goes on further to enforce and presse this exhortation on the beleeuing Romans, that they ought to liue an holy and spirituall life; Our Apostle in this Verse Goes on further to enforce and press this exhortation on the believing Romans, that they ought to live an holy and spiritual life; po12 n1 p-acp d n1 vvz p-acp jc pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n1 p-acp dt vvg np1, cst pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 521 Page 292
5394 and here addes two other arguments to that purpose. The first is from the danger and vnprofitable effect of a contrarie course of life, and Here adds two other Arguments to that purpose. The First is from the danger and unprofitable Effect of a contrary course of life, cc av vvz crd j-jn n2 p-acp d n1. dt ord vbz p-acp dt n1 cc j-u n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 521 Page 292
5395 namely, of liuing after the flesh, that if they did so liue, death would be the fruite and effect of that kind of life: namely, of living After the Flesh, that if they did so live, death would be the fruit and Effect of that kind of life: av, pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1, cst cs pns32 vdd av vvi, n1 vmd vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 522 Page 292
5396 If ye liue after the flesh, ye shall dye. If you live After the Flesh, you shall die. cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi. (16) verse (DIV2) 522 Page 292
5397 And this argument depends on foregoing matter, as a reason disswading from liuing after the flesh, For if ye liue after the flesh (saith the Apostle) ye shall dye. As if he had said, Liue not after the flesh, And this argument depends on foregoing matter, as a reason dissuading from living After the Flesh, For if you live After the Flesh (Says the Apostle) you shall die. As if he had said, Live not After the Flesh, cc d n1 vvz p-acp vvg n1, c-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, c-acp cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 (vvz dt n1) pn22 vmb vvi. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, vvb xx p-acp dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 522 Page 292
5398 for if ye so do, ye shall dye. for if you so do, you shall die. c-acp cs pn22 av vdi, pn22 vmb vvi. (16) verse (DIV2) 522 Page 292
5399 The second argument is from the benefit and profit that will follow on an holy and spirituall life, The second argument is from the benefit and profit that will follow on an holy and spiritual life, dt ord n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp dt j cc j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 523 Page 292
5400 as namely, that such a life would be verie comfortable, that the benefit and fruite that would follow on that, would be an happie life; as namely, that such a life would be very comfortable, that the benefit and fruit that would follow on that, would be an happy life; c-acp av, cst d dt n1 vmd vbi av j, cst dt n1 cc n1 cst vmd vvi p-acp d, vmd vbi dt j n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 523 Page 292
5401 yet the antecedent of that argument is not in these termes expressed, if ye liue an holy and spirituall life, yet the antecedent of that argument is not in these terms expressed, if you live an holy and spiritual life, av dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz xx p-acp d n2 vvn, cs pn22 vvb dt j cc j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 523 Page 292
5402 but one part of that life, namely, mortification of si•ne is put for the whole. but one part of that life, namely, mortification of si•ne is put for the Whole. cc-acp crd n1 pp-f d n1, av, n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-jn. (16) verse (DIV2) 523 Page 292
5403 If ye mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit (saith the Apostle) ye shall liue. And he makes an opposition betweene liuing after the flesh, If you mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit (Says the Apostle) you shall live. And he makes an opposition between living After the Flesh, cs pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 (vvz dt n1) pn22 vmb vvi. cc pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 523 Page 292
5404 and mortifying the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, and compares them together as contrarie courses of life, and mortifying the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, and compares them together as contrary courses of life, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvz pno32 av c-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 523 Page 292
5405 and as tending to contrarie ends: and as tending to contrary ends: cc c-acp vvg p-acp j-jn n2: (16) verse (DIV2) 523 Page 292
5406 If ye liue after the flesh ye shall dye, but (saith he on the other side) if ye mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, ye shall liue. If you live After the Flesh you shall die, but (Says he on the other side) if you mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, you shall live. cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi, cc-acp (vvz pns31 p-acp dt j-jn n1) cs pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi. (16) verse (DIV2) 523 Page 292
5407 We see then the matter and substance of this verse, the words of it are now to be opened and explaned. We see then the matter and substance of this verse, the words of it Are now to be opened and explained. pns12 vvb av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr av pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 292
5408 If ye liue after the flesh. The meaning of that phrase we gaue in the verse before, and it is this: If you live After the Flesh. The meaning of that phrase we gave in the verse before, and it is this: cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1. dt n1 pp-f d n1 pns12 vvd p-acp dt n1 a-acp, cc pn31 vbz d: (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 292
5409 If ye liue and leade your liues according to the motion and guidance of your owne corrupt mindes and wils, If you live and lead your lives according to the motion and guidance of your own corrupt minds and wills, cs pn22 vvb cc vvi po22 n2 p-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 d j n2 cc n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5410 and according to the corrupt and sinfull lusts of your owne hearts, if the course of your life be carnall, and according to the corrupt and sinful Lustiest of your own hearts, if the course of your life be carnal, cc vvg p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f po22 d n2, cs dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 vbb j, (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5411 if you liue a carnall life. if you live a carnal life. cs pn22 vvb dt j n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5412 Ye shall dye. In these words no doubt the Apostle had respect to that threatning, Genes. 2.17. In the day that thou eatest thereof, thou shalt dye the death. You shall die. In these words no doubt the Apostle had respect to that threatening, Genesis. 2.17. In the day that thou Eatest thereof, thou shalt die the death. pn22 vmb vvi. p-acp d n2 dx n1 dt n1 vhd n1 p-acp d vvg, np1. crd. p-acp dt n1 cst pns21 vv2 av, pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5413 His meaning is, Ye shall not onely dye the death of the bodie, which is a separation of the soule from the bodie, His meaning is, You shall not only die the death of the body, which is a separation of the soul from the body, po31 n1 vbz, pn22 vmb xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5414 and is common to all, but ye shall dye eternally, ye shall be for euer seuered from the comfortable presence of God, and is Common to all, but you shall die eternally, you shall be for ever severed from the comfortable presence of God, cc vbz j p-acp d, cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi av-j, pn22 vmb vbi p-acp av vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5415 and ye shall feele the full wrath of God on your soules and bodies in hell for euer; and you shall feel the full wrath of God on your Souls and bodies in hell for ever; cc pn22 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po22 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 c-acp av; (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5416 ye shall dye both death temporall, and death eternall: yea your temporall death shall be as it is in it selfe a cursed death. you shall die both death temporal, and death Eternal: yea your temporal death shall be as it is in it self a cursed death. pn22 vmb vvi d n1 j, cc n1 j: uh po22 j n1 vmb vbi c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pn31 n1 dt j-vvn n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5417 But if ye mortifie the deeds of the bodie. But if you mortify the Deeds of the body. cc-acp cs pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5418 By the deeds of the bodie, we are not to vnderstand the acts & deeds of the bodie either naturall or indifferent, By the Deeds of the body, we Are not to understand the acts & Deeds of the body either natural or indifferent, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 av-d j cc j, (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5419 as eating, drinking, walking sleeping, and such like: as eating, drinking, walking sleeping, and such like: c-acp vvg, vvg, vvg vvg, cc d av-j: (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5420 but the euill and sinfull motions and stirrings that do arise from the inborne corruption in the mind and in the heart, but the evil and sinful motions and stirrings that do arise from the inborn corruption in the mind and in the heart, cc-acp dt j-jn cc j n2 cc n2 cst vdb vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5421 and do entice and stirre vp to sinne, as Iam. 1.14. and do entice and stir up to sin, as Iam. 1.14. cc vdb vvi cc vvi a-acp p-acp n1, c-acp np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5422 Euerie man is tempted, when he is drawne away by his owne concupiscence and is entised, and are acted and executed by the bodie, Every man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own concupiscence and is enticed, and Are acted and executed by the body, d n1 vbz vvn, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn av p-acp po31 d n1 cc vbz vvn, cc vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5423 and therefore called the deeds of the bodie and workes of the flesh, Galat. 5.19. and Therefore called the Deeds of the body and works of the Flesh, Galatians 5.19. cc av vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5424 The word mortifie, is metaphoricall, drawne and taken from Chyrurgions, who when they are of necessitie to cut off a legge or an arme, vse meanes to benumme that part of the bodie, The word mortify, is metaphorical, drawn and taken from Chirurgeons, who when they Are of necessity to Cut off a leg or an arm, use means to benumme that part of the body, dt n1 vvi, vbz j, vvn cc vvn p-acp n2, r-crq c-crq pns32 vbr pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, vvb n2 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5425 and to make it without sense and feeling, that it may be cut off with as little paine to the partie as is possible; and to make it without sense and feeling, that it may be Cut off with as little pain to the party as is possible; cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp vbz j; (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5426 and so the Apostles meaning in this word is this, if you vse all good meanes as it were to benumme and to take away the mouing, stirring, and so the Apostles meaning in this word is this, if you use all good means as it were to benumme and to take away the moving, stirring, cc av dt n2 vvg p-acp d n1 vbz d, cs pn22 vvb d j n2 c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi av dt j-vvg, j-vvg, (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5427 and life of those sinfull motions that arise in your hearts and minds, if you suppresse them and keepe them vnder. and life of those sinful motions that arise in your hearts and minds, if you suppress them and keep them under. cc n1 pp-f d j n2 cst vvb p-acp po22 n2 cc n2, cs pn22 vvi pno32 cc vvi pno32 p-acp. (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5428 By the Spirit. That is, by the Spirit of Christ, and by the power of his sanctifying grace that is in you. By the Spirit. That is, by the Spirit of christ, and by the power of his sanctifying grace that is in you. p-acp dt n1. cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvg n1 cst vbz p-acp pn22. (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5429 Ye shall liue. The Apostle here intends and meanes a twofold life, namely, life temporall, and life eternall; You shall live. The Apostle Here intends and means a twofold life, namely, life temporal, and life Eternal; pn22 vmb vvi. dt n1 av vvz cc vvz dt j n1, av, n1 j, cc n1 j; (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5430 in opposition to the twofold death we spake of before: in opposition to the twofold death we spoke of before: p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vvd pp-f p-acp: (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 293
5431 as if he had said, Ye shall liue a comfortable life, a life full of sweetnesse and comfort here in this world, as if he had said, You shall live a comfortable life, a life full of sweetness and Comfort Here in this world, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn22 vmb vvi dt j n1, dt n1 j pp-f n1 cc n1 av p-acp d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 294
5432 and ye shall neuer see death, as Ioh. 8.51. that is, death eternall; but you shall assuredly hereafter liue the life of happinesse and glorie in heauen. and you shall never see death, as John 8.51. that is, death Eternal; but you shall assuredly hereafter live the life of happiness and glory in heaven. cc pn22 vmb av-x vvi n1, c-acp np1 crd. cst vbz, n1 j; cc-acp pn22 vmb av-vvn av vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 294
5433 Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. Thus then conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 524 Page 294
5434 For if ye liue and leade your liues according to the motion and guidance of your owne corrupt mindes and wils, For if you live and lead your lives according to the motion and guidance of your own corrupt minds and wills, c-acp cs pn22 vvb cc vvi po22 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 d j n2 cc n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 525 Page 294
5435 and the corrupt and sinfull lusts of your owne hearts; and the corrupt and sinful Lustiest of your own hearts; cc dt j cc j n2 pp-f po22 d n2; (16) verse (DIV2) 525 Page 294
5436 if you liue a carnall life, you shall certainly not onely dye the death of the bodie, if you live a carnal life, you shall Certainly not only die the death of the body, cs pn22 vvb dt j n1, pn22 vmb av-j xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 525 Page 294
5437 and that an accursed death, but you shall also dye eternally, and be for euer seuered from the comfortable presence of God, and that an accursed death, but you shall also die eternally, and be for ever severed from the comfortable presence of God, cc cst dt j-vvn n1, cc-acp pn22 vmb av vvi av-j, cc vbi c-acp av vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (16) verse (DIV2) 525 Page 294
5438 and feele the full wrath of God in your soules and bodies in hell fire for euer. and feel the full wrath of God in your Souls and bodies in hell fire for ever. cc vvb dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po22 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 n1 p-acp av. (16) verse (DIV2) 525 Page 294
5439 But if so be you do vse all good meanes as it were to benumme and to take away the mouing and stirring of those euill and sinfull motions and lusts that arise from your inborne corruption in your minds and hearts, enticing and stirring you vp to sinne, But if so be you do use all good means as it were to benumme and to take away the moving and stirring of those evil and sinful motions and Lustiest that arise from your inborn corruption in your minds and hearts, enticing and stirring you up to sin, p-acp cs av vbb pn22 vdb vvi d j n2 c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi av dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f d j-jn cc j n2 cc n2 cst vvb p-acp po22 j n1 p-acp po22 n2 cc n2, vvg cc vvg pn22 a-acp p-acp n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 525 Page 294
5440 if you suppresse them, and keepe them vnder by the Spirit of Christ, and by the power of his sanctifying grace in your hearts, you shall assuredly liue a comfortable life here in this world, if you suppress them, and keep them under by the Spirit of christ, and by the power of his sanctifying grace in your hearts, you shall assuredly live a comfortable life Here in this world, cs pn22 vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp po22 n2, pn22 vmb av-vvn vvi dt j n1 av p-acp d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 525 Page 294
5441 and you shall hereafter liue the life of happinesse and glorie with the Lord in heauen. and you shall hereafter live the life of happiness and glory with the Lord in heaven. cc pn22 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 525 Page 294
5442 First obserue we how the Apostle here disswades from liuing after the flesh: for I told you, his first argument is a reason disswading from so liuing; First observe we how the Apostle Here dissuades from living After the Flesh: for I told you, his First argument is a reason dissuading from so living; ord vvb pns12 c-crq dt n1 av vvz p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1: c-acp pns11 vvd pn22, po31 ord n1 vbz dt n1 vvg p-acp av vvg; (16) verse (DIV2) 526 Page 294
5443 his argument to that purpose is a terrifying argument, an argument of terror and threatning, he threatens no lesse then eternall death and damnation against such as liue after the flesh: his argument to that purpose is a terrifying argument, an argument of terror and threatening, he threatens no less then Eternal death and damnation against such as live After the Flesh: po31 n1 p-acp d n1 vbz dt vvg n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j-vvg, pns31 vvz av-dx dc cs j n1 cc n1 p-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 526 Page 294
5444 he tels the Romans, that if they did liue after the flesh, and held on that course of life to the end, they should certainly dye, they should be sure to be damned: he tells the Roman, that if they did live After the Flesh, and held on that course of life to the end, they should Certainly die, they should be sure to be damned: pns31 vvz dt njp2, cst cs pns32 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvd p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmd av-j vvi, pns32 vmd vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn: (16) verse (DIV2) 526 Page 294
5445 as if he had said, take heed of liuing a carnall life, for if you so liue, you shall certainly dye. Whence note we thus much. as if he had said, take heed of living a carnal life, for if you so live, you shall Certainly die. Whence note we thus much. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, vvb n1 pp-f vvg dt j n1, c-acp cs pn22 av vvi, pn22 vmb av-j vvi. q-crq vvb pns12 av av-d. (16) verse (DIV2) 526 Page 294
5446 That the Ministers and Preachers of the word of God may vse terrifying a•guments, arguments full of dread and terror, to disswade men from a carnall course of life. That the Ministers and Preachers of the word of God may use terrifying a•guments, Arguments full of dread and terror, to dissuade men from a carnal course of life. cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi vvg n2, n2 j pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 294
5447 Preachers of the word may threaten plagues and iudgements of God against men, yea they may threaten them with hell and damnation, to this end, to driue them from a wicked and sinfull course, they shall be sure to go to hell and to be damned. Preachers of the word may threaten plagues and Judgments of God against men, yea they may threaten them with hell and damnation, to this end, to driven them from a wicked and sinful course, they shall be sure to go to hell and to be damned. n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2, uh pns32 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j cc j n1, pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vbi vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 295
5448 This the Ministers and Preachers of the word may do warrantablie, they haue warrant for it, not onely from the practise of the Apostle in this text, This the Ministers and Preachers of the word may do warrantably, they have warrant for it, not only from the practice of the Apostle in this text, np1 dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vdi av-j, pns32 vhb n1 p-acp pn31, xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 295
5449 but from the constant and continuall practise of holy men of God in all ages. Instance in one or two places. but from the constant and continual practice of holy men of God in all ages. Instance in one or two places. cc-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2. n1 p-acp crd cc crd n2. (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 295
5450 Ephes. 5. the Apostle hauing verse 3.4. Ephesians 5. the Apostle having verse 3.4. np1 crd dt n1 vhg n1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 295
5451 disswaded from fornication, vncleannesse, couetousnesse, filthinesse, foolish talking, iesting, and other foule sinnes, and told the Ephesians verse 5. That no whoremonger, neither vncleane person, dissuaded from fornication, uncleanness, covetousness, filthiness, foolish talking, jesting, and other foul Sins, and told the Ephesians verse 5. That no whoremonger, neither unclean person, vvn p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, j n-vvg, j-vvg, cc j-jn j n2, cc vvd dt njp2 n1 crd cst dx n1, dx j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 295
5452 nor couetous person which is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdome of Christ and of God, he stayes not there, nor covetous person which is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the Kingdom of christ and of God, he stays not there, ccx j n1 r-crq vbz dt n1, vhz d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f np1, pns31 vvz xx a-acp, (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 295
5453 but he subioynes verse 6. a terrifying argument, and he tels them further, that if any of them should go on in the practise of any of those sinnes, they should be sure to meete with the wrath of God. but he subioynes verse 6. a terrifying argument, and he tells them further, that if any of them should go on in the practice of any of those Sins, they should be sure to meet with the wrath of God. cc-acp pns31 vvz n1 crd av vvg n1, cc pns31 vvz pno32 av-jc, cst cs d pp-f pno32 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d pp-f d n2, pns32 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 295
5454 Saith he, Let no man deceiue you with vaine words: for, for such things comes the wrath of God vpon the children of disobedience. Says he, Let no man deceive you with vain words: for, for such things comes the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. vvz pns31, vvb dx n1 vvi pn22 p-acp j n2: c-acp, c-acp d n2 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 295
5455 As if he had said, If any tell you to the contrarie, he doth but deceiue you: As if he had said, If any tell you to the contrary, he does but deceive you: c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, cs d vvb pn22 p-acp dt n-jn, pns31 vdz p-acp vvi pn22: (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 295
5456 assure your selues that men or women that liue in the practise of those sinnes, shall not escape the wrath and vengeance of God, it shall certainly ouertake them, it shall light on them. 2. Corinth. 5. the Apostle hauing verse 10. made knowne that all men must appeare before the iudgement seate of Christ, he addes verse 11. Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we perswade men. assure your selves that men or women that live in the practice of those Sins, shall not escape the wrath and vengeance of God, it shall Certainly overtake them, it shall Light on them. 2. Corinth. 5. the Apostle having verse 10. made known that all men must appear before the judgement seat of christ, he adds verse 11. Knowing Therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men. vvb po22 n2 cst n2 cc n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, vmb xx vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vmb av-j vvi pno32, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32. crd np1. crd dt n1 vhg n1 crd vvn vvn cst d n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz n1 crd vvg av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vvb n2. (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 295
5457 Marke, he affirmes that from the terror of the day of iudgement, and from the dreadfull doome that the wicked shall then receiue, he and other Apostles did perswade men to auoid sinne. Mat. 23.23. Mark, he affirms that from the terror of the day of judgement, and from the dreadful doom that the wicked shall then receive, he and other Apostles did persuade men to avoid sin. Mathew 23.23. vvb, pns31 vvz cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 cst dt j vmb av vvi, pns31 cc j-jn n2 vdd vvi n2 pc-acp vvi n1. np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 295
5458 we find that the Lord Iesus denounceth woe after woe against the Scribes and Pharises, and verse 33. he sends out against them a terrible thunderbolt, Oh serpents, the generation of vipers, we find that the Lord Iesus Denounceth woe After woe against the Scribes and Pharisees, and verse 33. he sends out against them a terrible thunderbolt, O Serpents, the generation of vipers, pns12 vvb cst dt n1 np1 vvz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 cc np2, cc n1 crd pns31 vvz av p-acp pno32 dt j n1, uh n2, dt n1 pp-f n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 295
5459 how should ye escape the damnation of hell: he threatens them with hell and damnation. how should you escape the damnation of hell: he threatens them with hell and damnation. q-crq vmd pn22 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1: pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 295
5460 And we need no further euidence for the clearing and confirming the point in hand, that the Ministers and Preachers of the word may warrantablie vse terrifying arguments to disswade men from a carnall course of life, they may lawfully threaten them with hell and damnation; And we need no further evidence for the clearing and confirming the point in hand, that the Ministers and Preachers of the word may warrantably use terrifying Arguments to dissuade men from a carnal course of life, they may lawfully threaten them with hell and damnation; cc pns12 vvb av-dx av-jc n1 p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg dt n1 p-acp n1, cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb av-j vvi vvg n2 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 295
5461 and there is reason for it. and there is reason for it. cc pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pn31. (16) verse (DIV2) 527 Page 295
5462 It is of good vse to the godly, to keepe them from spirituall slothfulnesse, and to stirre them vp to spirituall watchfulnesse, against sinne that is so dangerous and brings death: It is of good use to the godly, to keep them from spiritual slothfulness, and to stir them up to spiritual watchfulness, against sin that is so dangerous and brings death: pn31 vbz pp-f j n1 p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp j n1, p-acp n1 cst vbz av j cc vvz n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 528 Page 296
5463 and it may proue profitable to the wicked, to shake them out of their carnall securitie, and it may prove profitable to the wicked, to shake them out of their carnal security, cc pn31 vmb vvi j p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi pno32 av pp-f po32 j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 528 Page 296
5464 and to hammer their hard hearts, that they may be humbled and repent of their sinnes, and to hammer their hard hearts, that they may be humbled and Repent of their Sins, cc pc-acp vvi po32 j n2, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn cc vvi pp-f po32 n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 528 Page 296
5465 or at least it will be of vse to them to abate their pleasure in sinne, or At least it will be of use to them to abate their pleasure in sin, cc p-acp ds pn31 vmb vbi pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 528 Page 296
5466 or else to leaue them without excuse, in that the danger of sinne and feare of punishment that abides them for sinne, hath bene discouered to them, or Else to leave them without excuse, in that the danger of sin and Fear of punishment that abides them for sin, hath be discovered to them, cc av pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz pno32 p-acp n1, vhz vbn vvn p-acp pno32, (16) verse (DIV2) 528 Page 296
5467 and yet they go on in sinne. and yet they go on in sin. cc av pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 528 Page 296
5468 And therefore doubtlesse it is a warrantable thing for the Preachers of the word to vse terrifying arguments, disswading men from a carnall course of life: And Therefore doubtless it is a warrantable thing for the Preachers of the word to use terrifying Arguments, dissuading men from a carnal course of life: cc av av-j pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi vvg n2, vvg n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 528 Page 296
5469 and for the driuing of men from a sinfull course of life, they may lawfully threaten them with hell and with damnation. and for the driving of men from a sinful course of life, they may lawfully threaten them with hell and with damnation. cc p-acp dt vvg pp-f n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 528 Page 296
5470 This then may serue to discouer, that men do vniustly except against the Ministers of the word, in that they as occasion is offered to them, do terrifie men, This then may serve to discover, that men do unjustly except against the Ministers of the word, in that they as occasion is offered to them, do terrify men, np1 av vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst n2 vdb av-j vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp cst pns32 p-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32, vdb vvi n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 296
5471 and do sometimes threaten them with hell, and with damnation. and do sometime threaten them with hell, and with damnation. cc vdb av vvi pno32 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 296
5472 When the Preachers of the word, in dispencing of the word, and especially in application of it, do put a difference betweene the precious and the vile, Ierem. 15.19. When the Preachers of the word, in Dispensing of the word, and especially in application of it, do put a difference between the precious and the vile, Jeremiah 15.19. c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1, cc av-j p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, vdb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j cc dt j, np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 296
5473 and giue comfort to whom comfort belongs, and reproofe to whom reproofe belongs, and do threaten iudgement to whom iudgement and plagues are due, men of corrupt and carnall mindes commonly except against them, and give Comfort to whom Comfort belongs, and reproof to whom reproof belongs, and do threaten judgement to whom judgement and plagues Are due, men of corrupt and carnal minds commonly except against them, cc vvb n1 p-acp ro-crq n1 vvz, cc n1 p-acp ro-crq n1 vvz, cc vdb vvi n1 p-acp ro-crq n1 cc n2 vbr j-jn, n2 pp-f j cc j n2 av-j c-acp p-acp pno32, (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 296
5474 and say, they preach nothing but iudgement and damnation, though many times they deliuer excellent and heauenly comforts: and say, they preach nothing but judgement and damnation, though many times they deliver excellent and heavenly comforts: cc vvi, pns32 vvb pix cc-acp n1 cc n1, cs d n2 pns32 vvb j cc j n2: (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 296
5475 yet in that they reach out that comfort onely to those to whom it belongs, carnall minded men say they preach nothing but iudgement and damnation, yet in that they reach out that Comfort only to those to whom it belongs, carnal minded men say they preach nothing but judgement and damnation, av p-acp cst pns32 vvb av d n1 av-j p-acp d p-acp ro-crq pn31 vvz, j j-vvn n2 vvb pns32 vvb pix cc-acp n1 cc n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 296
5476 and they cannot endure such Preachers: and they cannot endure such Preachers: cc pns32 vmbx vvi d n2: (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 296
5477 no, they like those Preachers that send all to heauen, and neuer speake of hell and damnation but in generall termes, no, they like those Preachers that send all to heaven, and never speak of hell and damnation but in general terms, uh-dx, pns32 vvb d n2 cst vvb d p-acp n1, cc av-x vvb pp-f n1 cc n1 cc-acp p-acp j n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 296
5478 and those are Preachers for their turne. and those Are Preachers for their turn. cc d vbr n2 p-acp po32 n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 296
5479 Poore soules, they consider not that in the right dispencing of the word of God, not onely mercie is to be promised, Poor Souls, they Consider not that in the right Dispensing of the word of God, not only mercy is to be promised, j n2, pns32 vvb xx d p-acp dt n-jn vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, xx av-j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 296
5480 but iudgement also must be threatned as iust occasion is offered, and that threatning of iudgement and terrifying of men with hell and with damnation is sometimes warrantable, but judgement also must be threatened as just occasion is offered, and that threatening of judgement and terrifying of men with hell and with damnation is sometime warrantable, cc-acp n1 av vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1 vbz vvn, cc d vvg pp-f n1 cc vvg pp-f n2 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 vbz av j, (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5481 yea of speciall good vse, both in respect of the godly, and also in regard of the wicked, they would heare of nothing but mercie. yea of special good use, both in respect of the godly, and also in regard of the wicked, they would hear of nothing but mercy. uh pp-f j j n1, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f dt j, cc av p-acp n1 pp-f dt j, pns32 vmd vvi pp-f pix cc-acp n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5482 Alas, mercie preached to carnall persons, doth but lull them asleepe in their senslesse securitie, and helpe them forward with more delight towards hell. Alas, mercy preached to carnal Persons, does but lull them asleep in their senseless security, and help them forward with more delight towards hell. np1, n1 vvn p-acp j n2, vdz p-acp vvi pno32 j p-acp po32 j n1, cc vvi pno32 av-j p-acp dc n1 p-acp n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5483 Ah but say some, that threatning of iudgement, that threatning of hell and of damnation, doth too much affright men, and too much trouble them. Ah but say Some, that threatening of judgement, that threatening of hell and of damnation, does too much affright men, and too much trouble them. uh cc-acp vvb d, cst vvg pp-f n1, cst vvg pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, vdz av av-d vvi n2, cc av av-d vvi pno32. (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5484 Surely it is better that men should be affrighted and troubled with the consideration of it, then hereafter feele it. Surely it is better that men should be affrighted and troubled with the consideration of it, then hereafter feel it. np1 pn31 vbz jc cst n2 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, av av vvi pn31. (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5485 Oh but it makes men desperate, and it driues them to despaire. O but it makes men desperate, and it drives them to despair. uh cc-acp pn31 vvz n2 j, cc pn31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi. (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5486 I answer againe, haply it driues such as belong to Gods election to an holy despaire, I answer again, haply it drives such as belong to God's election to an holy despair, pns11 vvb av, av pn31 vvz d c-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp dt j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5487 but withall the Lord working in them graciously by his Spirit, it driues them to Christ, Galat. 3.24. And if the reprobate be thereupon brought to vtter despaire, that is not the proper effect of the word so dispenced; but withal the Lord working in them graciously by his Spirit, it drives them to christ, Galatians 3.24. And if the Reprobate be thereupon brought to utter despair, that is not the proper Effect of the word so dispensed; cc-acp av dt n1 vvg p-acp pno32 av-j p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp np1, np1 crd. cc cs dt j-jn vbi av vvn pc-acp vvi n1, cst vbz xx dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn; (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5488 no, that despaire comes properly from their owne corruption and guiltinesse: no, that despair comes properly from their own corruption and guiltiness: uh-dx, cst n1 vvz av-j p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5489 the proper effect of the word so dispenced, in the reprobate is to abate their pleasure in sinne, the proper Effect of the word so dispensed, in the Reprobate is to abate their pleasure in sin, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn, p-acp dt n-jn vbz pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5490 and to restraine them from extremitie and outrage in sinne, and so it is of good vse to them. and to restrain them from extremity and outrage in sin, and so it is of good use to them. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cc av pn31 vbz pp-f j n1 p-acp pno32. (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5491 And therefore the Preachers of the word may warrantably vse terrifying arguments to disswade men from a carnall course of life, And Therefore the Preachers of the word may warrantably use terrifying Arguments to dissuade men from a carnal course of life, cc av dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb av-j vvi vvg n2 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5492 and they may tell them, yea they ought to tell them, when they see them go on in an euill course of life, and they may tell them, yea they ought to tell them, when they see them go on in an evil course of life, cc pns32 vmb vvi pno32, uh pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi pno32, c-crq pns32 vvb pno32 vvi a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5493 if they hold on that course they shall dye and that eternally, and that they shall be sure to go to hell and be damned. if they hold on that course they shall die and that eternally, and that they shall be sure to go to hell and be damned. cs pns32 vvb p-acp d n1 pns32 vmb vvi cc cst av-j, cc cst pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc vbi vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5494 When Preachers of the word deale on this manner, men are not to except against them. When Preachers of the word deal on this manner, men Are not to except against them. c-crq n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp d n1, n2 vbr xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5495 Now here comes a question to be answered, occasioned from this argument of the Apostle, in that the Apostle here vseth a terrifying argument to disswade from a carnall course of life, Now Here comes a question to be answered, occasioned from this argument of the Apostle, in that the Apostle Here uses a terrifying argument to dissuade from a carnal course of life, av av vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d dt n1 av vvz dt vvg n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5496 and directs his speech to the beleeuing Romans, and saith, If ye liue after the flesh ye shall dye. The question is this. and directs his speech to the believing Romans, and Says, If you live After the Flesh you shall die. The question is this. cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt vvg np1, cc vvz, cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi. dt n1 vbz d. (16) verse (DIV2) 529 Page 297
5497 Whether Gods children are to auoid euill and sinne, and to abstaine from doing euill, for feare of Gods wrath and iudgements? I answer. Whither God's children Are to avoid evil and sin, and to abstain from doing evil, for Fear of God's wrath and Judgments? I answer. cs ng1 n2 vbr pc-acp vvi j-jn cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp vdg n-jn, p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n2? pns11 vvb. (16) verse (DIV2) 530 Page 297
5498 That Gods children are principally to auoide euill, and to abstaine from sinne, because it is euill, That God's children Are principally to avoid evil, and to abstain from sin, Because it is evil, cst ng1 n2 vbr av-j pc-acp vvi j-jn, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 vbz j-jn, (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5499 and sinne, and displeasing to God; and sin, and displeasing to God; cc n1, cc vvg p-acp np1; (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5500 as if there were no hell to punish it, yet they may & they ought in the second place to auoid euill, as if there were no hell to Punish it, yet they may & they ought in the second place to avoid evil, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, av pns32 vmb cc pns32 vmd p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn, (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5501 and to abstaine from sin in respect of Gods wrath and iudgements. Dauid saith, Psal. 119.120. My flesh trembled for feare of thee, & he ads further, and I am afraid of thy iudgements. and to abstain from since in respect of God's wrath and Judgments. David Says, Psalm 119.120. My Flesh trembled for Fear of thee, & he adds further, and I am afraid of thy Judgments. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n2. np1 vvz, np1 crd. po11 n1 vvd p-acp n1 pp-f pno21, cc pns31 vvz av-jc, cc pns11 vbm j pp-f po21 n2. (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5502 Dauid had a childlike feare of God, he feared God himself, he feared to offend God out of his loue to God, David had a childlike Fear of God, he feared God himself, he feared to offend God out of his love to God, np1 vhd dt j n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvd np1 px31, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi np1 av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1, (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5503 and yet in the second place he stood in awe of his iudgements. and yet in the second place he stood in awe of his Judgments. cc av p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vvd p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n2. (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5504 And indeed such is the canker of our corrupt nature, that the best of Gods children haue need to thinke on the wrath and iudgements of God due to sinne, that euen in consideration thereof they may be afraid to sinne: And indeed such is the canker of our corrupt nature, that the best of God's children have need to think on the wrath and Judgments of God due to sin, that even in consideration thereof they may be afraid to sin: cc av d vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cst dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1 j-jn p-acp n1, cst av-j p-acp n1 av pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5505 as Iob saith, Gods punishment was fearefull vnto him, Iob 31.23. as Job Says, God's punishment was fearful unto him, Job 31.23. c-acp np1 vvz, ng1 n1 vbds j p-acp pno31, np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5506 And howsoeuer Gods children are freed from the wrath of God by Christ, and do feare God for his mercie, And howsoever God's children Are freed from the wrath of God by christ, and do Fear God for his mercy, cc c-acp npg1 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cc vdb vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5507 yet that doth not exempt them from all feare of Gods iudgements, to keep them from sinne. yet that does not exempt them from all Fear of God's Judgments, to keep them from sin. av cst vdz xx vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 pp-f npg1 n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5508 We being therefore Gods children, we are chiefly and in the first place to auoid sinne, We being Therefore God's children, we Are chiefly and in the First place to avoid sin, pns12 vbg av n2 n2, pns12 vbr av-jn cc p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5509 and to abstaine from doing euill, because it is euill, and sinne, and displeasing to God; and to abstain from doing evil, Because it is evil, and sin, and displeasing to God; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp vdg n-jn, c-acp pn31 vbz j-jn, cc n1, cc vvg p-acp np1; (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5510 but in the second place, we are to feare the wrath of God against sinne; but in the second place, we Are to Fear the wrath of God against sin; cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5511 yea we are to call to mind, and seriously to thinke on the iudgements of God denounced in the word against particular sinnes, yea we Are to call to mind, and seriously to think on the Judgments of God denounced in the word against particular Sins, uh pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5512 yea to call to mind the execution of Gods iudgements on hard hearted and impenitent sinners, seene or heard of in the world, especially the iudgements of God that of late haue bene executed on wicked persons, yea to call to mind the execution of God's Judgments on hard hearted and impenitent Sinners, seen or herd of in the world, especially the Judgments of God that of late have be executed on wicked Persons, uh p-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp j j-vvn cc j n2, vvn cc vvn pp-f p-acp dt n1, av-j dt n2 pp-f np1 cst pp-f av-j vhb vbn vvn p-acp j n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5513 and such as are fresh in memorie: and such as Are fresh in memory: cc d c-acp vbr j p-acp n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5514 and the consideration thereof may preserue in vs a reuerent awe and feare of the great and glorious maiestie of the Lord. and the consideration thereof may preserve in us a reverent awe and Fear of the great and glorious majesty of the Lord. cc dt n1 av vmb vvi p-acp pno12 dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 531 Page 298
5515 Note we one thing further concerning the persons more generally The Apostle here threatens death and damnation against such persons as liue after the flesh: he directs his speeches indeed in particular to the beleeuing Romans, yet the generall may be concluded and gathered, that all such persons as liue after the flesh shall dye, and shall be damned. Note we one thing further Concerning the Persons more generally The Apostle Here threatens death and damnation against such Persons as live After the Flesh: he directs his Speeches indeed in particular to the believing Romans, yet the general may be concluded and gathered, that all such Persons as live After the Flesh shall die, and shall be damned. vvb pns12 crd n1 av-jc vvg dt n2 av-dc av-j dt n1 av vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2 c-acp vvb p-acp dt n1: pns31 vvz po31 n2 av p-acp j p-acp dt vvg np1, av dt n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn, cst d d n2 c-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi, cc vmb vbi vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 532 Page 298
5516 I note this in a word, to shew the follie and madnesse of those idle and phantastike spirits the Familists; I note this in a word, to show the folly and madness of those idle and phantastike spirits the Familists; pns11 vvb d p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j cc j n2 dt np2; (16) verse (DIV2) 532 Page 299
5517 they haue this fond conceit, that though they make no conscience of any soule sinne, they have this found conceit, that though they make no conscience of any soul sin, pns32 vhb d j n1, cst cs pns32 vvb dx n1 pp-f d n1 n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 532 Page 299
5518 as of swearing, lying, Sabbath breaking, whoredome, and filthinesse, but giue themselues to the practise of these sinnes, as of swearing, lying, Sabbath breaking, whoredom, and filthiness, but give themselves to the practice of these Sins, c-acp pp-f vvg, vvg, n1 vvg, n1, cc n1, cc-acp vvb px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 532 Page 299
5519 yet they are excusable, and they are in no danger at all: yet they Are excusable, and they Are in no danger At all: av pns32 vbr j, cc pns32 vbr p-acp dx n1 p-acp d: (16) verse (DIV2) 532 Page 299
5520 and why so? forsooth they say it is the flesh that sinnes, and not they, and why so? forsooth they say it is the Flesh that Sins, and not they, cc q-crq av? uh pns32 vvb pn31 vbz dt n1 cst n2, cc xx pns32, (16) verse (DIV2) 532 Page 299
5521 and they think to shift off the matter by laying the burden on the flesh. and they think to shift off the matter by laying the burden on the Flesh. cc pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 532 Page 299
5522 Poore soules, they are maruellously blinded and deluded by the diuell, they shall find one day that they themselues shall smart for their sinnes, Poor Souls, they Are marvellously blinded and deluded by the Devil, they shall find one day that they themselves shall smart for their Sins, j n2, pns32 vbr av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmb vvi crd n1 cst pns32 px32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 532 Page 299
5523 and they themselues shall be punished for them: and they themselves shall be punished for them: cc pns32 px32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32: (16) verse (DIV2) 532 Page 299
5524 and if they go on in the practise of any foule sinne without repentance, they themselues shall dye and be damned. and if they go on in the practice of any foul sin without Repentance, they themselves shall die and be damned. cc cs pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp n1, pns32 px32 vmb vvi cc vbi vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 532 Page 299
5525 The Apostle saith not, If ye liue in the flesh, the flesh shall carrie the burden, the flesh shall be punished, The Apostle Says not, If you live in the Flesh, the Flesh shall carry the burden, the Flesh shall be punished, dt n1 vvz xx, cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, (16) verse (DIV2) 532 Page 299
5526 or the flesh shall dye, but ye your selues shall be sure to carrie the burden, ye your selues shall dye and be damned: or the Flesh shall die, but you your selves shall be sure to carry the burden, you your selves shall die and be damned: cc dt n1 vmb vvi, cc-acp pn22 po22 n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1, pn22 po22 n2 vmb vvi cc vbi vvn: (16) verse (DIV2) 532 Page 299
5527 And therefore the conceit of the Familists is most vaine and foolish. Come we to the matter of the Apostles argument. And Therefore the conceit of the Familists is most vain and foolish. Come we to the matter of the Apostles argument. cc av dt n1 pp-f dt np2 vbz av-ds j cc j. vvb pns12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 532 Page 299
5528 If ye liue after the flefl ye shall dye. We see here the Apostle couples these two together, liuing after the flesh, and death, If you live After the flefl you shall die. We see Here the Apostle couples these two together, living After the Flesh, and death, cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi. pns12 vvb av dt n1 n2 d crd av, vvg p-acp dt n1, cc n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 533 Page 299
5529 as the antecedent and consequent, and he affirmes it, that death, euen death of bodie, as the antecedent and consequent, and he affirms it, that death, even death of body, c-acp dt n1 cc j, cc pns31 vvz pn31, cst n1, av n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 533 Page 299
5530 and death of soule, death temporall, and that an accursed death, and death eternall, follow necessarily on liuing after the flesh, on a carnall life. and death of soul, death temporal, and that an accursed death, and death Eternal, follow necessarily on living After the Flesh, on a carnal life. cc n1 pp-f n1, n1 j, cc cst dt j-vvn n1, cc n1 j, vvb av-j p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 533 Page 299
5531 The point hence offered is this. That the certaine and vndoubted fruite and effect of a carnall life, is death temporall, The point hence offered is this. That the certain and undoubted fruit and Effect of a carnal life, is death temporal, dt n1 av vvn vbz d. cst dt j cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, vbz n1 j, (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 299
5532 and that an accursed death, and also death eternall: and that an accursed death, and also death Eternal: cc cst dt j-vvn n1, cc av n1 j: (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 299
5533 the liuing after the flesh, the liuing after the corrupt and sensuall lusts of the flesh, the leading of a carnall course of life, the living After the Flesh, the living After the corrupt and sensual Lustiest of the Flesh, the leading of a carnal course of life, dt n-vvg p-acp dt n1, dt j-vvg p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 299
5534 and holding on a constant course in that kind of life, shall certainly and vndoubtedly bring death and destruction both on bodie and soule. and holding on a constant course in that kind of life, shall Certainly and undoubtedly bring death and destruction both on body and soul. cc vvg p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vmb av-j cc av-j vvi n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 299
5535 They that liue wickedly and carnally, and walke after their owne vngodly lusts, as Iude speaks verse 18. shall assuredly dye an accursed death of bodie, They that live wickedly and carnally, and walk After their own ungodly Lustiest, as Iude speaks verse 18. shall assuredly die an accursed death of body, pns32 cst vvb av-j cc av-j, cc vvi p-acp po32 d j n2, p-acp np1 vvz n1 crd vmb av-vvn vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 299
5536 and they shall be sure also to go to hell, and to perish for euer. and they shall be sure also to go to hell, and to perish for ever. cc pns32 vmb vbi j av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp av. (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 299
5537 Besides the euidence of this text, we haue further testimonie of Scripture for the proofe and confirmation of this point. Beside the evidence of this text, we have further testimony of Scripture for the proof and confirmation of this point. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vhb jc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5538 To cite some few places to this purpose, Deut. 29.19.20. To Cite Some few places to this purpose, Deuteronomy 29.19.20. p-acp vvi d d n2 p-acp d n1, np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5539 Moses saith, If any man blesse himselfe in his heart, saying, I shall haue peace although I walke according to the stubburnnesse of mine owne heart, in a wicked and carnall course of life, Moses Says, If any man bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace although I walk according to the stubbornness of mine own heart, in a wicked and carnal course of life, np1 vvz, cs d n1 vvb px31 p-acp po31 n1, vvg, pns11 vmb vhi n1 cs pns11 vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 d n1, p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5540 and walke stubburnly after the lusts of his owne heart, adding drunkennesse to thirst, that is, one sinne to another, and walk stubbornly After the Lustiest of his own heart, adding Drunkenness to thirst, that is, one sin to Another, cc vvi av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1, vvg n1 p-acp n1, cst vbz, crd n1 p-acp j-jn, (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5541 and so go on and hold on in a constant course in sinne, The Lord will not be mercifull to that man, and so go on and hold on in a constant course in sin, The Lord will not be merciful to that man, cc av vvb a-acp cc vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 vmb xx vbi j p-acp d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5542 but his wrath and iealousie shall smoke against him, and euery curse written in the booke of God shall light on him. 1. Corinth. 6.9.10. but his wrath and jealousy shall smoke against him, and every curse written in the book of God shall Light on him. 1. Corinth. 6.9.10. cc-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cc d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. crd np1. crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5543 The Apostle reckens vp a rabble of wicked and carnall persons, and he shuts them all out of Gods kingdome, The Apostle reckons up a rabble of wicked and carnal Persons, and he shuts them all out of God's Kingdom, dt n1 vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2, cc pns31 vvz pno32 d av pp-f npg1 n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5544 and being shut out from thence, without question they must needs go to hell and be damned. and being shut out from thence, without question they must needs go to hell and be damned. cc vbg vvn av p-acp av, p-acp n1 pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp n1 cc vbi vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5545 Know ye not saith the Apostle, as if he had said, it is a knowne thing, Know you not Says the Apostle, as if he had said, it is a known thing, vvb pn22 xx vvz dt n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn31 vbz dt j-vvn n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5546 and ye cannot be ignorant of it, that the vnrighteous shall not inherit the kingdome of God. and you cannot be ignorant of it, that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God. cc pn22 vmbx vbi j pp-f pn31, cst dt j vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5547 And againe, Be not deceiued, neither fornicators nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor wantons, nor buggerers, And again, Be not deceived, neither fornicators nor Idolaters, nor Adulterers, nor wantons, nor buggers, cc av, vbb xx vvn, dx n2 ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n1, ccx n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5548 nor theeues, nor couetous, nor drunkards, nor railers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdome of God. nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor railers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the Kingdom of God. ccx n2, ccx j, ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5549 The like threatning we find Galat. 5.21. The like threatening we find Galatians 5.21. dt av-j vvg pns12 vvb np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5550 The Apostle hauing reckoned vp many particular workes of the flesh, he saith, verse 21. Whereof I tell you before, The Apostle having reckoned up many particular works of the Flesh, he Says, verse 21. Whereof I tell you before, dt n1 vhg vvn a-acp d j n2 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz, n1 crd c-crq pns11 vvb pn22 a-acp, (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5551 as also I haue told you before, that they which do such things, and so are carnall persons, as also I have told you before, that they which do such things, and so Are carnal Persons, c-acp av pns11 vhb vvn pn22 a-acp, cst pns32 r-crq vdb d n2, cc av vbr j n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5552 and leade a carnall life, shall not inherit the kingdome of God. And Galat. 6.8. and lead a carnal life, shall not inherit the Kingdom of God. And Galatians 6.8. cc vvi dt j n1, vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. cc np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5553 saith the Apostle, He that soweth to the flesh, he that followes the sinfull desires of the flesh, Says the Apostle, He that Soweth to the Flesh, he that follows the sinful Desires of the Flesh, vvz dt n1, pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, pns31 cst vvz dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5554 and fulfils the lusts of it, shall of the flesh reape corruption, shall be sure in the end to reape the fruite of death and damnation. Reuel. 21.8. and fulfils the Lustiest of it, shall of the Flesh reap corruption, shall be sure in the end to reap the fruit of death and damnation. Revel. 21.8. cc vvz dt n2 pp-f pn31, vmb pp-f dt n1 vvb n1, vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. vvb. crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5555 it is said, that the fearefull, and vnbeleeuing and abhominable, and murtherers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, it is said, that the fearful, and unbelieving and abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, pn31 vbz vvn, cst dt j, cc vvg cc j, cc n2, cc n2, cc n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5556 and idolaters, and all lyers, shall haue their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. and Idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. cc n2, cc d n2, vmb vhi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz dt ord n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5557 These and many other places do plainly euidence to vs this to be a truth, that the certaine fruite of a carnall life is an accursed death of the bodie, and also death eternall: These and many other places do plainly evidence to us this to be a truth, that the certain fruit of a carnal life is an accursed death of the body, and also death Eternal: d cc d j-jn n2 vdb av-j n1 p-acp pno12 d pc-acp vbi dt n1, cst dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av n1 j: (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5558 and that whosoeuer they be, that liue a carnall life, walking after the sinfull lusts of their owne hearts, and that whosoever they be, that live a carnal life, walking After the sinful Lustiest of their own hearts, cc cst r-crq pns32 vbb, cst vvb dt j n1, vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po32 d n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 300
5559 and go on in a constant course in that kind of life, shall certainly dye an accursed death of bodie, and go on in a constant course in that kind of life, shall Certainly die an accursed death of body, cc vvb a-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vmb av-j vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 301
5560 and shall be sure also to go to hell and be damned. And there be also reasons and grounds of this truth. As and shall be sure also to go to hell and be damned. And there be also Reasons and grounds of this truth. As cc vmb vbi j av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc vbi vvn. cc pc-acp vbi av n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1. p-acp (16) verse (DIV2) 534 Page 301
5561 First, the proper cause must needs bring forth the proper effect, where it hath a kindly working and nothing to hinder it. First, the proper cause must needs bring forth the proper Effect, where it hath a kindly working and nothing to hinder it. ord, dt j n1 vmb av vvi av dt j n1, c-crq pn31 vhz dt j n-vvg cc pix pc-acp vvi pn31. (16) verse (DIV2) 535 Page 301
5562 Now sinne is the proper cause of death, both of death temporall and of death eternall; Now sin is the proper cause of death, both of death temporal and of death Eternal; av n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, d pp-f n1 j cc pp-f n1 j; (16) verse (DIV2) 535 Page 301
5563 and the Lord hath so linked together the pleasure of sinne and the punishment of sinne, and the Lord hath so linked together the pleasure of sin and the punishment of sin, cc dt n1 vhz av vvn av dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 535 Page 301
5564 as that the one euer followes the other, vnlesse there be some interruption and breaking off the course of sinne by repentance. as that the one ever follows the other, unless there be Some interruption and breaking off the course of sin by Repentance. c-acp cst dt pi av vvz dt j-jn, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 cc vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 535 Page 301
5565 And againe, the Lord is most iust, and it stands with his iustice to giue euerie man his due. And again, the Lord is most just, and it Stands with his Justice to give every man his endue. cc av, dt n1 vbz av-ds j, cc pn31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 po31 n-jn. (16) verse (DIV2) 536 Page 301
5566 Now death, euen death of bodie and death eternall, is a due debt to sin not repented of, Now death, even death of body and death Eternal, is a due debt to since not repented of, av n1, av n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 j, vbz dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1 xx vvn pp-f, (16) verse (DIV2) 536 Page 301
5567 and not satisfied for by Christ, It is the wages of sin, Rom. 6.23. and not satisfied for by christ, It is the wages of since, Rom. 6.23. cc xx vvn p-acp p-acp np1, pn31 vbz dt n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 536 Page 301
5568 And therefore doubtlesse an accursed death of bodie, and also death eternall, is the certaine fruite of a carnall life, And Therefore doubtless an accursed death of body, and also death Eternal, is the certain fruit of a carnal life, cc av av-j dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, cc av n1 j, vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 536 Page 301
5569 and they that liue a carnall life, and follow the sinfull lusts of their owne hearts, and they that live a carnal life, and follow the sinful Lustiest of their own hearts, cc pns32 cst vvb dt j n1, cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f po32 d n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 536 Page 301
5570 and hold on a constant course in that kind of life, shall assuredly dye an accursed death of bodie, and hold on a constant course in that kind of life, shall assuredly die an accursed death of body, cc vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vmb av-vvn vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 536 Page 301
5571 and shall be sure also to go to hell, and to be damned. and shall be sure also to go to hell, and to be damned. cc vmb vbi j av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 536 Page 301
5572 And this being a truth, it serues to discouer that thousands in the world deceiue themselues exceedingly. And this being a truth, it serves to discover that thousands in the world deceive themselves exceedingly. cc d vbg dt n1, pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi d crd p-acp dt n1 vvb px32 av-vvg. (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 301
5573 Are there not many men who thinke that though they be carnall persons, and liue a carnall life, are there not many men who think that though they be carnal Persons, and live a carnal life, vbr pc-acp xx d n2 r-crq vvb cst cs pns32 vbb j n2, cc vvi dt j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 301
5574 though they follow the sinfull lusts of their owne hearts, and giue themselues ouer to do whatsoeuer their owne sinfull and carnall hearts suggest to them, they are ignorant persons, though they follow the sinful Lustiest of their own hearts, and give themselves over to do whatsoever their own sinful and carnal hearts suggest to them, they Are ignorant Persons, cs pns32 vvb dt j n2 pp-f po32 d n2, cc vvi px32 p-acp pc-acp vdi r-crq po32 d j cc j n2 vvb p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr j n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 301
5575 and so haue no dramme of sanctifying grace in them; and so have no dram of sanctifying grace in them; cc av vhb dx n1 pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp pno32; (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 301
5576 they are drunkards, filthie persons, common swearers, they are vsurers, worldlings, earth wormes, and such like, they Are drunkards, filthy Persons, Common swearers, they Are usurers, worldlings, earth worms, and such like, pns32 vbr n2, j n2, j n2, pns32 vbr n2, n2, n1 n2, cc d av-j, (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 301
5577 and they hold on their course in these euill sinnes, and yet thinke they shall do well enough, and they hold on their course in these evil Sins, and yet think they shall do well enough, cc pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n1 p-acp d j-jn n2, cc av vvb pns32 vmb vdi av av-d, (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 301
5578 and there is no such matter that they shall dye an accursed death, and that they shal go to hell and be damned. and there is no such matter that they shall die an accursed death, and that they shall go to hell and be damned. cc pc-acp vbz dx d n1 cst pns32 vmb vvi dt j-vvn n1, cc cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc vbi vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 301
5579 And when Preachers threaten these things against them, they thinke, and sometimes sticke not to speake it, that Preachers make the matter worse then it is, God is much more mercifull then so, And when Preachers threaten these things against them, they think, and sometime stick not to speak it, that Preachers make the matter Worse then it is, God is much more merciful then so, cc c-crq n2 vvb d n2 p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb, cc av vvb xx pc-acp vvi pn31, cst n2 vvb dt n1 av-jc cs pn31 vbz, np1 vbz d dc j cs av, (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 301
5580 and there is no such danger in that course they hold as Preachers would make them beleeue. and there is no such danger in that course they hold as Preachers would make them believe. cc pc-acp vbz dx d n1 p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb p-acp n2 vmd vvi pno32 vvi. (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 302
5581 Poore soules, they deceiue themselues exceedingly: Poor Souls, they deceive themselves exceedingly: j n2, pns32 vvb px32 av-vvg: (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 302
5582 what is this I beseech you, but to ioyne hands with the diuell, and to shew that they are taught of him, in euill things to seuer the end from the meanes, what is this I beseech you, but to join hands with the Devil, and to show that they Are taught of him, in evil things to sever the end from the means, q-crq vbz d pns11 vvb pn22, cc-acp pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vbr vvn pp-f pno31, p-acp j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 302
5583 for that is the diuels lessen, to thinke that though they go on in the way that leades to hell, for that is the Devils lessen, to think that though they go on in the Way that leads to hell, p-acp d vbz dt n2 vvi, pc-acp vvi cst cs pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 302
5584 and do hold on in that way, yet they shall neuer come there, and to contradict the Lord, and do hold on in that Way, yet they shall never come there, and to contradict the Lord, cc vdb vvi a-acp p-acp d n1, av pns32 vmb av-x vvi a-acp, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 302
5585 as the diuell did when he set on our grandmother Eue, The Lord had told her, In the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt dye the death, the diuel comes and he saith, no thou shalt not dye at all. as the Devil did when he Set on our grandmother Eue, The Lord had told her, In the day that thou Eatest thereof thou shalt die the death, the Devil comes and he Says, no thou shalt not die At all. c-acp dt n1 vdd c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po12 n1 np1, dt n1 vhd vvn pno31, p-acp dt n1 cst pns21 vv2 av pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1, dt n1 vvz cc pns31 vvz, dx pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp d. (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 302
5586 And euen so thinke and many times speake carnall persons; And even so think and many times speak carnal Persons; cc av av vvi cc d n2 vvb j n2; (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 302
5587 The Lord saith, they that liue after the fl•sh, leade a carnall life, they shall dye death of bodie, The Lord Says, they that live After the fl•sh, lead a carnal life, they shall die death of body, dt n1 vvz, pns32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1, vvb dt j n1, pns32 vmb vvi n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 302
5588 an accursed death, and they shall also go to hell and be damned. an accursed death, and they shall also go to hell and be damned. dt j-vvn n1, cc pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp n1 cc vbi vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 302
5589 No, saith the carnall person, the sensuall person, the worldling, and such like, I hope there is no such matter, I hope God will be more mercifull then so. No, Says the carnal person, the sensual person, the worldling, and such like, I hope there is no such matter, I hope God will be more merciful then so. uh-dx, vvz dt j n1, dt j n1, dt n1, cc d av-j, pns11 vvb a-acp vbz dx d n1, pns11 vvb np1 vmb vbi av-dc j cs av. (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 302
5590 And thus they crosse and contradict the Lord himselfe. And thus they cross and contradict the Lord himself. cc av pns32 vvi cc vvi dt n1 px31. (16) verse (DIV2) 537 Page 302
5612 and so deceiue thine owne soule? Oh take heed of so deceiuing thy selfe, thinke not, and so deceive thine own soul? O take heed of so deceiving thy self, think not, cc av vvb po21 d n1? uh vvb n1 pp-f av vvg po21 n1, vvb xx, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5591 Well, consider it whosoeuer thou art, dost thou thinke (thou that art an ignorant person, thou that art a drunkard, a filthie person, a common swearer, a worldling, Well, Consider it whosoever thou art, dost thou think (thou that art an ignorant person, thou that art a drunkard, a filthy person, a Common swearer, a worldling, av, vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, vd2 pns21 vvi (pns21 cst vb2r dt j n1, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1, dt j n1, dt j n1, dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 302
5592 or the like) thou that goest on in a carnall course of life, that thou shalt dye a blessed and comfortable death? why the Lord hath said to the contrarie, If ye liue after the flesh ye shall dye: or the like) thou that goest on in a carnal course of life, that thou shalt die a blessed and comfortable death? why the Lord hath said to the contrary, If you live After the Flesh you shall die: cc dt j) pns21 cst vv2 p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cst pns21 vm2 vvi dt j-vvn cc j n1? q-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n-jn, cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi: (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 302
5593 and darest thou contradict the Lord? if thou so do but in thy verie thought, and Darest thou contradict the Lord? if thou so do but in thy very Thought, cc vv2 pns21 vvi dt n1? cs pns21 av vdb p-acp p-acp po21 j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 302
5594 if thou do but so imagine, thou dost therein adde to the measure of thy sinne, if thou do but so imagine, thou dost therein add to the measure of thy sin, cs pns21 vdb p-acp av vvi, pns21 vd2 av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 302
5595 and the Lord will not be mercifull to thee: they are the words of Moses in the place alledged, Deut. 29.19.20. and the Lord will not be merciful to thee: they Are the words of Moses in the place alleged, Deuteronomy 29.19.20. cc dt n1 vmb xx vbi j p-acp pno21: pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vvd, np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 302
5596 If any man blesse himselfe in his heart, saying, I shall haue peace, although I walke according to the stubburnnesse of mine heart, adding drunkennesse to thirst, the Lord will not be mercifull vnto him, If any man bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, although I walk according to the stubbornness of mine heart, adding Drunkenness to thirst, the Lord will not be merciful unto him, cs d n1 vvb px31 p-acp po31 n1, vvg, pns11 vmb vhi n1, cs pns11 vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, vvg n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 vmb xx vbi j p-acp pno31, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 302
5597 but then the wrath of the Lord and his iealousie shall smoke against that man, but then the wrath of the Lord and his jealousy shall smoke against that man, cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 302
5598 and euerie curse that is written in this booke shall light vpon him, and the Lord shall put out his name from vnder heauen. and every curse that is written in this book shall Light upon him, and the Lord shall put out his name from under heaven. cc d n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp d n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cc dt n1 vmb vvi av po31 n1 p-acp p-acp n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 302
5599 And consider with thy selfe, if thou obserue it, thou shalt find it commonly most true, that qualis vita, finis ita, such as a mans life is, such is commonly his death: And Consider with thy self, if thou observe it, thou shalt find it commonly most true, that qualis vita, finis ita, such as a men life is, such is commonly his death: cc vvi p-acp po21 n1, cs pns21 vvb pn31, pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 av-j av-ds j, cst fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, d c-acp dt ng1 n1 vbz, d vbz av-j png31 n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5600 they that liue carnally, they commonly dye wretchedly and cursedly. The Lord leaues not himselfe without witnesse in this case; they that live carnally, they commonly die wretchedly and cursedly. The Lord leaves not himself without witness in this case; pns32 cst vvb av-j, pns32 av-j vvi av-j cc av-vvn. dt n1 vvz xx px31 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5601 do we not see (if we obserue it we may see) that wicked and carnall persons, such as go on in a carnall course of life, do we not see (if we observe it we may see) that wicked and carnal Persons, such as go on in a carnal course of life, vdb pns12 xx vvi (cs pns12 vvb pn31 pns12 vmb vvi) cst j cc j n2, d c-acp vvb a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5602 and yet promise to themselues a comfortable and blessed death, and thinke to call on God at their last houre, and yet promise to themselves a comfortable and blessed death, and think to call on God At their last hour, cc av vvb p-acp px32 dt j cc j-vvn n1, cc vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po32 ord n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5603 when they are gasping for breath, and then to finde mercie; when they Are gasping for breath, and then to find mercy; c-crq pns32 vbr vvg p-acp n1, cc av pc-acp vvi n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5604 do we not see such persons are sometimes suddenly ouertaken by the hand of God in the very act of sinne, do we not see such Persons Are sometime suddenly overtaken by the hand of God in the very act of sin, vdb pns12 xx vvi d n2 vbr av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5605 or they are sometimes cut off by the hand of the Magistrate, or if they haue time giuen them, or they Are sometime Cut off by the hand of the Magistrate, or if they have time given them, cc pns32 vbr av vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc cs pns32 vhb n1 vvn pno32, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5606 and they lie on their sicke beds, yet then they are sensl•sse, or they feele the verie flames of hell flashing vp in their soules, and they lie on their sick Beds, yet then they Are sensl•sse, or they feel the very flames of hell flashing up in their Souls, cc pns32 vvb p-acp po32 j n2, av av pns32 vbr j, cc pns32 vvb dt j n2 pp-f n1 vvg a-acp p-acp po32 n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5607 and in stead of calling on God, they belch out cursing and bitternesse: and in stead of calling on God, they belch out cursing and bitterness: cc p-acp n1 pp-f vvg p-acp np1, pns32 vvb av vvg cc n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5608 doth not wofull experience shew this to be so? How then darest thou that art a carnall person, does not woeful experience show this to be so? How then Darest thou that art a carnal person, vdz xx j n1 vvi d pc-acp vbi av? uh-crq av vv2 pns21 cst vb2r dt j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5609 and goest on in a carnall course of life, thou that art a drunkard, or the like, and goest on in a carnal course of life, thou that art a drunkard, or the like, cc vv2 p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1, cc dt j, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5610 how darest thou (I say) go on in thy carnall course, and yet promise thy selfe a blessed and comfortable death, how Darest thou (I say) go on in thy carnal course, and yet promise thy self a blessed and comfortable death, q-crq vv2 pns21 (pns11 vvb) vvb a-acp p-acp po21 j n1, cc av vvb po21 n1 dt j-vvn cc j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5613 because haply thou dost thriue in a carnall course of life, therefore thou shalt escape the punishing hand of God altogether: Because haply thou dost thrive in a carnal course of life, Therefore thou shalt escape the punishing hand of God altogether: c-acp av pns21 vd2 vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, av pns21 vm2 vvi dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1 av: (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5614 no, no, as the Preacher saith, Eccles. 8.12.13. A sinner may go on an hundred times, and the Lord may prolong his dayes, no, no, as the Preacher Says, Eccles. 8.12.13. A sinner may go on an hundred times, and the Lord may prolong his days, dx, uh-dx, c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt crd n2, cc dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5615 but it shall not be well with him in the end. but it shall not be well with him in the end. cc-acp pn31 vmb xx vbi av p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5616 The fruite of a carnall life is certainly an accursed death of body, and after that hell and damnation: The fruit of a carnal life is Certainly an accursed death of body, and After that hell and damnation: dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz av-j dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d n1 cc n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5617 and though now thou maist stoppe thine eare, and harden thy heart against the threats of death and damnation, and though now thou Mayest stop thine ear, and harden thy heart against the Treats of death and damnation, cc cs av pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1, cc vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5618 yet if thou goest on in thy carnall course without repentance, thou canst not stoppe the comming of death and damnation in the Lords time appointed: yet if thou goest on in thy carnal course without Repentance, thou Canst not stop the coming of death and damnation in the lords time appointed: av cs pns21 vv2 p-acp p-acp po21 j n1 p-acp n1, pns21 vm2 xx vvi dt n-vvg pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 n1 vvn: (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5619 and therefore do not thou deceiue thine owne soule. and Therefore do not thou deceive thine own soul. cc av vdb xx pns21 vvi po21 d n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 538 Page 303
5620 Againe, is it so that the certaine fruite of a carnall life is an accursed death of bodie, Again, is it so that the certain fruit of a carnal life is an accursed death of body, av, vbz pn31 av cst dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 303
5621 and also eternall death and damnation? Oh then take we heed of going on in a carnall course of life, take we heed of following the sinfull lusts of our owne hearts, and also Eternal death and damnation? O then take we heed of going on in a carnal course of life, take we heed of following the sinful Lustiest of our own hearts, cc av j n1 cc n1? uh av vvb pns12 n1 pp-f vvg a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvb pns12 n1 pp-f vvg dt j n2 pp-f po12 d n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5622 and of holding on a constant course in so doing. and of holding on a constant course in so doing. cc pp-f vvg p-acp dt j n1 p-acp av vdg. (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5623 Thou that art a carnall person, remember the bitter fruite of a carnall course of life, Thou that art a carnal person, Remember the bitter fruit of a carnal course of life, pns21 cst vb2r dt j n1, vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5624 and labour thou to breake it off before it bring that fruite on thee; and labour thou to break it off before it bring that fruit on thee; cc vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp pn31 vvb d n1 p-acp pno21; (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5625 for then it will be too late, when thou reapest the fruite of thy carnall course, it will be in vaine and to no purpose then to crie out, what haue I gotten by my vile and sinfull course of life? If thou come once to vse this note in hell, for then it will be too late, when thou reapest the fruit of thy carnal course, it will be in vain and to no purpose then to cry out, what have I got by my vile and sinful course of life? If thou come once to use this note in hell, c-acp cs pn31 vmb vbi av j, c-crq pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f po21 j n1, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp j cc p-acp dx n1 av pc-acp vvi av, q-crq vhb pns11 vvn p-acp po11 j cc j n1 pp-f n1? cs pns21 vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5626 and there to crie out, what hath pride profited me? what hath my couetousnesse, my drunkennesse, and there to cry out, what hath pride profited me? what hath my covetousness, my Drunkenness, cc a-acp pc-acp vvi av, r-crq vhz n1 vvn pno11? q-crq vhz po11 n1, po11 n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5627 and such like, done me good? and what haue I got by it? oh it had bene good for thee thou hadst neuer bene borne: and such like, done me good? and what have I god by it? o it had be good for thee thou Hadst never be born: cc d av-j, vdn pno11 j? cc q-crq vhb pns11 vvn p-acp pn31? uh pn31 vhd vbn j p-acp pno21 pns21 vhd2 av-x vbn vvn: (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5628 therefore now breake off thy carnall course of life before the fruite of it be brought on thee. Therefore now break off thy carnal course of life before the fruit of it be brought on thee. av av vvi a-acp po21 j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbb vvn p-acp pno21. (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5629 Looke not on the painted face of sin, promising pleasure and much profit, but consider what will be the fruite of it, Look not on the painted face of since, promising pleasure and much profit, but Consider what will be the fruit of it, n1 xx p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, vvg n1 cc d n1, cc-acp vvb r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f pn31, (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5630 and of a carnall course of life; and of a carnal course of life; cc pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5631 euen shame and sorrow, anguish, and griefe, and vexation, and perplexitie of mind and conscience, a troubled mind and wounded spirit, which is a burden vnsupportable, Prou. 18.14. even shame and sorrow, anguish, and grief, and vexation, and perplexity of mind and conscience, a troubled mind and wounded Spirit, which is a burden unsupportable, Prou. 18.14. av n1 cc n1, n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt j-vvn n1 cc j-vvn n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 j-u, np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5632 and death of bodie, and that an accursed death, and death also eternall, euen a finall separation from the comfortable presence of God, and death of body, and that an accursed death, and death also Eternal, even a final separation from the comfortable presence of God, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc cst dt j-vvn n1, cc n1 av j, av-j dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5633 and a feeling of his full wrath on soule and bodie foreuer in hell. and a feeling of his full wrath on soul and body forever in hell. cc dt n-vvg pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 av p-acp n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5725 so long as thou art in this world thou must proceed from one degree of mortification to another: so long as thou art in this world thou must proceed from one degree of mortification to Another: av av-j c-acp pns21 vb2r p-acp d n1 pns21 vmb vvi p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn: (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 309
5634 And make account of Gods threatning of these things, as of present executions, for the Lord can as soone bring them on thee as threaten them against thee. And make account of God's threatening of these things, as of present executions, for the Lord can as soon bring them on thee as threaten them against thee. cc vvi n1 pp-f ng1 vvg pp-f d n2, c-acp pp-f j n2, p-acp dt n1 vmb a-acp av vvi pno32 p-acp pno21 c-acp vvb pno32 p-acp pno21. (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5635 And thou that art a carnall person hast no assurance to be freed from them one minute of an houre: And thou that art a carnal person hast no assurance to be freed from them one minute of an hour: cc pns21 cst vb2r dt j n1 vvb dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 crd n1 pp-f dt n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5636 and therefore now this houre before the next, labour to breake off thy carnall course of life. and Therefore now this hour before the next, labour to break off thy carnal course of life. cc av av d n1 p-acp dt ord, vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 j n1 pp-f n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 539 Page 304
5637 Come we now to the second argument here vsed, the third in order, but the second vsed by the Apostle in this verse, to vrge and presse his exhortation on the beleeuing Romans, that they ought to liue an holy life, in these words, If ye mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, ye shall liue. Come we now to the second argument Here used, the third in order, but the second used by the Apostle in this verse, to urge and press his exhortation on the believing Romans, that they ought to live an holy life, in these words, If you mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, you shall live. vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 av vvn, dt ord p-acp n1, cc-acp dt ord vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt vvg np1, cst pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi dt j n1, p-acp d n2, cs pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi. (16) verse (DIV2) 540 Page 304
5638 To passe by that which is offered from the opposition here made betweene liuing after the flesh, To pass by that which is offered from the opposition Here made between living After the Flesh, pc-acp vvi p-acp d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 av vvn p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 540 Page 304
5639 and mortifying the deeds of the bodie, the Apostle opposing these two as contrarie courses of life, and mortifying the Deeds of the body, the Apostle opposing these two as contrary courses of life, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vvg d crd p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 540 Page 304
5640 and tending to contrarie ends, If ye liue after the flesh, ye shall dye, but if ye mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, ye shall liue. and tending to contrary ends, If you live After the Flesh, you shall die, but if you mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, you shall live. cc vvg p-acp j-jn n2, cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi, cc-acp cs pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi. (16) verse (DIV2) 540 Page 305
5641 The point thence offered we spoke of for the substance of it verse 6. therefore I will not now meddle with it. The point thence offered we spoke of for the substance of it verse 6. Therefore I will not now meddle with it. dt n1 av vvd pns12 vvd pp-f p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 n1 crd av pns11 vmb xx av vvi p-acp pn31. (16) verse (DIV2) 540 Page 305
5642 But first obserue we the qualitie of the Apostles argument, by which he perswades to an holy and spirituall life: But First observe we the quality of the Apostles argument, by which he persuades to an holy and spiritual life: p-acp ord vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt j cc j n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 540 Page 305
5643 his argument to •hat purpose is a comfortable argument, an argument full of sweetnesse, and he promiseth no lesse then eternall life and glorie, to such as liue an holy and spirituall life, his argument to •hat purpose is a comfortable argument, an argument full of sweetness, and he promises no less then Eternal life and glory, to such as live an holy and spiritual life, po31 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 vbz dt j n1, dt n1 j pp-f n1, cc pns31 vvz av-dx dc cs j n1 cc n1, p-acp d c-acp vvi dt j cc j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 540 Page 305
5644 and do mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit. and do mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit. cc vdb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 540 Page 305
5645 He tels the beleeuing Romans, that if they did liue an holy life, if they did mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, they should then be sure to liue a comfortable life here in this world, He tells the believing Romans, that if they did live an holy life, if they did mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, they should then be sure to live a comfortable life Here in this world, pns31 vvz dt vvg np1, cst cs pns32 vdd vvi dt j n1, cs pns32 vdd vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmd av vbi j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av p-acp d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 540 Page 305
5646 and they should be also sure to liue the life of happinesse and glorie with the Lord in heauen hereafter. Hence we may gather: and they should be also sure to live the life of happiness and glory with the Lord in heaven hereafter. Hence we may gather: cc pns32 vmd vbi av j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 av. av pns12 vmb vvi: (16) verse (DIV2) 540 Page 305
5647 That Ministers and Preachers of the word may promise both a blessed life here in this word, That Ministers and Preachers of the word may promise both a blessed life Here in this word, cst vvz cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi d dt j-vvn n1 av p-acp d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 541 Page 305
5648 and also eternall life, and happinesse and glorie in heauen, to such persons as liue an holy and spirituall life. and also Eternal life, and happiness and glory in heaven, to such Persons as live an holy and spiritual life. cc av j n1, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d n2 c-acp vvb dt j cc j n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 541 Page 305
5649 The Ministers of the word may tell men and women, that if they liue an holy life, The Ministers of the word may tell men and women, that if they live an holy life, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi n2 cc n2, cst cs pns32 vvb dt j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 541 Page 305
5650 and hold on a constant course in that kind of life, they shall be sure to go to heauen, and to be saued; and hold on a constant course in that kind of life, they shall be sure to go to heaven, and to be saved; cc vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn; (16) verse (DIV2) 541 Page 305
5651 they may assure them to their comfort, that they shall not misse of eternall happinesse and saluation: they may assure them to their Comfort, that they shall not miss of Eternal happiness and salvation: pns32 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi pp-f j n1 cc n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 541 Page 305
5652 yea they may say to this or that particular person, man or woman, if thou shew forth the power of a sound faith in an holy life, yea they may say to this or that particular person, man or woman, if thou show forth the power of a found faith in an holy life, uh pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d cc d j n1, n1 cc n1, cs pns21 vvb av dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 541 Page 305
5653 and go on constantly in that course, thou shalt certainly go to heauen, thou shalt be sure to be saued: for why, and go on constantly in that course, thou shalt Certainly go to heaven, thou shalt be sure to be saved: for why, cc vvb a-acp av-j p-acp d n1, pns21 vm2 av-j vvi p-acp n1, pns21 vm2 vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn: c-acp c-crq, (16) verse (DIV2) 541 Page 305
5654 The Lord hath ordained the ministerie of the word, especially the preaching of the Gospell, which is a word of peace, The Lord hath ordained the Ministry of the word, especially the preaching of the Gospel, which is a word of peace, dt n1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-j dt vvg pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 305
5655 and a word of comfort, to that end, that by the preaching of it his elect might be brought to a certaine hope of life and of saluation, that they might be brought to a liuely hope, and a word of Comfort, to that end, that by the preaching of it his elect might be brought to a certain hope of life and of salvation, that they might be brought to a lively hope, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d n1, cst p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31 po31 j n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 305
5656 and so come to reioyce with ioy vnspeakeable and glorious: as 1. Pet. 1.8. 1. Corinth. 14.3. and so come to rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorious: as 1. Pet. 1.8. 1. Corinth. 14.3. cc av vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp vvb j cc j: p-acp crd np1 crd. crd np1. crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 305
5657 the Apostle saith, He that prophesieth speaketh to men to edifying, and to exhortation, and to comfort, or to encouragement. the Apostle Says, He that Prophesieth speaks to men to edifying, and to exhortation, and to Comfort, or to encouragement. dt n1 vvz, pns31 cst vvz vvz p-acp n2 p-acp j-vvg, cc p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 305
5658 The principall end to be driuen at in preaching and dispencing the word of God, is the comfort of Gods chosen, they are to be cheared vp by assuring them that they beleeuing in Christ are reconciled to God, The principal end to be driven At in preaching and Dispensing the word of God, is the Comfort of God's chosen, they Are to be cheered up by assuring them that they believing in christ Are reconciled to God, dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn, pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp vvg pno32 cst pns32 vvg p-acp np1 vbr vvn p-acp np1, (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5659 and they expressing the power of faith in an holy life, shall assuredly go to heauen and be saued. and they expressing the power of faith in an holy life, shall assuredly go to heaven and be saved. cc pns32 vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, vmb av-vvn vvi p-acp n1 cc vbi vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5660 And therefore doubtlesse the Ministers of the word may deale in this manner, they may tell men and women, And Therefore doubtless the Ministers of the word may deal in this manner, they may tell men and women, cc av av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, pns32 vmb vvi n2 cc n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5661 yea particular persons, that they beleeuing the promises of the Gospell, and shewing forth the power of grace in an holy life, they shall assuredly go to heauen and be saued, they may assure them of it. yea particular Persons, that they believing the promises of the Gospel, and showing forth the power of grace in an holy life, they shall assuredly go to heaven and be saved, they may assure them of it. uh j n2, cst pns32 vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvg av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vmb av-vvn vvi p-acp n1 cc vbi vvn, pns32 vmb vvi pno32 pp-f pn31. (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5662 The Papists against whom I bend this doctrine, (for it meets with a conceit of theirs) they affirme the contrarie; The Papists against whom I bend this Doctrine, (for it meets with a conceit of theirs) they affirm the contrary; dt njp2 p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb d n1, (c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f png32) pns32 vvb dt j-jn; (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5663 they say, the Ministers of the word cannot assure any man of his owne saluation, they themselues hold men in suspence, they say, the Ministers of the word cannot assure any man of his own salvation, they themselves hold men in suspense, pns32 vvb, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmbx vvi d n1 pp-f po31 d n1, pns32 px32 vvb n2 p-acp n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5664 and they teach a doctrine of doubting of saluation, and thereupon they charge vs to go too farre, in that we say, that we may assure men or women in particular, that they shall go to heauen and be saued; and they teach a Doctrine of doubting of salvation, and thereupon they charge us to go too Far, in that we say, that we may assure men or women in particular, that they shall go to heaven and be saved; cc pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f vvg pp-f n1, cc av pns32 vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi av av-j, p-acp cst pns12 vvb, cst pns12 vmb vvi n2 cc n2 p-acp j, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc vbi vvn; (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5665 but indeed they wrong vs and taxe vs vniustly. but indeed they wrong us and Tax us unjustly. cc-acp av pns32 vvb pno12 cc vvb pno12 av-j. (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5666 The Minister of the word on the ground of sound faith, and of an holy and sanctified life, may assure men or women in particular that they shall be saued. The Minister of the word on the ground of found faith, and of an holy and sanctified life, may assure men or women in particular that they shall be saved. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc pp-f dt j cc j-vvn n1, vmb vvi n2 cc n2 p-acp j cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5667 Oh but saith the Papist, euerie man is a lyer, and men may deceiue and be deceiued: O but Says the Papist, every man is a liar, and men may deceive and be deceived: uh cc-acp vvz dt njp, d n1 vbz dt n1, cc n2 vmb vvi cc vbi vvn: (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5668 how doth the Minister know that the particular man to whom he speakes is one of Gods chosen? or how can the man himselfe be sure of it, that the Minister is not mistaken when he tels him he shall be saued? I answer them. how does the Minister know that the particular man to whom he speaks is one of God's chosen? or how can the man himself be sure of it, that the Minister is not mistaken when he tells him he shall be saved? I answer them. c-crq vdz dt n1 vvb cst dt j n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz vbz pi pp-f n2 vvn? cc q-crq vmb dt n1 px31 vbi j pp-f pn31, cst dt n1 vbz xx vvn c-crq pns31 vvz pno31 pns31 vmb vbi vvn? pns11 vvb pno32. (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5669 It is not materiall whether the Minister know the man to whom he speakes to be one of Gods elect or no, the Minister takes not on him, It is not material whither the Minister know the man to whom he speaks to be one of God's elect or no, the Minister Takes not on him, pn31 vbz xx j-jn cs dt n1 vvb dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi crd pp-f npg1 j-vvn cc uh-dx, dt n1 vvz xx p-acp pno31, (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5670 neither is it for him to assure any man of his saluation because he knowes that he is one of Gods elect, the Minister onely tels a man on the ground of sound faith, neither is it for him to assure any man of his salvation Because he knows that he is one of God's elect, the Minister only tells a man on the ground of found faith, av-dx vbz pn31 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vvz cst pns31 vbz pi pp-f npg1 j-vvn, dt n1 av-j vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5671 and of an holy life, that he shall be saued, that if he truly beleeue the promises of the Gospell, and of an holy life, that he shall be saved, that if he truly believe the promises of the Gospel, cc pp-f dt j n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn, cst cs pns31 av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5672 and shew forth the power of grace in an holy life, that he shall certainly be saued: and show forth the power of grace in an holy life, that he shall Certainly be saved: cc vvi av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, cst pns31 vmb av-j vbi vvn: (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5673 and therein he cannot either deceiue or be deceiued, on the Apostles owne ground: and therein he cannot either deceive or be deceived, on the Apostles own ground: cc av pns31 vmbx av-d vvi cc vbi vvn, p-acp dt n2 d n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5674 If ye mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Sprit, if ye liue an holy life, ye shall assuredly go to heauen and be saued. If you mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, if you live an holy life, you shall assuredly go to heaven and be saved. cs pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pn22 vvb dt j n1, pn22 vmb av-vvn vvi p-acp n1 cc vbi vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5675 And thus may the Ministers of the word tell particular persons; And thus may the Ministers of the word tell particular Persons; cc av vmb dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb j n2; (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 306
5676 yea the Minister telling a man on the ground of sound faith seconded with an holy life, that he shall be saued, it is all one as if Christ himselfe should tell him so by his owne immediate voice from heauen; yea the Minister telling a man on the ground of found faith seconded with an holy life, that he shall be saved, it is all one as if christ himself should tell him so by his own immediate voice from heaven; uh dt n1 vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn, pn31 vbz d pi c-acp cs np1 px31 vmd vvi pno31 av p-acp po31 d j n1 p-acp n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 307
5677 for to his Ministers he hath giuen that power and that authoritie; he hath committed to them the word of reconciliation, 2. Cor. 5.19. for to his Ministers he hath given that power and that Authority; he hath committed to them the word of reconciliation, 2. Cor. 5.19. c-acp p-acp po31 n2 pns31 vhz vvn d n1 cc d n1; pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, crd np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 307
5678 And therefore when a Minister tels a man that truly beleeues in Christ, and doth expresse the power of grace in an holy and sanctified life, that he shall be saued, it is a great comfort to him, it must needs fill his heart with exceeding great and vnspeakeable comfort. And Therefore when a Minister tells a man that truly believes in christ, and does express the power of grace in an holy and sanctified life, that he shall be saved, it is a great Comfort to him, it must needs fill his heart with exceeding great and unspeakable Comfort. cc av c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 cst av-j vvz p-acp np1, cc vdz vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno31, pn31 vmb av vvi po31 n1 p-acp vvg j cc j-u n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 542 Page 307
5679 But to go on to further matter. If ye mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, ye shall liue. But to go on to further matter. If you mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, you shall live. p-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp jc n1. cs pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi. (16) verse (DIV2) 543 Page 307
5680 We see here the Apostle saith to the Romans, of whom he was well perswaded, verse 9. that they were not in the flesh but in the Spirit; We see Here the Apostle Says to the Roman, of whom he was well persuaded, verse 9. that they were not in the Flesh but in the Spirit; pns12 vvb av dt n1 vvz p-acp dt njp2, pp-f ro-crq pns31 vbds av vvn, n1 crd cst pns32 vbdr xx p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 543 Page 307
5681 that they were persons alreadie sanctified, and alreadie mortified, yet here he saith to them, If ye mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, ye shall liue. that they were Persons already sanctified, and already mortified, yet Here he Says to them, If you mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, you shall live. cst pns32 vbdr n2 av vvn, cc av vvn, av av pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, cs pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi. (16) verse (DIV2) 543 Page 307
5682 Whence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. Whence we Are given to understand thus much. c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (16) verse (DIV2) 543 Page 307
5683 That such persons as are alreadie in some measure mortified, and haue begun to mortifie sinne in themselues, must still go on and proceed in that worke: That such Persons as Are already in Some measure mortified, and have begun to mortify sin in themselves, must still go on and proceed in that work: cst d n2 c-acp vbr av p-acp d n1 vvn, cc vhb vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp px32, vmb av vvi a-acp cc vvi p-acp d n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 307
5684 euen the best of Gods children, and such as haue proceeded furthest in the worke of mortification, even the best of God's children, and such as have proceeded furthest in the work of mortification, av dt js pp-f ng1 n2, cc d c-acp vhb vvn js p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 307
5685 and haue gotten the greatest maisterie ouer their owne vile corruptions and sinfull lusts, must still be exercised in that worke of mortification; and have got the greatest mastery over their own vile corruptions and sinful Lustiest, must still be exercised in that work of mortification; cc vhb vvn dt js n1 p-acp po32 d j n2 cc j n2, vmb av vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 307
5686 and they must still by particular application of the word, by prayer, by auoiding all occasions of sinne, and they must still by particular application of the word, by prayer, by avoiding all occasions of sin, cc pns32 vmb av p-acp j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1, p-acp vvg d n2 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 307
5687 and by all other good meanes, be subduing and beating downe their owne rebellious lusts and vile corruptions. and by all other good means, be subduing and beating down their own rebellious Lustiest and vile corruptions. cc p-acp d j-jn j n2, vbb j-vvg cc vvg a-acp po32 d j n2 cc j n2. (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 307
5726 vnlesse thou dissemble, thou shalt euer find within thy selfe something that hath need to be mortified. unless thou dissemble, thou shalt ever find within thy self something that hath need to be mortified. cs pns21 vvb, pns21 vm2 av vvi p-acp po21 n1 pi cst vhz n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 309
5688 The life of euerie true beleeuing Christian must be a continuall mortification, and a going from one degree of mortification to another. The life of every true believing Christian must be a continual mortification, and a going from one degree of mortification to Another. dt n1 pp-f d j vvg np1 vmb vbi dt j n1, cc dt vvg p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn. (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 307
5689 And for further strength to this point, obserue what we find Coloss. 3. in verse 3. The Apostle saith, the beleeuing Colossians were dead, Ye are dead (saith he) and your life is hid with Christ in God. And for further strength to this point, observe what we find Coloss. 3. in verse 3. The Apostle Says, the believing colossians were dead, You Are dead (Says he) and your life is hid with christ in God. cc p-acp jc n1 p-acp d n1, vvb r-crq pns12 vvb np1 crd p-acp n1 crd dt n1 vvz, dt vvg njp2 vbdr j, pn22 vbr j (vvz pns31) cc po22 n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp np1. (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 307
5690 He affirmes that by meanes of their coniunction with Christ, there was wrought in them a spirituall death of sinne, t•ey were alreadie mortified: He affirms that by means of their conjunction with christ, there was wrought in them a spiritual death of sin, t•ey were already mortified: pns31 vvz cst p-acp n2 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vbds vvn p-acp pno32 dt j n1 pp-f n1, n1 vbdr av vvn: (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 307
5691 and yet verse 5. he subioynes this exhortation, Mortifie therefore your members which are on the earth: and yet verse 5. he subioynes this exhortation, Mortify Therefore your members which Are on the earth: cc av n1 crd pns31 vvz d n1, vvi av po22 n2 r-crq vbr p-acp dt n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 307
5692 thereby giuing them to vnderstand, that they ought still to go on in the act of mortification: thereby giving them to understand, that they ought still to go on in the act of mortification: av vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vmd av pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 308
5693 yea verse 8. he exhorts them to put away their vile lusts and sinnes, or rather (as the word signifies) to put them aside, cleane out of sight, yea verse 8. he exhorts them to put away their vile Lustiest and Sins, or rather (as the word signifies) to put them aside, clean out of sighed, uh n1 crd pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi av po32 j n2 cc n2, cc av-c (c-acp dt n1 vvz) pc-acp vvi pno32 av, av-j av pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 308
5694 as dead bodies are when they are buried: as dead bodies Are when they Are buried: c-acp j n2 vbr c-crq pns32 vbr vvn: (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 308
5695 as if he had said, So proceed in mortifying and killing your vile lusts and sinnes, as if he had said, So proceed in mortifying and killing your vile Lustiest and Sins, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, av vvb p-acp vvg cc vvg po22 j n2 cc n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 308
5696 as that ye neuer leaue them till ye haue blotted them, and put cleane out of your sight, that is the course you must take with them: as that you never leave them till you have blotted them, and put clean out of your sighed, that is the course you must take with them: c-acp cst pn22 av-x vvi pno32 p-acp pn22 vhb vvn pno32, cc vvd av-j av pp-f po22 n1, cst vbz dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno32: (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 308
5697 you must continually proceed from one degree of mortification to another. you must continually proceed from one degree of mortification to Another. pn22 vmb av-j vvi p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn. (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 308
5698 And to this purpose tend those exhortations of the Apostle to such as had alreadie begun to mortifie sinne, And to this purpose tend those exhortations of the Apostle to such as had already begun to mortify sin, cc p-acp d n1 vvi d n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d c-acp vhd av vvn pc-acp vvi n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 308
5699 and had alreadie begunne to put off the old man, still to cleanse themselues, and still to put off the old man, as 2. Corinth. 7.1. and had already begun to put off the old man, still to cleanse themselves, and still to put off the old man, as 2. Corinth. 7.1. cc vhd av vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1, av pc-acp vvi px32, cc av pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1, c-acp crd np1. crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 308
5700 Seeing then we haue these promises, let vs cleanse our selues from all filthinesse of the flesh and spirit, Seeing then we have these promises, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, vvg av pns12 vhb d n2, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 308
5701 and grow vp vnto full holinesse in the feare of God. and grow up unto full holiness in the Fear of God. cc vvb a-acp p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 308
5702 Euen we that haue right to the promises of the Gospell, and are alreadie sanctified and cleansed, let vs more and more cleanse our selues. And so Ephes. 4.20.21.22. saith the Apostle, Ye that haue learned Christ, as the truth is in Iesus, cast ye off concerning the conuersation in time past, the old man, which is corrupt through the deceiueable lusts. Even we that have right to the promises of the Gospel, and Are already sanctified and cleansed, let us more and more cleanse our selves. And so Ephesians 4.20.21.22. Says the Apostle, You that have learned christ, as the truth is in Iesus, cast you off Concerning the Conversation in time past, the old man, which is corrupt through the deceivable Lustiest. av pns12 cst vhb av-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vbr av vvn cc vvn, vvb pno12 dc cc av-dc vvi po12 n2. cc av np1 crd. vvz dt n1, pn22 cst vhb vvn np1, p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp np1, vvb pn22 p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp n1 j, dt j n1, r-crq vbz j p-acp dt j n2. (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 308
5703 These and the like exhortations do plainly euince and proue to vs, that mortification of sinne, These and the like exhortations do plainly evince and prove to us, that mortification of sin, d cc dt j n2 vdb av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp pno12, cst n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 308
5704 euen the mortifying of the vile lusts and corruptions of the heart, must be a continuall act of the whole life of euerie true beleeuing Christian: even the mortifying of the vile Lustiest and corruptions of the heart, must be a continual act of the Whole life of every true believing Christian: av-j dt vvg pp-f dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j vvg np1: (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 308
5705 and that euerie true beleeuer must proceed from one degree of mortification to another: and the reason of it is plaine. and that every true believer must proceed from one degree of mortification to Another: and the reason of it is plain. cc cst d j n1 vmb vvi p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn: cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j. (16) verse (DIV2) 544 Page 308
5727 Thine heart is a fruitfull mother, and be thou stirred vp to make it thy continuall worke, Thine heart is a fruitful mother, and be thou stirred up to make it thy continual work, po21 n1 vbz dt j n1, cc vbb pns21 vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 po21 j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 309
5706 The best Christian that liues in the world, neuer wants matter of mortification in himselfe so long as he liues in this world, either in regard of the roote and seed of all sinnes his in borne corruption, The best Christian that lives in the world, never Wants matter of mortification in himself so long as he lives in this world, either in regard of the root and seed of all Sins his in born corruption, dt js np1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, av-x vvz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px31 av av-j c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp d n1, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 po31 n1 vvn n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 545 Page 308
5707 or in regard of ill weedes, the manifold vile lusts and corruptions that sprout vp from thence. or in regard of ill weeds, the manifold vile Lustiest and corruptions that sprout up from thence. cc p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n2, dt j j n2 cc n2 cst vvi a-acp p-acp av. (16) verse (DIV2) 545 Page 308
5708 Though he do daily and hourely labour to cut off and to kill the vile lusts of his heart, Though he do daily and hourly labour to Cut off and to kill the vile Lustiest of his heart, cs pns31 vdb av-j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp cc pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 545 Page 308
5709 yet so strong and so many are they, as he shall neuer want worke in that kind all his life long, yet so strong and so many Are they, as he shall never want work in that kind all his life long, av av j cc av d vbr pns32, c-acp pns31 vmb av-x vvi n1 p-acp d n1 d po31 n1 av-j, (16) verse (DIV2) 545 Page 308
5710 though he should liue Methushelahs dayes: though he should live Methuselahs days: cs pns31 vmd vvi npg1 n2: (16) verse (DIV2) 545 Page 308
5711 and therefore the mortifying of the vile lusts and corruptions of the heart must be a continuall act of the whole life of euery true beleeuer; and Therefore the mortifying of the vile Lustiest and corruptions of the heart must be a continual act of the Whole life of every true believer; cc av dt vvg pp-f dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 545 Page 309
5712 and he must proceed from one degree of mortification to another. and he must proceed from one degree of mortification to Another. cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn. (16) verse (DIV2) 545 Page 309
5713 This then for the vse of it, discouers that they are deceiued whosoeuer they are, that thinke that the worke of mortification may come to a period and to a full point in time of this life. This then for the use of it, discovers that they Are deceived whosoever they Are, that think that the work of mortification may come to a Period and to a full point in time of this life. np1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvz cst pns32 vbr vvn r-crq pns32 vbr, cst vvb cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 546 Page 309
5714 Some idle and brainesicke persons there be, who thinke they haue gone farre enough in the worke of mortification, in the worke of humiliation and repentance, some idle and brainsick Persons there be, who think they have gone Far enough in the work of mortification, in the work of humiliation and Repentance, d j cc j n2 pc-acp vbi, r-crq vvb pns32 vhb vvn av-j av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 546 Page 309
5715 and they need be humbled no further, they haue no further matter in them to be mortified, they imagine they haue finished that worke, the worke of mortification is at an end with them. and they need be humbled no further, they have no further matter in them to be mortified, they imagine they have finished that work, the work of mortification is At an end with them. cc pns32 vvb vbi vvn av-dx av-jc, pns32 vhb dx jc n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn, pns32 vvb pns32 vhb vvn d n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32. (16) verse (DIV2) 546 Page 309
5716 Poore soules, they deceiue themselues exceedingly, it is out of their ignorance and pride that they haue this conceit, Poor Souls, they deceive themselves exceedingly, it is out of their ignorance and pride that they have this conceit, j n2, pns32 vvb px32 av-vvg, pn31 vbz av pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 cst pns32 vhb d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 546 Page 309
5717 yea it is a plaine euidence against them, they know not what mortification meanes; yea it is a plain evidence against them, they know not what mortification means; uh pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb xx r-crq n1 vvz; (16) verse (DIV2) 546 Page 309
5718 if they had eyes to see it, they might haue cause to be humbled for that proud conceit of theirs, if they had eyes to see it, they might have cause to be humbled for that proud conceit of theirs, cs pns32 vhd n2 pc-acp vvi pn31, pns32 vmd vhi n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f png32, (16) verse (DIV2) 546 Page 309
5719 and that they haue need to mortifie the pride of their hearts. and that they have need to mortify the pride of their hearts. cc cst pns32 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (16) verse (DIV2) 546 Page 309
5720 And indeed to leaue them, and to make our benefit of this, such is the corruption of our nature, that men or women that haue made the best progresse, And indeed to leave them, and to make our benefit of this, such is the corruption of our nature, that men or women that have made the best progress, cc av pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1 pp-f d, d vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst n2 cc n2 cst vhb vvn dt js n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 546 Page 309
5721 and haue gone furthest in mortification, are in danger, vnlesse they looke to it, to grow proud of it. and have gone furthest in mortification, Are in danger, unless they look to it, to grow proud of it. cc vhb vvn js p-acp n1, vbr p-acp n1, cs pns32 vvb p-acp pn31, pc-acp vvi j pp-f pn31. (16) verse (DIV2) 546 Page 309
5722 In men or women most humbled and most mortified, vnlesse they watch ouer their hearts, pride will be readie to start vp, In men or women most humbled and most mortified, unless they watch over their hearts, pride will be ready to start up, p-acp n2 cc n2 av-ds vvn cc av-ds j-vvn, cs pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2, n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi a-acp, (16) verse (DIV2) 546 Page 309
5723 yea many times Gods children are readie to be proud in that they see their pride, and their other corruptions. yea many times God's children Are ready to be proud in that they see their pride, and their other corruptions. uh d n2 ng1 n2 vbr j pc-acp vbi j p-acp cst pns32 vvb po32 n1, cc po32 j-jn n2. (16) verse (DIV2) 546 Page 309
5724 Therefore for a second vse of the point, art thou a man or woman truly mortified? dost thou find the power, tyrannie, and strength of sinne weakened? hast thou begun to mortifie sinne in thy selfe? then know and take notice of it, thy worke in that kinde is neuer at an end; Therefore for a second use of the point, art thou a man or woman truly mortified? dost thou find the power, tyranny, and strength of sin weakened? hast thou begun to mortify sin in thy self? then know and take notice of it, thy work in that kind is never At an end; av p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, vb2r pns21 dt n1 cc n1 av-j vvn? vd2 pns21 vvi dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vvn? vh2 pns21 vvd pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po21 n1? av vvb cc vvi n1 pp-f pn31, po21 n1 p-acp d n1 vbz av-x p-acp dt n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 309
5728 yea thy chiefe worke, to keepe vnder and to subdue thy rebellious lusts, and thy vile affections: yea thy chief work, to keep under and to subdue thy rebellious Lustiest, and thy vile affections: uh po21 j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp cc pc-acp vvi po21 j n2, cc po21 j n2: (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 309
5729 and euerie day and euerie houre labour thou to cut off some vile lust of thine owne heart, and every day and every hour labour thou to Cut off Some vile lust of thine own heart, cc d n1 cc d n1 vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi a-acp d j n1 pp-f po21 d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5730 as anger, enuie, hatred, pride, and such like: as anger, envy, hatred, pride, and such like: c-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, cc d av-j: (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5731 make all things thou dost, either priuately or in publicke, in thy calling, or in the seruice of God, thy hearing the word, reading, praying, make all things thou dost, either privately or in public, in thy calling, or in the service of God, thy hearing the word, reading, praying, vvb d n2 pns21 vd2, d av-j cc p-acp j, p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, po21 n-vvg dt n1, vvg, vvg, (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5732 and such like, as helpes to mortifie sinne in thee: and such like, as helps to mortify sin in thee: cc d av-j, c-acp n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno21: (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5733 applie the word in euerie part of it, the promises, the Commandements, the threatnings of it, to the cutting downe of some corruption in thee: apply the word in every part of it, the promises, the commandments, the threatenings of it, to the cutting down of Some corruption in thee: vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31, dt n2, dt n2, dt n2-vvg pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f d n1 p-acp pno21: (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5734 yea make all the Lords dealings with thee, his mercies, his corrections, his chastisements, yea the assurance of his loue to thee in Christ, yea make all the lords dealings with thee, his Mercies, his corrections, his chastisements, yea the assurance of his love to thee in christ, uh vvb d dt n2 n2-vvg p-acp pno21, po31 n2, po31 n2, po31 n2, uh dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp np1, (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5735 and the assurance of thine owne saluation, tend to this purpose, euen to the renting downe of some rebellious lust in thine owne heart. and the assurance of thine own salvation, tend to this purpose, even to the renting down of Some rebellious lust in thine own heart. cc dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, vvb p-acp d n1, av p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f d j n1 p-acp po21 d n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5736 Be thou euer dealing with thine owne heart, and labour to weede some corrupt lust out of it continually: Be thou ever dealing with thine own heart, and labour to weed Some corrupt lust out of it continually: vbb pns21 av vvg p-acp po21 d n1, cc n1 p-acp n1 d j n1 av pp-f pn31 av-j: (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5737 and know, that if thou slacke this businesse, though thou hast gotten some maisterie ouer thine owne corruptions, and know, that if thou slack this business, though thou hast got Some mastery over thine own corruptions, cc vvb, cst cs pns21 vvi d n1, cs pns21 vh2 vvn d n1 p-acp po21 d n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5738 yet it will gather strength againe: the lusts of thine owne heart are like the haires of Sampsons head, Iudges 16.22. yet it will gather strength again: the Lustiest of thine own heart Are like the hairs of Sampsons head, Judges 16.22. av pn31 vmb vvi n1 av: dt n2 pp-f po21 d n1 vbr av-j dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, n2 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5739 though they be clipped and shauen they will grow againe, and they will betray thee into the hands of Satan, though they be clipped and shaven they will grow again, and they will betray thee into the hands of Satan, cs pns32 vbb vvn cc j-vvn pns32 vmb vvi av, cc pns32 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5740 and cause thee to fall, it may be foully into some foule sinne, and that will wound thy conscience and weaken thy hold in Christ, and cause thee to fallen, it may be foully into Some foul sin, and that will wound thy conscience and weaken thy hold in christ, cc vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi, pn31 vmb vbi av-j p-acp d j n1, cc cst vmb vvi po21 n1 cc vvi po21 n1 p-acp np1, (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5741 and shake thy comfort, and thou shalt neuer fully recouer that losse all the dayes of thy life. and shake thy Comfort, and thou shalt never Fully recover that loss all the days of thy life. cc vvb po21 n1, cc pns21 vm2 av-x av-j vvi d n1 d dt n2 pp-f po21 n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5742 And therefore be thou stirred vp to be continually exercised in the mortifying of the lust of thine owne heart, And Therefore be thou stirred up to be continually exercised in the mortifying of the lust of thine own heart, cc av vbb pns21 vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5743 and especially the lusts and sins that are most agreeable to thy complexion, to thy trade and calling, and especially the Lustiest and Sins that Are most agreeable to thy complexion, to thy trade and calling, cc av-j dt n2 cc n2 cst vbr av-ds j p-acp po21 n1, p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5744 and to the condition of the times wherein thou liuest: for these being maistered, other lusts and sinnes will be more easily preuailed against. and to the condition of the times wherein thou Livest: for these being mastered, other Lustiest and Sins will be more Easily prevailed against. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 c-crq pns21 vv2: p-acp d vbg vvn, j-jn n2 cc n2 vmb vbi av-dc av-j vvn p-acp. (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5745 That is thy dutie, let it be thought on and remembred. That is thy duty, let it be Thought on and remembered. cst vbz po21 n1, vvb pn31 vbi vvn a-acp cc vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 547 Page 310
5746 For the grounding of the next point obserue, the Apostle here saith not as the direct opposion required, For the grounding of the next point observe, the Apostle Here Says not as the Direct opposion required, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt ord n1 vvi, dt n1 av vvz xx p-acp dt j n1 vvd, (16) verse (DIV2) 548 Page 310
5747 If ye liue after the Spirit, as he said in the sormer part, If ye liue after the flesh, If you live After the Spirit, as he said in the sormer part, If you live After the Flesh, cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt j n1, cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 548 Page 310
5748 so here, if ye liue after the Spirit, or if ye liue an holy life. But if ye mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, ye shall liue. so Here, if you live After the Spirit, or if you live an holy life. But if you mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, you shall live. av av, cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc cs pn22 vvb dt j n1. p-acp cs pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi. (16) verse (DIV2) 548 Page 310
5749 The Apostle being guided by the Spirit of God, puts downe one part of an holy life for the whole, The Apostle being guided by the Spirit of God, puts down one part of an holy life for the Whole, dt n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz p-acp crd n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn, (16) verse (DIV2) 548 Page 311
5750 and he expresseth liuing after the Spirit, or liuing of an holy and spirituall life, in these termes, mortifying the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit: and he Expresses living After the Spirit, or living of an holy and spiritual life, in these terms, mortifying the Deeds of the body by the Spirit: cc pns31 vvz vvg p-acp dt n1, cc vvg pp-f dt j cc j n1, p-acp d n2, vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 548 Page 311
5751 and applying his speech to the beleeuing Romans, he saith, If ye mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, ye shall liue. and applying his speech to the believing Romans, he Says, If you mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, you shall live. cc vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt vvg np1, pns31 vvz, cs pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi. (16) verse (DIV2) 548 Page 311
5752 Now hence we may easily gather and conclude thus much. That the mortified Christian is the true holy Christian indeed. Now hence we may Easily gather and conclude thus much. That the mortified Christian is the true holy Christian indeed. av av pns12 vmb av-j vvi cc vvi av av-d. cst dt j-vvn np1 vbz dt j j njp av. (16) verse (DIV2) 548 Page 311
5753 Such Christians as haue the power & strength of grace vouchsafed to them, to mortifie sinne in themselues, to subdue and to keepe vnder their owne rebellious lusts and affections, Such Christians as have the power & strength of grace vouchsafed to them, to mortify sin in themselves, to subdue and to keep under their own rebellious Lustiest and affections, d np1 p-acp vhb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp px32, pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d j n2 cc n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 311
5754 and the vile corruptions of their owne hearts, they indeed are true holy ones, true holy Christians: and the vile corruptions of their own hearts, they indeed Are true holy ones, true holy Christians: cc dt j n2 pp-f po32 d n2, pns32 av vbr j j pi2, j j np1: (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 311
5755 and there are none truly holy but such as are truly mortified. It is worth our marking to this purpose that we find Psal. 32.6. and there Are none truly holy but such as Are truly mortified. It is worth our marking to this purpose that we find Psalm 32.6. cc pc-acp vbr pix av-j j p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn. pn31 vbz j po12 vvg p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vvb np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 311
5756 Dauid there puts one word to signifie both humble, and mortified, and also godly, Therefore shall euerie one that is godly, David there puts one word to signify both humble, and mortified, and also godly, Therefore shall every one that is godly, np1 a-acp vvz crd n1 pc-acp vvi d j, cc vvn, cc av j, av vmb d pi cst vbz j, (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 311
5757 or that is humble, or that is mortified, make his prayer vnto thee in a time when thou maist be found. or that is humble, or that is mortified, make his prayer unto thee in a time when thou Mayest be found. cc d vbz j, cc d vbz vvn, vvb po31 n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns21 vm2 vbi vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 311
5758 Thereby (no doubt) the holy Ghost would giue vs to vnderstand, that humble, Thereby (not doubt) the holy Ghost would give us to understand, that humble, av (xx n1) dt j n1 vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst j, (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 311
5759 and godly, and mortified, and holy, are so farre conuertible, as the one cannot be affirmed of any without the other. and godly, and mortified, and holy, Are so Far convertible, as the one cannot be affirmed of any without the other. cc j, cc vvn, cc j, vbr av av-j j, c-acp dt crd vmbx vbi vvn pp-f d p-acp dt n-jn. (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 311
5760 A godly man is an humble man, and an humble mortified man is vndoubtedly godly and truly holy. A godly man is an humble man, and an humble mortified man is undoubtedly godly and truly holy. dt j n1 vbz dt j n1, cc dt j j-vvn n1 vbz av-j j cc av-j j. (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 311
5761 It is vsuall with the Apostle in describing such as are holy Christians indeed, and true members of Christ, to set them out thus, that they are crucified with Christ, It is usual with the Apostle in describing such as Are holy Christians indeed, and true members of christ, to Set them out thus, that they Are Crucified with christ, pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg d c-acp vbr j np1 av, cc j n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pno32 av av, cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp np1, (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 311
5762 and dead with Christ, and that they are partakers both of the merit and benefit of Christ his death, and dead with christ, and that they Are partakers both of the merit and benefit of christ his death, cc j p-acp np1, cc cst pns32 vbr n2 d pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 311
5763 and also of the vertue and power of his death, to the mortification of sinne in themselues, as Rom. 6.6. Our old man is crucified with him, that the bodie of sinne might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serue sinne. and also of the virtue and power of his death, to the mortification of sin in themselves, as Rom. 6.6. Our old man is Crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. cc av pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px32, c-acp np1 crd. po12 j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vbi vvn, cst av pns12 vmd xx vvi n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 311
5764 And verse 8. If we be dead with Christ, we beleeue that we shall liue also with him. And verse 8. If we be dead with christ, we believe that we shall live also with him. cc n1 crd cs pns12 vbb j p-acp np1, pns12 vvb cst pns12 vmb vvi av p-acp pno31. (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 311
5765 Yea the Apostle affirmes in expresse termes of them that are in Christ, and so are truly spirituall and holy persons indeed, Galat. 5.24. that they are such as haue crucified the flesh with the affections and the lusts: Yea the Apostle affirms in express terms of them that Are in christ, and so Are truly spiritual and holy Persons indeed, Galatians 5.24. that they Are such as have Crucified the Flesh with the affections and the Lustiest: uh dt n1 vvz p-acp j n2 pp-f pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1, cc av vbr av-j j cc j n2 av, np1 crd. cst pns32 vbr d c-acp vhb vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cc dt n2: (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 311
5766 that they are such as are truly mortified: plainly teaching that the mortified Christian is indeed the downeright holy Christian. that they Are such as Are truly mortified: plainly teaching that the mortified Christian is indeed the downright holy Christian. cst pns32 vbr d c-acp vbr av-j vvn: av-j vvg cst dt j-vvn np1 vbz av dt j j njp. (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 311
5768 and yet would carrie the name of right holy persons, they commonly shroud themselues vnder the maske and vizour of mortification, they seeme to be humbled and to be mortified: and yet would carry the name of right holy Persons, they commonly shroud themselves under the mask and vizor of mortification, they seem to be humbled and to be mortified: cc av vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f j-jn j n2, pns32 av-j vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn cc pc-acp vbi vvn: (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 312
5769 They afflict themselues, and hang downe their heads like a bull rush, as the Lord complaines of hypocrites, Isay 58.5. they thinke that that will gaine them the name of holinesse, and thereby they shall come to be counted holy ones indeed. They afflict themselves, and hang down their Heads like a bull rush, as the Lord complains of Hypocrites, Saiah 58.5. they think that that will gain them the name of holiness, and thereby they shall come to be counted holy ones indeed. pns32 vvb px32, cc vvb a-acp po32 n2 av-j dt n1 n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f n2, np1 crd. pns32 vvb cst d vmb vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn j pi2 av. (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 312
5770 Yea the Papists, that are meere counterfeit holy ones, are then (as they imagine) most holy, Yea the Papists, that Are mere counterfeit holy ones, Are then (as they imagine) most holy, uh dt njp2, cst vbr j n-jn j pi2, vbr av (c-acp pns32 vvb) av-ds j, (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 312
5771 when they seeme most mortified, when they retire themselues to some cloyster, and tye themselues to strict fasts, canonicall houres, to hard lodging, to course apparell, haire-cloth, or the like: when they seem most mortified, when they retire themselves to Some cloister, and tie themselves to strict fasts, canonical hours, to hard lodging, to course apparel, haircloth, or the like: c-crq pns32 vvb av-ds vvn, c-crq pns32 vvb px32 p-acp d n1, cc vvi px32 p-acp j n2, j n2, p-acp j n1, p-acp n1 n1, n1, cc dt j: (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 312
5772 oh then they thinke they are most holy, and others that are ensnared by them do then so account of them, o then they think they Are most holy, and Others that Are Ensnared by them do then so account of them, uh av pns32 vvb pns32 vbr av-ds j, cc n2-jn cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32 vdi av av n1 pp-f pno32, (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 312
5773 and admire them for their holinesse; and admire them for their holiness; cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 312
5774 and it may be an euidence to vs, that the true mortified life is the true and right holy life, and it may be an evidence to us, that the true mortified life is the true and right holy life, cc pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pno12, cst dt j j-vvn n1 vbz dt j cc j-jn j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 312
5775 and that such persons as are truly mortified, are vndoubtedly truly holy and righteous persons indeed: for why, and that such Persons as Are truly mortified, Are undoubtedly truly holy and righteous Persons indeed: for why, cc cst d n2 c-acp vbr av-j vvn, vbr av-j av-j j cc j n2 av: c-acp c-crq, (16) verse (DIV2) 549 Page 312
5776 Mortification strikes at the roote of sinne, and mortification of sinne is the verie ground and beginning of all true holinesse, Mortification strikes At the root of sin, and mortification of sin is the very ground and beginning of all true holiness, n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 550 Page 312
5777 and according to the decay and weakening of naturall corruption, and the abating of the power and strength of the sinfull lusts of the heart, and according to the decay and weakening of natural corruption, and the abating of the power and strength of the sinful Lustiest of the heart, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 cc vvg pp-f j n1, cc dt vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 550 Page 312
5778 so is the measure of spirituall life and holinesse in any man or woman. so is the measure of spiritual life and holiness in any man or woman. av vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 550 Page 312
5779 And againe, persons truly holy are so qualified, as that they are fit to profit by all things, they are fit to get good by the word of God, And again, Persons truly holy Are so qualified, as that they Are fit to profit by all things, they Are fit to get good by the word of God, cc av, n2 av-j j vbr av vvn, c-acp cst pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (16) verse (DIV2) 551 Page 312
5780 and by the workes of God: now such are mortified persons: and by the works of God: now such Are mortified Persons: cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: av d vbr vvn n2: (16) verse (DIV2) 551 Page 312
5781 it is the humble and mortified soule that receiueth the word with meeknesse, according to the exhortation of the Apostle, Iam. 1.21. it is the humble and mortified soul that receiveth the word with meekness, according to the exhortation of the Apostle, Iam. 1.21. pn31 vbz dt j cc j-vvn n1 cst vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 551 Page 312
5782 it is the humble and mortified soule that yeelds willingly to the word of God in time of affliction, that yeelds to the word of counsell, of admonition, and of reproofe. it is the humble and mortified soul that yields willingly to the word of God in time of affliction, that yields to the word of counsel, of admonition, and of reproof. pn31 vbz dt j cc j-vvn n1 cst vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 551 Page 312
5783 The vnmortified heart cannot abide to be touched, it reiects the word of counsell, and admonition, The unmortified heart cannot abide to be touched, it rejects the word of counsel, and admonition, dt vvn n1 vmbx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn, pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 551 Page 312
5784 and reproofe, and it makes men stubburne, and refractarie, and contentious, Prou. 13.10. Through pride men make contention; and reproof, and it makes men stubborn, and refractory, and contentious, Prou. 13.10. Through pride men make contention; cc n1, cc pn31 vvz n2 j, cc j, cc j, np1 crd. p-acp n1 n2 vvi n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 551 Page 313
5785 but with the well aduised is wisedome. but with the well advised is Wisdom. cc-acp p-acp dt av vvn vbz n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 551 Page 313
5847 The Lord hath in his eternall counsell so decreed, to call his chosen, to iustifie them, to sanctifie them, The Lord hath in his Eternal counsel so decreed, to call his chosen, to justify them, to sanctify them, dt n1 vhz p-acp po31 j n1 av vvn, pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn, pc-acp vvi pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32, (16) verse (DIV2) 558 Page 316
7017 All other nations, and people were passed by and refused, but the partition wall is taken downe, All other Nations, and people were passed by and refused, but the partition wall is taken down, av-d j-jn n2, cc n1 vbdr vvn p-acp cc vvn, cc-acp dt n1 n1 vbz vvn a-acp, (18) verse (DIV2) 685 Page 380
5786 It is the humble and mortified heart that makes men profit by the examples of others, Psal. 34.2. My soule (saith Dauid) shall glorie in the Lord: It is the humble and mortified heart that makes men profit by the Examples of Others, Psalm 34.2. My soul (Says David) shall glory in the Lord: pn31 vbz dt j cc j-vvn n1 cst vvz n2 vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, np1 crd. po11 n1 (vvz np1) vmb vvi p-acp dt n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 551 Page 313
5787 the humble shall heare it and be glad. the humble shall hear it and be glad. dt j vmb vvi pn31 cc vbi j. (16) verse (DIV2) 551 Page 313
5788 The humble and mortified person hearing of my soules ioy in the Lord, shall also heare, and be glad, and reioyce. The humble and mortified person hearing of my Souls joy in the Lord, shall also hear, and be glad, and rejoice. dt j cc j-vvn n1 vvg pp-f po11 ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1, vmb av vvi, cc vbi j, cc vvi. (16) verse (DIV2) 551 Page 313
5789 And therefore doubtlesse the mortified person is the right holy person, and none are truly holy, And Therefore doubtless the mortified person is the right holy person, and none Are truly holy, cc av av-j dt j-vvn n1 vbz dt j-jn j n1, cc pix vbr av-j j, (16) verse (DIV2) 551 Page 313
5790 but such as are truly mortified. but such as Are truly mortified. cc-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 551 Page 313
5791 It is not then as the Papists imagine, a monasticall life, the liuing as a Monke, It is not then as the Papists imagine, a monastical life, the living as a Monk, pn31 vbz xx av c-acp dt njp2 vvb, dt j n1, dt j-vvg p-acp dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 552 Page 313
5792 or as a Nunne, sequestred from the world, and shut vp in a cloyster, that makes a man or woman truly holy: or as a Nun, sequestered from the world, and shut up in a cloister, that makes a man or woman truly holy: cc p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, cst vvz dt n1 cc n1 av-j j: (16) verse (DIV2) 552 Page 313
5793 a man or woman may liue such a life, and yet be most fleshly and carnal. a man or woman may live such a life, and yet be most fleshly and carnal. dt n1 cc n1 vmb vvi d dt n1, cc av vbb av-ds j cc j. (16) verse (DIV2) 552 Page 313
5794 And indeed those amongst the Papists that liue that kind of life are the most vnmortified persons that liue in the world. And indeed those among the Papists that live that kind of life Are the most unmortified Persons that live in the world. cc av d p-acp dt njp2 cst vvb cst n1 pp-f n1 vbr dt av-ds vvn n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 552 Page 313
5795 Instance might be giuen if it were needfull, but to passe from them. Instance might be given if it were needful, but to pass from them. n1 vmd vbi vvn cs pn31 vbdr j, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (16) verse (DIV2) 552 Page 313
5796 Is it so that the mortified person is the right holy person? then deceiue not thy selfe whosoeuer thou art, thinke not thou art a man or woman truly holy, Is it so that the mortified person is the right holy person? then deceive not thy self whosoever thou art, think not thou art a man or woman truly holy, vbz pn31 av cst dt j-vvn n1 vbz dt j-jn j n1? av vvb xx po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb xx pns21 vb2r dt n1 cc n1 av-j j, (16) verse (DIV2) 553 Page 313
5797 vnlesse thou finde that thou art a man or woman truly mortified. unless thou find that thou art a man or woman truly mortified. cs pns21 vvb cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 cc n1 av-j vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 553 Page 313
5798 Many men and women would willingly be thought to be holy, and they thinke wrong is done them if they be not so accounted, Many men and women would willingly be Thought to be holy, and they think wrong is done them if they be not so accounted, av-d n2 cc n2 vmd av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vbi j, cc pns32 vvb j-jn vbz vdn pno32 cs pns32 vbb xx av vvn, (16) verse (DIV2) 553 Page 313
5799 and it may be haue a good conceit of themselues: and it may be have a good conceit of themselves: cc pn31 vmb vbi n1 dt j n1 pp-f px32: (16) verse (DIV2) 553 Page 313
5800 but wouldest thou whosoeuer thou art, proue thy selfe to be a right holy man or woman indeed? then neuer rest till thou find that thou art a man or woman truly mortified. but Wouldst thou whosoever thou art, prove thy self to be a right holy man or woman indeed? then never rest till thou find that thou art a man or woman truly mortified. cc-acp vmd2 pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb po21 n1 pc-acp vbi dt j-jn j n1 cc n1 av? av av-x vvi c-acp pns21 vvi cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 cc n1 av-j vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 553 Page 313
5801 Thou maist suppresse the outward act of sinne, and keepe thy selfe from dishonest words and deeds, thou maist liue ciuilly and orderly in the world; Thou Mayest suppress the outward act of sin, and keep thy self from dishonest words and Deeds, thou Mayest live civilly and orderly in the world; pns21 vm2 vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp j n2 cc n2, pns21 vm2 vvi av-j cc av-j p-acp dt n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 553 Page 313
5802 yea thou maist do many good things, thou maist heare the word, reade, pray, and performe all good duties of pietie, yea thou Mayest do many good things, thou Mayest hear the word, read, pray, and perform all good duties of piety, uh pns21 vm2 vdi d j n2, pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1, vvb, vvb, cc vvi d j n2 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 553 Page 313
5803 and so seeme to thy selfe, and it may be to others, to be maruellous holy and religious, and so seem to thy self, and it may be to Others, to be marvelous holy and religious, cc av vvb p-acp po21 n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n2-jn, pc-acp vbi j j cc j, (16) verse (DIV2) 553 Page 313
5804 and yet for all that be farre from true holinesse: and yet for all that be Far from true holiness: cc av p-acp d cst vbb av-j p-acp j n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 553 Page 313
5805 thou maist notwithstanding this be a person vnmortified, thou maist still carrie in thy heart vile affections, thou Mayest notwithstanding this be a person unmortified, thou Mayest still carry in thy heart vile affections, pns21 vm2 p-acp d vbb dt n1 vvn, pns21 vm2 av vvi p-acp po21 n1 j n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 553 Page 313
5806 as anger, pride, selfe loue, selfe conceit, couetousnesse, and other damnable lusts vnmortified; as anger, pride, self love, self conceit, covetousness, and other damnable Lustiest unmortified; c-acp n1, n1, n1 n1, n1 n1, n1, cc j-jn j n2 vvn; (16) verse (DIV2) 553 Page 314
5807 and so thou hast but the outside of holinesse, which is no better in Gods sight then a glittering abhomination. and so thou hast but the outside of holiness, which is no better in God's sighed then a glittering abomination. cc av pns21 vh2 p-acp dt n1-an pp-f n1, r-crq vbz av-dx av-jc p-acp npg1 n1 av dt j-vvg n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 553 Page 314
5848 and to make them fit for heauen, and then also to glorifie them. and to make them fit for heaven, and then also to Glorify them. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 j p-acp n1, cc av av pc-acp vvi pno32. (16) verse (DIV2) 558 Page 316
5808 If thou wouldst haue good euidence to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou art a man or woman truly holy, neuer rest till thou find that thou art truly mortified, that thou hast power and strength of grace giuen thee to mortifie, to subdue, If thou Wouldst have good evidence to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou art a man or woman truly holy, never rest till thou find that thou art truly mortified, that thou hast power and strength of grace given thee to mortify, to subdue, cs pns21 vmd2 vhi j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 cc n1 av-j j, av-x vvb c-acp pns21 vvi cst pns21 vb2r av-j vvn, cst pns21 vh2 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvn pno21 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi, (16) verse (DIV2) 553 Page 314
5809 and to keepe vnder thine owne rebellious lusts, and thine owne vile affections. and to keep under thine own rebellious Lustiest, and thine own vile affections. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 d j n2, cc po21 d j n2. (16) verse (DIV2) 553 Page 314
5810 Thou wilt say, How shall I know that I am a man or woman truly mortified? I answer. Thou wilt say, How shall I know that I am a man or woman truly mortified? I answer. pns21 vm2 vvi, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi cst pns11 vbm dt n1 cc n1 av-j vvn? pns11 vvb. (16) verse (DIV2) 554 Page 314
5811 By this thou maist know it, if thou find the lust of thine owne heart, By this thou Mayest know it, if thou find the lust of thine own heart, p-acp d pns21 vm2 vvi pn31, cs pns21 vvb dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 555 Page 314
5812 and especially the lust that is most strong and predominant in thee, not onely restrained and kept from breaking out, and especially the lust that is most strong and predominant in thee, not only restrained and kept from breaking out, cc av-j dt n1 cst vbz av-ds j cc j p-acp pno21, xx av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp vvg av, (16) verse (DIV2) 555 Page 314
5813 but a burden to thee, and thou dost groane vnder the burden of it, and thou art able to keepe downe the corruption of thine heart when there is occasion offered to stirre it vp, but a burden to thee, and thou dost groan under the burden of it, and thou art able to keep down the corruption of thine heart when there is occasion offered to stir it up, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21, cc pns21 vd2 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp, (16) verse (DIV2) 555 Page 314
5814 and to make it breake out. and to make it break out. cc pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi av. (16) verse (DIV2) 555 Page 314
5815 For example, thou meetest with thy deadly enemie, or hearest him spoken of, and thy stomacke doth not rise, For Exampl, thou meetest with thy deadly enemy, or Hearst him spoken of, and thy stomach does not rise, p-acp n1, pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 j n1, cc vv2 pno31 vvn pp-f, cc po21 n1 vdz xx vvi, (16) verse (DIV2) 555 Page 314
5816 nor thine heart swell against him: nor thine heart swell against him: ccx po21 n1 vvi p-acp pno31: (16) verse (DIV2) 555 Page 314
5817 the pleasures of the world, or profits of it are set before thee, and thine heart cleaues not to them: the pleasures of the world, or profits of it Are Set before thee, and thine heart cleaves not to them: dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc n2 pp-f pn31 vbr vvn p-acp pno21, cc po21 n1 vvz xx p-acp pno32: (16) verse (DIV2) 555 Page 314
5818 thou seest another richer then thy selfe, and thou dost not enuie him: thou art praised, and thou art not puffed vp: thou See Another Richer then thy self, and thou dost not envy him: thou art praised, and thou art not puffed up: pns21 vv2 j-jn jc cs po21 n1, cc pns21 vd2 xx vvi pno31: pns21 vb2r vvn, cc pns21 vb2r xx vvn a-acp: (16) verse (DIV2) 555 Page 314
5819 thou art euill spoken of, and thou art not offended; Thou sufferest wrong, and thou threatenest not: 1. Pet. 2.23. thou art iustly reproued, and thou art not angrie with the reprouer, but accountest that a benefit, Psal. 141.5. thou art evil spoken of, and thou art not offended; Thou sufferest wrong, and thou threatenest not: 1. Pet. 2.23. thou art justly reproved, and thou art not angry with the reprover, but Accountest that a benefit, Psalm 141.5. pns21 vb2r j-jn vvn pp-f, cc pns21 vb2r xx vvn; pns21 vv2 vvi, cc pns21 vv2 xx: crd np1 crd. pns21 vb2r av-j vvn, cc pns21 vb2r xx j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vv2 d dt n1, np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 555 Page 314
5820 If it be thus with thee, certainly then thou art truly mortified, and that will yeeld thee this comfort, that thou art a right holy man or woman. If it be thus with thee, Certainly then thou art truly mortified, and that will yield thee this Comfort, that thou art a right holy man or woman. cs pn31 vbb av p-acp pno21, av-j cs pns21 vb2r av-j vvn, cc cst vmb vvi pno21 d n1, cst pns21 vb2r dt j-jn j n1 cc n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 555 Page 314
5821 And hereby trie thy selfe, and neuer rest till thou find thy selfe truly mortified; And hereby try thy self, and never rest till thou find thy self truly mortified; cc av vvb po21 n1, cc av-x vvb c-acp pns21 vvb po21 n1 av-j vvn; (16) verse (DIV2) 555 Page 314
5822 and thereupon thou maist conclude to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou art truly holy and religious, and thereupon thou Mayest conclude to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou art truly holy and religious, cc av pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cst pns21 vb2r av-j j cc j, (16) verse (DIV2) 555 Page 314
5823 and that will yeeld thee comfort both in life and death. and that will yield thee Comfort both in life and death. cc cst vmb vvi pno21 n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 555 Page 314
5824 Now touching the matter of the Apostles argument, If ye mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, ye shall liue. Now touching the matter of the Apostles argument, If you mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, you shall live. av vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, cs pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi. (16) verse (DIV2) 556 Page 314
5825 See here the Apostle makes mortifying the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, or liuing an holy and sanctified life, the antecedent, See Here the Apostle makes mortifying the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, or living an holy and sanctified life, the antecedent, vvb av dt n1 vvz vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvg dt j cc j-vvn n1, dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 556 Page 314
5826 and a comfortable life here in this world, and also eternall life and happinesse in heauen hereafter, the consequent: and a comfortable life Here in this world, and also Eternal life and happiness in heaven hereafter, the consequent: cc dt j n1 av p-acp d n1, cc av j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 av, dt j: (16) verse (DIV2) 556 Page 315
5827 yea the one the antecedent, and the other the necessarie consequent, one going before, and the other necessarily following after. yea the one the antecedent, and the other the necessary consequent, one going before, and the other necessarily following After. uh dt crd dt n1, cc dt j-jn dt j j, pi vvg a-acp, cc dt n-jn av-j vvg p-acp. (16) verse (DIV2) 556 Page 315
5828 The point hence offered is this. The point hence offered is this. dt n1 av vvn vbz d. (16) verse (DIV2) 556 Page 315
5829 That the certaine fruite and consequent of an holy and sanctified life, is both a comfortable life here in this world, and also eternall life, happinesse and glorie hereafter in heauen. That the certain fruit and consequent of an holy and sanctified life, is both a comfortable life Here in this world, and also Eternal life, happiness and glory hereafter in heaven. cst dt j n1 cc j pp-f dt j cc j-vvn n1, vbz d dt j n1 av p-acp d n1, cc av j n1, n1 cc n1 av p-acp n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 315
5830 I say, the certaine consequent, not the effect, to preuent an obiection: I say, the certain consequent, not the Effect, to prevent an objection: pns11 vvb, dt j j, xx dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 315
5831 for indeed a carnall life is the proper cause of death and damnation, because sinne is perfectly euill: for indeed a carnal life is the proper cause of death and damnation, Because sin is perfectly evil: c-acp av dt j n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp n1 vbz av-j j-jn: (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 315
5832 but an holy life is not the cause of eternall life and saluation, it being imperfectly holy: but an holy life is not the cause of Eternal life and salvation, it being imperfectly holy: cc-acp dt j n1 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, pn31 vbg av-j j: (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 315
5833 therefore I say, the certaine and necessarie consequent of an holy life, is both a comfortable life here in this world, Therefore I say, the certain and necessary consequent of an holy life, is both a comfortable life Here in this world, av pns11 vvb, dt j cc j j pp-f dt j n1, vbz d dt j n1 av p-acp d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 315
5834 and also happinesse and glorie hereafter in heauen. and also happiness and glory hereafter in heaven. cc av n1 cc n1 av p-acp n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 315
5835 They that liue holily and in the feare of God, and hold on a constant course in that kind of life, shall be sure to finde sweetnesse and comfort here, They that live holily and in the Fear of God, and hold on a constant course in that kind of life, shall be sure to find sweetness and Comfort Here, pns32 cst vvb av-j cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 av, (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 315
5836 and shall be sure also hereafter to go to heauen and to be saued: the Lord hath coupled these two together as the antecedent and necessarie consequent. and shall be sure also hereafter to go to heaven and to be saved: the Lord hath coupled these two together as the antecedent and necessary consequent. cc vmb vbi j av av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vbi vvn: dt n1 vhz vvn d crd av c-acp dt n1 cc j j. (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 315
5837 We find euidence for it in many places of Scripture. Isay 33.15.16. saith the Prophet, He that walketh in iustice, and speaketh righteous things, refusing gaine of opression. We find evidence for it in many places of Scripture. Saiah 33.15.16. Says the Prophet, He that walks in Justice, and speaks righteous things, refusing gain of oppression. pns12 vvb n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. np1 crd. vvz dt n1, pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1, cc vvz j n2, vvg n1 pp-f n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 315
5838 shaking his hands frō taking of gifts, stopping his eyes from seeing euill: shaking his hands from taking of Gifts, stopping his eyes from seeing evil: vvg po31 n2 p-acp vvg pp-f n2, vvg po31 n2 p-acp vvg n-jn: (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 315
5839 he shall dwell on high, his defence shall be the munitions of rocks, bread shall be giuen him & his waters shall be sure. So Psal. 15.1. he shall dwell on high, his defence shall be the munitions of Rocks, bred shall be given him & his waters shall be sure. So Psalm 15.1. pns31 vmb vvi p-acp j, po31 n1 vmb vbi dt n2 pp-f n2, n1 vmb vbi vvn pno31 cc po31 n2 vmb vbi j. av np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 315
5840 the Psalmist moues the question, Lord, who shall dwell in tht tabernacle? who shall rest in thy holy mountaine? then he subioynes this answer, verse 2. He that walketh vprightly, and worketh righteousnesse, the Psalmist moves the question, Lord, who shall dwell in that tabernacle? who shall rest in thy holy mountain? then he subioynes this answer, verse 2. He that walks uprightly, and works righteousness, dt n1 vvz dt n1, n1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp d n1? q-crq vmb vvi p-acp po21 j n1? av pns31 vvz d n1, n1 crd pns31 cst vvz av-j, cc vvz n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 315
5841 and speaketh the truth in his heart. Hebr. 12.14. Without holinesse no man shall see the Lord: and speaks the truth in his heart. Hebrew 12.14. Without holiness no man shall see the Lord: cc vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. np1 crd. p-acp n1 dx n1 vmb vvi dt n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 315
5842 thereby implying, such as are truly holy shall see God to their comfort. As Matth. 5.8. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God: thereby implying, such as Are truly holy shall see God to their Comfort. As Matthew 5.8. Blessed Are the pure in heart, for they shall see God: av vvg, d c-acp vbr av-j j vmb vvi np1 p-acp po32 n1. p-acp np1 crd. vvn vbr dt j p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi np1: (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 315
5843 and they doubtlesse are also pure and holy in life, they shall see God to their comfort. Colos. 3.4. When Christ which is our life shall appeare, then shall ye also appeare with him in glorie. 1. Ioh. 3.2. We know that when he shall appeare, we shall be like him. and they doubtless Are also pure and holy in life, they shall see God to their Comfort. Colos 3.4. When christ which is our life shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory. 1. John 3.2. We know that when he shall appear, we shall be like him. cc pns32 av-j vbr av j cc j p-acp n1, pns32 vmb vvi np1 p-acp po32 n1. np1 crd. c-crq np1 r-crq vbz po12 n1 vmb vvi, av vmb pn22 av vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. crd np1 crd. pns12 vvb cst c-crq pns31 vmb vvi, pns12 vmb vbi av-j pno31. (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 315
5844 The Scripture is plentifull in the proofe of this, That the Lord hath coupled together inseparably, The Scripture is plentiful in the proof of this, That the Lord hath coupled together inseparably, dt n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, cst dt n1 vhz vvn av av-j, (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 316
5845 an holy life and comfort here in this world, and also happinesse and glorie hereafter, an holy life and Comfort Here in this world, and also happiness and glory hereafter, dt j n1 cc n1 av p-acp d n1, cc av n1 cc n1 av, (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 316
5846 as the antecedent and necessarie consequent, that the one going before, the other shall follow after: for why as the antecedent and necessary consequent, that the one going before, the other shall follow After: for why c-acp dt n1 cc j j, cst dt pi vvg a-acp, dt n-jn vmb vvi a-acp: c-acp c-crq (16) verse (DIV2) 557 Page 316
5849 And againe, he hath ordained an holy life, as the way wherein his chosen, and called, And again, he hath ordained an holy life, as the Way wherein his chosen, and called, cc av, pns31 vhz vvn dt j n1, c-acp dt n1 c-crq po31 j-vvn, cc vvn, (16) verse (DIV2) 559 Page 316
5850 and iustified, and sanctified, are to walke in to life and saluation. Yea the Lord hath bound himselfe by promise, to giue to his chosen, called, iustified, and justified, and sanctified, Are to walk in to life and salvation. Yea the Lord hath bound himself by promise, to give to his chosen, called, justified, cc vvn, cc j-vvn, vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp n1 cc n1. uh dt n1 vhz vvn px31 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn, vvn, vvn, (16) verse (DIV2) 559 Page 316
5851 and sanctified, comfort here, and happinesse and glorie hereafter: and he is faithfull and iust, and he cannot faile to performe it. and sanctified, Comfort Here, and happiness and glory hereafter: and he is faithful and just, and he cannot fail to perform it. cc j-vvn, vvb av, cc n1 cc n1 av: cc pns31 vbz j cc j, cc pns31 vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi pn31. (16) verse (DIV2) 559 Page 316
5852 And therefore this truth stands on firme grounds, that they that liue holily and in the feare of God, And Therefore this truth Stands on firm grounds, that they that live holily and in the Fear of God, cc av d n1 vvz p-acp j n2, cst pns32 cst vvb av-j cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (16) verse (DIV2) 559 Page 316
5853 and hold on a constant course in that kinde of life, shall certainly finde sweetnesse and comfort here, and hold on a constant course in that kind of life, shall Certainly find sweetness and Comfort Here, cc vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vmb av-j vvi n1 cc n1 av, (16) verse (DIV2) 559 Page 316
5854 and shall be sure also hereafter to go to heauen and to be saued. and shall be sure also hereafter to go to heaven and to be saved. cc vmb vbi j av av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vbi vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 559 Page 316
5855 Now then for vse of this, hath the Lord coupled these two together, holinesse of life and comfort here, Now then for use of this, hath the Lord coupled these two together, holiness of life and Comfort Here, av av p-acp n1 pp-f d, vhz dt n1 vvd d crd av, n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 av, (16) verse (DIV2) 560 Page 316
5856 and happinesse and glorie hereafter in heauen? hath the Lord ioyned together grace and glorie as the antecedent and consequent? then let no man put asunder those things which the Lord hath so conioyned. and happiness and glory hereafter in heaven? hath the Lord joined together grace and glory as the antecedent and consequent? then let no man put asunder those things which the Lord hath so conjoined. cc n1 cc n1 av p-acp n1? vhz dt n1 vvd av n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc j? av vvb dx n1 vvi av d n2 r-crq dt n1 vhz av vvn. (16) verse (DIV2) 560 Page 316
5857 Dost thou thinke, whosoeuer thou art, that thou shalt attaine the one without the other? dost thou vndertake for the comfort of thy soule here, Dost thou think, whosoever thou art, that thou shalt attain the one without the other? dost thou undertake for the Comfort of thy soul Here, vd2 pns21 vvi, r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst pns21 vm2 vvi dt crd p-acp dt j-jn? vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 av, (16) verse (DIV2) 560 Page 316
5858 and for the safetie and saluation of it hereafter, without any dramme of true holinesse? Thou hast no iot of true holinesse in thee: and for the safety and salvation of it hereafter, without any dram of true holiness? Thou hast no jot of true holiness in thee: cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 av, p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1? pns21 vh2 dx n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21: (16) verse (DIV2) 560 Page 316
5859 no, thou art vnholy and filthy both in heart and life: no, thou art unholy and filthy both in heart and life: uh-dx, pns21 vb2r j cc j av-d p-acp n1 cc n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 560 Page 316
5860 whatsoeuer is holy thou dost hate and loath, and thou canst not abide it, no, not in others: whatsoever is holy thou dost hate and loath, and thou Canst not abide it, no, not in Others: r-crq vbz j pns21 vd2 vvi cc j, cc pns21 vm2 xx vvi pn31, uh-dx, xx p-acp n2-jn: (16) verse (DIV2) 560 Page 316
5861 and dost thou sooth vp thy selfe in a conceit of a blessed death, and after death of happinesse and glorie in heauen? dost thou thinke that thou canst step out of a filthie and profane life, into an happie and blessed life in heauen? hath the Lord need of such as thou art to fill vp his kingdome? No, no; and dost thou sooth up thy self in a conceit of a blessed death, and After death of happiness and glory in heaven? dost thou think that thou Canst step out of a filthy and profane life, into an happy and blessed life in heaven? hath the Lord need of such as thou art to fill up his Kingdom? No, no; cc vd2 pns21 n1 a-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? vd2 pns21 vvi cst pns21 vm2 vvi av pp-f dt j cc j n1, p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1 p-acp n1? vhz dt n1 n1 pp-f d c-acp pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1? uh-dx, uh-dx; (16) verse (DIV2) 560 Page 316
5862 poore soule, thou deceiuest thy selfe, the diuell blinds thee, it is his sophistrie to make thee seuer the meanes from the end in good things, poor soul, thou deceivest thy self, the Devil blinds thee, it is his sophistry to make thee sever the means from the end in good things, j n1, pns21 vv2 po21 n1, dt n1 vvz pno21, pn31 vbz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 vvi dt n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 560 Page 317
5863 and to seuer the antecedent from the consequent. and to sever the antecedent from the consequent. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j. (16) verse (DIV2) 560 Page 317
5864 Did heauen spue out the wicked Angels when they had sinned, and will it as it were licke vp thee the vomit and spawne of the diuell? for thou art no better so long as thou art a filthie and profane person. Did heaven spue out the wicked Angels when they had sinned, and will it as it were lick up thee the vomit and spawn of the Devil? for thou art no better so long as thou art a filthy and profane person. vdd n1 vvi av dt j n2 c-crq pns32 vhd vvn, cc vmb pn31 c-acp pn31 vbdr vvi p-acp pno21 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1? c-acp pns21 vb2r av-dx av-jc av av-j c-acp pns21 vb2r dt j cc j n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 560 Page 317
5865 It is monstrous presumption and sawcinesse in drunkards, in blasphemers, in filthie persons, in that they thinke themselues fit companions for the blessed Trinitie: they deceiue themselues exceedingly. It is monstrous presumption and sauciness in drunkards, in blasphemers, in filthy Persons, in that they think themselves fit Sodales for the blessed Trinity: they deceive themselves exceedingly. pn31 vbz j n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, p-acp n2, p-acp j n2, p-acp cst pns32 vvb px32 j n2 p-acp dt j-vvn np1: pns32 vvb px32 av-vvg. (16) verse (DIV2) 560 Page 317
5866 And know this for a truth whosoeuer thou art, that art a filthie and profane person, And know this for a truth whosoever thou art, that art a filthy and profane person, cc vvb d p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vb2r dt j cc j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 560 Page 317
5867 if grace to amend thy life be denied thee, God neuer couenanted with thee to saue thy soule, God hath coupled grace and glorie, if grace to amend thy life be denied thee, God never covenanted with thee to save thy soul, God hath coupled grace and glory, cs n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 vbi vvn pno21, np1 av-x vvn p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi po21 n1, np1 vhz vvn n1 cc n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 560 Page 317
5868 and holinesse and happinesse together with an inseparable knot, and take heed of seuering them and putting them asunder. and holiness and happiness together with an inseparable knot, and take heed of severing them and putting them asunder. cc n1 cc n1 av p-acp dt j n1, cc vvb n1 pp-f n-vvg pno32 cc vvg pno32 av. (16) verse (DIV2) 560 Page 317
5869 And in the next place, is it so that the certaine fruite and consequent of an holy and spirituall life, is both comfort here in this world, And in the next place, is it so that the certain fruit and consequent of an holy and spiritual life, is both Comfort Here in this world, cc p-acp dt ord n1, vbz pn31 av cst dt j n1 cc j pp-f dt j cc j n1, vbz d n1 av p-acp d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 561 Page 317
5870 and happinesse and glorie hereafter in heauen? is this a truth? and do we thus teach? surely then it is an vniust imputation the Papists lay vpon vs, touching the matter of holinesse of life: and happiness and glory hereafter in heaven? is this a truth? and do we thus teach? surely then it is an unjust imputation the Papists lay upon us, touching the matter of holiness of life: cc n1 cc n1 av p-acp n1? vbz d dt n1? cc vdb pns12 av vvi? av-j av pn31 vbz dt j n1 dt njp2 vvd p-acp pno12, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 561 Page 317
5871 they say we hold and teach holinesse of life, and walking in the wayes of God to be fruitlesse, and to be vnprofitable. they say we hold and teach holiness of life, and walking in the ways of God to be fruitless, and to be unprofitable. pns32 vvb pns12 vvb cc vvi n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi j, cc pc-acp vbi j. (16) verse (DIV2) 561 Page 317
5872 And why forsooth? Because we admit not holines of life to iustifie vs in the sight of God. And why forsooth? Because we admit not holiness of life to justify us in the sighed of God. cc q-crq uh? c-acp pns12 vvb xx n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (16) verse (DIV2) 561 Page 317
5873 See the wilfull blindnesse of such as are wedded and deuoted to their owne pleasing opinions: See the wilful blindness of such as Are wedded and devoted to their own pleasing opinions: n1 dt j n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr vvn cc j-vvn p-acp po32 d vvg n2: (16) verse (DIV2) 561 Page 317
5874 they dote so much on the merit of holinesse and of good workes, as they cannot (or at least will not) see any other vse of them, they dote so much on the merit of holiness and of good works, as they cannot (or At least will not) see any other use of them, pns32 vvb av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f j n2, c-acp pns32 vmbx (cc p-acp ds vmb xx) vvb d j-jn n1 pp-f pno32, (16) verse (DIV2) 561 Page 317
5875 but that which must needs shoulder out Gods grace and the merits of Christ. but that which must needs shoulder out God's grace and the merits of christ. cc-acp cst r-crq vmb av vvi av npg1 n1 cc dt n2 pp-f np1. (16) verse (DIV2) 561 Page 317
5876 We aduance holinesse of li•e to that height of dignitie in which the holy Ghost hath set it; We advance holiness of li•e to that height of dignity in which the holy Ghost hath Set it; pns12 vvi n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vhz vvn pn31; (16) verse (DIV2) 561 Page 317
5877 we hold it to be of profitable and necessarie vse in the life of euerie true beleeuing Christian, we esteeme it to be a testimonie of our thankfulnesse to God for his mercie, a meanes to set forth the glorie of God, we hold it to be of profitable and necessary use in the life of every true believing Christian, we esteem it to be a testimony of our thankfulness to God for his mercy, a means to Set forth the glory of God, pns12 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j vvg np1, pns12 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, dt n2 pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1, (16) verse (DIV2) 561 Page 317
5878 as the beaten high way to eternall life, as a necessarie antecedent of the promised reward of eternall glory, as the beaten high Way to Eternal life, as a necessary antecedent of the promised reward of Eternal glory, c-acp dt j-vvn j n1 p-acp j n1, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 pp-f j n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 561 Page 317
5879 and a thing that yeelds sound peace and true comfort to the soule of euery true beleeuer. and a thing that yields found peace and true Comfort to the soul of every true believer. cc dt n1 cst vvz j n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 561 Page 317
5880 And therefore that is but a meere slander of the Papists, that we hold holinesse of life to be vnprofitable. And Therefore that is but a mere slander of the Papists, that we hold holiness of life to be unprofitable. cc av cst vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2, cst pns12 vvb n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi j. (16) verse (DIV2) 561 Page 318
5881 And further, is it so that the certaine fruite and consequent of an holy life, is both sweetnes and comfort here, And further, is it so that the certain fruit and consequent of an holy life, is both sweetness and Comfort Here, cc jc, vbz pn31 av cst dt j n1 cc j pp-f dt j n1, vbz d n1 cc n1 av, (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5882 & also happinesse and glorie in heauen? then here is a ground of sweet and of excellent comfort to al Gods children, & also happiness and glory in heaven? then Here is a ground of sweet and of excellent Comfort to all God's children, cc av n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? av av vbz dt n1 pp-f j cc pp-f j n1 p-acp d ng1 n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5883 euen to all that truly feare God, and liue an holy life, and hold on a constant course in that kind of life. even to all that truly Fear God, and live an holy life, and hold on a constant course in that kind of life. av p-acp d cst av-j vvb np1, cc vvi dt j n1, cc vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5884 Wicked worldlings & profane persons they think the holy and mortified life of Gods children is the most vncomfortable life that can be: Wicked worldlings & profane Persons they think the holy and mortified life of God's children is the most uncomfortable life that can be: j n2 cc j n2 pns32 vvb dt j cc j-vvn n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz dt av-ds j n1 cst vmb vbi: (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5885 they seeing Gods children hold on a constant course in holinesse & in the feare of God, that they wil not drinke, sweare, they seeing God's children hold on a constant course in holiness & in the Fear of God, that they will not drink, swear, pns32 vvg npg1 n2 vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi, vvb, (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5886 and swagger, breake the Sabbath, that they will not do as others do, to enioy the pleasures, profits, and honours of the world; and swagger, break the Sabbath, that they will not do as Others do, to enjoy the pleasures, profits, and honours of the world; cc vvi, vvb dt n1, cst pns32 vmb xx vdi p-acp n2-jn vdb, pc-acp vvi dt n2, n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5887 they commonly open their mouthes against them on this or the like manner; they commonly open their mouths against them on this or the like manner; pns32 av-j vvi po32 n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp d cc dt j n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5888 Oh say they, what get you by your strict and precise course of life? what are you the better for it? do not you see you are hated and contemned in the world? you forgo many pleasures and profits that others enioy, O say they, what get you by your strict and precise course of life? what Are you the better for it? do not you see you Are hated and contemned in the world? you forgo many pleasures and profits that Others enjoy, uh vvb pno32, r-crq vvb pn22 p-acp po22 j cc j n1 pp-f n1? q-crq vbr pn22 dt jc p-acp pn31? vdb xx pn22 vvi pn22 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1? pn22 vvb d n2 cc n2 cst n2-jn vvb, (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5889 and that you might enioy if you would do as they do, what then get you by your precise course? Thus wicked worldlings commonly open their mouthes against the holy life of Gods children. and that you might enjoy if you would do as they do, what then get you by your precise course? Thus wicked worldlings commonly open their mouths against the holy life of God's children. cc cst pn22 vmd vvi cs pn22 vmd vdi c-acp pns32 vdb, r-crq av vvb pn22 p-acp po22 j n1? av j n2 av-j vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5890 Now the doctrine deliuered puts an answer into the mouth of Gods children to this cauill of the wicked: Now the Doctrine Delivered puts an answer into the Mouth of God's children to this cavil of the wicked: av dt n1 vvn vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j: (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5891 they may tell them and that truly, their holy and mortified life doth much aduantage them, they gaine much good by it; they may tell them and that truly, their holy and mortified life does much advantage them, they gain much good by it; pns32 vmb vvi pno32 cc cst av-j, po32 j cc j-vvn n1 vdz d n1 pno32, pns32 vvb d j p-acp pn31; (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5892 for why, the fruite of it is sweetnesse and comfort here in this world, euen peace of their consciences, which is better then all the riches in the world, for why, the fruit of it is sweetness and Comfort Here in this world, even peace of their Consciences, which is better then all the riches in the world, c-acp q-crq, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz n1 cc n1 av p-acp d n1, av n1 pp-f po32 n2, r-crq vbz jc cs d dt n2 p-acp dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5893 yea a continuall feast. Prou. 15.15. and assurance of Gods speciall loue and fauour towards them, which is better then life it selfe; yea a continual feast. Prou. 15.15. and assurance of God's special love and favour towards them, which is better then life it self; uh dt j n1. np1 crd. cc n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc vvi p-acp pno32, r-crq vbz jc cs n1 pn31 n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5894 and after this life is ended, the fruite of it shall be eternall happinesse and glorie in heauen: and After this life is ended, the fruit of it shall be Eternal happiness and glory in heaven: cc p-acp d n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vbi j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5895 and is that no gaine? Can Gods children be said to get no good by their holy and mortified life? Oh the gaine of it is vnspeakable. and is that no gain? Can God's children be said to get no good by their holy and mortified life? O the gain of it is unspeakable. cc vbz d dx n1? vmb n2 n2 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi dx j p-acp po32 j cc j-vvn n1? uh dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j-u. (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5896 And the consideration of the fruit and consequent of it may comfort and cheare vp Gods children, And the consideration of the fruit and consequent of it may Comfort and cheer up God's children, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j pp-f pn31 vmb vvi cc vvi a-acp npg1 n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5897 and hold vp their fainting hearts in the time of their greatest affliction. and hold up their fainting hearts in the time of their greatest affliction. cc vvb a-acp po32 j-vvg n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 js n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 318
5898 What though they be much troubled and molested in the world, they are slandered, reproached, they are accounted the off-scouring of all things, they are many wayes hardly dealt withall? yet let them consider that they carrying themselues as they ought to do, they haue much peace and comfort within; What though they be much troubled and molested in the world, they Are slandered, reproached, they Are accounted the offscouring of all things, they Are many ways hardly dealt withal? yet let them Consider that they carrying themselves as they ought to do, they have much peace and Comfort within; q-crq cs pns32 vbb d vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr vvn, vvn, pns32 vbr vvn dt j pp-f d n2, pns32 vbr d n2 av vvn av? av vvb pno32 vvi cst pns32 vvg px32 p-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vdi, pns32 vhb d n1 cc n1 p-acp; (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 319
5899 and they continuing constant in an holy course, they may assure themselues that at length all teares shall be wiped away from their eyes, and they Continuing constant in an holy course, they may assure themselves that At length all tears shall be wiped away from their eyes, cc pns32 vvg j p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vmb vvi px32 d p-acp n1 d n2 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp po32 n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 319
5900 and their holy course shall certainly end in the euerlasting saluation of their soules in the kingdome of heauen, as Dauid saith, Psal. 37.37. Marke the vpright man, and behold the iust: and their holy course shall Certainly end in the everlasting salvation of their Souls in the Kingdom of heaven, as David Says, Psalm 37.37. Mark the upright man, and behold the just: cc po32 j n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. vvb dt av-j n1, cc vvb dt j: (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 319
5901 for the end of that man it peace. for the end of that man it peace. c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pn31 n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 319
5902 Howsoeuer his life maybe full of troubles from Satan and from the world, yet certainly his end will be peace and much comfort, Howsoever his life maybe full of Troubles from Satan and from the world, yet Certainly his end will be peace and much Comfort, c-acp po31 n1 av j pp-f n2 p-acp np1 cc p-acp dt n1, av av-j po31 n1 vmb vbi n1 cc d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 319
5903 yea an eternall weight of glorie. yea an Eternal weight of glory. uh dt j n1 pp-f n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 319
5904 Oh then thou that art a child of God, and liuest holily, and goest on in a constant course of holinesse, O then thou that art a child of God, and Livest holily, and goest on in a constant course of holiness, uh cs pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vv2 av-j, cc vv2 p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 319
5905 and yet meetest with many crosses and troubles in the world, consider with thy selfe, the end will be happinesse, and yet meetest with many Crosses and Troubles in the world, Consider with thy self, the end will be happiness, cc av vv2 p-acp d n2 cc vvz p-acp dt n1, vvb p-acp po21 n1, dt n1 vmb vbi n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 319
5906 and fulnesse of ioy, and glorie in the presence of the Lord for euer, and that will make thee do as Christ did, Hebr. 12.2. Endure the crosse and despise the shame. and fullness of joy, and glory in the presence of the Lord for ever, and that will make thee doe as christ did, Hebrew 12.2. Endure the cross and despise the shame. cc n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp av, cc cst vmb vvi pno21 n1 p-acp np1 vdd, np1 crd. vvb dt n1 cc vvi dt n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 319
5907 Yea remember that the Lord hauing promised thee happinesse and glorie in heauen, it is as possible that the Lords owne nature and being should faile, Yea Remember that the Lord having promised thee happiness and glory in heaven, it is as possible that the lords own nature and being should fail, uh vvb cst dt n1 vhg vvn pno21 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vbz a-acp j cst dt n2 d n1 cc n1 vmd vvi, (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 319
5908 as that thou shouldst faile to obtaine eternall life and glorie in heauen. as that thou Shouldst fail to obtain Eternal life and glory in heaven. c-acp cst pns21 vmd2 vvi pc-acp vvi j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 562 Page 319
5909 Now we are to stand on the antecedent of the argument of the Apostle more particularly. Now we Are to stand on the antecedent of the argument of the Apostle more particularly. av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-dc av-j. (16) verse (DIV2) 563 Page 319
5910 If ye mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, ye shall liue. We haue here two particulars offered to vs. If you mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, you shall live. We have Here two particulars offered to us cs pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi. pns12 vhb av crd n2-j vvn p-acp pno12 (16) verse (DIV2) 563 Page 319
5911 First, an act or worke, mortifying the deeds of the bodie. The second, how that worke is wrought, or whence it proceeds, namely, by the Spirit, or from the Spirit. First, an act or work, mortifying the Deeds of the body. The second, how that work is wrought, or whence it proceeds, namely, by the Spirit, or from the Spirit. ord, dt n1 cc vvi, vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1. dt ord, c-crq d n1 vbz vvn, cc c-crq pn31 vvz, av, p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 564 Page 319
5912 For the first, If ye mortifie, that is, as we shewed, if you as it were benumme and take away the mouing, stirring, For the First, If you mortify, that is, as we showed, if you as it were benumme and take away the moving, stirring, p-acp dt ord, cs pn22 vvi, cst vbz, c-acp pns12 vvd, cs pn22 p-acp pn31 vbdr vvi cc vvi av dt j-vvg, j-vvg, (16) verse (DIV2) 566 Page 319
5913 and life of those lusts and sinfull motions that arise in your hearts and minds, and life of those Lustiest and sinful motions that arise in your hearts and minds, cc n1 pp-f d n2 cc j n2 cst vvb p-acp po22 n2 cc n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 566 Page 319
5914 and are acted and executed by your bodies, and therefore called the deeds of the flesh. and Are acted and executed by your bodies, and Therefore called the Deeds of the Flesh. cc vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp po22 n2, cc av vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 566 Page 319
5915 Here then we see how the vile and sinfull lusts of the heart are to be dealt withall: Here then we see how the vile and sinful Lustiest of the heart Are to be dealt withal: av cs pns12 vvb c-crq dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn av: (16) verse (DIV2) 566 Page 319
5916 and the point is briefly this. and the point is briefly this. cc dt n1 vbz av-j d. (16) verse (DIV2) 566 Page 320
5917 That the sinfull motions and lusts of the heart must be mortified, they must be as it were benummed: That the sinful motions and Lustiest of the heart must be mortified, they must be as it were benumbed: cst dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, pns32 vmb vbi c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn: (16) verse (DIV2) 567 Page 320
5918 the mouing, stirring, and the very life of the vile lusts and sinfull motions of the heart must be taken away, we must neuer rest till we haue as it were the heart bloud of our owne vile and sinfull lusts: the moving, stirring, and the very life of the vile Lustiest and sinful motions of the heart must be taken away, we must never rest till we have as it were the heart blood of our own vile and sinful Lustiest: dt j-vvg, j-vvg, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2 cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn av, pns12 vmb av-x vvi c-acp pns12 vhb c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 n1 pp-f po12 d j cc j n2: (16) verse (DIV2) 567 Page 320
5919 and though they be still stirring in vs in part, (as they will so long as we are in this world) yet the vigour, force, and though they be still stirring in us in part, (as they will so long as we Are in this world) yet the vigour, force, cc cs pns32 vbb av vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, (c-acp pns32 vmb av av-j c-acp pns12 vbr p-acp d n1) av dt n1, n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 567 Page 320
5920 and strong working of them must be abated and weakened, for that is (indeed) the mortification of them. and strong working of them must be abated and weakened, for that is (indeed) the mortification of them. cc j n-vvg pp-f pno32 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn, p-acp d vbz (av) dt n1 pp-f pno32. (16) verse (DIV2) 567 Page 320
5921 And to this purpose are those phrases and formes of speech, of crucifying the flesh with the affections and the lusts, as Galat. 5.24. They that are Christs haue crucifed the flesh with the affections and the lusts. And to this purpose Are those phrases and forms of speech, of crucifying the Flesh with the affections and the Lustiest, as Galatians 5.24. They that Are Christ have crucifed the Flesh with the affections and the Lustiest. cc p-acp d n1 vbr d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cc dt n2, p-acp np1 crd. pns32 d vbr npg1 vhb vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cc dt n2. (16) verse (DIV2) 567 Page 320
5922 Of circumcising the hearts, as Deuter. 10.16. Circumcise the foreskinne of your hearts. And Ierem. 4.4. Be circumcised to the Lord, and take away the foreskinne of your hearts. Of circumcising the hearts, as Deuter 10.16. Circumcise the foreskin of your hearts. And Jeremiah 4.4. Be circumcised to the Lord, and take away the foreskin of your hearts. pp-f vvg dt n2, c-acp np1 crd. vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n2. cc np1 crd. vbb vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvb av dt n1 pp-f po22 n2. (16) verse (DIV2) 567 Page 320
5923 Thereby no doubt the holy Ghost would haue vs to vnderstand, that we are so to deale with the vile lusts and sinfull corruptions of our hearts, we are as it were to naile them to a crosse, Thereby no doubt the holy Ghost would have us to understand, that we Are so to deal with the vile Lustiest and sinful corruptions of our hearts, we Are as it were to nail them to a cross, av dx n1 dt j n1 vmd vhi pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 cc j n2 pp-f po12 n2, pns12 vbr p-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 567 Page 320
5924 and to cause them to dye by little and little; and to cause them to die by little and little; cc pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp j cc j; (16) verse (DIV2) 567 Page 320
5925 and that we are as it were to let out the bloud of them, and so to abate and weaken the power, and that we Are as it were to let out the blood of them, and so to abate and weaken the power, cc cst pns12 vbr p-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc av pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 567 Page 320
5926 and force, and strong working of them: for why, and force, and strong working of them: for why, cc n1, cc j n-vvg pp-f pno32: p-acp q-crq, (16) verse (DIV2) 567 Page 320
5927 We haue not that maisterie ouer our owne vile lusts and sinfull corruptions as we ought to haue, We have not that mastery over our own vile Lustiest and sinful corruptions as we ought to have, pns12 vhb xx d n1 p-acp po12 d j n2 cc j n2 c-acp pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi, (16) verse (DIV2) 568 Page 320
5928 & such a maisterie ouer them as will yeeld vs true comfort, till we haue thus dealt with them. & such a mastery over them as will yield us true Comfort, till we have thus dealt with them. cc d dt n1 p-acp pno32 c-acp vmb vvi pno12 j n1, c-acp pns12 vhb av vvn p-acp pno32. (16) verse (DIV2) 568 Page 320
5929 We may haply restraine thē from breaking out, but alas, so farre a ciuill honest person may go, We may haply restrain them from breaking out, but alas, so Far a civil honest person may go, pns12 vmb av vvi pno32 p-acp vvg av, cc-acp uh, av av-j dt j j n1 vmb vvi, (16) verse (DIV2) 568 Page 320
5930 and that will yeeld vs no sound comfort: and therefore we must labour to go further, and neuer rest till the vigour, force, and that will yield us no found Comfort: and Therefore we must labour to go further, and never rest till the vigour, force, cc cst vmb vvi pno12 av-dx j n1: cc av pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi av-jc, cc av-x vvb p-acp dt n1, n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 568 Page 320
5931 and strong working of them be abated and weakened in vs: and strong working of them be abated and weakened in us: cc j n-vvg pp-f pno32 vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12: (16) verse (DIV2) 568 Page 320
5932 they must be mortified, benummed, and as it were made dead in vs, so they are to be dealt withall. they must be mortified, benumbed, and as it were made dead in us, so they Are to be dealt withal. pns32 vmb vbi vvn, vvn, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn j p-acp pno12, av pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn av. (16) verse (DIV2) 568 Page 320
5933 It is not then an easie matter to deale with the vile lusts and sinfull corruptions of our hearts as they ought to be dealt withall: It is not then an easy matter to deal with the vile Lustiest and sinful corruptions of our hearts as they ought to be dealt withal: pn31 vbz xx av dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 cc j n2 pp-f po12 n2 c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn av: (16) verse (DIV2) 569 Page 320
5934 many imagine it to be an easie thing, but they are deceiued; many imagine it to be an easy thing, but they Are deceived; d vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi dt j n1, cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn; (16) verse (DIV2) 569 Page 320
5935 they must be mortified, there must be an holy violence vsed towards them, they are deeply rooted and sticke fast in our nature, they must be mortified, there must be an holy violence used towards them, they Are deeply rooted and stick fast in our nature, pns32 vmb vbi vvn, pc-acp vmb vbi dt j n1 vvd p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr av-jn vvn cc vvi av-j p-acp po12 n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 569 Page 321
5936 as fast as any tooth in our heads, or our soules in our bodies, and they are as neare & as deare to vs as any member in our bodies. as fast as any tooth in our Heads, or our Souls in our bodies, and they Are as near & as deer to us as any member in our bodies. c-acp av-j c-acp d n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc pns32 vbr a-acp av-j cc p-acp j-jn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1 p-acp po12 n2. (16) verse (DIV2) 569 Page 321
5937 The Apostle so cals them, Colos. 3.5. Mortifie your members which are on the earth, fornication, vncleannesse, the inordinate affection, euill concupiscence, and couetousnesse, which is idolatrie. The Apostle so calls them, Colos 3.5. Mortify your members which Are on the earth, fornication, uncleanness, the inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry. dt n1 av vvz pno32, np1 crd. vvi po22 n2 r-crq vbr p-acp dt n1, n1, n1, dt j n1, j-jn n1, cc n1, r-crq vbz n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 569 Page 321
5938 And Christ compares the mortifying of them to the plucking out of the right eye, and to the cutting off the right hand, Matth. 5.29.30. And christ compares the mortifying of them to the plucking out of the right eye, and to the cutting off the right hand, Matthew 5.29.30. cc np1 vvz dt j-vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp dt vvg av pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp dt j-jn n1, np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 569 Page 321
5939 and therefore doubtlesse to deale with the vile lusts of our hearts as they ought to be dealt withall, requires much time, and Therefore doubtless to deal with the vile Lustiest of our hearts as they ought to be dealt withal, requires much time, cc av av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2 c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn av, vvz d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 569 Page 321
5940 and great labour and paines, much tugging with them, by many sighes and groanes, and by prayer, and great labour and pains, much tugging with them, by many sighs and groans, and by prayer, cc j n1 cc n2, d vvg p-acp pno32, p-acp d n2 cc n2, cc p-acp n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 569 Page 321
5941 and watching, and fasting, and continuall strife. and watching, and fasting, and continual strife. cc vvg, cc vvg, cc j n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 569 Page 321
5942 If a man that is giuen to pride, or to vncleannesse, or the like, set himselfe to mortifie that lust of his heart, he shall find it an harder matter then he thinkes of: If a man that is given to pride, or to uncleanness, or the like, Set himself to mortify that lust of his heart, he shall find it an harder matter then he thinks of: cs dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, cc dt j, vvd px31 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 dt jc n1 cs pns31 vvz pp-f: (16) verse (DIV2) 569 Page 321
5943 therefore let none deceiue himselfe, and thinke it an easie matter to deale with the vile lusts of his heart as they ought to be dealt withall. Therefore let none deceive himself, and think it an easy matter to deal with the vile Lustiest of his heart as they ought to be dealt withal. av vvb pix vvi px31, cc vvb pn31 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1 c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn av. (16) verse (DIV2) 569 Page 321
5944 Indeed to restraine them may be done with lesse labour and paines, but that restraint will yeeld vs no true comfort; Indeed to restrain them may be done with less labour and pains, but that restraint will yield us no true Comfort; np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 vmb vbi vdn p-acp dc n1 cc n2, cc-acp cst n1 vmb vvi pno12 av-dx j n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 569 Page 321
5945 let vs remember they must be mortified, and let vs neuer rest till we finde that they are mortified, let us Remember they must be mortified, and let us never rest till we find that they Are mortified, vvb pno12 vvi pns32 vmb vbi vvn, cc vvb pno12 av vvi c-acp pns12 vvb cst pns32 vbr vvn, (16) verse (DIV2) 569 Page 321
5946 and that the power, and force, and strong working of them is abated in vs. How shall I know that, will some say. I answer thee. and that the power, and force, and strong working of them is abated in us How shall I know that, will Some say. I answer thee. cc cst dt n1, cc n1, cc j n-vvg pp-f pno32 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 q-crq vmb pns11 vvi d, vmb d vvi. pns11 vvb pno21. (16) verse (DIV2) 569 Page 321
5947 If thou find that when thou art stirred to pride, to couetousnesse, or the like, thou art not readie to yeeld, thou takest no pleasure in that motion; If thou find that when thou art stirred to pride, to covetousness, or the like, thou art not ready to yield, thou Takest no pleasure in that motion; cs pns21 vvb cst c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc dt j, pns21 vb2r xx j pc-acp vvi, pns21 vv2 dx n1 p-acp d n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 571 Page 321
5948 nay thou dost rather dislike it, and striue against it: nay thou dost rather dislike it, and strive against it: uh-x pns21 vd2 av vvi pn31, cc vvi p-acp pn31: (16) verse (DIV2) 571 Page 321
5949 and if at any time thou be ouercarried by the strength of temptation, to the doing of euill, and if At any time thou be overcarried by the strength of temptation, to the doing of evil, cc cs p-acp d n1 pns21 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt vdg pp-f n-jn, (16) verse (DIV2) 571 Page 321
5950 yet thou dost it vntowardly, bungerlike, thou art not quicke, and nimble, and liuely, in acting of sinne: yet thou dost it untowardly, bungerlike, thou art not quick, and nimble, and lively, in acting of sin: av pns21 vd2 pn31 av-j, j, pns21 vb2r xx j, cc j, cc j, p-acp vvg pp-f n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 571 Page 321
5951 and especially if thou finde a true dislike in thine owne heart of that sinne thine heart before loued and liked, and especially if thou find a true dislike in thine own heart of that sin thine heart before loved and liked, cc av-j cs pns21 vvb dt j n1 p-acp po21 d n1 pp-f d n1 po21 n1 a-acp vvd cc vvd, (16) verse (DIV2) 571 Page 321
5952 and was most inclined to, if thine heart be thus carried against it owne liking, that is a sure note thou art mortified; and was most inclined to, if thine heart be thus carried against it own liking, that is a sure note thou art mortified; cc vbds av-ds vvn p-acp, cs po21 n1 vbb av vvn p-acp pn31 d n-vvg, cst vbz dt j n1 pns21 vb2r vvn; (16) verse (DIV2) 571 Page 321
5953 for it must needs be a worke aboue nature, that makes a man dislike that which nature most liketh. Hereby then trie thy selfe: for it must needs be a work above nature, that makes a man dislike that which nature most liketh. Hereby then try thy self: p-acp pn31 vmb av vbi dt n1 p-acp n1, cst vvz dt n1 vvb d r-crq n1 av-ds vvz. av av vvi po21 n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 571 Page 322
5954 if thou finde it thus with thee thou art truly mortified, and thereupon thou maist conclude that thou art iustified, if thou find it thus with thee thou art truly mortified, and thereupon thou Mayest conclude that thou art justified, cs pns21 vvb pn31 av p-acp pno21 pns21 vb2r av-j vvn, cc av pns21 vm2 vvi cst pns21 vb2r vvn, (16) verse (DIV2) 571 Page 322
5955 and in the state of grace and saluation. and in the state of grace and salvation. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 571 Page 322
5956 Now as briefly touching the second particular, how the worke of mortifying the deeds of the bodie is wrought, Now as briefly touching the second particular, how the work of mortifying the Deeds of the body is wrought, av a-acp av-j vvg dt ord j, c-crq dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn, (16) verse (DIV2) 572 Page 322
5957 or whence it comes, namely, by the Spirit or from the Spirit, If ye mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, saith the Apostle. or whence it comes, namely, by the Spirit or from the Spirit, If you mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, Says the Apostle. cc c-crq pn31 vvz, av, p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, cs pn22 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz dt n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 572 Page 322
5958 The point hence briefly is this, That the worke of mortification, the mortifying of the vile lusts of the heart, is a worke of the holy Spirit of God, The point hence briefly is this, That the work of mortification, the mortifying of the vile Lustiest of the heart, is a work of the holy Spirit of God, dt n1 av av-j vbz d, cst dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j-vvg pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (16) verse (DIV2) 572 Page 322
5959 and wrought in man or woman onely by the power of sanctifying grace. and wrought in man or woman only by the power of sanctifying grace. cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 572 Page 322
5960 No man is able to mortifie the least vile lust of his heart, but by the power of grace vouchsa•ed to him. No man is able to mortify the least vile lust of his heart, but by the power of grace vouchsa•ed to him. dx n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno31. (16) verse (DIV2) 572 Page 322
5961 And hence it was that Moses said, Deut. 30.6. And hence it was that Moses said, Deuteronomy 30.6. cc av pn31 vbds d np1 vvd, np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 572 Page 322
5962 The Lord thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, that thou maist loue the Lord thy God, with all thine heart, and with all thy soule. The Lord thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, that thou Mayest love the Lord thy God, with all thine heart, and with all thy soul. dt n1 po21 n1 vmb vvi po21 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cst pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 po21 n1, p-acp d po21 n1, cc p-acp d po21 n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 572 Page 322
5963 And the Apostle saith of the Colossians, Chap. 2.11. that they were circumcised with circumcision made without hands: And the Apostle Says of the colossians, Chap. 2.11. that they were circumcised with circumcision made without hands: cc dt n1 vvz pp-f dt njp2, np1 crd. d pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 vvd p-acp n2: (16) verse (DIV2) 572 Page 322
5964 thereby signifying, that their inward circumcision or their mortification was not a worke of mans hand, thereby signifying, that their inward circumcision or their mortification was not a work of men hand, av vvg, cst po32 j n1 cc po32 n1 vbds xx dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 572 Page 322
5965 but of the powerfull hand of God. The reason of the point is this: Sinne cannot be subdued and mortified but by that which is stronger then it selfe. but of the powerful hand of God. The reason of the point is this: Sin cannot be subdued and mortified but by that which is Stronger then it self. cc-acp pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz d: n1 vmbx vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp p-acp d r-crq vbz jc cs pn31 n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 572 Page 322
5966 Now in man of himselfe there is nothing stronger then sinne, sinne preuailes ouer all the powers of his soule, Now in man of himself there is nothing Stronger then sin, sin prevails over all the Powers of his soul, av p-acp n1 pp-f px31 a-acp vbz pix jc cs n1, n1 vvz p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 573 Page 322
5967 and in all the parts and members of his bodie; and it is onely sanctifying grace that is stronger then the power of sinne: and in all the parts and members of his body; and it is only sanctifying grace that is Stronger then the power of sin: cc p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1; cc pn31 vbz av-j vvg n1 cst vbz jc cs dt n1 pp-f n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 573 Page 322
5968 and therefore it must needs be, that the worke of mortification, the mortifying of the lusts of the heart, is a worke proper to Gods Spirit, and Therefore it must needs be, that the work of mortification, the mortifying of the Lustiest of the heart, is a work proper to God's Spirit, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi, cst dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j-vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbz dt n1 j p-acp ng1 n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 573 Page 322
5969 and wrought in man or woman onely by the power of sanctifying grace. and wrought in man or woman only by the power of sanctifying grace. cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 573 Page 322
5970 Why then, may some say, are we commanded in the Scripture to mortifie sinne, and to circumcise our hearts, to change them, and such like? I answer. Why then, may Some say, Are we commanded in the Scripture to mortify sin, and to circumcise our hearts, to change them, and such like? I answer. q-crq av, vmb d vvi, vbr pns12 vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2, pc-acp vvi pno32, cc d av-j? pns11 vvb. (16) verse (DIV2) 574 Page 322
5971 Such precepts in the Scripture do not signifie or import any power in man now in the state of corruption, to performe them, Such Precepts in the Scripture do not signify or import any power in man now in the state of corruption, to perform them, d n2 p-acp dt n1 vdb xx vvi cc vvi d n1 p-acp n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi pno32, (16) verse (DIV2) 575 Page 322
5972 but onely do teach vs our dutie, that we are to seeke for helpe where it is to be had, but only do teach us our duty, that we Are to seek for help where it is to be had, cc-acp av-j vdb vvi pno12 po12 n1, cst pns12 vbr p-acp vvi p-acp n1 c-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vhn, (16) verse (DIV2) 575 Page 323
5973 euen at the hands of God. even At the hands of God. av p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (16) verse (DIV2) 575 Page 323
5974 And so for the vse of this, dost thou whosoeuer thou art, desire to mortifie the vile lusts of thine heart? know, it is not (as some do imagine) in the power of thine owne free-will to maister them: And so for the use of this, dost thou whosoever thou art, desire to mortify the vile Lustiest of thine heart? know, it is not (as Some do imagine) in the power of thine own freewill to master them: cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, vd2 pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f po21 n1? vvb, pn31 vbz xx (c-acp d vdb vvi) p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32: (16) verse (DIV2) 576 Page 323
5975 no, no, thou must seeke for power and strength against them where it is to be found, no, no, thou must seek for power and strength against them where it is to be found, dx, uh-dx, pns21 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32 c-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, (16) verse (DIV2) 576 Page 323
5976 euen at the hands of the Lord. even At the hands of the Lord. av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 576 Page 323
5977 When thou feelest pride, couetousnesse, or any vile lust growing in thee, go to the Lord, craue his aide and helpe, When thou Feel pride, covetousness, or any vile lust growing in thee, go to the Lord, crave his aid and help, c-crq pns21 vv2 n1, n1, cc d j n1 vvg p-acp pno21, vvb p-acp dt n1, vvb po31 n1 cc vvi, (16) verse (DIV2) 576 Page 323
5978 euen the helpe of his Spirit against them, and be earnest with the Lord, crie to him as good Iehoshaphat did, 2. Chron. 20.12. when he saw a great armie comming against him: even the help of his Spirit against them, and be earnest with the Lord, cry to him as good Jehoshaphat did, 2. Chronicles 20.12. when he saw a great army coming against him: av-j dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32, cc vbi j p-acp dt n1, vvb p-acp pno31 c-acp j np1 vdd, crd np1 crd. c-crq pns31 vvd dt j n1 vvg p-acp pno31: (16) verse (DIV2) 576 Page 323
5979 so when thou seest an armie of vile lusts rising vp in thine heart, crie to the Lord, so when thou See an army of vile Lustiest rising up in thine heart, cry to the Lord, av c-crq pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvg a-acp p-acp po21 n1, vvb p-acp dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 576 Page 323
5980 and say, Lord God there is no strength in me to stand against these vile lusts, and say, Lord God there is no strength in me to stand against these vile Lustiest, cc vvi, n1 np1 a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n2, (16) verse (DIV2) 576 Page 323
5981 neither do I know what to do, but mine eyes are towards thee, I beseech thee vouchsafe me strength from aboue, neither do I know what to do, but mine eyes Are towards thee, I beseech thee vouchsafe me strength from above, av-dx vdb pns11 vvb r-crq pc-acp vdi, cc-acp po11 n2 vbr p-acp pno21, pns11 vvb pno21 vvb pno11 n1 p-acp a-acp, (16) verse (DIV2) 576 Page 323
5982 euen power and strength of thy grace, that I may be able to subdue them: that is thy dutie. even power and strength of thy grace, that I may be able to subdue them: that is thy duty. av n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 n1, cst pns11 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32: cst vbz po21 n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 576 Page 323
5983 And againe, when the Lord giues thee power and strength to mortifie any vile lust and corruption of thine heart, giue him the whole praise and glorie of that worke; And again, when the Lord gives thee power and strength to mortify any vile lust and corruption of thine heart, give him the Whole praise and glory of that work; cc av, c-crq dt n1 vvz pno21 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 n1, vvb pno31 dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 577 Page 323
5984 looke not too much on the meanes by which that worke hath bene effected, the ministerie of this or that man, look not too much on the means by which that work hath be effected, the Ministry of this or that man, vvb xx av av-d p-acp dt n2 p-acp r-crq d n1 vhz vbn vvn, dt n1 pp-f d cc d n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 577 Page 323
5985 though neuer so well qualified, and of neuer so excellent gifts, lest so doing, thou giue part of the glorie that belongs to God to the instrument: though never so well qualified, and of never so excellent Gifts, lest so doing, thou give part of the glory that belongs to God to the Instrument: cs av-x av av vvn, cc pp-f av av j n2, cs av vdg, pns21 vvb n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1: (16) verse (DIV2) 577 Page 323
5986 but euer haue thine eye on the mightie power of God whose onely worke it hath bene. but ever have thine eye on the mighty power of God whose only work it hath be. cc-acp av vhi po21 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 rg-crq j n1 pn31 vhz vbn. (16) verse (DIV2) 577 Page 323
5987 And remember as the Apostle saith, 1. Cor. 3.5. And Remember as the Apostle Says, 1. Cor. 3.5. cc vvb p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. (16) verse (DIV2) 577 Page 323
5988 that Paul or Apollos, this or that Minister, hath bene but an instrument by whom thou hast bene wrought on to thy sanctification, and to thy mortification; that Paul or Apollos, this or that Minister, hath be but an Instrument by whom thou hast be wrought on to thy sanctification, and to thy mortification; cst np1 cc npg1, d cc d n1, vhz vbn p-acp dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pns21 vh2 vbn vvn a-acp p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp po21 n1; (16) verse (DIV2) 577 Page 323
5989 blesse God for him, and for his gifts, but giue God alone all the praise, bless God for him, and for his Gifts, but give God alone all the praise, vvb np1 p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po31 n2, cc-acp vvb np1 av-j d dt n1, (16) verse (DIV2) 577 Page 323
5990 and all the glorie of that great and mightie worke, to him of right it belongs. and all the glory of that great and mighty work, to him of right it belongs. cc d dt n1 pp-f cst j cc j n1, p-acp pno31 pp-f j-jn pn31 vvz. (16) verse (DIV2) 577 Page 323
5991 Come we now to the 14. Verse. Come we now to the 14. Verse. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (16) verse (DIV2) 577 Page 323
5992 VERSE 14. VERSE 14. n1 crd (17) verse (DIV2) 577 Page 324
5993 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sonnes of God. For as many as Are led by the Spirit of God, they Are the Sons of God. p-acp p-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 578 Page 324
5994 IN this 14. Verse, our Apostle confirmes and proues that which he put downe in the latter part of the verse foregoing, IN this 14. Verse, our Apostle confirms and Proves that which he put down in the latter part of the verse foregoing, p-acp d crd n1, po12 n1 vvz cc vvz cst r-crq pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg, (17) verse (DIV2) 579 Page 324
5995 namely this, that all true beleeuers mortifying the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, shall liue: namely this, that all true believers mortifying the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, shall live: av d, cst d j n2 vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi: (17) verse (DIV2) 579 Page 324
5996 that they shall liue both cōfortably here in this world, and that they shall also liue eternally in happinesse and glorie hereafter in heauen. that they shall live both comfortably Here in this world, and that they shall also live eternally in happiness and glory hereafter in heaven. cst pns32 vmb vvi d av-j av p-acp d n1, cc cst pns32 vmb av vvi av-j p-acp n1 cc n1 av p-acp n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 579 Page 324
5997 The Apostles argument to that purpose is from the proper subiect of that life, or from the persons that are capable of it, The Apostles argument to that purpose is from the proper Subject of that life, or from the Persons that Are capable of it, dt n2 n1 p-acp d n1 vbz p-acp dt j n-jn pp-f d n1, cc p-acp dt n2 cst vbr j pp-f pn31, (17) verse (DIV2) 579 Page 324
5998 and fit to be partakers of it, and those are the sons of God, the children of God. and fit to be partakers of it, and those Are the Sons of God, the children of God. cc j pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f pn31, cc d vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 579 Page 324
5999 And thus he reasons, the sonnes of God, or the children of God shall assuredly liue both comfortably here, And thus he Reasons, the Sons of God, or the children of God shall assuredly live both comfortably Here, cc av pns31 vvz, dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb av-vvn vvi av-d av-j av, (17) verse (DIV2) 579 Page 324
6000 and also happily and gloriously hereafter. and also happily and gloriously hereafter. cc av av-j cc av-j av. (17) verse (DIV2) 579 Page 324
6001 Now such are they that mortifie the deeds of the body, which the Apostle expresseth in termes equiualent, Now such Are they that mortify the Deeds of the body, which the Apostle Expresses in terms equivalent, av d vbr pns32 cst vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp n2 j, (17) verse (DIV2) 579 Page 324
6002 and of the same signification, such are they that are led by the Spirit: and of the same signification, such Are they that Are led by the Spirit: cc pp-f dt d n1, d vbr pns32 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 579 Page 324
6003 and making his speech generall, he saith, As many as are led by the Spirit, they are the sonnes of God. and making his speech general, he Says, As many as Are led by the Spirit, they Are the Sons of God. cc vvg po31 n1 n1, pns31 vvz, p-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 579 Page 324
6004 They are the children of God, therefore they must needs liue, and they shall certainly liue both a comfortable life here in this world, They Are the children of God, Therefore they must needs live, and they shall Certainly live both a comfortable life Here in this world, pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, av pns32 vmb av vvi, cc pns32 vmb av-j vvi d dt j n1 av p-acp d n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 579 Page 324
6005 and they shall also be sure to go to heauen. And this argument the Apostle doth further confirme and amplifie in 15.16.17. verses. and they shall also be sure to go to heaven. And this argument the Apostle does further confirm and amplify in 15.16.17. Verses. cc pns32 vmb av vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. cc d n1 dt n1 vdz av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp crd. n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 579 Page 324
6006 I spare to lay forth the resolution of these words, till we come to the handling of them. I spare to lay forth the resolution of these words, till we come to the handling of them. pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f d n2, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno32. (17) verse (DIV2) 579 Page 324
6007 Now touching the words of this 14. verse, I will stand a while to vnfold the sence and meaning of them. Now touching the words of this 14. verse, I will stand a while to unfold the sense and meaning of them. av vvg dt n2 pp-f d crd n1, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 324
6008 For as many as: or whosoeuer they be, of what place, calling, or condition: the proposition is generall. Are led by the Spirit. For as many as: or whosoever they be, of what place, calling, or condition: the proposition is general. are led by the Spirit. c-acp c-acp d a-acp: cc r-crq pns32 vbb, pp-f r-crq n1, vvg, cc n1: dt n1 vbz j. vbr vvn p-acp dt n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 324
6009 The Spirit is here put metaphorically for the effect and worke of the Spirit. The word here rendred led, signifies acted, moued, or stirred forward, NONLATINALPHABET. The Spirit is Here put metaphorically for the Effect and work of the Spirit. The word Here rendered led, signifies acted, moved, or stirred forward,. dt n1 vbz av vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. dt n1 av vvn vvn, vvz vvn, vvn, cc vvd av-j,. (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 324
6029 And so he leades them, being willing consequenter, not antecedenter, after their change and not before. And so he leads them, being willing Consequently, not Antecedent, After their change and not before. cc av pns31 vvz pno32, vbg j jc, xx jc, p-acp po32 n1 cc xx a-acp. (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 326
6010 Now the acting, or mouing of the Spirit is either generall (for the Spirit workes in all creatures:) In him they liue moue, Now the acting, or moving of the Spirit is either general (for the Spirit works in all creatures:) In him they live move, av dt n-vvg, cc vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz d n1 (c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp d n2:) p-acp pno31 pns32 vvb vvi, (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6011 and haue their being, Act. 17.28. or it is more speciall, namely, in men. and have their being, Act. 17.28. or it is more special, namely, in men. cc vhb po32 vbg, n1 crd. cc pn31 vbz av-dc j, av, p-acp n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6012 And againe, in men the Spirit of God workes diuersly, as by enduing some men with skill and cunning in trades, others with gifts fit for regiment and gouernment, others with the gift of prophecying, and preaching, and such like. And again, in men the Spirit of God works diversely, as by enduing Some men with skill and cunning in trades, Others with Gifts fit for regiment and government, Others with the gift of prophesying, and preaching, and such like. cc av, p-acp n2 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz av-j, c-acp p-acp j-vvg d n2 p-acp n1 cc j-jn p-acp n2, n2-jn p-acp n2 j p-acp n1 cc n1, n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, cc vvg, cc d av-j. (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6013 Now these workes and actions of the Spirit are not here meant, because thus the Spirit may worke in the wicked and reprobate, Now these works and actions of the Spirit Are not Here meant, Because thus the Spirit may work in the wicked and Reprobate, av d n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr xx av vvn, c-acp av dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j cc j-jn, (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6014 but here the Apostle intends a more speciall worke of the Spirit, namely, that worke of the Spirit that is proper to Gods children, but Here the Apostle intends a more special work of the Spirit, namely, that work of the Spirit that is proper to God's children, cc-acp av dt n1 vvz dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1, av, cst n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz j p-acp npg1 n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6015 for so he doth limit it: As many as are led by the Spirit, they are the sonnes of God. for so he does limit it: As many as Are led by the Spirit, they Are the Sons of God. c-acp av pns31 vdz vvi pn31: p-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6016 And for the vnderstanding of this word led, acted, or moued, we must know it is a metaphoricall word, borrowed and taken either from such as are blind, And for the understanding of this word led, acted, or moved, we must know it is a metaphorical word, borrowed and taken either from such as Are blind, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvn, vvn, cc vvn, pns12 vmb vvi pn31 vbz dt j n1, j-vvn cc vvn d p-acp d c-acp vbr j, (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6017 and cannot see their way, but must haue one to leade them, and guide them, and cannot see their Way, but must have one to lead them, and guide them, cc vmbx vvi po32 n1, cc-acp vmb vhi pi pc-acp vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32, (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6018 or from such as want strength to go by themselues, as weake persons, or yong children, that must haue the hand of another to support them, or from such as want strength to go by themselves, as weak Persons, or young children, that must have the hand of Another to support them, cc p-acp d c-acp vvb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp px32, c-acp j n2, cc j n2, cst vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f j-jn pc-acp vvi pno32, (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6019 and to leade, and to guide them; and to lead, and to guide them; cc pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi pno32; (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6020 as a little child, when it begins to go, must haue the hand or finger of the nurse or mother to hold it vp and to leade it. as a little child, when it begins to go, must have the hand or finger of the nurse or mother to hold it up and to lead it. c-acp dt j n1, c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, vmb vhi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp cc pc-acp vvi pn31. (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6021 And so indeed are Gods children led by the Spirit, the Spirit by his working doth enlighten their minds to vnderstand and know the will of God reuealed in his word, And so indeed Are God's children led by the Spirit, the Spirit by his working does enlighten their minds to understand and know the will of God revealed in his word, cc av av vbr ng1 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1 p-acp po31 n-vvg vdz vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6022 and to discerne such instructions as be from God. They are taught of God Ioh. 6.45. and to discern such instructions as be from God. They Are taught of God John 6.45. cc pc-acp vvi d n2 c-acp vbb p-acp np1. pns32 vbr vvn pp-f np1 np1 crd. (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6023 And he doth also incline and bend their wils and affections to will and to affect good things, And he does also incline and bend their wills and affections to will and to affect good things, cc pns31 vdz av vvi cc vvi po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vvi j n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6024 and inables them with strength to do good things. and inables them with strength to do good things. cc vvz pno32 p-acp n1 pc-acp vdi j n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6025 And yet that we mistake not this leading of the Spirit, know further that the Spirit of God leades Gods children, not as a cart or a dead thing, And yet that we mistake not this leading of the Spirit, know further that the Spirit of God leads God's children, not as a cart or a dead thing, cc av cst pns12 vvb xx d vvg pp-f dt n1, vvb av-jc d dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz npg1 n2, xx p-acp dt n1 cc dt j n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6026 or as a bruite creature is led or drawne, but as reasonable creatures. And againe, the Spirit of God leades them not violently, and by coaction and compulsion, or as a bruit creature is led or drawn, but as reasonable creatures. And again, the Spirit of God leads them not violently, and by coaction and compulsion, cc p-acp dt n1 n1 vbz vvn cc vvn, cc-acp c-acp j n2. cc av, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno32 xx av-j, cc p-acp n1 cc n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6027 and against their wils, as the Papists say we hold, but willingly: and against their wills, as the Papists say we hold, but willingly: cc p-acp po32 n2, c-acp dt njp2 vvb pns12 vvb, cc-acp av-j: (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6028 for the Spirit of God altereth and changeth their wils by grace, and of vnwilling maketh them willing, as Christ saith, Ioh. 6.44. No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him. for the Spirit of God altereth and changes their wills by grace, and of unwilling makes them willing, as christ Says, John 6.44. No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him. c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz cc vvz po32 n2 p-acp n1, cc pp-f j vvz pno32 j, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. dx n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno11, c-acp dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn pno11 vvi pno31. (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 325
6086 and that is an excellent comfort. and that is an excellent Comfort. cc cst vbz dt j n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 329
6030 And yet further, Gods children are so led by the Spirit of God, as that they follow his motion and guidance necessarily, And yet further, God's children Are so led by the Spirit of God, as that they follow his motion and guidance necessarily, cc av av-jc, npg1 n2 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp cst pns32 vvb po31 n1 cc n1 av-j, (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 326
6031 and so as they cannot but follow it, as a blind man followes his leader willingly, and so as they cannot but follow it, as a blind man follows his leader willingly, cc av c-acp pns32 vmbx p-acp vvi pn31, c-acp dt j n1 vvz po31 n1 av-j, (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 326
6032 though it be not free for him to go which way himselfe will. though it be not free for him to go which Way himself will. cs pn31 vbb xx j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 px31 n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 326
6033 Thus we are to conceiue of the worke of Gods Spirit in leading Gods children, they are led as it were by the hand of Gods Spirit, Thus we Are to conceive of the work of God's Spirit in leading God's children, they Are led as it were by the hand of God's Spirit, av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp vvg npg1 n2, pns32 vbr vvn c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 326
6034 as reasonable creatures, and willingly, their wils of vnwilling being made willing, and they follow the motion, guidance, as reasonable creatures, and willingly, their wills of unwilling being made willing, and they follow the motion, guidance, c-acp j n2, cc av-j, po32 n2 pp-f j vbg vvn j, cc pns32 vvb dt n1, n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 326
6035 and conduction of the Spirit of God necessarily. They are the sonnes of God. and conduction of the Spirit of God necessarily. They Are the Sons of God. cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j. pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 326
6036 That is, the children of God, as verse 16. and that not by nature, for so is Christ onely the Sonne of God, That is, the children of God, as verse 16. and that not by nature, for so is christ only the Son of God, cst vbz, dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp n1 crd cc d xx p-acp n1, c-acp av vbz np1 av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 326
6037 nor by creation, as the Angels be, Iob 1.6. but by adoption and grace. nor by creation, as the Angels be, Job 1.6. but by adoption and grace. ccx p-acp n1, c-acp dt n2 vbb, np1 crd. p-acp p-acp n1 cc n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 326
6038 Thus then take we vp the sence and meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said: Thus then take we up the sense and meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said: av av vvb pns12 a-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn: (17) verse (DIV2) 580 Page 326
6039 For all they, whosoeuer they be, high or low, rich or poore, of what place, calling, For all they, whosoever they be, high or low, rich or poor, of what place, calling, p-acp d pns32, r-crq pns32 vbb, j cc j, j cc j, pp-f r-crq n1, vvg, (17) verse (DIV2) 581 Page 326
6040 or condition, that are by the speciall worke of Gods Spirit, acted, moued, and guided, that holy Spirit of God both enlightening their minds to vnderstand and know the will of God reuealed in his word, or condition, that Are by the special work of God's Spirit, acted, moved, and guided, that holy Spirit of God both enlightening their minds to understand and know the will of God revealed in his word, cc n1, cst vbr p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vvn, vvn, cc vvn, cst j n1 pp-f np1 av-d vvg po32 n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 581 Page 326
6041 and to discerne things therein taught, and also inclining and bending their wils and affections to will and to affect good things, and to discern things therein taught, and also inclining and bending their wills and affections to will and to affect good things, cc pc-acp vvi n2 av vvn, cc av vvg cc vvg po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vvi j n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 581 Page 326
6042 and inabling them with strength to do good things, so as they now will, affect, and enabling them with strength to do good things, so as they now will, affect, cc vvg pno32 p-acp n1 pc-acp vdi j n2, av c-acp pns32 av vmb, vvb, (17) verse (DIV2) 581 Page 326
6043 and do good things, as reasonable creatures, and willingly, their wils being changed by the power of sanctifying grace, and do good things, as reasonable creatures, and willingly, their wills being changed by the power of sanctifying grace, cc vdb j n2, c-acp j n2, cc av-j, po32 n2 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 581 Page 326
6044 and of vnwilling made willing, and so as they now follow the motion and guidance of the Spirit of God necessarily, he working in them effectually; and of unwilling made willing, and so as they now follow the motion and guidance of the Spirit of God necessarily, he working in them effectually; cc pp-f j vvn j, cc av c-acp pns32 av vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j, pns31 vvg p-acp pno32 av-j; (17) verse (DIV2) 581 Page 326
6045 they are the sonnes and daughters of God, the children of God by grace and adoption: they Are the Sons and daughters of God, the children of God by grace and adoption: pns32 vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 581 Page 326
6046 the Lord doth so esteeme and so account of them. the Lord does so esteem and so account of them. dt n1 vdz av vvi cc av n1 pp-f pno32. (17) verse (DIV2) 581 Page 326
6047 Obserue we how the Apostle proues, that such as mortifie the deeds of the bodie by the Spirit, Observe we how the Apostle Proves, that such as mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit, vvb pns12 c-crq dt n1 vvz, cst d c-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 582 Page 326
6048 or such as are mortified persons shall liue, he proues it by this medium, by this argument, they are the sonnes of God, or such as Are mortified Persons shall live, he Proves it by this medium, by this argument, they Are the Sons of God, cc d c-acp vbr vvn n2 vmb vvi, pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp d fw-la, p-acp d n1, pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 582 Page 326
6049 or children of God, therefore they shall liue both comfortably here, and they shall also be sure to liue happily in heauen hereafter. or children of God, Therefore they shall live both comfortably Here, and they shall also be sure to live happily in heaven hereafter. cc n2 pp-f np1, av pns32 vmb vvi d av-j av, cc pns32 vmb av vbi j pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp n1 av. (17) verse (DIV2) 582 Page 326
6050 Now this being the Apostles argument, it yeelds to vs this point of instruction. Now this being the Apostles argument, it yields to us this point of instruction. av d vbg dt np1 n1, pn31 vvz p-acp pno12 d n1 pp-f n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 582 Page 326
6102 and his fulfilling of the Law, and his suffering for sinne: and his fulfilling of the Law, and his suffering for sin: cc po31 j-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 589 Page 330
6051 That Gods children, and onely Gods children, are sure to find sweetnesse and true comfort here in this world, and are sure also to go to heauen, That God's children, and only God's children, Are sure to find sweetness and true Comfort Here in this world, and Are sure also to go to heaven, d ng1 n2, cc av-j ng1 n2, vbr j pc-acp vvi n1 cc j n1 av p-acp d n1, cc vbr j av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 583 Page 327
6052 and to be saued, and to enioy happinesse and glorie with the Lord in heauen. and to be saved, and to enjoy happiness and glory with the Lord in heaven. cc pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 583 Page 327
6053 True comfort here in this world, and happinesse and glorie in heauen hereafter, properly and onely belongs to Gods children, they onely are such as liue both comfortably here, True Comfort Here in this world, and happiness and glory in heaven hereafter, properly and only belongs to God's children, they only Are such as live both comfortably Here, j n1 av p-acp d n1, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 av, av-j cc av-j vvz p-acp npg1 n2, pns32 av-j vbr d c-acp vvi d av-j av, (17) verse (DIV2) 583 Page 327
6054 and are sure to liue happily and gloriously hereafter in heauen; for why, Onely to Gods children belong the promises of peace, of comfort, of ioy, of happinesse, and Are sure to live happily and gloriously hereafter in heaven; for why, Only to God's children belong the promises of peace, of Comfort, of joy, of happiness, cc vbr j pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j av p-acp n1; c-acp q-crq, av-j p-acp npg1 n2 vvb dt n2 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 583 Page 327
6055 and of all good, both of this life, and of the life to come: the Apostle saith, 1. Tim. 4.8. Godlinesse hath the promise of this life present, and of that that is to come. and of all good, both of this life, and of the life to come: the Apostle Says, 1. Tim. 4.8. Godliness hath the promise of this life present, and of that that is to come. cc pp-f d j, d pp-f d n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi: dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f d n1 j, cc pp-f d cst vbz pc-acp vvi. (17) verse (DIV2) 584 Page 327
6056 From the beginning of the booke of God to the end of it, we finde not any one promise of any one good thing made to any but onely to such as truly feare God, From the beginning of the book of God to the end of it, we find not any one promise of any one good thing made to any but only to such as truly Fear God, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns12 vvb xx d crd n1 pp-f d crd j n1 vvn p-acp d cc-acp av-j p-acp d c-acp av-j n1 np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 584 Page 327
6057 and to such as loue God, and to such as trust in God, and onely to such as are the children of God: and to such as love God, and to such as trust in God, and only to such as Are the children of God: cc p-acp d c-acp n1 np1, cc p-acp d c-acp vvb p-acp np1, cc av-j p-acp d c-acp vbr dt n2 pp-f np1: (17) verse (DIV2) 584 Page 327
6058 they are pronounced happie, and blessed in many places of Scripture, the Lord sets many blessednesses on their heads, Mat. 5. from verse 3. to 12. Blessed are the poore in Spirit; blessed are they that mourne: blessed are the meeke: they Are pronounced happy, and blessed in many places of Scripture, the Lord sets many Blessednesses on their Heads, Mathew 5. from verse 3. to 12. Blessed Are the poor in Spirit; blessed Are they that mourn: blessed Are the meek: pns32 vbr vvn j, cc vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 vvz d n2 p-acp po32 n2, np1 crd p-acp n1 crd p-acp crd vvn vbr dt j p-acp n1; vvn vbr pns32 cst vvi: vvn vbr dt j: (17) verse (DIV2) 584 Page 327
6059 blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousnesse: blessed are the mercifull: blessed are the pure in heart: blessed are the peace makers: and so forward. blessed Are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness: blessed Are the merciful: blessed Are the pure in heart: blessed Are the peace makers: and so forward. vvn vbr pns32 r-crq n1 cc n1 p-acp n1: vvn vbr dt j: vvn vbr dt j p-acp n1: vvn vbr dt n1 n2: cc av av-j. (17) verse (DIV2) 584 Page 327
6060 Againe, Gods children are borne of God, and begotten of God, 1. Ioh. 5.1. who is the fountaine of all true happinesse and comfort, they are ioyned to the Sonne, who is the heire of all things, Hebr. 1.2. they are begotten of the immortall seed the word of God, 1. Pet. 1.23. Again, God's children Are born of God, and begotten of God, 1. John 5.1. who is the fountain of all true happiness and Comfort, they Are joined to the Son, who is the heir of all things, Hebrew 1.2. they Are begotten of the immortal seed the word of God, 1. Pet. 1.23. av, npg1 n2 vbr vvn pp-f np1, cc vvn pp-f np1, crd np1 crd. r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2, np1 crd. pns32 vbr vvn pp-f dt j n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd. (17) verse (DIV2) 585 Page 327
6061 they are fed with immortall food, euen the word of God, and with the blessed bodie and bloud of Christ to eternall life, as Christ saith, Ioh. 6.54. He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my bloud, hath eternall life, and I will raise him vp at the last day. they Are fed with immortal food, even the word of God, and with the blessed body and blood of christ to Eternal life, as christ Says, John 6.54. He that Eateth my Flesh, and Drinketh my blood, hath Eternal life, and I will raise him up At the last day. pns32 vbr vvn p-acp j n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. pns31 cst vvz po11 n1, cc vvz po11 n1, vhz j n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp dt ord n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 585 Page 327
6062 And therefore it must needs be, that true comfort here in this world, and happinesse and glorie hereafter in heauen, do properly and onely belong to Gods children, And Therefore it must needs be, that true Comfort Here in this world, and happiness and glory hereafter in heaven, do properly and only belong to God's children, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi, cst j n1 av p-acp d n1, cc n1 cc n1 av p-acp n1, vdb av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp npg1 n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 585 Page 327
6063 and they onely are sure to liue both comfortably here in this word, and also to liue happily and gloriously in heauen. and they only Are sure to live both comfortably Here in this word, and also to live happily and gloriously in heaven. cc pns32 av-j vbr j pc-acp vvi d av-j av p-acp d n1, cc av pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j p-acp n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 585 Page 327
6064 This for the vse of it, in the first place discouers an excellent priuiledge of Gods children, euen a priuiledge that Gods children haue aboue all other men in the world, whatsoeuer they be, that are not Gods children: This for the use of it, in the First place discovers an excellent privilege of God's children, even a privilege that God's children have above all other men in the world, whatsoever they be, that Are not God's children: d p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt ord n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, av-j dt n1 cst ng1 n2 vhb p-acp d j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns32 vbb, cst vbr xx n2 n2: (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6167 and affections, are vndoubtedly the children of God. and affections, Are undoubtedly the children of God. cc n2, vbr av-j dt n2 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 596 Page 333
6065 men may be rich and wealthie, they may haue abundance, gold may be as plentifull with them as chippes, they may be great, men may be rich and wealthy, they may have abundance, gold may be as plentiful with them as chips, they may be great, n2 vmb vbi j cc j, pns32 vmb vhi n1, n1 vmb vbi a-acp j p-acp pno32 c-acp n2, pns32 vmb vbi j, (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6066 and mightie, puissant and strong, and honourable in the world, and the like: and mighty, puissant and strong, and honourable in the world, and the like: cc j, j cc j, cc j p-acp dt n1, cc dt j: (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6067 and yet for all this, being not the children of God, they are but in a miserable state and condition, they haue no right nor title to any true comfort, all their wealth, and yet for all this, being not the children of God, they Are but in a miserable state and condition, they have no right nor title to any true Comfort, all their wealth, cc av p-acp d d, vbg xx dt n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, pns32 vhb dx j-jn ccx n1 p-acp d j n1, d po32 n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6068 and all their honour and greatnesse, cannot yeeld them one dramme of true comfort; and all their honour and greatness, cannot yield them one dram of true Comfort; cc d po32 n1 cc n1, vmbx vvi pno32 crd n1 pp-f j n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6069 they shall find it so when they stand in most need of comfort, and in the time of triall, they shall find it so when they stand in most need of Comfort, and in the time of trial, pns32 vmb vvi pn31 av c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp ds n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6070 and at the houre of death. and At the hour of death. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6071 They being not the children of God, their riches, their honour, and the like, are but giuen them to leaue them without excuse, and to increase their iudgement: They being not the children of God, their riches, their honour, and the like, Are but given them to leave them without excuse, and to increase their judgement: pns32 vbg xx dt n2 pp-f np1, po32 n2, po32 n1, cc dt j, vbr p-acp vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6072 yea they being out of Christ, they haue no right to one bit of bread, or to one ragge; yea they being out of christ, they have no right to one bit of bred, or to one rag; uh pns32 vbg av pp-f np1, pns32 vhb dx n-jn p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp crd n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6073 they cannot go to God in time of their distresse with comfort, and call on him as a gracious father, they cannot speake to him but as to an angrie iudge, readie to powre out his wrath and vengeance on them; they cannot go to God in time of their distress with Comfort, and call on him as a gracious father, they cannot speak to him but as to an angry judge, ready to pour out his wrath and vengeance on them; pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp n1, cc vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp pno31 cc-acp c-acp p-acp dt j n1, j pc-acp vvi av po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32; (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6074 they haue no promise of any the least comfort belonging to them. they have no promise of any the least Comfort belonging to them. pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f d dt ds n1 vvg p-acp pno32. (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6075 All the promises of God touching the good things of this life and of the life to come, are appropriated to Gods children, All the promises of God touching the good things of this life and of the life to come, Are appropriated to God's children, av-d dt n2 pp-f np1 vvg dt j n2 pp-f d n1 cc pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6076 and they alone haue right and title to them, and they onely are sure to finde true comfort here in this world, and they alone have right and title to them, and they only Are sure to find true Comfort Here in this world, cc pns32 av-j vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp pno32, cc pns32 av-j vbr j pc-acp vvi j n1 av p-acp d n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6077 and are sure also to enioy happinesse and glorie hereafter in heauen: that is the priuiledge of Gods children. and Are sure also to enjoy happiness and glory hereafter in heaven: that is the privilege of God's children. cc vbr j av pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 av p-acp n1: cst vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6078 And therefore if thou (whosoeuer thou art) wouldst be sure to liue comfortably here in this world, And Therefore if thou (whosoever thou art) Wouldst be sure to live comfortably Here in this world, cc av cs pns21 (c-crq pns21 vb2r) vmd2 vbi j pc-acp vvi av-j av p-acp d n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6079 and to liue happily and gloriously hereafter in heauen, then neuer rest till thou be sure that thou art in the number of Gods children: and to live happily and gloriously hereafter in heaven, then never rest till thou be sure that thou art in the number of God's children: cc pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j av p-acp n1, av av-x vvi c-acp pns21 vbb j cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2: (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6080 if thou once come to haue good euidence of that, that thou art borne of God, if thou once come to have good evidence of that, that thou art born of God, cs pns21 a-acp vvi pc-acp vhi j n1 pp-f d, cst pns21 vb2r vvn pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6081 and begotten of God, that thou art borne of the Spirit, Ioh. 3.6. and begotten of God, that thou art born of the Spirit, John 3.6. cc vvn pp-f np1, cst pns21 vb2r vvn pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 328
6082 and borne anew by the immortall seed of the word of God, then (indeed) thou art in a most happie state and condition, thou hast then assurance of Gods speciall presence and protection, thou maist then go with boldnesse to the throne of grace, and born anew by the immortal seed of the word of God, then (indeed) thou art in a most happy state and condition, thou hast then assurance of God's special presence and protection, thou Mayest then go with boldness to the throne of grace, cc vvn av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av (av) pns21 vb2r p-acp dt av-ds j n1 cc n1, pns21 vh2 av n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc n1, pns21 vm2 av vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 329
6083 and finde helpe in the time of need; and find help in the time of need; cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 329
6084 thou hast then right and title to all the good things of this life and of the life to come, thou hast then right and title to all the good things of this life and of the life to come, pns21 vh2 av j-jn cc n1 p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f d n1 cc pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 329
6085 and thou shalt be sure to find sweetnesse and true comfort here in this world, and thou shalt be sure also to go to heauen and to be saued: and thou shalt be sure to find sweetness and true Comfort Here in this world, and thou shalt be sure also to go to heaven and to be saved: cc pns21 vm2 vbi j pc-acp vvi n1 cc j n1 av p-acp d n1, cc pns21 vm2 vbi j av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vbi vvn: (17) verse (DIV2) 586 Page 329
6087 Againe for a second vse, is it so that Gods children and onely Gods children are sure to find sweetnesse and comfort here in this world, and are sure also to go to heauen and to be saued? then we must looke that we lay claime to heauen onely as we are the children of God, Again for a second use, is it so that God's children and only God's children Are sure to find sweetness and Comfort Here in this world, and Are sure also to go to heaven and to be saved? then we must look that we lay claim to heaven only as we Are the children of God, av p-acp dt ord n1, vbz pn31 av cst npg1 n2 cc j n2 n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 av p-acp d n1, cc vbr j av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vbi vvn? cs pns12 vmb vvi cst pns12 vvb n1 p-acp n1 av-j c-acp pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 587 Page 329
6088 and haue right to it as adopted sonnes in and through the merits of Christ: and have right to it as adopted Sons in and through the merits of christ: cc vhb j-jn p-acp pn31 p-acp j-vvn n2 p-acp cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: (17) verse (DIV2) 587 Page 329
6089 and we are to renounce all things in our selues, and not as blind and ignorant persons do, hope to be saued for our good meaning and good dealing; and we Are to renounce all things in our selves, and not as blind and ignorant Persons do, hope to be saved for our good meaning and good dealing; cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc xx p-acp j cc j n2 vdb, vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 j n1 cc j n-vvg; (17) verse (DIV2) 587 Page 329
6090 yea we must go out of our selues, and looke to be saued onely as we are the adopted sonnes and daughters of God in and through Christ. yea we must go out of our selves, and look to be saved only as we Are the adopted Sons and daughters of God in and through christ. uh pns12 vmb vvi av pp-f po12 n2, cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn av-j c-acp pns12 vbr dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 587 Page 329
6091 Yea will some say, (here they that stand against iustification in Gods sight by the merit of Christ his actiue obedience, will be readie to take hold and say) are we to lay claime to heauen onely as we are in and through Christ adopted to be the children of God? why then what need we the merit of Christ his actiue obedience to our iustification in the sight of God, Yea will Some say, (Here they that stand against justification in God's sighed by the merit of christ his active Obedience, will be ready to take hold and say) Are we to lay claim to heaven only as we Are in and through christ adopted to be the children of God? why then what need we the merit of christ his active Obedience to our justification in the sighed of God, uh vmb d vvi, (av pns32 cst vvb p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 j n1, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n1 cc vvi) vbr pns12 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1 av-j c-acp pns12 vbr p-acp cc p-acp np1 vvn pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1? uh-crq av q-crq vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 j n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 588 Page 329
6092 and to giue vs right and title to heauen? we are by Christ (we beleeuing in him) freed from the guiltinesse and punishment of our sinnes, and to give us right and title to heaven? we Are by christ (we believing in him) freed from the guiltiness and punishment of our Sins, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi cc n1 p-acp n1? pns12 vbr p-acp np1 (n1 vvg p-acp pno31) vvd p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 588 Page 329
6093 and through Christ we are adopted to be the children of God, and as we are the adopted sonnes of God, we haue right and title to heauen, and through christ we Are adopted to be the children of God, and as we Are the adopted Sons of God, we have right and title to heaven, cc p-acp np1 pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1, cc c-acp pns12 vbr dt j-vvn n2 pp-f np1, pns12 vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 588 Page 329
6094 and therefore there is no need of Christ his actiue obedience, but we are iustified onely by Christ his death and passiue obedience. To this I answer. and Therefore there is no need of christ his active Obedience, but we Are justified only by christ his death and passive Obedience. To this I answer. cc av pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f np1 po31 j n1, cc-acp pns12 vbr vvn av-j p-acp np1 po31 n1 cc j n1. p-acp d pns11 vvb. (17) verse (DIV2) 588 Page 329
6095 Such as are iustified by Christ, are also adopted to be the children of God, and haue receiued power to be actually accounted his children by Christ: Such as Are justified by christ, Are also adopted to be the children of God, and have received power to be actually accounted his children by christ: d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp np1, vbr av vvn pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vhb vvn n1 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn po31 n2 p-acp np1: (17) verse (DIV2) 589 Page 329
6096 it is true, but yet we must know that the ground of their adoption is the obedience of the Sonne of God made man, it is true, but yet we must know that the ground of their adoption is the Obedience of the Son of God made man, pn31 vbz j, cc-acp av pns12 vmb vvi d dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 589 Page 329
6097 and his voluntarie subiection to the Law of God, and his fulfilling of it. So saith the Apostle in expresse words, Galat. 4.4.5. God sent forth his Sonne made of a woman, and made vnder the Law, not borne but made, that he might redeeme them which were vnder the Law, that we might receiue the adoption of sonnes. and his voluntary subjection to the Law of God, and his fulfilling of it. So Says the Apostle in express words, Galatians 4.4.5. God sent forth his Son made of a woman, and made under the Law, not born but made, that he might Redeem them which were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption of Sons. cc po31 j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 j-vvg pp-f pn31. np1 vvz dt n1 p-acp j n2, np1 crd. np1 vvd av po31 n1 vvn pp-f dt n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1, xx vvn cc-acp vvn, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32 r-crq vbdr p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 589 Page 329
6098 The obedience of the Sonne of God, made man, and made vnder the Law, is that which freeth true beleeuers from vnder the Law, The Obedience of the Son of God, made man, and made under the Law, is that which freeth true believers from under the Law, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1, vbz d r-crq vvz j n2 p-acp p-acp dt n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 589 Page 330
6099 and giues them the adoption of sonnes. Christ as the naturall Sonne of God is heire of his fathers kingdome: and gives them the adoption of Sons. christ as the natural Son of God is heir of his Father's Kingdom: cc vvz pno32 dt n1 pp-f n2. np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 589 Page 330
6100 and true beleeuers as adopted sonnes and daughters of God, haue right and title to the same inheritance. and true believers as adopted Sons and daughters of God, have right and title to the same inheritance. cc j n2 p-acp j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt d n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 589 Page 330
6101 Now Christ his mediation yeelds them the grace of adoption, and his mediation is his holy incarnation, Now christ his mediation yields them the grace of adoption, and his mediation is his holy incarnation, av np1 po31 n1 vvz pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc po31 n1 vbz po31 j n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 589 Page 330
6103 and therefore Christ his actiue obedience is needfull to our iustification in the sight of God, and Therefore christ his active Obedience is needful to our justification in the sighed of God, cc av np1 po31 j n1 vbz j p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 589 Page 330
6104 and to giue vs right and title to heauen: and to give us right and title to heaven: cc pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi cc n1 p-acp n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 589 Page 330
6105 and we are to lay claime to heauen onely as we are the adopted sonnes and daughters of God, and we Are to lay claim to heaven only as we Are the adopted Sons and daughters of God, cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1 av-j c-acp pns12 vbr dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 589 Page 330
6106 and as we haue right and title to it onely by the merit of Christ his obedience imputed to vs. Note we in the next place the generalitie of the Apostles proposition. and as we have right and title to it only by the merit of christ his Obedience imputed to us Note we in the next place the generality of the Apostles proposition. cc c-acp pns12 vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp pn31 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno12 vvb pns12 p-acp dt ord n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 589 Page 330
6107 The Apostle here puts it downe generally, As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sonnes of God. The Apostle Here puts it down generally, As many as Are led by the Spirit of God, they Are the Sons of God. dt n1 av vvz pn31 a-acp av-j, c-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 590 Page 330
6108 The point is this, That whosoeuer they be that are led by the Spirit of God, they are the children of God, The point is this, That whosoever they be that Are led by the Spirit of God, they Are the children of God, dt n1 vbz d, cst r-crq pns32 vbb d vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 330
6109 whether they be high or low, rich or poore: whither they be high or low, rich or poor: cs pns32 vbb j cc j, j cc j: (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 330
6110 the Lord respects not the state, condition, or degree of men in the world in bestowing his grace and adoption. the Lord respects not the state, condition, or degree of men in the world in bestowing his grace and adoption. dt n1 vvz xx dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg po31 n1 cc n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 330
6111 It is neither outward honour, dignitie, or priuiledge in the world, that is any helpe or furtherance to men, It is neither outward honour, dignity, or privilege in the world, that is any help or furtherance to men, pn31 vbz dx j n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vbz d n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 330
6112 nor any meannesse or basenesse of place, calling, or degree in the world, that is an hinderance to them in obtaining Gods grace and fauour; nor any meanness or baseness of place, calling, or degree in the world, that is an hindrance to them in obtaining God's grace and favour; ccx d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, vvg, cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vbz dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp vvg npg1 n1 cc n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 330
6113 there is no respect of persons with the Lord; there is no respect of Persons with the Lord; pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 330
6114 there is neither Iew nor Grecian, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female, there is neither Iew nor Grecian, there is neither bound nor free, there is neither male nor female, pc-acp vbz dx np1 ccx jp, pc-acp vbz dx n1 ccx j, pc-acp vbz dx n1 ccx j-jn, (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 330
6115 but all are one in Christ Iesus. but all Are one in christ Iesus. cc-acp d vbr pi p-acp np1 np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 330
6116 Whosoeuer he be that truly feares God, and works righteousnesse, and shewes forth the power of grace, that he is led by the Spirit of God, is assuredly the child of God. Whosoever he be that truly fears God, and works righteousness, and shows forth the power of grace, that he is led by the Spirit of God, is assuredly the child of God. r-crq pns31 vbb cst av-j vvz np1, cc vvz n1, cc vvz av dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz av-vvn dt n1 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 330
6117 Here is then matter of sweet comfort for poore despised ones that truly feare the Lord; Here is then matter of sweet Comfort for poor despised ones that truly Fear the Lord; av vbz av n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp j vvn pi2 cst av-j vvb dt n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 330
6118 dost thou truly feare God? dost thou find the power of grace in thine heart? art thou led by the Spirit of God? and yet art thou poore, dost thou truly Fear God? dost thou find the power of grace in thine heart? art thou led by the Spirit of God? and yet art thou poor, vd2 pns21 av-j vvi np1? vd2 pns21 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1? vb2r pns21 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? cc av vb2r pns21 j, (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 331
6119 and of meane place and condition in the world? and art thou despised of great ones in the world? do proud rufflers looke bigge on thee, and of mean place and condition in the world? and art thou despised of great ones in the world? do proud rufflers look big on thee, cc pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1? cc vb2r pns21 vvn pp-f j pi2 p-acp dt n1? vdb j n2 vvb j p-acp pno21, (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 331
6120 and account thee not worthie to wipe their shooes? Care not for it, comfort thy selfe with this, thou art a child of God, and account thee not worthy to wipe their shoes? Care not for it, Comfort thy self with this, thou art a child of God, cc vvb pno21 xx j pc-acp vvi po32 n2? n1 xx p-acp pn31, vvb po21 n1 p-acp d, pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 331
6121 and thou art as highly in the fauour of God as the greatest Monarch in the world, and thou art as highly in the favour of God as the greatest Monarch in the world, cc pns21 vb2r c-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 331
6122 yea thou art more deare and precious to the Lord then the greatest man in the world he being not the child of God. yea thou art more deer and precious to the Lord then the greatest man in the world he being not the child of God. uh pns21 vb2r av-dc j-jn cc j p-acp dt n1 av dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vbg xx dt n1 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 331
6123 It is not thy pouertie, nor thy meannesse and basenesse of condition in the world, that can hinder thee from hauing part with Christ, It is not thy poverty, nor thy meanness and baseness of condition in the world, that can hinder thee from having part with christ, pn31 vbz xx po21 n1, ccx po21 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vmb vvi pno21 p-acp vhg n1 p-acp np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 331
6124 and from hauing interest in Gods speciall loue and fauour: and from having Interest in God's special love and favour: cc p-acp vhg n1 p-acp npg1 j n1 cc n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 331
6125 and let that comfort thee, and cheare vp thy heart, when thou art most poore and most despised in the world. and let that Comfort thee, and cheer up thy heart, when thou art most poor and most despised in the world. cc vvb d vvi pno21, cc vvi a-acp po21 n1, c-crq pns21 vb2r av-ds j cc av-ds vvn p-acp dt n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 591 Page 331
6126 In the next place obserue we, the Apostle here makes the leading, guiding and conducting of men by the Spirit of God, to be an infallible proofe of their adoption; In the next place observe we, the Apostle Here makes the leading, guiding and conducting of men by the Spirit of God, to be an infallible proof of their adoption; p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pns12, dt n1 av vvz dt n-vvg, j-vvg cc vvg pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 592 Page 331
6127 he affirmes that they are the adopted sonnes and daughters of God, whosoeuer they be that are led by the Spirit of God. he affirms that they Are the adopted Sons and daughters of God, whosoever they be that Are led by the Spirit of God. pns31 vvz cst pns32 vbr dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, r-crq pns32 vbb d vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 592 Page 331
6128 Yea we see it is the verie proposition of the Apostle, that as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sonnes of God. Yea we see it is the very proposition of the Apostle, that as many as Are led by the Spirit of God, they Are the Sons of God. uh pns12 vvb pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst p-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 592 Page 331
6129 So the point offered from the substance of this verse is this. So the point offered from the substance of this verse is this. np1 dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz d. (17) verse (DIV2) 592 Page 331
6130 That such persons as haue the good hand of the holy Spirit of God, leading and guiding them in speciall manner, they are vndoubtedly the children of God. That such Persons as have the good hand of the holy Spirit of God, leading and guiding them in special manner, they Are undoubtedly the children of God. cst d n2 c-acp vhb dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvg cc vvg pno32 p-acp j n1, pns32 vbr av-j dt n2 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 331
6131 Such men or women as are by the speciall worke of Gods Spirit acted, moued, Such men or women as Are by the special work of God's Spirit acted, moved, d n2 cc n2 c-acp vbr p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvn, vvn, (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 331
6132 and guided, the holy Spirit of God enlightening their minds to vnderstand the will of God reuealed in his word, and guided, the holy Spirit of God enlightening their minds to understand the will of God revealed in his word, cc vvn, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg po32 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 331
6133 and to discerne of the things taught of God, and also effectually bending and inclining their wils and their affections to will and to affect good things, and to discern of the things taught of God, and also effectually bending and inclining their wills and their affections to will and to affect good things, cc pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n2 vvn pp-f np1, cc av av-j vvg cc vvg po32 n2 cc po32 n2 p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vvi j n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 331
6134 and enabling them in some measure with strength to will those things, so as now they will affect and do good things willingly, and enabling them in Some measure with strength to will those things, so as now they will affect and do good things willingly, cc vvg pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vmb d n2, av c-acp av pns32 vmb vvi cc vdi j n2 av-j, (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 331
6135 and follow that speciall motion, and guidance, and conduction of the Spirit of God necessarily; and follow that special motion, and guidance, and conduction of the Spirit of God necessarily; cc vvi d j n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j; (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 331
6136 they that are thus acted, moued, and guided by the holy Spirit of God, are certainly the children of God. they that Are thus acted, moved, and guided by the holy Spirit of God, Are Certainly the children of God. pns32 cst vbr av vvn, vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, vbr av-j dt n2 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 331
6137 This speciall leading, guidance, and conduction of them by the hand of the Spirit of God, is an infallible euidence and proofe of their adoption, that they are the adopted sons and daughters of God. This special leading, guidance, and conduction of them by the hand of the Spirit of God, is an infallible evidence and proof of their adoption, that they Are the adopted Sons and daughters of God. np1 j n-vvg, n1, cc n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, cst pns32 vbr dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 332
6138 And to this the Apostle giues further plaine euidence. Galat. 5.18. And to this the Apostle gives further plain evidence. Galatians 5.18. cc p-acp d dt n1 vvz jc n1 n1. np1 crd. (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 332
6139 (saith he) If ye be led by the Spirit, if ye be acted, moued, (Says he) If you be led by the Spirit, if you be acted, moved, (vvz pns31) cs pn22 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1, cs pn22 vbb vvn, vvn, (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 332
6140 and guided by the speciall worke of the Spirit, ye are not vnder the Law: for of that he spake in the verse foregoing, ye are not vnder the Law; and guided by the special work of the Spirit, you Are not under the Law: for of that he spoke in the verse foregoing, you Are not under the Law; cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pn22 vbr xx p-acp dt n1: p-acp pp-f cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 vvg, pn22 vbr xx p-acp dt n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 332
6141 as if he had said, ye are not vnder the rigour and curse of the Law, ye are freed from it, and ye are vnder grace: as if he had said, you Are not under the rigour and curse of the Law, you Are freed from it, and you Are under grace: c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn22 vbr xx p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pn22 vbr vvn p-acp pn31, cc pn22 vbr p-acp n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 332
6142 for as the Apostle saith, Rom. 6.14. for as the Apostle Says, Rom. 6.14. c-acp c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 332
6143 ye are then iustified by Christ, and freed from the curse of the Law, and ye are vnder the speciall grace and fauour of God, you Are then justified by christ, and freed from the curse of the Law, and you Are under the special grace and favour of God, pn22 vbr av vvn p-acp np1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pn22 vbr p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 332
6144 and ye are in the state of Gods children. 1. Ioh. 4.13. saith Saint Iohn, Hereby we know that we dwell in him and he in vs, that we dwell in God and God in vs: and you Are in the state of God's children. 1. John 4.13. Says Saint John, Hereby we know that we dwell in him and he in us, that we dwell in God and God in us: cc pn22 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2. crd np1 crd. vvz n1 np1, av pns12 vvb cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 cc pns31 p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vvb p-acp np1 cc np1 p-acp pno12: (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 332
6145 that is, we haue fellowship and communion with God, Because he hath giuen vs of his Spirit. that is, we have fellowship and communion with God, Because he hath given us of his Spirit. cst vbz, pns12 vhb n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pp-f po31 n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 332
6146 Because we find and feele the speciall worke of the holy Spirit of God in vs, Because we find and feel the special work of the holy Spirit of God in us, c-acp pns12 vvb cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 332
6147 and that we are acted, moued, and guided by his good Spirit, in our mindes, wils, and that we Are acted, moved, and guided by his good Spirit, in our minds, wills, cc cst pns12 vbr vvn, vvn, cc vvn p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp po12 n2, n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 332
6148 and affections, and in our words and actions, thereby we know it, and thereupon we can conclude to the comfort of our owne soules, that we haue fellowship with God, and affections, and in our words and actions, thereby we know it, and thereupon we can conclude to the Comfort of our own Souls, that we have fellowship with God, cc n2, cc p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, av pns12 vvb pn31, cc av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, cst pns12 vhb n1 p-acp np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 332
6149 and so are the adopted sonnes and daughters of God, in and through Christ: and so Are the adopted Sons and daughters of God, in and through christ: cc av vbr dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, p-acp cc p-acp np1: (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 332
6150 for none but such as are the adopted children of God, haue or can haue fellowship with God. for none but such as Are the adopted children of God, have or can have fellowship with God. c-acp pix cc-acp d c-acp vbr dt j-vvn n2 pp-f np1, vhb cc vmb vhi n1 p-acp np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 593 Page 332
6151 Now the reasons and grounds of this truth are these. Now the Reasons and grounds of this truth Are these. av dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vbr d. (17) verse (DIV2) 594 Page 332
6152 First, the speciall leading, and guidance, and conduction of men by the hand of the Spirit of God, is a worke of the Spirit that followes regeneration. First, the special leading, and guidance, and conduction of men by the hand of the Spirit of God, is a work of the Spirit that follows regeneration. ord, dt j n-vvg, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 595 Page 332
6153 Men are regenerate, they are first borne of God, or borne of the Spirit, and then they are acted, moued, Men Are regenerate, they Are First born of God, or born of the Spirit, and then they Are acted, moved, n2 vbr vvn, pns32 vbr ord vvn pp-f np1, cc vvn pp-f dt n1, cc av pns32 vbr vvn, vvn, (17) verse (DIV2) 595 Page 332
6154 and guided in their mindes, wils, and affections, and in their words and actions, in speciall manner by the same Spirit, and guided in their minds, wills, and affections, and in their words and actions, in special manner by the same Spirit, cc vvn p-acp po32 n2, n2, cc n2, cc p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, p-acp j n1 p-acp dt d n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 595 Page 332
6155 as the Lord promised by his Prophet, Ezech. 36.26.27. as the Lord promised by his Prophet, Ezekiel 36.26.27. c-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. (17) verse (DIV2) 595 Page 332
6156 that he would first giue his people a new heart, and put a new spirit within them, that he would First give his people a new heart, and put a new Spirit within them, cst pns31 vmd ord vvi po31 n1 dt j n1, cc vvd dt j n1 p-acp pno32, (17) verse (DIV2) 595 Page 332
6157 euen his owne good and holy Spirit, and then he would cause them to walke in his statutes, and keepe and do them. even his own good and holy Spirit, and then he would cause them to walk in his statutes, and keep and do them. av po31 d j cc j n1, cc av pns31 vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, cc vvi cc vdb pno32. (17) verse (DIV2) 595 Page 332
6158 Againe, the speciall leading, and guidance, and conduction of men by the hand of the holy Spirit of God, is a certaine euidence of their being in Christ; Again, the special leading, and guidance, and conduction of men by the hand of the holy Spirit of God, is a certain evidence of their being in christ; av, dt j n-vvg, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f po32 vbg p-acp np1; (17) verse (DIV2) 596 Page 333
6159 for howsoeuer the Spirit of God haue his worke in all creatures, and he works in men diuersly, for howsoever the Spirit of God have his work in all creatures, and he works in men diversely, p-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vhb po31 n1 p-acp d n2, cc pns31 vvz p-acp n2 av-j, (17) verse (DIV2) 596 Page 333
6160 yet he works on none powerfully and effectually, acting and mouing them, to mind, will, affect, yet he works on none powerfully and effectually, acting and moving them, to mind, will, affect, av pns31 vvz p-acp pix av-j cc av-j, vvg cc vvg pno32, p-acp n1, n1, vvb, (17) verse (DIV2) 596 Page 333
6161 and do good things willingly, but onely in the members of Christ: and do good things willingly, but only in the members of christ: cc vdb j n2 av-j, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: (17) verse (DIV2) 596 Page 333
6162 and Christ and the powerfull and effectuall working of his Spirit are neuer found asunder, they are neuer seuered one from the other. and christ and the powerful and effectual working of his Spirit Are never found asunder, they Are never severed one from the other. cc np1 cc dt j cc j n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 vbr av vvn av, pns32 vbr av-x vvn pi p-acp dt n-jn. (17) verse (DIV2) 596 Page 333
6163 And therefore it being so, that the speciall leading, guidance, and conduction of men by the hand of the holy Spirit of God, is a worke following their regeneration, And Therefore it being so, that the special leading, guidance, and conduction of men by the hand of the holy Spirit of God, is a work following their regeneration, cc av pn31 vbg av, cst dt j n-vvg, n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt n1 vvg po32 n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 596 Page 333
6164 and is also a certaine euidence of their being in Christ; and is also a certain evidence of their being in christ; cc vbz av dt j n1 pp-f po32 vbg p-acp np1; (17) verse (DIV2) 596 Page 333
6165 it must needs be that such persons as haue the good hand of the holy Spirit of God leading and guiding them in speciall manner, it must needs be that such Persons as have the good hand of the holy Spirit of God leading and guiding them in special manner, pn31 vmb av vbi d d n2 c-acp vhb dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg cc vvg pno32 p-acp j n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 596 Page 333
6166 so as now they are acted, moued, and stirred forward by the speciall worke of Gods Spirit to good things, in their minds, wils, so as now they Are acted, moved, and stirred forward by the special work of God's Spirit to good things, in their minds, wills, av c-acp av pns32 vbr vvn, vvn, cc vvd av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp j n2, p-acp po32 n2, n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 596 Page 333
6168 And it must needs be, that the speciall leading, guidance, and conduction of men by the good hand of the holy Spirit of God, is an infallible euidence and proofe of their adoption, that they are such as are the adopted sonnes and daughters of God. And it must needs be, that the special leading, guidance, and conduction of men by the good hand of the holy Spirit of God, is an infallible evidence and proof of their adoption, that they Are such as Are the adopted Sons and daughters of God. cc pn31 vmb av vbi, cst dt j n-vvg, n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, cst pns32 vbr d c-acp vbr dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 596 Page 333
6169 Now this truth discouers, that ignorant persons, such as are ignorant of God, of the will of God reuealed in his word, cannot possibly haue any good euidence to the comfort of their owne soules, that they are in the number of Gods children. Now this truth discovers, that ignorant Persons, such as Are ignorant of God, of the will of God revealed in his word, cannot possibly have any good evidence to the Comfort of their own Souls, that they Are in the number of God's children. av d n1 vvz, cst j n2, d c-acp vbr j pp-f np1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, vmbx av-j vhb d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 333
6170 Ignorant persons are so far from being acted, moued, & guided by the good hand of the holy Spirit of God in speciall manner, Ignorant Persons Are so Far from being acted, moved, & guided by the good hand of the holy Spirit of God in special manner, j n2 vbr av av-j p-acp vbg vvn, vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 333
6171 as that they are not yet partakers of the first worke of Gods Spirit in those that belong to God: as that they Are not yet partakers of the First work of God's Spirit in those that belong to God: c-acp cst pns32 vbr xx av n2 pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp np1: (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 333
6172 for illumination is the first worke that the Spirit of God workes in them that belong to Gods election; for illumination is the First work that the Spirit of God works in them that belong to God's election; p-acp n1 vbz dt ord n1 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 333
6173 now ignorant persons are not partakers of that first worke of the Spirit, they are not enlightened, they are yet in their naturall blindnesse and darknesse, the holy Spirit of God hath not yet set his hand to worke in them at all to their sanctification, now ignorant Persons Are not partakers of that First work of the Spirit, they Are not enlightened, they Are yet in their natural blindness and darkness, the holy Spirit of God hath not yet Set his hand to work in them At all to their sanctification, av j n2 vbr xx n2 pp-f d ord n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbr xx vvn, pns32 vbr av p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vhz xx av vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp d p-acp po32 n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 333
6174 and therefore they cannot possibly haue any good euidence to their comfort, that they are such as belong to God; and Therefore they cannot possibly have any good evidence to their Comfort, that they Are such as belong to God; cc av pns32 vmbx av-j vhb d j n1 p-acp po32 n1, cst pns32 vbr d c-acp vvi p-acp np1; (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 334
6175 they may sooth vp themselues as commonly they do, that their case is good enough, that they are not booke learned, they may sooth up themselves as commonly they do, that their case is good enough, that they Are not book learned, pns32 vmb n1 a-acp px32 c-acp av-j pns32 vdb, cst po32 n1 vbz j av-d, cst pns32 vbr xx n1 j, (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 334
6176 and therefore they hope God will hold them excused: and Therefore they hope God will hold them excused: cc av pns32 vvb np1 vmb vvi pno32 vvn: (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 334
6177 but alas, they deceiue themselues, they cannot possibly haue any sound comfort so long as they continue in that state of ignorance, let ignorant persons take notice of it. but alas, they deceive themselves, they cannot possibly have any found Comfort so long as they continue in that state of ignorance, let ignorant Persons take notice of it. cc-acp uh, pns32 vvb px32, pns32 vmbx av-j vhb d j n1 av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vvb j n2 vvb n1 pp-f pn31. (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 334
6178 Yea further, the truth now deliuered discouers, that ciuill honest persons, such as are onely ciuilly honest, Yea further, the truth now Delivered discovers, that civil honest Persons, such as Are only civilly honest, uh av-jc, dt n1 av vvn vvz, cst j j n2, d c-acp vbr j av-j j, (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 334
6179 neither haue, nor possibly can haue any good euidence, to the comfort of their owne soules, that they are in the number of Gods children: neither have, nor possibly can have any good evidence, to the Comfort of their own Souls, that they Are in the number of God's children: dx vhb, ccx av-j vmb vhi d j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2: (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 334
6180 for why, they liue not as they are acted, moued, and guided by the good hand of the holy Spirit of God in speciall manner; for why, they live not as they Are acted, moved, and guided by the good hand of the holy Spirit of God in special manner; c-acp c-crq, pns32 vvb xx c-acp pns32 vbr vvn, vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 334
6181 no, they onely liue as they are led by the light of naturall reason, or by the common grace of Gods Spirit, no, they only live as they Are led by the Light of natural reason, or by the Common grace of God's Spirit, uh-dx, pns32 av-j vvi c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 334
6182 euen by that grace that is common to them with the reprobate, and may be found, even by that grace that is Common to them with the Reprobate, and may be found, av p-acp d n1 cst vbz j p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n-jn, cc vmb vbi vvn, (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 334
6183 and is many times found in the very reprobate, and such as shall be damned: and is many times found in the very Reprobate, and such as shall be damned: cc vbz d n2 vvn p-acp dt j n-jn, cc d c-acp vmb vbi vvn: (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 334
6184 the holy Spirit of God hath not yet had any speciall working in their minds and hearts, the holy Spirit of God hath not yet had any special working in their minds and hearts, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vhz xx av vhd d j n-vvg p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 334
6185 and in ordering and guiding of their words, and workes, and actions. and in ordering and guiding of their words, and works, and actions. cc p-acp vvg cc n-vvg pp-f po32 n2, cc n2, cc n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 334
6343 he hauing begun in thee his speciall worke of grace, he will finish it, Philip. 1.6. he having begun in thee his special work of grace, he will finish it, Philip. 1.6. pns31 vhg vvn p-acp pno21 po31 j n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmb vvi pn31, np1. crd. (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 343
6186 And therefore if ciuill honest persons thinke that they haue good euidence and proofe of their adoption, that they are the adopted sonnes and daughters of God, they are exceedingly deceiued, their owne hearts deceiue them: And Therefore if civil honest Persons think that they have good evidence and proof of their adoption, that they Are the adopted Sons and daughters of God, they Are exceedingly deceived, their own hearts deceive them: cc av cs j j n2 vvb cst pns32 vhb j n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, cst pns32 vbr dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr av-vvg vvn, po32 d n2 vvi pno32: (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 334
6187 and let such persons as are onely ciuilly honest take notice of it. Againe, for a second vse: and let such Persons as Are only civilly honest take notice of it. Again, for a second use: cc vvb d n2 c-acp vbr j av-j j vvi n1 pp-f pn31. av, p-acp dt ord n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 597 Page 334
6188 Is it so that the speciall leading, guidance, and conduction of men by the good hand of the holy Spirit of God, is an infallible euidence and proofe of their adoption? doth it manifest and proue both to themselues and to others, that they are the sonnes and daughters of God, Is it so that the special leading, guidance, and conduction of men by the good hand of the holy Spirit of God, is an infallible evidence and proof of their adoption? does it manifest and prove both to themselves and to Others, that they Are the Sons and daughters of God, vbz pn31 av cst dt j n-vvg, n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1? vdz pn31 vvi cc vvi d p-acp px32 cc p-acp n2-jn, cst pns32 vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 598 Page 334
6189 and that God is their father and they his children? Why then I beseech you, what doth the leading, guidance and conduction by the flesh and by Satan euidence and proue to them? Surely it must needs proue to them that they are the children of Satan, that they are the sonnes and daughters of the diuell, and that God is their father and they his children? Why then I beseech you, what does the leading, guidance and conduction by the Flesh and by Satan evidence and prove to them? Surely it must needs prove to them that they Are the children of Satan, that they Are the Sons and daughters of the Devil, cc cst np1 vbz po32 n1 cc pns32 po31 n2? uh-crq av pns11 vvb pn22, q-crq vdz dt n-vvg, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp np1 n1 cc vvi p-acp pno32? np1 pn31 vmb av vvi p-acp pno32 cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cst pns32 vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 598 Page 334
6190 as the Apostle saith, Romans 6.16. His seruants ye are to whom ye obey: as the Apostle Says, Romans 6.16. His Servants you Are to whom you obey: c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. po31 n2 pn22 vbr p-acp ro-crq pn22 vvb: (17) verse (DIV2) 598 Page 334
6191 so indeed it may be truly said, his sonnes and daughters ye are by whom ye are led Art thou then whosoeuer thou art, art thou (I say) led by the lusts of thine owne heart? dost thou follow and obey thine owne corrupt and sinfull lusts? dost thou do the will of the diuell in sinning against God? thou dost thereby euidence both to thy selfe and to others, that thou art a child of the diuell; so indeed it may be truly said, his Sons and daughters you Are by whom you Are led Art thou then whosoever thou art, art thou (I say) led by the Lustiest of thine own heart? dost thou follow and obey thine own corrupt and sinful Lustiest? dost thou do the will of the Devil in sinning against God? thou dost thereby evidence both to thy self and to Others, that thou art a child of the Devil; av av pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn, po31 n2 cc n2 pn22 vbr p-acp ro-crq pn22 vbr vvn n1 pns21 av r-crq pns21 vb2r, vb2r pns21 (pns11 vvb) vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 d n1? vd2 pns21 vvi cc vvi po21 d j cc j n2? vd2 pns21 vdb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvg p-acp np1? pns21 vd2 av n1 av-d p-acp po21 n1 cc p-acp n2-jn, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 598 Page 335
6192 and a man may be bold to say, that thou art a limme of the diuell: and a man may be bold to say, that thou art a limb of the Devil: cc dt n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 598 Page 335
6193 there is warrant so to speake from the mouth of the Lord Iesus, Ioh. 8.44. Ye are of your father the diuell: there is warrant so to speak from the Mouth of the Lord Iesus, John 8.44. You Are of your father the Devil: pc-acp vbz n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, np1 crd. pn22 vbr pp-f po22 n1 dt n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 598 Page 335
6194 And why so? Why the lusts of your father ye will do. And why so? Why the Lustiest of your father you will do. cc q-crq av? q-crq dt n2 pp-f po22 n1 pn22 vmb vdi. (17) verse (DIV2) 598 Page 335
6195 So indeed if thou do the lusts of the diuell, if thou be once taken of him at his will. 2. Tim. 2.16. So indeed if thou do the Lustiest of the Devil, if thou be once taken of him At his will. 2. Tim. 2.16. av av cs pns21 vdb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cs pns21 vbb a-acp vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp po31 n1. crd np1 crd. (17) verse (DIV2) 598 Page 335
6196 if thou suffer thy selfe willingly to be led by the diuell, and he leades thee to pride, to couetousnesse, if thou suffer thy self willingly to be led by the Devil, and he leads thee to pride, to covetousness, cs pns21 vvb po21 n1 av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vvz pno21 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 598 Page 335
6197 and to drunkennesse, and to swearing, and such like, thou art no better then as Paul said to Elimas the sorcerer, Act. 13.10. The child of the diuell, and that is a state and condition most wretched and damnable. and to Drunkenness, and to swearing, and such like, thou art no better then as Paul said to Elymas the sorcerer, Act. 13.10. The child of the Devil, and that is a state and condition most wretched and damnable. cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvg, cc d av-j, pns21 vb2r dx jc cs c-acp np1 vvd p-acp np1 dt n1, n1 crd. dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc d vbz dt n1 cc n1 av-ds j cc j. (17) verse (DIV2) 598 Page 335
6198 Thou lyest open to all the plagues and iudgements of God in this world, and to the eternall wrath and vengeance of God in the bottomlesse pit of hell: Thou liest open to all the plagues and Judgments of God in this world, and to the Eternal wrath and vengeance of God in the bottomless pit of hell: pns21 vv2 j p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 598 Page 335
6199 a condition to be thought on with trembling. I come to a third vse of the point: a condition to be Thought on with trembling. I come to a third use of the point: dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp vvg. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 598 Page 335
6219 Secondly, if thou finde that thou walkest on in Gods wayes, in the wayes that God hath appointed thee to walke in, with chearfulnesse and with delight, Secondly, if thou find that thou walkest on in God's ways, in the ways that God hath appointed thee to walk in, with cheerfulness and with delight, ord, cs pns21 vvb cst pns21 vv2 p-acp p-acp npg1 n2, p-acp dt n2 cst np1 vhz vvn pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 336
6200 Is it so that the speciall leading, guidance, and conduction of men by the good hand of Gods Spirit, is an infallible euidence and proofe of their adoption? then here is matter of sweete comfort for all such as find themselues acted, moued, guided, Is it so that the special leading, guidance, and conduction of men by the good hand of God's Spirit, is an infallible evidence and proof of their adoption? then Here is matter of sweet Comfort for all such as find themselves acted, moved, guided, vbz pn31 av cst dt j n-vvg, n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1? av av vbz n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d d c-acp vvb px32 vvn, vvn, vvn, (17) verse (DIV2) 599 Page 335
6201 and led by the good Spirit of God in speciall manner: and led by the good Spirit of God in special manner: cc vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 599 Page 335
6202 they may thereupon conclude, to the comfort of their owne soules, that they are in the number of Gods children, they may thereupon conclude, to the Comfort of their own Souls, that they Are in the number of God's children, pns32 vmb av vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 599 Page 335
6203 and haue right and title to all comforts that belong to Gods children, both in this life and in the life to come: and have right and title to all comforts that belong to God's children, both in this life and in the life to come: cc vhb av-jn cc n1 p-acp d n2 cst vvb p-acp npg1 n2, av-d p-acp d n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi: (17) verse (DIV2) 599 Page 335
6204 and this ground of comfort should euerie one of vs labour to finde in our selues. and this ground of Comfort should every one of us labour to find in our selves. cc d n1 pp-f n1 vmd d pi pp-f pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 599 Page 335
6205 The diuell will suffer thee to say, I am the child of God, and I hope to be saued; The Devil will suffer thee to say, I am the child of God, and I hope to be saved; dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi, pns11 vbm dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn; (17) verse (DIV2) 599 Page 335
6206 but wouldst thou haue good euidence of it, that thou art indeed the child of God, but Wouldst thou have good evidence of it, that thou art indeed the child of God, p-acp vmd2 pns21 vhi j n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns21 vb2r av dt n1 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 599 Page 335
6207 euen such euidence as will comfort thine owne soule in time of triall, and silence the diuell when he shall call thy state into question, even such evidence as will Comfort thine own soul in time of trial, and silence the Devil when he shall call thy state into question, av d n1 c-acp vmb vvi po21 d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt n1 c-crq pns31 vmb vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 599 Page 335
6208 and put thee to the triall? then neuer rest till thou find that thou art led by the Spirit of God, that thou art acted, moued and guided by the good hand of the holy Spirit of God in speciall manner, and put thee to the trial? then never rest till thou find that thou art led by the Spirit of God, that thou art acted, moved and guided by the good hand of the holy Spirit of God in special manner, cc vvb pno21 p-acp dt n1? av av-x vvi c-acp pns21 vvi cst pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns21 vb2r vvn, vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 599 Page 336
6209 and that he hath a speciall working in thy mind, will, and affections, and in thy words and actions. and that he hath a special working in thy mind, will, and affections, and in thy words and actions. cc cst pns31 vhz dt j n-vvg p-acp po21 n1, n1, cc n2, cc p-acp po21 n2 cc n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 599 Page 336
6210 Thou wilt say, How shall I know that? I answer thee, by two things especially. Thou wilt say, How shall I know that? I answer thee, by two things especially. pns21 vm2 vvi, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi d? pns11 vvb pno21, p-acp crd n2 av-j. (17) verse (DIV2) 600 Page 336
6211 First, if thou find that thou walkest in Gods wayes, in the wayes that God hath appointed thee to walke in, both in respect of thy generall and particular calling: First, if thou find that thou walkest in God's ways, in the ways that God hath appointed thee to walk in, both in respect of thy general and particular calling: ord, cs pns21 vvb cst pns21 vv2 p-acp ng1 n2, p-acp dt n2 cst np1 vhz vvn pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc j n-vvg: (17) verse (DIV2) 602 Page 336
6212 if thou walke on in the way of truth, and in the way of Gods statutes, if thou walk on in the Way of truth, and in the Way of God's statutes, cs pns21 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 602 Page 336
6213 and in the path of Gods Commandements, as Dauid speakes, Psal. 119.33.35. and in the path of God's commandments, as David speaks, Psalm 119.33.35. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. (17) verse (DIV2) 602 Page 336
6214 if thou walke on in the way of holinesse, and feare of God, in the way of humilitie, in the duties of the worship and seruice of God, if thou walk on in the Way of holiness, and Fear of God, in the Way of humility, in the duties of the worship and service of God, cs pns21 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 602 Page 336
6215 and in the duties of thine owne particular calling, and that in conscience towards God, endeuoring therein to approue thine heart to God, and in the duties of thine own particular calling, and that in conscience towards God, endeavouring therein to approve thine heart to God, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 d j n-vvg, cc cst p-acp n1 p-acp np1, vvg av pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 602 Page 336
6216 and keeping thy selfe within the bounds of thine owne place and calling, wherein thou hast the promise of Gods speciall protection, Psal. 91.11. He will giue his Angels charge ouer thee, to keepe thee in all thy wayes. and keeping thy self within the bounds of thine own place and calling, wherein thou hast the promise of God's special protection, Psalm 91.11. He will give his Angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. cc vvg po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 d n1 cc n1, c-crq pns21 vh2 dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, np1 crd. pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2 vvb p-acp pno21, pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp d po21 n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 602 Page 336
6217 If thou thus walke on in good wayes, it is the Spirit of God that leades thee: If thou thus walk on in good ways, it is the Spirit of God that leads thee: cs pns21 av vvi a-acp p-acp j n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz pno21: (17) verse (DIV2) 602 Page 336
6218 when men straggle and wander into by-pathes of error and sinne, it is the diuell that leades them. when men straggle and wander into bypaths of error and sin, it is the Devil that leads them. c-crq n2 vvi cc vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz pno32. (17) verse (DIV2) 602 Page 336
6220 for a man may at some time or other be found in a good way, for a man may At Some time or other be found in a good Way, p-acp dt n1 vmb p-acp d n1 cc n-jn vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 336
6222 and as we say with leaden heeles, or he maybe drawne on in that way as a Beare is drawne to the stake, and as we say with leaden heals, or he maybe drawn on in that Way as a Bear is drawn to the stake, cc c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp j n2, cc pns31 vmb|vbi vvn a-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 336
6223 and then he is not led by the Spirit of God. and then he is not led by the Spirit of God. cc av pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 336
6224 But if thou walke on in Gods wayes, in the way of truth, in the way of holinesse, humilitie, But if thou walk on in God's ways, in the Way of truth, in the Way of holiness, humility, p-acp cs pns21 vvb a-acp p-acp npg1 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 336
6225 and the like, with delight, it is the ioy of thine heart to do the will of God, it is meate and drinke to thee to yeeld obedience to the will of God, and the like, with delight, it is the joy of thine heart to do the will of God, it is meat and drink to thee to yield Obedience to the will of God, cc dt j, p-acp n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 pc-acp vdi dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz n1 cc vvi p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 336
6226 and the Commandements of God are not grieuous to thee, 1. Ioh. 5.3. and the commandments of God Are not grievous to thee, 1. John 5.3. cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr xx j p-acp pno21, crd np1 crd. (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 336
6227 thou art neuer so well as when thou art exercised in good duties, either of pietie and religion, thou art never so well as when thou art exercised in good duties, either of piety and Religion, pns21 vb2r av av av c-acp c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp j n2, d pp-f n1 cc n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 337
6228 or of loue, mercie, equitie and iustice, or in the duties of thine owne particular place and calling; or of love, mercy, equity and Justice, or in the duties of thine own particular place and calling; cc pp-f n1, n1, n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 d j n1 cc n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 337
6229 if it be thus with thee, certainly then thou art acted, moued, and guided by the good hand of the holy Spirit of God in speciall manner: if it be thus with thee, Certainly then thou art acted, moved, and guided by the good hand of the holy Spirit of God in special manner: cs pn31 vbb av p-acp pno21, av-j cs pns21 vb2r vvn, vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 337
6230 and hereby trie thy selfe, and let euerie one of vs labour to come to this, let vs neuer rest till we find that we walke on in Gods wayes, in the wayes that he hath appointed vs to walke in, and hereby try thy self, and let every one of us labour to come to this, let us never rest till we find that we walk on in God's ways, in the ways that he hath appointed us to walk in, cc av vvb po21 n1, cc vvb d crd pp-f pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d, vvb pno12 av vvi c-acp pns12 vvb cst pns12 vvb a-acp p-acp npg1 n2, p-acp dt n2 cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 337
6231 and that we walke in those wayes with chearefulnesse and delight. and that we walk in those ways with cheerfulness and delight. cc cst pns12 vvb p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 cc n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 337
6232 Thereupon we may certainly conclude, that we are led by the good hand of the holy Spirit of God, Thereupon we may Certainly conclude, that we Are led by the good hand of the holy Spirit of God, av pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 337
6233 and that will yeeld vs this comfort, that we are in the number of Gods children, and that will yield us this Comfort, that we Are in the number of God's children, cc cst vmb vvi pno12 d n1, cst pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 337
6234 and haue right and title to all the comforts that belong to Gods children, both in this life and in the life to come, and have right and title to all the comforts that belong to God's children, both in this life and in the life to come, cc vhb av-jn cc n1 p-acp d dt n2 cst vvb p-acp npg1 n2, av-d p-acp d n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 337
6235 and that will be an excellent comfort to vs at all times. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God. and that will be an excellent Comfort to us At all times. For as many as Are led by the Spirit of God. cc cst vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2. p-acp c-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 603 Page 337
6236 By the Spirit of God, (as I shewed) we are here to vnderstand the effect and worke of Gods Spirit. By the Spirit of God, (as I showed) we Are Here to understand the Effect and work of God's Spirit. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (c-acp pns11 vvd) pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 605 Page 337
6237 Now in that the Apostle here saith, As many as are led by the Spirit of God, you see he speakes of many, that are or may be led, Now in that the Apostle Here Says, As many as Are led by the Spirit of God, you see he speaks of many, that Are or may be led, av p-acp d dt n1 av vvz, c-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn22 vvb pns31 vvz pp-f d, cst vbr cc vmb vbi vvn, (17) verse (DIV2) 605 Page 337
6238 and but of one Spirit of God, meaning by the Spirit, the worke of Gods Spirit. Note we briefly, and but of one Spirit of God, meaning by the Spirit, the work of God's Spirit. Note we briefly, cc p-acp pp-f crd n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. n1 pns12 av-j, (17) verse (DIV2) 605 Page 337
6239 That the speciall worke of Gods Spirit is but one and the same in many persons. That the special work of God's Spirit is but one and the same in many Persons. cst dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz p-acp crd cc dt d p-acp d n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 606 Page 337
6240 Many persons may be, and many are acted, moued, and guided in speciall manner, by one and the same good hand of the holy Spirit of God, Many Persons may be, and many Are acted, moved, and guided in special manner, by one and the same good hand of the holy Spirit of God, av-d n2 vmb vbi, cc d vbr vvn, vvn, cc vvn p-acp j n1, p-acp crd cc dt d j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 606 Page 337
6241 and there is but one and the same speciall working of the good Spirit of God in many persons. and there is but one and the same special working of the good Spirit of God in many Persons. cc pc-acp vbz cc-acp crd cc dt d j n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 606 Page 337
6242 And indeed in all persons that are truly regenerate, howsoeuer the holy Spirit of God doth worke in the regenerate in different degrees, in some he workes more and in some lesse, And indeed in all Persons that Are truly regenerate, howsoever the holy Spirit of God does work in the regenerate in different Degrees, in Some he works more and in Some less, cc av p-acp d n2 cst vbr av-j vvn, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi p-acp dt j-vvn p-acp j n2, p-acp d pns31 vvz dc cc p-acp d dc, (17) verse (DIV2) 606 Page 337
6243 yet his speciall working is in all that are regenerate but one and the same in regard of the kind of working. yet his special working is in all that Are regenerate but one and the same in regard of the kind of working. av po31 j n-vvg vbz p-acp d cst vbr vvn p-acp crd cc dt d p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvg. (17) verse (DIV2) 606 Page 337
6244 There is one and the same illumination of the minde, and one and the same inclination of the will, There is one and the same illumination of the mind, and one and the same inclination of the will, pc-acp vbz crd cc dt d n1 pp-f dt n1, cc crd cc dt d n1 pp-f dt n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 606 Page 337
6245 and of the affections to good things, in all and euerie regenerate person: and of the affections to good things, in all and every regenerate person: cc pp-f dt n2 p-acp j n2, p-acp d cc d j-vvn n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 606 Page 337
6246 all regenerate persons are guided by the good Spirit of God, to know and vnderstand the same good things, all regenerate Persons Are guided by the good Spirit of God, to know and understand the same good things, d j-vvn n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt d j n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 606 Page 338
6247 euen the good things that God hath reuealed in his written word, and to mind, will, even the good things that God hath revealed in his written word, and to mind, will, av-j dt j n2 cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, cc p-acp n1, n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 606 Page 338
6248 and affect the same good things, though in different degrees. and affect the same good things, though in different Degrees. cc vvi dt d j n2, cs p-acp j n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 606 Page 338
6249 For why, there is the same spirituall life, and the same Image of God, in all the regenerate, For why, there is the same spiritual life, and the same Image of God, in all the regenerate, c-acp q-crq, pc-acp vbz dt d j n1, cc dt d n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d dt j-vvn, (17) verse (DIV2) 607 Page 338
6250 as the Apostle saith Ephes. 4 4. There is one bodie and one spirit. as the Apostle Says Ephesians 4 4. There is one body and one Spirit. c-acp dt n1 vvz np1 crd crd pc-acp vbz crd n1 cc crd n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 607 Page 338
6251 All the members of Christ are one bodie, and they are guided by one and the same Spirit, All the members of christ Are one body, and they Are guided by one and the same Spirit, d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr crd n1, cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp crd cc dt d n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 607 Page 338
6252 and therefore they all vnderstand, and know, and they all mind, will, and affect the same good things. and Therefore they all understand, and know, and they all mind, will, and affect the same good things. cc av pns32 d vvb, cc vvb, cc pns32 d n1, n1, cc vvi dt d j n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 607 Page 338
6253 This I note, to shew that they deceiue themselues, whosoeuer they be, that thinke that they are guided by the Spirit of God, This I note, to show that they deceive themselves, whosoever they be, that think that they Are guided by the Spirit of God, d pns11 vvb, pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vvb px32, r-crq pns32 vbb, cst vvb cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 608 Page 338
6254 and that they follow the lending of Gods Spirit, who follow visions and reuelations besides the written word of God, and that they follow the lending of God's Spirit, who follow visions and revelations beside the written word of God, cc cst pns32 vvb dt vvg pp-f npg1 n1, r-crq vvb n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, (17) verse (DIV2) 608 Page 338
6255 as swelling Enthusiasts, Familists, Anabaptists do; as swelling Enthusiasts, Familists, Anabaptists do; c-acp j-vvg n2, np2, np1 vdb; (17) verse (DIV2) 608 Page 338
6256 they bragge of their priuate illumination by the Spirit, and they take on them the knowledge of some things without the word of God. they brag of their private illumination by the Spirit, and they take on them the knowledge of Some things without the word of God. pns32 vvi pp-f po32 j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 608 Page 338
6257 Poore soules, they are deceiued, they are led with a spirit of error. The Apostle cals his preaching the ministration of the Spirit, 2. Corinth. 3.8. giuing vs to vnderstand, that the word and the Spirit are so nearely conioyned, that they must alwayes go together: Poor Souls, they Are deceived, they Are led with a Spirit of error. The Apostle calls his preaching the ministration of the Spirit, 2. Corinth. 3.8. giving us to understand, that the word and the Spirit Are so nearly conjoined, that they must always go together: j n2, pns32 vbr vvn, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. dt n1 vvz po31 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, crd np1. crd. vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 cc dt n1 vbr av av-j vvn, cst pns32 vmb av vvi av: (17) verse (DIV2) 608 Page 338
6258 the Spirit shineth in the word, and the word is powerfull by the Spirit, and the regenerate are taught of God indeed, Ioh. 6.45. the Spirit shines in the word, and the word is powerful by the Spirit, and the regenerate Are taught of God indeed, John 6.45. dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1, cc dt vvn vbr vvn pp-f np1 av, np1 crd. (17) verse (DIV2) 608 Page 338
6259 but it is by the word of God, they are enabled to vnderstand the same good things, but it is by the word of God, they Are enabled to understand the same good things, p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt d j n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 608 Page 338
6260 euen the good things God hath reuealed in his written word, To the Law and to the testimonie, (Isay 8.20. ) If men speake not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. even the good things God hath revealed in his written word, To the Law and to the testimony, (Saiah 8.20.) If men speak not according to this word, it is Because there is no Light in them. av-j dt j n2 np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, (np1 crd.) cs n2 vvb xx vvg p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32. (17) verse (DIV2) 608 Page 338
6261 Let then Familists pretend what light or illumination they will, if it be not according to the written word of God, it is no t•ue knowledge nor illumination, Let then Familists pretend what Light or illumination they will, if it be not according to the written word of God, it is no t•ue knowledge nor illumination, vvb av np2 vvi r-crq n1 cc n1 pns32 vmb, cs pn31 vbb xx vvg p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz dx j n1 ccx n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 608 Page 338
6262 but a meere illusion of Satan. but a mere illusion of Satan. cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 608 Page 338
6263 Now further obserue we, that the Apostle here speaking of leading by the Spirit of God, the word here rendred led, being metaphoricall, Now further observe we, that the Apostle Here speaking of leading by the Spirit of God, the word Here rendered led, being metaphorical, av av-jc vvb pns12, cst dt n1 av vvg pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 av vvn vvn, vbg j, (17) verse (DIV2) 609 Page 338
6264 and borrowed from blind men, or from yong children, or weake persons, he limits his speech to the children of God, to such as are alreadie begotten of God, and borne of the Spirit of God. and borrowed from blind men, or from young children, or weak Persons, he Limits his speech to the children of God, to such as Are already begotten of God, and born of the Spirit of God. cc vvd p-acp j n2, cc p-acp j n2, cc j n2, pns31 n2 po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp d c-acp vbr av vvn pp-f np1, cc vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 609 Page 339
6265 Hence two things are further offered, I will speake of them in order. Hence two things Are further offered, I will speak of them in order. av crd n2 vbr av-jc vvn, pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 609 Page 339
6266 First, hence we learne, that Gods children, and such as are alrea•ie regenerate, they haue still need of the leading and conduction of Gods Spirit. First, hence we Learn, that God's children, and such as Are alrea•ie regenerate, they have still need of the leading and conduction of God's Spirit. ord, av pns12 vvb, cst npg1 n2, cc d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, pns32 vhb av vvb pp-f dt n-vvg cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6267 The best and the most regenerate that liue on the face of the earth, haue still need, The best and the most regenerate that live on the face of the earth, have still need, dt js cc dt av-ds j-vvn cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vhb av vvb, (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6268 as blind men, or as babes, to haue the holy Spirit of God to be their leader, as blind men, or as babes, to have the holy Spirit of God to be their leader, c-acp j n2, cc c-acp n2, pc-acp vhi dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi po32 n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6269 and to be their supporter and their guide; and to be their supporter and their guide; cc pc-acp vbi po32 n1 cc po32 n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6270 they haue still need of the speciall working of the holy Spirit of God, to make them to vnderstand, they have still need of the special working of the holy Spirit of God, to make them to understand, pns32 vhb av n1 pp-f dt j n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi, (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6271 and know, and to will, and affect, and to do good things. and know, and to will, and affect, and to do good things. cc vvb, cc pc-acp vmb, cc vvi, cc pc-acp vdi j n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6272 Though regenerate persons be altered, and changed, and quickened, and by the first grace, the grace of regeneration, made able to mind, will, Though regenerate Persons be altered, and changed, and quickened, and by the First grace, the grace of regeneration, made able to mind, will, cs j-vvn n2 vbb vvn, cc vvn, cc vvn, cc p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd j p-acp n1, n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6273 and affect, and do good things, yet they haue still need of subsequent grace and of continuall following grace, to make them actually and indeed to mind, to will, and affect, and do good things, yet they have still need of subsequent grace and of continual following grace, to make them actually and indeed to mind, to will, cc vvi, cc vdb j n2, av pns32 vhb av vvb pp-f j n1 cc pp-f j j-vvg n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j cc av p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb, (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6274 and to affect, and to do good things, otherwise they neither mind, will, nor affect, nor do any thing that is truly good. and to affect, and to do good things, otherwise they neither mind, will, nor affect, nor do any thing that is truly good. cc pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vdi j n2, av pns32 d n1, n1, ccx vvi, ccx vdb d n1 cst vbz av-j j. (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6275 And this Dauid knew well, and therefore after he was a man truly regenerate, he often called on the Lord, that he would still leade him, And this David knew well, and Therefore After he was a man truly regenerate, he often called on the Lord, that he would still lead him, cc d np1 vvd av, cc av c-acp pns31 vbds dt n1 av-j vvn, pns31 av vvd p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd av vvi pno31, (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6276 and guide h•m, and direct him by his good Spirit, and that he would make him actually and indeed to vnderstand, and guide h•m, and Direct him by his good Spirit, and that he would make him actually and indeed to understand, cc vvi n1, cc vvi pno31 p-acp po31 j n1, cc cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 av-j cc av pc-acp vvi, (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6277 and to will, and affect, and to do good things. Psal. 119.18. Open thou mine eyes that I may see the wonders of thy Law. and to will, and affect, and to do good things. Psalm 119.18. Open thou mine eyes that I may see the wonders of thy Law. cc pc-acp vmb, cc vvi, cc pc-acp vdi j n2. np1 crd. vvb pns21 po11 n2 cst pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po21 n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6278 He was no doubt alreadie enlightened, yet verse 33.34.35.36. saith he, Teach me O Lord the way of thy statutes, and I will keepe it vnto the end. He was no doubt already enlightened, yet verse 33.34.35.36. Says he, Teach me Oh Lord the Way of thy statutes, and I will keep it unto the end. pns31 vbds dx n1 av vvn, av n1 crd. vvz pns31, vvb pno11 uh n1 dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6279 Giue me vnderstanding and I will keepe thy Law, yea I will keepe it with my whole heart. Give me understanding and I will keep thy Law, yea I will keep it with my Whole heart. vvb pno11 n1 cc pns11 vmb vvi po21 n1, uh pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po11 j-jn n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6280 Direct me in the path of thy Commandements, for therein is my delight. Incline mine heart to thy testimonies, and not to couetousnesse. And Psal. 143.10. he saith, the Lord was his God: Direct me in the path of thy commandments, for therein is my delight. Incline mine heart to thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. And Psalm 143.10. he Says, the Lord was his God: j pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, c-acp av vbz po11 n1. vvi po11 n1 p-acp po21 n2, cc xx p-acp n1. cc np1 crd. pns31 vvz, dt n1 vbds po31 n1: (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6281 he was perswaded that God was his father, and that he was his child, and yet he presently subioynes, Let thy good Spirit leade me vnto the land of righteousnesse. 2. Corinth. 3.5. the Apostle speaking of himselfe and of other able Ministers of the Gospell, who no doubt were truly regenerate, he saith, We are not sufficient of our selues to thinke any thing that is good: he was persuaded that God was his father, and that he was his child, and yet he presently subioynes, Let thy good Spirit lead me unto the land of righteousness. 2. Corinth. 3.5. the Apostle speaking of himself and of other able Ministers of the Gospel, who no doubt were truly regenerate, he Says, We Are not sufficient of our selves to think any thing that is good: pns31 vbds vvn cst np1 vbds po31 n1, cc cst pns31 vbds po31 n1, cc av pns31 av-j vvz, vvb po21 j n1 vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. crd np1. crd. dt n1 vvg pp-f px31 cc pp-f j-jn j n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq dx n1 vbdr av-j vvn, pns31 vvz, pns12 vbr xx j pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi d n1 cst vbz j: (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 339
6283 A plaine text clearing and confirming the truth of the point, that the best & most regenerate that are in the world, haue still need, A plain text clearing and confirming the truth of the point, that the best & most regenerate that Are in the world, have still need, dt j n1 vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt js cc av-ds j-vvn cst vbr p-acp dt n1, vhb av vvb, (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 340
6284 as blind men or babes, to haue the holy Spirit of God supporting them, and leading them, as blind men or babes, to have the holy Spirit of God supporting them, and leading them, c-acp j n2 cc n2, pc-acp vhi dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno32, cc vvg pno32, (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 340
6285 and conducting them in the way of holinesse. and conducting them in the Way of holiness. cc vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 340
6286 And though by the grace of regeneration they haue power put into them to mind, to will, And though by the grace of regeneration they have power put into them to mind, to will, cc cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vhb n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb, (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 340
6287 and affect, and to do good things, yet they haue still need of the continuall following grace of the Spirit of God, to make them actually to mind, to will, and affect, and to do good things, yet they have still need of the continual following grace of the Spirit of God, to make them actually to mind, to will, cc vvi, cc pc-acp vdi j n2, av pns32 vhb av vvb pp-f dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb, (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 340
6288 and affect, and do good things, otherwise they neither mind, nor will, nor affect, nor do any thing truly good: for why and affect, and do good things, otherwise they neither mind, nor will, nor affect, nor do any thing truly good: for why cc vvi, cc vdb j n2, av pns32 d n1, ccx vmb, ccx vvi, ccx vdb d n1 av-j j: c-acp c-crq (17) verse (DIV2) 610 Page 340
6289 The Spirit of grace is to the regenerate, as the soule is to the bodie of man that hath the soule in it; The Spirit of grace is to the regenerate, as the soul is to the body of man that hath the soul in it; dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp dt j-vvn, c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vhz dt n1 p-acp pn31; (17) verse (DIV2) 611 Page 340
6290 and as the bodie is by the soule quickened, and made able to moue, and able to see, to heare, and as the body is by the soul quickened, and made able to move, and able to see, to hear, cc c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd, cc vvd j pc-acp vvi, cc j pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi, (17) verse (DIV2) 611 Page 340
6291 and to smell, yet doth it neither moue, nor see, nor heare, nor smell, but as it is acted and moued by the soule; and to smell, yet does it neither move, nor see, nor hear, nor smell, but as it is acted and moved by the soul; cc pc-acp vvi, av vdz pn31 dx n1, ccx vvi, ccx vvi, ccx vvi, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 611 Page 340
6292 it is the soule that sees by the eye, and heares by the eare, and the like: it is the soul that sees by the eye, and hears by the ear, and the like: pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vvz p-acp dt n1, cc dt j: (17) verse (DIV2) 611 Page 340
6293 so regenerate persons are by the grace of regeneration quickened, and they are thereby made able to mind, will, so regenerate Persons Are by the grace of regeneration quickened, and they Are thereby made able to mind, will, av vvn n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn, cc pns32 vbr av vvn j p-acp n1, n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 611 Page 340
6294 and affect, and do good things, yet they neither mind, will, nor affect, nor do any good thing, and affect, and do good things, yet they neither mind, will, nor affect, nor do any good thing, cc vvi, cc vdb j n2, av pns32 d n1, n1, ccx vvi, ccx vdb d j n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 611 Page 340
6295 but as they are acted and moued by the Spirit of grace. but as they Are acted and moved by the Spirit of grace. cc-acp c-acp pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 611 Page 340
6296 And therefore they haue still need of the continuall following grace of the Spirit of God, to make them actually to mind, to will, And Therefore they have still need of the continual following grace of the Spirit of God, to make them actually to mind, to will, cc av pns32 vhb av vvb pp-f dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb, (17) verse (DIV2) 611 Page 340
6297 and affect, and to do good things. and affect, and to do good things. cc vvi, cc pc-acp vdi j n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 611 Page 340
6298 And this for vse may serue in the first place for the humbling of vs, and for the beating downe of the pride of our hearts, And this for use may serve in the First place for the humbling of us, and for the beating down of the pride of our hearts, cc d p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno12, cc p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 612 Page 340
6299 and may teach vs not to ascribe any thing to our owne wit or strength, in that we mind, will, and may teach us not to ascribe any thing to our own wit or strength, in that we mind, will, cc vmb vvi pno12 xx pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po12 d n1 cc n1, p-acp cst pns12 vvb, n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 612 Page 340
6300 and affect, or do any thing that is truly good. and affect, or do any thing that is truly good. cc vvi, cc vdb d n1 cst vbz av-j j. (17) verse (DIV2) 612 Page 340
6301 We are readie to pride our selues in that we mind, will, affect, or do any good thing; We Are ready to pride our selves in that we mind, will, affect, or do any good thing; pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp cst pns12 vvb, n1, vvb, cc vdb d j n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 612 Page 340
6302 yea some are so farre ouer carried in the pride of their hearts, as they foolishly thinke they are come to a perfection of holinesse in themselues. yea Some Are so Far over carried in the pride of their hearts, as they foolishly think they Are come to a perfection of holiness in themselves. uh d vbr av av-j a-acp vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, c-acp pns32 av-j vvb pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px32. (17) verse (DIV2) 612 Page 340
6303 Alas, we are so farre from that, though we be truly regenerate, as that we cannot actually thinke, will, affect, Alas, we Are so Far from that, though we be truly regenerate, as that we cannot actually think, will, affect, np1, pns12 vbr av av-j p-acp d, cs pns12 vbb av-j vvn, c-acp cst pns12 vmbx av-j vvi, n1, vvb, (17) verse (DIV2) 612 Page 340
6304 or do any good thing, but as we are acted, moued, and helped by the continuall following grace of Gods Spirit. or do any good thing, but as we Are acted, moved, and helped by the continual following grace of God's Spirit. cc vdb d j n1, cc-acp c-acp pns12 vbr vvn, vvn, cc vvd p-acp dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 612 Page 340
6559 and making him see himselfe for his sinnes bound ouer to the curse of the Law, and making him see himself for his Sins bound over to the curse of the Law, cc vvg pno31 vvi px31 p-acp po31 n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 638 Page 354
6305 Dost thou mind, will, and affect good things? dost thou loue and like good things? and dost thou indeed do any good thing? Blesse God for it, it is of his grace thou dost so; Dost thou mind, will, and affect good things? dost thou love and like good things? and dost thou indeed do any good thing? Bless God for it, it is of his grace thou dost so; vd2 pns21 n1, n1, cc vvi j n2? vd2 pns21 vvi cc vvi j n2? cc vd2 pns21 av vdb d j n1? vvb np1 p-acp pn31, pn31 vbz pp-f po31 n1 pns21 vd2 av; (17) verse (DIV2) 612 Page 341
6306 it is of grace that thou hast any power to mind, will, affect, and do good things: it is of grace that thou hast any power to mind, will, affect, and do good things: pn31 vbz pp-f n1 cst pns21 vh2 d n1 p-acp n1, n1, vvb, cc vdb j n2: (17) verse (DIV2) 612 Page 341
6307 yea it is of a second following grace that thou dost the good thou art made able to do by the first grace. yea it is of a second following grace that thou dost the good thou art made able to do by the First grace. uh pn31 vbz pp-f dt ord vvg n1 cst pns21 vd2 dt j pns21 vb2r vvn j pc-acp vdi p-acp dt ord n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 612 Page 341
6308 And therefore giue all the praise to the Lord, and magnifie his grace, both for thy abilitie to mind, will, affect, And Therefore give all the praise to the Lord, and magnify his grace, both for thy ability to mind, will, affect, cc av vvb d dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi po31 n1, av-d p-acp po21 n1 p-acp n1, n1, vvb, (17) verse (DIV2) 612 Page 341
6309 or do good things, and also for thy minding, willing, affecting, or doing of any good thing actually: or do good things, and also for thy minding, willing, affecting, or doing of any good thing actually: cc vdb j n2, cc av p-acp po21 vvg, j-vvg, vvg, cc vdg pp-f d j n1 av-j: (17) verse (DIV2) 612 Page 341
6310 the praise of that also belongs to the Lord, and to the grace of his good Spirit. the praise of that also belongs to the Lord, and to the grace of his good Spirit. dt n1 pp-f cst av vvz p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 612 Page 341
6311 And for a second vse of the truth now deliuered, it serues to make knowne to Gods children whence it is that they do not at all times alike mind, will, affect, and do good things. And for a second use of the truth now Delivered, it serves to make known to God's children whence it is that they do not At all times alike mind, will, affect, and do good things. cc p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn, pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi vvn p-acp npg1 n2 c-crq pn31 vbz d pns32 vdb xx p-acp d n2 av-j n1, n1, vvb, cc vdb j n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 341
6312 Gods children at sometimes finde themselues as it were barren of good thoughts, and of good affections, God's children At sometime find themselves as it were barren of good thoughts, and of good affections, npg1 n2 p-acp av vvi px32 p-acp pn31 vbdr j pp-f j n2, cc pp-f j n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 341
6313 and that they do not the good things they ought to do: and that they do not the good things they ought to do: cc cst pns32 vdb xx dt j n2 pns32 vmd pc-acp vdi: (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 341
6314 they must consider, though they be regenerate, and made able to mind, will, affect, and do good things, they must Consider, though they be regenerate, and made able to mind, will, affect, and do good things, pns32 vmb vvi, cs pns32 vbb vvn, cc vvd j p-acp n1, n1, vvb, cc vdb j n2, (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 341
6315 yet they cannot actually mind, wil, affect, and do good things, vnlesse the Lord vouchsafe vnto them the continuall following grace of his good Spirit. yet they cannot actually mind, will, affect, and do good things, unless the Lord vouchsafe unto them the continual following grace of his good Spirit. av pns32 vmbx av-j vvi, n1, vvb, cc vdb j n2, cs dt n1 vvb p-acp pno32 dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 j n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 341
6316 Now the Lord is pleased sometimes for causes best knowne to his holy Maiestie, as for this amongst the rest, Now the Lord is pleased sometime for Causes best known to his holy Majesty, as for this among the rest, av dt n1 vbz vvn av p-acp n2 av-js vvn p-acp po31 j n1, c-acp p-acp d p-acp dt n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 341
6317 as one speciall cause, to make his children know and acknowledge that it is of his grace that they thinke the least good thought, as one special cause, to make his children know and acknowledge that it is of his grace that they think the least good Thought, c-acp pi j n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n2 vvb cc vvi cst pn31 vbz pp-f po31 n1 cst pns32 vvb dt av-ds j n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 341
6318 and that it is he that workes in them both the will and the deed, of his good pleasure, Philip. 2.13. For this, I say, and for other good causes, the Lord is pleased sometimes to withhold his following grace from his children: and that it is he that works in them both the will and the deed, of his good pleasure, Philip. 2.13. For this, I say, and for other good Causes, the Lord is pleased sometime to withhold his following grace from his children: cc cst pn31 vbz pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno32 d dt n1 cc dt n1, pp-f po31 j n1, np1. crd. p-acp d, pns11 vvb, cc p-acp j-jn j n2, dt n1 vbz vvn av pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp po31 n2: (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 341
6319 and thence it is that they do not at all times alike mind, will, affect, and do good things. and thence it is that they do not At all times alike mind, will, affect, and do good things. cc av pn31 vbz d pns32 vdb xx p-acp d n2 av-j n1, n1, vvb, cc vdb j n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 341
6320 And hereupon Gods children are to be stirred vp to be earnest with the Lord in prayer, that he would vouchsafe to them the continuall guidance and conduction of his good Spirit, And hereupon God's children Are to be stirred up to be earnest with the Lord in prayer, that he would vouchsafe to them the continual guidance and conduction of his good Spirit, cc av npg1 n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 j n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 341
6321 and his continuall following grace, without which they neither discerne nor walke in the good way. and his continual following grace, without which they neither discern nor walk in the good Way. cc po31 j j-vvg n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 d vvi ccx vvi p-acp dt j n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 341
6322 And therefore as the little infant when it begins to go, it reaches out for the nurses hand or finger, And Therefore as the little infant when it begins to go, it reaches out for the Nurse's hand or finger, cc av c-acp dt j n1 c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, pn31 vvz av p-acp dt ng1 n1 cc n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 341
6323 so do thou that art a child of God, reach out by prayer for the hand or finger of Gods good Spirit, to leade thee in the way of truth and holinesse; so do thou that art a child of God, reach out by prayer for the hand or finger of God's good Spirit, to lead thee in the Way of truth and holiness; av vdb pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb av p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 342
6324 yea turne thou the Lords precepts into prayers, say with Augustine, Da quod iubes, & iube quid vis: yea turn thou the lords Precepts into Prayers, say with Augustine, Dam quod iubes, & iube quid vis: uh vvb pns21 dt n2 n2 p-acp n2, vvb p-acp np1, n1 fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-fr: (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 342
6325 Lord giue that thou commandest, and command what thou wilt. Lord give that thou Commandest, and command what thou wilt. n1 vvb cst pns21 vv2, cc vvb r-crq pns21 vm2. (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 342
6326 And thus ought euery child of God to do in regard of this, that though he be regenerate, And thus ought every child of God to do in regard of this, that though he be regenerate, cc av vmd d n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vdi p-acp n1 pp-f d, cst cs pns31 vbb vvn, (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 342
6327 yet he cannot actually thinke, will, affect or do good, but as it is acted by the continuall following grace. yet he cannot actually think, will, affect or do good, but as it is acted by the continual following grace. av pns31 vmbx av-j vvi, n1, vvb cc vdb j, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j j-vvg n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 613 Page 342
6328 Now the second thing offered from hence, that the Apostle here speaking of the leading by the Spirit of God, limits his speech to the children of God: the point is this. Now the second thing offered from hence, that the Apostle Here speaking of the leading by the Spirit of God, Limits his speech to the children of God: the point is this. av dt ord n1 vvd p-acp av, cst dt n1 av vvg pp-f dt n-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n2 po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: dt n1 vbz d. (17) verse (DIV2) 614 Page 342
6329 That Gods children are led by the Spirit of God. That God's children Are led by the Spirit of God. d ng1 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (17) verse (DIV2) 615 Page 342
6330 The holy Spirit of God is the leader and guide of Gods children, and he leades and guides them in speciall manner: for why, The holy Spirit of God is the leader and guide of God's children, and he leads and guides them in special manner: for why, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc pns31 vvz cc vvz pno32 p-acp j n1: c-acp c-crq, (17) verse (DIV2) 615 Page 342
6331 He leades them by his speciall grace, euen by that grace of his that is proper to them, He leads them by his special grace, even by that grace of his that is proper to them, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po31 j n1, av p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 d vbz j p-acp pno32, (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 342
6332 and which he communicates to none but to them; and which he communicates to none but to them; cc r-crq pns31 n2 p-acp pix cc-acp p-acp pno32; (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 342
6333 he reueales to them those things that others are not acquainted withall, euen the deepe things of God, 1. Corinth. 2.10. He leades them by the still waters, Psal. 23.2. he reveals to them those things that Others Are not acquainted withal, even the deep things of God, 1. Corinth. 2.10. He leads them by the still waters, Psalm 23.2. pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 d n2 cst n2-jn vbr xx vvn av, av dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1, crd np1. crd. pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt j n2, np1 crd. (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 342
6334 He leades them in the way of truth and holinesse, in the way that they ought to walke to life and saluation, He leads them in the Way of truth and holiness, in the Way that they ought to walk to life and salvation, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 342
6335 as the Lord saith, Isay 48.17. I am the Lord thy God, which teach thee to profit, and leade thee by the way that thou shouldest go. as the Lord Says, Saiah 48.17. I am the Lord thy God, which teach thee to profit, and lead thee by the Way that thou Shouldst go. c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. pns11 vbm dt n1 po21 n1, r-crq vvb pno21 p-acp n1, cc vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 cst pns21 vmd2 vvi. (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 342
6336 And hereby further appeares to vs the excellent state of Gods children: And hereby further appears to us the excellent state of God's children: cc av av-j vvz p-acp pno12 dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2: (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 342
6337 they haue the holy Spirit of God their leader and guide in speciall manner, and therefore they cannot possibly miscarrie. they have the holy Spirit of God their leader and guide in special manner, and Therefore they cannot possibly miscarry. pns32 vhb dt j n1 pp-f np1 po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1, cc av pns32 vmbx av-j vvi. (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 342
6338 Art thou a child of God? hath the holy Spirit of God begun to leade thee in the way of truth and holinesse? Feare not that thou shalt faile or miscarrie, it is but thine owne corruption and weakenesse that makes thee thinke so, Art thou a child of God? hath the holy Spirit of God begun to lead thee in the Way of truth and holiness? fear not that thou shalt fail or miscarry, it is but thine own corruption and weakness that makes thee think so, vb2r pns21 dt n1 pp-f np1? vhz dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvd pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1? n1 xx cst pns21 vm2 vvi cc vvi, pn31 vbz p-acp po21 d n1 cc n1 cst vvz pno21 vvb av, (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 342
6339 if thou haue that conceit that thou shalt faile, and not be able to hold out in time of triall, feare it not, comfort thy selfe with this, thou hast the good Angels of God for thy guard, if thou have that conceit that thou shalt fail, and not be able to hold out in time of trial, Fear it not, Comfort thy self with this, thou hast the good Angels of God for thy guard, cs pns21 vhb d n1 cst pns21 vm2 vvi, cc xx vbi j pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvb pn31 xx, vvb po21 n1 p-acp d, pns21 vh2 dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po21 n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 342
6340 and the holy Spirit of God for thy guide, and he will assuredly conduct thee safe & sound through all dangers, difficulties, and impediments. and the holy Spirit of God for thy guide, and he will assuredly conduct thee safe & found through all dangers, difficulties, and impediments. cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po21 n1, cc pns31 vmb av-vvn vvi pno21 j cc j p-acp d n2, n2, cc n2. (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 342
6341 Hath the holy Spirit of God as it were giuen thee his hand, and taken thee by the hand, to leade thee in the right way that leades to life and saluation, Hath the holy Spirit of God as it were given thee his hand, and taken thee by the hand, to lead thee in the right Way that leads to life and salvation, vhz dt j n1 pp-f np1 c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn pno21 po31 n1, cc vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 343
6342 and will he faile to bring thee thither? no, no, assure thy selfe he will leade thee on by his grace with daily increase of it, till thou come to the end of thy race; and will he fail to bring thee thither? no, no, assure thy self he will lead thee on by his grace with daily increase of it, till thou come to the end of thy raze; cc vmb pns31 vvi pc-acp vvi pno21 av? uh-dx, uh-dx, vvb po21 n1 pns31 vmb vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp pns21 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 343
6344 Neither the diuell with his temptations, nor the world with her allurements, nor persecutions, nor death, Neither the Devil with his temptations, nor the world with her allurements, nor persecutions, nor death, av-d dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, ccx dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, ccx n2, ccx n1, (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 343
6345 nor graue, nor hell, shall disappoint thee of comming whither the holy Spirit of God intends to bring thee, nor graven, nor hell, shall disappoint thee of coming whither the holy Spirit of God intends to bring thee, ccx n1, ccx n1, vmb vvi pno21 pp-f vvg c-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno21, (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 343
6346 and that is into the land of euerlasting rest, euen into Gods heauenly kingdome of happinesse and glorie; and that is into the land of everlasting rest, even into God's heavenly Kingdom of happiness and glory; cc d vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, av p-acp npg1 j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 343
6347 he is able to breake thorow all difficulties. Come we now to the 15. verse. he is able to break thorough all difficulties. Come we now to the 15. verse. pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (17) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 343
6348 VERSE 15. For ye haue not receiued the spirit of bondage to feare againe: but ye haue receiued the Spirit of adoption, whereby we crie, Abba, Father. VERSE 15. For you have not received the Spirit of bondage to Fear again: but you have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. n1 crd p-acp pn22 vhb xx vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi av: cc-acp pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns12 vvb, np1, n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 616 Page 343
6349 IN this Verse the Apostle proues that he put downe in the verse before, That they that are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sonnes of God. IN this Verse the Apostle Proves that he put down in the verse before, That they that Are led by the Spirit of God, they Are the Sons of God. p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz cst pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 a-acp, cst pns32 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 618 Page 343
6350 His argument here is from the propertie of that Spirit that is working in them, that it is the Spirit of adoption, that they haue receiued the Spirit of adoption, His argument Here is from the property of that Spirit that is working in them, that it is the Spirit of adoption, that they have received the Spirit of adoption, po31 n1 av vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cst vbz vvg p-acp pno32, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 618 Page 343
6351 and therefore they are the children of God. and Therefore they Are the children of God. cc av pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 618 Page 343
6352 And this the Apostle puts downe with particular instance in the beleeuing Romans, that they haue receiued the Spirit of adoption, And this the Apostle puts down with particular instance in the believing Romans, that they have received the Spirit of adoption, cc d dt n1 vvz a-acp p-acp j n1 p-acp dt vvg np1, cst pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 618 Page 343
6353 and to that he opposeth the spirit of bondage, denying that to be receiued by them: and to that he Opposeth the Spirit of bondage, denying that to be received by them: cc p-acp cst pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg cst pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32: (18) verse (DIV2) 618 Page 343
6354 for saith he, Ye haue not receiued the spirit of bondage, but ye haue receiued the Spirit of adoption. for Says he, You have not received the Spirit of bondage, but you have received the Spirit of adoption. c-acp vvz pns31, pn22 vhb xx vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 618 Page 343
6355 And he further sets out the spirit of bondage and the Spirit of adoption, by the effects, And he further sets out the Spirit of bondage and the Spirit of adoption, by the effects, cc pns31 av-j vvz av dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 618 Page 343
6356 as namely, that the spirit of bondage caused feare in them. as namely, that the Spirit of bondage caused Fear in them. c-acp av, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd n1 p-acp pno32. (18) verse (DIV2) 618 Page 343
6357 Amplified by the time in the word againe, Ye haue not receiued the spirit of bondage to feare againe: Amplified by the time in the word again, You have not received the Spirit of bondage to Fear again: vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 av, pn22 vhb xx vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi av: (18) verse (DIV2) 618 Page 344
6358 and that the Spirit of adoption now caused in himselfe, and in them, and in all true beleeuers, (for he changeth the person) and saith we, that is, caused in them inuocation, prayer, a calling on the name of God, and that the Spirit of adoption now caused in himself, and in them, and in all true believers, (for he changes the person) and Says we, that is, caused in them invocation, prayer, a calling on the name of God, cc d dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvd p-acp px31, cc p-acp pno32, cc p-acp d j n2, (c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1) cc vvz pns12, cst vbz, vvn p-acp pno32 n1, n1, dt vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 618 Page 344
6359 yea a crying to God, expressing what title it made them giue to God, and how to stile him, yea a crying to God, expressing what title it made them give to God, and how to style him, uh dt vvg p-acp np1, vvg r-crq n1 pn31 vvd pno32 vvi p-acp np1, cc c-crq p-acp n1 pno31, (18) verse (DIV2) 618 Page 344
6360 namely, by the name of father, which the Apostle puts downe in two words signifying the same thing, Abba, Father: Ye haue receiued the Spirit of adoption, whereby (saith he) we crie Abba, Father. namely, by the name of father, which the Apostle puts down in two words signifying the same thing, Abba, Father: You have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby (Says he) we cry Abba, Father. av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz a-acp p-acp crd n2 vvg dt d n1, np1, n1: pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq (vvz pns31) po12 n1 np1, n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 618 Page 344
6361 So then the summe and substance of this verse, is a proofe, that such as are led by the Spirit of God, are the sonnes of God, that they haue the Spirit of adoption working in them, So then the sum and substance of this verse, is a proof, that such as Are led by the Spirit of God, Are the Sons of God, that they have the Spirit of adoption working in them, av av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, vbz dt n1, cst d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cst pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp pno32, (18) verse (DIV2) 619 Page 344
6362 and not the spirit of bondage: and not the Spirit of bondage: cc xx dt n1 pp-f n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 619 Page 344
6363 amplified by the effects, both of the spirit of bondage, namely, feare, and of the Spirit of adoption, amplified by the effects, both of the Spirit of bondage, namely, Fear, and of the Spirit of adoption, vvn p-acp dt n2, d pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, av, n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 619 Page 344
6364 namely, inuocation, and calling on the name of God, yea a crying to God, and calling him Abba, Father. namely, invocation, and calling on the name of God, yea a crying to God, and calling him Abba, Father. av, n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, uh dt vvg p-acp np1, cc vvg pno31 np1, n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 619 Page 344
6365 Let vs now examine the words touching the sence and meaning of them. Let us now examine the words touching the sense and meaning of them. vvb pno12 av vvi dt n2 vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 344
6366 Ye haue not receiued the spirit of bondage to feare againe, but ye haue receiued the Spirit of adoption. You have not received the Spirit of bondage to Fear again, but you have received the Spirit of adoption. pn22 vhb xx vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi av, cc-acp pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 344
6367 The word receiued, is here put for a feeling of the powerfull worke of the Spirit of God: The word received, is Here put for a feeling of the powerful work of the Spirit of God: dt n1 vvn, vbz av vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 344
6368 for the Spirit of God is receiued when he workes effectually in the hearts of men. Ioh. 14.17. it is said, The world cannot receiue the Spirit, because the Spirit neuer workes powerfully in the world. for the Spirit of God is received when he works effectually in the hearts of men. John 14.17. it is said, The world cannot receive the Spirit, Because the Spirit never works powerfully in the world. c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn c-crq pns31 vvz av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, dt n1 vmbx vvi dt n1, p-acp dt n1 av-x vvz av-j p-acp dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 344
6369 Now by the spirit of bondage, and by the Spirit of Adoption, we are here to vnderstand one and the same Spirit, Now by the Spirit of bondage, and by the Spirit of Adoption, we Are Here to understand one and the same Spirit, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi crd cc dt d n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 344
6370 euen the holy Spirit of God, who is but one and the same, and yet hath seuerall operations and workings in men, even the holy Spirit of God, who is but one and the same, and yet hath several operations and workings in men, av-j dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz p-acp crd cc dt d, cc av vhz j n2 cc n2 p-acp n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 344
6371 yea in the selfe same men, and is therefore sometimes called the spirit of bondage and sometimes the Spirit of adoption. yea in the self same men, and is Therefore sometime called the Spirit of bondage and sometime the Spirit of adoption. uh p-acp dt n1 d n2, cc vbz av av vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 cc av dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 344
6372 And we must know, that the Apostle here cals the Spirit of God the spirit of bondage and the Spirit of adoption, not with respect to the time before men be truly conuerted, And we must know, that the Apostle Here calls the Spirit of God the Spirit of bondage and the Spirit of adoption, not with respect to the time before men be truly converted, cc pns12 vmb vvi, cst dt n1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, xx p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2 vbb av-j vvn, (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 344
6373 and the time after true conuersion, as some do expound this text; that the Spirit of God is to men before their conuersion a spirit of bondage, and the time After true conversion, as Some do expound this text; that the Spirit of God is to men before their conversion a Spirit of bondage, cc dt n1 p-acp j n1, c-acp d vdb vvi d n1; cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 344
6374 and after their conuersion a Spirit of adoption, but (as I take it) the Apostle here calleth the Spirit of God the Spirit of bondage and the Spirit of adoption, in respect of his different working in such as are truly conuerted, at seuerall times, and After their conversion a Spirit of adoption, but (as I take it) the Apostle Here calls the Spirit of God the Spirit of bondage and the Spirit of adoption, in respect of his different working in such as Are truly converted, At several times, cc p-acp po32 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp (c-acp pns11 vvb pn31) dt n1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n-vvg p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, p-acp j n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 345
6375 as namely, at the beginning of their conuersion, and afterwards. as namely, At the beginning of their conversion, and afterwards. c-acp av, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n1, cc av. (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 345
6376 As first, he is called the spirit of bondage, in that when he begins to worke in such as belong to Gods election to their conuersion, he discouers to them their sinnes by the Law of God, As First, he is called the Spirit of bondage, in that when he begins to work in such as belong to God's election to their conversion, he discovers to them their Sins by the Law of God, p-acp ord, pns31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp cst c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp po32 n1, pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 345
6377 and what they haue deserued by their sinnes, and makes them see themselues for their sinnes bound ouer to the curse of the Law, to the wrath of God, and what they have deserved by their Sins, and makes them see themselves for their Sins bound over to the curse of the Law, to the wrath of God, cc r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc vvz pno32 vvi px32 p-acp po32 n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 345
6378 and to eternall death and damnation, and so in a miserable bondage; and to Eternal death and damnation, and so in a miserable bondage; cc p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc av p-acp dt j n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 345
6379 and thereupon they are terrified, and affrighted, and brought to a wonderfull amazement, feare and trembling, in respect of that they haue deserued by their sinnes, and thereupon they Are terrified, and affrighted, and brought to a wonderful amazement, Fear and trembling, in respect of that they have deserved by their Sins, cc av pns32 vbr vvn, cc vvn, cc vvd p-acp dt j n1, n1 cc j-vvg, p-acp n1 pp-f cst pns32 vhb vvn p-acp po32 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 345
6380 euen to crie out with them Act. 2.37. even to cry out with them Act. 2.37. av-j pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno32 n1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 345
6381 What shall we do? And that is the feare the Apostle here intends, caused by the spirit of bondage, What shall we do? And that is the Fear the Apostle Here intends, caused by the Spirit of bondage, q-crq vmb pns12 vdi? cc d vbz dt n1 dt n1 av vvz, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 345
6382 when he saith, Ye haue not receiued the spirit of bondage, to feare: when he Says, You have not received the Spirit of bondage, to Fear: c-crq pns31 vvz, pn22 vhb xx vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi: (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 345
6383 he addes againe: meaning as yet, or any more, as then you did in the beginning of your conuersion. he adds again: meaning as yet, or any more, as then you did in the beginning of your conversion. pns31 vvz av: vvg c-acp av, cc d dc, c-acp cs pn22 vdd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po22 n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 620 Page 345
6384 And secondly, the Spirit of God is called the Spirit of adoption in that after men are by the worke of the Spirit conuerted, And secondly, the Spirit of God is called the Spirit of adoption in that After men Are by the work of the Spirit converted, cc ord, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d c-acp n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn, (18) verse (DIV2) 621 Page 345
6385 and now beleeue in Christ, and are by him iustified, and in and through him adopted to be the sonnes of God, he doth then worke in them by the preaching of the Gospell a sense and feeling of Gods loue to them in Christ, and now believe in christ, and Are by him justified, and in and through him adopted to be the Sons of God, he does then work in them by the preaching of the Gospel a sense and feeling of God's love to them in christ, cc av vvb p-acp np1, cc vbr p-acp pno31 vvd, cc p-acp cc p-acp pno31 vvn pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 vdz av vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 621 Page 345
6386 and perswades them that God is their father, and that by his speciall grace and fauour they are adopted to be his children in and through Christ Iesus: and persuades them that God is their father, and that by his special grace and favour they Are adopted to be his children in and through christ Iesus: cc vvz pno32 cst np1 vbz po32 n1, cc cst p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi po31 n2 p-acp cc p-acp np1 np1: (18) verse (DIV2) 621 Page 345
6387 he doth witnesse that to them, as the Apostle saith in the next verse. And hence he is called the earnest of our inheritance, Ephes 1.14. he does witness that to them, as the Apostle Says in the next verse. And hence he is called the earnest of our inheritance, Ephesians 1.14. pns31 vdz vvi cst p-acp pno32, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt ord n1. cc av pns31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, np1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 621 Page 345
6388 For the Spirit of God is called the Spirit of adoption, because he both workes adoption, For the Spirit of God is called the Spirit of adoption, Because he both works adoption, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns31 av-d vvz n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 621 Page 345
6389 and also workes the sense of it in the hearts of true beleeuers. Whereby, or by whom, that is, by which Spirit. and also works the sense of it in the hearts of true believers. Whereby, or by whom, that is, by which Spirit. cc av vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2. c-crq, cc p-acp ro-crq, d vbz, p-acp r-crq n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 621 Page 345
6390 We. You, and I, and all true beleeuers. We. You, and I, and all true believers. pns12. pn22, cc pns11, cc d j n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 621 Page 345
6391 Crie Abba, Father: that is, call on God earnestly and feruently, with a childlike boldnesse and confidence: Cry Abba, Father: that is, call on God earnestly and fervently, with a childlike boldness and confidence: vvb np1, n1: cst vbz, vvb p-acp np1 av-j cc av-j, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 621 Page 345
6392 we call on him as our gracious and louing father in Iesus Christ. we call on him as our gracious and loving father in Iesus christ. pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 c-acp po12 j cc j-vvg n1 p-acp np1 np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 621 Page 345
6393 The word is here doubled, Abba, Father, and so in the originall, one an Hebrew or Syriacke word, The word is Here doubled, Abba, Father, and so in the original, one an Hebrew or Syriacke word, dt n1 vbz av vvn, np1, n1, cc av p-acp dt n-jn, crd dt njp cc np1 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 621 Page 345
6394 & the other a Greeke word, one to expound the other, and to signifie the greater vehemencie, & the other a Greek word, one to expound the other, and to signify the greater vehemency, cc dt j-jn dt jp n1, pi pc-acp vvi dt j-jn, cc pc-acp vvi dt jc n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 621 Page 346
6395 as if he had said, whereby we crie Father, Father. Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the words of this verse. as if he had said, whereby we cry Father, Father. Thus then conceive we the meaning of the words of this verse. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, c-crq pns12 vvb n1, n1. av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 621 Page 346
6396 For ye do not yet or now any more feele the powerfull worke of the holy Spirit of God in your selues, discouering to you your sinnes by the Law of God, For you do not yet or now any more feel the powerful work of the holy Spirit of God in your selves, discovering to you your Sins by the Law of God, p-acp pn22 vdb xx av cc av av-d av-dc vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po22 n2, vvg p-acp pn22 po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 622 Page 346
6397 and making you see your selues for your sinnes bound ouer to the curse of the Law, to the wrath of God, and making you see your selves for your Sins bound over to the curse of the Law, to the wrath of God, cc vvg pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 622 Page 346
6398 and to eternall damnation, thereby working in you a wonderfull amazement, feare, and trembling, and an holy despaire, in respect of that you deserue for your sinnes, and to Eternal damnation, thereby working in you a wonderful amazement, Fear, and trembling, and an holy despair, in respect of that you deserve for your Sins, cc p-acp j n1, av vvg p-acp pn22 dt j n1, n1, cc j-vvg, cc dt j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f cst pn22 vvb p-acp po22 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 622 Page 346
6399 as you did in the beginning of your conuersion: as you did in the beginning of your conversion: c-acp pn22 vdd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po22 n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 622 Page 346
6400 but now you feele the holy Spirit of God working in you powerfully by the preaching of the Gospell, a sense and feeling of Gods loue to you in Christ, but now you feel the holy Spirit of God working in you powerfully by the preaching of the Gospel, a sense and feeling of God's love to you in christ, cc-acp av pn22 vvb dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pn22 av-j p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 622 Page 346
6401 and perswading you that God is your Father, you by his speciall loue and fauour his adopted children in and through Christ Iesus; and persuading you that God is your Father, you by his special love and favour his adopted children in and through christ Iesus; cc vvg pn22 cst np1 vbz po22 n1, pn22 p-acp po31 j n1 cc vvi po31 j-vvn n2 p-acp cc p-acp np1 np1; (18) verse (DIV2) 622 Page 346
6402 by which holy Spirit of God thus working in vs, both I and you, and all true beleeuers are able, by which holy Spirit of God thus working in us, both I and you, and all true believers Are able, p-acp r-crq j n1 pp-f np1 av vvg p-acp pno12, d pns11 cc pn22, cc d j n2 vbr j, (18) verse (DIV2) 622 Page 346
6403 and do call on God earnestly, and feruently, and with childlike boldnesse and confidence, as our gracious and louing father in Iesus Christ, and do call on God earnestly, and fervently, and with childlike boldness and confidence, as our gracious and loving father in Iesus christ, cc vdb vvi p-acp np1 av-j, cc av-j, cc p-acp j n1 cc n1, c-acp po12 j cc j-vvg n1 p-acp np1 np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 622 Page 346
6404 yea we call on him with vehemencie, and feeling affections, Father, Father. yea we call on him with vehemency, and feeling affections, Father, Father. uh pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc vvg n2, n1, n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 622 Page 346
6405 Now from the Apostles argument, by which he proues that such as are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God, Now from the Apostles argument, by which he Proves that such as Are led by the Spirit of God Are the children of God, av p-acp dt n2 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz cst d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 623 Page 346
6406 because they haue receiued the Spirit of adoption, witnessing to them Gods loue to them in Christ, I forbeare to speake, we shall more fitly speake of that in the next verse. Because they have received the Spirit of adoption, witnessing to them God's love to them in christ, I forbear to speak, we shall more fitly speak of that in the next verse. c-acp pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp pno32 n2 vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi, pns12 vmb av-dc av-j vvi pp-f d p-acp dt ord n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 623 Page 346
6407 In the first place here obserue we, the Apostle saith, the beleeuing Romans had not now the Spirit working in them as a spirit of bondage, In the First place Here observe we, the Apostle Says, the believing Romans had not now the Spirit working in them as a Spirit of bondage, p-acp dt ord n1 av vvb pns12, dt n1 vvz, dt vvg np1 vhd xx av dt n1 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 624 Page 346
6408 as they had in the beginning of their conuersion, but now they felt him working in them as a Spirit of adoption; as they had in the beginning of their conversion, but now they felt him working in them as a Spirit of adoption; c-acp pns32 vhd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n1, cc-acp av pns32 vvd pno31 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 624 Page 346
6409 they had not receiued the spirit of bondage to feare againe, but they had receiued the Spirit of adoption: they had not received the Spirit of bondage to Fear again, but they had received the Spirit of adoption: pns32 vhd xx vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi av, cc-acp pns32 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 624 Page 346
6410 whence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. whence we Are given to understand thus much. c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (18) verse (DIV2) 624 Page 346
6411 That the holy Spirit of God is to all Gods children first a spirit of bondage, and then a Spirit of adoption. That the holy Spirit of God is to all God's children First a Spirit of bondage, and then a Spirit of adoption. cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz pc-acp d ng1 n2 ord dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 346
6412 The holy Spirit of God holds this course in all that belong to Gods election: The holy Spirit of God holds this course in all that belong to God's election: dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz d n1 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 346
6413 he discouers to them by the Law of God their sinnes, and what they haue deserued by them, he discovers to them by the Law of God their Sins, and what they have deserved by them, pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po32 n2, cc r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp pno32, (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 346
6414 euen the curse of the Law, the wrath of God; and thereby he brings them to amazement, feare, and trembling. even the curse of the Law, the wrath of God; and thereby he brings them to amazement, Fear, and trembling. av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1; cc av pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1, n1, cc j-vvg. (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6415 And then he workes in them by the preaching of the Gospell a sense and feeling of Gods loue to them in Christ, And then he works in them by the preaching of the Gospel a sense and feeling of God's love to them in christ, cc av pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6416 and a perswasion that God is their father, and they his adopted children in and through Christ Iesus. He first humbles them by the Law, with a sight of their sinnes, and a persuasion that God is their father, and they his adopted children in and through christ Iesus. He First humbles them by the Law, with a sighed of their Sins, cc dt n1 cst np1 vbz po32 n1, cc pns32 po31 j-vvn n2 p-acp cc p-acp np1 np1. pns31 ord vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6417 and of the wrath of God due to them for their sinnes, and then he raiseth them vp by the Gospell, with comfort in Christ, in the apprehension of Gods loue to them in and through him. and of the wrath of God due to them for their Sins, and then he Raiseth them up by the Gospel, with Comfort in christ, in the apprehension of God's love to them in and through him. cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, cc av pns31 vvz pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp cc p-acp pno31. (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6418 And this is that the people speake of in Hozea 6.1.2. Come (say they) let vs returne to the Lord, for he hath spoiled, and he will heale vs: And this is that the people speak of in Hosea 6.1.2. Come (say they) let us return to the Lord, for he hath spoiled, and he will heal us: cc d vbz d dt n1 vvb pp-f p-acp n1 crd. vvb (vvb pns32) vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno12: (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6419 he hath wounded vs, and he will bind vs vp. he hath wounded us, and he will bind us up. pns31 vhz vvn pno12, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno12 a-acp. (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6420 After two dayes will he reuiue vs, and in the third day he will raise vs vp, After two days will he revive us, and in the third day he will raise us up, p-acp crd n2 vmb pns31 vvi pno12, cc p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vmb vvi pno12 a-acp, (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6421 and we shall liue in his sight. Where we see plainly the Lords order: first he wounds, and then he binds vp: and we shall live in his sighed. Where we see plainly the lords order: First he wounds, and then he binds up: cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1. c-crq pns12 vvb av-j dt ng1 n1: ord pns31 vvz, cc av pns31 vvz a-acp: (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6422 he humbleth, and then he raiseth vp with comfort. he Humbleth, and then he Raiseth up with Comfort. pns31 vvz, cc av pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6423 And thus dealt the holy Spirit of God with the Iewes, Act. 2. he first brought them by Peters preaching of the Law to them, to a sight of their sinnes, And thus dealt the holy Spirit of God with the Iewes, Act. 2. he First brought them by Peter's preaching of the Law to them, to a sighed of their Sins, cc av vvd dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt np2, n1 crd pns31 ord vvd pno32 p-acp npg1 vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6424 euen of that sinne of crucifying Christ, and what they had deserued by that sinne, even of that sin of crucifying christ, and what they had deserved by that sin, av pp-f d n1 pp-f vvg np1, cc r-crq pns32 vhd vvn p-acp d n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6425 and so to vtter amazement in themselues, so as they cryed out verse 37. Men and brethren, what shall we do? They were terrified and trembled, and so to utter amazement in themselves, so as they cried out verse 37. Men and brothers, what shall we do? They were terrified and trembled, cc av pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp px32, av c-acp pns32 vvd av n1 crd n2 cc n2, r-crq vmb pns12 vdi? pns32 vbdr vvn cc vvn, (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6426 and knew not what to do; and knew not what to do; cc vvd xx r-crq pc-acp vdi; (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6427 then he raised them vp with comfort in the assurance of the pardon of their sinnes. then he raised them up with Comfort in the assurance of the pardon of their Sins. cs pns31 vvd pno32 a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6428 And thus dealt the Lord Iesus with Saul, Acts 9.4.6. And thus dealt the Lord Iesus with Saul, Acts 9.4.6. cc av vvd dt n1 np1 p-acp np1, n2 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6429 we reade that he cast him downe to the earth, he humbled him, he brought him to trembling and astonishment, we read that he cast him down to the earth, he humbled him, he brought him to trembling and astonishment, pns12 vvb cst pns31 vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd pno31, pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp vvg cc n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6430 and then he lifted him vp againe with comfort. Thus indeed deales the holy Spirit with all that belong to Gods election. and then he lifted him up again with Comfort. Thus indeed deals the holy Spirit with all that belong to God's election. cc av pns31 vvd pno31 a-acp av p-acp n1. av av vvz dt j n1 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6431 And the reasons why he thus deales are these. And the Reasons why he thus deals Are these. cc dt n2 c-crq pns31 av vvz vbr d. (18) verse (DIV2) 625 Page 347
6432 First, the Lord hath so appointed, that his elect should be humbled and brought to see themselues in bondage, First, the Lord hath so appointed, that his elect should be humbled and brought to see themselves in bondage, ord, dt n1 vhz av vvn, cst po31 vvb vmd vbi vvn cc vvd pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 626 Page 347
6433 euen bound ouer to the curse of the Law, and wrath of God, and then set at libertie by grace. Isay 61.1. even bound over to the curse of the Law, and wrath of God, and then Set At liberty by grace. Saiah 61.1. av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1, cc av vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1. np1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 626 Page 347
6434 the Prophet brings Christ thus speaking, The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, the Prophet brings christ thus speaking, The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, dt n1 vvz np1 av vvg, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vbz p-acp pno11, (18) verse (DIV2) 626 Page 347
6435 and the Lord hath annointed me, he hath sent me to preach good tydings vnto the poore, to bind vp the broken hearted, to preach libertie to the captiues, and the Lord hath anointed me, he hath sent me to preach good tidings unto the poor, to bind up the broken hearted, to preach liberty to the captives, cc dt n1 vhz vvn pno11, pns31 vhz vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j-vvn j-vvn, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n2-jn, (18) verse (DIV2) 626 Page 348
6436 and to them that are bound, the opening of the prison. and to them that Are bound, the opening of the prison. cc p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn, dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 626 Page 348
6437 And againe, secondly, the holy Spirit of God knowes well, that none are fit to receiue comfort but such as are truly humbled with the sight of their sinnes, And again, secondly, the holy Spirit of God knows well, that none Are fit to receive Comfort but such as Are truly humbled with the sighed of their Sins, cc av, ord, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz av, cst pi vbr j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 627 Page 348
6438 and of the wrath of God deserued by their sinnes: and of the wrath of God deserved by their Sins: cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po32 n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 627 Page 348
6439 and he knowes well that the fallow ground of mens hearts must first be plowed and furrowed, and he knows well that the fallow ground of men's hearts must First be plowed and furrowed, cc pns31 vvz av cst dt j n1 pp-f ng2 n2 vmb ord vbi vvn cc vvn, (18) verse (DIV2) 627 Page 348
6440 and then the seed of grace and comfort cast into them, Ierem. 4.4. Breake vp your fallow ground, and sow not among the thornes. and then the seed of grace and Comfort cast into them, Jeremiah 4.4. Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among the thorns. cc av dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32, np1 crd. vvb a-acp po22 j n1, cc vvb xx p-acp dt n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 627 Page 348
6441 Thus the holy Spirit of God is to all Gods children, first a spirit of bondage, Thus the holy Spirit of God is to all God's children, First a Spirit of bondage, av dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz pc-acp d ng1 n2, ord dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 627 Page 348
6442 and then a Spirit of adoption: and then a Spirit of adoption: cc av dt n1 pp-f n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 627 Page 348
6443 he first humbles them that belong to Gods election by the Law of God, bringing them to a sight of their sinnes, he First humbles them that belong to God's election by the Law of God, bringing them to a sighed of their Sins, pns31 ord vvz pno32 cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 627 Page 348
6444 and of the wrath of God due to them for their sinnes; and of the wrath of God due to them for their Sins; cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2; (18) verse (DIV2) 627 Page 348
6445 and then he raiseth them vp by the Gospell with comfort in Christ, in the apprehension of Gods loue to them in and through Christ. Now then for the vse: and then he Raiseth them up by the Gospel with Comfort in christ, in the apprehension of God's love to them in and through christ. Now then for the use: cc cs pns31 vvz pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp cc p-acp np1. av av p-acp dt n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 627 Page 348
6446 first this discouers, that the opening and expounding of the Law of God, and the applying of the Law to the discouering of the sinnes of men, First this discovers, that the opening and expounding of the Law of God, and the applying of the Law to the discovering of the Sins of men, ord d vvz, cst dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 628 Page 348
6447 and what men deserue by their sinnes, is verie needfull. and what men deserve by their Sins, is very needful. cc r-crq n2 vvb p-acp po32 n2, vbz av j. (18) verse (DIV2) 628 Page 348
6448 And men do vniustly except against the Ministers of the word, in that they as occasion is offered, do in the preaching of the word lay mens sinnes open, And men do unjustly except against the Ministers of the word, in that they as occasion is offered, do in the preaching of the word lay men's Sins open, cc n2 vdb av-j vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp cst pns32 p-acp n1 vbz vvn, vdb p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 j-jn ng2 n2 j, (18) verse (DIV2) 628 Page 348
6449 yea their particular sinnes, and tell them plainly, that hell and damnation is due to them for the same. yea their particular Sins, and tell them plainly, that hell and damnation is due to them for the same. uh po32 j n2, cc vvi pno32 av-j, cst n1 cc n1 vbz j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt d. (18) verse (DIV2) 628 Page 348
6450 Oh men cannot abide this, they would heare of nothing but the Gospell, nothing but mercie: O men cannot abide this, they would hear of nothing but the Gospel, nothing but mercy: uh n2 vmbx vvi d, pns32 vmd vvi pp-f pix cc-acp dt n1, pix cc-acp n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 628 Page 348
6451 alas they consider not, that the holy Spirit of God humbles men that belong to God by the Law of God truly opened and rightly applied, alas they Consider not, that the holy Spirit of God humbles men that belong to God by the Law of God truly opened and rightly applied, uh pns32 vvb xx, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz n2 cst vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvn cc av-jn vvn, (18) verse (DIV2) 628 Page 348
6452 and thereby brings them to a sight of their sinnes, and of the wrath of God due to them for their sinnes, that so he may raise them vp by the Gospell with true and sound comfort in Christ: and thereby brings them to a sighed of their Sins, and of the wrath of God due to them for their Sins, that so he may raise them up by the Gospel with true and found Comfort in christ: cc av vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, cst av pns31 vmb vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp j cc j n1 p-acp np1: (18) verse (DIV2) 628 Page 348
6453 this they consider not, but indeed so it is. this they Consider not, but indeed so it is. d pns32 vvb xx, cc-acp av av pn31 vbz. (18) verse (DIV2) 628 Page 348
6454 And therefore the opening of the Law of God, and the applying it to the discouering of sinne, And Therefore the opening of the Law of God, and the applying it to the discovering of sin, cc av dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt vvg pn31 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 628 Page 348
6455 and what men deserue by the same, is a needfull thing in the first place. and what men deserve by the same, is a needful thing in the First place. cc r-crq n2 vvb p-acp dt d, vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt ord n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 628 Page 348
6456 Secondly, is it so that the holy Spirit of God is to all Gods children first a spirit of bondage, Secondly, is it so that the holy Spirit of God is to all God's children First a Spirit of bondage, ord, vbz pn31 av cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz pc-acp d ng1 n2 ord dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 348
6457 and then a Spirit of adoption? doth he first humble them that belong to Gods election by the Law of God, and then a Spirit of adoption? does he First humble them that belong to God's election by the Law of God, cc av dt n1 pp-f n1? vdz pns31 ord vvb pno32 cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6458 and then raise them vp by the Gospell with comfort in Christ? Then learne we to take heed we deceiue not our selues, let vs not thinke that the holy Spirit of God is to vs a Spirit of adoption, and then raise them up by the Gospel with Comfort in christ? Then Learn we to take heed we deceive not our selves, let us not think that the holy Spirit of God is to us a Spirit of adoption, cc av vvb pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1? av vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi n1 pns12 vvb xx po12 n2, vvb pno12 xx vvi cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6459 and that it is he that doth witnesse to vs Gods loue in Christ, vnlesse we haue first found him to vs a spirit of bondage, that he hath brought vs to a sight of our sinnes, and that it is he that does witness to us God's love in christ, unless we have First found him to us a Spirit of bondage, that he hath brought us to a sighed of our Sins, cc cst pn31 vbz pns31 cst vdz vvi p-acp pno12 ng1 n1 p-acp np1, cs pns12 vhb ord vvd pno31 p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6460 yea of our particular sinnes, and of Gods wrath due vnto vs for our particular sinnes, yea of our particular Sins, and of God's wrath due unto us for our particular Sins, uh pp-f po12 j n2, cc pp-f ng1 n1 j-jn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6461 and that in regard of them our hearts haue bene wounded, and that we haue bene terrified and affrighted in regard of our particular sins. and that in regard of them our hearts have be wounded, and that we have be terrified and affrighted in regard of our particular Sins. cc cst p-acp n1 pp-f pno32 po12 n2 vhb vbn vvn, cc cst pns12 vhb vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 pp-f po12 j n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6462 Alas, thousands in the world content themselues with a generall sight of sinne, as haply when Gods hand is on them in some grieuous affliction, they can then say we are sinners, Alas, thousands in the world content themselves with a general sighed of sin, as haply when God's hand is on them in Some grievous affliction, they can then say we Are Sinners, np1, crd p-acp dt n1 vvb px32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-acp av c-crq npg1 n1 vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp d j n1, pns32 vmb av vvb pns12 vbr n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6463 yea we are great and grieuous sinners, God helpe vs: yea we Are great and grievous Sinners, God help us: uh pns12 vbr j cc j n2, np1 vvb pno12: (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6464 and they content themselues with some light vanishing touch of conscience, causing them to send out a naturall sigh or sob, and they content themselves with Some Light vanishing touch of conscience, causing them to send out a natural sighs or sob, cc pns32 vvb px32 p-acp d n1 vvg n1 pp-f n1, vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi av dt j n1 cc vvi, (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6518 and rightly applied, yet there all are not wrought on, but manie still continue in their hardnesse, and rightly applied, yet there all Are not wrought on, but many still continue in their hardness, cc av-jn vvn, av a-acp d vbr xx vvn a-acp, cc-acp d av vvb p-acp po32 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 635 Page 352
6465 as the bruite beast groanes vnder the burden, but their hearts were neuer truly pressed and broken with the weight and burden of one particular sinne, and so they deceiue themselues. as the bruit beast groans under the burden, but their hearts were never truly pressed and broken with the weight and burden of one particular sin, and so they deceive themselves. c-acp dt n1 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc-acp po32 n2 vbdr av av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f crd j n1, cc av pns32 vvb px32. (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6466 We must come to this, euen to haue our hearts smitten and wounded, and broken, in regard of our particular sinnes: We must come to this, even to have our hearts smitten and wounded, and broken, in regard of our particular Sins: pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d, av pc-acp vhi po12 n2 vvn cc vvn, cc vvn, p-acp n1 pp-f po12 j n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6467 and if we neuer felt this, the comfort we frame to our selues in Christ is not the comfort of Gods children. and if we never felt this, the Comfort we frame to our selves in christ is not the Comfort of God's children. cc cs pns12 av-x vvd d, dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6468 Hast thou bene a lewd wicked wretch, and didst thou neuer yet find thy selfe humbled, Hast thou be a lewd wicked wretch, and didst thou never yet find thy self humbled, vh2 pns21 vbn dt j j n1, cc vdd2 pns21 av-x av vvi po21 n1 vvn, (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6469 and terrified, and affrighted with the sight of thy particular sinnes? Surely then Iudas was nearer heauen then thou art as yet. and terrified, and affrighted with the sighed of thy particular Sins? Surely then Iudas was nearer heaven then thou art as yet. cc vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2? np1 av np1 vbds jc n1 cs pns21 vb2r c-acp av. (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6470 We must euerie one come to this in some measure, we must in some measure be humbled and broken for our particular sinnes, I say in some measure: We must every one come to this in Some measure, we must in Some measure be humbled and broken for our particular Sins, I say in Some measure: pns12 vmb d pi vvb p-acp d p-acp d n1, pns12 vmb p-acp d n1 vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp po12 j n2, pns11 vvb p-acp d n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6471 for all that belong to Gods election are not in the like measure humbled and broken for their sinnes, in the beginning of their conuersion, the Lord in his wise disposition humbleth some men more and some lesse. for all that belong to God's election Are not in the like measure humbled and broken for their Sins, in the beginning of their conversion, the Lord in his wise disposition Humbleth Some men more and Some less. p-acp d cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1 vbr xx p-acp dt j n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 n2, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n1, dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vvz d n2 dc cc d dc. (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6472 Lydia and the Iaylor, Act. 16. are pregnant examples to this purpose, they being but newly conuerted were able to eate and drinke, Lydia and the Jailer, Act. 16. Are pregnant Examples to this purpose, they being but newly converted were able to eat and drink, np1 cc dt n1, n1 crd vbr j n2 p-acp d n1, pns32 vbg p-acp av-j vvn vbdr j pc-acp vvi cc vvi, (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6473 and to reioyce, and yet euerie one must in some measure be humbled for his particular sinnes; and to rejoice, and yet every one must in Some measure be humbled for his particular Sins; cc pc-acp vvi, cc av d pi vmb p-acp d n1 vbi vvn p-acp po31 j n2; (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 349
6474 and we must euery one of vs finde the holy Spirit of God to be to vs a spirit of bondage before we find him to be a Spirit of adoption: and we must every one of us find the holy Spirit of God to be to us a Spirit of bondage before we find him to be a Spirit of adoption: cc pns12 vmb d crd pp-f pno12 vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pns12 vvb pno31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 350
6475 and if we haue not found the holy Spirit of God a spirit of bondage, and if we have not found the holy Spirit of God a Spirit of bondage, cc cs pns12 vhb xx vvn dt j n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 350
6476 if we haue not found that he hath brought vs to a sight of our sinnes, if we have not found that he hath brought us to a sighed of our Sins, cs pns12 vhb xx vvn cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 350
6477 yea of our particular sinnes, and that we haue bene terrified with a sight of them, yea of our particular Sins, and that we have be terrified with a sighed of them, uh pp-f po12 j n2, cc cst pns12 vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 350
6478 and with an apprehension of Gods wrath due to vs for the same; and with an apprehension of God's wrath due to us for the same; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 j-jn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt d; (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 350
6479 we do but in vaine imagine that the Spirit of God is to vs a Spirit of adoption, we do but in vain imagine that the Spirit of God is to us a Spirit of adoption, pns12 vdb p-acp p-acp j vvb cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 350
6480 and that it is he that doth witn•sse to vs the loue of God in Christ. and that it is he that does witn•sse to us the love of God in christ. cc cst pn31 vbz pns31 cst vdz vvi p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 350
6481 And therefore this we must labour for, and neuer rest till we come to it, And Therefore this we must labour for, and never rest till we come to it, cc av d pns12 vmb vvi p-acp, cc av-x vvb c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp pn31, (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 350
6482 and then finding comfort in Christ, we may be sure it is the holy Spirit of God that doth comfor vs, and then finding Comfort in christ, we may be sure it is the holy Spirit of God that does Comfort us, cc av vvg n1 p-acp np1, pns12 vmb vbi j pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 cst vdz n1 pno12, (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 350
6483 and is to vs a Spirit of adoption. But ye haue not receiued the spirit of bond•ge to feare againe: and is to us a Spirit of adoption. But you have not received the Spirit of bond•ge to Fear again: cc vbz p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1. p-acp pn22 vhb xx vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi av: (18) verse (DIV2) 629 Page 350
6484 but the Spirit of adoption, &c. but the Spirit of adoption, etc. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av (18) verse (DIV2) 630 Page 350
6519 and go on in their sinnes, and are not reformed; yea the sharpest edge of the Law is blunted on the hardnesse of their hearts. and go on in their Sins, and Are not reformed; yea the Sharpest edge of the Law is blunted on the hardness of their hearts. cc vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n2, cc vbr xx vvn; uh dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 635 Page 352
6485 In the next place obserue we, the Apostle here saith, it was the Spirit of God that wrought in the beleeuing Romanes at the beginning of their conuersion as a spirit of bond•ge, causing then a feare in them by the preaching of the Law of God, In the next place observe we, the Apostle Here Says, it was the Spirit of God that wrought in the believing Romans At the beginning of their conversion as a Spirit of bond•ge, causing then a Fear in them by the preaching of the Law of God, p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pns12, dt n1 av vvz, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvd p-acp dt vvg njp2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg av dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 631 Page 350
6486 and it was also the Spirit of God that now wrought in them as a Spirit of adoption, working in them by the preaching of the Gospell a sense and feeling of Gods loue to them in Christ, perswading them that God was their father in and through Christ. and it was also the Spirit of God that now wrought in them as a Spirit of adoption, working in them by the preaching of the Gospel a sense and feeling of God's love to them in christ, persuading them that God was their father in and through christ. cc pn31 vbds av dt n1 pp-f np1 cst av vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, vvg pno32 cst np1 vbds po32 n1 p-acp cc p-acp np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 631 Page 350
6487 Now the doctrine hence offered is this. Now the Doctrine hence offered is this. av dt n1 av vvn vbz d. (18) verse (DIV2) 631 Page 350
6488 That it is the Spirit of God that workes both by the Law and by the Gospell, and makes both the Law and the Gospell preached to haue a kindly working in the soules of men. That it is the Spirit of God that works both by the Law and by the Gospel, and makes both the Law and the Gospel preached to have a kindly working in the Souls of men. cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, cc vvz d dt n1 cc dt n1 vvd pc-acp vhi dt av-j vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 350
6489 It is the Spirit of God that workes humiliation by the preaching of the Law, It is the Spirit of God that works humiliation by the preaching of the Law, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 350
6490 and it is also the Spirit of God that works comfort by the preaching of the Gospell. and it is also the Spirit of God that works Comfort by the preaching of the Gospel. cc pn31 vbz av dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 350
6491 The holy Spirit of God makes the preaching of the Law and of the Gospell to become effectuall, The holy Spirit of God makes the preaching of the Law and of the Gospel to become effectual, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt vvg pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi j, (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 350
6492 and to haue th•ir proper worke and effect in the hearts and soules of men and women: and to have th•ir proper work and Effect in the hearts and Souls of men and women: cc pc-acp vhi n1 j n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 cc n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 350
6493 and without the Spirit of God neither the Law preached hath power to bring men to a sight of their sinnes, and without the Spirit of God neither the Law preached hath power to bring men to a sighed of their Sins, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-d dt n1 vvd vhz n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 350
6494 and to worke in them feare, terror, and amazement in the apprehension of Gods wrath due to them for their sinnes; and to work in them Fear, terror, and amazement in the apprehension of God's wrath due to them for their Sins; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2; (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 351
6495 or the Gospell preached hath power to worke in them that are humbled for their sinnes any sense and feeling of Gods loue to them in Christ, or any true sauing comfort. or the Gospel preached hath power to work in them that Are humbled for their Sins any sense and feeling of God's love to them in christ, or any true Saving Comfort. cc dt n1 vvn vhz n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2 d n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, cc d j vvg n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 351
6496 And to this purpose is that text, Isay 48.17. where the Lord saith, I am the Lord thy God, which teach thee to profit, And to this purpose is that text, Saiah 48.17. where the Lord Says, I am the Lord thy God, which teach thee to profit, cc p-acp d n1 vbz d n1, np1 crd. c-crq dt n1 vvz, pns11 vbm dt n1 po21 n1, r-crq vvb pno21 p-acp n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 351
6497 and leade thee by the way that thou shouldest go. and lead thee by the Way that thou Shouldst go. cc vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 cst pns21 vmd2 vvi. (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 351
6498 I teach thee to thy profit & to thy comfort and vnlesse I teach thee, thou canst not reape either profit or comfort by any teaching whatsoeuer. I teach thee to thy profit & to thy Comfort and unless I teach thee, thou Canst not reap either profit or Comfort by any teaching whatsoever. pns11 vvb pno21 p-acp po21 n1 cc p-acp po21 n1 cc cs pns11 vvb pno21, pns21 vm2 xx vvi d n1 cc vvi p-acp d n-vvg r-crq. (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 351
6499 And hence it is yt the Lord saith, Isay 57.19. I create the fruite of the lips to be peace: And hence it is that the Lord Says, Saiah 57.19. I create the fruit of the lips to be peace: cc av pn31 vbz pn31 dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vbi n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 351
6500 peace vnto them that are afarre off, and to them that are neare, saith the Lord. peace unto them that Are afar off, and to them that Are near, Says the Lord. n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr av a-acp, cc p-acp pno32 cst vbr j, vvz dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 351
6501 And to the same purpose speakes the Apostle most plainly, 1. Cor. 3.6.7. I haue planted, Apollos watered, but God gaue the increase. And to the same purpose speaks the Apostle most plainly, 1. Cor. 3.6.7. I have planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. cc p-acp dt d n1 vvz dt n1 av-ds av-j, crd np1 crd. pns11 vhb vvn, np1 vvd, cc-acp np1 vvd dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 351
6502 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth, but God that giueth the increase. So then neither is he that plants any thing, neither he that Waters, but God that gives the increase. av av av-dx vbz pns31 cst vvz d n1, av-dx pns31 cst vvz, cc-acp np1 cst vvz dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 351
6520 We must remember it is the holy Spirit of God that workes both humiliation by the preaching of the Law, We must Remember it is the holy Spirit of God that works both humiliation by the preaching of the Law, pns12 vmb vvi pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz d n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 635 Page 352
6503 Paul may plant, and Apollos water, but it is the Spirit of God alone that makes the word profitable and fruitfull 2. Corin. 4.6. the Apostle saith, that by the same almighty power whereby the Lord brought light out of darknesse at the first creation of all things, doth he shine in the hearts of men, to giue the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Iesus Christ. Paul may plant, and Apollos water, but it is the Spirit of God alone that makes the word profitable and fruitful 2. Corin. 4.6. the Apostle Says, that by the same almighty power whereby the Lord brought Light out of darkness At the First creation of all things, does he shine in the hearts of men, to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Iesus christ. np1 vmb vvi, cc npg1 n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j cst vvz dt n1 j cc j crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, cst p-acp dt d j-jn n1 c-crq dt n1 vvd n1 av pp-f n1 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n2, vdz pns31 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 351
6504 It is the mightie power of God, euen that power by which he brought the light out of darknesse at the first creation, that makes men sauingly to apprehend, to know, It is the mighty power of God, even that power by which he brought the Light out of darkness At the First creation, that makes men savingly to apprehend, to know, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, av cst n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 av pp-f n1 p-acp dt ord n1, cst vvz n2 av-vvg p-acp vvb, pc-acp vvi, (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 351
6505 and to vnderstand the sweet comforts of the Gospell. and to understand the sweet comforts of the Gospel. cc pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 351
6506 And to these we might adde many other testimonies of Scripture, clearing and confirming this truth, that it is the holy Spirit of God that works both by the Law and by the Gospell and makes both the Law and the Gospel preached to haue a kindly working in the soules of men, And to these we might add many other testimonies of Scripture, clearing and confirming this truth, that it is the holy Spirit of God that works both by the Law and by the Gospel and makes both the Law and the Gospel preached to have a kindly working in the Souls of men, cc p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi d j-jn n2 pp-f n1, vvg cc vvg d n1, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 cc vvz d dt n1 cc dt n1 vvd pc-acp vhi dt av-j vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 351
6507 and that it is the holy Spirit of God that workes humiliation by the preaching of the Law, and that it is the holy Spirit of God that works humiliation by the preaching of the Law, cc cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 351
6508 and that works also true and sauing comfort by t•e preaching of the Gospell. And there be also reasons and grounds of this truth. As and that works also true and Saving Comfort by t•e preaching of the Gospel. And there be also Reasons and grounds of this truth. As cc d n2 av j cc vvg n1 p-acp n1 vvg pp-f dt n1. cc pc-acp vbi av n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1. p-acp (18) verse (DIV2) 632 Page 351
6509 First both the Law and the Gospell are the breath of the holy and good Spirit of God, he is the author of them both, he gaue them a being, First both the Law and the Gospel Are the breath of the holy and good Spirit of God, he is the author of them both, he gave them a being, ord d dt n1 cc dt n1 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f pno32 d, pns31 vvd pno32 dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 633 Page 351
6510 and it is he that puts life and quickening into them. and it is he that puts life and quickening into them. cc pn31 vbz pns31 cst vvz n1 cc j-vvg p-acp pno32. (18) verse (DIV2) 633 Page 351
6511 Againe, secondly, the Law and the Gospell are but instruments, yea they are but instruments signifying and testifying the good and holy will of God to his people touching matters of faith and practise, they are not as physicall and naturall instruments, Again, secondly, the Law and the Gospel Are but Instruments, yea they Are but Instruments signifying and testifying the good and holy will of God to his people touching matters of faith and practice, they Are not as physical and natural Instruments, av, ord, dt n1 cc dt n1 vbr p-acp n2, uh pns32 vbr p-acp n2 vvg cc vvg dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvg n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr xx p-acp j cc j n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 634 Page 352
6512 as hauing vertue in themselues, as compounds of herbes, or the like giuen for physicke, are naturall meanes of health; as having virtue in themselves, as compounds of herbs, or the like given for physic, Are natural means of health; c-acp vhg n1 p-acp px32, c-acp n2 pp-f n2, cc dt av-j vvn p-acp n1, vbr j n2 pp-f n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 634 Page 352
6513 the Law and the Gospell are not instruments of that nature, but onely signifying and restifying instruments: the Law and the Gospel Are not Instruments of that nature, but only signifying and restifying Instruments: dt n1 cc dt n1 vbr xx n2 pp-f d n1, cc-acp av-j vvg cc vvg n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 634 Page 352
6514 and therefore this we may resolue on as a certaine truth, That it is the holy Spirit of God that makes both the Law and Gospell preached to haue their kindly working in the soules of men, and Therefore this we may resolve on as a certain truth, That it is the holy Spirit of God that makes both the Law and Gospel preached to have their kindly working in the Souls of men, cc av d pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz d dt n1 cc n1 vvd pc-acp vhi po32 j n-vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 634 Page 352
6515 and that it is he alone that works humiliation by the preaching of the Law, and that workes also sound and sauing comfort by the preaching of the Gospell. and that it is he alone that works humiliation by the preaching of the Law, and that works also found and Saving Comfort by the preaching of the Gospel. cc cst pn31 vbz pns31 j cst vvz n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc d n2 av j cc vvg n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 634 Page 352
6516 And for vse, first this may serue to arme and strengthen vs against offence in regard of this, that the word of God truly and faithfully preached, hath a kindly working in some and not in others. And for use, First this may serve to arm and strengthen us against offence in regard of this, that the word of God truly and faithfully preached, hath a kindly working in Some and not in Others. cc p-acp n1, ord d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j cc av-j vvn, vhz dt av-j vvg p-acp d cc xx p-acp n2-jn. (18) verse (DIV2) 635 Page 352
6517 We are not to stumble at it, in that we see where the Law and Gospell are truly opened and expounded, We Are not to Stumble At it, in that we see where the Law and Gospel Are truly opened and expounded, pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, p-acp cst pns12 vvb c-crq dt n1 cc n1 vbr av-j vvn cc vvn, (18) verse (DIV2) 635 Page 352
6521 and that workes also true and sauing comfort by the preaching of the Gospell. The Spirit of God is like the wind, so compared, Ioh. 3.8. As the wind bloweth where it listeth, so the Spirit of God worketh where it pleaseth him. and that works also true and Saving Comfort by the preaching of the Gospel. The Spirit of God is like the wind, so compared, John 3.8. As the wind blows where it lists, so the Spirit of God works where it Pleases him. cc d n2 av j cc vvg n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j dt n1, av vvn, np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 vvz c-crq pn31 vvz, av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz c-crq pn31 vvz pno31. (18) verse (DIV2) 635 Page 352
6522 And though the Preachers of the word take neuer so much paines, and should wish themselues with Paul, Rom. 9.3. And though the Preachers of the word take never so much pains, and should wish themselves with Paul, Rom. 9.3. cc cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb av av d n2, cc vmd vvi px32 p-acp np1, np1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 635 Page 352
6523 Seuered from Christ, that men might be wrought on by their preaching, yet shall no more be wrought on, Severed from christ, that men might be wrought on by their preaching, yet shall no more be wrought on, vvd p-acp np1, d n2 vmd vbi vvn a-acp p-acp po32 vvg, av vmb dx av-dc vbi vvn a-acp, (18) verse (DIV2) 635 Page 352
6524 then those to whom it pleaseth the good Spirit of God to make the word powerfull and effectuall. then those to whom it Pleases the good Spirit of God to make the word powerful and effectual. cs d p-acp ro-crq pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 j cc j. (18) verse (DIV2) 635 Page 352
6525 Without question Christ preached most holily, and most powerfully, yet were not all wrought on that heard him: Without question christ preached most holily, and most powerfully, yet were not all wrought on that herd him: p-acp n1 np1 vvd av-ds av-j, cc av-ds av-j, av vbdr xx av-d vvn p-acp cst vvd pno31: (18) verse (DIV2) 635 Page 352
6526 no, his disciples were not so thorowly wrought on as they ought to haue bene: he often reproued them for their want of faith. no, his Disciples were not so thoroughly wrought on as they ought to have be: he often reproved them for their want of faith. uh-dx, po31 n2 vbdr xx av av-j vvn p-acp c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vhi vbn: pns31 av vvd pno32 c-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 635 Page 352
6527 And therefore we are not to stumble at it, and to thinke it strange, that some are wrought on by the word of God truly preached, And Therefore we Are not to Stumble At it, and to think it strange, that Some Are wrought on by the word of God truly preached, cc av pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 j, cst d vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvd, (18) verse (DIV2) 635 Page 353
6528 and others still continue in their hardnesse and sinnes vnreformed. And for a second vse of the point. and Others still continue in their hardness and Sins unreformed. And for a second use of the point. cc n2-jn av vvb p-acp po32 n1 cc n2 j-vvn. cc p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 635 Page 353
6529 Is it so that it is the holy Spirit of God that makes both the Law and the Gospell to haue their kindly working in the soules of men? Then learne we not to rest on the excellencie of any mans gift in preaching, Is it so that it is the holy Spirit of God that makes both the Law and the Gospel to have their kindly working in the Souls of men? Then Learn we not to rest on the excellency of any men gift in preaching, vbz pn31 av cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz d dt n1 cc dt n1 pc-acp vhi po32 j n-vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2? av vvb pns12 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n1 p-acp vvg, (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 353
6530 as able and sufficient to make the word preached to haue a kindly working in our soules. as able and sufficient to make the word preached to have a kindly working in our Souls. c-acp j cc j pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvd pc-acp vhi dt av-j vvg p-acp po12 n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 353
6531 Indeed a good gift that way is a good meanes, but be a mans gift neuer so excellent, it is but a meanes, Indeed a good gift that Way is a good means, but be a men gift never so excellent, it is but a means, np1 dt j n1 cst n1 vbz dt j n2, cc-acp vbi dt ng1 n1 av-x av j, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 353
6532 and it is from the good hand of God, and power of the holy Spirit of God, that alone makes mans preaching effectuall, be his gift neuer so excellent. and it is from the good hand of God, and power of the holy Spirit of God, that alone makes men preaching effectual, be his gift never so excellent. cc pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst av-j vvz vvz vvg j, vbb po31 n1 av-x av j. (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 353
6533 And when we come to the hearing of the word of God, take we heed that we rest not on any excellencie of wit, And when we come to the hearing of the word of God, take we heed that we rest not on any excellency of wit, cc c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvi pns12 vvb cst pns12 vvb xx p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 353
6534 or vnderstanding in our selues, as if we were able to conceiue the word of God and to profit by it, by any strength or abilitie in our selues: or understanding in our selves, as if we were able to conceive the word of God and to profit by it, by any strength or ability in our selves: cc vvg p-acp po12 n2, c-acp cs pns12 vbdr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 353
6535 no, no, when we go to a Sermon, pray we with Dauid, Psal. 119.18. Lord open mine eyes, that I may see the wonders of thy Law, and the secrets of thy Gospell: no, no, when we go to a Sermon, pray we with David, Psalm 119.18. Lord open mine eyes, that I may see the wonders of thy Law, and the secrets of thy Gospel: uh-dx, uh-dx, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, vvb pns12 p-acp np1, np1 crd. n1 vvb po11 n2, cst pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, cc dt n2-jn pp-f po21 n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 353
6536 Lord let thy good Spirit make thy good word both in the instructions and comforts of it, to haue a kindly working in my soule. Lord let thy good Spirit make thy good word both in the instructions and comforts of it, to have a kindly working in my soul. n1 vvb po21 j n1 vvi po21 j n1 av-d p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vhi dt av-j vvg p-acp po11 n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 353
6537 And on this ground learne we not to rest in that we conceiue out of the word of God by our owne heads, And on this ground Learn we not to rest in that we conceive out of the word of God by our own Heads, cc p-acp d n1 vvb pns12 xx pc-acp vvi p-acp cst pns12 vvb av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 d n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 353
6538 nor yet in that we barely conceiue by the teaching of others, for so we shall haue but a generall notion, nor yet in that we barely conceive by the teaching of Others, for so we shall have but a general notion, ccx av p-acp cst pns12 av-j vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2-jn, c-acp av pns12 vmb vhi p-acp dt j n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 353
6539 and a vanishing speculation of the good word of God, and that will faile vs in time of triall: and a vanishing speculation of the good word of God, and that will fail us in time of trial: cc dt vvg n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 353
6540 but let vs be earnest with the Lord in prayer, that he would also inwardly teach vs by his good Spirit, but let us be earnest with the Lord in prayer, that he would also inwardly teach us by his good Spirit, cc-acp vvb pno12 vbi j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmd av av-j vvi pno12 p-acp po31 j n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 353
6541 and that his holy Spirit would instruct vs, and comfort vs, and cause his good word to haue the proper and kindly working in our soules: and that his holy Spirit would instruct us, and Comfort us, and cause his good word to have the proper and kindly working in our Souls: cc cst po31 j n1 vmd vvi pno12, cc vvb pno12, cc vvi po31 j n1 pc-acp vhi dt j cc av-j vvg p-acp po12 n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 353
6542 and when thou findest the word of God kindly working on thy soule, when thou findest thine hard heart hammered and humbled by the Law of God truly opened and applied, and when thou Findest the word of God kindly working on thy soul, when thou Findest thine hard heart hammered and humbled by the Law of God truly opened and applied, cc c-crq pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvg p-acp po21 n1, c-crq pns21 vv2 po21 j n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvn cc vvn, (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 353
6543 and when thou findest thy broken heart bound vp, and thy wearie soule refreshed, cheared vp, and when thou Findest thy broken heart bound up, and thy weary soul refreshed, cheered up, cc c-crq pns21 vv2 po21 j-vvn n1 vvn a-acp, cc po21 j n1 vvn, vvn a-acp, (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 353
6544 and comforted by the preaching of the Gospell, acknowledge that to be the speciall worke of Gods holy Spirit, and •lesse him for it: and comforted by the preaching of the Gospel, acknowledge that to be the special work of God's holy Spirit, and •lesse him for it: cc vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, vvb cst pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, cc vvb pno31 p-acp pn31: (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 354
6545 all the praise and all the glorie of that worke belongs to him alone. all the praise and all the glory of that work belongs to him alone. d dt n1 cc d dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz p-acp pno31 av-j. (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 354
6546 Thou seest many others partakers of the same meanes that thou art, and that heare the same Sermons that thou dost, Thou See many Others partakers of the same means that thou art, and that hear the same Sermons that thou dost, pns21 vv2 d n2-jn n2 pp-f dt d n2 cst pns21 vb2r, cc d vvb dt d n2 cst pns21 vd2, (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 354
6547 and yet still they go on in their hardnesse, and in their sinnes without any remorse or touch of conscience, and yet still they go on in their hardness, and in their Sins without any remorse or touch of conscience, cc av av pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp po32 n2 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 354
6548 and so are farre from true comfort; and so Are Far from true Comfort; cc av vbr av-j p-acp j n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 354
6549 and what art thou better then they by nature? surely nothing at all, thou art no more capable of good things of thy selfe then they are, thy heart was once as fast lockt vp against the good word of God as theirs now is, and what art thou better then they by nature? surely nothing At all, thou art no more capable of good things of thy self then they Are, thy heart was once as fast locked up against the good word of God as theirs now is, cc q-crq vb2r pns21 jc cs pns32 p-acp n1? av-j pix p-acp d, pns21 vb2r dx av-dc j pp-f j n2 pp-f po21 n1 cs pns32 vbr, po21 n1 vbds a-acp c-acp av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp png32 av vbz, (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 354
6550 and it is the holy Spirit of God that hath opened it, and it is he that of his meere goodnesse and mercie hath put that difference betweene thee and them, and blesse him for it. and it is the holy Spirit of God that hath opened it, and it is he that of his mere Goodness and mercy hath put that difference between thee and them, and bless him for it. cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 cst vhz vvn pn31, cc pn31 vbz pns31 cst pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp pno21 cc pno32, cc vvb pno31 p-acp pn31. (18) verse (DIV2) 636 Page 354
6551 Now further, in that the Apostle saith, the beleeuing Romans had not receiued the spirit of bondage to feare againe, Now further, in that the Apostle Says, the believing Romans had not received the Spirit of bondage to Fear again, av av-jc, p-acp d dt n1 vvz, dt vvg np1 vhd xx vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi av, (18) verse (DIV2) 637 Page 354
6552 but they had receiued the Spirit of adoption, that is, they had not the Spirit of God powerfully working in them, discouering sinne to them, but they had received the Spirit of adoption, that is, they had not the Spirit of God powerfully working in them, discovering sin to them, cc-acp pns32 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz, pns32 vhd xx dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvg p-acp pno32, vvg n1 p-acp pno32, (18) verse (DIV2) 637 Page 354
6553 and making them see themselues for their sinnes bound ouer to the curse of the Law, and making them see themselves for their Sins bound over to the curse of the Law, cc vvg pno32 vvi px32 p-acp po32 n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 637 Page 354
6554 and thereby causing feare, amazement, and trembling in them, Againe, that is, as yet, and now any more, and thereby causing Fear, amazement, and trembling in them, Again, that is, as yet, and now any more, cc av vvg n1, n1, cc vvg p-acp pno32, av, cst vbz, c-acp av, cc av d dc, (18) verse (DIV2) 637 Page 354
6555 but now they had the Spirit of God working in them as a Spirit of adoption: but now they had the Spirit of God working in them as a Spirit of adoption: cc-acp av pns32 vhd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 637 Page 354
6556 hence then a question may arise, namely, this. hence then a question may arise, namely, this. av cs dt n1 vmb vvi, av, d. (18) verse (DIV2) 637 Page 354
6557 Whether a child of God, one that hath the holy Spirit of God working in him as a Spirit of adoption, working in him a sense and feeling of Gods loue to him in Christ, may at any time againe, Whither a child of God, one that hath the holy Spirit of God working in him as a Spirit of adoption, working in him a sense and feeling of God's love to him in christ, may At any time again, cs dt n1 pp-f np1, pi cst vhz dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp pno31 dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp np1, vmb p-acp d n1 av, (18) verse (DIV2) 638 Page 354
6558 and after that, haue the Spirit of God working in him as a spirit of bondage, bringing him to a sight of his sinnes, and After that, have the Spirit of God working in him as a Spirit of bondage, bringing him to a sighed of his Sins, cc p-acp d, vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 638 Page 354
6560 and thereby causing in him astonishment, and feare, as he had in the beginning of his conuersion, and thereby causing in him astonishment, and Fear, as he had in the beginning of his conversion, cc av vvg p-acp pno31 n1, cc n1, c-acp pns31 vhd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 638 Page 354
6561 when the Spirit of God began to worke on him to his conuersion, or no? when the Spirit of God began to work on him to his conversion, or no? c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cc dx? (18) verse (DIV2) 638 Page 354
6562 To this I answer, No, he cannot, a child of God that hath now receiued the Spirit of adoption, To this I answer, No, he cannot, a child of God that hath now received the Spirit of adoption, p-acp d pns11 vvb, uh-dx, pns31 vmbx, dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vhz av vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 354
6563 euen the Spirit of God witnessing Gods loue to him in Christ, can neuer after that haue the Spirit of God working in him as a Spirit of bondage. even the Spirit of God witnessing God's love to him in christ, can never After that have the Spirit of God working in him as a Spirit of bondage. av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg npg1 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp np1, vmb av-x p-acp cst vhi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6564 Indeed, I grant that a child of God, one that hath now the Spirit of adoption, Indeed, I grant that a child of God, one that hath now the Spirit of adoption, np1, pns11 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f np1, pi cst vhz av dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6565 and feeles Gods loue shed abroad in his heart by the Spirit of God giuen to him, may by reason of some sinne he hath fallen into, feele his conscience terrified and affrighted, and feels God's love shed abroad in his heart by the Spirit of God given to him, may by reason of Some sin he hath fallen into, feel his conscience terrified and affrighted, cc vvz npg1 n1 vvn av p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp pno31, vmb p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp, vvb po31 n1 vvn cc vvn, (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6566 and he may feele in himselfe wonderfull terrors, and feares, and amazement; and he may feel in himself wonderful terrors, and fears, and amazement; cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp px31 j n2, cc n2, cc n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6567 yea he may thinke himselfe for a time no better then a reprobate, and a verie cast-away: yea he may think himself for a time no better then a Reprobate, and a very castaway: uh pns31 vmb vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 av-dx av-jc cs dt n-jn, cc dt j n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6568 but that is not properly the working of the Spirit of God in him, but indeed that is the worke of his owne corruption still abiding in him. but that is not properly the working of the Spirit of God in him, but indeed that is the work of his own corruption still abiding in him. cc-acp cst vbz xx av-j dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, cc-acp av d vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 av vvg p-acp pno31. (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6569 As Bradford the holy Martyr said well, Our cecitie, and blindnesse, and corrupt affections, do often shadow the sight of Gods seed in Gods children, As Bradford the holy Martyr said well, Our cecity, and blindness, and corrupt affections, do often shadow the sighed of God's seed in God's children, p-acp np1 dt j n1 vvd av, po12 n1, cc n1, cc j n2, vdb av vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp npg1 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6570 as though they were plaine reprobates, whereof it commeth, that they praying according to their sence, as though they were plain Reprobates, whereof it comes, that they praying according to their sense, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr j n2-jn, c-crq pn31 vvz, cst pns32 vvg p-acp p-acp po32 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6571 but not according to truth, desire of God to giue them againe his Spirit, as though they had lost it and he had taken it away, which thing God neuer doth indeed, but not according to truth, desire of God to give them again his Spirit, as though they had lost it and he had taken it away, which thing God never does indeed, cc-acp xx vvg p-acp n1, n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av po31 n1, c-acp cs pns32 vhd vvn pn31 cc pns31 vhd vvn pn31 av, r-crq n1 np1 av-x vdz av, (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6572 although he make vs to thinke so for a time. These are his words; although he make us to think so for a time. These Are his words; cs pns31 vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1. d vbr po31 n2; (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6573 whence it is cleare, that the amazement, terrors, and feares that are in a child of God after some sinne committed by him, whence it is clear, that the amazement, terrors, and fears that Are in a child of God After Some sin committed by him, c-crq pn31 vbz j, cst dt n1, n2, cc n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pno31, (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6574 and his thinking of himselfe for a time no better then a reprobate and a forlorne person, are not properly wrought in him by the holy Spirit of God, and his thinking of himself for a time no better then a Reprobate and a forlorn person, Are not properly wrought in him by the holy Spirit of God, cc po31 n-vvg pp-f px31 p-acp dt n1 av-dx av-jc cs dt n-jn cc dt j-vvn n1, vbr xx av-j vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6575 but they come from his owne blindnesse, and from his owne weakenesse and corruption still abiding in him. but they come from his own blindness, and from his own weakness and corruption still abiding in him. cc-acp pns32 vvb p-acp po31 d n1, cc p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1 av vvg p-acp pno31. (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6576 The worke of the Spirit of God in a child of God at such a time is to another purpose, The work of the Spirit of God in a child of God At such a time is to Another purpose, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d dt n1 vbz p-acp j-jn n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6577 euen to make him crie with Dauid, Psal. 22.1. even to make him cry with David, Psalm 22.1. av pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi p-acp np1, np1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6578 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Where we see, that Dauid according to the sence and iudgement of flesh, still felt himselfe forlorne, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Where we see, that David according to the sense and judgement of Flesh, still felt himself forlorn, po11 np1, po11 np1, q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11? c-crq pns12 vvb, cst np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, av vvd px31 vvn, (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6579 and vtterly reiected of God, yet the Spirit of God had another working in him, that made him by faith to apprehend the hidden mercie of God, and utterly rejected of God, yet the Spirit of God had Another working in him, that made him by faith to apprehend the hidden mercy of God, cc av-j vvn pp-f np1, av dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd j-jn j-vvg p-acp pno31, cst vvd pno31 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6580 and to say, My God, my God: and thus it is with a child of God after some sinne committed by him. and to say, My God, my God: and thus it is with a child of God After Some sin committed by him. cc pc-acp vvi, po11 np1, po11 np1: cc av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pno31. (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6581 And therefore though a child of God after some sinne committed, may haue amazement, terrors, And Therefore though a child of God After Some sin committed, may have amazement, terrors, cc av cs dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 vvn, vmb vhi n1, n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6582 and feares, yet those terrors and feares come not properly from the holy Spirit of God in him, and fears, yet those terrors and fears come not properly from the holy Spirit of God in him, cc n2, av d n2 cc n2 vvb xx av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 355
6583 but from his owne corruption still abiding in him. but from his own corruption still abiding in him. cc-acp p-acp po31 d n1 av vvg p-acp pno31. (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 356
6584 And the Spirit of God neuer workes in a child of God after he hath receiued the Spirit of adoption, as a spirit of bondage. And the Spirit of God never works in a child of God After he hath received the Spirit of adoption, as a Spirit of bondage. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 av-x vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 639 Page 356
6585 Now in that the Apostle here saith, the beleeuing Romans had not receiued the spirit of bondage to feare againe, that is, they had not now the holy Spirit of God working in them to their deiection & humiliation by the Law, Now in that the Apostle Here Says, the believing Romans had not received the Spirit of bondage to Fear again, that is, they had not now the holy Spirit of God working in them to their dejection & humiliation by the Law, av p-acp d dt n1 av vvz, dt vvg np1 vhd xx vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi av, cst vbz, pns32 vhd xx av dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 640 Page 356
6586 as they had in former times: hence a question may arise; as they had in former times: hence a question may arise; c-acp pns32 vhd p-acp j n2: av dt n1 vmb vvi; (18) verse (DIV2) 640 Page 356
6587 it might haue bene more fitly handled before, but I hope it wil not now be vnseasonable. it might have be more fitly handled before, but I hope it will not now be unseasonable. pn31 vmd vhi vbn av-dc av-j vvn a-acp, cc-acp pns11 vvb pn31 vmb xx av vbi j. (18) verse (DIV2) 640 Page 356
6588 I say, a question may arise, namely, Whether the holy Spirit of God do bring men to a sight of their sinnes, I say, a question may arise, namely, Whither the holy Spirit of God do bring men to a sighed of their Sins, pns11 vvb, dt n1 vmb vvi, av, cs dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdb vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 640 Page 356
6589 and worke in them a sense and feeling of their sinnes, and what is due to them for their sinnes, onely by the Law of God? and whether he do not sometimes by the light of nature, being in the full force and strength of it, not darkened, and work in them a sense and feeling of their Sins, and what is due to them for their Sins, only by the Law of God? and whither he do not sometime by the Light of nature, being in the full force and strength of it, not darkened, cc vvi p-acp pno32 dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po32 n2, cc r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? cc cs pns31 vdb xx av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbg p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, xx vvn, (18) verse (DIV2) 640 Page 356
6590 or not extinguished, bring men to a sight of their sinnes, and worke in them a true sense and feeling of their sinnes, or not extinguished, bring men to a sighed of their Sins, and work in them a true sense and feeling of their Sins, cc xx vvn, vvb n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc vvi p-acp pno32 dt j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po32 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 640 Page 356
6591 and a true touch of conscience for them, and make them to see what is due to them for their sinnes, or no? To this I answer. and a true touch of conscience for them, and make them to see what is due to them for their Sins, or no? To this I answer. cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, cc dx? p-acp d pns11 vvb. (18) verse (DIV2) 640 Page 356
6592 That the holy Spirit of God doth sometimes by the light of nature, b•ing in the full force of it, not darkened, That the holy Spirit of God does sometime by the Light of nature, b•ing in the full force of it, not darkened, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, xx vvn, (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 356
6593 nor extinguished, bring men to a sight of some sinnes, yea of some particular sinnes, namely, some grosse sins; nor extinguished, bring men to a sighed of Some Sins, yea of Some particular Sins, namely, Some gross Sins; ccx vvn, vvb n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, uh pp-f d j n2, av, d j n2; (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 356
6594 as Abimelech knew by the light of nature, that the grosse act of adulterie was a sinne, Genes. 20.9. as Abimelech knew by the Light of nature, that the gross act of adultery was a sin, Genesis. 20.9. c-acp np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbds dt n1, np1. crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 356
6595 And he workes in them sometimes by the light of nature, some touch of conscience for sinne, And he works in them sometime by the Light of nature, Some touch of conscience for sin, cc pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 356
6596 namely, some confused touch of conscience, as the heathen had sometimes some confused touch of conscience for sinne, namely, Some confused touch of conscience, as the heathen had sometime Some confused touch of conscience for sin, av, d j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, c-acp dt n-jn vhd av d j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 356
6597 and thereupon they had a conceit and an apprehension of infernall furies that should torment men for their sinnes, and thereupon they had a conceit and an apprehension of infernal furies that should torment men for their Sins, cc av pns32 vhd dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f j n2 cst vmd vvi n2 p-acp po32 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 356
6598 and they gaue speciall names to those furies, as Nemesis, Eumenides, Alecto, and such like: and they imagined that those furies should torment men for their sinnes after diuers manners, and they gave special names to those furies, as Nemesis, Eumenides, Alecto, and such like: and they imagined that those furies should torment men for their Sins After diverse manners, cc pns32 vvd j n2 p-acp d n2, c-acp np1, np1, np1, cc d av-j: cc pns32 vvd cst d n2 vmd vvi n2 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp j n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 356
6599 as some they should burne with torches, and sting some with adders, and the like: as Some they should burn with Torches, and sting Some with Adders, and the like: c-acp d pns32 vmd vvi p-acp n2, cc vvi d p-acp n2, cc dt j: (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 356
6600 yea they had a conceit that for some foule sinne committed, they should neuer be in quiet till they had offered some sacrifice. yea they had a conceit that for Some foul sin committed, they should never be in quiet till they had offered Some sacrifice. uh pns32 vhd dt n1 cst p-acp d j n1 vvn, pns32 vmd av-x vbi p-acp j-jn c-acp pns32 vhd vvn d n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 356
6601 Thus farre the heathen were able to see their sinnes by the glimmering light of nature. Thus Far the heathen were able to see their Sins by the glimmering Light of nature. av av-j dt j-jn vbdr j pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 357
6602 And thus sometimes the holy Spirit of God works in men a confused touch of conscience for sinne by the light of nature, And thus sometime the holy Spirit of God works in men a confused touch of conscience for sin by the Light of nature, cc av av dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp n2 dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 357
6603 but the Spirit of God neuer brings men by the light of nature to a sight of their inward corruptions & sinnes, but the Spirit of God never brings men by the Light of nature to a sighed of their inward corruptions & Sins, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-x vvz n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 cc n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 357
6604 and to see the rebellions of their hearts to be sinne, neither doth he euer worke in men by the light of nature any sound touch of conscience for any particular sinne; and to see the rebellions of their hearts to be sin, neither does he ever work in men by the Light of nature any found touch of conscience for any particular sin; cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 pc-acp vbi n1, av-dx vdz pns31 av vvi p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 d j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 357
6605 onely by the Law of God opened and applied, doth the holy Spirit of God bring men to a sight of particular inward corruptions and sinnes, as Rom. 3.20. By the Law comes the knowledge of sinne. And Rom. 7.7. The Apostle saith I had not knowne sinne but by the Law. only by the Law of God opened and applied, does the holy Spirit of God bring men to a sighed of particular inward corruptions and Sins, as Rom. 3.20. By the Law comes the knowledge of sin. And Rom. 7.7. The Apostle Says I had not known sin but by the Law. av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd cc vvn, vdz dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvb n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j j n2 cc n2, c-acp np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1. cc np1 crd. dt n1 vvz pns11 vhd xx vvn n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 357
6606 And onely by the Law of God opened and rightly applyed, doth the holy Spirit of God bring men to a thorow and sound touch of conscience for particular sinnes, as Rom. 4.15. And only by the Law of God opened and rightly applied, does the holy Spirit of God bring men to a thorough and found touch of conscience for particular Sins, as Rom. 4.15. cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd cc av-jn vvd, vdz dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvb n2 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2, c-acp np1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 357
6607 The Law causeth wrath: the meaning is, it accuseth men for the transgression of it, and condemnes them, and so makes them see themselues liable to the wrath of God, The Law Causes wrath: the meaning is, it Accuseth men for the Transgression of it, and condemns them, and so makes them see themselves liable to the wrath of God, dt n1 vvz n1: dt n1 vbz, pn31 vvz n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc vvz pno32, cc av vvz pno32 vvi px32 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 357
6608 and to eternall death and damnation. And not to passe from this without some short vse of it, and to Eternal death and damnation. And not to pass from this without Some short use of it, cc p-acp j n1 cc n1. cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d p-acp d j n1 pp-f pn31, (18) verse (DIV2) 641 Page 357
6609 Let vs take heed on this ground we deceiue not our selues: Let us take heed on this ground we deceive not our selves: vvb pno12 vvi n1 p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb xx po12 n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 642 Page 357
6610 we may see our sinnes, yea our particular sinnes, and we may haue some touch of conscience for sin, we may see our Sins, yea our particular Sins, and we may have Some touch of conscience for since, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, uh po12 j n2, cc pns12 vmb vhi d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 642 Page 357
6611 and yet it may be the holy Spirit of God hath wrought no further on vs but only by the light of nature, and yet it may be the holy Spirit of God hath wrought no further on us but only by the Light of nature, cc av pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn dx av-jc p-acp pno12 p-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 642 Page 357
6612 and so far as heathen men were sometimes wrought on. and so Far as heathen men were sometime wrought on. cc av av-j c-acp j-jn n2 vbdr av vvn a-acp. (18) verse (DIV2) 642 Page 357
6613 It may be we see onely our particular grosse sins, and we haue onely a confused touch of conscience for our sinnes: It may be we see only our particular gross Sins, and we have only a confused touch of conscience for our Sins: pn31 vmb vbi pns12 vvb av-j po12 j j n2, cc pns12 vhb av-j dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 642 Page 357
6614 if we rest in that, we deceiue our selues, let vs neuer rest till we find that we are brought to a sight of our particular sinnes, if we rest in that, we deceive our selves, let us never rest till we find that we Are brought to a sighed of our particular Sins, cs pns12 vvb p-acp d, pns12 vvb po12 n2, vvb pno12 av vvi c-acp pns12 vvb cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 642 Page 357
6615 yea of our inward corruptions, and that there is wrought in vs a thorow and sound touch of conscience for our particular sins. yea of our inward corruptions, and that there is wrought in us a thorough and found touch of conscience for our particular Sins. uh pp-f po12 j n2, cc cst pc-acp vbz vvn p-acp pno12 dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 j n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 642 Page 357
6616 That only is the worke of the holy Spirit of God in men, by the Law of God opened & rightly applied. That only is the work of the holy Spirit of God in men, by the Law of God opened & rightly applied. cst av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd cc av-jn vvn. (18) verse (DIV2) 642 Page 357
6617 Now further, in that the Apostle here saith, that the beleeuing Romanes had not the holy Spirit of God working in them as a Spirit of bondage, Now further, in that the Apostle Here Says, that the believing Romans had not the holy Spirit of God working in them as a Spirit of bondage, av av-jc, p-acp d dt n1 av vvz, cst dt vvg njp2 vhd xx dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 643 Page 357
6618 as sometimes they had, but now working in them as a Spirit of adoption; as sometime they had, but now working in them as a Spirit of adoption; c-acp av pns32 vhd, cc-acp av vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 643 Page 357
6619 we see that the Spirit of God had not left them in their deiection, and in their amazement, we see that the Spirit of God had not left them in their dejection, and in their amazement, pns12 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd xx vvn pno32 p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp po32 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 643 Page 358
6620 and in their terror and feare which he wrought in them by the preaching of the Law, and in their terror and Fear which he wrought in them by the preaching of the Law, cc p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 643 Page 358
6621 but was now working in them to their comfort, witnessing Gods loue to them in Christ: but was now working in them to their Comfort, witnessing God's love to them in christ: cc-acp vbds av vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1, vvg npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1: (18) verse (DIV2) 643 Page 358
6622 and hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. and hence we Are given to understand thus much. cc av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (18) verse (DIV2) 643 Page 358
6623 That though the holy Spirit of God do worke in them that belong to Gods election in the beginning of their conuersion, terror, feare, That though the holy Spirit of God do work in them that belong to God's election in the beginning of their conversion, terror, Fear, cst cs dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdb vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n1, n1, n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6624 and amazement in the sight of their sinnes, and of Gods wrath due to them for the same, and amazement in the sighed of their Sins, and of God's wrath due to them for the same, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc pp-f ng1 n1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt d, (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6625 yet he leaues them not in that terror, and feare, and amazement, but he further workes in thē to their comfort. yet he leaves them not in that terror, and Fear, and amazement, but he further works in them to their Comfort. av pns31 vvz pno32 xx p-acp d n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc-acp pns31 av-jc vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6626 The holy Spirit of God workes terrors and feares, with which he is pleased to humble those that belong to God for a time, The holy Spirit of God works terrors and fears, with which he is pleased to humble those that belong to God for a time, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz n2 cc n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi d cst vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6627 but as preparatiues to their consolation and comfort: but as preparatives to their consolation and Comfort: cc-acp c-acp n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6628 they are but as the needle to the threed, as the needle in sowing makes way for the threed, they Are but as the needle to the thread, as the needle in sowing makes Way for the thread, pns32 vbr p-acp c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg vvz n1 p-acp dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6629 so do terrors and feares in them that belong to God, make way to true and sound comfort. so do terrors and fears in them that belong to God, make Way to true and found Comfort. av vdb n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp np1, vvb n1 p-acp j cc j n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6630 And thus dealt the holy Spirit of God with those Iewes Act. 2. he brought them by Peters Sermon to the sight of their sinnes, And thus dealt the holy Spirit of God with those Iewes Act. 2. he brought them by Peter's Sermon to the sighed of their Sins, cc av vvd dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d np2 n1 crd pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6631 yea of that sinne of crucifying Christ the Lord of life and glory, and on the sight of their sinnes he wrought in them terror, yea of that sin of crucifying christ the Lord of life and glory, and on the sighed of their Sins he wrought in them terror, uh pp-f d n1 pp-f vvg np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 pns31 vvd p-acp pno32 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6632 and feare, compunction, and pricking in their hearts, as the text saith vers. 37. yet he did not leaue them, and Fear, compunction, and pricking in their hearts, as the text Says vers. 37. yet he did not leave them, cc n1, n1, cc vvg p-acp po32 n2, c-acp dt n1 vvz zz. crd av pns31 vdd xx vvi pno32, (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6633 but he further wrought in them to their comfort, he made them crie out, Men and brethren what shall we do? They did not altogether dispaire of Gods mercy, but he further wrought in them to their Comfort, he made them cry out, Men and brothers what shall we do? They did not altogether despair of God's mercy, cc-acp pns31 av-jc vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1, pns31 vvd pno32 vvi av, n2 cc n2 r-crq vmb pns12 vdi? pns32 vdd xx av vvi pp-f npg1 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6634 but conceiued hope of remedie, and therefore desired to be instructed what they should do: but conceived hope of remedy, and Therefore desired to be instructed what they should do: cc-acp vvd n1 pp-f n1, cc av vvd pc-acp vbi vvn r-crq pns32 vmd vdi: (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6635 and Peter further instructed them, and the holy Spirit of God fu•ther wrought in them to their sauing comfort. Galat. 3.24. the Apostle saith, The Law is our Schoolemaister to bring vs to Christ. and Peter further instructed them, and the holy Spirit of God fu•ther wrought in them to their Saving Comfort. Galatians 3.24. the Apostle Says, The Law is our Schoolmaster to bring us to christ. cc np1 av-jc vvn pno32, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 av vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 vvg n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6636 Now the Law onely discouers to men their sins, and what they haue deserued by their sinnes: Now the Law only discovers to men their Sins, and what they have deserved by their Sins: av dt n1 av-j vvz p-acp n2 po32 n2, cc r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp po32 n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6637 it terrifies them with the curse, and with death and damnation due to them for their sinnes, it terrifies them with the curse, and with death and damnation due to them for their Sins, pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6638 and it shewes no remedie how to escape them: and it shows no remedy how to escape them: cc pn31 vvz dx n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi pno32: (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 358
6639 yet the holy Spirit of God doth not here leaue Gods elect, but he makes their humbling and their schooling by the smart rod of the Law, to be a preparatiue to their true and sound comfort: yet the holy Spirit of God does not Here leave God's elect, but he makes their humbling and their schooling by the smart rod of the Law, to be a preparative to their true and found Comfort: av dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz xx av vvi n2 vvi, cc-acp pns31 vvz po32 vvg cc po32 n-vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp po32 j cc j n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 359
6640 he workes further in them graciously, euen a sight of Gods mercie in Christ, and makes them flie to the throne of grace, he works further in them graciously, even a sighed of God's mercy in christ, and makes them fly to the throne of grace, pns31 vvz av-jc p-acp pno32 av-j, av-j dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1, cc vvz pno32 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 359
6641 and to seeke for helpe, and remedie, and comfort in Christ: and to seek for help, and remedy, and Comfort in christ: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc n1, cc vvi p-acp np1: (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 359
6642 he leaues them not in their terror, feare, and amazement wrought in them by the Law, he leaves them not in their terror, Fear, and amazement wrought in them by the Law, pns31 vvz pno32 xx p-acp po32 n1, n1, cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 359
6643 but he further workes in them to their comfort. For why, to giue the reason of this truth. but he further works in them to their Comfort. For why, to give the reason of this truth. cc-acp pns31 av-jc vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1. p-acp q-crq, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 644 Page 359
6644 The holy Spirit of God workes nothing in Gods elect but sauingly, he workes nothing in them but that which tends to their comfort and saluation: The holy Spirit of God works nothing in God's elect but savingly, he works nothing in them but that which tends to their Comfort and salvation: dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz pix p-acp n2 vvb cc-acp av-vvg, pns31 vvz pix p-acp pno32 p-acp d r-crq vvz p-acp po32 n1 cc n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 645 Page 359
6645 that which the Lord makes the maine end of the giuing of his word, and of the preaching of it, is doubtlesse driuen at and effected by the worke of the holy Spirit of God in them that belong to Gods election, that which the Lord makes the main end of the giving of his word, and of the preaching of it, is doubtless driven At and effected by the work of the holy Spirit of God in them that belong to God's election, cst r-crq dt n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt vvg pp-f po31 n1, cc pp-f dt vvg pp-f pn31, vbz av-j vvn p-acp cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 645 Page 359
6646 and that is their comfort and saluation. and that is their Comfort and salvation. cc d vbz po32 n1 cc n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 645 Page 359
6647 The maine end of preaching the word of God, is to bring Gods elect to certaine hope of life and of saluation, The main end of preaching the word of God, is to bring God's elect to certain hope of life and of salvation, dt j n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz pc-acp vvi n2 vvi p-acp j n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 645 Page 359
6648 and that is driuen at and effected in them by the worke of the holy Spirit of God. and that is driven At and effected in them by the work of the holy Spirit of God. cc d vbz vvn p-acp cc vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 645 Page 359
6649 And therefore though the holy Spirit of God do worke in them that belong to God in the beginning of their conuersion, terror, feare, And Therefore though the holy Spirit of God do work in them that belong to God in the beginning of their conversion, terror, Fear, cc av cs dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdb vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n1, n1, n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 645 Page 359
6650 and amazement on the sight of their sinnes, and of Gods wrath due to them for their sinnes, and amazement on the sighed of their Sins, and of God's wrath due to them for their Sins, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc pp-f ng1 n1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 645 Page 359
6651 yet he leaues them not in that terror, and feare, and amazement, but he further works in them to their comfort; yet he leaves them not in that terror, and Fear, and amazement, but he further works in them to their Comfort; av pns31 vvz pno32 xx p-acp d n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc-acp pns31 av-jc vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 645 Page 359
6652 and he makes the terrors and feares with which he is pleased to humble them for a time, and he makes the terrors and fears with which he is pleased to humble them for a time, cc pns31 vvz dt n2 cc n2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 645 Page 359
6653 but preparatiues to their consolation and comfort. but preparatives to their consolation and Comfort. cc-acp n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 645 Page 359
6654 And this in the first place discouers a manifest difference of the working of the holy Spirit of God in the elect and in the reprobate. And this in the First place discovers a manifest difference of the working of the holy Spirit of God in the elect and in the Reprobate. cc d p-acp dt ord n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j cc p-acp dt n-jn. (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 359
6655 In the elect he workes in the beginning of their conuersion, terror, feare, and amazement on the sight of their sinnes, In the elect he works in the beginning of their conversion, terror, Fear, and amazement on the sighed of their Sins, p-acp dt j-vvn pns31 vvz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n1, n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 359
6656 and of Gods wrath due to them for their sinnes: and of God's wrath due to them for their Sins: cc pp-f ng1 n1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 359
6657 yet he leaues them not in that terror and feare, but he further works in them to their comfort, yet he leaves them not in that terror and Fear, but he further works in them to their Comfort, av pns31 vvz pno32 xx p-acp d n1 cc n1, cc-acp pns31 av-jc vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 359
6658 and he becomes to them a Spirit of adoption. and he becomes to them a Spirit of adoption. cc pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 359
6659 And the terrors and feares with which the Spirit of God is pleased to humble Gods elect for a time, are sauing terrors and feares, And the terrors and fears with which the Spirit of God is pleased to humble God's elect for a time, Are Saving terrors and fears, cc dt n2 cc n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp j n2 vvi p-acp dt n1, vbr vvg n2 cc n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 359
6660 and the Spirit of God makes them tend to their comfort and saluation. and the Spirit of God makes them tend to their Comfort and salvation. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno32 vvi p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 359
6661 But in the reprobate the holy Spirit of God workes terrors, and feares, and amazement on the sight of their sinnes, But in the Reprobate the holy Spirit of God works terrors, and fears, and amazement on the sighed of their Sins, p-acp p-acp dt j-jn dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz n2, cc n2, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 360
7071 yet the woman would not so leaue off suing to him, but she came and worshipped him, yet the woman would not so leave off suing to him, but she Come and worshipped him, av dt n1 vmd xx av vvi a-acp vvg p-acp pno31, cc-acp pns31 vvd cc vvd pno31, (18) verse (DIV2) 692 Page 383
6662 and of Gods wrath due to them for their sinnes, and then he leaues them in those terrors and feares, and of God's wrath due to them for their Sins, and then he leaves them in those terrors and fears, cc pp-f ng1 n1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, cc av pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp d n2 cc n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 360
6663 and so through their owne corruption, those terrors and feares tend to their destruction, and are but beginnings of euerlasting horror and confusion; and so through their own corruption, those terrors and fears tend to their destruction, and Are but beginnings of everlasting horror and confusion; cc av p-acp po32 d n1, d n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp po32 n1, cc vbr p-acp n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 360
6664 and they bring forth in them either fearefull and finall desperation, as in Cain, in Saul, in Iudas, and such like, or further hardnesse of heart. and they bring forth in them either fearful and final desperation, as in Cain, in Saul, in Iudas, and such like, or further hardness of heart. cc pns32 vvb av p-acp pno32 d j cc j n1, c-acp p-acp np1, p-acp np1, p-acp np1, cc d av-j, cc jc n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 360
6665 As heate doth harden iron after it hath bene cast into the fire; As heat does harden iron After it hath be cast into the fire; p-acp n1 vdz vvi n1 p-acp pn31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 360
6666 so terrors and feares in the reprobate, on the sight of their sinnes, and of Gods wrath due to them for their sinnes, do many times harden their hearts, so terrors and fears in the Reprobate, on the sighed of their Sins, and of God's wrath due to them for their Sins, do many times harden their hearts, av n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc pp-f ng1 n1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, vdb d n2 vvi po32 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 360
6667 and make them desperate in sinning against God. and make them desperate in sinning against God. cc vvi pno32 j p-acp vvg p-acp np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 360
6668 So different is the working of the holy Spirit of God in the elect and in the reprobate, he working terror, feare, and amazement in them both; So different is the working of the holy Spirit of God in the elect and in the Reprobate, he working terror, Fear, and amazement in them both; av j vbz dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j cc p-acp dt n-jn, pns31 vvg n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp pno32 d; (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 360
6669 and on the sight of their sinnes, and of Gods wrath due to them for the same, in the one he workes sauingly, and on the sighed of their Sins, and of God's wrath due to them for the same, in the one he works savingly, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc pp-f ng1 n1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt d, p-acp dt pi pns31 vvz av-vvg, (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 360
6670 but in the other to their eternall horror and confusion. but in the other to their Eternal horror and confusion. cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 646 Page 360
6671 And for a second vse, is it so that though the holy Spirit of God worke in them that belong to Gods election, in the beginning of their conuersion, terror, feare, And for a second use, is it so that though the holy Spirit of God work in them that belong to God's election, in the beginning of their conversion, terror, Fear, cc p-acp dt ord n1, vbz pn31 av cst cs dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n1, n1, n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 647 Page 360
6672 and amazement, on the sight of their sinnes, and of Gods wrath due to them for the fame, and amazement, on the sighed of their Sins, and of God's wrath due to them for the fame, cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc pp-f ng1 n1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 647 Page 360
6673 yet he leaues them not in that terror, feare, and amazement, but he further workes in them to their comfort? then hereupon learne to cheare vp thy selfe, whosoeuer thou art, in whom the holy Spirit of God hath wrought terror, feare, yet he leaves them not in that terror, Fear, and amazement, but he further works in them to their Comfort? then hereupon Learn to cheer up thy self, whosoever thou art, in whom the holy Spirit of God hath wrought terror, Fear, av pns31 vvz pno32 xx p-acp d n1, n1, cc n1, cc-acp pns31 av-jc vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1? av av vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 n1, r-crq pns21 vb2r, p-acp ro-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn n1, n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 647 Page 360
6674 and amazement on the sight of thy sins, and of Gods wrath due to thee for the same, and amazement on the sighed of thy Sins, and of God's wrath due to thee for the same, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, cc pp-f ng1 n1 j-jn p-acp pno21 p-acp dt d, (18) verse (DIV2) 647 Page 360
6675 if so be the holy Spirit of God haue not left thee in that case, if so be the holy Spirit of God have not left thee in that case, cs av vbi dt j n1 pp-f np1 vhb xx vvn pno21 p-acp d n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 647 Page 360
6676 and giuen thee ouer to vtter desperation, which is the case of the reprobate, but hath begun to worke in thee to thy comfort. and given thee over to utter desperation, which is the case of the Reprobate, but hath begun to work in thee to thy Comfort. cc vvn pno21 p-acp pc-acp vvi n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, cc-acp vhz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 647 Page 360
6677 Yea but, alas, thou wilt say, How shall I know that? I feele my conscience terrified, Yea but, alas, thou wilt say, How shall I know that? I feel my conscience terrified, uh p-acp, uh, pns21 vm2 vvi, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi d? pns11 vvb po11 n1 vvn, (18) verse (DIV2) 648 Page 360
6678 and wonderfully affrighted with the sight of my sins, and I cannot yet take hold of any comfort, I cānot beleeue the promise of mercy, I would giue the world, and wonderfully affrighted with the sighed of my Sins, and I cannot yet take hold of any Comfort, I cannot believe the promise of mercy, I would give the world, cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n2, cc pns11 vmbx av vvi n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmd vvi dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 648 Page 360
6679 if it were mine to giue, for a dramme of faith, & I feare that I am a reprobate, if it were mine to give, for a dram of faith, & I Fear that I am a Reprobate, cs pn31 vbdr n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns11 vvb cst pns11 vbm dt n-jn, (18) verse (DIV2) 648 Page 360
6680 and that the Lord will giue me ouer to vtter and finall desperation. and that the Lord will give me over to utter and final desperation. cc cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno11 a-acp pc-acp vvi cc j n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 648 Page 360
6681 How shall I know that the holy Spirit of God hath not left me in my terror, feare, How shall I know that the holy Spirit of God hath not left me in my terror, Fear, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vhz xx vvn pno11 p-acp po11 n1, n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 648 Page 361
7634 and to the ioyes and glorie of heauen, to an inheritance that is immortall, and vndefiled, and to the Joys and glory of heaven, to an inheritance that is immortal, and undefiled, cc p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 cst vbz j, cc j-vvn-u, (20) verse (DIV2) 741 Page 414
6682 and amazement, but hath begun to worke in me to my comfort? I answer thee. Trie thy selfe by this: and amazement, but hath begun to work in me to my Comfort? I answer thee. Try thy self by this: cc n1, cc-acp vhz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp po11 n1? pns11 vvb pno21. vvb po21 n1 p-acp d: (18) verse (DIV2) 648 Page 361
6683 dost thou finde that thy terror, feare, and amazement, driues thee to seek to Christ? As the sense and smart of a wound in the body driues a man to seeke the bodily Chyrurgion: dost thou find that thy terror, Fear, and amazement, drives thee to seek to christ? As the sense and smart of a wound in the body drives a man to seek the bodily Chirurgeon: vd2 pns21 vvi d po21 n1, n1, cc n1, vvz pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1? p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 649 Page 361
6684 so doth the sense & smart of the wound of thy conscience driue thee to seek to Christ the heauen. Physition. so does the sense & smart of the wound of thy conscience driven thee to seek to christ the heaven. physician. av vdz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 dt n1. n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 649 Page 361
6685 Doth thy terror, feare, and amazement, make thee •eeke to God for mercie, pardon, and forgiuenesse of thy sinnes? Thou wilt say, I would faine seeke to God, but I cannot. Does thy terror, Fear, and amazement, make thee •eeke to God for mercy, pardon, and forgiveness of thy Sins? Thou wilt say, I would feign seek to God, but I cannot. vdz po21 n1, n1, cc n1, vvb pno21 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f po21 n2? pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 vmd av-j vvi p-acp np1, cc-acp pns11 vmbx. (18) verse (DIV2) 649 Page 361
6686 Dost thou indeed desire to seeke to God for mercie, pardon, and forgiuenesse of thy sinnes? doth not thy terror driue thee from God, Dost thou indeed desire to seek to God for mercy, pardon, and forgiveness of thy Sins? does not thy terror driven thee from God, vd2 pns21 av vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f po21 n2? vdz xx po21 n1 vvi pno21 p-acp np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 649 Page 361
6687 but driue thee to desire to seeke to God for mercie, and is thy desire a constant desire, seconded with a carefull vse of all good meanes? doth it make thee seeke to others for counsell, but driven thee to desire to seek to God for mercy, and is thy desire a constant desire, seconded with a careful use of all good means? does it make thee seek to Others for counsel, cc-acp vvb pno21 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc vbz po21 n1 dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j n2? vdz pn31 vvi pno21 vvi p-acp n2-jn p-acp n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 649 Page 361
6688 for comfort, and for the helpe of their prayers? and doth it make thee carefull of the vse of all good meanes both publique and priuate, that thou maist find mercie and comfort from the Lord? Then comfort thy selfe, thou art in the way to true comfort, for Comfort, and for the help of their Prayers? and does it make thee careful of the use of all good means both public and private, that thou Mayest find mercy and Comfort from the Lord? Then Comfort thy self, thou art in the Way to true Comfort, p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2? cc vdz pn31 vvi pno21 j pp-f dt n1 pp-f d j n2 d j cc j, cst pns21 vm2 vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1? av vvb po21 n1, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 649 Page 361
6689 and the holy Spirit of God hath not left thee in thy terror, feare, and amazement, and the holy Spirit of God hath not left thee in thy terror, Fear, and amazement, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 vhz xx vvn pno21 p-acp po21 n1, n1, cc n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 649 Page 361
6690 but hath begun to worke in thee to thy comfort. but hath begun to work in thee to thy Comfort. cc-acp vhz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 649 Page 361
6691 And though thy case for the present be grieuous and painfull, yet assure thy selfe, the Lord hath a purpose to do thee good, And though thy case for the present be grievous and painful, yet assure thy self, the Lord hath a purpose to do thee good, cc cs po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 vbb j cc j, av vvb po21 n1, dt n1 vhz dt n1 pc-acp vdi pno21 j, (18) verse (DIV2) 649 Page 361
6692 and thy terrors and feares are but preparatiues to thy consolation and comfort. The holy Spirit of God will not leaue thee in thy terror, feare, and amazement, and thy terrors and fears Are but preparatives to thy consolation and Comfort. The holy Spirit of God will not leave thee in thy terror, Fear, and amazement, cc po21 n2 cc n2 vbr cc-acp n2 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1. dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmb xx vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n1, n1, cc n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 649 Page 361
6693 but he will after a time be to thee a Spirit of adoption, and thou shalt after a time feele the loue of God shed abroad in thy heart, sealed vp by the testimonie of the holy and blessed Spirit of God: but he will After a time be to thee a Spirit of adoption, and thou shalt After a time feel the love of God shed abroad in thy heart, sealed up by the testimony of the holy and blessed Spirit of God: cc-acp pns31 vmb p-acp dt n1 vbb p-acp pno21 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns21 vm2 p-acp dt n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd av p-acp po21 n1, vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j-vvn n1 pp-f np1: (18) verse (DIV2) 649 Page 361
6694 and therefore be of good comfort whosoeuer thou art. and Therefore be of good Comfort whosoever thou art. cc av vbi pp-f j n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r. (18) verse (DIV2) 649 Page 361
6695 I might here stand to shew, how Gods elect come to be actually accounted Gods children, namely, by adoption; I might Here stand to show, how God's elect come to be actually accounted God's children, namely, by adoption; pns11 vmd av vvi pc-acp vvi, c-crq n2 vvb vvn pc-acp vbi av-j vvn npg1 n2, av, p-acp n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 650 Page 361
6696 and also that the Spirit of God is to Gods children a Spirit of adoption, witnessing Gods loue to them in Christ; and also that the Spirit of God is to God's children a Spirit of adoption, witnessing God's love to them in christ; cc av cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp npg1 n2 dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1; (18) verse (DIV2) 650 Page 361
6697 but of those things we shall speake more fitly in the next verse: onely one thing I will note briefly. but of those things we shall speak more fitly in the next verse: only one thing I will note briefly. cc-acp pp-f d n2 pns12 vmb vvi av-dc av-j p-acp dt ord n1: av-j crd n1 pns11 vmb vvi av-j. (18) verse (DIV2) 650 Page 361
6698 In that the Apostle saith, the beleeuing Romans had receiued the Spirit of adoption, that is, they had the Spirit of God working in them a sense and feeling of Gods loue to them in Christ. In that the Apostle Says, the believing Romans had received the Spirit of adoption, that is, they had the Spirit of God working in them a sense and feeling of God's love to them in christ. p-acp d dt n1 vvz, dt vvg np1 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz, pns32 vhd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32 dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 650 Page 362
6699 Hence it is euident and cleare, Hence it is evident and clear, av pn31 vbz j cc j, (18) verse (DIV2) 650 Page 362
6700 That the sense and feeling of Gods speciall loue in Christ comes from the worke of the holy Spirit of God: That the sense and feeling of God's special love in christ comes from the work of the holy Spirit of God: cst dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1: (18) verse (DIV2) 651 Page 362
6701 it is onely from the working of the holy Spirit of God that men or women haue any true sense and feeling of Gods loue to them in Christ. Rom. 5.5. the Apostle saith, The loue of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost which is giuen to vs. Ephes. 1.13. he saith, the Ephesians beleeuing the Gospell, they were sealed with the holy Spirit of promise. it is only from the working of the holy Spirit of God that men or women have any true sense and feeling of God's love to them in christ. Rom. 5.5. the Apostle Says, The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost which is given to us Ephesians 1.13. he Says, the Ephesians believing the Gospel, they were sealed with the holy Spirit of promise. pn31 vbz av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 cst n2 cc n2 vhb d j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno12 np1 crd. pns31 vvz, dt njp2 vvg dt n1, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 651 Page 362
6702 The holy Spirit of God did seale vp in their hearts the comforts and promises of the Gospell, the loue of God in Christ made knowne and promised in the Gospell. The holy Spirit of God did seal up in their hearts the comforts and promises of the Gospel, the love of God in christ made known and promised in the Gospel. dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdd vvi a-acp p-acp po32 n2 dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 vvd vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 651 Page 362
6703 It was the holy Spirit of God that did seale vp to them, and gaue them a true sense and feeling of it: It was the holy Spirit of God that did seal up to them, and gave them a true sense and feeling of it: pn31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f np1 cst vdd vvi a-acp p-acp pno32, cc vvd pno32 dt j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f pn31: (18) verse (DIV2) 651 Page 362
6704 for why, not to enlarge the point. for why, not to enlarge the point. c-acp c-crq, xx pc-acp vvi dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 651 Page 362
6705 It is the holy Spirit of God that knits Gods elect to Christ, and makes them one with him, in whom alone they are beloued of God: It is the holy Spirit of God that knits God's elect to christ, and makes them one with him, in whom alone they Are Beloved of God: pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz n2 vvi p-acp np1, cc vvz pno32 pi p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq av-j pns32 vbr vvn pp-f np1: (18) verse (DIV2) 652 Page 362
6706 and though they be loued of God in Christ from all eternitie, yet till they be actually knit to Christ by the bond of his Spirit, they cannot possibly haue any sense or feeling of that loue of God; and though they be loved of God in christ from all eternity, yet till they be actually knit to christ by the bound of his Spirit, they cannot possibly have any sense or feeling of that love of God; cc cs pns32 vbb vvn pp-f np1 p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, av c-acp pns32 vbb av-j vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns32 vmbx av-j vhb d n1 cc n-vvg pp-f d n1 pp-f np1; (18) verse (DIV2) 652 Page 362
6707 and therefore doubtlesse it is onely from the working of the holy Spirit of God, that men or women haue any true sense and feeling of Gods loue to them in Christ. and Therefore doubtless it is only from the working of the holy Spirit of God, that men or women have any true sense and feeling of God's love to them in christ. cc av av-j pn31 vbz av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst n2 cc n2 vhb d j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 652 Page 362
6708 And for the vse of this, it makes knowne to vs that thousands in the world deceiue themselues touching the apprehension and feeling of Gods loue. And for the use of this, it makes known to us that thousands in the world deceive themselves touching the apprehension and feeling of God's love. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, pn31 vvz vvn p-acp pno12 d crd p-acp dt n1 vvb px32 vvg dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 362
6709 Many bragge of it, that God loues them, and that they finde and feele Gods loue to them in Christ, they doubt not of it, Many brag of it, that God loves them, and that they find and feel God's love to them in christ, they doubt not of it, av-d n1 pp-f pn31, cst np1 vvz pno32, cc cst pns32 vvb cc vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, pns32 vvb xx pp-f pn31, (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 362
6710 and yet alas they do but flatter themselues, they haue nothing in them but a meere presumption and a blind conceit, they are ignorant persons, and yet alas they do but flatter themselves, they have nothing in them but a mere presumption and a blind conceit, they Are ignorant Persons, cc av uh pns32 vdb p-acp vvi px32, pns32 vhb pix p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1 cc dt j n1, pns32 vbr j n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 362
6711 or they go on in the practise of knowne grosse sinnes without repentance, and they cannot possibly haue any true sense and feeling of Gods loue to them in Christ, that comes only from the working of the holy Spirit of God in men or women, which they want: or they go on in the practice of known gross Sins without Repentance, and they cannot possibly have any true sense and feeling of God's love to them in christ, that comes only from the working of the holy Spirit of God in men or women, which they want: cc pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvn j n2 p-acp n1, cc pns32 vmbx av-j vhb d j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, cst vvz av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq pns32 vvb: (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 363
6712 and they deceiue their owne soules in a matter of speciall waight and consequence. and they deceive their own Souls in a matter of special weight and consequence. cc pns32 vvb po32 d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 363
6713 In the sense and feeling of Gods loue in Christ, is the depth of all true comfort, it is that alone which makes our prosperitie truly pleasant and comfortable, that sweetens all our trials and afflictions, In the sense and feeling of God's love in christ, is the depth of all true Comfort, it is that alone which makes our Prosperity truly pleasant and comfortable, that sweetens all our trials and afflictions, p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n1, pn31 vbz d av-j r-crq vvz po12 n1 av-j j cc j, cst vvz d po12 n2 cc n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 363
6714 and none can haue that, but only such men or women as haue it from the working of the holy Spirit of God. and none can have that, but only such men or women as have it from the working of the holy Spirit of God. cc pix vmb vhi d, cc-acp av-j d n2 cc n2 p-acp vhi pn31 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 363
6715 And therefore let vs take heed we do not thus deceiue our selues; And Therefore let us take heed we do not thus deceive our selves; cc av vvb pno12 vvi n1 pns12 vdb xx av vvi po12 n2; (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 363
6716 and on this ground of truth there is comfort for all them whosoeuer they be, that find and feele the holy Spirit of God working in them in speciall manner, and on this ground of truth there is Comfort for all them whosoever they be, that find and feel the holy Spirit of God working in them in special manner, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 a-acp vbz n1 p-acp d pno32 r-crq pns32 vbb, cst vvb cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp j n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 363
6717 though as yet they haue not a sense and feeling of Gods loue to them in Christ, which they would faine haue, though as yet they have not a sense and feeling of God's love to them in christ, which they would feign have, c-acp c-acp av pns32 vhb xx dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, r-crq pns32 vmd av-j vhi, (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 363
6718 and desire aboue all things in the world: for so the case my be, and is with some. and desire above all things in the world: for so the case my be, and is with Some. cc vvb p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1: c-acp av dt n1 po11 vbi, cc vbz p-acp d. (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 363
6719 Dost thou feele the holy Spirit of God working in thee in speciall manner, an hatred of all sinne, a purpose to please God in all things, Dost thou feel the holy Spirit of God working in thee in special manner, an hatred of all sin, a purpose to please God in all things, vd2 pns21 vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno21 p-acp j n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1, dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 363
6720 and a true feare of God? comfort thy selfe, the holy Spirit of God is now to thee a Spirit of life and power, and a true Fear of God? Comfort thy self, the holy Spirit of God is now to thee a Spirit of life and power, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1? vvb po21 n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz av p-acp pno21 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 363
6721 and assuredly he will be to thee in time a Spirit of comfort, filling thy hearr with ioy in beleeuing, and assuredly he will be to thee in time a Spirit of Comfort, filling thy hearr with joy in believing, cc av-vvn pns31 vmb vbi p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg po21 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp vvg, (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 363
6722 and will certainly in the end worke in thee a liuely sense and feeling of Gods loue to thee in Christ; and will Certainly in the end work in thee a lively sense and feeling of God's love to thee in christ; cc vmb av-j p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp pno21 dt j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp np1; (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 363
6723 feare it not, and let it be thy comfort. Fear it not, and let it be thy Comfort. vvb pn31 xx, cc vvb pn31 vbi po21 n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 653 Page 363
6724 Come we now to the effect that the Spirit of adoption wrought in the Apostle himselfe and in the beleeuing Romanes, in these words, Whereby we crie Abba, Father. Come we now to the Effect that the Spirit of adoption wrought in the Apostle himself and in the believing Romans, in these words, Whereby we cry Abba, Father. vvb pns12 av p-acp dt n1 cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 px31 cc p-acp dt vvg njp2, p-acp d n2, c-crq pns12 vvb np1, n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 654 Page 363
6725 The effect we see in general was inuocatiō, prayer, & calling on the name of the Lord: The Effect we see in general was invocation, prayer, & calling on the name of the Lord: dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp n1 vbds n1, n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 654 Page 363
6726 Ye haue receiued the Spirit of adoption wherby we crie Abba, Father. Now the cōclusion hence offered is this. You have received the Spirit of adoption whereby we cry Abba, Father. Now the conclusion hence offered is this. pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pns12 vvb np1, n1. av dt n1 av vvn vbz d. (18) verse (DIV2) 654 Page 363
6727 That inuocation, prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord, is a certaine fruite and effect caused by the holy Spirit of God, That invocation, prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord, is a certain fruit and Effect caused by the holy Spirit of God, cst n1, n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz dt j n1 cc n1 vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 363
6728 euen by the Spirit of adoption. even by the Spirit of adoption. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 363
6729 Such as haue the Spirit of adoption, the Spirit of God witnessing Gods loue to them in Christ, they haue their hearts moued by that Spirit to pray to God, Such as have the Spirit of adoption, the Spirit of God witnessing God's love to them in christ, they have their hearts moved by that Spirit to pray to God, d c-acp vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, pns32 vhb po32 n2 vvn p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 363
6730 and by that Spirit they haue their mouthes opened in prayer, and in calling on the name of the Lord. and by that Spirit they have their mouths opened in prayer, and in calling on the name of the Lord. cc p-acp d n1 pns32 vhb po32 n2 vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 363
6731 The Spirit of adoption causeth inuocation, and prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord. The Spirit of adoption Causes invocation, and prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord. dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz n1, cc n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 363
6732 And to this purpose we finde. 1. Cor. 1.2. the Apostle ioynes together, Sanctified in Christ Iesus, and calling on the name of the Lord. And to this purpose we find. 1. Cor. 1.2. the Apostle joins together, Sanctified in christ Iesus, and calling on the name of the Lord. cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vvi. crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz av, vvn p-acp np1 np1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6733 Such as are sanctified by the Spirit of Christ, and haue the sanctifying Spirit of Christ in them, who doubtlesse doth witnesse Gods loue to them in Christ, they call on the name of the Lord. Zach. 12.10. the Lord promised to powre on the house of Dauid, and vpon the inhabitants of Ierusalem, the Spirit of grace and of compassion or deprecation. Such as Are sanctified by the Spirit of christ, and have the sanctifying Spirit of christ in them, who doubtless does witness God's love to them in christ, they call on the name of the Lord. Zach 12.10. the Lord promised to pour on the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Ierusalem, the Spirit of grace and of compassion or deprecation. d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vhb dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, r-crq av-j vdz vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1 cc n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6769 And for a second vse is it so that the Spirit of adoptiō doth certainely cause inuocation, prayer, And for a second use is it so that the Spirit of adoption does Certainly cause invocation, prayer, cc p-acp dt ord n1 vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz av-j vvi n1, n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 657 Page 366
7635 and fadeth not, reserued in heauen for vs: and fades not, reserved in heaven for us: cc vvz xx, vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno12: (20) verse (DIV2) 741 Page 414
6734 Verse 26. of this Chapter, the Apostle saith, The Spirit maketh requests for vs, with sighes which cannot be expressed, that is, the Spirit of God stirres vp and frames such desires in vs, by which we pray to God. Galat. 4.6. the Apostle speakes expressely to this purpose, Because ye are sonnes, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Sonne into your hearts, which cryeth Abba father. Act. 9.14. Verse 26. of this Chapter, the Apostle Says, The Spirit makes requests for us, with sighs which cannot be expressed, that is, the Spirit of God stirs up and frames such Desires in us, by which we pray to God. Galatians 4.6. the Apostle speaks expressly to this purpose, Because you Are Sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, which Cries Abba father. Act. 9.14. n1 crd pp-f d n1, dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vvz n2 p-acp pno12, p-acp n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn, cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f np1 n2 a-acp cc vvz d n2 p-acp pno12, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz av-j p-acp d n1, c-acp pn22 vbr n2, np1 vhz vvn av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po22 n2, r-crq vvz np1 n1. n1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6735 it is made a note of the people of God, euen such as did professe the name of Christ, it is made a note of the people of God, even such as did profess the name of christ, pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av d c-acp vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6736 and did belong to Christ, and were the children of God, that they called on the name of the Lord. and did belong to christ, and were the children of God, that they called on the name of the Lord. cc vdd vvi p-acp np1, cc vbdr dt n2 pp-f np1, cst pns32 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6737 And these testimonies do sufficiently cleare and confirme the truth of the point in hand, that inuocation, And these testimonies do sufficiently clear and confirm the truth of the point in hand, that invocation, cc d n2 vdb av-j vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cst n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6738 and prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord, is a certaine fruite caused by the holy Spirit of God, and prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord, is a certain fruit caused by the holy Spirit of God, cc n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz dt j n1 vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6739 euen by the Spirit of adoption: even by the Spirit of adoption: av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6740 that such as haue the Spirit of adoption, their hearts are by that Spirit stirred vp to pray to God, that such as have the Spirit of adoption, their hearts Are by that Spirit stirred up to pray to God, cst d c-acp vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, po32 n2 vbr p-acp d n1 vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6741 and by that Spirit they haue their mouthes opened in prayer, and in calling on the name of the Lord. and by that Spirit they have their mouths opened in prayer, and in calling on the name of the Lord. cc p-acp d n1 pns32 vhb po32 n2 vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6742 And the Spirit of adoption doth certainly cause inuocarion, prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord: And the Spirit of adoption does Certainly cause inuocarion, prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord: cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz av-j vvi n1, n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6743 for why? the reason and ground of it is this; for why? the reason and ground of it is this; p-acp q-crq? dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vbz d; (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6744 The Spirit of adoption, the Spirit of God witnessing Gods loue in Christ, doth assure men or women that God is reconciled to them, The Spirit of adoption, the Spirit of God witnessing God's love in christ, does assure men or women that God is reconciled to them, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg npg1 n1 p-acp np1, vdz vvi n2 cc n2 cst np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32, (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6745 and of an enemie become a friend to them, and that now they may freely speake to him as one friend to another, and of an enemy become a friend to them, and that now they may freely speak to him as one friend to Another, cc pp-f dt n1 vvb dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc cst av pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn, (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6746 & that he is now as ready to heare them, as a father to heare his owne deare children: & that he is now as ready to hear them, as a father to hear his own deer children: cc cst pns31 vbz av p-acp j pc-acp vvi pno32, c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 d j-jn n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6747 and withall he discouers to them their owne wants, both concerning their soules and bodies, and that God is the fountaine of all good things they stand in need of, and withal he discovers to them their own Wants, both Concerning their Souls and bodies, and that God is the fountain of all good things they stand in need of, cc av pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 po32 d n2, d vvg po32 n2 cc n2, cc cst np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2 pns32 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f, (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6748 and from him they may haue supply of al their wants; and from him they may have supply of all their Wants; cc p-acp pno31 pns32 vmb vhi n1 pp-f d po32 n2; (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6749 and so he stirres vp in them a readinesse and willingnesse to go to God in prayer: and so he stirs up in them a readiness and willingness to go to God in prayer: cc av pns31 n2 a-acp p-acp pno32 dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 364
6750 he vndoubtedly stirres vp their hearts to pray to God, and he opens their mouthes in prayer and in calling on the name of the Lord. he undoubtedly stirs up their hearts to pray to God, and he Opens their mouths in prayer and in calling on the name of the Lord. pns31 av-j n2 p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc pns31 vvz po32 n2 p-acp n1 cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 655 Page 365
6751 Now then for vse of this, first this truth may serue as a ground of triall, and of discerning whether we haue the Spirit of adoption or no, Now then for use of this, First this truth may serve as a ground of trial, and of discerning whither we have the Spirit of adoption or no, av av p-acp n1 pp-f d, ord d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f vvg cs pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 cc uh-dx, (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 365
6752 and whether we be the adopted sonnes and daughters of God or no. and whither we be the adopted Sons and daughters of God or no. cc cs pns12 vbb dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 cc uh-dx. (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 365
6753 Dost thou finde this blessed fruit of the Spirit wrought in thee? dost thou finde thine heart stirred vp to pray to God, Dost thou find this blessed fruit of the Spirit wrought in thee? dost thou find thine heart stirred up to pray to God, vd2 pns21 vvi d j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pno21? vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 365
6754 and thy mouth opened in prayer and calling on the name of the Lord on euery occasion? when thou art to vse the holy things and the ordinances of God, art thou stirred vp to seeke to God for a blessing on them? when thou art to vse the cratures of God, meate, drinke, and thy Mouth opened in prayer and calling on the name of the Lord on every occasion? when thou art to use the holy things and the ordinances of God, art thou stirred up to seek to God for a blessing on them? when thou art to use the creatures of God, meat, drink, cc po21 n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1? c-crq pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi dt j n2 cc dt n2 pp-f np1, vb2r pns21 vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32? c-crq pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, n1, n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 365
6755 and apparell, or thine house or lands, art thon stirred vp to sanctifie them by prayer, as 1. Tim. 4.5. and apparel, or thine house or Lands, art thon stirred up to sanctify them by prayer, as 1. Tim. 4.5. cc n1, cc po21 n1 cc n2, vb2r pns21 vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, c-acp crd np1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 365
6756 Euery creature of God is good, and nothing ought to be refused, if it be receiued with thankesgiuing, Every creature of God is good, and nothing ought to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving, d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, cc pix vmd p-acp vbi vvn, cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 365
6757 for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 365
6758 In the time of thy wants either of body or soule, and especially in regard of the wants of thy soule, art thou moued to go to God by prayer, howsoeuer thou dost vse all good meanes for the supply of them, In the time of thy Wants either of body or soul, and especially in regard of the Wants of thy soul, art thou moved to go to God by prayer, howsoever thou dost use all good means for the supply of them, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2 d pp-f n1 cc n1, cc av-j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, vb2r pns21 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns21 vd2 vvi d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 365
6759 yet thou art stirred vp to seeke to God by prayer, especially for the supply of them? Surely then thou hast the Spirit of adoption and that is an infallible note and euidence that thou art an adopted sonne or daughter of God. yet thou art stirred up to seek to God by prayer, especially for the supply of them? Surely then thou hast the Spirit of adoption and that is an infallible note and evidence that thou art an adopted son or daughter of God. av pns21 vb2r vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32? np1 av pns21 vh2 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc d vbz dt j n1 cc n1 cst pns21 vb2r dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 365
6760 But on the other side, dost thou finde that thou hast no minde to call on the name of the Lord? dost thou rush on holy things, But on the other side, dost thou find that thou hast no mind to call on the name of the Lord? dost thou rush on holy things, p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, vd2 pns21 vvi cst pns21 vh2 dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp j n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 365
6761 and the ordinances of God without seeking to God for a blessing on them? dost thou fall to thy meate and drinke, and the ordinances of God without seeking to God for a blessing on them? dost thou fallen to thy meat and drink, cc dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32? vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp po21 n1 cc vvi, (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 365
6762 and vse thy apparell, and house and land, and art not stirred vp to go to God by prayer, that he would sanctifie and blesse them to thee, and use thy apparel, and house and land, and art not stirred up to go to God by prayer, that he would sanctify and bless them to thee, cc vvb po21 n1, cc n1 cc n1, cc vb2r xx vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi pno32 pc-acp pno21, (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 365
6763 or if thou dost, it is but for forme and fashion? when the hand of God is on thee by sicknesse or any distresse, canst thou not then call on the name of the Lord, or if thou dost, it is but for Form and fashion? when the hand of God is on thee by sickness or any distress, Canst thou not then call on the name of the Lord, cc cs pns21 vd2, pn31 vbz p-acp p-acp n1 cc n1? c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 cc d n1, vm2 pns21 xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 365
6764 but thou sendest to the Church to be prayed for (which I speake not against, the best haue need of the prayers of others) but art thou like the foolish virgins Mat. 25.3. hast thou no oyle in thy lampe? hast thou no abilitie at all to pray for thy selfe at any time? deceiue not thy selfe, thou hast not the Spirit of adoption, thou hast no euidence to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou art an adopted sonne or daughter of God: but thou sendest to the Church to be prayed for (which I speak not against, the best have need of the Prayers of Others) but art thou like the foolish Virgins Mathew 25.3. hast thou no oil in thy lamp? hast thou no ability At all to pray for thy self At any time? deceive not thy self, thou hast not the Spirit of adoption, thou hast no evidence to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou art an adopted son or daughter of God: cc-acp pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp (r-crq pns11 vvb xx p-acp, dt js vhi n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2-jn) p-acp n1 pns21 av-j dt j n2 np1 crd. vh2 pns21 dx n1 p-acp po21 n1? vh2 pns21 dx n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1 p-acp d n1? vvb xx po21 n1, pns21 vh2 xx dt n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vh2 dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cst pns21 vb2r dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f np1: (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 365
6765 where there is no calling on God by prayer, certainely there is no Spirit of grace, no Spirit of adoption, no Spirit of God witnessing Gods loue in Christ. Psal. 14.4. where there is no calling on God by prayer, Certainly there is no Spirit of grace, no Spirit of adoption, no Spirit of God witnessing God's love in christ. Psalm 14.4. c-crq pc-acp vbz dx vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n1, av-j a-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, dx n1 pp-f n1, dx n1 pp-f np1 vvg npg1 n1 p-acp np1. np1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 366
6766 it is a note of an hypocrite and wicked man, Not to call on God, and therefore do not sooth vp thy selfe in a conceit, that thou art a child of God, it is a note of an hypocrite and wicked man, Not to call on God, and Therefore do not sooth up thy self in a conceit, that thou art a child of God, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j n1, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc av vdb xx n1 a-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 366
6767 if thou finde not that the Spirit of God hath wrought in thee this blessed fruite, inuocation, prayer, if thou find not that the Spirit of God hath wrought in thee this blessed fruit, invocation, prayer, cs pns21 vvb xx d dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno21 d j-vvn n1, n1, n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 366
6768 and calling on the name of the Lord. and calling on the name of the Lord. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 656 Page 366
6770 and calling on the name of the Lord? then here is matter of comfort for thee, whosoeuer thou art that hast thine heart stirred vp to pray to God, and calling on the name of the Lord? then Here is matter of Comfort for thee, whosoever thou art that hast thine heart stirred up to pray to God, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? av av vbz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, r-crq pns21 vb2r d vvb po21 n1 vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 657 Page 366
6771 & thy mouth opened in inuocation, prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord on euery occasion. & thy Mouth opened in invocation, prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord on every occasion. cc po21 n1 vvn p-acp n1, n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 657 Page 366
6772 Hast thou the Spirit of prayer and inuocation? certainely then thou hast the Spirit of adoption. Hast thou the Spirit of prayer and invocation? Certainly then thou hast the Spirit of adoption. vh2 pns21 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1? av-j cs pns21 vh2 dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 657 Page 366
6773 Hast thou the gift of prayer, and not to vtter words of prayer onely, (for that an hypocrite may do,) but to powre out thine heart to the Lord, Hast thou the gift of prayer, and not to utter words of prayer only, (for that an hypocrite may do,) but to pour out thine heart to the Lord, vh2 pns21 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc xx pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f n1 av-j, (c-acp d dt n1 vmb vdi,) cc-acp pc-acp vvi av po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 657 Page 366
6774 and to lift vp thy prayers vnto him? Hast thou that gift in any measure? (for all haue it not in like measure, and to lift up thy Prayers unto him? Hast thou that gift in any measure? (for all have it not in like measure, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 n2 p-acp pno31? vh2 pns21 d n1 p-acp d n1? (c-acp d vhb pn31 xx p-acp j n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 657 Page 366
6775 but some in a greater measure some in lesse.) Hast thou that gift in any measure, but Some in a greater measure Some in less.) Hast thou that gift in any measure, cc-acp d p-acp dt jc n1 d p-acp dc.) vh2 pns21 d n1 p-acp d n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 657 Page 366
6776 and hast thou a willingnesse to pray to God on euery occasion? yea canst thou but sigh and groane to God as occasion is offred? Then comfort thy selfe, that is a sure note and euidence to thee, that thou art an adopted sonne or daughter of God, and hast thou a willingness to pray to God on every occasion? yea Canst thou but sighs and groan to God as occasion is offered? Then Comfort thy self, that is a sure note and evidence to thee, that thou art an adopted son or daughter of God, cc vh2 pns21 dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp d n1? uh vm2 pns21 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn? av vvb po21 n1, cst vbz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno21, cst pns21 vb2r dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 657 Page 366
6777 and that God is thy father, and he hath set his owne stampe and seale on thee, and that God is thy father, and he hath Set his own stamp and seal on thee, cc cst np1 vbz po21 n1, cc pns31 vhz vvn po31 d n1 cc vvi p-acp pno21, (18) verse (DIV2) 657 Page 366
6778 and marked thee out for one of his owne, and he will heare and fulfill thy desire, Psal. 145.19. and marked thee out for one of his own, and he will hear and fulfil thy desire, Psalm 145.19. cc vvd pno21 av p-acp crd pp-f po31 d, cc pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi po21 n1, np1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 657 Page 366
6779 Yea so soone as a holy desire is stirred vp in thine heart by his good Spirit, he will heare and answer thee. Isai. 65.24. Before they call I will answer. Yea so soon as a holy desire is stirred up in thine heart by his good Spirit, he will hear and answer thee. Isaiah 65.24. Before they call I will answer. uh av av c-acp dt j n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp po21 n1 p-acp po31 j n1, pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi pno21. np1 crd. c-acp pns32 vvb pns11 vmb vvi. (18) verse (DIV2) 657 Page 366
6780 And that may be a matter of sweete comfort to thee. And that may be a matter of sweet Comfort to thee. cc cst vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21. (18) verse (DIV2) 657 Page 366
6781 Now it is not to be passed by without obseruation, that the Apostle heare changeth the terme, Now it is not to be passed by without observation, that the Apostle hear changes the term, av pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp n1, cst dt n1 av vvz dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 658 Page 366
6782 and saith, We: hereby we crie, Abba, Father: and Says, We: hereby we cry, Abba, Father: cc vvz, pns12: av pns12 vvb, np1, n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 658 Page 366
6783 he saith not, ye haue receiued the Spirit of adoption, whereby ye crie Abba, Father: but whereby we, that is, I, he Says not, you have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby you cry Abba, Father: but whereby we, that is, I, pns31 vvz xx, pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pn22 vvb np1, n1: cc-acp c-crq pns12, cst vbz, pns11, (18) verse (DIV2) 658 Page 367
6784 and you, and all true beleeuers, crie Abba, Father. The Spirit of adoption stirres vp and causeth me, and you, and all true believers, cry Abba, Father. The Spirit of adoption stirs up and Causes me, cc pn22, cc d j n2, vvb np1, n1. dt n1 pp-f n1 n2 a-acp cc vvz pno11, (18) verse (DIV2) 658 Page 367
6785 and you, and all true beleeuers, to call on the name of the Lord. and you, and all true believers, to call on the name of the Lord. cc pn22, cc d j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 658 Page 367
6786 Now hence note we, that the Spirit of adoption causeth all and euerie one of Gods children to call on the name of the Lord. Now hence note we, that the Spirit of adoption Causes all and every one of God's children to call on the name of the Lord. av av vvb pns12, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz d cc d crd pp-f npg1 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 659 Page 367
6787 Euerie one that hath the Spirit of adoption, hath his heart stirred vp by that Spirit to pray to the Lord, Every one that hath the Spirit of adoption, hath his heart stirred up by that Spirit to pray to the Lord, d crd cst vhz dt n1 pp-f n1, vhz po31 n1 vvd a-acp p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 659 Page 367
6788 and by that Spirit he hath his mouth opened in inuocation, and prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord. and by that Spirit he hath his Mouth opened in invocation, and prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord. cc p-acp d n1 pns31 vhz po31 n1 vvd p-acp n1, cc n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 659 Page 367
6789 Euerie child of God, euerie one that hath the Spirit of grace, hath also the Spirit of prayer in some measure. Every child of God, every one that hath the Spirit of grace, hath also the Spirit of prayer in Some measure. d n1 pp-f np1, d pi cst vhz dt n1 pp-f n1, vhz av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 659 Page 367
6810 Yea know to thy comfort, that thou hast the benefite of the holy prayers of all Gods children throughout the whole world, Yea know to thy Comfort, that thou hast the benefit of the holy Prayers of all God's children throughout the Whole world, uh vvb p-acp po21 n1, cst pns21 vh2 dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d ng1 n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 663 Page 368
6790 Some indeed haue it in a greater measure, and some in a lesser, but euerie one of Gods children haue it in some measure: that place of Zach 12.10. proues it; some indeed have it in a greater measure, and Some in a lesser, but every one of God's children have it in Some measure: that place of Zach 12.10. Proves it; d av vhb pn31 p-acp dt jc n1, cc d p-acp dt jc, cc-acp d crd pp-f npg1 n2 vhb pn31 p-acp d n1: cst n1 pp-f np1 crd. vvz pn31; (18) verse (DIV2) 659 Page 367
6791 the Lord there promiseth indefinitely, that he would powre on the house of Dauid, and vpon the inhabitants of Ierusalem, the Spirit of grace and of compassion. the Lord there promises indefinitely, that he would pour on the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Ierusalem, the Spirit of grace and of compassion. dt n1 a-acp vvz av-j, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 659 Page 367
6792 And verse 27. of this Chapter, the Apostle puts it downe indefinitely, that the Spirit makes request for the Saints according to the will of God. And verse 27. of this Chapter, the Apostle puts it down indefinitely, that the Spirit makes request for the Saints according to the will of God. cc n1 crd pp-f d n1, dt n1 vvz pn31 a-acp av-j, cst dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 659 Page 367
6793 The Spirit of God stirs vp the heart of euery one that is a Saint, of euery child of God, to make requests and supplications to the Lord. And why? The Spirit of God stirs up the heart of every one that is a Saint, of every child of God, to make requests and supplications to the Lord. And why? dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd cst vbz dt n1, pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1. cc q-crq? (18) verse (DIV2) 659 Page 367
6794 The Spirit of adoption is one and the same in all Gods children, they are all one body, The Spirit of adoption is one and the same in all God's children, they Are all one body, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz crd cc dt d p-acp d ng1 n2, pns32 vbr d crd n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 660 Page 367
6795 and they haue one and the same spirit. Ephes. 4.4. and they have one and the same Spirit. Ephesians 4.4. cc pns32 vhb crd cc dt d n1. np1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 660 Page 367
6796 There is one body and one Spirit, and that Spirit hath one and the same kind of working in them all, There is one body and one Spirit, and that Spirit hath one and the same kind of working in them all, pc-acp vbz crd n1 cc crd n1, cc d n1 vhz crd cc dt d n1 pp-f vvg p-acp pno32 d, (18) verse (DIV2) 660 Page 367
6797 and brings forth the same effect in all and euery one of Gods children, euen this particular effect of inuocation, prayer, and brings forth the same Effect in all and every one of God's children, even this particular Effect of invocation, prayer, cc vvz av dt d n1 p-acp d cc d crd pp-f npg1 n2, av d j n1 pp-f n1, n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 660 Page 367
6798 and calling on the name of the Lord, though in different degrees. And this I note in a word, as a ground of comfort to Gods children: and calling on the name of the Lord, though in different Degrees. And this I note in a word, as a ground of Comfort to God's children: cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs p-acp j n2. cc d pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 660 Page 367
6799 it may comfort them in regard of their weakenesse in prayer. it may Comfort them in regard of their weakness in prayer. pn31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 661 Page 367
6800 Haply they are weake, they are notable so well to pray for themselues, and they pray for others very weakely: Haply they Are weak, they Are notable so well to pray for themselves, and they pray for Others very weakly: av pns32 vbr j, pns32 vbr j av av pc-acp vvi p-acp px32, cc pns32 vvb p-acp n2-jn av av-j: (18) verse (DIV2) 661 Page 367
6801 it may be they are vnder the hand of God in sicknesse, and they cannot so well pray for themselues in regard of the strength of their present anguish and paine: it may be they Are under the hand of God in sickness, and they cannot so well pray for themselves in regard of the strength of their present anguish and pain: pn31 vmb vbi pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc pns32 vmbx av av vvb p-acp px32 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1 cc n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 661 Page 367
6802 well let them then call to mind and remember, that the Spirit of adoption and grace is a Spirit of prayer in other of Gods children; well let them then call to mind and Remember, that the Spirit of adoption and grace is a Spirit of prayer in other of God's children; av vvb pno32 av vvi p-acp n1 cc vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n-jn pp-f ng1 n2; (18) verse (DIV2) 661 Page 368
6803 and he causeth that effect of inuocation and prayer in other of the children of God. and he Causes that Effect of invocation and prayer in other of the children of God. cc pns31 vvz d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n-jn pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 661 Page 368
6804 But what is that to me, thou wilt say? Yes surely, it makes much for thy comfort: But what is that to me, thou wilt say? Yes surely, it makes much for thy Comfort: cc-acp q-crq vbz d p-acp pno11, pns21 vm2 vvi? uh av-j, pn31 vvz av-d p-acp po21 n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 662 Page 368
6805 thine owne heart can witnesse with thee, no doubt, that thou hast bene stirred vp by the Spirit of adoption and grace to pray for others as for thy selfe, in time of their weakenesse and sicknesse, thine own heart can witness with thee, no doubt, that thou hast be stirred up by the Spirit of adoption and grace to pray for Others as for thy self, in time of their weakness and sickness, po21 d n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, dx n1, cst pns21 vh2 vbn vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn c-acp p-acp po21 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 663 Page 368
6806 and assure thy selfe, others that are Gods children are now stirred vp by the same Spirit to pray for thee, and assure thy self, Others that Are God's children Are now stirred up by the same Spirit to pray for thee, cc vvb po21 n1, n2-jn cst vbr n2 n2 vbr av vvn a-acp p-acp dt d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, (18) verse (DIV2) 663 Page 368
6807 and thou hast part in the prayers of Gods children that are many miles distant from thee, and thou hast part in the Prayers of God's children that Are many miles distant from thee, cc pns21 vh2 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 cst vbr d n2 j p-acp pno21, (18) verse (DIV2) 663 Page 368
6808 and though they neither see not heare of thy particular distresse: indeed those that see or heare of thy particular weaknesse are more affected with it, and though they neither see not hear of thy particular distress: indeed those that see or hear of thy particular weakness Are more affected with it, cc cs pns32 d vvb xx vvi pp-f po21 j n1: av d cst vvb cc vvi pp-f po21 j n1 vbr av-dc vvn p-acp pn31, (18) verse (DIV2) 663 Page 368
6809 and pray for thee more particularly. and pray for thee more particularly. cc vvb p-acp pno21 av-dc av-jn. (18) verse (DIV2) 663 Page 368
6812 The Spirit of adoption and grace that is in thee is also in them, and that Spirit stirres vp their hearts to pray not onely for themselues, The Spirit of adoption and grace that is in thee is also in them, and that Spirit stirs up their hearts to pray not only for themselves, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21 vbz av p-acp pno32, cc d n1 n2 p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi xx av-j p-acp px32, (18) verse (DIV2) 663 Page 368
6813 but also for all their fellow members, and especially for such as are distressed; but also for all their fellow members, and especially for such as Are distressed; cc-acp av c-acp d po32 n1 n2, cc av-j p-acp d c-acp vbr vvn; (18) verse (DIV2) 663 Page 368
6814 and so vndoubtedly thou hast the benefit, and thou hast the comfort from the prayers of all Gods children wheresoeuer they be: and so undoubtedly thou hast the benefit, and thou hast the Comfort from the Prayers of all God's children wheresoever they be: cc av av-j pns21 vh2 dt n1, cc pns21 vh2 dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d ng1 n2 c-crq pns32 vbb: (18) verse (DIV2) 663 Page 368
6815 thinke on that to thy comfort, and so I passe from that briefly. think on that to thy Comfort, and so I pass from that briefly. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1, cc av pns11 vvb p-acp cst av-j. (18) verse (DIV2) 663 Page 368
6816 Now touching this effect of inuocation, prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord, caused in the Apostle, Now touching this Effect of invocation, prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord, caused in the Apostle, av vvg d n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd p-acp dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 663 Page 368
6817 and in the beleeuing Romans in particular, the Apostle saith, the Spirit of God caused him and them to crie Abba, Father: where first we see, that their inuocation, prayer, and in the believing Romans in particular, the Apostle Says, the Spirit of God caused him and them to cry Abba, Father: where First we see, that their invocation, prayer, cc p-acp dt vvg np1 p-acp j, dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd pno31 cc pno32 pc-acp vvi np1, n1: c-crq ord pns12 vvb, cst po32 n1, n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 663 Page 368
6818 and calling on the name of the Lord, caused by the Spirit of adoption and grace, was a crying, it was earnest, and feruent: and hence followes this conclusion. and calling on the name of the Lord, caused by the Spirit of adoption and grace, was a crying, it was earnest, and fervent: and hence follows this conclusion. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vbds dt vvg, pn31 vbds j, cc j: cc av vvz d n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 663 Page 368
6819 That true prayer is a crying to God: That true prayer is a crying to God: cst j n1 vbz dt vvg p-acp np1: (18) verse (DIV2) 664 Page 368
6820 prayer sent out from the Spirit of adoption, is earnest and feruent, it is sent out with feruencie of spirit, prayer sent out from the Spirit of adoption, is earnest and fervent, it is sent out with fervency of Spirit, n1 vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz j cc j, pn31 vbz vvn av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 664 Page 368
6821 and with earnestnesse of inward affection: and with earnestness of inward affection: cc p-acp n1 pp-f j n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 664 Page 368
6822 and such as pray to God as they ought, they pray with feruencie, and with inward intention of the heart. and such as pray to God as they ought, they pray with fervency, and with inward intention of the heart. cc d c-acp vvb p-acp np1 c-acp pns32 vmd, pns32 vvb p-acp n1, cc p-acp j n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 664 Page 369
6823 And hence it is that prayer is compared to sacrifice, Psal. 119.108. O Lord I beseech thee accept the free offerings of my mouth: and to incense, Psal. 141.2. Let my prayer be directed in thy sight as incense, and the lifting vp of mine hands as an euening sacrifice. And hence it is that prayer is compared to sacrifice, Psalm 119.108. Oh Lord I beseech thee accept the free offerings of my Mouth: and to incense, Psalm 141.2. Let my prayer be directed in thy sighed as incense, and the lifting up of mine hands as an evening sacrifice. cc av pn31 vbz cst n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, np1 crd. uh n1 pns11 vvb pno21 vvi dt j n2-vvg pp-f po11 n1: cc pc-acp vvi, np1 crd. vvb po11 n1 vbi vvn p-acp po21 n1 p-acp n1, cc dt vvg a-acp pp-f po11 n2 p-acp dt n1 n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 664 Page 369
6824 To note to vs, that true prayer ought to be offered vp as it were by fire, To note to us, that true prayer ought to be offered up as it were by fire, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cst j n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 664 Page 369
6825 and ought to proceed from a feruent heart, from the heat of the heart, that it may be a sweet sauour in the nostrils of the Lord. and ought to proceed from a fervent heart, from the heat of the heart, that it may be a sweet savour in the nostrils of the Lord. cc pi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 664 Page 369
6826 And therefore the prayers of the Saints are called sweet odours. Reue. 5.8. And hence it is that prayer is called a powring out of the soule, 1. Sam. 1.15. I haue powred out my soule before the Lord: And Therefore the Prayers of the Saints Are called sweet odours. Reue. 5.8. And hence it is that prayer is called a Pouring out of the soul, 1. Sam. 1.15. I have poured out my soul before the Lord: cc av dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vbr vvn j n2. np1 crd. cc av pn31 vbz cst n1 vbz vvn dt vvg av pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd. pns11 vhb vvn av po11 n1 p-acp dt n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 664 Page 369
6827 & a powring out of the heart, Psal. 42.4. When I remēbred these things, I powred out my verie heart. & a Pouring out of the heart, Psalm 42.4. When I remembered these things, I poured out my very heart. cc dt vvg av pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. c-crq pns11 vvd d n2, pns11 vvd av po11 j n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 664 Page 369
6828 And this qualification of prayer is commended to vs, Iam. 5.16. The prayer of a righteous man auaileth much, if it be feruent: And this qualification of prayer is commended to us, Iam. 5.16. The prayer of a righteous man avails much, if it be fervent: cc d n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz d, cs pn31 vbb j: (18) verse (DIV2) 664 Page 369
6829 and further confirmed by the example of Elias in the next verse, that Elias prayed earnestly that it might not raine, and further confirmed by the Exampl of Elias in the next verse, that Elias prayed earnestly that it might not rain, cc av-jc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt ord n1, cst np1 vvd av-j cst pn31 vmd xx vvi, (18) verse (DIV2) 664 Page 369
6830 and it rained not on the earth for three yeares and sixe moneths: and by the example of Christ, Heb. 5.7. and it reigned not on the earth for three Years and sixe months: and by the Exampl of christ, Hebrew 5.7. cc pn31 vvd xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp crd n2 cc crd n2: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 664 Page 369
6831 where it is said, that in the dayes of his flesh he did offer vp prayers and supplications, with strong crying and teares, where it is said, that in the days of his Flesh he did offer up Prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cst p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vdd vvi a-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp j n-vvg cc n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 664 Page 369
6832 vnto him that was able to saue him from death. And many other examples might be brought to this purpose. unto him that was able to save him from death. And many other Examples might be brought to this purpose. p-acp pno31 cst vbds j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1. cc d j-jn n2 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 664 Page 369
6833 Now the reasons of it, that true prayer is and ought to be feruent, and ought to be sent out with earnestnesse of inward affection, are these. Now the Reasons of it, that true prayer is and ought to be fervent, and ought to be sent out with earnestness of inward affection, Are these. av dt n2 pp-f pn31, cst j n1 vbz cc vmd pc-acp vbi j, cc pi pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, vbr d. (18) verse (DIV2) 665 Page 369
6834 First, true prayer is rather a trauell of the heart then a labour of the lippes: First, true prayer is rather a travel of the heart then a labour of the lips: ord, j n1 vbz av-c dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av dt n1 pp-f dt n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 666 Page 369
6835 it ought to be with a feeling of our wants, and with an earnest desire after grace, it ought to be with a feeling of our Wants, and with an earnest desire After grace, pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2, cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 666 Page 369
6836 and after good things we stand in need of and pray for, as Psal. 143.6. Dauid saith, My soule desireth after thee as the thirstie land: and Mark. 11.24. Whatsoeuer ye desire when ye pray, beleeue that ye shall haue it, and it shall be done vnto you. and After good things we stand in need of and pray for, as Psalm 143.6. David Says, My soul Desires After thee as the thirsty land: and Mark. 11.24. Whatsoever you desire when you pray, believe that you shall have it, and it shall be done unto you. cc p-acp j n2 pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f cc vvb p-acp, c-acp np1 crd. np1 vvz, po11 n1 vvz p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j n1: cc n1. crd. r-crq pn22 vvb c-crq pn22 vvb, vvb cst pn22 vmb vhi pn31, cc pn31 vmb vbi vdn p-acp pn22. (18) verse (DIV2) 666 Page 369
6837 And againe, the Lord hath enioyned vs to feare, loue, and serue him with all our heart, soule, and strength; And again, the Lord hath enjoined us to Fear, love, and serve him with all our heart, soul, and strength; cc av, dt n1 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi, n1, cc vvi pno31 p-acp d po12 n1, n1, cc n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 369
6838 and he requires vehemencie and feruencie in all good duties, both towards his holy Maiestie and towards men. and he requires vehemency and fervency in all good duties, both towards his holy Majesty and towards men. cc pns31 vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n2, av-d p-acp po31 j n1 cc p-acp n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 369
6839 Now prayer is an excellent part of the seruice of God, and therefore doubtlesse the conclusion stands firme on these grounds, that true prayer is and ought to be sent out with feruencie of spirit, Now prayer is an excellent part of the service of God, and Therefore doubtless the conclusion Stands firm on these grounds, that true prayer is and ought to be sent out with fervency of Spirit, av n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av av-j dt n1 vvz j p-acp d n2, cst j n1 vbz cc vmd pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 370
6840 and with earnestnesse of inward affection; and with earnestness of inward affection; cc p-acp n1 pp-f j n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 370
6841 and that such as pray to God as they ought, they pray with feruencie, and with inward intention of heart. and that such as pray to God as they ought, they pray with fervency, and with inward intention of heart. cc cst d c-acp vvb p-acp np1 c-acp pns32 vmd, pns32 vvb p-acp n1, cc p-acp j n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 370
6842 And before we come to the vse of this, know we, that feruencie of spirit in prayer is to be expressed by outward signes and gestures of the bodie, And before we come to the use of this, know we, that fervency of Spirit in prayer is to be expressed by outward Signs and gestures of the body, cc c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, vvb pns12, cst n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 370
6843 as by shedding of teares, as Hannah did, 1. Sam. 1.10. and as Hezechiah did, 2. King. 20.3. and by lowdnesse of voice, as Psal. 77.1. My voice came to God when I cryed. And Ionah saith, Ion. 2.2. he cryed in his affliction. And it is said of Stephen, Act. 7.60. that he cryed with a loud voice, and said, Lord lay not this sinne to their charge: as by shedding of tears, as Hannah did, 1. Sam. 1.10. and as Hezekiah did, 2. King. 20.3. and by lowdnesse of voice, as Psalm 77.1. My voice Come to God when I cried. And Jonah Says, Ion. 2.2. he cried in his affliction. And it is said of Stephen, Act. 7.60. that he cried with a loud voice, and said, Lord lay not this sin to their charge: c-acp p-acp vvg pp-f n2, c-acp np1 vdd, crd np1 crd. cc c-acp np1 vdd, crd n1. crd. cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-acp np1 crd. po11 n1 vvd p-acp np1 c-crq pns11 vvd. cc np1 vvz, np1 crd. pns31 vvn p-acp po31 n1. cc pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, n1 crd. cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt j n1, cc vvd, n1 vvd xx d n1 p-acp po32 n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 370
6844 and by bowing the head, and casting downe of the bodie; by lifting vp the hands and eyes towards heauen. and by bowing the head, and casting down of the body; by lifting up the hands and eyes towards heaven. cc p-acp vvg dt n1, cc vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1; p-acp vvg a-acp dt n2 cc n2 p-acp n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 370
6845 Yet so, as these signes and gestures be voide of hypocrisie: Yet so, as these Signs and gestures be void of hypocrisy: av av, c-acp d n2 cc n2 vbb j pp-f n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 370
6846 we are not to shed fained teares, and in vsing of them, we are to take heed of a wrong perswasion of God, we Are not to shed feigned tears, and in using of them, we Are to take heed of a wrong persuasion of God, pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi j-vvn n2, cc p-acp vvg pp-f pno32, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 370
6847 as to thinke that God cannot heare vnlesse we crie aloud, as Baals Priests did. 1. King. 18.28. as to think that God cannot hear unless we cry aloud, as Baal's Priests did. 1. King. 18.28. c-acp pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmbx vvi cs pns12 vvb av, c-acp npg1 n2 vdd. crd n1. crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 370
6848 And withall know, that those signes and gestures are not of absolute necessitie alwayes necessarie, as if prayer could not be feruent without them; And withal know, that those Signs and gestures Are not of absolute necessity always necessary, as if prayer could not be fervent without them; cc av vvb, cst d n2 cc n2 vbr xx pp-f j n1 av j, c-acp cs n1 vmd xx vbi j p-acp pno32; (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 370
6849 for the bodie may be exceedingly weake through age or extremitie of sicknesse, the senses decayed or the speech taken away, for the body may be exceedingly weak through age or extremity of sickness, the Senses decayed or the speech taken away, c-acp dt n1 vmb vbi av-vvg j p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, dt n2 vvn cc dt n1 vvn av, (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 370
6850 and yet euen then there may be feruent prayer offered vp to God in the secret lifting vp of the heart. and yet even then there may be fervent prayer offered up to God in the secret lifting up of the heart. cc av av-j av pc-acp vmb vbi j n1 vvd a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp dt n-jn vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 370
6851 Exod. 14. we reade not of any word Moses spake, his tongue was silent, and yet without question he was earnest and feruent in prayer to God in the secret of his heart: Exod 14. we read not of any word Moses spoke, his tongue was silent, and yet without question he was earnest and fervent in prayer to God in the secret of his heart: np1 crd pns12 vvb xx pp-f d n1 np1 vvd, po31 n1 vbds j, cc av p-acp n1 pns31 vbds j cc j p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f po31 n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 370
6852 and therefore the Lord said to him, verse 15. Why cryest thou? And therefore outward signes and gestures of the bodie are not alwayes necessarie: and Therefore the Lord said to him, verse 15. Why Christ thou? And Therefore outward Signs and gestures of the body Are not always necessary: cc av dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31, n1 crd q-crq vv2 pns21? cc av j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr xx av j: (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 370
6853 yet out of the case of extreme weakenesse and sicknesse, or the like hinderance, feruencie of spirit in prayer is to be expressed by outward signes and gestures of the bodie. yet out of the case of extreme weakness and sickness, or the like hindrance, fervency of Spirit in prayer is to be expressed by outward Signs and gestures of the body. av av pp-f dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1, cc dt j n1, n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 667 Page 370
6854 Now for the vse of this, first this truth discouers, that those prayers the Papists vse in a strange tongue, in a language vnknowne, their numbred prayers on their beads, their prayers mumbled ouer in their canonicall houres, Now for the use of this, First this truth discovers, that those Prayers the Papists use in a strange tongue, in a language unknown, their numbered Prayers on their beads, their Prayers mumbled over in their canonical hours, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, ord d n1 vvz, cst d n2 dt njp2 vvb p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 j, po32 vvn n2 p-acp po32 n2, po32 n2 vvd a-acp p-acp po32 j n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 668 Page 370
6855 and such like, are no true prayers: and such like, Are no true Prayers: cc d av-j, vbr dx j n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 668 Page 371
6856 those prayers are onely pattered ouer as a stinted and set taske, they are not vttered with any inward affection of heart, those Prayers Are only pattered over as a stinted and Set task, they Are not uttered with any inward affection of heart, d n2 vbr av-j j-vvn p-acp p-acp dt vvd cc vvd n1, pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 668 Page 371
6857 and so they came not from the Spirit of adoption and grace; and they are but lippe labour, and abhominable in the sight of God. and so they Come not from the Spirit of adoption and grace; and they Are but lip labour, and abominable in the sighed of God. cc av pns32 vvd xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; cc pns32 vbr p-acp n1 n1, cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 668 Page 371
6858 I leaue them, and for vse to our selues. I leave them, and for use to our selves. pns11 vvb pno32, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 668 Page 371
6859 Is it so that true prayer is and ought to be sent out with feruencie of spirit, with earnestnesse of inward affection, and that such as pray as they ought, they pray with feruencie, Is it so that true prayer is and ought to be sent out with fervency of Spirit, with earnestness of inward affection, and that such as pray as they ought, they pray with fervency, vbz pn31 av cst j n1 vbz cc vmd pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, cc cst d c-acp vvb c-acp pns32 vmd, pns32 vvb p-acp n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
6860 and with inward intention of heart? What may we then thinke of the prayers that are vttered by many in the world, and with inward intention of heart? What may we then think of the Prayers that Are uttered by many in the world, cc p-acp j n1 pp-f n1? q-crq vmb pns12 av vvb pp-f dt n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp d p-acp dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
6861 euen the prayers that men and women vtter heauily and drowsily, sluggishly and coldly, onely for forme and fashion: even the Prayers that men and women utter heavily and drowsily, sluggishly and coldly, only for Form and fashion: av-j dt n2 cst n2 cc n2 vvb av-j cc av-j, av-j cc av-jn, av-j p-acp n1 cc n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
6862 prayers that are said by many, for so themselues speake, they say their prayers morning and euening, Prayers that Are said by many, for so themselves speak, they say their Prayers morning and evening, n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp d, c-acp av px32 vvi, pns32 vvb po32 n2 n1 cc n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
6863 and ye may beleeue them, their mouthes onely say prayers, their hearts pray not; and you may believe them, their mouths only say Prayers, their hearts pray not; cc pn22 vmb vvi pno32, po32 n2 av-j vvb n2, po32 n2 vvb xx; (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
6864 they pray not with any due reuerence of the great and glorious Maiestie of God, with any sound feeling of their owne wants, they pray not with any due Reverence of the great and glorious Majesty of God, with any found feeling of their own Wants, pns32 vvb xx p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d j n-vvg pp-f po32 d n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
6865 or with anie feruent desire of their hearts: or with any fervent desire of their hearts: cc p-acp d j n1 pp-f po32 n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
6866 what may we thinke of such prayers? are such prayers true prayets and pleasing to God? No, no, they are but lippe labour, and indeed lost labour; what may we think of such Prayers? Are such Prayers true prayets and pleasing to God? No, no, they Are but lip labour, and indeed lost labour; r-crq vmb pns12 vvi pp-f d n2? vbr d n2 j n2 cc j-vvg p-acp np1? uh-dx, uh-dx, pns32 vbr p-acp n1 n1, cc av vvd n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
6867 yea hatefull and displeasing to God. yea hateful and displeasing to God. uh j cc vvg p-acp np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
6868 Consider with thy selfe, wouldst thou make petition to a great man, or to a king, Consider with thy self, Wouldst thou make petition to a great man, or to a King, np1 p-acp po21 n1, vmd2 pns21 vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
7652 and happinesse, and glorie in heauen, on any merit or desert of their owne. and happiness, and glory in heaven, on any merit or desert of their own. cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 d. (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 415
6869 for any thing thou wouldst haue him to grant thee, heauily, drowsily, and carelessely? Surely no, for any thing thou Wouldst have him to grant thee, heavily, drowsily, and carelessly? Surely no, p-acp d n1 pns21 vmd2 vhi pno31 pc-acp vvi pno21, av-j, av-j, cc av-j? np1 av-dx, (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
6870 if thou haue anie vnderstanding thou wouldst not. if thou have any understanding thou Wouldst not. cs pns21 vhb d n1 pns21 vmd2 xx. (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
6871 How then darest thou offer to God the King of kings and mightie Lord of heauen and earth, How then Darest thou offer to God the King of Kings and mighty Lord of heaven and earth, uh-crq av vv2 pns21 vvi p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f n2 cc j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
6872 an heauie, sluggish, drowsie, and formall prayer? dost thou thinke to obtaine any good thing at the hands of God by such a prayer? by a prayer vttered it may be in thy bed halfe sleeping and halfe waking? dost thou thinke to obtaine any good by such a prayer? No, no, assure thy selfe the Lord will returne thy prayet so vttered as doung on thine owne face: an heavy, sluggish, drowsy, and formal prayer? dost thou think to obtain any good thing At the hands of God by such a prayer? by a prayer uttered it may be in thy Bed half sleeping and half waking? dost thou think to obtain any good by such a prayer? No, no, assure thy self the Lord will return thy prayet so uttered as dung on thine own face: dt j, j, j, cc j n1? vd2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d dt n1? p-acp dt n1 vvd pn31 vmb vbi p-acp po21 n1 j-jn j-vvg cc j-jn n-vvg? vd2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vvi d j p-acp d dt n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, vvb po21 n1 dt n1 vmb vvi po21 n1 av vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po21 d n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
6873 it is abhominable in his sight. it is abominable in his sighed. pn31 vbz j p-acp po31 n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
6874 As the prayer of faith vttered with feruencie of spirit is of excellent vse, and great force to bring downe manie blessings from the Lord, Iam. 5.16. so certainly a cold, sluggish, and formall prayer, is highly displeasing to the Lord, and a meanes to pull downe the curse of God on the head and soule of him that makes it. As the prayer of faith uttered with fervency of Spirit is of excellent use, and great force to bring down many blessings from the Lord, Iam. 5.16. so Certainly a cold, sluggish, and formal prayer, is highly displeasing to the Lord, and a means to pull down the curse of God on the head and soul of him that makes it. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vbz pp-f j n1, cc j n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. av av-j dt j-jn, j, cc j n1, vbz av-j vvg p-acp dt n1, cc dt n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvz pn31. (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 371
6875 Therefore take heed that thou do not so performe this holy seruice, labour thou to be feruent in prayer, Therefore take heed that thou do not so perform this holy service, labour thou to be fervent in prayer, av vvb n1 cst pns21 vdb xx av vvi d j n1, vvb pns21 pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 372
6876 and to put vp thy suites and supplications to the Lord with earnest intention of heart: and to put up thy suits and supplications to the Lord with earnest intention of heart: cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1 pp-f n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 372
6877 and to that purpose consider with thy selfe before whom thou dost present thy selfe in prayer, and to that purpose Consider with thy self before whom thou dost present thy self in prayer, cc p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp po21 n1 p-acp ro-crq pns21 vd2 vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 372
6878 namely before the great and glorious maiesty of the Lord, before whom the Angels couer their faces, Isai. 6.2. and labour to haue thine heart affected with the want of those good things thou prayest for; namely before the great and glorious majesty of the Lord, before whom the Angels cover their faces, Isaiah 6.2. and labour to have thine heart affected with the want of those good things thou Prayest for; av p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp ro-crq dt n2 vvb po32 n2, np1 crd. cc n1 pc-acp vhi po21 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 pns21 vv2 p-acp; (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 372
6879 and withall consider that thy prayer offered vp coldly and carelesly is turned to sinne, and withal Consider that thy prayer offered up coldly and carelessly is turned to sin, cc av vvb d po21 n1 vvd a-acp av-jn cc av-j vbz vvn p-acp n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 372
6880 and the Lord may iustly repell it, and send it backe with a curse in steed of a blessing: and the Lord may justly repel it, and send it back with a curse in steed of a blessing: cc dt n1 vmb av-j vvi pn31, cc vvb pn31 av p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 372
6881 and so labour to haue thine heart rowsed and quickened vp to performe this duty with feruency of Spirit: and so labour to have thine heart roused and quickened up to perform this duty with fervency of Spirit: cc av vvb pc-acp vhi po21 n1 vvn cc vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 372
6882 and so doing thou shalt finde prayer an excellent meanes of much good to thy soule, and so doing thou shalt find prayer an excellent means of much good to thy soul, cc av vdg pns21 vm2 vvi n1 dt j n2 pp-f d j p-acp po21 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 372
6883 and a meanes to bring downe many blessings and good things from the Lord on thee: and a means to bring down many blessings and good things from the Lord on thee: cc dt n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2 cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21: (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 372
6884 and thou crying Abba, Father, the Lord will shew himselfe a gracious and louing Father vnto thee in Christ. and thou crying Abba, Father, the Lord will show himself a gracious and loving Father unto thee in christ. cc pns21 j-vvg np1, n1, dt n1 vmb vvi px31 dt j cc j-vvg n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 669 Page 372
6885 Now before we leaue this point, some doubts that may arise and may be propounded on occasion of it, Now before we leave this point, Some doubts that may arise and may be propounded on occasion of it, av c-acp pns12 vvb d n1, d n2 cst vmb vvi cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 372
6886 as first, it being so that true prayer is and ought to be earnest and feruent, as First, it being so that true prayer is and ought to be earnest and fervent, c-acp ord, pn31 vbg av d j n1 vbz cc vmd pc-acp vbi j cc j, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 372
6887 and sent out from the inward intention of the heart; hereupon haply a doubt may arise in the heart of a child of God: and sent out from the inward intention of the heart; hereupon haply a doubt may arise in the heart of a child of God: cc vvd av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; av av dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 372
7089 VERSE 16. The same Spirit beareth witnesse with our spirit, that we are the children of God. VERSE 16. The same Spirit bears witness with our Spirit, that we Are the children of God. n1 crd dt d n1 vvz n1 p-acp po12 n1, cst pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 693 Page 384
6888 whether he do pray truly and as he ought to do, in regard of the deadnesse and dulnesse sometimes creeping on him in the holy exercise of prayer. whither he do pray truly and as he ought to do, in regard of the deadness and dulness sometime creeping on him in the holy exercise of prayer. cs pns31 vdb vvi av-j cc a-acp pns31 vmd pc-acp vdi, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 av vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 372
6889 Alas, will a poore child of God say, when I set on the holy exercise of prayer, Alas, will a poor child of God say, when I Set on the holy exercise of prayer, np1, vmb dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvb, c-crq pns11 vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 372
6890 and endeuour to call on the name of the Lord, I finde in my selfe many times a maruellous deadnesse and dulnesse, and endeavour to call on the name of the Lord, I find in my self many times a marvelous deadness and dulness, cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1 d n2 dt j n1 cc n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 372
6891 and many bythoughts cast into my minde, and therefore I make question whether I pray as I ought, and many bythoughts cast into my mind, and Therefore I make question whither I pray as I ought, cc d n2 vvn p-acp po11 n1, cc av pns11 vvb n1 cs pns11 vvb c-acp pns11 vmd, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 372
6892 and whether the prayers that I make be pleasing to God or no? For satisfying of this doubt, and whither the Prayers that I make be pleasing to God or no? For satisfying of this doubt, cc cs dt n2 cst pns11 vvb vbb vvg p-acp np1 cc dx? p-acp vvg pp-f d n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 372
6893 and remoueall of this scruple, consider with thy selfe whosoeuer thou art, dost thou in the entrance on the holy exercise of prayer, and removal of this scruple, Consider with thy self whosoever thou art, dost thou in the Entrance on the holy exercise of prayer, cc n1 pp-f d n1, vvb p-acp po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vd2 pns21 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 372
6894 when thou art to enter on it, dost thou meditate and thinke on the great and glorious maiestie of the Lord, when thou art to enter on it, dost thou meditate and think on the great and glorious majesty of the Lord, c-crq pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, vd2 pns21 vvi cc vvb p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 373
6895 and endeauour to set thy selfe as before him, and as in his sight and presence, with all due reuerence of his greatnesse and glorie? And whē thou art in the performance of that holy dutie, finding deadnes and dulnesse creeping on thee, and endeavour to Set thy self as before him, and as in his sighed and presence, with all due Reverence of his greatness and glory? And when thou art in the performance of that holy duty, finding deadness and dulness creeping on thee, cc vvb pc-acp vvi po21 n1 c-acp p-acp pno31, cc c-acp p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1? cc c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j n1, vvg n1 cc n1 vvg p-acp pno21, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 373
6896 & by-thoughts cast into thy minde, dost thou then striue against them, art thou displeased with them, are they a burden to thee, & bythoughts cast into thy mind, dost thou then strive against them, art thou displeased with them, Are they a burden to thee, cc n2 vvn p-acp po21 n1, vd2 pns21 av vvi p-acp pno32, vb2r pns21 vvn p-acp pno32, vbr pns32 dt n1 p-acp pno21, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 373
6897 and dost thou sigh and grone vnder the burden of them, and labour and striue to lift vp thy heart and soule to the Lord? Comfort thy selfe, and dost thou sighs and groan under the burden of them, and labour and strive to lift up thy heart and soul to the Lord? Comfort thy self, cc vd2 pns21 vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc n1 cc vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1? n1 po21 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 373
6898 euen thy poore and weake prayers, so offered vp to God, are true and hearty prayers, even thy poor and weak Prayers, so offered up to God, Are true and hearty Prayers, av po21 j cc j n2, av vvn a-acp p-acp np1, vbr j cc j n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 373
6899 and they are well pleasing to God, Isai. 38.14 Hezekiah saith, that in his prayer He chattered like a crane or a swallow, he mourned as a doue: and they Are well pleasing to God, Isaiah 38.14 Hezekiah Says, that in his prayer He chattered like a crane or a swallow, he mourned as a dove: cc pns32 vbr av vvg p-acp np1, np1 crd np1 vvz, cst p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvd av-j dt n1 cc dt n1, pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 373
6900 he was so oppressed with griefe, as that his prayer was like the chattering of a crane or mourning of a doue, he was not able to vtter a perfect sentēce, he was so oppressed with grief, as that his prayer was like the chattering of a crane or mourning of a dove, he was not able to utter a perfect sentence, pns31 vbds av vvn p-acp n1, c-acp cst po31 n1 vbds av-j dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vbds xx j pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 373
6901 but as it were to stammer out a prayer, and yet the Lord was pleased with it, but as it were to stammer out a prayer, and yet the Lord was pleased with it, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi av dt n1, cc av dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp pn31, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 373
6902 and the Lord heard his p•ayer. and the Lord herd his p•ayer. cc dt n1 vvd po31 n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 373
6903 And so doubtlesse though deadnesse and dulnesse sometimes creepe on thee in prayer, and by-thoughts be cast into thy minde, And so doubtless though deadness and dulness sometime creep on thee in prayer, and bythoughts be cast into thy mind, cc av av-j c-acp n1 cc n1 av vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, cc n2 vbb vvn p-acp po21 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 373
6904 yet if thou purpose and resolue against them, and striue against them, and looke for the perfection of thy prayers in Christ, assuredly thy prayers are earnest and feruent, they are true and heartie, yet if thou purpose and resolve against them, and strive against them, and look for the perfection of thy Prayers in christ, assuredly thy Prayers Are earnest and fervent, they Are true and hearty, av cs pns21 vvb cc vvi p-acp pno32, cc vvi p-acp pno32, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2 p-acp np1, av-vvn po21 n2 vbr j cc j, pns32 vbr j cc j, (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 373
6905 and the Lord accepts of them as pleasing to him through Christ: and let that be thy comfort in the first place. and the Lord accepts of them as pleasing to him through christ: and let that be thy Comfort in the First place. cc dt n1 vvz pp-f pno32 p-acp vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp np1: cc vvb cst vbb po21 n1 p-acp dt ord n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 670 Page 373
6925 And Psal. 92. was a set prayer appointed for the Sabbath, the title shewes it, A Psalme or song for the Sabbath. And Psalm 92. was a Set prayer appointed for the Sabbath, the title shows it, A Psalm or song for the Sabbath. cc np1 crd vbds dt j-vvn n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvz pn31, dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6906 Secondly, it being so that true prayer is and ought to be earnest and feruent, and sent out from the inward intention of the heart, a doubt and question may further arise and be moued, namely this: Secondly, it being so that true prayer is and ought to be earnest and fervent, and sent out from the inward intention of the heart, a doubt and question may further arise and be moved, namely this: ord, pn31 vbg av d j n1 vbz cc vmd pc-acp vbi j cc j, cc vvd av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 cc n1 vmb av-jc vvi cc vbi vvn, av d: (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 373
6907 whether a man may pray truly and as he ought, in vsing a set forme of prayer, in vsing a prayer composed and made by others, whither a man may pray truly and as he ought, in using a Set Form of prayer, in using a prayer composed and made by Others, cs dt n1 vmb vvi av-j cc a-acp pns31 vmd, p-acp vvg dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp n2-jn, (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 373
6908 or no? To this I answer, that no doubt he may, a man that vseth a set forme of prayer, a prayer composed and made by others, may pray truly and as he ought: or no? To this I answer, that no doubt he may, a man that uses a Set Form of prayer, a prayer composed and made by Others, may pray truly and as he ought: cc dx? p-acp d pns11 vvb, cst dx n1 pns31 vmb, dt n1 cst vvz dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp n2-jn, vmb vvi av-j cc a-acp pns31 vmd: (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 373
6909 for why, in a set forme of prayer vsed, a mans heart may go with his mouth, he may be inwardly touched and stirred vp to pray, for why, in a Set Form of prayer used, a men heart may go with his Mouth, he may be inwardly touched and stirred up to pray, c-acp c-crq, p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 vvd, dt ng1 n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vbi av-j vvn cc vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi, (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 373
6910 and haue a true feeling of the want of things so prayed for: and have a true feeling of the want of things so prayed for: cc vhb dt j n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 av vvd p-acp: (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 373
6911 and he may vse petitions put downe in a set forme of prayer, being agreeable to the word of God, with feruency and with earnest intention of his heart: and he may use petitions put down in a Set Form of prayer, being agreeable to the word of God, with fervency and with earnest intention of his heart: cc pns31 vmb vvi n2 vvd a-acp p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, vbg j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp j n1 pp-f po31 n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6912 and so doing doubtlesse he prayes truly and as he ought to pray. and so doing doubtless he prays truly and as he ought to pray. cc av vdg av-j pns31 vvz av-j cc a-acp pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi. (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6913 As a child that hath words put into his mouth, and is taught how to aske good things at his fathers hands, may as truly aske those good things, As a child that hath words put into his Mouth, and is taught how to ask good things At his Father's hands, may as truly ask those good things, p-acp dt n1 cst vhz n2 vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vbz vvn c-crq pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp po31 ng1 n2, vmb a-acp av-j vvi d j n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6914 and be as earnest in crauing and crying for them, as he that calls and cries for the same good things out of his owne wit and inuention: and be as earnest in craving and crying for them, as he that calls and cries for the same good things out of his own wit and invention: cc vbi a-acp j p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp pno32, c-acp pns31 cst vvz cc vvz p-acp dt d j n2 av pp-f po31 d n1 cc n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6915 so certainely a child of God may in a set forme of prayer as truly pray, so Certainly a child of God may in a Set Form of prayer as truly pray, av av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av-j vvb, (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6916 and as earnestly craue good things at the hands of God his heauenly father, as in a conceiued prayer, crauing the same things, and as earnestly crave good things At the hands of God his heavenly father, as in a conceived prayer, craving the same things, cc c-acp av-j vvi j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 po31 j n1, c-acp p-acp dt j-vvn n1, vvg dt d n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6917 and vsing the same words and petitions. and using the same words and petitions. cc vvg dt d n2 cc n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6918 Oh but say they, some set forme of prayer is a stinting and limiting of the Spirit. I answer: O but say they, Some Set Form of prayer is a stinting and limiting of the Spirit. I answer: uh cc-acp vvb pns32, d j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f dt n1. pns11 vvb: (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6919 it is not so, they that so thinke are deceiued, to such as want memory, vtterance, it is not so, they that so think Are deceived, to such as want memory, utterance, pn31 vbz xx av, pns32 cst av vvb vbr vvn, p-acp d c-acp vvb n1, n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6920 and other gifts of grace needfull to the conceiuing of a prayer, set forme of prayer is a necessarie helpe to their weake gifts both of heart and tongue: and other Gifts of grace needful to the conceiving of a prayer, Set Form of prayer is a necessary help to their weak Gifts both of heart and tongue: cc j-jn n2 pp-f n1 j p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, vvb n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp po32 j n2 d pp-f n1 cc n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6921 and therefore their hearts being rightly prepared to pray, they may vse a set forme of prayer. and Therefore their hearts being rightly prepared to pray, they may use a Set Form of prayer. cc av po32 n2 vbg av-jn vvn pc-acp vvi, pns32 vmb vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6922 But they will say, it is a stinting of the Spirit in those that haue the gift of conceiuing prayer. I answer againe; But they will say, it is a stinting of the Spirit in those that have the gift of conceiving prayer. I answer again; p-acp pns32 vmb vvi, pn31 vbz dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp d cst vhb dt n1 pp-f vvg n1. pns11 vvb av; (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6923 for them that haue the gift of prayer, to vse set forme of prayer in publike being appointed by publike authority, is no stinting at all of the Spirit, for them that have the gift of prayer, to use Set Form of prayer in public being appointed by public Authority, is no stinting At all of the Spirit, p-acp pno32 cst vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j vbg vvn p-acp j n1, vbz dx vvg p-acp d pp-f dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6924 for if it be, then the Lord himselfe enioyned a stinting of the Spirit, which to thinke were blasphemie. Reade Numb. 6.23.24.25.26. the Lord there enioyned the priests a set forme of prayer in blessing the people publikely. for if it be, then the Lord himself enjoined a stinting of the Spirit, which to think were blasphemy. Reade Numb. 6.23.24.25.26. the Lord there enjoined the Priests a Set Form of prayer in blessing the people publicly. c-acp cs pn31 vbb, cs dt n1 px31 vvd dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, r-crq pc-acp vvi vbdr n1. np1 j. crd. dt n1 a-acp vvd dt n2 dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 dt n1 av-j. (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6926 Indeed such as haue the gift of prayer, are not bound at all times to vse set formes of prayer in publike or priuate. Indeed such as have the gift of prayer, Are not bound At all times to use Set forms of prayer in public or private. av d c-acp vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr xx vvn p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi j-vvn n2 pp-f n1 p-acp j cc j. (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6927 And let not any one take liberty to vse a set forme of prayer at all times, And let not any one take liberty to use a Set Form of prayer At all times, cc vvb xx d pi vvb n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6928 for that cannot at all times expresse his particular wants. for that cannot At all times express his particular Wants. c-acp cst vmbx p-acp d n2 vvi po31 j n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6929 And if a man be suddenly pressed by any calamitie, or by any sinne pressing the conscience, And if a man be suddenly pressed by any calamity, or by any sin pressing the conscience, cc cs dt n1 vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1 vvg dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6930 and be not able to conceiue a prayer, let him then in such a case rather go to the Lord with sighing and groaning, and be not able to conceive a prayer, let him then in such a case rather go to the Lord with sighing and groaning, cc vbb xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1, vvb pno31 av p-acp d dt n1 av-c vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg, (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 374
6931 euen with sighs and groanes that he cannot expresse in words as verse 26. then betake himselfe to a set forme of prayer, which it may be makes no mention of the speciall grace he stands in need of. even with sighs and groans that he cannot express in words as verse 26. then betake himself to a Set Form of prayer, which it may be makes no mention of the special grace he Stands in need of. av-j p-acp n2 cc n2 cst pns31 vmbx vvi p-acp n2 p-acp n1 crd av vvb px31 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvz dx n1 pp-f dt j n1 pns31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f. (18) verse (DIV2) 671 Page 375
6932 In the next place obserue we, the Apostle here saith, inuocation, and prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord, caused in himselfe and in the beleeuing Romanes by the Spirit of God, was a crying to God earnest and feruent, In the next place observe we, the Apostle Here Says, invocation, and prayer, and calling on the name of the Lord, caused in himself and in the believing Romans by the Spirit of God, was a crying to God earnest and fervent, p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pns12, dt n1 av vvz, n1, cc n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd p-acp px31 cc p-acp dt vvg njp2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbds dt vvg p-acp np1 j cc j, (18) verse (DIV2) 672 Page 375
6933 and it was a crying, Abba, Father, it was with a childlike boldnesse and confidence, it is a calling on God as a gracious and louing father in Christ. Now hence followes this conclusion. and it was a crying, Abba, Father, it was with a childlike boldness and confidence, it is a calling on God as a gracious and loving father in christ. Now hence follows this conclusion. cc pn31 vbds dt vvg, np1, n1, pn31 vbds p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz dt n-vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1 p-acp np1. av av vvz d n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 672 Page 375
6934 That true prayer is and ought to be with an holy boldnesse and confidence: That true prayer is and ought to be with an holy boldness and confidence: cst j n1 vbz cc vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 673 Page 375
6935 such as pray to the Lord as they ought, they pray with an holy boldnesse and confidence, ioyned with reuerence and feare, such as pray to the Lord as they ought, they pray with an holy boldness and confidence, joined with Reverence and Fear, d c-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns32 vmd, pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 673 Page 375
6936 and they come to the Lord in prayer with assurance to be heard, submitting their wils to Gods will, and they come to the Lord in prayer with assurance to be herd, submitting their wills to God's will, cc pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, vvg po32 n2 p-acp n2 vmb, (18) verse (DIV2) 673 Page 375
6937 for the time and manner of granting their requests. And this is commended to vs, Marke. 11.24. Whatsoeuer ye desire when ye pray, beleeue that ye shall haue it, and it shalbe done vnto you. Mat. 21.22. Whatsoeuer ye shall aske in prayer, if ye beleeue ye shall receiue it. Iam. 1.6. If any lacke wisdome let him aske of God, but saith he, let him aske in faith and wauer not. Psal. 55.22. for the time and manner of granting their requests. And this is commended to us, Mark. 11.24. Whatsoever you desire when you pray, believe that you shall have it, and it shall done unto you. Mathew 21.22. Whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, if you believe you shall receive it. Iam. 1.6. If any lack Wisdom let him ask of God, but Says he, let him ask in faith and waver not. Psalm 55.22. p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg po32 n2. cc d vbz vvn p-acp pno12, n1. crd. r-crq pn22 vvb c-crq pn22 vvb, vvb cst pn22 vmb vhi pn31, cc pn31 vmb|vbi vdi p-acp pn22. np1 crd. r-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cs pn22 vvb pn22 vmb vvi pn31. np1 crd. cs d n1 n1 vvb pno31 vvi pp-f np1, p-acp vvz pns31, vvb pno31 vvi p-acp n1 cc vvi xx. np1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 673 Page 375
6938 saith Dauid Cast thy burden or gift vpon the Lord, that is, that which thou wouldest that God should giue to thee, cast it on the Lord, Says David Cast thy burden or gift upon the Lord, that is, that which thou Wouldst that God should give to thee, cast it on the Lord, vvz np1 vvb po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, cst r-crq pns21 vmd2 d n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno21, vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 673 Page 375
6939 and rest on him in confidence and assurance for the granting of it: for why, the reason and ground of this truth is this. and rest on him in confidence and assurance for the granting of it: for why, the reason and ground of this truth is this. cc n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31: c-acp c-crq, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 vbz d. (18) verse (DIV2) 673 Page 375
6940 Prayer is a speciall fruite of faith; Prayer is a special fruit of faith; n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 674 Page 375
6941 and as one saith well, it is the first child and most honourable effect of faith: and as one Says well, it is the First child and most honourable Effect of faith: cc c-acp pi vvz av, pn31 vbz dt ord n1 cc av-ds j n1 pp-f n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 674 Page 375
6942 faith must go before, and prayer must follow after, and therefore doubtlesse prayer must be with an holy boldnesse and confidence, faith must go before, and prayer must follow After, and Therefore doubtless prayer must be with an holy boldness and confidence, n1 vmb vvi a-acp, cc n1 vmb vvi a-acp, cc av av-j n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 674 Page 375
6943 and they that pray to the Lord as they ought, they pray with boldnesse and with assurance to be heard. and they that pray to the Lord as they ought, they pray with boldness and with assurance to be herd. cc pns32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns32 vmd, pns32 vvb p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (18) verse (DIV2) 674 Page 375
6944 And yet that we mistake it not, know that true boldnesse and confidence in prayer must be grounded not on any thing in our selues, And yet that we mistake it not, know that true boldness and confidence in prayer must be grounded not on any thing in our selves, cc av cst pns12 vvb pn31 xx, vvb d j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn xx p-acp d n1 p-acp po12 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 674 Page 375
6945 or any creature in heauen or earth, but onely on the promise of God, and the mediation and intercession of Christ. or any creature in heaven or earth, but only on the promise of God, and the mediation and Intercession of christ. cc d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 674 Page 375
6946 We must be bold and confident in prayer, resting onely on the promise of God, We must be bold and confident in prayer, resting only on the promise of God, pns12 vmb vbi j cc j p-acp n1, vvg av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 674 Page 376
6947 and beleeue that God will grant vs the good things we pray for, according to his promise, and believe that God will grant us the good things we pray for, according to his promise, cc vvb cst np1 vmb vvi pno12 dt j n2 pns12 vvb p-acp, vvg p-acp po31 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 674 Page 376
6948 and as he hath promised them to vs, and resting also on the mediation of Christ, and as he hath promised them to us, and resting also on the mediation of christ, cc c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp pno12, cc vvg av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 674 Page 376
6949 and beleeue that Christ will be our mediator to God his Father, that the good things we aske his Father in his name, he will giue to vs, Ioh. 16.23. Thus we are to pray with boldnesse and confidence, and with assurance to be heard. and believe that christ will be our Mediator to God his Father, that the good things we ask his Father in his name, he will give to us, John 16.23. Thus we Are to pray with boldness and confidence, and with assurance to be herd. cc vvb cst np1 vmb vbi po12 n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1, cst dt j n2 pns12 vvb po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, np1 crd. av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (18) verse (DIV2) 674 Page 376
6950 But against assurance in prayer some obiect, that God many times hath heard and doth heare vnbeleeuers, Psal. 107. Dauid shewes at large, that when men are in distresse (though vnbeleeuers) yet they crying to God, he deliuers them out of their distresse; But against assurance in prayer Some Object, that God many times hath herd and does hear unbelievers, Psalm 107. David shows At large, that when men Are in distress (though unbelievers) yet they crying to God, he delivers them out of their distress; cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1 d n1, cst np1 d n2 vhz vvn cc vdz vvi n2, np1 crd np1 vvz p-acp j, cst c-crq n2 vbr p-acp n1 (cs n2) av pns32 vvg p-acp np1, pns31 vvz pno32 av pp-f po32 n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 675 Page 376
6951 and giues many particular instances to that purpose: and therefore faith in prayer seemes not to be necessarie. To this I answer; and gives many particular instances to that purpose: and Therefore faith in prayer seems not to be necessary. To this I answer; cc vvz d j n2 p-acp d n1: cc av n1 p-acp n1 vvz xx pc-acp vbi j. p-acp d pns11 vvb; (18) verse (DIV2) 675 Page 376
6952 that God doth sometimes heare the grones and cries of vnbeleeuers, not because their prayers please him, that God does sometime hear the groans and cries of unbelievers, not Because their Prayers please him, cst np1 vdz av vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, xx c-acp po32 n2 vvb pno31, (18) verse (DIV2) 676 Page 376
6953 but for the execution of his iustice and iudgement on them that wrong them. but for the execution of his Justice and judgement on them that wrong them. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno32. (18) verse (DIV2) 676 Page 376
6954 God doth sometimes heares the cries of vnbeleeuers regarding their cause, namely, their wrongs and oppressions, not their persons or prayers. God does sometime hears the cries of unbelievers regarding their cause, namely, their wrongs and oppressions, not their Persons or Prayers. np1 vdz av vvz dt n2 pp-f n2 vvg po32 n1, av, po32 n2-jn cc n2, xx po32 n2 cc n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 676 Page 376
6955 And this the Lord doth, both to set out the riches of his mercy, that reacheth so farre as to vnbeleeuers, And this the Lord does, both to Set out the riches of his mercy, that reaches so Far as to unbelievers, cc d dt n1 vdz, d pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst vvz av av-j c-acp p-acp n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 676 Page 376
6956 as he suffers the Sunne to shine, and the raine to fall, on the iust and on the vniust, Mat. 5.45. and also to stirre vp true beleeuers to seeke to him in the prayer of faith, in that they see that euen the prayers and teares of the wicked are not fruitlesse and without effect. as he suffers the Sun to shine, and the rain to fallen, on the just and on the unjust, Mathew 5.45. and also to stir up true believers to seek to him in the prayer of faith, in that they see that even the Prayers and tears of the wicked Are not fruitless and without Effect. c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt j cc a-acp dt j, np1 crd. cc av pc-acp vvi a-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp cst pns32 vvb cst av-j dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j vbr xx j cc p-acp n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 676 Page 376
6957 And so still it remaines a truth, that true prayer is and ought to be with an holy boldnesse and confidence; And so still it remains a truth, that true prayer is and ought to be with an holy boldness and confidence; cc av av pn31 vvz dt n1, cst j n1 vbz cc vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 676 Page 376
6958 and such as pray as they ought, they pray with an holy boldnesse and confidence, and with assurance to be heard. and such as pray as they ought, they pray with an holy boldness and confidence, and with assurance to be herd. cc d c-acp vvb c-acp pns32 vmd, pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (18) verse (DIV2) 676 Page 376
6959 And for vse, first this discouers that the prayer of vnbeleeuers, of ignorant persons, and of impenitent persons, of such as go on in their sinnes without repentance, they are no true prayers pleasing to God; And for use, First this discovers that the prayer of unbelievers, of ignorant Persons, and of impenitent Persons, of such as go on in their Sins without Repentance, they Are no true Prayers pleasing to God; cc p-acp n1, ord d vvz cst dt n1 pp-f n2, pp-f j n2, cc pp-f j n2, pp-f d c-acp vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, pns32 vbr dx j n2 vvg p-acp np1; (18) verse (DIV2) 677 Page 376
6960 they cannot go to the Lord with anie holy boldnesse and confidence, or with any assurance to be heard: they cannot go to the Lord with any holy boldness and confidence, or with any assurance to be herd: pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j n1 cc n1, cc p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn: (18) verse (DIV2) 677 Page 376
6961 but I will not further stand on that. but I will not further stand on that. cc-acp pns11 vmb xx av-jc vvi p-acp d. (18) verse (DIV2) 677 Page 376
6962 And for vse to Gods children on the ground of truth now deliuered, all Gods children are to looke to it, that they go to the Lord in prayer with an holy boldnesse and confidence, And for use to God's children on the ground of truth now Delivered, all God's children Are to look to it, that they go to the Lord in prayer with an holy boldness and confidence, cc p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvd, d ng1 n2 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 377
6963 and with assurance to be heard. and with assurance to be herd. cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 377
6964 When thou that art a child of God goest to the Lord in prayer, and powrest out thine heart before the Lord for good things thou standest in need of, labour to beleeue that thou shalt haue those good things granted to thee, giue the Lord that honour to trust him on his word, thou canst not giue him greater honour then to trust him on his word and promise: When thou that art a child of God goest to the Lord in prayer, and powerest out thine heart before the Lord for good things thou Standest in need of, labour to believe that thou shalt have those good things granted to thee, give the Lord that honour to trust him on his word, thou Canst not give him greater honour then to trust him on his word and promise: c-crq pns21 d vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1 vv2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vv2 av po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n2 pns21 vv2 p-acp n1 pp-f, vvb pc-acp vvi cst pns21 vm2 vhi d j n2 vvn p-acp pno21, vvb dt n1 cst n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, pns21 vm2 xx vvi pno31 jc n1 cs pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 377
6965 and therefore labour to bring thine heart in prayer to rest on the word and promise of God, call to mind and remember the sweete promises the Lord hath made to his children, and Therefore labour to bring thine heart in prayer to rest on the word and promise of God, call to mind and Remember the sweet promises the Lord hath made to his children, cc av vvb pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vvb p-acp n1 cc vvi dt j n2 dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 377
6966 and that he is faithfull and true in performing his word and promise: and that he is faithful and true in performing his word and promise: cc cst pns31 vbz j cc j p-acp vvg po31 n1 cc n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 377
6967 he is able to performe it, and he is most willing to make it good to his children; he is able to perform it, and he is most willing to make it good to his children; pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31, cc pns31 vbz av-ds j pc-acp vvi pn31 j p-acp po31 n2; (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 377
6968 yea remember, that he sometimes heares the cries of vnbeleeuers that haue no promise made to them, yea Remember, that he sometime hears the cries of unbelievers that have no promise made to them, uh vvb, cst pns31 av vvz dt n2 pp-f n2 cst vhb dx n1 vvn p-acp pno32, (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 377
6969 and will he then reiect the cries and prayers of his children, to whom he hath promised mercie, their prayers being offered vp in faith and in the mediation of Christ? Doubtlesse he will not. and will he then reject the cries and Prayers of his children, to whom he hath promised mercy, their Prayers being offered up in faith and in the mediation of christ? Doubtless he will not. cc vmb pns31 av vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn n1, po32 n2 vbg vvn a-acp p-acp n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? av-j pns31 vmb xx. (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 377
6970 Yea but thou wilt say, I am in trouble and distresse, and I haue often made my humble suite and supplication to the Lord, Yea but thou wilt say, I am in trouble and distress, and I have often made my humble suit and supplication to the Lord, uh cc-acp pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 vbm p-acp n1 cc n1, cc pns11 vhb av vvn po11 j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 377
6971 for ease, comfort, refreshing, and deliuerance, but as yet I finde none, the Lord seemes to hide his face from me: for ease, Comfort, refreshing, and deliverance, but as yet I find none, the Lord seems to hide his face from me: p-acp n1, n1, vvg, cc n1, cc-acp c-acp av pns11 vvb pix, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno11: (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 377
6972 and as the Prophet complaines, Lamen. 3.8. When I crie and shout, he shutteth out my prayer: and as the Prophet complains, Lamen. 3.8. When I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer: cc c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1. crd. c-crq pns11 vvb cc n1, pns31 vvz av po11 n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 377
6973 I feare the Lord is angrie with me. Oh take heed of this impatiencie, giue the Lord this honour, to waite on him; I Fear the Lord is angry with me. O take heed of this impatiency, give the Lord this honour, to wait on him; pns11 vvb dt n1 vbz j p-acp pno11. uh vvb n1 pp-f d n1, vvb dt n1 d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31; (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 377
6974 he is worthie to be waited on, and shew forth thy faith, not onely in beleeuing Gods promises for the matter and substance of them, that he hath promised case, comfort, he is worthy to be waited on, and show forth thy faith, not only in believing God's promises for the matter and substance of them, that he hath promised case, Comfort, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, cc vvi av po21 n1, xx av-j p-acp vvg npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, cst pns31 vhz vvn n1, n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 377
6975 and deliuerance to his children, but also in beleeuing them in regard of the circumstance of time for the accomplishment of them, that the Lord in his appointed time will make good his promise to thee. Habac. 2.3. The vision is for an appointed time, but at the last it shall speake and not lye. And Isai 28.16. He that beleeueth shall not make hast. and deliverance to his children, but also in believing them in regard of the circumstance of time for the accomplishment of them, that the Lord in his appointed time will make good his promise to thee. Habakkuk 2.3. The vision is for an appointed time, but At the last it shall speak and not lie. And Isaiah 28.16. He that Believeth shall not make haste. cc n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc-acp av p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cst dt n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1 vmb vvi j po31 n1 p-acp pno21. np1 crd. dt n1 vbz p-acp dt j-vvn n1, cc-acp p-acp dt ord pn31 vmb vvi cc xx vvi. cc np1 crd. pns31 cst vvz vmb xx vvi n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 377
6976 If we had hearts to trust God in prayer to waite on him, oh what good should we finde by it! If we had hearts to trust God in prayer to wait on him, o what good should we find by it! cs pns12 vhd n2 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, uh q-crq j vmd pns12 vvi p-acp pn31! (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 377
6977 proue the Lord herein, as he saith in another case, Malac. 3.10. and see if he will not powre out blessings on thee without measure. prove the Lord herein, as he Says in Another case, Malachi 3.10. and see if he will not pour out blessings on thee without measure. vvb dt n1 av, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp j-jn n1, np1 crd. cc vvb cs pns31 vmb xx vvi av n2 p-acp pno21 p-acp n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 378
6978 It is a certaine truth, that the prayers of Gods children in time of trouble and distresse, offered vp to God in faith and in the mediation of Christ, do more good then all other meanes whatsoeuer. It is a certain truth, that the Prayers of God's children in time of trouble and distress, offered up to God in faith and in the mediation of christ, do more good then all other means whatsoever. pn31 vbz dt j n1, cst dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvd a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vdb av-dc j cs d j-jn n2 r-crq. (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 378
6979 Therefore learne we to go to the Lord in prayer with holy boldnesse and confidence, resting on the promise of God, Therefore Learn we to go to the Lord in prayer with holy boldness and confidence, resting on the promise of God, av vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 378
6980 and on the mediation of Christ, and we shall finde a plentifull blessing from the Lord on our bodies and on our soules. and on the mediation of christ, and we shall find a plentiful blessing from the Lord on our bodies and on our Souls. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc p-acp po12 n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 378
6981 There is yet further matter offered from these words, Whereby we crie, Abba, Father: There is yet further matter offered from these words, Whereby we cry, Abba, Father: pc-acp vbz av jc n1 vvn p-acp d n2, c-crq pns12 vvb, np1, n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 378
6982 and it is further to be obserued, that the Apostle here saith, the Spirit of adoption caused him and the beleeuing Romans to crie Abba, Father: euen to call on him who was their Father in Christ, and on him alone. and it is further to be observed, that the Apostle Here Says, the Spirit of adoption caused him and the believing Romans to cry Abba, Father: even to call on him who was their Father in christ, and on him alone. cc pn31 vbz jc pc-acp vbi vvn, cst dt n1 av vvz, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd pno31 cc dt vvg np1 pc-acp vvi np1, n1: av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 r-crq vbds po32 n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31 av-j. (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 378
6983 And hence it is cleare, I will but note it in a word. And hence it is clear, I will but note it in a word. cc av pn31 vbz j, pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 678 Page 378
6984 That the Spirit of adoption causeth men to pray to God their Father in Christ, and to him alone, and to none other. That the Spirit of adoption Causes men to pray to God their Father in christ, and to him alone, and to none other. cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 po32 n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31 av-j, cc p-acp pix j-jn. (18) verse (DIV2) 679 Page 378
6985 The holy Spirit of God directs vs to pray to God alone, and to none other in heauen or earth: for why, The holy Spirit of God directs us to pray to God alone, and to none other in heaven or earth: for why, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 av-j, cc p-acp pix j-jn p-acp n1 cc n1: c-acp c-crq, (18) verse (DIV2) 679 Page 378
6986 God alone is able to heare, to vnderstand, and to helpe them that pray to him, God alone is able to hear, to understand, and to help them that pray to him, np1 av-j vbz j pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 cst vvb p-acp pno31, (18) verse (DIV2) 680 Page 378
6987 and he alone knowes their hearts. Act. 1.24. Thou Lord which knowest the hearts of all men. and he alone knows their hearts. Act. 1.24. Thou Lord which Knowest the hearts of all men. cc pns31 av-j vvz po32 n2. n1 crd. pns21 n1 r-crq vv2 dt n2 pp-f d n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 680 Page 378
6988 Yea he alone knowes whether the heart pray or no. Yea he alone knows whither the heart pray or no. uh pns31 av-j vvz c-crq dt n1 vvb cc uh-dx. (18) verse (DIV2) 680 Page 378
6989 And prayer is sometimes suspirium cordis, but a sigh or groane of the heart. 1. Sam. 1.13. it is said, that Hannah spake in her heart when she prayed. And Rom. 10.14. And prayer is sometime suspirium Cordis, but a sighs or groan of the heart. 1. Sam. 1.13. it is said, that Hannah spoke in her heart when she prayed. And Rom. 10.14. cc n1 vbz av fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. crd np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, cst np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvd. cc np1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 680 Page 378
6990 it is the rule of the Apostle, that inuocation and faith are euer to go together, How shall they call on him in whom they haue not beleeued? Now in God alone must we beleeue, it is the Rule of the Apostle, that invocation and faith Are ever to go together, How shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? Now in God alone must we believe, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst n1 cc n1 vbr av pc-acp vvi av, q-crq vmb pns32 vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vhb xx vvn? av p-acp np1 av-j vmb pns12 vvi, (18) verse (DIV2) 680 Page 378
6991 and therefore to him alone must we pray. and Therefore to him alone must we pray. cc av p-acp pno31 av-j vmb pns12 vvi. (18) verse (DIV2) 680 Page 378
6992 And doubtlesse Gods children are euer taught and stirred vp by the holy Spirit of God to pray to God alone, And doubtless God's children Are ever taught and stirred up by the holy Spirit of God to pray to God alone, cc av-j ng1 n2 vbr av vvn cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 av-j, (18) verse (DIV2) 680 Page 378
6993 and to none other, according to his owne commandement. Psal. 50.15. Call on me in the day of trouble, so will I deliuer thee, and thou shalt glorifie me. and to none other, according to his own Commandment. Psalm 50.15. Call on me in the day of trouble, so will I deliver thee, and thou shalt Glorify me. cc p-acp pix j-jn, vvg p-acp po31 d n1. np1 crd. vvb p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av vmb pns11 vvi pno21, cc pns21 vm2 vvi pno11. (18) verse (DIV2) 680 Page 378
6994 This serues to checke and reproue the prayers taught and practised by the Papists, to Angels and Saints departed. This serves to check and reprove the Prayers taught and practised by the Papists, to Angels and Saints departed. d vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt njp2, p-acp n2 cc n2 vvn. (18) verse (DIV2) 681 Page 378
6995 If Gods children be taught and stirred vp by the holy Spirit of God to pray to God alone and to none other, it must needs be that prayers to Angels and Saints departed, is caused and comes from another spirit, from a spirit of error, If God's children be taught and stirred up by the holy Spirit of God to pray to God alone and to none other, it must needs be that Prayers to Angels and Saints departed, is caused and comes from Another Spirit, from a Spirit of error, cs ng1 n2 vbb vvn cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 av-j cc p-acp pix j-jn, pn31 vmb av vbi d n2 p-acp n2 cc n2 vvd, vbz vvn cc vvz p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 681 Page 379
6996 and a spirit contradicting the Spirit of God, euen from the spirit of Antichrist. and a Spirit contradicting the Spirit of God, even from the Spirit of Antichrist. cc dt n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 681 Page 379
6997 And it is but a shift of the Papists, by which they seeke to elude and put off our argument from this place, and that Matth. 6.9. where Christ teacheth vs to pray, Our father: we reasoning thus, we are taught to crie Abba, Father, and to call on God our Father onely; And it is but a shift of the Papists, by which they seek to elude and put off our argument from this place, and that Matthew 6.9. where christ Teaches us to pray, Our father: we reasoning thus, we Are taught to cry Abba, Father, and to call on God our Father only; cc pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp po12 n1 p-acp d n1, cc cst np1 crd. c-crq np1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi, po12 n1: pns12 vvg av, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp vvb np1, n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 po12 n1 av-j; (18) verse (DIV2) 681 Page 379
6998 and therefore not on Angels and Saints departed. and Therefore not on Angels and Saints departed. cc av xx p-acp n2 cc n2 vvn. (18) verse (DIV2) 681 Page 379
6999 Why say the Papists, this is no good argument, for if this be good, we are taught to call on God our Father onely, Why say the Papists, this is no good argument, for if this be good, we Are taught to call on God our Father only, q-crq vvb dt njp2, d vbz dx j n1, c-acp cs d vbb j, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 po12 n1 av-j, (18) verse (DIV2) 682 Page 379
7000 therefore not on Angels or Saints departed; Therefore not on Angels or Saints departed; av xx p-acp n2 cc n2 vvn; (18) verse (DIV2) 682 Page 379
7001 then this also will stand good, we are taught to call on God the Father onely, then this also will stand good, we Are taught to call on God the Father only, av d av vmb vvi j, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 dt n1 av-j, (18) verse (DIV2) 682 Page 379
7002 therefore not on God the Sonne, nor on God the holy Ghost. A meere shift easily answered. Therefore not on God the Son, nor on God the holy Ghost. A mere shift Easily answered. av xx p-acp np1 dt n1, ccx p-acp np1 dt j n1. dt j n1 av-j vvn. (18) verse (DIV2) 682 Page 379
7003 The word Father in the Scripture is taken two wayes, personally, and essentially. The word Father in the Scripture is taken two ways, personally, and essentially. dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn crd n2, av-j, cc av-j. (18) verse (DIV2) 682 Page 379
7004 Personally, for the first person in Trinitie, when it stands in relation to Christ, as Coloss. 1.3. We giue thanks to God euen the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ. Personally, for the First person in Trinity, when it Stands in Relation to christ, as Coloss. 1.3. We give thanks to God even the Father of our Lord Iesus christ. av-j, p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp np1, c-acp np1 crd. pns12 vvb n2 p-acp np1 av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 682 Page 379
7005 But when it stands in relation to vs, as when we are taught to say our Father, it is taken essentially, But when it Stands in Relation to us, as when we Are taught to say our Father, it is taken essentially, cc-acp c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, c-acp c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi po12 n1, pn31 vbz vvn av-j, (18) verse (DIV2) 682 Page 379
7006 and we are to vnderstand by the word Father, the Father, Sonne, and holy Ghost, euen the three persons subsisting in the same Godhead and diuine nature. and we Are to understand by the word Father, the Father, Son, and holy Ghost, even the three Persons subsisting in the same Godhead and divine nature. cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 n1, dt n1, n1, cc j n1, av-j dt crd n2 vvg p-acp dt d n1 cc j-jn n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 682 Page 379
7007 And therefore our aduersaries do but cauill, in seeking to put off our argument from this and that other place, Matth. 6.9. I leaue them and proceed. And Therefore our Adversaries do but cavil, in seeking to put off our argument from this and that other place, Matthew 6.9. I leave them and proceed. cc av po12 n2 vdb p-acp vvi, p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n1 p-acp d cc d j-jn n1, np1 crd. pns11 vvb pno32 cc vvi. (18) verse (DIV2) 682 Page 379
7008 In that the Apostle here vseth an Hebrew or Syriacke word, Abba, and that word is kept and retained in our English translation, is no sufficient warrant that the seruice of God may or ought to be in a strange tongue, as the Papists falsely affirme: In that the Apostle Here uses an Hebrew or Syriacke word, Abba, and that word is kept and retained in our English Translation, is no sufficient warrant that the service of God may or ought to be in a strange tongue, as the Papists falsely affirm: p-acp d dt n1 av vvz dt njp cc np1 n1, np1, cc d n1 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp po12 jp n1, vbz dx j n1 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb cc pi pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1, c-acp dt njp2 av-j vvi: (18) verse (DIV2) 683 Page 379
7009 for the word Abba, and the word Amen, and such like, are become common, and familiar, and easie to be vnderstood. for the word Abba, and the word Amen, and such like, Are become Common, and familiar, and easy to be understood. c-acp dt n1 np1, cc dt n1 uh-n, cc d av-j, vbr vvn j, cc j-jn, cc j pc-acp vbi vvn. (18) verse (DIV2) 683 Page 379
7010 But touching these words, NONLATINALPHABET, or Abba, Father, the one an Hebrew or Syriacke word, and the other a Greek or English word: But touching these words,, or Abba, Father, the one an Hebrew or Syriacke word, and the other a Greek or English word: p-acp vvg d n2,, cc np1, n1, dt crd dt njp cc np1 n1, cc dt j-jn dt jp cc jp n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 683 Page 379
7011 we may hence gather, which I will but note in a word, we may hence gather, which I will but note in a word, pns12 vmb av vvi, r-crq pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 683 Page 380
7012 That God is the father both of the Iewes and Gentiles, euen of all, of what nation or countrey soeuer they be, that truly beleeue in Christ, and are partakers of the grace of adoption: That God is the father both of the Iewes and Gentiles, even of all, of what Nation or country soever they be, that truly believe in christ, and Are partakers of the grace of adoption: cst np1 vbz dt n1 av-d pp-f dt np2 cc np1, av pp-f d, pp-f r-crq n1 cc n1 av pns32 vbb, cst av-j vvb p-acp np1, cc vbr n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 684 Page 380
7013 there is neither Iewe not Grecian, but all are one in Christ Iesus, Galat. 3.28. Which may comfort vs that are of the Gentiles; there is neither Iewe not Grecian, but all Are one in christ Iesus, Galatians 3.28. Which may Comfort us that Are of the Gentiles; pc-acp vbz dx np1 xx jp, cc-acp d vbr pi p-acp np1 np1, np1 crd. r-crq vmb vvi pno12 cst vbr pp-f dt n2-j; (18) verse (DIV2) 684 Page 380
7014 the time was when the Iewes were onely accounted the Church and people of God, and his chiefe treasure, Exodus 19.5. the time was when the Iewes were only accounted the Church and people of God, and his chief treasure, Exodus 19.5. dt n1 vbds c-crq dt np2 vbdr j vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 j-jn n1, fw-la crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 685 Page 380
7754 we are hence giuen to vnderstand in the first place. we Are hence given to understand in the First place. pns12 vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 752 Page 420
7018 and now all that truly beleeue in Christ, of what nation or countrey soeuer they be, are accounted the children of God, and may call God Father. and now all that truly believe in christ, of what Nation or country soever they be, Are accounted the children of God, and may call God Father. cc av d cst av-j vvb p-acp np1, pp-f r-crq n1 cc n1 av pns32 vbb, vbr vvn dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vmb vvi np1 n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 685 Page 380
7019 I will not further stand on that. I will not further stand on that. pns11 vmb xx av-jc vvi p-acp d. (18) verse (DIV2) 685 Page 380
7020 The doubling of the word, Abba, Father, as I shewed, signifies vehemency, as if the Apostle had said, The Spirit of adoptiō causeth vs to crie, Father, Father, The doubling of the word, Abba, Father, as I showed, signifies vehemency, as if the Apostle had said, The Spirit of adoption Causes us to cry, Father, Father, dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, np1, n1, c-acp pns11 vvd, vvz n1, c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi, n1, n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 686 Page 380
7021 so that here we see Gods children are stirred vp by the Spirit of adoption to be instant and importunate with the Lord in prayer, so that Here we see God's children Are stirred up by the Spirit of adoption to be instant and importunate with the Lord in prayer, av cst av pns12 vvb ng1 n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn cc j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 686 Page 380
7022 and to crie to him, Father, Father: the point hence is this. and to cry to him, Father, Father: the point hence is this. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, n1, n1: dt n1 av vbz d. (18) verse (DIV2) 686 Page 380
7023 That we must be instant and importunate with the Lord in prayer, with an holy instancy and with an holy importunity, we must not take the deniall at the first at the hands of our heauenly Father for the good things we craue at his hands according to his will, That we must be instant and importunate with the Lord in prayer, with an holy instancy and with an holy importunity, we must not take the denial At the First At the hands of our heavenly Father for the good things we crave At his hands according to his will, cst pns12 vmb vbi j-jn cc j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc p-acp dt j n1, pns12 vmb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp dt ord p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1 p-acp dt j n2 pns12 vvb p-acp po31 n2 vvg p-acp po31 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 380
7024 but we must still sollicite him, and still go to him with I pray thee holy Father, good Father I beseech thee gracious Father, and the like: but we must still solicit him, and still go to him with I pray thee holy Father, good Father I beseech thee gracious Father, and the like: cc-acp pns12 vmb av vvi pno31, cc av vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp pns11 vvb pno21 j n1, j n1 pns11 vvb pno21 j n1, cc dt j: (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 380
7025 we must pray for the same needfull good things we craue at the hands of God againe and againe, till the Lord answer vs graciously, heare our prayers, we must pray for the same needful good things we crave At the hands of God again and again, till the Lord answer us graciously, hear our Prayers, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt d j j n2 pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 av cc av, c-acp dt n1 vvb pno12 av-j, vvb po12 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 380
7026 and haue mercy, and grant our requests. And this is that the Apostle calls striuing in prayer. Rom. 15.30. I beseech you for our Lord Iesus Christs sake, and for the loue of the Spirit, that ye would striue with me by prayers to God for me. and have mercy, and grant our requests. And this is that the Apostle calls striving in prayer. Rom. 15.30. I beseech you for our Lord Iesus Christ sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that you would strive with me by Prayers to God for me. cc vhb n1, cc vvb po12 n2. cc d vbz d dt n1 vvz vvg p-acp n1. np1 crd. pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp po12 n1 np1 npg1 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn22 vmd vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp n2 p-acp np1 p-acp pno11. (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 380
7027 And this the Lord Iesus hath taught vs, by the example of a man that comes to borrow bread of his friend at midnight, Luke. 11.8. And this the Lord Iesus hath taught us, by the Exampl of a man that comes to borrow bred of his friend At midnight, Lycia. 11.8. cc d dt n1 np1 vhz vvn pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1, av. crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 380
7028 I say to you, though he would not arise and giue him because he is his friend, I say to you, though he would not arise and give him Because he is his friend, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, cs pns31 vmd xx vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp pns31 vbz po31 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 381
7029 yet doubtlesse because of his importunity: yet doubtless Because of his importunity: av av-j c-acp pp-f po31 n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 381
7030 and then be subioynes verse. 9. I say to you, aske and it shalbe giuen you, and then be subioynes verse. 9. I say to you, ask and it shall given you, cc av vbb vvz n1. crd pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, vvb cc pn31 vmb|vbi vvn pn22, (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 381
7031 and not onely aske but seeke, neither there rest, but knocke, and it shalbe opened vnto you. and not only ask but seek, neither there rest, but knock, and it shall opened unto you. cc xx av-j vvi cc-acp vvb, av-dx pc-acp vvi, cc-acp vvb, cc pn31 vmb|vbi vvn p-acp pn22. (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 381
7032 And this also he hath taught vs by the parable of the widow and the wicked Iudge, who feared not God, nor reuerenced man, Luk. 18.1. but the widow so troubled and wearied him with her cryes and importunitie, as she wrested her suite from him. And this also he hath taught us by the parable of the widow and the wicked Judge, who feared not God, nor reverenced man, Luk. 18.1. but the widow so troubled and wearied him with her cries and importunity, as she wrested her suit from him. cc d av pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt j n1, r-crq vvd xx np1, ccx vvd n1, np1 crd. cc-acp dt n1 av vvn cc vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n2 cc n1, c-acp pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno31. (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 381
7126 by our spirit, we are not hereby to vnderstand our soule, as it is a naturall part of man, by our Spirit, we Are not hereby to understand our soul, as it is a natural part of man, p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vbr xx av pc-acp vvi po12 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7033 And so ought we in an holie manner to be importunate with the Lord, in our suites and supplications we put vp to his holy Maiestie. And so ought we in an holy manner to be importunate with the Lord, in our suits and supplications we put up to his holy Majesty. cc av vmd pns12 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1, p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 pns12 vvd a-acp p-acp po31 j n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 381
7034 Thus did good Iaacob, Genes. 32.26. he wrestled with the Lord in prayer, and he gaue the Lord no rest till he had giuen him a blessing. Thus did good Jacob, Genesis. 32.26. he wrestled with the Lord in prayer, and he gave the Lord no rest till he had given him a blessing. av vdd j np1, np1. crd. pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc pns31 vvd dt n1 dx n1 c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno31 dt n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 381
7035 And thus we reade of Daniel, Dan. 9.18.19. O my God (saith he) incline thine eare and heare: And thus we read of daniel, Dan. 9.18.19. Oh my God (Says he) incline thine ear and hear: cc av pns12 vvb pp-f np1, np1 crd. uh po11 np1 (vvz pns31) vvb po21 n1 cc vvi: (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 381
7036 open thine eyes and behold our desolations, and the citie whereupon thy Name is called: open thine eyes and behold our desolations, and the City whereupon thy Name is called: vvb po21 n2 cc vvb po12 n2, cc dt n1 c-crq po21 n1 vbz vvn: (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 381
7037 for we do not present our supplications before thee for our owne righteousnesse, but for thy great tender mercies. for we do not present our supplications before thee for our own righteousness, but for thy great tender Mercies. c-acp pns12 vdb xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno21 p-acp po12 d n1, cc-acp p-acp po21 j j n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 381
7038 O Lord heare, O Lord forgiue, O Lord consider, and do it: deferre not for thine owne sake, O my God. O Lord hear, Oh Lord forgive, Oh Lord Consider, and do it: defer not for thine own sake, Oh my God. sy n1 vvi, uh n1 vvb, uh n1 vvi, cc vdb pn31: vvi xx p-acp po21 d n1, uh po11 np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 381
7039 See how instant and how importunate he was with the Lord, he would as it were take no deniall at the hands of God. See how instant and how importunate he was with the Lord, he would as it were take no denial At the hands of God. vvb c-crq j-jn cc c-crq j pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmd p-acp pn31 vbdr vvi dx n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 381
7040 These examples are for our imitation; These Examples Are for our imitation; np1 n2 vbr p-acp po12 n1; (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 381
7041 we are thus to be importunate suiters to the Lord, and to seeke to him in prayer, with an holy instancie and importunitie: for why, we Are thus to be importunate Suitors to the Lord, and to seek to him in prayer, with an holy instancy and importunity: for why, pns12 vbr av pc-acp vbi j n2 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1: c-acp c-crq, (18) verse (DIV2) 687 Page 381
7042 We are in prayer to manifest and shew forth our heartie d•sire of the good things we pray for, that indeed we heartily desire them, We Are in prayer to manifest and show forth our hearty d•sire of the good things we pray for, that indeed we heartily desire them, pns12 vbr p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi av po12 j n1 pp-f dt j n2 pns12 vvb p-acp, cst av pns12 av-j vvb pno32, (18) verse (DIV2) 688 Page 381
7043 and that we esteeme them as things most profitable and good for vs. and that we esteem them as things most profitable and good for us cc cst pns12 vvb pno32 c-acp n2 av-ds j cc j p-acp pno12 (18) verse (DIV2) 688 Page 381
7044 And againe, we are in prayer to manifest our patient dependance on the good pleasure of the Lord, that we take not on vs to prescribe when the Lord shall heare and grant our requests, And again, we Are in prayer to manifest our patient dependence on the good pleasure of the Lord, that we take not on us to prescribe when the Lord shall hear and grant our requests, cc av, pns12 vbr p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po12 j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vvb xx p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi cc vvb po12 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 689 Page 381
7045 but that in patience we depend on him for the granting and giuing of the good things we craue at his hands. but that in patience we depend on him for the granting and giving of the good things we crave At his hands. cc-acp cst p-acp n1 pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f dt j n2 pns12 vvb p-acp po31 n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 689 Page 381
7046 And therefore our lawfull requests made to the Lord being not yet granted, we must still plie the Lord with our suites and supplications, And Therefore our lawful requests made to the Lord being not yet granted, we must still ply the Lord with our suits and supplications, cc av po12 j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 vbg xx av vvn, pns12 vmb av vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 689 Page 381
7047 and still sollicite and importune his holy maiestie with an holy instancie and importunitie in prayer, and still solicit and importune his holy majesty with an holy instancy and importunity in prayer, cc av vvi cc vvi po31 j n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 689 Page 381
7048 and as it were giue the Lord no rest till he please to answer vs in mercie, and to grant our requests. and as it were give the Lord no rest till he please to answer us in mercy, and to grant our requests. cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvb dt n1 dx n1 c-acp pns31 vvb pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 689 Page 382
7049 And this for vse, in the first place makes for the iust reproofe of those persons, who take on them to prescribe the Lord when he shall heare their prayers and grant their requests. And this for use, in the First place makes for the just reproof of those Persons, who take on them to prescribe the Lord when he shall hear their Prayers and grant their requests. cc d p-acp n1, p-acp dt ord n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vvb p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-crq pns31 vmb vvi po32 n2 cc vvi po32 n2. (18) verse (DIV2) 690 Page 382
7050 And if the Lord deferre to grant their petitions after once or twice, or some few times calling on him, they will not still follow him with their suites and supplications, And if the Lord defer to grant their petitions After once or twice, or Some few times calling on him, they will not still follow him with their suits and supplications, cc cs dt n1 vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp a-acp cc av, cc d d n2 vvg p-acp pno31, pns32 vmb xx av vvi pno31 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 690 Page 382
7070 he cut them vp with a short answer, and told them, He was not sent but to the lost sheepe of the house of Israel: he Cut them up with a short answer, and told them, He was not sent but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel: pns31 vvd pno32 a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc vvd pno32, pns31 vbds xx vvn cc-acp p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (18) verse (DIV2) 692 Page 383
7127 but our regenerate part, which the Apostle calls our spirit, 1. Thess. 5.23. but our regenerate part, which the Apostle calls our Spirit, 1. Thess 5.23. cc-acp po12 j-vvn n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz po12 n1, crd np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7051 but ceasse further to call on him, and euen secretly shrinke from him, and say in their hearts as that wicked Prince did, 2. King. 6.33. Should I attend on the Lord any longer? And that thus it is with manie, their practise shewes it. but cease further to call on him, and even secretly shrink from him, and say in their hearts as that wicked Prince did, 2. King. 6.33. Should I attend on the Lord any longer? And that thus it is with many, their practice shows it. cc-acp vvb jc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc av av-jn vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvb p-acp po32 n2 c-acp d j n1 vdd, crd n1. crd. vmd pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1 d av-jc? cc cst av pn31 vbz p-acp d, po32 n1 vvz pn31. (18) verse (DIV2) 690 Page 382
7052 Let them be vnder the hand of God in anie distresse in their bodies, goods, Let them be under the hand of God in any distress in their bodies, goods, vvb pno32 vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 p-acp po32 n2, n2-j, (18) verse (DIV2) 690 Page 382
7053 or children, and what do they? It may be once or twice call on the Lord themselues, or children, and what do they? It may be once or twice call on the Lord themselves, cc n2, cc q-crq vdb pns32? pn31 vmb vbi a-acp cc av vvb p-acp dt n1 px32, (18) verse (DIV2) 690 Page 382
7054 and desire others to pray for them, but if cōfort or deliuerance come not iust in the houre they would haue it, do they still plie the Lord with their suites? are they importunate suiters? No, no such matter, they leaue off seeking to the Lord, and desire Others to pray for them, but if Comfort or deliverance come not just in the hour they would have it, do they still ply the Lord with their suits? Are they importunate Suitors? No, no such matter, they leave off seeking to the Lord, cc vvi n2-jn p-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc-acp cs n1 cc n1 vvb xx j p-acp dt n1 pns32 vmd vhi pn31, vdb pns32 av vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 n2? vbr pns32 j n2? uh-dx, dx d n1, pns32 vvb a-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 690 Page 382
7055 and they flie to the diuill, they seeke to him by vnlawfull meanes, and they seeke helpe from the diuels instruments, from witches and wizards: and they fly to the Devil, they seek to him by unlawful means, and they seek help from the Devils Instruments, from Witches and wizards: cc pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp j n2, cc pns32 vvb n1 p-acp dt ng1 n2, p-acp n2 cc n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 690 Page 382
7056 which course and dealing of theirs is most wicked, diuellish and abhominable. which course and dealing of theirs is most wicked, devilish and abominable. r-crq n1 cc n-vvg pp-f png32 vbz av-ds j, j cc j. (18) verse (DIV2) 690 Page 382
7057 Well for a second vse, let vs learne our dutie, the dutie that concernes all Gods children, all that haue the Spirit of adoption, let vs crie, Abba, Father: euen Father, father, let vs double our requests: Well for a second use, let us Learn our duty, the duty that concerns all God's children, all that have the Spirit of adoption, let us cry, Abba, Father: even Father, father, let us double our requests: av p-acp dt ord n1, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n1, dt n1 cst vvz d ng1 n2, d cst vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb pno12 vvi, np1, n1: av-j n1, n1, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 691 Page 382
7058 and if our lawfull suites be not granted after manie times calling on the name of the Lord, and if our lawful suits be not granted After many times calling on the name of the Lord, cc cs po12 j n2 vbb xx vvn p-acp d n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 691 Page 382
7059 yet let vs still plie the Lord with our suits and supplications, let vs stil be instant with the Lord in prayer, with an holy instancie and importunitie. yet let us still ply the Lord with our suits and supplications, let us still be instant with the Lord in prayer, with an holy instancy and importunity. av vvb pno12 av vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, vvb pno12 av vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 691 Page 382
7060 And consider with thy selfe, if the Lord defer to grant thy requests after many times calling on him, And Consider with thy self, if the Lord defer to grant thy requests After many times calling on him, cc vvb p-acp po21 n1, cs dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi po21 n2 p-acp d n2 vvg p-acp pno31, (18) verse (DIV2) 691 Page 382
7061 and after thy crying while thy throat is drie, & thine eyes faile whiles thou waitest for God, Psal. 69.3. and After thy crying while thy throat is dry, & thine eyes fail while thou waitest for God, Psalm 69.3. cc p-acp po21 j-vvg cs po21 n1 vbz j, cc po21 n2 vvi cs pns21 vv2 p-acp np1, np1 crd. (18) verse (DIV2) 691 Page 382
7062 yet if the Lord giue thee an heart still to seeke to him, and still in patience to sue to him, that is a more excellent gift, yet if the Lord give thee an heart still to seek to him, and still in patience to sue to him, that is a more excellent gift, av cs dt n1 vvb pno21 dt n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc av p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cst vbz dt av-dc j n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 691 Page 382
7063 and a greater mercie then the thing thou suest for. and a greater mercy then the thing thou suest for. cc dt jc n1 cs dt n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp. (18) verse (DIV2) 691 Page 382
7064 And againe, consider that the Lord many times deferres to grant the requests of his children for speciall good reasons: And again, Consider that the Lord many times defers to grant the requests of his children for special good Reasons: cc av, vvb d dt n1 d n2 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp j j n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 692 Page 383
7065 as hereby to trie their hope, and to exercise their faith, to see whether they will still hope in him, as hereby to try their hope, and to exercise their faith, to see whither they will still hope in him, c-acp av pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1, pc-acp vvi cs pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp pno31, (18) verse (DIV2) 692 Page 383
7066 and still depend on his goodnesse, euen when he seemes to hide his face from them. and still depend on his Goodness, even when he seems to hide his face from them. cc av vvb p-acp po31 n1, av c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno32. (18) verse (DIV2) 692 Page 383
7067 Thus dealt the Lord Iesus with the Canaanitish woman, Matth. 15.22. she came to him and cryed, saying, Haue mercie on me O Lord, the Sonne of Dauid, my daughter is miserably vexed with a diuell: Thus dealt the Lord Iesus with the Canaanitish woman, Matthew 15.22. she Come to him and cried, saying, Have mercy on me Oh Lord, the Son of David, my daughter is miserably vexed with a Devil: av vvd dt n1 np1 p-acp dt jp n1, np1 crd. pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 cc vvd, vvg, vhb n1 p-acp pno11 uh n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, po11 n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1: (18) verse (DIV2) 692 Page 383
7068 he answered her not a word, he made as though he heard not: he answered her not a word, he made as though he herd not: pns31 vvd pno31 xx dt n1, pns31 vvd c-acp cs pns31 vvd xx: (18) verse (DIV2) 692 Page 383
7069 his disciples came to him and they besought him that he would send her away, for she crieth after vs: his Disciples Come to him and they besought him that he would send her away, for she cries After us: png31 n2 vvd p-acp pno31 cc pns32 vvd pno31 cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 av, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno12: (18) verse (DIV2) 692 Page 383
7072 and said, Lord helpe me: he gaue her yet another repulse, and that a bitter one, he called her whelpe or dogge, It is not good to take the childrens bread and to cast it to whelpes: and said, Lord help me: he gave her yet Another repulse, and that a bitter one, he called her whelp or dog, It is not good to take the Children's bred and to cast it to whelps: cc vvd, n1 vvb pno11: pns31 vvd pno31 av j-jn n1, cc cst dt j pi, pns31 vvd po31 n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi dt ng2 n1 cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n2: (18) verse (DIV2) 692 Page 383
7073 yet for all this she would not be driuen from him, but still followed him and said, Truth Lord, yet indeed the whelpes eate of the crummes which fall from their maisters table. yet for all this she would not be driven from him, but still followed him and said, Truth Lord, yet indeed the whelps eat of the crumbs which fallen from their masters table. av p-acp d d pns31 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp pno31, cc-acp av vvd pno31 cc vvd, n1 n1, av av dt n2 vvb pp-f dt n2 r-crq vvb p-acp po32 ng1 n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 692 Page 383
7074 And then saith the text, he answered her, and said to her, O woman, great is thy faith, be it to thee as thou desirest. And then Says the text, he answered her, and said to her, Oh woman, great is thy faith, be it to thee as thou Desirest. cc av vvz dt n1, pns31 vvd pno31, cc vvd p-acp pno31, uh n1, j vbz po21 n1, vbb pn31 p-acp pno21 c-acp pns21 vv2. (18) verse (DIV2) 692 Page 383
7075 Againe, the Lord sometimes deferres to grant the lawfull requests of his children for the good things they craue at his hands, that when those good things are giuen, they may be more welcome and more esteemed of, Again, the Lord sometime defers to grant the lawful requests of his children for the good things they crave At his hands, that when those good things Are given, they may be more welcome and more esteemed of, av, dt n1 av vvz pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt j n2 pns32 vvb p-acp po31 n2, cst c-crq d j n2 vbr vvn, pns32 vmb vbi av-dc j-jn cc av-dc vvn pp-f, (18) verse (DIV2) 693 Page 383
7076 and not regarded as things of course. and not regarded as things of course. cc xx vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 693 Page 383
7077 And further, the Lord sometimes defers to grant the requests of his children, to stirre them vp to be more earnest with him in prayer. And further, the Lord sometime defers to grant the requests of his children, to stir them up to be more earnest with him in prayer. cc av-jc, dt n1 av vvz pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp pc-acp vbi av-dc j p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 693 Page 383
7078 Thus he dealt with Moses, Exod. 32. his purpose was to spare his people and not to destroy them, Thus he dealt with Moses, Exod 32. his purpose was to spare his people and not to destroy them, av pns31 vvd p-acp np1, np1 crd po31 n1 vbds pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc xx pc-acp vvi pno32, (18) verse (DIV2) 693 Page 383
7079 yet when Moses prayed to him for the sparing of them, he said to him verse 10. Let me alone, that my wrath may waxe hot against them, for I will consume them: yet when Moses prayed to him for the sparing of them, he said to him verse 10. Let me alone, that my wrath may wax hight against them, for I will consume them: av c-crq np1 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno32, pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 n1 crd vvb pno11 av-j, cst po11 n1 vmb vvi j p-acp pno32, c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pno32: (18) verse (DIV2) 693 Page 383
7080 but I will make of thee a mightie people. but I will make of thee a mighty people. cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pno21 dt j n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 693 Page 383
7081 This was to stirre vp Moses to be more earnest with him in prayer for the safetie of the people, This was to stir up Moses to be more earnest with him in prayer for the safety of the people, d vbds pc-acp vvi a-acp np1 pc-acp vbi av-dc j p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 693 Page 383
7082 as he was verse 11. O Lord (saith he) why doth thy wrath waxe hot against thy people which thou hast brought out of Egypt with power and with a mightie hand? Therefore if our lawfull requests be not granted after many times calling on the Lord, let vs remember it is either for the triall of our hope, as he was verse 11. Oh Lord (Says he) why does thy wrath wax hight against thy people which thou hast brought out of Egypt with power and with a mighty hand? Therefore if our lawful requests be not granted After many times calling on the Lord, let us Remember it is either for the trial of our hope, c-acp pns31 vbds n1 crd uh n1 (vvz pns31) c-crq vdz po21 n1 vvi j p-acp po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn av pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp dt j n1? av cs po12 j n2 vbb xx vvn p-acp d n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, vvb pno12 vvi pn31 vbz av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (18) verse (DIV2) 693 Page 384
7083 and dependance on the Lord, or the exercise of our faith, or to make good things when they come more welcome; and dependence on the Lord, or the exercise of our faith, or to make good things when they come more welcome; cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc pc-acp vvi j n2 c-crq pns32 vvb av-dc j-jn; (18) verse (DIV2) 693 Page 384
7084 or to enflame our affections, and to make vs more earnest in prayer with him. or to inflame our affections, and to make us more earnest in prayer with him. cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 dc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (18) verse (DIV2) 693 Page 384
7085 And if the Lord giue vs hearts still to perseuere in praier, and still in patience to sue to the Lord, it is a more excellent gift then the thing we sue for. And if the Lord give us hearts still to persevere in prayer, and still in patience to sue to the Lord, it is a more excellent gift then the thing we sue for. cc cs dt n1 vvb pno12 n2 av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc av p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz dt av-dc j n1 cs dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp. (18) verse (DIV2) 693 Page 384
7086 Let vs still be instant and earnest with the Lord, and still follow him, and plie him with our holy suites and supplications, Let us still be instant and earnest with the Lord, and still follow him, and ply him with our holy suits and supplications, vvb pno12 av vbi j-jn cc j p-acp dt n1, cc av vvb pno31, cc vvi pno31 p-acp po12 j n2 cc n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 693 Page 384
7087 and doubtlesse in his appointed time he will heare vs, and grant our requests, and giue vs the good things we craue at his hands, and doubtless in his appointed time he will hear us, and grant our requests, and give us the good things we crave At his hands, cc av-j p-acp po31 j-vvn n1 pns31 vmb vvi pno12, cc vvb po12 n2, cc vvb pno12 dt j n2 pns12 vvb p-acp po31 n2, (18) verse (DIV2) 693 Page 384
7088 or things proportionable, euen those things that shall be most for his glorie and our comfort. or things proportionable, even those things that shall be most for his glory and our Comfort. cc n2 j, av d n2 cst vmb vbi ds p-acp po31 n1 cc po12 n1. (18) verse (DIV2) 693 Page 384
7797 That Gods children haue not onely iust title to all the good things of God, That God's children have not only just title to all the good things of God, d ng1 n2 vhb xx av-j j n1 p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7090 COme we now to Verse 16. The same Spirit beareth witnesse with our spirit, that we are the children of God. COme we now to Verse 16. The same Spirit bears witness with our Spirit, that we Are the children of God. vvb pns12 av p-acp n1 crd dt d n1 vvz n1 p-acp po12 n1, cst pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 695 Page 384
7091 Our Apostle in the verse foregoing (as I haue told you) proues that which he put downe verse 14. that such as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sonnes of God: Our Apostle in the verse foregoing (as I have told you) Proves that which he put down verse 14. that such as Are led by the Spirit of God, they Are the Sons of God: po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg (c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22) vvz d r-crq pns31 vvd a-acp n1 crd d d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1: (19) verse (DIV2) 695 Page 384
7092 from the propertie of that Spirit that is working in them, with particular instance, first in the beleeuing Romans, that the beleeuing Romans had receiued the Spirit of adoption, the Spirit of God working in them as a Spirit of adoption, from the property of that Spirit that is working in them, with particular instance, First in the believing Romans, that the believing Romans had received the Spirit of adoption, the Spirit of God working in them as a Spirit of adoption, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cst vbz vvg p-acp pno32, p-acp j n1, ord p-acp dt vvg np1, cst dt vvg np1 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 695 Page 384
7093 and therefore they were the children of God. and Therefore they were the children of God. cc av pns32 vbdr dt n2 pp-f np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 695 Page 384
7094 And he further sets out the Spirit of adoption by the effect of it, as that it cause in himselfe and in them, inuocation, prayer, And he further sets out the Spirit of adoption by the Effect of it, as that it cause in himself and in them, invocation, prayer, cc pns31 av-j vvz av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp cst pn31 n1 p-acp px31 cc p-acp pno32, n1, n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 695 Page 384
7095 and calling on the name of the Lord, that is, a crying, Abba, Father. And that which in order of nature goes before it, and calling on the name of the Lord, that is, a crying, Abba, Father. And that which in order of nature Goes before it, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz, dt vvg, np1, n1. cc cst r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp pn31, (19) verse (DIV2) 695 Page 384
7096 as namely, the witnesse and testimonie of the Spirit of God with our spirit that we are the children of God. as namely, the witness and testimony of the Spirit of God with our Spirit that we Are the children of God. c-acp av, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n1 cst pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 695 Page 385
7097 For vnlesse the holy Spirit of God witnesse Gods loue to vs in Christ, and that we are reconciled to God in and through him, For unless the holy Spirit of God witness God's love to us in christ, and that we Are reconciled to God in and through him, p-acp cs dt j n1 pp-f np1 n1 npg1 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, cc cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1 p-acp cc p-acp pno31, (19) verse (DIV2) 695 Page 385
7098 and that God is indeed our gracious Father in Christ, and hath made vs his children, we dare not draw neare to his holy Maiestie, and that God is indeed our gracious Father in christ, and hath made us his children, we Dare not draw near to his holy Majesty, cc cst np1 vbz av po12 j n1 p-acp np1, cc vhz vvn pno12 po31 n2, pns12 vvb xx vvi av-j p-acp po31 j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 695 Page 385
7099 nor craue any good thing at his hands. nor crave any good thing At his hands. ccx vvi d j n1 p-acp po31 n2. (19) verse (DIV2) 695 Page 385
7100 And this witnesse of the Spirit of God, is the ground of confidence and holy boldnesse in prayer. And this witness of the Spirit of God, is the ground of confidence and holy boldness in prayer. cc d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1 p-acp n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 695 Page 385
7101 In this verse considered by it selfe, we haue two generall things laid downe before vs. First certaine witnesses. Secondly the thing witnessed. In this verse considered by it self, we have two general things laid down before us First certain Witnesses. Secondly the thing witnessed. p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pn31 n1, pns12 vhb crd j n2 vvn a-acp p-acp pno12 ord j n2. ord dt n1 vvd. (19) verse (DIV2) 696 Page 385
7102 The witnesses are two, the Spirit of God, and our spirit, both witnessing one and the same thing, witnessing together: The Witnesses Are two, the Spirit of God, and our Spirit, both witnessing one and the same thing, witnessing together: dt n2 vbr crd, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po12 n1, d vvg crd cc dt d n1, vvg av: (19) verse (DIV2) 696 Page 385
7103 The same Spirit beareth witnesse with our spirit, saith the Apostle. The thing witnessed is in the words following, That we are the children of God. The same Spirit bears witness with our Spirit, Says the Apostle. The thing witnessed is in the words following, That we Are the children of God. dt d n1 vvz n1 p-acp po12 n1, vvz dt n1. dt n1 vvn vbz p-acp dt n2 vvg, cst pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 696 Page 385
7104 That is briefly the generall matter of the verse. Let vs now examine the words of it touching the sence and meaning of them. That is briefly the general matter of the verse. Let us now examine the words of it touching the sense and meaning of them. cst vbz av-j dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. vvb pno12 av vvi dt n2 pp-f pn31 vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (19) verse (DIV2) 696 Page 385
7105 The same Spirit, that is, that very Spirit we spake of before, the holy Spirit of God, who is to vs that truely beleeue in Christ, a Spirit of adoption. The same Spirit, that is, that very Spirit we spoke of before, the holy Spirit of God, who is to us that truly believe in christ, a Spirit of adoption. dt d n1, cst vbz, cst j n1 pns12 vvd pp-f a-acp, dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz p-acp pno12 d av-j vvb p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 385
7106 Beareth witnesse with our spirit, or witnesseth together with our Spirit, or, is as it were a fellow witnesse with our Spirit. Bears witness with our Spirit, or Witnesseth together with our Spirit, or, is as it were a fellow witness with our Spirit. vvz n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc vvz av p-acp po12 n1, cc, vbz c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 vvi p-acp po12 n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 385
7107 Now touching this witnesse and testimonie of the Spirit, that we may rightly conceiue it, Now touching this witness and testimony of the Spirit, that we may rightly conceive it, av vvg d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vmb av-jn vvi pn31, (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 385
7147 Come we now to such things as are hence offered for our instruction: first from this verse in generall, being thus conceiued as one proposition, namely thus: Come we now to such things as Are hence offered for our instruction: First from this verse in general, being thus conceived as one proposition, namely thus: vvb pns12 av p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr av vvn p-acp po12 n1: ord p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, vbg av vvn p-acp crd n1, av av: (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 387
8261 and thou bearing affliction in some measure as it ought to be borne, thou hast Christ a fellow sufferer with thee, and thou bearing affliction in Some measure as it ought to be born, thou hast christ a fellow sufferer with thee, cc pns21 n1 n1 p-acp d n1 c-acp pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, pns21 vh2 np1 dt n1 n1 p-acp pno21, (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
7108 first know, that it is internall, it is inward and not outward, it is not by any outward speech or voyce, it is not as God gaue testimonie to Christ to be his Sonne, Mat. 3.17. by an audible voyce from heauen: First know, that it is internal, it is inward and not outward, it is not by any outward speech or voice, it is not as God gave testimony to christ to be his Son, Mathew 3.17. by an audible voice from heaven: ord vvb, cst pn31 vbz j, pn31 vbz j cc xx j, pn31 vbz xx p-acp d j n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz xx p-acp np1 vvd n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1, np1 crd. p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 385
7109 This is my beloued Sonne in whom I am well pleased: This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased: d vbz po11 j-vvn n1 p-acp ro-crq pns11 vbm av vvn: (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 385
7110 the witnesse of the Spirit here spoken of, is not by any such voyce, but it is inward, the witness of the Spirit Here spoken of, is not by any such voice, but it is inward, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn pp-f, vbz xx p-acp d d n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz j, (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 385
7111 euen an inward witnesse and testimonie. even an inward witness and testimony. av-j dt j n1 cc n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 385
7112 And againe, this witnesse and testimonie of the Spirit, is not any extraordinarie and speciall reuelation, appropriated and belonging to some excellent & speciall men, such as Paul was, And again, this witness and testimony of the Spirit, is not any extraordinary and special Revelation, appropriated and belonging to Some excellent & special men, such as Paul was, cc av, d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz xx d j cc j n1, vvn cc vvg p-acp d j cc j n2, d c-acp np1 vbds, (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 385
7113 & the like, as the Papists do dreame, but it is that testimonie of the Spirit of God which is common to all true beleeuers in their measure. & the like, as the Papists do dream, but it is that testimony of the Spirit of God which is Common to all true believers in their measure. cc dt j, c-acp dt njp2 vdb vvi, cc-acp pn31 vbz cst n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz j p-acp d j n2 p-acp po32 n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 385
7114 Now some would haue this witnes & testimony of the Spirit, to be that crie that is stird vp in the hearts of true beleeuers by the Spirit of God, whereby they call God their Father with a childlike boldnesse and confidence spoken of in the verse before, Now Some would have this witness & testimony of the Spirit, to be that cry that is stirred up in the hearts of true believers by the Spirit of God, whereby they call God their Father with a childlike boldness and confidence spoken of in the verse before, av d vmd vhi d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbi d n1 cst vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns32 vvb np1 po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 vvn pp-f p-acp dt n1 a-acp, (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7115 but indeed that crie is rather an effect and a fruite of the testimonie of the Spirit, but indeed that cry is rather an Effect and a fruit of the testimony of the Spirit, cc-acp av d n1 vbz av-c dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7116 then the testimonie of the Spirit it selfe: for the Spirit first inwardly perswades true beleeuers that they are the children of God, then the testimony of the Spirit it self: for the Spirit First inwardly persuades true believers that they Are the children of God, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1: c-acp dt n1 ord av-j vvz j n2 cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7117 and then it makes them in theit hearts to crie Abba, Father. I take it therefore that the witnesse and testimonie of the Spirit here spoken of, is an inward, secret, and then it makes them in theit hearts to cry Abba, Father. I take it Therefore that the witness and testimony of the Spirit Here spoken of, is an inward, secret, cc av pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1 n2 pc-acp vvi np1, n1. pns11 vvb pn31 av cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn pp-f, vbz dt j, j-jn, (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7118 and vnspeakable inspiration of the Spirit, the holy Spirit of God inwardly, secretly, and after an vnspeakable manner informing our hearts, and unspeakable inspiration of the Spirit, the holy Spirit of God inwardly, secretly, and After an unspeakable manner informing our hearts, cc j-u n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 av-j, av-jn, cc p-acp dt j-u n1 vvg po12 n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7119 and inwardly perswading vs that God is our Father, and powring into our heart a secret, wonderfull, and inwardly persuading us that God is our Father, and Pouring into our heart a secret, wonderful, cc av-j vvg pno12 d n1 vbz po12 n1, cc vvg p-acp po12 n1 dt j-jn, j, (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7120 and vnspeakable sweet sense and feeling of Gods loue to vs, not of Gods ordinarie or common loue, and unspeakable sweet sense and feeling of God's love to us, not of God's ordinary or Common love, cc j-u j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, xx pp-f npg1 j cc j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7121 but of his speciall and fatherly loue; but of his special and fatherly love; cc-acp pp-f po31 j cc j n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7122 that God loues vs with such loue as he beares to his onely begotten sonne Christ Iesus, in whom we are adopted to be his children, that God loves us with such love as he bears to his only begotten son christ Iesus, in whom we Are adopted to be his children, cst np1 vvz pno12 p-acp d n1 c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp po31 j vvn n1 np1 np1, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi po31 n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7123 as the Lord Iesus himselfe speakes in that excellent prayer of his, Ioh. 17.23. that God loues vs, we beleeuing in Christ, as he hath loued him. as the Lord Iesus himself speaks in that excellent prayer of his, John 17.23. that God loves us, we believing in christ, as he hath loved him. c-acp dt n1 np1 px31 vvz p-acp d j n1 pp-f png31, np1 crd. cst np1 vvz pno12, pns12 vvg p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno31. (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7124 And to this purpose the Apostle speaks plainely Rom. 5.5. The loue of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost which is giuen vnto vs. The holy Spirit of God giuen to vs doth infuse and powre into our hearts a sense and feeling of Gods loue to vs in Christ. And to this purpose the Apostle speaks plainly Rom. 5.5. The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost which is given unto us The holy Spirit of God given to us does infuse and pour into our hearts a sense and feeling of God's love to us in christ. cc p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz av-j np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno12 dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp pno12 vdz vvi cc vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7125 With our spirit, or together with our spirit. The holy Spirit of God and our spirit being two distinct witnesses: With our Spirit, or together with our Spirit. The holy Spirit of God and our Spirit being two distinct Witnesses: p-acp po12 n1, cc av p-acp po12 n1. dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc po12 n1 vbg crd j n2: (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7128 our heart and conscience, regenerate, renewed, and sanctified by the Spirit of God, we being such as are regenerate, our hearts and consciences sanctified by the sprinkling of the bloud of Christ, and so quieted and cleared: our heart and conscience, regenerate, renewed, and sanctified by the Spirit of God, we being such as Are regenerate, our hearts and Consciences sanctified by the sprinkling of the blood of christ, and so quieted and cleared: po12 n1 cc n1, vvn, j-vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vbg d c-acp vbr vvn, po12 n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av vvn cc vvn: (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7129 for our hearts and consciences sanctified & renewed by the Spirit of God and sprinkled with the bloud of Christ, are acquainted with the good will of God towards vs, as 1. Cor. 2.11. for our hearts and Consciences sanctified & renewed by the Spirit of God and sprinkled with the blood of christ, Are acquainted with the good will of God towards us, as 1. Cor. 2.11. c-acp po12 n2 cc n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, c-acp crd np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 386
7130 The Spirit of man knowes the things of a man, and they beare a sound and infallible testimonie of Gods loue to vs, The Spirit of man knows the things of a man, and they bear a found and infallible testimony of God's love to us, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc pns32 vvb dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 387
7131 euen by peace of conscience, and other graces of the Spirit in vs, as the Apostle saith, 2. Cor. 1.12. even by peace of conscience, and other graces of the Spirit in us, as the Apostle Says, 2. Cor. 1.12. av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno12, c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 387
7132 This is the testimonie of our conscience, that in simplicitie and godly purenesse, and not in fleshly wisedome, This is the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly pureness, and not in fleshly Wisdom, d vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst p-acp n1 cc j n1, cc xx p-acp j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 387
7133 but by the grace of God, we haue had our conuersation in the world, and most of all to you wards. but by the grace of God, we have had our Conversation in the world, and most of all to you wards. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vhb vhn po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc ds pp-f d p-acp pn22 n2. (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 387
7134 And of this testimonie Saint Iohn speakes, 1. Ioh. 3.21. If our heart condemne vs not, then haue we boldnesse towards God. And of this testimony Saint John speaks, 1. John 3.21. If our heart condemn us not, then have we boldness towards God. cc pp-f d n1 n1 np1 vvz, crd np1 crd. cs po12 n1 vvb pno12 xx, av vhb pns12 n1 p-acp np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 387
7135 That we are the children of God: That we Are the children of God: cst pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1: (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 387
7136 that is, that we are now actually and indeed the children of God, not by nature, that is, that we Are now actually and indeed the children of God, not by nature, cst vbz, cst pns12 vbr av av-j cc av dt n2 pp-f np1, xx p-acp n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 387
7137 but by grace and fauour, and by adoption, that now we are actually accounted the adopted sonnes and daughters of God in and through Christ. but by grace and favour, and by adoption, that now we Are actually accounted the adopted Sons and daughters of God in and through christ. cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp n1, cst av pns12 vbr av-j vvn dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 387
7138 Now then thus briefly conceiue we the meaning of the words of this verse, as if the Apostle had said. Now then thus briefly conceive we the meaning of the words of this verse, as if the Apostle had said. av av av av-j vvi pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn. (19) verse (DIV2) 697 Page 387
7139 That very same holy Spirit of God, who is to vs that truly beleeue in Christ a Spirit of adoption, doth by his inward, secret, That very same holy Spirit of God, who is to us that truly believe in christ a Spirit of adoption, does by his inward, secret, cst av d j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz p-acp pno12 d av-j vvb p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f n1, vdz p-acp po31 j, j-jn, (19) verse (DIV2) 698 Page 387
7140 and vnspeakable inspiration, informe our hearts, and inwardly perswade vs that God is our Father, and unspeakable inspiration, inform our hearts, and inwardly persuade us that God is our Father, cc j-u n1, vvb po12 n2, cc av-j vvi pno12 d n1 vbz po12 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 698 Page 387
7141 and euen powre into our hearts a secret, wonderfull, and vnspeakable sense and feeling of Gods speciall and fatherly loue to vs: and even pour into our hearts a secret, wonderful, and unspeakable sense and feeling of God's special and fatherly love to us: cc av-j vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt j-jn, j, cc j-u n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 j cc j n1 p-acp pno12: (19) verse (DIV2) 698 Page 387
7142 euen of such loue as he beares to his onely begotten Sonne Christ Iesus, in whom we are the adopted children of God; even of such love as he bears to his only begotten Son christ Iesus, in whom we Are the adopted children of God; av pp-f d n1 c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp po31 j vvn n1 np1 np1, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr dt j-vvn n2 pp-f np1; (19) verse (DIV2) 698 Page 387
7143 and so doth witnesse to vs, together with our owne hearts and consciences, renewed and sanctified by the sprinkling of the bloud of Christ, and so does witness to us, together with our own hearts and Consciences, renewed and sanctified by the sprinkling of the blood of christ, cc av vdz vvi p-acp pno12, av p-acp po12 d n2 cc n2, vvn cc vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 698 Page 387
7144 and so quieted and cleared, they also soundly a•• infallibly witnessing the same to vs by the peace of them, and so quieted and cleared, they also soundly a•• infallibly witnessing the same to us by the peace of them, cc av vvn cc vvn, pns32 av av-j n1 av-j vvg dt d p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 698 Page 387
7145 and by other graces of the Spirit in vs; and by other graces of the Spirit in us; cc p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno12; (19) verse (DIV2) 698 Page 387
7146 that we are now by grace and fauour actually accounted Gods children, euen the adopted sonnes and daughters of God in and through Christ. that we Are now by grace and favour actually accounted God's children, even the adopted Sons and daughters of God in and through christ. cst pns12 vbr av p-acp n1 cc vvi av-j vvd npg1 n2, av-j dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 698 Page 387
7166 and sorrow, and griefe, and from fainting and sinking vnder their troubles, afflictions, and trials, he is pleased out of his infinite wisedome, and sorrow, and grief, and from fainting and sinking under their Troubles, afflictions, and trials, he is pleased out of his infinite Wisdom, cc n1, cc n1, cc p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp po32 n2, n2, cc n2, pns31 vbz vvn av pp-f po31 j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 700 Page 388
7148 That the Spirit of God witnessing with them that are regenerate, that they are the children of God, we are giuen to vnderstand, that the Lord is pleased in the time of this life to make knowne his eternall loue to his elect, That the Spirit of God witnessing with them that Are regenerate, that they Are the children of God, we Are given to understand, that the Lord is pleased in the time of this life to make known his Eternal love to his elect, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn, cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi vvn po31 j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 387
7149 and to informe them of it, and to assure them of it by the witnesse of his good Spirit, and to inform them of it, and to assure them of it by the witness of his good Spirit, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f pn31, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 387
7150 and by euidence of grace in themselues. and by evidence of grace in themselves. cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px32. (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 387
7151 The Lord doth not onely loue his elect from all eternitie, but he doth also in time, The Lord does not only love his elect from all eternity, but he does also in time, dt n1 vdz xx av-j vvi po31 j-vvn p-acp d n1, cc-acp pns31 vdz av p-acp n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 388
7152 yea in the time of this life, make knowne that loue of his to them, yea in the time of this life, make known that love of his to them, uh p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvb vvn d n1 pp-f png31 p-acp pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 388
7153 and witnesse to them by his good Spirit that he loues them, and that they are right deare to him. and witness to them by his good Spirit that he loves them, and that they Are right deer to him. cc vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j n1 cst pns31 vvz pno32, cc cst pns32 vbr j-jn j-jn p-acp pno31. (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 388
7154 It is said, Rom. 5 5. The loue of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost which is giuen vnto vs. The Lord doth in time as it were powre into the hearts of his elect a liuely sense and feeling of his loue to them: It is said, Rom. 5 5. The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost which is given unto us The Lord does in time as it were pour into the hearts of his elect a lively sense and feeling of his love to them: pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno12 dt n1 vdz p-acp n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 vvb dt j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32: (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 388
7155 and the eternall loue of God to his chosen, is as a sweet ointment powred out in time of this life, that doth exceedingly refresh their hearts with a sense and feeling of it. 1. Cor. 2.10. and the Eternal love of God to his chosen, is as a sweet ointment poured out in time of this life, that does exceedingly refresh their hearts with a sense and feeling of it. 1. Cor. 2.10. cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, vbz p-acp dt j n1 vvd av p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, cst vdz av-vvg vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f pn31. crd np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 388
7156 the Apostle speaking of himselfe and other true beleeuers, saith, God hath reuealed to vs by his Spirit, the deepe and hidden things of God, euen the things that eye hath not seene, the Apostle speaking of himself and other true believers, Says, God hath revealed to us by his Spirit, the deep and hidden things of God, even the things that eye hath not seen, dt n1 vvg pp-f px31 cc j-jn j n2, vvz, np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1, dt j-jn cc j-vvn n2 pp-f np1, av-j dt n2 cst n1 vhz xx vvn, (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 388
7157 neither eare hath heard, nor euer came into mans heart, that God hath prepared for them that loue him. neither ear hath herd, nor ever Come into men heart, that God hath prepared for them that love him. dx n1 vhz vvn, ccx av vvd p-acp ng1 n1, cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31. (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 388
7158 And verse 12. he saith, We haue receiued not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that we might know the things that are giuen vs of God. And verse 12. he Says, We have received not the Spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that we might know the things that Are given us of God. cc n1 crd pns31 vvz, pns12 vhb vvn xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz pp-f np1, cst pns12 vmd vvi dt n2 cst vbr vvn pno12 pp-f np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 388
7159 And verse 16. We haue the mind of Christ: we are acquainted with the heart, and mind, and good will of Christ towards vs: And verse 16. We have the mind of christ: we Are acquainted with the heart, and mind, and good will of christ towards us: cc n1 crd pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1: pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12: (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 388
7160 and thus it is with all Gods elect. The Lord doth not keepe his loue that he beares to them secret and close, and thus it is with all God's elect. The Lord does not keep his love that he bears to them secret and close, cc av pn31 vbz p-acp d n2 vvi. dt n1 vdz xx vvi po31 n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 j-jn cc j, (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 388
7161 and as it were in his owne bosome, in his eternall purpose and decree, but in time, and as it were in his own bosom, in his Eternal purpose and Decree, but in time, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, cc-acp p-acp n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 388
7162 yea in the time of this life, he acquaints them with it, and he makes knowne his eternall loue to them, yea in the time of this life, he acquaints them with it, and he makes known his Eternal love to them, uh p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp pn31, cc pns31 vvz vvn po31 j n1 p-acp pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 388
7163 and doth witnesse to them by his Spirit that he loues them, and that they are right deare to him: for why, and does witness to them by his Spirit that he loves them, and that they Are right deer to him: for why, cc vdz vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1 cst pns31 vvz pno32, cc cst pns32 vbr j-jn j-jn p-acp pno31: c-acp c-crq, (19) verse (DIV2) 699 Page 388
7164 The Lord knowes that his elect are in this world as in a valley of death and of teares, The Lord knows that his elect Are in this world as in a valley of death and of tears, dt n1 vvz cst po31 vvb vbr p-acp d n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 700 Page 388
7165 and that here they meete with continuall troubles and afflictions, trials and temptations, and therefore to keepe them from being swallowed vp of heauinesse, and that Here they meet with continual Troubles and afflictions, trials and temptations, and Therefore to keep them from being swallowed up of heaviness, cc cst av pns32 vvb p-acp j n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2, cc av pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp vbg vvn a-acp pp-f n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 700 Page 388
7167 and out of his fatherly care ouer them, out of his wonderfull loue to them, to vouchsafe to them euen in this life, some taste and feeling of his loue to them, and out of his fatherly care over them, out of his wonderful love to them, to vouchsafe to them even in this life, Some taste and feeling of his love to them, cc av pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pno32, av pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 av-j p-acp d n1, d n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 700 Page 388
7168 and to make knowne his eternall loue to them, and to informe them of it, and to make known his Eternal love to them, and to inform them of it, cc pc-acp vvi vvn po31 j n1 p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f pn31, (19) verse (DIV2) 700 Page 388
7169 and to assure them of it by the witnesse of his good Spirit, that he loues them, and to assure them of it by the witness of his good Spirit, that he loves them, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, cst pns31 vvz pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 700 Page 389
7170 and that they are right deare and precious to his holy Maiestie. Now for the vse of this; and that they Are right deer and precious to his holy Majesty. Now for the use of this; cc cst pns32 vbr j-jn j-jn cc j p-acp po31 j n1. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d; (19) verse (DIV2) 700 Page 389
7171 on this ground we may take notice of the excellent and comfortable state of Gods chosen, that their state euen in this life is most excellent, on this ground we may take notice of the excellent and comfortable state of God's chosen, that their state even in this life is most excellent, p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f n2 vvn, cst po32 n1 av-j p-acp d n1 vbz av-ds j, (19) verse (DIV2) 701 Page 389
7172 and full of sweet and vnspeakable comfort; and full of sweet and unspeakable Comfort; cc j pp-f j cc j-u n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 701 Page 389
7173 they are not onely beloued of God from all eternitie, whose loue is better then life it selfe but they are in time, they Are not only Beloved of God from all eternity, whose love is better then life it self but they Are in time, pns32 vbr xx av-j vvn pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, rg-crq n1 vbz jc cs n1 pn31 n1 p-acp pns32 vbr p-acp n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 701 Page 389
7174 yea in the time of this life made acquainted with Gods loue towards them, and they come to know Gods mind, yea in the time of this life made acquainted with God's love towards them, and they come to know God's mind, uh p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvd vvn p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi npg1 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 701 Page 389
7175 and heart, and good will towards them, and to haue it witnessed to them by his owne good Spirit, and heart, and good will towards them, and to have it witnessed to them by his own good Spirit, cc n1, cc j n1 p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vhi pn31 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 d j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 701 Page 389
7176 and therein doubtlesse is the depth of all true comfort. and therein doubtless is the depth of all true Comfort. cc av av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 701 Page 389
7177 Men commonly cheare vp themselues, and solace themselues exceedingly, in that they are loued and fauoured of some great and mightie Prince, Men commonly cheer up themselves, and solace themselves exceedingly, in that they Are loved and favoured of Some great and mighty Prince, np1 av-j vvi a-acp px32, cc vvi px32 av-vvg, p-acp cst pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn pp-f d j cc j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 701 Page 389
7178 and he making his loue knowne to them, they thinke themselues the happiest men aliue: and he making his love known to them, they think themselves the Happiest men alive: cc pns31 vvg po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb px32 dt js n2 j: (19) verse (DIV2) 701 Page 389
7179 Oh then what is it to be acquainted with Gods loue, the King and Lord of heauen and earth, O then what is it to be acquainted with God's love, the King and Lord of heaven and earth, uh av r-crq vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp ng1 n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 701 Page 389
7180 and for a man to haue it made knowne to him, that God hath loued him before the world was, and for a man to have it made known to him, that God hath loved him before the world was, cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vhi pn31 vvd vvn p-acp pno31, cst np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 vbds, (19) verse (DIV2) 701 Page 389
7181 and that he louing him, he loues him for euer? out of question that must needs fill his heart with ioy vnspeakable and glorious, that is the hidden Manna, & that is the new name that none knowes but he that hath it, spoken of Reuel. 2.17. and that he loving him, he loves him for ever? out of question that must needs fill his heart with joy unspeakable and glorious, that is the hidden Manna, & that is the new name that none knows but he that hath it, spoken of Revel. 2.17. cc cst pns31 vvg pno31, pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp av? av pp-f n1 cst vmb av vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1 j-u cc j, cst vbz dt vvn n1, cc d vbz dt j n1 cst pix vvz cc-acp pns31 cst vhz pn31, vvn pp-f vvb. crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 701 Page 389
7182 In that Gods chosen are acquainted with Gods speciall loue vnto them, it makes them reioyce in their greatest afflictions, In that God's chosen Are acquainted with God's special love unto them, it makes them rejoice in their greatest afflictions, p-acp d n2 vvn vbr vvn p-acp npg1 j n1 p-acp pno32, pn31 vvz pno32 vvi p-acp po32 js n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 701 Page 389
7183 yea in the flames of fire to sing and reioyce. And therefore let the world deeme what it will of the state of Gods chosen; yea in the flames of fire to sing and rejoice. And Therefore let the world deem what it will of the state of God's chosen; uh p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi. cc av vvb dt n1 vvb r-crq pn31 vmb pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn; (19) verse (DIV2) 701 Page 389
7184 in this world without question it is a state and condition most excellent, and full of sweet and heauenly comfort. And for a second vse: in this world without question it is a state and condition most excellent, and full of sweet and heavenly Comfort. And for a second use: p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 av-ds j, cc j pp-f j cc j n1. cc p-acp dt ord n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 701 Page 389
7185 Is it so that the Lord in time, yea in the time of this life, makes knowne his eternall loue to his chosen, Is it so that the Lord in time, yea in the time of this life, makes known his Eternal love to his chosen, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 p-acp n1, uh p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvz vvn po31 j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 389
7186 and is he pleased to informe them of it, and to assure them of it by his owne good Spirit? Then here is matter of comfort for poore sanctified soules, that are deiected and cast downe, in that they feele not heauenly sweetnesse and comfort, and is he pleased to inform them of it, and to assure them of it by his own good Spirit? Then Here is matter of Comfort for poor sanctified Souls, that Are dejected and cast down, in that they feel not heavenly sweetness and Comfort, cc vbz pns31 vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f pn31, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 d j n1? av av vbz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j j-vvn n2, cst vbr j-vvn cc vvn a-acp, p-acp cst pns32 vvb xx j n1 cc n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 389
7187 for so the case may be, and is many times, a man or woman may feele the holy Spirit of God working in them in speciall manner, for so the case may be, and is many times, a man or woman may feel the holy Spirit of God working in them in special manner, c-acp av dt n1 vmb vbi, cc vbz d n2, dt n1 cc n1 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 390
7188 and yet haue not a sense and feeling of Gods loue to them: and yet have not a sense and feeling of God's love to them: cc av vhb xx dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32: (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 390
7189 Well is the case so with thee whosoeuer thou art? Dost thou feele the holy Spirit of God working in speciall manner; Well is the case so with thee whosoever thou art? Dost thou feel the holy Spirit of God working in special manner; av vbz dt n1 av p-acp pno21 r-crq pns21 vb2r? vd2 pns21 vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp j n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 390
7190 and yet thou hast not a sense and feeling of Gods loue to thee? Comfort thy selfe, the Lord will at one time or other, and yet thou hast not a sense and feeling of God's love to thee? Comfort thy self, the Lord will At one time or other, cc av pns21 vh2 xx dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno21? n1 po21 n1, dt n1 vmb p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn, (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 390
7191 euen in the time of this life, acquaint thee with his owne heart and good will towards thee, even in the time of this life, acquaint thee with his own heart and good will towards thee, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvb pno21 p-acp po31 d n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno21, (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 390
7192 and assure thee of it by his owne good Spirit, that he hath loued thee from all eternitie: and assure thee of it by his own good Spirit, that he hath loved thee from all eternity: cc vvb pno21 pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 d j n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn pno21 p-acp d n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 390
7193 and know this for a truth, that the Lord reserueth his chiefest comfort for the fittest time. and know this for a truth, that the Lord reserveth his chiefest Comfort for the Fittest time. cc vvb d p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 vvz po31 js-jn n1 p-acp dt js n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 390
7194 When Daniel was in the Lyons den, then was he comforted; When daniel was in the Lyons den, then was he comforted; c-crq np1 vbds p-acp dt ng1 n1, av vbds pns31 vvn; (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 390
7195 when the three companions of Daniel were in the hote fierie fornace, then did the Lord send comfort to them; when the three Sodales of daniel were in the hight fiery furnace, then did the Lord send Comfort to them; c-crq dt crd n2 pp-f np1 vbdr p-acp dt j j n1, av vdd dt n1 vvb n1 p-acp pno32; (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 390
7196 when Paul and Silas were in prison and made fast in the stocks, then found they most comfort, Act. 16.25. when Paul and Silas were in prison and made fast in the stocks, then found they most Comfort, Act. 16.25. c-crq np1 cc np1 vbdr p-acp n1 cc vvd av-j p-acp dt n2, av vvd pns32 ds vvi, n1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 390
7197 And so doubtlesse when thou art plunged into the deepest distresse, and when thou art in the greatest triall, And so doubtless when thou art plunged into the Deepest distress, and when thou art in the greatest trial, cc av av-j c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt js-jn n1, cc c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp dt js n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 390
7198 and thinkest thou shalt sinke and not be able to hold out, as when sicknesse comes, and Thinkest thou shalt sink and not be able to hold out, as when sickness comes, cc vv2 pns21 vm2 vvi cc xx vbi j pc-acp vvi av, c-acp c-crq n1 vvz, (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 390
7199 and death drawes neare, and hast most need of comfort, euen of this comfort of assurance of Gods loue to thee, and death draws near, and hast most need of Comfort, even of this Comfort of assurance of God's love to thee, cc n1 vvz av-j, cc vh2 av-ds n1 pp-f n1, av pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno21, (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 390
7200 then assuredly thou shalt haue it, then will the Lord euen shed abroad his loue into thine heart by his owne good Spirit: then assuredly thou shalt have it, then will the Lord even shed abroad his love into thine heart by his own good Spirit: av av-vvn pns21 vm2 vhi pn31, av vmb dt n1 av vvd av po31 n1 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp po31 d j n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 390
7201 thinke on that to thy comfort. think on that to thy Comfort. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 702 Page 390
7202 In the next place, in that the Apostle saith, the holy Spirit of God witnesseth with our Spirit that we are the children of God, that is, In the next place, in that the Apostle Says, the holy Spirit of God Witnesseth with our Spirit that we Are the children of God, that is, p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d dt n1 vvz, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp po12 n1 cst pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vbz, (19) verse (DIV2) 703 Page 390
7203 as I shewed, the holy Spirit of God doth by an inward secret inspiration informe vs, as I showed, the holy Spirit of God does by an inward secret inspiration inform us, c-acp pns11 vvd, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz p-acp dt j j-jn n1 vvb pno12, (19) verse (DIV2) 703 Page 390
7204 and inwardly perswade vs that God is our Father, and so witnesse together with our owne hearts, sanctified and renewed by grace, and inwardly persuade us that God is our Father, and so witness together with our own hearts, sanctified and renewed by grace, cc av-j vvi pno12 d n1 vbz po12 n1, cc av vvi av p-acp po12 d n2, j-vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 703 Page 390
7205 and sprinkled with the bloud of Christ, that we are by grace and fauour the children of God: and sprinkled with the blood of christ, that we Are by grace and favour the children of God: cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns12 vbr p-acp n1 cc vvi dt n2 pp-f np1: (19) verse (DIV2) 703 Page 390
7206 we may raise this conclusion, this point of truth. we may raise this conclusion, this point of truth. pns12 vmb vvi d n1, d n1 pp-f n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 703 Page 390
7207 That Gods children may in the time of this life be infallibly assured of Gods speciall and fatherly loue towards them, they may euen whilest they liue here in this world know it, That God's children may in the time of this life be infallibly assured of God's special and fatherly love towards them, they may even whilst they live Here in this world know it, d ng1 n2 vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbi av-j vvn pp-f npg1 j cc j n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb av cs pns32 vvb av p-acp d n1 vvb pn31, (19) verse (DIV2) 704 Page 390
7208 and be certainly assured of it, that God loues them in particular, and hath loued them from all eternitie, and be Certainly assured of it, that God loves them in particular, and hath loved them from all eternity, cc vbi av-j vvn pp-f pn31, cst np1 vvz pno32 p-acp j, cc vhz vvn pno32 p-acp d n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 704 Page 390
7209 and be assured that they in particular are in the state of grace and saluation, and in the number of Gods chosen: for why, and be assured that they in particular Are in the state of grace and salvation, and in the number of God's chosen: for why, cc vbi vvn cst pns32 p-acp j vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn: c-acp c-crq, (19) verse (DIV2) 704 Page 390
7210 The holy Spirit of God is the Spirit of truth, Ioh. 14.17. The holy Spirit of God is the Spirit of truth, John 14.17. dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 705 Page 391
7211 and he cannot lie nor deceiue, his testimonie must needs be most certaine, sure and infallible, he cannot be deceiued, neither doth he deceiue any. and he cannot lie nor deceive, his testimony must needs be most certain, sure and infallible, he cannot be deceived, neither does he deceive any. cc pns31 vmbx vvi ccx vvi, po31 n1 vmb av vbb av-ds j, j cc j, pns31 vmbx vbi vvn, av-dx vdz pns31 vvi d. (19) verse (DIV2) 705 Page 391
7212 And Gods chosen haue in themselues in the time of this life, the witnesse and perswasion of the Spirit of God, that they are the children of God, as the Apostle here saith. And God's chosen have in themselves in the time of this life, the witness and persuasion of the Spirit of God, that they Are the children of God, as the Apostle Here Says. cc n2 vvn vhb p-acp px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp dt n1 av vvz. (19) verse (DIV2) 705 Page 391
7213 And to this purpose also speakes the Apostle in that place before cited, 1. Cor. 2.12. And to this purpose also speaks the Apostle in that place before cited, 1. Cor. 2.12. cc p-acp d n1 av vvz dt n1 p-acp d n1 a-acp vvn, crd np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 705 Page 391
7214 We haue not receiued the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that we might know (that is) that we might certainly know the things that are giuen vs of God, euen the things that concerne our eternall happinesse and saluation, both grace here, and glory hereafter. And 1. Ioh. 4.13. We know saith Saint Iohn, that we dwell in God and God in vs, and so are in the speciall fauour of God, because he hath giuen vs of his Spirit. We have not received the Spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that we might know (that is) that we might Certainly know the things that Are given us of God, even the things that concern our Eternal happiness and salvation, both grace Here, and glory hereafter. And 1. John 4.13. We know Says Saint John, that we dwell in God and God in us, and so Are in the special favour of God, Because he hath given us of his Spirit. pns12 vhb xx vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz pp-f np1, cst pns12 vmd vvi (cst vbz) d pns12 vmd av-j vvi dt n2 cst vbr vvn pno12 pp-f np1, av-j dt n2 cst vvb po12 j n1 cc n1, d n1 av, cc n1 av. cc crd np1 crd. pns12 vvb vvz n1 np1, cst pns12 vvb p-acp np1 cc np1 p-acp pno12, cc av vbr p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pp-f po31 n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 705 Page 391
7215 And hence it is that the holy Spirit of God is said to be to Gods chosen as a seale, and as an earnest of their inheritance, as 2. Cor. 1.22. God hath sealed vs (saith the Apostle) and hath giuen the earnest of his Spirit in our hearts. And Ephes. 1.13.14. saith the Apostle, Ye were sealed with the holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance. And Ephes. 4.30. Grieue not the holy Spirit of God, by whom we are sealed vnto the day of redemption. And hence it is that the holy Spirit of God is said to be to God's chosen as a seal, and as an earnest of their inheritance, as 2. Cor. 1.22. God hath sealed us (Says the Apostle) and hath given the earnest of his Spirit in our hearts. And Ephesians 1.13.14. Says the Apostle, You were sealed with the holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance. And Ephesians 4.30. Grieve not the holy Spirit of God, by whom we Are sealed unto the day of redemption. cc av pn31 vbz d dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc c-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp crd np1 crd. np1 vhz vvn pno12 (vvz dt n1) cc vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2. cc np1 crd. vvz dt n1, pn22 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. cc np1 crd. vvb xx dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 705 Page 391
7216 And againe, true sanctifying grace in the heart, and the power, of grace in the heart and life, is an infallible euidence and testimony of Gods speciall loue to those that haue it. As 1. Ioh. 3.14. We know we are translated from death to life, because we loue the brethren. And again, true sanctifying grace in the heart, and the power, of grace in the heart and life, is an infallible evidence and testimony of God's special love to those that have it. As 1. John 3.14. We know we Are translated from death to life, Because we love the brothers. cc av, j j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1, pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp d cst vhb pn31. p-acp crd np1 crd. pns12 vvb pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns12 vvb dt n2. (19) verse (DIV2) 706 Page 391
7217 Any measure of true loue to God, to his children, to his word and holy ordinances, powred into the heart by the holy Ghost, is a certaine demonstration of it, that a man or woman is translated by the mightie hand of the most High, from death to life, Any measure of true love to God, to his children, to his word and holy ordinances, poured into the heart by the holy Ghost, is a certain demonstration of it, that a man or woman is translated by the mighty hand of the most High, from death to life, d n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp po31 n2, p-acp po31 n1 cc j n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f pn31, cst dt n1 cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt av-ds j, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 706 Page 391
7218 and set into the state of grace and of saluation: and Set into the state of grace and of salvation: cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 706 Page 391
7219 and especially the grace of true iustifying faith, is a sure euidence of Gods speciall grace and fauour to those that haue it. and especially the grace of true justifying faith, is a sure evidence of God's special grace and favour to those that have it. cc av-j dt n1 pp-f j vvg n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc vvi p-acp d cst vhb pn31. (19) verse (DIV2) 706 Page 391
7220 For as true iustifying faith is a necessary fruite of Gods eternall election, and of his preordination to eternall life, Acts 13.48. As many as were ordained to eternall life beleeued; For as true justifying faith is a necessary fruit of God's Eternal election, and of his preordination to Eternal life, Acts 13.48. As many as were ordained to Eternal life believed; p-acp p-acp j vvg n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, cc pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j n1, vvz crd. p-acp d c-acp vbdr vvn p-acp j n1 vvn; (19) verse (DIV2) 706 Page 391
7238 and they call such speciall perswasion faithlesse, and a damnable false illusion, and a meere presumption: and they call such special persuasion faithless, and a damnable false illusion, and a mere presumption: cc pns32 vvb d j n1 j, cc dt j j n1, cc dt j n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7221 so is it an argument of confirmation to the soule of him in whom it is, that he is elected and shall be saued, Iohn 3.16. God so loued the world, that he hath giuen his onely begotten Sonne, that whosoeuer beleeueth in him should not perish but haue euerlasting life. so is it an argument of confirmation to the soul of him in whom it is, that he is elected and shall be saved, John 3.16. God so loved the world, that he hath given his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. av vbz pn31 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz, cst pns31 vbz vvn cc vmb vbi vvn, np1 crd. np1 av vvd dt n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn po31 j vvn n1, cst r-crq vvz p-acp pno31 vmd xx vvi cc-acp vhb j n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 706 Page 392
7222 Hence one that finds tue faith in his owne heart, may reason thus; Hence one that finds tue faith in his own heart, may reason thus; av pi cst vvz uh n1 p-acp po31 d n1, vmb vvi av; (19) verse (DIV2) 706 Page 392
7223 Truth it selfe hath said, whosoeuer beleeueth in the Sonne of God, shall not perish but haue life euerlasting; Truth it self hath said, whosoever Believeth in the Son of God, shall not perish but have life everlasting; n1 pn31 n1 vhz vvn, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb xx vvi cc-acp vhb n1 j; (19) verse (DIV2) 706 Page 392
7224 mine owne heart tels me, that I beleeue in the Sonne of God, therefore I am sure I shall be saued. mine own heart tells me, that I believe in the Son of God, Therefore I am sure I shall be saved. po11 d n1 vvz pno11, cst pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av pns11 vbm j pns11 vmb vbi vvn. (19) verse (DIV2) 706 Page 392
7225 It is but a shift of the Papists, to say, that a man cannot know whether he haue faith in himselfe or no: It is but a shift of the Papists, to say, that a man cannot know whither he have faith in himself or not: pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 vmbx vvi cs pns31 vhb n1 p-acp px31 cc xx: (19) verse (DIV2) 706 Page 392
7226 for if a man haue true faith in his heart, he may discerne it, at least the power of it, and the fruites of it. for if a man have true faith in his heart, he may discern it, At least the power of it, and the fruits of it. c-acp cs dt n1 vhi j n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pn31, p-acp ds dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc dt n2 pp-f pn31. (19) verse (DIV2) 706 Page 392
7227 Yea but (say they) certaine knowledge of faith, doth not inferre certaine knowledge of grace and of saluation. Yea but (say they) certain knowledge of faith, does not infer certain knowledge of grace and of salvation. uh p-acp (vvb pns32) j n1 pp-f n1, vdz xx vvi j n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 707 Page 392
7228 That is weaker then the former. That is Weaker then the former. cst vbz jc cs dt j. (19) verse (DIV2) 707 Page 392
7229 For by faith (saith the Apostle) we haue accesse to this grace wherein we stand and reioyce, vnder the hope of glory of the sonnes of God, which hope shall neuer deceiue vs nor make vs ashamed, Rom. 5.25. For by faith (Says the Apostle) we have access to this grace wherein we stand and rejoice, under the hope of glory of the Sons of God, which hope shall never deceive us nor make us ashamed, Rom. 5.25. p-acp p-acp n1 (vvz dt n1) pns12 vhb n1 p-acp d n1 c-crq pns12 vvb cc vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq n1 vmb av-x vvi pno12 cc vvb pno12 j, np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 707 Page 392
7230 Againe, by iustifying faith a man may know that Christ is in him, and how then should he not know that he is in the fauour of God? Christ is not in the reprobate that are out of Gods fauour, Again, by justifying faith a man may know that christ is in him, and how then should he not know that he is in the favour of God? christ is not in the Reprobate that Are out of God's favour, av, p-acp vvg n1 dt n1 vmb vvi cst np1 vbz p-acp pno31, cc c-crq av vmd pns31 xx vvi cst pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? np1 vbz xx p-acp dt n-jn cst vbr av pp-f npg1 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 707 Page 392
7231 but in Gods elect, in whom after they be called he dwels by faith, Ephes. 3.17. but in God's elect, in whom After they be called he dwells by faith, Ephesians 3.17. cc-acp p-acp n2 vvi, p-acp ro-crq p-acp pns32 vbb vvn pns31 vvz p-acp n1, np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 707 Page 392
7232 And therefore doubtlesse on these grounds we may resolue on this as a certaine truth, that Gods chosen may in the time of this life be infallibly assured of Gods speciall and fatherly loue towards them, And Therefore doubtless on these grounds we may resolve on this as a certain truth, that God's chosen may in the time of this life be infallibly assured of God's special and fatherly love towards them, cc av av-j p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst n2 vvn vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbi av-j vvn pp-f npg1 j cc j n1 p-acp pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 707 Page 392
7233 and may be certainly assured by the witnesse and perswasion of Gods Spirit, and by the euidence of grace, especially by iustifying faith in their hearts, that they in particular are in the state of grace and of saluation, and may be Certainly assured by the witness and persuasion of God's Spirit, and by the evidence of grace, especially by justifying faith in their hearts, that they in particular Are in the state of grace and of salvation, cc vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av-j p-acp vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 p-acp j vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 707 Page 392
7234 and in the number of Gods chosen, and that they are such as shall be saued. and in the number of God's chosen, and that they Are such as shall be saved. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn, cc cst pns32 vbr d c-acp vmb vbi vvn. (19) verse (DIV2) 707 Page 392
7235 Now then for vse, first this truth is directly contrarie to that which is held and taught by the Papists, it doth directly crosse their tenent, Now then for use, First this truth is directly contrary to that which is held and taught by the Papists, it does directly cross their tenent, av av p-acp n1, ord d n1 vbz av-j j-jn p-acp d r-crq vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt njp2, pn31 vdz av-j vvi po32 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 392
7236 and their doctrine they hold & teach, that a man cannot in the time of this life come to be infallibly assured that he in particular is in the state of grace & of saluation, and that he in particular shall be saued. and their Doctrine they hold & teach, that a man cannot in the time of this life come to be infallibly assured that he in particular is in the state of grace & of salvation, and that he in particular shall be saved. cc po32 n1 pns32 vvb cc vvi, cst dt n1 vmbx p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvb pc-acp vbi av-j vvn cst pns31 p-acp j vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, cc cst pns31 p-acp j vmb vbi vvn. (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7237 They say a man may haue a good hope that he shall be saued, but he cannot be infallibly assured of it, that they denie, They say a man may have a good hope that he shall be saved, but he cannot be infallibly assured of it, that they deny, pns32 vvb dt n1 vmb vhi dt j n1 cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn, cc-acp pns31 vmbx vbi av-j vvn pp-f pn31, cst pns32 vvb, (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7240 Say they, the testimonie of the Spirit here spoken of, is nothing else but the inward good motions, comfort, Say they, the testimony of the Spirit Here spoken of, is nothing Else but the inward good motions, Comfort, vvb pns32, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn pp-f, vbz pix av cc-acp dt j j n2, n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7241 and contentment which the children of God do daily feele more and more in their hearts by seruing him, by which they haue as it were an attestation of his fauour towards them, whereby the hope of their iustification and saluation is much corroborated and strengthened. and contentment which the children of God do daily feel more and more in their hearts by serving him, by which they have as it were an attestation of his favour towards them, whereby the hope of their justification and salvation is much corroborated and strengthened. cc n1 r-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vdb av-j vvi av-dc cc av-dc p-acp po32 n2 p-acp vvg pno31, p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32, c-crq dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 vbz av-d vvn cc vvn. (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7242 See the false dealing of these subtill sophisters: See the false dealing of these subtle sophisters: n1 dt j n-vvg pp-f d j n2: (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7243 the Apostle saith directly, the Spirit witnesseth with our spirit, that we are the children of God; the Apostle Says directly, the Spirit Witnesseth with our Spirit, that we Are the children of God; dt n1 vvz av-j, dt n1 vvz p-acp po12 n1, cst pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1; (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7244 they mince the matter, and say, Gods children haue as it were an attestation of Gods sauour towards them. they mince the matter, and say, God's children have as it were an attestation of God's savour towards them. pns32 vvb dt n1, cc vvi, ng1 n2 vhb p-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32. (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7245 And againe, they make the witnesse of the holy Spirit of God to be good motions, comfort, And again, they make the witness of the holy Spirit of God to be good motions, Comfort, cc av, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi j n2, n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7246 and contentment in the hearts of Gods children, arising from their seruing of God, and from their owne good workes, which is a meere corruption of the text: and contentment in the hearts of God's children, arising from their serving of God, and from their own good works, which is a mere corruption of the text: cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, vvg p-acp po32 vvg pp-f np1, cc p-acp po32 d j n2, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7247 there is no such thing either in the text, neither can any such thing be gathered from it by any good consequent. there is no such thing either in the text, neither can any such thing be gathered from it by any good consequent. pc-acp vbz dx d n1 av-d p-acp dt n1, dx vmb d d n1 vbi vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp d j j. (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7248 And indeed the good motions, comfort, and contentment in the hearts of Gods children, are rather fruits and effects of the testimonie of the Spirit of God, And indeed the good motions, Comfort, and contentment in the hearts of God's children, Are rather fruits and effects of the testimony of the Spirit of God, cc av dt j n2, n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, vbr av-c n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7249 then the witnesse of the Spirit it selfe; then the witness of the Spirit it self; cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7250 for the holy Spirit of God doth first witnesse Gods loue to his chosen, and then he stirres vp good motions in them, for the holy Spirit of God does First witness God's love to his chosen, and then he stirs up good motions in them, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz ord vvi n2 vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn, cc av pns31 n2 a-acp j n2 p-acp pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7251 and then works comfort and contentment in their hearts. and then works Comfort and contentment in their hearts. cc av vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2. (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7252 Oh but say the Papists, touching the euidence of faith, a man cannot beleeue that he in particular shall be saued, O but say the Papists, touching the evidence of faith, a man cannot believe that he in particular shall be saved, uh cc-acp vvb dt njp2, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vmbx vvi cst pns31 p-acp j vmb vbi vvn, (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7253 because he is not named in particular in the Bible. Because he is not nam in particular in the bible. c-acp pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp j p-acp dt n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7254 They speake idlely, the generall includes the particular, yea the holy Ghost speakes particularly, Rom 10.9. If thou confesse with thy mouth the Lord Iesus, and beleeue in thine heart that God raised him vp from the dead, thou shalt be saued: They speak idly, the general includes the particular, yea the holy Ghost speaks particularly, Rom 10.9. If thou confess with thy Mouth the Lord Iesus, and believe in thine heart that God raised him up from the dead, thou shalt be saved: pns32 vvb av-j, dt n1 vvz dt j, uh dt j n1 vvz av-j, np1 crd. cs pns21 vvb p-acp po21 n1 dt n1 np1, cc vvi p-acp po21 n1 cst np1 vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp dt j, pns21 vm2 vbi vvn: (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7255 and euerie one that truly beleeues is to take it to himselfe as if he were named. and every one that truly believes is to take it to himself as if he were nam. cc d pi cst av-j vvz vbz p-acp vvi pn31 pc-acp px31 p-acp cs pns31 vbdr vvn. (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 393
7256 Yea but (say they) where doth the Scripture say, that they do beleeue? that is also most ridiculous. Yea but (say they) where does the Scripture say, that they do believe? that is also most ridiculous. uh cc-acp (vvb pns32) r-crq vdz dt n1 vvb, cst pns32 vdb vvi? cst vbz av av-ds j. (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 394
7257 The Scripture doth not indeed say, that I Iohn, or I Paul do beleeue, it onely sets downe faith, that I beleeue, the particular act of faith whereby I beleeue is in my heart, The Scripture does not indeed say, that I John, or I Paul do believe, it only sets down faith, that I believe, the particular act of faith whereby I believe is in my heart, dt n1 vdz xx av vvi, cst pns11 np1, cc pns11 np1 vdb vvi, pn31 av-j vvz a-acp n1, cst pns11 vvb, dt j n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pns11 vvb vbz p-acp po11 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 394
7258 and is not beleeued but knowne by feeling: a child of God doth not beleeue that he beleeues, but he feeles it. and is not believed but known by feeling: a child of God does not believe that he believes, but he feels it. cc vbz xx vvn cc-acp vvn p-acp n1: dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz xx vvi cst pns31 vvz, cc-acp pns31 vvz pn31. (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 394
7282 and they that haue onely a vaine presumption, they commonly say, they haue alwayes had a strong beliefe, and they neuer doubted. and they that have only a vain presumption, they commonly say, they have always had a strong belief, and they never doubted. cc pns32 cst vhb av-j dt j n1, pns32 av-j vvb, pns32 vhb av vhn dt j n1, cc pns32 av-x vvd. (19) verse (DIV2) 714 Page 395
7259 And therefore notwithstanding these cauils of the Papists, it is still a truth, that Gods chosen may in the time of this life be infallibly assured of Gods speciall loue towards them, And Therefore notwithstanding these cavils of the Papists, it is still a truth, that God's chosen may in the time of this life be infallibly assured of God's special love towards them, cc av p-acp d vvz pp-f dt njp2, pn31 vbz av dt n1, cst n2 vvn vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbi av-j vvn pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 394
7260 and may certainly be assured by the witnesse and testimonie of Gods Spirit, and the euidence of grace, and may Certainly be assured by the witness and testimony of God's Spirit, and the evidence of grace, cc vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 394
7261 and especially of iustifying faith, that they in particular are in the state of grace, and of saluation. and especially of justifying faith, that they in particular Are in the state of grace, and of salvation. cc av-j pp-f vvg n1, cst pns32 p-acp j vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 708 Page 394
7262 And for a second vse, this may be a ground of strong comfort to euerie child of God: And for a second use, this may be a ground of strong Comfort to every child of God: cc p-acp dt ord n1, d vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1: (19) verse (DIV2) 709 Page 394
7263 a child of God finding in himselfe the witnesse of Gods Spirit, and the euidence of faith, a child of God finding in himself the witness of God's Spirit, and the evidence of faith, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp px31 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 709 Page 394
7264 and the fruits of grace, may be assured of it, and that infallibly, that he is in the state of grace and of saluation, and the fruits of grace, may be assured of it, and that infallibly, that he is in the state of grace and of salvation, cc dt n2 pp-f n1, vmb vbi vvn pp-f pn31, cc cst av-j, cst pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 709 Page 394
7265 and that God loues him, and hath loued him from all eternitie: and that God loves him, and hath loved him from all eternity: cc cst np1 vvz pno31, cc vhz vvn pno31 p-acp d n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 709 Page 394
7266 yea he may be as sure of it as Christ is in heauen, that he shall be saued. yea he may be as sure of it as christ is in heaven, that he shall be saved. uh pns31 vmb vbi a-acp j pp-f pn31 p-acp np1 vbz p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn. (19) verse (DIV2) 709 Page 394
7267 Yea but will some say, How shall I know that it is the Spirit of God perswading my heart that I am the child of God, Yea but will Some say, How shall I know that it is the Spirit of God persuading my heart that I am the child of God, uh p-acp n1 d vvi, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg po11 n1 cst pns11 vbm dt n1 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 710 Page 394
7268 and that I am not deceiued by some illusion of Satan, or some carnall presumption? I answer. and that I am not deceived by Some illusion of Satan, or Some carnal presumption? I answer. cc cst pns11 vbm xx vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, cc d j n1? pns11 vvb. (19) verse (DIV2) 710 Page 394
7269 The difference of a true testimonie of Gods Spirit, and a Satanicall illusion working in men a vaine presumption, is in three things. The difference of a true testimony of God's Spirit, and a Satanical illusion working in men a vain presumption, is in three things. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc dt j n1 vvg p-acp n2 dt j n1, vbz p-acp crd n2. (19) verse (DIV2) 711 Page 394
7270 First, the perswasion of Gods Spirit is grounded on the truth, power, and meere mercie of God, First, the persuasion of God's Spirit is grounded on the truth, power, and mere mercy of God, ord, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, n1, cc j n1 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 712 Page 394
7271 and on the merits of Christ: and on the merits of christ: cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: (19) verse (DIV2) 712 Page 394
7272 but a Satanicall illusion is grounded on outward blessings or common graces, and either in whole or part on a mans owne workes and merits. but a Satanical illusion is grounded on outward blessings or Common graces, and either in Whole or part on a men own works and merits. cc-acp dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp j n2 cc j n2, cc d p-acp j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt ng1 d n2 cc n2. (19) verse (DIV2) 712 Page 394
7273 Secondly, the witnesse of Gods Spirit is powerfull and effectuall, working a thorow perswasion of Gods loue and confidence in his mercie, Secondly, the witness of God's Spirit is powerful and effectual, working a thorough persuasion of God's love and confidence in his mercy, ord, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz j cc j, vvg dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 713 Page 394
7274 and so lowd a crying Abba, Father, in the heart of a child of God, and so loud a crying Abba, Father, in the heart of a child of God, cc av av-j dt j-vvg np1, n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 713 Page 394
7275 as in comparison of that saith Luther, the great and horrible roarings of the Law, of sinne, of death, as in comparison of that Says Luther, the great and horrible roarings of the Law, of sin, of death, c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f cst vvz np1, dt j cc j n2-vvg pp-f dt n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 713 Page 394
7276 and of the diuell and hell, are nothing, neither can be heard: and of the Devil and hell, Are nothing, neither can be herd: cc pp-f dt n1 cc n1, vbr pix, av-dx vmb vbi vvn: (19) verse (DIV2) 713 Page 395
7277 but the illusion of Satan is hollow and deceitfull, and doth onely stammer out a bare assertion, that a man is the child of God, without any inward testimonie of the sweetnesse of Gods loue, but the illusion of Satan is hollow and deceitful, and does only stammer out a bore assertion, that a man is the child of God, without any inward testimony of the sweetness of God's love, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j-jn cc j, cc vdz av-j vvi av dt j n1, cst dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 713 Page 395
7278 or any affiance in his mercie. or any affiance in his mercy. cc d n1 p-acp po31 n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 713 Page 395
7279 Thirdly, the testimonie of the Spirit of God is much assaulted with doubts and feares, more or lesse, at one time or other; Thirdly, the testimony of the Spirit of God is much assaulted with doubts and fears, more or less, At one time or other; ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-d vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, av-dc cc av-dc, p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn; (19) verse (DIV2) 714 Page 395
7280 but the illusion of Satan is neuer troubled with any such doubtings or feares, that is euer bold and presumptuous so long as it continues: but the illusion of Satan is never troubled with any such doubtings or fears, that is ever bold and presumptuous so long as it continues: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-x vvn p-acp d d n2 cc n2, cst vbz av j cc j av av-j c-acp pn31 vvz: (19) verse (DIV2) 714 Page 395
7283 If then thou haue in thee a perswasion of Gods speciall and fatherly loue towards thee, grounded on the truth and power of God, If then thou have in thee a persuasion of God's special and fatherly love towards thee, grounded on the truth and power of God, cs av pns21 vhb p-acp pno21 dt n1 pp-f npg1 j cc j n1 p-acp pno21, vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 714 Page 395
7284 and on the meere mercie of God, and on the merits of Christ, and such a perswasion as is powerfull and effectuall, working in thee a thorow perswasion of Gods loue, and on the mere mercy of God, and on the merits of christ, and such a persuasion as is powerful and effectual, working in thee a thorough persuasion of God's love, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc d dt n1 c-acp vbz j cc j, vvg p-acp pno21 dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 714 Page 395
7285 and confidence in his mercie, and boldnesse to appeare before the throne of grace, and thou dost feele thy perswasion assaulted with doubts and feares, more or lesse, at one time or other, though not ouercome; and confidence in his mercy, and boldness to appear before the throne of grace, and thou dost feel thy persuasion assaulted with doubts and fears, more or less, At one time or other, though not overcome; cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns21 vd2 vvi po21 n1 vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, av-dc cc av-dc, p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn, cs xx vvn; (19) verse (DIV2) 714 Page 395
7286 doubtlesse it is the Spirit of God perswading thine heart that thou art a child of God, doubtless it is the Spirit of God persuading thine heart that thou art a child of God, av-j pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg po21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 714 Page 395
7287 and that thou art in the state of grace and of saluation; and that thou art in the state of grace and of salvation; cc cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 714 Page 395
7288 and thereupon thou maist haue strong consolation, and reioyce with ioy vnspeakable and glorious: and thereupon thou maist conclude to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou art sure to be saued, and thereupon thou Mayest have strong consolation, and rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorious: and thereupon thou Mayest conclude to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou art sure to be saved, cc av pns21 vm2 vhi j n1, cc vvi p-acp vvb j cc j: cc av pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cst pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vbi vvn, (19) verse (DIV2) 714 Page 395
7289 and the gates of hell shall neuer be able to preuaile against thee: and that is a ground of sweet and excellent comfort. and the gates of hell shall never be able to prevail against thee: and that is a ground of sweet and excellent Comfort. cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21: cc cst vbz dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 714 Page 395
7290 Now before I leaue this point, I hold it needfull to answer another cauill of the Papists: Now before I leave this point, I hold it needful to answer Another cavil of the Papists: av c-acp pns11 vvb d n1, pns11 vvb pn31 j pc-acp vvi j-jn n1 pp-f dt njp2: (19) verse (DIV2) 715 Page 395
7291 they do further cauill against the truth now stood on after this manner. they do further cavil against the truth now stood on After this manner. pns32 vdb av-jc vvi p-acp dt n1 av vvd a-acp p-acp d n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 715 Page 395
7292 Say they, though a man may be assured that for the present he is in the state of grace; Say they, though a man may be assured that for the present he is in the state of grace; n1 pns32, cs dt n1 vmb vbi vvn cst p-acp dt j pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 715 Page 395
7293 admit that he be so, yet he cannot be sure of his saluation: admit that he be so, yet he cannot be sure of his salvation: vvb cst pns31 vbb av, av pns31 vmbx vbi j pp-f po31 n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 715 Page 395
7294 for say they, he cannot be sure that he shall continue and perseuere in that state to the end, the witnesse & testimonie of Gods Spirit may be extinct and put out, iustifying faith may be lost, for say they, he cannot be sure that he shall continue and persevere in that state to the end, the witness & testimony of God's Spirit may be extinct and put out, justifying faith may be lost, p-acp vvi pns32, pns31 vmbx vbi j cst pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vmb vbi j cc vvn av, vvg n1 vmb vbi vvn, (19) verse (DIV2) 715 Page 395
7295 and the gifts of grace, the fruits of grace may wither, and may come to nothing: and the Gifts of grace, the fruits of grace may wither, and may come to nothing: cc dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi, cc vmb vvi p-acp pix: (19) verse (DIV2) 715 Page 396
7296 how then can any man build on these grounds infallible assurance, and neuer failing assurance of his owne saluation, how then can any man built on these grounds infallible assurance, and never failing assurance of his own salvation, c-crq av vmb d n1 vvi p-acp d n2 j n1, cc av-x vvg n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 715 Page 396
7297 and that he shall certainly be saued? To this I answer. and that he shall Certainly be saved? To this I answer. cc cst pns31 vmb av-j vbi vvn? p-acp d pns11 vvb. (19) verse (DIV2) 715 Page 396
7298 This is but a cauill of mans carnall reason, and this is a monstrous boldnesse in them; This is but a cavil of men carnal reason, and this is a monstrous boldness in them; d vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 j n1, cc d vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno32; (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 396
7299 for by this meanes they call into question the truth and promise of God, the power of God, the deeds of our blessed Sauiour, the prayer of Christ, the eternall loue of God, for by this means they call into question the truth and promise of God, the power of God, the Deeds of our blessed Saviour, the prayer of christ, the Eternal love of God, c-acp p-acp d n2 pns32 vvb p-acp n1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 396
7300 and his vnchangeable decree of sauing some. and his unchangeable Decree of Saving Some. cc po31 j-u n1 pp-f vvg d. (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 396
7301 For why, Gods chosen come to know and to be assured that they are in the state of grace and of saluation, by the witnesse and testimonie of the Spirit of God, For why, God's chosen come to know and to be assured that they Are in the state of grace and of salvation, by the witness and testimony of the Spirit of God, p-acp q-crq, n2 vvn vvb pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vbi vvn cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 396
7302 and by the euidence of grace, and especially of iustifying faith in their hearts, and by the fruits of grace; and by the evidence of grace, and especially of justifying faith in their hearts, and by the fruits of grace; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av-j pp-f vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 396
7303 and that assurance of theirs is setled and grounded on the truth of God which cannot lye, on the truth of his promise made knowne to them in his word, as namely, that Ioh. 3.36. He that beleeueth on the Sonne hath euerlasting life: and that assurance of theirs is settled and grounded on the truth of God which cannot lie, on the truth of his promise made known to them in his word, as namely, that John 3.36. He that Believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: cc d n1 pp-f png32 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vmbx vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvd vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp av, cst np1 crd. pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 vhz j n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 396
7304 On the power of God by which they are kept through faith to saluation, 1. Pet. 1.5. On the deeds of Christ, together with whom they are quickened, and raised, and made to sit in certaine hope of an heauenly possession, Ephes. 2.5.6. On the prayer of Christ that could not be in vaine, but was certainly heard of his heauenly Father. Ioh. 17.20. I pray not for these alone, but for them also which shall beleeue in me through their word: On the power of God by which they Are kept through faith to salvation, 1. Pet. 1.5. On the Deeds of christ, together with whom they Are quickened, and raised, and made to fit in certain hope of an heavenly possession, Ephesians 2.5.6. On the prayer of christ that could not be in vain, but was Certainly herd of his heavenly Father. John 17.20. I pray not for these alone, but for them also which shall believe in me through their word: p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, crd np1 crd. p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, av p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr vvn, cc vvn, cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1 pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vmd xx vbi p-acp j, cc-acp vbds av-j vvn pp-f po31 j n1. np1 crd. pns11 vvb xx p-acp d j, cc-acp p-acp pno32 av r-crq vmb vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp po32 n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 396
7305 On the eternall loue of God from which nothing can separate them, verse 39. of this Chapter: On the Eternal love of God from which nothing can separate them, verse 39. of this Chapter: p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq pix vmb vvi pno32, n1 crd pp-f d n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 396
7306 On the immutable decree of God which stands fast for euermore, The foundation of God remaineth sure, On the immutable Decree of God which Stands fast for evermore, The Foundation of God remains sure, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz av-j p-acp av, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz j, (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 396
7307 and hath this seale, the Lord knoweth who are his. 2. Tim. 2.19. and hath this seal, the Lord Knoweth who Are his. 2. Tim. 2.19. cc vhz d n1, dt n1 vvz r-crq vbr png31. crd np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 396
7308 Let then neither the Papists or any enemie of Gods grace thinke that he is able to race this foundation of comfort, the assurance of Gods chosen, that they are in the state of grace, Let then neither the Papists or any enemy of God's grace think that he is able to raze this Foundation of Comfort, the assurance of God's chosen, that they Are in the state of grace, vvb av av-d dt njp2 cc d n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvb cst pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn, cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 396
7309 and of saluation, they shall neuer be able to do it, it stands on firme grounds, and of salvation, they shall never be able to do it, it Stands on firm grounds, cc pp-f n1, pns32 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vdi pn31, pn31 vvz p-acp j n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 396
7310 euen on such grounds as can neuer be shaken. even on such grounds as can never be shaken. av p-acp d n2 c-acp vmb av-x vbi vvn. (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 396
7311 Indeed the comfortable perswasion of some of Gods chosen, that they are in the state of grace and of saluation, may for a time be weakened through the neglect of the meanes, Indeed the comfortable persuasion of Some of God's chosen, that they Are in the state of grace and of salvation, may for a time be weakened through the neglect of the means, np1 dt j n1 pp-f d pp-f n2 vvn, cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, vmb p-acp dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvz, (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 397
7312 or by falling into some grieuous sinne, or by a secret withdrawing of grace and comfort of it, may be lost for a time, or by falling into Some grievous sin, or by a secret withdrawing of grace and Comfort of it, may be lost for a time, cc p-acp vvg p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n-vvg pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 397
7313 and the faith of Gods chosen may be wounded, and the actions of it troubled, but it can neuer be wholly and finally lost. and the faith of God's chosen may be wounded, and the actions of it troubled, but it can never be wholly and finally lost. cc dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn vmb vbi vvn, cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 vvd, cc-acp pn31 vmb av-x vbi av-jn cc av-j vvn. (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 397
7314 The Lord hath made a faithfull promise, Ierem. 32.40. I will put my feare in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me: The Lord hath made a faithful promise, Jeremiah 32.40. I will put my Fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me: dt n1 vhz vvn dt j n1, np1 crd. pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno11: (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 397
7315 and Christ hath made it knowne, that his will is, that they whom his Father hath giuen him be where he is, that they may behold his glorie which his Father had giuen him, Ioh. 17.24. He is the author and finisher of their faith. Heb. 12.2. and christ hath made it known, that his will is, that they whom his Father hath given him be where he is, that they may behold his glory which his Father had given him, John 17.24. He is the author and finisher of their faith. Hebrew 12.2. cc np1 vhz vvn pn31 vvn, cst po31 n1 vbz, cst pns32 r-crq po31 n1 vhz vvn pno31 vbi c-crq pns31 vbz, cst pns32 vmb vvi po31 n1 r-crq po31 n1 vhd vvn pno31, np1 crd. pns31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1. np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 716 Page 397
7316 Now further obserue we, the Apostle here ioynes together the witnesse of the Spirit of God and of our spirit, Now further observe we, the Apostle Here joins together the witness of the Spirit of God and of our Spirit, av av-jc vvb pns12, dt n1 av vvz av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f po12 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 717 Page 397
7317 as we shewed, of our regenerate part of the heart and conscience sanctified, and renewed, and sprinkled with the bloud of Christ, and quieted and cleared. as we showed, of our regenerate part of the heart and conscience sanctified, and renewed, and sprinkled with the blood of christ, and quieted and cleared. c-acp pns12 vvd, pp-f po12 j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 vvn, cc vvn, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd cc vvn. (19) verse (DIV2) 717 Page 397
7318 Hence then we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. Hence then we Are given to understand thus much. av cs pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (19) verse (DIV2) 717 Page 397
7319 That the holy Spirit of God and the heart and conscience renewed and sanctified do euer concurre & meete together in witnessing Gods speciall and fatherly loue. That the holy Spirit of God and the heart and conscience renewed and sanctified do ever concur & meet together in witnessing God's special and fatherly love. cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 cc n1 vvn cc j-vvn vdb av vvi cc vvi av p-acp vvg n2 j cc j n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 397
7320 The holy Spirit of God doth perswade them, and them alone, and none but them whose hearts are sanctified and renewed by grace, The holy Spirit of God does persuade them, and them alone, and none but them whose hearts Are sanctified and renewed by grace, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi pno32, cc pno32 av-j, cc pix p-acp pno32 r-crq n2 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 397
7321 and haue the power of grace in their hearts and liues, that God loues them, and have the power of grace in their hearts and lives, that God loves them, cc vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cst np1 vvz pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 397
7322 and hath loued them from all eternitie, and that they are in the state of grace and of saluation. We reade Act. 15.8.9. the Gentiles hauing heard the Gospell beleeued, and God gaue them his Spirit, yea he did by his good Spirit witnesse his fatherly loue to them: and hath loved them from all eternity, and that they Are in the state of grace and of salvation. We read Act. 15.8.9. the Gentiles having herd the Gospel believed, and God gave them his Spirit, yea he did by his good Spirit witness his fatherly love to them: cc vhz vvn pno32 p-acp d n1, cc cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1. pns12 vvb n1 crd. dt np1 vhg vvn dt n1 vvd, cc np1 vvd pno32 po31 n1, uh pns31 vdd p-acp po31 j n1 vvi po31 j n1 p-acp pno32: (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 397
7323 their hearts being purified by faith, that is, their hearts being sprinkled with the bloud of Christ apprehended by faith, their hearts being purified by faith, that is, their hearts being sprinkled with the blood of christ apprehended by faith, po32 n2 vbg vvn p-acp n1, cst vbz, po32 n2 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 397
7324 and thereby freed from the guiltinesse of sinne, and also purged from the filthinesse of sinne, and thereby freed from the guiltiness of sin, and also purged from the filthiness of sin, cc av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 397
7325 and they being sanctified, God which knoweth the hearts bare them witnesse in giuing to them the holy Ghost euen as he did vnto vs, and they being sanctified, God which Knoweth the hearts bore them witness in giving to them the holy Ghost even as he did unto us, cc pns32 vbg vvn, np1 r-crq vvz dt n2 vvd pno32 vvi p-acp vvg p-acp pno32 dt j n1 av-j c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp pno12, (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 397
7326 and he put no difference betweene vs and them, after that by faith he had purified their hearts, saith the text. Galat. 3.14. the Apostle saith, By faith we receiue the Spirit of promise. and he put no difference between us and them, After that by faith he had purified their hearts, Says the text. Galatians 3.14. the Apostle Says, By faith we receive the Spirit of promise. cc pns31 vvd dx n1 p-acp pno12 cc pno32, c-acp cst p-acp n1 pns31 vhd vvn po32 n2, vvz dt n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, p-acp n1 pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 397
7327 His meaning is, we beleeuing in Christ, and being sanctified, we receiue the Spirit of God more fully and manifestly dwelling in vs to our sanctification, His meaning is, we believing in christ, and being sanctified, we receive the Spirit of God more Fully and manifestly Dwelling in us to our sanctification, po31 n1 vbz, pns12 vvg p-acp np1, cc vbg vvn, pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 av-dc av-j cc av-j vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 398
7328 and to our assurance touching our redemption. 1. Ioh. 3.21. and to our assurance touching our redemption. 1. John 3.21. cc p-acp po12 n1 vvg po12 n1. crd np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 398
7329 saith Saint Iohn, If our heart condemne vs not, if our conscience be sanctified, and cleared, Says Saint John, If our heart condemn us not, if our conscience be sanctified, and cleared, vvz n1 np1, cs po12 n1 vvb pno12 xx, cs po12 n1 vbi vvn, cc vvn, (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 398
7330 and quieted, we haue boldnesse towards God, we haue then God who knowes all things, to witnesse with vs by his good Spirit, and quieted, we have boldness towards God, we have then God who knows all things, to witness with us by his good Spirit, cc vvd, pns12 vhb n1 p-acp np1, pns12 vhb av np1 r-crq vvz d n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 398
7331 euen to witnesse to vs his grace, and fauour, and mercy, and we may appeare before him with boldnesse. 1. Pet. 1.2. even to witness to us his grace, and favour, and mercy, and we may appear before him with boldness. 1. Pet. 1.2. av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 po31 n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. crd np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 398
7332 the Apostle puts these two together, obedience and the sprinkling of the bloud of Iesus Christ, and sanctification of the Spirit: the Apostle puts these two together, Obedience and the sprinkling of the blood of Iesus christ, and sanctification of the Spirit: dt n1 vvz d crd av, n1 cc dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 398
7333 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, vnto sanctification of the Spirit, through the obedience and sprinkling of the bloud of Iesus Christ. Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, unto sanctification of the Spirit, through the Obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Iesus christ. j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 398
7334 And these testimonies may sufficiently cleare this to be a truth, that the holy Spirit of God doth perswade them, And these testimonies may sufficiently clear this to be a truth, that the holy Spirit of God does persuade them, cc d n2 vmb av-j vvi d pc-acp vbi dt n1, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 398
7335 and them alone, and none but them, whose hearts are sanctified by grace, and haue the power of grace in their hearts and liues, that God loues them, and them alone, and none but them, whose hearts Are sanctified by grace, and have the power of grace in their hearts and lives, that God loves them, cc pno32 av-j, cc pix p-acp pno32, rg-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cst np1 vvz pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 398
7336 and hath loued them from all eternitie, and that they alone are in the state of grace and saluation: and and hath loved them from all eternity, and that they alone Are in the state of grace and salvation: and cc vhz vvn pno32 p-acp d n1, cc cst pns32 av-j vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: cc (19) verse (DIV2) 718 Page 398
7337 The grounds of it are these. The grounds of it Are these. dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (19) verse (DIV2) 719 Page 398
7338 1. The Spirit of Adoption is also a Spirit of sanctification, and he makes Gods chosen the workmanship of God, created in Christ Iesus to good workes, Ephes. 2.10. 1. The Spirit of Adoption is also a Spirit of sanctification, and he makes God's chosen the workmanship of God, created in christ Iesus to good works, Ephesians 2.10. crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns31 vvz n2 vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp np1 np1 p-acp j n2, np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 720 Page 398
7339 And then he witnesseth to them that they are the children of God. And then he Witnesseth to them that they Are the children of God. cc av pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 720 Page 398
7340 2. Againe secondly, the holy Spirit of God is the Spirit of truth, he cannot possibly witnesse an vntruth, he cannot witnesse that a child of the diuell (as euery one is that commits sinne, 1. Ioh. 3.8.) is a child of God; 2. Again secondly, the holy Spirit of God is the Spirit of truth, he cannot possibly witness an untruth, he cannot witness that a child of the Devil (as every one is that commits sin, 1. John 3.8.) is a child of God; crd av ord, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmbx av-j vvi dt n1, pns31 vmbx vvi cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (c-acp d pi vbz cst vvz n1, crd np1 crd.) vbz dt n1 pp-f np1; (19) verse (DIV2) 721 Page 398
7341 he cannot, neither will he testifie any one to be a child of God whom he neuer sanctified. he cannot, neither will he testify any one to be a child of God whom he never sanctified. pns31 vmbx, dx vmb pns31 vvi d pi pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq pns31 av-x vvn. (19) verse (DIV2) 721 Page 398
7342 And therefore on these grounds we may set downe this for a certaine truth, that the holy Spirit of God doth perswade them, And Therefore on these grounds we may Set down this for a certain truth, that the holy Spirit of God does persuade them, cc av p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi a-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 721 Page 398
7343 and them alone, and none but them, whose hearts are sanctified, and haue the power of grace in their hearts and liues, that God loues them, and them alone, and none but them, whose hearts Are sanctified, and have the power of grace in their hearts and lives, that God loves them, cc pno32 av-j, cc pix p-acp pno32, rg-crq n2 vbr vvn, cc vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cst np1 vvz pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 721 Page 398
7344 and hath loued them from all eternitie, and that they, and none but they, are in the state of grace and of saluation. Now then to apply this: and hath loved them from all eternity, and that they, and none but they, Are in the state of grace and of salvation. Now then to apply this: cc vhz vvn pno32 p-acp d n1, cc cst pns32, cc pix cc-acp pns32, vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1. av av pc-acp vvi d: (19) verse (DIV2) 721 Page 398
7345 first, this truth serues to discouer that the perswasion of euery one that perswades himselfe that his spirituall state is good, First, this truth serves to discover that the persuasion of every one that persuades himself that his spiritual state is good, ord, d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 pp-f d crd cst vvz px31 cst po31 j n1 vbz j, (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7346 and that he shall be saued, is not the perswasion of the holy Spirit of God. and that he shall be saved, is not the persuasion of the holy Spirit of God. cc cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn, vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7347 Who is it that hath not a good conceit of himselfe, & that will not say, he hopes to be saued? Euen the drunkard, the filthy person, the common blasphemer, Who is it that hath not a good conceit of himself, & that will not say, he hope's to be saved? Eve the drunkard, the filthy person, the Common blasphemer, q-crq vbz pn31 cst vhz xx dt j n1 pp-f px31, cc cst vmb xx vvi, pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn? np1 dt n1, dt j n1, dt j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7348 and the like, will not sticke to say, they hope to be saued, and to go to heauen: and the like, will not stick to say, they hope to be saved, and to go to heaven: cc dt j, vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi, pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7349 and ciuill honest persons, they are strongly perswaded that they are highly in the fauour of God, and civil honest Persons, they Are strongly persuaded that they Are highly in the favour of God, cc j j n2, pns32 vbr av-j vvn cst pns32 vbr av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7350 and that they are in the state of grace, yea that it is God himselfe that perswades them so to thinke. and that they Are in the state of grace, yea that it is God himself that persuades them so to think. cc cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, uh cst pn31 vbz n1 px31 cst vvz pno32 av pc-acp vvi. (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7351 Poore soules, they deceiue themselues, the truth now deliuered shewes, that their perswasion is but a meere groundlesse presumption; Poor Souls, they deceive themselves, the truth now Delivered shows, that their persuasion is but a mere groundless presumption; j n2, pns32 vvb px32, dt n1 av vvn n2, cst po32 n1 vbz p-acp dt j j n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7352 a man cannot comfortably perswade himselfe that he is in the state of grace and of saluation, a man cannot comfortably persuade himself that he is in the state of grace and of salvation, dt n1 vmbx av-j vvi px31 cst pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7353 if he haue not Gods hand and seale to shew for it, euen the seale of his good Spirit: if he have not God's hand and seal to show for it, even the seal of his good Spirit: cs pns31 vhb xx n2 n1 cc vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, av-j dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7354 and he hath not that, vnlesse he find the stampe and image of that seale on his owne heart and soule. and he hath not that, unless he find the stamp and image of that seal on his own heart and soul. cc pns31 vhz xx d, cs pns31 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7355 The holy Spirit of God perswades no man that he is a child of God, The holy Spirit of God persuades no man that he is a child of God, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz dx n1 cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7356 vnlesse his owne heart can witnesse that he is borne of God, and begotten againe of the immortall seed of the word of God, unless his own heart can witness that he is born of God, and begotten again of the immortal seed of the word of God, cs po31 d n1 vmb vvi cst pns31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, cc vvn av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7357 and borne anew of the Spirit of God. and born anew of the Spirit of God. cc vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7493 when he will not vouchsafe to respect ten thousand such as the world honoureth for men or women of great account. when he will not vouchsafe to respect ten thousand such as the world Honoureth for men or women of great account. c-crq pns31 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi crd crd d c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 406
7358 If thou beest a drunkard, a Sabbath breaker, a common sweater, or the like, and sayest the Spirit perswades thee that thy case is good, and thou shalt be saued; If thou Best a drunkard, a Sabbath breaker, a Common sweater, or the like, and Sayest the Spirit persuades thee that thy case is good, and thou shalt be saved; cs pns21 vb2s dt n1, dt n1 n1, dt j n1, cc dt j, cc vv2 dt n1 vvz pno21 d po21 n1 vbz j, cc pns21 vm2 vbi vvn; (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7359 thou art a lyer against the holy Ghost, it is not Gods Spirit, but a lying spirit, that so perswades thee, thou bearest not the image of the Spirit of God, thou art a liar against the holy Ghost, it is not God's Spirit, but a lying Spirit, that so persuades thee, thou bearest not the image of the Spirit of God, pns21 vb2r dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz xx npg1 n1, cc-acp dt j-vvg n1, cst av vvz pno21, pns21 vv2 xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7360 but the image of the diuell: but the image of the Devil: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7361 Gods Spirit witnesseth indeed, but his witnesse to thee is heauie and fearefull, that thou and such as thou art shalt be damned, thou liuing and dying in that state: God's Spirit Witnesseth indeed, but his witness to thee is heavy and fearful, that thou and such as thou art shalt be damned, thou living and dying in that state: npg1 n1 vvz av, cc-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno21 vbz j cc j, cst pns21 cc d c-acp pns21 vb2r vm2 vbi vvn, pns21 n1 cc vvg p-acp d n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7362 and therefore take heed of so deceiuing thy selfe. And for a second vse: Is it so that the holy Spirit of God doth perswade them, and them alone, and Therefore take heed of so deceiving thy self. And for a second use: Is it so that the holy Spirit of God does persuade them, and them alone, cc av vvb n1 pp-f av vvg po21 n1. cc p-acp dt ord n1: vbz pn31 av cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi pno32, cc pno32 av-j, (19) verse (DIV2) 722 Page 399
7363 and none but them whose hearts are sanctified and renewed by grace, and haue the power of grace in their hearts, and none but them whose hearts Are sanctified and renewed by grace, and have the power of grace in their hearts, cc pix p-acp pno32 r-crq n2 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, cc vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 399
7364 and do expresse it in their liues, that they are the children of God, that God loues them, and do express it in their lives, that they Are the children of God, that God loves them, cc vdb vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cst np1 vvz pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 399
7365 & hath loued them from all eternitie, and that they are in the state of grace & of saluation? Here is thē a ground of comfort for poore sanctified soules, who though they be truly sanctified, & hath loved them from all eternity, and that they Are in the state of grace & of salvation? Here is them a ground of Comfort for poor sanctified Souls, who though they be truly sanctified, cc vhz vvn pno32 p-acp d n1, cc cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1? av vbz pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j j-vvn n2, r-crq cs pns32 vbb av-j vvn, (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7366 yet in regard of the weaknesse and imperfection of their owne inherent holinesse and sanctification, are many times driuen to doubt whether God loue them or no, yet in regard of the weakness and imperfection of their own inherent holiness and sanctification, Are many times driven to doubt whither God love them or not, av p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 d j n1 cc n1, vbr d n2 vvn pc-acp vvi cs np1 vvb pno32 cc xx, (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7367 and whether they be in the state of grace and saluation or no. and whither they be in the state of grace and salvation or no. cc cs pns32 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cc uh-dx. (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7368 Such persons are to consider, they haue not onely their owne hearts to witnesse Gods loue to them, which because of the imperfect sanctification of them, might make them rather doubt of it then be assured of it, Such Persons Are to Consider, they have not only their own hearts to witness God's love to them, which Because of the imperfect sanctification of them, might make them rather doubt of it then be assured of it, d n2 vbr pc-acp vvi, pns32 vhb xx av-j po32 d n2 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq p-acp pp-f dt j n1 pp-f pno32, vmd vvi pno32 av-c vvi pp-f pn31 av vbi vvn pp-f pn31, (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7369 but they haue also the holy Spirit of God to witnesse with their hearts and consciences, but they have also the holy Spirit of God to witness with their hearts and Consciences, cc-acp pns32 vhb av dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7370 truly sanctified and renewed by grace, that they are the children of God, and his witnesse is infallible and vndeniable: truly sanctified and renewed by grace, that they Are the children of God, and his witness is infallible and undeniable: av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cc po31 n1 vbz j cc j: (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7371 the Lord cannot refuse the witnesse of his owne good Spirit, and this is a great mercie of God vouchsafed to his children. the Lord cannot refuse the witness of his own good Spirit, and this is a great mercy of God vouchsafed to his children. dt n1 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 d j n1, cc d vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n2. (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7372 A witnesse we know amongst men is called in doubtful cases, that by his testimonie he may cleare the truth; A witness we know among men is called in doubtful cases, that by his testimony he may clear the truth; dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp n2 vbz vvn p-acp j n2, cst p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmb vvi dt n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7373 so when the conscience of a poore sanctified sinner, is wauering and doubting of Gods loue, in regard of the imperfection of holinesse in it selfe, so when the conscience of a poor sanctified sinner, is wavering and doubting of God's love, in regard of the imperfection of holiness in it self, av c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j j-vvn n1, vbz vvg cc vvg pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7374 then the Lord vouchsafes his owne good Spirit to witnesse it to him, and his witnesse puts the matter out of all doubt and question. then the Lord vouchsafes his own good Spirit to witness it to him, and his witness puts the matter out of all doubt and question. cs dt n1 vvz po31 d j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno31, cc po31 n1 vvz dt n1 av pp-f d n1 cc n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7375 If then thou feele thine owne heart and soule truly sanctified and renewed by grace, (and thou maist know that thine heart is truly sanctified by the inclinations, motions, If then thou feel thine own heart and soul truly sanctified and renewed by grace, (and thou Mayest know that thine heart is truly sanctified by the inclinations, motions, cs av pns21 vvb po21 d n1 cc n1 av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, (cc pns21 vm2 vvi d po21 n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n2, n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7376 and affections of it,) if thou feele thine heart rightly affected with the mercies of God, the comforts in Christ, and affections of it,) if thou feel thine heart rightly affected with the Mercies of God, the comforts in christ, cc n2 pp-f pn31,) cs pns21 vvb po21 n1 av-jn vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 p-acp np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7377 and the comforts of the word of God, that thou dost esteeme them and prize them aboue all things in the world, and the comforts of the word of God, that thou dost esteem them and prize them above all things in the world, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns21 vd2 vvi pno32 cc vvb pno32 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7378 and thou hast a true loue to God, to his word, and to his ordinances, to his children, and thou hast a true love to God, to his word, and to his ordinances, to his children, cc pns21 vh2 dt j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n2, p-acp po31 n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7379 because they are his children, and thou hast a true and sound hatred of sinne in thy selfe, Because they Are his children, and thou hast a true and found hatred of sin in thy self, c-acp pns32 vbr po31 n2, cc pns21 vh2 dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7380 and in all others, yea in thy nearest and dearest friends; and in all Others, yea in thy nearest and dearest Friends; cc p-acp d n2-jn, uh p-acp po21 js cc js-jn n2; (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7381 though thy sanctification be imperfect, and in regard of the imperfection of it, giues thee but a weake testimonie of Gods loue, though thy sanctification be imperfect, and in regard of the imperfection of it, gives thee but a weak testimony of God's love, cs po21 n1 vbi j, cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvz pno21 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7382 yet then the Lord will vouchsafe to thee the witnesse of his owne good Spirit, yet then the Lord will vouchsafe to thee the witness of his own good Spirit, av av dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 dt n1 pp-f po31 d j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7383 and his witnesse will be taken, it is infallible, and strong, and the Lord cannot refuse it, his witnesse will beare thee out before the iudgement seate of the Lord Iesus. and his witness will be taken, it is infallible, and strong, and the Lord cannot refuse it, his witness will bear thee out before the judgement seat of the Lord Iesus. cc po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn, pn31 vbz j, cc j, cc dt n1 vmbx vvi pn31, po31 n1 vmb vvi pno21 av p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 723 Page 400
7384 Come we now to speake of the generall thing layd before vs in this verse: namely, the thing witnessed in these words, That we are the children of God. Come we now to speak of the general thing laid before us in this verse: namely, the thing witnessed in these words, That we Are the children of God. vvb pns12 av pc-acp vvi pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1: av, dt n1 vvn p-acp d n2, cst pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7385 The same Spirit beareth witnesse with our spirit, (saith the Apostle) that we are the children of God, that is, (as we shewed) that we are now by grace and fauour actually accounted Gods children, The same Spirit bears witness with our Spirit, (Says the Apostle) that we Are the children of God, that is, (as we showed) that we Are now by grace and favour actually accounted God's children, dt d n1 vvz n1 p-acp po12 n1, (vvz dt n1) cst pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vbz, (c-acp pns12 vvd) cst pns12 vbr av p-acp n1 cc vvi av-j vvd npg1 n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7386 euen the adopted sonnes and daughters of God, in and through Christ. even the adopted Sons and daughters of God, in and through christ. av-j dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, p-acp cc p-acp np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7387 Now here haply some may desire to haue the point of adoption a little further opened and cleared, they not so well vnderstanding it. Now Here haply Some may desire to have the point of adoption a little further opened and cleared, they not so well understanding it. av av av d vmb vvi pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 dt j av-jc vvn cc vvn, pns32 xx av av vvg pn31. (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7388 To giue them therefore satisfaction, I will labour to lay it forth a little further; To give them Therefore satisfaction, I will labour to lay it forth a little further; p-acp vvi pno32 av n1, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 av dt av-j jc; (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7389 and to this purpose know, that a child of God, is either by nature or by grace; and to this purpose know, that a child of God, is either by nature or by grace; cc p-acp d n1 vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz av-d p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7390 the child of God by nature is Christ, as he is the eternall Sonne of God, begotten of his Father from euerlasting, the child of God by nature is christ, as he is the Eternal Son of God, begotten of his Father from everlasting, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 vbz np1, c-acp pns31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvn pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j, (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7391 and therefore called the onely begotten Sonne of God, Ioh. 3.16. God so loued the world, that he gaue his onely begotten Sonne. and Therefore called the only begotten Son of God, John 3.16. God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son. cc av vvd dt av-j vvn n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. np1 av vvd dt n1, cst pns31 vvd po31 j vvn n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7392 A child of God by grace is three wayes: 1. Either by creation, as Adam was before his fall, A child of God by grace is three ways: 1. Either by creation, as Adam was before his fallen, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 vbz crd n2: crd av-d p-acp n1, c-acp np1 vbds p-acp po31 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7393 and as the good Angels now are. 2. Or by personall vnion, and thus Christ as he is man is the child of God, his manhood being receiued into vnitie of person with his Godhead. 3. Or by the grace of adoption, and as the good Angels now Are. 2. Or by personal Union, and thus christ as he is man is the child of God, his manhood being received into unity of person with his Godhead. 3. Or by the grace of adoption, cc p-acp dt j n2 av vbr. crd cc p-acp j n1, cc av np1 c-acp pns31 vbz n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1 vbg vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1. crd cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7394 and thus all true beleeuers are the children of God. and thus all true believers Are the children of God. cc av d j n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7395 By nature they are the children of wrath as well as others, but by the grace of adoption they are actually accounted Gods children, in and through Christ. By nature they Are the children of wrath as well as Others, but by the grace of adoption they Are actually accounted God's children, in and through christ. p-acp n1 pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f n1 c-acp av c-acp n2-jn, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vbr av-j vvn npg1 n2, p-acp cc p-acp np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7396 And the ground of their adoption is their vnion with Christ, they being vnited and knit to Christ by the bond of faith, And the ground of their adoption is their Union with christ, they being united and knit to christ by the bound of faith, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz po32 n1 p-acp np1, pns32 vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7397 and by the bond of his Spirit: and by the bound of his Spirit: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7398 and hauing fellowship with him who is the naturall Sonne of God, they come to be actually accompted Gods children by grace, in and through Christ, and having fellowship with him who is the natural Son of God, they come to be actually accounted God's children by grace, in and through christ, cc vhg n1 p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi av-j vvn npg1 n2 p-acp n1, p-acp cc p-acp np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7399 and so their adoption followes their iustification, and is annexed to it. and so their adoption follows their justification, and is annexed to it. cc av po32 n1 vvz po32 n1, cc vbz vvn p-acp pn31. (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7400 There is a Diuine whom I will not name, who in a Treatise of his, makes adoption to be in order of nature before iustification, There is a Divine whom I will not name, who in a Treatise of his, makes adoption to be in order of nature before justification, pc-acp vbz dt j-jn ro-crq pns11 vmb xx vvi, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f png31, vvz n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7401 but I see no sufficient ground for it: but I see no sufficient ground for it: cc-acp pns11 vvb dx j n1 p-acp pn31: (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7402 it is the receiued opinion of the best Diuines, that it followes iustification, and is annexed to it, it is the received opinion of the best Divines, that it follows justification, and is annexed to it, pn31 vbz dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt js n2-jn, cst pn31 vvz n1, cc vbz vvn p-acp pn31, (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7403 and there is good ground for it in the Scripture. Galat. 3.26.27. the Apostle saith: Ye are sonnes of God by faith; and there is good ground for it in the Scripture. Galatians 3.26.27. the Apostle Says: You Are Sons of God by faith; cc pc-acp vbz j n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz: pn22 vbr n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 401
7404 for all ye that are baptized haue put on Christ: for all you that Are baptised have put on christ: p-acp d pn22 cst vbr j-vvn vhb vvn p-acp np1: (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 402
7405 as if he had said, ye are by Baptisme ingrafted into Christ, and made one with him by faith, as if he had said, you Are by Baptism ingrafted into christ, and made one with him by faith, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn22 vbr p-acp n1 vvn p-acp np1, cc vvd pi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 402
7406 and haue fellowship with him who is the naturall Sonne of God, & therfore ye are the sonnes of God. Ioh. 1.12. and have fellowship with him who is the natural Son of God, & Therefore you Are the Sons of God. John 1.12. cc vhb n1 p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc av pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 402
7407 it is said, As many as receiued Christ, to thē he gaue power, or gaue this priuiledge, it is said, As many as received christ, to them he gave power, or gave this privilege, pn31 vbz vvn, p-acp d c-acp vvd np1, p-acp pno32 pns31 vvd n1, cc vvd d n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 402
7408 or this dignitie to be the sons of God, euen to them that beleeue in his Name. or this dignity to be the Sons of God, even to them that believe in his Name. cc d n1 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1, av p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp po31 n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 402
7409 Where we see, that beleeuing in Christ, and receiuing of Christ to iustification, is made the ground of adoption. Where we see, that believing in christ, and receiving of christ to justification, is made the ground of adoption. c-crq pns12 vvb, cst vvg p-acp np1, cc vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1, vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 402
7410 Now in the grace of adoption we must further know, there be two acts of God, one is acceptation, whereby the Lord is pleased to accept men for his children by grace and fauour; Now in the grace of adoption we must further know, there be two acts of God, one is acceptation, whereby the Lord is pleased to accept men for his children by grace and favour; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vmb av-jc vvi, pc-acp vbi crd n2 pp-f np1, pi vbz n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 402
7411 and the other is regeneration, whereby they are borne of God, and whereby the Lord makes them new creatures, and the other is regeneration, whereby they Are born of God, and whereby the Lord makes them new creatures, cc dt n-jn vbz n1, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn pp-f np1, cc c-crq dt n1 vvz pno32 j n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 402
7412 and doth restore in them his owne image, in righteousnesse and true holinesse, which the Apostle Peter, 2. Pet. 1.4. cals a participating of the diuine nature. and does restore in them his own image, in righteousness and true holiness, which the Apostle Peter, 2. Pet. 1.4. calls a participating of the divine nature. cc vdz vvi p-acp pno32 po31 d n1, p-acp n1 cc j n1, r-crq dt n1 np1, crd np1 crd. vvz dt vvg pp-f dt j-jn n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 402
7413 And herein lies a maine difference betweene Gods adoption and mans adoption, man in adopting a child of another, may accept of him for his sonne, And herein lies a main difference between God's adoption and men adoption, man in adopting a child of Another, may accept of him for his son, cc av vvz dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n1 cc ng1 n1, n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n-jn, vmb vvi pp-f pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 402
7414 and may giue him the priuiledges of a sonne, but he cannot communicate his qualities and nature to him: and may give him the privileges of a son, but he cannot communicate his qualities and nature to him: cc vmb vvi pno31 dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp pns31 vmbx vvi po31 n2 cc n1 p-acp pno31: (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 402
7415 But God adopting vs for his children, he doth not onely accept of vs for his sonnes, But God adopting us for his children, he does not only accept of us for his Sons, cc-acp np1 vvg pno12 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi pp-f pno12 p-acp po31 n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 402
7416 but he also imprints his owne nature and his owne image on vs by the grace of regeneration. but he also imprints his own nature and his own image on us by the grace of regeneration. cc-acp pns31 av n2 po31 d n1 cc po31 d n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 402
7417 Thus then we are to conceiue the point of adoption. Thus then we Are to conceive the point of adoption. av cs pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 724 Page 402
7418 That Gods children being by nature the children of wrath as well as others, are by the grace of adoption, they being vnited and knit to Christ by the bond of faith and by his Spirit, That God's children being by nature the children of wrath as well as Others, Are by the grace of adoption, they being united and knit to christ by the bound of faith and by his Spirit, cst ng1 n2 vbg p-acp n1 dt n2 pp-f n1 c-acp av c-acp n2-jn, vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc p-acp po31 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 725 Page 402
7419 and hauing fellowship with Christ, who is the naturall Sonne of God, they are actually accounted Gods children, and having fellowship with christ, who is the natural Son of God, they Are actually accounted God's children, cc vhg n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr av-j vvn npg1 n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 725 Page 402
7420 & the Lord is pleased to accept them for his children by grace and fauour in and through Christ, & the Lord is pleased to accept them for his children by grace and favour in and through christ, cc dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1 cc vvi p-acp cc p-acp np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 725 Page 402
7421 and doth also stampe his owne nature and his owne image on them by the grace of regeneration. and does also stamp his own nature and his own image on them by the grace of regeneration. cc vdz av vvi po31 d n1 cc po31 d n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 725 Page 402
7422 Come we now to the thing the Apostle speakes of here, witnessed by the holy Spirit of God, Come we now to the thing the Apostle speaks of Here, witnessed by the holy Spirit of God, vvb pns12 av p-acp dt n1 dt n1 vvz pp-f av, vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 726 Page 402
7423 and by the sanctified heart, namely this, that himselfe and the beleeuing Romans were the children of God, that is, were by grace and fauour actually accounted Gods children, and by the sanctified heart, namely this, that himself and thee believing Romans were the children of God, that is, were by grace and favour actually accounted God's children, cc p-acp dt j-vvn n1, av d, cst px31 cc pno32 vvg np1 vbdr dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vbz, vbdr p-acp n1 cc n1 av-j vvd npg1 n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 726 Page 403
7424 euen his adopted sonnes and daughters in and through Christ. Hence seuerall things are offered. even his adopted Sons and daughters in and through christ. Hence several things Are offered. av po31 j-vvn n2 cc n2 p-acp cc p-acp np1. av j n2 vbr vvn. (19) verse (DIV2) 726 Page 403
7425 As first this, that God loues his chosen, beleeuing in Christ, and being iustified by Christ, and hauing fellowship with Christ, with a fatherly loue, As First this, that God loves his chosen, believing in christ, and being justified by christ, and having fellowship with christ, with a fatherly love, p-acp ord d, cst np1 vvz po31 j-vvn, vvg p-acp np1, cc vbg vvn p-acp np1, cc j-vvg n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 727 Page 403
7426 and with a tender affection, and they are most deare and precious to his holy Maiesty, and with a tender affection, and they Are most deer and precious to his holy Majesty, cc p-acp dt j n1, cc pns32 vbr av-ds j-jn cc j p-acp po31 j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 727 Page 403
7427 and he accepts their persons, and accounts them as his owne deare children. and he accepts their Persons, and accounts them as his own deer children. cc pns31 vvz po32 n2, cc vvz pno32 p-acp po31 d j-jn n2. (19) verse (DIV2) 727 Page 403
7428 We finde that the Lord in many places of Scripture takes to himselfe the name and title of a father, in relation to his chosen and faithfull ones, We find that the Lord in many places of Scripture Takes to himself the name and title of a father, in Relation to his chosen and faithful ones, pns12 vvb cst dt n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp px31 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn cc j pi2, (19) verse (DIV2) 727 Page 403
7429 and makes knowne that he beares a fatherly loue and affection to them. Malac. 3.17. I will spare them saith the Lord, as a man spareth his sonne that serueth him. Psal. 103.13. As a father hath compassion on his children, so hath the Lord compassion on them that feare him. Isai. 66.13. the Lord compares himselfe to a mother, and his tender affection to his chosen and faithfull ones, to the affection of a mother: and makes known that he bears a fatherly love and affection to them. Malachi 3.17. I will spare them Says the Lord, as a man spares his son that serveth him. Psalm 103.13. As a father hath compassion on his children, so hath the Lord compassion on them that Fear him. Isaiah 66.13. the Lord compares himself to a mother, and his tender affection to his chosen and faithful ones, to the affection of a mother: cc vvz vvn d pns31 vvz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. np1 crd. pns11 vmb vvi pno32 vvz dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n1 cst vvz pno31. np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 vhz n1 p-acp po31 n2, av vhz dt n1 n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1, cc po31 j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn cc j pi2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 727 Page 403
7430 saith he, As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you, and you shall be comforted in Ierusalem. Zach. 2.8. Says he, As one whom his mother comforts, so will I Comfort you, and you shall be comforted in Ierusalem. Zach 2.8. vvz pns31, p-acp pi ro-crq po31 n1 vvz, av vmb pns11 vvi pn22, cc pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1. np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 727 Page 403
7431 the Prophet makes knowne, that Gods chosen and faithfull ones are as deare and precious to him as the apple of his eye, the Prophet makes known, that God's chosen and faithful ones Are as deer and precious to him as the apple of his eye, dt n1 vvz vvn, cst n2 vvn cc j pi2 vbr a-acp j-jn cc j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 727 Page 403
7432 and that he ten•ers them as the apple of his eye: He that toucheth you, toucheth the apple of his eye. and that he ten•ers them as the apple of his eye: He that touches you, touches the apple of his eye. cc cst pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: pns31 cst vvz pn22, vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 727 Page 403
7433 And that the Lord beares this loue and tender affection to his chosen, beleeuing in Christ, And that the Lord bears this love and tender affection to his chosen, believing in christ, cc d dt n1 vvz d n1 cc j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, vvg p-acp np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 727 Page 403
7434 and being iustified by Christ, the Apostle makes it plaine, Ephes. 1.5.6. when he saith, Who hath predestinate vs to be adopted through Iesus Christ vnto himselfe, according to the good pleasure of his will: and being justified by christ, the Apostle makes it plain, Ephesians 1.5.6. when he Says, Who hath predestinate us to be adopted through Iesus christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will: cc vbg vvn p-acp np1, dt n1 vvz pn31 j, np1 crd. c-crq pns31 vvz, r-crq vhz j pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1 np1 p-acp px31, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 727 Page 403
7435 to the praise and glorie of his grace wherewith he hath made vs accepted in his beloued, that is, in Christ. to the praise and glory of his grace wherewith he hath made us accepted in his Beloved, that is, in christ. p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12 vvn p-acp po31 j-vvn, cst vbz, p-acp np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 727 Page 403
7436 For why, (to giue you the reason and ground of this) the Lord lookes on his chosen, beleeuing in Christ, For why, (to give you the reason and ground of this) the Lord looks on his chosen, believing in christ, p-acp q-crq, (pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d) dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 j-vvn, vvg p-acp np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 728 Page 403
7437 and by him iustified and sanctified, not as they are in themselues, but as they are in his beloued Sonne, * The Sonne of his loue: Coloss. 1.13. and as they are in his Sonne in whom he is well pleased: as himselfe speakes, Mat. 3.17. and so he beares the same loue to them that he doth to his owne Sonne. and by him justified and sanctified, not as they Are in themselves, but as they Are in his Beloved Son, * The Son of his love: Coloss. 1.13. and as they Are in his Son in whom he is well pleased: as himself speaks, Mathew 3.17. and so he bears the same love to them that he does to his own Son. cc p-acp pno31 vvn cc vvn, xx c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp px32, cc-acp c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, * dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: np1 crd. cc c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp po31 n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbz av vvn: p-acp px31 vvz, np1 crd. cc av pns31 vvz dt d n1 p-acp pno32 cst pns31 vdz p-acp po31 d n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 728 Page 403
7438 And therefore doubtlesse God loues his chosen, beleeuing in Christ, and being by Christ iustified, with a fatherly loue and with a tender affection, they are most deare and precious to his holy Maiestie. And Therefore doubtless God loves his chosen, believing in christ, and being by christ justified, with a fatherly love and with a tender affection, they Are most deer and precious to his holy Majesty. cc av av-j np1 vvz po31 j-vvn, vvg p-acp np1, cc vbg p-acp np1 vvd, p-acp dt j n1 cc p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vbr av-ds j-jn cc j p-acp po31 j n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 728 Page 404
7439 Haply here it will be said, God loues his chosen from euerlasting, and he loues them euen before their calling and conuersion, Haply Here it will be said, God loves his chosen from everlasting, and he loves them even before their calling and conversion, av av pn31 vmb vbi vvn, np1 vvz po31 j-vvn p-acp j, cc pns31 vvz pno32 av p-acp po32 vvg cc n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 729 Page 404
7440 and before their iustification and adoption, yea he loues them with great or much loue, as Ephes. 2.4. God which is rich in mercie, through his great loue wherewith he loued vs. I answer. and before their justification and adoption, yea he loves them with great or much love, as Ephesians 2.4. God which is rich in mercy, through his great love wherewith he loved us I answer. cc p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, uh pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp j cc d n1, c-acp np1 crd. np1 r-crq vbz j p-acp n1, p-acp po31 j n1 c-crq pns31 vvd pno12 pns11 vvb. (19) verse (DIV2) 729 Page 404
7441 It is true, the Lord loues his chosen before their calling, and before their iustification and adoption, It is true, the Lord loves his chosen before their calling, and before their justification and adoption, pn31 vbz j, dt n1 vvz po31 j-vvn p-acp po32 n-vvg, cc p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 729 Page 404
7442 and that with great or much loue; and that with great or much love; cc cst p-acp j cc av-d vvi; (19) verse (DIV2) 729 Page 404
7443 yet with that degree of his loue that is proper to his elect vncalled, and as his elect onely knowne to himselfe so to be, yet with that degree of his love that is proper to his elect uncalled, and as his elect only known to himself so to be, av p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1 cst vbz j p-acp po31 j-vvn j-vvn-u, cc p-acp po31 j-vvn av-j vvn p-acp px31 av pc-acp vbi, (19) verse (DIV2) 729 Page 404
7444 and in time to be called, iustified, and adopted: and in time to be called, justified, and adopted: cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, vvn, cc vvn: (19) verse (DIV2) 729 Page 404
7445 but when they are called, iustified, and adopted, he then loues them with a further degree of his loue, but when they Are called, justified, and adopted, he then loves them with a further degree of his love, cc-acp c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, vvn, cc vvn, pns31 av vvz pno32 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f po31 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 729 Page 404
7446 euen to the actuall acceptation of their persons, and of their good works, as pleasing to him in Christ. even to the actual acceptation of their Persons, and of their good works, as pleasing to him in christ. av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc pp-f po32 j n2, c-acp vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 729 Page 404
7447 Indeed Gods loue in it selfe admits neither more nor lesse, but as it is reached out to his chosen, there be different degrees of it. Indeed God's love in it self admits neither more nor less, but as it is reached out to his chosen, there be different Degrees of it. av npg1 n1 p-acp pn31 n1 vvz av-dx dc ccx av-dc, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn av p-acp po31 j-vvn, pc-acp vbi j n2 pp-f pn31. (19) verse (DIV2) 729 Page 404
7448 Now then for vse of the point: Now then for use of the point: av av p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 404
7449 first this truth that God loues his chosen, beleeuing in Christ, and being iustified by Christ, First this truth that God loves his chosen, believing in christ, and being justified by christ, ord d n1 cst np1 vvz po31 j-vvn, vvg p-acp np1, cc vbg vvn p-acp np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 404
7450 and hauing fellowship with him, may yeeld matter of sweete and of excellent comfort to all that truly beleeue in Christ, and having fellowship with him, may yield matter of sweet and of excellent Comfort to all that truly believe in christ, cc vhg n1 p-acp pno31, vmb vvi n1 pp-f j cc pp-f j n1 p-acp d cst av-j vvb p-acp np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 404
7451 and are by him iustified, and finde that they haue fellowship with Christ. and Are by him justified, and find that they have fellowship with christ. cc vbr p-acp pno31 vvd, cc vvb cst pns32 vhb n1 p-acp np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 404
7452 Art thou one truly beleeuing in Christ, and by him iustified? dost thou find that thou hast fellowship with Christ? Surely then the God of Christ is thy God, the Father of Christ is thy Father, Ioh. 20.17. Tell my brethren, I ascend vnto my Father and to your Father, vnto my God and your God. Art thou one truly believing in christ, and by him justified? dost thou find that thou hast fellowship with christ? Surely then the God of christ is thy God, the Father of christ is thy Father, John 20.17. Tell my brothers, I ascend unto my Father and to your Father, unto my God and your God. vb2r pns21 crd av-j vvg p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31 vvn? vd2 pns21 vvi cst pns21 vh2 n1 p-acp np1? np1 av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz po21 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz po21 n1, np1 crd. vvb po11 n2, pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1 cc p-acp po22 n1, p-acp po11 n1 cc po22 n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 404
7453 And he loues thee with a fatherly loue, yea with the same loue he beares to his owne deare Sonne, to the Sonne of his loue; And he loves thee with a fatherly love, yea with the same love he bears to his own deer Son, to the Son of his love; cc pns31 vvz pno21 p-acp dt j n1, uh p-acp dt d n1 pns31 vvz p-acp po31 d j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 404
7454 and assure thy selfe he will deale with thee as a most louing, gracious, and tender hearted father. and assure thy self he will deal with thee as a most loving, gracious, and tender hearted father. cc vvb po21 n1 pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp dt av-ds j-vvg, j, cc j j-vvn n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 404
7455 There is no earthly father, be he neuer so great, that can deale so well with his child whom he loues most dearely, There is no earthly father, be he never so great, that can deal so well with his child whom he loves most dearly, pc-acp vbz dx j n1, vbb pns31 av-x av j, cst vmb vvi av av p-acp po31 n1 ro-crq pns31 vvz av-ds av-jn, (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 404
7456 as the Lord thy heauenly Father is able to deale with thee; as the Lord thy heavenly Father is able to deal with thee; c-acp dt n1 po21 j n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21; (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 404
7457 and his loue exceeds the loue of the tenderest father in the world, as farre as God himselfe exceeds dust and earth, sinne and corruption; and his love exceeds the love of the Tenderest father in the world, as Far as God himself exceeds dust and earth, sin and corruption; cc po31 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt vv2 n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp av-j c-acp np1 px31 vvz n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 405
7458 and out of his tender loue to thee, he will suffer thee to want no manner of thing that he knowes to be good for thee, either in respect of soule or bodie, and out of his tender love to thee, he will suffer thee to want no manner of thing that he knows to be good for thee, either in respect of soul or body, cc av pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pno21, pns31 vmb vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi dx n1 pp-f n1 cst pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno21, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 405
7459 and he will beare with thy infirmities and frailties in doing good things, thine heart being set right to please him, and he will bear with thy infirmities and frailties in doing good things, thine heart being Set right to please him, cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n2 cc n2 p-acp vdg j n2, po21 n1 vbg vvn av-jn pc-acp vvi pno31, (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 405
7460 yea he will tender thee as a louing father, when thy bodie lyes vnder sicknesse, vnder paines or griefes, Psal. 41.3. yea he will tender thee as a loving father, when thy body lies under sickness, under pains or griefs, Psalm 41.3. uh pns31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, c-crq po21 n1 vvz p-acp n1, p-acp n2 cc n2, np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 405
7461 The Lord may and doth suffer his children to lye vnder affliction for a time, for good causes best known to himselfe. The Lord may and does suffer his children to lie under affliction for a time, for good Causes best known to himself. dt n1 vmb cc vdz vvi po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp j n2 av-js vvn p-acp px31. (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 405
7462 As an earthly father perceiuing cause of further good, doth sometimes suffer his child to bite on the bridle, to lye in prison, to be in want, As an earthly father perceiving cause of further good, does sometime suffer his child to bite on the bridle, to lie in prison, to be in want, p-acp dt j n1 vvg n1 pp-f av-j j, vdz av vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 405
7463 and as the saying is, he may see his child need, but he cannot endure to see him bleed: and as the saying is, he may see his child need, but he cannot endure to see him bleed: cc p-acp dt n-vvg vbz, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 n1, cc-acp pns31 vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi: (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 405
7464 so doubtlesse thy heauenly Father for much good knowne to his holy Maiestie, may suffer thee to lye vnder affliction, that thou maist be humbled, so doubtless thy heavenly Father for much good known to his holy Majesty, may suffer thee to lie under affliction, that thou Mayest be humbled, av av-j po21 j n1 p-acp d j vvn p-acp po31 j n1, vmb vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cst pns21 vm2 vbi vvn, (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 405
7465 and schooled, and wained from the loue of the world; and schooled, and waned from the love of the world; cc vvn, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 405
7466 but to sinke vnder thy affliction, and vtterly to perish vnder it, he cannot endure it, he will not suffer it, he will not see it, he will certainly put vnder his hand; but to sink under thy affliction, and utterly to perish under it, he cannot endure it, he will not suffer it, he will not see it, he will Certainly put under his hand; cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, pns31 vmbx vvi pn31, pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31, pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31, pns31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp po31 n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 405
7467 yea he louing thee with a fatherly loue, he will not suffer anie thing to hurt thee, the harmes, wrongs, yea he loving thee with a fatherly love, he will not suffer any thing to hurt thee, the harms, wrongs, uh pns31 vvg pno21 p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vmb xx vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi pno21, dt n2, n2-jn, (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 405
7468 and iniuries that are done to thee, they pierce as it were his gracious bowels, and he will not endure them. and injuries that Are done to thee, they pierce as it were his gracious bowels, and he will not endure them. cc n2 cst vbr vdn p-acp pno21, pns32 vvb c-acp pn31 vbdr po31 j n2, cc pns31 vmb xx vvi pno32. (19) verse (DIV2) 730 Page 405
7469 And so for a second vse, take notice of this whosoeuer thou art, that dost hate, And so for a second use, take notice of this whosoever thou art, that dost hate, cc av p-acp dt ord n1, vvb n1 pp-f d r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vd2 vvi, (19) verse (DIV2) 731 Page 405
7470 or harme, or wrong anie one that truly beleeues in Christ: or harm, or wrong any one that truly believes in christ: cc n1, cc j-jn d pi cst av-j vvz p-acp np1: (19) verse (DIV2) 731 Page 405
7471 will an earthly father suffer his child whom he loues dearly, to be buffeted and beaten, wronged and abused, will an earthly father suffer his child whom he loves dearly, to be buffeted and beaten, wronged and abused, vmb dt j n1 vvi po31 n1 ro-crq pns31 vvz av-jn, pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, j-vvn cc vvn, (19) verse (DIV2) 731 Page 405
7472 if he be able to helpe it? surely he will not: if he be able to help it? surely he will not: cs pns31 vbb j pc-acp vvi pn31? av-j pns31 vmb xx: (19) verse (DIV2) 731 Page 405
7494 If ten of them had bene found in Sodome, the whole Citie had bene spared for their sakes, If ten of them had be found in Sodom, the Whole city had be spared for their sakes, cs crd pp-f pno32 vhd vbn vvn p-acp np1, dt j-jn n1 vhd vbn vvn p-acp po32 n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 406
7473 and will the Lord then who is infinite in power, able to do whatsoeuer he will, suffer any of his children whom he loues most dearely, being bought with the precious bloud of his owne deare Sonne, to be wronged, and will the Lord then who is infinite in power, able to do whatsoever he will, suffer any of his children whom he loves most dearly, being bought with the precious blood of his own deer Son, to be wronged, cc vmb dt n1 av r-crq vbz j p-acp n1, j pc-acp vdi r-crq pns31 vmb, vvb d pp-f po31 n2 r-crq pns31 vvz av-ds av-jn, vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 d j-jn n1, pc-acp vbi vvn, (19) verse (DIV2) 731 Page 405
7474 and abused, and not auenge it? No, no, certainly he will not: as he said to Abraham, Genes. 12.3. he will blesse them that blesse his children, and he will curse those that curse them: and abused, and not avenge it? No, no, Certainly he will not: as he said to Abraham, Genesis. 12.3. he will bless them that bless his children, and he will curse those that curse them: cc vvn, cc xx vvi pn31? uh-dx, uh-dx, av-j pns31 vmb xx: c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp np1, np1. crd. pns31 vmb vvi pno32 cst vvb po31 n2, cc pns31 vmb vvi d cst vvb pno32: (19) verse (DIV2) 731 Page 405
7475 his reuenging hand will be against all that harme or wrong the poorest of his children. his revenging hand will be against all that harm or wrong the Poorest of his children. png31 vvg n1 vmb vbi p-acp d cst n1 cc vvi dt js pp-f po31 n2. (19) verse (DIV2) 731 Page 405
7476 Thinke on this, thou that art a persecutor of Gods children, and thou that dost harme or wrong any one that truly beleeues in Christ, be it but a poore silly man in the world; Think on this, thou that art a persecutor of God's children, and thou that dost harm or wrong any one that truly believes in christ, be it but a poor silly man in the world; vvb p-acp d, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc pns21 cst vd2 vvi cc vvi d pi cst av-j vvz p-acp np1, vbb pn31 p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 731 Page 406
7477 remember this that he hath a Father that is able to right his cause, yea a Father that loues him dearely: Remember this that he hath a Father that is able to right his cause, yea a Father that loves him dearly: vvb d cst pns31 vhz dt n1 cst vbz j pc-acp vvi po31 n1, uh dt n1 cst vvz pno31 av-jn: (19) verse (DIV2) 731 Page 406
7478 and if he make his moane to his Father, and out of the bitternesse of his soule complaine to him, he will heare him: and if he make his moan to his Father, and out of the bitterness of his soul complain to him, he will hear him: cc cs pns31 vvb po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb vvi pno31: (19) verse (DIV2) 731 Page 406
7479 and if he rise vp for his defence, and his hand take hold on iudgement, then woe to thee. and if he rise up for his defence, and his hand take hold on judgement, then woe to thee. cc cs pns31 vvb a-acp p-acp po31 n1, cc po31 n1 vvi n1 p-acp n1, cs n1 p-acp pno21. (19) verse (DIV2) 731 Page 406
7480 Thou maist be as a whip or scourge on the backe of a child of God for a time, Thou Mayest be as a whip or scourge on the back of a child of God for a time, pns21 vm2 vbi c-acp dt n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 731 Page 406
7481 but when the Lord hath done his owne will and worke by thee on his child for his good, but when the Lord hath done his own will and work by thee on his child for his good, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vhz vdn po31 d n1 cc vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 j, (19) verse (DIV2) 731 Page 406
7482 then will he cast thee as a rod into the fire of his euerlasting vengeance. then will he cast thee as a rod into the fire of his everlasting vengeance. av vmb pns31 vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 731 Page 406
7483 Now before I leaue this point, one other short vse is to be made of it: Now before I leave this point, one other short use is to be made of it: av c-acp pns11 vvb d n1, crd j-jn j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pn31: (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 406
7484 is it so that God loues his chosen, now beleeuing in Christ, and being by him iustified, with a fatherly loue, is it so that God loves his chosen, now believing in christ, and being by him justified, with a fatherly love, vbz pn31 av cst np1 vvz po31 j-vvn, av vvg p-acp np1, cc vbg p-acp pno31 vvd, p-acp dt j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 406
7485 and with a tender affection? are they right deare to his holy Maiestie? Surely then we must learne to esteeme of them; and with a tender affection? Are they right deer to his holy Majesty? Surely then we must Learn to esteem of them; cc p-acp dt j n1? vbr pns32 j-jn n1 p-acp po31 j n1? np1 av pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32; (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 406
7486 we are to esteeme of them as of Gods redeemed ones, and as of his deare ones, we Are to esteem of them as of God's redeemed ones, and as of his deer ones, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 c-acp pp-f n2 vvn pi2, cc c-acp pp-f po31 j-jn pi2, (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 406
7487 and as of those that are of great price with the Lord, and of high account with his holy Maiestie. and as of those that Are of great price with the Lord, and of high account with his holy Majesty. cc c-acp pp-f d cst vbr pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pp-f j n1 p-acp po31 j n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 406
7488 And to this purpose consider we, that Gods chosen, now beleeuing in Christ, and iustified by him, are of such price with the Lord, And to this purpose Consider we, that God's chosen, now believing in christ, and justified by him, Are of such price with the Lord, cc p-acp d n1 vvb pns12, cst n2 vvn, av vvg p-acp np1, cc vvn p-acp pno31, vbr pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 406
7489 and so esteemed of him, as that for their sakes he doth manie times extend his bountie to the wicked, and so esteemed of him, as that for their sakes he does many times extend his bounty to the wicked, cc av vvn pp-f pno31, c-acp cst p-acp po32 n2 pns31 vdz d n2 vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt j, (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 406
7490 and the wicked fare the better for their sakes, and for their sakes the Lord bestowes many temporarie benefits on the wicked: and the wicked fare the better for their sakes, and for their sakes the Lord bestows many temporary benefits on the wicked: cc dt j n1 dt jc p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp po32 n2 dt n1 vvz d j n2 p-acp dt j: (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 406
7491 yea the Lords loue to his chosen now beleeuing in Christ, is so great, as that he makes more account of one of them, yea the lords love to his chosen now believing in christ, is so great, as that he makes more account of one of them, uh dt n2 vvb p-acp po31 vvn av vvg p-acp np1, vbz av j, c-acp cst pns31 vvz dc n1 pp-f crd pp-f pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 406
7492 then of ten thousand worldlings, yea ten of them shall stand before him to turne him from anger to mercie, then of ten thousand worldlings, yea ten of them shall stand before him to turn him from anger to mercy, av pp-f crd crd n2, uh crd pp-f pno32 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 406
7495 and had escaped the fearefull plague of fire and brimstone, Genes. 18.32. And for Noahs sake was Cham preserued from the deluge: and had escaped the fearful plague of fire and brimstone, Genesis. 18.32. And for Noahs sake was Cham preserved from the deluge: cc vhd vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, np1. crd. cc p-acp npg1 n1 vbds np1 vvn p-acp dt n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 406
7496 and Paul had the liues of all giuen him that were in the same ship with him, Act. 27.24. and Paul had the lives of all given him that were in the same ship with him, Act. 27.24. cc np1 vhd dt n2 pp-f d vvn pno31 cst vbdr p-acp dt d n1 p-acp pno31, n1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7497 Are these then such as we cannot abide, and such as we hate and contemne? and are these eye sores vnto vs, are these then such as we cannot abide, and such as we hate and contemn? and Are these eye sores unto us, vbr d av d c-acp pns12 vmbx vvi, cc d c-acp pns12 vvb cc vvi? cc vbr d n1 n2 p-acp pno12, (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7498 and such as harme the place where they are, and they must be remoued or else we shall not be well? Oh learne we to see their price with God, and such as harm the place where they Are, and they must be removed or Else we shall not be well? O Learn we to see their price with God, cc d c-acp vvi dt n1 c-crq pns32 vbr, cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn cc av pns12 vmb xx vbi av? uh vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7499 and the good that comes to the place where they dwell, euen for their sakes; and the good that comes to the place where they dwell, even for their sakes; cc dt j cst vvz p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvb, av p-acp po32 n2; (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7500 and learne we to esteeme of Gods chosen beleeuing in Christ, as we ought, euen as of Gods deare ones, and Learn we to esteem of God's chosen believing in christ, as we ought, even as of God's deer ones, cc vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi pp-f n2 vvn vvg p-acp np1, c-acp pns12 vmd, av c-acp pp-f npg1 j-jn pi2, (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7501 and as of such as are of great price with the Lord; and let them be deare to vs, and let vs make precious account of them. and as of such as Are of great price with the Lord; and let them be deer to us, and let us make precious account of them. cc c-acp pp-f d c-acp vbr pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1; cc vvb pno32 vbi j-jn p-acp pno12, cc vvb pno12 vvi j n1 pp-f pno32. (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7502 In louing them we shall testifie our loue to God himselfe: In loving them we shall testify our love to God himself: p-acp vvg pno32 pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1 px31: (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7503 for it is a sure rule, loue me and loue my child, and if thou loue not my child, thou louest not me: for it is a sure Rule, love me and love my child, and if thou love not my child, thou love not me: c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1, vvb pno11 cc vvb po11 n1, cc cs pns21 vvb xx po11 n1, pns21 vvb xx pno11: (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7504 and so indeed if thou loue not the children of God, thou louest not God. and so indeed if thou love not the children of God, thou love not God. cc av av cs pns21 vvb xx dt n2 pp-f np1, pns21 vvb xx np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7505 Euerie one that loueth God which begat, loueth him also which is begotten of him, 1. Ioh. 5.1. Every one that loves God which begat, loves him also which is begotten of him, 1. John 5.1. d crd cst vvz np1 r-crq vvd, vvz pno31 av r-crq vbz vvn pp-f pno31, crd np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7506 If thou loue not the children of God, assuredly thou louest not God himselfe, say or pretend what thou wilt. If thou love not the children of God, assuredly thou love not God himself, say or pretend what thou wilt. cs pns21 vvb xx dt n2 pp-f np1, av-vvn pns21 vvb xx np1 px31, vvb cc vvi r-crq pns21 vm2. (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7507 As the world and men of the world are readie to say, they loue God with all their hearts, they would be sorrie else, As the world and men of the world Are ready to say, they love God with all their hearts, they would be sorry Else, p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j pc-acp vvi, pns32 vvb np1 p-acp d po32 n2, pns32 vmd vbi j av, (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7508 and yet such as are the adopted sonnes and daughters of God they cannot abide, those they hate and contemne. and yet such as Are the adopted Sons and daughters of God they cannot abide, those they hate and contemn. cc av d c-acp vbr dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 pns32 vmbx vvi, d pns32 vvb cc vvi. (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7509 Do they loue God? No, no, they lye, and deale not truly with their owne soules: Do they love God? No, no, they lie, and deal not truly with their own Souls: vdb pns32 vvb np1? uh-dx, uh-dx, pns32 vvb, cc vvb xx av-j p-acp po32 d n2: (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7510 thou louest not God whosoeuer thou art, if thou loue not those that are beloued of God. thou love not God whosoever thou art, if thou love not those that Are Beloved of God. pns21 vvb xx np1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, cs pns21 vvb xx d cst vbr vvn pp-f np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7511 Now in the next place, in that the Apostle here saith, the thing witnessed by the holy Spirit of God and by the sanctified heart, was this, that himselfe and the beleeuing Romans were the children of God, were by grace in Christ actually accounted Gods children, Now in the next place, in that the Apostle Here Says, the thing witnessed by the holy Spirit of God and by the sanctified heart, was this, that himself and thee believing Romans were the children of God, were by grace in christ actually accounted God's children, av p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d dt n1 av vvz, dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc p-acp dt j-vvn n1, vbds d, cst px31 cc pno32 vvg np1 vbdr dt n2 pp-f np1, vbdr p-acp n1 p-acp np1 av-j vvd npg1 n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7512 euen the adopted sons and daughters of God in and through Christ; even the adopted Sons and daughters of God in and through christ; av-j dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp np1; (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7513 we are further to take notice of the excellencie, and of the honour, and dignitie of Gods chosen, beleeuing in Christ, we Are further to take notice of the excellency, and of the honour, and dignity of God's chosen, believing in christ, pns12 vbr jc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 vvn, vvg p-acp np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7514 and being by him iustified, and hauing fellowship with Christ. And the point is this. and being by him justified, and having fellowship with christ. And the point is this. cc vbg p-acp pno31 vvd, cc j-vvg n1 p-acp np1. cc dt n1 vbz d. (19) verse (DIV2) 732 Page 407
7530 and by the grace of adoption they are aduanced to be sonnes and daughters of the most high Lord and King of heauen and earth, and by the grace of adoption they Are advanced to be Sons and daughters of the most high Lord and King of heaven and earth, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vbr vvd pc-acp vbi n2 cc n2 pp-f dt ds j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 409
7515 That Gods chosen, beleeuing in Christ, and being by him iustified, and hauing fellowship with Christ, they are aduanced to great excellencie, they are highly honoured and dignified, they are accounted the sonnes and daughters of the most High, That God's chosen, believing in christ, and being by him justified, and having fellowship with christ, they Are advanced to great excellency, they Are highly honoured and dignified, they Are accounted the Sons and daughters of the most High, d n2 vvn, vvg p-acp np1, cc vbg p-acp pno31 vvd, cc vhg n1 p-acp np1, pns32 vbr vvd p-acp j n1, pns32 vbr av-j vvn cc vvn, pns32 vbr vvn dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt av-ds j, (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 408
7516 euen of the Lord of heauen and earth, and that is a great honour to them. We reade 1. Sam. 18.18. even of the Lord of heaven and earth, and that is a great honour to them. We read 1. Sam. 18.18. av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc d vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno32. pns12 vvb crd np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 408
7517 when Dauid heard of matching with Sauls daughter, Alas (saith he) what am I, and what is my life, when David herd of matching with Saul's daughter, Alas (Says he) what am I, and what is my life, q-crq np1 vvn pp-f vvg p-acp np1 n1, uh (vvz pns31) q-crq vbm pns11, cc r-crq vbz po11 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 408
7518 or the familie of my father in Israel, that I should be sonne in law to the king? And againe, or the family of my father in Israel, that I should be son in law to the King? And again, cc dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp np1, cst pns11 vmd vbi n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1? cc av, (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 408
7519 when Sauls seruants dealt with him to the same purpose, saith he, verse 23. Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a kings sonne in law? And so it may be truly said in this case, is it a light or small thing to be the adopted sonne or daughter of God, the great Lord and King of heauen and earth? Without question it is a matter of wonderfull excellencie, when Saul's Servants dealt with him to the same purpose, Says he, verse 23. Seems it to you a Light thing to be a Kings son in law? And so it may be truly said in this case, is it a Light or small thing to be the adopted son or daughter of God, the great Lord and King of heaven and earth? Without question it is a matter of wonderful excellency, c-crq np1 n2 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt d n1, vvz pns31, n1 crd vvz pn31 p-acp pn22 dt j n1 pc-acp vbi dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1? cc av pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n1, vbz pn31 dt n1 cc j n1 pc-acp vbi dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1? p-acp n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 408
7520 and to haue such a sonneship is more a thousand times then to be the sonne of the most mightie Prince in the world. Isai. 43.4. the Lord saith of his people, Because thou wast precious in my sight, and thou wast honourable and I loued thee: and to have such a sonship is more a thousand times then to be the son of the most mighty Prince in the world. Isaiah 43.4. the Lord Says of his people, Because thou wast precious in my sighed, and thou wast honourable and I loved thee: cc pc-acp vhi d dt n1 vbz n1 dt crd n2 av pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pns21 vbd2s j p-acp po11 n1, cc pns21 vbd2s j cc pns11 vvd pno21: (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 408
7521 as if he had said, since I haue taken thee for mine owne, and thou hast bene my peculiar people, thou hast bene excellent and honourable aboue all the people in the world. as if he had said, since I have taken thee for mine own, and thou hast be my peculiar people, thou hast be excellent and honourable above all the people in the world. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp po11 d, cc pns21 vh2 vbn po11 j n1, pns21 vh2 vbn j cc j p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 408
7522 And hence it is that Gods chosen now beleeuing in Christ, and by him iustified, are said to be kings and Priests to God, that Christ hath made them kings and Priests to God his Father, Reuel. 1.6. And 1. Pet. 4.14. the Apostle saith, The Spirit of glorie and of God resteth on them: And hence it is that God's chosen now believing in christ, and by him justified, Are said to be Kings and Priests to God, that christ hath made them Kings and Priests to God his Father, Revel. 1.6. And 1. Pet. 4.14. the Apostle Says, The Spirit of glory and of God rests on them: cc av pn31 vbz d n2 vvn av vvg p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31 vvd, vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2 cc n2 p-acp np1, cst np1 vhz vvn pno32 n2 cc n2 p-acp np1 po31 n1, vvb. crd. cc crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pno32: (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 408
7523 and therefore doubtlesse they are honourable and glorious. Eccles. 10.7. and Therefore doubtless they Are honourable and glorious. Eccles. 10.7. cc av av-j pns32 vbr j cc j. np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 408
7524 the Preacher cals them Princes: speaking of the confusion and disorder that he saw in the world, he saith, I haue seene seruants on horses, the Preacher calls them Princes: speaking of the confusion and disorder that he saw in the world, he Says, I have seen Servants on Horses, dt n1 vvz pno32 n2: vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n1 cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz, pns11 vhb vvn n2 p-acp n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 408
7525 and Princes walking as seruants on the ground. He meanes by Princes, the chosen of God and his faithfull ones. and Princes walking as Servants on the ground. He means by Princes, the chosen of God and his faithful ones. cc n2 vvg p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1. pns31 vvz p-acp n2, dt j-vvn pp-f np1 cc po31 j pi2. (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 408
7526 And indeed if we consider the bottome of the base estate from which Gods chosen now beleeuing in Christ are brought, And indeed if we Consider the bottom of the base estate from which God's chosen now believing in christ Are brought, cc av cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp r-crq n2 vvn av vvg p-acp np1 vbr vvn, (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 408
7527 and the top of glorie to which they are aduanced, it will plainly appeare to vs that they are exceedingly aduanced to great excellencie, and the top of glory to which they Are advanced, it will plainly appear to us that they Are exceedingly advanced to great excellency, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvd, pn31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno12 cst pns32 vbr av-vvg vvd p-acp j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 408
7528 and to high honour and dignitie they are by nature children of wrath, bondslaues of sinne and Satan, enemies to God, and to high honour and dignity they Are by nature children of wrath, bondslaves of sin and Satan, enemies to God, cc p-acp j n1 cc n1 pns32 vbr p-acp n1 n2 pp-f n1, n2 pp-f n1 cc np1, n2 p-acp np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 408
7529 and rebels against his holy Maiestie, liable to all plagues and iudgements, and in a miserable state and condition: and rebels against his holy Majesty, liable to all plagues and Judgments, and in a miserable state and condition: cc n2 p-acp po31 j n1, j p-acp d n2 cc n2, cc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 408
7531 yea to be heires, as verse the next, Euen fellow heires with Christ, and to haue right and title to all good things in this world, yea to be Heirs, as verse the next, Even fellow Heirs with christ, and to have right and title to all good things in this world, uh p-acp vbi n2, p-acp n1 dt ord, av n1 n2 p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vhi j-jn cc n1 p-acp d j n2 p-acp d n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 409
7532 and to the crowne of glorie in heauen. and to the crown of glory in heaven. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 409
7533 And so it must needs be acknowledged, that they now beleeuing in Christ, they are aduanced to great excellencie, And so it must needs be acknowledged, that they now believing in christ, they Are advanced to great excellency, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi vvn, cst pns32 av vvg p-acp np1, pns32 vbr vvd p-acp j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 409
7534 and they are highly honoured and dignified. and they Are highly honoured and dignified. cc pns32 vbr av-j vvn cc vvn. (19) verse (DIV2) 733 Page 409
7535 And for the vse of this, first this truth serues much for the comfort and for the cheating vp of the hearts of poore despised ones in the world, And for the use of this, First this truth serves much for the Comfort and for the cheating up of the hearts of poor despised ones in the world, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, ord d n1 vvz d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt n2 pp-f j vvn pi2 p-acp dt n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 409
7536 truly beleeuing in Christ, and being by him iustified. truly believing in christ, and being by him justified. av-j vvg p-acp np1, cc vbg p-acp pno31 vvd. (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 409
7537 Though they be poore and despised in the world, and vilified, and abased, and held as the refuse and ofscouring of the world, Though they be poor and despised in the world, and vilified, and abased, and held as the refuse and offscouring of the world, cs pns32 vbb j cc vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvn, cc vvd, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 409
7538 yet beleeuing in Christ, they are not onely dearely beloued of the Lord, but they are also highly honoured and dignified, they haue this honour vouchsafed to them, they are accounted the sonnes and daughters of the great Lord and King of heauen and earth: yet believing in christ, they Are not only dearly Beloved of the Lord, but they Are also highly honoured and dignified, they have this honour vouchsafed to them, they Are accounted the Sons and daughters of the great Lord and King of heaven and earth: av vvg p-acp np1, pns32 vbr xx av-j av-jn j-vvn pp-f dt n1, cc-acp pns32 vbr av av-j vvn cc vvn, pns32 vhb d n1 vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr vvn dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 409
7539 and in that respect they are equall to the greatest that beleeues in Christ. and in that respect they Are equal to the greatest that believes in christ. cc p-acp d n1 pns32 vbr j-jn p-acp dt js cst vvz p-acp np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 409
7540 The beleeuing shepheard, or the beleeuing kitchin boy may call God his Father as well as the beleeuing king; The believing shepherd, or the believing kitchen boy may call God his Father as well as the believing King; dt vvg n1, cc dt vvg n1 n1 vmb vvi np1 po31 n1 c-acp av c-acp dt vvg n1; (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 409
7541 such honour haue all the Saints of God, which may comfort them and cheare vp their hearts. such honour have all the Saints of God, which may Comfort them and cheer up their hearts. d n1 vhb d dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vmb vvi pno32 cc vvi a-acp po32 n2. (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 409
7542 Indeed the honour and glorie of Gods chosen beleeuing in Christ, doth not appeare to the eye of the world, it lyes hid from the world, either vnder affliction, Indeed the honour and glory of God's chosen believing in christ, does not appear to the eye of the world, it lies hid from the world, either under affliction, np1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 vvn vvg p-acp np1, vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vvz vvn p-acp dt n1, av-d p-acp n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 409
7543 or vnder that excellent grace of humilitie, which the world accounts basenesse, and as Saint Iohn (1. Ioh, 3.2.) saith, we are now the sonnes of God: or under that excellent grace of humility, which the world accounts baseness, and as Saint John (1. John, 3.2.) Says, we Are now the Sons of God: cc p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz n1, cc p-acp n1 np1 (crd np1, crd.) vvz, pns12 vbr av dt n2 pp-f np1: (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 409
7544 but yet it doth not appeare what we shall be, but the time shal come when the world shall be eye-witnesses of their honour and glorie. but yet it does not appear what we shall be, but the time shall come when the world shall be Eyewitnesses of their honour and glory. cc-acp av pn31 vdz xx vvi r-crq pns12 vmb vbi, cc-acp dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt n1 vmb vbi n2 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 409
7545 When the Lord Iesus shall shew himselfe from heauen in endlesse glorie in his owne person at the day of iudgement, he shall then come to be glorified in his Saints, When the Lord Iesus shall show himself from heaven in endless glory in his own person At the day of judgement, he shall then come to be glorified in his Saints, c-crq dt n1 np1 vmb vvi px31 p-acp n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmb av vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 409
7546 and to be made maruellous in all them that beleeue, 2. Thess. 1.10. and to be made marvelous in all them that believe, 2. Thess 1.10. cc pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp d pno32 cst vvb, crd np1 crd. (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 409
7547 At his appearance he shall not onely be infinitely glorious in his owne person, but he shall also be glorious in his Saints, he glorifying them, At his appearance he shall not only be infinitely glorious in his own person, but he shall also be glorious in his Saints, he glorifying them, p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmb xx av-j vbi av-j j p-acp po31 d n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb av vbi j p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vvg pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 409
7548 and they appearing with him in glorie, and that to the admiration of all that shall looke on them, and they appearing with him in glory, and that to the admiration of all that shall look on them, cc pns32 vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vmb vvi p-acp pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 409
7549 euen to the amazement of men and Angels: even to the amazement of men and Angels: av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2: (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 410
7550 and that is a matter of sweet comfort to poore despised ones in the world that truly beleeue in Christ. and that is a matter of sweet Comfort to poor despised ones in the world that truly believe in christ. cc cst vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp j vvn pi2 p-acp dt n1 cst av-j vvb p-acp np1. (19) verse (DIV2) 734 Page 410
7589 and their inheritance is life eternall, and therefore it cannot be but that they shall liue: and their inheritance is life Eternal, and Therefore it cannot be but that they shall live: cc po32 n1 vbz n1 j, cc av pn31 vmbx vbi cc-acp cst pns32 vmb vvi: (20) verse (DIV2) 737 Page 412
7551 Againe for a second vse, is it so that Gods chosen, beleeuing in Christ, and being by him iustified, Again for a second use, is it so that God's chosen, believing in christ, and being by him justified, av p-acp dt ord n1, vbz pn31 av d n2 vvn, vvg p-acp np1, cc vbg p-acp pno31 vvd, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 410
7552 and hauing fellowship with him, are aduanced to so great excellencie, and so highly honoured and dignified, and having fellowship with him, Are advanced to so great excellency, and so highly honoured and dignified, cc vhg n1 p-acp pno31, vbr vvd p-acp av j n1, cc av av-j vvn cc vvn, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 410
7553 as that they are accounted the sonnes and daughters of the most high Lord of heauen and earth? Surely then it concernes them, as that they Are accounted the Sons and daughters of the most high Lord of heaven and earth? Surely then it concerns them, c-acp cst pns32 vbr vvn dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1? np1 av pn31 vvz pno32, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 410
7554 and it is their dutie, to carrie themselues answerable to so great honour and dignitie, as the Lord saith by his Prophet, Malac. 1.6. If I be a Father where is mine honour? And as the Apostle saith, 1. Pet. 1.17. If ye call him Father, which without respect of persons iudgeth according to euery mans worke, passe the time of your dwelling here in feare. and it is their duty, to carry themselves answerable to so great honour and dignity, as the Lord Says by his Prophet, Malachi 1.6. If I be a Father where is mine honour? And as the Apostle Says, 1. Pet. 1.17. If you call him Father, which without respect of Persons Judgeth according to every men work, pass the time of your Dwelling Here in Fear. cc pn31 vbz po32 n1, pc-acp vvi px32 j p-acp av j n1 cc n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. cs pns11 vbb dt n1 c-crq vbz po11 n1? cc p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. cs pn22 vvb pno31 n1, r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f n2 vvz vvg p-acp d ng1 n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f po22 n-vvg av p-acp n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 410
7555 When Dauid kept his fathers sheepe, he behaued himselfe like a shepheard, but when he was called from the sheepefold and aduanced to be a King, he carried himselfe accordingly; When David kept his Father's sheep, he behaved himself like a shepherd, but when he was called from the sheepfold and advanced to be a King, he carried himself accordingly; c-crq np1 vvd po31 ng1 n1, pns31 vvd px31 av-j dt n1, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt j cc vvd pc-acp vbi dt n1, pns31 vvd px31 av-vvg; (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 410
7556 and so ought Gods children to do, being called from being the children of the diuell to be the children of God the great Lord and King of heauen and earth, they are to carrie themselues as the sonnes and daughters of so great a King, and so ought God's children to do, being called from being the children of the Devil to be the children of God the great Lord and King of heaven and earth, they Are to carry themselves as the Sons and daughters of so great a King, cc av vmd n2 n2 pc-acp vdi, vbg vvn p-acp vbg dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1 dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f av j dt n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 410
7557 and answerable to the honour vouchsafed to them. and answerable to the honour vouchsafed to them. cc j p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 410
7558 What a shame were it for a Kings sonne to carrie himselfe as a base peasant, What a shame were it for a Kings son to carry himself as a base Peasant, q-crq dt n1 vbdr pn31 p-acp dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 410
7559 and to behaue himselfe like a drudge? And is it for a child of God to carrie himselfe as a vassall and slaue to sinne and Satan, and to behave himself like a drudge? And is it for a child of God to carry himself as a vassal and slave to sin and Satan, cc pc-acp vvi px31 av-j dt n1? cc vbz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 410
7560 and to suffer himselfe to be a drudge to the lusts of his owne heart? Thinke on this, thou that dost perswade thy selfe that thou art a child of God, and to suffer himself to be a drudge to the Lustiest of his own heart? Think on this, thou that dost persuade thy self that thou art a child of God, cc pc-acp vvi px31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1? vvb p-acp d, pns21 cst vd2 vvi po21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 410
7561 and know that the Lord lookes for more honour, and feare, and reuerence, and dutie, and know that the Lord looks for more honour, and Fear, and Reverence, and duty, cc vvb cst dt n1 vvz p-acp dc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 410
7562 and seruice, and holy obedience from thee, then he doth from those that are not his children: and service, and holy Obedience from thee, then he does from those that Are not his children: cc n1, cc j n1 p-acp pno21, cs pns31 vdz p-acp d cst vbr xx po31 n2: (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 410
7563 If thou be proud, if thou be vaine and garish in thy attire, if thou be couetous and an earthworme, If thou be proud, if thou be vain and garish in thy attire, if thou be covetous and an earthworm, cs pns21 vbb j, cs pns21 vbb j cc j p-acp po21 n1, cs pns21 vbb j cc dt n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 410
7564 if thou suffer thy selfe to be carried after the lewd customes and fashions of the world, thy sinnes do more dishonour God then the sinnes of those that are not Gods children, if thou suffer thy self to be carried After the lewd customs and fashions of the world, thy Sins do more dishonour God then the Sins of those that Are not God's children, cs pns21 vvb po21 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, po21 n2 vdb dc n1 np1 av dt n2 pp-f d cst vbr xx n2 n2, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 410
7565 yea thy sinnes are more offensiue to God, and more displeasing to his holy Maiestie, yea thy Sins Are more offensive to God, and more displeasing to his holy Majesty, uh po21 n2 vbr av-dc j p-acp np1, cc av-dc vvg p-acp po31 j n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 410
7566 then the sinnes of the prophane and reprobate, because thy sinnes are not bare transgressions of his Law, then the Sins of the profane and Reprobate, Because thy Sins Are not bore transgressions of his Law, cs dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j-jn, c-acp po21 n2 vbr xx j n2 pp-f po31 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 411
7567 but they are committed against his mercie, against his bountie and goodnesse, and against his louing fauour vouchsafed to thee, but they Are committed against his mercy, against his bounty and Goodness, and against his loving favour vouchsafed to thee, cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp po31 j-vvg n1 vvn p-acp pno21, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 411
7568 and thy sinnes haue vnthankfulnesse ioyned with them, and assuredly the Lord will not suffer thy sinnes to escape his hand, and thy Sins have unthankfulness joined with them, and assuredly the Lord will not suffer thy Sins to escape his hand, cc po21 n2 vhb n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc av-vvn dt n1 vmb xx vvi po21 n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 411
7569 as he saith by his Prophet Amos 3.1, 2. Heare this word that the Lord pronounceth against you O children of Israel, as he Says by his Prophet Amos 3.1, 2. Hear this word that the Lord pronounceth against you Oh children of Israel, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 np1 crd, crd vvb d n1 cst dt n1 vvz p-acp pn22 uh n2 pp-f np1, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 411
7570 euen against the whole familie which I brought vp from the land of Egypt, saying: even against the Whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying: av p-acp dt j-jn n1 r-crq pns11 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg: (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 411
7571 You onely haue I knowne of all the families of the earth, therefore I will visite you for all your iniquities: You only have I known of all the families of the earth, Therefore I will visit you for all your iniquities: pn22 av-j vhb pns11 vvn pp-f d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, av pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp d po22 n2: (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 411
7572 I will not suffer you to escape my hand for your sinnes. Thinke on this, thou that dost perswade thy selfe thou art a child of God; I will not suffer you to escape my hand for your Sins. Think on this, thou that dost persuade thy self thou art a child of God; pns11 vmb xx vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp po22 n2. vvb p-acp d, pns21 cst vd2 vvi po21 n1 pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1; (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 411
7573 though the Lord suffer others to runne on in their sinnes, and reserues them till the day of vengeance, though the Lord suffer Others to run on in their Sins, and reserves them till the day of vengeance, cs dt n1 vvb ng2-jn pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp po32 n2, cc vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 411
7574 yet he will whip thee for thy sinnes, because he loues thee. yet he will whip thee for thy Sins, Because he loves thee. av pns31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n2, c-acp pns31 vvz pno21. (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 411
7575 And the greater honour the Lord hath vouchsafed to thee, the more excellent condition he hath aduanced thee vnto, the more doth he challenge from thee all such care and dutie, And the greater honour the Lord hath vouchsafed to thee, the more excellent condition he hath advanced thee unto, the more does he challenge from thee all such care and duty, cc dt jc n1 dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno21, dt av-dc j n1 pns31 vhz vvd pno21 p-acp, dt av-dc vdz pns31 vvi p-acp pno21 d d n1 cc n1, (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 411
7576 as may declare thee not vnworthie of so great fauour. as may declare thee not unworthy of so great favour. c-acp vmb vvi pno21 xx j pp-f av j n1. (19) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 411
7577 VERSE 17. VERSE 17. n1 crd (20) verse (DIV2) 735 Page 411
7578 If we be children, we are also heires, euen the heires of God, and heires annexed with Christ: If we be children, we Are also Heirs, even the Heirs of God, and Heirs annexed with christ: cs pns12 vbb n2, pns12 vbr av n2, av-j dt n2 pp-f np1, cc n2 vvn p-acp np1: (20) verse (DIV2) 736 Page 411
7579 if so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. if so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. cs av vbi cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, cst pns12 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 736 Page 411
7580 OVr Apostle hauing begun to speake of the excellency and dignitie of Gods chosen, beleeuing in Christ, Our Apostle having begun to speak of the excellency and dignity of God's chosen, believing in christ, po12 n1 vhg vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 vvn, vvg p-acp np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 737 Page 411
7581 and by him iustified, goeth on from one degree of excellencie to another, and hauing said in the verse before, that the holy Spirit of God doth witnesse with their sanctified soules, that they are the children of God, he here addes a further degree of their excellencie, by way of consequent or consectarie: and by him justified, Goes on from one degree of excellency to Another, and having said in the verse before, that the holy Spirit of God does witness with their sanctified Souls, that they Are the children of God, he Here adds a further degree of their excellency, by Way of consequent or consectary: cc p-acp pno31 vvd, vvz a-acp p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn, cc vhg vvn p-acp dt n1 a-acp, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi p-acp po32 j-vvn n2, cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 av vvz dt jc n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f j cc j: (20) verse (DIV2) 737 Page 411
7582 he here infers, that being children, they are also heires, still insisting in himselfe, and in the beleeuing Romans. he Here infers, that being children, they Are also Heirs, still insisting in himself, and in the believing Romans. pns31 av vvz, cst vbg n2, pns32 vbr av n2, av vvg p-acp px31, cc p-acp dt vvg np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 737 Page 412
7583 Though the text originall & the new translation do not expresse the persons, yet doubtlesse the Apostle meanes it of himselfe and of the beleeuing Romans: Though the text original & the new Translation do not express the Persons, yet doubtless the Apostle means it of himself and of the believing Romans: cs dt n1 j-jn cc dt j n1 vdb xx vvi dt n2, av av-j dt n1 vvz pn31 pp-f px31 cc pp-f dt vvg np1: (20) verse (DIV2) 737 Page 412
7584 the persons may well be supplied, as we find in the Geneua translation, If we be children, we are also heires. the Persons may well be supplied, as we find in the Geneva Translation, If we be children, we Are also Heirs. dt n2 vmb av vbi vvn, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt np1 n1, cs pns12 vbb n2, pns12 vbr av n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 737 Page 412
7585 And the Apostle here concludes his argument, by which he prooues that which he put downe verse 13. That true beleeuers mortifying the deeds of the flesh by the Spirit, shall liue, his argument being this; And the Apostle Here concludes his argument, by which he Proves that which he put down verse 13. That true believers mortifying the Deeds of the Flesh by the Spirit, shall live, his argument being this; cc dt n1 av vvz po31 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz cst r-crq pns31 vvd a-acp n1 crd cst j n2 vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi, po31 n1 vbg d; (20) verse (DIV2) 737 Page 412
7586 They are the sonnes of God, and therefore they shall liue: which argument he amplifies verse 15.16. They Are the Sons of God, and Therefore they shall live: which argument he amplifies verse 15.16. pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cc av pns32 vmb vvi: r-crq n1 pns31 vvz n1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 737 Page 412
7587 that they haue the Spirit of God working in them as a Spirit of adoption, and witnessing to them that they were the children of God. that they have the Spirit of God working in them as a Spirit of adoption, and witnessing to them that they were the children of God. cst pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg p-acp pno32 cst pns32 vbdr dt n2 pp-f np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 737 Page 412
7588 Here he shuts vp that argument, shewing the necessitie of it, that the children of God must needs liue, because they are heires; Here he shuts up that argument, showing the necessity of it, that the children of God must needs live, Because they Are Heirs; av pns31 vvz a-acp d n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb av vvi, c-acp pns32 vbr n2; (20) verse (DIV2) 737 Page 412
7590 that is the respect that this verse hath to the foregoing matter. In this verse considered by it selfe, there be two things layd before vs. that is the respect that this verse hath to the foregoing matter. In this verse considered by it self, there be two things laid before us cst vbz dt n1 cst d n1 vhz p-acp dt vvg n1. p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pn31 n1, pc-acp vbi crd n2 vvn p-acp pno12 (20) verse (DIV2) 737 Page 412
7591 First, an excellent dignitie put on Gods children, that they are heires: First, an excellent dignity put on God's children, that they Are Heirs: ord, dt j n1 vvn p-acp npg1 n2, cst pns32 vbr n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 738 Page 412
7592 the Apostle affirmes this of them, as a thing properly belonging to them, that they are heires: the Apostle affirms this of them, as a thing properly belonging to them, that they Are Heirs: dt n1 vvz d pp-f pno32, c-acp dt n1 av-j vvg p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vbr n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 738 Page 412
7593 If we be children, we are also heires, and he doth not barely affirme this of Gods children, If we be children, we Are also Heirs, and he does not barely affirm this of God's children, cs pns12 vbb n2, pns12 vbr av n2, cc pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi d pp-f npg1 n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 738 Page 412
7594 but he further sets out that dignitie by the person with whom they are heires, and that is with Christ, and heires annexed with Christ: but he further sets out that dignity by the person with whom they Are Heirs, and that is with christ, and Heirs annexed with christ: cc-acp pns31 av-jc vvz av d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr n2, cc d vbz p-acp np1, cc n2 vvn p-acp np1: (20) verse (DIV2) 738 Page 412
7595 wherein the Apostle preuents an obiection; for some might say, Are Gods children Gods heires? Christ is Gods heire. wherein the Apostle prevents an objection; for Some might say, are God's children God's Heirs? christ is God's heir. c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1; p-acp d vmd vvi, vbr n2 n2 n2 n2? np1 vbz npg1 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 738 Page 412
7596 This he preuents and saith, they are ioynt heires or coheires with Christ. This he prevents and Says, they Are joint Heirs or coheirs with christ. d pns31 vvz cc vvz, pns32 vbr j n2 cc n2 p-acp np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 738 Page 412
7597 Then the second thing layd before vs in this verse, is the condition of such as are heires of God, Then the second thing laid before us in this verse, is the condition of such as Are Heirs of God, av dt ord n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr n2 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 412
7598 and heires annexed with Christ, namely this, that they must suffer with Christ. and Heirs annexed with christ, namely this, that they must suffer with christ. cc n2 vvn p-acp np1, av d, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 412
7599 We are heires of God, and heires annexed with Christ, conditionally that we suffer with Christ: We Are Heirs of God, and Heirs annexed with christ, conditionally that we suffer with christ: pns12 vbr n2 pp-f np1, cc n2 vvn p-acp np1, av-j cst pns12 vvb p-acp np1: (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 412
7600 If so be that we suffer with him, saith the Apostle. If so be that we suffer with him, Says the Apostle. cs av vbi cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, vvz dt n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 412
7601 And that is further amplified by the end of suffering, in the last words of the verse, And that is further amplified by the end of suffering, in the last words of the verse, cc cst vbz av-jc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 412
7602 and that is, that we may be glorified with Christ. and that is, that we may be glorified with christ. cc d vbz, cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 412
7603 If so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. If so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. cs av vbi cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, cst pns12 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 412
7604 And therein the Apostle includes the argument and matter of comfort to strengthen the beleeuing Romans, And therein the Apostle includes the argument and matter of Comfort to strengthen the believing Romans, cc av dt n1 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt vvg np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7605 and all other true beleeuers, against the bitternesse of the crosse, and to perswade them to a patient and constant bearing of the crosse, and all other true believers, against the bitterness of the cross, and to persuade them to a patient and constant bearing of the cross, cc d j-jn j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j cc j n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7606 and so he falleth on the second generall part of this Chapter, which continues to verse 31. I will lay forth his argument when I come to the handling of these words: and so he falls on the second general part of this Chapter, which continues to verse 31. I will lay forth his argument when I come to the handling of these words: cc av pns31 vvz p-acp dt ord n1 n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vvz p-acp n1 crd pns11 vmb vvi av po31 n1 c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7607 If so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. If so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. cs av vbi cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, cst pns12 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7608 Now then the summe and substance of this verse is thus much, it containes in it an excellent dignitie belonging to Gods children, that they are heires, Now then the sum and substance of this verse is thus much, it contains in it an excellent dignity belonging to God's children, that they Are Heirs, av av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 vbz av av-d, pn31 vvz p-acp pn31 dt j n1 vvg p-acp npg1 n2, cst pns32 vbr n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7609 euen heires of God, and heires annexed with Christ, yet with this condition, that they must suffer with Christ, that so they may be glorified with him. even Heirs of God, and Heirs annexed with christ, yet with this condition, that they must suffer with christ, that so they may be glorified with him. av-j n2 pp-f np1, cc n2 vvn p-acp np1, av p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cst av pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7610 I will now labour to vnfold the sence and meaning of the first part of this verse, I will now labour to unfold the sense and meaning of the First part of this verse, pns11 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7611 and not meddle with the second part of it till we come to the handling of it: and not meddle with the second part of it till we come to the handling of it: cc xx vvi p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f pn31 c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31: (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7612 because it is the beginning of the second part of the Chapter. Because it is the beginning of the second part of the Chapter. c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7613 If we be the children of God, that is, if you and I be by grace and fauour actually accounted Gods children, If we be the children of God, that is, if you and I be by grace and favour actually accounted God's children, cs pns12 vbb dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vbz, cs pn22 cc pns11 vbb p-acp n1 cc vvi av-j vvd npg1 n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7614 if we be the adopted sonnes and daughters of God in and through Christ, we are also heires; if we be the adopted Sons and daughters of God in and through christ, we Are also Heirs; cs pns12 vbb dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp np1, pns12 vbr av n2; (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7615 the meaning is, we haue then right and title to an inheritance, for by the law of nature inheritance belongs to children: the meaning is, we have then right and title to an inheritance, for by the law of nature inheritance belongs to children: dt n1 vbz, pns12 vhb av j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n1 vvz p-acp n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7616 and howsoeuer amongst men all children be not heires, but sonnes onely if there be sonnes, and howsoever among men all children be not Heirs, but Sons only if there be Sons, cc c-acp p-acp n2 d n2 vbb xx n2, cc-acp n2 av-j cs pc-acp vbb n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7617 and not all the sonnes, but the eldest sonne alone, yet the case is otherwise with Gods children, be they sonnes or be they daughters, they are all and euery one heires without exception, and not all the Sons, but the eldest son alone, yet the case is otherwise with God's children, be they Sons or be they daughters, they Are all and every one Heirs without exception, cc xx d dt n2, cc-acp dt js-jn n1 av-j, av dt n1 vbz av p-acp npg1 n2, vbb pns32 n2 cc vbb pns32 n2, pns32 vbr d cc d crd n2 p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7618 because with God there is neither male nor female, but all are one in Christ, Galat. 3.28. Because with God there is neither male nor female, but all Are one in christ, Galatians 3.28. c-acp p-acp np1 a-acp vbz dx n1 ccx j-jn, cc-acp d vbr pi p-acp np1, np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7619 and all that are the children of God by faith in Christ are Abrahams seed, and all that Are the children of God by faith in christ Are Abrahams seed, cc d cst vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 vbr np1 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7620 and heires by promise, as the Apostle there subioynes verse 29. of Galat. 3. euen heires of God. Some would haue the word heires to be here taken passiuely, and Heirs by promise, as the Apostle there subioynes verse 29. of Galatians 3. even Heirs of God. some would have the word Heirs to be Here taken passively, cc n2 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 a-acp vvz n1 crd pp-f np1 crd av-j n2 pp-f np1. d vmd vhi dt n1 n2 pc-acp vbi av vvn av-j, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7621 as if the Apostles meaning were, euen Gods inheritance, or Gods possession, but that peruerts the intent of this text: as if the Apostles meaning were, even God's inheritance, or God's possession, but that perverts the intent of this text: c-acp cs dt n2 n1 vbdr, av ng1 n1, cc ng1 n1, cc-acp cst vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7622 for the purpose of this text is not to set forth what right and title God hath to his children, for the purpose of this text is not to Set forth what right and title God hath to his children, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz xx pc-acp vvi av r-crq j-jn cc n1 np1 vhz p-acp po31 n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7623 but what right and title they haue to the good things of God, and therfore the word is to be taken actiuely, but what right and title they have to the good things of God, and Therefore the word is to be taken actively, cc-acp q-crq n-jn cc n1 pns32 vhb p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc av dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn av-j, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 413
7624 and the meaning is, euen such as haue right and title to the good things of God, and the meaning is, even such as have right and title to the good things of God, cc dt n1 vbz, av-j d c-acp vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 414
7625 euen to all good things, as 1. Cor. 3.21. even to all good things, as 1. Cor. 3.21. av p-acp d j n2, c-acp crd np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 414
7626 All things are yours, and to the ioyes and glorie of heauen, and to that inheritance that is immortall, and vndefiled, All things Are yours, and to the Joys and glory of heaven, and to that inheritance that is immortal, and undefiled, d n2 vbr png22, cc p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d n1 cst vbz j, cc j-vvn-u, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 414
7627 and that fadeth not away, reserued in heauen, 1. Pet. 1.4. And heires annexed, or ioynt heires, coheires, or fellow heires with Christ: and that fades not away, reserved in heaven, 1. Pet. 1.4. And Heirs annexed, or joint Heirs, coheirs, or fellow Heirs with christ: cc d vvz xx av, vvn p-acp n1, crd np1 crd. cc n2 vvn, cc j n2, n2, cc n1 n2 p-acp np1: (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 414
7628 that is, such as haue right and title to all the good things of God, that is, such as have right and title to all the good things of God, cst vbz, d c-acp vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 414
7629 and to the heauenly inheritance together with Christ, he being the naturall heire of his Fathers kingdome, being his Sonne by nature, and his onely begotten Sonne; and to the heavenly inheritance together with christ, he being the natural heir of his Father's Kingdom, being his Son by nature, and his only begotten Son; cc p-acp dt j n1 av p-acp np1, pns31 vbg dt j n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, vbg po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc po31 av-j vvn n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 414
7630 and we being heires of the same kingdome by adoption and grace in and through him, we are admitted to be heires with Christ. and we being Heirs of the same Kingdom by adoption and grace in and through him, we Are admitted to be Heirs with christ. cc pns12 vbg n2 pp-f dt d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp cc p-acp pno31, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 739 Page 414
7631 Now then thus conceiue we the meaning of the first part of this verse. Now then thus conceive we the meaning of the First part of this verse. av av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f d n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 740 Page 414
7632 If we be by grace actually accounted Gods children, euen the adopted sonnes and daughters of God, we haue then also all and euery one of vs right and title to an inheritance, If we be by grace actually accounted God's children, even the adopted Sons and daughters of God, we have then also all and every one of us right and title to an inheritance, cs pns12 vbb p-acp n1 av-j vvd npg1 n2, av-j dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, pns12 vhb av av d cc d crd pp-f pno12 vvi cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 741 Page 414
7633 yea we are such as haue right and title to all the good things of God, yea we Are such as have right and title to all the good things of God, uh pns12 vbr d c-acp vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 741 Page 414
7636 yea we haue right and title to that heauenly inheritance together with Christ, he being heire of his Fathers kingdome as the naturall and onely begotten Sonne of his Father, yea we have right and title to that heavenly inheritance together with christ, he being heir of his Father's Kingdom as the natural and only begotten Son of his Father, uh pns12 vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp d j n1 av p-acp np1, pns31 vbg n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1 p-acp dt j cc av-j vvn n1 pp-f po31 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 741 Page 414
7637 and we as heires to the same kingdome by adoption and grace in and through him, and we as Heirs to the same Kingdom by adoption and grace in and through him, cc pns12 p-acp n2 p-acp dt d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp cc p-acp pno31, (20) verse (DIV2) 741 Page 414
7638 and so admitted to be ioynt heires or fellow heires with him. and so admitted to be joint Heirs or fellow Heirs with him. cc av vvn pc-acp vbi j n2 cc n1 n2 p-acp pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 741 Page 414
7639 Come we now to such things as are here offered for our further instruction, and first in that the Apostle saith: Come we now to such things as Are Here offered for our further instruction, and First in that the Apostle Says: vvb pns12 av p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr av vvn p-acp po12 jc n1, cc ord p-acp d dt n1 vvz: (20) verse (DIV2) 742 Page 414
7640 If we be children we are heires, we see this conclusion plainly layd before vs. That Gods children are heires, and they haue right and title to an inheritance. If we be children we Are Heirs, we see this conclusion plainly laid before us That God's children Are Heirs, and they have right and title to an inheritance. cs pns12 vbb n2 pns12 vbr n2, pns12 vvb d n1 av-j vvn p-acp pno12 d ng1 n2 vbr n2, cc pns32 vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 742 Page 414
7641 To be the child of God, is no empty title, by it we obtaine this dignitie, to be heires, To be the child of God, is no empty title, by it we obtain this dignity, to be Heirs, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dx j n1, p-acp pn31 pns12 vvi d n1, pc-acp vbi n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 743 Page 414
7642 euen to haue right and title to all the good things, and to heauen it selfe, even to have right and title to all the good things, and to heaven it self, av-j pc-acp vhi j-jn cc n1 p-acp d dt j n2, cc p-acp n1 pn31 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 743 Page 414
7643 and to happinesse and glorie in heauen as heires. and to happiness and glory in heaven as Heirs. cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 743 Page 414
7644 And to adde some further euidence to this, we find in many places of Scripture, that Gods children are said to be heires, as Heb. 1.14. they are called heires of saluation. Tit. 3.7. the Apostle saith, Being iustified by grace they are made heires according to the hope of eternall life. Iames 2.5. they are called heires of the kingdome. And Galat. 4.7. the Apostle puts downe the very conclusion, If thou be a sonne, thou art also an heire of God through Christ. Colos. 1.12. the Apostle giues thankes to God that he had made the beleeuing Colossians meete to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light. And to add Some further evidence to this, we find in many places of Scripture, that God's children Are said to be Heirs, as Hebrew 1.14. they Are called Heirs of salvation. Tit. 3.7. the Apostle Says, Being justified by grace they Are made Heirs according to the hope of Eternal life. James 2.5. they Are called Heirs of the Kingdom. And Galatians 4.7. the Apostle puts down the very conclusion, If thou be a son, thou art also an heir of God through christ. Colos 1.12. the Apostle gives thanks to God that he had made the believing colossians meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in Light. cc pc-acp vvi d jc n1 p-acp d, pns12 vvb p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, cst npg1 n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2, c-acp np1 crd. pns32 vbr vvn n2 pp-f n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, vbg vvn p-acp n1 pns32 vbr vvn n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. np1 crd. pns32 vbr vvn n2 pp-f dt n1. cc np1 crd. dt n1 vvz a-acp dt j n1, cs pns21 vbb dt n1, pns21 vb2r av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz n2 p-acp np1 cst pns31 vhd vvn dt vvg njp2 vvi pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 743 Page 414
7645 Yea the Lord Iesus shall say to Gods children at the day of iudgement, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherite ye the kingdome prepared for you from the foundation of the world, Math. 25.34. take possession of the kingdome of heauen as your inheritance. Yea the Lord Iesus shall say to God's children At the day of judgement, Come you blessed of my Father, inherit you the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the world, Math. 25.34. take possession of the Kingdom of heaven as your inheritance. uh dt n1 np1 vmb vvi p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb pn22 vvn pp-f po11 n1, vvb pn22 dt n1 vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. vvb n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po22 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 743 Page 415
7646 The Scripture is plentifull in this, that Gods children are heires, and haue right and title to all good things, The Scripture is plentiful in this, that God's children Are Heirs, and have right and title to all good things, dt n1 vbz j p-acp d, cst npg1 n2 vbr n2, cc vhb av-jn cc n1 p-acp d j n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 743 Page 415
7647 and to heauen it selfe, and to happinesse and glorie in heauen as heires. For why, the Lord hath appointed his children to life and glorie in heauen freely. and to heaven it self, and to happiness and glory in heaven as Heirs. For why, the Lord hath appointed his children to life and glory in heaven freely. cc p-acp n1 pn31 n1, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n2. c-acp q-crq, dt n1 vhz vvn po31 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 av-j. (20) verse (DIV2) 743 Page 415
7648 As he loues them freely without respect to any thing in themselues, so he will saue them freely, to the praise and glory of his grace, Ephes. 1.6. As he loves them freely without respect to any thing in themselves, so he will save them freely, to the praise and glory of his grace, Ephesians 1.6. p-acp pns31 vvz pno32 av-j p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp px32, av pns31 vmb vvi pno32 av-j, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 744 Page 415
7649 And therefore doubtlesse they haue right and title to all good things, and to heauen it selfe, And Therefore doubtless they have right and title to all good things, and to heaven it self, cc av av-j pns32 vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp d j n2, cc p-acp n1 pn31 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 744 Page 415
7650 and to happinesse and glorie in heauen, as heires, and as to a free inheritance. Now then for the vse: and to happiness and glory in heaven, as Heirs, and as to a free inheritance. Now then for the use: cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp n2, cc c-acp p-acp dt j n1. av av p-acp dt n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 744 Page 415
7651 first this truth discouers that Gods children cannot challenge any good thing of this life, much lesse heauen, First this truth discovers that God's children cannot challenge any good thing of this life, much less heaven, ord d n1 vvz cst npg1 n2 vmbx vvi d j n1 pp-f d n1, d dc n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 415
7653 It is the doctrine of the Papists, that eternall life is giuen for the merit of good workes: It is the Doctrine of the Papists, that Eternal life is given for the merit of good works: pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, cst j n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 415
7654 No, no, Gods children haue right and title to good things, and to happinesse and glorie in heauen, No, no, God's children have right and title to good things, and to happiness and glory in heaven, uh-dx, uh-dx, ng1 n2 vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp j n2, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 415
7655 as heires, and as to an inheritance. as Heirs, and as to an inheritance. c-acp n2, cc c-acp p-acp dt n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 415
7656 Now (as we know) an inheritance is freely giuen by the father to the child, Now (as we know) an inheritance is freely given by the father to the child, av (c-acp pns12 vvb) dt n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 415
7657 and not deserued by any merit or weldoing: and not deserved by any merit or welldoing: cc xx vvn p-acp d n1 cc n-vvg: (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 415
7658 yea sometimes amongst men an inheritance is giuen to the child who is so farre from doing any thing to deserue it, yea sometime among men an inheritance is given to the child who is so Far from doing any thing to deserve it, uh av p-acp n2 dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz av av-j p-acp vdg d n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 415
7659 as that it is yet an infant, and lies crying in the cradle, and can do nothing to that purpose. as that it is yet an infant, and lies crying in the cradle, and can do nothing to that purpose. c-acp cst pn31 vbz av dt n1, cc vvz vvg p-acp dt n1, cc vmb vdi pix p-acp d n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 415
7660 An inheritance is giuen by the father out of his meere loue, and so Gods children hauing right and title to the good things of this life, an inheritance is given by the father out of his mere love, and so God's children having right and title to the good things of this life, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 av pp-f po31 j n1, cc av npg1 n2 vhg j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 415
7661 and to happinesse and glorie in heauen, as heires, and as to an inheritance, they cannot challenge them on any merit or desert of their owne. and to happiness and glory in heaven, as Heirs, and as to an inheritance, they cannot challenge them on any merit or desert of their own. cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp n2, cc c-acp p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmbx vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 d. (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7662 Indeed Gods children may comfortably enioy good things, euen the good things of this life, they haue right and title to them as heires, Indeed God's children may comfortably enjoy good things, even the good things of this life, they have right and title to them as Heirs, np1 npg1 n2 vmb av-j vvi j n2, av-j dt j n2 pp-f d n1, pns32 vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp pno32 c-acp n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7663 but they cannot challenge the least bit of bread on any merit and desert of their owne, much lesse heauen and happinesse, and glory in heauen: but they cannot challenge the least bit of bred on any merit and desert of their own, much less heaven and happiness, and glory in heaven: cc-acp pns32 vmbx vvi dt ds n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 d, av-d av-dc n1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7664 euen the least good thing of this life, is giuen to Gods children out of the meere loue of their heauenly Father, as part of their inheritance. even the least good thing of this life, is given to God's children out of the mere love of their heavenly Father, as part of their inheritance. av dt av-ds j n1 pp-f d n1, vbz vvn p-acp npg1 n2 av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po32 j n1, c-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7665 Yea but say the Papists, eternall life is called in Scripture a reward, & therfore it is giuen on something done that is rewarded. Yea but say the Papists, Eternal life is called in Scripture a reward, & Therefore it is given on something done that is rewarded. uh cc-acp vvb dt njp2, j n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 dt n1, cc av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pi vdn cst vbz vvn. (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7666 It is true, it is giuen on something done that is rewarded, but what then doth that proue, that it is giuen as a reward for the merit of the thing done? Nothing lesse. It is true, it is given on something done that is rewarded, but what then does that prove, that it is given as a reward for the merit of the thing done? Nothing less. pn31 vbz j, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pi vdn cst vbz vvn, cc-acp q-crq av vdz d vvi, cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdn? pix av-dc. (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7667 Yea but say they, it is cleare that heauen is a reward giuen for the merit of good workes, Heb. 6.10. the author there saith, God should be vniust, if he rendred not heauen for good workes: Yea but say they, it is clear that heaven is a reward given for the merit of good works, Hebrew 6.10. the author there Says, God should be unjust, if he rendered not heaven for good works: uh cc-acp vvb pns32, pn31 vbz j cst n1 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, np1 crd. dt n1 a-acp vvz, np1 vmd vbi j, cs pns31 vvd xx n1 p-acp j n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7668 God, saith he, is not vnrighteous, that he should forget your worke and labour of loue, which ye shewed towards his name, in that ye haue ministred to the Saints, and yet minister. God, Says he, is not unrighteous, that he should forget your work and labour of love, which you showed towards his name, in that you have ministered to the Saints, and yet minister. np1, vvz pns31, vbz xx j, cst pns31 vmd vvi po22 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pn22 vvd p-acp po31 n1, p-acp cst pn22 vhb vvn p-acp dt n2, cc av vvi. (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7669 I answer them, they can neuer thence conclude by any good forme of reasoning, that God should be vniust if he rendred not heauen for the merit of good workes. I answer them, they can never thence conclude by any good Form of reasoning, that God should be unjust if he rendered not heaven for the merit of good works. pns11 vvb pno32, pns32 vmb av-x av vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f vvg, cst np1 vmd vbi j cs pns31 vvd xx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7670 Indeed God should be vniust if he kept not his promise, euen that promise that he hath made, to reward the good workes of his children. Indeed God should be unjust if he kept not his promise, even that promise that he hath made, to reward the good works of his children. np1 np1 vmd vbi j cs pns31 vvd xx po31 n1, av cst vvb cst pns31 vhz vvn, pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f po31 n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7671 The Lord hath freely promised in Christ to reward the good workes of his children, The Lord hath freely promised in christ to reward the good works of his children, dt n1 vhz av-j vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f po31 n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7672 and bound himselfe by his promise to reward them, and if he should forget so to do, which is impossible, then he should be vniust; and bound himself by his promise to reward them, and if he should forget so to do, which is impossible, then he should be unjust; cc vvn px31 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc cs pns31 vmd vvi av pc-acp vdi, r-crq vbz j, cs pns31 vmd vbi j; (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7673 that is the purpose of the holy Ghost in that place, and that is the iniustice there intended by the Author of that Epistle. that is the purpose of the holy Ghost in that place, and that is the injustice there intended by the Author of that Epistle. d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp d n1, cc d vbz dt n1 a-acp vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7674 And therefore still it remaines a truth, that Gods children hauing right and title to the good things of this life, And Therefore still it remains a truth, that God's children having right and title to the good things of this life, cc av av pn31 vvz dt n1, cst npg1 n2 vhg j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7675 and to happinesse and glorie in heauen as heires, they cannot challenge any good thing of this life, much lesse heauen and happinesse, and to happiness and glory in heaven as Heirs, they cannot challenge any good thing of this life, much less heaven and happiness, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n2, pns32 vmbx vvi d j n1 pp-f d n1, av-d av-dc n1 cc n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7676 and glorie in heauen, on any merit of their owne. And for a second vse: and glory in heaven, on any merit of their own. And for a second use: cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 d. cc p-acp dt ord n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 745 Page 416
7677 is it so that Gods children are heires, and haue right and title to the good things of this life, and to happinesse and glorie in heauen, is it so that God's children Are Heirs, and have right and title to the good things of this life, and to happiness and glory in heaven, vbz pn31 av cst npg1 n2 vbr n2, cc vhb av-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7678 as heires, and as to their inheritance? Then we must looke that we lay no claime to the least good thing of this life, much lesse to heauen, as Heirs, and as to their inheritance? Then we must look that we lay no claim to the least good thing of this life, much less to heaven, c-acp n2, cc c-acp p-acp po32 n1? cs pns12 vmb vvi cst pns12 vvb dx n1 p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f d n1, av-d av-dc p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7679 and happinesse and glorie in heauen, for any merit or desert of our owne. and happiness and glory in heaven, for any merit or desert of our own. cc n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 d. (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7680 It is a corruption deeply rooted in vs by nature, to thinke that we are worthy of good things, It is a corruption deeply rooted in us by nature, to think that we Are worthy of good things, pn31 vbz dt n1 av-jn vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vbr j pp-f j n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7681 yea that we deserue the best good things, euen in heauen it selfe, for some thing in our selues: yea that we deserve the best good things, even in heaven it self, for Some thing in our selves: uh cst pns12 vvb dt js j n2, av p-acp n1 pn31 n1, p-acp d n1 p-acp po12 n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7682 it is the common saying of blind ignorant people, and thus they speake: it is the Common saying of blind ignorant people, and thus they speak: pn31 vbz dt j n-vvg pp-f j j n1, cc av pns32 vvb: (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7683 I know I must loue God aboue all, and my neighbour as my selfe, and if I do my good will so to do, God will be mercifull vnto me, I know I must love God above all, and my neighbour as my self, and if I do my good will so to do, God will be merciful unto me, pns11 vvb pns11 vmb vvi np1 p-acp d, cc po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1, cc cs pns11 vdb po11 j n1 av pc-acp vdi, np1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno11, (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7684 and I shall go to heauen. and I shall go to heaven. cc pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7685 Oh we must labour to roote out this conceit, and learne to renounce all merit in our selues of the least good thing, O we must labour to root out this conceit, and Learn to renounce all merit in our selves of the least good thing, uh pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi av d n1, cc vvb pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po12 n2 pp-f dt av-ds j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7686 and learne to lay claime to the least good thing of this life onely as we are the children of God, and Learn to lay claim to the least good thing of this life only as we Are the children of God, cc vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f d n1 av-j c-acp pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7687 and so heires, and haue right and title to it as part of our inheritance, freely giuen to vs, out of the meere loue of our heauenly Father; and so Heirs, and have right and title to it as part of our inheritance, freely given to us, out of the mere love of our heavenly Father; cc av n2, cc vhb av-jn cc n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1, av-j vvn p-acp pno12, av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po12 j n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7688 and so learne to be thankfull to God for euery bit of bread we haue to put into our mouthes, acknowledging it to be the free gift of God, freely bestowed on vs out of his meere loue and mercie. and so Learn to be thankful to God for every bit of bred we have to put into our mouths, acknowledging it to be the free gift of God, freely bestowed on us out of his mere love and mercy. cc av vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, vvg pn31 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f np1, av-j vvn p-acp pno12 av pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7689 And much more are we to be thankfull to him for making vs heires of heauen, And much more Are we to be thankful to him for making us Heirs of heaven, cc av-d dc vbr pns12 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg pno12 n2 pp-f n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7690 and freely giuing to vs right and title to hapinesse and glorie in heauen, for that is such a gift as we cannot prize sufficiently; and freely giving to us right and title to hapinesse and glory in heaven, for that is such a gift as we cannot prize sufficiently; cc av-j vvg p-acp pno12 vvi cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d vbz d dt n1 c-acp pns12 vmbx vvi av-j; (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7691 and in bestowing that gift on vs, we cānot comprehend the greatnesse of Gods loue vnto vs: and in bestowing that gift on us, we cannot comprehend the greatness of God's love unto us: cc p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12: (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7692 and therefore we are to labour to be thankfull to God for that aboue all things, and Therefore we Are to labour to be thankful to God for that above all things, cc av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp d p-acp d n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7693 and to endeauour to expresse our thankfulnesse to him in all holy obedience. That is our dutie. and to endeavour to express our thankfulness to him in all holy Obedience. That is our duty. cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d j n1. cst vbz po12 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 746 Page 417
7694 Now before I leaue this point, I will adde one other short vse of it: Now before I leave this point, I will add one other short use of it: av c-acp pns11 vvb d n1, pns11 vmb vvi pi j-jn j n1 pp-f pn31: (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 417
7695 Is it so that Gods children are heires? haue they right and title to the good things of this life, Is it so that God's children Are Heirs? have they right and title to the good things of this life, vbz pn31 av cst npg1 n2 vbr n2? vhb pns32 vvi cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 417
7696 and to heauen, and to happinesse, and glorie in heauen, as heires, and as to their proper inheritance? Surely then they must learne to liue here in the world as heires, and to heaven, and to happiness, and glory in heaven, as Heirs, and as to their proper inheritance? Surely then they must Learn to live Here in the world as Heirs, cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp n2, cc c-acp p-acp po32 j n1? np1 av pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 c-acp n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 417
7697 euen as heires that are yet in their nonage and in their minoritie, as the Apostle saith, Galat. 4.1. The heire as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a seruant, though he be Lord of all: even as Heirs that Are yet in their nonage and in their minority, as the Apostle Says, Galatians 4.1. The heir as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be Lord of all: av c-acp n2 cst vbr av p-acp po32 n1 cc p-acp po32 n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. dt n1 c-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1, vvz pix p-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vbb n1 pp-f d: (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 417
7698 So though the children of God be heires of heauen, and of happinesse and glorie in heauen, So though the children of God be Heirs of heaven, and of happiness and glory in heaven, av cs dt n2 pp-f np1 vbb n2 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7699 yet they are here in this world as yong heires in their minoritie, and they must here liue as heires that are in their minoritie, they must be content to liue at the allowance of their heauenly Father, yet they Are Here in this world as young Heirs in their minority, and they must Here live as Heirs that Are in their minority, they must be content to live At the allowance of their heavenly Father, av pns32 vbr av p-acp d n1 c-acp j n2 p-acp po32 n1, cc pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp n2 cst vbr p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7700 and be content with that he giues them here, expecting their full inheritance hereafter. and be content with that he gives them Here, expecting their full inheritance hereafter. cc vbi j p-acp cst pns31 vvz pno32 av, vvg po32 j n1 av. (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7701 If their heauenly Father here keepe them short, and put them to some hardship, if here he giue them but a small pittance and portion of the good things of this life, they must be content with it, remembring this, that they are heires to a kingdome which in due time shall be giuen to them: If their heavenly Father Here keep them short, and put them to Some hardship, if Here he give them but a small pittance and portion of the good things of this life, they must be content with it, remembering this, that they Are Heirs to a Kingdom which in due time shall be given to them: cs po32 j n1 av vvi pno32 j, cc vvd pno32 p-acp d n1, cs av pns31 vvb pno32 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1, pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp pn31, vvg d, cst pns32 vbr n2 p-acp dt n1 r-crq p-acp j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32: (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7702 they must here liue as Abraham did, who though he was heire of the land of promise, they must Here live as Abraham did, who though he was heir of the land of promise, pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp np1 vdd, r-crq cs pns31 vbds n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7703 yet was content to abide intents as a stranger, and in no Citie, looking for a Citie whose builder and maker is God, Heb. 11.9.10. yet was content to abide intents as a stranger, and in no city, looking for a city whose builder and maker is God, Hebrew 11.9.10. av vbds j p-acp vvb n2 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dx n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 rg-crq n1 cc n1 vbz np1, np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7704 And if their heauenly Father do here allow them but a small part and portion of heauenly ioy, And if their heavenly Father do Here allow them but a small part and portion of heavenly joy, cc cs po32 j n1 vdb av vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7705 and of heauenly comfort, they must take heed they murmure not against their Father, and complaine of it, that their brethren haue more spirituall ioy, and of heavenly Comfort, they must take heed they murmur not against their Father, and complain of it, that their brothers have more spiritual joy, cc pp-f j n1, pns32 vmb vvi n1 pns32 vvb xx p-acp po32 n1, cc vvi pp-f pn31, cst po32 n2 vhb dc j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7706 and more heauenly comfort then they. and more heavenly Comfort then they. cc av-dc j n1 cs pns32. (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7707 No, they must be content with that measure of spirituall ioy their heauenly Father is pleased to impart to them, No, they must be content with that measure of spiritual joy their heavenly Father is pleased to impart to them, uh-dx, pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1 po32 j n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7708 and looke for fulnesse of spirituall ioy, and fulnesse of heauenly comfort hereafter in heauen; and look for fullness of spiritual joy, and fullness of heavenly Comfort hereafter in heaven; cc vvi p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, cc n1 pp-f j n1 av p-acp n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7709 their heauenly Father is wise, he knowes best what measure of spirituall ioy and heauenly comfort is fit for them. their heavenly Father is wise, he knows best what measure of spiritual joy and heavenly Comfort is fit for them. po32 j n1 vbz j, pns31 vvz av-js q-crq n1 pp-f j n1 cc j n1 vbz j p-acp pno32. (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7710 And as he will make them meete to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light, as the Apostle speakes, Colos. 1.12. And as he will make them meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in Light, as the Apostle speaks, Colos 1.12. cc c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno32 vvi pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7711 as he will make them meete and fit for heauen, and then giue heauen to them, as he will make them meet and fit for heaven, and then give heaven to them, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno32 vvi cc j p-acp n1, cc av vvb n1 p-acp pno32, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7712 and put them into possession of it; so he will here in this world make them meete and fit for spirituall ioy, and put them into possession of it; so he will Here in this world make them meet and fit for spiritual joy, cc vvd pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31; av pns31 vmb av p-acp d n1 vvi pno32 vvi cc j p-acp j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7713 and fit for heauenly comfort, and then in his wisedome giue it to them. and fit for heavenly Comfort, and then in his Wisdom give it to them. cc j p-acp j n1, cc av p-acp po31 n1 vvi pn31 p-acp pno32. (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7714 And Gods children are rather to pray to God, and to desire the Lord to make them fit for spirituall ioy, And God's children Are rather to pray to God, and to desire the Lord to make them fit for spiritual joy, cc npg1 n2 vbr av-c pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 j p-acp j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7715 and fit for heauenly comfort, then that he would giue it to them. Gods children must here in this world do as trauellers vse to do. and fit for heavenly Comfort, then that he would give it to them. God's children must Here in this world do as travellers use to do. cc j p-acp j n1, av cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp pno32. npg1 n2 vmb av p-acp d n1 vdb p-acp n2 vvb pc-acp vdi. (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 418
7716 When trauellers set out in a darke foggie mistie morning, yet they comfort themselues with this, that in time the mist will breake vp, When travellers Set out in a dark foggy misty morning, yet they Comfort themselves with this, that in time the missed will break up, c-crq n2 vvb av p-acp dt j j j n1, av pns32 vvb px32 p-acp d, cst p-acp n1 dt n1 vmb vvi a-acp, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 419
7717 and the Sunne will breake forth, and shine forth clearely on them: and the Sun will break forth, and shine forth clearly on them: cc dt n1 vmb vvi av, cc vvi av av-j p-acp pno32: (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 419
7718 So do thou that art a child of God, though it be so that now the bright shining of Gods louing countenance be yet held from thee, there is a mist, So do thou that art a child of God, though it be so that now the bright shining of God's loving countenance be yet held from thee, there is a missed, av vdb pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pn31 vbb av cst av dt j j-vvg pp-f npg1 j-vvg n1 vbb av vvn p-acp pno21, pc-acp vbz dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 419
7719 and there is a fogge, and a cloud betweene thee and it, and thou hast not that spirituall ioy, and there is a fog, and a cloud between thee and it, and thou hast not that spiritual joy, cc pc-acp vbz dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp pno21 cc pn31, cc pns21 vh2 xx d j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 419
7720 and that heauenly comfort that others haue, yet cheare vp thy selfe, in time the bright shining face of God, and that heavenly Comfort that Others have, yet cheer up thy self, in time the bright shining face of God, cc cst j n1 cst n2-jn vhb, av vvi a-acp po21 n1, p-acp n1 dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 419
7721 euen his most louing countenance will breake forth, the clouds and mists that are now betweene thee and it shall be dispelled, even his most loving countenance will break forth, the Clouds and mists that Are now between thee and it shall be dispelled, av po31 av-ds j-vvg n1 vmb vvi av, dt n2 cc n2 cst vbr av p-acp pno21 cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 419
7722 and it will shine forth clearely on thee, if not here in this world, assuredly in heauen, most brightly, and it will shine forth clearly on thee, if not Here in this world, assuredly in heaven, most brightly, cc pn31 vmb vvi av av-j p-acp pno21, cs xx av p-acp d n1, av-vvn p-acp n1, av-ds av-j, (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 419
7723 and most gloriously, and in a measure vnspeakable and vnconceiueable. and most gloriously, and in a measure unspeakable and unconceivable. cc av-ds av-j, cc p-acp dt n1 j-u cc j. (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 419
7724 And let that be thy stay, and let that be thy comfort, and so I passe from that point to further matter. Obserue in the next place: the Apostle here speakes indefinitely: And let that be thy stay, and let that be thy Comfort, and so I pass from that point to further matter. Observe in the next place: the Apostle Here speaks indefinitely: cc vvb cst vbb po21 n1, cc vvb cst vbb po21 n1, cc av pns11 vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp jc n1. vvb p-acp dt ord n1: dt n1 av vvz av-j: (20) verse (DIV2) 747 Page 419
7725 If children, also heires, if we be children, we are heires. Hence note in a word. If children, also Heirs, if we be children, we Are Heirs. Hence note in a word. cs n2, av n2, cs pns12 vbb n2, pns12 vbr n2. av vvi p-acp dt n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 748 Page 419
7726 That all Gods children are heires, all and euery one of Gods children without exception, haue right and title to all the good things of this life, That all God's children Are Heirs, all and every one of God's children without exception, have right and title to all the good things of this life, cst d ng1 n2 vbr n2, d cc d crd pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp n1, vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 749 Page 419
7727 and to heauen, and to happinesse, and glorie in heauen, as heires. and to heaven, and to happiness, and glory in heaven, as Heirs. cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 749 Page 419
7728 For why, the promise of the good things of this life, and of heauen, and of happinesse, For why, the promise of the good things of this life, and of heaven, and of happiness, c-acp q-crq, dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1, cc pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 750 Page 419
7729 and glorie in heauen, is made to all and to euerie one of Gods children, they are all inuited to come to Christ, Math. 11.28. and are all inuited to partake of the benefit of Christ: and glory in heaven, is made to all and to every one of God's children, they Are all invited to come to christ, Math. 11.28. and Are all invited to partake of the benefit of christ: cc n1 p-acp n1, vbz vvn p-acp d cc p-acp d crd pp-f npg1 n2, pns32 vbr d vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, np1 crd. cc vbr d vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (20) verse (DIV2) 750 Page 419
7730 and the couenant of grace and mercy is made to all and euery one of them, Isai. 55.1. and the Covenant of grace and mercy is made to all and every one of them, Isaiah 55.1. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp d cc d crd pp-f pno32, np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 750 Page 419
7731 Hoe, euery one that thirsteth, saith the Lord by his Prophet, come ye to the waters, Hoe, every one that Thirsteth, Says the Lord by his Prophet, come you to the waters, n1, d pi cst vvz, vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvb pn22 p-acp dt n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 750 Page 419
7732 and ye that haue no siluer, come, buy and eate: come I say, buy wine and milke, without siluer and without money. and you that have no silver, come, buy and eat: come I say, buy wine and milk, without silver and without money. cc pn22 cst vhb dx n1, vvb, vvb cc vvi: vvb pns11 vvb, vvb n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 750 Page 419
7733 And then he subioynes verse 3. Encline your eares and come vnto me: heare, and your soule shall liue, and I will make an euerlasting couenant with you; And then he subioynes verse 3. Incline your ears and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live, and I will make an everlasting Covenant with you; cc av pns31 vvz n1 crd vvi po22 n2 cc vvb p-acp pno11: vvb, cc po22 n1 vmb vvi, cc pns11 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp pn22; (20) verse (DIV2) 750 Page 419
7734 euen the sure mercies of Dauid. even the sure Mercies of David. av dt j n2 pp-f np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 750 Page 419
7735 Againe, God is able to make all his children heires, and to giue to all and to euerie one of them inheritance in heauen, to the last as well as to the first, without diminution, without diminishing the inheritance of any one of them, the inheritance of one shall not preiudice or lessen the inheritance of another. Again, God is able to make all his children Heirs, and to give to all and to every one of them inheritance in heaven, to the last as well as to the First, without diminution, without diminishing the inheritance of any one of them, the inheritance of one shall not prejudice or lessen the inheritance of Another. av, np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi d po31 n2 n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d cc p-acp d crd pp-f pno32 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt ord c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt ord, p-acp n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f d crd pp-f pno32, dt n1 pp-f crd vmb xx n1 cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n-jn. (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7736 The Lord is able, and will possesse all his children of ioyes, and of glorie in heauen equally, The Lord is able, and will possess all his children of Joys, and of glory in heaven equally, dt n1 vbz j, cc vmb vvi d po31 n2 pp-f n2, cc pp-f n1 p-acp n1 av-jn, (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7737 for the substance of ioy and glorie And hence it is that Christ saith, Ioh. 14.2. In my Fathers house are many dwelling places. for the substance of joy and glory And hence it is that christ Says, John 14.2. In my Father's house Are many Dwelling places. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cc av pn31 vbz cst np1 vvz, np1 crd. p-acp po11 ng1 n1 vbr d j-vvg n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7738 In heauen there is roome enough for all to inherite, and for all Gods children to be heires. In heaven there is room enough for all to inherit, and for all God's children to be Heirs. p-acp n1 a-acp vbz n1 av-d p-acp d pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp d ng1 n2 pc-acp vbi n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7739 And what then (for the vse of this) dost thou troubling and vexing thy selfe, whosoeuer thou art, with the consideration of thy poore, base, And what then (for the use of this) dost thou troubling and vexing thy self, whosoever thou art, with the consideration of thy poor, base, cc q-crq av (c-acp dt n1 pp-f d) vd2 pns21 vvg cc vvg po21 n1, r-crq pns21 vb2r, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j, j, (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7740 and meane estate here in this world? Art thou a child of God? then be of good comfort; and mean estate Here in this world? Art thou a child of God? then be of good Comfort; cc j n1 av p-acp d n1? vb2r pns21 dt n1 pp-f np1? av vbb pp-f j n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7741 be thou neuer so poore, or neuer so meane in the world, thou art an heire, thou hast right and title to all good things, be thou never so poor, or never so mean in the world, thou art an heir, thou hast right and title to all good things, vbb pns21 av av j, cc av-x av j p-acp dt n1, pns21 vb2r dt n1, pns21 vh2 av-jn cc n1 p-acp d j n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7742 yea to heauen it selfe, and to happinesse and glorie in heauen, as well as any other child of God, be he neuer so highly aduanced, yea to heaven it self, and to happiness and glory in heaven, as well as any other child of God, be he never so highly advanced, uh p-acp n1 pn31 n1, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp av c-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f np1, vbb pns31 av-x av av-j vvd, (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7743 or be his estate neuer so great in this world: or be his estate never so great in this world: cc vbb po31 n1 av-x av j p-acp d n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7744 if thou be borne of God, and be an adopted sonne or daughter of God, thou art not one borne to nothing: if thou be born of God, and be an adopted son or daughter of God, thou art not one born to nothing: cs pns21 vbb vvn pp-f np1, cc vbb dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vb2r xx pi vvn p-acp pix: (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7745 no, thou art heire to a kingdome, yea to such a kingdome as hath neither measure of glorie, nor end of continuance. no, thou art heir to a Kingdom, yea to such a Kingdom as hath neither measure of glory, nor end of Continuance. uh-dx, pns21 vb2r n1 p-acp dt n1, uh p-acp d dt n1 a-acp vhz dx n1 pp-f n1, ccx n1 pp-f n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7746 And though thou be here in this world straightened, and thou art here in poore and meane estate, And though thou be Here in this world straightened, and thou art Here in poor and mean estate, cc cs pns21 vbb av p-acp d n1 vvn, cc pns21 vb2r av p-acp j cc j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7747 yet thou hast right and title to heauen, and thou shalt one day be possessed of it, yet thou hast right and title to heaven, and thou shalt one day be possessed of it, av pns21 vh2 av-jn cc n1 p-acp n1, cc pns21 vm2 crd n1 vbb vvn pp-f pn31, (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7748 and there is roome enough, wealth enough, and there is ioy and glorie enough, to giue thy soule full contentment: and there is room enough, wealth enough, and there is joy and glory enough, to give thy soul full contentment: cc pc-acp vbz n1 av-d, n1 av-d, cc pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 av-d, pc-acp vvi po21 n1 j n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7749 thinke on that to thy comfort. think on that to thy Comfort. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7750 Come we to the amplification of that excellent dignitie bestowed on Gods children, that they are heires. Come we to the amplification of that excellent dignity bestowed on God's children, that they Are Heirs. np1 pns12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 vvn p-acp npg1 n2, cst pns32 vbr n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7751 And first, that they are Gods heires, Euen heires of God, saith the Apostle: And First, that they Are God's Heirs, Even Heirs of God, Says the Apostle: cc ord, cst pns32 vbr n2 n2, av-j n2 pp-f np1, vvz dt n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7752 that is, as I shewed such as haue right and title to the good things of God, to all good things of this life, that is, as I showed such as have right and title to the good things of God, to all good things of this life, cst vbz, c-acp pns11 vvd d c-acp vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, p-acp d j n2 pp-f d n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7753 and to an heauenly inheritance as Gods heires. Now in that the Apostle saith, that Gods children are Gods heires: and to an heavenly inheritance as God's Heirs. Now in that the Apostle Says, that God's children Are God's Heirs: cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n2. av p-acp d dt n1 vvz, cst npg1 n2 vbr ng1 n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 751 Page 420
7755 That Gods children haue iust title to all good things, to the good things of this life, That God's children have just title to all good things, to the good things of this life, d ng1 n2 vhb j n1 p-acp d j n2, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 753 Page 420
7756 and to heauen, and to happinesse and glorie in heauen. and to heaven, and to happiness and glory in heaven. cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 753 Page 420
7757 The Lord vouchsafing to make his children his heires, it must needs be that they haue lawfull and iust title to all the good things of this life and of the life to come. 1. Corinth. 3.22. the Apostle speakes plainly to this purpose, Whether they be things present, or things to come, all are yours: The Lord vouchsafing to make his children his Heirs, it must needs be that they have lawful and just title to all the good things of this life and of the life to come. 1. Corinth. 3.22. the Apostle speaks plainly to this purpose, Whither they be things present, or things to come, all Are yours: dt n1 vvg pc-acp vvi po31 n2 po31 n2, pn31 vmb av vbi d pns32 vhb j cc j n1 p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f d n1 cc pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi. crd np1. crd. dt n1 vvz av-j p-acp d n1, cs pns32 vbb n2 j, cc n2 pc-acp vvi, d vbr png22: (20) verse (DIV2) 753 Page 421
7758 you are the right owners and lawfull possessors of all things. And the grounds of this truth are these: you Are the right owners and lawful Possessors' of all things. And the grounds of this truth Are these: pn22 vbr dt j-jn n2 cc j n2 pp-f d n2. cc dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr d: (20) verse (DIV2) 753 Page 421
7759 First God is the Lord of heauen and earth, as Melchizedecke said, Gen. 14.19. He is the most high possessor of heauen and earth. First God is the Lord of heaven and earth, as Melchizedek said, Gen. 14.19. He is the most high possessor of heaven and earth. ord np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp vvi vvd, np1 crd. pns31 vbz dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 754 Page 421
7760 And as Moses said, Deut. 10.14. Heauen and the heauen of heauens is the Lords thy God, and the earth with all that therein is. And as Moses said, Deuteronomy 10.14. Heaven and the heaven of heavens is the lords thy God, and the earth with all that therein is. cc p-acp np1 vvd, np1 crd. n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz dt n2 po21 np1, cc dt n1 p-acp d cst av vbz. (20) verse (DIV2) 754 Page 421
7761 And therefore it must needs be, that such as are his heires, and haue right and title of inheritance from him as Gods children haue, they haue iust title to all good things of God, And Therefore it must needs be, that such as Are his Heirs, and have right and title of inheritance from him as God's children have, they have just title to all good things of God, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi, cst d c-acp vbr po31 n2, cc vhb av-jn cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp npg1 n2 vhb, pns32 vhb j n1 p-acp d j n2 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 754 Page 421
7762 euen to the good things of this life and of the life to come: even to the good things of this life and of the life to come: av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1 cc pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi: (20) verse (DIV2) 754 Page 421
7763 they haue title to them from him who is able to make them a good title, they have title to them from him who is able to make them a good title, pns32 vhb n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32 dt j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 754 Page 421
7764 and to estate them in good things, without any cracke or flawe, and none can disproue their title. and to estate them in good things, without any Crac or flaw, and none can disprove their title. cc p-acp n1 pno32 p-acp j n2, p-acp d n1 cc n1, cc pix vmb vvi po32 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 754 Page 421
7765 Againe, Gods children are one with Christ, he is their head and they his members by mysticall and spirituall vnion, Again, God's children Are one with christ, he is their head and they his members by mystical and spiritual Union, av, npg1 n2 vbr pi p-acp np1, pns31 vbz po32 n1 cc pns32 po31 n2 p-acp j cc j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 755 Page 421
7766 and Christ is the heire of all things. and christ is the heir of all things. cc np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 755 Page 421
7767 God his Father hath made him heire of all things, as we haue it, Hebr. 1.2. God his Father hath made him heir of all things, as we have it, Hebrew 1.2. np1 po31 n1 vhz vvn pno31 n1 pp-f d n2, c-acp pns12 vhb pn31, np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 755 Page 421
7768 and therefore doubtlesse in and through him they haue iust title to all good things, and Therefore doubtless in and through him they have just title to all good things, cc av av-j p-acp cc p-acp pno31 pns32 vhi j n1 p-acp d j n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 755 Page 421
7769 euen the right that they lost in Adam to good things is restored to them in Christ, even the right that they lost in Adam to good things is restored to them in christ, av-j dt n-jn cst pns32 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp j n2 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 755 Page 421
7770 and in and through him they haue iust title to all good things of this life, and in and through him they have just title to all good things of this life, cc p-acp cc p-acp pno31 pns32 vhi j n1 p-acp d j n2 pp-f d n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 755 Page 421
7771 and to heauen, and to happinesse and glorie in heauen. and to heaven, and to happiness and glory in heaven. cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 755 Page 421
7772 Now then this truth serues to discouer, that onely Gods children haue a true and comfortable vse of the good creatures of God, Now then this truth serves to discover, that only God's children have a true and comfortable use of the good creatures of God, av av d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst av-j npg1 n2 vhb dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 421
7773 and of the good things of this life the Lord doth bestow on them, and is pleased to vouchsafe to them, and of the good things of this life the Lord does bestow on them, and is pleased to vouchsafe to them, cc pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1 dt n1 vdz vvi p-acp pno32, cc vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 421
7774 and they onely may comfortably hold, and enioy, and vse the good things of this life which the Lord doth cast on them by his prouidence. and they only may comfortably hold, and enjoy, and use the good things of this life which the Lord does cast on them by his providence. cc pns32 av-j vmb av-j vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f d n1 r-crq dt n1 vdz vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 421
7775 Indeed they may not on this ground enter on the goods of others, because they haue iust title to all good things, Indeed they may not on this ground enter on the goods of Others, Because they have just title to all good things, av pns32 vmb xx p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp dt n2-j pp-f n2-jn, c-acp pns32 vhb j n1 p-acp d j n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 421
7776 therefore take on them to be their owne caruers. Therefore take on them to be their own carvers. av vvb p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi po32 d n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 421
7777 Although Gods children haue right to all good things, yet not in all good things of this life; Although God's children have right to all good things, yet not in all good things of this life; cs ng1 n2 vhb j-jn p-acp d j n2, av xx p-acp d j n2 pp-f d n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7778 the Lord in wisedome hath seuered the good things of this life in respect of ciuill right and proprietie; the Lord in Wisdom hath severed the good things of this life in respect of civil right and propriety; dt n1 p-acp n1 vhz vvn dt j n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f j n-jn cc n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7779 and such as are not Gods children haue a ciuill right and proprietie to the good things of this world that are cast on them by Gods prouidence, and such as Are not God's children have a civil right and propriety to the good things of this world that Are cast on them by God's providence, cc d c-acp vbr xx n2 n2 vhb dt j n-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp npg1 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7780 and Gods children may not enter on it, but they are to content themselues with that portion of the good things of this life the Lord giues to them: and God's children may not enter on it, but they Are to content themselves with that portion of the good things of this life the Lord gives to them: cc npg1 n2 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31, cc-acp pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp pno32: (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7781 and be it more or be it lesse they may comfortably hold it, and enioy it, and vse it; and be it more or be it less they may comfortably hold it, and enjoy it, and use it; cc vbi pn31 av-dc cc vbi pn31 av-dc pns32 vmb av-j vvi pn31, cc vvi pn31, cc vvi pn31; (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7782 yea they onely may comfortably hold, enioy, and vse the good things of this life the Lord bestowes on them. yea they only may comfortably hold, enjoy, and use the good things of this life the Lord bestows on them. uh pns32 av-j vmb av-j vvi, vvb, cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f d n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp pno32. (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7783 Such as are not Gods children, hauing onely a ciuill right and a ciuill proprietie to the good things of this life, they shall one day answer for the vse of them, they shall one day answer for euerie bit of bread they haue to put into their mouthes; Such as Are not God's children, having only a civil right and a civil propriety to the good things of this life, they shall one day answer for the use of them, they shall one day answer for every bit of bred they have to put into their mouths; d c-acp vbr xx n2 n2, vhg av-j dt j n-jn cc dt j n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, pns32 vmb crd n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, pns32 vmb crd n1 vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2; (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7784 for they hauing no spirituall right to the good things of this life, they do but vsurpe the good creatures of God, for they having no spiritual right to the good things of this life, they do but usurp the good creatures of God, c-acp pns32 vhg dx j n-jn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, pns32 vdb p-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7785 and they keepe the good things of this life from the right heires. and they keep the good things of this life from the right Heirs. cc pns32 vvb dt j n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7786 And though the Lord suffer them to haue a plentifull portion, and to enioy abundance of the good things of this life, And though the Lord suffer them to have a plentiful portion, and to enjoy abundance of the good things of this life, cc cs dt n1 vvb pno32 pc-acp vhi dt j n1, cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7787 yet they are but giuen to them to leaue them without excuse, and to increase their iudgement and condemnation, they shall one day double their torment on them. yet they Are but given to them to leave them without excuse, and to increase their judgement and condemnation, they shall one day double their torment on them. av pns32 vbr p-acp vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc n1, pns32 vmb crd n1 j-jn po32 n1 p-acp pno32. (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7788 And though here they haue goodly houses to dwell in, yet they are neuer in their owne place till they be in hell, And though Here they have goodly houses to dwell in, yet they Are never in their own place till they be in hell, cc cs av pns32 vhb j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, av pns32 vbr av-x p-acp po32 d n1 c-acp pns32 vbb p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7789 as it is said of Iudas, Act. 1.25. when he hanged himselfe he went astray to go to his owne place. as it is said of Iudas, Act. 1.25. when he hanged himself he went astray to go to his own place. c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, n1 crd. c-crq pns31 vvn px31 pns31 vvd av pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 d n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7790 It is a certaine truth, if thou be not a child of God, thou art no heire of God, It is a certain truth, if thou be not a child of God, thou art no heir of God, pn31 vbz dt j n1, cs pns21 vbb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vb2r dx n1 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7791 and so thou hast no iust title to any good of this life in regard of spirituall right, and so thou hast no just title to any good of this life in regard of spiritual right, cc av pns21 vh2 dx j n1 p-acp d j pp-f d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f j n-jn, (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7792 and thou shalt one day answer for euerie crumme of bread thou hast to put into thy mouth. and thou shalt one day answer for every crumb of bred thou hast to put into thy Mouth. cc pns21 vm2 crd n1 vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns21 vh2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7793 Onely Gods children are Gods heires, and they onely are estated in the good things of this life by him and from him who is able to ma•e them a good title, Only God's children Are God's Heirs, and they only Are estated in the good things of this life by him and from him who is able to ma•e them a good title, j n2 n2 vbr ng1 n2, cc pns32 av-j vbr vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp pno31 cc p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32 dt j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7794 and they onely are in Christ who is the heire of all things: and they only Are in christ who is the heir of all things: cc pns32 av-j vbr p-acp np1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7795 and therefore they onely may comfortably haue, hold, enioy, and vse the good things of this li e. and Therefore they only may comfortably have, hold, enjoy, and use the good things of this li e. cc av pns32 av-j vmb av-j vhi, vvb, vvb, cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f d n1 sy. (20) verse (DIV2) 756 Page 422
7796 In the nex• place, in that Gods children are Gods heires, we may further gather and conclude thus much. In the nex• place, in that God's children Are God's Heirs, we may further gather and conclude thus much. p-acp dt n1 n1, p-acp cst ng1 n2 vbr ng1 n2, pns12 vmb av-jc vvi cc vvi av av-d. (20) verse (DIV2) 757 Page 423
7798 euen the good things of this life, and of the life to come, but their title to them is sure and certaine: even the good things of this life, and of the life to come, but their title to them is sure and certain: av-j dt j n2 pp-f d n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc-acp po32 n1 p-acp pno32 vbz j cc j: (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7799 the Lord vouchsafing to make his children his heires, they cannot possibly misse or come short of their inheritance; the Lord vouchsafing to make his children his Heirs, they cannot possibly miss or come short of their inheritance; dt n1 vvg pc-acp vvi po31 n2 po31 n2, pns32 vmbx av-j vvi cc vvi j pp-f po32 n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7800 they cannot lose it, neither can any defeate them or disappoint them of it; they cannot loose it, neither can any defeat them or disappoint them of it; pns32 vmbx vvi pn31, dx vmb d vvi pno32 cc vvi pno32 pp-f pn31; (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7801 their inheritance is most sure and certaine, Gods children are sure of all good things, they shall certainly haue all good things of this life their h•auenly Father sees fit and good for them, their inheritance is most sure and certain, God's children Are sure of all good things, they shall Certainly have all good things of this life their h•auenly Father sees fit and good for them, po32 n1 vbz av-ds j cc j, npg1 n2 vbr j pp-f d j n2, pns32 vmb av-j vhi d j n2 pp-f d n1 po32 j n1 vvz j cc j p-acp pno32, (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7802 and they shall also in time be fully possessed of their heauenly inheritance, euen of fulnesse of ioy, and they shall also in time be Fully possessed of their heavenly inheritance, even of fullness of joy, cc pns32 vmb av p-acp n1 vbi av-j vvn pp-f po32 j n1, av pp-f n1 pp-f n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7803 and happinesse and glorie in heauen, as if they were now in heauen. and happiness and glory in heaven, as if they were now in heaven. cc n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr av p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7804 They are Gods heires, and the Lord in his eternall purpose hath appointed them an euerlasting inheritance, They Are God's Heirs, and the Lord in his Eternal purpose hath appointed them an everlasting inheritance, pns32 vbr n2 n2, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vhz vvn pno32 dt j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7805 and hath prepared it for them before the foundations of the world were laid, as we haue it Mat. 25.34. and hath prepared it for them before the foundations of the world were laid, as we have it Mathew 25.34. cc vhz vvn pn31 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr vvn, c-acp pns12 vhb pn31 np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7806 and it is his will and pleasure in time to giue it to them, and to bring them into possession of it, as Christ saith, Luk. 12.32. Feare not little flocke, for it is your Fathers pleasure to giue you the kingdome. and it is his will and pleasure in time to give it to them, and to bring them into possession of it, as christ Says, Luk. 12.32. fear not little flock, for it is your Father's pleasure to give you the Kingdom. cc pn31 vbz po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. vvb xx j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz po22 ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7807 Yea it is the will of Christ himselfe, that those who are giuen him of his Father, should in time be where he is, as himselfe prayed Ioh. 17.24. Yea it is the will of christ himself, that those who Are given him of his Father, should in time be where he is, as himself prayed John 17.24. uh pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, cst d r-crq vbr vvn pno31 pp-f po31 n1, vmd p-acp n1 vbb c-crq pns31 vbz, p-acp px31 vvd np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7808 And what shall frustrate the Lords eternall purpose, or put by his appointment? and what shall hinder him from effecting his will and pleasure? Not all the power in heauen, in earth, or in hell: And what shall frustrate the lords Eternal purpose, or put by his appointment? and what shall hinder him from effecting his will and pleasure? Not all the power in heaven, in earth, or in hell: cc q-crq vmb vvi dt n2 j n1, cc vvd p-acp po31 n1? cc q-crq vmb vvi pno31 p-acp vvg po31 n1 cc n1? xx d dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7809 he is able to bring his children into the possession of heauen which he hath prouided and appointed for them, according to his owne good will and preasure; he is able to bring his children into the possession of heaven which he hath provided and appointed for them, according to his own good will and pressure; pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32, vvg p-acp po31 d j n1 cc n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7810 and all the power of hell is not able to stand against his purpose, and against his will and pleasure, and all the power of hell is not able to stand against his purpose, and against his will and pleasure, cc d dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7811 neither Satan, nor all the diuels in hell can cosin or deceiue Gods children of their inheritance, neither Satan, nor all the Devils in hell can Cousin or deceive God's children of their inheritance, av-dx np1, ccx d dt n2 p-acp n1 vmb n1 cc vvi npg1 n2 pp-f po32 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7812 nor keepe it from them by violence; nor keep it from them by violence; ccx vvi pn31 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7813 they are Gods heires, who is stronger then all, and so their inheritance is most sure and certaine. they Are God's Heirs, who is Stronger then all, and so their inheritance is most sure and certain. pns32 vbr n2 n2, r-crq vbz jc cs d, cc av po32 n1 vbz av-ds j cc j. (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7814 And hence it is said to be reserued for them in heauen in a place of safetie, 1. Pet. 1.4. To an inheritance immortall and vndefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserued in heauen for you. And hence it is said to be reserved for them in heaven in a place of safety, 1. Pet. 1.4. To an inheritance immortal and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for you. cc av pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, crd np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 j cc j, cc d vvz xx av, vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pn22. (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7815 Yea the Apostle saith, Coloss. 3.3. that it is hid with Christ in God: Yea the Apostle Says, Coloss. 3.3. that it is hid with christ in God: uh dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp np1: (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 423
7835 if thou wert, thou wouldst soone lose it as Adam did in Paradise, but God keepes it for thee in his owne hand, if thou Wertenberg, thou Wouldst soon loose it as Adam did in Paradise, but God keeps it for thee in his own hand, cs pns21 vbd2r, pns21 vmd2 av vvi pn31 p-acp np1 vdd p-acp n1, cc-acp np1 vvz pn31 p-acp pno21 p-acp po31 d n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7836 and so nothing can disappoint thee of it. and so nothing can disappoint thee of it. cc av pix vmb vvi pno21 pp-f pn31. (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7816 it is laid vp in the gracious and powerfull hand of God, and nothing is able to wrest or wring it out of his hand. Christ saith, Ioh. 10.28. that he giues to his sheepe eternall life, and they shall neuer perish, neither shall any plucke them out of mine hand. it is laid up in the gracious and powerful hand of God, and nothing is able to wrest or wring it out of his hand. christ Says, John 10.28. that he gives to his sheep Eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of mine hand. pn31 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1, cc pix vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 av pp-f po31 n1. np1 vvz, np1 crd. cst pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 j n1, cc pns32 vmb av-x vvi, dx vmb d vvi pno32 av pp-f po11 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 424
7817 We may therefore resolue on this as an vndoubted truth, that Gods children being Gods heires, they cannot possibly misse or come short of their inheritance, they cannot lose it, We may Therefore resolve on this as an undoubted truth, that God's children being God's Heirs, they cannot possibly miss or come short of their inheritance, they cannot loose it, pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst npg1 n2 vbg n2 n2, pns32 vmbx av-j vvi cc vvi j pp-f po32 n1, pns32 vmbx vvi pn31, (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 424
7818 neither can any defeate them or disappoint them of it. neither can any defeat them or disappoint them of it. dx vmb d vvi pno32 cc vvi pno32 pp-f pn31. (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 424
7819 Many times heires amongst men are either cosined of their inheritance, or they are violently kept from it, Many times Heirs among men Are either Cousin of their inheritance, or they Are violently kept from it, av-d n2 n2 p-acp n2 vbr d n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp pn31, (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 424
7820 but it cannot be so with Gods heires, their inheritance is most sure and certaine, and they cannot by any meanes be disappointed of it. but it cannot be so with God's Heirs, their inheritance is most sure and certain, and they cannot by any means be disappointed of it. cc-acp pn31 vmbx vbi av p-acp npg1 n2, po32 n1 vbz av-ds j cc j, cc pns32 vmbx p-acp d n2 vbb vvn pp-f pn31. (20) verse (DIV2) 758 Page 424
7821 Now then this truth may serue as a ground of excellent comfort to Gods children in the time of their outward troubles, and in the time of crosses and losses that befall them in this world. Now then this truth may serve as a ground of excellent Comfort to God's children in the time of their outward Troubles, and in the time of Crosses and losses that befall them in this world. av av d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 cst vvb pno32 p-acp d n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 424
7822 For what though it be so, that thou who art a child of God dost lose all that euer thou hast in the world, thou art stript of all thy wealth, For what though it be so, that thou who art a child of God dost loose all that ever thou hast in the world, thou art stripped of all thy wealth, p-acp r-crq cs pn31 vbb av, cst pns21 r-crq vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1 vd2 vvi d cst av pns21 vh2 p-acp dt n1, pns21 vb2r vvn pp-f d po21 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 424
7823 and of all outward good things, yet comfort thy selfe, thine inheritance remaines firme and sure to thee, and of all outward good things, yet Comfort thy self, thine inheritance remains firm and sure to thee, cc pp-f d j j n2, av vvb po21 n1, po21 n1 vvz j cc j p-acp pno21, (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 424
7824 and thou canst not be depriued of that. and thou Canst not be deprived of that. cc pns21 vm2 xx vbi vvn pp-f d. (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 424
7825 And though the diuell and his instruments seeke by vexations and troubles to make thee miserable, yet they cannot do it: And though the Devil and his Instruments seek by vexations and Troubles to make thee miserable, yet they cannot do it: cc cs dt n1 cc po31 n2 vvi p-acp n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi pno21 j, av pns32 vmbx vdi pn31: (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 424
7826 thou art happie, and shalt be happie in despite of them all. thou art happy, and shalt be happy in despite of them all. pns21 vb2r j, cc vm2 vbi j p-acp n1 pp-f pno32 d. (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 424
7827 And though the Lord suffer them to strippe thee of land and liuing, and to thrust thee out of house and home, And though the Lord suffer them to strip thee of land and living, and to thrust thee out of house and home, cc cs dt n1 vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi pno21 pp-f n1 cc j-vvg, cc pc-acp vvi pno21 av pp-f n1 cc av-an, (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 424
7828 and to depriue thee of libertie, to shut thee vp in prison, and such like, and to deprive thee of liberty, to shut thee up in prison, and such like, cc pc-acp vvi pno21 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp n1, cc d av-j, (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 424
7829 yet they cannot touch thy inheritance, that is out of their reach, and they cannot possibly thrust thee from that, nor disappoint thee of it. yet they cannot touch thy inheritance, that is out of their reach, and they cannot possibly thrust thee from that, nor disappoint thee of it. av pns32 vmbx vvi po21 n1, cst vbz av pp-f po32 n1, cc pns32 vmbx av-j vvi pno21 p-acp d, ccx vvi pno21 pp-f pn31. (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 424
7830 No, no, thine euerlasting inheritance is laid vp in a sure hand, euen in the hand of God, whom they neither can nor dare assault. No, no, thine everlasting inheritance is laid up in a sure hand, even in the hand of God, whom they neither can nor Dare assault. uh-dx, uh-dx, po21 j n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, ro-crq pns32 d vmb ccx vvi n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 424
7831 And though the Lord suffer the instruments of Satan to take away thy life, yet still thine inheritance remaines sure to thee, And though the Lord suffer the Instruments of Satan to take away thy life, yet still thine inheritance remains sure to thee, cc cs dt n1 vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi av po21 n1, av av po21 n1 vvz av-j p-acp pno21, (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 424
7832 and thou art but thereby put into present possession of it. and thou art but thereby put into present possession of it. cc pns21 vb2r p-acp av vvn p-acp j n1 pp-f pn31. (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 424
7833 It is neither the fraud nor the force of the world, or of the diuell without, no, It is neither the fraud nor the force of the world, or of the Devil without, no, pn31 vbz av-dx dt n1 ccx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f dt n1 p-acp, uh-dx, (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 424
7834 nor yet thine owne flesh within, that can depriue thee of thine euerlasting inheritance. Thou art not trusted with it; nor yet thine own Flesh within, that can deprive thee of thine everlasting inheritance. Thou art not trusted with it; ccx av po21 d n1 a-acp, cst vmb vvi pno21 pp-f po21 j n1. pns21 vb2r xx vvn p-acp pn31; (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7837 And therefore cheare vp thy selfe, in time of thy outward troubles, and thy outward crosses and losses: And Therefore cheer up thy self, in time of thy outward Troubles, and thy outward Crosses and losses: cc av vvi a-acp po21 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po21 j n2, cc po21 j n2 cc n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7838 and though thou be stript as naked as Iob was, all thy goods are taken from thee, and though thou be stripped as naked as Job was, all thy goods Are taken from thee, cc cs pns21 vbb vvn p-acp j c-acp np1 vbds, d po21 n2-j vbr vvn p-acp pno21, (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7839 yet take heed thou crie not out as men commonly do in that case, I am vndone: yet take heed thou cry not out as men commonly do in that case, I am undone: av vvb n1 pns21 vvb xx av c-acp n2 av-j vdb p-acp d n1, pns11 vbm vvn: (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7840 thou art not vndone, thou art Gods heire, and thou canst not be vndone; thou art not undone, thou art God's heir, and thou Canst not be undone; pns21 vb2r xx vvn, pns21 vb2r npg1 n1, cc pns21 vm2 xx vbi vvn; (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7841 thy heauenly Father still keepes thine inheritance firme and sure to thee, and all the diuels in hell cannot defeate thee of it, nor keepe thee from it. thy heavenly Father still keeps thine inheritance firm and sure to thee, and all the Devils in hell cannot defeat thee of it, nor keep thee from it. po21 j n1 av vvz po21 n1 j cc j p-acp pno21, cc d dt n2 p-acp n1 vmbx vvi pno21 pp-f pn31, ccx vvi pno21 p-acp pn31. (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7842 The diuell knowes it well, that he cannot possibly disappoint thee of thine euerlasting inheritance, and that makes him trouble thee what he can other wayes: The Devil knows it well, that he cannot possibly disappoint thee of thine everlasting inheritance, and that makes him trouble thee what he can other ways: dt n1 vvz pn31 av, cst pns31 vmbx av-j vvi pno21 pp-f po21 j n1, cc d vvz pno31 vvi pno21 r-crq pns31 vmb j-jn n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7843 and it is commonly seene that the diuell troubles Gods children more then others in respect of outward things, and it is commonly seen that the Devil Troubles God's children more then Others in respect of outward things, cc pn31 vbz av-j vvn cst dt n1 vvz npg1 n2 av-dc cs n2-jn p-acp n1 pp-f j n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7844 and he manie times (God suffering him so to do) by his instruments strips them of wealth, and he many times (God suffering him so to do) by his Instruments strips them of wealth, cc pns31 d n2 (np1 vvg pno31 av pc-acp vdi) p-acp po31 n2 vvz pno32 pp-f n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7845 and of libertie, and of all outward good things, yea he seekes what he can to trouble them in their minds and consciences: and of liberty, and of all outward good things, yea he seeks what he can to trouble them in their minds and Consciences: cc pp-f n1, cc pp-f d j j n2, uh pns31 vvz r-crq pns31 vmb pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7846 And it fals out that many times Gods children are more troubled in their minds in time of sicknesse, And it falls out that many times God's children Are more troubled in their minds in time of sickness, cc pn31 vvz av cst d n2 n2 n2 vbr dc vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7847 then others that are not the children of God. then Others that Are not the children of God. cs n2-jn cst vbr xx dt n2 pp-f np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7848 And why so? Surely because the diuell knowes their saluation and their euerlasting inheritance is out of his reach, he knowes that is sealed vp to Gods children, And why so? Surely Because the Devil knows their salvation and their everlasting inheritance is out of his reach, he knows that is sealed up to God's children, cc q-crq av? av-j c-acp dt n1 vvz po32 n1 cc po32 j n1 vbz av pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz cst vbz vvn a-acp p-acp npg1 n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7849 and they haue it made sure to them vnder Gods owne hand and seale, yea that it is kept for them in the gracious and powerfull hand of God. and they have it made sure to them under God's own hand and seal, yea that it is kept for them in the gracious and powerful hand of God. cc pns32 vhb pn31 vvd av-j p-acp pno32 p-acp n2 d n1 cc vvi, uh cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7850 Oh then let the consideration of this comfort thee that art a child of God, in time of any trouble, crosse, O then let the consideration of this Comfort thee that art a child of God, in time of any trouble, cross, uh av vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1 pno21 d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7851 or losse, that befals thee in this world. or loss, that befalls thee in this world. cc n1, cst vvz pno21 p-acp d n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 759 Page 425
7852 One thing note we further, in that Gods children are Gods heires, hence it must needs follow that they are great heires, and haue a goodly heritage. One thing note we further, in that God's children Are God's Heirs, hence it must needs follow that they Are great Heirs, and have a goodly heritage. crd n1 n1 pns12 av-jc, p-acp cst ng1 n2 vbr ng1 n2, av pn31 vmb av vvi cst pns32 vbr j n2, cc vhb dt j n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 760 Page 425
7853 Gods children are the greatest heires in the world, they are heires apparent to the great Lord and King of heauen and earth, God's children Are the greatest Heirs in the world, they Are Heirs apparent to the great Lord and King of heaven and earth, npg1 n2 vbr dt js n2 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr n2 j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 760 Page 425
7854 and their inheritance is an inheritance immortall, vndefiled, and that fadeth not, 1. Pet. 1.4. and their inheritance is an inheritance immortal, undefiled, and that fades not, 1. Pet. 1.4. cc po32 n1 vbz dt n1 j, j, cc d vvz xx, crd np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 760 Page 425
7855 And they are heires to a crowne, and that a crowne of righteousnesse, as the Apostle cals it, 2. Tim. 4.6. yea to an incorruptible crowne of glorie, as we haue it 1. Pet. 5.4. and to the crowne of life, as Christ cals it, Reuel. 2.10. Be thou faithfull vnto the death, and I will giue thee the crowne of life. And they Are Heirs to a crown, and that a crown of righteousness, as the Apostle calls it, 2. Tim. 4.6. yea to an incorruptible crown of glory, as we have it 1. Pet. 5.4. and to the crown of life, as christ calls it, Revel. 2.10. Be thou faithful unto the death, and I will give thee the crown of life. cc pns32 vbr n2 p-acp dt n1, cc cst dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz pn31, crd np1 crd. uh p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns12 vhb pn31 crd np1 crd. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp np1 vvz pn31, vvb. crd. vbb pns21 j p-acp dt n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno21 dt n1 pp-f n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 760 Page 425
7856 Yea Gods children haue God himselfe their portion, as Dauid saith, Psal. 119.57. yea the Lord is the portion of their inheritance, as he saith, Psal. 16.5. Yea God's children have God himself their portion, as David Says, Psalm 119.57. yea the Lord is the portion of their inheritance, as he Says, Psalm 16.5. uh ng1 n2 vhb n1 px31 po32 n1, p-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. uh dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp pns31 vvz, np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 760 Page 426
7857 And hauing God their portion, they haue not onely life, wisedome, power, succour, safetie, peace, ioy, securitie, And having God their portion, they have not only life, Wisdom, power, succour, safety, peace, joy, security, cc vhg n1 po32 n1, pns32 vhb xx av-j n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 760 Page 426
7858 and all good things, but they also enioy him who is the sountaine of all good things: and all good things, but they also enjoy him who is the sountaine of all good things: cc d j n2, cc-acp pns32 av vvi pno31 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 760 Page 426
7859 and hauing God their portion, it is more then if they had a thousand worlds. And therefore we may truly say with Dauid, Psal. 16.6. The liues are fallen to Gods children in pleasant places: and having God their portion, it is more then if they had a thousand world's. And Therefore we may truly say with David, Psalm 16.6. The lives Are fallen to God's children in pleasant places: cc vhg n1 po32 n1, pn31 vbz dc cs cs pns32 vhd dt crd n2. cc av pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp np1, np1 crd. dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp j n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 760 Page 426
7860 they are great heires, and they haue a faire heritage. they Are great Heirs, and they have a fair heritage. pns32 vbr j n2, cc pns32 vhb dt j n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 760 Page 426
7861 Now then for the vse of this, the consideration of this ought to stirre vp Gods children to esteeme of their inheritance, and to affect it according to the worth, Now then for the use of this, the consideration of this ought to stir up God's children to esteem of their inheritance, and to affect it according to the worth, av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, dt n1 pp-f d pi pc-acp vvi a-acp npg1 n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 n1, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 vvg p-acp dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 426
7862 and excellencie, and greatnesse of it; they are euen to trample vnder foote the riches, pompe, and glorie of the world, and excellency, and greatness of it; they Are even to trample under foot the riches, pomp, and glory of the world, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31; pns32 vbr av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 dt n2, n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 426
7863 and to account them drosse and dung in comparison of their rich and glorious inheritance: and to account them dross and dung in comparison of their rich and glorious inheritance: cc pc-acp vvi pno32 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j cc j n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 426
7864 yea their minds, hearts, and affections are euer to be running on their faire and goodly heritage, yea their minds, hearts, and affections Are ever to be running on their fair and goodly heritage, uh po32 n2, n2, cc n2 vbr av pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp po32 j cc j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 426
7865 and they are to long after it, and to wish within themselues, oh when shall I come to be fully possest of the ioyes and glorie of heauen, and they Are to long After it, and to wish within themselves, o when shall I come to be Fully possessed of the Joys and glory of heaven, cc pns32 vbr p-acp j c-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp px32, uh c-crq vmb pns11 vvi pc-acp vbi av-j vvn pp-f dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 426
7866 and fully to enioy God himselfe the fountaine of life, and ioy, and happinesse, and of all good things. and Fully to enjoy God himself the fountain of life, and joy, and happiness, and of all good things. cc av-j pc-acp vvi np1 px31 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc pp-f d j n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 426
7867 Thus ought Gods children to be affected in respect of the excellencie and greatnesse of their rich and glorious inheritance. Thus ought God's children to be affected in respect of the excellency and greatness of their rich and glorious inheritance. av vmd n2 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 j cc j n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 426
7868 But alas, where is this affection to be found? Do not the minds and hearts of manie that would be accounted Gods children, rather runne on the world, on the wealth, the honours, But alas, where is this affection to be found? Do not the minds and hearts of many that would be accounted God's children, rather run on the world, on the wealth, the honours, p-acp uh, q-crq vbz d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn? vdb xx dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d cst vmd vbi vvn npg1 n2, av-c vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, dt n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 426
7869 and the pleasures of the world, then on the rich and glorious inheritance in heauen? As it was said to Peter, Mark. 14.70. Surely thou art one of them, for thy speech is like: and the pleasures of the world, then on the rich and glorious inheritance in heaven? As it was said to Peter, Mark. 14.70. Surely thou art one of them, for thy speech is like: cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, av p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp n1? p-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp np1, vvb. crd. av-j pns21 vb2r crd pp-f pno32, p-acp po21 n1 vbz j: (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 426
7870 so it may be iustly said to manie, they are of the world, their speech is like. so it may be justly said to many, they Are of the world, their speech is like. av pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d, pns32 vbr pp-f dt n1, po32 n1 vbz j. (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 426
7871 They can speake much and to purpose of the things of this world, but when they come to speake of the ioyes and glorie in heauen, They can speak much and to purpose of the things of this world, but when they come to speak of the Joys and glory in heaven, pns32 vmb vvi d cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc-acp c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n2 cc n1 p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 426
7872 alas their tongues cleaue to the roofe of their mouthes. alas their tongues cleave to the roof of their mouths. uh po32 n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 427
7873 It may be thou hast a good liking of heauen (as who hath not) and thou hast some tast of the powers of the world to come, as it is Hebr. 6.5. and therein thou dost content thy selfe; It may be thou hast a good liking of heaven (as who hath not) and thou hast Some taste of the Powers of the world to come, as it is Hebrew 6.5. and therein thou dost content thy self; pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vh2 dt j n-vvg pp-f n1 (c-acp r-crq vhz xx) cc pns21 vh2 d n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd. cc av pns21 vd2 vvi po21 n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 427
7874 deceiue not thy selfe, that liking and that tast may be in one that shall neuer come to heauen, thou must haue more then a tast, deceive not thy self, that liking and that taste may be in one that shall never come to heaven, thou must have more then a taste, vvb xx po21 n1, cst n-vvg cc d n1 vmb vbi p-acp pi cst vmb av-x vvi p-acp n1, pns21 vmb vhi dc cs dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 427
7875 euen a true, sound, and feeling affection to the ioyes and glorie of heauen, or else thine heart is not rightly affected with the great and glorious inheritance in heauen, even a true, found, and feeling affection to the Joys and glory of heaven, or Else thine heart is not rightly affected with the great and glorious inheritance in heaven, av-j dt j, j, cc vvg n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc av po21 n1 vbz xx av-jn vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 427
7877 One that is heire to great lande and liuing amongst men, being now come to some yeares and discretion, One that is heir to great land and living among men, being now come to Some Years and discretion, pi cst vbz n1 p-acp j n1 cc vvg p-acp n2, vbg av vvn p-acp d n2 cc n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 427
7878 and able to speake with vnderstanding, how feelingly and with what delight will he speake of the faire houses, and able to speak with understanding, how feelingly and with what delight will he speak of the fair houses, cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, c-crq av-vvg cc p-acp r-crq n1 vmb pns31 vvi pp-f dt j n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 427
7879 and goodly woods and fields that he in time (if he liue) shall come to enioy? So it must be with thee in respect of thine heauenly inheritance: and goodly woods and fields that he in time (if he live) shall come to enjoy? So it must be with thee in respect of thine heavenly inheritance: cc j n2 cc n2 cst pns31 p-acp n1 (cs pns31 vvb) vmb vvi pc-acp vvi? av pn31 vmb vbi p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 pp-f po21 j n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 427
7880 thou must be able to speake of it feelingly, and haue thy soule euen rauisht with delight in speaking of it, thou must be able to speak of it feelingly, and have thy soul even ravished with delight in speaking of it, pns21 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31 av-vvg, cc vhb po21 n1 av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp vvg pp-f pn31, (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 427
7881 and haue a feeling apprehension of the ioyes and glorie of heauen. and have a feeling apprehension of the Joys and glory of heaven. cc vhb dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 761 Page 427
7882 Thou wilt say, How shall I know that I haue more then a tast of the ioyes and glorie of heauen? that I haue a true, sound, Thou wilt say, How shall I know that I have more then a taste of the Joys and glory of heaven? that I have a true, found, pns21 vm2 vvi, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi cst pns11 vhb dc cs dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1? cst pns11 vhb dt j, j, (20) verse (DIV2) 762 Page 427
7883 and feeling affection to them? I answer. By two things. and feeling affection to them? I answer. By two things. cc vvg n1 p-acp pno32? pns11 vvb. p-acp crd n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 762 Page 427
7884 First, if thy affection to them be seconded with a carefull vse of all good meanes by which it may be continued and increased, thou dost carefully heare the word, and reade it and other good bookes, thou dost meditate and conferre of holy things, that so thine affection to heauen and heauenly things may be more enflamed; First, if thy affection to them be seconded with a careful use of all good means by which it may be continued and increased, thou dost carefully hear the word, and read it and other good books, thou dost meditate and confer of holy things, that so thine affection to heaven and heavenly things may be more inflamed; ord, cs po21 n1 p-acp pno32 vbb vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn, pns21 vd2 av-j vvi dt n1, cc vvb pn31 cc j-jn j n2, pns21 vd2 vvi cc vvi pp-f j n2, cst av po21 n1 p-acp n1 cc j n2 vmb vbi av-dc vvn; (20) verse (DIV2) 764 Page 427
7885 and thou art neuer so well as when thou art in the companie of Gods children, and thou art never so well as when thou art in the company of God's children, cc pns21 vb2r av av av c-acp c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 764 Page 427
7886 and conferring with them of heauenly things. and conferring with them of heavenly things. cc vvg p-acp pno32 pp-f j n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 764 Page 427
7887 And secondly, if thy affection to the ioyes and glorie of heauen, bring forth to thee a loue to God for so great a mercie in working that affection in thee: And secondly, if thy affection to the Joys and glory of heaven, bring forth to thee a love to God for so great a mercy in working that affection in thee: cc ord, cs po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1, vvb av p-acp pno21 dt n1 p-acp np1 c-acp av j dt n1 p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp pno21: (20) verse (DIV2) 765 Page 427
7888 thou dost loue God because he hath changed thine heart from being set on the world and worldly things, to affect heauen and heauenly things, thou dost love God Because he hath changed thine heart from being Set on the world and worldly things, to affect heaven and heavenly things, pns21 vd2 vvi np1 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn po21 n1 p-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 cc j n2, pc-acp vvi n1 cc j n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 765 Page 427
7889 and thou dost expresse that loue in the duties of loue both to God and men, especially to such as are the children of God, and thou dost express that love in the duties of love both to God and men, especially to such as Are the children of God, cc pns21 vd2 vvi d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 av-d p-acp np1 cc n2, av-j p-acp d c-acp vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 765 Page 428
7890 & beare Gods image in speciall manner: & bear God's image in special manner: cc vvi npg1 n1 p-acp j n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 765 Page 428
7891 if it be thus with thee, then doubtlesse thou hast a true, sound, and feeling affection of the ioyes and glory of heauen, if it be thus with thee, then doubtless thou hast a true, found, and feeling affection of the Joys and glory of heaven, cs pn31 vbb av p-acp pno21, av av-j pns21 vh2 dt j, j, cc vvg n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 765 Page 428
7892 and that is the thing thou must find in thy selfe. and that is the thing thou must find in thy self. cc d vbz dt n1 pns21 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 765 Page 428
7893 Come we now to the second amplification of the dignity belonging to Gods children, that they are heires, Come we now to the second amplification of the dignity belonging to God's children, that they Are Heirs, vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp npg1 n2, cst pns32 vbr n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 766 Page 428
7894 namely this, that they are heires annexed with Christ, for so the Apostle further sets out that dignity, that they are ioynt heires or fellow heires with Christ. namely this, that they Are Heirs annexed with christ, for so the Apostle further sets out that dignity, that they Are joint Heirs or fellow Heirs with christ. av d, cst pns32 vbr n2 vvn p-acp np1, p-acp av dt n1 av-jc vvz av d n1, cst pns32 vbr j n2 cc n1 n2 p-acp np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 766 Page 428
7895 And first in that Gods children are ioynt heires, coheires, or fellow heires with Christ, we are to take notice of the great honour and dignitie Gods children are aduanced to. And First in that God's children Are joint Heirs, coheirs, or fellow Heirs with christ, we Are to take notice of the great honour and dignity God's children Are advanced to. cc ord p-acp d ng1 n2 vbr j n2, n2, cc n1 n2 p-acp np1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 npg1 n2 vbr vvd p-acp. (20) verse (DIV2) 767 Page 428
7896 And that I will briefly note hence in the first place, is this. And that I will briefly note hence in the First place, is this. cc cst pns11 vmb av-j vvi av p-acp dt ord n1, vbz d. (20) verse (DIV2) 767 Page 428
7897 That the Lord is pleased to bestow on his children great honor and maruellous excellent dignitie, euen to make them his heires, That the Lord is pleased to bestow on his children great honour and marvelous excellent dignity, even to make them his Heirs, cst dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2 j n1 cc j j n1, av pc-acp vvi pno32 po31 n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 768 Page 428
7898 yea ioynt heires with his own naturall Sonne, with his onely begotten Sonne, with his owne deare Sonne, the Sonne of his loue, as the Apostle calls him, Colos. 1.13. It is a great honour that the Lord vouchsafeth to make his chosen, seruants, it was as much as the prodigall durst desire, Luke 15.19. I am not worthy to be called thy son, make me as one of thy hired seruants. yea joint Heirs with his own natural Son, with his only begotten Son, with his own deer Son, the Son of his love, as the Apostle calls him, Colos 1.13. It is a great honour that the Lord vouchsafeth to make his chosen, Servants, it was as much as the prodigal durst desire, Lycia 15.19. I am not worthy to be called thy son, make me as one of thy hired Servants. uh j n2 p-acp po31 d j n1, p-acp po31 j vvn n1, p-acp po31 d j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno31, np1 crd. pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn, n2, pn31 vbds p-acp d c-acp dt j-jn vvd n1, av crd. pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vbi vvn po21 n1, vvb pno11 p-acp crd pp-f po21 j-vvn n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 768 Page 428
7899 The Lord hath no need of the seruice of men, he hath thousands, and ten thousands of his glorious and holy Angels round about his throne to minister to him, Dan. 7.10. The Lord hath no need of the service of men, he hath thousands, and ten thousands of his glorious and holy Angels round about his throne to minister to him, Dan. 7.10. dt n1 vhz dx n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, pns31 vhz crd, cc crd crd pp-f po31 j cc j n2 av-j p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 768 Page 428
7900 But that the Lord is pleased to make his chosen, not onely his seruants, but his adopted sonnes, But that the Lord is pleased to make his chosen, not only his Servants, but his adopted Sons, p-acp cst dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn, xx av-j po31 n2, cc-acp po31 j-vvn n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 768 Page 428
7901 yea his heires, yea fellow heires with his owne Sonne, and not onely to giue them life, yea his Heirs, yea fellow Heirs with his own Son, and not only to give them life, uh po31 n2, uh n1 n2 p-acp po31 d n1, cc xx av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 768 Page 428
7902 and to place them with his Angels, but with his owne deare Sonne, euen to share with him in life, and to place them with his Angels, but with his own deer Son, even to share with him in life, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n2, cc-acp p-acp po31 d j-jn n1, av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 768 Page 428
7903 and glorie, and in his kingdome, oh that is a fauour of God wonderfull and vnspeakable; and glory, and in his Kingdom, o that is a favour of God wonderful and unspeakable; cc n1, cc p-acp po31 n1, uh d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 j cc j-u; (20) verse (DIV2) 768 Page 428
7904 and that is an aduancement exceeding great and maruellous. and that is an advancement exceeding great and marvelous. cc d vbz dt n1 vvg j cc j. (20) verse (DIV2) 768 Page 428
7905 And indeed the fauour of God therein is greater, in that the Lord hath passed by the euill Angels, that are plunged into the depth of vnconceiueable miserie, he hath left them in that miserie, And indeed the favour of God therein is greater, in that the Lord hath passed by the evil Angels, that Are plunged into the depth of unconceivable misery, he hath left them in that misery, cc av dt n1 pp-f np1 av vbz jc, p-acp d dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt j-jn n2, cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp d n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 768 Page 428
7906 and hath onely aduanced his chosen amongst men to such height of honour and dignitie. and hath only advanced his chosen among men to such height of honour and dignity. cc vhz av-j vvd po31 j-vvn p-acp n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 768 Page 428
7907 And the consideration of this (to be briefe in it) is of vse, both in respect of others, and also of Gods children themselues. And the consideration of this (to be brief in it) is of use, both in respect of Others, and also of God's children themselves. cc dt n1 pp-f d (p-acp vbi j p-acp pn31) vbz pp-f n1, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc av pp-f npg1 n2 px32. (20) verse (DIV2) 768 Page 429
7908 As first on this ground, be thou warned whosoeuer thou art, to take heed thou giue no libertie to thy selfe, to thinke or deale basely with any child of God, be he neuer so poore, As First on this ground, be thou warned whosoever thou art, to take heed thou give no liberty to thy self, to think or deal basely with any child of God, be he never so poor, p-acp ord p-acp d n1, vbb pns21 vvn c-crq pns21 vb2r, pc-acp vvi n1 pns21 vvb dx n1 p-acp po21 n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, vbb pns31 av-x av j, (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7909 or of neuer so meane place in the world. or of never so mean place in the world. cc pp-f av av j n1 p-acp dt n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7910 Hath the Lord bestowed such honour and dignitie on his child, as to make him his heire, Hath the Lord bestowed such honour and dignity on his child, as to make him his heir, vhz dt n1 vvd d n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 po31 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7911 yea ioynt heire, and fellow heire with his owne deare Sonne? and darest thou deale basely with him, yea joint heir, and fellow heir with his own deer Son? and Darest thou deal basely with him, uh j n1, cc n1 n1 p-acp po31 d j-jn n1? cc vv2 pns21 vvi av-j p-acp pno31, (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7912 yea darest thou giue way to thy wicked heart to thinke basely of him? Darest thou thinke in thine heart, that a child of God is base, yea Darest thou give Way to thy wicked heart to think basely of him? Darest thou think in thine heart, that a child of God is base, uh vv2 pns21 vvi n1 p-acp po21 j n1 pc-acp vvi av-j pp-f pno31? vv2 pns21 vvi p-acp po21 n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7913 and that he is but a precise foole? The Lord seeth thy heart, and hath the Lord made it knowne in his eternall truth, that his child is his heire, and that he is but a precise fool? The Lord sees thy heart, and hath the Lord made it known in his Eternal truth, that his child is his heir, cc cst pns31 vbz p-acp dt j n1? dt n1 vvz po21 n1, cc vhz dt n1 vvd pn31 vvn p-acp po31 j n1, cst po31 n1 vbz po31 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7914 yea ioynt heire, and fellow heire with his owne Sonne, of life and glorie in heauen, yea joint heir, and fellow heir with his own Son, of life and glory in heaven, uh j n1, cc n1 n1 p-acp po31 d n1, pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
8260 Oh then remember this to thy comfort, thou that art a child of God, thou being vnder any affliction, O then Remember this to thy Comfort, thou that art a child of God, thou being under any affliction, uh av vvb d p-acp po21 n1, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vbg p-acp d n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
7915 and darest thou in thy very thought contradict the truth of God, and thinke in thine heart that the child of God is base, and Darest thou in thy very Thought contradict the truth of God, and think in thine heart that the child of God is base, cc vv2 pns21 p-acp po21 j n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb p-acp po21 n1 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7916 and sillie, and simple, and but a foole? And darest thou open thy mouth, to call a child of God foole, and silly, and simple, and but a fool? And Darest thou open thy Mouth, to call a child of God fool, cc j, cc j, cc p-acp dt n1? cc vv2 pns21 vvi po21 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7917 or base slaue or schismaticke, or the like? Will the Lord take it at thy hands, that thou dost either thus thinke, or base slave or schismatic, or the like? Will the Lord take it At thy hands, that thou dost either thus think, cc j n1 cc n-jn, cc dt j? n1 dt n1 vvb pn31 p-acp po21 n2, cst pns21 vd2 d av vvb, (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7918 or thus deale with any child of his? Will a King take it well if he know that any man doth either despise his fauourite, or thus deal with any child of his? Will a King take it well if he know that any man does either despise his favourite, cc av vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f png31? n1 dt n1 vvb pn31 av cs pns31 vvb cst d n1 vdz d vvi po31 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7919 or deale basely with one whom he hath highly honoured, and hath a purpose further to honour? When Haman knew it was the Kings mind to honour Mordecai, though he hated him in his heart, or deal basely with one whom he hath highly honoured, and hath a purpose further to honour? When Haman knew it was the Kings mind to honour Mordecai, though he hated him in his heart, cc vvi av-j p-acp pi ro-crq pns31 vhz av-j vvn, cc vhz dt n1 av-jc p-acp n1? c-crq np1 vvd pn31 vbds dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1 np1, c-acp pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7920 yet he durst not shew the least dislike of him, but was forced sore against his will, to clothe him in royall robes, yet he durst not show the least dislike of him, but was forced soar against his will, to cloth him in royal robes, av pns31 vvd xx vvi dt ds n1 pp-f pno31, cc-acp vbds vvn av-j p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp j n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7921 and to cause him to ride through the Citie on the Kings horse, and to proclaime: and to cause him to ride through the city on the Kings horse, and to proclaim: cc pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc pc-acp vvi: (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7922 Thus shall it be done vnto the man whom the King will honour, Hest. 6.11. Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the King will honour, Hest. 6.11. av vmb pn31 vbi vdn p-acp dt n1 ro-crq dt n1 vmb vvi, np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7923 And will then the King of heauen and earth take it at thy hands, if thou either thinke or deale basely with any child of his, whō he hath made his heire, And will then the King of heaven and earth take it At thy hands, if thou either think or deal basely with any child of his, whom he hath made his heir, cc vmb av dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvb pn31 p-acp po21 n2, cs pns21 d vvb cc vvi av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f png31, ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7924 yea ioynt heire with his owne deare Sonne the Lord Iesus? No, no, be thou sure of it, the Lord will not suffer thy base esteeme of his child, yea joint heir with his own deer Son the Lord Iesus? No, no, be thou sure of it, the Lord will not suffer thy base esteem of his child, uh j n1 p-acp po31 d j-jn n1 dt n1 np1? uh-dx, uh-dx, vbb pns21 j pp-f pn31, dt n1 vmb xx vvi po21 j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7925 or thy base dealing with any of his, to escape his punishing hand, but vnlesse thou be humbled for it, he will assuredly returne it on thy soule, to thine eternall woe and confusion. or thy base dealing with any of his, to escape his punishing hand, but unless thou be humbled for it, he will assuredly return it on thy soul, to thine Eternal woe and confusion. cc po21 j n-vvg p-acp d pp-f png31, pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvg n1, cc-acp cs pns21 vbb vvn p-acp pn31, pns31 vmb av-vvn vvi pn31 p-acp po21 n1, p-acp po21 j n1 cc n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 769 Page 429
7926 And so for a second vse of the point: Consider this to thy comfort, thou that art a child of God; And so for a second use of the point: Consider this to thy Comfort, thou that art a child of God; cc av p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1: vvb d p-acp po21 n1, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1; (20) verse (DIV2) 770 Page 430
7927 the Lord out of his exceeding loue to thee, hath highly honoured thee, he hath aduanced thee to be his heire, the Lord out of his exceeding love to thee, hath highly honoured thee, he hath advanced thee to be his heir, dt n1 av pp-f po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp pno21, vhz av-j vvn pno21, pns31 vhz vvd pno21 pc-acp vbi po31 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 770 Page 430
7928 yea to be ioynt heire with his own Sonne. yea to be joint heir with his own Son. uh p-acp vbi j n1 p-acp po31 d n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 770 Page 430
7929 And though the world thinke basely of thee, and men of the world deale basely with thee, And though the world think basely of thee, and men of the world deal basely with thee, cc cs dt n1 vvb av-j pp-f pno21, cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vvi av-j p-acp pno21, (20) verse (DIV2) 770 Page 430
7930 and seeke to disgrace thee, yet they cannot do it, they cannot take thine honour from thee: and seek to disgrace thee, yet they cannot do it, they cannot take thine honour from thee: cc vvb pc-acp vvi pno21, av pns32 vmbx vdi pn31, pns32 vmbx vvi po21 n1 p-acp pno21: (20) verse (DIV2) 770 Page 430
7931 though wicked wretches of the world raile on thee, and load thee with foule termes, care not for it, they are but as dogs that barke against the Moone, they cannot obscure or blemish thine honour. though wicked wretches of the world rail on thee, and load thee with foul terms, care not for it, they Are but as Dogs that bark against the Moon, they cannot Obscure or blemish thine honour. cs j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp pno21, cc vvi pno21 p-acp j n2, vvb xx p-acp pn31, pns32 vbr p-acp c-acp n2 cst n1 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmbx vvi cc vvi po21 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 770 Page 430
7932 No, no, honour is giuen to thee by him who is able to maintaine it, No, no, honour is given to thee by him who is able to maintain it, uh-dx, uh-dx, n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31, (20) verse (DIV2) 770 Page 430
7933 and he will maintaine it, and one day make it manifest to all the world, to men and Angels. and he will maintain it, and one day make it manifest to all the world, to men and Angels. cc pns31 vmb vvi pn31, cc crd n1 vvi pn31 j p-acp d dt n1, p-acp n2 cc n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 770 Page 430
7934 Thinke on that to thy comfort, and so I passe on to a second thing. Think on that to thy Comfort, and so I pass on to a second thing. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1, cc av pns11 vvb a-acp p-acp dt ord n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 770 Page 430
7935 In the next place, in that Gods children are ioynt heires, coheires, or fellow heires with Christ, we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. In the next place, in that God's children Are joint Heirs, coheirs, or fellow Heirs with christ, we Are given to understand thus much. p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp cst ng1 n2 vbr j n2, n2, cc n1 n2 p-acp np1, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (20) verse (DIV2) 771 Page 430
7936 That Gods children haue right and title to one and the same inheritance with the Lord Iesus Christ, and shall one day be possessed with the same rich and glorious inheritance in heauen that the Lord Iesus is now possessed of, That God's children have right and title to one and the same inheritance with the Lord Iesus christ, and shall one day be possessed with the same rich and glorious inheritance in heaven that the Lord Iesus is now possessed of, d ng1 n2 vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp crd cc dt d n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, cc vmb crd n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt d j cc j n1 p-acp n1 cst dt n1 np1 vbz av vvn pp-f, (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 430
7937 and they shall one day partake with him, and share with him in his euerlasting inheritance. and they shall one day partake with him, and share with him in his everlasting inheritance. cc pns32 vmb crd n1 vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 j n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 430
7938 And that this point may be rightly conceiued, know that the euerlasting inheritance of Christ is twofold, it is the inheritance of life and glorie, and of dominion and power. And that this point may be rightly conceived, know that the everlasting inheritance of christ is twofold, it is the inheritance of life and glory, and of dominion and power. cc cst d n1 vmb vbi av-jn vvn, vvb d dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc pp-f n1 cc n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 430
7939 Christ now liues in heauen in his body and soule, most blessedly and gloriously, being wholly freed from all infirmities and temptations, christ now lives in heaven in his body and soul, most blessedly and gloriously, being wholly freed from all infirmities and temptations, np1 av vvz p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, av-ds av-vvn cc av-j, vbg av-jn vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 430
7940 and being filled with all ioy and glorious brightnesse, and he is also in his humane nature exalted aboue all Principalitie, and power, and being filled with all joy and glorious brightness, and he is also in his humane nature exalted above all Principality, and power, cc vbg vvn p-acp d n1 cc j n1, cc pns31 vbz av p-acp po31 j n1 vvn p-acp d n1, cc n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 430
7941 and might, and dominion, and euery name that is named, not in this world onely, but also that that is to come. Ephes. 1.21. he reignes in heauen most gloriously and most triumphantly. and might, and dominion, and every name that is nam, not in this world only, but also that that is to come. Ephesians 1.21. he reigns in heaven most gloriously and most triumphantly. cc n1, cc n1, cc d n1 cst vbz vvn, xx p-acp d n1 av-j, cc-acp av d cst vbz pc-acp vvi. np1 crd. pns31 vvz p-acp n1 av-ds av-j cc av-ds av-j. (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 430
7942 Now Gods children shall one day be partakers with Christ of this double inheritance, they shall one day liue with Christ in endlesse glorie, Now God's children shall one day be partakers with christ of this double inheritance, they shall one day live with christ in endless glory, av npg1 n2 vmb crd n1 vbb n2 p-acp np1 pp-f d j-jn n1, pns32 vmb crd n1 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 430
7943 and they shall also reigne with Christ, they shall one day share with Christ both in life and glory, and they shall also Reign with christ, they shall one day share with christ both in life and glory, cc pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp np1, pns32 vmb crd n1 vvi p-acp np1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 431
7944 and in his kingdome, though not in equall degree: and in his Kingdom, though not in equal degree: cc p-acp po31 n1, cs xx p-acp j-jn n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 431
7945 the glorie and power of Christ shall exceed the glorie and power of all Gods children. the glory and power of christ shall exceed the glory and power of all God's children. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d ng1 n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 431
7946 And that Gods children shall thus partake with Christ in his double inheritance, the Scripture is plaine. Colos. 3.4. the Apostle tells the beleeuing Colossians, that when Christ their life shall appeare, then should they appeare with him in glorie: And that God's children shall thus partake with christ in his double inheritance, the Scripture is plain. Colos 3.4. the Apostle tells the believing colossians, that when christ their life shall appear, then should they appear with him in glory: cc d ng1 n2 vmb av vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, dt n1 vbz j. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz dt vvg njp2, cst c-crq np1 po32 n1 vmb vvi, av vmd pns32 vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 431
7947 then shall they also be seene with him shining in vnspeakable glorie. Philip. 3.21. the Apostle saith, that Christ shall change the bodies of true beleeuers, and make them like his owne glorious bodie: then shall they also be seen with him shining in unspeakable glory. Philip. 3.21. the Apostle Says, that christ shall change the bodies of true believers, and make them like his own glorious body: av vmb pns32 av vbi vvn p-acp pno31 vvg p-acp j n1. np1. crd. dt n1 vvz, cst np1 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f j n2, cc vvi pno32 av-j po31 d j n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 431
7948 and they shall one day be glorious in their measure, according to his image who is the God of glorie. 1. Ioh. 3.2. and they shall one day be glorious in their measure, according to his image who is the God of glory. 1. John 3.2. cc pns32 vmb crd n1 vbb j p-acp po32 n1, vvg p-acp po31 n1 r-crq vbz dt np1 pp-f n1. crd np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 431
7949 saith Saint Iohn, We are now the sonnes of God, but yet it doth not appeare what we shall be, Says Saint John, We Are now the Sons of God, but yet it does not appear what we shall be, vvz n1 np1, pns12 vbr av dt n2 pp-f np1, cc-acp av pn31 vdz xx vvi r-crq pns12 vmb vbi, (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 431
7950 and we know that when we shall appeare we shall like him. Reuel. 3.21. and we know that when we shall appear we shall like him. Revel. 3.21. cc pns12 vvb cst c-crq pns12 vmb vvi pns12 vmb vvi pno31. vvb. crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 431
7951 saith Christ, To him that ouercometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, Says christ, To him that Overcometh will I grant to fit with me in my throne, vvz np1, p-acp pno31 cst vvz vmb pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp po11 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 431
7969 and if thy desire this way be weake and feeble, seeke to be quickened, labour thou to haue a liuely hope to partake with Christ in his glorie in heauen, and if thy desire this Way be weak and feeble, seek to be quickened, labour thou to have a lively hope to partake with christ in his glory in heaven, cc cs po21 n1 d n1 vbi j cc j, vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, vvb pns21 pc-acp vhi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 774 Page 432
7952 euen as I ouercame and sit with my Father in his throne. Christ hath ouercome, and reignes in glorie, and they that ouercome shall reigne with him, though not in equall glorie; even as I overcame and fit with my Father in his throne. christ hath overcome, and reigns in glory, and they that overcome shall Reign with him, though not in equal glory; av c-acp pns11 vvd cc vvi p-acp po11 n1 p-acp po31 n1. np1 vhz vvn, cc vvz p-acp n1, cc pns32 cst vvb vmb vvi p-acp pno31, cs xx p-acp j-jn n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 431
7953 they shall one day partake with him in life and glorie, and in his kingdome, though not in equall degree. they shall one day partake with him in life and glory, and in his Kingdom, though not in equal degree. pns32 vmb crd n1 vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp po31 n1, cs xx p-acp j-jn n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 772 Page 431
7954 For why, Gods children are one with Christ, he is their head, and they his members, For why, God's children Are one with christ, he is their head, and they his members, c-acp q-crq, ng1 n2 vbr pi p-acp np1, pns31 vbz po32 n1, cc pns32 po31 n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 773 Page 431
7955 and the glorification of Gods children pertaines to the glorie of Christ, one cannot be with out the other, and the glorification of God's children pertains to the glory of christ, one cannot be with out the other, cc dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pi vmbx vbi p-acp av dt n-jn, (20) verse (DIV2) 773 Page 431
7956 as the Apostle saith, 2. Thes. 1.10. as the Apostle Says, 2. Thebes 1.10. c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 773 Page 431
7957 When Christ shall come to iudgement in endlesse glorie, he shall come to be glorified in his Saints: and therefore doubtlesse Gods children haue right and title to one and the same inheritance with the Lord Iesus, When christ shall come to judgement in endless glory, he shall come to be glorified in his Saints: and Therefore doubtless God's children have right and title to one and the same inheritance with the Lord Iesus, c-crq np1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp j n1, pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2: cc av av-j n2 n2 vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp crd cc dt d n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 773 Page 431
7958 and shall one day be possessed of the same rich and glorious inheritance in heauen, that he is now possessed of, they shall one day share with him in his euerlasting inheritance, and shall one day be possessed of the same rich and glorious inheritance in heaven, that he is now possessed of, they shall one day share with him in his everlasting inheritance, cc vmb crd n1 vbb vvn pp-f dt d j cc j n1 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vbz av vvn pp-f, pns32 vmb crd n1 vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 773 Page 431
7959 and in his kingdome, though in different degree. Now then for the vse of this: and in his Kingdom, though in different degree. Now then for the use of this: cc p-acp po31 n1, cs p-acp j n1. av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d: (20) verse (DIV2) 773 Page 431
7960 first, what an excellent comfort is this to as many as find themselues to be Gods children? And to them alone that are Gods children belongeth the comfort, and to none other. First, what an excellent Comfort is this to as many as find themselves to be God's children? And to them alone that Are God's children belongeth the Comfort, and to none other. ord, r-crq dt j n1 vbz d p-acp a-acp d c-acp vvb px32 pc-acp vbi ng1 n2? cc p-acp pno32 av-j cst vbr n2 n2 vvz dt n1, cc p-acp pix j-jn. (20) verse (DIV2) 774 Page 431
7961 Art thou a child of God? art thou sure of it, thou hast part in Christ? Then know to thy comfort, thou art a fellow heire with the Lord Iesus, Art thou a child of God? art thou sure of it, thou hast part in christ? Then know to thy Comfort, thou art a fellow heir with the Lord Iesus, vb2r pns21 dt n1 pp-f np1? n1 pns21 j pp-f pn31, pns21 vh2 n1 p-acp np1? av vvb p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vb2r dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 774 Page 432
7962 and thou hast right and title to one & the same inheritance with him, & thou shalt one day be possessed of the same rich inheritance in heauen that he is now possessed of, and thou hast right and title to one & the same inheritance with him, & thou shalt one day be possessed of the same rich inheritance in heaven that he is now possessed of, cc pns21 vh2 av-jn cc n1 p-acp crd cc dt d n1 p-acp pno31, cc pns21 vm2 crd n1 vbb vvn pp-f dt d j n1 p-acp n1 cst pns31 vbz av vvn pp-f, (20) verse (DIV2) 774 Page 432
7963 and thou shalt one day share with him in life and glorie in heauen, and in his eternall kingdome; and thou shalt one day share with him in life and glory in heaven, and in his Eternal Kingdom; cc pns21 vm2 crd n1 vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp po31 j n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 774 Page 432
7964 and what a sweet comfort is that to a child of God? The consideration of this, is enough to fill the hearts of Gods children with ioy vnspeakable and glorious: and what a sweet Comfort is that to a child of God? The consideration of this, is enough to fill the hearts of God's children with joy unspeakable and glorious: cc q-crq dt j n1 vbz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? dt n1 pp-f d, vbz av-d pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp n1 j-u cc j: (20) verse (DIV2) 774 Page 432
7965 yea the consideration of this ought to stirre them vp to long for the appearing of the Lord Iesus; yea the consideration of this ought to stir them up to long for the appearing of the Lord Iesus; uh dt n1 pp-f d pi pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp j c-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 np1; (20) verse (DIV2) 774 Page 432
7966 knowing this, that when he shall appeare, they shall appeare with him in glorie, and come to partake with him in that endlesse life and glorie that he is now possessed of in heauen. knowing this, that when he shall appear, they shall appear with him in glory, and come to partake with him in that endless life and glory that he is now possessed of in heaven. vvg d, cst c-crq pns31 vmb vvi, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d j n1 cc n1 cst pns31 vbz av vvn pp-f p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 774 Page 432
7967 Dost thou that art a child of God beleeue this to be true, and dost thou not long to see the truth of it? Dost thou beleeue that at the coming of Christ thou shalt come to possesse that life and glorie in heauen that Christ is now possessed of, Dost thou that art a child of God believe this to be true, and dost thou not long to see the truth of it? Dost thou believe that At the coming of christ thou shalt come to possess that life and glory in heaven that christ is now possessed of, vd2 pns21 d vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb d pc-acp vbi j, cc vd2 pns21 xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31? vd2 pns21 vvi cst p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 pns21 vm2 vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cst np1 vbz av vvn pp-f, (20) verse (DIV2) 774 Page 432
7968 and dost thou not long for his coming? Surely then thy heart is not right in thee: and dost thou not long for his coming? Surely then thy heart is not right in thee: cc vd2 pns21 xx av-j p-acp po31 n-vvg? np1 av po21 n1 vbz xx j-jn p-acp pno21: (20) verse (DIV2) 774 Page 432
7970 and thine heart will then be filled with abundance of comfort, on the consideration of the truth now deliuered, and thine heart will then be filled with abundance of Comfort, on the consideration of the truth now Delivered, cc po21 n1 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn, (20) verse (DIV2) 774 Page 432
7971 and thou shalt then long for the appearing of the Lord Iesus. Againe, for the second vse: and thou shalt then long for the appearing of the Lord Iesus. Again, for the second use: cc pns21 vm2 av av-j p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 np1. av, p-acp dt ord n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 774 Page 432
7972 Is it so that Gods children haue right and title to one and the same inheritance with Christ? and shall they one day be possessed with the same rich inheritance that Christ is now possessed of? How then I beseech you are Gods children bound to magnifie the Lords goodnesse and mercy towards them, who hath prouided for them such a rich portion, Is it so that God's children have right and title to one and the same inheritance with christ? and shall they one day be possessed with the same rich inheritance that christ is now possessed of? How then I beseech you Are God's children bound to magnify the lords Goodness and mercy towards them, who hath provided for them such a rich portion, vbz pn31 av cst npg1 n2 vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp crd cc dt d n1 p-acp np1? cc vmb pns32 crd n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt d j n1 cst np1 vbz av vvn pp-f? uh-crq av pns11 vvb pn22 vbr ng1 n2 vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq vhz vvn p-acp pno32 d dt j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 775 Page 432
7973 as to share with his owne Sonne in life and glorie in heauen, and to partake with him in his kingdome? Oh this ought to stirre vp Gods children to endeauour to answer so great a mercie, as to share with his own Son in life and glory in heaven, and to partake with him in his Kingdom? O this ought to stir up God's children to endeavour to answer so great a mercy, c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1? uh d vmd p-acp vvi a-acp npg1 n2 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi av j dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 775 Page 432
7974 and to carrie themselues as those that shall one day be fellow heires with the Lord Iesus, and to carry themselves as those that shall one day be fellow Heirs with the Lord Iesus, cc pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp d cst vmb crd n1 vbb n1 n2 p-acp dt n1 np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 775 Page 432
7975 and partake with him in life and glorie in heauen. And consider it, thou that dost perswade thy selfe thou art a child of God: and partake with him in life and glory in heaven. And Consider it, thou that dost persuade thy self thou art a child of God: cc vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. cc vvb pn31, pns21 cst vd2 vvi po21 n1 pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1: (20) verse (DIV2) 775 Page 432
7976 it is a foule shame for thee that dost perswade thy selfe thou art a child of God, it is a foul shame for thee that dost persuade thy self thou art a child of God, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno21 cst vd2 vvi po21 n1 pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 775 Page 433
7977 and so Gods heire, and ioynt heire with the Lord Iesus, and shalt one day haue thy portion, not onely among the Saints, and so God's heir, and joint heir with the Lord Iesus, and shalt one day have thy portion, not only among the Saints, cc av npg1 n1, cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, cc vm2 crd n1 vhb po21 n1, xx av-j p-acp dt n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 775 Page 433
7978 but with the onely begotten Sonne of God, to carrie thy selfe as those that shall haue their part and portion with the diuels and damned in hell. but with the only begotten Son of God, to carry thy self as those that shall have their part and portion with the Devils and damned in hell. cc-acp p-acp dt av-j vvn n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi po21 n1 c-acp d cst vmb vhi po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 cc j-vvn p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 775 Page 433
7979 Dost thou suffer thy selfe to be a drudge to the lusts of thine owne heart, to be proud, vaine, couetous, Dost thou suffer thy self to be a drudge to the Lustiest of thine own heart, to be proud, vain, covetous, vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 d n1, pc-acp vbi j, j, j, (20) verse (DIV2) 775 Page 433
7980 or the like? It is a shame for thee, meditate and thinke seriously of the goodnesse and mercie of God towards thee, in that he hath made thee his child, or the like? It is a shame for thee, meditate and think seriously of the Goodness and mercy of God towards thee, in that he hath made thee his child, cc dt j? pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno21, vvi cc vvi av-j pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21, p-acp cst pns31 vhz vvn pno21 po31 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 775 Page 433
7981 yea his heire, yea ioynt heire with his owne Sonne, and that thou shalt one day share with him in life and glorie, and in his eternall kingdome; yea his heir, yea joint heir with his own Son, and that thou shalt one day share with him in life and glory, and in his Eternal Kingdom; uh po31 n1, uh j n1 p-acp po31 d n1, cc cst pns21 vm2 crd n1 vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp po31 j n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 775 Page 433
7982 and thou shalt find, thou canst not be sufficiently thankfull to God for so great a mercie. and thou shalt find, thou Canst not be sufficiently thankful to God for so great a mercy. cc pns21 vm2 vvi, pns21 vm2 xx vbi av-j j p-acp np1 c-acp av j dt n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 775 Page 433
7983 The due consideration of this, that the Lord should aduance thee from a child of the diuell and of wrath, to be his child, The due consideration of this, that the Lord should advance thee from a child of the Devil and of wrath, to be his child, dt j-jn n1 pp-f d, cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi po31 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 775 Page 433
7984 yea his heire, yea ioynt heire with his owne deare and onely begotten Sonne, euen to share with him in eternall life and glorie, yea his heir, yea joint heir with his own deer and only begotten Son, even to share with him in Eternal life and glory, uh po31 n1, uh j n1 p-acp po31 d j-jn cc av-j vvn n1, av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp j n1 cc n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 775 Page 433
7985 and in his eternall kingdome, will set thee a worke to an endeauour to shew thy selfe thankfull, and in his Eternal Kingdom, will Set thee a work to an endeavour to show thy self thankful, cc p-acp po31 j n1, vmb vvi pno21 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 j, (20) verse (DIV2) 775 Page 433
7986 and to labour to expresse thy thankfulnesse for so great a mercie, in all holy obedience. and to labour to express thy thankfulness for so great a mercy, in all holy Obedience. cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po21 n1 c-acp av j dt n1, p-acp d j n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 775 Page 433
7987 Come we now to the second generall thing layd before vs in this verse, the condition of such as are heires of God, Come we now to the second general thing laid before us in this verse, the condition of such as Are Heirs of God, vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr n2 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 433
7988 and ioynt heires, or fellow heires with Christ: and joint Heirs, or fellow Heirs with christ: cc j n2, cc n1 n2 p-acp np1: (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 433
7989 namely this, that they must suffer with Christ, amplified by the end of their suffering, that they may be glorified with Christ. namely this, that they must suffer with christ, amplified by the end of their suffering, that they may be glorified with christ. av d, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 433
7990 If so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. If so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. cs av vbi cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, cst pns12 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 433
7991 In these words the Apostle falls on the second generall part of this Chapter, which he continues to verse 31. And hauing in the former part of the Chapter hitherto, deliuered matter of sweet and excellent comfort to the beleeuing Romans, In these words the Apostle falls on the second general part of this Chapter, which he continues to verse 31. And having in the former part of the Chapter hitherto, Delivered matter of sweet and excellent Comfort to the believing Romans, p-acp d n2 dt n1 vvz p-acp dt ord n1 n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1 crd cc j-vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 av, vvd n1 pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp dt vvg np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 433
7992 and to all other true beleeuers, against the relickes and remainders of sinne and corruption still abiding in them, he now comes to cheare them vp, and to all other true believers, against the Relics and remainders of sin and corruption still abiding in them, he now comes to cheer them up, cc p-acp d j-jn j n2, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 av vvg p-acp pno32, pns31 av vvz pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp, (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 433
7993 and to arme and strengthen them against the bitternesse of the crosse, and to encourage them patiently and constantly to beare the afflictions they should meete withall, and that by diuerse arguments: and to arm and strengthen them against the bitterness of the cross, and to encourage them patiently and constantly to bear the afflictions they should meet withal, and that by diverse Arguments: cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j cc av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pns32 vmd vvi av, cc cst p-acp j n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 434
7994 we will lay forth his arguments as we come to them. we will lay forth his Arguments as we come to them. pns12 vmb vvi av po31 n2 c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp pno32. (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 434
7995 In these words he layeth downe the first ground of comfort, which he continues and amplifies to the 26. verse. In these words he Layeth down the First ground of Comfort, which he continues and amplifies to the 26. verse. p-acp d n2 pns31 vvz a-acp dt ord n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz p-acp dt crd n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 434
7996 But to keepe within the compasse of this verse, these words: But to keep within the compass of this verse, these words: p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, d n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 434
7997 If so be that we suffer with Christ, that we may also be glorified with Christ, as they haue respect to the foregoing matter, are a preuention of a secret obiection. If so be that we suffer with christ, that we may also be glorified with christ, as they have respect to the foregoing matter, Are a prevention of a secret objection. cs av vbi cst pns12 vvb p-acp np1, cst pns12 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp np1, c-acp pns32 vhb n1 p-acp dt vvg n1, vbr dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 434
7998 For some might say to the Apostle, you tell vs of great honour and dignitie the Lord is pleased to bestow on vs; For Some might say to the Apostle, you tell us of great honour and dignity the Lord is pleased to bestow on us; p-acp d vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, pn22 vvb pno12 pp-f j n1 cc n1 dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12; (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 434
7999 we being his children, that we are his heires, and ioynt heires, and fellow heires with Christ, wherein is matter of great comfort: we being his children, that we Are his Heirs, and joint Heirs, and fellow Heirs with christ, wherein is matter of great Comfort: pns12 vbg po31 n2, cst pns12 vbr po31 n2, cc j n2, cc n1 n2 p-acp np1, q-crq vbz n1 pp-f j n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 434
8000 but alas how can this be, seeing our present state is so hard, and our life so full of troubles? Some afflicted person might say: but alas how can this be, seeing our present state is so hard, and our life so full of Troubles? some afflicted person might say: cc-acp uh q-crq vmb d vbi, vvg po12 j n1 vbz av j, cc po12 n1 av j pp-f n2? d j-vvn n1 vmd vvi: (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 434
8001 I an heire of God, and thus poore, and thus afflicted, and vnder such grieuous afflictions as I am? Now this the Apostle preuents, by making knowne the condition that belongs to such as are the children of God, I an heir of God, and thus poor, and thus afflicted, and under such grievous afflictions as I am? Now this the Apostle prevents, by making known thee condition that belongs to such as Are the children of God, pns11 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av j, cc av vvn, cc p-acp d j n2 c-acp pns11 vbm? av d dt n1 vvz, p-acp vvg vvn pno32 n1 cst vvz p-acp d c-acp vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 434
8002 and so heires of God, and ioynt heires with Christ; and so Heirs of God, and joint Heirs with christ; cc av n2 pp-f np1, cc j n2 p-acp np1; (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 434
8003 that indeed we being the children of God, are heires of God, and ioynt heires with Christ: that indeed we being the children of God, Are Heirs of God, and joint Heirs with christ: cst av pns12 vbg dt n2 pp-f np1, vbr n2 pp-f np1, cc j n2 p-acp np1: (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 434
8004 yet this is our condition, that we must first suffer with Christ before we can come to be glorified with him, yet this is our condition, that we must First suffer with christ before we can come to be glorified with him, av d vbz po12 n1, cst pns12 vmb ord vvi p-acp np1 c-acp pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31, (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 434
8005 and to partake with him in his euerlasting inheritance. So the Apostle brings in these words: and to partake with him in his everlasting inheritance. So the Apostle brings in these words: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 j n1. np1 dt n1 vvz p-acp d n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 434
8006 If so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. If so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. cs av vbi cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, cst pns12 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 776 Page 434
8007 Now in these words considered by themselues (as we said) the Apostle layeth downe the ground of comfort against the crosse, Now in these words considered by themselves (as we said) the Apostle Layeth down the ground of Comfort against the cross, av p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp px32 (c-acp pns12 vvd) dt n1 vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 777 Page 434
8008 and matter of encouragement to a patient and constant bearing of affliction. And here we haue two arguments to that purpose. and matter of encouragement to a patient and constant bearing of affliction. And Here we have two Arguments to that purpose. cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j cc j n-vvg pp-f n1. cc av pns12 vhb crd n2 p-acp d n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 777 Page 434
8009 The first is from the nature of the affliction that Gods children vndergo, that they are sufferings with Christ, The First is from the nature of the affliction that God's children undergo, that they Are sufferings with christ, dt ord vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst ng1 n2 vvb, cst pns32 vbr n2 p-acp np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 778 Page 434
8010 and such as they suffer in common with Christ, and haue him as it were a companion with them in their suffering: and such as they suffer in Common with christ, and have him as it were a Companion with them in their suffering: cc d c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp j p-acp np1, cc vhb pno31 c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 778 Page 434
8011 If so be that we suffer with him, saith the Apostle. If so be that we suffer with him, Says the Apostle. cs av vbi cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, vvz dt n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 778 Page 434
8012 The second argument is from the end of those afflictions & sufferings, that the end of them is to partake with Christ in glorie, The second argument is from the end of those afflictions & sufferings, that the end of them is to partake with christ in glory, dt ord n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2, cst dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 779 Page 435
8013 and to reigne with him in endlesse glorie; that we may also be glorified with him. and to Reign with him in endless glory; that we may also be glorified with him. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp j n1; cst pns12 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 779 Page 435
8014 I will now as briefly as I can lay forth the sence and meaning of these words, I will now as briefly as I can lay forth the sense and meaning of these words, pns11 vmb av c-acp av-j c-acp pns11 vmb vvi av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8015 and then proceed to matter of obseruation and doctrine. If so be that ye suffer with him. and then proceed to matter of observation and Doctrine. If so be that you suffer with him. cc av vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. cs av vbb d pn22 vvb p-acp pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8016 The Papists render the words, yet if we suffer with him: The Papists render the words, yet if we suffer with him: dt njp2 vvb dt n2, av cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno31: (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8017 and they would haue the Apostle here to intend the cause of heauenly glorie, that our sufferings in this life should be the cause of our glorie hereafter in heauen, and they would have the Apostle Here to intend the cause of heavenly glory, that our sufferings in this life should be the cause of our glory hereafter in heaven, cc pns32 vmd vhi dt n1 av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j n1, cst po12 n2 p-acp d n1 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 av p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8018 but the very next verse ouerturneth this conceit, where the Apostle affirmes, that the afflictions of this life present, are not worthy of the glorie which shall be shewed vnto vs. And indeed the words are not to be taken causually but conditionally, that our suffering with Christ (we being true beleeuers) is but a condition necessarie to be vndergone by vs, but the very next verse overturneth this conceit, where the Apostle affirms, that the afflictions of this life present, Are not worthy of the glory which shall be showed unto us And indeed the words Are not to be taken causually but conditionally, that our suffering with christ (we being true believers) is but a condition necessary to be undergone by us, cc-acp dt av ord n1 vvz d n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz, cst dt n2 pp-f d n1 j, vbr xx j pp-f dt n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 cc av dt n2 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp av-j, cst po12 n1 p-acp np1 (po12 vbg j n2) vbz p-acp dt n1 j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12, (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8019 and a way wherein we must walke to life and glorie in heauen. We suffer with him: that is, with Christ. and a Way wherein we must walk to life and glory in heaven. We suffer with him: that is, with christ. cc dt n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. pns12 vvb p-acp pno31: cst vbz, p-acp np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8020 This phrase & forme of speech of suffering with Christ, is not here to be taken for sympathizing with Christ, This phrase & Form of speech of suffering with christ, is not Here to be taken for sympathizing with christ, d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 pp-f vvg p-acp np1, vbz xx av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvg p-acp np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8021 or condoling with Christ, for being touched with sorrow and griefe for the sufferings of Christ, or condoling with christ, for being touched with sorrow and grief for the sufferings of christ, cc vvg p-acp np1, c-acp vbg vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8022 as the phrase is vsed, 1. Cor. 12.26. If one member suffer, all suffer with it: as the phrase is used, 1. Cor. 12.26. If one member suffer, all suffer with it: c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn, crd np1 crd. cs crd n1 vvi, d vvb p-acp pn31: (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8023 but for suffering as Christ hath suffered, both in respect of the cause and manner of suffering, but for suffering as christ hath suffered, both in respect of the cause and manner of suffering, cc-acp p-acp vvg c-acp np1 vhz vvn, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg, (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8024 and for hauing fellowship and communion with Christ in his afflictions, as the Apostle speakes, Philip. •. 10. and for having fellowship and communion with christ in his afflictions, as the Apostle speaks, Philip. •. 10. cc p-acp vhg n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1. •. crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8025 And the meaning is, If we suffer as Christ hath suffered, both in respect of the cause and manner of suffering, And the meaning is, If we suffer as christ hath suffered, both in respect of the cause and manner of suffering, cc dt n1 vbz, cs pns12 vvb p-acp np1 vhz vvn, d p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg, (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8026 namely, for a good cause, and for righteousnesse sake. And we suffer as Christ suffered in regard of the manner of our suffering: namely, for a good cause, and for righteousness sake. And we suffer as christ suffered in regard of the manner of our suffering: av, p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp n1 n1. cc pns12 vvb p-acp np1 vvd p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8046 Now first we are to call to mind, that these words, If so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him: Now First we Are to call to mind, that these words, If so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him: av ord pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cst d n2, cs av vbi cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, cst pns12 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp pno31: (20) verse (DIV2) 782 Page 436
8027 we imitate and follow him in bearing the crosse, and that measure of affliction that is layd on vs, as himselfe speakes, Luke 9.23. If any man will come after me, let him denie himselfe, and take vp his crosse daily and follow me. we imitate and follow him in bearing the cross, and that measure of affliction that is laid on us, as himself speaks, Lycia 9.23. If any man will come After me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow me. pns12 vvb cc vvi pno31 p-acp vvg dt n1, cc d n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12, c-acp px31 vvz, av crd. cs d n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno11, vvb pno31 vvi px31, cc vvb a-acp po31 n1 av-j cc vvb pno11. (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8028 If we beare the crosse, and suffer the afflictions the Lord layes on vs, as we haue Christ for our example, If we bear the cross, and suffer the afflictions the Lord lays on us, as we have christ for our Exampl, cs pns12 vvb dt n1, cc vvi dt n2 dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12, c-acp pns12 vhb np1 p-acp po12 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8029 and as he hath borne it before vs, willingly and chearefully taking it vp, and bearing it with patience, and as he hath born it before us, willingly and cheerfully taking it up, and bearing it with patience, cc c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp pno12, av-j cc av-j vvg pn31 a-acp, cc vvg pn31 p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8030 and in obedience, and with a quiet submission of our wils to the good will and pleasure of the Lord, and in Obedience, and with a quiet submission of our wills to the good will and pleasure of the Lord, cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 435
8031 euen to the shedding of our bloud for the keeping of faith and a good conscience, even to the shedding of our blood for the keeping of faith and a good conscience, av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 cc dt j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 436
8032 and so as our sufferings may be said to be Christ his sufferings, as the Apostle cals them, 1. Pet. 4.13. and so as our sufferings may be said to be christ his sufferings, as the Apostle calls them, 1. Pet. 4.13. cc av c-acp po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi np1 po31 n2, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno32, crd np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 436
8033 We being therein conformable to Christ our head, and Christ accounting our sufferings as his owne, We being therein conformable to christ our head, and christ accounting our sufferings as his own, pns12 vbg av j p-acp np1 po12 n1, cc np1 vvg po12 n2 p-acp po31 d, (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 436
8034 and suffering in vs, as he said Act. 9.4. Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? then we suffer with Christ: and suffering in us, as he said Act. 9.4. Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? then we suffer with christ: cc vvg p-acp pno12, c-acp pns31 vvd n1 crd. np1, np1, q-crq vv2 pns21 pno11? av pns12 vvb p-acp np1: (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 436
8035 and that is here meant by the Apostle, when he saith, If so be that we suffer with him. and that is Here meant by the Apostle, when he Says, If so be that we suffer with him. cc cst vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz, cs av vbi cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 436
8036 That we may also be glorified with him: That we may also be glorified with him: cst pns12 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp pno31: (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 436
8037 that is, to this end, that we may also in our soules and bodies partake with Christ in eternall life and glorie in heauen, and in his eternall kingdome; that is, to this end, that we may also in our Souls and bodies partake with christ in Eternal life and glory in heaven, and in his Eternal Kingdom; cst vbz, p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmb av p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp po31 j n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 436
8038 not in equall degree, but according to our proportion, as the Apostle saith, 2. Tim. 2.12. If we suffer, we shall also reigne with him. not in equal degree, but according to our proportion, as the Apostle Says, 2. Tim. 2.12. If we suffer, we shall also Reign with him. xx p-acp j-jn n1, cc-acp vvg p-acp po12 n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. cs pns12 vvb, pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 436
8039 So then the meaning of these words, If so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him, is briefly this, So then the meaning of these words, If so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him, is briefly this, av av dt n1 pp-f d n2, cs av vbi cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, cst pns12 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp pno31, vbz av-j d, (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 436
8040 as if the Apostle had said. We being the children of God, are heires of God, and heires annexed with Christ, as if the Apostle had said. We being the children of God, Are Heirs of God, and Heirs annexed with christ, c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn. pns12 n1 dt n2 pp-f np1, vbr n2 pp-f np1, cc n2 vvn p-acp np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 780 Page 436
8041 yet so, as we vndergo the necessarie condition that we must vndergo; and walke in the way wherein we must walke to life and glorie in heauen; yet so, as we undergo the necessary condition that we must undergo; and walk in the Way wherein we must walk to life and glory in heaven; av av, c-acp pns12 vvb dt j n1 cst pns12 vmb vvi; cc vvb p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 781 Page 436
8042 if so be that we suffer with Christ (that is) as Christ hath suffered, both in respect of the cause and manner of our suffering: if so be that we suffer with christ (that is) as christ hath suffered, both in respect of the cause and manner of our suffering: cs av vbi cst pns12 vvb p-acp np1 (cst vbz) p-acp np1 vhz vvn, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 781 Page 436
8043 and haue fellowship with Christ in his afflictions, and be therein conformable to Christ our head; and have fellowship with christ in his afflictions, and be therein conformable to christ our head; cc vhb n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2, cc vbb av j p-acp np1 po12 n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 781 Page 436
8044 and Christ accounting our sufferings as his owne, and suffering in vs, to this end, that we may also in our soules and bodies partake with Christ in eternall life and glorie, and in his eternall kingdome; and christ accounting our sufferings as his own, and suffering in us, to this end, that we may also in our Souls and bodies partake with christ in Eternal life and glory, and in his Eternal Kingdom; cc np1 vvg po12 n2 p-acp po31 d, cc vvg p-acp pno12, p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmb av p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc p-acp po31 j n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 781 Page 436
8045 though not in equall degree, but according to our measure and proportion. though not in equal degree, but according to our measure and proportion. cs xx p-acp j-jn n1, cc-acp vvg p-acp po12 n1 cc n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 781 Page 436
8259 then without him to be in the greatest prosperitie. then without him to be in the greatest Prosperity. av p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt js n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
8047 are (as I told you) a preuention of a secret obiection, that some afflicted might make against the Apostles foregoing speech. Are (as I told you) a prevention of a secret objection, that Some afflicted might make against the Apostles foregoing speech. vbr (c-acp pns11 vvd pn22) dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cst d j-vvn n1 vvi p-acp dt n2 vvg n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 782 Page 436
8048 For some afflicted person, euen a child of God, might thus obiect, and would be readie thus to obiect, What, I an heire of God, For Some afflicted person, even a child of God, might thus Object, and would be ready thus to Object, What, I an heir of God, p-acp d j-vvn n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, vmd av vvi, cc vmd vbi j av pc-acp vvi, q-crq, pns11 dt n1 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 782 Page 436
8049 and ioynt heire and fellow heire with Christ, that am thus poore, and thus persecuted, and joint heir and fellow heir with christ, that am thus poor, and thus persecuted, cc j n1 cc n1 n1 p-acp np1, cst vbm av j, cc av vvn, (20) verse (DIV2) 782 Page 436
8050 and thus miserable, and the like? This the Apostle preuents, by making knowne that the condition of such as are heires of life and saluation, and thus miserable, and the like? This the Apostle prevents, by making known that the condition of such as Are Heirs of life and salvation, cc av j, cc dt j? np1 dt n1 vvz, p-acp vvg vvn d dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 782 Page 436
8051 and of such as shall be glorified with Christ, is this, that they must first suffer with him before they come to be glorified with him. and of such as shall be glorified with christ, is this, that they must First suffer with him before they come to be glorified with him. cc pp-f d c-acp vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1, vbz d, cst pns32 vmb ord vvi p-acp pno31 c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 782 Page 437
8052 Whence I might stand to shew, that in the holy truth of God reuealed in his word, there is answer to be found to any needfull doubt or question that the heart of man can make or propound: Whence I might stand to show, that in the holy truth of God revealed in his word, there is answer to be found to any needful doubt or question that the heart of man can make or propound: c-crq pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vbz n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n1 cc n1 cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi cc vvi: (20) verse (DIV2) 782 Page 437
8053 but I passe from that, and the thing I will hence note is this. but I pass from that, and the thing I will hence note is this. cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp d, cc dt n1 pns11 vmb av n1 vbz d. (20) verse (DIV2) 782 Page 437
8054 That many times Gods children being vnder afflictions, are driuen to doubt of Gods loue to them, and to question their estate whether they be the children of God or no, because they are afflicted; That many times God's children being under afflictions, Are driven to doubt of God's love to them, and to question their estate whither they be the children of God or no, Because they Are afflicted; cst d n2 n2 n2 vbg p-acp n2, vbr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cs pns32 vbb dt n2 pp-f np1 cc uh-dx, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn; (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 437
8055 especially if they be vnder some grieuous affliction, then they are readie to say, What, I a child of God, that am thus grieuously afflicted? or was there euer any child of God as I am? did you euer know any child of God in the like affliction that I am now in? These and the like doubts many times arise in the minds of Gods children in the time of their sufferings and afflictions; especially if they be under Some grievous affliction, then they Are ready to say, What, I a child of God, that am thus grievously afflicted? or was there ever any child of God as I am? did you ever know any child of God in the like affliction that I am now in? These and the like doubts many times arise in the minds of God's children in the time of their sufferings and afflictions; av-j cs pns32 vbb p-acp d j n1, cs pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi, q-crq, pns11 dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vbm av av-j vvn? cc vbds a-acp av d n1 pp-f np1 c-acp pns11 vbm? vdd pn22 av vvb d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 cst pns11 vbm av p-acp? np1 cc dt j n2 d n2 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2; (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 437
8056 and the world is readie to gather and conclude from the afflictions of Gods children, that God loues them not, and the world is ready to gather and conclude from the afflictions of God's children, that God loves them not, cc dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, cst np1 vvz pno32 xx, (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 437
8057 and thereupon to charge it on them that they are none of Gods children. and thereupon to charge it on them that they Are none of God's children. cc av pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno32 cst pns32 vbr pix pp-f npg1 n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 437
8058 It was Iobs case, his friends iudged him to be but an hypocrite, because of his great afflictions, It was Jobs case, his Friends judged him to be but an hypocrite, Because of his great afflictions, pn31 vbds n2 n1, po31 n2 vvd pno31 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, c-acp pp-f po31 j n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 437
8059 as we may reade in the booke of Iob in manie places of it. as we may read in the book of Job in many places of it. c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 pp-f pn31. (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 437
8060 Yea Satan is readie to take aduantage of the afflictions of Gods children, and thereupon to cast doubts into their minds of Gods loue towards them, Yea Satan is ready to take advantage of the afflictions of God's children, and thereupon to cast doubts into their minds of God's love towards them, uh np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, cc av pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po32 n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 437
8061 and whether they be the children of God or no. and whither they be the children of God or no. cc cs pns32 vbb dt n2 pp-f np1 cc uh-dx. (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 437
8062 He set on Christ himselfe, and would haue perswaded him that he had not bene the Sonne of God, He Set on christ himself, and would have persuaded him that he had not be the Son of God, pns31 vvd p-acp np1 px31, cc vmd vhi vvn pno31 cst pns31 vhd xx vbn dt n1 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 437
8063 because of his hunger in the wildernesse, Matth. 4.3. If thou be the Sonne of God, command that these stones be made bread: Because of his hunger in the Wilderness, Matthew 4.3. If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bred: c-acp pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. cs pns21 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb cst d n2 vbb vvn n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 437
8064 as if he had said, Art thou the Sonne of God? would God suffer his Sonne to be here in the wildernesse, as if he had said, Art thou the Son of God? would God suffer his Son to be Here in the Wilderness, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, vb2r pns21 dt n1 pp-f np1? vmd np1 vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vbi av p-acp dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 437
8065 and to starue for want of bread? no, no if thou wert the Sonne of God thou shouldst haue bread to sustaine thee in this thy need, and to starve for want of bred? no, no if thou Wertenberg the Son of God thou Shouldst have bred to sustain thee in this thy need, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1? uh-dx, uh-dx cs pns21 vbd2r dt n1 pp-f np1 pns21 vmd2 vhi n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp d po21 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 437
8066 though it were made miraculously of stones. though it were made miraculously of stones. cs pn31 vbdr vvn av-j pp-f n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 437
8067 Psal. 73. Dauid looking on the prosperitie of the wicked, and considering that together with his owne afflicted estate, broke out verse 13.14. and said, Certainly I haue cleansed mine heart in vaine, and washed my hands in innocencie: Psalm 73. David looking on the Prosperity of the wicked, and considering that together with his own afflicted estate, broke out verse 13.14. and said, Certainly I have cleansed mine heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence: np1 crd np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc vvg cst av p-acp po31 d j-vvn n1, vvd av n1 crd. cc vvd, av-j pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp j, cc vvd po11 n2 p-acp n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 437
8068 for daily haue I bene punished, and chastened euerie morning. Iudg. 6.13. for daily have I be punished, and chastened every morning. Judges 6.13. p-acp av-j vhi pns11 vbn vvn, cc vvn d n1. np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 438
8069 saith Gideon in the time of a publike calamitie and distresse, If the Lord be with vs, Says gideon in the time of a public calamity and distress, If the Lord be with us, vvz np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, cs dt n1 vbb p-acp pno12, (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 438
8070 why then is all this come vpon vs? As if he had said, if the Lord were with vs and did fauour vs, why then is all this come upon us? As if he had said, if the Lord were with us and did favour us, uh-crq av vbz d d vvb p-acp pno12? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, cs dt n1 vbdr p-acp pno12 cc vdd vvi pno12, (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 438
8071 why then are we vnder this great affliction? Thus Gods children manie times doubt of Gods loue to them, why then Are we under this great affliction? Thus God's children many times doubt of God's love to them, uh-crq av vbr pns12 p-acp d j n1? av npg1 n2 d n2 vvb pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 438
8072 and question their estate whether they be Gods children or no, because they be afflicted, and especially if they be grieuously afflicted. and question their estate whither they be God's children or no, Because they be afflicted, and especially if they be grievously afflicted. cc vvi po32 n1 cs pns32 vbb n2 n2 cc uh-dx, c-acp pns32 vbb vvn, cc av-j cs pns32 vbb av-j vvn. (20) verse (DIV2) 783 Page 438
8073 And the reason is, because they suffer their minds too much to runne on their afflictions, And the reason is, Because they suffer their minds too much to run on their afflictions, cc dt n1 vbz, c-acp pns32 vvb po32 n2 av av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 784 Page 438
8074 and too much to muse on them, and their hearts too much to settle on them, and too much to muse on them, and their hearts too much to settle on them, cc av av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc po32 n2 av av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (20) verse (DIV2) 784 Page 438
8075 and they lay them too neare to their hearts, and they ponder too much on the worth of the good things they want: and they lay them too near to their hearts, and they ponder too much on the worth of the good things they want: cc pns32 vvd pno32 av av-j p-acp po32 n2, cc pns32 vvb av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pns32 vvb: (20) verse (DIV2) 784 Page 438
8076 as in sicknesse, of the worth of health: in pouertie, of the worth of riches, and the like: as in sickness, of the worth of health: in poverty, of the worth of riches, and the like: c-acp p-acp n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: p-acp n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt j: (20) verse (DIV2) 784 Page 438
8077 and they consider not Gods vsuall dealing with his owne deare children. and they Consider not God's usual dealing with his own deer children. cc pns32 vvb xx npg1 j n-vvg p-acp po31 d j-jn n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 784 Page 438
8078 And hence it comes, that many times they are brought to doubt of Gods loue towards them, And hence it comes, that many times they Are brought to doubt of God's love towards them, cc av pn31 vvz, cst d n2 pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, (20) verse (DIV2) 784 Page 438
8079 and call it into question whether they be Gods children or no. and call it into question whither they be God's children or no. cc vvb pn31 p-acp n1 cs pns32 vbb n2 n2 cc uh-dx. (20) verse (DIV2) 784 Page 438
8080 And for vse, this must teach vs, in time of our afflictions to labour to strengthen our faith in the mercie of God, and to labour to cleaue to him, and to trust in him. And for use, this must teach us, in time of our afflictions to labour to strengthen our faith in the mercy of God, and to labour to cleave to him, and to trust in him. cc p-acp n1, d vmb vvi pno12, p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 785 Page 438
8081 And to that end we are to consider, that though the Lord take away health, And to that end we Are to Consider, that though the Lord take away health, cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, cst cs dt n1 vvb av n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 785 Page 438
8082 or take away wealth, or any other good thing from vs, and lay affliction on vs, or take away wealth, or any other good thing from us, and lay affliction on us, cc vvb av n1, cc d j-jn j n1 p-acp pno12, cc vvd n1 p-acp pno12, (20) verse (DIV2) 785 Page 438
8083 yet he takes not away his loue from vs, but he loues vs as dearly in our deepest distresse as in our greatest prosperitie. yet he Takes not away his love from us, but he loves us as dearly in our Deepest distress as in our greatest Prosperity. av pns31 vvz xx av po31 n1 p-acp pno12, cc-acp pns31 vvz pno12 c-acp av-jn p-acp po12 js-jn n1 c-acp p-acp po12 js n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 785 Page 438
8084 We being once within the couenant, it cannot be broken on Gods part, and the bond of loue on Gods part cannot be dissolued: We being once within the Covenant, it cannot be broken on God's part, and the bound of love on God's part cannot be dissolved: pns12 vbg a-acp p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp ng1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp ng1 n1 vmbx vbi vvn: (20) verse (DIV2) 785 Page 438
8085 we being once within the compasse of his speciall loue, he loues vs for euer: we being once within the compass of his special love, he loves us for ever: pns12 vbg a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp av: (20) verse (DIV2) 785 Page 438
8086 and euen in death we are within the couenant, and we sleepe in Christ, 1. Thess. 4.14. and even in death we Are within the Covenant, and we sleep in christ, 1. Thess 4.14. cc av-j p-acp n1 pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1, cc pns12 vvi p-acp np1, crd np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 785 Page 438
8087 Though a man be haled and pulled, buffeted and beaten extremely, yet so long as he hath the shape of a man and the vse of reason, he is a man still: Though a man be haled and pulled, buffeted and beaten extremely, yet so long as he hath the shape of a man and the use of reason, he is a man still: cs dt n1 vbi vvn cc vvn, vvn cc vvn av-jn, av av av-j c-acp pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 av: (20) verse (DIV2) 785 Page 438
8088 so though a child of God be persecuted, tossed and tumbled vp and downe, and made as the of-scouring of all things, so though a child of God be persecuted, tossed and tumbled up and down, and made as the offscouring of all things, av cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb vvn, vvn cc vvn a-acp cc a-acp, cc vvd p-acp dt j pp-f d n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 785 Page 438
8089 yet he still retaining the image of God and the power of grace in his soule, he is still a chil• of God, yet he still retaining the image of God and the power of grace in his soul, he is still a chil• of God, av pns31 av vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbz av dt n1 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 785 Page 438
8090 and he is so to hold himselfe. and he is so to hold himself. cc pns31 vbz av pc-acp vvi px31. (20) verse (DIV2) 785 Page 438
8091 Secondly, on this ground we must take heed we adde not affliction to the afflicted, and that we vrge them not to despaire of Gods mercie, by telling them God hath forsaken them, Secondly, on this ground we must take heed we add not affliction to the afflicted, and that we urge them not to despair of God's mercy, by telling them God hath forsaken them, ord, p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi n1 pns12 vvb xx n1 p-acp dt j-vvn, cc cst pns12 vvb pno32 xx pc-acp vvi pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp vvg pno32 np1 vhz vvn pno32, (20) verse (DIV2) 786 Page 439
8092 and that they be but hypocrites, and now God hath found them out: and that they be but Hypocrites, and now God hath found them out: cc cst pns32 vbb p-acp n2, cc av np1 vhz vvn pno32 av: (20) verse (DIV2) 786 Page 439
8093 that is the diuels office and his course, and so doing, we shall shew our selues his instruments. that is the Devils office and his course, and so doing, we shall show our selves his Instruments. cst vbz dt ng1 n1 cc po31 n1, cc av vdg, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 po31 n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 786 Page 439
8094 In the next place, as these words do expresse a condi•••n that such as are Gods heires, In the next place, as these words do express a condi•••n that such as Are God's Heirs, p-acp dt ord n1, c-acp d n2 vdb vvi dt n1 cst d c-acp vbr npg1 n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 787 Page 439
8095 and ioynt heires, and fellow heires with Christ, must vndergo, that they may come to partake with Christ in life and glorie, and in his eternall kingdome: and joint Heirs, and fellow Heirs with christ, must undergo, that they may come to partake with christ in life and glory, and in his Eternal Kingdom: cc j n2, cc n1 n2 p-acp np1, vmb vvi, cst pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp po31 j n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 787 Page 439
8096 we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. we Are given to understand thus much. pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (20) verse (DIV2) 787 Page 439
8097 That the heires of life and saluation must first suffer and vndergo afflictions, and must here in this world first beare the crosse, That the Heirs of life and salvation must First suffer and undergo afflictions, and must Here in this world First bear the cross, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb ord vvi cc vvi n2, cc vmb av p-acp d n1 ord vvi dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 788 Page 439
8098 before they come to enioy and weare the crowne of life and glorie in heauen. before they come to enjoy and wear the crown of life and glory in heaven. c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 788 Page 439
8099 And the way in which they must walke to heauen, is by the crosse and through afflictions: And the Way in which they must walk to heaven, is by the cross and through afflictions: cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, vbz p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 788 Page 439
8100 euerie heire of heauen must suffer and must beare that measure of affliction the Lord is pleased to lay on him before he come to be glorified in heauen. every heir of heaven must suffer and must bear that measure of affliction the Lord is pleased to lay on him before he come to be glorified in heaven. d n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi cc vmb vvi d n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 788 Page 439
8101 And to this purpose besides this text we haue further euidence of Scripture, Mark. 10.39. And to this purpose beside this text we have further evidence of Scripture, Mark. 10.39. cc p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb jc n1 pp-f n1, vvb. crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 788 Page 439
8102 Christ tels the sons of Zebedeus, Iames and Iohn, they should drinke of the cup that he should drinke of, christ tells the Sons of Zebedee, James and John, they should drink of the cup that he should drink of, np1 vvz dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 cc np1, pns32 vmd vvi pp-f dt n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi pp-f, (20) verse (DIV2) 788 Page 439
8103 and be baptized with his baptisme that he should be baptized withall, before they could come to glorie in heauen. Matth. 16.24.25. the Lord Iesus saith, If any man will follow me, let him forsake himselfe, and take vp his crosse and follow me. and be baptised with his Baptism that he should be baptised withal, before they could come to glory in heaven. Matthew 16.24.25. the Lord Iesus Says, If any man will follow me, let him forsake himself, and take up his cross and follow me. cc vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1 cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn av, c-acp pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. np1 crd. dt n1 np1 vvz, cs d n1 vmb vvi pno11, vvb pno31 vvi px31, cc vvb a-acp po31 n1 cc vvb pno11. (20) verse (DIV2) 788 Page 439
8104 For whosoeuer will saue his life shall lose it, and whosoeuer shall lose his life for my sake shall find it. Act. 14.22. Paul and Barnabas exhorted the disciples to continue, affirming that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdome of God: For whosoever will save his life shall loose it, and whosoever shall loose his life for my sake shall find it. Act. 14.22. Paul and Barnabas exhorted the Disciples to continue, affirming that through many afflictions we must enter into the Kingdom of God: p-acp r-crq vmb vvi po31 n1 vmb vvi pn31, cc r-crq vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp po11 n1 vmb vvi pn31. n1 crd. np1 cc np1 vvd dt n2 pc-acp vvi, vvg d p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (20) verse (DIV2) 788 Page 439
8105 before we come to glorie in heauen we must passe through afflictions. Hebr. 12.8. before we come to glory in heaven we must pass through afflictions. Hebrew 12.8. c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n2. np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 788 Page 439
8106 the holy Ghost saith, all Gods children are partakers of afflictions, If ye be without correction, whereof all are partakers, the holy Ghost Says, all God's children Are partakers of afflictions, If you be without correction, whereof all Are partakers, dt j n1 vvz, d ng1 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n2, cs pn22 vbb p-acp n1, c-crq d vbr n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 788 Page 439
8107 then are ye bastards and not sonnes. It is the condition that all Gods children must vndergo. Iam. 1.12. saith the Apostle, Blessed is the man that endureth tentation, for when he is tried he shall receiue the crowne of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that loue him: then Are you bastards and not Sons. It is the condition that all God's children must undergo. Iam. 1.12. Says the Apostle, Blessed is the man that Endureth tentation, for when he is tried he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him: av vbr pn22 n2 cc xx n2. pn31 vbz dt n1 cst d ng1 n2 vmb vvi. np1 crd. vvz dt n1, vvn vbz dt n1 cst vvz n1, c-acp c-crq pns31 vbz vvn pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31: (20) verse (DIV2) 788 Page 439
8108 as if he had said, after his triall, and not before, he shall receiue the crowne of victorie. as if he had said, After his trial, and not before, he shall receive the crown of victory. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, p-acp po31 n1, cc xx a-acp, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 788 Page 440
8109 And to these we might adde manie other testimonies clearing and confirming the point in hand, that the heires of life and saluation must here in this world first suffer and beare the crosse before they come to enioy the crowne of life and glorie in heauen, And to these we might add many other testimonies clearing and confirming the point in hand, that the Heirs of life and salvation must Here in this world First suffer and bear the cross before they come to enjoy the crown of life and glory in heaven, cc p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi d j-jn n2 vvg cc vvg dt n1 p-acp n1, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb av p-acp d n1 ord vvi cc vvi dt j c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 788 Page 440
8110 and the way in which they must walke to heauen is by the crosse: and the reasons of it are these. and the Way in which they must walk to heaven is by the cross: and the Reasons of it Are these. cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n1: cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (20) verse (DIV2) 788 Page 440
8111 First, because the Lord in his infinite wisedome hath appointed the crosse to go before the crowne, First, Because the Lord in his infinite Wisdom hath appointed the cross to go before the crown, ord, c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vhz vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 789 Page 440
8112 and suffering in this life to go before glorie in heauen. and suffering in this life to go before glory in heaven. cc vvg p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 789 Page 440
8113 And so there is a necessitie of suffering and of bearing the crosse before we come to enioy the crowne of life and glorie in heauen, in regard of Gods appointment. Christ saith, Luk. 24.26. And so there is a necessity of suffering and of bearing the cross before we come to enjoy the crown of life and glory in heaven, in regard of God's appointment. christ Says, Luk. 24.26. cc av pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f vvg dt j c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1. np1 vvz, np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 789 Page 440
8114 that he was necessarily bound first to suffer and then to enter into his glorie, euen in regard of the will of God reuealed by Moses and the Prophets: that he was necessarily bound First to suffer and then to enter into his glory, even in regard of the will of God revealed by Moses and the prophets: cst pns31 vbds av-j vvn ord pc-acp vvi cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, av p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp np1 cc dt n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 789 Page 440
8115 Ought not Christ to haue suffered these things, and to enter into his glorie? and the members of Christ are to be conformable to Christ their head. Ought not christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? and the members of christ Are to be conformable to christ their head. vmd xx np1 pc-acp vhi vvn d n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1? cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 po32 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 789 Page 440
8116 Againe, the Lord puts none into the possession of life and glorie in heauen before they be made fit for it. Again, the Lord puts none into the possession of life and glory in heaven before they be made fit for it. av, dt n1 vvz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 c-acp pns32 vbb vvn j p-acp pn31. (20) verse (DIV2) 790 Page 440
8117 Now afflictions and the crosse are a speciall meanes (the Lord in wisedome and by his almightie power so disposing of them) to worke that fitnesse, Now afflictions and the cross Are a special means (the Lord in Wisdom and by his almighty power so disposing of them) to work that fitness, av n2 cc dt j vbr dt j n2 (dt n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp po31 j-jn n1 av vvg pp-f pno32) p-acp n1 cst n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 790 Page 440
8118 euen to purge out pride, selfe-loue, hypocrisie, couetousnesse, anger, and the like, and to quicken vs vp vnto all good duties; even to purge out pride, Self-love, hypocrisy, covetousness, anger, and the like, and to quicken us up unto all good duties; av-j pc-acp vvi av n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc dt j, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp d j n2; (20) verse (DIV2) 790 Page 440
8119 euen to make vs fit for the seruice of God here, and for glorie and happinesse hereafter. even to make us fit for the service of God Here, and for glory and happiness hereafter. av pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 av. (20) verse (DIV2) 790 Page 440
8120 And therefore doubtlesse on these grounds we may set downe this for a certaine truth, that the heires of life and saluation must here in this world first suffer and beare the crosse, And Therefore doubtless on these grounds we may Set down this for a certain truth, that the Heirs of life and salvation must Here in this world First suffer and bear the cross, cc av av-j p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi a-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb av p-acp d n1 ord vvi cc vvi dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 790 Page 440
8121 before they come to enioy the crowne of life and glorie in heauen: before they come to enjoy the crown of life and glory in heaven: c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 790 Page 440
8122 and the way in which they must walke to heauen, is by the crosse and through afflictions. and the Way in which they must walk to heaven, is by the cross and through afflictions. cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, vbz p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 790 Page 440
8123 Now then to apply this, first this truth serues to teach all and euerie one of Gods children, to make reckoning of the crosse, Now then to apply this, First this truth serves to teach all and every one of God's children, to make reckoning of the cross, av av pc-acp vvi d, ord d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi d cc d crd pp-f npg1 n2, pc-acp vvi vvg pp-f dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 440
8124 and to make account of afflictions aforehand, euen to recken on it, and to recount with themselues that they shall certainly meete with the crosse, and to make account of afflictions aforehand, even to reckon on it, and to recount with themselves that they shall Certainly meet with the cross, cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n2 av, av pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp px32 cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 440
8125 and meete with afflictions as they are going on in the way towards heauen; and meet with afflictions as they Are going on in the Way towards heaven; cc vvi p-acp n2 p-acp pns32 vbr vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8126 and that they must go by weeping crosse to the crowne of life and glorie in heauen. and that they must go by weeping cross to the crown of life and glory in heaven. cc cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8127 We may not looke to go to heauen (as the saying is) in a feather bed, to go to heauen with ease, We may not look to go to heaven (as the saying is) in a feather Bed, to go to heaven with ease, pns12 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 (c-acp dt n-vvg vbz) p-acp dt n1 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8128 and to walke on in an euen, smooth, and pleasant way to life and glorie in heauen: and to walk on in an even, smooth, and pleasant Way to life and glory in heaven: cc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt j, j, cc j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8129 no, the way in which we must walke to heauen is by the crosse and through afflictions. no, the Way in which we must walk to heaven is by the cross and through afflictions. dx, dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8130 Indeed the flesh loues ease, and cannot endure to think of this condition, & it grieues the flesh that God and Mammon are no better friends: Indeed the Flesh loves ease, and cannot endure to think of this condition, & it grieves the Flesh that God and Mammon Are no better Friends: np1 dt n1 vvz n1, cc vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi pp-f d n1, cc pn31 vvz dt n1 cst np1 cc np1 vbr dx jc n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8131 yea euerie one could be content to be Diues whilest he liues here in this world, yea every one could be content to be Diues whilst he lives Here in this world, uh d crd vmd vbi j pc-acp vbi fw-la cs pns31 vvz av p-acp d n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8132 so that he might be Lazarus when he is dead, and euerie one would willingly go to heauen, so that he might be Lazarus when he is dead, and every one would willingly go to heaven, av cst pns31 vmd vbi np1 c-crq pns31 vbz j, cc d pi vmd av-j vvi p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8133 but he would walke in a conuenient broad way, as one saith well, in a way wherein he might driue a sumpter horse before him. but he would walk in a convenient broad Way, as one Says well, in a Way wherein he might driven a sumpter horse before him. cc-acp pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt j j n1, c-acp pi vvz av, p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 n1 p-acp pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8134 Euerie one would gladly haue comfort in Christ, but euerie one is not willing to beare the crosse with Christ. Every one would gladly have Comfort in christ, but every one is not willing to bear the cross with christ. d crd vmd av-j vhi n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp d pi vbz xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8135 Some shun the crosse by all meanes, by all shifts and deuices that possibly they can they put it off, they will not suffer the rebukes of Christ, as they are called, Hebr. 11.26. they will not beare disgrace, they will not vndergo the note and odious name of Puritanes: some shun the cross by all means, by all shifts and devices that possibly they can they put it off, they will not suffer the rebukes of christ, as they Are called, Hebrew 11.26. they will not bear disgrace, they will not undergo the note and odious name of Puritanes: d vvb dt n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp d n2 cc n2 cst av-j pns32 vmb pns32 vvi pn31 a-acp, pns32 vmb xx vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn, np1 crd. pns32 vmb xx vvi n1, pns32 vmb xx vvi dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f np2: (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8136 no they will rather do as the most do, and serue the time though it be with making shipwracke of a good conscience, that they may liue quietly and safely, no they will rather do as the most do, and serve the time though it be with making shipwreck of a good conscience, that they may live quietly and safely, uh-x pns32 vmb av-c vdi c-acp dt av-ds vdb, cc vvi dt n1 cs pn31 vbb p-acp vvg n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi av-jn cc av-j, (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8137 and sleepe in a whole skin: and yet they thinke they may go to heauen well enough. and sleep in a Whole skin: and yet they think they may go to heaven well enough. cc vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1: cc av pns32 vvb pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 av av-d. (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8138 Alas, they deceiue themselues, the way to heauen is by the crosse: Alas, they deceive themselves, the Way to heaven is by the cross: np1, pns32 vvb px32, dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8139 and thinke not whosoeuer thou art, that thou shalt come to heauen, and yet escape the crosse, and think not whosoever thou art, that thou shalt come to heaven, and yet escape the cross, cc vvb xx r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp n1, cc av vvi dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8140 and meete with no afflictions by the way; and meet with no afflictions by the Way; cc vvi p-acp dx n2 p-acp dt n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8141 as the worldling by temporall glorie goes to eternall shame, so must thou by temporall troubles go on to eternall glorie. as the worldling by temporal glory Goes to Eternal shame, so must thou by temporal Troubles go on to Eternal glory. c-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1 vvz p-acp j n1, av vmb pns21 p-acp j n2 vvb a-acp p-acp j n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8142 It is the way in which Christ himselfe hath gone before thee, and all the Saints and seruants of God that are now in heauen haue walked on in the same path; It is the Way in which christ himself hath gone before thee, and all the Saints and Servants of God that Are now in heaven have walked on in the same path; pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 px31 vhz vvn p-acp pno21, cc d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 cst vbr av p-acp n1 vhb vvn a-acp p-acp dt d n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8143 and thou maist not thinke to make a shorter cut, or to find an easier and a plainer way to heauen then they haue found. and thou Mayest not think to make a shorter Cut, or to find an Easier and a plainer Way to heaven then they have found. cc pns21 vm2 xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt jc n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt jc cc dt jc n1 p-acp n1 cs pns32 vhb vvn. (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8443 and they endure but for the time of this present life, they determine and end in death, and they endure but for the time of this present life, they determine and end in death, cc pns32 vvi cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 457
8144 And therefore thou that art a child of God, or dost perswade thy selfe that thou art so, prepare thy soule for afflictions, And Therefore thou that art a child of God, or dost persuade thy self that thou art so, prepare thy soul for afflictions, cc av pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vd2 vvi po21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r av, vvb po21 n1 p-acp n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 441
8145 and make full reckening and full account to meete with afflictions in the way to heauen. and make full reckoning and full account to meet with afflictions in the Way to heaven. cc vvi j n-vvg cc j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8146 It is the the aduice of Christ himselfe, Luk. 14.28. that with what deliberation mightie men of the world build their castles, or one great king goes to warre with another, with the same deliberation should we vndertake the professiō of Christianitie: It is the the Advice of christ himself, Luk. 14.28. that with what deliberation mighty men of the world built their Castles, or one great King Goes to war with Another, with the same deliberation should we undertake the profession of Christianity: pn31 vbz av dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, np1 crd. cst p-acp r-crq n1 j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb po32 n2, cc crd j n1 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn, p-acp dt d n1 vmd pns12 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1: (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8147 we must cast our account aforehand, what it will cost vs, and what we shall meete withall in that holy profession, we must cast our account aforehand, what it will cost us, and what we shall meet withal in that holy profession, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 av, r-crq pn31 vmb vvi pno12, cc r-crq pns12 vmb vvi av p-acp cst j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8148 and whether we be able to go through stitch with it or no. and whither we be able to go through stitch with it or no. cc cs pns12 vbb j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pn31 cc uh-dx. (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8149 And thus do thou whosoeuer thou art, that dost perswade thy selfe that thou art a child of God, And thus do thou whosoever thou art, that dost persuade thy self that thou art a child of God, cc av vdb pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vd2 vvi po21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8150 and dost take on thee the name of Christ, and profession of the Gospell: and dost take on thee the name of christ, and profession of the Gospel: cc vd2 vvi p-acp pno21 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8151 consider with thy selfe what troubles and crosses thou shalt meete withall in that holy profession, Consider with thy self what Troubles and Crosses thou shalt meet withal in that holy profession, vvb p-acp po21 n1 r-crq vvz cc n2 pns21 vm2 vvi av p-acp cst j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8152 and resolue to beare them whatsoeuer they be: and resolve to bear them whatsoever they be: cc vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 r-crq pns32 vbb: (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8153 say not with thy selfe out of thine owne weakenesse, what shall I do, I shall be made a byword, I shall be pointed at, say not with thy self out of thine own weakness, what shall I do, I shall be made a Byword, I shall be pointed At, vvb xx p-acp po21 n1 av pp-f po21 d n1, r-crq vmb pns11 vdi, pns11 vmb vbi vvn dt n1, pns11 vmb vbi vvn p-acp, (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8154 or the like? Put on courage and resolution to beare whatsoeuer shall attend on thy holy profession; or the like? Put on courage and resolution to bear whatsoever shall attend on thy holy profession; cc dt j? vvb p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq vmb vvi p-acp po21 j n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8155 and resolue with thy selfe to go through thicke and thinne, to go through good report and ill report, to beare reproches, nicknames, mockings, scoffings, raylings, reuilings, and resolve with thy self to go through thick and thin, to go through good report and ill report, to bear Reproaches, nicknames, mockings, scoffings, railings, revilings, cc vvb p-acp po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j cc j, pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1 cc j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi n2, n2, n2, n2-vvg, n2-vvg, n2-vvg, (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8156 and all manner of spitefull dealing, euen to the shedding of thy bloud if thou be called to it, and all manner of spiteful dealing, even to the shedding of thy blood if thou be called to it, cc d n1 pp-f j n-vvg, av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po21 n1 cs pns21 vbb vvn p-acp pn31, (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8157 for keeping of faith and a good conscience; for keeping of faith and a good conscience; p-acp vvg pp-f n1 cc dt j n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8158 and think not strange the fierie triall if thou be brought to it, as 1. Pet. 4.12. and remember the words of the Lord Iesus, Luk. 14.26.27. If thou hate not father, mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea and thine owne life also, thou canst not be Christs disciple. and think not strange the fiery trial if thou be brought to it, as 1. Pet. 4.12. and Remember the words of the Lord Iesus, Luk. 14.26.27. If thou hate not father, mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and Sisters, yea and thine own life also, thou Canst not be Christ disciple. cc vvb xx j dt j n1 cs pns21 vbb vvn p-acp pn31, c-acp crd np1 crd. cc vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1, np1 crd. cs pns21 vvb xx n1, n1, cc n1, cc n2, cc n2, cc n2, uh cc po21 d n1 av, pns21 vm2 xx vbi npg1 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8159 And if thou beare not the crosse and comest not after Christ, thou canst not be his disciple. And if thou bear not the cross and Comest not After christ, thou Canst not be his disciple. cc cs pns21 vvb xx dt n1 cc vv2 xx p-acp np1, pns21 vm2 xx vbi po31 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8160 If thou looke to be glorified with Christ, make full account to suffer with him in one kind or other, and in thy measure. If thou look to be glorified with christ, make full account to suffer with him in one kind or other, and in thy measure. cs pns21 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, vvb j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp crd n1 cc j-jn, cc p-acp po21 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 791 Page 442
8161 Againe, for a second vse, is it so that the heires of life and saluation must here in this world first suffer and beare the crosse before they come to enioy the crowne of life and glorie in heauen? and is the way in which they must walke to heauen, by the crosse and through afflictions? Then here is matter of comfort for thee that art a child of God, Again, for a second use, is it so that the Heirs of life and salvation must Here in this world First suffer and bear the cross before they come to enjoy the crown of life and glory in heaven? and is the Way in which they must walk to heaven, by the cross and through afflictions? Then Here is matter of Comfort for thee that art a child of God, av, p-acp dt ord n1, vbz pn31 av cst dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb av p-acp d n1 ord vvi cc vvi dt j c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? cc vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp n2? av av vbz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21 d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 442
8162 and dost meete with troubles and trials, and manifold afflictions, the Lord giuing thee a sanctified vse of them, and dost meet with Troubles and trials, and manifold afflictions, the Lord giving thee a sanctified use of them, cc vd2 vvi p-acp n2 cc n2, cc j n2, dt n1 vvg pno21 dt j-vvn n1 pp-f pno32, (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8163 and giuing thee an heart to beare them in some measure as they ought to be borne, thou maist therupon conclude to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou art in the way that leades to life and glorie in heauen. and giving thee an heart to bear them in Some measure as they ought to be born, thou Mayest thereupon conclude to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou art in the Way that leads to life and glory in heaven. cc vvg pno21 dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, pns21 vm2 av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8164 Indeed thou art not to thinke thou shalt go to heauen because thou art afflicted, Indeed thou art not to think thou shalt go to heaven Because thou art afflicted, np1 pns21 vb2r xx pc-acp vvi pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp n1 c-acp pns21 vb2r vvn, (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8165 but being afflicted, and the Lord vouchsafing a sanctified vse of thy affliction, thou maist thereupon gather that thou art in the way to life and saluation, but being afflicted, and the Lord vouchsafing a sanctified use of thy affliction, thou Mayest thereupon gather that thou art in the Way to life and salvation, cc-acp vbg vvn, cc dt n1 vvg dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po21 n1, pns21 vm2 av vvi cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8166 and that thou shalt be saued. and that thou shalt be saved. cc cst pns21 vm2 vbi vvn. (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8167 The world commonly impugnes thine adoption from thine affliction, and concludes that thou art none of God children because thou art afflicted, The world commonly impugnes thine adoption from thine affliction, and concludes that thou art none of God children Because thou art afflicted, dt n1 av-j vvz po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc vvz cst pns21 vb2r pix pp-f np1 n2 c-acp pns21 vb2r vvn, (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8168 but thou maist thence conclude that thou art a child of God; but thou Mayest thence conclude that thou art a child of God; cc-acp pns21 vm2 av vvi cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1; (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8169 and the Lord giuing thee a sanctified vse of thy affliction, thou maist thereupon perswade thy selfe to thy comfort, that thou art in such a state and condition as God hath allotted his owne deare children, whom he purposeth to glorifie in heauen euerlastingly, and the Lord giving thee a sanctified use of thy affliction, thou Mayest thereupon persuade thy self to thy Comfort, that thou art in such a state and condition as God hath allotted his own deer children, whom he Purposes to Glorify in heaven everlastingly, cc dt n1 vvg pno21 dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po21 n1, pns21 vm2 av vvi po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 vhz vvn po31 d j-jn n2, ro-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 av-j, (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8170 and that thou art in the right way to heauen. and that thou art in the right Way to heaven. cc cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8171 If a traueller be told, that in the way he is to go whither he intends, he shall come to a rough and vety vneuen way, If a traveller be told, that in the Way he is to go whither he intends, he shall come to a rough and vety uneven Way, cs dt n1 vbi vvn, cst p-acp dt n1 pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vvz, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt j cc j j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8172 and that he must passe ouer an high, steepe, and craggie mountaine, and the like, and that he must pass over an high, steep, and craggy mountain, and the like, cc cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt j, j, cc j n1, cc dt j, (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8173 and he goes on and finds all smooth, and euen, and pleasant, he may well feare he is out of the way; and he Goes on and finds all smooth, and even, and pleasant, he may well Fear he is out of the Way; cc pns31 vvz a-acp cc vvz d j, cc av, cc j, pns31 vmb av vvi pns31 vbz av pp-f dt n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8174 but if he find the way to be as was told him, though it be tedious and painfull to him, but if he find the Way to be as was told him, though it be tedious and painful to him, cc-acp cs pns31 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vbi c-acp vbds vvn pno31, cs pn31 vbb j cc j p-acp pno31, (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8175 yet he goes on chearfully, because he perswades himselfe he is in the right way: yet he Goes on cheerfully, Because he persuades himself he is in the right Way: av pns31 vvz a-acp av-j, c-acp pns31 vvz px31 pns31 vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8176 so thou being told that the way to heauen is by the crosse and through afflictions, so thou being told that the Way to heaven is by the cross and through afflictions, av pns21 vbg vvn cst dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8177 and thou goest on and meetest with no crosse nor afflictions, but findest the way in which thou walkest easie and delightsome, thou hast iust cause to doubt thou art out of the way that leades to heauen; and thou goest on and meetest with no cross nor afflictions, but Findest the Way in which thou walkest easy and delightsome, thou hast just cause to doubt thou art out of the Way that leads to heaven; cc pns21 vv2 p-acp cc vv2 p-acp dx n1 ccx n2, cc-acp vv2 dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns21 vv2 j cc j, pns21 vh2 j n1 pc-acp vvi pns21 vb2r av pp-f dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8178 but if thou meete with the crosse and with affliction, and the Lord giues thee a sanctified vse of them, but if thou meet with the cross and with affliction, and the Lord gives thee a sanctified use of them, cc-acp cs pns21 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp n1, cc dt n1 vvz pno21 dt j-vvn n1 pp-f pno32, (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8179 though the way be tedious and troublesome, (as there is no affliction but it is grieuous to the flesh) yet thou maist comfort thy selfe in this, that thou art in the right way to heauen. though the Way be tedious and troublesome, (as there is no affliction but it is grievous to the Flesh) yet thou Mayest Comfort thy self in this, that thou art in the right Way to heaven. cs dt n1 vbb j cc j, (c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1) av pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 p-acp d, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 792 Page 443
8180 But haply some will say, alas I suffer nothing, I haue had small or no troubles, no losses, no sicknesse, But haply Some will say, alas I suffer nothing, I have had small or no Troubles, no losses, no sickness, p-acp av d vmb vvi, uh pns11 vvb pix, pns11 vhb vhn j cc dx n2, dx n2, dx n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 793 Page 443
8444 and death puts an end to them all, and so they are but short and momentanie. and death puts an end to them all, and so they Are but short and momentary. cc n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp pno32 d, cc av pns32 vbr p-acp j cc j. (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8181 and the like, I haue not suffered that which other of Gods children haue suffered, and therefore I doubt whether I be in the way to heauen or no. and the like, I have not suffered that which other of God's children have suffered, and Therefore I doubt whither I be in the Way to heaven or no. cc dt j, pns11 vhb xx vvn d r-crq j-jn pp-f ng1 n2 vhb vvn, cc av pns11 vvb cs pns11 vbb p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc uh-dx. (20) verse (DIV2) 793 Page 444
8182 To this I answer, thou must know that the Lord calleth not all his children to the same kind of suffering, To this I answer, thou must know that the Lord calls not all his children to the same kind of suffering, p-acp d pns11 vvb, pns21 vmb vvi d dt n1 vvz xx d po31 n2 p-acp dt d n1 pp-f vvg, (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8183 and to suffer in the same kind, neither doth he call all his children to suffer alike and in the same measure in the same kinde, and to suffer in the same kind, neither does he call all his children to suffer alike and in the same measure in the same kind, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d n1, av-dx vdz pns31 vvi d po31 n2 pc-acp vvi av-j cc p-acp dt d n1 p-acp dt d n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8184 but some to suffer in one kind and some in another, and some in one measure and some in another, but Some to suffer in one kind and Some in Another, and Some in one measure and Some in Another, cc-acp d pc-acp vvi p-acp crd n1 cc d p-acp j-jn, cc d p-acp crd n1 cc d p-acp j-jn, (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8185 as he seeth fit in his infinite wisedome. And if thou haue not had Abels crosse, if thy life haue not bene sought, as he sees fit in his infinite Wisdom. And if thou have not had Abel's cross, if thy life have not be sought, c-acp pns31 vvz j p-acp po31 j n1. cc cs pns21 vhi xx vhn npg1 vvi, cs po21 n1 vhb xx vbn vvn, (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8186 and thou hast not bene persecuted to death; and thou hast not be persecuted to death; cc pns21 vh2 xx vbn vvn p-acp n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8187 yet doubtlesse thou being one truly fearing God, and labouring to keepe faith and a good conscience in all things, yet doubtless thou being one truly fearing God, and labouring to keep faith and a good conscience in all things, av av-j pns21 vbg pi av-j vvg np1, cc vvg pc-acp vvi n1 cc dt j n1 p-acp d n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8188 and walking with an euen foote in the way of holinesse, either thou hast not escaped, and walking with an even foot in the Way of holiness, either thou hast not escaped, cc vvg p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av-d pns21 vh2 xx vvn, (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8189 or thou shalt not escape Isaacks crosse, the smiting of the tongue, the mocking and scoffing of a wicked Ismael: the wicked and prophane of the world will mocke, or thou shalt not escape Isaacs cross, the smiting of the tongue, the mocking and scoffing of a wicked Ishmael: the wicked and profane of the world will mock, cc pns21 vm2 xx vvi np1 n1, dt vvg pp-f dt n1, dt j-vvg cc vvg pp-f dt j np1: dt j cc j pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi, (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8190 and scoffe, and deride thee, and that is persecution, so the Apostle cals it, Galat. 4.29. and scoff, and deride thee, and that is persecution, so the Apostle calls it, Galatians 4.29. cc n1, cc vvi pno21, cc d vbz n1, av dt n1 vvz pn31, np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8191 And know further, that if thou be prepared and readie to beare any other crosse that shall be layd on thee, And know further, that if thou be prepared and ready to bear any other cross that shall be laid on thee, cc vvb av-jc, cst cs pns21 vbb vvn cc j pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21, (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8192 euen to the shedding of thy bloud for the keeping of faith and a good conscience, even to the shedding of thy blood for the keeping of faith and a good conscience, av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po21 n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 cc dt j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8193 though the Lord neuer call thee so to do, yet in Gods account it is all one as if thou hadst alreadie layd downe thy life and shed thy bloud. though the Lord never call thee so to do, yet in God's account it is all one as if thou Hadst already laid down thy life and shed thy blood. cs dt n1 av-x vvb pno21 av pc-acp vdi, av p-acp ng1 n1 pn31 vbz d pi c-acp cs pns21 vhd2 av vvn a-acp po21 n1 cc vvb po21 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8194 And thou hauing the mind and affection of a Martyr, thou shalt assuredly one day haue the reward of a Martyr, And thou having the mind and affection of a Martyr, thou shalt assuredly one day have the reward of a Martyr, cc pns21 vhg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pns21 vm2 av-vvn pi n1 vhi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8195 and thou being readie to suffer with Christ as the Lord shall call thee to it in any kind, thou shalt not lose thy reward, and thou being ready to suffer with christ as the Lord shall call thee to it in any kind, thou shalt not loose thy reward, cc pns21 vbg j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pn31 p-acp d n1, pns21 vm2 xx vvi po21 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8196 but shalt one day be sure to receiue the crowne of a sufferer, and be vndoubtedly glorified with Christ. but shalt one day be sure to receive the crown of a sufferer, and be undoubtedly glorified with christ. cc-acp vm2 crd n1 vbb j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vbi av-j vvn p-acp np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8197 If a souldier haue passed through the pikes, and gone through many dangerous battels, and yet by the prouidence of God hath escaped without wound or hurt; If a soldier have passed through the pikes, and gone through many dangerous battles, and yet by the providence of God hath escaped without wound or hurt; cs dt n1 vhb vvn p-acp dt n2, cc vvn p-acp d j n2, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn p-acp n1 cc vvn; (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8198 he is not to be accounted either a coward or lesse valorous then one that hath lost his life in the battell, he is not to be accounted either a coward or less valorous then one that hath lost his life in the battle, pns31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn d dt n1 cc av-dc j cs pi cst vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8199 because his resolution was to stand to it, and lose his life as well as the other if God should so dispose of him. Because his resolution was to stand to it, and loose his life as well as the other if God should so dispose of him. c-acp po31 n1 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cc vvi po31 n1 c-acp av c-acp dt n-jn cs np1 vmd av vvi pp-f pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8200 So if thou be resolued to lay downe thy life for Christ, and for the profession of the Gospell, So if thou be resolved to lay down thy life for christ, and for the profession of the Gospel, av cs pns21 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 444
8445 And thus the Apostle speakes of them expresly in the place before cited, 2. Corinth. 4.17. And thus the Apostle speaks of them expressly in the place before cited, 2. Corinth. 4.17. cc av dt n1 vvz pp-f pno32 av-j p-acp dt n1 a-acp vvn, crd np1. crd. (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8201 though God neuer call thee to it, yet he accounts of it as if thou shouldst shed thy bloud, and will accordingly reward thee: though God never call thee to it, yet he accounts of it as if thou Shouldst shed thy blood, and will accordingly reward thee: cs np1 av-x vvi pno21 p-acp pn31, av pns31 vvz pp-f pn31 c-acp cs pns21 vmd2 vvi po21 n1, cc vmb av-vvg vvb pno21: (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 445
8202 and thinke on that to thy comfort. and think on that to thy Comfort. cc vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 794 Page 445
8203 The next thing here to be obserued is, that the Apostle saith not in generall termes, and at large: The next thing Here to be observed is, that the Apostle Says not in general terms, and At large: dt ord n1 av pc-acp vbi vvn vbz, cst dt n1 vvz xx p-acp j n2, cc p-acp j: (20) verse (DIV2) 795 Page 445
8204 If we suffer, we shall be glorified, but he limits his speech, and saith, If we suffer with him, If we suffer with Christ. If we suffer, we shall be glorified, but he Limits his speech, and Says, If we suffer with him, If we suffer with christ. cs pns12 vvb, pns12 vmb vbi vvn, cc-acp pns31 n2 po31 n1, cc vvz, cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, cs pns12 vvb p-acp np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 795 Page 445
8205 Hence two things that be of vse are further to be gathered, I will touch them briefly and in order. Hence two things that be of use Are further to be gathered, I will touch them briefly and in order. av crd n2 cst vbb pp-f n1 vbr jc pc-acp vbi vvn, pns11 vmb vvi pno32 av-j cc p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 795 Page 445
8206 First this, that suffering in generall whatsoeuer it be, is not truly comfortable, vnlesse it be suffering with Christ: First this, that suffering in general whatsoever it be, is not truly comfortable, unless it be suffering with christ: ord d, cst vvg p-acp n1 r-crq pn31 vbi, vbz xx av-j j, cs pn31 vbb n1 p-acp np1: (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 445
8207 euery one that suffers hath not iust cause and ground of comfort, because he suffers, but onely such as suffer with Christ; every one that suffers hath not just cause and ground of Comfort, Because he suffers, but only such as suffer with christ; d pi cst vvz vhz xx j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns31 vvz, cc-acp av-j d c-acp vvi p-acp np1; (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 445
8208 onely sufferers with Christ, that is, such as suffer as Christ hath suffered, both for the cause and for the manner of suffering, such as suffer for a good cause, only sufferers with christ, that is, such as suffer as christ hath suffered, both for the cause and for the manner of suffering, such as suffer for a good cause, j n2 p-acp np1, cst vbz, d c-acp vvi p-acp np1 vhz vvn, av-d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, d c-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 445
8209 and for righteousnesse sake, such as beare the crosses and afflictions the Lord layes on them, with patience, and for righteousness sake, such as bear the Crosses and afflictions the Lord lays on them, with patience, cc p-acp n1 n1, d c-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 dt n1 vvz p-acp pno32, p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 445
8210 and in obedience, and silence, and with submission of their wils to the good will and pleasure of the Lord, and in Obedience, and silence, and with submission of their wills to the good will and pleasure of the Lord, cc p-acp n1, cc n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 445
8211 though it be to the losse of their liues, they onely haue cause of true comfort, though it be to the loss of their lives, they only have cause of true Comfort, cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 av-j vhb n1 pp-f j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 445
8212 and of sound in their reioycing in their suffering. 1. Pet. 2.19, 20, 21. saith the Apostle, This is thanke-worthy, if a man for conscience towards God endure griefe, suffering wrongfully. and of found in their rejoicing in their suffering. 1. Pet. 2.19, 20, 21. Says the Apostle, This is thankworthy, if a man for conscience towards God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. cc pp-f j p-acp po32 vvg p-acp po32 n1. crd np1 crd, crd, crd vvz dt n1, d vbz j, cs dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 vvi n1, vvg av-j. (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 445
8213 For what praise is it, saith he, if when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye take it patiently? but and if when ye do well, ye suffer wrong, For what praise is it, Says he, if when you be buffeted for your Faults, you take it patiently? but and if when you do well, you suffer wrong, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz pn31, vvz pns31, cs c-crq pn22 vbb vvn p-acp po22 n2, pn22 vvb pn31 av-j? p-acp cc cs c-crq pn22 vdb av, pn22 vvb j-jn, (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 445
8214 and take it patiently, this is acceptable to God. For hereunto ye are called: and take it patiently, this is acceptable to God. For hereunto you Are called: cc vvb pn31 av-j, d vbz j p-acp np1. p-acp av pn22 vbr vvn: (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 445
8215 for Christ also suffered for vs, leauing vs an ensample that we should follow his steps. for christ also suffered for us, leaving us an ensample that we should follow his steps. c-acp np1 av vvd p-acp pno12, vvg pno12 dt n1 cst pns12 vmd vvi po31 n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 445
8216 As if he had said, the sufferi•g for conscience towards God, for righteousnesse sake, and suffering as we haue Christ for an ensample, that is the suffering that is thank-worthy and pleasing to God, As if he had said, the sufferi•g for conscience towards God, for righteousness sake, and suffering as we have christ for an ensample, that is the suffering that is thankworthy and pleasing to God, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, p-acp n1 n1, cc vvg c-acp pns12 vhb np1 p-acp dt n1, cst vbz dt n1 cst vbz j cc j-vvg p-acp np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 445
8217 and the suffering wherin there is true comfort to be found. And in the same Epistle, Chap. 4.15. and the suffering wherein there is true Comfort to be found. And in the same Epistle, Chap. 4.15. cc dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vbz j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. cc p-acp dt d n1, np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 445
8218 saith the Apostle, Let none of you suffer as a murtherer, or as a theefe, or an euill doer, or as a busie bodie in other mens matters: Says the Apostle, Let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or an evil doer, or as a busy body in other men's matters: vvz dt n1, vvb pix pp-f pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j-jn ng2 n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 445
8219 there is no comfort in that suffering: there is no Comfort in that suffering: a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 445
8220 and then he subioynes, verse 16. But if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, and then he subioynes, verse 16. But if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, cc av pns31 vvz, n1 crd cc-acp cs d n1 vvi p-acp dt njp, vvb pno31 xx vbi j, (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 445
8221 but let him glorifie God in this behalfe. He hath cause in that respect to praise God and reioyce. Math. 5.11.12. but let him Glorify God in this behalf. He hath cause in that respect to praise God and rejoice. Math. 5.11.12. cc-acp vvb pno31 vvi np1 p-acp d n1. pns31 vhz n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi np1 cc vvi. np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 446
8222 saith the Lord Iesus, Blessed are ye when men reuile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of euill against you, for my sake, falsly; Says the Lord Iesus, Blessed Are you when men revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you, for my sake, falsely; vvz dt n1 np1, vvn vbr pn22 c-crq n2 vvb pn22, cc vvi pn22, cc vvb d n1 pp-f j-jn p-acp pn22, p-acp po11 n1, av-j; (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 446
8223 Reioyce and be glad, for great is your reward in heauen, for so persecuted they the Prophets which were before you. Rejoice and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. vvb cc vbi j, c-acp j vbz po22 n1 p-acp n1, c-acp av vvn pno32 dt n2 r-crq vbdr p-acp pn22. (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 446
8224 We must then looke to the cause of our suffering, and to the manner of it, that the things which we suffer for at the hands of men, be for righteousnesse sake, We must then look to the cause of our suffering, and to the manner of it, that the things which we suffer for At the hands of men, be for righteousness sake, pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst dt n2 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vbb p-acp n1 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 446
8225 and that we suffer both those things by men, and the afflictions that come to vs from the immediate hand of God, with patience, and that we suffer both those things by men, and the afflictions that come to us from the immediate hand of God, with patience, cc cst pns12 vvb d d n2 p-acp n2, cc dt n2 cst vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 446
8226 and with obedience, and submission of our wils to the good will of our heauenly Father, and with Obedience, and submission of our wills to the good will of our heavenly Father, cc p-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 j n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 446
8227 if we would find comfort in our sufferings. if we would find Comfort in our sufferings. cs pns12 vmd vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 796 Page 446
8228 The Papists brag much of the afflicting of their owne bodies by wearing hayre cloth, going barefoote, The Papists brag much of thee afflicting of their own bodies by wearing hair cloth, going barefoot, dt njp2 vvb d pp-f pno32 vvg pp-f po32 d n2 p-acp vvg n1 n1, vvg j, (20) verse (DIV2) 797 Page 446
8229 & by whipping themselues, but alas all those things are but will-worship, and no better then the practise of Baals Priests, who cut themselues as their manner was, with kniues and lances, till the bloud gushed out vpon them, 1. Kings 18.28. & by whipping themselves, but alas all those things Are but will-worship, and no better then the practice of Baal's Priests, who Cut themselves as their manner was, with knives and lances, till the blood gushed out upon them, 1. Kings 18.28. cc p-acp vvg px32, cc-acp uh d d n2 vbr p-acp n1, cc dx jc cs dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, r-crq vvb px32 p-acp po32 n1 vbds, p-acp n2 cc n2, c-acp dt n1 vvd av p-acp pno32, crd np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 797 Page 446
8230 And there be amongst vs, who bring troubles and sufferings on themselues, and they are punished for their demerits and misdeeds: And there be among us, who bring Troubles and sufferings on themselves, and they Are punished for their demerits and misdeeds: cc pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12, r-crq vvb n2 cc n2 p-acp px32, cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2 cc n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 797 Page 446
8231 and there be that will endure much in the world on vaine glorie. These and the like can haue no true comfort in their sufferings. and there be that will endure much in the world on vain glory. These and the like can have no true Comfort in their sufferings. cc pc-acp vbi d vmb vvi av-d p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1. np1 cc dt av-j vmb vhi dx j n1 p-acp po32 n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 797 Page 446
8232 As there is a worldly sorrow that causeth death, 2. Cor. 7.10. so there is a worldly suffering, a suffering with the world, either for ill doing, As there is a worldly sorrow that Causes death, 2. Cor. 7.10. so there is a worldly suffering, a suffering with the world, either for ill doing, p-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cst vvz n1, crd np1 crd. av a-acp vbz dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av-d p-acp n-jn vdg, (20) verse (DIV2) 797 Page 446
8233 or vaine glorie, and the like, and that is so farre from being comfortable, as that it may be, or vain glory, and the like, and that is so Far from being comfortable, as that it may be, cc j n1, cc dt j, cc d vbz av av-j p-acp vbg j, c-acp cst pn31 vmb vbi, (20) verse (DIV2) 797 Page 446
8234 and is to many, but a beginning of endlesse wo, and of eternall suffering. and is to many, but a beginning of endless woe, and of Eternal suffering. cc vbz pc-acp d, cc-acp dt n-vvg pp-f j n1, cc pp-f j n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 797 Page 446
8235 Looke then that the cause of thy suffering be good, for it is a true saying, that it is not the punishment but the cause that makes the Martyr; Look then that the cause of thy suffering be good, for it is a true saying, that it is not the punishment but the cause that makes the Martyr; vvb av cst dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vbi j, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n-vvg, cst pn31 vbz xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz dt n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 798 Page 446
8236 and that thy suffering in any kind whatsoeuer be in patience, and with submission of thy will to the good will of God, and that thy suffering in any kind whatsoever be in patience, and with submission of thy will to the good will of God, cc cst po21 n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq vbb p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 798 Page 446
8237 and so a suffering with Christ: and so a suffering with christ: cc av dt vvg p-acp np1: (20) verse (DIV2) 798 Page 446
8238 and that is the suffering that will indeed yeeld thee matter of true comfort and of sound reioycing: and that is the suffering that will indeed yield thee matter of true Comfort and of found rejoicing: cc cst vbz dt n1 cst vmb av vvi pno21 n1 pp-f j n1 cc pp-f n1 vvg: (20) verse (DIV2) 798 Page 446
8239 and so I passe from that. and so I pass from that. cc av pns11 vvb p-acp d. (20) verse (DIV2) 798 Page 446
8240 Now the second thing hence offered, in that the Apostle saith, If we suffer with Christ, (I will be briefe in it) the point is this. Now the second thing hence offered, in that the Apostle Says, If we suffer with christ, (I will be brief in it) the point is this. av dt ord n1 av vvn, p-acp d dt n1 vvz, cs pns12 vvb p-acp np1, (pns11 vmb vbi j p-acp pn31) dt n1 vbz d. (20) verse (DIV2) 799 Page 447
8241 That Gods children suffering and bearing the crosse layd on them in some measure, as Christ hath suffered and borne the crosse, they suffer not alone, That God's children suffering and bearing the cross laid on them in Some measure, as christ hath suffered and born the cross, they suffer not alone, d ng1 n2 vvg cc vvg dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, p-acp np1 vhz vvn cc vvn dt n1, pns32 vvb xx av-j, (20) verse (DIV2) 800 Page 447
8242 but they suffer with Christ, and Christ with them; but they suffer with christ, and christ with them; cc-acp pns32 vvb p-acp np1, cc np1 p-acp pno32; (20) verse (DIV2) 800 Page 447
8243 they haue Christ as it were a partener and a companion with them in their sufferings. they have christ as it were a partner and a Companion with them in their sufferings. pns32 vhb np1 p-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 800 Page 447
8244 And to this purpose we find that the sufferings of the godly, and of true beleeuers, are expresly said to be the sufferings of Christ, as Coloss. 1.24. I fulfill the rest of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh, saith the Apostle: and 1. Pet. 4.13. the Apostle bids the Saints and seruants of God reioyce, In as much as they are partakers of Christs sufferings. And to this purpose we find that the sufferings of the godly, and of true believers, Are expressly said to be the sufferings of christ, as Coloss. 1.24. I fulfil the rest of the afflictions of christ in my Flesh, Says the Apostle: and 1. Pet. 4.13. the Apostle bids the Saints and Servants of God rejoice, In as much as they Are partakers of Christ sufferings. cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb cst dt n2 pp-f dt j, cc pp-f j n2, vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp np1 crd. pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po11 n1, vvz dt n1: cc crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 vvi, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns32 vbr n2 pp-f npg1 n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 800 Page 447
8245 Yea we find in Acts 9.4. Yea we find in Acts 9.4. uh pns12 vvb p-acp n2 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 800 Page 447
8246 that Christ pronounceth from heauen, that he suffers in his members, and that he accounts all the crueltie that is done to them, that christ pronounceth from heaven, that he suffers in his members, and that he accounts all the cruelty that is done to them, cst np1 vvz p-acp n1, cst pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n2, cc cst pns31 vvz d dt n1 cst vbz vdn p-acp pno32, (20) verse (DIV2) 800 Page 447
8247 as done to himselfe, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And hence it is that the Apostle Paul cals his afflictions and persecutions a bearing about in his bodie the dying of the Lord Iesus. 2. Cor. 4.10. And Galat. 6.17. he saith, He bare in his bodie the markes of the Lord Iesus. as done to himself, Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? And hence it is that the Apostle Paul calls his afflictions and persecutions a bearing about in his body the dying of the Lord Iesus. 2. Cor. 4.10. And Galatians 6.17. he Says, He bore in his body the marks of the Lord Iesus. c-acp vdn p-acp px31, np1, np1, q-crq vv2 pns21 pno11? cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 np1 vvz po31 n2 cc n2 dt vvg a-acp p-acp po31 n1 dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1 np1. crd np1 crd. cc np1 crd. pns31 vvz, pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 800 Page 447
8248 And why are the sufferings of Gods children said to be the sufferings of Christ? Surely, And why Are the sufferings of God's children said to be the sufferings of christ? Surely, cc c-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vvd pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1? np1, (20) verse (DIV2) 801 Page 447
8249 because of that neare vnion betweene Christ and his members, Christ and his members being most nearely conioyned: Because of that near Union between christ and his members, christ and his members being most nearly conjoined: c-acp pp-f cst j n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, np1 cc po31 n2 vbg av-ds av-j vvn: (20) verse (DIV2) 801 Page 447
8250 yet we may not hence conclude, as the Papists do, that therefore the sufferings of the Saints and children of God are meritorious: yet we may not hence conclude, as the Papists do, that Therefore the sufferings of the Saints and children of God Are meritorious: av pns12 vmb xx av vvi, c-acp dt njp2 vdb, cst av dt n2 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 vbr j: (20) verse (DIV2) 801 Page 447
8251 or so say the Papists, that by vertue of that vnion that is betweene Christ and his members, their suffering receiue influence and vertue from him to be meritorious. or so say the Papists, that by virtue of that Union that is between christ and his members, their suffering receive influence and virtue from him to be meritorious. cc av vvb dt njp2, cst p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 cst vbz p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, po32 n1 vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbi j. (20) verse (DIV2) 801 Page 447
8252 That is a false conclusion, because the vnion betweene Christ and his members is not personall but mysticall, personall vnion being the ground of merit in Christ himselfe. That is a false conclusion, Because the Union between christ and his members is not personal but mystical, personal Union being the ground of merit in christ himself. cst vbz dt j n1, c-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n2 vbz xx j p-acp j, j n1 vbg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 px31. (20) verse (DIV2) 801 Page 447
8253 But for the vse of the point: But for the use of the point: cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 447
8254 the truth now deliuered duly thought on, may minister matter of sweet comfort to Gods children in time of their afflictions and sufferings. the truth now Delivered duly Thought on, may minister matter of sweet Comfort to God's children in time of their afflictions and sufferings. dt n1 av vvn av-jn vvn a-acp, vmb vvi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 447
8255 The heathen man could say, Solamen miseris socios habuisse doloris: It is comfortable to haue companions in miserie and trouble. The heathen man could say, Solamen miseris socios habuisse doloris: It is comfortable to have Sodales in misery and trouble. dt j-jn n1 vmd vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: pn31 vbz j pc-acp vhi n2 p-acp n1 cc n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 447
8256 Now Gods children suffering as Christ hath suffered, in some measure, they suffer not alone, Now God's children suffering as christ hath suffered, in Some measure, they suffer not alone, av npg1 n2 vvg p-acp np1 vhz vvn, p-acp d n1, pns32 vvb xx av-j, (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
8257 but Christ suffers with them, and they haue him as it were a companion with them in their sufferings, but christ suffers with them, and they have him as it were a Companion with them in their sufferings, cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vhb pno31 c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
8258 and without question they cannot haue a better companion. It is better to suffer with Christ, and with him to be vnder the crosse, and without question they cannot have a better Companion. It is better to suffer with christ, and with him to be under the cross, cc p-acp n1 pns32 vmbx vhi dt jc n1. pn31 vbz jc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
8265 thou being a member of Christ, his suffering hath remoued from thee the bitternesse of the crosse, thou being a member of christ, his suffering hath removed from thee the bitterness of the cross, pns21 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno21 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
8266 namely, the wrath of God and the curse, he hath borne that in his owne bodie and soule; namely, the wrath of God and the curse, he hath born that in his own body and soul; av, dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1, pns31 vhz vvn d p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1; (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
8267 yea he alone, as Isai. 63.3. I haue troden the winepresse alone: yea he alone, as Isaiah 63.3. I have trodden the winepress alone: uh pns31 j, c-acp np1 crd. pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 av-j: (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
8268 and he hath remoued that from thee, and by his suffering he hath sweetned thy crosse and thy afflictions: and he hath removed that from thee, and by his suffering he hath sweetened thy cross and thy afflictions: cc pns31 vhz vvn d p-acp pno21, cc p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vhz vvn po21 n1 cc po21 n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
8269 yet in that affliction thou liest vnder, so sweetened to thee, is he pleased to beare a part, yet in that affliction thou liest under, so sweetened to thee, is he pleased to bear a part, av p-acp d n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp, av vvn p-acp pno21, vbz pns31 vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
8270 and as it were to put vnder his shoulder, and to suffer with thee: and as it were to put under his shoulder, and to suffer with thee: cc c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21: (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
8271 and what an excellent comfort is that, if it be duly considered? Let euery child of God thinke on it to his comfort in time of his affliction, and what an excellent Comfort is that, if it be duly considered? Let every child of God think on it to his Comfort in time of his affliction, cc q-crq dt j n1 vbz d, cs pn31 vbb av-jn vvn? vvb d n1 pp-f np1 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
8272 and so much also of that. and so much also of that. cc av av-d av pp-f d. (20) verse (DIV2) 802 Page 448
8273 The Apostle addes a ground of further comfort against the bitternesse of the crosse, that we suffering with Christ, our suffering shall end in glorie with Christ. The Apostle adds a ground of further Comfort against the bitterness of the cross, that we suffering with christ, our suffering shall end in glory with christ. dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f jc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vvg p-acp np1, po12 n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 803 Page 448
8274 If so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. If so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him. cs av vbi cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, cst pns12 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (20) verse (DIV2) 803 Page 448
8275 The point hence offered, wherein I will likewise be briefe, is this. The point hence offered, wherein I will likewise be brief, is this. dt n1 av vvn, c-crq pns11 vmb av vbi j, vbz d. (20) verse (DIV2) 803 Page 448
8276 That the sufferings and afflictions of Gods children shall haue a comfortable end, they shall end in happinesse and glorie euerlasting with Christ in heauen, That the sufferings and afflictions of God's children shall have a comfortable end, they shall end in happiness and glory everlasting with christ in heaven, cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vhi dt j n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 j p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 804 Page 448
8277 yea the sufferings of Gods children shall end in correspondent and answerable glorie. yea the sufferings of God's children shall end in correspondent and answerable glory. uh dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vvi p-acp j cc j n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 804 Page 448
8278 The more Gods children suffer here in this world (suffering as they ought to do) the more and greater shall be their glorie in heauen. Psal. 126.5. The more God's children suffer Here in this world (suffering as they ought to do) the more and greater shall be their glory in heaven. Psalm 126.5. dt dc n2 n2 vvb av p-acp d n1 (vvg c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vdi) dt av-dc cc jc vmb vbi po32 n1 p-acp n1. np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 804 Page 449
8279 Dauid compares the afflictions of Gods children to sowing in teares, and he saith, the haruest that shal come on that sowing shall be sweet & comfortable, David compares the afflictions of God's children to sowing in tears, and he Says, the harvest that shall come on that sowing shall be sweet & comfortable, np1 vvz dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp vvg p-acp n2, cc pns31 vvz, dt n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp d vvg vmb vbi j cc j, (20) verse (DIV2) 804 Page 449
8280 euen a reaping in ioy: they that sow in teares shall reape in ioy. Mat. 19.29. even a reaping in joy: they that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Mathew 19.29. av dt vvg p-acp n1: pns32 cst vvb p-acp n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1. np1 crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 804 Page 449
8281 Christ saith, Whosoeuer shall forsake houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, christ Says, Whosoever shall forsake houses, or brothers, or Sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, np1 vvz, r-crq vmb vvi n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 804 Page 449
8282 or children, or lands, for my names sake, he shall lose nothing by it, he shall receiue an hundred fold more, and shall inherit euerlasting life: or children, or Lands, for my names sake, he shall loose nothing by it, he shall receive an hundred fold more, and shall inherit everlasting life: cc n2, cc n2, p-acp po11 ng1 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pix p-acp pn31, pns31 vmb vvi dt crd n1 av-dc, cc vmb vvi j n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 804 Page 449
8283 his losse shall turne to his exceeding gaine, it shall fall into endlesse happinesse and glorie. Iam. 1.12. saith the Apostle, Blessed is the man that endureth tentation: his loss shall turn to his exceeding gain, it shall fallen into endless happiness and glory. Iam. 1.12. Says the Apostle, Blessed is the man that Endureth tentation: po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 j-vvg n1, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp j n1 cc n1. np1 crd. vvz dt n1, vvn vbz dt n1 cst vvz n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 804 Page 449
8284 for when he is tried, he shall receiue the crowne of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that loue him: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him: c-acp c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31: (20) verse (DIV2) 804 Page 449
8285 his triall shall end in victorie, and in the fruition of the crowne of life. his trial shall end in victory, and in the fruition of the crown of life. po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 804 Page 449
14433 Oh how much more may it cheare vp thy heart, thou that art a child of God, O how much more may it cheer up thy heart, thou that art a child of God, uh q-crq av-d av-dc vmb pn31 vvi a-acp po21 n1, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
8286 To these we might adde many other testimonies, manifesting this, that the sufferings and afflictions of Gods children shall end happily and comfortably, they shall end in happinesse and glorie with Christ in heauen. To these we might add many other testimonies, manifesting this, that the sufferings and afflictions of God's children shall end happily and comfortably, they shall end in happiness and glory with christ in heaven. p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi d j-jn n2, vvg d, cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vvi av-j cc av-j, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 804 Page 449
8287 The ground of this is, because it is a iust thing with the Lord, to giue his children after their toyles and troubles in suffering here in the world, ease, The ground of this is, Because it is a just thing with the Lord, to give his children After their toils and Troubles in suffering Here in the world, ease, dt n1 pp-f d vbz, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp vvg av p-acp dt n1, n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 805 Page 449
8288 and rest, and refreshing, and ioy, and glorie: and rest, and refreshing, and joy, and glory: cc n1, cc vvg, cc n1, cc n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 805 Page 449
8289 I say, a iust thing it is with the Lord thus to deale with them, not for any merit of their suffering, I say, a just thing it is with the Lord thus to deal with them, not for any merit of their suffering, pns11 vvb, dt j n1 pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, xx p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 805 Page 449
8290 but in regard of his free promise, he hauing bound himselfe by his promise, to recompence their afflictions, but in regard of his free promise, he having bound himself by his promise, to recompense their afflictions, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1, pns31 vhg vvn px31 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 805 Page 449
8291 and sufferings, and trials. 2. Thes. 1.6.7. the Apostle saith in expresse termes: and sufferings, and trials. 2. Thebes 1.6.7. the Apostle Says in express terms: cc n2, cc n2. crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz p-acp j n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 805 Page 449
8292 It is a righteous thing with God, to recompence tribulation to them that trouble his children, It is a righteous thing with God, to recompense tribulation to them that trouble his children, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb po31 n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 805 Page 449
8293 and to his children that are troubled rest and refreshing. And to this purpose Christ brings in Abraham speaking in the parable, Luke 16.25. and to his children that Are troubled rest and refreshing. And to this purpose christ brings in Abraham speaking in the parable, Lycia 16.25. cc p-acp po31 n2 cst vbr vvn n1 cc n-vvg. cc p-acp d n1 np1 vvz p-acp np1 vvg p-acp dt n1, av crd. (20) verse (DIV2) 805 Page 449
8294 Sonne, remember that in thy life time thou receiuedst thy pleasures, or good things, and Lazarus paines, Son, Remember that in thy life time thou Received thy pleasures, or good things, and Lazarus pains, n1, vvb cst p-acp po21 n1 n1 pns21 vvd2 po21 n2, cc j n2, cc np1 n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 805 Page 449
8295 now therefore is he comforted and thou art tormented. now Therefore is he comforted and thou art tormented. av av vbz pns31 vvn cc pns21 vb2r vvn. (20) verse (DIV2) 805 Page 449
8296 As if he had said, now it is iust and equall, that he should be comforted and thou tormented. As if he had said, now it is just and equal, that he should be comforted and thou tormented. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, av pn31 vbz j cc j-jn, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn cc pns21 vvn. (20) verse (DIV2) 805 Page 449
8297 Come we to make vse of this truth: Come we to make use of this truth: vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 449
8298 It serues as a speciall ground of comfort to Gods children in the time of their greatest troubles; It serves as a special ground of Comfort to God's children in the time of their greatest Troubles; pn31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 js n2; (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 449
8299 the due consideration of it will be a speciall meanes to cheare them vp, and to keepe them from fainting in their greatest afflictions and sufferings: the due consideration of it will be a special means to cheer them up, and to keep them from fainting in their greatest afflictions and sufferings: dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vbi dt j n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp vvg p-acp po32 js n2 cc n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8300 for as the saying is, that is well that ends well; for as the saying is, that is well that ends well; c-acp c-acp dt n-vvg vbz, cst vbz av cst vvz av; (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8301 and certainly it shall be exceeding well, yea vnspeakably, and vnconceiueably well with Gods children concerning the end of their afflictions: and Certainly it shall be exceeding well, yea unspeakably, and vnconceiueably well with God's children Concerning the end of their afflictions: cc av-j pn31 vmb vbi vvg av, uh av-j, cc av-j av p-acp npg1 n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f po32 n2: (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8302 though the bearing and suffering of them be very painefull and grieuous to the flesh and for the time, though the bearing and suffering of them be very painful and grievous to the Flesh and for the time, cs dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f pno32 vbi av j cc j p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8303 yet the end of them will be most glorious, happie, and comfortable, they shall certainly end in happinesse and glorie with Christ in heauen. yet the end of them will be most glorious, happy, and comfortable, they shall Certainly end in happiness and glory with christ in heaven. av dt n1 pp-f pno32 vmb vbi av-ds j, j, cc j, pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8304 And doubtlesse the consideration of this, made the holy Martyrs go with reioycing and singing through the flames of fire, And doubtless the consideration of this, made the holy Martyrs go with rejoicing and singing through the flames of fire, cc av-j dt n1 pp-f d, vvd dt j n2 vvb p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8305 and with chearefulnesse to endure most exquisite torments. and with cheerfulness to endure most exquisite torments. cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi ds j n2. (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8306 Some of them haue said when they were going to be put to death, Though their breakefast should be sower, some of them have said when they were going to be put to death, Though their breakfast should be sour, d pp-f pno32 vhb vvd c-crq pns32 vbdr vvg pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, c-acp po32 n1 vmd vbi j, (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8307 yet their supper should be most sweet. yet their supper should be most sweet. av po32 n1 vmd vbi av-ds j. (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8308 It is recorded of Ignatius, that when he was cast to the wilde beasts to be deuoured, he said: It is recorded of Ignatius, that when he was cast to the wild beasts to be devoured, he said: pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, cst c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, pns31 vvd: (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8309 Because I am the Lords wheat, I shall be ground in the teeth of the beasts, that I may be made fit bread for the Lords table. Because I am the lords wheat, I shall be ground in the teeth of the beasts, that I may be made fit bred for the lords table. c-acp pns11 vbm dt n2 n1, pns11 vmb vbi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cst pns11 vmb vbi vvn j n1 p-acp dt n2 n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8310 A speech full of constant boldnesse and heauenly comfort. And we reade of Moses, Heb. 11.26. that he esteemed the rebukes of Christ greater riches then the treasures of Egypt. A speech full of constant boldness and heavenly Comfort. And we read of Moses, Hebrew 11.26. that he esteemed the rebukes of christ greater riches then the treasures of Egypt. dt n1 j pp-f j n1 cc j n1. cc pns12 vvb pp-f np1, np1 crd. cst pns31 vvn dt n2 pp-f np1 jc n2 cs dt n2 pp-f np1. (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8311 And why? he had respect vnto the recōpence of the reward, he had an eye to the end of his sufferings, And why? he had respect unto the recompense of the reward, he had an eye to the end of his sufferings, cc c-crq? pns31 vhd n1 p-acp dt vvi pp-f dt n1, pns31 vhd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8312 and knew that the end would be most sweete. and knew that the end would be most sweet. cc vvd cst dt n1 vmd vbi av-ds j. (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8313 And thus do thou that art a child of God, in the time of thy afflictions, thy sicknesse, thy pouertie, And thus do thou that art a child of God, in the time of thy afflictions, thy sickness, thy poverty, cc av vdb pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, po21 n1, po21 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8314 or the like, suffer not thy mind to beate too much vpon the bitternesse of thy affliction, or the like, suffer not thy mind to beat too much upon the bitterness of thy affliction, cc dt j, vvb xx po21 n1 pc-acp vvi av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8315 but haue thine eye, the eye of thy mind, on the end of thy affliction, but have thine eye, the eye of thy mind, on the end of thy affliction, cc-acp vhb po21 n1, dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8316 and consider with thy selfe the end will be most sweet and comfortable, and that will be a notable meanes to cheare thee vp, and Consider with thy self the end will be most sweet and comfortable, and that will be a notable means to cheer thee up, cc vvi p-acp po21 n1 dt n1 vmb vbi av-ds j cc j, cc cst vmb vbi dt j n2 pc-acp vvi pno21 a-acp, (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8317 and to hold vp thy fainting heart. and to hold up thy fainting heart. cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 j-vvg n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8318 And though thou be much troubled and molested, thou art slandered, reproched, and persecuted, and many wayes hardly dealt withall for thy profession of the Gospell, And though thou be much troubled and molested, thou art slandered, reproached, and persecuted, and many ways hardly dealt withal for thy profession of the Gospel, cc cs pns21 vbb d vvn cc vvn, pns21 vb2r vvn, vvd, cc vvn, cc d n2 av vvn av p-acp po21 n1 pp-f dt n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8319 and for thy labouring to walke with an euen foote according to the truth of the Gospell in the way of holinesse: and for thy labouring to walk with an even foot according to the truth of the Gospel in the Way of holiness: cc p-acp po21 j-vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8320 Reioyce in it, that thou art counted worthy to suffer rebuke for the name of Christ, as the Apostle did, Acts 5.41. and remember that the end will be comfortable; Rejoice in it, that thou art counted worthy to suffer rebuke for the name of christ, as the Apostle did, Acts 5.41. and Remember that the end will be comfortable; vvb p-acp pn31, cst pns21 vb2r vvn j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 vdd, vvz crd. cc vvb cst dt n1 vmb vbi j; (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 450
8321 thy sufferings shall end in happinesse and glorie with Christ in heauen, and that will make thee do as Christ did, Heb. 12.2. Endure the crosse and despise the shame. thy sufferings shall end in happiness and glory with christ in heaven, and that will make thee doe as christ did, Hebrew 12.2. Endure the cross and despise the shame. po21 n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc cst vmb vvi pno21 n1 p-acp np1 vdd, np1 crd. vvb dt n1 cc vvi dt n1. (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 451
8322 And remember that the more thou sufferest for the name of Christ, and for the keeping of faith and a good conscience, the more and greater shall be thy glorie in heauen, And Remember that the more thou sufferest for the name of christ, and for the keeping of faith and a good conscience, the more and greater shall be thy glory in heaven, cc vvb cst dt av-dc pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 cc dt j n1, dt av-dc cc jc vmb vbi po21 n1 p-acp n1, (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 451
8323 and thou shalt thereby adde waight to the crowne of glorie that shall be giuen to thee. and thou shalt thereby add weight to the crown of glory that shall be given to thee. cc pns21 vm2 av vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21. (20) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 451
8324 VERSE 18. VERSE 18. n1 crd (21) verse (DIV2) 806 Page 451
8325 For I count that the afflictions of this present time, are not worthie of the glorie which shall be shewed vnto vs. For I count that the afflictions of this present time, Are not worthy of the glory which shall be showed unto us c-acp pns11 vvb cst dt n2 pp-f d j n1, vbr xx j pp-f dt n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 (21) verse (DIV2) 807 Page 451
8326 COme we now to verse 18. For I count that the afflictions of this present time, are not worthy of the glorie which shall be shewed vnto vs. In this verse our Apostle addes further matter of comfort against the bitternesse of the crosse, COme we now to verse 18. For I count that the afflictions of this present time, Are not worthy of the glory which shall be showed unto us In this verse our Apostle adds further matter of Comfort against the bitterness of the cross, vvb pns12 av p-acp n1 crd c-acp pns11 vvb cst dt n2 pp-f d j n1, vbr xx j pp-f dt n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1 po12 n1 vvz jc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 451
8327 and of encouragement to a patient and constant bearing of the crosse, and that by an argument from the weight of that glorie that he spake of verse before, and of encouragement to a patient and constant bearing of the cross, and that by an argument from the weight of that glory that he spoke of verse before, cc pp-f n1 p-acp dt j cc j n-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc cst p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cst pns31 vvd pp-f n1 a-acp, (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 451
8328 and that such as suffer with Christ shall be partakers of; and that such as suffer with christ shall be partakers of; cc cst d c-acp vvi p-acp np1 vmb vbi n2 pp-f; (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 451
8329 as namely, that the glorie they shall partake of, shall be exceeding weightie and maruellous great. as namely, that the glory they shall partake of, shall be exceeding weighty and marvelous great. c-acp av, cst dt n1 pns32 vmb vvi pp-f, vmb vbi vvg j cc j j. (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 451
8330 And this the Apostle doth not simplie affirme, but he propounds his argument vnder a comparison of things vnequall, comparing the afflictions of this life with the glorie of the life to come, And this the Apostle does not simply affirm, but he propounds his argument under a comparison of things unequal, comparing the afflictions of this life with the glory of the life to come, cc d dt n1 vdz xx av-j vvi, cc-acp pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 j, vvg dt n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 451
8331 as the lesse with the greater, as that the glorie of the life to come doth farre surmount and exceed all the afflictions and sufferings of this life, as the less with the greater, as that the glory of the life to come does Far surmount and exceed all the afflictions and sufferings of this life, c-acp dt av-dc p-acp dt jc, c-acp cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi vdz av-j vvi cc vvi d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 451
8332 and that the afflictions of this life cannot hold weight with the glorie of the life to come; and that the afflictions of this life cannot hold weight with the glory of the life to come; cc cst dt n2 pp-f d n1 vmbx vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 451
8333 and if they should be weighed together, as in a ballance, the one would be found but light in respect of the other: and if they should be weighed together, as in a balance, the one would be found but Light in respect of the other: cc cs pns32 vmd vbi vvn av, c-acp p-acp dt n1, dt pi vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n-jn: (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 451
8334 The afflictions of this present time, saith the Apostle, are not worthie of the glorie which shall be shewed vnto vs, they are not comparable vnto it. The afflictions of this present time, Says the Apostle, Are not worthy of the glory which shall be showed unto us, they Are not comparable unto it. dt n2 pp-f d j n1, vvz dt n1, vbr xx j pp-f dt n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvd p-acp pno12, pns32 vbr xx j p-acp pn31. (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 452
8335 And herein also the Apostle preuents a secret obiection; And herein also the Apostle prevents a secret objection; cc av av dt n1 vvz dt j-jn n1; (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 452
8336 for some might say to him, You tell vs that we suffering with Christ we shall be glorified with him, for Some might say to him, You tell us that we suffering with christ we shall be glorified with him, p-acp d vmd vvi p-acp pno31, pn22 vvb pno12 d pns12 vvg p-acp np1 pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31, (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 452
8337 but in the meane time we lye vnder grieuous troubles, and verie sore afflictions, our trials and sufferings here in this world are intollerable, but in the mean time we lie under grievous Troubles, and very soar afflictions, our trials and sufferings Here in this world Are intolerable, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vvb p-acp j n2, cc av j n2, po12 n2 cc n2 av p-acp d n1 vbr j, (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 452
8338 and who is able to endure the troubles that do befall vs? This the Apostle meets withall, in saying, That the afflictions of this present time, are not worthie of the glorie which shall be shewed vnto vs, that shall be reuealed vnto vs. As if he had said, and who is able to endure the Troubles that do befall us? This the Apostle meets withal, in saying, That the afflictions of this present time, Are not worthy of the glory which shall be showed unto us, that shall be revealed unto us As if he had said, cc r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vdb vvi pno12? np1 dt n1 vvz av, p-acp vvg, cst dt n2 pp-f d j n1, vbr xx j pp-f dt n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12, cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 452
8339 though your afflictions and sufferings in this present life be great, and grieuous, and sore, though your afflictions and sufferings in this present life be great, and grievous, and soar, cs po22 n2 cc n2 p-acp d j n1 vbi j, cc j, cc av-j, (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 452
8340 and hard to be borne and endured, yet beare them with as much patience as possibly you can, and hard to be born and endured, yet bear them with as much patience as possibly you can, cc av-j pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, av vvb pno32 p-acp p-acp d n1 c-acp av-j pn22 vmb, (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 452
8341 and know to your comfort, that the glorie which is to follow on your afflictions is farre greater and more lasting then be your afflictions, there is no comparison betweene them. and know to your Comfort, that the glory which is to follow on your afflictions is Far greater and more lasting then be your afflictions, there is no comparison between them. cc vvb p-acp po22 n1, cst dt n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2 vbz av-j jc cc av-dc vvg av vbi po22 n2, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32. (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 452
8342 And this the Apostle affirmes as a truth whereof he was resolued, as a certaine truth, in his iudgement, in his account and estimation. And this the Apostle affirms as a truth whereof he was resolved, as a certain truth, in his judgement, in his account and estimation. cc d dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn, c-acp dt j n1, p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 452
8382 That all the afflictions that Gods children do or can suffer in this world, are not comparable to the glorie of heauen. That all the afflictions that God's children do or can suffer in this world, Are not comparable to the glory of heaven. cst d dt n2 cst ng1 n2 vdb cc vmb vvi p-acp d n1, vbr xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 813 Page 454
8343 For I count (saith he) that the afflictions of this present time are not worthie of the glorie which shall be shewed vnto vs. And so we see the generall drift and purpose of the Apostle in this verse, For I count (Says he) that the afflictions of this present time Are not worthy of the glory which shall be showed unto us And so we see the general drift and purpose of the Apostle in this verse, c-acp pns11 vvb (vvz pns31) d dt n2 pp-f d j n1 vbr xx j pp-f dt n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 cc av pns12 vvb dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 452
8344 and the generall matter of it: I will now lay foorth the sence and meaning of the words. and the general matter of it: I will now lay forth the sense and meaning of the words. cc dt j n1 pp-f pn31: pns11 vmb av vvi av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2. (21) verse (DIV2) 808 Page 452
8345 For I count. The word here vsed signifies thus much, I collect and gather, and that firmely, For I count. The word Here used signifies thus much, I collect and gather, and that firmly, c-acp pns11 vvb. dt n1 av vvn vvz av av-d, pns11 vvb cc vvi, cc cst av-j, (21) verse (DIV2) 809 Page 452
8346 as on iust reckoning, or after debating and reasoning the matter, I do certainly conclude. We find the same word vsed Rom. 3.28. and it is there rendered, and that rightly, NONLATINALPHABET, therefore we conclude: therefore we set downe this as a certaine truth and certaine conclusion, that a man is iustified by faith without the works of the Law: as on just reckoning, or After debating and reasoning the matter, I do Certainly conclude. We find the same word used Rom. 3.28. and it is there rendered, and that rightly,, Therefore we conclude: Therefore we Set down this as a certain truth and certain conclusion, that a man is justified by faith without the works of the Law: c-acp p-acp j n-vvg, cc p-acp vvg cc vvg dt n1, pns11 vdb av-j vvi. pns12 vvb dt d n1 vvn np1 crd. cc pn31 vbz a-acp vvn, cc cst av-jn,, av pns12 vvb: av pns12 vvd a-acp d c-acp dt j n1 cc j n1, cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (21) verse (DIV2) 809 Page 452
8347 and so indeed the word NONLATINALPHABET is here to be taken, I collect and gather, and that firmely, and so indeed the word is Here to be taken, I collect and gather, and that firmly, cc av av dt n1 vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn, pns11 vvb cc vvi, cc cst av-j, (21) verse (DIV2) 809 Page 452
8348 and I conclude this, and I resolue on it as a certaine truth, That the afflictions of this present time, and I conclude this, and I resolve on it as a certain truth, That the afflictions of this present time, cc pns11 vvb d, cc pns11 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n1, cst dt n2 pp-f d j n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 809 Page 452
8349 or the passions and sufferings of this present time for so the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies: Of this present time, or of the time which is now, NONLATINALPHABET. or the passion and sufferings of this present time for so the word signifies: Of this present time, or of the time which is now,. cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d j n1 p-acp av dt n1 vvz: pp-f d j n1, cc pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz av,. (21) verse (DIV2) 809 Page 452
8350 The Apostle hereby meanes not onely the afflictions and sufferings of this present time wherein he liued, The Apostle hereby means not only the afflictions and sufferings of this present time wherein he lived, dt n1 av vvz xx av-j dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d j n1 c-crq pns31 vvd, (21) verse (DIV2) 809 Page 453
8351 and the afflictions that Gods children did then vndergo, but all the afflictions of this present life, and the afflictions that God's children did then undergo, but all the afflictions of this present life, cc dt n2 cst ng1 n2 vdd av vvi, cc-acp d dt n2 pp-f d j n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 809 Page 453
8352 euen all such tribulations and crosses as they do beare during the time of this life, even all such tribulations and Crosses as they do bear during the time of this life, av d d n2 cc n2 c-acp pns32 vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 809 Page 453
8353 and whilest they are here on the face of the earth, are not worthie, or of equall weight. For the word here vsed, signifies the equalitie or like weight of things weighed in a ballance together: and whilst they Are Here on the face of the earth, Are not worthy, or of equal weight. For the word Here used, signifies the equality or like weight of things weighed in a balance together: cc cs pns32 vbr av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbr xx j, cc pp-f j-jn n1. p-acp dt n1 av vvn, vvz dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 av: (21) verse (DIV2) 809 Page 453
8354 and so the meaning is, are not of equall weight, or are not proportionable to the glorie that shall be shewed vnto vs. Of the glorie: and so the meaning is, Are not of equal weight, or Are not proportionable to the glory that shall be showed unto us Of the glory: cc av dt n1 vbz, vbr xx pp-f j-jn n1, cc vbr xx j p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 pp-f dt n1: (21) verse (DIV2) 809 Page 453
8355 that is, of the glorie that Gods children shall be inuested withall in heauen, which shall be shewed or reuealed, that is, of the glory that God's children shall be invested withal in heaven, which shall be showed or revealed, cst vbz, pp-f dt n1 cst ng1 n2 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn cc vvn, (21) verse (DIV2) 809 Page 453
8356 or which we shall haue at the appearing of the Lord Iesus, as Coloss. 3.4. When Christ which is our life shall appeare, then shall we also appeare with him in glorie. or which we shall have At the appearing of the Lord Iesus, as Coloss. 3.4. When christ which is our life shall appear, then shall we also appear with him in glory. cc r-crq pns12 vmb vhi p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 np1, c-acp np1 crd. c-crq np1 r-crq vbz po12 n1 vmb vvi, av vmb pns12 av vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 809 Page 453
8357 Vnto vs, or in vs: that is, to our bodies and soules, or wherewith our bodies and soules shall be clothed. Unto us, or in us: that is, to our bodies and Souls, or wherewith our bodies and Souls shall be clothed. p-acp pno12, cc p-acp pno12: cst vbz, p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, cc c-crq po12 n2 cc n2 vmb vbi vvn. (21) verse (DIV2) 809 Page 453
8358 Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the words of this verse, as if the Apostle had said. Thus then conceive we the meaning of the words of this verse, as if the Apostle had said. av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn. (21) verse (DIV2) 809 Page 453
8359 For I collect and gather, and that firmely, I conclude and resolue on this as a certaine truth, that the passions and sufferings of this life, For I collect and gather, and that firmly, I conclude and resolve on this as a certain truth, that the passion and sufferings of this life, c-acp pns11 vvb cc vvi, cc cst av-j, pns11 vvb cc vvi p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 810 Page 453
8360 euen all troubles, trials, and crosses that we or any of Gods children do beare during the time of this life, even all Troubles, trials, and Crosses that we or any of God's children do bear during the time of this life, av d n2, n2, cc n2 cst pns12 cc d pp-f npg1 n2 vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 810 Page 453
8361 and whilest we liue here on the face of the earth, are not of equall weight, are not in any respect proportionable to the heauenly glorie wherewith our bodies and soules shall be inuested, and whilst we live Here on the face of the earth, Are not of equal weight, Are not in any respect proportionable to the heavenly glory wherewith our bodies and Souls shall be invested, cc cs pns12 vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbr xx pp-f j-jn n1, vbr xx p-acp d n1 j p-acp dt j n1 c-crq po12 n2 cc n2 vmb vbi vvn, (21) verse (DIV2) 810 Page 453
8362 and that shall be put on them at the appearance of the Lord Iesus Christ; there is no comparison betweene them. and that shall be put on them At the appearance of the Lord Iesus christ; there is no comparison between them. cc cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1; pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32. (21) verse (DIV2) 810 Page 453
8363 Now we see the Apostle here deliuers not this truth, that the afflictions of this present time are not worthie of the glorie which shall be shewed vnto vs, Now we see the Apostle Here delivers not this truth, that the afflictions of this present time Are not worthy of the glory which shall be showed unto us, av pns12 vvb dt n1 av vvz xx d n1, cst dt n2 pp-f d j n1 vbr xx j pp-f dt n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12, (21) verse (DIV2) 811 Page 453
8364 as an vncertaine opinion, but as a certaine truth, and a truth whereof he was fully resolued. as an uncertain opinion, but as a certain truth, and a truth whereof he was Fully resolved. c-acp dt j n1, cc-acp c-acp dt j n1, cc dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbds av-j vvn. (21) verse (DIV2) 811 Page 453
8365 And thus are the Ministers of the word to deliuer to the people of God truths that are of speciall vse, And thus Are the Ministers of the word to deliver to the people of God truths that Are of special use, cc av vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 n2 cst vbr pp-f j n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 811 Page 453
8366 and needfull to be knowne, not as their opinions, but as certaine truths. and needful to be known, not as their opinions, but as certain truths. cc j pc-acp vbi vvn, xx p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp c-acp j n2. (21) verse (DIV2) 811 Page 453
8367 Indeed the Ministers of the word are seriously to weigh and consider what they deliuer before they do deliuer it: Indeed the Ministers of the word Are seriously to weigh and Consider what they deliver before they do deliver it: av dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi r-crq pns32 vvb c-acp pns32 vdb vvi pn31: (21) verse (DIV2) 811 Page 453
8368 but that which they haue seriously thought on, studied for, and earnestly sought at the hands of God by prayer, but that which they have seriously Thought on, studied for, and earnestly sought At the hands of God by prayer, cc-acp cst r-crq pns32 vhb av-j vvn a-acp, vvn p-acp, cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 811 Page 453
8369 and the Lord hath vouchsafed to reueale to them by his Spirit, being a truth needfull to be knowne, and the Lord hath vouchsafed to reveal to them by his Spirit, being a truth needful to be known, cc dt n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1, vbg dt n1 j pc-acp vbi vvn, (21) verse (DIV2) 811 Page 454
8370 and agreeable to the written word of God, and to the analogie and proportion of faith, they are to deliuer confidently, and agreeable to the written word of God, and to the analogy and proportion of faith, they Are to deliver confidently, cc j p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi av-j, (21) verse (DIV2) 811 Page 454
8371 and to aùouch as a certaine truth of God; and to aùouch as a certain truth of God; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1; (21) verse (DIV2) 811 Page 454
8372 yea to auerre it to be such a truth as they are readie to seale with their bloud if they be called to it. yea to aver it to be such a truth as they Are ready to seal with their blood if they be called to it. uh p-acp vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi d dt n1 c-acp pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1 cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp pn31. (21) verse (DIV2) 811 Page 454
8373 I will not stand on that, let it suffice to haue pointed at it. I will not stand on that, let it suffice to have pointed At it. pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d, vvb pn31 vvi pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp pn31. (21) verse (DIV2) 811 Page 454
8374 Againe, in that the Apostle doth here thus enlarge himselfe, in setting downe this, that the afflictions of this present time are not worthie of the glorie which shall be shewed vnto vs, setting it downe as a certaine truth, Again, in that the Apostle does Here thus enlarge himself, in setting down this, that the afflictions of this present time Are not worthy of the glory which shall be showed unto us, setting it down as a certain truth, av, p-acp d dt n1 vdz av av vvi px31, p-acp vvg a-acp d, cst dt n2 pp-f d j n1 vbr xx j pp-f dt n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12, vvg pn31 a-acp p-acp dt j n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 812 Page 454
8375 as a truth whereof he was fully resolued, thereby to comfort the beleeuing Romans and other true beleeuers against the bitternesse of the crosse, I might stand to shew, that the way to comfort and to cheare vp such as are vnder affliction and in distresse, is not by coniectures, as a truth whereof he was Fully resolved, thereby to Comfort the believing Romans and other true believers against the bitterness of the cross, I might stand to show, that the Way to Comfort and to cheer up such as Are under affliction and in distress, is not by Conjectures, c-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbds av-j vvn, av pc-acp vvi dt vvg np1 cc j-jn j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi a-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, vbz xx p-acp n2, (21) verse (DIV2) 812 Page 454
8376 or by wittie conceits, but by that which a man is able to auerre to be a certaine truth of God, or by witty conceits, but by that which a man is able to aver to be a certain truth of God, cc p-acp j n2, cc-acp p-acp d r-crq dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f np1, (21) verse (DIV2) 812 Page 454
8377 and to resolue the conscience of it, that it is the holy truth of God: and to resolve the conscience of it, that it is the holy truth of God: cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1: (21) verse (DIV2) 812 Page 454
8378 but I passe from that also, and come to the matter and thing here auerred by the Apostle, but I pass from that also, and come to the matter and thing Here averred by the Apostle, cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp cst av, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 av vvn p-acp dt n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 812 Page 454
8379 and resolued on as a certaine truth, and that is this: and resolved on as a certain truth, and that is this: cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc d vbz d: (21) verse (DIV2) 812 Page 454
8380 That the afflictions of this present time are not worthy of the glorie which shall be shewed vnto vs: That the afflictions of this present time Are not worthy of the glory which shall be showed unto us: cst dt n2 pp-f d j n1 vbr xx j pp-f dt n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12: (21) verse (DIV2) 812 Page 454
8381 and hence this conclusion is offered. and hence this conclusion is offered. cc av d n1 vbz vvn. (21) verse (DIV2) 812 Page 454
8383 Whatsoeuer Gods children either do or can suffer in this world in any kinde, whether from the hands of men, Whatsoever God's children either do or can suffer in this world in any kind, whither from the hands of men, r-crq n2 n2 d vdb cc vmb vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (21) verse (DIV2) 813 Page 454
8384 or layed on them by the immediate hand of God, on their bodies, or soules, or laid on them by the immediate hand of God, on their bodies, or Souls, cc vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po32 n2, cc n2, (21) verse (DIV2) 813 Page 454
10745 And indeed the holy Spirit of God once vouchsafed to Gods children, he neuer altogether forsakes them, And indeed the holy Spirit of God once vouchsafed to God's children, he never altogether forsakes them, cc av dt j n1 pp-f np1 a-acp vvn p-acp npg1 n2, pns31 av-x av vvz pno32, (28) verse (DIV2) 1032 Page 585
8385 or howsoeuer, it is not proportionable or of equall weight to the glorie that shall be put on them in heauen. or howsoever, it is not proportionable or of equal weight to the glory that shall be put on them in heaven. cc c-acp, pn31 vbz xx j cc pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 813 Page 454
8386 And to this purpose that is a cleare text, 2. Corinth. 4.17. where the Apostle saith, Our light affliction which is but for a moment, causeth to vs a farre more excellent and an eternall weight of glorie. And to this purpose that is a clear text, 2. Corinth. 4.17. where the Apostle Says, Our Light affliction which is but for a moment, Causes to us a Far more excellent and an Eternal weight of glory. cc p-acp d n1 cst vbz dt j n1, crd np1. crd. c-crq dt n1 vvz, po12 j n1 r-crq vbz p-acp p-acp dt n1, vvz p-acp pno12 av av-j av-dc j cc dt j n1 pp-f n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 813 Page 454
8387 I he Apostle there comparing the afflictions of this life with the glorie of heauen, he cals the one light and momentanie, I he Apostle there comparing the afflictions of this life with the glory of heaven, he calls the one Light and momentary, sy pns31 n1 a-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz dt crd n1 cc j, (21) verse (DIV2) 813 Page 454
8388 and the other eternall and weightie; yea he giues to the glorie of heauen a most excellent and eternall weight. and the other Eternal and weighty; yea he gives to the glory of heaven a most excellent and Eternal weight. cc dt n-jn j cc j; uh pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 dt av-ds j cc j n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 813 Page 454
8389 And from those words of the Apostle we may gather reasons & grounds of this truth, that the suffering of Gods children in this world are not comparable or proportionable to the glorie that shall be put on them in heauen. As And from those words of the Apostle we may gather Reasons & grounds of this truth, that the suffering of God's children in this world Are not comparable or proportionable to the glory that shall be put on them in heaven. As cc p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 pns12 vmb vvi n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp d n1 vbr xx j cc j p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1. p-acp (21) verse (DIV2) 813 Page 455
8390 First, the afflictions of this life are but momentanie and short, they last no longer then the time of this life, which is but a moment or lesse then a moment in comparison of eternitie; First, the afflictions of this life Are but momentary and short, they last no longer then the time of this life, which is but a moment or less then a moment in comparison of eternity; ord, dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr p-acp j cc j, pns32 vvb av-dx av-jc cs dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 cc av-dc cs dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (21) verse (DIV2) 814 Page 455
8391 but the glorie of heauen is eternall & infinite in durance and continuance, and shall last for euer. but the glory of heaven is Eternal & infinite in durance and Continuance, and shall last for ever. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j cc j p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vmb vvi p-acp av. (21) verse (DIV2) 814 Page 455
8392 And thus the Apostle Peter compares them together, 1. Pet. 5.10. The God of grace which hath called vs vnto his eternall glorie by Christ Iesus, And thus the Apostle Peter compares them together, 1. Pet. 5.10. The God of grace which hath called us unto his Eternal glory by christ Iesus, cc av dt n1 np1 vvz pno32 av, crd np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vhz vvn pno12 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp np1 np1, (21) verse (DIV2) 814 Page 455
8393 after that we haue suffered a little. After that we have suffered a little. c-acp cst pns12 vhb vvn dt j. (21) verse (DIV2) 814 Page 455
8394 Againe, the afflictions of this life are for their measure light and trifling, being compared to the glorie of heauen that is ponderous and weightie, Again, the afflictions of this life Are for their measure Light and trifling, being compared to the glory of heaven that is ponderous and weighty, av, dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr p-acp po32 n1 n1 cc j-vvg, vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz j cc j, (21) verse (DIV2) 815 Page 455
8395 and for the measure and greatnesse of it incomprehensible, as the Apostle saith, 1. Cor. 2.9. Things that eye hath not seene, neither eare heard, neither came into mans heart, are, which God hath prepared for them which loue him. 2. Corinth. 12.4. the Apostle saith, he being rapt vp into Paradise, he heard words vnutterable, and not possible for man to vtter. and for the measure and greatness of it incomprehensible, as the Apostle Says, 1. Cor. 2.9. Things that eye hath not seen, neither ear herd, neither Come into men heart, Are, which God hath prepared for them which love him. 2. Corinth. 12.4. the Apostle Says, he being rapt up into Paradise, he herd words unutterable, and not possible for man to utter. cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 j, c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. n2 cst n1 vhz xx vvn, dx n1 vvn, av-dx vvd p-acp ng1 n1, vbr, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 r-crq vvb pno31. crd np1. crd. dt n1 vvz, pns31 vbg vvn a-acp p-acp n1, pns31 vvd n2 j, cc xx j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi. (21) verse (DIV2) 815 Page 455
8396 And we reade that Peter being present at the transfiguration of Christ, and hauing but a glimse of heauenly glorie, he was so ouerwhelmed with it, And we read that Peter being present At the transfiguration of christ, and having but a glimpse of heavenly glory, he was so overwhelmed with it, cc pns12 vvb cst np1 vbg j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vhg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, pns31 vbds av vvn p-acp pn31, (21) verse (DIV2) 815 Page 455
8397 as that he spake he knew not what, saith the text, Matth. 9.6. as that he spoke he knew not what, Says the text, Matthew 9.6. c-acp cst pns31 vvd pns31 vvd xx r-crq, vvz dt n1, np1 crd. (21) verse (DIV2) 815 Page 455
8398 And therefore doubtlesse on these grounds this stands as a firme and certaine truth, that all the afflictions Gods children do or can suffer in this world, are not comparable to the glorie of heauen; And Therefore doubtless on these grounds this Stands as a firm and certain truth, that all the afflictions God's children do or can suffer in this world, Are not comparable to the glory of heaven; cc av av-j p-acp d n2 d vvz p-acp dt j cc j n1, cst d dt n2 n2 n2 vdb cc vmb vvi p-acp d n1, vbr xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (21) verse (DIV2) 815 Page 455
8399 that glorie doth euerie way surmount them, and there is no comparison betweene them. that glory does every Way surmount them, and there is no comparison between them. d n1 vdz d n1 vvb pno32, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32. (21) verse (DIV2) 815 Page 455
8400 And for the vse, first this truth ouerturnes that conceit of the Papists, that the sufferings of Gods children in this world are meritorious, and do deserue heauenly glorie: And for the use, First this truth overturns that conceit of the Papists, that the sufferings of God's children in this world Are meritorious, and do deserve heavenly glory: cc p-acp dt n1, ord d n1 vvz d n1 pp-f dt njp2, cst dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp d n1 vbr j, cc vdb vvi j n1: (21) verse (DIV2) 816 Page 455
8401 that cannot possibly be, because there is no proportion betweene them and heauenly glorie: and betweene merit and reward giuen to merit, there must be a proportion. that cannot possibly be, Because there is no proportion between them and heavenly glory: and between merit and reward given to merit, there must be a proportion. cst vmbx av-j vbi, c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cc j n1: cc p-acp n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 816 Page 455
8402 The recompence of merit is an act of iustice, and iustice is a kinde of equalitie; The recompense of merit is an act of Justice, and Justice is a kind of equality; dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (21) verse (DIV2) 816 Page 455
8403 and therefore there being no equalitie betweene the sufferings of this life and the glorie of the life to come, they cannot truly and properly merit or deserue it. and Therefore there being no equality between the sufferings of this life and the glory of the life to come, they cannot truly and properly merit or deserve it. cc av a-acp vbg dx n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, pns32 vmbx av-j cc av-j vvi cc vvi pn31. (21) verse (DIV2) 816 Page 456
8404 Ah but say the Papists, though the sufferings of Gods children be not equall to the glorie of heauen, Ah but say the Papists, though the sufferings of God's children be not equal to the glory of heaven, uh cc-acp vvb dt njp2, cs dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbb xx j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 816 Page 456
8405 yet because they proceed from grace and from the Spirit of God, they haue in them a worth of heauenly glorie, yet Because they proceed from grace and from the Spirit of God, they have in them a worth of heavenly glory, av c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vhb p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f j n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 816 Page 456
8406 and they merit and deserue it. A meere cauill, and directly contrarie to the plaine euidence of the word of God, and they merit and deserve it. A mere cavil, and directly contrary to the plain evidence of the word of God, cc pns32 vvb cc vvi pn31. dt j n1, cc av-j j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (21) verse (DIV2) 816 Page 456
8407 for grace and merit of works, either of doings or sufferings, cannot stand together. for grace and merit of works, either of doings or sufferings, cannot stand together. p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, d pp-f n2-vdg cc n2, vmbx vvi av. (21) verse (DIV2) 816 Page 456
8408 And againe, the sufferings of Gods children proceed not from grace and from the Spirit of God alone, And again, the sufferings of God's children proceed not from grace and from the Spirit of God alone, cc av, dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vvb xx p-acp n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j, (21) verse (DIV2) 816 Page 456
8409 but partly also from the minds and wils of the sufferers, and in that respect many infirmities accompanie the suffering of the best of Gods children; but partly also from the minds and wills of the sufferers, and in that respect many infirmities accompany the suffering of the best of God's children; cc-acp av av p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2, cc p-acp d n1 d n2 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt js pp-f ng1 n2; (21) verse (DIV2) 816 Page 456
8410 and therefore they cannot possibly merit heauenly glorie. I leaue this, and for a second vse. and Therefore they cannot possibly merit heavenly glory. I leave this, and for a second use. cc av pns32 vmbx av-j vvi j n1. pns11 vvb d, cc p-acp dt ord n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 816 Page 456
8411 Is it so that all the afflictions that Gods children do or can suffer here in this world, are not comparable to the glorie of heauen? Is there no proportion betweene their suffering in this world, Is it so that all the afflictions that God's children do or can suffer Here in this world, Are not comparable to the glory of heaven? Is there no proportion between their suffering in this world, vbz pn31 av cst d dt n2 cst ng1 n2 vdb cc vmb vvi av p-acp d n1, vbr xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? vbz pc-acp dx n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp d n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 456
8412 and the glorie that shall be put on them in heauen? Then let Gods children meditate and thinke on this to their comfort in the time of their greatest afflictions and sufferings: and the glory that shall be put on them in heaven? Then let God's children meditate and think on this to their Comfort in the time of their greatest afflictions and sufferings: cc dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1? av vvb n2 n2 vvi cc vvi p-acp d p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 js n2 cc n2: (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 456
8413 doubtlesse the Lord would not haue put it downe as an argument of comfort in the time of trouble, doubtless the Lord would not have put it down as an argument of Comfort in the time of trouble, av-j dt n1 vmd xx vhi vvn pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 456
8414 if it were not his will that we should exercise our minds in meditating and thinking on it. if it were not his will that we should exercise our minds in meditating and thinking on it. cs pn31 vbdr xx po31 n1 cst pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp pn31. (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 456
8415 And therefore thou that art a child of God, meditate and thinke on this; And Therefore thou that art a child of God, meditate and think on this; cc av pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, vvi cc vvi p-acp d; (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 456
8416 if thou lyest vnder some grieuous affliction, remember that thy sufferings here in this world be they neuer so great, are not comparable to the glorie of heauen; if thou liest under Some grievous affliction, Remember that thy sufferings Here in this world be they never so great, Are not comparable to the glory of heaven; cs pns21 vv2 p-acp d j n1, vvb d po21 n2 av p-acp d n1 vbi pns32 av-x av j, vbr xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 456
8417 and it will be a notable meanes to cheare thee vp, and to comfort thee. and it will be a notable means to cheer thee up, and to Comfort thee. cc pn31 vmb vbi dt j n2 pc-acp vvi pno21 a-acp, cc pc-acp vvi pno21. (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 456
8418 Haply thou complainest of thy long lingring sicknesse and paine, thy bodie being vnder sicknesse and paine: Haply thou complainest of thy long lingering sickness and pain, thy body being under sickness and pain: av pns21 vv2 pp-f po21 j j-vvg n1 cc n1, po21 n1 vbg p-acp n1 cc n1: (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 456
8419 and take a man in a burning feuer, and you shall heare him vtter such words, and take a man in a burning fever, and you shall hear him utter such words, cc vvb dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc pn22 vmb vvi pno31 vvi d n2, (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 456
8421 but what is that paine to eternitie of ioy and glorie in heauen? it is not worthie to be named with it: but what is that pain to eternity of joy and glory in heaven? it is not worthy to be nam with it: cc-acp q-crq vbz d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31: (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 456
8422 compare them together, and thou shalt find it will mitigate thy paine, and it will yeeld thee comfort in thy greatest pangs. compare them together, and thou shalt find it will mitigate thy pain, and it will yield thee Comfort in thy greatest pangs. vvb pno32 av, cc pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 vmb vvi po21 n1, cc pn31 vmb vvi pno21 vvi p-acp po21 js n2. (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 456
8423 A diseased man or woman we know will endure cutting, and searing, and the like, in consideration of ease afterwards: A diseased man or woman we know will endure cutting, and searing, and the like, in consideration of ease afterwards: dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 pns12 vvb vmb vvi vvg, cc vvg, cc dt j, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av: (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 457
8424 and comparing that paine with the ease he hopes will follow, he endures cutting and seating with patience: and comparing that pain with the ease he hope's will follow, he endures cutting and seating with patience: cc vvg d n1 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz vmb vvi, pns31 vvz vvg cc vvg p-acp n1: (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 457
8425 so do thou compare the paine of thy suffering with the ioy and glorie in heauen, so do thou compare the pain of thy suffering with the joy and glory in heaven, av vdb pns21 vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 457
8426 and it will certainly swallow vp thy paine, and yeeld thee much comfort. and it will Certainly swallow up thy pain, and yield thee much Comfort. cc pn31 vmb av-j vvi a-acp po21 n1, cc vvb pno21 d n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 457
8427 If we were as apprehensiue of the greatnesse of the glorie of heauen abiding for vs, If we were as apprehensive of the greatness of the glory of heaven abiding for us, cs pns12 vbdr a-acp j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp pno12, (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 457
8428 as we are apprehensiue of the paine of our present sufferings, without question it would make vs beare them exceeding patiently. as we Are apprehensive of the pain of our present sufferings, without question it would make us bear them exceeding patiently. c-acp pns12 vbr j pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, p-acp n1 pn31 vmd vvi pno12 vvi pno32 vvg av-j. (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 457
8429 Thou wilt say, but how shall I be as apprehensiue of the great glorie in heauen, Thou wilt say, but how shall I be as apprehensive of the great glory in heaven, pns21 vm2 vvi, cc-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vbi a-acp j pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 457
8430 as I am of the extremitie of my present suffering? I answer thee. as I am of the extremity of my present suffering? I answer thee. c-acp pns11 vbm pp-f dt n1 pp-f po11 j n1? pns11 vvb pno21. (21) verse (DIV2) 817 Page 457
8431 Keepe thy faith in exercise, keepe thy faith exercised in apprehending the glorie laid vp for thee in heauen, Keep thy faith in exercise, keep thy faith exercised in apprehending the glory laid up for thee in heaven, vvb po21 n1 p-acp n1, vvb po21 n1 vvn p-acp vvg dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 818 Page 457
8432 as thy sense is exercised in feeling the paine of thy present suffering, and thy faith being thus exercised, it will giue a present being of the ioy and glorie of heauen to thy heart and soule, and to thy inward feeling; as thy sense is exercised in feeling the pain of thy present suffering, and thy faith being thus exercised, it will give a present being of the joy and glory of heaven to thy heart and soul, and to thy inward feeling; c-acp po21 n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po21 j n1, cc po21 n1 vbg av vvn, pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 vbg pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp po21 j n-vvg; (21) verse (DIV2) 818 Page 457
8433 as the holy Ghost saith, Hebr. 11.1. Faith is the euidence of things which are not seene: as the holy Ghost Says, Hebrew 11.1. Faith is the evidence of things which Are not seen: c-acp dt j n1 vvz, np1 crd. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 r-crq vbr xx vvn: (21) verse (DIV2) 818 Page 457
8434 and that feeling of the glorie of heauen though yet to come, will ouerwhelme a world of miserie and paine though it be present. and that feeling of the glory of heaven though yet to come, will overwhelm a world of misery and pain though it be present. cc d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av pc-acp vvi, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cs pn31 vbb j. (21) verse (DIV2) 818 Page 457
8435 The holy Martyrs endured extreame tortures with patience and comfort: The holy Martyrs endured extreme tortures with patience and Comfort: dt j n2 vvd j-jn n2 p-acp n1 cc n1: (21) verse (DIV2) 818 Page 457
8436 and why? they were exules à corpore, in their soules they mounted vp to heauen. and why? they were exules à corpore, in their Souls they mounted up to heaven. cc q-crq? pns32 vbdr fw-fr fw-fr fw-la, p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 818 Page 457
8437 Labour therefore thus to keepe thy faith in exercise in the time of thy great afflictions. Labour Therefore thus to keep thy faith in exercise in the time of thy great afflictions. n1 av av pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2. (21) verse (DIV2) 818 Page 457
8438 Now in the next place, obserue how the Apostle limits the afflictions of Gods children, he cals thē the afflictions of this present time, Now in the next place, observe how the Apostle Limits the afflictions of God's children, he calls them the afflictions of this present time, av p-acp dt ord n1, vvb c-crq dt n1 n2 dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, pns31 vvz pno32 dt n2 pp-f d j n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 819 Page 457
8439 or of the time that is now: or of the time that is now: cc pp-f dt n1 cst vbz av: (21) verse (DIV2) 819 Page 457
8440 I count that the afflictions of this present time are not worthie of the glorie which shall be shewed vnto vs. And hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. I count that the afflictions of this present time Are not worthy of the glory which shall be showed unto us And hence we Are given to understand thus much. pns11 vvb cst dt n2 pp-f d j n1 vbr xx j pp-f dt n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 cc av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (21) verse (DIV2) 819 Page 457
8441 That the afflictions of Gods children are but of short continuance, and they last but a while. That the afflictions of God's children Are but of short Continuance, and they last but a while. cst dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr p-acp a-acp j n1, cc pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 457
8442 Though the afflictions of Gods children be bitter and sharpe, yet they are but momentanie and short, Though the afflictions of God's children be bitter and sharp, yet they Are but momentary and short, cs dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbb j cc j, av pns32 vbr p-acp j cc j, (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 457
8446 he there saith, the afflictions that he and other true beleeuers endured, were but light and momentany, he there Says, the afflictions that he and other true believers endured, were but Light and momentany, pns31 a-acp vvz, dt n2 cst pns31 cc j-jn j n2 vvn, vbdr p-acp n1 cc n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8447 but for a mement, Our light affliction which is but for a moment, causeth vnto vs a far more excellent and an eternall weight of glorie. but for a mement, Our Light affliction which is but for a moment, Causes unto us a Far more excellent and an Eternal weight of glory. cc-acp p-acp dt n1, po12 j n1 r-crq vbz p-acp p-acp dt n1, vvz p-acp pno12 av av-j av-dc j cc dt j n1 pp-f n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8448 And so also speakes the Apostle Peter of the afflictions of Gods children, 1. Pet. 5.10. And so also speaks the Apostle Peter of the afflictions of God's children, 1. Pet. 5.10. cc av av vvz dt n1 np1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, crd np1 crd. (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8449 After that ye haue suffered a little, saith he, after your suffering which is but short, and for a little time. After that you have suffered a little, Says he, After your suffering which is but short, and for a little time. p-acp cst pn22 vhb vvn dt j, vvz pns31, p-acp po22 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp j, cc p-acp dt j n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8450 And on this ground doth the Author to the Hebrewes cheare vp the beleeuing Hebrewes, and encourage them to a patient bearing of their great afflictions. Hebr. 10.37. And on this ground does the Author to the Hebrews cheer up the believing Hebrews, and encourage them to a patient bearing of their great afflictions. Hebrew 10.37. cc p-acp d n1 vdz dt n1 p-acp dt njpg2 n1 p-acp dt vvg njpg2, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f po32 j n2. np1 crd. (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8451 he tels them, their afflictions should last but for a verie little while, and the Lord Iesus would shortly come and put an end to them, Yet a verie little while (saith he) and he that shall come will come, and will not tarrie. he tells them, their afflictions should last but for a very little while, and the Lord Iesus would shortly come and put an end to them, Yet a very little while (Says he) and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. pns31 vvz pno32, po32 n2 vmd vvi cc-acp p-acp dt j j n1, cc dt n1 np1 vmd av-j vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, av dt j j n1 (vvz pns31) cc pns31 cst vmb vvi vmb vvi, cc vmb xx vvi. (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8452 Hence is the time of the afflictions of Gods children called in Scripture sometimes the houre of tentation, and sometimes the day of affliction, as Eccles. 7.16. In the day of wealth be of good comfort, and in the day of affliction consider: Hence is the time of the afflictions of God's children called in Scripture sometime the hour of tentation, and sometime the day of affliction, as Eccles. 7.16. In the day of wealth be of good Comfort, and in the day of affliction Consider: av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vvn p-acp n1 av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb pp-f j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb: (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8453 to note the shortnesse of that time, that it is but as an houre, or as a day. to note the shortness of that time, that it is but as an hour, or as a day. pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst pn31 vbz cc-acp c-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8454 And it is worth our marking to this purpose that we finde, Isai. 54.8. And it is worth our marking to this purpose that we find, Isaiah 54.8. cc pn31 vbz j po12 vvg p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vvb, np1 crd. (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8455 the Lord there speaking by his Prophet of the 70. yeares captiuitie of his people, he cals it but a moment, and a little season, For a moment (saith he) in mine anger, I hid my face from thee for a little season, the Lord there speaking by his Prophet of the 70. Years captivity of his people, he calls it but a moment, and a little season, For a moment (Says he) in mine anger, I hid my face from thee for a little season, dt n1 a-acp vvg p-acp po31 n1 pp-f dt crd ng2 n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 (vvz pns31) p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vvd po11 n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8456 but with euerlasting mercie haue I had compassion on thee, saith the Lord thy redeemer. but with everlasting mercy have I had compassion on thee, Says the Lord thy redeemer. cc-acp p-acp j n1 vhb pns11 vhd n1 p-acp pno21, vvz dt n1 po21 n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8457 And indeed if a child of God should lye vnder the afflicting hand of God from his birth to his death, admit he liue the full age of a man, And indeed if a child of God should lie under the afflicting hand of God from his birth to his death, admit he live the full age of a man, cc av cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvb pns31 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8458 yet it is but for a while, and for a short time; yet it is but for a while, and for a short time; av pn31 vbz p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt j n1; (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8459 for the dayes of our life here are but few, our time in this world is but short: for the days of our life Here Are but few, our time in this world is but short: p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 av vbr p-acp d, po12 n1 p-acp d n1 vbz p-acp j: (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8460 our life is compared to a vapour, to a shadow, to a bubble, to a blast of wind, to a watch in the night, our life is compared to a vapour, to a shadow, to a bubble, to a blast of wind, to a watch in the night, po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8461 and to many other things of short continuance: and to many other things of short Continuance: cc p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f j n1: (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8462 it is said to be but as an hand breadth, or as a span long, Psal. 39.5. it is said to be but as an hand breadth, or as a span long, Psalm 39.5. pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi cc-acp c-acp dt n1 n1, cc p-acp dt vvb av-j, np1 crd. (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8463 And therefore the afflictions of Gods children lasting no longer then the time of this present life, And Therefore the afflictions of God's children lasting no longer then the time of this present life, cc av dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vvg dx av-jc cs dt n1 pp-f d j n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 458
8464 and death putting an end to them, as indeed it doth, the holy Ghost saith, Reuel. 14.13. When death comes, they rest from their labours, and from all their paines, miseries, and sufferings: and death putting an end to them, as indeed it does, the holy Ghost Says, Revel. 14.13. When death comes, they rest from their labours, and from all their pains, misery's, and sufferings: cc n1 vvg dt n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp av pn31 vdz, dt j n1 vvz, vvb. crd. c-crq n1 vvz, pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp d po32 n2, n2, cc n2: (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 459
8465 it must needs be that they are but short and momentanie, and they last but a while. it must needs be that they Are but short and momentary, and they last but a while. pn31 vmb av vbi d pns32 vbr p-acp j cc j, cc pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 820 Page 459
8466 Now for the vse, first this truth discouers a difference betweene the sufferings of Gods children and the sufferings of the wicked and reprobates. Now for the use, First this truth discovers a difference between the sufferings of God's children and the sufferings of the wicked and Reprobates. av p-acp dt n1, ord d n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 cc dt n2 pp-f dt j cc n2-jn. (21) verse (DIV2) 821 Page 459
8467 The sufferings of Gods children are but short and momentanie, they last no longer then the time of this life, death puts an end to them: The sufferings of God's children Are but short and momentary, they last no longer then the time of this life, death puts an end to them: dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr p-acp j cc j, pns32 vvb av-dx av-jc cs dt n1 pp-f d n1, n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp pno32: (21) verse (DIV2) 821 Page 459
8468 but the sufferings of the wicked and reprobate are of longer continuance, they are not onely sufferings of this present life, but the sufferings of the wicked and Reprobate Are of longer Continuance, they Are not only sufferings of this present life, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j-jn vbr pp-f jc n1, pns32 vbr xx av-j n2 pp-f d j n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 821 Page 459
8469 and such as are cut off and determined by death, no, no, the wicked and reprobate do by death enter into endlesse woe and euerlasting sufferings, their sufferings are but here begun, and such as Are Cut off and determined by death, no, no, the wicked and Reprobate doe by death enter into endless woe and everlasting sufferings, their sufferings Are but Here begun, cc d c-acp vbr vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp n1, uh-dx, uh-dx, dt j cc j-jn n1 p-acp n1 vvi p-acp j n1 cc j n2, po32 n2 vbr p-acp av vvn, (21) verse (DIV2) 821 Page 459
8470 and they shall last for euer. and they shall last for ever. cc pns32 vmb vvi p-acp av. (21) verse (DIV2) 821 Page 459
8471 And therefore thou that art a wicked and prophane wretch, when the hand of God is heauie on thee, And Therefore thou that art a wicked and profane wretch, when the hand of God is heavy on thee, cc av pns21 cst vb2r dt j cc j n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j p-acp pno21, (21) verse (DIV2) 821 Page 459
8472 and thou art vnder some grieuous paine and torment, thinke not that death shall put an end to thy torment, and thou art under Some grievous pain and torment, think not that death shall put an end to thy torment, cc pns21 vb2r p-acp d j n1 cc n1, vvb xx d n1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 821 Page 459
8473 as many times wicked and prophane miscreants do: as many times wicked and profane miscreants do: c-acp d n2 j cc j n2 vdb: (21) verse (DIV2) 821 Page 459
8474 they lying vnder grieuous torments, they wish they might dye, and say, oh that I were dead and out of this world, they lying under grievous torments, they wish they might die, and say, o that I were dead and out of this world, pns32 vvg p-acp j n2, pns32 vvb pns32 vmd vvi, cc vvi, uh cst pns11 vbdr j cc av pp-f d n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 821 Page 459
8475 then I should be out of my paine. Poore soules, they are deceiued, death to them is but an entrance into endlesse torments. then I should be out of my pain. Poor Souls, they Are deceived, death to them is but an Entrance into endless torments. cs pns11 vmd vbi av pp-f po11 n1. j n2, pns32 vbr vvn, n1 p-acp pno32 vbz cc-acp dt n1 p-acp j n2. (21) verse (DIV2) 821 Page 459
8476 And know it whosoeuer thou art, that art a gracelesse and prophane wretch, thou being vnder some grieuous torment and paine, And know it whosoever thou art, that art a graceless and profane wretch, thou being under Some grievous torment and pain, cc vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vb2r dt j cc j n1, pns21 vbg p-acp d j n1 cc n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 821 Page 459
8477 and hauing a feeling of thy torment and paine, and yet hauing no feeling of thy vilenesse and sinne to be humbled for it, the Lord hath but begun to sit in iudgement against thee, and having a feeling of thy torment and pain, and yet having no feeling of thy vileness and sin to be humbled for it, the Lord hath but begun to fit in judgement against thee, cc vhg dt n-vvg pp-f po21 n1 cc n1, cc av vhg dx n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31, dt n1 vhz p-acp vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno21, (21) verse (DIV2) 821 Page 459
8478 and thy present torment and paine (thou still continuing in thy vilenesse and sinne) is but a pledge of more fearefull torments, paines, and thy present torment and pain (thou still Continuing in thy vileness and sin) is but a pledge of more fearful torments, pains, cc po21 j n1 cc n1 (pns21 j vvg p-acp po21 n1 cc n1) vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dc j n2, n2, (21) verse (DIV2) 821 Page 459
8479 and sufferings yet to come, and it is but a beginning of sorrow, Mat. 24.8. It is but a beginning of thine eternall woe and euerlasting suffering. and sufferings yet to come, and it is but a beginning of sorrow, Mathew 24.8. It is but a beginning of thine Eternal woe and everlasting suffering. cc n2 av pc-acp vvi, cc pn31 vbz p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1, np1 crd. pn31 vbz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po21 j n1 cc j n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 821 Page 459
8480 Againe, for a second vse, is it so that the afflictions of Gods children are but momentanie and short, and they last no longer then this present life, Again, for a second use, is it so that the afflictions of God's children Are but momentary and short, and they last no longer then this present life, av, p-acp dt ord n1, vbz pn31 av cst dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr p-acp j cc j, cc pns32 vvb av-dx av-jc cs d j n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 459
8481 and death puts an end to them? Here is then ground and matter of comfort for thee that art a child of God in the time of thy greatest afflictions and sufferings: and death puts an end to them? Here is then ground and matter of Comfort for thee that art a child of God in the time of thy greatest afflictions and sufferings: cc n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp pno32? av vbz av n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21 d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 js n2 cc n2: (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8482 though thy afflictions be bitter and sharpe, yet consider this to thy comfort, they are but short, though thy afflictions be bitter and sharp, yet Consider this to thy Comfort, they Are but short, cs po21 n2 vbb j cc j, av vvb d p-acp po21 n1, pns32 vbr p-acp j, (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8483 and they shall last but for a while. And the heathen man could say: and they shall last but for a while. And the heathen man could say: cc pns32 vmb vvi cc-acp p-acp dt n1. cc dt j-jn n1 vmd vvi: (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8484 that short euils though they be great and bitter, yet they are more tollerable because they are short. that short evils though they be great and bitter, yet they Are more tolerable Because they Are short. cst j n2-jn c-acp pns32 vbb j cc j, av pns32 vbr av-dc j c-acp pns32 vbr j. (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8485 And therefore thou that art a child of God, thinke on this to thy comfort when thou lyest vnder some grieuous affliction; And Therefore thou that art a child of God, think on this to thy Comfort when thou liest under Some grievous affliction; cc av pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp d j n1; (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8486 yea consider with thy selfe, thy affliction is neuer so grieuous but the Lord vouchsafeth thee some intermission, he giues thee some breathing, yea Consider with thy self, thy affliction is never so grievous but the Lord vouchsafeth thee Some intermission, he gives thee Some breathing, uh vvb p-acp po21 n1, po21 n1 vbz av-x av j p-acp dt n1 vvz pno21 d n1, pns31 vvz pno21 d n-vvg, (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8487 and some refreshing in it, as he saith, Isai. 57.16. and Some refreshing in it, as he Says, Isaiah 57.16. cc d vvg p-acp pn31, c-acp pns31 vvz, np1 crd. (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8488 I will not contend for euer, neither will I be alwayes wrath, for the spirit should faile before me, I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wrath, for the Spirit should fail before me, pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp av, dx vmb pns11 vbi av n1, p-acp dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno11, (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8489 and I haue made the breath. and I have made the breath. cc pns11 vhb vvn dt n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8490 Yea consider that thy affliction is measured out to thee by the good hand of thy heauenly Father, who will be sure to keepe a measure, Yea Consider that thy affliction is measured out to thee by the good hand of thy heavenly Father, who will be sure to keep a measure, uh vvb cst po21 n1 vbz vvn av p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po21 j n1, r-crq vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8491 as the Apostle saith, 1. Cor. 10.13. as the Apostle Says, 1. Cor. 10.13. c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8492 And though it be so that thou art vnder some great affliction all thy life long, And though it be so that thou art under Some great affliction all thy life long, cc cs pn31 vbb av cst pns21 vb2r p-acp d j n1 d po21 n1 av-j, (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8493 yet cheare vp thy selfe with this, thy life is not long, and so thy affliction cannot long endure: yet cheer up thy self with this, thy life is not long, and so thy affliction cannot long endure: av vvi a-acp po21 n1 p-acp d, po21 n1 vbz xx j, cc av po21 n1 vmbx av-j vvi: (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8494 when death shall come and cut off the thread of thy life, it shall also put an end to all thy afflictions. when death shall come and Cut off the thread of thy life, it shall also put an end to all thy afflictions. c-crq n1 vmb vvi cc vvn a-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, pn31 vmb av vvi dt n1 p-acp d po21 n2. (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8495 And be it so that thou art vnder the hand of bloudie persecutors and cruell tormentors, And be it so that thou art under the hand of bloody persecutors and cruel tormentors, cc vbb pn31 av cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc j n2, (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8496 yet consider that either thy persecutors and tormentors may die, their breath may faile them, or the instruments and meanes of thy trouble and torment may be interrupted, and broken, yet Consider that either thy persecutors and tormentors may die, their breath may fail them, or the Instruments and means of thy trouble and torment may be interrupted, and broken, av vvb cst d po21 n2 cc n2 vmb vvi, po32 n1 vmb vvi pno32, cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc vvn, (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8497 and faile, the rod that is on thy backe may be wasted: and the Lord hath said, Psal. 125.3. The rod of the wicked shall not rest on the lot of the righteous: and fail, the rod that is on thy back may be wasted: and the Lord hath said, Psalm 125.3. The rod of the wicked shall not rest on the lot of the righteous: cc vvi, dt n1 cst vbz p-acp po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn: cc dt n1 vhz vvn, np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j: (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8498 or thy selfe may die, and be taken out of their hands by death, and they can then put thee to no further paine nor torment. or thy self may die, and be taken out of their hands by death, and they can then put thee to no further pain nor torment. cc po21 n1 vmb vvi, cc vbi vvn av pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1, cc pns32 vmb av vvi pno21 pc-acp dx jc n1 ccx n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8499 And therefore as Christ saith, Math. 10.28. And Therefore as christ Says, Math. 10.28. cc av c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8500 Feare not them that can kill the bodie, that can onely torment thy bodie, and that onely during the time of this life, fear not them that can kill the body, that can only torment thy body, and that only during the time of this life, vvb xx pno32 cst vmb vvi dt n1, cst vmb av-j vvi po21 n1, cc cst av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8501 and when this life is ended, can go no further. and when this life is ended, can go no further. cc c-crq d n1 vbz vvn, vmb vvi av-dx av-jc. (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8502 Consider that as thou dost suffer daily, so thou art dying daily, and that which thy persecutors do afflict, is but thy bodie, Consider that as thou dost suffer daily, so thou art dying daily, and that which thy persecutors do afflict, is but thy body, np1 cst c-acp pns21 vd2 vvi av-j, av pns21 vb2r vvg av-j, cc cst r-crq po21 n2 vdb vvi, vbz p-acp po21 n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8503 and thy bodie is drawing to corruption and death, and death shall exempt thee and set thee free from all their tyrannie. and thy body is drawing to corruption and death, and death shall exempt thee and Set thee free from all their tyranny. cc po21 n1 vbz vvg p-acp n1 cc n1, cc n1 vmb vvi pno21 cc vvi pno21 j p-acp d po32 n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 460
8504 Thus make thy aduantage of thy mortalitie, thou that art a child of God, and remember when thou lyest vnder any great and sore affliction, thy affliction shall last no longer then the time of this life, death shall put an end to it, Thus make thy advantage of thy mortality, thou that art a child of God, and Remember when thou liest under any great and soar affliction, thy affliction shall last no longer then the time of this life, death shall put an end to it, av vvb po21 n1 pp-f po21 n1, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp d j cc j n1, po21 n1 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc cs dt n1 pp-f d n1, n1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31, (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 461
8505 and it is but as one saith of Iulians persecution, Nubecula citò transitura, as a storme that shall soone be ouerblowne, and it is but as one Says of Julians persecution, Nubecula citò transitura, as a storm that shall soon be overblown, cc pn31 vbz cc-acp c-acp pi vvz pp-f np1 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt n1 cst vmb av vbi vvn, (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 461
8506 and then will follow an euerlasting calme, euen an euerlasting freedome and rest from all sorrowes, and then will follow an everlasting Cam, even an everlasting freedom and rest from all sorrows, cc av vmb vvi dt j n-jn, av-j dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2, (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 461
8507 and griefes, and paines, and sufferings: and thinke on that to thy comfort. and griefs, and pains, and sufferings: and think on that to thy Comfort. cc n2, cc n2, cc n2: cc vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 822 Page 461
8508 There is yet one thing to be further noted in this reason, I will but touch it in a word. There is yet one thing to be further noted in this reason, I will but touch it in a word. pc-acp vbz av crd n1 pc-acp vbi av-jc vvn p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 823 Page 461
8509 The Apostle here speaking of the glorie that shall be put on Gods children in heauen, he saith, the glorie that shall be shewed, The Apostle Here speaking of the glory that shall be put on God's children in heaven, he Says, the glory that shall be showed, dt n1 av vvg pp-f dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1, pns31 vvz, dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn, (21) verse (DIV2) 823 Page 461
8510 or that shall be reuealed to vs. The point hence is this. or that shall be revealed to us The point hence is this. cc cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 dt n1 av vbz d. (21) verse (DIV2) 823 Page 461
8511 That the time shall come when the glorie that belongs to Gods children shall be openly reuealed, That the time shall come when the glory that belongs to God's children shall be openly revealed, cst dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt n1 cst vvz p-acp npg1 n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn, (21) verse (DIV2) 824 Page 461
8512 and be made manifest in the view of men and Angels. And to this purpose speakes the Apostle, Colos. 3.4. When Christ which is our life shall appeare, when he shall appeare to iudge the world, and come in his glorie, as it is Math. 25.31. and be made manifest in the view of men and Angels. And to this purpose speaks the Apostle, Colos 3.4. When christ which is our life shall appear, when he shall appear to judge the world, and come in his glory, as it is Math. 25.31. cc vbi vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. cc p-acp d n1 vvz dt n1, np1 crd. c-crq np1 r-crq vbz po12 n1 vmb vvi, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvb p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd. (21) verse (DIV2) 824 Page 461
8513 Then shall we also appeare with him in glorie, euen clothed with vnspeakable glorie, in our soules, Then shall we also appear with him in glory, even clothed with unspeakable glory, in our Souls, av vmb pns12 av vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, av-j vvn p-acp j-u n1, p-acp po12 n2, (21) verse (DIV2) 824 Page 461
8514 and in our bodies. 1. Ioh. 3.2. and in our bodies. 1. John 3.2. cc p-acp po12 n2. crd np1 crd. (21) verse (DIV2) 824 Page 461
8515 saith Saint Iohn, Dearely beloued, we are now the sonnes of God, yet it doth not appeare what we shall be, Says Saint John, Dearly Beloved, we Are now the Sons of God, yet it does not appear what we shall be, vvz n1 np1, av-jn vvn, pns12 vbr av dt n2 pp-f np1, av pn31 vdz xx vvi r-crq pns12 vmb vbi, (21) verse (DIV2) 824 Page 461
8516 and we know that when we shall appeare we shall be like him. and we know that when we shall appear we shall be like him. cc pns12 vvb cst c-crq pns12 vmb vvi pns12 vmb vbi av-j pno31. (21) verse (DIV2) 824 Page 461
8517 We shall then be like the Lord Iesus in glorie, and then the glorie that is reserued for vs in heauen, shall be put on vs, and shall then openly appeare: We shall then be like the Lord Iesus in glory, and then the glory that is reserved for us in heaven, shall be put on us, and shall then openly appear: pns12 vmb av vbi av-j dt n1 np1 p-acp n1, cc av dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12, cc vmb av av-j vvi: (21) verse (DIV2) 824 Page 461
8518 and not to adde further testimonie. and not to add further testimony. cc xx pc-acp vvi jc n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 824 Page 461
8519 The reason and ground of this is, because there must be a time when the most wicked shall iustifie Gods goodnesse and mercie, The reason and ground of this is, Because there must be a time when the most wicked shall justify God's Goodness and mercy, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d vbz, c-acp pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 c-crq dt av-ds j vmb vvi npg1 n1 cc n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 825 Page 461
8520 and his gracious dealing towards his children. and his gracious dealing towards his children. cc po31 j n-vvg p-acp po31 n2. (21) verse (DIV2) 825 Page 461
8521 Now in this world they see the troubles and afflictions of Gods children, and they see not the beautie and glorie of their soules, Now in this world they see the Troubles and afflictions of God's children, and they see not the beauty and glory of their Souls, av p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb dt n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n2, cc pns32 vvb xx dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, (21) verse (DIV2) 825 Page 461
8522 for that is inward and spirituall, as it is said of the Church, Psal. 45.13. She is all glorious within, and that is not discerned with carnall eyes: for that is inward and spiritual, as it is said of the Church, Psalm 45.13. She is all glorious within, and that is not discerned with carnal eyes: p-acp d vbz j cc j, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. pns31 vbz d j p-acp, cc d vbz xx vvn p-acp j n2: (21) verse (DIV2) 825 Page 461
8523 and so the world looking on Gods children here, they see not their beautie and glorie, and so the world looking on God's children Here, they see not their beauty and glory, cc av dt n1 vvg p-acp npg1 n2 av, pns32 vvb xx po32 n1 cc n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 825 Page 461
8524 but onely see their afflictions and troubles, and thereupon they iudge them to be wretched & miserable; but only see their afflictions and Troubles, and thereupon they judge them to be wretched & miserable; cc-acp av-j vvi po32 n2 cc n2, cc av pns32 vvb pno32 pc-acp vbi j cc j; (21) verse (DIV2) 825 Page 462
8525 and therefore there must be a time when the glorie that belongeth to them shall be openly reuealed, and Therefore there must be a time when the glory that belongeth to them shall be openly revealed, cc av pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 c-crq dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pno32 vmb vbi av-j vvn, (21) verse (DIV2) 825 Page 462
8526 and set before the eyes of all the world, that euen the most wicked may looke on it, and Set before the eyes of all the world, that even the most wicked may look on it, cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d dt n1, cst av-j dt av-ds j vmb vvi p-acp pn31, (21) verse (DIV2) 825 Page 462
8527 and be forced to iustifie Gods goodnesse and mercie towards his children, and his gracious dealing with them. and be forced to justify God's Goodness and mercy towards his children, and his gracious dealing with them. cc vbi vvn pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc po31 j n-vvg p-acp pno32. (21) verse (DIV2) 825 Page 462
8529 for what though it be so that their beautie and glorie be here in this world ouershadowed and hid from the eye of the world, for what though it be so that their beauty and glory be Here in this world overshadowed and hid from the eye of the world, p-acp r-crq cs pn31 vbb av cst po32 n1 cc n1 vbb av p-acp d n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 826 Page 462
8530 and of such as looke on them with carnall eyes, yet let them waite in patience for a time, and of such as look on them with carnal eyes, yet let them wait in patience for a time, cc pp-f d c-acp vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp j n2, av vvb pno32 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 826 Page 462
8531 and the time shall come when their glorie shall manifestly appeare, and be open to the view of the whole world; and the time shall come when their glory shall manifestly appear, and be open to the view of the Whole world; cc dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq po32 n1 vmb av-j vvi, cc vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (21) verse (DIV2) 826 Page 462
8532 yea the time shall come when men and Angels shall see it, and acknowledge it with admiration; yea the time shall come when men and Angels shall see it, and acknowledge it with admiration; uh dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq n2 cc n2 vmb vvi pn31, cc vvi pn31 p-acp n1; (21) verse (DIV2) 826 Page 462
8533 yea the time shall come when those who haue here turned their glorie into shame, as Dauid speakes, Psal. 4.2. yea the time shall come when those who have Here turned their glory into shame, as David speaks, Psalm 4.2. uh dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq d r-crq vhb av vvd po32 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. (21) verse (DIV2) 826 Page 462
8534 that is, haue here reproched them for their holy and religious course (which indeed is their glorie,) and layd that on them as a reproch, that is, have Here reproached them for their holy and religious course (which indeed is their glory,) and laid that on them as a reproach, cst vbz, vhb av vvd pno32 p-acp po32 j cc j n1 (r-crq av vbz po32 n1,) cc vvd cst p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 826 Page 462
8535 and loaded them with odious and soule names in respect of that, shall see that which now they account their shame crowned with glorie, and loaded them with odious and soul names in respect of that, shall see that which now they account their shame crowned with glory, cc vvd pno32 p-acp j cc n1 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f d, vmb vvi d r-crq av pns32 vvb po32 n1 vvn p-acp n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 826 Page 462
8536 and shall be forced to change their note, and to crie out and say: and shall be forced to change their note, and to cry out and say: cc vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc pc-acp vvi av cc vvi: (21) verse (DIV2) 826 Page 462
8537 Ah, we fooles thought the life of these men or women base, and full of dishonour, Ah, we Fools Thought the life of these men or women base, and full of dishonour, uh, pns12 n2 vvd dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2 j, cc j pp-f n1, (21) verse (DIV2) 826 Page 462
8538 and now behold their vnspeakable brightnesse and glorie, now it appeares to the view of all the world. and now behold their unspeakable brightness and glory, now it appears to the view of all the world. cc av vvb po32 j n1 cc n1, av pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 826 Page 462
8539 Let this be thought on as a ground of sweet comfort to all Gods children. Come we now to verse 19. and so reade to the 24. verse. Let this be Thought on as a ground of sweet Comfort to all God's children. Come we now to verse 19. and so read to the 24. verse. vvb d vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d ng1 n2. np1 pns12 av p-acp n1 crd cc av vvb p-acp dt crd n1. (21) verse (DIV2) 826 Page 462
8540 VERSE 19.20.21.22.23. VERSE 19.20.21.22.23. n1 crd. (22) verse (DIV2) 826 Page 463
8541 For the feruent desire of the creature waiteth when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed. For the fervent desire of the creature waits when the Sons of God shall be revealed. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn. (22) verse (DIV2) 827 Page 463
8542 Because the creature is subiect to vanitie, not of it owne will, but by reason of him, which hath subdued it vnder hope. Because the creature is Subject to vanity, not of it own will, but by reason of him, which hath subdued it under hope. p-acp dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp n1, xx pp-f pn31 d n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f pno31, r-crq vhz vvn pn31 p-acp n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 828 Page 463
8543 Because the creature also shall be deliuered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious libertie of the sonnes of God. Because the creature also shall be Delivered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God. p-acp dt n1 av vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (22) verse (DIV2) 829 Page 463
8544 For we know that euery creature groneth with vs also, and trauelleth in paine together vnto this present. For we know that every creature groans with us also, and travelleth in pain together unto this present. c-acp pns12 vvb cst d n1 vvz p-acp pno12 av, cc vvz p-acp n1 av p-acp d n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 830 Page 463
8545 And not onely the creature, but we also which haue the first fruites of the Spirit, And not only the creature, but we also which have the First fruits of the Spirit, cc xx av-j dt n1, cc-acp pns12 av r-crq vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 831 Page 463
8546 euen we do sigh in our selues, waiting for the adoption, euen the redemption of our bodie. even we do sighs in our selves, waiting for the adoption, even the redemption of our body. av pns12 vdb vvi p-acp po12 n2, vvg p-acp dt n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 831 Page 463
8547 IN these verses the Apostle further proues, that the glorie that shall be put on Gods children in heauen, shall be exceeding great and weightie. IN these Verses the Apostle further Proves, that the glory that shall be put on God's children in heaven, shall be exceeding great and weighty. p-acp d n2 dt n1 av-jc vvz, cst dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1, vmb vbi vvg j cc j. (22) verse (DIV2) 832 Page 463
8548 For hauing said verse before, that the heauenly glory that shall be shewed or reuealed to Gods children, doth farre exceed their present sufferings, he here confirmes that proposition, For having said verse before, that the heavenly glory that shall be showed or revealed to God's children, does Far exceed their present sufferings, he Here confirms that proposition, p-acp vhg vvn n1 a-acp, cst dt j n1 cst vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp npg1 n2, vdz av-j vvi po32 j n2, pns31 av vvz d n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 832 Page 463
8549 and he here further proues, that the glorie where with Gods children shall be inuested in heauen, is both exceeding great, and he Here further Proves, that the glory where with God's children shall be invested in heaven, is both exceeding great, cc pns31 av jc n2, cst dt n1 c-crq p-acp npg1 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, vbz d j-vvg j, (22) verse (DIV2) 832 Page 463
8550 and also most sure and certaine, that it shall be both great glorie, and also certaine glorie, and also most sure and certain, that it shall be both great glory, and also certain glory, cc av av-ds j cc j, cst pn31 vmb vbi av-d j n1, cc av j n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 832 Page 463
8551 and to that purpose he brings two arguments. and to that purpose he brings two Arguments. cc p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz crd n2. (22) verse (DIV2) 832 Page 463
9501 and partly to sanctifie the rest of their crop, as we find Leuit. 23.10.11.12.13. &c. And to this the Apostle alludes here on this manner: and partly to sanctify the rest of their crop, as we find Levites 23.10.11.12.13. etc. And to this the Apostle alludes Here on this manner: cc av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp pns12 vvb np1 crd. av cc p-acp d dt n1 vvz av p-acp d n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
8552 The first is from the expectation of the creature, that the creature doth expect and looke for it, that the creature doth waite for the manifestation of that glorie. The First is from the expectation of the creature, that the creature does expect and look for it, that the creature does wait for the manifestation of that glory. dt ord vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vdz vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31, cst dt n1 vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 832 Page 463
8553 And the second is from the expectation of such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit, that they also expect and looke for it, and waite for it: And the second is from the expectation of such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, that they also expect and look for it, and wait for it: cc dt ord vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 av vvb cc vvi p-acp pn31, cc vvi p-acp pn31: (22) verse (DIV2) 832 Page 463
8554 and that which both the creature by secret instinct of nature, and also the godly by the instinct of grace, and that which both the creature by secret instinct of nature, and also the godly by the instinct of grace, cc cst r-crq d dt n1 p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f n1, cc av dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 832 Page 463
8555 and the motion of Gods Spirit, do expect, and looke for, and waite for, must needs be both great and excellent, and the motion of God's Spirit, do expect, and look for, and wait for, must needs be both great and excellent, cc dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vdb vvi, cc vvi p-acp, cc vvi p-acp, vmb av vbi d j cc j, (22) verse (DIV2) 832 Page 463
8556 and also most sure and certaine. and also most sure and certain. cc av av-ds j cc j. (22) verse (DIV2) 832 Page 463
8557 Now the first argument of the Apostle is layd downe verse 19. and that not barely, Now the First argument of the Apostle is laid down verse 19. and that not barely, av dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn a-acp n1 crd cc d xx av-j, (22) verse (DIV2) 833 Page 464
8558 but with amplification, from the manner how the creature waites for the reuelation of the sonnes of God, but with amplification, from the manner how the creature waits for the Revelation of the Sons of God, cc-acp p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (22) verse (DIV2) 833 Page 464
8559 as namely, that it is with earnest and feruent desire after it. as namely, that it is with earnest and fervent desire After it. c-acp av, cst pn31 vbz p-acp n1 cc j n1 p-acp pn31. (22) verse (DIV2) 833 Page 464
8560 The feruent desire of the creature, saith the Apostle, waiteth when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed. The fervent desire of the creature, Says the Apostle, waits when the Sons of God shall be revealed. dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz dt n1, vvz c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn. (22) verse (DIV2) 833 Page 464
8561 Then in the two verses following he bringeth two reasons why the creature doth with earnest and feruent desire waite for the reuelation of the sonnes of God, Then in the two Verses following he brings two Reasons why the creature does with earnest and fervent desire wait for the Revelation of the Sons of God, av p-acp dt crd n2 vvg pns31 vvz crd n2 c-crq dt n1 vdz p-acp n1 cc j n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (22) verse (DIV2) 834 Page 464
8562 as first in verse 20. he brings a reason from the present state and hard condition of the creature, that the creature is now for the present subiect to vanitie, as First in verse 20. he brings a reason from the present state and hard condition of the creature, that the creature is now for the present Subject to vanity, c-acp ord p-acp n1 crd pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vbz av p-acp dt j n-jn p-acp n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 834 Page 464
8563 and therefore waiteth when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed. and Therefore waits when the Sons of God shall be revealed. cc av vvz c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn. (22) verse (DIV2) 834 Page 464
8564 Which subiection is further set forth, the Apostle explaning how the creature is subiect to vanitie, that is, not of it owne will, but from another cause, by reason of him which hath subdued it. Which subjection is further Set forth, the Apostle explaining how the creature is Subject to vanity, that is, not of it own will, but from Another cause, by reason of him which hath subdued it. r-crq n1 vbz jc vvn av, dt n1 n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp n1, cst vbz, xx pp-f pn31 d n1, p-acp p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vhz vvn pn31. (22) verse (DIV2) 834 Page 464
8565 Whereunto the Apostle adioynes hope of deliuerance, and saith, By reason of him which hath subdued it vnder hope: Whereunto the Apostle adjoins hope of deliverance, and Says, By reason of him which hath subdued it under hope: c-crq dt n1 vvz n1 pp-f n1, cc vvz, p-acp n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vhz vvn pn31 p-acp n1: (22) verse (DIV2) 834 Page 464
8566 and so he falleth on the second reason, why the creature doth with feruent desire waite for the reuelation of the sonnes of God, verse 21. which is taken from the future better estate of the creature, and so he falls on the second reason, why the creature does with fervent desire wait for the Revelation of the Sons of God, verse 21. which is taken from the future better estate of the creature, cc av pns31 vvz p-acp dt ord n1, q-crq dt n1 vdz p-acp j n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, n1 crd r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt j-jn j n1 pp-f dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 834 Page 464
8567 as that the creature shall be deliuered from the present hard condition to a better state, as that the creature shall be Delivered from the present hard condition to a better state, c-acp cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp dt jc n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 834 Page 464
8568 because the creature also shall be deliuered (the Apostle expressing from what, namely, from bondage) from the bondage of corruption. Because the creature also shall be Delivered (the Apostle expressing from what, namely, from bondage) from the bondage of corruption. c-acp dt n1 av vmb vbi vvn (dt n1 vvg p-acp r-crq, av, p-acp n1) p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 834 Page 464
8569 And whereunto it shall be restored: Into the glorious libertie of the sonnes of God. And whereunto it shall be restored: Into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God. cc c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn: p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (22) verse (DIV2) 834 Page 464
9677 If it be thus with thee, if the grace that is in thee thus come from a right roote, If it be thus with thee, if the grace that is in thee thus come from a right root, cs pn31 vbb av p-acp pno21, cs dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21 av vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 527
8570 And then verse 22. the Apostle concludeth his argument, by setting downe the greatnesse of the bondage the creature is subiect to; And then verse 22. the Apostle Concludeth his argument, by setting down the greatness of the bondage the creature is Subject to; cc av n1 crd dt n1 vvz po31 n1, p-acp vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp; (22) verse (DIV2) 834 Page 464
8571 that it is so great, as it doth (as it were an heauie burthen) presse downe the creature, that it is so great, as it does (as it were an heavy burden) press down the creature, cst pn31 vbz av j, c-acp pn31 vdz (c-acp pn31 vbdr dt j n1) vvb a-acp dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 834 Page 464
8572 and make it grone vnder the weight of it, and as it were trauell in paine vnder it for deliuerance. and make it groan under the weight of it, and as it were travel in pain under it for deliverance. cc vvi pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 834 Page 464
8573 Yea the Apostle saith, Euery creature is vnder this great bondage, and grones, and trauels in paine, together one with another, and that to this houre: that is, to this present: Yea the Apostle Says, Every creature is under this great bondage, and groans, and travels in pain, together one with Another, and that to this hour: that is, to this present: uh dt n1 vvz, d n1 vbz p-acp d j n1, cc n2, cc n2 p-acp n1, av pi p-acp n-jn, cc cst p-acp d n1: cst vbz, p-acp d n1: (22) verse (DIV2) 834 Page 464
8574 and further setteth out that as a thing commonly knowne, We know, saith he, that euery creature groneth with vs also, and further sets out that as a thing commonly known, We know, Says he, that every creature groans with us also, cc av-jc vvz av cst p-acp dt n1 av-j vvn, pns12 vvb, vvz pns31, cst d n1 vvz p-acp pno12 av, (22) verse (DIV2) 834 Page 464
8575 and trauelleth in paine together vnto this present. and travelleth in pain together unto this present. cc vvz p-acp n1 av p-acp d n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 834 Page 464
8576 The second argument that the Apostle bringeth to proue that the glorie that shall be reuealed on Gods children in heauen, is both great and sure, from the expectation of such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit, is layd downe verse 23. I will lay forth that argument when I come to the handling of that verse. The second argument that the Apostle brings to prove that the glory that shall be revealed on God's children in heaven, is both great and sure, from the expectation of such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, is laid down verse 23. I will lay forth that argument when I come to the handling of that verse. dt ord n1 cst dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1, vbz d j cc j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vbz vvn a-acp n1 crd pns11 vmb vvi av d n1 c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 835 Page 465
8577 Come we now to stand on these verses as they lie in order. Come we now to stand on these Verses as they lie in order. vvb pns12 av pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8578 Verse 19. For the feruent desire of the creature waiteth when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed. Verse 19. For the fervent desire of the creature waits when the Sons of God shall be revealed. n1 crd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn. (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8579 I will first open the sence and meaning of the words of the 19. verse. For the feruent desire of the creature. I will First open the sense and meaning of the words of the 19. verse. For the fervent desire of the creature. pns11 vmb ord vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt crd n1. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8580 What is here meant by the creature, doth much trouble interpreters, I will labour to giue you that sence of it that is most agreeable to the context and to other places of Scripture. What is Here meant by the creature, does much trouble Interpreters, I will labour to give you that sense of it that is most agreeable to the context and to other places of Scripture. q-crq vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1, vdz d vvi n2, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn22 d n1 pp-f pn31 cst vbz av-ds j p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8581 And by the creature, here we are not to vnderstand reasonable creatures, men or Angels, good or bad: And by the creature, Here we Are not to understand reasonable creatures, men or Angels, good or bad: cc p-acp dt n1, av pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi j n2, n2 cc n2, j cc j: (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8582 for the good Angels they are not subiect to vanitie, and vnder the bondage of corruption as the creature is the Apostle here speaketh of. for the good Angels they Are not Subject to vanity, and under the bondage of corruption as the creature is the Apostle Here speaks of. c-acp dt j n2 pns32 vbr xx j-jn p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1 av vvz pp-f. (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8583 And as for bad Angels & wicked men, they long not for the time when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed. And as for bad Angels & wicked men, they long not for the time when the Sons of God shall be revealed. cc c-acp p-acp j n2 cc j n2, pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn. (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8584 And of good men the Apostle speakes verse 23. expresly distinguishing them from the creature whereof he speaketh: And of good men the Apostle speaks verse 23. expressly distinguishing them from the creature whereof he speaks: cc pp-f j n2 dt n1 vvz n1 crd av-j vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz: (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8585 Not onely the creature, but we also which haue the first fruites of the Spirit, saith he: Not only the creature, but we also which have the First fruits of the Spirit, Says he: xx av-j dt n1, cc-acp pns12 av r-crq vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vvz pns31: (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8586 But by the creature, here is meant the whole frame of the world, consisting of the coelestiall and elementarie region, But by the creature, Here is meant the Whole frame of the world, consisting of the celestial and elementary region, cc-acp p-acp dt n1, av vbz vvn dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg pp-f dt j cc j n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8587 as reuerend Beza expoundeth it, that is, the visible heauens with all their goodly furniture, of starres, as reverend Beza expoundeth it, that is, the visible heavens with all their goodly furniture, of Stars, c-acp j-jn np1 vvz pn31, cst vbz, dt j n2 p-acp d po32 j n1, pp-f n2, (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8588 and of celestiall bodies, and the earth with her ornaments, and the other elements. and of celestial bodies, and the earth with her Ornament, and the other elements. cc pp-f j n2, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc dt j-jn n2. (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8589 And this exposition agreeth with that the Apostle subioynes, verse 21. That the creature shall be deliuered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious libertie of the sonnes of God: And this exposition agreeth with that the Apostle subioynes, verse 21. That the creature shall be Delivered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God: cc d n1 vvz p-acp d dt n1 vvz, n1 crd cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1: (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8590 Meaning by the creature the whole frame of heauen and earth, according to that the Lord promiseth by his Prophet: Meaning by the creature the Whole frame of heaven and earth, according to that the Lord promises by his Prophet: vvg p-acp dt n1 dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg p-acp d dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1: (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8591 That there shall be a restauration of the heauens and of the earth, Isai. 65.17. and 66.23. The feruent desire of the creature. That there shall be a restauration of the heavens and of the earth, Isaiah 65.17. and 66.23. The fervent desire of the creature. cst a-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. cc crd. dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8592 The Apostle here speaketh figuratiuely, he putteth on the creature the person of one who earnestly and with a longing desire, looketh for some person, or some thing: The Apostle Here speaks figuratively, he putteth on the creature the person of one who earnestly and with a longing desire, looks for Some person, or Some thing: dt n1 av vvz av-j, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f pi r-crq av-j cc p-acp dt j-vvg n1, vvz p-acp d n1, cc d n1: (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 465
8593 and the text runnes thus, The expectation or earnest desire of the creature expecteth or waiteth: and the text runs thus, The expectation or earnest desire of the creature Expects or waits: cc dt n1 vvz av, dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz cc vvz: (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8594 The originall word NONLATINALPHABET is very significant, it signifieth the looking for of some person, or of some thing, with lifting vp of the head, The original word is very significant, it signifies the looking for of Some person, or of Some thing, with lifting up of the head, dt j-jn n1 vbz av j, pn31 vvz dt vvg p-acp pp-f d n1, cc pp-f d n1, p-acp vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8595 or stretching out of the necke, or putting forth the head, and setting out of the eyes, with earnest intention and obseruation, to see when that person or that thing should appeare; or stretching out of the neck, or putting forth the head, and setting out of the eyes, with earnest intention and observation, to see when that person or that thing should appear; cc vvg av pp-f dt n1, cc vvg av dt n1, cc vvg av pp-f dt n2, p-acp j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi c-crq d n1 cc d n1 vmd vvi; (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8596 as a man looketh for the coming of a speciall friend, whose companie he much desires and lookes for: as a man looks for the coming of a special friend, whose company he much Desires and looks for: c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1, rg-crq n1 pns31 av-d vvz cc vvz p-acp: (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8597 hauing a promise of his coming, he getteth him vp to the top of the house, having a promise of his coming, he gets him up to the top of the house, vhg dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, pns31 vvz pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8598 or some turret or high place, and he putteth forth his head, and he looketh this way, or Some turret or high place, and he putteth forth his head, and he looks this Way, cc d n1 cc j n1, cc pns31 vvz av po31 n1, cc pns31 vvz d n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8599 and he looketh that way, and he setteth his eyes on the way that his friend is to come, to see if he can espie him coming, wishing and desiring his appearance; and he looks that Way, and he sets his eyes on the Way that his friend is to come, to see if he can espy him coming, wishing and desiring his appearance; cc pns31 vvz d n1, cc pns31 vvz po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 cst po31 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi cs pns31 vmb vvi pno31 vvg, vvg cc vvg po31 n1; (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8600 that is the weight of the word here vsed by the Apostle, as if he had said: that is the weight of the word Here used by the Apostle, as if he had said: d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn: (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8601 The creature doth earnestly and continually, as it were with stretching out of the necke, The creature does earnestly and continually, as it were with stretching out of the neck, dt n1 vdz av-j cc av-j, c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp vvg av pp-f dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8602 or thrusting forth of the head, expect and waite when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed. or thrusting forth of the head, expect and wait when the Sons of God shall be revealed. cc vvg av pp-f dt n1, vvb cc vvi c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn. (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8603 Now this expectation here ascribed to the creature, is nothing else but the secret instinct which God hath put into the creatures, whereby it doth after a manner vnknowne to vs, Now this expectation Here ascribed to the creature, is nothing Else but the secret instinct which God hath put into the creatures, whereby it does After a manner unknown to us, av d n1 av vvn p-acp dt n1, vbz pix av cc-acp dt j-jn n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n2, c-crq pn31 vdz p-acp dt n1 j p-acp pno12, (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8604 as it were long and desire that perfect estate in which it was first made and created: as it were long and desire that perfect estate in which it was First made and created: c-acp pn31 vbdr j cc vvi d j n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds ord vvn cc vvn: (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8605 euen to attaine that perfection from which it is fallen, and from which it is withheld through the sinne of man: even to attain that perfection from which it is fallen, and from which it is withheld through the sin of man: av pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cc p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8606 the creature tendeth to that perfection by a naturall instinct and propension, as heauie things by naturall propension moue downewards, and light thing moue vpwards. the creature tendeth to that perfection by a natural instinct and propension, as heavy things by natural propension move downwards, and Light thing move upwards. dt n1 vvz p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, c-acp j n2 p-acp j n1 vvi av-j, cc j n1 vvi av-j. (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8624 And he seekes to confirme vs in the acknowledgement of this truth from the creature, that the creature by a naturall instinct waiteth for the manifestation of it, And he seeks to confirm us in the acknowledgement of this truth from the creature, that the creature by a natural instinct waits for the manifestation of it, cc pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 467
9502 that as by offering the first fruits by the Iewes, the rest of their crop was sanctified, that as by offering the First fruits by the Iewes, the rest of their crop was sanctified, cst c-acp p-acp vvg dt ord n2 p-acp dt np2, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbds vvn, (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
8607 And that is the desire and expectation of the creature the Apostle here meanes when he saith, The feruent desire of the creature waiteth on or expecteth, not that the creature knowes when the sonnes of God should be reuealed, And that is the desire and expectation of the creature the Apostle Here means when he Says, The fervent desire of the creature waits on or Expects, not that the creature knows when the Sons of God should be revealed, cc cst vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 dt n1 av vvz c-crq pns31 vvz, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz a-acp cc vvz, xx d dt n1 vvz c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmd vbi vvn, (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8608 but because when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed, that is, when both the persons of Gods children, but Because when the Sons of God shall be revealed, that is, when both the Persons of God's children, cc-acp c-acp c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn, cst vbz, c-crq d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8609 and also the glorie that belongeth to them, shall be put on them, shall be made manifest. and also the glory that belongeth to them, shall be put on them, shall be made manifest. cc av dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pno32, vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, vmb vbi vvn j. (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8610 Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said: Thus then conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said: av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn: (22) verse (DIV2) 836 Page 466
8611 For the whole frame of the world, euen the visible heauens, with all their goodly furniture, the starres and celestiall bodies, the bodie of the earth with her ornaments, For the Whole frame of the world, even the visible heavens, with all their goodly furniture, the Stars and celestial bodies, the body of the earth with her Ornament, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, av-j dt j n2, p-acp d po32 j n1, dt n2 cc j n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, (22) verse (DIV2) 837 Page 467
8612 and other elements do, by a secret instinct which God hath put into them, after a manner vnknowne to vs, and other elements do, by a secret instinct which God hath put into them, After a manner unknown to us, cc j-jn n2 vdb, p-acp dt j-jn n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n1 j p-acp pno12, (22) verse (DIV2) 837 Page 467
8613 as it were long for and desire that the originall perfection, in which they were first made and created, from which they are fallen and withheld through the sinne of man, which shall be restored to them when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed: as it were long for and desire that the original perfection, in which they were First made and created, from which they Are fallen and withheld through the sin of man, which shall be restored to them when the Sons of God shall be revealed: c-acp pn31 vbdr j p-acp cc vvi d dt j-jn n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr ord vvn cc vvn, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32 c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn: (22) verse (DIV2) 837 Page 467
8614 and so they do continually and earnestly, as it were with stretched out neckes, and thrusting forth of their heads, expect and waite when both the persons of Gods children, and so they do continually and earnestly, as it were with stretched out necks, and thrusting forth of their Heads, expect and wait when both the Persons of God's children, cc av pns32 vdb av-j cc av-j, c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp vvn av n2, cc vvg av pp-f po32 n2, vvb cc vvi c-crq d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, (22) verse (DIV2) 837 Page 467
8615 and also their glorie, euen the glorie that belongeth to them, and shall be put on them, shall be made manifest, and shall appeare. and also their glory, even the glory that belongeth to them, and shall be put on them, shall be made manifest, and shall appear. cc av po32 n1, av-j dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pno32, cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, vmb vbi vvn j, cc vmb vvi. (22) verse (DIV2) 837 Page 467
8616 Now (as I shewed) these words, The feruent desire of the creature waiteth when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed, are brought by the Apostle as an argument to proue both the greatnesse and the certaintie of the glorie that shall be put on Gods children in heauen, that it shall be both great glorie, Now (as I showed) these words, The fervent desire of the creature waits when the Sons of God shall be revealed, Are brought by the Apostle as an argument to prove both the greatness and the certainty of the glory that shall be put on God's children in heaven, that it shall be both great glory, av (c-acp pns11 vvd) d n2, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi d dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi av-d j n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 838 Page 467
8617 and also most sure and certaine glorie, because the creature, the whole frame of the world, doth expect and waite for the manifestation of it. So reasoneth the Apostle: and also most sure and certain glory, Because the creature, the Whole frame of the world, does expect and wait for the manifestation of it. So reasoneth the Apostle: cc av av-ds j cc j n1, c-acp dt n1, dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, vdz vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. np1 vvz dt n1: (22) verse (DIV2) 838 Page 467
8618 I count, saith he, that the afflictions of this present time, are not worthy of the glorie which shall be shewed vnto vs: I count, Says he, that the afflictions of this present time, Are not worthy of the glory which shall be showed unto us: pns11 vvb, vvz pns31, cst dt n2 pp-f d j n1, vbr xx j pp-f dt n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12: (22) verse (DIV2) 838 Page 467
8619 and then he subioynes as a proofe and confirmation of that: and then he subioynes as a proof and confirmation of that: cc av pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f cst: (22) verse (DIV2) 838 Page 467
8620 For the feruent desire of the creature waiteth when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed. For the fervent desire of the creature waits when the Sons of God shall be revealed. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn. (22) verse (DIV2) 838 Page 467
8621 We see then, which is the point I will stand on, We see then, which is the point I will stand on, pns12 vvb av, r-crq vbz dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi a-acp, (22) verse (DIV2) 838 Page 467
8622 That the holy Spirit of God is pleased to informe vs of an excellent truth, as namely, that the glorie that shall be put on Gods children in heauen, shall be both great, That the holy Spirit of God is pleased to inform us of an excellent truth, as namely, that the glory that shall be put on God's children in heaven, shall be both great, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 pp-f dt j n1, c-acp av, cst dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1, vmb vbi av-d j, (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 467
8623 and also most sure and certaine. and also most sure and certain. cc av av-ds j cc j. (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 467
8625 and therefore it is both great, and also most sure and certaine. And thus dealeth the holy Spirit of God in many places of Scripture: and Therefore it is both great, and also most sure and certain. And thus deals the holy Spirit of God in many places of Scripture: cc av pn31 vbz av-d j, cc av av-ds j cc j. cc av vvz dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1: (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 467
8626 he sendeth vs to learne some dutie, or some truth, and some good thing of the creatures, he sends us to Learn Some duty, or Some truth, and Some good thing of the creatures, pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi d n1, cc d n1, cc d j n1 pp-f dt n2, (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 467
8627 as of the heauens, of the earth, of trees, of beasts, of fowles of the aire, and the like: as of the heavens, of the earth, of trees, of beasts, of fowls of the air, and the like: c-acp pp-f dt n2, pp-f dt n1, pp-f n2, pp-f n2, pp-f n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j: (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 467
8628 Prou. 6.6, 7, 8. Salomon sendeth the sluggard to learne wisedome of the Pismire, who by her Sommer labour prouideth against an hard and stormie winter, Go to the Pismire, ô sluggard, behold her wayes, and bewise: Prou. 6.6, 7, 8. Solomon sends the sluggard to Learn Wisdom of the Pismire, who by her Summer labour Provideth against an hard and stormy winter, Go to the Pismire, o sluggard, behold her ways, and Bewise: np1 crd, crd, crd np1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq p-acp po31 n1 n1 vvz p-acp dt j cc j n1, vvb p-acp dt n1, uh n1, vvb po31 n2, cc av: (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 468
8629 For she hauing no guide, gouernor, nor ruler, prepareeh her meate in the Sommer, and gathereth her food in the haruest. And Prou. 30.24.25.26.27.28. For she having no guide, governor, nor ruler, prepareeh her meat in the Summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. And Prou. 30.24.25.26.27.28. c-acp pns31 vhg dx n1, n1, ccx n1, vvb po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. cc np1 crd. (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 468
8630 he teacheth vs wisedome from the poore creatures, from the pismire, the conies, the grashopper, and the spider, as there you may reade. Math. 10.16. Christ would haue his Apostles learne wisedome and prouidence of the serpent, and innocencie of the doue, Be wise as serpents, and innocent as doues: yea Math. 6.26.28. he Teaches us Wisdom from the poor creatures, from the pismire, the conies, the grasshopper, and the spider, as there you may read. Math. 10.16. christ would have his Apostles Learn Wisdom and providence of the serpent, and innocence of the dove, Be wise as Serpents, and innocent as Dove: yea Math. 6.26.28. pns31 vvz pno12 n1 p-acp dt j n2, p-acp dt n1, dt n2, dt n1, cc dt n1, c-acp a-acp pn22 vmb vvi. np1 crd. np1 vmd vhi po31 n2 vvi n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vbb j c-acp n2, cc j-jn c-acp n2: uh np1 crd. (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 468
8631 he sendeth his followers to learne to cast their confidence on God from the fowles of the heauen, he sends his followers to Learn to cast their confidence on God from the fowls of the heaven, pns31 vvz po31 n2 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 468
8632 and from the Lillies of the field, Behold the fowles of the heauen, for they sow not, neither reape, nor carrie into their barnes: and from the Lilies of the field, Behold the fowls of the heaven, for they sow not, neither reap, nor carry into their Barns: cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp pns32 vvb xx, av-dx vvi, ccx vvi p-acp po32 n2: (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 468
8633 yet your heauenly Father feedeth them. yet your heavenly Father feeds them. av po22 j n1 vvz pno32. (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 468
8634 And learne how the lillies of the field do grow, they labour not, neither spinne, yet Salomon in all his glorie was not clothed like one of these. And Learn how the lilies of the field do grow, they labour not, neither spin, yet Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. cc vvb c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vdb vvi, pns32 vvb xx, av-dx vvi, av np1 p-acp d po31 n1 vbds xx vvn av-j crd pp-f d. (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 468
8635 And the booke of Iob is full of arguments from things naturall, to make knowne the infinite wisedome and power of God. And the book of Job is full of Arguments from things natural, to make known the infinite Wisdom and power of God. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j pp-f n2 p-acp n2 j, pc-acp vvi vvn dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 468
8636 And so in many other places of Scripture the holy Spirit of God sendeth vs to learne some duties, And so in many other places of Scripture the holy Spirit of God sends us to Learn Some duties, cc av p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n1 dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi d n2, (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 468
8637 or some truth, and is pleased to informe vs of some good things, from the creature. or Some truth, and is pleased to inform us of Some good things, from the creature. cc d n1, cc vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 pp-f d j n2, p-acp dt n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 839 Page 468
8638 And why deales the holy Spirit of God thus? Surely both the more to strengthen Gods children in the knowledge of the truth and of good things, And why deals the holy Spirit of God thus? Surely both the more to strengthen God's children in the knowledge of the truth and of good things, cc c-crq vvz dt j n1 pp-f np1 av? np1 d dt dc pc-acp vvi npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f j n2, (22) verse (DIV2) 840 Page 468
8639 and to stirre them vp to a more carefull practise of good duties; and to stir them up to a more careful practice of good duties; cc pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f j n2; (22) verse (DIV2) 840 Page 468
8640 and also to leaue the wicked without all excuse, they hauing not onely the word of God as a light to guide them, and also to leave the wicked without all excuse, they having not only the word of God as a Light to guide them, cc av pc-acp vvi dt j p-acp d n1, pns32 vhg xx av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (22) verse (DIV2) 840 Page 468
8641 but also the creatures to teach them good things, as the Apostle saith, Rom. 1.20. The inuisible things of God, his eternall power and Godhead, are seene by the creation of the world, being considered in his workes, to the intent that they should be without excuse. but also the creatures to teach them good things, as the Apostle Says, Rom. 1.20. The invisible things of God, his Eternal power and Godhead, Are seen by the creation of the world, being considered in his works, to the intent that they should be without excuse. cc-acp av dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 j n2, c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. dt j n2 pp-f np1, po31 j n1 cc n1, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbg vvn p-acp po31 n2, p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vmd vbi p-acp n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 840 Page 468
8642 Now for the vse, first this serues for the iust reproofe of such as liue in the world, Now for the use, First this serves for the just reproof of such as live in the world, av p-acp dt n1, ord d vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 468
8643 and yet learne no good thing from any creature in the world. To insist in the particular here intended; and yet Learn no good thing from any creature in the world. To insist in the particular Here intended; cc av vvb dx j n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1. pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j av vvd; (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 468
8644 doth the holy Spirit of God informe vs, and seeke to confirme vs in this truth, that the glorie that shall be put on Gods children in heauen, shall be both great, does the holy Spirit of God inform us, and seek to confirm us in this truth, that the glory that shall be put on God's children in heaven, shall be both great, vdz dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvb pno12, cc vvi p-acp vvb pno12 p-acp d n1, cst dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1, vmb vbi av-d j, (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8645 and also most sure and certaine, from the verie instinct of the creature; and also most sure and certain, from the very instinct of the creature; cc av av-ds j cc j, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8646 that the creature by a secret instinct waites for the manifestation of it, and therefore it is both great, that the creature by a secret instinct waits for the manifestation of it, and Therefore it is both great, cst dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc av pn31 vbz av-d j, (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8647 and sure, and certaine? Then this discouers, that those vile miscreants and monsters, those Atheists, who mocke at the glory of heauen, and sure, and certain? Then this discovers, that those vile miscreants and monsters, those Atheists, who mock At the glory of heaven, cc j, cc j? cs d vvz, cst d j n2 cc n2, d n2, r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8648 and thinke there is no such matter, and thinke there is neither God nor diuell, heauen nor hell; and think there is no such matter, and think there is neither God nor Devil, heaven nor hell; cc vvb pc-acp vbz dx d n1, cc vvb pc-acp vbz dx n1 ccx n1, n1 ccx n1; (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8649 they haue not yet learned so much as the holy Spirit of God is pleased to informe vs of from the verie dumbe and senslesse creatures. they have not yet learned so much as the holy Spirit of God is pleased to inform us of from the very dumb and senseless creatures. pns32 vhb xx av vvn av av-d c-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp dt j j cc j n2. (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8650 And to apply this a little nearer, consider with thy selfe, thou that art a gracelesse person, a drunkard, a blasphemer, a Sabbath breaker, thou that wilt do the workes of thy calling on the Sabbath day, or runne to thy pleasures; And to apply this a little nearer, Consider with thy self, thou that art a graceless person, a drunkard, a blasphemer, a Sabbath breaker, thou that wilt do the works of thy calling on the Sabbath day, or run to thy pleasures; cc pc-acp vvi d dt j av-jc, vvb p-acp po21 n1, pns21 cst vb2r dt j n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 n1, pns21 cst vm2 vdi dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, cc vvi p-acp po21 n2; (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8651 though thou dost not openly denie God with thy mouth, yet thou deniest him by thy workes: though thou dost not openly deny God with thy Mouth, yet thou deniest him by thy works: cs pns21 vd2 xx av-j vvi np1 p-acp po21 n1, av pns21 vv2 pno31 p-acp po21 n2: (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8652 so saith the Apostle, Tit. 1.16. so Says the Apostle, Tit. 1.16. av vvz dt n1, np1 crd. (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8653 Yea by thy practise thou deniest heauen, the day of iudgement, and the glorie of the life to come; Yea by thy practice thou deniest heaven, the day of judgement, and the glory of the life to come; uh p-acp po21 n1 pns21 vv2 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8654 and thou hast not yet learned so much as the holy Spirit of God is pleased to informe thee of by the verie instinct of the dumbe and senslesse creatures: and thou hast not yet learned so much as the holy Spirit of God is pleased to inform thee of by the very instinct of the dumb and senseless creatures: cc pns21 vh2 xx av vvn av av-d c-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j cc j n2: (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8655 and assure thy selfe, thou going on in thy Atheisme and prophanenesse, the dumbe and senslesse creatures shall one day rise in iudgement against thee and condemne thee; and assure thy self, thou going on in thy Atheism and profaneness, the dumb and senseless creatures shall one day rise in judgement against thee and condemn thee; cc vvb po21 n1, pns21 vvg p-acp p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, dt j cc j n2 vmb crd n1 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno21 cc vvi pno21; (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8656 remember it when thou runnest after thy sports and pastimes on the Sabbath day, the very aire thou breathest in, Remember it when thou runnest After thy sports and pastimes on the Sabbath day, the very air thou breathest in, vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 n1, dt j n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp, (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8657 and the heauens ouer thine head, the ground thou treadest on, and the dust vnder thy seete, shall one day be witnesses against thee, and shall condemne thee. and the heavens over thine head, the ground thou treadest on, and the dust under thy feet, shall one day be Witnesses against thee, and shall condemn thee. cc dt n2 p-acp po21 n1, dt n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp, cc dt n1 p-acp po21 n2, vmb crd n1 vbb n2 p-acp pno21, cc vmb vvi pno21. (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8658 They in their kinde acknowledge a iudgement day, and that there is an heauen prepared for Gods children, They in their kind acknowledge a judgement day, and that there is an heaven prepared for God's children, pns32 p-acp po32 n1 vvi dt n1 n1, cc cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp npg1 n2, (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8659 and an hell for the wicked: and an hell for the wicked: cc dt n1 p-acp dt j: (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8660 and by their waiting for the manifestation of the glorie that shall be put on Gods children, do teach thee so much if thou wouldest learne it: and by their waiting for the manifestation of the glory that shall be put on God's children, do teach thee so much if thou Wouldst Learn it: cc p-acp po32 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n2, vdb vvi pno21 av av-d cs pns21 vmd2 vvi pn31: (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8661 and thou by thy practise deniest it, and therefore thy case is fearefull, thinke on it, and thou by thy practice deniest it, and Therefore thy case is fearful, think on it, cc pns21 p-acp po21 n1 vv2 pn31, cc av po21 n1 vbz j, vvb p-acp pn31, (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8662 and if hell haue not full possession of thy soule, learne to reforme thy selfe. and if hell have not full possession of thy soul, Learn to reform thy self. cc cs n1 vhb xx av-j n1 pp-f po21 n1, vvb pc-acp vvi po21 n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 841 Page 469
8663 For a second vse, we that professe our selues to be Gods children, must learne on this ground that the holy Spirit of God is pleased to teach vs some good thing from the creatures, For a second use, we that profess our selves to be God's children, must Learn on this ground that the holy Spirit of God is pleased to teach us Some good thing from the creatures, p-acp dt ord n1, pns12 d vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vbi n2 n2, vmb vvi p-acp d n1 cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 d j n1 p-acp dt n2, (22) verse (DIV2) 842 Page 470
8664 how to carrie our selues amidst the creatures that we see and are about vs in the world, how to carry our selves amid the creatures that we see and Are about us in the world, c-crq pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 cst pns12 vvb cc vbr a-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 842 Page 470
8665 namely thus, to walke in earthly things with heauenly minds, and to make our vse of euerie creature of God, and from euerie creature to learne some dutie, namely thus, to walk in earthly things with heavenly minds, and to make our use of every creature of God, and from every creature to Learn Some duty, av av, pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2 p-acp j n2, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 842 Page 470
8666 and some good thing, as from the foode of our bodies to learne and see the necessitie of the foode of our soules; and Some good thing, as from the food of our bodies to Learn and see the necessity of the food of our Souls; cc d j n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (22) verse (DIV2) 842 Page 470
8667 from the flowers of our gardens and grasse of the fields, flourishing for a time, and then cut downe, withered, and dried, to learne that such is our life: from the flowers of our gardens and grass of the fields, flourishing for a time, and then Cut down, withered, and dried, to Learn that such is our life: p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n2, vvg p-acp dt n1, cc av vvn a-acp, j-vvn, cc vvn, pc-acp vvi cst d vbz po12 n1: (22) verse (DIV2) 842 Page 470
8668 yea learne we from the verie instinct of the creature, waiting for the manifestation of the glorie of Gods children, to strengthen our faith touching the truth and certaintie of the glorie of the life to come: yea Learn we from the very instinct of the creature, waiting for the manifestation of the glory of God's children, to strengthen our faith touching the truth and certainty of the glory of the life to come: uh vvb pns12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi: (22) verse (DIV2) 842 Page 470
8669 that howsoeuer Atheists either directly or by their practise denie it, yet let vs learne not onely from the holy word of God, that howsoever Atheists either directly or by their practice deny it, yet let us Learn not only from the holy word of God, cst c-acp n2 d av-j cc p-acp po32 n1 vvi pn31, av vvb pno12 vvb xx av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (22) verse (DIV2) 842 Page 470
8670 but also from the instinct of the creature, waiting for the manifestation of that glorie, to be strengthened in our perswasion of it, but also from the instinct of the creature, waiting for the manifestation of that glory, to be strengthened in our persuasion of it, cc-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1 pp-f pn31, (22) verse (DIV2) 842 Page 470
8671 and to be fully perswaded that there is glorie layed vp for Gods children; and to be Fully persuaded that there is glory laid up for God's children; cc pc-acp vbi av-j vvn cst pc-acp vbz n1 vvn a-acp p-acp npg1 n2; (22) verse (DIV2) 842 Page 470
8672 and that doubtlesse there is a reward for the righteous, and that light is sowen for the righteous, and that doubtless there is a reward for the righteous, and that Light is sown for the righteous, cc cst av-j a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j, cc d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j, (22) verse (DIV2) 842 Page 470
8673 and ioy for the vpright in heart, Psalme 97.11. and though it be as seed hid vnder the earth for a time, yet it shall certainly at length appeare. and joy for the upright in heart, Psalm 97.11. and though it be as seed hid under the earth for a time, yet it shall Certainly At length appear. cc n1 p-acp dt av-j p-acp n1, n1 crd. cc cs pn31 vbb p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av pn31 vmb av-j p-acp n1 vvi. (22) verse (DIV2) 842 Page 470
8674 The verie dumbe and senslesse creatures by the instinct of nature which the Lord hath put into them, waite for the manifestation of it: The very dumb and senseless creatures by the instinct of nature which the Lord hath put into them, wait for the manifestation of it: dt j j cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (22) verse (DIV2) 842 Page 470
8675 and therefore learne we this lesson the holy Spirit of God would informe vs of by the instinct of the creature, that there is certainly great glorie layed vp for Gods children. and Therefore Learn we this Lesson the holy Spirit of God would inform us of by the instinct of the creature, that there is Certainly great glory laid up for God's children. cc av vvb pns12 d n1 dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pc-acp vbz av-j j n1 vvd a-acp p-acp npg1 n2. (22) verse (DIV2) 842 Page 470
8676 In the next place obserue we, that the Apostle doth not here barely affirme, that the creature waiteth when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed, In the next place observe we, that the Apostle does not Here barely affirm, that the creature waits when the Sons of God shall be revealed, p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pns12, cst dt n1 vdz xx av av-j vvi, cst dt n1 vvz c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn, (22) verse (DIV2) 843 Page 470
8677 but he sets it forth with this amplification, that it waites with a feruent and with an earnest desire, that the creature (as we shewed) doth as it were with stretching out of the necke, but he sets it forth with this amplification, that it waits with a fervent and with an earnest desire, that the creature (as we showed) does as it were with stretching out of the neck, cc-acp pns31 vvz pn31 av p-acp d n1, cst pn31 vvz p-acp dt j cc p-acp dt j n1, cst dt n1 (c-acp pns12 vvd) vdz p-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp vvg av pp-f dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 843 Page 470
8678 and thrusting out the head, euen earnestly and continually waite and expect when the sons of God shall be reuealed. and thrusting out the head, even earnestly and continually wait and expect when the Sons of God shall be revealed. cc vvg av dt n1, av av-j cc av-j vvi cc vvb c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn. (22) verse (DIV2) 843 Page 470
8679 Now what may this teach vs? Surely thus much: hereby the Spirit of God makes knowne vnto vs thus much. Now what may this teach us? Surely thus much: hereby the Spirit of God makes known unto us thus much. av q-crq vmb d vvi pno12? np1 av av-d: av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz vvn p-acp pno12 av av-d. (22) verse (DIV2) 843 Page 471
8680 That the verie dumbe creature hath that good in it in a great measure which many men and women haue not in them in any measure at all. That the very dumb creature hath that good in it in a great measure which many men and women have not in them in any measure At all. cst dt j j n1 vhz d j p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq d n2 cc n2 vhb xx p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp d. (22) verse (DIV2) 844 Page 471
8681 The verie heauens, and the verie dumbe and dead earth doth as it were stretch out the necke, The very heavens, and the very dumb and dead earth does as it were stretch out the neck, dt j n2, cc dt j j cc j n1 vdz p-acp pn31 vbdr vvi av dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 844 Page 471
8682 and thrust out the head, continually looking for the reuelation of the sonnes of God, and for the manifestation of their glorie. and thrust out the head, continually looking for the Revelation of the Sons of God, and for the manifestation of their glory. cc vvd av dt n1, av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 844 Page 471
8683 But manie men and women in the world, being wicked and vngodly persons, they shrinke in and draw in their heads at the remembrance of that day when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed, But many men and women in the world, being wicked and ungodly Persons, they shrink in and draw in their Heads At the remembrance of that day when the Sons of God shall be revealed, p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, vbg j cc j n2, pns32 vvb p-acp cc vvi p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn, (22) verse (DIV2) 844 Page 471
8684 and when they shall appeare clothed with heauenly glorie; they haue no desire in them at all to see that day: and when they shall appear clothed with heavenly glory; they have no desire in them At all to see that day: cc c-crq pns32 vmb vvi vvn p-acp j n1; pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d pc-acp vvi d n1: (22) verse (DIV2) 844 Page 471
8685 no, wicked persons wish in their hearts that that day might neuer come, it troubles them to thinke of that day, no, wicked Persons wish in their hearts that that day might never come, it Troubles them to think of that day, dx, j n2 vvb p-acp po32 n2 cst d n1 vmd av-x vvi, pn31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi pp-f d n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 844 Page 471
8686 or to heare of it, the hearing of it torments them before the time, as the diuels said to Christ, Matth. 8.29. and they put it farre away from them in their apprehension, as the Prophet saith of the wicked of his time, Amos 6.3. or to hear of it, the hearing of it torments them before the time, as the Devils said to christ, Matthew 8.29. and they put it Far away from them in their apprehension, as the Prophet Says of the wicked of his time, Amos 6.3. cc pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31, dt n-vvg pp-f pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n2 vvd p-acp np1, np1 crd. cc pns32 vvd pn31 av-j av p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f dt j pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd. (22) verse (DIV2) 844 Page 471
8687 They put farre away the euill day, (for so they count the day when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed) and it shall so proue to them, they going on in their sinnes without repentance, They put Far away the evil day, (for so they count the day when the Sons of God shall be revealed) and it shall so prove to them, they going on in their Sins without Repentance, pns32 vvd av-j av dt j-jn n1, (c-acp av pns32 vvb dt n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn) cc pn31 vmb av vvi p-acp pno32, pns32 vvg a-acp p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 844 Page 471
8688 and they approch to the seate of iniquitie. and they approach to the seat of iniquity. cc pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 844 Page 471
8689 And hence we find it said, that the day of Christ his comming to iudgement when the children of God shall appeare with him in glorie, shall come on the wicked and vngodly suddenly, And hence we find it said, that the day of christ his coming to judgement when the children of God shall appear with him in glory, shall come on the wicked and ungodly suddenly, cc av pns12 vvb pn31 vvd, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n-vvg p-acp n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, vmb vvi p-acp dt j cc j av-j, (22) verse (DIV2) 844 Page 471
8690 and vnexpected, and when they looke not for it, as Christ saith, Matth. 24.50. The euill seruants maister will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and unexpected, and when they look not for it, as christ Says, Matthew 24.50. The evil Servants master will come in a day when he looks not for him, cc j, cc c-crq pns32 vvb xx p-acp pn31, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. dt j-jn ng1 n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz xx p-acp pno31, (22) verse (DIV2) 844 Page 471
8691 and in an houre that he is not ware of. And the Apostle saith, 1. Thessal. 5.2. that the day of the Lord shall come euen as a thiefe in the night: and in an hour that he is not aware of. And the Apostle Says, 1. Thessal. 5.2. that the day of the Lord shall come even as a thief in the night: cc p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vbz xx j pp-f. cc dt n1 vvz, crd n1. crd. cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (22) verse (DIV2) 844 Page 471
8692 meaning on the wicked, for so he explanes it in the verses following; meaning on the wicked, for so he explains it in the Verses following; vvg p-acp dt j, c-acp av pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n2 vvg; (22) verse (DIV2) 844 Page 471
8693 which indeed is a plaine euidence, that the wicked and vngodly haue not in them any the least expectation, which indeed is a plain evidence, that the wicked and ungodly have not in them any the least expectation, r-crq av vbz dt j n1, cst dt j cc j vhb xx p-acp pno32 d dt ds n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 844 Page 471
8694 or any the least desire or longing after the day when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed, which is in the dumbe and senslesse creatures by the instinct of nature in a great measure: and the reafon is or any the least desire or longing After the day when the Sons of God shall be revealed, which is in the dumb and senseless creatures by the instinct of nature in a great measure: and the reafon is cc d dt ds n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn, r-crq vbz p-acp dt j cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1: cc dt n1 vbz (22) verse (DIV2) 844 Page 471
8695 Because wicked and vngodly persons are either ignorant and know nothing touching the glorie of the life to come, Because wicked and ungodly Persons Are either ignorant and know nothing touching the glory of the life to come, p-acp j cc j n2 vbr d j cc vvb pix vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (22) verse (DIV2) 845 Page 472
8696 or they are besotted with the world and the things of the world, their minds are wholly taken vp with earthly things, their portion and their treasure is here, or they Are besotted with the world and the things of the world, their minds Are wholly taken up with earthly things, their portion and their treasure is Here, cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, po32 n2 vbr av-jn vvn a-acp p-acp j n2, po32 n1 cc po32 n1 vbz av, (22) verse (DIV2) 845 Page 472
8697 and their ioy is here in this world, or else they are terrified with the guiltinesse of their owne conscience, and their joy is Here in this world, or Else they Are terrified with the guiltiness of their own conscience, cc po32 n1 vbz av p-acp d n1, cc av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 845 Page 472
8698 and they cannot thinke of the day when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed, with any comfort, and they cannot think of the day when the Sons of God shall be revealed, with any Comfort, cc pns32 vmbx vvi pp-f dt n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp d n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 845 Page 472
8699 but with horror, and feare, and trembling, and with wonderfull amazement; and therefore they haue no manner of desire nor longing after it: but with horror, and Fear, and trembling, and with wonderful amazement; and Therefore they have no manner of desire nor longing After it: cc-acp p-acp n1, cc n1, cc j-vvg, cc p-acp j n1; cc av pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f n1 ccx n1 p-acp pn31: (22) verse (DIV2) 845 Page 472
8700 no, they would wish with all their hearts it might neuer come, and so they haue not that good in them in any measure which is in the dumbe and senslesse creature in a great measure. no, they would wish with all their hearts it might never come, and so they have not that good in them in any measure which is in the dumb and senseless creature in a great measure. uh-dx, pns32 vmd vvi p-acp d po32 n2 pn31 vmd av-x vvi, cc av pns32 vhb xx d j p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 845 Page 472
8701 Oh then the base and vile condition of wicked and vngodly men and women, for that is the vse of the point. O then the base and vile condition of wicked and ungodly men and women, for that is the use of the point. uh av dt j cc j n1 pp-f j cc j n2 cc n2, p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 845 Page 472
8702 It discouers, that wicked and vngodly persons are in a base and vile condition, euen inferiour to the dumbe and liuelesse earth, they haue not in them any measure of that longing after the glorie to come, that is in the dumbe and dead earth in a great measure, It discovers, that wicked and ungodly Persons Are in a base and vile condition, even inferior to the dumb and Lifeless earth, they have not in them any measure of that longing After the glory to come, that is in the dumb and dead earth in a great measure, pn31 vvz, cst j cc j n2 vbr p-acp dt j cc j n1, av j-jn p-acp dt j cc j n1, pns32 vhb xx p-acp pno32 d n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst vbz p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 472
8703 and they are in that respect worse and more base then the earth they tread on. and they Are in that respect Worse and more base then the earth they tread on. cc pns32 vbr p-acp d n1 av-jc cc av-dc j cs dt n1 pns32 vvb a-acp. (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 472
8704 Wicked and vngodly men and women commonly pride themselues in their outward excellencies, in their beautie, Wicked and ungodly men and women commonly pride themselves in their outward excellencies, in their beauty, j cc j n2 cc n2 av-j n1 px32 p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp po32 n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 472
8705 and strength, comely proportion, and the like, and they lift vp their heads, and they looke bigge on those that are farre better then themselues, and strength, comely proportion, and the like, and they lift up their Heads, and they look big on those that Are Far better then themselves, cc n1, j n1, cc dt j, cc pns32 vvb a-acp po32 n2, cc pns32 vvb j p-acp d cst vbr av-j av-jc cs px32, (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 472
8706 and they walke with stretched out neckes, as the Prophet saith of the proud dames of his time, Isai. 3.16. and they walk with stretched out necks, as the Prophet Says of the proud dams of his time, Isaiah 3.16. cc pns32 vvb p-acp vvd av n2, p-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd. (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 472
8707 And it is true of the proud and scornefull dames of our time: And it is true of the proud and scornful dams of our time: cc pn31 vbz j pp-f dt j cc j n2 pp-f po12 n1: (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 472
8708 but alas in that respect in which the poore, dumbe, dull, and senslesse earth lifts vp her head, but alas in that respect in which the poor, dumb, dull, and senseless earth lifts up her head, cc-acp uh p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq dt j, j, j, cc j n1 vvz a-acp po31 n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 472
8709 and stretches out her necke, namely, in regard of the glorie of heauen that in time shall be manifested, base wretches, they dare not (as it were) shew their faces in that respect, they hang downe their heads, and stretches out her neck, namely, in regard of the glory of heaven that in time shall be manifested, base wretches, they Dare not (as it were) show their faces in that respect, they hang down their Heads, cc vvz av po31 n1, av, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cst p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn, j n2, pns32 vvb xx (c-acp pn31 vbdr) vvi po32 n2 p-acp d n1, pns32 vvb a-acp po32 n2, (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 472
8710 and they shrinke and pull in their neckes, and therein they are more base and more vile then the dust of the earth, and they shrink and pull in their necks, and therein they Are more base and more vile then the dust of the earth, cc pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc av pns32 vbr av-dc j cc av-dc j cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 472
8711 or the verie dung in the streets. And howsoeuer wicked persons do thinke it harsh, and that they are hardly dealt withall, or the very dung in the streets. And howsoever wicked Persons do think it harsh, and that they Are hardly dealt withal, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n2. cc c-acp j n2 vdb vvi pn31 j, cc cst pns32 vbr av vvn av, (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 472
8712 when they are compared to bruite creatures, to horses, to mules, to dogges, to swine, and the like: when they Are compared to bruit creatures, to Horses, to mules, to Dogs, to Swine, and the like: c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 n2, p-acp n2, p-acp n2, p-acp n2, p-acp n1, cc dt j: (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 473
8713 yet indeed, as you see, in some respect they are inferiour to the dull and dead earth, they haue not that good in them in any measure, which is in the dumbe and dead earth in a great measure. yet indeed, as you see, in Some respect they Are inferior to the dull and dead earth, they have not that good in them in any measure, which is in the dumb and dead earth in a great measure. av av, c-acp pn22 vvb, p-acp d n1 pns32 vbr j-jn p-acp dt j cc j n1, pns32 vhb xx d j p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 473
8714 And take notice of it, thou that art a wicked and gracelesse person, consider how farre thy sinne doth abase thee, And take notice of it, thou that art a wicked and graceless person, Consider how Far thy sin does abase thee, cc vvb n1 pp-f pn31, pns21 cst vb2r dt j cc j n1, vvb c-crq av-j po21 n1 vdz vvi pno21, (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 473
8715 euen beneath the dumbe and senslesse earth thou treadest on; even beneath the dumb and senseless earth thou treadest on; av p-acp dt j cc j n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp; (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 473
8716 the earth vnder thy feete lifts vp her head, and stretches out her necke, longing for the day when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed, the earth under thy feet lifts up her head, and stretches out her neck, longing for the day when the Sons of God shall be revealed, dt n1 p-acp po21 n2 vvz a-acp po31 n1, cc vvz av po31 n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn, (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 473
8717 and thou through the guiltinesse of sinne tremblest to thinke on that day: and thou through the guiltiness of sin tremblest to think on that day: cc pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vv2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1: (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 473
8718 Oh consider the abasement thou art brought to by thy wicked course of life, and let it stirre thee vp to bethinke thy selfe of a speedie reformation: O Consider the abasement thou art brought to by thy wicked course of life, and let it stir thee up to bethink thy self of a speedy Reformation: uh vvb dt n1 pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp p-acp po21 j n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb pn31 vvi pno21 a-acp pc-acp vvi po21 n1 pp-f dt j n1: (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 473
8719 and so much of that point. and so much of that point. cc av d pp-f d n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 846 Page 473
8720 Come we to consider that which the creature waites for with earnest desire, and that is the reuelation of the sonnes of God, When the sons of God shall be reuealed: Come we to Consider that which the creature waits for with earnest desire, and that is the Revelation of the Sons of God, When the Sons of God shall be revealed: vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi d r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp p-acp j n1, cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn: (22) verse (DIV2) 847 Page 473
8721 that is, (as we shewed) when both the persons of Gods children, and also their glorie shall be made manifest and shall appeare. that is, (as we showed) when both the Persons of God's children, and also their glory shall be made manifest and shall appear. cst vbz, (c-acp pns12 vvd) c-crq d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, cc av po32 n1 vmb vbi vvn j cc vmb vvi. (22) verse (DIV2) 847 Page 473
8722 Now hence in the first place we may take vp this conclusion, this point of truth. Now hence in the First place we may take up this conclusion, this point of truth. av av p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vmb vvi a-acp d n1, d n1 pp-f n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 847 Page 473
8723 That the time shall come, when the persons of Gods children shall be openly reuealed, That the time shall come, when the Persons of God's children shall be openly revealed, cst dt n1 vmb vvi, c-crq dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn, (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 473
8724 and when it shall be made manifest and knowne to all the world, to men and Angels, who they be that are indeed Gods children. and when it shall be made manifest and known to all the world, to men and Angels, who they be that Are indeed God's children. cc c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn j cc vvn p-acp d dt n1, p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq pns32 vbb d vbr av n2 n2. (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 473
8725 It is true, that the Lord knowes who are his, 2. Tim. 2.19. It is true, that the Lord knows who Are his, 2. Tim. 2.19. pn31 vbz j, cst dt n1 vvz r-crq vbr png31, crd np1 crd. (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 473
8726 and he makes his chosen themselues to know that they are his, by their effectuall calling, and he makes his chosen themselves to know that they Are his, by their effectual calling, cc pns31 vvz po31 j-vvn px32 pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vbr png31, p-acp po32 j n-vvg, (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 473
8727 and by giuing them his Spirit, witnessing with their spirit that they are the sonnes of God, as the Apostle saith verse 16. Yet Gods children are not so reuealed here in this world, and by giving them his Spirit, witnessing with their Spirit that they Are the Sons of God, as the Apostle Says verse 16. Yet God's children Are not so revealed Here in this world, cc p-acp vvg pno32 po31 n1, vvg p-acp po32 n1 cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 vvz n1 crd av npg1 n2 vbr xx av vvn av p-acp d n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 473
8728 as that others, though they be Gods children, do know them certainly and infallibly so to be, as that Others, though they be God's children, do know them Certainly and infallibly so to be, c-acp d n2-jn, cs pns32 vbb n2 n2, vdb vvi pno32 av-j cc av-j av pc-acp vbi, (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 473
8729 and they are not knowne to the world, as Saint Iohn saith, 1. Ioh. 3.1. For this cause the world knoweth you not, because it knoweth not God their Father, and they Are not known to the world, as Saint John Says, 1. John 3.1. For this cause the world Knoweth you not, Because it Knoweth not God their Father, cc pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp n1 np1 vvz, crd np1 crd. p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz pn22 xx, c-acp pn31 vvz xx np1 po32 n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 473
8730 but the time shall come when the persons of Gods children shall be openly reuealed, but the time shall come when the Persons of God's children shall be openly revealed, cc-acp dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn, (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 473
8731 and shall be made knowne to the whole world, and that shall be at the day of iudgement, Christ will then separate the sheepe from the goates, the good from the bad, and shall be made known to the Whole world, and that shall be At the day of judgement, christ will then separate the sheep from the Goats, the good from the bad, cc vmb vbi vvn vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc cst vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 vmb av vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2, dt j p-acp dt j, (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8732 and set the one on his right hand and the other on his left, as he saith Matth. 25.32.33. and Set the one on his right hand and the other on his left, as he Says Matthew 25.32.33. cc vvn dt crd p-acp po31 j-jn n1 cc dt n-jn p-acp po31 j, c-acp pns31 vvz np1 crd. (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8733 Howsoeuer the goates and sheepe be verie like, and feed in one pasture, and lye in one sold here in this world, Howsoever the Goats and sheep be very like, and feed in one pasture, and lie in one sold Here in this world, c-acp dt n2 cc n1 vbb av av-j, cc vvi p-acp crd n1, cc vvi p-acp pi vvn av p-acp d n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8734 yet Christ can and will seuer them, and put them asunder at the last day; yet christ can and will sever them, and put them asunder At the last day; av np1 vmb cc vmb vvi pno32, cc vvd pno32 av p-acp dt ord n1; (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8735 and when the tares shall be gathered into bundels and cast into the fire and burned, Matth. 13.40. then shall iust men shine as the Sunne in the kingdome of their Father: as saith the Lord Iesus. Matth. 13.43. and when the tares shall be gathered into bundles and cast into the fire and burned, Matthew 13.40. then shall just men shine as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father: as Says the Lord Iesus. Matthew 13.43. cc c-crq dt n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2 cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc vvn, np1 crd. av vmb j n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: c-acp vvz dt n1 np1. np1 crd. (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8736 They shall then appeare as cleare as the Sunne in his brightnesse, and shall be openly reuealed, They shall then appear as clear as the Sun in his brightness, and shall be openly revealed, pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp j c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vmb vbi av-j vvn, (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8737 and it shall then be made manifest and knowne to men and Angels, who they be that are indeed Gods children. and it shall then be made manifest and known to men and Angels, who they be that Are indeed God's children. cc pn31 vmb av vbi vvn j cc vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq pns32 vbb d vbr av n2 n2. (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8738 For why, the reason of this is, because there must be a time when the truth of Gods grace wrought in the hearts of his children, shall be discerned from the counterfeit shadow and shew of it in hypocrites, For why, the reason of this is, Because there must be a time when the truth of God's grace wrought in the hearts of his children, shall be discerned from the counterfeit shadow and show of it in Hypocrites, p-acp q-crq, dt n1 pp-f d vbz, c-acp pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n2, (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8739 and when it shall be knowne who they be that serue the Lord in truth, and who serue him in hypocrisie, and onely outwardly in their bodies. and when it shall be known who they be that serve the Lord in truth, and who serve him in hypocrisy, and only outwardly in their bodies. cc c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn r-crq pns32 vbb cst vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, cc r-crq vvi pno31 p-acp n1, cc av-j av-j p-acp po32 n2. (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8740 The world and men of the world now iudge all Gods children to be hypocrites, The world and men of the world now judge all God's children to be Hypocrites, dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 av vvi d ng1 n2 pc-acp vbi n2, (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8741 and they thinke they cannot possibly be that they make shew of, they iudge of Gods children by themselues; and they think they cannot possibly be that they make show of, they judge of God's children by themselves; cc pns32 vvb pns32 vmbx av-j vbi cst pns32 vvb n1 pp-f, pns32 vvb pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp px32; (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8742 if they see an hypocrite vncased and discouered (as sometimes the Lord puls off his vizard) they presently flie in the faces of all Gods children, if they see an hypocrite uncased and discovered (as sometime the Lord puls off his vizard) they presently fly in the faces of all God's children, cs pns32 vvb dt n1 vvn cc vvn (c-acp av dt n1 vvz a-acp po31 n1) pns32 av-j vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d ng1 n2, (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8743 and say, they are all alike: and say, they Are all alike: cc vvi, pns32 vbr d av: (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8744 and therefore there must be a day of discouerie, a time when the truth of grace wrought in the hearts of Gods children shall be discerned from hypocrisie, and Therefore there must be a day of discovery, a time when the truth of grace wrought in the hearts of God's children shall be discerned from hypocrisy, cc av pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8745 and when men shall discerne betweene the righteous and the wicked, and betweene him that serueth God and him that serueth him not, as the Lord speakes by his Prophet, Mal. 3.18. and when men shall discern between the righteous and the wicked, and between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not, as the Lord speaks by his Prophet, Malachi 3.18. cc q-crq n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt j cc dt j, cc p-acp pno31 cst vvz np1 cc pno31 cst vvz pno31 xx, p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8746 When the Lord shall make vp his iewels, then shall men discene thē that serue the Lord, When the Lord shall make up his Jewels, then shall men discene them that serve the Lord, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi a-acp po31 n2, av vmb n2 n1 pno32 cst vvb dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8747 & them that serue him not. & them that serve him not. cc pno32 cst vvb pno31 xx. (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8748 And therefore doubtlesse the time shall come when the persons of Gods children shall be openly reuealed, And Therefore doubtless the time shall come when the Persons of God's children shall be openly revealed, cc av av-j dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn, (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8749 and when it shall be made knowne to all men and Angels who they be that are indeed Gods children. and when it shall be made known to all men and Angels who they be that Are indeed God's children. cc c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2 r-crq pns32 vbb d vbr av n2 n2. (22) verse (DIV2) 848 Page 474
8750 And this in the first place must teach vs to take heed of vntimely iudging and condemning of others, a thing too common in the world. And this in the First place must teach us to take heed of untimely judging and condemning of Others, a thing too Common in the world. cc d p-acp dt ord n1 vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f j vvg cc vvg pp-f n2-jn, dt n1 av j p-acp dt n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 849 Page 475
8751 We may not after the manner of the world presently iudge a man or a woman to be but an hypocrite and a dissembler, We may not After the manner of the world presently judge a man or a woman to be but an hypocrite and a dissembler, pns12 vmb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j vvi dt n1 cc dt n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 849 Page 475
8752 because haply we discerne some weaknesse in that man or woman, and some particular fayling: the time shall come when that man or woman shall be discouered; Because haply we discern Some weakness in that man or woman, and Some particular failing: the time shall come when that man or woman shall be discovered; c-acp av pns12 vvb d n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, cc d j j-vvg: dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq d n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn; (22) verse (DIV2) 849 Page 475
8753 and we are not to preuent that time by our vntimely censure. and we Are not to prevent that time by our untimely censure. cc pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po12 j n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 849 Page 475
8754 It is a fault in some Christians, that they are readie to question the estate of others, It is a fault in Some Christians, that they Are ready to question the estate of Others, pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp d np1, cst pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, (22) verse (DIV2) 849 Page 475
8755 and to doubt of their state, whether it be good or no, because they iumpe not with them in some things, they are not of their minde in euerie particular. and to doubt of their state, whither it be good or no, Because they jump not with them in Some things, they Are not of their mind in every particular. cc pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 n1, cs pn31 vbb j cc uh-dx, c-acp pns32 vvb xx p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2, pns32 vbr xx pp-f po32 n1 p-acp d j. (22) verse (DIV2) 849 Page 475
8756 But what knowest thou, whosoeuer thou art, whether one that differs from thee in iudgement in some particular, being not of such weight, be a deare child of God or no? If he be an hypocrite, he shall one day be layed open; But what Knowest thou, whosoever thou art, whither one that differs from thee in judgement in Some particular, being not of such weight, be a deer child of God or no? If he be an hypocrite, he shall one day be laid open; p-acp q-crq vv2 pns21, r-crq pns21 vb2r, cs crd d vvz p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 p-acp d j, vbg xx pp-f d n1, vbb dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 cc dx? cs pns31 vbb dt n1, pns31 vmb crd n1 vbb vvn j; (22) verse (DIV2) 849 Page 475
8757 and if he be a child of God, thou art rash in thy iudgement, he shall one day be reuealed and made known so to be, to thee and to all the world, and if he be a child of God, thou art rash in thy judgement, he shall one day be revealed and made known so to be, to thee and to all the world, cc cs pns31 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vb2r j p-acp po21 n1, pns31 vmb crd n1 vbb vvn cc vvd vvn av pc-acp vbi, p-acp pno21 cc p-acp d dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 849 Page 475
8758 and tarrie thou the time of discouerie. Againe, for a second vse: and tarry thou the time of discovery. Again, for a second use: cc vvi pns21 dt n1 pp-f n1. av, p-acp dt ord n1: (22) verse (DIV2) 849 Page 475
8759 is it so that the time shall come when the persons of the children of God shall be openly reuealed, and when it shall be made manifest to all men and Angels, who they be that are indeed Gods children? Then cheare vp thy selfe thou that art a child of God, here is ground of comfort, is it so that the time shall come when the Persons of the children of God shall be openly revealed, and when it shall be made manifest to all men and Angels, who they be that Are indeed God's children? Then cheer up thy self thou that art a child of God, Here is ground of Comfort, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi av-j vvn, cc c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn j p-acp d n2 cc n2, r-crq pns32 vbb d vbr av n2 n2? av n1 a-acp po21 n1 pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, av vbz n1 pp-f n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 850 Page 475
8760 though all the world speake against thee, and call thee hypocrite and dissembler. though all the world speak against thee, and call thee hypocrite and dissembler. cs d dt n1 vvb p-acp pno21, cc vvb pno21 n1 cc n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 850 Page 475
8761 Art thou able to approue thine heart to the Lord in regard of the vprightnesse, truth, Art thou able to approve thine heart to the Lord in regard of the uprightness, truth, vb2r pns21 j pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 850 Page 475
8762 and sinceritie of it? art thou able in truth to say as Iob did, Iob 27.5.6. I will neuer take away mine innocencie from my selfe. and sincerity of it? art thou able in truth to say as Job did, Job 27.5.6. I will never take away mine innocence from my self. cc n1 pp-f pn31? n1 pns21 j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 vdd, np1 crd. pns11 vmb av-x vvi av po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 850 Page 475
8763 I will keepe my righteousnesse and will not forsake it: I will keep my righteousness and will not forsake it: pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 cc vmb xx vvi pn31: (22) verse (DIV2) 850 Page 475
8764 though all men in the world speake against me, I am able to approue my heart to God, not in regard of any perfection of grace, I see and feele mine owne great wants & sinfull infirmities, though all men in the world speak against me, I am able to approve my heart to God, not in regard of any perfection of grace, I see and feel mine own great Wants & sinful infirmities, c-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp pno11, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp np1, xx p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb cc vvi po11 d j n2 cc j n2, (22) verse (DIV2) 850 Page 475
8765 but in regard of the vprightnesse, and soundnesse, and sinceritie of mine heart? Then comfort thy felfe, but in regard of the uprightness, and soundness, and sincerity of mine heart? Then Comfort thy self, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f po11 n1? av vvb po21 n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 850 Page 475
8766 and waite in patience but a time, the time shall come when the Lord will cleare thee of that the world doth now vniustly charge on thee, and wait in patience but a time, the time shall come when the Lord will clear thee of that the world does now unjustly charge on thee, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 pp-f d dt n1 vdz av av-j vvi p-acp pno21, (22) verse (DIV2) 850 Page 475
8767 yea the time shall come when all the world shall acknowledge thee to be a deare child of God, yea the time shall come when all the world shall acknowledge thee to be a deer child of God, uh dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq d dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, (22) verse (DIV2) 850 Page 476
8768 and precious in his sight, and one of his iewels; and precious in his sighed, and one of his Jewels; cc j p-acp po31 n1, cc crd pp-f po31 n2; (22) verse (DIV2) 850 Page 476
8769 yea the time shall come when those who now call thee hypocrite and dissembler, shall be forced to contradict themselues, yea the time shall come when those who now call thee hypocrite and dissembler, shall be forced to contradict themselves, uh dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq d r-crq av vvb pno21 n1 cc n1, vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi px32, (22) verse (DIV2) 850 Page 476
8770 and to acknowledge the truth of grace in thine heart, and shall be forced to change their note, and to acknowledge the truth of grace in thine heart, and shall be forced to change their note, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 850 Page 476
8771 & to say, certainly this man or this woman is a right holy man or woman, & to say, Certainly this man or this woman is a right holy man or woman, cc pc-acp vvi, av-j d n1 cc d n1 vbz dt j-jn j n1 cc n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 850 Page 476
8772 and a deare child of God, now it appeares, and now it is manifest to all the world, and we cannot denie it: and a deer child of God, now it appears, and now it is manifest to all the world, and we cannot deny it: cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, av pn31 vvz, cc av pn31 vbz j p-acp d dt n1, cc pns12 vmbx vvi pn31: (22) verse (DIV2) 850 Page 476
8773 thinke on that to thy comfort. think on that to thy Comfort. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 850 Page 476
8774 Now here a question may be moued, it being so that the time shall come when the persons of Gods children shall be openly reuealed, Now Here a question may be moved, it being so that the time shall come when the Persons of God's children shall be openly revealed, av av dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, pn31 vbg av d dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn, (22) verse (DIV2) 851 Page 476
8775 and be made manifest to all the world: and be made manifest to all the world: cc vbi vvn j p-acp d dt n1: (22) verse (DIV2) 851 Page 476
8776 some may demand, whether the Saints shall know one another in heauen or no? as whether the parents shall know the children, the husband the wife, the wife the husband, Some may demand, whither the Saints shall know one Another in heaven or no? as whither the Parents shall know the children, the husband the wife, the wife the husband, d vmb vvi, cs dt n2 vmb vvi pi j-jn p-acp n1 cc dx? c-acp cs dt n2 vmb vvi dt n2, dt n1 dt n1, dt n1 dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 851 Page 476
8777 and whether one brother shall know another, & one friend another, or no? To this I answer. and whither one brother shall know Another, & one friend Another, or no? To this I answer. cc cs crd n1 vmb vvi j-jn, cc crd n1 j-jn, cc dx? p-acp d pns11 vvb. (22) verse (DIV2) 851 Page 476
8778 That so farre as shall make for the increase of the heauenly ioy and spirituall comfort one of another, the Saints shall know one another in heauen. That so Far as shall make for the increase of the heavenly joy and spiritual Comfort one of Another, the Saints shall know one Another in heaven. cst av av-j c-acp vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc j n1 crd pp-f n-jn, dt n2 vmb vvi pi j-jn p-acp n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 476
8779 It is true indeed that the naturall and carnall delight the father now takes in his child and the child in the father, the husband in the wife and the wife in the husband, It is true indeed that the natural and carnal delight the father now Takes in his child and the child in the father, the husband in the wife and the wife in the husband, pn31 vbz j av cst dt j cc j n1 dt n1 av vvz p-acp po31 n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 476
8780 and one friend takes in another, shall ceasse, yet heauenly ioy and comfort one in another shall continue; and one friend Takes in Another, shall cease, yet heavenly joy and Comfort one in Another shall continue; cc crd n1 vvz p-acp j-jn, vmb vvi, av j n1 cc vvi pi p-acp n-jn vmb vvi; (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 476
8781 and the heauenly ioy that shall arise to the Saints on the sight of the glorification one of another, leades vs to thinke that they shall know one another. and the heavenly joy that shall arise to the Saints on the sighed of the glorification one of Another, leads us to think that they shall know one Another. cc dt j n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 crd pp-f n-jn, vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vmb vvi pi j-jn. (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 476
8782 For howsoeuer the principall ioy of the Saints in heauen shall be on the sight of God, For howsoever the principal joy of the Saints in heaven shall be on the sighed of God, p-acp c-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 476
8783 yet doubtlesse there shall be also ioy in the sight one of another; yet doubtless there shall be also joy in the sighed one of Another; av av-j a-acp vmb vbi av n1 p-acp dt n1 crd pp-f j-jn; (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 476
8784 the Minister shall ioy in the sight of his people glorified in heauen, and the people shall ioy in the sight of their Minister glorified in heauē, the Minister shall joy in the sighed of his people glorified in heaven, and the people shall joy in the sighed of their Minister glorified in heaven, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp n1, cc dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvn p-acp n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 476
8785 as the Apostle saith, 1. Thess. 2.19. as the Apostle Says, 1. Thess 2.19. c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 476
8786 that the Thessalonians whom he had conuerted and brought to beleeue in Christ by his preaching the Gospell, should be his crowne of reioycing, that the Thessalonians whom he had converted and brought to believe in christ by his preaching the Gospel, should be his crown of rejoicing, cst dt njp2 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 vvg dt n1, vmd vbi po31 n1 pp-f vvg, (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 476
8787 and that in the presence of the Lord Iesus at his comming; and that in the presence of the Lord Iesus At his coming; cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 p-acp po31 n-vvg; (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 476
8788 as the damned in hell shall haue their torment much increased at the sight of their companions and such as they haue drawne to sinne, as the damned in hell shall have their torment much increased At the sighed of their Sodales and such as they have drawn to sin, p-acp dt j-vvn p-acp n1 vmb vhi po32 n1 av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc d c-acp pns32 vhb vvn p-acp n1, (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 476
8789 and therefore the rich man, Luke 16.28. and Therefore the rich man, Lycia 16.28. cc av dt j n1, av crd. (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 477
8790 desireth that his brethren might not come into that place of torment where he was, not out of loue to them, (for there is no charitie in hell) but out of loue to himselfe, Desires that his brothers might not come into that place of torment where he was, not out of love to them, (for there is no charity in hell) but out of love to himself, vvz d po31 n2 vmd xx vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pns31 vbds, xx av pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, (c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp n1) cc-acp av pp-f n1 p-acp px31, (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 477
8791 because he would not haue his owne torment increased. Because he would not have his own torment increased. c-acp pns31 vmd xx vhi po31 d n1 vvd. (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 477
8792 So doublesse the Saints in heauen shall reioyce in the societie one of another, and in the sight one of another, in seeing the glorification one of another: So Doublesse the Saints in heaven shall rejoice in the society one of Another, and in the sighed one of Another, in seeing the glorification one of Another: av av-j dt n2 p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 crd pp-f n-jn, cc p-acp dt n1 crd pp-f n-jn, p-acp vvg dt n1 crd pp-f n-jn: (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 477
8793 and therefore they shall so farre as may increase their heauenly ioy and spirituall comfort, know one another. and Therefore they shall so Far as may increase their heavenly joy and spiritual Comfort, know one Another. cc av pns32 vmb av av-j c-acp vmb vvi po32 j n1 cc j n1, vvb pi j-jn. (22) verse (DIV2) 852 Page 477
8794 Come we now to the 20. verse. Come we now to the 20. verse. vvb pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 853 Page 477
8795 There is indeed a second thing offered from these words verse 19. When the sonnes of God shall be reuealed: There is indeed a second thing offered from these words verse 19. When the Sons of God shall be revealed: pc-acp vbz av dt ord n1 vvd p-acp d n2 n1 crd c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn: (22) verse (DIV2) 853 Page 477
8815 Now the heauens, the earth, and the elements are subiect to mutabilitie, to alteration and change, and to be dissolued. Psal. 102.26. Now the heavens, the earth, and the elements Are Subject to mUTABILITY, to alteration and change, and to be dissolved. Psalm 102.26. av dt n2, dt n1, cc dt n2 vbr j-jn p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn. np1 crd. (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 478
8796 namely this, that the time shall come when the glorie that belongeth to Gods children, and shall be put on them in heauen, shall be openly reuealed: namely this, that the time shall come when the glory that belongeth to God's children, and shall be put on them in heaven, shall be openly revealed: av d, cst dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt n1 cst vvz p-acp npg1 n2, cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, vmb vbi av-j vvn: (22) verse (DIV2) 853 Page 477
8797 but of that we spake verse 18. and therefore I passe by it, and come to the 20. verse. but of that we spoke verse 18. and Therefore I pass by it, and come to the 20. verse. cc-acp pp-f cst pns12 vvd n1 crd cc av pns11 vvb p-acp pn31, cc vvb p-acp dt crd n1. (22) verse (DIV2) 853 Page 477
8798 VERSE 20. VERSE 20. vvb crd (23) verse (DIV2) 853 Page 477
8799 Because the creature is subiect to vanitie, not of it owne will, but by reason of him, which hath subdued it vnder hope. Because the creature is Subject to vanity, not of it own will, but by reason of him, which hath subdued it under hope. p-acp dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp n1, xx pp-f pn31 d n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f pno31, r-crq vhz vvn pn31 p-acp n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 854 Page 477
8800 IN this verse, as I haue shewed, the Apostle yeelds a reason why the creature waiteth with feruent desire for the reuelation of the children of God, taken from the present hard condition of the creature, in that it is subiect to vanitie, and therefore it waites. IN this verse, as I have showed, the Apostle yields a reason why the creature waits with fervent desire for the Revelation of the children of God, taken from the present hard condition of the creature, in that it is Subject to vanity, and Therefore it waits. p-acp d n1, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn, dt n1 vvz dt n1 q-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp cst pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp n1, cc av pn31 vvz. (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 477
8801 The Apostle further setting forth how the creature is subiect to vanitie, namely, not of it owne will, but from another cause, from the will of him who hath subdued it vnder hope, thereunto adioyning hope of deliuerance: The Apostle further setting forth how the creature is Subject to vanity, namely, not of it own will, but from Another cause, from the will of him who hath subdued it under hope, thereunto adjoining hope of deliverance: dt n1 av-jc vvg av c-crq dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp n1, av, xx pp-f pn31 d n1, p-acp p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vhz vvn pn31 p-acp n1, av vvg n1 pp-f n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 477
8802 Not of it owne will, but by reason of him, which hath subdued it vnder hope. Not of it own will, but by reason of him, which hath subdued it under hope. xx pp-f pn31 d n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f pno31, r-crq vhz vvn pn31 p-acp n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 477
8803 We did before thus analise & resolue this verse, I wil now labor to open the sence and meaning of it. We did before thus analise & resolve this verse, I will now labour to open the sense and meaning of it. pns12 vdd p-acp av vvi cc vvi d n1, pns11 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 477
8804 Because the creature is subiect to vanitie. Because the creature is Subject to vanity. p-acp dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 477
8805 By creature we are to vnderstād, as we did verse before, the whole frame of the visible world, the visible heauens with all their goodly furniture of starres and celestiall bodies, By creature we Are to understand, as we did verse before, the Whole frame of the visible world, the visible heavens with all their goodly furniture of Stars and celestial bodies, p-acp n1 pns12 vbr p-acp vvb, c-acp pns12 vdd n1 p-acp, dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt j n2 p-acp d po32 j n1 pp-f n2 cc j n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 478
8806 and the earth with all her ornaments and other elements, Is subiect, or is brought vnder, and the earth with all her Ornament and other elements, Is Subject, or is brought under, cc dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2 cc j-jn n2, vbz j-jn, cc vbz vvn p-acp, (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 478
8807 or put vnder (vanitie.) The word vanitie hath diuerse exceptions in Scripture, but to giue that which is agreeable to this place, it is here vsed in opposition to that originall, perfect, or put under (vanity.) The word vanity hath diverse exceptions in Scripture, but to give that which is agreeable to this place, it is Here used in opposition to that original, perfect, cc vvd p-acp (n1.) dt n1 n1 vhz j n2 p-acp n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz j p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d n-jn, j, (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 478
8808 and excellent state and condition in which the creature was first made and created, and the creature is fallen from that excellent and perfect state and condition, and excellent state and condition in which the creature was First made and created, and the creature is fallen from that excellent and perfect state and condition, cc j n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbds ord vvn cc vvn, cc dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d j cc j n1 cc n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 478
8809 and it is now brought vnder vanitie, and therefore it is said to waite for the reuelation of the sonnes of God, and it is now brought under vanity, and Therefore it is said to wait for the Revelation of the Sons of God, cc pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp n1, cc av pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 478
8810 and as it were to desire and long after that originall and perfect state and condition, to be restored to it againe. and as it were to desire and long After that original and perfect state and condition, to be restored to it again. cc c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi cc av-j p-acp d j-jn cc j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31 av. (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 478
8811 So then vnder the word vanitie, two things are signified. So then under the word vanity, two things Are signified. av av p-acp dt n1 n1, crd n2 vbr vvn. (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 478
8812 First, that the creature is now fallen from that originall, cōstant, & durable state it had in the first creation, First, that the creature is now fallen from that original, constant, & durable state it had in the First creation, ord, cst dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp d n-jn, j, cc j n1 pn31 vhd p-acp dt ord n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 478
8813 and is now vnder a fleeting, fraile, and vanishing state and condition, and now subiect to corruption, and is now under a fleeting, frail, and vanishing state and condition, and now Subject to corruption, cc vbz av p-acp dt j-vvg, j, cc vvg n1 cc n1, cc av j-jn p-acp n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 478
8814 as the Apostle saith in the next verse. as the Apostle Says in the next verse. c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt ord n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 478
8816 the Psalmist saith, The heauens shall perish, and they shall waxe old as doth a garment, the Psalmist Says, The heavens shall perish, and they shall wax old as does a garment, dt n1 vvz, dt n2 vmb vvi, cc pns32 vmb vvi j p-acp vdz dt n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 478
8817 and the Lord shall change them as a vesture, and they shall be changed. And 2. Pet. 3.11. the Apostle saith, That all these things must be dissolued. and the Lord shall change them as a vesture, and they shall be changed. And 2. Pet. 3.11. the Apostle Says, That all these things must be dissolved. cc dt n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn. cc crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, cst d d n2 vmb vbi vvn. (23) verse (DIV2) 855 Page 478
8818 Secondly, vnder the word vanitie is signified, that the creature is now fallen from that constant course it held before the fall of man, in attaining the end for which it was created, Secondly, under the word vanity is signified, that the creature is now fallen from that constant course it held before the fallen of man, in attaining the end for which it was created, ord, p-acp dt n1 n1 vbz vvn, cst dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp d j n1 pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds vvn, (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 478
8819 namely, to serue for the good of man, and that in the good vse of it, the goodnesse of God might by man be acknowledged and magnified, namely, to serve for the good of man, and that in the good use of it, the Goodness of God might by man be acknowledged and magnified, av, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j pp-f n1, cc cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd p-acp n1 vbi vvn cc vvn, (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 478
8820 and is now vnder weakenesse, and subiect to faile in attaining that end. and is now under weakness, and Subject to fail in attaining that end. cc vbz av p-acp n1, cc j-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg d n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 478
8821 The earth is now vnder the curse of the Lord laid on it for the sinne of man. The earth is now under the curse of the Lord laid on it for the sin of man. dt n1 vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 478
8822 Genes. 3.17, 18. Cursed is the earth for thy sake, thornes and thistles shall it bring forth to thee: Genesis. 3.17, 18. Cursed is the earth for thy sake, thorns and thistles shall it bring forth to thee: np1. crd, crd vvn vbz dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, n2 cc n2 vmb pn31 vvi av p-acp pno21: (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 478
8823 Yea the heauens are now subiect to haue their light obscured, and their sweet influence restrained, Yea the heavens Are now Subject to have their Light obscured, and their sweet influence restrained, uh dt n2 vbr av j-jn pc-acp vhi po32 n1 vvn, cc po32 j n1 vvn, (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 478
8824 as the Sunne and Moone to be eclipsed, the skie to be ouercast with clouds, the starres with their influence to infect the aire, the aire to become vnwholesome and pestiferous, as the Sun and Moon to be eclipsed, the sky to be overcast with Clouds, the Stars with their influence to infect the air, the air to become unwholesome and pestiferous, c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2, dt n2 p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n1 pc-acp vvi j cc j, (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8825 and to infect the bodies of men and beasts. and to infect the bodies of men and beasts. cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2. (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8826 Yea the creature is now so farre from holding on a constant course in attaining the end for which it was made, Yea the creature is now so Far from holding on a constant course in attaining the end for which it was made, uh dt n1 vbz av av av-j p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds vvn, (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8827 as it is now subiect to be peruerted, and to be abused, as to serue the wicked and vngodly, the Sunne to giue his light, as it is now Subject to be perverted, and to be abused, as to serve the wicked and ungodly, the Sun to give his Light, c-acp pn31 vbz av j-jn pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j cc j, dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8828 and the earth her fruite, to them who haue neither hearts nor mouthes open to praise God for the same. and the earth her fruit, to them who have neither hearts nor mouths open to praise God for the same. cc dt n1 po31 n1, p-acp pno32 r-crq vhb dx n2 ccx n2 j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt d. (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8829 Yea the creature is now subiect oftentimes to serue the wicked lusts and sinfull desires of the vngodly, Yea the creature is now Subject oftentimes to serve the wicked Lustiest and sinful Desires of the ungodly, uh dt n1 vbz av j-jn av pc-acp vvi dt j n2 cc j n2 pp-f dt j, (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8830 as the Lord often complaines by his Prophets. Ezech. 16.17, 18, 19. the Lord saith, His people had taken their faire iewels made of his gold and his siluer which he had giuen them, as the Lord often complains by his prophets. Ezekiel 16.17, 18, 19. the Lord Says, His people had taken their fair Jewels made of his gold and his silver which he had given them, c-acp dt n1 av vvz p-acp po31 n2. np1 crd, crd, crd dt n1 vvz, po31 n1 vhd vvn po32 j n2 vvn pp-f po31 n1 cc po31 n1 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno32, (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8831 and made to themselues images of men, and had committed whoredome with them; and made to themselves Images of men, and had committed whoredom with them; cc vvd p-acp px32 n2 pp-f n2, cc vhd vvn n1 p-acp pno32; (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8832 and tooke their broidered garments and couered them, and had set his oyle and his perfume before them: and took their broidered garments and covered them, and had Set his oil and his perfume before them: cc vvd po32 j-vvn n2 cc vvd pno32, cc vhd vvn po31 n1 cc po31 n1 p-acp pno32: (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8833 and his meate, floure, oyle, and honie, wherewith he had fed them, they set it before them for a sweete sauour. and his meat, flower, oil, and honey, wherewith he had fed them, they Set it before them for a sweet savour. cc po31 n1, n1, n1, cc n1, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno32, pns32 vvd pn31 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8834 They had thus peruerted and abused the good creatures of God, and made them serue their owne vile lusts. They had thus perverted and abused the good creatures of God, and made them serve their own vile Lustiest. pns32 vhd av vvn cc vvn dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc vvd pno32 vvi po32 d j n2. (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8835 And so is the creature subiect to vanitie, both in regard of the fraile, fleeting, And so is the creature Subject to vanity, both in regard of the frail, fleeting, cc av vbz dt n1 j-jn p-acp n1, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f dt j, j-vvg, (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8836 and vanishing state and condition it lyeth vnder, and also in regard of the weakenesse it is subiect to, it being now subiect to faile in attaining the end for which it was created and made, in seruing for the good of man, and vanishing state and condition it lies under, and also in regard of the weakness it is Subject to, it being now Subject to fail in attaining the end for which it was created and made, in serving for the good of man, cc vvg n1 cc n1 pn31 vvz p-acp, cc av p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp, pn31 vbg av j-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds vvn cc vvn, p-acp vvg p-acp dt j pp-f n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8838 Not of it owne will The Apostle speakes here figuratiuely, ascribing a will to the dumbe and senslesse creature; Not of it own will The Apostle speaks Here figuratively, ascribing a will to the dumb and senseless creature; xx pp-f pn31 d n1 dt n1 vvz av av-j, vvg dt n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1; (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8839 and his meaning is not of the naturall instinct and propension put into the creature in the first creation, and his meaning is not of the natural instinct and propension put into the creature in the First creation, cc po31 n1 vbz xx pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8840 for euery thing hath in it a naturall propensitie to preserue it selfe, and by nature it shunneth the corruption and destruction of it selfe. for every thing hath in it a natural propensity to preserve it self, and by nature it shunneth the corruption and destruction of it self. p-acp d n1 vhz p-acp pn31 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 n1, cc p-acp n1 pn31 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8841 But by reason of him, that is, by reason of the will and power of God the Creator, who so subdued it for the sinne of man. But by reason of him, that is, by reason of the will and power of God the Creator, who so subdued it for the sin of man. cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f pno31, cst vbz, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 dt n1, r-crq av vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8842 Vnder hope: Here likewise the Apostle ascribes hope to the dumbe and senslesse creature figuratiuely: Under hope: Here likewise the Apostle ascribes hope to the dumb and senseless creature figuratively: p-acp n1: av av dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1 av-j: (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8843 and his meaning is, vnder expectation of a better state and condition, and so as it doth as it were expect and waite for a better state and condition hereafter. and his meaning is, under expectation of a better state and condition, and so as it does as it were expect and wait for a better state and condition hereafter. cc po31 n1 vbz, p-acp n1 pp-f dt jc n1 cc n1, cc av c-acp pn31 vdz p-acp pn31 vbdr vvb cc vvi p-acp dt jc n1 cc n1 av. (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 479
8844 Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the words of this verse, as if the Apostle had said: Thus then conceive we the meaning of the words of this verse, as if the Apostle had said: av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn: (23) verse (DIV2) 856 Page 480
8845 Because the creature we spake of, namely, the whole frame of the visible world, the visible heauens with all their goodly furniture, Because the creature we spoke of, namely, the Whole frame of the visible world, the visible heavens with all their goodly furniture, p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvd pp-f, av, dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt j n2 p-acp d po32 j n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 857 Page 480
8846 and the earth with all her ornaments, are now vnder a fleeting, fraile, and vanishing state and condition, are now subiect to mutabilitie, alteration, change, and the earth with all her Ornament, Are now under a fleeting, frail, and vanishing state and condition, Are now Subject to mUTABILITY, alteration, change, cc dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2, vbr av p-acp dt j-vvg, j, cc vvg n1 cc n1, vbr av j-jn p-acp n1, n1, n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 857 Page 480
8847 and dissolution, and are now also vnder weakenesse, and subiect to faile in attaining the end for which they were first created, and dissolution, and Are now also under weakness, and Subject to fail in attaining the end for which they were First created, cc n1, cc vbr av av p-acp n1, cc j-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr ord vvn, (23) verse (DIV2) 857 Page 480
8848 namely, to serue for the good of man, and that in the good vse of them Gods goodnesse might by man be acknowledged and manifested, namely, to serve for the good of man, and that in the good use of them God's Goodness might by man be acknowledged and manifested, av, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j pp-f n1, cc cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32 n2 n1 vmd p-acp n1 vbi vvn cc vvn, (23) verse (DIV2) 857 Page 480
8849 and are now subiect to serue the wicked and vngodly, and by them to be peruerted and abused to serue their wicked lusts, not of any naturall instinct and propension put into them in the first creation, and Are now Subject to serve the wicked and ungodly, and by them to be perverted and abused to serve their wicked Lustiest, not of any natural instinct and propension put into them in the First creation, cc vbr av j-jn pc-acp vvi dt j cc j, cc p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn pc-acp vvi po32 j n2, xx pp-f d j n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt ord n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 857 Page 480
8850 but by reason of the will and power of God the Creator, who hath so subdued them for the sinne of man, but by reason of the will and power of God the Creator, who hath so subdued them for the sin of man, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 dt n1, r-crq vhz av vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 857 Page 480
8851 yet so as they do as it were expect and waite for a better state and condition hereafter. yet so as they do as it were expect and wait for a better state and condition hereafter. av av c-acp pns32 vdb c-acp pn31 vbdr vvb cc vvi p-acp dt jc n1 cc n1 av. (23) verse (DIV2) 857 Page 480
8852 Now in that the Apostle yeeldeth this as a reason, why the dumbe and senslesse creature waites with feruent desire when the sonnes of God shall be reuealed, Now in that the Apostle yields this as a reason, why the dumb and senseless creature waits with fervent desire when the Sons of God shall be revealed, av p-acp d dt n1 vvz d p-acp dt n1, q-crq dt j cc j n1 vvz p-acp j n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn, (23) verse (DIV2) 858 Page 480
8853 because it is subiect to vanitie, I might stand to shew that the vanitie and corruption the creature lieth vnder, makes it (as it were) desire and long after freedome and deliuerance, Because it is Subject to vanity, I might stand to show that the vanity and corruption the creature lies under, makes it (as it were) desire and long After freedom and deliverance, c-acp pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp n1, pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 cc n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp, vvz pn31 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) n1 cc av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 858 Page 480
8854 but of that we shall speake more fully afterwards. but of that we shall speak more Fully afterwards. cc-acp pp-f cst pns12 vmb vvi av-dc av-j av. (23) verse (DIV2) 858 Page 480
8855 And first the Apostle affirming this by the creature, that it is subiect to vanitie, he giueth vs to vnderstand thus much: And First the Apostle affirming this by the creature, that it is Subject to vanity, he gives us to understand thus much: cc ord dt n1 vvg d p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp n1, pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av av-d: (23) verse (DIV2) 859 Page 480
8856 in the first place we are to take notice of this. in the First place we Are to take notice of this. p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d. (23) verse (DIV2) 859 Page 480
8857 That all the creatures in this world vnder the highest heauens, are subiect to vanitie, they lie vnder mutabilitie, alteration and change, That all the creatures in this world under the highest heavens, Are Subject to vanity, they lie under mUTABILITY, alteration and change, cst d dt n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt js n2, vbr j-jn p-acp n1, pns32 vvb p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 480
8858 and are lyable to corruption and dissolution: and Are liable to corruption and dissolution: cc vbr j p-acp n1 cc n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 480
8859 the whole frame of this visible world, and all the visible creatures in it, are vnder a fleeting, fraile, and vanishing state and condition. the Whole frame of this visible world, and all the visible creatures in it, Are under a fleeting, frail, and vanishing state and condition. dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j n1, cc d dt j n2 p-acp pn31, vbr p-acp dt j-vvg, j, cc vvg n1 cc n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 480
8860 And to this purpose, besides this text, we haue further euidence and testimonie of Scripture, 1. Cor. 7.31. And to this purpose, beside this text, we have further evidence and testimony of Scripture, 1. Cor. 7.31. cc p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, pns12 vhb jc n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, crd np1 crd. (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 480
8861 The fashion of this world goeth away, or hasteneth to an end, the word NONLATINALPHABET, vsed by the Apostle is very emphaticall, it signifieth the habit, vesture, or clothing of the world: The fashion of this world Goes away, or hasteneth to an end, the word, used by the Apostle is very emphatical, it signifies the habit, vesture, or clothing of the world: dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz av, cc vvz p-acp dt n1, dt n1, vvd p-acp dt n1 vbz av j, pn31 vvz dt n1, n1, cc vvg pp-f dt n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 480
8862 giuing vs to vnderstand, that this world is as it were clothed with a vesture and with a garment, giving us to understand, that this world is as it were clothed with a vesture and with a garment, vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst d n1 vbz c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8863 and that is wasting, wearing, and consuming away, and the forme and fashion of it lasteth but for a time, it is alterable and changeable, and that is wasting, wearing, and consuming away, and the Form and fashion of it lasteth but for a time, it is alterable and changeable, cc d vbz vvg, vvg, cc vvg av, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vvz p-acp p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz j cc j, (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8864 and the world is as it were ready euery houre to put on a new fashion. and the world is as it were ready every hour to put on a new fashion. cc dt n1 vbz c-acp pn31 vbdr j d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8865 We reade in the booke of the Preacher, that Salomon speaking out of his owne experience, he pronounceth of all things in this world, that they are but vanitie and vexation of spirit, Eccles. 1.2. Ʋanitie of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanitie of vanities, all is vanitie. We read in the book of the Preacher, that Solomon speaking out of his own experience, he pronounceth of all things in this world, that they Are but vanity and vexation of Spirit, Eccles. 1.2. Ʋanitie of vanities, Says the Preacher, vanity of vanities, all is vanity. pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst np1 vvg av pp-f po31 d n1, pns31 vvz pp-f d n2 p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vbr p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. n1 pp-f n2, vvz dt n1, n1 pp-f n2, d vbz n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8866 And Chap. 2. he saith, hauing giuen himselfe to take pleasure in pleasant things, hauing made great workes, built goodly houses, planted vineyards, gardens, And Chap. 2. he Says, having given himself to take pleasure in pleasant things, having made great works, built goodly houses, planted vineyards, gardens, cc np1 crd pns31 vvz, vhg vvn px31 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp j n2, vhg vvn j n2, vvn j n2, vvn n2, n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8867 and orchyards, and planted in them trees of all fruite, and hauing gathered siluer and gold, and orchards, and planted in them trees of all fruit, and having gathered silver and gold, cc n2, cc vvn p-acp pno32 n2 pp-f d n1, cc vhg vvn n1 cc n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8868 and the chiefe treasures of kings, and prouinces: and the chief treasures of Kings, and Provinces: cc dt j-jn n2 pp-f n2, cc n2: (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8869 and so he goeth on, and concludes verse 11. He looked on all his workes that his hands had wrought, and so he Goes on, and concludes verse 11. He looked on all his works that his hands had wrought, cc av pns31 vvz a-acp, cc vvz n1 crd pns31 vvd p-acp d po31 n2 cst po31 n2 vhd vvn, (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8870 and the trauell that he had laboured to do, and he found all was but vanitie, and vexation of spirit. and the travel that he had laboured to do, and he found all was but vanity, and vexation of Spirit. cc dt n1 cst pns31 vhd vvn pc-acp vdi, cc pns31 vvd d vbds p-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8871 And in the Psalme before cited, Psal. 102. the Psalmist saith expresly, that the visible heauens shall perish, And in the Psalm before cited, Psalm 102. the Psalmist Says expressly, that the visible heavens shall perish, cc p-acp dt n1 a-acp vvn, np1 crd dt n1 vvz av-j, cst dt j n2 vmb vvi, (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8872 and shall waxe old as doth a garment, and they shall be changed: and shall wax old as does a garment, and they shall be changed: cc vmb vvi j p-acp vdz dt n1, cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn: (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8873 The very heauens are lyable to corruption and dissolution, and much more the earth and other things vnder the heauens: The very heavens Are liable to corruption and dissolution, and much more the earth and other things under the heavens: dt j n2 vbr j p-acp n1 cc n1, cc av-d av-dc dt n1 cc j-jn n2 p-acp dt n2: (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8874 and common experience teacheth the truth of this. and Common experience Teaches the truth of this. cc j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d. (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8875 We see with our eyes, there be continuall alterations and changes in the face of the skie, in the aire, in the waters, We see with our eyes, there be continual alterations and changes in the face of the sky, in the air, in the waters, pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vbi j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8876 and in the earth, and the best and most solid creatures are subiect to rottennesse and putrefaction. and in the earth, and the best and most solid creatures Are Subject to rottenness and putrefaction. cc p-acp dt n1, cc dt js cc av-ds j n2 vbr j-jn p-acp n1 cc n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8877 Yea those creatures that we do account most excellent, and most durable, gold, siluer, pearles, Yea those creatures that we do account most excellent, and most durable, gold, silver, Pearls, uh d n2 cst pns12 vdb vvi av-ds j, cc av-ds j, n1, n1, n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8878 and the like, experience sheweth, they are subiect to be broken and dissolued, and they are subiect to be cankered, and the like, experience shows, they Are Subject to be broken and dissolved, and they Are Subject to be cankered, cc dt j, n1 vvz, pns32 vbr j-jn pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, cc pns32 vbr j-jn pc-acp vbi j-vvn, (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8879 and to be eaten with rust, riches to be corrupted, and garments to be moath-eaten, and the like, as the Apostle saith to wicked rich men, Iam. 5.2.3. and to be eaten with rust, riches to be corrupted, and garments to be Moth-eaten, and the like, as the Apostle Says to wicked rich men, Iam. 5.2.3. cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc n2 pc-acp vbi j, cc dt j, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp j j n2, np1 crd. (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8880 Your riches are corrupt, and your garments are moth-eaten, your gold and siluer is cankered, Your riches Are corrupt, and your garments Are moth-eaten, your gold and silver is cankered, po22 n2 vbr j, cc po22 n2 vbr j, po22 n1 cc n1 vbz vvn, (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8881 and the rust of them shall be a witnesse against you, and shall eate your flesh as it were fire: and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your Flesh as it were fire: cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pn22, cc vmb vvi po22 n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8882 and all this is for the sinne of man. and all this is for the sin of man. cc d d vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8883 That is the reason why all creatures in this world are subiect to vanitie, to mutabilitie, to alteration and change, That is the reason why all creatures in this world Are Subject to vanity, to mUTABILITY, to alteration and change, cst vbz dt n1 c-crq d n2 p-acp d n1 vbr j-jn p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 481
8884 and are vnder a fleeting and vanishing state and condition, as I shewed in opening the words. Now for the vse: and Are under a fleeting and vanishing state and condition, as I showed in opening the words. Now for the use: cc vbr p-acp dt j-vvg cc vvg n1 cc n1, c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp vvg dt n2. av p-acp dt n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 860 Page 482
8885 this must teach vs the lesson Saint Iohn hath put downe, 1. Ioh. 2.15. this must teach us the Lesson Saint John hath put down, 1. John 2.15. d vmb vvi pno12 dt n1 n1 np1 vhz vvn a-acp, crd np1 crd. (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8886 Not to loue the world, neither the things that are in the world, nor to suffer our hearts to cleaue to the best creatures here in the world, Not to love the world, neither the things that Are in the world, nor to suffer our hearts to cleave to the best creatures Here in the world, xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, av-dx dt n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, ccx pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt js n2 av p-acp dt n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8887 and to thinke to find happinesse in them. and to think to find happiness in them. cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32. (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8888 Indeed we are not to despise the creatures that are in the world, and wilfully to cast them from vs, Indeed we Are not to despise the creatures that Are in the world, and wilfully to cast them from us, np1 pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pno12, (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8889 as Popish votaries do, for they be the workmanship of God; so we shall shew our selues vnthankfull to God: as Popish votaries do, for they be the workmanship of God; so we shall show our selves unthankful to God: c-acp j n2 vdb, c-acp pns32 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1; av pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 j p-acp np1: (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8890 but we must take heed we rest not on them, nor trust in them, and that we thinke not to find true happinesse in them. but we must take heed we rest not on them, nor trust in them, and that we think not to find true happiness in them. cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi n1 pns12 vvb xx p-acp pno32, ccx vvi p-acp pno32, cc cst pns12 vvb xx pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp pno32. (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8891 It is the manner of men and women that want grace, to place happinesse in the abundance of the good things of this life. It is the manner of men and women that want grace, to place happiness in the abundance of the good things of this life. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 cst vvb n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8892 If they be poore and want grace, when they speake of a wealthie man, they commonly say he is a happie man, he cannot do amisse, he hath the world at will. If they be poor and want grace, when they speak of a wealthy man, they commonly say he is a happy man, he cannot do amiss, he hath the world At will. cs pns32 vbb j cc vvb n1, c-crq pns32 vvb pp-f dt j n1, pns32 av-j vvb pns31 vbz dt j n1, pns31 vmbx vdi av, pns31 vhz dt n1 p-acp n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8893 And if they be rich in outward things, and want grace, they commonly blesse themselues in their wealth, And if they be rich in outward things, and want grace, they commonly bless themselves in their wealth, cc cs pns32 vbb j p-acp j n2, cc vvb n1, pns32 av-j vvi px32 p-acp po32 n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8894 and they make gold their hope, and the wedge of gold their confidence, as Iob speakes, Iob 31.24. and they make gold their hope, and the wedge of gold their confidence, as Job speaks, Job 31.24. cc pns32 vvb n1 po32 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 po32 n1, p-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8895 Yea they thinke they haue a perpetuitie in their goods, and as the Psalmist saith, Psal. 49.11. They thinke their houses shall continue for euer, and they call their lands after their owne names. Yea they think they have a perpetuity in their goods, and as the Psalmist Says, Psalm 49.11. They think their houses shall continue for ever, and they call their Lands After their own names. uh pns32 vvb pns32 vhb dt n1 p-acp po32 n2-j, cc p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. pns32 vvb po32 n2 vmb vvi p-acp av, cc pns32 vvb po32 n2 p-acp po32 d n2. (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8896 Thus foolish men that want grace, and haue nothing in them but nature; Thus foolish men that want grace, and have nothing in them but nature; av j n2 cst vvb n1, cc vhb pix p-acp pno32 p-acp n1; (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8897 yea such as haue grace, and are the children of God, haue their hearts many times too much intangled with the things of this world, yea such as have grace, and Are the children of God, have their hearts many times too much entangled with the things of this world, uh d c-acp vhb n1, cc vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, vhb po32 n2 d n2 av av-d vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8898 and they suffer their hearts too much to cleaue to them, and too much to rest on them: and they suffer their hearts too much to cleave to them, and too much to rest on them: cc pns32 vvb po32 n2 av av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc av av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32: (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8900 Are there not some who would be thought to be the children of God, that are tainted with the damnable sinne of vsurie? Oh what a madnesse is it to suffer our hearts to rest on that which is fleeting and vanishing away, are there not Some who would be Thought to be the children of God, that Are tainted with the damnable sin of Usury? O what a madness is it to suffer our hearts to rest on that which is fleeting and vanishing away, vbr pc-acp xx d r-crq vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1? uh r-crq dt n1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d r-crq vbz vvg cc vvg av, (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8901 and is subiect to mutabilitie, alteration and change? If we should duly consider it, would any man well in his wits, thinke that he could find happines in vanitie? Remember this whē thou lookest on thy gold, thy plate, thy iewels; and is Subject to mUTABILITY, alteration and change? If we should duly Consider it, would any man well in his wits, think that he could find happiness in vanity? remember this when thou Lookest on thy gold, thy plate, thy Jewels; cc vbz j-jn p-acp n1, n1 cc n1? cs pns12 vmd av-jn vvi pn31, vmd d n1 av p-acp po31 n2, vvb cst pns31 vmd vvi n1 p-acp n1? np1 d c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n2; (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 482
8902 it is but an heape of vanishing transitorie things, And be not thou vaine: as the Psalmist speaks, Psal. 62.10. If riches increase set not thine heart on them. it is but an heap of vanishing transitory things, And be not thou vain: as the Psalmist speaks, Psalm 62.10. If riches increase Set not thine heart on them. pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg j n2, cc vbb xx pns21 j: p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. cs n2 vvb vvd xx po21 n1 p-acp pno32. (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 483
8903 No, no, thou professing thy selfe a child of God, follow thou the counsell of the holy Spirit of God, 1. Cor. 7.31. Ʋse this world as though thou vsedst it not, for the fashion of this world goeth away. No, no, thou professing thy self a child of God, follow thou the counsel of the holy Spirit of God, 1. Cor. 7.31. Ʋse this world as though thou usedst it not, for the fashion of this world Goes away. uh-dx, uh-dx, pns21 vvg po21 n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb pns21 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd. vvb d n1 c-acp cs pns21 vvd2 pn31 xx, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz av. (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 483
8904 The things of this world are vanishing and transitorie, and they can yeeld thee no true comfort nor sound contentment: The things of this world Are vanishing and transitory, and they can yield thee no true Comfort nor found contentment: dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr vvg cc j, cc pns32 vmb vvi pno21 dx j n1 ccx vvi n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 483
8905 and consider that thy soule, thou being a child of God, is more worth then all the riches and treasures in the world, it being redeemed with the precious bloud of Iesus Christ: and Consider that thy soul, thou being a child of God, is more worth then all the riches and treasures in the world, it being redeemed with the precious blood of Iesus christ: cc vvb d po21 n1, pns21 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz av-dc j cs d dt n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1: (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 483
8906 and why then shouldest thou so abase it, as to set it on so base an obiect as the vanishing things of this world? Therefore vse thou the things of this world, and why then Shouldst thou so abase it, as to Set it on so base an Object as the vanishing things of this world? Therefore use thou the things of this world, cc q-crq av vmd2 pns21 av vvi pn31, c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp av j dt n1 p-acp dt vvg n2 pp-f d n1? av vvb pns21 dt n2 pp-f d n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 483
8907 as helpes and furtherances to thee in thy trauell towards heauen, but set not thine heart on them, let them not steale away thine heart from better things, as helps and furtherances to thee in thy travel towards heaven, but Set not thine heart on them, let them not steal away thine heart from better things, c-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp vvb xx po21 n1 p-acp pno32, vvb pno32 xx vvi av po21 n1 p-acp jc n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 483
8908 but set thine heart on better things, on righteousnesse, the peace of a good conscience, the fauour of God in Christ, but Set thine heart on better things, on righteousness, the peace of a good conscience, the favour of God in christ, cc-acp vvb po21 n1 p-acp jc n2, p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 483
8909 and the comforts in Christ, and on the ioyes of the life to come, and those are durable things, and shall last for euer: and the comforts in christ, and on the Joys of the life to come, and those Are durable things, and shall last for ever: cc dt n2 p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc d vbr j n2, cc vmb vvi p-acp av: (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 483
8910 and thou professing thy selfe a child of God, thou art to count all things of this world but drosse and dung, in comparison of those excellent treasures. and thou professing thy self a child of God, thou art to count all things of this world but dross and dung, in comparison of those excellent treasures. cc pns21 vvg po21 n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d j n2. (23) verse (DIV2) 861 Page 483
8911 In the next place, in that the Apostle affirmeth that the creature is subiect to vanitie, that is, In the next place, in that the Apostle Affirmeth that the creature is Subject to vanity, that is, p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d dt n1 vvz cst dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp n1, cst vbz, (23) verse (DIV2) 862 Page 483
8912 as we shewed, not onely to mutabilitie, alteration and change, and to corruption, and dissolution, as we showed, not only to mUTABILITY, alteration and change, and to corruption, and dissolution, c-acp pns12 vvd, xx av-j p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, cc p-acp n1, cc n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 862 Page 483
8913 but also to weakenesse, and to faile in attaining the end for which it was made, in seruing for the good of man, that in the good vse of it, Gods goodnesse might by man be acknowledged. but also to weakness, and to fail in attaining the end for which it was made, in serving for the good of man, that in the good use of it, God's Goodness might by man be acknowledged. cc-acp av p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds vvn, p-acp vvg p-acp dt j pp-f n1, cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, ng1 n1 vmd p-acp n1 vbi vvn. (23) verse (DIV2) 862 Page 483
8914 Hence in the second place note we thus much. Hence in the second place note we thus much. av p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pns12 av av-d. (23) verse (DIV2) 862 Page 483
8931 as when they abuse their meate to surfetting, their drinke to drunkennesse, their apparell to serue their proud humours, as when they abuse their meat to surfeiting, their drink to Drunkenness, their apparel to serve their proud humours, c-acp c-crq pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp vvg, po32 n1 p-acp n1, po32 n1 pc-acp vvi po32 j n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8915 That it is the curse of God vpon the visible creatures, that be vnder the highest heauens, that they are weake and vnable to attaine the end for which they were created, that they now serue not for the good of man, that in the good vse of them the goodnesse of God might by man be acknowledged, That it is the curse of God upon the visible creatures, that be under the highest heavens, that they Are weak and unable to attain the end for which they were created, that they now serve not for the good of man, that in the good use of them the Goodness of God might by man be acknowledged, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n2, d vbb p-acp dt js n2, cst pns32 vbr j cc j-u pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, cst pns32 av vvb xx p-acp dt j pp-f n1, cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32 dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd p-acp n1 vbi vvn, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 483
8916 as that the heauens are now sometimes as brasse, and the earth becomes as iron, as the Lord threatens, Deut. 28.23. as that the heavens Are now sometime as brass, and the earth becomes as iron, as the Lord threatens, Deuteronomy 28.23. c-acp d dt n2 vbr av av c-acp n1, cc dt n1 vvz p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 483
8917 That the earth is now sometimes as a wast wildernesse, and smitten with barrennesse, yea it is a vanitie and a curse of God the poore creatures lie vnder, that they now do their seruice to the wicked who dishonour God, That the earth is now sometime as a waste Wilderness, and smitten with Barrenness, yea it is a vanity and a curse of God the poor creatures lie under, that they now do their service to the wicked who dishonour God, cst dt n1 vbz av av c-acp dt n1 n1, cc vvn p-acp n1, uh pn31 vbz dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 dt j n2 vvb p-acp, cst pns32 av vdb po32 n1 p-acp dt j r-crq n1 np1, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8918 as that now the Sunne, Moone, and starres, giue their light to the wicked, that the clouds drop downe their raine on them, that the earth yeeldeth forth her increase to the vngodly & to abhominable sinners, (as indeed they do) as Christ saith, Math. 5.45. Our heauenly Father maketh his Sunne to arise on the euill and good, and sendeth raine on the iust and vniust. as that now the Sun, Moon, and Stars, give their Light to the wicked, that the Clouds drop down their rain on them, that the earth yields forth her increase to the ungodly & to abominable Sinners, (as indeed they do) as christ Says, Math. 5.45. Our heavenly Father makes his Sun to arise on the evil and good, and sends rain on the just and unjust. c-acp cst av dt n1, n1, cc n2, vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt j, cst dt n2 vvb a-acp po32 n1 p-acp pno32, cst dt n1 vvz av po31 n1 p-acp dt j cc p-acp j n2, (c-acp av pns32 vdb) c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. po12 j n1 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn cc j, cc vvz n1 p-acp dt j cc j-u. (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8919 This is a curse of God, and a vanitie that the poore creatures now lie vnder since the fall & sinne of man. This is a curse of God, and a vanity that the poor creatures now lie under since the fallen & sin of man. d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 cst dt j n2 av vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8920 For (indeed) if man had stood in his innocencie, and in his integritie, the creatures also had continued in their originall integritie, For (indeed) if man had stood in his innocence, and in his integrity, the creatures also had continued in their original integrity, p-acp (av) cs n1 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1, dt n2 av vhd vvn p-acp po32 j-jn n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8921 and in their perfect state & condition; and in their perfect state & condition; cc p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1; (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8922 but by the fall of man they are now brought vnder this vanitie, euen to faile in attaining the good for which they were created yea to be subiect to this vanitie, to serue ye wicked & vngodly, but by the fallen of man they Are now brought under this vanity, even to fail in attaining the good for which they were created yea to be Subject to this vanity, to serve you wicked & ungodly, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp d n1, av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg dt j p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn uh pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi pn22 j cc j, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8923 yea many times to serue the vile lusts & sinfull desires of wicked persons: this is the curse of God on the poore creatures since the fall of man; yea many times to serve the vile Lustiest & sinful Desires of wicked Persons: this is the curse of God on the poor creatures since the fallen of man; uh d n2 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 cc j n2 pp-f j n2: d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8924 & this I note to this purpose. & this I note to this purpose. cc d pns11 vvb p-acp d n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8925 It serues to discouer what wicked and vngodly persons do when they vse the good creatures of God: It serves to discover what wicked and ungodly Persons do when they use the good creatures of God: pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi r-crq j cc j n2 vdb c-crq pns32 vvb dt j n2 pp-f np1: (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8926 surely they do then euen execute ye curse of God on the poore creatures, & howsoeuer they solace & delight themselues in the colour, the beautie, surely they do then even execute you curse of God on the poor creatures, & howsoever they solace & delight themselves in the colour, the beauty, av-j pns32 vdb av av-j vvi pn22 vvb pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n2, cc c-acp pns32 vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp dt n1, dt n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8927 & sweetnesse, and good that is to be found in the good creatures of God, & sweetness, and good that is to be found in the good creatures of God, cc n1, cc j cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8928 as in the light and comfort of the Sunne, in the sweetnesse of the aire, in the heate of the fire, in the pleasant and comfortable taste of meates and drinkes, as in the Light and Comfort of the Sun, in the sweetness of the air, in the heat of the fire, in the pleasant and comfortable taste of Meats and drinks, c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8929 yet indeed in vsing of them, euen sometimes for their necessitie, they are but instruments of executing Gods curse on the poore creatures: yet indeed in using of them, even sometime for their necessity, they Are but Instruments of executing God's curse on the poor creatures: av av p-acp vvg pp-f pno32, av av p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vbr p-acp n2 pp-f vvg n2 vvi p-acp dt j n2: (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8930 and much more in their abusing the good creatures of God, when the wicked abuse the good creatures of God to satisfie their vile lusts and sinfull desires, and much more in their abusing the good creatures of God, when the wicked abuse the good creatures of God to satisfy their vile Lustiest and sinful Desires, cc d dc p-acp po32 vvg dt j n2 pp-f np1, c-crq dt j n1 dt j n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi po32 j n2 cc j n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8932 and to set out the vanitie of their minds, their money and their wealth to serues their maliciousnesse and reuengefull minds, in wringing and wronging others. and to Set out the vanity of their minds, their money and their wealth to serves their maliciousness and revengeful minds, in wringing and wronging Others. cc pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, po32 n1 cc po32 n1 pc-acp vvz po32 n1 cc j n2, p-acp vvg cc vvg n2-jn. (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 484
8933 What do they? Surely but as cursed instruments, euen execute the heauie curse God hath layed on the poore creatures: What do they? Surely but as cursed Instruments, even execute the heavy curse God hath laid on the poor creatures: q-crq vdb pns32? np1 p-acp p-acp j-vvn n2, av vvb dt j n1 np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt j n2: (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8934 and if they had eyes to see it, and hearts to consider it, what comfort can they find in so doing? If the drunkard when he is in the midst of his pots and pot companions quaffing and carowsing, had but an heart to consider and to thinke with himselfe, what am I now doing? I am now executing the curse of God on these poore creatures, and if they had eyes to see it, and hearts to Consider it, what Comfort can they find in so doing? If the drunkard when he is in the midst of his pots and pot Sodales quaffing and carousing, had but an heart to Consider and to think with himself, what am I now doing? I am now executing the curse of God on these poor creatures, cc cs pns32 vhd n2 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc n2 pc-acp vvi pn31, r-crq n1 vmb pns32 vvi p-acp av vdg? cs dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 cc n1 n2 vvg cc vvg, vhd p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp px31, r-crq vbm pns11 av vdg? pns11 vbm av vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8935 and that in a fearefull manner, making them serue mine owne vile lusts, it would make his wine and his strong drinke bitter to him, and that in a fearful manner, making them serve mine own vile Lustiest, it would make his wine and his strong drink bitter to him, cc cst p-acp dt j n1, vvg pno32 vvb po11 d j n2, pn31 vmd vvi po31 n1 cc po31 j n1 j p-acp pno31, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8936 as the Lord threatens, Isai. 24.9. as the Lord threatens, Isaiah 24.9. c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8937 If the proud person, man or woman, when they are tricking and trimming themselues in their vaine and garish attire, could but thus thinke with themselues: If the proud person, man or woman, when they Are tricking and trimming themselves in their vain and garish attire, could but thus think with themselves: cs dt j n1, n1 cc n1, c-crq pns32 vbr vvg cc vvg px32 p-acp po32 j cc j n1, vmd cc-acp av vvb p-acp px32: (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8938 I am now euen a cursed instrument of executing Gods curse on these poore creatures, that I thus abuse to set out the pride and vanitie of my mind; I am now even a cursed Instrument of executing God's curse on these poor creatures, that I thus abuse to Set out the pride and vanity of my mind; pns11 vbm av av-j dt j-vvn n1 pp-f vvg n2 vvi p-acp d j n2, cst pns11 av vvi pc-acp vvi av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po11 n1; (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8939 it would make them take little comfort in their gay and garish attire. it would make them take little Comfort in their gay and garish attire. pn31 vmd vvi pno32 vvi j n1 p-acp po32 j cc j n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8940 And so if those who abuse their money and their wealth to serue their malice and their reuengefull minds, could but thinke thus with themselues, we are now cursed instruments of executing Gods curse on our siluer and on our gold, And so if those who abuse their money and their wealth to serve their malice and their revengeful minds, could but think thus with themselves, we Are now cursed Instruments of executing God's curse on our silver and on our gold, cc av cs d r-crq vvb po32 n1 cc po32 n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc po32 j n2, vmd cc-acp vvi av p-acp px32, pns12 vbr av j-vvn n2 pp-f vvg n2 vvi p-acp po12 n1 cc p-acp po12 n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8941 and such like, it would make them take little pleasure in bearing downe poore men in their right and good causes; and so in other particulars. and such like, it would make them take little pleasure in bearing down poor men in their right and good Causes; and so in other particulars. cc d av-j, pn31 vmd vvi pno32 vvi j n1 p-acp vvg a-acp j n2 p-acp po32 j-jn cc j n2; cc av p-acp j-jn n2-j. (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8942 If wicked persons had but eyes to see, and hearts to consider what they do, If wicked Persons had but eyes to see, and hearts to Consider what they do, cs j n2 vhd p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi, cc n2 pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vdb, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8943 when they abuse the good creatures of God, and make them serue their vile lusts and their sinfull desires, it would make their hearts ake withi• •hem, in that they do then euen execute the curse of God on the poore creatures, when they abuse the good creatures of God, and make them serve their vile Lustiest and their sinful Desires, it would make their hearts ache withi• •hem, in that they do then even execute the curse of God on the poor creatures, c-crq pns32 vvb dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc vvi pno32 vvi po32 j n2 cc po32 j n2, pn31 vmd vvi po32 n2 vvi n1 n1, p-acp cst pns32 vdb av av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8944 & are then but executioners of that heauie curse the Lord hath layed on the poore creatures for the sinne of man, & Are then but executioners of that heavy curse the Lord hath laid on the poor creatures for the sin of man, cc vbr av p-acp n2 pp-f d j n1 dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8945 and that in a fearefull manner: and that in a fearful manner: cc cst p-acp dt j n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8946 for therein they are like the diuell himselfe, who is the grand executioner of Gods curse: for therein they Are like the Devil himself, who is the grand executioner of God's curse: c-acp av pns32 vbr av-j dt n1 px31, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8947 and as they are like to him in their practise, so without repentance they shall one day be like to him in his punishment. and as they Are like to him in their practice, so without Repentance they shall one day be like to him in his punishment. cc c-acp pns32 vbr av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 n1, av p-acp n1 pns32 vmb crd n1 vbb j p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8948 And indeed wicked and vngodly persons are then most cursed instruments of executing Gods curse on the poore creatures, And indeed wicked and ungodly Persons Are then most cursed Instruments of executing God's curse on the poor creatures, cc av j cc j n2 vbr av av-ds j-vvn n2 pp-f vvg n2 vvi p-acp dt j n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8949 when they abuse them for the hurt of Gods children; when they abuse them for the hurt of God's children; c-crq pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2; (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 485
8950 as when they abuse their gold and siluer to trouble and vexe the poore Saints and seruants of God, as when they abuse their gold and silver to trouble and vex the poor Saints and Servants of God, c-acp c-crq pns32 vvb po32 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 490
8951 when they abuse the fire to burne them, the water to drowne them, and such like, when they abuse the fire to burn them, the water to drown them, and such like, c-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc d av-j, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 490
8952 and they are then in an high degree cursed instruments of executing the curse of God on the poore creatures, and they Are then in an high degree cursed Instruments of executing the curse of God on the poor creatures, cc pns32 vbr av p-acp dt j n1 j-vvn n2 pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 490
8953 and they are then in an high degree like the diuell, and if God giue them not repentance, they shall one day in a fearefull degree be like him in eternall punishment. and they Are then in an high degree like the Devil, and if God give them not Repentance, they shall one day in a fearful degree be like him in Eternal punishment. cc pns32 vbr av p-acp dt j n1 av-j dt n1, cc cs np1 vvb pno32 xx n1, pns32 vmb crd n1 p-acp dt j n1 vbi av-j pno31 p-acp j n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 490
8954 It were good for them to thinke on it: and so I passe from that point. It were good for them to think on it: and so I pass from that point. pn31 vbdr j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31: cc av pns11 vvb p-acp d n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 863 Page 490
8955 Obserue we further, the Apostle setting forth how the creature is subiect to vanitie, he saith, Not of it owne will, Observe we further, the Apostle setting forth how the creature is Subject to vanity, he Says, Not of it own will, vvb pns12 av-jc, dt n1 vvg av c-crq dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp n1, pns31 vvz, xx pp-f pn31 d n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 864 Page 490
8956 but by reason of him which hath subdued it vnder hope: but by reason of him which hath subdued it under hope: cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vhz vvn pn31 p-acp n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 864 Page 490
8957 that is, not of any inclination put into it by creation, but by reason of the will and power of God the Creator, who hath so subdued them for the sinne of man: whence note we. that is, not of any inclination put into it by creation, but by reason of the will and power of God the Creator, who hath so subdued them for the sin of man: whence note we. cst vbz, xx pp-f d n1 vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 dt n1, r-crq vhz av vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: c-crq vvb pns12. (23) verse (DIV2) 864 Page 490
8958 That the creature, euen the whole frame of this visible world, and all visible creatures in it, they now lye vnder vanitie, vnder mutabilitie, alteration and change, That the creature, even the Whole frame of this visible world, and all visible creatures in it, they now lie under vanity, under mUTABILITY, alteration and change, cst dt n1, av-j dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j n1, cc d j n2 p-acp pn31, pns32 av vvi p-acp n1, p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 490
8959 and are subiect to corruption and dissolution, and they are now vnder weaknesse, subiect to faile in attaining the end for which they were created: and Are Subject to corruption and dissolution, and they Are now under weakness, Subject to fail in attaining the end for which they were created: cc vbr j-jn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc pns32 vbr av p-acp n1, j-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn: (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 490
8960 not willingly and of their owne naturall inclination, but by the powerfull will of God. not willingly and of their own natural inclination, but by the powerful will of God. xx av-j cc pp-f po32 d j n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 490
8961 The poore creatures in this world are now many times peruerted to wrong ends, and do many times serue the wicked, The poor creatures in this world Are now many times perverted to wrong ends, and do many times serve the wicked, dt j n2 p-acp d n1 vbr av d n2 vvn p-acp j-jn n2, cc vdb d n2 vvi dt j, (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 490
8962 yea the vile lusts and sinfull desires of the wicked, not by their naturall inclination, yea the vile Lustiest and sinful Desires of the wicked, not by their natural inclination, uh dt j n2 cc j n2 pp-f dt j, xx p-acp po32 j n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 490
8963 but they are forced so to do by the mightie hand of God, and by his powerfull will and command•ment. but they Are forced so to do by the mighty hand of God, and by his powerful will and command•ment. cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn av pc-acp vdi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 490
8964 The poore creatures would not serue the wicked, especially the vile lusts and sinfull desires of the wicked, not by their naturall instinct, they would be reuenged on the wicked for their sinnes, The poor creatures would not serve the wicked, especially the vile Lustiest and sinful Desires of the wicked, not by their natural instinct, they would be revenged on the wicked for their Sins, dt j n2 vmd xx vvi dt j, av-j dt j n2 cc j n2 pp-f dt j, xx p-acp po32 j n1, pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt j p-acp po32 n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 490
8965 for their defacing of Gods image: for their defacing of God's image: p-acp po32 vvg pp-f npg1 n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 490
8966 we may easily conceiue it so to be, in that the Lord sometimes giuing the creatures libertie, they presently breake out to the punishment & to the destruction of the wicked Numb. 16.31.32. we may Easily conceive it so to be, in that the Lord sometime giving the creatures liberty, they presently break out to the punishment & to the destruction of the wicked Numb. 16.31.32. pns12 vmb av-j vvi pn31 av pc-acp vbi, p-acp d dt n1 av vvg dt n2 n1, pns32 av-j vvi av p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j. crd. (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 490
8967 The earth opened her mouth and swallowed them vp with their families, and all the men that were with Korah, and all their goods. Exod. 14.28. The earth opened her Mouth and swallowed them up with their families, and all the men that were with Korah, and all their goods. Exod 14.28. dt n1 vvd po31 n1 cc vvd pno32 a-acp p-acp po32 n2, cc d dt n2 cst vbdr p-acp np1, cc d po32 n2-j. np1 crd. (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 490
8968 the waters ouerwhelmed the Egyptians and host of Pharaoh. And so indeed would the sea soone runne ouer all the wicked in the world, were it not kept in by the mightie hand of God, the waters overwhelmed the egyptians and host of Pharaoh. And so indeed would the sea soon run over all the wicked in the world, were it not kept in by the mighty hand of God, dt n2 vvn dt njp2 cc n1 pp-f np1. cc av av vmd dt n1 av vvn p-acp d dt j p-acp dt n1, vbdr pn31 xx vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 491
8970 And so the fire would suddenly breake out and deuoure the wicked, if the Lord did not restraine it, And so the fire would suddenly break out and devour the wicked, if the Lord did not restrain it, cc av dt n1 vmd av-j vvi av cc vvi dt j, cs dt n1 vdd xx vvi pn31, (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 491
8971 as it did those that brought Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to the •ot fierie fornace, Dan. 3.22. as it did those that brought Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to the •ot fiery furnace, Dan. 3.22. c-acp pn31 vdd d cst vvd np1, np1, cc np1 p-acp dt n1 j n1, np1 crd. (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 491
8972 And al other creatures, if the Lord should giue them libertie, would soone breake out to the punishment of the wicked. And all other creatures, if the Lord should give them liberty, would soon break out to the punishment of the wicked. cc d j-jn n2, cs dt n1 vmd vvi pno32 n1, vmd av vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 491
8973 Yea we may easily conceiue, that the poore creatures would not serue the wicked, but that they are forced so to do by the mighty hand of God, Yea we may Easily conceive, that the poor creatures would not serve the wicked, but that they Are forced so to do by the mighty hand of God, uh pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst dt j n2 vmd xx vvi dt j, cc-acp cst pns32 vbr vvn av pc-acp vdi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 491
8974 and by his powerfull will, in that after the day of iudgement they shall yeeld them no comfort at all; and by his powerful will, in that After the day of judgement they shall yield them no Comfort At all; cc p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vmb vvi pno32 dx n1 p-acp d; (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 491
8975 the Sunne shall then shine no more on them, the earth shall then beare them no longer, the waters shall not then yeeld them one drop to refresh them, the Sun shall then shine no more on them, the earth shall then bear them no longer, the waters shall not then yield them one drop to refresh them, dt n1 vmb av vvi av-dx dc p-acp pno32, dt n1 vmb av vvi pno32 av-dx av-jc, dt n2 vmb xx av vvi pno32 crd n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 491
8976 as we may gather from that parable Luk. 16.24. the rich man in hell is denied one drop of water to coole his tongue. Now this for vse: as we may gather from that parable Luk. 16.24. the rich man in hell is denied one drop of water to cool his tongue. Now this for use: c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 np1 crd. dt j n1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn crd n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. av d p-acp n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 865 Page 491
8977 in the first place it serues to discouer, that the wicked are beholden to the power of God, in that anie creature serues for their vse. in the First place it serves to discover, that the wicked Are beholden to the power of God, in that any creature serves for their use. p-acp dt ord n1 pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst dt j vbr vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp cst d n1 vvz p-acp po32 n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 866 Page 491
8978 There is no creature in the world would do them any the least seruice or in any sort serue for their good, were it not thereunto forced by the mighty hand and powerfull will of God. There is no creature in the world would do them any the least service or in any sort serve for their good, were it not thereunto forced by the mighty hand and powerful will of God. pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 vmd vdi pno32 d dt ds n1 cc p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp po32 j, vbdr pn31 xx av vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f np1. (23) verse (DIV2) 866 Page 491
8979 And let wicked and prophane persons know, that the Lord who makes his poore creatures serue for their vse for a time, can at his owne good pleasure make the same creatures serue for their punishment, and for their destruction; And let wicked and profane Persons know, that the Lord who makes his poor creatures serve for their use for a time, can At his own good pleasure make the same creatures serve for their punishment, and for their destruction; cc vvb j cc j n2 vvb, cst dt n1 r-crq vvz po31 j n2 vvi p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, vmb p-acp po31 d j n1 vvi dt d n2 vvi p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp po32 n1; (23) verse (DIV2) 866 Page 491
8980 if he but say the word, and if he command his creatures, they are readie armed against the wicked, if he but say the word, and if he command his creatures, they Are ready armed against the wicked, cs pns31 p-acp vvb dt n1, cc cs pns31 vvb po31 n2, pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt j, (23) verse (DIV2) 866 Page 491
8981 and are readie to flie on them, to plague them, to punish them, and to destroy them. And for a second vse: and Are ready to fly on them, to plague them, to Punish them, and to destroy them. And for a second use: cc vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi pno32. cc p-acp dt ord n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 866 Page 491
8982 is it so that the poore creatures are now vnder vanitie, and vnder mutabilitie, alteration and change, is it so that the poor creatures Are now under vanity, and under mUTABILITY, alteration and change, vbz pn31 av cst dt j n2 vbr av p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 867 Page 491
8983 euen vnder the curse of God, not willingly and of their owne naturall inclination, but by the powerfull will of God, even under the curse of God, not willingly and of their own natural inclination, but by the powerful will of God, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, xx av-j cc pp-f po32 d j n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (23) verse (DIV2) 867 Page 491
8984 and as they are thereunto forced by his powerfull will and commandement? Then hereby take we notice of the mightie and ouerruling hand and power of God ouer all creatures, he is able to make the poore creatures lye vnder vanitie, and as they Are thereunto forced by his powerful will and Commandment? Then hereby take we notice of the mighty and overruling hand and power of God over all creatures, he is able to make the poor creatures lie under vanity, cc c-acp pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1? av av vvb pns12 n1 pp-f dt j cc j-vvg n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt j n2 vvb p-acp n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 867 Page 488
8985 and to lye vnder an heauie curse, whether they will or no, and as it were sore against their wils. and to lie under an heavy curse, whither they will or no, and as it were soar against their wills. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, cs pns32 vmb cc uh-dx, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr j p-acp po32 n2. (23) verse (DIV2) 867 Page 488
8986 And take notice of it thou that art a wicked rebellious wretch, and goest on wilfully in thy rebellion and sinne, in thy drunkennesse, And take notice of it thou that art a wicked rebellious wretch, and goest on wilfully in thy rebellion and sin, in thy Drunkenness, cc vvb n1 pp-f pn31 pns21 cst vb2r dt j j n1, cc vv2 a-acp av-j p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, p-acp po21 n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 867 Page 488
9002 and breake his couenant, he would thus plague them, he would make the heauens as iron, and the earth as brasse, and break his Covenant, he would thus plague them, he would make the heavens as iron, and the earth as brass, cc vvi po31 n1, pns31 vmd av vvi pno32, pns31 vmd vvi dt n2 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 p-acp n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
8987 and the like, the Lord can, if thou still go on in thy rebellion and sin, make thee whether thou wilt or no, lye vnder the curse he hath threatned against such as thou art. and the like, the Lord can, if thou still go on in thy rebellion and since, make thee whither thou wilt or no, lie under the curse he hath threatened against such as thou art. cc dt j, dt n1 vmb, cs pns21 av vvi a-acp p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, vvb pno21 cs pns21 vm2 cc uh-dx, vvb p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp d c-acp pns21 vb2r. (23) verse (DIV2) 867 Page 488
8988 And thou that wilt not now yeeld to the voice of God in the ministerie of his word calling thee from thy sinnes, shalt one day be forced whether thou wilt or no, to yeeld to that voice of his, Go ye cursed into euerlasting fire, which is prepared for the diuell and his Angels, Mat. 25.41. and then to lye vnder the curse of God euerlastingly. And thou that wilt not now yield to the voice of God in the Ministry of his word calling thee from thy Sins, shalt one day be forced whither thou wilt or no, to yield to that voice of his, Go you cursed into everlasting fire, which is prepared for the Devil and his Angels, Mathew 25.41. and then to lie under the curse of God everlastingly. cc pns21 cst vm2 xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvg pno21 p-acp po21 n2, vm2 crd n1 vbb vvn cs pns21 vm2 cc uh-dx, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f png31, vvb pn22 vvn p-acp j n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2, np1 crd. cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j. (23) verse (DIV2) 867 Page 488
8989 And therefore if hell haue not sull possession of thy soule, thinke on it, and learne to reforme thy selfe. And Therefore if hell have not sull possession of thy soul, think on it, and Learn to reform thy self. cc av cs n1 vhb xx j n1 pp-f po21 n1, vvb p-acp pn31, cc vvb pc-acp vvi po21 n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 867 Page 488
8990 Now in that the Apostle saith, the creature is subiect to vanitie, not of it owne will, Now in that the Apostle Says, the creature is Subject to vanity, not of it own will, av p-acp d dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp n1, xx pp-f pn31 d n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 868 Page 488
8991 but by reason of him which hath subdued it vnder hope: that is, not of any naturall inclination put into the creature in the first creation, but by reason of him which hath subdued it under hope: that is, not of any natural inclination put into the creature in the First creation, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vhz vvn pn31 p-acp n1: cst vbz, xx pp-f d j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 868 Page 488
8992 but by reason of the power and will of God, who hath so subdued it for the sinne of man: but by reason of the power and will of God, who hath so subdued it for the sin of man: cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz av vvn pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 868 Page 488
8993 we are hence further giuen to vnderstand thus much. we Are hence further given to understand thus much. pns12 vbr av av-jc vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (23) verse (DIV2) 868 Page 488
8994 That the subiection of the creature vnder vanitie is not naturall but accidentall, by reason of sinne. That the subjection of the creature under vanity is not natural but accidental, by reason of sin. cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz xx j p-acp j, p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 488
8995 The poore visible creatures in this visible world are now vnder a state of mutabilitie, alteration, The poor visible creatures in this visible world Are now under a state of mUTABILITY, alteration, dt j j n2 p-acp d j n1 vbr av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 488
8996 and change, and lyable to corruption and dissolution, and they are now vnder a state of weaknesse vnable to attaine the end for which they were made, by reason of the sinne of man. and change, and liable to corruption and dissolution, and they Are now under a state of weakness unable to attain the end for which they were made, by reason of the sin of man. cc n1, cc j p-acp n1 cc n1, cc pns32 vbr av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 j-u pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 488
8997 The sinne of man hath inwrapped the poore creatures in this world vnder vanitie, and hath brought them vnder the curse, The sin of man hath inwrapped the poor creatures in this world under vanity, and hath brought them under the curse, dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn dt j n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, cc vhz vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 488
8998 and that vanitie and curse the poore creatures now lye vnder, is daily and continually increased by sinne, the daily increase of sinne makes a daily increase of the curse the poore creatures lye vnder: that is the point. and that vanity and curse the poor creatures now lie under, is daily and continually increased by sin, the daily increase of sin makes a daily increase of the curse the poor creatures lie under: that is the point. cc d n1 cc vvi dt j n2 av vvi p-acp, vbz j cc av-j vvd p-acp n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 dt j n2 vvb p-acp: cst vbz dt n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 488
8999 And for further confirmation of this truth, we haue plentifull euidence and testimonie of Scripture. Genes. 3.17. the Lord saith to Adam after his fall, after he had sinned, Cursed is the earth for thy sake, in sorrow shalt thou eate of it all the dayes of thy life. And for further confirmation of this truth, we have plentiful evidence and testimony of Scripture. Genesis. 3.17. the Lord Says to Adam After his fallen, After he had sinned, Cursed is the earth for thy sake, in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life. cc p-acp jc n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vhb j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. np1. crd. dt n1 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn, vvn vbz dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, p-acp n1 vm2 pns21 vvi pp-f pn31 d dt n2 pp-f po21 n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 488
9000 Thornes also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee, and in the sweate of thy face shalt thou eate bread. Genes. 4.12. the Lord saith the like to Adams vngracious sonne Cain, after he had murdered his brother Abel, When thou shalt till the ground, it shall not henceforth yeeld vnto thee her strength. Leuit. 20.19.20. Thornes also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee, and in the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bred. Genesis. 4.12. the Lord Says the like to Adams ungracious son Cain, After he had murdered his brother Abel, When thou shalt till the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength. Levites 20.19.20. np1 av cc n2 vmb pn31 vvi av p-acp pno21, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vm2 pns21 vvi n1. np1. crd. dt n1 vvz dt j p-acp npg1 j n1 np1, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 np1, c-crq pns21 vm2 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmb xx av vvi p-acp pno21 po31 n1. np1 crd. (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9001 we finde that the Lord thus threatens, if his people should despise his ordinances, and abhorre his lawes, we find that the Lord thus threatens, if his people should despise his ordinances, and abhor his laws, pns12 vvb cst dt n1 av vvz, cs po31 n1 vmd vvi po31 n2, cc vvi po31 n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9003 and their strength and labour should be spent in vaine, their land should not giue her increase, and their strength and labour should be spent in vain, their land should not give her increase, cc po32 n1 cc n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp j, po32 n1 vmd xx vvi pno31 vvi, (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9004 neither should the trees of their land giue their fruite. And the like threatning we find Deut. 28.29. And againe, verse 38.39.40. neither should the trees of their land give their fruit. And the like threatening we find Deuteronomy 28.29. And again, verse 38.39.40. dx vmd dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 vvi po32 n1. cc dt av-j vvg pns12 vvb np1 crd. cc av, n1 crd. (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9005 the Lord threatens that for their sinnes they should carrie out much seed into the field, the Lord threatens that for their Sins they should carry out much seed into the field, dt n1 vvz cst p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vmd vvi av d n1 p-acp dt n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9006 and should gather but little in, for the grashoppers should destroy it. and should gather but little in, for the grasshoppers should destroy it. cc vmd vvi p-acp j p-acp, p-acp dt n2 vmd vvi pn31. (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9007 They should plant vineyards and dresse them, but should not drink of the wine nor gather the grapes, They should plant vineyards and dress them, but should not drink of the wine nor gather the grapes, pns32 vmd vvi n2 cc vvi pno32, cc-acp vmd xx vvi pp-f dt n1 ccx vvi dt n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9008 for the wormes should eate them. for the worms should eat them. p-acp dt n2 vmd vvi pno32. (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9009 They should haue Oliue trees in al their coasts, but they should not annoint themselues with the oyle, They should have Olive trees in all their coasts, but they should not anoint themselves with the oil, pns32 vmd vhi n1 n2 p-acp d po32 n2, cc-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi px32 p-acp dt n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9010 for their Oliues should fall or shake off before they were ripe. And the like threatnings we find denounced in many places of the Prophets. Reade Mica. 6.15. Hag. 1.6. But to this purpose is that of the Prophet Isay most plaine and most pregnant, Isai. 24.4.5.6.7. The earth (saith the Prophet) lamenteth and fadeth away, the world is feeble and decayed: for their Olive should fallen or shake off before they were ripe. And the like threatenings we find denounced in many places of the prophets. Reade Mica. 6.15. Hag. 1.6. But to this purpose is that of the Prophet Saiah most plain and most pregnant, Isaiah 24.4.5.6.7. The earth (Says the Prophet) lamenteth and fades away, the world is feeble and decayed: p-acp po32 n2 vmd vvi cc vvi a-acp c-acp pns32 vbdr j. cc dt j n2-vvg pns12 vvi vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n2. np1 np1. crd. np1 crd. cc-acp p-acp d n1 vbz d pp-f dt n1 np1 ds j cc av-ds j, np1 crd. dt n1 (vvz dt n1) vvz cc vvz av, dt n1 vbz j cc j-vvn: (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9011 the earth also deceiueth, because of the inhabitants thereof, for they haue transgressed the lawes, changed the ordinances, and broke the euerlasting couenant. the earth also deceiveth, Because of the inhabitants thereof, for they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinances, and broke the everlasting Covenant. dt n1 av vvz, c-acp pp-f dt n2 av, c-acp pns32 vhb vvn dt n2, vvd dt n2, cc vvd dt j n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9012 Therefore hath the curse deuoured the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are desolate: wherefore the inhabitants of the land are burned vp, and few men are left. Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and the inhabitants thereof Are desolate: Wherefore the inhabitants of the land Are burned up, and few men Are left. av vhz dt n1 vvn dt n1, cc dt n2 av vbr j: c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn a-acp, cc d n2 vbr vvn. (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9013 The wine faileth, the vine hath no might, all that were of merrie heart do mourne. The wine Faileth, the vine hath no might, all that were of merry heart do mourn. dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vhz dx n1, d cst vbdr pp-f j n1 vdb vvi. (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9014 A plaine text clearing and confirming this truth, that the sinne of man hath infolded the poore creatures in the world vnder vanitie, A plain text clearing and confirming this truth, that the sin of man hath enfolded the poor creatures in the world under vanity, dt j n1 vvg cc vvg d n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvd dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9015 and hath brought them vnder the curse; and hath brought them under the curse; cc vhz vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1; (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9016 and that vanitie and curse the poore creatures are now vnder, is daily and continually increased by the daily increase of sinne. and that vanity and curse the poor creatures Are now under, is daily and continually increased by the daily increase of sin. cc d n1 cc vvi dt j n2 vbr av p-acp, vbz j cc av-j vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 869 Page 489
9017 And the reason and ground of this truth is, because the sinne of man deserues the punishing hand of God, not onely on mans person, on his bodie and soule, And the reason and ground of this truth is, Because the sin of man deserves the punishing hand of God, not only on men person, on his body and soul, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 vbz, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, xx av-j p-acp ng1 n1, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 870 Page 494
9018 but also on all things appertaining and belonging to him, euen on all things seruing for his vse, but also on all things appertaining and belonging to him, even on all things serving for his use, cc-acp av p-acp d n2 vvg cc vvg p-acp pno31, av p-acp d n2 vvg p-acp po31 n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 870 Page 494
9019 and for his comfort, that his blessings should be turned to curses to him, as the Lord threats the Priests, Malac. 2.2. I will curse your blessings, yea I haue cursed them alreadie. and for his Comfort, that his blessings should be turned to curses to him, as the Lord Treats the Priests, Malachi 2.2. I will curse your blessings, yea I have cursed them already. cc p-acp po31 n1, cst po31 n2 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n2 p-acp pno31, c-acp dt n1 vvz dt n2, np1 crd. pns11 vmb vvi po22 n2, uh pns11 vhb vvn pno32 av. (23) verse (DIV2) 870 Page 494
9020 And on this ground we may answer that question which haply some may moue, namely, And on this ground we may answer that question which haply Some may move, namely, cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi d n1 r-crq av d vmb vvi, av, (23) verse (DIV2) 870 Page 494
9021 How it stands with the iustice of God that the poore creatures that sinned not should be subiect to vanitie, How it Stands with the Justice of God that the poor creatures that sinned not should be Subject to vanity, c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst dt j n2 cst vvd xx vmd vbi j-jn p-acp n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 870 Page 494
9654 And hence is renouation called a new birth, and a new creation, and a putting off of the old man, And hence is renovation called a new birth, and a new creation, and a putting off of the old man, cc av vbz n1 vvn dt j n1, cc dt j n1, cc dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 933 Page 526
9022 and brought vnder the curse for the sinne of man? On this ground, I say, we may answer this question, thus: and brought under the curse for the sin of man? On this ground, I say, we may answer this question, thus: cc vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? p-acp d n1, pns11 vvb, pns12 vmb vvi d n1, av: (23) verse (DIV2) 870 Page 494
9023 That the creatures were not made for themselues, but for the vse and seruice of man, That the creatures were not made for themselves, but for the use and service of man, cst dt n2 vbdr xx vvn p-acp px32, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 870 Page 494
9024 and for the good of man: and for the good of man: cc p-acp dt j pp-f n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 870 Page 494
9025 and therefore man sinning against God, and casting off the Lords yoke, and becomming a rebell against God, it is iust with the Lord not onely to punish man in his owne person, and Therefore man sinning against God, and casting off the lords yoke, and becoming a rebel against God, it is just with the Lord not only to Punish man in his own person, cc av n1 vvg p-acp np1, cc vvg a-acp dt n2 n1, cc vvg dt n1 p-acp np1, pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 xx av-j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po31 d n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 870 Page 494
9026 but in the things belonging to him, in the things that should serue for his vse & for his comfort, but in the things belonging to him, in the things that should serve for his use & for his Comfort, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n2 cst vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 870 Page 494
9027 euen to make them weake and vnable to do that seruice to man, and to yeeld him that comfort they were wont to do. even to make them weak and unable to do that service to man, and to yield him that Comfort they were wont to do. av pc-acp vvi pno32 j cc j-u pc-acp vdi d n1 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 d n1 pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vdi. (23) verse (DIV2) 870 Page 494
9028 And so the vanitie and curse the poore creatures now lye vnder, is not properly the punishment of the creatures themselues, And so the vanity and curse the poor creatures now lie under, is not properly the punishment of the creatures themselves, cc av dt n1 cc vvi dt j n2 av vvi p-acp, vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n2 px32, (23) verse (DIV2) 870 Page 494
9029 but it is part of mans punishment for his sinne. Now for the vse of this truth: but it is part of men punishment for his sin. Now for the use of this truth: cc-acp pn31 vbz n1 pp-f ng1 n1 p-acp po31 n1. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 870 Page 494
9030 first, this being so that the poore creatures now lye vnder vanitie and vnder the curse for the sinne of man, First, this being so that the poor creatures now lie under vanity and under the curse for the sin of man, ord, d vbg av d dt j n2 av vvi p-acp n1 cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 494
9031 and that vanitie and curse is daily and continually increased by the daily increase of sinne, we are hereupon to take notice of the hainousnesse and odiousnesse of sinne; and that vanity and curse is daily and continually increased by the daily increase of sin, we Are hereupon to take notice of the heinousness and odiousness of sin; cc d n1 cc n1 vbz j cc av-j vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 494
9032 as that sinne is so odious and so hainous, that it prouokes the Lord to anger exceedingly, as that sin is so odious and so heinous, that it provokes the Lord to anger exceedingly, c-acp cst n1 vbz av j cc av j, cst pn31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-vvg, (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 494
9033 euen to reach out his punishing hand, not onely to the person of man who hath sinned, even to reach out his punishing hand, not only to the person of man who hath sinned, av-j pc-acp vvi av po31 j-vvg n1, xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vhz vvn, (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 494
9034 but on all other things that should serue for the good of man. but on all other things that should serve for the good of man. cc-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 cst vmd vvi p-acp dt j pp-f n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 494
9035 We reade of the leprosie among the Iewes, that the contagion of that did not onely infect the whole man, We read of the leprosy among the Iewes, that the contagion of that did not only infect the Whole man, pns12 vvb pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt np2, cst dt n1 pp-f d vdd xx av-j vvi dt j-jn n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 494
9036 but his garments also, yea sometimes the wals of his house: but his garments also, yea sometime the walls of his house: cc-acp po31 n2 av, uh av dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 494
9037 but the leprosie of sinne is farre worse, that doth not onely infect the person of the sinner, but the leprosy of sin is Far Worse, that does not only infect the person of the sinner, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-j av-jc, cst vdz xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 494
9038 and his garments, and things about him and neare to him, but euen the high heauens that are many thousand miles distant from him, are stained with the contagion of it, and his garments, and things about him and near to him, but even the high heavens that Are many thousand miles distant from him, Are stained with the contagion of it, cc po31 n2, cc n2 p-acp pno31 cc av-j p-acp pno31, cc-acp av-j dt j n2 cst vbr d crd n2 j p-acp pno31, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9039 and are thereby brought vnder vanitie, and made subiect to corruption and dissolution. and Are thereby brought under vanity, and made Subject to corruption and dissolution. cc vbr av vvn p-acp n1, cc vvd j-jn p-acp n1 cc n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9040 Oh then learne we to take notice of the guiltinesse and hainousnesse of sinne, yea of euerie sin: O then Learn we to take notice of the guiltiness and heinousness of sin, yea of every since: uh av vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, uh pp-f d n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9041 and thinke not thou whosoeuer thou art, that any sinne is light, and trifling, and of small moment. and think not thou whosoever thou art, that any sin is Light, and trifling, and of small moment. cc vvb xx pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst d n1 vbz j, cc vvg, cc pp-f j n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9042 It is the manner indeed of gracelesse persons, to account some sinnes light and trifling. It is the manner indeed of graceless Persons, to account Some Sins Light and trifling. pn31 vbz dt n1 av pp-f j n2, pc-acp vvi d n2 j cc j-vvg. (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9060 and trauell, and cost bestowed on it, by digging, plowing, and the like, yeeld thee little or no fruite? doth thy beast faile thee, haply thine horse in bearing, and travel, and cost bestowed on it, by digging, plowing, and the like, yield thee little or no fruit? does thy beast fail thee, haply thine horse in bearing, cc n1, cc n1 vvn p-acp pn31, p-acp vvg, vvg, cc dt j, vvb pno21 j cc dx n1? vdz po21 n1 vvb pno21, av po21 n1 p-acp vvg, (23) verse (DIV2) 872 Page 492
9043 What (say they) a little swearing by faith and troth, a little idle talking, a little walking abroad on the Sabbath day, a little working on that day, are these such great matters? I pray God (say they) we neuer do worse, What (say they) a little swearing by faith and troth, a little idle talking, a little walking abroad on the Sabbath day, a little working on that day, Are these such great matters? I pray God (say they) we never do Worse, q-crq (vvb pns32) dt j n-vvg p-acp n1 cc n1, dt j j n-vvg, dt j n-vvg av p-acp dt n1 n1, dt j n-vvg p-acp d n1, vbr d d j n2? pns11 vvb np1 (vvb pns32) pns12 av vdb av-jc, (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9044 and then we hope we shall do well inough. and then we hope we shall do well enough. cc av pns12 vvb pns12 vmb vdi av av-d. (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9045 Poore soule, whosoeuer thou art, that thus either thinkest or speakest, dost thou think thou shalt do well enough in doing that which prouokes the Lord to anger, not onely against thine owne soule and bodie, Poor soul, whosoever thou art, that thus either Thinkest or Speakest, dost thou think thou shalt do well enough in doing that which provokes the Lord to anger, not only against thine own soul and body, j n1, r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst av av-d vv2 cc vv2, vd2 pns21 vvi pns21 vm2 vdi av av-d p-acp vdg d r-crq vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, xx av-j p-acp po21 d n1 cc n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9046 but against euerie other thing in the world that should serue for thy good? This thou dost in sinning against God, be the sinne in thine account neuer so small, the least sinne thou committest, in it selfe and in it owne nature, is so odious and so hatefull to God, but against every other thing in the world that should serve for thy good? This thou dost in sinning against God, be the sin in thine account never so small, the least sin thou Committest, in it self and in it own nature, is so odious and so hateful to God, cc-acp p-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vmd vvi p-acp po21 j? np1 pns21 vd2 p-acp vvg p-acp np1, vbb dt n1 p-acp po21 n1 av-x av j, dt ds n1 pns21 vv2, p-acp pn31 n1 cc p-acp pn31 d n1, vbz av j cc av j p-acp np1, (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9047 as it prouokes him not onely to plague thee in thine owne person, but also in euerie thing that belongs to thee, as it provokes him not only to plague thee in thine own person, but also in every thing that belongs to thee, c-acp pn31 vvz pno31 xx av-j pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp po21 d n1, cc-acp av p-acp d n1 cst vvz p-acp pno21, (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9048 and in euerie thing thou settest thine hand to do, yea to curse the verie aire thou breathest in, the ground thou treadest on, the bed thou lyest on, the table thou eatest thy meate on, the stoole or seate thou sittest on, the dish thy meate lyes in, and in every thing thou settest thine hand to do, yea to curse the very air thou breathest in, the ground thou treadest on, the Bed thou liest on, the table thou Eatest thy meat on, the stool or seat thou Sittest on, the dish thy meat lies in, cc p-acp d n1 pns21 vv2 po21 n1 pc-acp vdi, uh p-acp vvi dt j n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp, dt n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp, dt n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp, dt n1 pns21 vv2 po21 n1 a-acp, dt n1 cc n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp, dt n1 po21 n1 vvz p-acp, (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9049 yea thy meate, thy drinke, thy clothing, and euerie thing that goes through thine hands; yea thy meat, thy drink, thy clothing, and every thing that Goes through thine hands; uh po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n1, cc d n1 cst vvz p-acp po21 n2; (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9050 and is that a matter trifling and of small moment, that thus prouokes the Lord to anger, and is that a matter trifling and of small moment, that thus provokes the Lord to anger, cc vbz d dt n1 vvg cc pp-f j n1, cst av vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9051 and prouokes him thus to reach out his punishing hand to the verie dumbe and liuelesse creatures? Oh learne thou to thinke otherwise of sinne, and provokes him thus to reach out his punishing hand to the very dumb and Lifeless creatures? O Learn thou to think otherwise of sin, cc vvz pno31 av pc-acp vvi av po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j j cc j n2? uh vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi av pp-f n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9052 and labour thou to see the odiousnesse and hainousnesse of sinne in it owne nature, and labour thou to see the odiousness and heinousness of sin in it own nature, cc vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 d n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9053 and so learne to make conscience to auoid euerie sinne, seeme it neuer so small in thine account. And for a second vse: and so Learn to make conscience to avoid every sin, seem it never so small in thine account. And for a second use: cc av vvi pc-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, vvb pn31 av-x av j p-acp po21 n1. cc p-acp dt ord n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 871 Page 495
9054 is it so that the poore creatures now lye vnder vanitie, vnder mutabilitie, alteration and change, and vnder weaknesse, by reason of sinne, is it so that the poor creatures now lie under vanity, under mUTABILITY, alteration and change, and under weakness, by reason of sin, vbz pn31 av cst dt j n2 av vvi p-acp n1, p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, cc p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 872 Page 495
9055 and is that vanitie and that curse daily increased by the daily increase of sinne? Then learne we on this ground this lesson, and is that vanity and that curse daily increased by the daily increase of sin? Then Learn we on this ground this Lesson, cc vbz d n1 cc d n1 av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1? av vvb pns12 p-acp d n1 d n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 872 Page 492
9056 when we are crossed by any creature, learne we to lay the fault where it ought to lye, let vs not then breake out into bitter termes and murmure against God, let vs not then lay the fault on chance or fortune, when we Are crossed by any creature, Learn we to lay the fault where it ought to lie, let us not then break out into bitter terms and murmur against God, let us not then lay the fault on chance or fortune, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-crq pn31 vmd pc-acp vvi, vvb pno12 xx av vvi av p-acp j n2 cc n1 p-acp np1, vvb pno12 xx av vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 872 Page 492
9057 and say, what lucke had I? or what hard fortune had I? nor yet blame the poore creature, and say, what luck had I? or what hard fortune had I? nor yet blame the poor creature, cc vvi, r-crq n1 vhd pns11? cc q-crq j n1 vhd pns11? ccx av vvi dt j n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 872 Page 492
9058 but let vs lay the fault where it ought to be, euen on our selues, and on our owne sinnes. but let us lay the fault where it ought to be, even on our selves, and on our own Sins. cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 c-crq pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi, av p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po12 d n2. (23) verse (DIV2) 872 Page 492
9059 Doth the aire infect thee? doth heate or cold annoy thee? doth the earth after much paines, Does the air infect thee? does heat or cold annoy thee? does the earth After much pains, vdz dt n1 vvb pno21? vdz n1 cc j-jn n1 pno21? vdz dt n1 p-acp d n2, (23) verse (DIV2) 872 Page 492
9655 and a putting on of the new man: and a putting on of the new man: cc dt vvg p-acp pp-f dt j n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 933 Page 526
9061 or drawing, or carrying thine owne bodie stumbleth or falleth? Oh do not thou as many wicked and gracelesse persons do, breake out into cursing and banning of the poore creature, or drawing, or carrying thine own body stumbleth or falls? O do not thou as many wicked and graceless Persons do, break out into cursing and banning of the poor creature, cc vvg, cc vvg po21 d n1 vvz cc vvz? uh vdb xx pns21 p-acp d j cc j n2 vdb, vvb av p-acp vvg cc vvg pp-f dt j n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 872 Page 492
9062 and as Balaam did, who layed the fault on his asse, when indeed the fault was his owne: and as balaam did, who laid the fault on his Ass, when indeed the fault was his own: cc c-acp np1 vdd, r-crq vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-crq av dt n1 vbds po31 d: (23) verse (DIV2) 872 Page 492
9063 so do not thou lay the fault on the poore creature, but lay it where it ought to lye, so do not thou lay the fault on the poor creature, but lay it where it ought to lie, av vdb xx pns21 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp vvb pn31 c-crq pn31 vmd pc-acp vvi, (23) verse (DIV2) 872 Page 492
9064 euen on thy selfe, and on thine owne sinne. even on thy self, and on thine own sin. av p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp po21 d n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 872 Page 492
9065 No maruell though the creature faile thee, and be not so seruiceable to thee, seeing thou hast broken couenant with God, No marvel though the creature fail thee, and be not so serviceable to thee, seeing thou hast broken Covenant with God, dx n1 cs dt n1 vvb pno21, cc vbb xx av j p-acp pno21, vvg pns21 vh2 vvn n1 p-acp np1, (23) verse (DIV2) 872 Page 492
9066 and failest in yeelding him honour, and seruice, and dutie, and obedience. and failest in yielding him honour, and service, and duty, and Obedience. cc vv2 p-acp vvg pno31 n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 872 Page 492
9067 The Papists they vse holy water and the like to driue the diuell and ill spirits out of the creatures; The Papists they use holy water and the like to driven the Devil and ill spirits out of the creatures; dt njp2 pns32 vvb j n1 cc dt j pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc j-jn n2 av pp-f dt n2; (23) verse (DIV2) 872 Page 492
9068 but alas the diuell is in themselues, and the ill spirits are their owne sinnes, that make the creatures weake and vnable to yeeld them comfort. but alas the Devil is in themselves, and the ill spirits Are their own Sins, that make the creatures weak and unable to yield them Comfort. cc-acp uh dt n1 vbz p-acp px32, cc dt j-jn n2 vbr po32 d n2, cst vvb dt n2 j cc j-u pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi. (23) verse (DIV2) 872 Page 492
9069 Last of all, is it so that the creature is vnder the curse for the sinne of man? Surely then we must learne to be mercifull to the poore creature standing in need of our mercie, Prou. 12.10. A good man, a righteous man regardeth the life of his beast, but the mercies of the wicked are cruell. Last of all, is it so that the creature is under the curse for the sin of man? Surely then we must Learn to be merciful to the poor creature standing in need of our mercy, Prou. 12.10. A good man, a righteous man Regardeth the life of his beast, but the Mercies of the wicked Are cruel. ord pp-f d, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? np1 av pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt j n1 vvg p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1, np1 crd. dt j n1, dt j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j vbr j. (23) verse (DIV2) 873 Page 492
9070 One thing yet remaines to be noted in this verse. One thing yet remains to be noted in this verse. crd n1 av vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 492
9071 The Apostle addes, vnder hope. The creature is subiect to vanitie, not of it owne will, The Apostle adds, under hope. The creature is Subject to vanity, not of it own will, dt n1 vvz, p-acp n1. dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp n1, xx pp-f pn31 d n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 492
9072 but by reason of him which hath subdued it vnder hope: that is, so as it doth expect and looke for a better state hereafter. but by reason of him which hath subdued it under hope: that is, so as it does expect and look for a better state hereafter. cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vhz vvn pn31 p-acp n1: cst vbz, av c-acp pn31 vdz vvi cc vvi p-acp dt jc n1 av. (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 492
9073 We see then that the creature, euen the visible creatures in this world, they are in a farre better case then the reprobate, either men or Angels, they haue hope of deliuerance from vnder the curse that is now on them, We see then that the creature, even the visible creatures in this world, they Are in a Far better case then the Reprobate, either men or Angels, they have hope of deliverance from under the curse that is now on them, pns12 vvb av cst dt n1, av-j dt j n2 p-acp d n1, pns32 vbr p-acp dt av-j jc n1 cs dt n-jn, d n2 cc n2, pns32 vhb n1 pp-f n1 p-acp p-acp dt n1 cst vbz av p-acp pno32, (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9074 and they expect freedome from vnder the bondage of corruption, euen to be deliuered into the glorious libertie of the sonnes of God, as verse next: and they expect freedom from under the bondage of corruption, even to be Delivered into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God, as verse next: cc pns32 vvb n1 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp n1 ord: (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9075 But the reprobate, men and Angels, haue no hope at all to be freed from the curse of God. But the Reprobate, men and Angels, have no hope At all to be freed from the curse of God. cc-acp dt n-jn, n2 cc n2, vhb dx n1 p-acp d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9076 Iude saith in his Epistle, verse 6. The reprobate Angels are reserued in euerlasting chaines, vnder darkenesse to the iudgement of the great day: Iude Says in his Epistle, verse 6. The Reprobate Angels Are reserved in everlasting chains, under darkness to the judgement of the great day: np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, n1 crd dt j-jn n2 vbr vvn p-acp j n2, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9077 they are bound ouer to euerlasting torments. And 2. Pet. 2.9. the Apostle saith, The Lord reserues the wicked and reprobate men to the day of iudgement to be punished, & they haue no hope to escape euerlasting punishment. they Are bound over to everlasting torments. And 2. Pet. 2.9. the Apostle Says, The Lord reserves the wicked and Reprobate men to the day of judgement to be punished, & they have no hope to escape everlasting punishment. pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp j n2. cc crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vvz dt j cc j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pns32 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi j n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9078 Oh then the miserable & fearefull estate of the reprobate, it had bene bettter for a reprobate man or woman to haue bene made a clod of earth, O then the miserable & fearful estate of the Reprobate, it had be better for a Reprobate man or woman to have be made a clod of earth, uh av dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n-jn, pn31 vhd vbn av-jc p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pc-acp vhi vbn vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9079 then a man or woman, the lumpe or clod of earth hath hope of deliuerance from vnder vanitie and the curse it lyeth vnder, then a man or woman, the lump or clod of earth hath hope of deliverance from under vanity and the curse it lies under, cs dt n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vhz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp p-acp n1 cc dt n1 pn31 vvz p-acp, (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9080 but a reprobate man or woman hath no hope at all to be freed from the euerlasting curse of God. but a Reprobate man or woman hath no hope At all to be freed from the everlasting curse of God. cc-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n1 vhz dx n1 p-acp d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9081 And thinke on this thou that goest on in a course of euill & sinne, & wilt not be reformed. And think on this thou that goest on in a course of evil & sin, & wilt not be reformed. cc vvb p-acp d pns21 cst vv2 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn cc n1, cc vm2 xx vbi vvn. (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9082 Though I will not determine of thy finall state & condition, and say definitiuely, thou art a reprobate and shalt be damned, Though I will not determine of thy final state & condition, and say definitively, thou art a Reprobate and shalt be damned, cs pns11 vmb xx vvi pp-f po21 j n1 cc n1, cc vvb av-j, pns21 vb2r dt n-jn cc vm2 vbi vvn, (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9083 yet thou going on obstinately in sinne, notwithstanding the meanes vouchsafed to thee to call thee out of thy sinne, yet thou going on obstinately in sin, notwithstanding the means vouchsafed to thee to call thee out of thy sin, av pns21 vvg p-acp av-j p-acp n1, c-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi pno21 av pp-f po21 n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9084 and thou going on wilfully in thy wicked course, it is a fearefull signe, thou art not onely a child of wrath as all are by nature, and thou going on wilfully in thy wicked course, it is a fearful Signen, thou art not only a child of wrath as all Are by nature, cc pns21 vvg p-acp av-j p-acp po21 j n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1, pns21 vb2r xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp d vbr p-acp n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9085 but a child of perdition, and that thou art going on apace towards hell, and art in the stat• of reprobation; but a child of perdition, and that thou art going on apace towards hell, and art in the stat• of reprobation; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc cst pns21 vb2r vvg p-acp av p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9086 and being so, woe to thee, it had bene good for thee thou hadst neuer bene borne, the earth and the dumbe creatures are in better case then thou art, they haue hope to be freed from the curse they now lye vnder, and being so, woe to thee, it had be good for thee thou Hadst never be born, the earth and the dumb creatures Are in better case then thou art, they have hope to be freed from the curse they now lie under, cc vbg av, n1 p-acp pno21, pn31 vhd vbn j p-acp pno21 pns21 vhd2 av-x vbn vvn, dt n1 cc dt j n2 vbr p-acp jc n1 cs pns21 vb2r, pns32 vhb n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pns32 av vvi p-acp, (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9087 but thou hast no hope at all to be freed from the curse of God, that abides thee for euer. but thou hast no hope At all to be freed from the curse of God, that abides thee for ever. cc-acp pns21 vh2 dx n1 p-acp d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vvz pno21 p-acp av. (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9088 Thinke on this thou that goest on in a course of euill and sinne wilfully, that if thou belong to Gods election, thou maist come out of thy fearefull state and condition, Think on this thou that goest on in a course of evil and sin wilfully, that if thou belong to God's election, thou Mayest come out of thy fearful state and condition, vvb p-acp d pns21 cst vv2 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn cc n1 av-j, cst cs pns21 vvb p-acp ng1 n1, pns21 vm2 vvi av pp-f po21 j n1 cc n1, (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9089 and maist come to repentance, that thy soule may be saued. Come we now to the 21. verse. and Mayest come to Repentance, that thy soul may be saved. Come we now to the 21. verse. cc vm2 vvi p-acp n1, cst po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (23) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 493
9090 VERSE 21. VERSE 21. n1 crd (24) verse (DIV2) 874 Page 498
9091 Because the creature also shall be deliuered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious libertie of the sonnes of God. Because the creature also shall be Delivered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God. p-acp dt n1 av vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (24) verse (DIV2) 875 Page 498
9092 IN this verse our Apostle yeeldeth a second reason, why the creature waiteth with feruent desire for the reuelation of the sonnes of God, IN this verse our Apostle yields a second reason, why the creature waits with fervent desire for the Revelation of the Sons of God, p-acp d n1 po12 n1 vvz dt ord n1, q-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (24) verse (DIV2) 876 Page 498
9093 and his reason here is taken from the future better state of the creature, as that the creature shall one day be deliuered from the hard condition it now lieth vnder, to a better state. and his reason Here is taken from the future better state of the creature, as that the creature shall one day be Delivered from the hard condition it now lies under, to a better state. cc po31 n1 av vbz vvn p-acp dt j-jn j n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp cst dt n1 vmb crd n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt j n1 pn31 av vvz p-acp, p-acp dt jc n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 876 Page 498
9094 Because the creature shall also be deliuered: the Apostle expresseth from what, namely, From the bondage of corruption: Because the creature shall also be Delivered: the Apostle Expresses from what, namely, From the bondage of corruption: p-acp dt n1 vmb av vbi vvn: dt n1 vvz p-acp r-crq, av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (24) verse (DIV2) 876 Page 498
9095 and whereunto it shall be restored, and that is into the glorious libertie of the sonnes of God. and whereunto it shall be restored, and that is into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God. cc c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cc d vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (24) verse (DIV2) 876 Page 498
9096 That is the generall matter of this verse, we haue formerly resolued it; I will now endeuour to open the sence and meaning of this verse. That is the general matter of this verse, we have formerly resolved it; I will now endeavour to open the sense and meaning of this verse. cst vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vhb av-j vvn pn31; pns11 vmb av n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 876 Page 498
9097 Because the creature also shall be deliuered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious libertie of the sonnes of God. Because the creature also shall be Delivered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God. p-acp dt n1 av vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 498
9098 By the creature, here we are to vnderstand, as we did in the two verses foregoing, the whole frame of this visible world, consisting of the celestiall and elementarie region, the visible heauens with all their glorious furniture, By the creature, Here we Are to understand, as we did in the two Verses foregoing, the Whole frame of this visible world, consisting of the celestial and elementary region, the visible heavens with all their glorious furniture, p-acp dt n1, av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns12 vdd p-acp dt crd n2 vvg, dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j n1, vvg pp-f dt j cc j n1, dt j n2 p-acp d po32 j n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 498
9099 and the earth with all her goodly ornaments, and the other elements, the fire, aire, and the earth with all her goodly Ornament, and the other elements, the fire, air, cc dt n1 p-acp d po31 j n2, cc dt j-jn n2, dt n1, n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 498
9100 and such like, shall be deliuered, or set free, or quit and exempted, for so the word NONLATINALPHABET ••gnifieth. and such like, shall be Delivered, or Set free, or quit and exempted, for so the word ••gnifieth. cc d av-j, vmb vbi vvn, cc vvd j, cc vvi cc vvn, c-acp av dt n1 vvz. (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 498
9101 From the bondage of corruption, that is, from the state of corruption. From the bondage of corruption, that is, from the state of corruption. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 498
9102 The creature now being vnder a state of mutabilitie, alteration & change, and being now subiect to corruption and dissolution, it shall be set free from that state, The creature now being under a state of mUTABILITY, alteration & change, and being now Subject to corruption and dissolution, it shall be Set free from that state, dt n1 av vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, cc vbg av j-jn p-acp n1 cc n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn j p-acp d n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 498
9103 as from an heauie seruitude, bondage and thraldome; that is meant by the bondage of corruption. as from an heavy servitude, bondage and thraldom; that is meant by the bondage of corruption. c-acp p-acp dt j n1, n1 cc n1; d vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 498
9104 Into the glorious libertie of the children of God: for by the sonnes of God, by a Synechdoche is meant the children of God, whether men or women; Into the glorious liberty of the children of God: for by the Sons of God, by a Synecdoche is meant the children of God, whither men or women; p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1: p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn dt n2 pp-f np1, cs n2 cc n2; (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 498
9105 and by their glorious libertie, we are to vnderstand in particular, the libertie and freedome of their bodies from corruption and mortalitie, which at the day of iudgement shall be accompanied with vnspeakable glorie. and by their glorious liberty, we Are to understand in particular, the liberty and freedom of their bodies from corruption and mortality, which At the day of judgement shall be accompanied with unspeakable glory. cc p-acp po32 j n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp j, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j-u n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 499
9106 The Apostle saith, 1. Cor. 15.42. that the bodies of the children of God shall then be raised vp in incorruption. The Apostle Says, 1. Cor. 15.42. that the bodies of the children of God shall then be raised up in incorruption. dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. cst dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb av vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 499
9107 And verse 53. he saith, Their corporall bodies shall then put on incorruption, and their mortall bodies shall then put on immortalitie. And verse 53. he Says, Their corporal bodies shall then put on incorruption, and their Mortal bodies shall then put on immortality. cc n1 crd pns31 vvz, po32 j n2 vmb av vvi p-acp n1, cc po32 j-jn n2 vmb av vvi p-acp n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 499
9108 And in that part of their glorie shall the creature partake with them, namely, in incorruption and immortalitie: And in that part of their glory shall the creature partake with them, namely, in incorruption and immortality: cc p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n1 vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp pno32, av, p-acp n1 cc n1: (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 499
9109 the creature shall then be freed from the state of corruption, and shall then partake with the children of God in some degree of their glorie: namely, in incorruption and immortalitie: the creature shall then be freed from the state of corruption, and shall then partake with the children of God in Some degree of their glory: namely, in incorruption and immortality: dt n1 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vmb av vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n1: av, p-acp n1 cc n1: (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 499
9110 the creature shall then be changed and restored into that originall integritie and excellencie in which it was first made and created. Acts 3.21. Peter speaketh of the restoring, not of men onely, but of all other things. the creature shall then be changed and restored into that original integrity and excellency in which it was First made and created. Acts 3.21. Peter speaks of the restoring, not of men only, but of all other things. dt n1 vmb av vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp d j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds ord vvn cc vvn. np1 crd. np1 vvz pp-f dt j-vvg, xx pp-f n2 av-j, cc-acp pp-f d j-jn n2. (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 499
9111 But haply some may say, We reade Psal. 102.26. that the heauens shall perish, and Math. 24.35. Heauen and earth shall passe away: and 2. Pet. 3.16. But haply Some may say, We read Psalm 102.26. that the heavens shall perish, and Math. 24.35. Heaven and earth shall pass away: and 2. Pet. 3.16. p-acp av d vmb vvi, pns12 vvb np1 crd. cst dt n2 vmb vvi, cc np1 crd. n1 cc n1 vmb vvi av: cc crd np1 crd. (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 499
9112 that the heauens shall passe away with a noise, and the elements shall melt with heate, that the heavens shall pass away with a noise, and the elements shall melt with heat, cst dt n2 vmb vvi av p-acp dt n1, cc dt n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 499
9113 and the earth with her workes that are therein shall be burnt vp. And verse 12.13. and the earth with her works that Are therein shall be burned up. And verse 12.13. cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 cst vbr av vmb vbi vvn a-acp. cc n1 crd. (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 499
9114 The Apostle saith, that the heauens being on fire shall be dissolued, and the elements shall melt with heate, The Apostle Says, that the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with heat, dt n1 vvz, cst dt n2 vbg p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc dt n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 499
9115 and we looke for a new heauen and a new earth, according to his promise wherein dwelleth righteousnesse. and we look for a new heaven and a new earth, according to his promise wherein dwells righteousness. cc pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n1 cc dt j n1, vvg p-acp po31 n1 c-crq vvz n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 877 Page 499
9116 How can these Scriptures agree with this text of the Apostle, and the exposition now giuen of it, That the whole frame of this visible world shall be freed from corruption, How can these Scriptures agree with this text of the Apostle, and the exposition now given of it, That the Whole frame of this visible world shall be freed from corruption, q-crq vmb d n2 vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 av vvn pp-f pn31, cst dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 878 Page 499
9117 and shall partake with the children of God in incorruption, and in immortalitie? To this I answer. and shall partake with the children of God in incorruption, and in immortality? To this I answer. cc vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1? p-acp d pns11 vvb. (24) verse (DIV2) 878 Page 499
9118 The Scriptures alledged do not any thing at all crosse this text of the Apostle, nor the exposition now giuen of it, if they be rightly vnderstood. The Scriptures alleged do not any thing At all cross this text of the Apostle, nor the exposition now given of it, if they be rightly understood. dt n2 vvd vdb xx d n1 p-acp d n1 d n1 pp-f dt n1, ccx dt n1 av vvn pp-f pn31, cs pns32 vbb av-jn vvn. (24) verse (DIV2) 878 Page 499
9119 For whereas the Psalmist saith, the heauens shall perish, he expoundeth himselfe, in that he saith they shall be changed: For whereas the Psalmist Says, the heavens shall perish, he expoundeth himself, in that he Says they shall be changed: p-acp cs dt n1 vvz, dt n2 vmb vvi, pns31 vvz px31, p-acp cst pns31 vvz pns32 vmb vbi vvn: (24) verse (DIV2) 878 Page 499
9120 and the meaning of the other places alledged, is not that the heauens, and the earth, and the meaning of the other places alleged, is not that the heavens, and the earth, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n2 vvn, vbz xx d dt n2, cc dt n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 878 Page 499
9121 and the elements shall be annihilated, wasted, and brought to nothing, and ceasse to be at all, and the elements shall be annihilated, wasted, and brought to nothing, and cease to be At all, cc dt n2 vmb vbi vvn, vvn, cc vvd p-acp pix, cc vvb pc-acp vbi p-acp d, (24) verse (DIV2) 878 Page 499
9122 but that they shall haue as it were a new being, they shall be made new, not in regard of substance, they shall not be made new heauens and new earth for their matter and substance, but that they shall have as it were a new being, they shall be made new, not in regard of substance, they shall not be made new heavens and new earth for their matter and substance, cc-acp cst pns32 vmb vhi p-acp pn31 vbdr dt j vbg, pns32 vmb vbi vvn j, xx p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn j n2 cc j n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 878 Page 496
9123 but in regard of qualities, they shall be purged from vanitie, corruption and weakenesse they now lie vnder, but in regard of qualities, they shall be purged from vanity, corruption and weakness they now lie under, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n2, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, n1 cc n1 pns32 av vvb p-acp, (24) verse (DIV2) 878 Page 496
9124 and they shall haue incorruption and immortalitie put on them, and they shall be renewed and restored to their originall integritie and excellencie in which they were first made and created. and they shall have incorruption and immortality put on them, and they shall be renewed and restored to their original integrity and excellency in which they were First made and created. cc pns32 vmb vhi n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr ord vvn cc vvn. (24) verse (DIV2) 878 Page 496
9125 Now here I hold it needfull for further clearing of this text, to answer a question that is commonly propounded, namely this. Now Here I hold it needful for further clearing of this text, to answer a question that is commonly propounded, namely this. av av pns11 vvb pn31 j p-acp jc n-vvg pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vbz av-j vvn, av d. (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9126 Whether the fowles, beasts, and fishes, shall be freed from the bondage of corruption at the day of iudgement, Whither the fowls, beasts, and Fish, shall be freed from the bondage of corruption At the day of judgement, cs dt n2, n2, cc n2, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9127 and be then made partakers of incorruption and of immortalitie, or no? To this question we can answer nothing certainly, and be then made partakers of incorruption and of immortality, or no? To this question we can answer nothing Certainly, cc vbb av vvn n2 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, cc dx? p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi pix av-j, (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9128 but onely that which is likely and probable, because the Scripture is silent in this: but that which may be gathered out of the Scripture in answer to this question, but only that which is likely and probable, Because the Scripture is silent in this: but that which may be gathered out of the Scripture in answer to this question, cc-acp av-j cst r-crq vbz j cc j, c-acp dt n1 vbz j p-acp d: cc-acp cst r-crq vmb vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9129 as I conceiue most likely and probable, is this: as I conceive most likely and probable, is this: c-acp pns11 vvb av-ds j cc j, vbz d: (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9130 That those creatures in their kinds, namely, some singulars of all kinds, shall be freed from corruption, That those creatures in their Kinds, namely, Some singulars of all Kinds, shall be freed from corruption, cst d n2 p-acp po32 n2, av, d n2 pp-f d n2, vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9131 and shall be made partakers of incorruption and immortalitie: and shall be made partakers of incorruption and immortality: cc vmb vbi vvn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9132 because they are found Genes. 1. among those creatures that were made in the first sixe dayes. Because they Are found Genesis. 1. among those creatures that were made in the First sixe days. c-acp pns32 vbr vvn np1. crd p-acp d n2 cst vbdr vvn p-acp dt ord crd n2. (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9133 And those that were then made, and by the fall of man brought vnder vanitie and corruption, it is likely they shall be restored to their originall integritie at the day of iudgement, in their kinds. And those that were then made, and by the fallen of man brought under vanity and corruption, it is likely they shall be restored to their original integrity At the day of judgement, in their Kinds. cc d cst vbdr av vvn, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz j pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po32 n2. (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9134 Indeed not euery particular fowle, beast, or fish, that hath bene, now is, or hereafter shall be, there is no likelyhood of that, that I hold shall not be, Indeed not every particular fowl, beast, or Fish, that hath be, now is, or hereafter shall be, there is no likelihood of that, that I hold shall not be, np1 xx d j n1, n1, cc n1, cst vhz vbn, av vbz, cc av vmb vbi, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f d, cst pns11 vvb vmb xx vbi, (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9135 for then there should be a kind of resurrection of those creatures, their bodies being in the world but a short time, they being renewed and multiplied by continuall generation. for then there should be a kind of resurrection of those creatures, their bodies being in the world but a short time, they being renewed and multiplied by continual generation. c-acp cs pc-acp vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f d n2, po32 n2 vbg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp j n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9136 And if euery particular fowle, beast, and fish, should be restored to their originall integritie, And if every particular fowl, beast, and Fish, should be restored to their original integrity, cc cs d j n1, n1, cc n1, vmd vbi vvn p-acp po32 j-jn n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9137 then either the same particular fowles, beasts, and fishes, being dead and dissolued, as the same bodies of men and women, shall rise againe, then either the same particular fowls, beasts, and Fish, being dead and dissolved, as the same bodies of men and women, shall rise again, av av-d dt d j n2, n2, cc n2, vbg j cc vvn, c-acp dt d n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, vmb vvi av, (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9138 and be restored at the day of iudgement, or some other of the same kind should be newly created: and be restored At the day of judgement, or Some other of the same kind should be newly created: cc vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d n-jn pp-f dt d n1 vmd vbi av-j vvn: (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9139 but neither of these things shall be, because for the first, we are not not to beleeue the resurrection of any creature, but neither of these things shall be, Because for the First, we Are not not to believe the resurrection of any creature, cc-acp dx pp-f d n2 vmb vbi, c-acp p-acp dt ord, pns12 vbr xx xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9140 but onely of the bodies of men and women: and for the second, the day of iudgement shall not be a day of creation, but only of the bodies of men and women: and for the second, the day of judgement shall not be a day of creation, cc-acp av-j pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2: cc p-acp dt ord, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb xx vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 496
9141 but a day of restauration, and a day of restoring of all things, as it is called Act. 3.21. but a day of restauration, and a day of restoring of all things, as it is called Act. 3.21. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg pp-f d n2, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn n1 crd. (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 497
9142 If any aske, what vse shall there be of these creatures after ye last iudgement? I may answer him with another question: If any ask, what use shall there be of these creatures After you last judgement? I may answer him with Another question: cs d vvb, q-crq n1 vmb a-acp vbi pp-f d n2 c-acp pn22 ord n1? pns11 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp j-jn n1: (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 497
9143 What vse shall there be of the visible heauens, and of the earth, when as the mansion of Gods elect is prepared for them in the highest heauens? In these things we are not to be curious. What use shall there be of the visible heavens, and of the earth, when as the mansion of God's elect is prepared for them in the highest heavens? In these things we Are not to be curious. q-crq n1 vmb a-acp vbi pp-f dt j n2, cc pp-f dt n1, c-crq c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvb vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt js n2? p-acp d n2 pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vbi j. (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 497
9144 What if the Lord will haue the heauens, and the earth, and the same particular fowles, What if the Lord will have the heavens, and the earth, and the same particular fowls, q-crq cs dt n1 vmb vhi dt n2, cc dt n1, cc dt d j n2, (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 497
9145 and beasts, and fishes, to continue as monuments of his former power, wisedome and goodnesse towards man? we are not curiously to search into these things, and beasts, and Fish, to continue as monuments of his former power, Wisdom and Goodness towards man? we Are not curiously to search into these things, cc n2, cc n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f po31 j n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? pns12 vbr xx av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 497
9146 nor to moue other thornie and vnprofitable questions; as what number shall be restored, and the like: nor to move other thorny and unprofitable questions; as what number shall be restored, and the like: ccx pc-acp vvi n-jn j cc j-u n2; c-acp q-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc dt j: (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 497
9147 learned ignorance (as one saith) is better then knowledge, where the Scripture is silent. learned ignorance (as one Says) is better then knowledge, where the Scripture is silent. j n1 (c-acp pi vvz) vbz jc cs n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz j. (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 497
9148 Now then thus conceiue the meaning of the Apostle in this verse, as if he had said: Now then thus conceive the meaning of the Apostle in this verse, as if he had said: av av av vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn: (24) verse (DIV2) 879 Page 497
9149 Because the whole frame of this visible world, the visible heauens with all their furniture, the earth with all her ornaments, Because the Whole frame of this visible world, the visible heavens with all their furniture, the earth with all her Ornament, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j n1, dt j n2 p-acp d po32 n1, dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2, (24) verse (DIV2) 880 Page 497
9150 and other elements, yea some singulars of all the kindes of fowles, beasts, and fishes, shall at the day of iudgement be freed from the state of corruption, which is as a heauie seruitude and bondage to them, and other elements, yea Some singulars of all the Kinds of fowls, beasts, and Fish, shall At the day of judgement be freed from the state of corruption, which is as a heavy servitude and bondage to them, cc j-jn n2, uh d n2 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f n2, n2, cc n2, vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, (24) verse (DIV2) 880 Page 497
9151 and shall then partake with the children of God in some degree of their glorie, and shall then partake with the children of God in Some degree of their glory, cc vmb av vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 880 Page 497
9152 namely, in incorruption and in immortalitie, and shall then be changed and restored into that originall integritie and excellencie in which they were first made and created. namely, in incorruption and in immortality, and shall then be changed and restored into that original integrity and excellency in which they were First made and created. av, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, cc vmb av vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp d j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr ord vvn cc vvn. (24) verse (DIV2) 880 Page 497
9168 neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor wantons, nor buggerers, nor theeues, nor couetous, nor drunkards, neither fornicators, nor Idolaters, nor Adulterers, nor wantons, nor buggers, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, dx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n1, ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx j, ccx n2, (24) verse (DIV2) 882 Page 498
9153 Now first we may hence gather the wonderfull benefit that cometh to Gods children by Christ touching the creatures, they haue not onely in and through him right and title to the good creatures of God here in this world, Now First we may hence gather the wonderful benefit that comes to God's children by christ touching the creatures, they have not only in and through him right and title to the good creatures of God Here in this world, av ord pns12 vmb av vvi dt j n1 cst vvz p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp np1 vvg dt n2, pns32 vhb xx av-j p-acp cc p-acp pno31 av-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 av p-acp d n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 881 Page 497
9154 and may comfortably vse them, but they haue also this benefit through the obedience of Christ imputed to them, that after the day of iudgement the creatures shall be restored to their originall integritie and excellencie for their sakes. and may comfortably use them, but they have also this benefit through the Obedience of christ imputed to them, that After the day of judgement the creatures shall be restored to their original integrity and excellency for their sakes. cc vmb av-j vvi pno32, cc-acp pns32 vhb av d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 dt n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2. (24) verse (DIV2) 881 Page 497
9155 Because as the first Adams defection and fall, deserued to be punished both in his person and in all things appertaining to him: Because as the First Adams defection and fallen, deserved to be punished both in his person and in all things appertaining to him: p-acp p-acp dt ord np1 n1 cc n1, vvd pc-acp vbi vvn av-d p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp d n2 vvg p-acp pno31: (24) verse (DIV2) 881 Page 497
9156 so it was meete that the second Adams obedience should not onely restore man, but the creatures also which might be any way a fit appurtenance to him in the state of glorie: but I passe from that. so it was meet that the second Adams Obedience should not only restore man, but the creatures also which might be any Way a fit appurtenance to him in the state of glory: but I pass from that. av pn31 vbds j cst dt ord npg1 n1 vmd xx av-j vvi n1, cc-acp dt n2 av r-crq vmd vbi d n1 dt j n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp d. (24) verse (DIV2) 881 Page 498
9157 Obserue we here, the Apostle saith the creature shall be deliuered and set free from the bondage of corruption, Observe we Here, the Apostle Says the creature shall be Delivered and Set free from the bondage of corruption, vvb pns12 av, dt n1 vvz dt n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvd j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 882 Page 498
9158 and then it shall partake of the glorious libertie of Gods children, it shall then share with them in incorruption and immortalitie. and then it shall partake of the glorious liberty of God's children, it shall then share with them in incorruption and immortality. cc av pn31 vmb vvi pp-f dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, pn31 vmb av vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 882 Page 498
9159 We see then the creature must first be freed from the state of corruption, before it can come to partake with Gods children in any degree of their glorious libertie. We see then the creature must First be freed from the state of corruption, before it can come to partake with God's children in any degree of their glorious liberty. pns12 vvb av dt n1 vmb ord vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 j n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 882 Page 498
9160 And doubtlesse much more must men and women be freed from their filth and corruption of sinne, And doubtless much more must men and women be freed from their filth and corruption of sin, cc av-j d dc vmb n2 cc n2 vbb vvn p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 882 Page 498
9161 before they can come to share with Gods children in their glorious libertie in fulnesse. before they can come to share with God's children in their glorious liberty in fullness. c-acp pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 882 Page 498
9162 Must the poore creature which is not sinfull first passe through the fire, and be purged from that vanitie and corruption that cleaues to it, Must the poor creature which is not sinful First pass through the fire, and be purged from that vanity and corruption that cleaves to it, vmb dt j n1 r-crq vbz xx j ord n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1 cst vvz p-acp pn31, (24) verse (DIV2) 882 Page 498
9163 before it partake with Gods children in the least degree of their glorie? Surely much more must men and women be purged from the drosse of corruption that cleaueth to their soules, which indeed is sinfull, by the fire of Gods Spirit, before it partake with God's children in the least degree of their glory? Surely much more must men and women be purged from the dross of corruption that cleaveth to their Souls, which indeed is sinful, by the fire of God's Spirit, c-acp pn31 vvb p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f po32 n1? av-j av-d av-dc vmb n2 cc n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz p-acp po32 n2, r-crq av vbz j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 882 Page 498
9164 before they enioy with Gods children the fulnesse of glorie in heauen. before they enjoy with God's children the fullness of glory in heaven. c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp npg1 n2 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 882 Page 498
9165 They that are not first freed from the filthinesse of sinne here on earth, Reuel. 21.27. the holy Ghost speaketh plainly, that no vncleane thing shall enter into the holy Citie new Ierusalem. They that Are not First freed from the filthiness of sin Here on earth, Revel. 21.27. the holy Ghost speaks plainly, that no unclean thing shall enter into the holy city new Ierusalem. pns32 cst vbr xx ord vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp n1, vvb. crd. dt j n1 vvz av-j, cst dx j n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 j np1. (24) verse (DIV2) 882 Page 498
9166 And the Apostle beates on it, that no vncleane person shall enter into the kingdome of glorie. Ephes. 5.5. This ye know (saith he) that no whoremonger, neither vncleane person, nor couetous person, which is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdome of Christ and of God. 1. Cor. 6.9.10. And the Apostle beats on it, that no unclean person shall enter into the Kingdom of glory. Ephesians 5.5. This you know (Says he) that no whoremonger, neither unclean person, nor covetous person, which is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the Kingdom of christ and of God. 1. Cor. 6.9.10. cc dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31, cst dx j n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. np1 crd. d pn22 vvb (vvz pns31) d dx n1, dx j n1, ccx j n1, r-crq vbz dt n1, vhz d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f np1. crd np1 crd. (24) verse (DIV2) 882 Page 498
9167 Know ye not that the vnrighteous shall not inherit the kingdome of God? Be not deceiued, Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? Be not deceived, vvb pn22 xx d dt j vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1? vbb xx vvn, (24) verse (DIV2) 882 Page 498
9189 In the next place, in that the Apostle saith, the creature shall be deliuered from the bondage, In the next place, in that the Apostle Says, the creature shall be Delivered from the bondage, p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 884 Page 499
9169 nor railers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdome of God. And that is a knowne place, Heb. 12.14. that without holinesse none shall see God to his comfort. For why, nor railers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the Kingdom of God. And that is a known place, Hebrew 12.14. that without holiness none shall see God to his Comfort. For why, ccx n2, ccx n2, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. cc d vbz dt j-vvn n1, np1 crd. d p-acp n1 pix vmb vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1. p-acp q-crq, (24) verse (DIV2) 882 Page 498
9170 None shall enioy life and glorie in heauen, but such as are first made fit for it, as Colos. 1.12. Men and women must be made meete to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light, before they can come to enioy it: None shall enjoy life and glory in heaven, but such as Are First made fit for it, as Colos 1.12. Men and women must be made meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in Light, before they can come to enjoy it: pix vmb vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp d c-acp vbr ord vvn j c-acp pn31, p-acp np1 crd. np1 cc n2 vmb vbi vvn vvi pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn31: (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 498
9171 and therefore men and women must first be purged from the drosse and filthinesse of their sinnes, by the fire of Gods Spirit, and Therefore men and women must First be purged from the dross and filthiness of their Sins, by the fire of God's Spirit, cc av n2 cc n2 vmb ord vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9172 before they come to enioy fulnesse of glorie in heauen, they are not otherwise fit for it. before they come to enjoy fullness of glory in heaven, they Are not otherwise fit for it. c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vbr xx av j c-acp pn31. (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9173 And therefore for the vse of this, deceiue not thy selfe whosoeuer thou art: And Therefore for the use of this, deceive not thy self whosoever thou art: cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, vvb xx po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r: (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9174 thinke not that thou shalt enioy life and glorie in heauen, and yet thou art one that art still in the dregs of nature, think not that thou shalt enjoy life and glory in heaven, and yet thou art one that art still in the dregs of nature, vvb xx cst pns21 vm2 vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cc av pns21 vb2r crd d n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9175 and thou art soyled with many foule and filthy grosse euils and sinnes that cleaue to thy soule, and thou art soiled with many foul and filthy gross evils and Sins that cleave to thy soul, cc pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp d j cc j j n2-jn cc n2 cst vvb p-acp po21 n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9176 and thou art one that wilt not be cleansed from thy filthinesse. and thou art one that wilt not be cleansed from thy filthiness. cc pns21 vb2r crd d vm2 xx vbi vvn p-acp po21 n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9177 If thou thinke thou shalt go to heauen as well as the best, the diuell deludes thee, If thou think thou shalt go to heaven as well as the best, the Devil deludes thee, cs pns21 vvb pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp dt js, dt n1 vvz pno21, (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9178 and thine owne heart deceiueth thee, thou being yet in the dregs of nature, and soyled with many foule sinnes, and thine own heart deceiveth thee, thou being yet in the dregs of nature, and soiled with many foul Sins, cc po21 d n1 vvz pno21, pns21 vbg av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvn p-acp d j n2, (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9179 and so liuing, and so dying, thou art not fit for the glorie in heau•n. and so living, and so dying, thou art not fit for the glory in heau•n. cc av vvg, cc av vvg, pns21 vb2r xx j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9180 Consider it but in reason, art thou being a drunkard, a filthy person, or the like, fit to be a companion with the holy Maiestie of God, who is infinite in holinesse and puritie, Consider it but in reason, art thou being a drunkard, a filthy person, or the like, fit to be a Companion with the holy Majesty of God, who is infinite in holiness and purity, np1 pn31 p-acp p-acp n1, vb2r pns21 vbg dt n1, dt j n1, cc dt j, j pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz j p-acp n1 cc n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9181 and of pure eyes, and cannot behold iniquitie, with any allowance of it, and in whose sight the heauens are not cleane, as Eliphas saith, Iob 15.15? Art thou fit to be ioyned to the holy Angels, to the Saints in heauen, and of pure eyes, and cannot behold iniquity, with any allowance of it, and in whose sighed the heavens Are not clean, as Eliphaz Says, Job 15.15? Art thou fit to be joined to the holy Angels, to the Saints in heaven, cc pp-f j n2, cc vmbx vvi n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31, cc p-acp rg-crq n1 dt n2 vbr xx j, p-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd? vb2r pns21 j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2, p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9182 euen to the spirits of iust and perfect men, as it is Heb. 12.23? And art thou fit to inhabite the new heauens, even to the spirits of just and perfect men, as it is Hebrew 12.23? And art thou fit to inhabit the new heavens, av p-acp dt n2 pp-f j cc j n2, c-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd? cc vb2r pns21 j pc-acp vvi dt j n2, (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9183 and the new earth, wherein dwelleth nothing but holinesse and righteousnesse? No, no, if thou so thinke thou deceiuest thy selfe. and the new earth, wherein dwells nothing but holiness and righteousness? No, no, if thou so think thou deceivest thy self. cc dt j n1, q-crq vvz pix cc-acp n1 cc n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, cs pns21 av vvb pns21 vv2 po21 n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9184 Remember this, the very heauen's, those glorious creatures must be purged from the corruption that cleaueth to them, remember this, the very heaven's, those glorious creatures must be purged from the corruption that cleaveth to them, np1 d, dt j ng1, d j n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pno32, (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9185 and be made new heauens, before they can partake with Gods children in the least degree of their glorie: and be made new heavens, before they can partake with God's children in the least degree of their glory: cc vbi vvn j n2, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f po32 n1: (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9186 and much more must thou be purged from the filth and corruption of sinne, both in soule and bodie, and much more must thou be purged from the filth and corruption of sin, both in soul and body, cc d dc vmb pns21 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9187 and be made a new creature in Christ, before thou canst partake with Gods children in fulnesse of glorie in heauen, and be made a new creature in christ, before thou Canst partake with God's children in fullness of glory in heaven, cc vbi vvn dt j n1 p-acp np1, c-acp pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9188 and therefore deceiue not thy selfe. and Therefore deceive not thy self. cc av vvb xx po21 n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 883 Page 499
9190 and shall partake with Gods children in their glorious libertie, that is, shall share with them in incorruption and immortalitie; note we thus much. and shall partake with God's children in their glorious liberty, that is, shall share with them in incorruption and immortality; note we thus much. cc vmb vvi p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp po32 j n1, cst vbz, vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1; vvb pns12 av av-d. (24) verse (DIV2) 884 Page 499
9191 That the time shall come when the visible heauens, and the earth, and other elements, That the time shall come when the visible heavens, and the earth, and other elements, cst dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt j n2, cc dt n1, cc j-jn n2, (24) verse (DIV2) 885 Page 500
9192 and some particulars of all sorts of fowles, beasts, and fishes, shall be as free from alteration and change, and Some particulars of all sorts of fowls, beasts, and Fish, shall be as free from alteration and change, cc d n2-j pp-f d n2 pp-f n2, n2, cc n2, vmb vbi a-acp j p-acp n1 cc n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 885 Page 500
9193 and from corruption and dissolution as the Saints in heauen. and from corruption and dissolution as the Saints in heaven. cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 885 Page 500
9194 The poore creatures, especially the sub-lunarie creatures, that be vnder the Moone, are now subiect to continuall alteration and change, and to corruption, and dissolution: The poor creatures, especially the sublunary creatures, that be under the Moon, Are now Subject to continual alteration and change, and to corruption, and dissolution: dt j n2, av-j dt j n2, cst vbb p-acp dt n1, vbr av j-jn p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc p-acp n1, cc n1: (24) verse (DIV2) 885 Page 500
9195 yea Satan (the Lord suffering him) doth now sometimes exercise his power on the poore creatures, he troubleth the aire, he raiseth vp stormes and tempests, yea Satan (the Lord suffering him) does now sometime exercise his power on the poor creatures, he Troubles the air, he Raiseth up storms and tempests, uh np1 (dt n1 vvg pno31) vdz av av vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt j n2, pns31 vvz dt n1, pns31 vvz a-acp n2 cc n2, (24) verse (DIV2) 885 Page 500
9196 and he sometimes defaceth some of the creatures; and he sometime defaceth Some of the creatures; cc pns31 av vvz d pp-f dt n2; (24) verse (DIV2) 885 Page 500
9197 yea he out of his deadly hatred against man, and his enuie to the good of man, sometimes bringeth destruction on some of the poore creatures. Math. 8.32. yea he out of his deadly hatred against man, and his envy to the good of man, sometime brings destruction on Some of the poor creatures. Math. 8.32. uh pns31 av pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp dt j pp-f n1, av vvz n1 p-acp d pp-f dt j n2. np1 crd. (24) verse (DIV2) 885 Page 500
9198 the Lord Iesus suffering him, he carried the heard of swine with violence into the sea and drowned them, the Lord Iesus suffering him, he carried the herd of Swine with violence into the sea and drowned them, dt n1 np1 vvg pno31, pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc j-vvn pno32, (24) verse (DIV2) 885 Page 500
9199 and the Lord giuing him leaue, he raised vp a mightie wind, and smote the foure corners of the house where Iobs children were eating and drinking, and the Lord giving him leave, he raised up a mighty wind, and smote the foure corners of the house where Jobs children were eating and drinking, cc dt n1 vvg pno31 vvi, pns31 vvd a-acp dt j n1, cc vvd dt crd n2 pp-f dt n1 c-crq n2 n2 vbdr vvg cc vvg, (24) verse (DIV2) 885 Page 500
9200 and brought the house downe on their heads and slue them, Iob 1.19. It is said, Psal. 78.49. and brought the house down on their Heads and slew them, Job 1.19. It is said, Psalm 78.49. cc vvd dt n1 a-acp p-acp po32 n2 cc vvd pno32, np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd. (24) verse (DIV2) 885 Page 500
9201 that the Lord cast on the Egyptians the fiercenesse of his anger, indignation and wrath, and vexation, by sending of euill Angels. that the Lord cast on the egyptians the fierceness of his anger, Indignation and wrath, and vexation, by sending of evil Angels. cst dt n1 vvd p-acp dt njp2 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, n1 cc n1, cc n1, p-acp vvg pp-f j-jn n2. (24) verse (DIV2) 885 Page 500
9202 But the time shall come when the creatures shall be freed both from alteration and change, But the time shall come when the creatures shall be freed both from alteration and change, p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt n2 vmb vbi vvn av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 885 Page 500
9203 and from corruption, and from the power of Satan, and Satan shall haue no more power against them then against the glorious Saints in heauen, and from corruption, and from the power of Satan, and Satan shall have no more power against them then against the glorious Saints in heaven, cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1 vmb vhi dx dc n1 p-acp pno32 av p-acp dt j n2 p-acp n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 885 Page 500
9204 and that shall be none at all. and that shall be none At all. cc cst vmb vbi pix p-acp av-d. (24) verse (DIV2) 885 Page 500
9205 And this for the vse must teach vs, not to trouble our selues too much in consideration of the alterations and changes that be in the world and amongst the creatures. And this for the use must teach us, not to trouble our selves too much in consideration of the alterations and changes that be in the world and among the creatures. cc d p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pno12, xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av av-d p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 cst vbb p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n2. (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 500
9206 Though (as the Psalmist speakes, Psal. 46.2.3.) the earth be moued, and the mountaines fall into the middest of the sea: Though (as the Psalmist speaks, Psalm 46.2.3.) the earth be moved, and the Mountains fallen into the midst of the sea: cs (c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd.) dt n1 vbb vvn, cc dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 500
9207 Though the waters thereof rage and be troubled, and the mountaines shake at the surges of the same: Though the waters thereof rage and be troubled, and the Mountains shake At the surges of the same: cs dt n2 av n1 cc vbi vvn, cc dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt d: (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 500
9208 yet let not vs be troubled or feare too much. yet let not us be troubled or Fear too much. av vvb xx pno12 vbi vvn cc vvb av av-d. (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 500
9209 Indeed we are not carelesly to passe ouer the alterations and changes that be in the world and amongst the creatures, especially those creatures that be neare to vs or belong to vs, we are to take notice of them, Indeed we Are not carelessly to pass over the alterations and changes that be in the world and among the creatures, especially those creatures that be near to us or belong to us, we Are to take notice of them, np1 pns12 vbr xx av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n2 cst vbb p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n2, av-j d n2 cst vbb av-j p-acp pno12 cc vvb p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno32, (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 500
9210 and to make vse of them: and to make use of them: cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno32: (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9211 but let vs not be troubled and feare too much, nor breake out into any impatiencie, that is the thing the diuell aimes at in defacing the poore creatures, but let us not be troubled and Fear too much, nor break out into any impatiency, that is the thing the Devil aims At in defacing the poor creatures, cc-acp vvb pno12 xx vbi vvn cc vvb av av-d, ccx vvi av p-acp d n1, cst vbz dt n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp p-acp vvg dt j n2, (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9212 and in bringing destruction on them; and in bringing destruction on them; cc p-acp vvg n1 p-acp pno32; (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9213 he therein driues to bring man to impatiencie, and to prouoke him to blaspheme the Lord, he therein drives to bring man to impatiency, and to provoke him to Blaspheme the Lord, pns31 av vvz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9214 and to breake out into bitter termes against the Lord. and to break out into bitter terms against the Lord. cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9215 It was his maine drift in hurting Iobs goods, and in bringing the house on the heads of his children, as appeares Iob 1.11. Stretch out now thine hand and touch all that he hath, to see if he will not blaspheme thee to thy face. It was his main drift in hurting Jobs goods, and in bringing the house on the Heads of his children, as appears Job 1.11. Stretch out now thine hand and touch all that he hath, to see if he will not Blaspheme thee to thy face. pn31 vbds po31 j n1 p-acp vvg n2 n2-j, cc p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, c-acp vvz np1 crd. vvb av av po21 n1 cc vvi d cst pns31 vhz, pc-acp vvi cs pns31 vmb xx vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9216 And therefore let vs not suffer Satan to effect his will and purpose in vs, in consideration of the alterations and changes that be in the world, And Therefore let us not suffer Satan to Effect his will and purpose in us, in consideration of the alterations and changes that be in the world, cc av vvb pno12 xx vvi np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 cst vbb p-acp dt n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9217 and amongst the creatures, and especially those good creatures that be neare vnto vs, and belong to vs; and among the creatures, and especially those good creatures that be near unto us, and belong to us; cc p-acp dt n2, cc av-j d j n2 cst vbb av-j p-acp pno12, cc vvi p-acp pno12; (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9218 let vs remember, though now the poore creatures be subiect to alteration and change, and be many times defaced, let us Remember, though now the poor creatures be Subject to alteration and change, and be many times defaced, vvb pno12 vvi, cs av dt j n2 vbb j-jn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vbb d n2 vvn, (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9219 and sometimes destroyed, yet the time will come when the Lord will bring all things into better forme, and sometime destroyed, yet the time will come when the Lord will bring all things into better Form, cc av vvn, av dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp jc n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9220 and the time will come when the poore creatures shall be as free from alteration and change, and the time will come when the poor creatures shall be as free from alteration and change, cc dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt j n2 vmb vbi a-acp j p-acp n1 cc n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9221 and as free from the power of Satan, as the glorious Saints in heauen. and as free from the power of Satan, as the glorious Saints in heaven. cc p-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp dt j n2 p-acp n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9222 Yea remember we, that the Lord hath a disposing hand in all the alterations and changes that be in the world, Yea Remember we, that the Lord hath a disposing hand in all the alterations and changes that be in the world, uh vvb pns12, cst dt n1 vhz dt n-vvg n1 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 cst vbb p-acp dt n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9223 and amongst the creatures, and he will be sure so to dispose of them, as shall be for his owne glorie and the good of his children: and among the creatures, and he will be sure so to dispose of them, as shall be for his own glory and the good of his children: cc p-acp dt n2, cc pns31 vmb vbi j av pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32, c-acp vmb vbi p-acp po31 d n1 cc dt j pp-f po31 n2: (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9224 I will not further prosecute that point. I will not further prosecute that point. pns11 vmb xx av-jc vvi d n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9225 And not to say any thing of the seruitude and bondage the creature lyes vnder, being now in the state of corruption, of that we shall speake more fitly in the next verse. And not to say any thing of the servitude and bondage the creature lies under, being now in the state of corruption, of that we shall speak more fitly in the next verse. cc xx pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp, vbg av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f cst pns12 vmb vvi av-dc av-j p-acp dt ord n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 886 Page 501
9226 Obserue we further, the Apostle here limits glorious libertie to the sonnes of God, to the children of God: Observe we further, the Apostle Here Limits glorious liberty to the Sons of God, to the children of God: vvb pns12 av-jc, dt n1 av n2 j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: (24) verse (DIV2) 887 Page 501
9227 he saith not, the creature shall be deliuered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious libertie of men and women, he Says not, the creature shall be Delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of men and women, pns31 vvz xx, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, (24) verse (DIV2) 887 Page 501
9228 but into the glorious libertie of the sonnes of God, of the children of God, appropriating glorious libertie to them alone: but into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God, of the children of God, appropriating glorious liberty to them alone: cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, vvg j n1 p-acp pno32 av-j: (24) verse (DIV2) 887 Page 501
9229 and the point hence is this. and the point hence is this. cc dt n1 av vbz d. (24) verse (DIV2) 887 Page 501
9230 That a glorious libertie shall be proper to the children of God, and they onely shall be made partakers of a glorious liberty at the day of iudgement. That a glorious liberty shall be proper to the children of God, and they only shall be made partakers of a glorious liberty At the day of judgement. cst dt j n1 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pns32 av-j vmb vbi vvn n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 888 Page 502
9231 Indeed the wicked and reprobate shall at that day be made immortall and incorruptible in their bodies, their bodies shall then be loosed & exempted from corruption and mortalitie, Indeed the wicked and Reprobate shall At that day be made immortal and incorruptible in their bodies, their bodies shall then be loosed & exempted from corruption and mortality, np1 dt j cc j-jn vmb p-acp d n1 vbi vvn j cc j p-acp po32 n2, po32 n2 vmb av vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 888 Page 502
9233 they shall be made able to abide and to endure for euer, yet vnder bondage of eternall woe and miserie, they shall be made able to abide and to endure for ever, yet under bondage of Eternal woe and misery, pns32 vmb vbi vvn j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp av, av p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 888 Page 502
9234 and vnder euerlasting shame and ignominie, and perpetuall torments. and under everlasting shame and ignominy, and perpetual torments. cc p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc j n2. (24) verse (DIV2) 888 Page 502
9235 Onely the liberty of Gods children shall then be a glorious libertie, they shall then be freed from corruption and mortalitie in their bodies, Only the liberty of God's children shall then be a glorious liberty, they shall then be freed from corruption and mortality in their bodies, j dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb av vbi dt j n1, pns32 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2, (24) verse (DIV2) 888 Page 502
9236 yea from all miseries, paines and trauels, from all euils both of crime and paine; and all teares shall then be wiped away from their eyes, Reuela. 21.4. and that libertie of theirs shall be accompanied with vnspeakeable and vnconceiueable glorie. 1. Corinth. 15.43. the Apostle saith in expresse termes, that the bodies of Gods children shall be raised vp in glorie: yea he saith, Philip. 3.21. they shall be fashioned like to the glorious bodie of the Lord Iesus: yea from all misery's, pains and travels, from all evils both of crime and pain; and all tears shall then be wiped away from their eyes, Reuel. 21.4. and that liberty of theirs shall be accompanied with unspeakable and unconceivable glory. 1. Corinth. 15.43. the Apostle Says in express terms, that the bodies of God's children shall be raised up in glory: yea he Says, Philip. 3.21. they shall be fashioned like to the glorious body of the Lord Iesus: uh p-acp d n2, n2 cc n2, p-acp d n2-jn av-d pp-f n1 cc n1; cc d n2 vmb av vbi vvn av p-acp po32 n2, fw-la. crd. cc d n1 pp-f png32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j cc j n1. crd np1. crd. dt n1 vvz p-acp j n2, cst dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1: uh pns31 vvz, np1. crd. pns32 vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1: (24) verse (DIV2) 888 Page 502
9237 they shall be glorious in their measure according to his image who is the God of glorie. Mat. 13.43. the Lord Iesus saith, that the iust in that day shall shine as the Sunne in the firmament: they shall be glorious in their measure according to his image who is the God of glory. Mathew 13.43. the Lord Iesus Says, that the just in that day shall shine as the Sun in the firmament: pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp po32 n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1 r-crq vbz dt np1 pp-f n1. np1 crd. dt n1 np1 vvz, cst dt j p-acp d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (24) verse (DIV2) 888 Page 502
9238 they shall be endued with perfection of beautie and brightnesse. The Apostle is faine to expresse it in generall termes, 2. Cor. 4.17. and to call it a most excellent and eternall weight of glorie. they shall be endued with perfection of beauty and brightness. The Apostle is feign to express it in general terms, 2. Cor. 4.17. and to call it a most excellent and Eternal weight of glory. pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. dt n1 vbz av-j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp j n2, crd np1 crd. cc pc-acp vvi pn31 dt av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 888 Page 502
9239 The glorie of Gods children at the day of iudgement shall be in shew most beautifull, in sense most wonderfull, The glory of God's children At the day of judgement shall be in show most beautiful, in sense most wonderful, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi p-acp n1 av-ds j, p-acp n1 av-ds j, (24) verse (DIV2) 888 Page 502
9240 and in weight and measure without bounds and limits. and in weight and measure without bounds and Limits. cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 cc n2. (24) verse (DIV2) 888 Page 502
9241 For why, Gods children shall then haue immediate fellowship with Iesus Christ the Lord of glorie, 1. Cor. 2.8. For why, God's children shall then have immediate fellowship with Iesus christ the Lord of glory, 1. Cor. 2.8. c-acp q-crq, ng1 n2 vmb av vhi j n1 p-acp np1 np1 dt n1 pp-f n1, crd np1 crd. (24) verse (DIV2) 889 Page 502
9242 And againe, they shall then see the Lord face to face, yea they shall then in such sort behold his glorie, And again, they shall then see the Lord face to face, yea they shall then in such sort behold his glory, cc av, pns32 vmb av vvi dt n1 n1 p-acp n1, uh pns32 vmb av p-acp d n1 vvb po31 n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 890 Page 502
9243 as that they shall be transformed into it. Here they see the glorie of the Lord but in a mirrour, 2. Cor. 3.18. but then they shall see it so, as they shall be fully transformed into the similitude of it. as that they shall be transformed into it. Here they see the glory of the Lord but in a mirror, 2. Cor. 3.18. but then they shall see it so, as they shall be Fully transformed into the similitude of it. c-acp cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31. av pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd. cc-acp cs pns32 vmb vvi pn31 av, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (24) verse (DIV2) 890 Page 502
9244 And therefore doubtlesse the libertie of Gods children at the day of iudgement shall be a glorious libertie, And Therefore doubtless the liberty of God's children At the day of judgement shall be a glorious liberty, cc av av-j dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi dt j n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 890 Page 502
9245 and shall then be accompanied with vnspeakeable and vnconceiueable glorie; and they onely shall then be partakers of a glorious libertie: and therefore for the vse. and shall then be accompanied with unspeakable and unconceivable glory; and they only shall then be partakers of a glorious liberty: and Therefore for the use. cc vmb av vbi vvn p-acp j cc j n1; cc pns32 av-j vmb av vbi n2 pp-f dt j n1: cc av p-acp dt n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 890 Page 502
9246 This discouers, that howsoeuer the wicked and vngodly haue in this world a kind of liberty wherein they please themselues exceedingly, I meane a carnall libertie, they follow the libertie of the flesh, This discovers, that howsoever the wicked and ungodly have in this world a kind of liberty wherein they please themselves exceedingly, I mean a carnal liberty, they follow the liberty of the Flesh, d vvz, cst c-acp dt j cc j vhb p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pns32 vvb px32 av-vvg, pns11 vvb dt j n1, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 891 Page 503
9247 and thinke it their happinesse that they may so do, which indeed rightly considered is a miserable bondage, and think it their happiness that they may so do, which indeed rightly considered is a miserable bondage, cc vvb pn31 po32 n1 cst pns32 vmb av vdi, r-crq av av-jn vvn vbz dt j n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 891 Page 503
9248 yet at the day of iudgement they shall not partake with Gods children in their libertie, they shall indeed, yet At the day of judgement they shall not partake with God's children in their liberty, they shall indeed, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vmb av, (24) verse (DIV2) 891 Page 503
9249 as we said, be freed in their bodies from mortalitie and corruption, but their libertie then shall be farre worse then the Prophet speakes of, Iere. 34.17. A libertie to the sword, to the pestilence, and to the famine. as we said, be freed in their bodies from mortality and corruption, but their liberty then shall be Far Worse then the Prophet speaks of, Jeremiah 34.17. A liberty to the sword, to the pestilence, and to the famine. c-acp pns12 vvd, vbb vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc-acp po32 n1 av vmb vbi av-j av-jc cs dt n1 vvz pp-f, np1 crd. dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 891 Page 503
9250 It shall be a libertie to endlesse woe and miserie, and it shall be accompanied with euerlasting miserie and torments: It shall be a liberty to endless woe and misery, and it shall be accompanied with everlasting misery and torments: pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1 cc n2: (24) verse (DIV2) 891 Page 503
9251 they shall not haue any share in the glorious liberty of Gods children. Againe for a second vse: they shall not have any share in the glorious liberty of God's children. Again for a second use: pns32 vmb xx vhi d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2. av p-acp dt ord n1: (24) verse (DIV2) 891 Page 503
9252 is it so that Gods children, and they alone, and none but they, shall be partakers of a glorious libertie at the day of iudgement? Here is then matter and ground of sweete and of excellent comfort for all that finde themselues in that number. is it so that God's children, and they alone, and none but they, shall be partakers of a glorious liberty At the day of judgement? Here is then matter and ground of sweet and of excellent Comfort for all that find themselves in that number. vbz pn31 av cst npg1 n2, cc pns32 av-j, cc pix cc-acp pns32, vmb vbi n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? av vbz av n1 cc n1 pp-f j cc pp-f j n1 p-acp d cst vvb px32 p-acp d n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 503
9253 Hast thou good euidence of it that thou art a child of God, that thou art an adopted sonne or daughter of God? then know to thy comfort, thou hast not onely here in this world liberty of grace, Hast thou good evidence of it that thou art a child of God, that thou art an adopted son or daughter of God? then know to thy Comfort, thou hast not only Here in this world liberty of grace, vh2 pns21 j n1 pp-f pn31 cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns21 vb2r dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f np1? av vvb p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vh2 xx av-j av p-acp d n1 n1 pp-f n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 503
9254 and liberty and freedome from an euil conscience, which thou wouldest not part withall for all the riches and glorie of the world, and liberty and freedom from an evil conscience, which thou Wouldst not part withal for all the riches and glory of the world, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, r-crq pns21 vmd2 xx vvi av p-acp d dt n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 503
9255 but thou shalt at the day of iudgement haue thy libertie wonderfully enlarged, thou shalt then haue libertie of eternall glorie, but thou shalt At the day of judgement have thy liberty wonderfully enlarged, thou shalt then have liberty of Eternal glory, cc-acp pns21 vm2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vhb po21 n1 av-j vvn, pns21 vm2 av vhi n1 pp-f j n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 503
9256 euen such a glorious libertie, as no wicked man or woman, though here in this world their outward pompe and glorie be neuer so great, shall be partakers of. even such a glorious liberty, as no wicked man or woman, though Here in this world their outward pomp and glory be never so great, shall be partakers of. av d dt j n1, c-acp dx j n1 cc n1, cs av p-acp d n1 po32 j n1 cc n1 vbb av-x av j, vmb vbi n2 pp-f. (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 503
9257 Haply here in this world thou art vnder some outward seruitude and bondage, thou art vnder pouertie, Haply Here in this world thou art under Some outward servitude and bondage, thou art under poverty, av av p-acp d n1 pns21 vb2r p-acp d j n1 cc n1, pns21 vb2r p-acp n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 503
9258 and it may be thou art inthralled in fetters and chaines, thou art in prison, and it may be thou art enthralled in fetters and chains, thou art in prison, cc pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, pns21 vb2r p-acp n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 503
9259 and restrained from outward libertie, yet thou being a child of God, thou hast the libertie of grace in thy soule, and restrained from outward liberty, yet thou being a child of God, thou hast the liberty of grace in thy soul, cc vvn p-acp j n1, av pns21 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vh2 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 503
9260 and the libertie of a quiet and good conscience, which is better then all the riches and glorie in the world; and the liberty of a quiet and good conscience, which is better then all the riches and glory in the world; cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn cc j n1, r-crq vbz jc cs d dt n2 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 503
9261 and at the day of iudgement thy libertie shall be vnspeakeable and glorious; and At the day of judgement thy liberty shall be unspeakable and glorious; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 po21 n1 vmb vbi j cc j; (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 504
9262 then shalt thou be freed from all manner of euils both in soule and bodie, from the euill of sinne, then shalt thou be freed from all manner of evils both in soul and body, from the evil of sin, av vm2 pns21 vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n2-jn d p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 504
9263 and from the euill of paine and suffering; and thy libertie then shall be accompanied with vnspeakeable and vnconceiueable glorie: and from the evil of pain and suffering; and thy liberty then shall be accompanied with unspeakable and unconceivable glory: cc p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1 cc n1; cc po21 n1 av vmb vbi vvn p-acp j cc j n1: (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 504
9264 when as the wicked and vngodly, who haply in this world haue had manie outward liberties and great outward glorie, shall enter into bondage of endlesse woe and miserie. when as the wicked and ungodly, who haply in this world have had many outward Liberties and great outward glory, shall enter into bondage of endless woe and misery. c-crq c-acp dt j cc j, r-crq av p-acp d n1 vhb vhn d j n2 cc j j n1, vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 504
9265 And this may be matter of great comfort to thee, yea consider this to thy comfort, thy libertie of grace here in this world is imperfect, And this may be matter of great Comfort to thee, yea Consider this to thy Comfort, thy liberty of grace Here in this world is imperfect, cc d vmb vbi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21, uh vvb d p-acp po21 n1, po21 n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp d n1 vbz j, (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 504
9266 and thy libertie and peace of a good conscience is here mingled with some doubting and feare, and thy liberty and peace of a good conscience is Here mingled with Some doubting and Fear, cc po21 n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz av vvn p-acp d vvg cc n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 504
9267 but at the day of iudgement and in heauen-libertie of grace shall be perfect, and the libertie and peace of a good conscience shall be free from all doubting and feare. but At the day of judgement and in heauen-libertie of grace shall be perfect, and the liberty and peace of a good conscience shall be free from all doubting and Fear. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi j, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 vmb vbi j p-acp d vvg cc n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 504
9268 And if the peace of a good conscience, though mingled with doubting and feare, be here so sweete and comfortable, that Salomon saith, It is a continuall feast, Prou. 15.15. And if the peace of a good conscience, though mingled with doubting and Fear, be Here so sweet and comfortable, that Solomon Says, It is a continual feast, Prou. 15.15. cc cs dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cs vvn p-acp vvg cc n1, vbb av av j cc j, cst np1 vvz, pn31 vbz dt j n1, np1 crd. (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 504
9269 what shall be the sweetnesse and comfort of it in heauen, where it shall be free from all mixture of doubting and feare? And if the Lord be so good to thee whilest thou art yet in the way, what shall be the sweetness and Comfort of it in heaven, where it shall be free from all mixture of doubting and Fear? And if the Lord be so good to thee whilst thou art yet in the Way, q-crq vmb vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1, c-crq pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg cc n1? cc cs dt n1 vbb av j p-acp pno21 cs pns21 vb2r av p-acp dt n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 504
9270 and onely seeking of him and his face and fauour, what will he be to thee when thou hast found him, and only seeking of him and his face and favour, what will he be to thee when thou hast found him, cc av-j vvg pp-f pno31 cc po31 n1 cc n1, q-crq vmb pns31 vbi p-acp pno21 c-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno31, (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 504
9271 and shalt see his glorious face, and as it were take him by the hand, and shalt see his glorious face, and as it were take him by the hand, cc vm2 vvi po31 j n1, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 504
9272 and haue immediate fellowship with him, and shalt enioy his comfortable presence in glorie for euer? Oh then thy ioy, comfort, and have immediate fellowship with him, and shalt enjoy his comfortable presence in glory for ever? O then thy joy, Comfort, cc vhb j n1 p-acp pno31, cc vm2 vvi po31 j n1 p-acp n1 c-acp av? uh av po21 n1, n1, (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 504
9273 and glorie shall be vnconceiueable, the heart of man is not able to conceiue it, nor tongues of men and Angels able to expresse it. and glory shall be unconceivable, the heart of man is not able to conceive it, nor tongues of men and Angels able to express it. cc n1 vmb vbi j, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pn31, ccx n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 j pc-acp vvi pn31. (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 504
9274 Thinke on this to thy comfort, thou that art a child of God, and let none but such as are the children of God take hold of it; it belongs not to them. Think on this to thy Comfort, thou that art a child of God, and let none but such as Are the children of God take hold of it; it belongs not to them. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb pix cc-acp d c-acp vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 vvb vvi pp-f pn31; pn31 vvz xx p-acp pno32. (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 504
9275 Come we now to the 22. verse. Come we now to the 22. verse. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (24) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 504
9276 VERSE 22. VERSE 22. n1 crd (25) verse (DIV2) 892 Page 505
9277 For we know that euery creature groneth with vs also, and trauelleth in paine together vnto this present. For we know that every creature groans with us also, and travelleth in pain together unto this present. c-acp pns12 vvb cst d n1 vvz p-acp pno12 av, cc vvz p-acp n1 av p-acp d n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 893 Page 505
9278 IN this Verse our Apostle concludes and shuts vp his first argument, by which he prooues, that the glorie wherewith Gods children shall be inuested in heauen, shall be both exceeding great, IN this Verse our Apostle concludes and shuts up his First argument, by which he Proves, that the glory wherewith God's children shall be invested in heaven, shall be both exceeding great, p-acp d n1 po12 n1 vvz cc vvz a-acp po31 ord n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz, cst dt n1 c-crq npg1 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, vmb vbi d j-vvg j, (25) verse (DIV2) 894 Page 505
9279 and also most sure and certaine, taken from the expectation of the creature, that the creature waites with feruent desire for the manifestation of that glorie; and also most sure and certain, taken from the expectation of the creature, that the creature waits with fervent desire for the manifestation of that glory; cc av av-ds j cc j, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vvz p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (25) verse (DIV2) 894 Page 505
9280 and therefore it shall be both exceeding great, and also most sure & certaine. and Therefore it shall be both exceeding great, and also most sure & certain. cc av pn31 vmb vbi d j-vvg j, cc av av-ds j cc j. (25) verse (DIV2) 894 Page 505
9281 I say the Apostle here shuts vp that argument, as before we shewed, by setting downe the greatnesse of the bondage the creature is subiect to, that it is so great, I say the Apostle Here shuts up that argument, as before we showed, by setting down the greatness of the bondage the creature is Subject to, that it is so great, pns11 vvb dt n1 av vvz a-acp d n1, c-acp c-acp pns12 vvd, p-acp vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp, cst pn31 vbz av j, (25) verse (DIV2) 894 Page 505
9282 as it doth presse the creature as it were an heauie burden lying on it, as it does press the creature as it were an heavy burden lying on it, c-acp pn31 vdz vvi dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr dt j n1 vvg p-acp pn31, (25) verse (DIV2) 894 Page 505
9283 and make the creature grone vnder the weight of it, and as it were trauell in paine vnder it for deliuerance. and make the creature groan under the weight of it, and as it were travel in pain under it for deliverance. cc vvi dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 894 Page 505
9284 Yea the Apostle saith, Euery creature, or the whole creation, as we haue it in the New translation, is vnder this great bondage, Yea the Apostle Says, Every creature, or the Whole creation, as we have it in the New Translation, is under this great bondage, uh dt n1 vvz, d n1, cc dt j-jn n1, c-acp pns12 vhb pn31 p-acp dt j n1, vbz p-acp d j n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 894 Page 505
9285 and grones and trauels in paine together one with another, and that to this houre, to this present: and groans and travels in pain together one with Another, and that to this hour, to this present: cc n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 av crd p-acp n-jn, cc cst p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1: (25) verse (DIV2) 894 Page 505
9361 and this argueth the wonderfull hardnesse of heart, that through the custome of sinne they are become senslesse of sinne. and this argue the wonderful hardness of heart, that through the custom of sin they Are become senseless of sin. cc d vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vbr vvn j pp-f n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 509
9286 and further sets out that as a thing commonly knowne, We know (saith he) that euerie creature groneth together also with vs. I will stand a while to open the sence and meaning of the words of this verse. and further sets out that as a thing commonly known, We know (Says he) that every creature groans together also with us I will stand a while to open the sense and meaning of the words of this verse. cc av-jc vvz av cst p-acp dt n1 av-j vvn, pns12 vvb (vvz pns31) d d n1 vvz av av p-acp pno12 pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 894 Page 505
9287 We know. That is, it is a thing well knowne to vs, we certainly know it so to be, partly by sense we see it so to be, We know. That is, it is a thing well known to us, we Certainly know it so to be, partly by sense we see it so to be, pns12 vvb. cst vbz, pn31 vbz dt n1 av vvn p-acp pno12, pns12 av-j vvb pn31 av pc-acp vbi, av p-acp n1 pns12 vvb pn31 av pc-acp vbi, (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 505
9288 and partly by the word of God reuealing and making knowne to vs the cause of it, and the end of it. and partly by the word of God revealing and making known to us the cause of it, and the end of it. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg cc vvg vvn p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31. (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 505
9289 That euerie creature, or the whole creation. That every creature, or the Whole creation. cst d n1, cc dt j-jn n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 505
9290 Some thinke the Apostle here intends more by the word creature, then he did in the 3. verses foregoing, some think the Apostle Here intends more by the word creature, then he did in the 3. Verses foregoing, d vvb dt n1 av vvz av-dc p-acp dt n1 n1, av pns31 vdd p-acp dt crd n2 vvg, (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 505
9291 because he saith, euerie creature: yea some would haue the good Angels here included, which cannot be, Because he Says, every creature: yea Some would have the good Angels Here included, which cannot be, c-acp pns31 vvz, d n1: uh d vmd vhi dt j n2 av vvd, r-crq vmbx vbi, (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 505
9292 for they grone not vnder the bondage of corruption: for they groan not under the bondage of corruption: c-acp pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 505
9293 but by creature, we are still to vnderstand as before, the whole frame of this visible world, consisting of celestiall and heauenly bodies, the visible heauens with all their goodly furniture, the earth and all her ornaments. but by creature, we Are still to understand as before, the Whole frame of this visible world, consisting of celestial and heavenly bodies, the visible heavens with all their goodly furniture, the earth and all her Ornament. cc-acp p-acp n1, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi c-acp a-acp, dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j n1, vvg pp-f j cc j n2, dt j n2 p-acp d po32 j n1, dt n1 cc d po31 n2. (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9294 And the Apostle here saith, Euerie creature, or the whole creation: And the Apostle Here Says, Every creature, or the Whole creation: cc dt n1 av vvz, d n1, cc dt j-jn n1: (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9295 thereby signifying, that all and euerie creature in this visible world, do agree in this, that all and euerie one of them do grone and trauell in paine for deliuerance from the bondage of corruption. thereby signifying, that all and every creature in this visible world, do agree in this, that all and every one of them do groan and travel in pain for deliverance from the bondage of corruption. av vvg, cst d cc d n1 p-acp d j n1, vdb vvi p-acp d, cst d cc d crd pp-f pno32 vdb vvi cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9296 Howsoeuer euerie particular foule, beast, or fish (as before I shewed) shall not at the day of iudgement be restored, Howsoever every particular foul, beast, or Fish (as before I showed) shall not At the day of judgement be restored, c-acp d j j, n1, cc n1 (c-acp a-acp pns11 vvd) vmb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn, (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9297 and haue that particular being as now they haue, or haue had, and that an euerlasting being, and have that particular being as now they have, or have had, and that an everlasting being, cc vhb d j vbg a-acp av pns32 vhb, cc vhb vhn, cc cst dt j vbg, (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9298 and therein partake with the children of God, but onely some particulars of euerie sort and kinde; and therein partake with the children of God, but only Some particulars of every sort and kind; cc av vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc-acp av-j d n2-j pp-f d n1 cc n1; (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9299 yet euerie particular shall then ceasse to be miserable, euen those particulars which shall not be restored, shall yet be resolued into the elements out of which they were taken, yet every particular shall then cease to be miserable, even those particulars which shall not be restored, shall yet be resolved into the elements out of which they were taken, av d j vmb av vvi pc-acp vbi j, av d n2-j r-crq vmb xx vbi vvn, vmb av vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 av pp-f r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9300 and there rest, and so ceasse to be any more vnder the bondage of corruption: and there rest, and so cease to be any more under the bondage of corruption: cc pc-acp vvi, cc av vvi pc-acp vbi d dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9301 the elements being now restored to their originall integritie and excellencie in which they were created. the elements being now restored to their original integrity and excellency in which they were created. dt n2 vbg av vvn p-acp po32 j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn. (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9302 And so though euerie creature shall not be deliuered into the glorious libertie of the sonnes of God, And so though every creature shall not be Delivered into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God, cc av cs d n1 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9303 yet euerie creature grones and trauels in paine for deliuerance. These words, Groneth and trauelleth in paine, are metaphoricall and borrowed termes. yet every creature groans and travels in pain for deliverance. These words, Groans and travelleth in pain, Are metaphorical and borrowed terms. av d n1 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. np1 n2, n2 cc vvz p-acp n1, vbr j cc j-vvn n2. (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9304 The first from one that is laden with an heauie burden, vnder which it pants and grones, The First from one that is laden with an heavy burden, under which it pants and groans, dt ord p-acp crd cst vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz cc n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9305 and longs to be eased of it: and longs to be eased of it: cc vvz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pn31: (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9382 but that was partly touched before, and therefore I passe by it. but that was partly touched before, and Therefore I pass by it. cc-acp cst vbds av vvn a-acp, cc av pns11 vvb p-acp pn31. (25) verse (DIV2) 903 Page 510
9306 and the other from a woman in her paines of child-bearing and of bringing forth her child, who earnestly desires deliuerance. and the other from a woman in her pains of childbearing and of bringing forth her child, who earnestly Desires deliverance. cc dt n-jn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 pp-f vvg cc pp-f vvg av po31 n1, r-crq av-j vvz n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9307 And so the meaning is this, that as a man laden with an heauie burden, vnder which he pants and grones, And so the meaning is this, that as a man laden with an heavy burden, under which he pants and groans, cc av dt n1 vbz d, cst p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz cc n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9308 and longs to be eased of it, and as a woman in trauell of child, and longs to be eased of it, and as a woman in travel of child, cc vvz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pn31, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9309 and in her paines of bringing forth her child, earnestly desires to be deliuered, so earnestly and so vehemently doth euerie creature in this world long and desire to be eased and to be deliuered from that vanitie and that bondage of corruption it lyes vnder. and in her pains of bringing forth her child, earnestly Desires to be Delivered, so earnestly and so vehemently does every creature in this world long and desire to be eased and to be Delivered from that vanity and that bondage of corruption it lies under. cc p-acp po31 n2 pp-f vvg av po31 n1, av-j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, av av-j cc av av-j vdz d n1 p-acp d n1 av-j cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cc d n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vvz p-acp. (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9310 Together, grones together. That is, as it were with one heart, and with one consent. Together, groans together. That is, as it were with one heart, and with one consent. av, vvz av. cst vbz, c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp crd n1, cc p-acp crd n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9311 Ʋnto this present: or to this moment of time, or as yet, and still, so the word signifieth. Ʋnto this present: or to this moment of time, or as yet, and still, so the word signifies. av d n1: cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc c-acp av, cc av, av dt n1 vvz. (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 506
9312 Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the words of this verse, as if the Apostle had said. Thus then conceive we the meaning of the words of this verse, as if the Apostle had said. av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn. (25) verse (DIV2) 895 Page 507
9313 For we certainly know, partly by sense, and partly by the word of God reuealing it to vs, that the whole creation, For we Certainly know, partly by sense, and partly by the word of God revealing it to us, that the Whole creation, c-acp pns12 av-j vvb, av p-acp n1, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg pn31 p-acp pno12, cst dt j-jn n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 896 Page 507
9314 euen all and euerie creature in the frame of this visible world, do as it were grone and trauell in paine, even all and every creature in the frame of this visible world, do as it were groan and travel in pain, av d cc d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, vdb c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 cc vvi p-acp n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 896 Page 507
9315 as a woman in paines of child-bearing, euen earnestly and vehemently long and desire to be eased and to be deliuered from that vanitie and that bondage of corruption they now lye vnder: as a woman in pains of childbearing, even earnestly and vehemently long and desire to be eased and to be Delivered from that vanity and that bondage of corruption they now lie under: c-acp dt n1 p-acp n2 pp-f vvg, av av-j cc av-j j cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cc d n1 pp-f n1 pns32 av vvi p-acp: (25) verse (DIV2) 896 Page 507
9316 yea all creatures ioyntly together, as it were with one heart and with one consent, do thus grone and trauell in paine, desiring deliuerance, yea all creatures jointly together, as it were with one heart and with one consent, do thus groan and travel in pain, desiring deliverance, uh d n2 av-j av, c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp crd n1 cc p-acp crd n1, vdb av vvi cc vvi p-acp n1, vvg n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 896 Page 507
9317 and that to this present, to this moment of time. and that to this present, to this moment of time. cc cst p-acp d j, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 896 Page 507
9318 Now to take things in order, obsere we, the Apostle here affirmes this, that euerie creature grones and trauels for deliuerance from vnder the bondage of vanitie and corruption, Now to take things in order, obsere we, the Apostle Here affirms this, that every creature groans and travels for deliverance from under the bondage of vanity and corruption, av pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1, fw-fr pns12, dt n1 av vvz d, cst d n1 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 897 Page 507
9319 as a thing certainly knowne to himselfe and to the beleeuing Romans. We know (saith he) that euery creature groneth with vs also. Whence note briefly. as a thing Certainly known to himself and to the believing Romans. We know (Says he) that every creature groans with us also. Whence note briefly. c-acp dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp px31 cc p-acp dt vvg np1. pns12 vvb (vvz pns31) d d n1 vvz p-acp pno12 av. q-crq n1 av-j. (25) verse (DIV2) 897 Page 507
9320 That we are not to be ignorant of this, that the poore creatures in this world as it were grone vnder the burden of vanitie and corruption, That we Are not to be ignorant of this, that the poor creatures in this world as it were groan under the burden of vanity and corruption, cst pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vbi j pp-f d, cst dt j n2 p-acp d n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 898 Page 507
9321 and as it were trauell in paine vnder it, longing for ease and deliuerance from it: and as it were travel in pain under it, longing for ease and deliverance from it: cc c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, vvg p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31: (25) verse (DIV2) 898 Page 507
9322 we must be able to say with the Apostle, we know this, yea we must be able to say, we certainly know this, not onely by sense and by experience, we must be able to say with the Apostle, we know this, yea we must be able to say, we Certainly know this, not only by sense and by experience, pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pns12 vvb d, uh pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, pns12 av-j vvb d, xx av-j p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 898 Page 507
9323 but that we know it from the holy word of God; but that we know it from the holy word of God; cc-acp cst pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1; (25) verse (DIV2) 898 Page 507
9341 and of our fearefull miserie in regard of that, we are much more to grone vnder the burden of sinne pressing our soules, and of our fearful misery in regard of that, we Are much more to groan under the burden of sin pressing our Souls, cc pp-f po12 j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d, pns12 vbr av-d av-dc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg po12 n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 508
9324 and that we are come to the vnderstanding of it by the word of God, the word of God reuealing it to vs, that the earth is cursed for the sinne of man, as we reade Genes. 3.17. and that all and euerie creature in the world lyes vnder the curse for mans sinne. and that we Are come to the understanding of it by the word of God, the word of God revealing it to us, that the earth is cursed for the sin of man, as we read Genesis. 3.17. and that all and every creature in the world lies under the curse for men sin. cc cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg pn31 p-acp pno12, cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns12 vvb zz. crd. cc cst d cc d n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp ng1 n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 898 Page 507
9325 How far from this are many men and women in the world, they cannot chuse but see and discerne (if they be not sottishly or wilfully blind) that the poore creatures in the world as it were grone vnder the burden of vanitie and corruption: How Far from this Are many men and women in the world, they cannot choose but see and discern (if they be not sottishly or wilfully blind) that the poor creatures in the world as it were groan under the burden of vanity and corruption: c-crq av-j p-acp d vbr d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmbx vvi cc-acp vvb cc vvb (cs pns32 vbb xx av-j cc av-j j) cst dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (25) verse (DIV2) 899 Page 507
9326 their owne eyes and senses may teach them thus much. their own eyes and Senses may teach them thus much. po32 d n2 cc n2 vmb vvi pno32 av av-d. (25) verse (DIV2) 899 Page 507
9327 But alas, this they conceiue not as they are taught to conceiue of it by the holy word of God, as that the poore creatures lye vnder this as vnder the curse of God; But alas, this they conceive not as they Are taught to conceive of it by the holy word of God, as that the poor creatures lie under this as under the curse of God; p-acp uh, d pns32 vvb xx c-acp pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d dt j n2 vvb p-acp d c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (25) verse (DIV2) 899 Page 507
9328 this they are not acquainted withall, and that makes them many times ascribe the alterations and changes that befall the creatures, this they Are not acquainted withal, and that makes them many times ascribe the alterations and changes that befall the creatures, d pns32 vbr xx vvn av, cc d vvz pno32 d n2 vvb dt n2 cc n2 cst vvb dt n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 899 Page 508
9329 and the weakenesse of the creatures to do them seruice and to yeeld them comfort, to chance or fortune, and the weakness of the creatures to do them service and to yield them Comfort, to chance or fortune, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vdi pno32 n1 cc pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi, pc-acp vvi cc n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 899 Page 508
9330 or to secondarie causes, Well, we must be able to say, we know that euerie creature grones and trauels in paine vnder the burden of vanitie and corruption, not onely by sense and experience, or to secondary Causes, Well, we must be able to say, we know that every creature groans and travels in pain under the burden of vanity and corruption, not only by sense and experience, cc p-acp j n2, av, pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, pns12 vvb cst d n1 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, xx av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 899 Page 508
9331 but from the holy word of God, that we are come to the vnderstanding of this by the word of God, but from the holy word of God, that we Are come to the understanding of this by the word of God, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (25) verse (DIV2) 899 Page 508
9332 and that indeed we vnderstand it as the holy word of God makes it knowne vnto vs, that the poore creatures lye vnder this burden as vnder the curse of God. and that indeed we understand it as the holy word of God makes it known unto us, that the poor creatures lie under this burden as under the curse of God. cc cst av pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz pn31 vvn p-acp pno12, cst dt j n2 vvb p-acp d n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (25) verse (DIV2) 899 Page 508
9333 And so much be spoken briefly of that. And so much be spoken briefly of that. cc av av-d vbb vvn av-j pp-f d. (25) verse (DIV2) 899 Page 508
9334 In the next place obserue we, the Apostle here puts on the creatures as it were a person, he brings them in groning and trauelling in paine vnder the burden of vanitie and corruption, In the next place observe we, the Apostle Here puts on the creatures as it were a person, he brings them in groaning and travelling in pain under the burden of vanity and corruption, p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pns12, dt n1 av vvz p-acp dt n2 c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 900 Page 508
9335 and longing after and desiring ease and deliuerance from it. and longing After and desiring ease and deliverance from it. cc vvg a-acp cc vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31. (25) verse (DIV2) 900 Page 508
9336 He makes the poore, dumbe, and liuelesse creatures as it were sensible of their miserie, of that vanitie and corruption they lye vnder, He makes the poor, dumb, and Lifeless creatures as it were sensible of their misery, of that vanity and corruption they lie under, pns31 vvz dt j, j, cc j n2 c-acp pn31 vbdr j pp-f po32 n1, pp-f d n1 cc n1 pns32 vvb p-acp, (25) verse (DIV2) 900 Page 508
9337 yea so sensible of it, as that in their kind they grone vnder the burden of it, yea so sensible of it, as that in their kind they groan under the burden of it, uh av j pp-f pn31, c-acp cst p-acp po32 n1 pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (25) verse (DIV2) 900 Page 508
9338 and as earnestly desire to be eased of it and deliuered from it, as a woman in trauell of child, that is full of paine, desires to be deliuered of her child. and as earnestly desire to be eased of it and Delivered from it, as a woman in travel of child, that is full of pain, Desires to be Delivered of her child. cc c-acp av-j vvi pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pn31 cc vvn p-acp pn31, c-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz j pp-f n1, vvz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f po31 n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 900 Page 508
9339 And what may this teach vs? surely thus much. And what may this teach us? surely thus much. cc q-crq vmb d vvi pno12? av-j av av-d. (25) verse (DIV2) 900 Page 508
9340 That we to whom God hath giuen reason and vnderstanding, are much more to be sensible of our corruption and miserie, and especially of that corruption of sinne that cleaues to our soules and bodies, That we to whom God hath given reason and understanding, Are much more to be sensible of our corruption and misery, and especially of that corruption of sin that cleaves to our Souls and bodies, cst pns12 p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz vvn n1 cc n1, vbr av-d av-dc pc-acp vbi j pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, cc av-j pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 508
9441 And if we do so, surely it is an argument that the Lord hath giuen vs soft and melting hearts, And if we do so, surely it is an argument that the Lord hath given us soft and melting hearts, cc cs pns12 vdb av, av-j pn31 vbz dt n1 cst dt n1 vhz vvn pno12 j cc j-vvg n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 514
9342 and most earnestly to desire to be eased of that burden, and to be deliuered from it. Chap. 7. of this Epistle verse 24. the Apostle cries out, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliuer me from the bodie of this death? He was sensible of the very remainder of sin still abiding in him, and most earnestly to desire to be eased of that burden, and to be Delivered from it. Chap. 7. of this Epistle verse 24. the Apostle cries out, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death? He was sensible of the very remainder of since still abiding in him, cc av-ds av-j pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31. np1 crd pp-f d n1 n1 crd dt n1 vvz av, uh j n1 cst pns11 vbm, r-crq vmb vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1? pns31 vbds j pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1 av vvg p-acp pno31, (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 508
9343 and he groned vnder that burden, and desired deliuerance from it, and that most earnestly. Philip. 1.23. he saith, He desired to be loosed: and he groaned under that burden, and desired deliverance from it, and that most earnestly. Philip. 1.23. he Says, He desired to be loosed: cc pns31 vvd p-acp d n1, cc vvd n1 p-acp pn31, cc cst av-ds av-j. np1. crd. pns31 vvz, pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn: (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 508
9344 that his soule might be loosed from his bodie: indeed chiefly (as there he speakes) that he might be with Christ: that his soul might be loosed from his body: indeed chiefly (as there he speaks) that he might be with christ: cst po31 n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1: av av-jn (c-acp a-acp pns31 vvz) d pns31 vmd vbi p-acp np1: (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 508
9345 that he might haue immediate fellowship with Christ, and enioy fulnesse of ioy and glorie with him in heauen: that he might have immediate fellowship with christ, and enjoy fullness of joy and glory with him in heaven: cst pns31 vmd vhi j n1 p-acp np1, cc vvi n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1: (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 509
9346 yet no doubt one cause of his desire was, that he might be freed from the burden of sinne still abiding in him. yet no doubt one cause of his desire was, that he might be freed from the burden of sin still abiding in him. av dx n1 crd n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbds, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvg p-acp pno31. (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 509
9347 And thus doubtlesse it is with all Gods children, they are sensible of that corruption of sinne that still cleaues to them, And thus doubtless it is with all God's children, they Are sensible of that corruption of sin that still cleaves to them, cc av av-j pn31 vbz p-acp d ng1 n2, pns32 vbr j pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 cst av vvz p-acp pno32, (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 509
9348 and of their fearefull miserie and thraldome, and bondage in regard of that, and they grone vnder the burthen of the remainder of sinne still abiding in them, and of their fearful misery and thraldom, and bondage in regard of that, and they groan under the burden of the remainder of sin still abiding in them, cc pp-f po32 j n1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d, cc pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvg p-acp pno32, (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 509
9349 and earnestly desire to be deliuered from it. and earnestly desire to be Delivered from it. cc av-j vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 509
9350 And it ought to be thus with euery one of vs, we are to be sensible of the corruption of sinne cleauing to our soules and bodies, And it ought to be thus with every one of us, we Are to be sensible of the corruption of sin cleaving to our Souls and bodies, cc pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi av p-acp d crd pp-f pno12, pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 509
9351 and of our miserie in regard of that, & earnestly to desire to be eased of that burthen, and of our misery in regard of that, & earnestly to desire to be eased of that burden, cc pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d, cc av-j pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 509
9352 and to be deliuered from it: and there is reason for it: and to be Delivered from it: and there is reason for it: cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31: cc pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pn31: (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 509
9353 for why, Sinne cleauing to our soules and bodies, is the onely thing that makes vs miserable, for why, Sin cleaving to our Souls and bodies, is the only thing that makes us miserable, c-acp c-crq, n1 vvg p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, vbz dt j n1 cst vvz pno12 j, (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 509
9354 and our sinnes are the cause of all miserie that comes either to our selues or to the creatures, and our Sins Are the cause of all misery that comes either to our selves or to the creatures, cc po12 n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f d n1 cst vvz av-d p-acp po12 n2 cc p-acp dt n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 509
9355 and therefore we are to grone vnder that burthen, and to trauell in paine to be deliuered from it. and Therefore we Are to groan under that burden, and to travel in pain to be Delivered from it. cc av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (25) verse (DIV2) 901 Page 509
9356 But alas where is almost the man or woman, that doth thus take sinne to heart, and thus grone vnder the burthen of their owne sinnes, But alas where is almost the man or woman, that does thus take sin to heart, and thus groan under the burden of their own Sins, cc-acp uh q-crq vbz av dt n1 cc n1, cst vdz av vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 509
9357 and trauell in paine to be deliuered from them? Indeed such as haue true grace in their hearts, do sigh and grone vnder the burthen of the relickes of sinne still abiding in them, and travel in pain to be Delivered from them? Indeed such as have true grace in their hearts, do sighs and groan under the burden of the Relics of sin still abiding in them, cc vvi p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32? np1 d c-acp vhb j n1 p-acp po32 n2, vdb vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 av vvg p-acp pno32, (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 509
9358 and vnder their sinfull infirmities, and with the woman Luke 7.44. and under their sinful infirmities, and with the woman Lycia 7.44. cc p-acp po32 j n2, cc p-acp dt n1 av crd. (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 509
9359 they wash the feete of Christ with teares, but as for others, they go lightly vnder the burthen of many fearefull and grosse sinnes, they are drunkards, they wash the feet of christ with tears, but as for Others, they go lightly under the burden of many fearful and gross Sins, they Are drunkards, pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2, cc-acp c-acp p-acp n2-jn, pns32 vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n2, pns32 vbr n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 509
9360 and filthy persons, and yet they can laugh and sing, and be exceeding iocond and pleasant: and filthy Persons, and yet they can laugh and sing, and be exceeding jocund and pleasant: cc j n2, cc av pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi, cc vbi vvg j cc j: (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 509
9482 In this verse considered by it selfe, we haue layd before vs. In this verse considered by it self, we have laid before us p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pn31 n1, pns12 vhb vvn p-acp pno12 (26) verse (DIV2) 915 Page 516
9362 Consider it thou that art a drunkard, a blasphemer, or the like; doth the dumbe and dead earth grone vnder the vanitie and corruption it lyeth vnder, Consider it thou that art a drunkard, a blasphemer, or the like; does the dumb and dead earth groan under the vanity and corruption it lies under, np1 pn31 pns21 cst vb2r dt n1, dt n1, cc dt j; vdz dt j cc j n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pn31 vvz p-acp, (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 509
9363 and dost not thou grone vnder thy corruptions and sinnes that cleaue to thy soule and bodie? Yea doth the earth grone vnder thee, and dost not thou groan under thy corruptions and Sins that cleave to thy soul and body? Yea does the earth groan under thee, cc vd2 xx pns21 vvi p-acp po21 n2 cc n2 cst vvb p-acp po21 n1 cc n1? uh vdz dt n1 vvb p-acp pno21, (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 509
9364 and is it wearie in bearing of thee, and would it faine open her mouth and swallow thee vp, and is it weary in bearing of thee, and would it feign open her Mouth and swallow thee up, cc vbz pn31 j p-acp vvg pp-f pno21, cc vmd pn31 vvi j po31 n1 cc vvi pno21 a-acp, (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 510
9365 because of thy vile and grosse sinnes? and dost thou go lightly vnder the burthen which makes the earth grone vnder thee? Thou art then more dull and dead hearted then the very earth thou treadest on, Because of thy vile and gross Sins? and dost thou go lightly under the burden which makes the earth groan under thee? Thou art then more dull and dead hearted then the very earth thou treadest on, c-acp pp-f po21 j cc j n2? cc vd2 pns21 vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 vvb p-acp pno21? pns21 vb2r av av-dc j cc j j-vvn cs dt j n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp, (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 510
9366 and thou going on in that hardnesse and deadnesse of heart, and vnfeelingnesse in regard of sinne, the dumbe and dead earth shall one day rise vp in iudgement against thee: and thou going on in that hardness and deadness of heart, and unfeelingness in regard of sin, the dumb and dead earth shall one day rise up in judgement against thee: cc pns21 vvg p-acp p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, dt j cc j n1 vmb crd n1 vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno21: (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 510
9367 thinke on it, and learne thou to be sensible of sinne, yea let euery one of vs learne by the example of the creatures, to be sensible of our corruptions and sinnes, think on it, and Learn thou to be sensible of sin, yea let every one of us Learn by the Exampl of the creatures, to be sensible of our corruptions and Sins, vvb p-acp pn31, cc vvb pns21 pc-acp vbi j pp-f n1, uh vvb d crd pp-f pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, pc-acp vbi j pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 510
9368 and of our fearefull miserie, thraldome and bondage in regard of them, and to grone vnder the weight and burthen of them, and of our fearful misery, thraldom and bondage in regard of them, and to groan under the weight and burden of them, cc pp-f po12 j n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pno32, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 510
9369 and to trauell in paine to be deliuered from them, as earnestly as a woman in paines of child-bearing desires to be deliuered of her child: and to travel in pain to be Delivered from them, as earnestly as a woman in pains of childbearing Desires to be Delivered of her child: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 p-acp n2 pp-f vvg n2 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f po31 n1: (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 510
9370 and to that end learne we to apprehend sinne, and to take notice of it, in the true nature of it, and to that end Learn we to apprehend sin, and to take notice of it, in the true nature of it, cc p-acp d n1 vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi n1, cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 510
9371 and as indeed it is in it selfe, namely: and as indeed it is in it self, namely: cc c-acp av pn31 vbz p-acp pn31 n1, av: (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 510
9372 That it is odious in the sight of God, and displeasing to the Lord, and in it selfe and of it selfe, makes vs liable to the wrath of God, That it is odious in the sighed of God, and displeasing to the Lord, and in it self and of it self, makes us liable to the wrath of God, cst pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp pn31 n1 cc pp-f pn31 n1, vvz pno12 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 510
9373 and the curse of God, which no other thing in the world doth. and the curse of God, which no other thing in the world does. cc dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq dx j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 vdz. (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 510
9374 Not any miserie whatsoeuer we endure, whether pouertie, sicknesse, imprisonment, or such like, makes vs miserable and liable to the curse of God, in it selfe, Not any misery whatsoever we endure, whither poverty, sickness, imprisonment, or such like, makes us miserable and liable to the curse of God, in it self, xx d n1 r-crq pns12 vvb, cs n1, n1, n1, cc d av-j, vvz pno12 j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp pn31 n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 510
9375 and of it selfe, but onely our sinnes. and of it self, but only our Sins. cc pp-f pn31 n1, cc-acp av-j po12 n2. (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 510
9376 And if this be rightly apprehended and duly considered, it will make vs wearie of our sinnes, And if this be rightly apprehended and duly considered, it will make us weary of our Sins, cc cs d vbb av-jn vvn cc av-jn vvn, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 j pp-f po12 n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 510
9377 and make vs grone vnder the burthen of them, and earnestly desire to be deliuered from them, and make us groan under the burden of them, and earnestly desire to be Delivered from them, cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc av-j vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 510
9378 and to vse all good meanes, that we may be freed and deliuered from the burthen of them. and to use all good means, that we may be freed and Delivered from the burden of them. cc pc-acp vvi d j n2, cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (25) verse (DIV2) 902 Page 510
9379 Now in that the Apostle saith, euery creature in this visible world grones and trauels in paine vnder the burden of vanitie and the bondage of corruption, Now in that the Apostle Says, every creature in this visible world groans and travels in pain under the burden of vanity and the bondage of corruption, av p-acp d dt n1 vvz, d n1 p-acp d j n1 vvz cc n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 903 Page 510
9380 euen all and euery one without exception of any, I might note the extent of Gods anger and wrath against the sinne of man, even all and every one without exception of any, I might note the extent of God's anger and wrath against the sin of man, av d cc d pi p-acp n1 pp-f d, pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 903 Page 510
9381 and that the curse of God for mans sinne hath a long extent, and reacheth farre, and that the curse of God for men sin hath a long extent, and reaches Far, cc cst dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp ng1 n1 vhz dt j n1, cc vvz av-j, (25) verse (DIV2) 903 Page 510
9383 We are to marke further, that the Apostle here bringeth in the creatures, groning and trauelling in paine, We Are to mark further, that the Apostle Here brings in the creatures, groaning and travelling in pain, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi av-jc, cst dt n1 av vvz p-acp dt n2, vvg cc vvg p-acp n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 904 Page 510
9384 and that ioyntly together, as it were with one heart, and with one consent. and that jointly together, as it were with one heart, and with one consent. cc cst av-j av, c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp crd n1, cc p-acp crd n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 904 Page 511
9385 He makes the dumbe and senslesse creatures, not onely after a sort sensible of their miserie, of that vanitie and corruption they lie vnder, He makes the dumb and senseless creatures, not only After a sort sensible of their misery, of that vanity and corruption they lie under, pns31 vvz dt j cc j n2, xx av-j p-acp dt n1 j pp-f po32 n1, pp-f d n1 cc n1 pns32 vvb p-acp, (25) verse (DIV2) 904 Page 511
9386 but as it were to condole and bemone one another, and to haue as it were a fellow feeling of one anothers miserie, but as it were to condole and bemoan one Another, and to have as it were a fellow feeling of one another's misery, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi cc vvi pi j-jn, cc pc-acp vhi c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 vvg pp-f pi j-jn n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 904 Page 511
9387 and so to grone together, and to trauell in paine together one with another, longing for ease and for deliuerance. and so to groan together, and to travel in pain together one with Another, longing for ease and for deliverance. cc av pc-acp vvi av, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 av crd p-acp n-jn, vvg p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 904 Page 511
9388 We find that the Lord by his Prophet bringeth in the dumbe creatures, as it were hearing the complaint one of another. Hosea 2.21.22. We find that the Lord by his Prophet brings in the dumb creatures, as it were hearing the complaint one of Another. Hosea 2.21.22. pns12 vvb cst dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz p-acp dt j n2, c-acp pn31 vbdr vvg dt n1 crd pp-f n-jn. np1 crd. (25) verse (DIV2) 904 Page 511
9389 saith he, I will heare the heauens, and the heauens shall heare the earth, and the earth shall heare the corne, Says he, I will hear the heavens, and the heavens shall hear the earth, and the earth shall hear the corn, vvz pns31, pns11 vmb vvi dt n2, cc dt n2 vmb vvi dt n1, cc dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 904 Page 511
9390 and the wine, and the oyle, and they shall heare Izreel. Now what is our lesson from hence? Surely this. and the wine, and the oil, and they shall hear Israel. Now what is our Lesson from hence? Surely this. cc dt n1, cc dt n1, cc pns32 vmb vvi np1. av q-crq vbz po12 n1 p-acp av? np1 d. (25) verse (DIV2) 904 Page 511
9391 That men and women to whom God hath giuen sense, yea reason, and will, and affections, are much more to haue a fellow feeling of one anothers miserie, That men and women to whom God hath given sense, yea reason, and will, and affections, Are much more to have a fellow feeling of one another's misery, d n2 cc n2 p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz vvn n1, uh n1, cc vmb, cc n2, vbr av-d av-dc pc-acp vhi dt n1 vvg pp-f pi j-jn n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 905 Page 511
9392 and to grone together vnder the burden one of another, especially vnder the burden of sinne, pressing the soules one of another, and to groan together under the burden one of Another, especially under the burden of sin, pressing the Souls one of Another, cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 crd pp-f n-jn, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt n2 crd pp-f n-jn, (25) verse (DIV2) 905 Page 511
9393 and lying heauie on the conscience, and the miserie they lie vnder in respect of their sinnes. Rom. 12.15. the Apostle saith in expresse termes, that we are to weepe with them that weepe, and we are to grone with them that grone. And Heb. 13.3. and lying heavy on the conscience, and the misery they lie under in respect of their Sins. Rom. 12.15. the Apostle Says in express terms, that we Are to weep with them that weep, and we Are to groan with them that groan. And Hebrew 13.3. cc vvg av-j p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz p-acp j n2, cst pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb, cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb. cc np1 crd. (25) verse (DIV2) 905 Page 511
9394 saith the Author of that Epistle, Remember them that are in bonds, as though ye were bound with them, Says the Author of that Epistle, remember them that Are in bonds, as though you were bound with them, vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvb pno32 cst vbr p-acp n2, c-acp cs pn22 vbdr vvn p-acp pno32, (25) verse (DIV2) 905 Page 511
9395 and them that are in affliction, as if ye were also afflicted in the bodie: and them that Are in affliction, as if you were also afflicted in the body: cc pno32 cst vbr p-acp n1, c-acp cs pn22 vbdr av vvn p-acp dt n1: (25) verse (DIV2) 905 Page 511
9396 haue a fellow feeling of their bonds, and of their afflictions, as if your selues were pressed with them, and did lie vnder them. have a fellow feeling of their bonds, and of their afflictions, as if your selves were pressed with them, and did lie under them. vhb dt n1 vvg pp-f po32 n2, cc pp-f po32 n2, c-acp cs po22 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno32, cc vdd vvi p-acp pno32. (25) verse (DIV2) 905 Page 511
9397 And this was Pauls practise, as himselfe saith, 2. Cor. 11.29. Who is weake, and I am not, and I beare not part with him in his weaknesse? Who is offended and I burne not? It is the exhortation of the Apostle, Colos. 3.12. that we put on tender bowels, or bowels of mercie. And this was Paul's practise, as himself Says, 2. Cor. 11.29. Who is weak, and I am not, and I bear not part with him in his weakness? Who is offended and I burn not? It is the exhortation of the Apostle, Colos 3.12. that we put on tender bowels, or bowels of mercy. cc d vbds npg1 vvi, c-acp px31 vvz, crd np1 crd. r-crq vbz j, cc pns11 vbm xx, cc pns11 vvb xx vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1? r-crq vbz vvn cc pns11 vvb xx? pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. cst pns12 vvd p-acp j n2, cc n2 pp-f n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 905 Page 511
9398 The words there vsed are very significant, NONLATINALPHABET, they carrie this sence, that we are to haue our hearts possest with a true touch & feeling of ye miseries one of another, The words there used Are very significant,, they carry this sense, that we Are to have our hearts possessed with a true touch & feeling of the misery's one of Another, dt n2 a-acp vvn vbr av j,, pns32 vvb d n1, cst pns12 vbr pc-acp vhi po12 n2 vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f dt n2 crd pp-f n-jn, (25) verse (DIV2) 905 Page 511
9399 yea with a liuely sense of them, as if we our selues were in the same case with our brethren that are in any distresse: yea with a lively sense of them, as if we our selves were in the same case with our brothers that Are in any distress: uh p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32, c-acp cs pns12 po12 n2 vbdr p-acp dt d n1 p-acp po12 n2 cst vbr p-acp d n1: (25) verse (DIV2) 905 Page 511
9400 we are to grone with them, when they grone vnder the burden of any miserie, especially vnder the burden of sinne pressing their soules, we Are to groan with them, when they groan under the burden of any misery, especially under the burden of sin pressing their Souls, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg po32 n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 905 Page 512
9401 and lying heauie on their consciences, and for the miseries they lye vnder in respect of their sinnes: and lying heavy on their Consciences, and for the misery's they lie under in respect of their Sins: cc vvg av-j p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp dt n2 pns32 vvb p-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2: (25) verse (DIV2) 905 Page 512
9402 for why, the reason & ground of this truth is this. for why, the reason & ground of this truth is this. c-acp c-crq, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 vbz d. (25) verse (DIV2) 905 Page 512
9403 All men and women in the world, are of one and the same mould and matter, they all partake of the same substance, they are all of one flesh, Isai. 58.7. All men and women in the world, Are of one and the same mould and matter, they all partake of the same substance, they Are all of one Flesh, Isaiah 58.7. d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, vbr pp-f crd cc dt d n1 cc n1, pns32 d vvi pp-f dt d n1, pns32 vbr d pp-f crd n1, np1 crd. (25) verse (DIV2) 906 Page 512
9404 And the Lord hath made of one bloud all mankind, Acts 17.26. And the Lord hath made of one blood all mankind, Acts 17.26. cc dt n1 vhz vvn pp-f crd n1 d n1, n2 crd. (25) verse (DIV2) 906 Page 512
9405 And such men and women as are true beleeuers, are members of one and the same body; And such men and women as Are true believers, Are members of one and the same body; cc d n2 cc n2 c-acp vbr j n2, vbr n2 pp-f crd cc dt d n1; (25) verse (DIV2) 906 Page 512
9406 and the Lord hath layd it as a law on the members, that if one suffer all suffer with it, 1. Cor. 12.26. and the Lord hath laid it as a law on the members, that if one suffer all suffer with it, 1. Cor. 12.26. cc dt n1 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2, cst cs pi vvb d vvi p-acp pn31, crd np1 crd. (25) verse (DIV2) 906 Page 512
9407 And therefore men and women are to haue a fellow feeling of one anothers miserie, And Therefore men and women Are to have a fellow feeling of one another's misery, cc av n2 cc n2 vbr pc-acp vhi dt n1 vvg pp-f pi j-jn n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 906 Page 512
9408 and to grone together vnder the burthen one of another, and especially vnder the burthen of sinne pressing the soules of one another, and to groan together under the burden one of Another, and especially under the burden of sin pressing the Souls of one Another, cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 crd pp-f n-jn, cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg dt n2 pp-f crd j-jn, (25) verse (DIV2) 906 Page 512
9409 and lying hard on the conscience: and therefore for the vse. and lying hard on the conscience: and Therefore for the use. cc vvg av-j p-acp dt n1: cc av p-acp dt n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 906 Page 512
9410 On this ground we may conclude, that it ought to be farre from euery one of vs to insult ouer such as are in miserie, On this ground we may conclude, that it ought to be Far from every one of us to insult over such as Are in misery, p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi, cst pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi av-j p-acp d crd pp-f pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 512
9411 and to make our selues merrie with their afflictions, or to take aduantage thereupon to deale hardly with them, and so to adde affliction to affliction, and to make our selves merry with their afflictions, or to take advantage thereupon to deal hardly with them, and so to add affliction to affliction, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 j p-acp po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi n1 av pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno32, cc av pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 512
9412 and one miserie to another, that is most barbarous and brutish, and after the manner of dogs, to fall on him that is downe in the streets, and one misery to Another, that is most barbarous and brutish, and After the manner of Dogs, to fallen on him that is down in the streets, cc crd n1 p-acp j-jn, cst vbz av-ds j cc j, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 cst vbz a-acp p-acp dt n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 512
9413 and it argues exceeding hardnesse of heart: and it argues exceeding hardness of heart: cc pn31 vvz vvg n1 pp-f n1: (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 512
9414 for the miseries of others are as visible Sermons, mouing to pittie and to a fellow feeling; for the misery's of Others Are as visible Sermons, moving to pity and to a fellow feeling; c-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn vbr p-acp j n2, vvg pc-acp vvi cc p-acp dt n1 vvg; (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 512
9415 and things seene, make a deeper impression then things onely heard of. and things seen, make a Deeper impression then things only herd of. cc n2 vvn, vvb dt jc-jn n1 cs n2 av-j vvn pp-f. (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 512
9416 We then seeing others groning vnder the burthen of any miserie, to be so farre from being sensible of their miserie, We then seeing Others groaning under the burden of any misery, to be so Far from being sensible of their misery, pns12 av vvg n2-jn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vbi av av-j p-acp vbg j pp-f po32 n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 512
9417 and from groning with them, as that we insult ouer them, and thereupon take aduantage to deale hardly with them, and from groaning with them, as that we insult over them, and thereupon take advantage to deal hardly with them, cc p-acp vvg p-acp pno32, c-acp cst pns12 vvb p-acp pno32, cc av vvb n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno32, (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 512
9418 surely it is an argument of extreame hardnesse of heart, and especially if we deale thus with such as grone vnder the burthen of sinne, surely it is an argument of extreme hardness of heart, and especially if we deal thus with such as groan under the burden of sin, av-j pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 pp-f n1, cc av-j cs pns12 vvb av p-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 512
9419 as it is the manner of wicked and prophane persons, when they see a man or a woman groning vnder the burthen of sinne, troubled in mind and conscience for sinne, they make but a mocke and a iest of it, as it is the manner of wicked and profane Persons, when they see a man or a woman groaning under the burden of sin, troubled in mind and conscience for sin, they make but a mock and a jest of it, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2, c-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 cc dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 512
9420 and they commonly say, such persons are but melancholicke fooles, or mad men or women. and they commonly say, such Persons Are but melancholic Fools, or mad men or women. cc pns32 av-j vvb, d n2 vbr cc-acp j n2, cc j n2 cc n2. (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 512
9421 This argues extreme and monstrous hardnesse of heart, and this is to persecute those whom the Lord hath smitten, This argues extreme and monstrous hardness of heart, and this is to persecute those whom the Lord hath smitten, d vvz j-jn cc j n1 pp-f n1, cc d vbz pc-acp vvi d r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn, (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 513
9422 and to adde to the sorrow of them whom he hath wounded, Psal. 69.26. and that in an high degree. and to add to the sorrow of them whom he hath wounded, Psalm 69.26. and that in an high degree. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, np1 crd. cc cst p-acp dt j n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 513
9423 And this prouoketh the Lord to anger exceedingly, as he saith by his Prophet Zach. 1.15. And this provoketh the Lord to anger exceedingly, as he Says by his Prophet Zach 1.15. cc d vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-vvg, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 np1 crd. (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 513
9424 I am greatly angrie against the carelesse heathen, for I was angrie but a little, and they helped forward the affliction. I am greatly angry against the careless heathen, for I was angry but a little, and they helped forward the affliction. pns11 vbm av-j j p-acp dt j j-jn, c-acp pns11 vbds j p-acp dt j, cc pns32 vvd av-j dt n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 513
9425 And they that thus do, shall be sure at one time or other to find the heauie hand of God on their owne soules. And they that thus do, shall be sure At one time or other to find the heavy hand of God on their own Souls. cc pns32 cst av vdb, vmb vbi j p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 d n2. (25) verse (DIV2) 907 Page 513
9426 And so for a second vse, learne we the dutie now made knowne to vs, euen to haue a fellow feeling of one anothers miserie, And so for a second use, Learn we the duty now made known to us, even to have a fellow feeling of one another's misery, cc av p-acp dt ord n1, vvb pns12 dt n1 av vvd vvn p-acp pno12, av pc-acp vhi dt n1 vvg pp-f pi j-jn n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 513
9427 & after the example of the poore dumbe creatures, to grone together vnder the burthen one of another, & After the Exampl of the poor dumb creatures, to groan together under the burden one of Another, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j n2, pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 crd pp-f n-jn, (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 513
9428 and especially vnder the burthen of sinne, pressing the soules of our brethren, and lying heauie on their consciences. and especially under the burden of sin, pressing the Souls of our brothers, and lying heavy on their Consciences. cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, cc vvg av-j p-acp po32 n2. (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 513
9429 When we see a man or a woman groning vnder the burthen of sinne, and troubled in mind and conscience, we are to grone with them, to mourne with them, to pray for them, to comfort them, When we see a man or a woman groaning under the burden of sin, and troubled in mind and conscience, we Are to groan with them, to mourn with them, to pray for them, to Comfort them, c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 cc dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32, (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 513
9430 and to helpe them what we may: and to help them what we may: cc pc-acp vvi pno32 r-crq pns12 vmb: (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 513
9431 yea we are to grone for the sins of those who grone not for themselues, being hardened in their hearts, yea we Are to groan for the Sins of those who groan not for themselves, being hardened in their hearts, uh pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vvb xx p-acp px32, vbg vvn p-acp po32 n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 513
9432 and hauing no sense nor feeling of them. Thus did good Lot, as the Apostle witnesseth of him, 2. Pet. 2.7. he was vexed and grieued with the vncleane conuersation of the filthie Sodomites: and having no sense nor feeling of them. Thus did good Lot, as the Apostle Witnesseth of him, 2. Pet. 2.7. he was vexed and grieved with the unclean Conversation of the filthy Sodomites: cc vhg dx n1 ccx n1 pp-f pno32. av vdd j n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f pno31, crd np1 crd. pns31 vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2: (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 513
9433 he fetched many a sigh and sob, and many a grone for their filthinesse, who as the Apostle saith, Ephes. 4.19. Being past feeling, gaue themselues to worke all vncleannesse, euen with greedinesse. he fetched many a sighs and sob, and many a groan for their filthiness, who as the Apostle Says, Ephesians 4.19. Being passed feeling, gave themselves to work all uncleanness, even with greediness. pns31 vvd d dt n1 cc vvi, cc d dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. vbg p-acp n1, vvd px32 pc-acp vvi d n1, av p-acp n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 513
9434 And we haue the example of the Lord Iesus, Marke 3.5. the text saith, He looked about on the people angerly, and mourning also for the hardnesse of their hearts. And we have the Exampl of the Lord Iesus, Mark 3.5. the text Says, He looked about on the people angrily, and mourning also for the hardness of their hearts. cc pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, vvb crd. dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 av-j, cc vvg av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 513
9435 They had hard hearts and groned not for themselues, they groned not for their owne sinnes, They had hard hearts and groaned not for themselves, they groaned not for their own Sins, pns32 vhd j n2 cc vvd xx p-acp px32, pns32 vvd xx p-acp po32 d n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 513
9436 but the Lord Iesus he mourned and groned in his heart for them, and thus are we to do; but the Lord Iesus he mourned and groaned in his heart for them, and thus Are we to do; cc-acp dt n1 np1 pns31 vvd cc vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno32, cc av vbr pns12 pc-acp vdi; (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 513
9437 we are to grone with them who feele the weight of their sinnes lying heauie on their soules, we Are to groan with them who feel the weight of their Sins lying heavy on their Souls, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvg j p-acp po32 n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 513
9438 and do grone vnder the burthen of them. and do groan under the burden of them. cc vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 513
9439 Yea we are to grone for their sinnes who haue hard hearts, and neither do nor can grone for themselues; Yea we Are to groan for their Sins who have hard hearts, and neither doe nor can groan for themselves; uh pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 r-crq vhb j n2, cc dx n1 ccx vmb vvi p-acp px32; (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 513
9440 and our eyes are to poure out flouds of teares for them who keepe not Gods Law, as Dauid saith and did, Psal. 119.136. and our eyes Are to pour out floods of tears for them who keep not God's Law, as David Says and did, Psalm 119.136. cc po12 n2 vbr pc-acp vvi av n2 pp-f n2 p-acp pno32 r-crq vvb xx npg1 n1, p-acp np1 vvz cc vdd, np1 crd. (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 514
9442 yea it is an euidence to vs to our comfort, that we truly feele the burthen of sinne on our owne soules, yea it is an evidence to us to our Comfort, that we truly feel the burden of sin on our own Souls, uh pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1, cst pns12 av-j vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 d n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 514
9443 when we can grone with others in respect of sin pressing their soules: let it be thought on and remembred. when we can groan with Others in respect of since pressing their Souls: let it be Thought on and remembered. c-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n2-jn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvg po32 n2: vvb pn31 vbi vvn a-acp cc vvn. (25) verse (DIV2) 908 Page 514
9444 One thing yet remaines to be noted in this verse, I will but touch it in a word. One thing yet remains to be noted in this verse, I will but touch it in a word. crd n1 av vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 909 Page 514
9445 The Apostle saith, Euery creature groneth together with vs, and to this present, to this very moment and minute of time. The Apostle Says, Every creature groans together with us, and to this present, to this very moment and minute of time. dt n1 vvz, d n1 vvz av p-acp pno12, cc p-acp d j, p-acp d j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 909 Page 514
9446 Thus spake the Apostle in the time when he writ this Epistle, and thus may we still say, that euery creature grones with vs to this very moment, it is still so: Thus spoke the Apostle in the time when he writ this Epistle, and thus may we still say, that every creature groans with us to this very moment, it is still so: av vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd d n1, cc av vmb pns12 av vvb, cst d n1 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp d j n1, pn31 vbz av av: (25) verse (DIV2) 909 Page 514
9447 and so the point hence is this. and so the point hence is this. cc av dt n1 av vbz d. (25) verse (DIV2) 909 Page 514
9448 That the poore creatures in this visible world, do still as yet to this very moment of time, grone and trauell in paine vnder the burthen of vanitie and corruption, That the poor creatures in this visible world, do still as yet to this very moment of time, groan and travel in pain under the burden of vanity and corruption, cst dt j n2 p-acp d j n1, vdb av c-acp av p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, vvb cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 910 Page 514
9449 and they shall lye vnder that burthen till the end of the world, till the day of iudgement. and they shall lie under that burden till the end of the world, till the day of judgement. cc pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 910 Page 514
9450 For why, sinne still abides in the world, which is the cause of that vanitie and corruption that cleaues to the creatures, For why, sin still abides in the world, which is the cause of that vanity and corruption that cleaves to the creatures, c-acp q-crq, n1 av vvz p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 911 Page 514
9451 and till sinne be taken out of the world, which shall not be till the day of iudgement, the poore creatures shall not be freed from that burthen. and till sin be taken out of the world, which shall not be till the day of judgement, the poor creatures shall not be freed from that burden. cc p-acp n1 vbb vvn av pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmb xx vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n2 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp d n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 911 Page 514
9452 And howsoeuer sinne be expiate and taken away from Gods chosen, in regard of the guilt and punishment by the bloud of Christ, And howsoever sin be expiate and taken away from God's chosen, in regard of the guilt and punishment by the blood of christ, cc c-acp n1 vbb vvn cc vvn av p-acp n2 vvn, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (25) verse (DIV2) 911 Page 514
9453 yet the creatures shall not be freed from subiection to vanitie, and from the bondage of corruption, till sinne be taken out of the nature of things, yet the creatures shall not be freed from subjection to vanity, and from the bondage of corruption, till sin be taken out of the nature of things, av dt n2 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp n1 vbb vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, (25) verse (DIV2) 911 Page 514
9454 and ceasse to haue any being in the world. And therefore for the vse: and cease to have any being in the world. And Therefore for the use: cc vvb pc-acp vhi d vbg p-acp dt n1. cc av p-acp dt n1: (25) verse (DIV2) 911 Page 514
9455 first on this ground we must learne in vsing the creatures, to seeke to God that he will be pleased to remoue from them the curse that cleaueth to them. First on this ground we must Learn in using the creatures, to seek to God that he will be pleased to remove from them the curse that cleaveth to them. ord p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp vvg dt n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pno32. (25) verse (DIV2) 912 Page 514
9456 The poore creatures are still subiect to mutabilitie, to corruption, to alteration and change, and they still to this present lye vnder weakenesse, they are not able to do vs good vnlesse the Lord remoue the curse from them, The poor creatures Are still Subject to mUTABILITY, to corruption, to alteration and change, and they still to this present lie under weakness, they Are not able to do us good unless the Lord remove the curse from them, dt j n2 vbr av j-jn p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, cc pns32 av p-acp d j n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vdi pno12 j cs dt n1 vvb dt n1 p-acp pno32, (25) verse (DIV2) 912 Page 514
9457 and blesse them to vs, and by his blessing make them good and comfortable to vs: and bless them to us, and by his blessing make them good and comfortable to us: cc vvb pno32 p-acp pno12, cc p-acp po31 n1 vvi pno32 j cc j p-acp pno12: (25) verse (DIV2) 912 Page 514
9458 it comes from the blessing of God that our meate doth feed vs, and that our clothes keepe vs warme. it comes from the blessing of God that our meat does feed us, and that our clothes keep us warm. pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst po12 n1 vdz vvi pno12, cc d po12 n2 vvb pno12 vvi. (25) verse (DIV2) 912 Page 515
9459 If the Lord say the word, his creatures do vs good, Math. 4.4. If he deny a blessing to them, they can do vs no good at all: If the Lord say the word, his creatures do us good, Math. 4.4. If he deny a blessing to them, they can do us no good At all: cs dt n1 vvb dt n1, po31 n2 vdb pno12 j, np1 crd. cs pns31 vvb dt n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb vdi pno12 av-dx j p-acp d: (25) verse (DIV2) 912 Page 515
9460 we see it in experience, some pine away in the middest of plentie, and hauing abundance of gold and siluer. we see it in experience, Some pine away in the midst of plenty, and having abundance of gold and silver. pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp n1, d n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vhg n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 912 Page 515
9560 then he doth of the most goodly & glorious creatures, the Sunne, Moone, and starres, then he does of the most goodly & glorious creatures, the Sun, Moon, and Stars, cs pns31 vdz pp-f dt av-ds j cc j n2, dt n1, n1, cc n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9461 And therefore we must remember in vsing the creatures, to intreate the Lord to remoue from them the curse that cleaues to them, And Therefore we must Remember in using the creatures, to entreat the Lord to remove from them the curse that cleaves to them, cc av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp vvg dt n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pno32, (25) verse (DIV2) 912 Page 515
9462 and that he would blesse them to vs, that they may be for our good and comfort. and that he would bless them to us, that they may be for our good and Comfort. cc cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp pno12, cst pns32 vmb vbi p-acp po12 j cc n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 912 Page 515
9463 And for a second vse, it being so that the curse of God still cleaues to the poore creatures, we must take heed we adde not to that curse. And for a second use, it being so that the curse of God still cleaves to the poor creatures, we must take heed we add not to that curse. cc p-acp dt ord n1, pn31 vbg av d dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvz p-acp dt j n2, pns12 vmb vvi n1 pns12 vvb xx p-acp d n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 913 Page 515
9464 How is that, may some say? Surely by our desiring of the good creatures of God, gold, siluer, How is that, may Some say? Surely by our desiring of the good creatures of God, gold, silver, q-crq vbz d, vmb d vvi? np1 p-acp po12 j-vvg pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1, n1, n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 913 Page 515
9465 and the like insatiably, and by seeking of them by vnlawfull meanes, by vsurie, by deceit, and the like; and the like insatiably, and by seeking of them by unlawful means, by Usury, by deceit, and the like; cc dt j av-j, cc p-acp vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp j n2, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc dt j; (25) verse (DIV2) 913 Page 515
9466 we so desiring the good creatures of God, and so seeking of them, we may haply come to haue abundance of them, we so desiring the good creatures of God, and so seeking of them, we may haply come to have abundance of them, pns12 av vvg dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc av vvg pp-f pno32, pns12 vmb av vvi pc-acp vhi n1 pp-f pno32, (25) verse (DIV2) 913 Page 515
9467 but withall we haue the curse of God attending on that abundance, and that abundance is giuen to vs in Gods wrath, and not in his mercie. Salomon saith, Prou. 10.22. The blessing of God it maketh rich, and he addes no sorrowes with it. but withal we have the curse of God attending on that abundance, and that abundance is given to us in God's wrath, and not in his mercy. Solomon Says, Prou. 10.22. The blessing of God it makes rich, and he adds no sorrows with it. cc-acp av pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp d n1, cc d n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp npg1 n1, cc xx p-acp po31 n1. np1 vvz, np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f np1 pn31 vvz j, cc pns31 vvz dx n2 p-acp pn31. (25) verse (DIV2) 913 Page 515
9468 There be riches with sorrow, & with a mischiefe, and with the curse of God attending on them; There be riches with sorrow, & with a mischief, and with the curse of God attending on them; pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32; (25) verse (DIV2) 913 Page 515
9469 yea riches desired insatiably, and sought after by vnlawfull meanes, and so obtained, bring the curse of God on the soules of them who so get them. yea riches desired insatiably, and sought After by unlawful means, and so obtained, bring the curse of God on the Souls of them who so get them. uh n2 vvd av-j, cc vvd a-acp p-acp j n2, cc av vvn, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32 r-crq av vvb pno32. (25) verse (DIV2) 913 Page 515
9470 And this ought to abate the edge of our affections from the things of this world, And this ought to abate the edge of our affections from the things of this world, cc d pi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, (25) verse (DIV2) 913 Page 515
9471 and to make vs not to loue them, and desire them, and to seeke after them so eagerly as commonly we do. and to make us not to love them, and desire them, and to seek After them so eagerly as commonly we do. cc pc-acp vvi pno12 xx pc-acp vvi pno32, cc vvb pno32, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 av av-j c-acp av-j pns12 vdb. (25) verse (DIV2) 913 Page 515
9472 Come we now to the 23. verse. Come we now to the 23. verse. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (25) verse (DIV2) 913 Page 515
9473 VERSE 23. VERSE 23. n1 crd (26) verse (DIV2) 913 Page 516
9474 And not onely the creature, but we also which haue the first fruites of the Spirit, And not only the creature, but we also which have the First fruits of the Spirit, cc xx av-j dt n1, cc-acp pns12 av r-crq vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 914 Page 516
9475 euen we do sigh in our selues, waiting for the adoption, euen the redemption of our bodie. even we do sighs in our selves, waiting for the adoption, even the redemption of our body. av pns12 vdb vvi p-acp po12 n2, vvg p-acp dt n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 914 Page 516
9476 IN this verse our Apostle falls on his second argument, whereby he prooues that the glorie wherewith Gods children shall be inuested in heauen, shall be both great glorie, IN this verse our Apostle falls on his second argument, whereby he Proves that the glory wherewith God's children shall be invested in heaven, shall be both great glory, p-acp d n1 po12 n1 vvz p-acp po31 ord n1, c-crq pns31 vvz cst dt n1 c-crq npg1 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, vmb vbi av-d j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 915 Page 516
9477 and also sure and certaine glorie: and also sure and certain glory: cc av j cc j n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 915 Page 516
9478 and his argument here to that purpose, is from the expectation of the godly, and of true beleeuers, that they also expect and looke for that glorie, and his argument Here to that purpose, is from the expectation of the godly, and of true believers, that they also expect and look for that glory, cc po31 n1 av p-acp d n1, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc pp-f j n2, cst pns32 av vvb cc vvi p-acp d n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 915 Page 516
9479 and waite for it, and therefore it must needs be both great glorie, and also sure and certaine glorie, Not onely the creature, but we also (saith the Apostle) which haue receiued the first fruites of the Spirit, do sigh in our selues, waiting for the adoption, and wait for it, and Therefore it must needs be both great glory, and also sure and certain glory, Not only the creature, but we also (Says the Apostle) which have received the First fruits of the Spirit, do sighs in our selves, waiting for the adoption, cc vvi p-acp pn31, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi d j n1, cc av j cc j n1, xx av-j dt n1, cc-acp pns12 av (vvz dt n1) r-crq vhb vvn dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vdb vvi p-acp po12 n2, vvg p-acp dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 915 Page 516
9480 euen the redemption of our bodie. even the redemption of our body. av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 915 Page 516
9481 And that is the dependance of this verse on foregoing matter, and the generall drift of the Apostle in it. And that is the dependence of this verse on foregoing matter, and the general drift of the Apostle in it. cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp vvg n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31. (26) verse (DIV2) 915 Page 516
9483 First, a description of the godly and true beleeuers, that they are thus qualified, they are such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit: First, a description of the godly and true believers, that they Are thus qualified, they Are such as have the First fruits of the Spirit: ord, dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n2, cst pns32 vbr av vvn, pns32 vbr d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 916 Page 516
9484 We which haue the first fruites of the Spirit, wherein is also implied the cause of their expecting and looking for fulnesse of glorie in heauen, We which have the First fruits of the Spirit, wherein is also implied the cause of their expecting and looking for fullness of glory in heaven, pns12 r-crq vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, c-crq vbz av vvn dt n1 pp-f po32 vvg cc vvg p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 916 Page 516
9485 and their waiting for it, because here they haue the first fruites, as it were a taste and a beginning of it. and their waiting for it, Because Here they have the First fruits, as it were a taste and a beginning of it. cc po32 vvg p-acp pn31, c-acp av pns32 vhb dt ord n2, c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 cc dt n-vvg pp-f pn31. (26) verse (DIV2) 916 Page 516
9486 Then secondly, he makes knowne the practise of true beleeuers, hauing the first fruites of the Spirit, in two words, Then secondly, he makes known the practice of true believers, having the First fruits of the Spirit, in two words, av ord, pns31 vvz vvn dt n1 pp-f j n2, vhg dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp crd n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 917 Page 516
9487 as first, that they sigh or grone ▪ and secondly, that they waite. Their sighing or groning is further set forth by the manner or measure of it, that it is in themselues, We do sigh in our selues: as First, that they sighs or groan ▪ and secondly, that they wait. Their sighing or groaning is further Set forth by the manner or measure of it, that it is in themselves, We do sighs in our selves: c-acp ord, cst pns32 vvi cc vvi ▪ cc ord, cst pns32 vvb. po32 vvg cc vvg vbz jc vvn av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, cst pn31 vbz p-acp px32, pns12 vdb vvi p-acp po12 n2: (26) verse (DIV2) 917 Page 516
9488 and their waiting is further amplified by the thing they waite for, and that is here said to be adoption, and their waiting is further amplified by the thing they wait for, and that is Here said to be adoption, cc po32 j-vvg vbz jc vvn p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp, cc d vbz av vvn pc-acp vbi n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 917 Page 516
9489 and that againe further explaned to be the redemption of the bodie. Waiting for the adoption, euen the redemption of our bodie. and that again further explained to be the redemption of the body. Waiting for the adoption, even the redemption of our body. cc cst av av-jc vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. vvg p-acp dt n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 917 Page 516
9490 I will now stand awhile to open the sence and meaning of the words of this verse. And not onely the creature. I will now stand awhile to open the sense and meaning of the words of this verse. And not only the creature. pns11 vmb av vvi av pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1. cc xx av-j dt n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9491 The word signifying creature, is not in the originall, but it is of necessity to be supplyed, The word signifying creature, is not in the original, but it is of necessity to be supplied, dt n1 vvg n1, vbz xx p-acp dt n-jn, cc-acp pn31 vbz pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi vvd, (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9492 and may well be added to make vp the sence answerable to the former verse: Euerie creature groneth with vs also; and may well be added to make up the sense answerable to the former verse: Every creature groans with us also; cc vmb av vbi vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 j p-acp dt j n1: d n1 vvz p-acp pno12 av; (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9493 and not onely the creature or the whole creation, But we also which haue the first fruits of the Spirit. and not only the creature or the Whole creation, But we also which have the First fruits of the Spirit. cc xx av-j dt n1 cc dt j-jn n1, p-acp pns12 av r-crq vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9494 Some would haue the Apostles onely here to be meant, when the Apostle saith we, because they receiued the excellent and miraculous gifts of the Spirit: some would have the Apostles only Here to be meant, when the Apostle Says we, Because they received the excellent and miraculous Gifts of the Spirit: d vmd vhi dt n2 av-j av pc-acp vbi vvn, c-crq dt n1 vvz pns12, c-acp pns32 vvd dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9495 but the word we, is rather to be taken as signifying all true beleeuers, the Apostle neither in the foregoing nor in the verses following speaking of himselfe as an Apostle, but the word we, is rather to be taken as signifying all true believers, the Apostle neither in the foregoing nor in the Verses following speaking of himself as an Apostle, cc-acp dt n1 pns12, vbz av-c pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvg d j n2, dt n1 av-dx p-acp dt vvg ccx p-acp dt n2 vvg vvg pp-f px31 p-acp dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9496 but as a true beleeuer, together with the true beleeuing Romans. And in the next verse he saith, We are saued by grace: but as a true believer, together with the true believing Romans. And in the next verse he Says, We Are saved by grace: cc-acp c-acp dt j n1, av p-acp dt j vvg np1. cc p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vvz, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9497 which is not proper to the Apostles onely, but to all; and therefore the word we, is meant I and you, and all true beleeuers. which is not proper to the Apostles only, but to all; and Therefore the word we, is meant I and you, and all true believers. r-crq vbz xx j p-acp dt n2 av-j, cc-acp p-acp d; cc av dt n1 pns12, vbz vvn pns11 cc pn22, cc d j n2. (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9498 Hauing the first fruits of the Spirit. The Apostle herein alludes to the manner of the Church in the old Testament; Having the First fruits of the Spirit. The Apostle herein alludes to the manner of the Church in the old Testament; vhg dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1. dt n1 av vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9499 the manner of the Iewes in the time of the Law was to offer their first fruits to God, the manner of the Iewes in the time of the Law was to offer their First fruits to God, dt n1 pp-f dt np2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds pc-acp vvi po32 ord n2 p-acp np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9500 as the Lord had commanded them, partly to shew their thankfulnesse to God for bringing them into the land of Canaan, Deut. 26. from the beginning to the 12. verse: as the Lord had commanded them, partly to show their thankfulness to God for bringing them into the land of Canaan, Deuteronomy 26. from the beginning to the 12. verse: c-acp dt n1 vhd vvn pno32, av pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt crd n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9503 and thereby they had certaine hope of a good haruest, and that they should enioy the rest of their crop in due season: and thereby they had certain hope of a good harvest, and that they should enjoy the rest of their crop in due season: cc av pns32 vhd j n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc cst pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp j-jn n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9504 so the portion of sauing and spirituall grace that Gods children haue here, and the speciall gifts of the Spirit peculiar to Gods elect here bestowed on them, so the portion of Saving and spiritual grace that God's children have Here, and the special Gifts of the Spirit peculiar to God's elect Here bestowed on them, av dt n1 pp-f vvg cc j n1 cst ng1 n2 vhb av, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 j p-acp n2 vvb av vvn p-acp pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9505 as calling, faith, iustification, sanctification, peace of conscience, spirituall ioy, hope, loue, repentance, and the like, are as it were first fruits to them, as calling, faith, justification, sanctification, peace of conscience, spiritual joy, hope, love, Repentance, and the like, Are as it were First fruits to them, c-acp vvg, n1, n1, n1, n1 pp-f n1, j n1, vvb, n1, n1, cc dt j, vbr p-acp pn31 vbdr ord n2 p-acp pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9506 euen pawnes and pledges to them that they shall hereafter haue the perfection and the accomplishment of them, even pawns and pledges to them that they shall hereafter have the perfection and the accomplishment of them, av-j n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32 cst pns32 vmb av vhi dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9507 and the fulnesse of ioy, and the whole masse of glorie promised to them. and the fullness of joy, and the Whole mass of glory promised to them. cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 517
9508 And so the meaning of the Apostle is, we which haue the beginnings of sauing grace, And so the meaning of the Apostle is, we which have the beginnings of Saving grace, cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz, pns12 r-crq vhb dt n2 pp-f vvg n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 518
9509 and the speciall gifts of the Spirit peculiar to Gods elect, as pledges of perfection, and the special Gifts of the Spirit peculiar to God's elect, as pledges of perfection, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 j p-acp n2 vvb, c-acp n2 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 518
9510 and the accomplishment of them hereafter, and of the fulnesse of ioy and glorie promised to vs: and the accomplishment of them hereafter, and of the fullness of joy and glory promised to us: cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 av, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno12: (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 518
9511 euen we sigh in our selues. We sigh or grone: even we sighs in our selves. We sighs or groan: av pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2. pns12 vvb cc vvi: (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 518
9512 that is, we feeling the weight and burden of our corruption and miserie, do sigh and grone vnder it. that is, we feeling the weight and burden of our corruption and misery, do sighs and groan under it. cst vbz, pns12 vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, vdb vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31. (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 518
9513 In our selues: that is, in truth, and from our very heart roote, not fainedly in shew onely. In our selves: that is, in truth, and from our very heart root, not fainedly in show only. p-acp po12 n2: cst vbz, p-acp n1, cc p-acp po12 j n1 n1, xx av-j p-acp vvi av-j. (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 518
9514 Waiting for, and constantly, and patiently expecting and looking for the adoption. By adoption, we are not here to vnderstand that which followeth on the iustification of true beleeuers, Waiting for, and constantly, and patiently expecting and looking for the adoption. By adoption, we Are not Here to understand that which follows on the justification of true believers, vvg p-acp, cc av-j, cc av-j vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1. p-acp n1, pns12 vbr xx av pc-acp vvi d r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 518
9515 and is annexed to it, but the consummation of adoption, the manifestation of it, when Gods children shall be put in full possession of their Fathers inheritance, which the Apostle expounding himselfe, cals the redemption of the bodie. and is annexed to it, but the consummation of adoption, the manifestation of it, when God's children shall be put in full possession of their Father's inheritance, which the Apostle expounding himself, calls the redemption of the body. cc vbz vvn p-acp pn31, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31, c-crq npg1 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1 pp-f po32 ng1 n1, r-crq dt n1 vvg px31, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 518
9516 Now touching these words, know that there is a double redemption, one which Gods children haue by faith, spoken of Ephes. 1.7. and Coloss. 1.14. and the other which they shall haue at the day of iudgement, and that shall be a full deliuerance and freedome from all corruption and miserie. Now touching these words, know that there is a double redemption, one which God's children have by faith, spoken of Ephesians 1.7. and Coloss. 1.14. and the other which they shall have At the day of judgement, and that shall be a full deliverance and freedom from all corruption and misery. av vvg d n2, vvb cst pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1, crd r-crq n2 n2 vhb p-acp n1, vvn pp-f np1 crd. cc np1 crd. cc dt n-jn r-crq pns32 vmb vhi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc cst vmb vbi dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 518
9517 And the Apostle here speakes of the redemption of our bodie, because the bodie of a child of God is rotting in the graue when his soule is in heauen, And the Apostle Here speaks of the redemption of our body, Because the body of a child of God is rotting in the graven when his soul is in heaven, cc dt n1 av vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvg p-acp dt n1 c-crq po31 n1 vbz p-acp n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 518
9518 and is last redeemed and freed from corruption and miserie: and is last redeemed and freed from corruption and misery: cc vbz ord vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 518
9519 and when the bodies of true beleeuers shall be freed from corruption and miserie, then shall their glorie be consummate and perfect. and when the bodies of true believers shall be freed from corruption and misery, then shall their glory be consummate and perfect. cc c-crq dt n2 pp-f j n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, av vmb po32 n1 vbb j cc j. (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 518
9520 And this is that redemption Christ speakes of, Luk. 21.28. Looke vp and lift vp your heads, for your redemption draweth neare. And this is that redemption christ speaks of, Luk. 21.28. Look up and lift up your Heads, for your redemption draws near. cc d vbz d n1 np1 vvz pp-f, np1 crd. vvb a-acp cc vvi a-acp po22 n2, p-acp po22 n1 vvz av-j. (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 518
9521 Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. Thus then conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn. (26) verse (DIV2) 918 Page 518
9522 And not onely the creature we spake of before, but I, and you, and all true beleeuers, who haue the beginnings of sauing grace, And not only the creature we spoke of before, but I, and you, and all true believers, who have the beginnings of Saving grace, cc xx av-j dt n1 pns12 vvd pp-f a-acp, cc-acp pns11, cc pn22, cc d j n2, r-crq vhb dt n2 pp-f vvg n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 919 Page 518
9523 and the speciall gifts of the Spirit of God, gifts that are peculiar to Gods elect, and the special Gifts of the Spirit of God, Gifts that Are peculiar to God's elect, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, n2 cst vbr j p-acp n2 vvb, (26) verse (DIV2) 919 Page 518
9524 as pawnes, and pledges of perfection, and accomplishment of them hereafter; as pawns, and pledges of perfection, and accomplishment of them hereafter; c-acp n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f pno32 av; (26) verse (DIV2) 919 Page 518
9525 and of the fulnesse of ioy and glorie promised to vs, in time to be giuen to vs, and of the fullness of joy and glory promised to us, in time to be given to us, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12, (26) verse (DIV2) 919 Page 518
9526 euen we feeling the weight and burden of our corruption and miserie, do sigh and grone vnder it, and that truly from our verie hearts desiring ease and deliuerance, constantly and patiently expecting and looking for the consummation of our adoption, even we feeling the weight and burden of our corruption and misery, do sighs and groan under it, and that truly from our very hearts desiring ease and deliverance, constantly and patiently expecting and looking for the consummation of our adoption, av pns12 vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, vdb vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31, cc cst av-j p-acp po12 j n2 vvg n1 cc n1, av-j cc av-j vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 919 Page 519
9527 and the manifestation of it, euen a full deliuerance from all corruption and miserie, and that in our bodies which shall be last of all freed and deliuered, and the manifestation of it, even a full deliverance from all corruption and misery, and that in our bodies which shall be last of all freed and Delivered, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, av-j dt j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, cc cst p-acp po12 n2 r-crq vmb vbi ord pp-f d vvn cc vvn, (26) verse (DIV2) 919 Page 519
9528 and for consummation and fulnesse of glorie which we shall haue at the day of iudgement, at the comming of Christ to iudgement. and for consummation and fullness of glory which we shall have At the day of judgement, At the coming of christ to judgement. cc p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns12 vmb vhi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 919 Page 519
9529 Now first obserue we, that the Apostle here puts downe Gods children as a distinct member from the creature; Now First observe we, that the Apostle Here puts down God's children as a distinct member from the creature; av ord vvb pns12, cst dt n1 av vvz a-acp ng1 n2 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 920 Page 519
9530 he saith, Not onely the creature, but we also: he Says, Not only the creature, but we also: pns31 vvz, xx av-j dt n1, cc-acp pns12 av: (26) verse (DIV2) 920 Page 519
9531 thereby giuing vs to vnderstand, that though Gods children be his creatures as other things be, thereby giving us to understand, that though God's children be his creatures as other things be, av vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst cs npg1 n2 vbb po31 n2 p-acp j-jn n2 vbb, (26) verse (DIV2) 920 Page 519
9532 yet they are more then so. And the point hence is this. That Gods children are the creatures of God as other things in the world be, yet they Are more then so. And the point hence is this. That God's children Are the creatures of God as other things in the world be, av pns32 vbr dc cs av. cc dt n1 av vbz d. d ng1 n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 vbi, (26) verse (DIV2) 920 Page 519
9533 and they are more then so, they are much more then that they are by creation. and they Are more then so, they Are much more then that they Are by creation. cc pns32 vbr dc cs av, pns32 vbr av-d av-dc cs cst pns32 vbr p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 921 Page 519
9534 Gods children are not onely partakers of that common benefite common to them with the earth, God's children Are not only partakers of that Common benefit Common to them with the earth, npg1 n2 vbr xx av-j n2 pp-f d j n1 j p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 921 Page 519
9535 and elements, and bruite beasts, to be the worke of the Lords hands, but they are also partakers of a further benefit, they are created anew, and elements, and bruit beasts, to be the work of the lords hands, but they Are also partakers of a further benefit, they Are created anew, cc n2, cc n1 n2, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n2, cc-acp pns32 vbr av n2 pp-f dt jc n1, pns32 vbr vvn av, (26) verse (DIV2) 921 Page 519
9536 and they are made new creatures, as the Apostle speakes, 1. Corinth, 5.15. If any man be in Christ, NONLATINALPHABET, Let him be a new creature, or he is a new creature. And Galat. 6.15. the Apostle saith, Neither circumcision auaileth any thing, nor vncircumcision, but a new creature: a new creation. and they Are made new creatures, as the Apostle speaks, 1. Corinth, 5.15. If any man be in christ,, Let him be a new creature, or he is a new creature. And Galatians 6.15. the Apostle Says, Neither circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature: a new creation. cc pns32 vbr vvn j n2, c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1, crd. cs d n1 vbi p-acp np1,, vvb pno31 vbi dt j n1, cc pns31 vbz dt j n1. cc np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, dx n1 vvz d n1, ccx n1, cc-acp dt j n1: dt j n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 921 Page 519
9537 And this new creature is vouchsafed to all Gods children, they are framed anew in their mindes, wils, affections, in all the powers of their soules, And this new creature is vouchsafed to all God's children, they Are framed anew in their minds, wills, affections, in all the Powers of their Souls, cc d j n1 vbz vvn p-acp d ng1 n2, pns32 vbr vvn av p-acp po32 n2, n2, n2, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 921 Page 519
9538 and in all the parts and members of their bodies, not in the substance of them, and in all the parts and members of their bodies, not in the substance of them, cc p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n2, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 921 Page 519
9539 but in regard of holinesse and righteousnesse, according to the image of God in which man was first created. but in regard of holiness and righteousness, according to the image of God in which man was First created. cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq n1 vbds ord vvn. (26) verse (DIV2) 921 Page 519
9540 And the ground of this is. The promise of God we reade of, Ezech. 36.26. A new heart also will I giue you, and a new spirit will I put within you. And the ground of this is. The promise of God we read of, Ezekiel 36.26. A new heart also will I give you, and a new Spirit will I put within you. cc dt n1 pp-f d vbz. dt n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vvb pp-f, np1 crd. dt j n1 av vmb pns11 vvi pn22, cc dt j n1 vmb pns11 vvi p-acp pn22. (26) verse (DIV2) 921 Page 519
9541 The Lord hath promised to make his chosen anew, to frame in them new minds, and throughout to renew them; The Lord hath promised to make his chosen anew, to frame in them new minds, and throughout to renew them; dt n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n-vvn av, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 j n2, cc a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32; (26) verse (DIV2) 922 Page 519
9542 and he will be as good as his word, he will make them new creatures. and he will be as good as his word, he will make them new creatures. cc pns31 vmb vbi a-acp j c-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 j n2. (26) verse (DIV2) 922 Page 519
9543 And for vse, in the first place we must looke that it be thus with euerieone of vs, that we be not onely the creatures of God as other things in the world be, And for use, in the First place we must look that it be thus with euerieone of us, that we be not only the creatures of God as other things in the world be, cc p-acp n1, p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vmb vvi cst pn31 vbb av p-acp n1 pp-f pno12, cst pns12 vbb xx av-j dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 vbi, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9544 but that we be framed anew, and made new creatures in Iesus Christ. but that we be framed anew, and made new creatures in Iesus christ. cc-acp cst pns12 vbb vvn av, cc vvd j n2 p-acp np1 np1. (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9545 Many poore ignorant soules thinke they haue matter of comfort inough in this, that they are Gods creatures, Many poor ignorant Souls think they have matter of Comfort enough in this, that they Are God's creatures, d j j n2 vvb pns32 vhb n1 pp-f n1 av-d p-acp d, cst pns32 vbr n2 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9546 and they say, they are the poore creatures of God, and he hath made them, and they say, they Are the poor creatures of God, and he hath made them, cc pns32 vvb, pns32 vbr dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc pns31 vhz vvn pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9547 and they hope he will be good to them and saue them, they hope God made them not to damne them. and they hope he will be good to them and save them, they hope God made them not to damn them. cc pns32 vvb pns31 vmb vbi j p-acp pno32 cc vvi pno32, pns32 vvb np1 vvd pno32 xx pc-acp vvi pno32. (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9548 But alas, if men or women haue no better ground of comfort then this, that they are Gods creatures, they are in a poore and miserable case, the oxe or the asse is in that respect as neare heauen as they, But alas, if men or women have no better ground of Comfort then this, that they Are God's creatures, they Are in a poor and miserable case, the ox or the Ass is in that respect as near heaven as they, p-acp uh, cs n2 cc n2 vhb dx jc n1 pp-f n1 av d, cst pns32 vbr n2 n2, pns32 vbr p-acp dt j cc j n1, dt n1 cc dt n1 vbz p-acp d n1 c-acp av-j n1 c-acp pns32, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9549 for they are also Gods creatures. for they Are also God's creatures. c-acp pns32 vbr av n2 n2. (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9550 Yea know, whosoeuer thou art, if thou content thy selfe in this, that thou art Gods creature, Yea know, whosoever thou art, if thou content thy self in this, that thou art God's creature, uh vvb, r-crq pns21 vb2r, cs pns21 vvb po21 n1 p-acp d, cst pns21 vb2r npg1 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9551 and neuer labour for further ground of comfort, but so liue and so dye, thou art in a farre worse case then the bruite creatures, and never labour for further ground of Comfort, but so live and so die, thou art in a Far Worse case then the bruit creatures, cc av-x vvb p-acp jc n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp av vvi cc av vvi, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt av-j jc n1 cs dt n1 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9552 then the very toade or venomous serpent: for the death of the bruite creature is to it an end of all miserie, then the very toad or venomous serpent: for the death of the bruit creature is to it an end of all misery, cs dt j n1 cc j n1: c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 vbz p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f d n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9553 but thy death to thee is a beginning of endlesse woe without ease or remedie. but thy death to thee is a beginning of endless woe without ease or remedy. cc-acp po21 n1 p-acp pno21 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9554 And therefore rest not on this, that thou art the creature of God, but labour thou to be made a new creature in Iesus Christ, And Therefore rest not on this, that thou art the creature of God, but labour thou to be made a new creature in Iesus christ, cc av vvb xx p-acp d, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp vvb pns21 pc-acp vbi vvn dt j n1 p-acp np1 np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9555 and neuer rest till thou be framed anew in thy mind, will, and affections, according to the image of God, in true holinesse and righteousnesse, and never rest till thou be framed anew in thy mind, will, and affections, according to the image of God, in true holiness and righteousness, cc av-x vvb c-acp pns21 vbb vvn av p-acp po21 n1, n1, cc n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp j n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9556 and that indeed will yeeld thee true comfort both in life and death. and that indeed will yield thee true Comfort both in life and death. cc cst av vmb vvi pno21 j n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9557 And so for a second vse, it is matter of great comfort to Gods children, that they are created anew, And so for a second use, it is matter of great Comfort to God's children, that they Are created anew, cc av p-acp dt ord n1, pn31 vbz n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp npg1 n2, cst pns32 vbr vvn av, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9558 and made new creatures in Iesus Christ, and that they haue the image of God stamped on them; and made new creatures in Iesus christ, and that they have the image of God stamped on them; cc vvd j n2 p-acp np1 np1, cc cst pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32; (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9559 for doubtlesse the Lord doth more esteeme of them then he doth of all other creatures in the world, for doubtless the Lord does more esteem of them then he does of all other creatures in the world, c-acp av-j dt n1 vdz dc vvi pp-f pno32 av pns31 vdz pp-f d j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9561 yea then he doth of other men that are reasonable creatures as well as they, be they neuer so rich or great in the world. yea then he does of other men that Are reasonable creatures as well as they, be they never so rich or great in the world. uh av pns31 vdz pp-f n-jn n2 cst vbr j n2 c-acp av c-acp pns32, vbb pns32 av-x av j cc j p-acp dt n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9562 As a father who hath in him the true affection of a father, makes more reckoning and account of his child begotten of his owne bodie, As a father who hath in him the true affection of a father, makes more reckoning and account of his child begotten of his own body, p-acp dt n1 r-crq vhz p-acp pno31 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz av-dc j-vvg cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn pp-f po31 d n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9563 and that beares his image and is most like to him, then he doth of his gold or siluer though he haue abundance; and that bears his image and is most like to him, then he does of his gold or silver though he have abundance; cc d vvz po31 n1 cc vbz av-ds av-j p-acp pno31, cs pns31 vdz pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 cs pns31 vhb n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 520
9564 and so the Lord esteemes more of one of his children whom he hath begotten by the immortall seed of his word, and so the Lord esteems more of one of his children whom he hath begotten by the immortal seed of his word, cc av dt n1 vvz dc pp-f crd pp-f po31 n2 ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 521
9565 and by the worke of his Spirit, and framed anew in his beloued the Lord Iesus the Sonne of his loue, and by the work of his Spirit, and framed anew in his Beloved the Lord Iesus the Son of his love, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvd av p-acp po31 vvn dt n1 np1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 521
9566 then he doth of all other creatures in the world. then he does of all other creatures in the world. cs pns31 vdz pp-f d j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 521
9567 And for his childrens sake he reprooues kings, alters the course of nature, and many times turnes vpside downe the estate of things in the world. And for his Children's sake he reproves Kings, alters the course of nature, and many times turns upside down the estate of things in the world. cc p-acp po31 ng2 n1 pns31 vvz n2, vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d n2 vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 521
9568 Yea on their being depends the continuance of this world: Yea on their being depends the Continuance of this world: uh p-acp po32 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 521
9569 when Gods children shall be all sealed and sanctified, and their number fully accomplished, then shall heauen and earth go together, when God's children shall be all sealed and sanctified, and their number Fully accomplished, then shall heaven and earth go together, c-crq npg1 n2 vmb vbi av-d vvn cc vvn, cc po32 n1 av-j vvn, av vmb n1 cc n1 vvb av, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 521
9570 and this world shall haue an end, so deare and precious are Gods children to him. and this world shall have an end, so deer and precious Are God's children to him. cc d n1 vmb vhi dt n1, av j-jn cc j vbr ng1 n2 p-acp pno31. (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 521
9571 And this is to be thought on to the comfort of all that finde themselues created anew, And this is to be Thought on to the Comfort of all that find themselves created anew, cc d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb px32 vvn av, (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 521
9572 and made new creatures in Iesus Christ. and made new creatures in Iesus christ. cc vvd j n2 p-acp np1 np1. (26) verse (DIV2) 923 Page 521
9573 In the next place, the description of the godly and true beleeuers here giuen by the Apostle, comes to be considered and stood on: In the next place, the description of the godly and true believers Here given by the Apostle, comes to be considered and stood on: p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n2 av vvn p-acp dt n1, vvz pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvd a-acp: (26) verse (DIV2) 924 Page 521
9574 the Apostle thus describing the godly and true beleeuers, that they are such as haue the first fruits of the Spirit: the Apostle thus describing the godly and true believers, that they Are such as have the First fruits of the Spirit: dt n1 av vvg dt j cc j n2, cst pns32 vbr d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 924 Page 521
9575 that is, as we shewed, such as haue the beginnings of true sauing grace, and the speciall gifts of the Spirit peculiar to Gods elect, that is, as we showed, such as have the beginnings of true Saving grace, and the special Gifts of the Spirit peculiar to God's elect, cst vbz, c-acp pns12 vvd, d c-acp vhb dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 j p-acp n2 vvb, (26) verse (DIV2) 924 Page 521
9576 as pawnes and pledges to them of the perfection of them hereafter, and of fulnesse of ioy and glorie in heauen, which the Lord hath promised to them in time to be giuen them. as pawns and pledges to them of the perfection of them hereafter, and of fullness of joy and glory in heaven, which the Lord hath promised to them in time to be given them. c-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32 av, cc pp-f n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pno32. (26) verse (DIV2) 924 Page 521
9577 Now from this description we may raise two conclusions, I will speake of them in order: as first this. Now from this description we may raise two conclusions, I will speak of them in order: as First this. av p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi crd n2, pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp n1: c-acp ord d. (26) verse (DIV2) 924 Page 521
9578 That the beginnings of true sauing grace in Gods children, and the speciall gifts of the Spirit, That the beginnings of true Saving grace in God's children, and the special Gifts of the Spirit, cst dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1 p-acp npg1 n2, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 521
9579 and gifts peculiar to Gods elect bestowed on them, are as sufficient pawnes and pledges to assure them, that hereafter they shall haue full perfection of grace, and Gifts peculiar to God's elect bestowed on them, Are as sufficient pawns and pledges to assure them, that hereafter they shall have full perfection of grace, cc n2 j p-acp n2 vvb vvn p-acp pno32, vbr p-acp j n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi pno32, cst av pns32 vmb vhi j n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 521
9580 and fulnesse of ioy and glorie in heauen. As the Israelites by offering their first fruites had good hope of a good haruest, and fullness of joy and glory in heaven. As the Israelites by offering their First fruits had good hope of a good harvest, cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. p-acp dt np2 p-acp vvg po32 ord n2 vhd j n1 pp-f dt j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 521
9581 and that they in time should reape the rest of their crop: and that they in time should reap the rest of their crop: cc cst pns32 p-acp n1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 521
9582 so Gods childrē by the beginnings of true sauing grace, and by the speciall gifts of the Spirit of God here bestowed on them, may conceiue certaine hope and assurance both of perfection of grace, so God's children by the beginnings of true Saving grace, and by the special Gifts of the Spirit of God Here bestowed on them, may conceive certain hope and assurance both of perfection of grace, av npg1 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvn p-acp pno32, vmb vvi j n1 cc n1 av-d pp-f n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 521
10743 I haue seene, I haue seene the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I haue heard their groning: I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have herd their groaning: pns11 vhb vvn, pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1, cc pns11 vhb vvn po32 j-vvg: (28) verse (DIV2) 1031 Page 585
9583 and of fulnesse of ioy and glorie hereafter to be giuen to them in heauen. 1. Corinth. 1.22. the Apostle speaking of himselfe and of other true beleeuers, saith, God hath sealed vs, and hath giuen the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. and of fullness of joy and glory hereafter to be given to them in heaven. 1. Corinth. 1.22. the Apostle speaking of himself and of other true believers, Says, God hath sealed us, and hath given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. cc pp-f n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1. crd np1. crd. dt n1 vvg pp-f px31 cc pp-f j-jn j n2, vvz, np1 vhz vvn pno12, cc vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n2. (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 521
9584 He compares the Spirit of God giuen to his children to an earnest pennie, that as men do assure others that they will pay thē the whole summe due for this or that, by giuing them an earnest pennie; He compares the Spirit of God given to his children to an earnest penny, that as men do assure Others that they will pay them the Whole sum due for this or that, by giving them an earnest penny; pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt j n1, cst p-acp n2 vdb vvi n2-jn cst pns32 vmb vvi pno32 dt j-jn n1 j-jn p-acp d cc d, p-acp vvg pno32 dt j n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 522
9585 so the Lord doth giue his children here in this world the speciall gifts of his Spirit, so the Lord does give his children Here in this world the special Gifts of his Spirit, av dt n1 vdz vvi po31 n2 av p-acp d n1 dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 522
9586 as it were part of payment, and as an earnest pennie, the better to assure them that in due time they shall receiue fulnesse both of grace and glorie. as it were part of payment, and as an earnest penny, the better to assure them that in due time they shall receive fullness both of grace and glory. c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt j n1, dt jc pc-acp vvi pno32 d p-acp j-jn n1 pns32 vmb vvi n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 522
9587 And to the same purpose speakes the Apostle. Ephess. 1.13.14. saith he, Ye were sealed with the holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance: And to the same purpose speaks the Apostle. Ephess. 1.13.14. Says he, You were sealed with the holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance: cc p-acp dt d n1 vvz dt n1. n1. crd. vvz pns31, pn22 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 522
9588 that is, as an earnest giuen vs of God, doth confirme to vs our heauenly inheritance, that is, as an earnest given us of God, does confirm to us our heavenly inheritance, cst vbz, c-acp dt n1 vvn pno12 pp-f np1, vdz vvi p-acp pno12 po12 j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 522
9589 and assure vs that in time we shall receiue the fulnesse of grace and glorie. and assure us that in time we shall receive the fullness of grace and glory. cc vvb pno12 d p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 522
9590 And in the 4. Chap. of that Epistle verse 30. saith the Apostle, Grieue not the holy Spirit of God, by whom ye are sealed vnto the day of •edemption: And in the 4. Chap. of that Epistle verse 30. Says the Apostle, Grieve not the holy Spirit of God, by whom you Are sealed unto the day of •edemption: cc p-acp dt crd np1 pp-f d n1 n1 crd vvz dt n1, vvb xx dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 522
9591 as if he had said, By whom ye are confirmed in assurance of a full redemption, as if he had said, By whom you Are confirmed in assurance of a full redemption, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, p-acp ro-crq pn22 vbr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 522
9592 euen of a full deliuerance from all corruption and miserie, and of a full accomplishment and perfection both of grace and glorie in time to be giuen to you. even of a full deliverance from all corruption and misery, and of a full accomplishment and perfection both of grace and glory in time to be given to you. av pp-f dt j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, cc pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn22. (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 522
9593 These places do sufficiently cleare and confirme the truth of the point in hand, that the beginnings of true sauing grace, These places do sufficiently clear and confirm the truth of the point in hand, that the beginnings of true Saving grace, np1 n2 vdb av-j vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cst dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 522
9594 and the speciall gifts of the Spirit of God, peculiar to Gods elect, bestowed on Gods children, are as sufficient pawnes and pledges to assure them that hereafter they shall haue perfection of grace, and the special Gifts of the Spirit of God, peculiar to God's elect, bestowed on God's children, Are as sufficient pawns and pledges to assure them that hereafter they shall have perfection of grace, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, j p-acp n2 vvb, vvn p-acp npg1 n2, vbr p-acp j n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 d av pns32 vmb vhi n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 522
9595 and fulnesse of ioy and glorie in heauen. And the reasons and grounds of this truth are these. and fullness of joy and glory in heaven. And the Reasons and grounds of this truth Are these. cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vbr d. (26) verse (DIV2) 925 Page 522
9596 First, the beginnings of true sauing grace, and the speciall gifts of the Spirit of God, the gifts peculiar to Gods elect, are Gods loue tokens bestowed on his chosen, First, the beginnings of true Saving grace, and the special Gifts of the Spirit of God, the Gifts peculiar to God's elect, Are God's love tokens bestowed on his chosen, ord, dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n2 j p-acp n2 vvb, vbr n2 n1 n2 vvn p-acp po31 j-vvn, (26) verse (DIV2) 927 Page 522
9597 euen tokens and testimonies of his speciall loue to them, yea of his vnchangeable loue, of that loue of his wherewith he loued them before the world was, even tokens and testimonies of his special love to them, yea of his unchangeable love, of that love of his wherewith he loved them before the world was, av-j n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pno32, uh pp-f po31 j-u n1, pp-f d n1 pp-f png31 c-crq pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 vbds, (26) verse (DIV2) 927 Page 522
9598 and wherewith he will loue them for euer. And againe, the Lord hauing begun the worke of true sauing grace in his children, and wherewith he will love them for ever. And again, the Lord having begun the work of true Saving grace in his children, cc c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp av. cc av, dt n1 vhg vvn dt n1 pp-f j vvg n1 p-acp po31 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 927 Page 522
9599 and hauing bestowed on them the speciall gifts of his Spirit, the gifts peculiar to his chosen, he will certainly accomplish and perfect his owne good worke in them; and having bestowed on them the special Gifts of his Spirit, the Gifts peculiar to his chosen, he will Certainly accomplish and perfect his own good work in them; cc vhg vvn p-acp pno32 dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, dt n2 j p-acp po31 j-vvn, pns31 vmb av-j vvi cc vvi po31 d j n1 p-acp pno32; (26) verse (DIV2) 928 Page 523
9600 he is able to do it, none can hinder him, and he is most willing to do it: he is able to do it, none can hinder him, and he is most willing to do it: pns31 vbz j pc-acp vdi pn31, pix vmb vvi pno31, cc pns31 vbz av-ds j pc-acp vdi pn31: (26) verse (DIV2) 928 Page 523
9601 yea the Apostle saith, 1. Corinth. 1.8.9. that he will confirme his children to the end, because he is faithfull. yea the Apostle Says, 1. Corinth. 1.8.9. that he will confirm his children to the end, Because he is faithful. uh dt n1 vvz, crd np1. crd. cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbz j. (26) verse (DIV2) 928 Page 523
9602 He reasons from the nature of God, he is most faithfull and true in his word and promises, He Reasons from the nature of God, he is most faithful and true in his word and promises, pns31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vbz av-ds j cc j p-acp po31 n1 cc n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 928 Page 523
9603 and therefore he will confirme his children, Who shall (saith he) confirme you vnto the end, that ye may be blamelesse in the day of our Lord Iesus Christ: and Therefore he will confirm his children, Who shall (Says he) confirm you unto the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Iesus christ: cc av pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2, r-crq vmb (vvz pns31) vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1, cst pn22 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1: (26) verse (DIV2) 928 Page 523
9604 and then he subioynes as the ground of that, God is faithfull by whom ye are called vnto the fellowship of his Sonne Iesus Christ our Lord. And Philip. 1.6. the Apostle saith expresly, that the Lord who hath begun the good worke in his children, will performe it vntill the day of Iesus Christ: he will certainly accomplish it. and then he subioynes as the ground of that, God is faithful by whom you Are called unto the fellowship of his Son Iesus christ our Lord. And Philip. 1.6. the Apostle Says expressly, that the Lord who hath begun the good work in his children, will perform it until the day of Iesus christ: he will Certainly accomplish it. cc av pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, np1 vbz j p-acp ro-crq pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1 np1 po12 n1. cc np1. crd. dt n1 vvz av-j, cst dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2, vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1: pns31 vmb av-j vvi pn31. (26) verse (DIV2) 928 Page 523
9605 And therefore on these grounds we may resolue on this as a certaine truth, that the beginnings of true sauing grace, And Therefore on these grounds we may resolve on this as a certain truth, that the beginnings of true Saving grace, cc av p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 928 Page 523
9606 and the speciall gifts of the Spirit of God, the gifts peculiar to Gods elect bestowed on Gods children, are as sufficient pawnes and pledges to assure them that hereafter they shall haue both perfection of grace, and the special Gifts of the Spirit of God, the Gifts peculiar to God's elect bestowed on God's children, Are as sufficient pawns and pledges to assure them that hereafter they shall have both perfection of grace, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n2 j p-acp n2 vvb vvn p-acp npg1 n2, vbr p-acp j n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 d av pns32 vmb vhi d n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 928 Page 523
9607 and also fulnesse of ioy and glorie in heauen. and also fullness of joy and glory in heaven. cc av n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 928 Page 523
9608 Now then for the vse, first on this ground of truth we are to take notice of the wonderfull and vnspeakeable mercie and goodnesse of God towards his children. Now then for the use, First on this ground of truth we Are to take notice of the wonderful and unspeakable mercy and Goodness of God towards his children. av av p-acp dt n1, ord p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt j cc j-u n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2. (26) verse (DIV2) 929 Page 523
9609 The Lord hath not onely prouided and layed vp fulnesse of ioy and glorie for his children in heauen, The Lord hath not only provided and laid up fullness of joy and glory for his children in heaven, dt n1 vhz xx av-j vvn cc vvd a-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 929 Page 523
9610 but he is pleased out of the abundance of his loue and riches of his mercie, to make it knowne to them that he hath so prouided for them, but he is pleased out of the abundance of his love and riches of his mercy, to make it known to them that he hath so provided for them, cc-acp pns31 vbz vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 vvn p-acp pno32 cst pns31 vhz av vvn p-acp pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 929 Page 523
9611 yea to giue them here in this world pawnes and pledges of it, euen sufficient to assure them that they shall in time be put in full possession of it. yea to give them Here in this world pawns and pledges of it, even sufficient to assure them that they shall in time be put in full possession of it. uh p-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp d n1 n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, av j pc-acp vvi pno32 cst pns32 vmb p-acp n1 vbi vvn p-acp j n1 pp-f pn31. (26) verse (DIV2) 929 Page 523
9612 The Lord knowes our vnbeleeuing mould, that we are full of doubting, and full of vnbeliefe, The Lord knows our unbelieving mould, that we Are full of doubting, and full of unbelief, dt n1 vvz po12 vvg n1, cst pns12 vbr j pp-f vvg, cc j pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 929 Page 523
9613 and he is pleased to prouide against it in his children, and to giue to them the beginnings of true sauing grace, and he is pleased to provide against it in his children, and to give to them the beginnings of true Saving grace, cc pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp po31 n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 929 Page 523
9614 and the speciall gifts of his Spirit, as pawnes and pledges of his loue to them, and the special Gifts of his Spirit, as pawns and pledges of his love to them, cc dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 929 Page 523
9615 and the better to ascertaine them touching his gracious purpose of bringing them to their heauenly inheritance, and the better to ascertain them touching his gracious purpose of bringing them to their heavenly inheritance, cc dt jc pc-acp vvi pno32 vvg po31 j n1 pp-f vvg pno32 p-acp po32 j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 929 Page 523
9632 and the speciall gifts of the Spirit of God, and the gifts peculiar to Gods elect: and the special Gifts of the Spirit of God, and the Gifts peculiar to God's elect: cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 j p-acp n2 vvb: (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 525
9616 and that in time they shall haue fulnesse of ioy and glorie in heauen. And in this respect Gods children cannot sufficiently magnifie Gods goodnesse and mercie towards them. Againe for a second vse: and that in time they shall have fullness of joy and glory in heaven. And in this respect God's children cannot sufficiently magnify God's Goodness and mercy towards them. Again for a second use: cc cst p-acp n1 pns32 vmb vhi n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. cc p-acp d n1 npg1 n2 vmbx av-j vvi npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. av p-acp dt ord n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 929 Page 523
9617 is it so that the beginnings of true sauing grace, and the speciall gifts of Gods Spirit, the gifts peculiar to Gods elect bestowed on them, are as pawnes and pledges sufficient to assure them that hereafter they shall haue both perfection of grace, is it so that the beginnings of true Saving grace, and the special Gifts of God's Spirit, the Gifts peculiar to God's elect bestowed on them, Are as pawns and pledges sufficient to assure them that hereafter they shall have both perfection of grace, vbz pn31 av cst dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, dt n2 j p-acp n2 vvb vvn p-acp pno32, vbr p-acp n2 cc n2 j pc-acp vvi pno32 d av pns32 vmb vhi d n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 524
9618 and also fulnesse of ioy and glorie in heauen? Then here is a ground of excellent comfort to all that finde in themselues the beginnings of true sauing grace, and also fullness of joy and glory in heaven? Then Here is a ground of excellent Comfort to all that find in themselves the beginnings of true Saving grace, cc av n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? av av vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp px32 dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 524
9619 and the speciall gifts of Gods Spirit, the gifts peculiar to Gods elect: and the special Gifts of God's Spirit, the Gifts peculiar to God's elect: cc dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, dt n2 j p-acp n2 vvb: (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 524
9620 they may thereupon certainly conclude to the comfort of their owne soules, that they shall in time be possest of fulnesse of ioy and glorie in heauen, they may thereupon Certainly conclude to the Comfort of their own Souls, that they shall in time be possessed of fullness of joy and glory in heaven, pns32 vmb av av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, cst pns32 vmb p-acp n1 vbi vvn pp-f n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 524
9621 and they are to be fully perswaded of it. Though we will not sometimes trust a man on his word, or on his bill, and they Are to be Fully persuaded of it. Though we will not sometime trust a man on his word, or on his bill, cc pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi av-j vvn pp-f pn31. cs pns12 vmb xx av vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 524
9622 or bond, yet on a sufficient pawne we dare trust any man, and shall we not then trust the Lord on so good and sufficient a pawne lying with vs, or bound, yet on a sufficient pawn we Dare trust any man, and shall we not then trust the Lord on so good and sufficient a pawn lying with us, cc n1, av p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vvb vvi d n1, cc vmb pns12 xx av vvi dt n1 p-acp av j cc j dt n1 vvg p-acp pno12, (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 524
9623 as the beginnings of true sauing grace, and the speciall gifts of the Spirit of God, the gifts peculiar to Gods elect? Oh we are thereupon to be fully perswaded, that the Lord will one day bring vs into the possession of the heauenly inheritance, as the beginnings of true Saving grace, and the special Gifts of the Spirit of God, the Gifts peculiar to God's elect? O we Are thereupon to be Fully persuaded, that the Lord will one day bring us into the possession of the heavenly inheritance, c-acp dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n2 j p-acp n2 vvb? uh pns12 vbr av pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, cst dt n1 vmb crd n1 vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 524
9624 and that we shall assuredly in time come to enioy the fulnesse of ioy and glorie in heauen. and that we shall assuredly in time come to enjoy the fullness of joy and glory in heaven. cc cst pns12 vmb av-vvn p-acp n1 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 524
9625 I know it is a point of controuersie betweene vs and the Papists, and they say, that none can in this life be assured that they shall hereafter enioy life and glorie in heauen. I know it is a point of controversy between us and the Papists, and they say, that none can in this life be assured that they shall hereafter enjoy life and glory in heaven. pns11 vvb pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12 cc dt njp2, cc pns32 vvb, cst pix vmb p-acp d n1 vbi vvn cst pns32 vmb av vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 524
9626 I will not enter the controuersie, but consider we thus much; I will not enter the controversy, but Consider we thus much; pns11 vmb xx vvi dt n1, cc-acp vvb pns12 av av-d; (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 524
9627 can a man or a woman haue the first fruits of the Spirit, and then be disappointed of the ioy and glorie in heauen? Hath the Lord begun a good worke in his children, can a man or a woman have the First fruits of the Spirit, and then be disappointed of the joy and glory in heaven? Hath the Lord begun a good work in his children, vmb dt n1 cc dt n1 vhi dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, cc av vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? vhz dt n1 vvn dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 524
9628 and will not he perfect it? Why surely the sauing grace that Gods children here haue, is a beginning of that glorious being they shall receiue in heauen, it is the same for substance, differing onely in degree. and will not he perfect it? Why surely the Saving grace that God's children Here have, is a beginning of that glorious being they shall receive in heaven, it is the same for substance, differing only in degree. cc vmb xx pns31 vvi pn31? q-crq av-j dt vvg n1 cst ng1 n2 av vhb, vbz dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, pn31 vbz dt d p-acp n1, vvg av-j p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 524
9629 And therefore doubtlesse, such as haue the beginnings of true sauing grace, and the speciall gifts of the Spirit of God, the gifts peculiar to Gods elect, may thereupon certainly perswade themselues, that they shall in time come to haue perfection of grace, And Therefore doubtless, such as have the beginnings of true Saving grace, and the special Gifts of the Spirit of God, the Gifts peculiar to God's elect, may thereupon Certainly persuade themselves, that they shall in time come to have perfection of grace, cc av av-j, d c-acp vhb dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n2 j p-acp n2 vvb, vmb av av-j vvi px32, cst pns32 vmb p-acp n1 vvb pc-acp vhi n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 524
9630 and fulnesse of ioy and glorie in heauen, and that may be a ground of sweet comfort to them. and fullness of joy and glory in heaven, and that may be a ground of sweet Comfort to them. cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cc cst vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno32. (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 525
9631 Yea, will some say, it is indeed matter of great comfort to such as haue the beginnings of true sauing grace, Yea, will Some say, it is indeed matter of great Comfort to such as have the beginnings of true Saving grace, uh, vmb d vvi, pn31 vbz av n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d c-acp vhb dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 525
9633 but how shall I know, that the grace I haue is true sauing grace, and the gifts of Gods Spirit bestowed on me are the speciall gifts of the Spirit, but how shall I know, that the grace I have is true Saving grace, and the Gifts of God's Spirit bestowed on me Are the special Gifts of the Spirit, cc-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vvi, cst dt n1 pns11 vhb vbz j vvg n1, cc dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vvn p-acp pno11 vbr av j n2 pp-f dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 525
9634 and such as are peculiar to Gods elect? Hypocrites may go farre, they may seeme to haue the first fruites of the Spirit, They may be enlightened, and taste of the heauenly gift, they may be partakers of the gifts of the Spirit, they may taste of the heauenly gift, and such as Are peculiar to God's elect? Hypocrites may go Far, they may seem to have the First fruits of the Spirit, They may be enlightened, and taste of the heavenly gift, they may be partakers of the Gifts of the Spirit, they may taste of the heavenly gift, cc d c-acp vbr j p-acp n2 vvb? n2 vmb vvi av-j, pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vhi dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vmb vbi vvn, cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, pns32 vmb vbi n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vmb vvi pp-f dt j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 525
9635 and the powers of the world to come, Heb. 6.4.5. and the Powers of the world to come, Hebrew 6.4.5. cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 525
9636 how then shall I know that the grace I haue is true grace, and the gifts of the Spirit of God bestowed on me, are the speciall gifts of the Spirit of God peculiar to his elect, how then shall I know that the grace I have is true grace, and the Gifts of the Spirit of God bestowed on me, Are the special Gifts of the Spirit of God peculiar to his elect, uh-crq av vmb pns11 vvi cst dt n1 pns11 vhb vbz j n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno11, vbr dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 j p-acp po31 j-vvn, (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 525
9637 and so pawnes and pledges sufficient to assure me that in time to come I shall haue perfection of grace, and so pawns and pledges sufficient to assure me that in time to come I shall have perfection of grace, cc av n2 cc n2 j pc-acp vvi pno11 cst p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pns11 vmb vhi n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 525
9638 and fulnesse of ioy and glorie in heauen? I answer: and fullness of joy and glory in heaven? I answer: cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? pns11 vvb: (26) verse (DIV2) 930 Page 525
9639 thou shalt know it by three things, by the roote of that grace, by the extent of it, and by the speciall working of it, as: thou shalt know it by three things, by the root of that grace, by the extent of it, and by the special working of it, as: pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 p-acp crd n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f pn31, a-acp: (26) verse (DIV2) 931 Page 525
9640 First, by the roote of it, if the grace that is in thee come from Christ as the roote: First, by the root of it, if the grace that is in thee come from christ as the root: ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cs dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 932 Page 525
9641 for Christ is not onely the author of spirituall life, as the Father and the holy Ghost, for christ is not only the author of spiritual life, as the Father and the holy Ghost, c-acp np1 vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f j n1, c-acp dt n1 cc dt j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 932 Page 525
9642 but he is also the cause of it, and he hath it in himselfe, that he may conuey it to all that truly beleeue in him: but he is also the cause of it, and he hath it in himself, that he may convey it to all that truly believe in him: cc-acp pns31 vbz av dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc pns31 vhz pn31 p-acp px31, cst pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp d cst av-j vvb p-acp pno31: (26) verse (DIV2) 932 Page 525
9643 he is an appointed head to the Church, Ephes. 1.22. He is the Lord of life, Act. 3.15. He is a quickening Spirit, 1. Cor. 15.45. he is an appointed head to the Church, Ephesians 1.22. He is the Lord of life, Act. 3.15. He is a quickening Spirit, 1. Cor. 15.45. pns31 vbz dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 crd. pns31 vbz dt j-vvg n1, crd np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 932 Page 525
9644 And if the grace that is in thee come from Christ as the roote of it, And if the grace that is in thee come from christ as the root of it, cc cs dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (26) verse (DIV2) 932 Page 525
9645 and Christ liues in thee as the roote of a tree liues in the branches of it, and christ lives in thee as the root of a tree lives in the branches of it, cc np1 vvz p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, (26) verse (DIV2) 932 Page 525
9646 and thou art able to say with the Apostle, Galat. 2.20. and thou art able to say with the Apostle, Galatians 2.20. cc pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 932 Page 525
9647 Christ liues in me, and I haue in me in some measure the mind of Christ, the disposition of Christ, christ lives in me, and I have in me in Some measure the mind of christ, the disposition of christ, np1 vvz p-acp pno11, cc pns11 vhb p-acp pno11 p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 932 Page 525
9648 and the affection of Christ, I mind the will of God to do it, it is meate and drinke to me to do it, I mind the glorie of God, I seeke it vnfainedly; and the affection of christ, I mind the will of God to do it, it is meat and drink to me to do it, I mind the glory of God, I seek it unfeignedly; cc dt n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vdi pn31, pn31 vbz n1 cc vvi p-acp pno11 pc-acp vdi pn31, pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vvb pn31 av-j; (26) verse (DIV2) 932 Page 525
9649 then is the grace that is in thee true grace. then is the grace that is in thee true grace. av vbz dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21 j n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 932 Page 525
9650 Secondly, by the extent of it, if the grace that is in thee do extend and reach it selfe to all the powers of thy soule, Secondly, by the extent of it, if the grace that is in thee doe extend and reach it self to all the Powers of thy soul, ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cs dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21 n1 vvi cc vvi pn31 n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 933 Page 526
9651 and to all the parts of thy bodie, thou art wrought on throughout, and there is a proportionable measure of grace in all the powers of thy soule, and to all the parts of thy body, thou art wrought on throughout, and there is a proportionable measure of grace in all the Powers of thy soul, cc p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp a-acp, cc pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 933 Page 526
9652 and in all the parts and members of thy bodie, and the grace that is in thee, doth reach also to all the parts of thy life, and in all the parts and members of thy body, and the grace that is in thee, does reach also to all the parts of thy life, cc p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po21 n1, cc dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21, vdz vvi av p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 933 Page 526
9656 And true grace holdeth out and increaseth, though indeed sometimes it may be interrupted by some strong temptation, And true grace holds out and increases, though indeed sometime it may be interrupted by Some strong temptation, cc j n1 vvz av cc vvz, cs av av pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 933 Page 526
9657 or some grieuous affliction, yet it getteth strength againe afterwards, and it growes stronger daily. Thirdly, by the speciall working of grace: or Some grievous affliction, yet it gets strength again afterwards, and it grows Stronger daily. Thirdly, by the special working of grace: cc d j n1, av pn31 vvz n1 av av, cc pn31 vvz jc av-j. ord, p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 933 Page 526
9658 if the grace that is in thee do worke in thee vprightnesse of heart, so that now thou dost loue all good things because they are good, if the grace that is in thee do work in thee uprightness of heart, so that now thou dost love all good things Because they Are good, cs dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21 vdb vvi p-acp pno21 n1 pp-f n1, av cst av pns21 vd2 vvi d j n2 c-acp pns32 vbr j, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 526
9659 as well as one, and hate all sinnes because they are sinnes and displeasing to God, as well as one, and hate all Sins Because they Are Sins and displeasing to God, c-acp av c-acp pi, cc vvb d n2 c-acp pns32 vbr n2 cc vvg p-acp np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 526
9660 as well as one sinne, as well Sabbath breaking as whoredome, drunkennesse, and the like, because the Lord hath forbidden the one as well as the other. as well as one sin, as well Sabbath breaking as whoredom, Drunkenness, and the like, Because the Lord hath forbidden the one as well as the other. c-acp av c-acp crd n1, c-acp av n1 vvg p-acp n1, n1, cc dt j, c-acp dt n1 vhz vvn dt crd c-acp av c-acp dt n-jn. (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 526
9661 And thou dost thus hate sinne, both in thy selfe and in all others, as Dauid saith, Psal. 119.6. And thou dost thus hate sin, both in thy self and in all Others, as David Says, Psalm 119.6. cc pns21 vd2 av vvi n1, av-d p-acp po21 n1 cc p-acp d n2-jn, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 526
9662 Thou hast respect to all the commandements of God, and thou hast now a single care to please and to glorifie God in all things, Thou hast respect to all the Commandments of God, and thou hast now a single care to please and to Glorify God in all things, pns21 vh2 n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pns21 vh2 av dt j n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 526
9663 and a willingnesse in thee to obey the will of God in euery particular thing made knowne to thee out of his word that concernes thee within the compasse of thy place and calling, and a willingness in thee to obey the will of God in every particular thing made known to thee out of his word that concerns thee within the compass of thy place and calling, cc dt n1 p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n1 vvd vvn p-acp pno21 av pp-f po31 n1 cst vvz pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 526
9664 and that freely, as if there were no law to compell thee, no heauen to reward thee, and that freely, as if there were no law to compel thee, no heaven to reward thee, cc cst av-j, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno21, dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno21, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 526
9665 nor hell to punish euill doers; nor hell to Punish evil doers; ccx n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn n2; (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 526
9666 yea to obey the will of God in euery thing, though it be against thy profit, thy pleasure, thy credit, thy libertie, thine ease, yea to obey the will of God in every thing, though it be against thy profit, thy pleasure, thy credit, thy liberty, thine ease, uh p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, cs pn31 vbb p-acp po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 526
9667 or the liking of carnall friends, and such like. or the liking of carnal Friends, and such like. cc dt n-vvg pp-f j n2, cc d av-j. (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 526
9668 And now thou dost not content thy selfe in the good things thou hast done, either in leauing sinne, And now thou dost not content thy self in the good things thou hast done, either in leaving sin, cc av pns21 vd2 xx vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt j n2 pns21 vh2 vdn, av-d p-acp vvg n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 526
9669 or in drawing neare to God, but thou dost still go forward, and euery day get ground of sinne, or in drawing near to God, but thou dost still go forward, and every day get ground of sin, cc p-acp vvg av-j p-acp np1, cc-acp pns21 vd2 av vvi av-j, cc d n1 vvi n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 526
9670 and breake off some corruption, and euery day draw nearer to God, as the Apostle saith, Philip. 3.13.14. and break off Some corruption, and every day draw nearer to God, as the Apostle Says, Philip. 3.13.14. cc vvi a-acp d n1, cc d n1 vvb av-jc p-acp np1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1. crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 526
9671 Thou forgettest that which is behind, and dost endeauour thy selfe to do that which is before, Thou forgettest that which is behind, and dost endeavour thy self to do that which is before, pns21 vv2 d r-crq vbz a-acp, cc vd2 vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vdi d r-crq vbz a-acp, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 526
9672 and presse forward towards the marke, for the price of the high calling of God in Christ Iesus. and press forward towards the mark, for the price of the high calling of God in christ Iesus. cc vvi av-j p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1. (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 527
9673 And now thou louest good men, because they are good, be they neuer so poore, And now thou love good men, Because they Are good, be they never so poor, cc av pns21 vvb j n2, c-acp pns32 vbr j, vbb pns32 av-x av j, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 527
9674 or of neuer so meane condition, and thou louest good things in others as well as in thy selfe, thou dost not now enuie or despise the good gifts thou seest in others, though they be thine enemies; or of never so mean condition, and thou love good things in Others as well as in thy self, thou dost not now envy or despise the good Gifts thou See in Others, though they be thine enemies; cc pp-f av av j n1, cc pns21 vvb j n2 p-acp n2-jn c-acp av c-acp p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vd2 xx av vvi cc vvi dt j n2 pns21 vv2 p-acp ng2-jn, cs pns32 vbb po21 n2; (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 527
9675 but thou dost like and approue of them, and blesse God for them, and giue him glorie for them, but thou dost like and approve of them, and bless God for them, and give him glory for them, cc-acp pns21 vd2 vvi cc vvi pp-f pno32, cc vvb np1 p-acp pno32, cc vvi pno31 n1 p-acp pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 527
9676 and thou seekest to profit by them, and thereuppon takest aduantage to labour for the same gifts in thy selfe. and thou Seekest to profit by them, and thereupon Takest advantage to labour for the same Gifts in thy self. cc pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc av vv2 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d n2 p-acp po21 n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 527
9678 namely, from Christ Iesus, and be thus extended, and doth thus reach it selfe ouer all the powers and faculties of thy soule, namely, from christ Iesus, and be thus extended, and does thus reach it self over all the Powers and faculties of thy soul, av, p-acp np1 np1, cc vbb av vvn, cc vdz av vvi pn31 n1 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po21 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 527
9679 and ouer all the parts and members of thy bodie, and to all the parts of thy life, and over all the parts and members of thy body, and to all the parts of thy life, cc p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po21 n1, cc p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 527
9680 and haue this speciall working in thee, working in thee vprightnesse of heart, louing all good things because they are good, and have this special working in thee, working in thee uprightness of heart, loving all good things Because they Are good, cc vhb d j n-vvg p-acp pno21, vvg p-acp pno21 n1 pp-f n1, vvg d j n2 c-acp pns32 vbr j, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 527
9681 and hating all sinnes because they are sinnes and displeasing to God, then is the grace that is in thee true sauing grace, and hating all Sins Because they Are Sins and displeasing to God, then is the grace that is in thee true Saving grace, cc vvg d n2 c-acp pns32 vbr n2 cc vvg p-acp np1, av vbz dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21 j vvg n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 527
9682 and the gifts of the Spirit of God bestowed on thee are speciall gifts, proper to Gods children, and the Gifts of the Spirit of God bestowed on thee Are special Gifts, proper to God's children, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno21 vbr j n2, j p-acp npg1 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 527
9683 and thou art now gone beyond an hypocrite, and thou maist thereupon conclude, to the comfort of thine owne soule, thou art in the state of grace, and thou art now gone beyond an hypocrite, and thou Mayest thereupon conclude, to the Comfort of thine own soul, thou art in the state of grace, cc pns21 vb2r av vvn p-acp dt n1, cc pns21 vm2 av vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 527
9684 and that thou shalt in time haue perfection of grace, and fulnesse of ioy, and glorie giuen thee in heauen: and that thou shalt in time have perfection of grace, and fullness of joy, and glory given thee in heaven: cc cst pns21 vm2 p-acp n1 vhb n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 vvn pno21 p-acp n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 527
9685 and hereby let euery one trie himselfe. and hereby let every one try himself. cc av vvb d crd vvi px31. (26) verse (DIV2) 934 Page 527
9686 Come we now to the second thing offered to vs from this description of the godly and true beleeuers, that they are such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit. Come we now to the second thing offered to us from this description of the godly and true believers, that they Are such as have the First fruits of the Spirit. vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 vvd p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j cc j n2, cst pns32 vbr d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 935 Page 527
9687 I said that from this description we might gather and raise two conclusions: the first we haue spoken of. I said that from this description we might gather and raise two conclusions: the First we have spoken of. pns11 vvd cst p-acp d n1 pns12 vmd vvi cc vvi crd n2: dt ord pns12 vhb vvn pp-f. (26) verse (DIV2) 935 Page 527
9688 Now the second is this, that in this life Gods children haue not fulnesse and perfection of sauing grace bestowed on them, Now the second is this, that in this life God's children have not fullness and perfection of Saving grace bestowed on them, av dt ord vbz d, cst p-acp d n1 npg1 n2 vhb xx n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg n1 vvn p-acp pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 527
9689 but onely some part and portion of it, euen so much as the Lord in his wisedome seeth meete and fit for them. but only Some part and portion of it, even so much as the Lord in his Wisdom sees meet and fit for them. cc-acp av-j d n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, av av av-d c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz j cc j p-acp pno32. (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 527
9690 They haue here onely the first fruites of sauing grace, not a full haruest of it. They have Here only the First fruits of Saving grace, not a full harvest of it. pns32 vhb av av-j dt ord n2 pp-f vvg n1, xx dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 527
9691 And as the first fruites among the Iewes were but an handfull in comparison of their whole crop and full haruest: And as the First fruits among the Iewes were but an handful in comparison of their Whole crop and full harvest: cc c-acp dt ord n2 p-acp dt np2 vbdr p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j-jn n1 cc j n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 527
9692 so the sauing graces and gifts of God proper to Gods chosen, here in this life bestowed on Gods children, are but as an handfull, so the Saving graces and Gifts of God proper to God's chosen, Here in this life bestowed on God's children, Are but as an handful, av dt vvg n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 j p-acp n2 vvn, av p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp npg1 n2, vbr cc-acp p-acp dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
9693 euen a small measure in comparison of that fulnesse and perfection of them that shall be giuen to them in heauen. even a small measure in comparison of that fullness and perfection of them that shall be given to them in heaven. av-j dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
9694 And to this purpose also sits that comparison of an earnest, the speciall gifts and graces of the Spirit of God being compared to an earnest in the places before cited. And to this purpose also sits that comparison of an earnest, the special Gifts and graces of the Spirit of God being compared to an earnest in the places before cited. cc p-acp d n1 av vvz d n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 a-acp vvn. (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
9695 And as an earnest is but a little in comparison of the whole summe, haply a shilling, And as an earnest is but a little in comparison of the Whole sum, haply a shilling, cc c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt j p-acp n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, av dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
9696 or ten shillings, giuen in earnest for the payment of an hundred pounds or more: or ten shillings, given in earnest for the payment of an hundred pounds or more: cc crd n2, vvn p-acp j c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt crd n2 cc av-dc: (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
9697 so are the speciall gifts and graces of God, here giuen to Gods children, but a small thing in comparison of that fulnesse of grace they shall hereafter receiue in the kingdome of heauen. 1. Cor. 13.9. the Apostle saith, We know but in part. so Are the special Gifts and graces of God, Here given to God's children, but a small thing in comparison of that fullness of grace they shall hereafter receive in the Kingdom of heaven. 1. Cor. 13.9. the Apostle Says, We know but in part. av vbr dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, av vvn p-acp npg1 n2, cc-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, pns12 vvb cc-acp p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
10744 implying thereby, that when they were able to do no more, yet the holy Spirit of God made them able to sigh and to grone to God. implying thereby, that when they were able to do no more, yet the holy Spirit of God made them able to sighs and to groan to God. vvg av, cst c-crq pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vdi av-dx av-dc, av dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvd pno32 j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1031 Page 585
9698 The most regenerate in this life, they know but in part, and their loue and other graces that are in them are proportionable, they haue here in this world the sauing gifts and graces of Gods Spirit but in a meane and small measure. Colos. 1.19. The most regenerate in this life, they know but in part, and their love and other graces that Are in them Are proportionable, they have Here in this world the Saving Gifts and graces of God's Spirit but in a mean and small measure. Colos 1.19. dt av-ds vvn p-acp d n1, pns32 vvb cc-acp p-acp n1, cc po32 n1 cc j-jn n2 cst vbr p-acp pno32 vbr j, pns32 vhb av p-acp d n1 dt vvg n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1. np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
9699 the Apostle confines all fulnesse to the person of Christ, and that by the eternall decree of God his Father, the Apostle confines all fullness to the person of christ, and that by the Eternal Decree of God his Father, dt n1 vvz d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
9700 and (saith he) It pleased the Father that in him (that is Christ) both the fulnesse of the Godhead, as we haue it Colos. 2.9. and also the fulnesse both of grace and merit should dwell: and (Says he) It pleased the Father that in him (that is christ) both the fullness of the Godhead, as we have it Colos 2.9. and also the fullness both of grace and merit should dwell: cc (vvz pns31) pn31 vvd dt n1 cst p-acp pno31 (cst vbz np1) d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns12 vhb pn31 np1 crd. cc av dt n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1 vmd vvi: (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
9701 and of his fulnesse of grace do true beleeuers receiue, as Ioh. 1.16. Of his fulnesse haue all we receiued. and of his fullness of grace do true believers receive, as John 1.16. Of his fullness have all we received. cc pp-f po31 n1 pp-f n1 vdb j n2 vvi, p-acp np1 crd. pp-f po31 n1 vhb d pns12 vvd. (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
9702 Christ was annointed with the oyle of gladnesse aboue his fellowes as we reade Heb. 1.9. cited out of Psal. 45.7. He receiued not the Spirit by measure. Ioh. 3.34. christ was anointed with the oil of gladness above his Fellows as we read Hebrew 1.9. cited out of Psalm 45.7. He received not the Spirit by measure. John 3.34. np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2 c-acp pns12 vvb np1 crd. vvn av pp-f np1 crd. pns31 vvd xx dt n1 p-acp n1. np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
9703 but in fulnesse, and that oyle of grace that was powred on his head, it descends downe to his members, but in fullness, and that oil of grace that was poured on his head, it descends down to his members, p-acp p-acp n1, cc d n1 pp-f n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp po31 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
9704 but yet they receiue it but in measure. but yet they receive it but in measure. cc-acp av pns32 vvb pn31 p-acp p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
9705 And so true beleeuers, Gods children, haue not here in this life fulnesse and perfection of sauing grace bestowed on them, And so true believers, God's children, have not Here in this life fullness and perfection of Saving grace bestowed on them, cc av j n2, n2 n2, vhb xx av p-acp d n1 n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg n1 vvn p-acp pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
9706 but onely some part and portion of it: euen so much as the Lord in his wisedome sees meete and fit for them. but only Some part and portion of it: even so much as the Lord in his Wisdom sees meet and fit for them. cc-acp av-j d n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31: av av av-d c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz j cc j p-acp pno32. (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
9707 And indeed to giue you some reasons of this truth. And indeed to give you Some Reasons of this truth. cc av pc-acp vvi pn22 d n2 pp-f d n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 936 Page 528
9708 First, Gods children in this life are not fit for the fulnesse of grace, they are as vessels that are of small capacitie and receipt, First, God's children in this life Are not fit for the fullness of grace, they Are as vessels that Are of small capacity and receipt, ord, npg1 n2 p-acp d n1 vbr xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vbr p-acp n2 cst vbr pp-f j n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 937 Page 528
9709 and not able to receiue and to containe much liquor or other matter put into them: and not able to receive and to contain much liquour or other matter put into them: cc xx j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi d n1 cc j-jn n1 vvn p-acp pno32: (26) verse (DIV2) 937 Page 529
9710 so through the infirmities of nature Gods children are not able to receiue the fulnesse of grace, they are not capable of it in the time of this life. so through the infirmities of nature God's children Are not able to receive the fullness of grace, they Are not capable of it in the time of this life. av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 npg1 n2 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vbr xx j pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 937 Page 529
9711 And againe, secondly, the Lord in his wise dispensation will haue his children in the time of this life, not onely to haue ioy in beleeuing, And again, secondly, the Lord in his wise Dispensation will have his children in the time of this life, not only to have joy in believing, cc av, ord, dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vhi po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, xx av-j pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp vvg, (26) verse (DIV2) 938 Page 529
9712 and in the apprehension of his loue and fauour towards them in Christ, but he will haue them to haue also matter of humiliation, in respect of their imperfections and wants, and in the apprehension of his love and favour towards them in christ, but he will have them to have also matter of humiliation, in respect of their imperfections and Wants, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vhi pno32 pc-acp vhi av n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 938 Page 529
9713 for the beating downe of their pride, lest they should be too much lift vp in themselues, for the beating down of their pride, lest they should be too much lift up in themselves, p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f po32 n1, cs pns32 vmd vbi av av-d vvn a-acp p-acp px32, (26) verse (DIV2) 938 Page 529
9714 and altogether rest in themselues for the ground of their comfort. and altogether rest in themselves for the ground of their Comfort. cc av vvb p-acp px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 938 Page 529
9715 On these grounds it is that Gods children haue not here in this life fulnesse and perfection of sauing grace bestowed on them, On these grounds it is that God's children have not Here in this life fullness and perfection of Saving grace bestowed on them, p-acp d n2 pn31 vbz d ng1 n2 vhb xx av p-acp d n1 n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg n1 vvn p-acp pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 938 Page 529
9716 but onely some part and portion, euen so much as the Lord in his wisedome sees meete and fit for them. but only Some part and portion, even so much as the Lord in his Wisdom sees meet and fit for them. cc-acp av-j d n1 cc n1, av av av-d c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz j cc j p-acp pno32. (26) verse (DIV2) 938 Page 529
9717 But haply here some will say, Christ saith, Ioh. 4.14. Whosoeuer drinkes of the water that he giues him shall neuer thirst, but the water that he giues him shall be in him a well of water springing vp to euerlasting life. But haply Here Some will say, christ Says, John 4.14. Whosoever drinks of the water that he gives him shall never thirst, but the water that he gives him shall be in him a well of water springing up to everlasting life. p-acp av av d vmb vvi, np1 vvz, np1 crd. r-crq vvz pp-f dt n1 cst pns31 vvz pno31 vmb av-x vvi, cc-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vvz pno31 vmb vbi p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg a-acp p-acp j n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 939 Page 529
9718 Now the water that he giues, is not onely his merit, but his Spirit also, and the sauing gifts and graces of his Spirit, as appeares, Ioh. 7.38.39. He that beleeueth in me, as saith the Scripture, out of his bellie shall flow riuers of the water of life. Now the water that he gives, is not only his merit, but his Spirit also, and the Saving Gifts and graces of his Spirit, as appears, John 7.38.39. He that Believeth in me, as Says the Scripture, out of his belly shall flow Rivers of the water of life. av dt n1 cst pns31 vvz, vbz xx av-j po31 n1, cc-acp po31 n1 av, cc dt vvg n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp vvz, np1 crd. pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno11, c-acp vvz dt n1, av pp-f po31 n1 vmb vvi n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 939 Page 529
9719 This spake he, saith the text, of the Spirit which they that beleeue in him should receiue, and therefore it seemes that true beleeuers haue in the time of this life fulnesse of sauing grace bestowed on them, This spoke he, Says the text, of the Spirit which they that believe in him should receive, and Therefore it seems that true believers have in the time of this life fullness of Saving grace bestowed on them, np1 vvd pns31, vvz dt n1, pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns32 cst vvb p-acp pno31 vmd vvi, cc av pn31 vvz d j n2 vhb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 n1 pp-f vvg n1 vvn p-acp pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 939 Page 529
9720 euen such a fulnesse as they need not to thirst after more. To this I answer. even such a fullness as they need not to thirst After more. To this I answer. av d dt n1 c-acp pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vvi a-acp av-dc. p-acp d pns11 vvb. (26) verse (DIV2) 939 Page 529
9721 The meaning of Christ in that place is not that whosoeuer drinkes of the water that he giues him, shall take such a full draught, The meaning of christ in that place is not that whosoever drinks of the water that he gives him, shall take such a full draught, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 vbz xx d r-crq vvz pp-f dt n1 cst pns31 vvz pno31, vmb vvi d dt j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 940 Page 529
9722 as that he shall not need to desire any more: as that he shall not need to desire any more: c-acp cst pns31 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi d av-dc: (26) verse (DIV2) 940 Page 529
9723 but that he shall neuer after that be altogether voyd of spirituall moysture, and wholy destitute of sauing grace, but that he shall never After that be altogether void of spiritual moisture, and wholly destitute of Saving grace, cc-acp cst pns31 vmb av-x p-acp d vbb av j pp-f j n1, cc av-jn j pp-f vvg n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 940 Page 529
9724 as he was before he dranke of it, but the grace that is in him shall be as Christ there saith, As a well or fountaine of water in him, euer springing vp to euerlasting life. as he was before he drank of it, but the grace that is in him shall be as christ there Says, As a well or fountain of water in him, ever springing up to everlasting life. c-acp pns31 vbds c-acp pns31 vvd pp-f pn31, cc-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31 vmb vbi c-acp np1 pc-acp vvz, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, av vvg a-acp p-acp j n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 940 Page 529
9725 And so it still remaines a truth, that Gods children haue not here in this life fulnesse and perfection of sauing grace bestowed on them, And so it still remains a truth, that God's children have not Here in this life fullness and perfection of Saving grace bestowed on them, cc av pn31 av vvz dt n1, cst npg1 n2 vhb xx av p-acp d n1 n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg n1 vvn p-acp pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 940 Page 529
9726 but onely some part and portion of it, euen so much as the Lord in his wisedome sees meete and fit for them, the first fruites of the Spirit, but only Some part and portion of it, even so much as the Lord in his Wisdom sees meet and fit for them, the First fruits of the Spirit, cc-acp av-j d n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, av av av-d c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz j cc j p-acp pno32, dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 940 Page 530
9727 and a small measure in comparison of that haruest and fulnesse they shall hereafter haue in heauen. Come we to the vse: and a small measure in comparison of that harvest and fullness they shall hereafter have in heaven. Come we to the use: cc dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 pns32 vmb av vhi p-acp n1. vvb pns12 p-acp dt n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 940 Page 530
9728 and first this ground of truth serues much for the comfort of Gods children, who haue in them the beginnings of true sauing grace, and First this ground of truth serves much for the Comfort of God's children, who have in them the beginnings of true Saving grace, cc ord d n1 pp-f n1 vvz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, r-crq vhb p-acp pno32 dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9729 and yet are euer complaining of their weaknesses and wants, and are many times much deiected and cast downe on the sight and on the sense and feeling of their owne spirituall wants; and yet Are ever complaining of their Weaknesses and Wants, and Are many times much dejected and cast down on the sighed and on the sense and feeling of their own spiritual Wants; cc av vbr av vvg pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, cc vbr d n2 av-d j-vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po32 d j n2; (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9730 they are to consider, that here in this life they cannot come to fulnesse and perfection of sauing grace, they Are to Consider, that Here in this life they cannot come to fullness and perfection of Saving grace, pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi, cst av p-acp d n1 pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9731 but onely to some part and portion of it, to the first fruites of the Spirit, but only to Some part and portion of it, to the First fruits of the Spirit, cc-acp av-j p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9732 and to such a measure of grace, as the Lord in his wisedome sees meete and fit for them. and to such a measure of grace, as the Lord in his Wisdom sees meet and fit for them. cc p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz j cc j p-acp pno32. (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9733 It is a dangerous subtiltie of Satan, that he many times goes about to perswade poore weake Christians, they haue no faith, no sanctification, It is a dangerous subtlety of Satan, that he many times Goes about to persuade poor weak Christians, they have no faith, no sanctification, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 d n2 vvz a-acp pc-acp vvi j j np1, pns32 vhb dx n1, dx n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9734 nor the Spirit of God at all, because they haue not all faith, and perfect sanctification, nor the Spirit of God At all, Because they have not all faith, and perfect sanctification, ccx dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d, c-acp pns32 vhb xx d n1, cc j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9735 and the fulnesse of the Spirit: and the fullness of the Spirit: cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9736 and he would haue them trie themselues by the rule of perfection, when as indeed they are here but in the state of progression. and he would have them try themselves by the Rule of perfection, when as indeed they Are Here but in the state of progression. cc pns31 vmd vhi pno32 vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq c-acp av pns32 vbr av cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9737 We are to take heed of this dangerous sleight of our subtill enemie, and that we may be armed against it, remembring the truth now deliuered, that Gods children haue not here in this life fulnesse and perfection of sauing grace, We Are to take heed of this dangerous sleight of our subtle enemy, and that we may be armed against it, remembering the truth now Delivered, that God's children have not Here in this life fullness and perfection of Saving grace, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cc cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31, vvg dt n1 av vvn, cst npg1 n2 vhb xx av p-acp d n1 n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9738 but onely some part and portion of it, euen so much as the Lord in his wisedome sees meete and fit for them. but only Some part and portion of it, even so much as the Lord in his Wisdom sees meet and fit for them. cc-acp av-j d n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, av av av-d c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz j cc j p-acp pno32. (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9739 And therefore be not thou whosoeuer thou art, vtterly dismaid, because thy faith is but little, And Therefore be not thou whosoever thou art, utterly dismayed, Because thy faith is but little, cc av vbb xx pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, av-j vvn, c-acp po21 n1 vbz p-acp j, (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9740 and the sauing grace that is in thee is but weake and imperfect: and the Saving grace that is in thee is but weak and imperfect: cc dt vvg n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21 vbz p-acp j cc j: (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9741 thou knowest the imperfect life of an infant is life, as truly as that life which is in a man that is come to his full growth; thou Knowest the imperfect life of an infant is life, as truly as that life which is in a man that is come to his full growth; pns21 vv2 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, c-acp av-j c-acp d n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp po31 j n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9742 and so the sauing grace that is in thee, being but weake, is as truly grace, and so the Saving grace that is in thee, being but weak, is as truly grace, cc av dt vvg n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21, vbg p-acp j, vbz p-acp av-j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9743 as the grace that is in the strongest Christians. as the grace that is in the Strongest Christians. c-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp dt js np1. (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9744 But thou wilt say, I feele corruption strong in me, I feele mine heart full of vnbeliefe, But thou wilt say, I feel corruption strong in me, I feel mine heart full of unbelief, p-acp pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 vvb n1 j p-acp pno11, pns11 vvb po11 n1 j pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9745 and I haue little or no feeling of grace or holinesse in me. and I have little or no feeling of grace or holiness in me. cc pns11 vhb j cc dx n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno11. (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9746 Well, consider it is a mercie of God, that thou hast a feeling of thine owne corruption, with a loathing of it, Well, Consider it is a mercy of God, that thou hast a feeling of thine own corruption, with a loathing of it, uh-av, vvb pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns21 vh2 dt n-vvg pp-f po21 d n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 530
9747 and with a constant desire to be freed from it: and with a constant desire to be freed from it: cc p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31: (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 531
9748 And know, that thou shalt neuer in this life feele grace as thou feelest corruption and sinne, if thou haue the first fruits of the Spirit, the beginnings of true sauing grace. And know, that thou shalt never in this life feel grace as thou Feel corruption and sin, if thou have the First fruits of the Spirit, the beginnings of true Saving grace. cc vvb, cst pns21 vm2 av-x p-acp d n1 vvb n1 c-acp pns21 vv2 n1 cc n1, cs pns21 vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 531
9749 And thou maist know thou hast so, by the grounds I haue giuen, especially by the working of grace, And thou Mayest know thou hast so, by the grounds I have given, especially by the working of grace, cc pns21 vm2 vvi pns21 vh2 av, p-acp dt n2 pns11 vhb vvn, av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 531
9750 if it worke in thee vprightnesse of heart, so that now thou dost hate all sinne as well as one, if it work in thee uprightness of heart, so that now thou dost hate all sin as well as one, cs pn31 vvb p-acp pno21 n1 pp-f n1, av cst av pns21 vd2 vvi d n1 c-acp av c-acp pi, (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 531
9751 because it is sinne, and now thou art willing to obey the will of God in all things, Because it is sin, and now thou art willing to obey the will of God in all things, c-acp pn31 vbz n1, cc av pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 531
9752 and thou dost now raise vp a daily combat with thy selfe, and a continuall striuing against thy most secret corruptions, and thou dost now raise up a daily combat with thy self, and a continual striving against thy most secret corruptions, cc pns21 vd2 av vvi a-acp dt j n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc dt j vvg p-acp po21 av-ds j-jn n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 531
9753 euen against such corruptions as none knowes but God and thine owne soule; thou hast the beginnings of true sauing grace, and blesse God for it: even against such corruptions as none knows but God and thine own soul; thou hast the beginnings of true Saving grace, and bless God for it: av p-acp d n2 c-acp pix vvz p-acp np1 cc po21 d n1; pns21 vh2 dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, cc vvb np1 p-acp pn31: (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 531
9754 be humbled (indeed) for thy wants, but yet blesse God for the grace thou hast receiued. be humbled (indeed) for thy Wants, but yet bless God for the grace thou hast received. vbi vvn (av) p-acp po21 n2, cc-acp av vvb np1 p-acp dt n1 pns21 vh2 vvn. (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 531
9755 And herein by the way many good Christians are wanting, they complaine of their wants, but they forget to blesse God for the good he hath wrought in them; And herein by the Way many good Christians Are wanting, they complain of their Wants, but they forget to bless God for the good he hath wrought in them; cc av p-acp dt n1 d j np1 vbr vvg, pns32 vvb pp-f po32 n2, cc-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt j pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno32; (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 531
9756 therefore do thou blesse God for his mercie to thee, for the grace thou hast receiued, Therefore do thou bless God for his mercy to thee, for the grace thou hast received, av vdb pns21 vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno21, p-acp dt n1 pns21 vh2 vvn, (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 531
9757 and comfort thy selfe in it, and waite thou for fulnesse and perfection of grace to be giuen thee hereafter in heauen: and Comfort thy self in it, and wait thou for fullness and perfection of grace to be given thee hereafter in heaven: cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp pn31, cc vvb pns21 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pno21 av p-acp n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 531
9758 yet in the meane time labour thou to increase the grace that is in thee, and daily to adde one measure of grace to another. yet in the mean time labour thou to increase the grace that is in thee, and daily to add one measure of grace to Another. av p-acp dt j n1 n1 pns21 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21, cc av-j pc-acp vvi crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn. (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 531
9759 And so to fall on a second vse. And so to fallen on a second use. cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 941 Page 531
9760 We must take heed we abuse not this truth, that Gods children haue not here in this life fulnesse and perfection of sauing grace, We must take heed we abuse not this truth, that God's children have not Here in this life fullness and perfection of Saving grace, pns12 vmb vvi n1 pns12 vvb xx d n1, cst npg1 n2 vhb xx av p-acp d n1 n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 531
9761 but onely some part and portion of it, euen so much as the Lord in his wisedome sees meet and fit for them, the first fruits of the Spirit and a small measure of sauing grace. but only Some part and portion of it, even so much as the Lord in his Wisdom sees meet and fit for them, the First fruits of the Spirit and a small measure of Saving grace. cc-acp av-j d n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, av av av-d c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz j cc j p-acp pno32, dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f vvg n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 531
9762 We may not hereupon take occasion to content our selues with a literall knowledge of the will of God, We may not hereupon take occasion to content our selves with a literal knowledge of the will of God, pns12 vmb xx av vvi n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 531
9763 and with a formall and powerlesse profession, as many do on this ground. and with a formal and powerless profession, as many do on this ground. cc p-acp dt j cc j n1, c-acp d vdb p-acp d n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 531
9764 Why? say they, the best haue but a small measure of grace in this life: Why? say they, the best have but a small measure of grace in this life: q-crq? vvb pns32, dt js vhb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 531
9765 and therefore they thinke they may rest in a literall knowledge and in a formall profession; and Therefore they think they may rest in a literal knowledge and in a formal profession; cc av pns32 vvb pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 cc p-acp dt j n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 531
9766 yea they thinke their grosse sins are handsomely put off by this: yea they think their gross Sins Are handsomely put off by this: uh pns32 vvb po32 j n2 vbr av-j vvn a-acp p-acp d: (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 531
9767 The best (say they) that liue in the world are sinners, and the best haue their wants, The best (say they) that live in the world Are Sinners, and the best have their Wants, dt js (vvb pns32) cst vvb p-acp dt n1 vbr n2, cc dt js vhb po32 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 531
9768 and haue here but a small measure of grace bestowed on them. and have Here but a small measure of grace bestowed on them. cc vhb av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 531
9769 We must take heed of this, and it being so that here in this life we haue not fulnesse and perfection of grace bestowed on vs, We must take heed of this, and it being so that Here in this life we have not fullness and perfection of grace bestowed on us, pns12 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d, cc pn31 vbg av cst av p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb xx n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno12, (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 532
9770 but onely some part and portion of it, we must be daily adding one measure of grace to another, we are in this life to be continually hungring and thirsting after grace. but only Some part and portion of it, we must be daily adding one measure of grace to Another, we Are in this life to be continually hungering and thirsting After grace. cc-acp av-j d n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, pns12 vmb vbi av-j vvg pi n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn, pns12 vbr p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi av-j j-vvg cc vvg p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 532
9771 Christ pronounceth them blessed, who hunger and thirst after righteousnesse, Math. 5.6. christ pronounceth them blessed, who hunger and thirst After righteousness, Math. 5.6. np1 vvz pno32 vvn, r-crq n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 532
9772 We are to find such an emptinesse and such a want in that grace that is truly wrought in vs, We Are to find such an emptiness and such a want in that grace that is truly wrought in us, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi d dt n1 cc d dt n1 p-acp d n1 cst vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno12, (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 532
9773 as doth require a further supply and filling vp, and we are to finde in our selues such an hungring after a further measure of grace, as does require a further supply and filling up, and we Are to find in our selves such an hungering After a further measure of grace, c-acp vdz vvi dt jc n1 cc vvg a-acp, cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 d dt j-vvg p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 532
9774 as makes vs readie and willing to breake thorow any difficultie or danger to attaine to it, as makes us ready and willing to break thorough any difficulty or danger to attain to it, c-acp vvz pno12 j cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 532
9775 as we say, hunger will breake the stone walls; as we say, hunger will break the stone walls; c-acp pns12 vvb, n1 vmb vvi dt n1 n2; (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 532
9776 such an impatient and such an holy feeling must we haue of the want of the full measure of grace that is alreadie wrought in vs, such an impatient and such an holy feeling must we have of the want of the full measure of grace that is already wrought in us, d dt j cc d dt j n1 vmb pns12 vhi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz av vvn p-acp pno12, (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 532
9777 and such and hungring desire to be further filled with it, as that we are stirred vp to sighing and groning, watching, fasting, and such and hungering desire to be further filled with it, as that we Are stirred up to sighing and groaning, watching, fasting, cc d cc j-vvg n1 pc-acp vbi av-jc vvn p-acp pn31, c-acp cst pns12 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp vvg cc vvg, vvg, vvg, (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 532
9778 and praying, for a greater measure, and are carefull and conscionable in vsing all good meanes of further increase of it, and praying, for a greater measure, and Are careful and conscionable in using all good means of further increase of it, cc vvg, p-acp dt jc n1, cc vbr j cc j p-acp vvg d j n2 pp-f jc n1 pp-f pn31, (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 532
9779 as hearing, reading, conferring, continuall meditating in the word of God, and prayer, and frequenting the companie of those that are spirituall, who are able to quicken vs vp in this kind. as hearing, reading, conferring, continual meditating in the word of God, and prayer, and frequenting the company of those that Are spiritual, who Are able to quicken us up in this kind. c-acp vvg, vvg, vvg, j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f d cst vbr j, r-crq vbr j pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp d n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 942 Page 532
9780 We are now to come to the second generall thing here put downe by the Apostle, We Are now to come to the second general thing Here put down by the Apostle, pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n1 n1 av vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 943 Page 532
9781 and that is the practise of the godly, and of such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit; and that is the practice of the godly, and of such as have the First fruits of the Spirit; cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc pp-f d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 943 Page 532
9782 namely, their sighing or groning, and their waiting. And first of their sighing or groning, the Apostle saith, We sigh in our selues, namely, their sighing or groaning, and their waiting. And First of their sighing or groaning, the Apostle Says, We sighs in our selves, av, po32 j-vvg cc vvg, cc po32 n-vvg. cc ord pp-f po32 vvg cc vvg, dt n1 vvz, pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 943 Page 532
9783 euen we who haue the first fruites of the Spirit, do sigh in our selues, that is, even we who have the First fruits of the Spirit, do sighs in our selves, that is, av pns12 r-crq vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vdb vvi p-acp po12 n2, cst vbz, (26) verse (DIV2) 943 Page 532
9784 as we haue shewed, we who haue the first fruites of the Spirit, feeling the weight of our corruption and miserie, as we have showed, we who have the First fruits of the Spirit, feeling the weight of our corruption and misery, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn, pns12 r-crq vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 943 Page 532
9785 euen we do sigh and grone vnder it, and that truly from the very roote and ground of our hearts, desiring ease and deliuerance. even we do sighs and groan under it, and that truly from the very root and ground of our hearts, desiring ease and deliverance. av pns12 vdb vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31, cc cst av-j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, vvg n1 cc n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 943 Page 532
9786 Now here in the first place we are to take notice of this practise of the godly, of their sighing and groning: Now Here in the First place we Are to take notice of this practice of the godly, of their sighing and groaning: av av p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt j, pp-f po32 vvg cc vvg: (26) verse (DIV2) 944 Page 532
9787 and the point hence is this. and the point hence is this. cc dt n1 av vbz d. (26) verse (DIV2) 944 Page 532
9788 That the godly, and such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit, do sigh and grone vnder the burthen of corruption that here in this world cleaues to them, That the godly, and such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, do sighs and groan under the burden of corruption that Here in this world cleaves to them, cst dt j, cc d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vdb vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst av p-acp d n1 vvz p-acp pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 945 Page 533
9789 and vnder the burthen of miserie that here they lye vnder; and under the burden of misery that Here they lie under; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst av pns32 vvb p-acp; (26) verse (DIV2) 945 Page 533
9790 euen the best of Gods children, and such as haue the greatest measure of sauing grace bestowed on them, do still sigh and grone vnder the burthen of corruption and miserie; even the best of God's children, and such as have the greatest measure of Saving grace bestowed on them, do still sighs and groan under the burden of corruption and misery; av dt js pp-f ng1 n2, cc d c-acp vhb dt js n1 pp-f vvg n1 vvn p-acp pno32, vdb av vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 945 Page 533
9791 and their life here, so long as they liue in this world, is a life of sighing and groning, and their life Here, so long as they live in this world, is a life of sighing and groaning, cc po32 n1 av, av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp d n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg, (26) verse (DIV2) 945 Page 533
9792 and they are here in a continuall practise of sighing and groning. Psal. 6.6. Dauid saith, he caused his bed euerie night to swimme, and he watered his couch with teares. And Iob 3.24. Iob affirmes, that his sighing came before his eating: and they Are Here in a continual practice of sighing and groaning. Psalm 6.6. David Says, he caused his Bed every night to swim, and he watered his couch with tears. And Job 3.24. Job affirms, that his sighing Come before his eating: cc pns32 vbr av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg. np1 crd. np1 vvz, pns31 vvd po31 n1 d n1 pc-acp vvi, cc pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp n2. cc np1 crd. np1 vvz, cst po31 vvg vvd p-acp po31 n-vvg: (26) verse (DIV2) 945 Page 533
9793 My sighing (saith he) comes before I eate. Psal. 84.6. My sighing (Says he) comes before I eat. Psalm 84.6. po11 j-vvg (vvz pns31) vvz c-acp pns11 vvb. np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 945 Page 533
9794 the godly are said here in this world to go through the vale of Baca, through the vale of drought, the godly Are said Here in this world to go through the vale of Baca, through the vale of drought, dt j vbr vvn av p-acp d n1 p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 945 Page 533
9795 or through the vale of weeping and teares; their life here is a life of sighing and groning, and of weeping and mourning, or through the vale of weeping and tears; their life Here is a life of sighing and groaning, and of weeping and mourning, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg cc n2; po32 n1 av vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg, cc pp-f vvg cc vvg, (26) verse (DIV2) 945 Page 533
9796 and they are here in a continuall practise of sighing and groning: for why, and they Are Here in a continual practice of sighing and groaning: for why, cc pns32 vbr av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg: c-acp c-crq, (26) verse (DIV2) 945 Page 533
9797 The godly & such as haue the first fruits of the Spirit, haue their eyes opened by the Spirit of God, The godly & such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, have their eyes opened by the Spirit of God, dt j cc d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vhb po32 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 533
9798 and they see and discerne that they haue here in this world many iust causes of sighing and groning; and they see and discern that they have Here in this world many just Causes of sighing and groaning; cc pns32 vvb cc vvi cst pns32 vhb av p-acp d n1 d j n2 pp-f vvg cc vvg; (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 533
9799 as namely, in regard of the vglinesse and lothsomenesse of sinne, that still cleaues to their soules, as namely, in regard of the ugliness and lothsomenesse of sin, that still cleaves to their Souls, c-acp av, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cst av vvz p-acp po32 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 533
9800 and defaceth the image of God in them, so farre as it spreads and preuailes; and defaceth the image of God in them, so Far as it spreads and prevails; cc vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, av av-j c-acp pn31 vvz cc vvz; (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 533
9801 in regard of their ignorance of sinne, that they cannot find out and spie out all the sinnes that lurke in their owne bosomes, in regard of their ignorance of sin, that they cannot find out and spy out all the Sins that lurk in their own bosoms, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vmbx vvi av cc vvi av d dt n2 cst vvi p-acp po32 d n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 533
9802 and that they cannot find out the deepe deceit of their owne hearts; in regard of their pronenesse to sinne, and many allurements and prouocations to it; and that they cannot find out the deep deceit of their own hearts; in regard of their proneness to sin, and many allurements and provocations to it; cc cst pns32 vmbx vvi av dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 d n2; p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp n1, cc d n2 cc n2 p-acp pn31; (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 533
9803 in regard of their frailties and infirmities, and that sometimes they slip and slide into sinne; in regard of their frailties and infirmities, and that sometime they slip and slide into sin; p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, cc cst av pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 533
9804 in regard of the imperfection and weakenesse of their good gifts and graces, and the defilement that cleaues to their best workes; in regard of the imperfection and weakness of their good Gifts and graces, and the defilement that cleaves to their best works; p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 j n2 cc n2, cc dt n1 cst vvz p-acp po32 js n2; (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 533
9805 in regard of their vnworthie walking, of the mercies and blessings of God, and of their vnprofitablenesse vnder the good meanes of saluation; in regard of their unworthy walking, of the Mercies and blessings of God, and of their unprofitableness under the good means of salvation; p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n-vvg, pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, cc pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 533
9806 in regard of the miseries, troubles, and crosses they are here subiect to, comming because of sinne originally: in regard of the misery's, Troubles, and Crosses they Are Here Subject to, coming Because of sin originally: p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2, n2, cc n2 pns32 vbr av j-jn p-acp, vvg p-acp pp-f n1 av-j: (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 533
9807 though the Lord haue many good ends in afflicting his children; though the Lord have many good ends in afflicting his children; cs dt n1 vhb d j n2 p-acp vvg po31 n2; (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 533
9808 in regard of their absence from their owne countrie, heauen, as the Apostle saith, 2. Corinth. 5.2. Therefore we sigh, desiring to be clothed with our house which is from heauen. in regard of their absence from their own country, heaven, as the Apostle Says, 2. Corinth. 5.2. Therefore we sighs, desiring to be clothed with our house which is from heaven. p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp po32 d n1, n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1. crd. av pns12 vvb, vvg pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 534
9809 These and many other iust causes of sighing and groning which I might adde, as the dishonour of God, the blaspheming of his name, Gods children, These and many other just Causes of sighing and groaning which I might add, as the dishonour of God, the blaspheming of his name, God's children, d cc d j-jn j n2 pp-f vvg cc vvg r-crq pns11 vmd vvi, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1, npg1 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 534
9810 and such as haue the first fruits of the Spirit, see and discerne, and they are apprehensiue of them. and such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, see and discern, and they Are apprehensive of them. cc d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb cc vvi, cc pns32 vbr j pp-f pno32. (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 534
9811 And hence it is that their life here in this world is a life of sighing and groning, And hence it is that their life Here in this world is a life of sighing and groaning, cc av pn31 vbz d po32 n1 av p-acp d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg, (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 534
9812 and they are here in a continuall practise of sighing and groning. and they Are Here in a continual practice of sighing and groaning. cc pns32 vbr av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg. (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 534
9813 Haply some will say, surely then the life of the godly is a very vncomfortable life; Haply Some will say, surely then the life of the godly is a very uncomfortable life; av d vmb vvi, av-j av dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz dt av j n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 534
9814 and indeed it is the conceit of the world, that the life o• Gods children is an heauie, lumpish, and vncomfortable life: and indeed it is the conceit of the world, that the life o• God's children is an heavy, lumpish, and uncomfortable life: cc av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 n1 npg1 n2 vbz dt j, j, cc j-u n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 534
9815 What? alwayes sighing and groning, how can that chuse, say they, but be a maruellous vncomfortable life? They are deceiued, the sorrow and sighing of the Saints and seruants of God, is neuer vtterly destitute of sweet comfort, it comes from the Spirit of grace, who is also the Spirit of comfort; What? always sighing and groaning, how can that choose, say they, but be a marvelous uncomfortable life? They Are deceived, the sorrow and sighing of the Saints and Servants of God, is never utterly destitute of sweet Comfort, it comes from the Spirit of grace, who is also the Spirit of Comfort; q-crq? av vvg cc vvg, q-crq vmb d vvi, vvb pns32, cc-acp vbi dt j j n1? pns32 vbr vvn, dt n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, vbz av-x av-j j pp-f j n1, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz av dt n1 pp-f n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 534
9816 and he neuer leaues Gods children comfortlesse in their greatest sorrowes and sighings; euen in sighing the heart of a child of God is full of sweete comfort: and he never leaves God's children comfortless in their greatest sorrows and sighings; even in sighing the heart of a child of God is full of sweet Comfort: cc pns31 av-x vvz npg1 n2 av-j p-acp po32 js n2 cc n2-vvg; av p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j pp-f j n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 534
9817 his sighing being an euidence of his hatred of sinne, and of his loue of God, his sighing being an evidence of his hatred of sin, and of his love of God, po31 vvg vbg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f po31 n1 pp-f np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 534
9818 and of the holy truth of God, it cannot chuse but yeeld him much sweete comfort. and of the holy truth of God, it cannot choose but yield him much sweet Comfort. cc pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vmbx vvi cc-acp vvi pno31 d j n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 534
9819 Come we to make vse of this. Come we to make use of this. np1 pns12 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d. (26) verse (DIV2) 946 Page 534
9820 First, is it so that the best of Gods children, such as haue the greatest measure of sauing grace bestowed on them, do stil sigh and grone vnder the burthen of corruption and miserie, First, is it so that the best of God's children, such as have the greatest measure of Saving grace bestowed on them, do still sighs and groan under the burden of corruption and misery, ord, vbz pn31 av cst dt js pp-f ng1 n2, d c-acp vhb dt js n1 pp-f vvg n1 vvn p-acp pno32, vdb av vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 947 Page 534
9821 and their life here, so long as they liue in the bodie, is a life of sighing & groning, and their life Here, so long as they live in the body, is a life of sighing & groaning, cc po32 n1 av, av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg, (26) verse (DIV2) 947 Page 534
9822 & they are here in a continuall practise of sighing and groning? Surely then it cannot be true which some idle braines haue imagined or do conceit, that Gods children may come to such a perfection of grace, & they Are Here in a continual practice of sighing and groaning? Surely then it cannot be true which Some idle brains have imagined or do conceit, that God's children may come to such a perfection of grace, cc pns32 vbr av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg? np1 av pn31 vmbx vbi j r-crq d j n2 vhb vvn cc vdb n1, cst npg1 n2 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 947 Page 534
9823 and to such a measure of comfort here in this life, as that they need not sigh or grone any more, and to such a measure of Comfort Here in this life, as that they need not sighs or groan any more, cc p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp d n1, c-acp cst pns32 vvb xx vvi cc vvi d dc, (26) verse (DIV2) 947 Page 534
9824 and that they need not any more mourne for their sinnes: and that they need not any more mourn for their Sins: cc cst pns32 vvb xx d dc n1 p-acp po32 n2: (26) verse (DIV2) 947 Page 534
9825 they are deceiued that so thinke, the truth now deliuered shewes plainly that their opinion is but a fancie. I leaue them: and for a second vse. they Are deceived that so think, the truth now Delivered shows plainly that their opinion is but a fancy. I leave them: and for a second use. pns32 vbr vvn cst av vvb, dt n1 av vvn n2 av-j cst po32 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1. pns11 vvb pno32: cc p-acp dt ord n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 947 Page 534
9826 The truth now deliuered serues to discouer, that many in the world are farre from the practise of Gods children, The truth now Delivered serues to discover, that many in the world Are Far from the practice of God's children, dt n1 av vvn zz pc-acp vvi, cst d p-acp dt n1 vbr av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9827 and of such as haue the first fruits of the Spirit: and of such as have the First fruits of the Spirit: cc pp-f d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9828 for why, most men and women in the world are so farre from the continuall practise of sighing and groning, as indeed they put sighing and groning farre away from them, for why, most men and women in the world Are so Far from the continual practice of sighing and groaning, as indeed they put sighing and groaning Far away from them, c-acp c-crq, ds n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr av av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg, c-acp av pns32 vvd vvg cc vvg av-j av p-acp pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9829 yea they esteeme it to be a womanish affection, and there is nothing to be found amongst them but mirth and iolitie, eating and drinking, quaffing and carowsing, laughing and singing, yea they esteem it to be a womanish affection, and there is nothing to be found among them but mirth and jollity, eating and drinking, quaffing and carousing, laughing and singing, uh pns32 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi dt j n1, cc pc-acp vbz pix pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvg cc vvg, vvg cc vvg, vvg cc vvg, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9830 and a continuall following of their sports and pleasures, and their sensuall delights; and a continual following of their sports and pleasures, and their sensual delights; cc dt j vvg pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, cc po32 j n2; (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9831 and they are mirth-mongers, they studie and deuise how they may spend their time in mirth and merriment: and they Are mirth-mongers, they study and devise how they may spend their time in mirth and merriment: cc pns32 vbr n2, pns32 vvi cc vvi c-crq pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9832 yea many times they take paines that they may enioy a little carnall and sensuall pleasure. yea many times they take pains that they may enjoy a little carnal and sensual pleasure. uh d n2 pns32 vvb n2 cst pns32 vmb vvi dt j j cc j n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9833 As at this time we now celebrate the birth of Christ, haue not many amongst vs laboured hard, risen early, sit vp late, As At this time we now celebrate the birth of christ, have not many among us laboured hard, risen early, fit up late, p-acp p-acp d n1 pns12 av vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, vhb xx d p-acp pno12 vvn av, vvn av-j, vvb a-acp av-j, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9834 and taken great paines the weeke before this time, that they might haue some spending money at this time, some money to spend in carding, dicing, quaffing, and taken great pains the Week before this time, that they might have Some spending money At this time, Some money to spend in carding, dicing, quaffing, cc vvn j n2 dt n1 p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vmd vhi d vvg n1 p-acp d n1, d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg, vvg, vvg, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9835 and drinking, and do they not now so spend it, and spend their time in all manner of riot and disorder, and drinking, and do they not now so spend it, and spend their time in all manner of riot and disorder, cc vvg, cc vdb pns32 xx av av vvi pn31, cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9836 and thinke this time giues them libertie so to do? Surely herein they shew themselues to be farre from the practise of Gods children, and think this time gives them liberty so to do? Surely herein they show themselves to be Far from the practice of God's children, cc vvb d n1 vvz pno32 n1 av pc-acp vdi? np1 av pns32 vvb px32 pc-acp vbi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9837 and of such as haue the first fruits of the Spirit; yea herein they shew themselues to be such as are vnder the curse of God, and of such as have the First fruits of the Spirit; yea herein they show themselves to be such as Are under the curse of God, cc pp-f d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1; uh av pns32 vvb px32 pc-acp vbi d c-acp vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9838 and lyable to that woe denounced by him who knew what he said, and cannot lye, and liable to that woe denounced by him who knew what he said, and cannot lie, cc j p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pno31 r-crq vvd r-crq pns31 vvd, cc vmbx vvi, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9839 euen by the Lord Iesus, Luk. 6.25. Woe to you that are full, for ye shall hunger. even by the Lord Iesus, Luk. 6.25. Woe to you that Are full, for you shall hunger. av p-acp dt n1 np1, np1 crd. n1 p-acp pn22 cst vbr j, c-acp pn22 vmb n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9840 Woe to you that now laugh, for ye shall waile and weepe. Woe to you that now laugh, for you shall wail and weep. n1 p-acp pn22 cst av vvi, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi. (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9841 Woe to you that are now merrie and frolike, and passe your time in sports and merriment, Woe to you that Are now merry and frolic, and pass your time in sports and merriment, n1 p-acp pn22 cst vbr av j cc j-jn, cc vvb po22 n1 p-acp n2 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9842 and sensuall delights, you shall one day weepe and waile. and sensual delights, you shall one day weep and wail. cc j n2, pn22 vmb crd n1 vvi cc vvi. (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9843 Consider it thou that art a drunkard, a gamester, or the like, that day may be nearer to thee then thou art aware of, thou art euerie moment subiect to the stroke of Gods hand, the Lord may suddenly strike thy bodie dead, Consider it thou that art a drunkard, a gamester, or the like, that day may be nearer to thee then thou art aware of, thou art every moment Subject to the stroke of God's hand, the Lord may suddenly strike thy body dead, np1 pn31 pns21 cst vb2r dt n1, dt n1, cc dt j, cst n1 vmb vbi av-jc p-acp pno21 cs pns21 vb2r j pp-f, pns21 vb2r d n1 j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, dt n1 vmb av-j vvi po21 n1 j, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9844 yea whilest the cards, dice, or pot is in thine hand, and send thy soule to hell: yea whilst the cards, dice, or pot is in thine hand, and send thy soul to hell: uh cs dt n2, n2, cc n1 vbz p-acp po21 n1, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9845 there is but a steppe betweene thee and hell, and canst thou laugh and be merrie? If thou canst, there is but a step between thee and hell, and Canst thou laugh and be merry? If thou Canst, pc-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21 cc n1, cc vm2 pns21 vvi cc vbi j? cs pns21 vm2, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9846 and if thou so do, thy case is fearefull, thou art hardened in thy sinne, and if thou so do, thy case is fearful, thou art hardened in thy sin, cc cs pns21 av vdb, po21 n1 vbz j, pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp po21 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 535
9847 and thou art farre from the practise of a child of God, and consequently farre from the comfort of a child of God: and thou art Far from the practice of a child of God, and consequently Far from the Comfort of a child of God: cc pns21 vb2r av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av-j av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 536
9848 and thou going on in thy mirth and iolitie, thou shalt assuredly one day be as farre from Gods children as hell is from heauen. and thou going on in thy mirth and jollity, thou shalt assuredly one day be as Far from God's children as hell is from heaven. cc pns21 vvg p-acp p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, pns21 vm2 av-vvn pi n1 vbb a-acp av-j p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1 vbz p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 536
9849 Thinke on it, and let euerie one of vs remember this, that if we go on in a Iouiall course, Think on it, and let every one of us Remember this, that if we go on in a Jovial course, vvb p-acp pn31, cc vvb d crd pp-f pno12 vvi d, cst cs pns12 vvb a-acp p-acp dt j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 536
9850 if we be mirth mongers, bown-companions, good fellowes, as the world cals them, we are then farre from the practise of Gods children; if we be mirth mongers, bown-companions, good Fellows, as the world calls them, we Are then Far from the practice of God's children; cs pns12 vbb n1 n2, n2, j n2, c-acp dt n1 vvz pno32, pns12 vbr av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2; (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 536
9851 and we are then farre from the comfort of Gods children. and we Are then Far from the Comfort of God's children. cc pns12 vbr av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 536
9852 But, will some say, may not Gods children reioyce in vsing the good creatures of God, But, will Some say, may not God's children rejoice in using the good creatures of God, p-acp, vmb d vvi, vmb xx n2 n2 vvb p-acp vvg dt j n2 pp-f np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 536
9853 as meate, drinke and such like? I answer. as meat, drink and such like? I answer. c-acp n1, n1 cc d av-j? pns11 vvb. (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 536
9854 Doubtlesse they may, and they onely may reioyce, and they onely may keepe a merrie Christmas, Doubtless they may, and they only may rejoice, and they only may keep a merry Christmas, av-j pns32 vmb, cc pns32 av-j vmb vvi, cc pns32 av-j vmb vvi dt j np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 536
9855 so as they remember three caueats. so as they Remember three caveats. av c-acp pns32 vvb crd n2. (26) verse (DIV2) 948 Page 536
9856 First, that their ioy and delight in outward things be a fruit of their inward and spirituall ioy, First, that their joy and delight in outward things be a fruit of their inward and spiritual joy, ord, cst po32 n1 cc vvi p-acp j n2 vbb dt n1 pp-f po32 j cc j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 949 Page 536
9857 euen of their ioy and reioycing in Gods loue to them in Christ. even of their joy and rejoicing in God's love to them in christ. av pp-f po32 n1 cc vvg p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1. (26) verse (DIV2) 949 Page 536
9858 And secondly, that it be moderate reioycing, as though they reioyced not, according to the rule of the Apostle, 1. Cor. 7, 30. And secondly, that it be moderate rejoicing, as though they rejoiced not, according to the Rule of the Apostle, 1. Cor. 7, 30. cc ord, cst pn31 vbb j vvg, c-acp cs pns32 vvd xx, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd, crd (26) verse (DIV2) 950 Page 536
9859 Thirdly, with sighing and groning for their vnworthinesse of the least of Gods mercies, and with a godly iealousie, Thirdly, with sighing and groaning for their unworthiness of the least of God's Mercies, and with a godly jealousy, ord, p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp po32 n1 pp-f dt ds pp-f npg1 n2, cc p-acp dt j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 951 Page 536
9860 and with an holy suspition of themselues, lest sinne mingle it selfe with their ioyes: and with an holy suspicion of themselves, lest sin mingle it self with their Joys: cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f px32, cs n1 vvb pn31 n1 p-acp po32 n2: (26) verse (DIV2) 951 Page 536
9861 for when they are most merrie, then they are nearest to danger, and most like to be ouertaken with sinne. for when they Are most merry, then they Are nearest to danger, and most like to be overtaken with sin. c-acp c-crq pns32 vbr av-ds j, cs pns32 vbr js p-acp n1, cc av-ds av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 951 Page 536
9862 Iob knew it well, •s he saith, Iob 1.5. therefore he sent and sanctified his children when they feasted together: Job knew it well, •s he Says, Job 1.5. Therefore he sent and sanctified his children when they feasted together: np1 vvd pn31 av, vbz pns31 vvz, np1 crd. av pns31 vvd cc vvn po31 n2 c-crq pns32 vvd av: (26) verse (DIV2) 951 Page 536
9863 thus may Gods children do in vsing the good creatures of God. The Apostle saith, We sigh in our selues: thus may God's children do in using the good creatures of God. The Apostle Says, We sighs in our selves: av vmb npg1 n2 vdb p-acp vvg dt j n2 pp-f np1. dt n1 vvz, pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2: (26) verse (DIV2) 951 Page 536
9864 that is, from the verie roote and ground of our hearts. Hence note we. that is, from the very root and ground of our hearts. Hence note we. cst vbz, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2. av vvb pns12. (26) verse (DIV2) 952 Page 536
9865 That the sighing of Gods children, and of such as haue the first fruits of the Spirit, is heartie and sound, it is not hypocriticall and formall, That the sighing of God's children, and of such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, is hearty and found, it is not hypocritical and formal, cst dt vvg pp-f npg1 n2, cc pp-f d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vbz j cc j, pn31 vbz xx j cc j, (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 536
9866 but from the verie heart roote. but from the very heart root. cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 536
9867 Gods children sigh and grone heartily when they sigh and grone for sinne that cleaues to their soules. God's children sighs and groan heartily when they sighs and groan for sin that cleaves to their Souls. npg1 n2 vvb cc vvi av-j c-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp n1 cst vvz p-acp po32 n2. (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 536
9868 It is not so with hypocrites, with carnall persons, when they sigh, though it be for sinne, It is not so with Hypocrites, with carnal Persons, when they sighs, though it be for sin, pn31 vbz xx av p-acp n2, p-acp j n2, c-crq pns32 vvb, cs pn31 vbb p-acp n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 536
9869 yet it is not heartily and soundly. And this difference may appeare thus: yet it is not heartily and soundly. And this difference may appear thus: av pn31 vbz xx av-j cc av-j. cc d n1 vmb vvi av: (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 536
9870 when Gods children sigh for some actuall sinne whereof they are guiltie, they rest not in sighing for that, when God's children sighs for Some actual sin whereof they Are guilty, they rest not in sighing for that, c-crq npg1 n2 vvb p-acp d j n1 c-crq pns32 vbr j, pns32 vvb xx p-acp vvg p-acp d, (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9871 but they go downe to the roote of that and all their other sinnes, the corruption of their nature, but they go down to the root of that and all their other Sins, the corruption of their nature, cc-acp pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cc d po32 j-jn n2, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9872 and they fetch their sighs from vnder that corruption that cleaues to their hearts, in which they were conceiued and borne, and they fetch their sighs from under that corruption that cleaves to their hearts, in which they were conceived and born, cc pns32 vvb po32 n2 p-acp p-acp d n1 cst vvz p-acp po32 n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn cc vvn, (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9873 and which is the roote and mother of all their sinnes, and they grone vnder the burthen of that. and which is the root and mother of all their Sins, and they groan under the burden of that. cc r-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po32 n2, cc pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d. (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9874 Thus did Dauid, Pfal. 51. he rested not in the acknowledgement of his adulterie and murder, Thus did David, Pfal. 51. he rested not in the acknowledgement of his adultery and murder, av vdd np1, np1. crd pns31 vvd xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9875 and in sighing and groning for those actuall sinnes, but he went downe to the roote of those and of all his other sinnes, the sinne of his conception and birth, verse 5. Behold I was borne in iniquitie, and in sighing and groaning for those actual Sins, but he went down to the root of those and of all his other Sins, the sin of his conception and birth, verse 5. Behold I was born in iniquity, cc p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp d j n2, cc-acp pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cc pp-f d po31 j-jn n2, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, n1 crd vvb pns11 vbds vvn p-acp n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9876 and in sinne hath my mother conceiued me. and in sin hath my mother conceived me. cc p-acp n1 vhz po11 n1 vvd pno11. (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9877 But hypocrites and carnall persons, they rest in this, that they sigh and grone for some actuall sinne; But Hypocrites and carnal Persons, they rest in this, that they sighs and groan for Some actual sin; p-acp n2 cc j n2, pns32 vvb p-acp d, cst pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp d j n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9878 their consciences being awakened, and now they seeing and feeling some actuall sinne pressing and lying heauie vpon their consciences, haply thereupon they send out a naturall sigh or sob, in regard of some outward thing, in regard of shame and punishment due to them for that sinne, their Consciences being awakened, and now they seeing and feeling Some actual sin pressing and lying heavy upon their Consciences, haply thereupon they send out a natural sighs or sob, in regard of Some outward thing, in regard of shame and punishment due to them for that sin, po32 n2 vbg vvn, cc av pns32 vvg cc vvg d j n1 vvg cc vvg av-j p-acp po32 n2, av av pns32 vvb av dt j n1 cc vvi, p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9879 or in regard of the hand of God on them by sicknesse, paine, or the like; or in regard of the hand of God on them by sickness, pain, or the like; cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, n1, cc dt j; (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9880 as Pharaoh did when the hand of God was on him, then he cried, I haue sinned, and take away this plague: as Pharaoh did when the hand of God was on him, then he cried, I have sinned, and take away this plague: c-acp np1 vdd c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds p-acp pno31, cs pns31 vvd, pns11 vhb vvn, cc vvb av d n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9881 but he neuer cried, take away the hardnesse of heart, and cursednesse of my nature. but he never cried, take away the hardness of heart, and cursedness of my nature. cc-acp pns31 av-x vvd, vvb av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f po11 n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9882 And thus it is with hypocrites and carnall persons, they grone onely as the bruite beast doth that is pressed with some heauie burthen, And thus it is with Hypocrites and carnal Persons, they groan only as the bruit beast does that is pressed with Some heavy burden, cc av pn31 vbz p-acp n2 cc j n2, pns32 vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 n1 vdz d vbz vvn p-acp d j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9883 but they neuer go downe to the roote of sinne and grone vnder that as an heauie burthen, but they never go down to the root of sin and groan under that as an heavy burden, cc-acp pns32 av-x vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc vvi p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9884 and fetch their sighes from vnder that; and so they grone not with their hearts soundly when they sigh for their sinnes. and fetch their sighs from under that; and so they groan not with their hearts soundly when they sighs for their Sins. cc vvi po32 n2 p-acp p-acp d; cc av pns32 vvb xx p-acp po32 n2 av-j c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2. (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9885 And of this the Lord complaines, Hoze. 7.14. They haue not cryed vnto me with their hearts (saith he) when they how led vpon their beds. And of this the Lord complains, Hoze. 7.14. They have not cried unto me with their hearts (Says he) when they how led upon their Beds. cc pp-f d dt n1 vvz, n1. crd. pns32 vhb xx vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp po32 n2 (vvz pns31) c-crq pns32 uh-crq vvn p-acp po32 n2. (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9886 If then thou wouldst haue true comfort in thy sighing and groning for sinne, looke thou go downe to the roote of all sinnes in thy selfe, If then thou Wouldst have true Comfort in thy sighing and groaning for sin, look thou go down to the root of all Sins in thy self, cs av pns21 vmd2 vhi j n1 p-acp po21 vvg cc vvg p-acp n1, vvb pns21 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp po21 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9887 and sigh in thy selfe, euen from vnder that corruption that cleaues to thy soule inwardly, and sighs in thy self, even from under that corruption that cleaves to thy soul inwardly, cc vvi p-acp po21 n1, av p-acp p-acp d n1 cst vvz p-acp po21 n1 av-j, (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9888 and then doubtlesse thy sighing is a sound sighing, and a sighing of a child of God, and then doubtless thy sighing is a found sighing, and a sighing of a child of God, cc av av-j po21 j-vvg vbz dt n1 vvg, cc dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9889 and it is then pleasing to God, and will yeeld comfort to thine owne soule. and it is then pleasing to God, and will yield Comfort to thine own soul. cc pn31 vbz av vvg p-acp np1, cc vmb vvi n1 p-acp po21 d n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 953 Page 537
9890 Come we now to the second thing the Apostle here puts downe, as the practise of the godly and of such as haue the first fruits of the Spirit, and that is their waiting. Come we now to the second thing the Apostle Here puts down, as the practice of the godly and of such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, and that is their waiting. vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 dt n1 av vvz a-acp, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc pp-f d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, cc d vbz po32 n-vvg. (26) verse (DIV2) 954 Page 538
9891 Waiting (saith he) for the adoption, euen the redemption of our bodie: Waiting (Says he) for the adoption, even the redemption of our body: vvg (vvz pns31) p-acp dt n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 954 Page 538
9892 that is, (as we shewed) patiently and constantly expecting and looking for the consummation of our adoption, that is, (as we showed) patiently and constantly expecting and looking for the consummation of our adoption, cst vbz, (c-acp pns12 vvd) av-j cc av-j vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 954 Page 538
9893 and full manifestation of it, euen a full deliuerance from all corruption and miserie, and that in our bodies, which shall last of all be freed and deliuered; and full manifestation of it, even a full deliverance from all corruption and misery, and that in our bodies, which shall last of all be freed and Delivered; cc j n1 pp-f pn31, av-j dt j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, cc cst p-acp po12 n2, r-crq vmb vvi pp-f d vbb vvn cc vvn; (26) verse (DIV2) 954 Page 538
9894 and so the consummation and fulnesse of the glorie which we shall baue at the day of iudgement, at the coming of Christ to iudgement. and so the consummation and fullness of the glory which we shall have At the day of judgement, At the coming of christ to judgement. cc av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns12 vmb vhn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 954 Page 538
9895 Now here in the first place note we, that the Apostle ioynes sighing and waiting together, in such as haue the first fruits of the Spirit: Now Here in the First place note we, that the Apostle joins sighing and waiting together, in such as have the First fruits of the Spirit: av av p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pns12, cst dt n1 vvz vvg cc vvg av, p-acp d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 954 Page 538
9896 saith he, We which haue the first fruits of the Spirit, we sighing and waiting, we sigh vnder the burthen of corruption and miserie, we waite for deliuerance and freedome from it. Says he, We which have the First fruits of the Spirit, we sighing and waiting, we sighs under the burden of corruption and misery, we wait for deliverance and freedom from it. vvz pns31, pns12 r-crq vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vvg cc vvg, pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns12 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31. (26) verse (DIV2) 954 Page 538
9897 Whence take we notice of thus much. That sighing and waiting are ioyned together in a child of God. Whence take we notice of thus much. That sighing and waiting Are joined together in a child of God. q-crq vvb pns12 n1 pp-f av av-d. cst vvg cc vvg vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (26) verse (DIV2) 954 Page 538
9898 A child of God, one that hath the first fruits of the Spirit, doth so sigh and grone vnder the burthen of miserie that he lies vnder, A child of God, one that hath the First fruits of the Spirit, does so sighs and groan under the burden of misery that he lies under, dt n1 pp-f np1, pi cst vhz dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vdz av vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp, (26) verse (DIV2) 955 Page 538
9899 as that he waites for deliuerance out of it with patience, as the Prophet saith, Isai. 28.16. He that beleeues makes not hast. as that he waits for deliverance out of it with patience, as the Prophet Says, Isaiah 28.16. He that believes makes not haste. c-acp cst pns31 vvz p-acp n1 av pp-f pn31 p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. pns31 cst vvz vvz xx n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 955 Page 538
9900 A true beleeuer, one that hath the first fruits of the Spirit, true sauing grace in him, such an one groning vnder any trouble or distresse, A true believer, one that hath the First fruits of the Spirit, true Saving grace in him, such an one groaning under any trouble or distress, dt j n1, pi cst vhz dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, j vvg n1 p-acp pno31, d dt pi vvg p-acp d n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 955 Page 538
9901 though he do carefully vse all good meanes that may procure him ease and deliuerance, though he do carefully use all good means that may procure him ease and deliverance, cs pns31 vdb av-j vvi d j n2 cst vmb vvi pno31 vvi cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 955 Page 538
9902 yet he waites in patience for ease and deliuerance to be giuen him in the Lords good time, yet he waits in patience for ease and deliverance to be given him in the lords good time, av pns31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pno31 p-acp dt n2 j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 955 Page 538
9903 as the Church saith, Isai. 26.8. as the Church Says, Isaiah 26.8. c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 955 Page 538
9904 We haue waited for thee in the way of thy iudgements, the desire of our soule is to thy name, We have waited for thee in the Way of thy Judgments, the desire of our soul is to thy name, pns12 vhb vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz p-acp po21 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 955 Page 538
9905 and to the remembrance of thee. and to the remembrance of thee. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno21. (26) verse (DIV2) 955 Page 538
9906 For indeed a child of God, a true beleeuer, beleeues the promise which God hath made, touching ease, comfort, refreshing, For indeed a child of God, a true believer, believes the promise which God hath made, touching ease, Comfort, refreshing, p-acp av dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1, vvz dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn, vvg n1, n1, vvg, (26) verse (DIV2) 956 Page 538
9907 and deliuerance, to be giuen in time of trouble, not onely in respect of the matter and substance of that promise, that the Lord will ease him, comfort him, refresh, and deliverance, to be given in time of trouble, not only in respect of the matter and substance of that promise, that the Lord will ease him, Comfort him, refresh, cc n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, xx av-j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno31, vvb pno31, vvb, (26) verse (DIV2) 956 Page 538
9908 and deliuer him, but he also beleeues it, together with the circumstances of it, the time, place, and deliver him, but he also believes it, together with the Circumstances of it, the time, place, cc vvi pno31, cc-acp pns31 av vvz pn31, av p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, dt n1, n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 956 Page 538
9909 and meanes, and such like, and so he carefully vsing the meanes, waites on God for a blessing on them, and means, and such like, and so he carefully using the means, waits on God for a blessing on them, cc n2, cc d av-j, cc av pns31 av-j vvg dt n2, vvz p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 956 Page 539
9910 and for ease, comfort, refreshing, and deliuerance to be giuen him in that time which the Lord in his wisedome sees meete for him. and for ease, Comfort, refreshing, and deliverance to be given him in that time which the Lord in his Wisdom sees meet for him. cc p-acp n1, n1, vvg, cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pno31 p-acp d n1 r-crq dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz j p-acp pno31. (26) verse (DIV2) 956 Page 539
9911 If then for vse of this, thou whosoeuer thou art, being vnder the hand of God, If then for use of this, thou whosoever thou art, being under the hand of God, cs av p-acp n1 pp-f d, pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 957 Page 539
9912 and groning vnder any distresse, if so be thou make hast to be deliuered out of that distresse, thou art impatient of delay, and thou wilt not waite on the Lords leisure, and groaning under any distress, if so be thou make haste to be Delivered out of that distress, thou art impatient of Delay, and thou wilt not wait on the lords leisure, cc vvg p-acp d n1, cs av vbb pns21 n1 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f d n1, pns21 vb2r j pp-f n1, cc pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp dt n2 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 957 Page 539
9913 yea thou breakest out, or at least in thine heart thou sayest as that wicked king of Israel said, 2. King. 6.33. yea thou breakest out, or At least in thine heart thou Sayest as that wicked King of Israel said, 2. King. 6.33. uh pns21 vv2 av, cc p-acp ds p-acp po21 n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1 vvd, crd n1. crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 957 Page 539
9914 Should I attend on the Lord any longer? Thou wilt no longer waite on the Lord, Should I attend on the Lord any longer? Thou wilt no longer wait on the Lord, vmd pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1 d av-jc? pns21 vm2 av-dx av-jc vvi p-acp dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 957 Page 539
9915 but thou runnest frō God to the diuel, euen to the vsing of vnlawfull meanes to helpe thy selfe by; but thou runnest from God to the Devil, even to the using of unlawful means to help thy self by; cc-acp pns21 vv2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, av p-acp dt vvg pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp; (26) verse (DIV2) 957 Page 539
9916 yea to the accursed instruments of Satan, to witches and wizards, and thou wilt haue helpe and deliuerance in all hast. yea to the accursed Instruments of Satan, to Witches and wizards, and thou wilt have help and deliverance in all haste. uh p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f np1, p-acp n2 cc n2, cc pns21 vm2 vhi n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 957 Page 539
9917 Assuredly thou art farre from the spirit, and disposition, and practise of a child of God, Assuredly thou art Far from the Spirit, and disposition, and practice of a child of God, av-vvn pns21 vb2r av-j p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 957 Page 539
9918 yea thou hast in thee the spirit and disposition of a child of the diuell; yea thou hast in thee the Spirit and disposition of a child of the Devil; uh pns21 vh2 p-acp pno21 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 957 Page 539
9919 and it is a fearefull presumption that God hath giuen thee vp to the power of Satan, that he may seale thee vp to thine eternall damnation. and it is a fearful presumption that God hath given thee up to the power of Satan, that he may seal thee up to thine Eternal damnation. cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pno21 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp po21 j n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 957 Page 539
9920 Remember this, that in a child of God sighing and waiting are ioyned together, and if thou wouldst approue thy selfe to haue the Spirit of a child of God, remember this, that in a child of God sighing and waiting Are joined together, and if thou Wouldst approve thy self to have the Spirit of a child of God, np1 d, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg cc vvg vbr vvn av, cc cs pns21 vmd2 vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 957 Page 539
9921 euen the first fruits of the Spirit, thou must not onely be sensible of thy trouble and distresse, even the First fruits of the Spirit, thou must not only be sensible of thy trouble and distress, av-j dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, pns21 vmb xx av-j vbi j pp-f po21 n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 957 Page 539
9922 and sigh & grone vnder it, but thou must also with faith in the promises of God, both in respect of the matter of them, and sighs & groan under it, but thou must also with faith in the promises of God, both in respect of the matter of them, cc vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31, cc-acp pns21 vmb av p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 957 Page 539
10049 and fraile, & subiect to aches, paines, sicknesses & diseases, and to death it selfe, and frail, & Subject to aches, pains, Sicknesses & diseases, and to death it self, cc j, cc j-jn p-acp n2, n2, n2 cc n2, cc p-acp n1 pn31 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
9923 & also of the circumstances of his promises, waite for ease, for comfort, and for deliuerance with patience, & also of the Circumstances of his promises, wait for ease, for Comfort, and for deliverance with patience, cc av pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, vvb p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 957 Page 539
9924 and looke to find ease, comfort, refreshing and deliuerance in the Lords good time, in the time that he in his wisedome sees meete and fit for thee. and look to find ease, Comfort, refreshing and deliverance in the lords good time, in the time that he in his Wisdom sees meet and fit for thee. cc vvb pc-acp vvi n1, n1, vvg cc n1 p-acp dt n2 j n1, p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 p-acp po31 n1 vvz j cc j p-acp pno21. (26) verse (DIV2) 957 Page 539
9925 Come we now to consider the practise of the godly, and of such as haue the first fruits of the Spirit here further expressed, Come we now to Consider the practice of the godly, and of such as have the First fruits of the Spirit Here further expressed, vvb pns12 av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc pp-f d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1 av av-jc vvn, (26) verse (DIV2) 958 Page 539
9926 namely, their waiting for the adoption, euen the redemption of their body: and the point hence in the next place is this. namely, their waiting for the adoption, even the redemption of their body: and the point hence in the next place is this. av, po32 n-vvg p-acp dt n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: cc dt n1 av p-acp dt ord n1 vbz d. (26) verse (DIV2) 958 Page 539
9927 That the godly and such as haue the first fruits of the Spirit, do patiently and constantly expect and looke for the consummation of their adoption, That the godly and such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, do patiently and constantly expect and look for the consummation of their adoption, cst dt j cc d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vdb av-j cc av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 959 Page 540
9928 and for a full deliuerance from all corruption and miserie both in their soules and bodies. and for a full deliverance from all corruption and misery both in their Souls and bodies. cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp po32 n2 cc n2. (26) verse (DIV2) 959 Page 540
9929 Gods children and such as haue the beginnings of true sauing grace bestowed on them, they constantly looke and long for the day of full deliuerance, God's children and such as have the beginnings of true Saving grace bestowed on them, they constantly look and long for the day of full deliverance, npg1 n2 cc d c-acp vhb dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1 vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 av-j vvi cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 959 Page 540
9930 yea the day when they shall be fully freed from all corruption and miserie both in their soules and bodies, yea the day when they shall be Fully freed from all corruption and misery both in their Souls and bodies, uh dt n1 c-crq pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 959 Page 540
9931 and they liue in a continuall expectatation of that day. 1. Corinth. 1.7. the Apostle saith, the beleeuing Corinthians were not destitute of any gift, the Lord had bestowed on them a great measure of sauing grace; and they live in a continual expectatation of that day. 1. Corinth. 1.7. the Apostle Says, the believing Corinthians were not destitute of any gift, the Lord had bestowed on them a great measure of Saving grace; cc pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1. crd np1. crd. dt n1 vvz, dt vvg np1 vbdr xx j pp-f d n1, dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno32 dt j n1 pp-f vvg n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 959 Page 540
9932 and then be subioynes, Waiting for the appearing of our Lord Iesus Christ. Philip. 3.20. and then be subioynes, Waiting for the appearing of our Lord Iesus christ. Philip. 3.20. cc av vbb vvz, vvg p-acp dt vvg pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1. np1. crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 959 Page 540
9933 saith the Apostle, Our conuersation is in heauen, from whence also we expect and looke for the Sauiour, euen the Lord Iesus Christ. 2. Tim. 4.8. we find that the Apostle makes it a note of all those that shall receiue the crowne of righteousnesse, which the Lord shall giue at that day of his appearing, that they are such as loue the appearance of the Lord Iesus. Hebr. 9.28. the Author of that Epistle saith, Christ shall appeare the second time without sinne, to the saluation of those that looke for him. Reuel. 22.20. Christ Iesus testifying this of himselfe and saying, Surely I come quickly: the true beleeuing soule answers, Amen, euen so, come Lord Iesus. Says the Apostle, Our Conversation is in heaven, from whence also we expect and look for the Saviour, even the Lord Iesus christ. 2. Tim. 4.8. we find that the Apostle makes it a note of all those that shall receive the crown of righteousness, which the Lord shall give At that day of his appearing, that they Are such as love the appearance of the Lord Iesus. Hebrew 9.28. the Author of that Epistle Says, christ shall appear the second time without sin, to the salvation of those that look for him. Revel. 22.20. christ Iesus testifying this of himself and saying, Surely I come quickly: the true believing soul answers, Amen, even so, come Lord Iesus. vvz dt n1, po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1, p-acp c-crq av pns12 vvb cc vvi p-acp dt n1, av-j dt n1 np1 np1. crd np1 crd. pns12 vvb cst dt n1 vvz pn31 dt n1 pp-f d d cst vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 vvg, cst pns32 vbr d c-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz, np1 vmb vvi dt ord n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp pno31. vvb. crd. np1 np1 vvg d pp-f px31 cc n1, av-j pns11 vvb av-j: dt j vvg n1 vvz, uh-n, av av, vvb n1 np1. (26) verse (DIV2) 959 Page 540
9934 To these we might adde many other testimonies clearing and confirming this truth, that Gods children and such as haue the beginnings of grace, they liue in continuall expectation of a day wherein they shall be fully freed from all corruption and miserie, both in their soules and in their bodies, To these we might add many other testimonies clearing and confirming this truth, that God's children and such as have the beginnings of grace, they live in continual expectation of a day wherein they shall be Fully freed from all corruption and misery, both in their Souls and in their bodies, p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi d j-jn n2 vvg cc vvg d n1, cst npg1 n2 cc d c-acp vhb dt n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vvb p-acp j n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1, av-d p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp po32 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 959 Page 540
9935 and they long for that day of fu•l deliuerance. and they long for that day of fu•l deliverance. cc pns32 av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 959 Page 540
9936 And there be reasons for it, as first, Gods children finde their owne corruption an heauie burthen to them, And there be Reasons for it, as First, God's children find their own corruption an heavy burden to them, cc pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp pn31, c-acp ord, npg1 n2 vvb po32 d n1 dt j n1 p-acp pno32, (26) verse (DIV2) 960 Page 540
9990 and thou wilt then be able heartily to wish and long for the coming of Christ to iudgement. and thou wilt then be able heartily to wish and long for the coming of christ to judgement. cc pns21 vm2 av vbi j av-j pc-acp vvi cc av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9937 and the temptations of Satan irksome and grieuous to them; and they find that they cannot here glorifie God as they desire, in full perfection, and the temptations of Satan irksome and grievous to them; and they find that they cannot Here Glorify God as they desire, in full perfection, cc dt n2 pp-f np1 j cc j p-acp pno32; cc pns32 vvb cst pns32 vmbx av vvi np1 c-acp pns32 vvb, p-acp j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 960 Page 540
9938 but in great weakenesse, and that here in this world they are many times ouer carried to the doing of euill, but in great weakness, and that Here in this world they Are many times over carried to the doing of evil, cc-acp p-acp j n1, cc cst av p-acp d n1 pns32 vbr d n2 a-acp vvd p-acp dt vdg pp-f n-jn, (26) verse (DIV2) 960 Page 540
9939 and they would faine make an end of sinning and displeasing of God, sinne being the greatest burthen that can be to the soule of a child of God. and they would feign make an end of sinning and displeasing of God, sin being the greatest burden that can be to the soul of a child of God. cc pns32 vmd av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg pp-f np1, n1 vbg dt js n1 cst vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (26) verse (DIV2) 960 Page 540
9940 And secondly, Gods children earnestly desire to enioy the comfortable presence of the Lord Iesus, And secondly, God's children earnestly desire to enjoy the comfortable presence of the Lord Iesus, cc ord, npg1 n2 av-j vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9941 and to be where he is, and to behold his glorie, as he hath prayed, Ioh. 17.24. and they desire immediate fellowship with Christ, yea they would not go to heauen if they should not find Christ there: and to be where he is, and to behold his glory, as he hath prayed, John 17.24. and they desire immediate fellowship with christ, yea they would not go to heaven if they should not find christ there: cc pc-acp vbi c-crq pns31 vbz, cc p-acp vvb po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn, np1 crd. cc pns32 vvb j n1 p-acp np1, uh pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp n1 cs pns32 vmd xx vvi np1 a-acp: (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9942 and they desire that their faith and their hope may be changed into the sight and full fruition of good things they eye by faith, and they desire that their faith and their hope may be changed into the sighed and full fruition of good things they eye by faith, cc pns32 vvb cst po32 n1 cc po32 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f j n2 pns32 vvb p-acp n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9943 and that now they hope for. and that now they hope for. cc cst av pns32 vvb p-acp. (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9944 On these grounds without question it is, that Gods children and such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit, liue in continuall expectation of the day wherein they shall be fully freed from all corruption and miserie, both in their soules and bodies, On these grounds without question it is, that God's children and such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, live in continual expectation of the day wherein they shall be Fully freed from all corruption and misery, both in their Souls and bodies, p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 pn31 vbz, cst npg1 n2 cc d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb p-acp j n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1, av-d p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9945 and they long for that day exceedingly. and they long for that day exceedingly. cc pns32 av-j p-acp d n1 av-vvg. (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9946 No apprentcie more earnestly longs for the day of his freedome, nor any woman being in paines of child-bearing, more heartily longs to be deliuered of her child, No apprentcie more earnestly longs for the day of his freedom, nor any woman being in pains of childbearing, more heartily longs to be Delivered of her child, dx n1 av-dc av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, ccx d n1 vbg p-acp n2 pp-f vvg, av-dc av-j vvz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f po31 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9947 then Gods children do long for the day of their full deliuerance from all corruption and miserie both in their soules and bodies: then God's children do long for the day of their full deliverance from all corruption and misery both in their Souls and bodies: cs npg1 n2 vdb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp po32 n2 cc n2: (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9948 and so they long for the coming of Christ to them, either by death, as the Apostle did, Philip. 1.23. I desire to be loosed and to be with Christ, or by the generall iudgement. Haply some may say: and so they long for the coming of christ to them, either by death, as the Apostle did, Philip. 1.23. I desire to be loosed and to be with christ, or by the general judgement. Haply Some may say: cc av pns32 av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, av-d p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 vdd, n1. crd. pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt j n1. av d vmb vvi: (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9949 May a child of God long for death, and may he wish for death? I answer: May a child of God long for death, and may he wish for death? I answer: vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j p-acp n1, cc vmb pns31 vvi p-acp n1? pns11 vvb: (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9950 for death simply considered in it selfe, he may not, but as death is a passage to a better life, for death simply considered in it self, he may not, but as death is a passage to a better life, p-acp n1 av-j vvn p-acp pn31 n1, pns31 vmb xx, cc-acp c-acp n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt jc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9951 and as it is a meanes to free him from his owne corruptions, and from the temptations of Satan, he may desire it, and as it is a means to free him from his own corruptions, and from the temptations of Satan, he may desire it, cc c-acp pn31 vbz dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 d n2, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 vmb vvi pn31, (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9952 and wish for it, so as he do not through a desire of it hasten the time of his death. and wish for it, so as he do not through a desire of it hasten the time of his death. cc vvi p-acp pn31, av c-acp pns31 vdb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9953 Some may againe demand, whether the friends of a child of God may desire the continuance of his life here in this world, some may again demand, whither the Friends of a child of God may desire the Continuance of his life Here in this world, d vmb av vvi, cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 av p-acp d n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9954 or no? I answer, they may, and that lawfully, though those desires be opposite and contrarie one to the other: or no? I answer, they may, and that lawfully, though those Desires be opposite and contrary one to the other: cc dx? pns11 vvb, pns32 vmb, cc cst av-j, cs d n2 vbb j-jn cc j-jn crd p-acp dt n-jn: (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
10009 Though the bodies of Gods children be here in this world subiect to manifold infirmities, paines, Though the bodies of God's children be Here in this world Subject to manifold infirmities, pains, cs dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbb av p-acp d n1 j-jn p-acp j n2, n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
9955 the desire of a child of God to be dissolued, and to be with Christ, and the desire of his friends that he may still continue in the bodie. the desire of a child of God to be dissolved, and to be with christ, and the desire of his Friends that he may still continue in the body. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 cst pns31 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9956 Friends may thus desire, two cautions remembred. Friends may thus desire, two cautions remembered. ng1 vmb av vvi, crd n2 vvn. (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9957 First that they do it with condition of Gods will, submitting their wils to the good will of God. First that they do it with condition of God's will, submitting their wills to the good will of God. ord cst pns32 vdb pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f n2 vmb, vvg po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 541
9958 Secondly, not onely of loue to the partie, but with a desire that he or she may yet do more good, either in the Church or common wealth, according to the place and measure of grace giuen them. Secondly, not only of love to the party, but with a desire that he or she may yet do more good, either in the Church or Common wealth, according to the place and measure of grace given them. ord, xx av-j pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 cc pns31 vmb av vdi dc j, av-d p-acp dt n1 cc j n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvn pno32. (26) verse (DIV2) 961 Page 542
9959 Now the point deliuered and cleared for vse and application, it serues to make knowne a difference betweene the godly and the wicked. Now the point Delivered and cleared for use and application, it serves to make known a difference between the godly and the wicked. av dt n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi vvn dt n1 p-acp dt j cc dt j. (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 542
9960 The wicked may haply be wearie of the world, as Cain was of his punishment, they may and do sometimes, out of their sense and feeling of paine and miserie, wish themselues out of the world, The wicked may haply be weary of the world, as Cain was of his punishment, they may and do sometime, out of their sense and feeling of pain and misery, wish themselves out of the world, dt j vmb av vbi j pp-f dt n1, c-acp np1 vbds pp-f po31 n1, pns32 vmb cc vdb av, av pp-f po32 n1 cc n-vvg pp-f n1 cc n1, vvb px32 av pp-f dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 542
9961 and the hand of God being heauie on them, they do sometimes crie out: and the hand of God being heavy on them, they do sometime cry out: cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg j p-acp pno32, pns32 vdb av vvi av: (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 542
9962 Oh would I were out of the world, hauing a foolish and blind conceit that death will put an end to all their paine and miserie, O would I were out of the world, having a foolish and blind conceit that death will put an end to all their pain and misery, uh vmd pns11 vbdr av pp-f dt n1, vhg dt j cc j n1 cst n1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d po32 n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 542
9963 so sottish and so ignorant are they. so sottish and so ignorant Are they. av j cc av j vbr pns32. (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 542
9964 But alas, the wicked and vngodly liue not in continuall expectation of full deliuerance from all corruption and miserie, they are not euer wishing and longing for the day of death, But alas, the wicked and ungodly live not in continual expectation of full deliverance from all corruption and misery, they Are not ever wishing and longing for the day of death, p-acp uh, dt j cc j vvb xx p-acp j n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr xx av vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 542
9965 and to be out of this world, now being in health, and strength, and in prosperitie: and to be out of this world, now being in health, and strength, and in Prosperity: cc pc-acp vbi av pp-f d n1, av vbg p-acp n1, cc n1, cc p-acp n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 542
9966 they put death and the day of iudgement farre out of their minds, and they would not willingly entertaine a thought of death, they put death and the day of judgement Far out of their minds, and they would not willingly entertain a Thought of death, pns32 vvd n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j av pp-f po32 n2, cc pns32 vmd xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 542
9967 or of the coming of Christ to iudgement, such thoughts are vnpleasing, and make them melancholicke; or of the coming of christ to judgement, such thoughts Are unpleasing, and make them melancholic; cc pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1, d n2 vbr j, cc vvi pno32 j; (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 542
9968 and they are so besotted with the vanities, pleasures, and the outward good things of this life, and they Are so besotted with the vanities, pleasures, and the outward good things of this life, cc pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n2, n2, cc dt j j n2 pp-f d n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 542
9969 as they could be content to abide here for euer, and to set vp their rest in this world, and to go no further: as they could be content to abide Here for ever, and to Set up their rest in this world, and to go no further: c-acp pns32 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi av p-acp av, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n1 p-acp d n1, cc pc-acp vvi av-dx av-jc: (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 542
9970 which indeed is one part of their miserie, as one saith, Quae tanta est infoelicitas vt de ipsa miseria gaudeamus, &c. Now it is farre otherwise (as we haue heard) with the godly, which indeed is one part of their misery, as one Says, Quae tanta est infoelicitas vt de ipsa Miseria gaudeamus, etc. Now it is Far otherwise (as we have herd) with the godly, r-crq av vbz crd n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp pi vvz, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av av pn31 vbz av-j av (c-acp pns12 vhb vvn) p-acp dt j, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 542
9971 and such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit, they liue in a continuall expectation of the day of full deliuerance from all corruption and miserie, both in their soules and bodies, they waite for that day, and such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, they live in a continual expectation of the day of full deliverance from all corruption and misery, both in their Souls and bodies, they wait for that day, cc d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, av-d p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, pns32 vvb p-acp d n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 542
9972 and they long for that day exceedingly. and they long for that day exceedingly. cc pns32 av-j p-acp d n1 av-vvg. (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 542
9991 The Apostle here further setteth forth the waiting of the godly by the obiect of it, Adoption, and that againe explaned to be the redemption of our bodie. The Apostle Here further sets forth the waiting of the godly by the Object of it, Adoption, and that again explained to be the redemption of our body. dt n1 av av-jc vvz av dt n-vvg pp-f dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, n1, cc cst av vvd pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 963 Page 543
9973 And if thou whosoeuer thou art, wouldst haue good euidence to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou hast the first fruites of the Spirit, the beginnings of true sauing grace in thee, thou must find it thus with thee, that thou liuest in a continuall expectation of the day of full redemption, the day of full deliuerance from all corruption and miserie, both in thy soule and bodie, And if thou whosoever thou art, Wouldst have good evidence to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou hast the First fruits of the Spirit, the beginnings of true Saving grace in thee, thou must find it thus with thee, that thou Livest in a continual expectation of the day of full redemption, the day of full deliverance from all corruption and misery, both in thy soul and body, cc cs pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vmd2 vhb j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cst pns21 vh2 dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1 p-acp pno21, pns21 vmb vvi pn31 av p-acp pno21, cst pns21 vv2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1, dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, av-d p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 542
9974 and that thou dost waite and long for the day of Christ his coming to iudgement. and that thou dost wait and long for the day of christ his coming to judgement. cc cst pns21 vd2 vvi cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n-vvg p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9975 Indeed I grant, that a child of God doth not at all times alike long for the day of full deliuerance from all corruption and miserie, Indeed I grant, that a child of God does not At all times alike long for the day of full deliverance from all corruption and misery, av pns11 vvb, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz xx p-acp d n2 av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9976 and so for the coming of Christ to iudgement: and so for the coming of christ to judgement: cc av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9977 in the time of grieuous temptation, or some heauie affliction, especially his mind and conscience being afflicted, in the time of grievous temptation, or Some heavy affliction, especially his mind and conscience being afflicted, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc d j n1, av-j po31 n1 cc n1 vbg vvn, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9978 as sometimes it is, he doth not then so earnestly long for the day of full deliuerance from all corruption and miserie: as sometime it is, he does not then so earnestly long for the day of full deliverance from all corruption and misery: c-acp av pn31 vbz, pns31 vdz xx av av av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9979 but being freed from that temptation, and being deliuered out of that affliction, he then recouers his measure of longing, but being freed from that temptation, and being Delivered out of that affliction, he then recovers his measure of longing, p-acp vbg vvn p-acp d n1, cc vbg vvn av pp-f d n1, pns31 av vvz po31 n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9980 and he liues in a continuall expectation of the day of full deliuerance from all corruption and miserie both of soule and bodie. and he lives in a continual expectation of the day of full deliverance from all corruption and misery both of soul and body. cc pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9981 And thus it must be with thee, if thou wouldst make it good to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou hast the first fruites of the Spirit, And thus it must be with thee, if thou Wouldst make it good to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou hast the First fruits of the Spirit, cc av pn31 vmb vbi p-acp pno21, cs pns21 vmd2 vvi pn31 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cst pns21 vh2 dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9982 and the beginnings of true sauing grace, thou must haue in thee in some measure, a continuall expectation of the day of full deliuerance from all corruption and miserie both of soule and bodie, and the beginnings of true Saving grace, thou must have in thee in Some measure, a continual expectation of the day of full deliverance from all corruption and misery both of soul and body, cc dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, pns21 vmb vhi p-acp pno21 p-acp d n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9983 and so a continuall longing for the day of Christ his coming to iudgement, and thou must be able to desire, that the Lord Iesus would now breake the heauens and come to iudgement, and so a continual longing for the day of christ his coming to judgement, and thou must be able to desire, that the Lord Iesus would now break the heavens and come to judgement, cc av dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n-vvg p-acp n1, cc pns21 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 np1 vmd av vvi dt n2 cc vvb p-acp n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9984 and to say with comfort with the Church, Come Lord Iesus, come quickly. and to say with Comfort with the Church, Come Lord Iesus, come quickly. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb n1 np1, vvb av-j. (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9985 And to that end neuer rest till thou find thine owne corruption and sinnes to be an heauie burthen vnto thee, And to that end never rest till thou find thine own corruption and Sins to be an heavy burden unto thee, cc p-acp d n1 av-x vvi c-acp pns21 vvb po21 d n1 cc n2 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno21, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9986 and the temptations of Satan to be irkesome and tedious to thee, and that thou art wearie of sinning against thy good God, who hath bene rich and abundant in mercie and louing kindnesse towards thee, and the temptations of Satan to be irksome and tedious to thee, and that thou art weary of sinning against thy good God, who hath be rich and abundant in mercy and loving kindness towards thee, cc dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp pno21, cc cst pns21 vb2r j pp-f vvg p-acp po21 j n1, r-crq vhz vbn j cc j p-acp n1 cc j-vvg n1 p-acp pno21, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9987 and that thou hast a liuely hope to partake in the ioyes and glorie of heauen, and that thou hast a lively hope to partake in the Joys and glory of heaven, cc cst pns21 vh2 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9988 and to partake of the good things prepared of God for all those that loue the appearance of the Lord Iesus. and to partake of the good things prepared of God for all those that love the appearance of the Lord Iesus. cc pc-acp vvi pp-f dt j n2 vvn pp-f np1 p-acp d d cst vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9989 And then doubtlesse thou wilt reioyce, and take much comfort in thinking on the day of full redemption, the day of full deliuerance from all corruption and miserie, both in thy soule and bodie; And then doubtless thou wilt rejoice, and take much Comfort in thinking on the day of full redemption, the day of full deliverance from all corruption and misery, both in thy soul and body; cc av av-j pns21 vm2 vvi, cc vvb d n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, av-d p-acp po21 n1 cc n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 962 Page 543
9993 Now in that the Apostle saith, that the godly and such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit, do waite for the adoption, that is, the consummation of their adoption and full manifestation of it, we may see the truth of the point we formerly deliuered when we stood on the description of the godly, that they are such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit, namely this: Now in that the Apostle Says, that the godly and such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, do wait for the adoption, that is, the consummation of their adoption and full manifestation of it, we may see the truth of the point we formerly Delivered when we stood on the description of the godly, that they Are such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, namely this: av p-acp d dt n1 vvz, cst dt j cc d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vdb vvi p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc j n1 pp-f pn31, pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns12 av-j vvn c-crq pns12 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cst pns32 vbr d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, av d: (26) verse (DIV2) 963 Page 544
9994 that the beginnings of true sauing grace, and the speciall gifts of the Spirit of God, gifts peculiar to Gods elect bestowed on man, are as pawnes and pledges sufficient to assure them that hereafter they shall haue both perfection of grace, that the beginnings of true Saving grace, and the special Gifts of the Spirit of God, Gifts peculiar to God's elect bestowed on man, Are as pawns and pledges sufficient to assure them that hereafter they shall have both perfection of grace, cst dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, n2 j p-acp n2 vvb vvn p-acp n1, vbr p-acp n2 cc n2 j pc-acp vvi pno32 d av pns32 vmb vhi d n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 963 Page 544
9995 and also fulnesse of ioy and glorie in heauen. and also fullness of joy and glory in heaven. cc av n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 963 Page 544
9996 For why, those beginnings of sauing grace, do put them into certaine hope and expectation of the accomplishment and consummation of their adoption, that in time it shall be complete and perfect, For why, those beginnings of Saving grace, do put them into certain hope and expectation of the accomplishment and consummation of their adoption, that in time it shall be complete and perfect, c-acp q-crq, d n2 pp-f vvg n1, vdb vvi pno32 p-acp j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, cst p-acp n1 pn31 vmb vbi j cc j, (26) verse (DIV2) 964 Page 544
9997 and that one day they shall certainly be put into the full possession of their Fathers inheritance; and that one day they shall Certainly be put into the full possession of their Father's inheritance; cc d crd n1 pns32 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 ng1 n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 964 Page 544
9998 yea they are put into such certaine hope of it, as they do liue in continuall expectance of the day of full redemption, yea they Are put into such certain hope of it, as they do live in continual expectance of the day of full redemption, uh pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp pns32 vdb vvi p-acp j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 964 Page 544
9999 and they waite for it, as the Apostle saith, Ephes. 1.14. The holy Spirit of promise is to them the earnest of their euerlasting inheritance, vntill the redemption of the possession purchased, euen till their full redemption; and they wait for it, as the Apostle Says, Ephesians 1.14. The holy Spirit of promise is to them the earnest of their everlasting inheritance, until the redemption of the possession purchased, even till their full redemption; cc pns32 vvb p-acp pn31, c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd, av-j p-acp po32 j n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 964 Page 544
10000 I will not stand on the point hauing formerly handled it. Onely it may be, that some may moue this question, and say: I will not stand on the point having formerly handled it. Only it may be, that Some may move this question, and say: pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 vhg av-j vvn pn31. j pn31 vmb vbi, cst d vmb vvi d n1, cc vvi: (26) verse (DIV2) 964 Page 544
10001 Shall the holy Spirit of God leaue the godly and such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit, at the time of their full redemption, Shall the holy Spirit of God leave the godly and such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, At the time of their full redemption, vmb dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvb dt j cc d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 964 Page 544
10002 because the Apostle saith, the holy Spirit of promise is the earnest of our inheritance, vntill the redemption of the possession purchased? I answer: Because the Apostle Says, the holy Spirit of promise is the earnest of our inheritance, until the redemption of the possession purchased? I answer: c-acp dt n1 vvz, dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn? pns11 vvb: (26) verse (DIV2) 964 Page 544
10003 no, he shall not, though indeed the holy Spirit of God shall then ceasse to be as a pawne and pledge to them of further matter, no, he shall not, though indeed the holy Spirit of God shall then cease to be as a pawn and pledge to them of further matter, uh-dx, pns31 vmb xx, cs av dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmb av vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 cc vvi p-acp pno32 pp-f jc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 964 Page 544
10004 because then they shall haue that in fulnesse and perfection which the holy Spirit of God and the first fruites of the Spirit are here in this life a pawne and pledge of. Because then they shall have that in fullness and perfection which the holy Spirit of God and the First fruits of the Spirit Are Here in this life a pawn and pledge of. c-acp cs pns32 vmb vhi d p-acp n1 cc n1 r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr av p-acp d n1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f. (26) verse (DIV2) 964 Page 544
10005 I will not further stand on that. I will not further stand on that. pns11 vmb xx av-jc vvi p-acp d. (26) verse (DIV2) 964 Page 544
10006 Now the Apostle here affirming, that the godly and such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit, do waite for the adoption and further explaning that to be the redemption of our bodie, Now the Apostle Here affirming, that the godly and such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, do wait for the adoption and further explaining that to be the redemption of our body, av dt n1 av vvg, cst dt j cc d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc jc n1 cst pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 965 Page 545
10007 euen a full deliuerance of their bodies from all corruption and miserie, he giues vs to vnderstand thus much. even a full deliverance of their bodies from all corruption and misery, he gives us to understand thus much. av-j dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp d n1 cc n1, pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av av-d. (26) verse (DIV2) 965 Page 545
10008 That the bodies of Gods children, and such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit, shall one day be fully freed from all corruption and miserie. That the bodies of God's children, and such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, shall one day be Fully freed from all corruption and misery. cst dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, cc d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vmb crd n1 vbb av-j vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10010 and miseries, and as the Preacher saith, Eccles. 9.2. All outward things do come alike to all, to the iust and to the wicked, to the good and to the bad: and misery's, and as the Preacher Says, Eccles. 9.2. All outward things do come alike to all, to the just and to the wicked, to the good and to the bad: cc n2, cc p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. d j n2 vdb vvi av-j p-acp d, p-acp dt j cc p-acp dt j, p-acp dt j cc p-acp dt j: (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10011 and the bodies of Gods children are here subiect to death and to corruption, yea the bodies of the Saints of God, whose soules are glorified in heauen, do now lye rotting in their graues, and the bodies of God's children Are Here Subject to death and to corruption, yea the bodies of the Saints of God, whose Souls Are glorified in heaven, do now lie rotting in their graves, cc dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr av j-jn p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, uh dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, rg-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, vdb av vvi vvg p-acp po32 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10012 or they are some way or other vnder corruption, and they haue not their full consummation of glorie both in soule and bodie yet, the time and day of full redemption shall come, or they Are Some Way or other under corruption, and they have not their full consummation of glory both in soul and body yet, the time and day of full redemption shall come, cc pns32 vbr d n1 cc n-jn p-acp n1, cc pns32 vhb xx po32 j n1 pp-f n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1 av, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1 vmb vvi, (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10013 euen the day wherein the bodies of Gods children shall be fully deliuered and set free from all corruption and miserie, even the day wherein the bodies of God's children shall be Fully Delivered and Set free from all corruption and misery, av-j dt n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn cc vvd j p-acp d n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10014 and as we haue it, Reue. 21.4. and as we have it, Reue. 21.4. cc c-acp pns12 vhb pn31, np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10015 All teares shall be wiped away from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, All tears shall be wiped away from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, d n2 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp po32 n2, cc pc-acp vmb vbi dx dc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10016 nor sorrow, nor crying, nor any more paine. 1. Cor. 15.53. nor sorrow, nor crying, nor any more pain. 1. Cor. 15.53. ccx n1, ccx vvg, ccx d dc n1. crd np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10017 the Apostle making knowne how it shal be with the bodies of true beleeuers at the day of iudgement, at the day of the generall resurrection, he speakes as it were by way of demonstration, the Apostle making known how it shall be with the bodies of true believers At the day of judgement, At the day of the general resurrection, he speaks as it were by Way of demonstration, dt n1 vvg vvn c-crq pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pns31 vvz c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10018 & as it were pointing at his owne body, he saith, This corruptible must put on incorruption: & as it were pointing At his own body, he Says, This corruptible must put on incorruption: cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvg p-acp po31 d n1, pns31 vvz, d j vmb vvi p-acp n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10019 as if he had said, euen this corruptible body of mine, that I now beare about, shall at that day be freed frō corruption, and shall put on incorruption. Phil. 3.21. as if he had said, even this corruptible body of mine, that I now bear about, shall At that day be freed from corruption, and shall put on incorruption. Philip 3.21. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, av d j n1 pp-f png11, cst pns11 av vvi a-acp, vmb p-acp d n1 vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc vmb vvi p-acp n1. np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10020 the Apostle saith, that Christ at his appearance & coming from heauen to iudge the world, Shall change the vile, and base, the Apostle Says, that christ At his appearance & coming from heaven to judge the world, Shall change the vile, and base, dt n1 vvz, cst np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc vvg p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, vmb vvi dt j, cc j, (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10021 & corruptible bodies of true beleeuers, and shall fashion and forme them like to his owne most glorious bodie: & corruptible bodies of true believers, and shall fashion and Form them like to his own most glorious body: cc j n2 pp-f j n2, cc vmb vvi cc vvi pno32 av-j p-acp po31 d av-ds j n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10022 and the bodies of true beleeuers shall then be as free from corruption and miserie, as the blessed & glorious bodie of the Lord Iesus: and the bodies of true believers shall then be as free from corruption and misery, as the blessed & glorious body of the Lord Iesus: cc dt n2 pp-f j n2 vmb av vbi a-acp j p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp dt j-vvn cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1: (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10023 and then as the Apostle saith, 2. Cor. 5.4. Mortalitie shall be swallowed vp of life, and corruption of incorruption. and then as the Apostle Says, 2. Cor. 5.4. Mortality shall be swallowed up of life, and corruption of incorruption. cc av c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10024 These places do sufficiently cleare & confirme the truth of the point in hand, that the day of full redemption shall come, These places do sufficiently clear & confirm the truth of the point in hand, that the day of full redemption shall come, np1 n2 vdb av-j vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cst dt n1 pp-f j n1 vmb vvi, (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 545
10025 euen the day of the redemption of our bodie, and the bodies of Gods children shall one day be fully freed from all corruption and miserie. even the day of the redemption of our body, and the bodies of God's children shall one day be Fully freed from all corruption and misery. av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb crd n1 vbb av-j vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 546
10026 And the grounds of this truth are these. And the grounds of this truth Are these. cc dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr d. (26) verse (DIV2) 966 Page 546
10027 First, the Lord hath made a gracious couenant with his children, that he will be their God for euer, First, the Lord hath made a gracious Covenant with his children, that he will be their God for ever, ord, dt n1 vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2, cst pns31 vmb vbi po32 n1 p-acp av, (26) verse (DIV2) 967 Page 546
10028 and that he will be good to them, and a God of mercie and life, not onely to their soules, but to their bodies also. and that he will be good to them, and a God of mercy and life, not only to their Souls, but to their bodies also. cc cst pns31 vmb vbi j p-acp pno32, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, xx av-j p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp p-acp po32 n2 av. (26) verse (DIV2) 967 Page 546
10029 Secondly, it stands with the iustice of God, that not onely the soules of his children, Secondly, it Stands with the Justice of God, that not only the Souls of his children, ord, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst xx av-j dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 968 Page 546
10030 but their bodies also should receiue the reward of mercie, their bodies being members of Christ, and temples of the holy Ghost, 1. Cor. 6.15.19. and being instruments of doing good, and of glorifying God in their measure, as well as their soules. but their bodies also should receive the reward of mercy, their bodies being members of christ, and Temples of the holy Ghost, 1. Cor. 6.15.19. and being Instruments of doing good, and of glorifying God in their measure, as well as their Souls. cc-acp po32 n2 av vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, po32 n2 vbg n2 pp-f np1, cc n2 pp-f dt j n1, crd np1 crd. cc vbg n2 pp-f vdg j, cc pp-f vvg np1 p-acp po32 n1, c-acp av c-acp po32 n2. (26) verse (DIV2) 968 Page 546
10031 And the Lord Iesus hath abolished death, and brought life and immortalitie to light, as the Apostle speakes, 2. Tim. 1.10. And the Lord Iesus hath abolished death, and brought life and immortality to Light, as the Apostle speaks, 2. Tim. 1.10. cc dt n1 np1 vhz vvn n1, cc vvd n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 968 Page 546
10032 and so he hath not onely by his bloud redeemed the soules of true beleeuers from sinne, hell, death, and so he hath not only by his blood redeemed the Souls of true believers from sin, hell, death, cc av pns31 vhz xx av-j p-acp po31 n1 vvd dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1, n1, n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 968 Page 546
10033 and damnation, but he will also at his second coming redeeme their bodies from all corruption and miserie. and damnation, but he will also At his second coming Redeem their bodies from all corruption and misery. cc n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb av p-acp po31 ord vvg vvb po32 n2 p-acp d n1 cc n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 968 Page 546
10034 On these grounds we may resolue on this as a certaine truth: On these grounds we may resolve on this as a certain truth: p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d c-acp dt j n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 968 Page 546
10035 that the day of full redemption shall come, euen the day wherein the bodies of Gods children, that the day of full redemption shall come, even the day wherein the bodies of God's children, cst dt n1 pp-f j n1 vmb vvi, av-j dt n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 968 Page 546
10036 and such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit, shall be fully freed from all corruption and miserie. Now then for the vse. and such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, shall be Fully freed from all corruption and misery. Now then for the use. cc d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1. av av p-acp dt n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 968 Page 546
10037 First, this truth serues to informe vs of the necessitie of the day of the generall iudgement, that there must needs be a day of the generall iudgement, First, this truth serves to inform us of the necessity of the day of the general judgement, that there must needs be a day of the general judgement, ord, d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst a-acp vmb av vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 969 Page 546
10038 euen in respect of Gods children. even in respect of God's children. av p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (26) verse (DIV2) 969 Page 546
10039 For howsoeuer the godly and true beleeuers being departed this life, haue receiued their particular iudgement, For howsoever the godly and true believers being departed this life, have received their particular judgement, c-acp c-acp dt j cc j n2 vbg vvn d n1, vhb vvn po32 j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 969 Page 546
10040 and are now altogether freed from sinne and corruption, and glorified in their soules, yet they haue not receiued the consummation of their adoption, and their full redemption; and Are now altogether freed from sin and corruption, and glorified in their Souls, yet they have not received the consummation of their adoption, and their full redemption; cc vbr av av vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vvn p-acp po32 n2, av pns32 vhb xx vvn dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc po32 j n1; (26) verse (DIV2) 969 Page 546
10041 their bodies still lie vnder rottennesse and corruption, and they looke for a day of full redemption, their bodies still lie under rottenness and corruption, and they look for a day of full redemption, po32 n2 av vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, cc pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 969 Page 546
10042 euen a day wherein their bodies must be fully freed from all corruption and miserie, and be glorified together with their soules: even a day wherein their bodies must be Fully freed from all corruption and misery, and be glorified together with their Souls: av-j dt n1 c-crq po32 n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1, cc vbi vvn av p-acp po32 n2: (26) verse (DIV2) 969 Page 546
10043 and therefore there must of necessitie be a day of generall iudgement, euen in respect of Gods children. and Therefore there must of necessity be a day of general judgement, even in respect of God's children. cc av pc-acp vmb pp-f n1 vbb dt n1 pp-f j n1, av p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (26) verse (DIV2) 969 Page 546
10044 Againe, for a second vse, is it so that the day of full redemption shall come, euen the day wherein the bodies of Gods children, Again, for a second use, is it so that the day of full redemption shall come, even the day wherein the bodies of God's children, av, p-acp dt ord n1, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 pp-f j n1 vmb vvi, av-j dt n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10045 and of such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit, shall be fully freed from all corruption & miserie? Here is then matter and ground of sweet comfort to all Gods children, to as many as haue the first fruites of the Spirit: and of such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, shall be Fully freed from all corruption & misery? Here is then matter and ground of sweet Comfort to all God's children, to as many as have the First fruits of the Spirit: cc pp-f d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1? av vbz av n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d ng1 n2, p-acp c-acp d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10046 and the due and serious consideration of the truth now deliuered, may cheare vp the hearts of Gods children, and the due and serious consideration of the truth now Delivered, may cheer up the hearts of God's children, cc dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn, vmb vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10047 and comfort them, & may serue to encourage them patiently and contentedly to beare euils & miseries that do presse their bodies here in this world. and Comfort them, & may serve to encourage them patiently and contentedly to bear evils & misery's that do press their bodies Here in this world. cc vvi pno32, cc vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j cc av-vvn pc-acp vvi n2-jn cc n2 cst vdb vvi po32 n2 av p-acp d n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10048 And consider it seriously thou that art a child of God, and hast the first fruites of the Spirit, thy body is now weake, And Consider it seriously thou that art a child of God, and hast the First fruits of the Spirit, thy body is now weak, cc vvb pn31 av-j pns21 d vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, po21 n1 vbz av j, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10050 yea it may be thy bodie now lies vnder sore & grieuous diseases, vnder the gout, stone, strangurie, yea it may be thy body now lies under soar & grievous diseases, under the gout, stone, strangury, uh pn31 vmb vbi po21 n1 av vvz p-acp j cc j n2, p-acp dt n1, n1, n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10051 or the like painfull and grinding diseases, and thy body is full of aches & paines, thou knowest not which way to turne thy selfe, or the like painful and grinding diseases, and thy body is full of aches & pains, thou Knowest not which Way to turn thy self, cc dt j j cc vvg n2, cc po21 n1 vbz j pp-f n2 cc n2, pns21 vv2 xx r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10052 nor where to rest, thou endurest painfull nights, and measuring the euening, thou art full with tossing to and from vnto the dawning of the day, as Iob speakes of himselfe, Iob 7.3.4. nor where to rest, thou endurest painful nights, and measuring the evening, thou art full with tossing to and from unto the dawning of the day, as Job speaks of himself, Job 7.3.4. ccx c-crq pc-acp vvi, pns21 vv2 j n2, cc vvg dt n1, pns21 vb2r j p-acp vvg p-acp cc p-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp np1 vvz pp-f px31, np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10053 Yea it may be thy bodie is tumbled vp and downe, and tossed from place to place, from prison to prison, Yea it may be thy body is tumbled up and down, and tossed from place to place, from prison to prison, uh pn31 vmb vbi po21 n1 vbz vvn a-acp cc a-acp, cc vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10054 or thou sufferest in thy bodie extreme tortures and torments from the hands of cruell persecutors, and the like. or thou sufferest in thy body extreme tortures and torments from the hands of cruel persecutors, and the like. cc pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1 j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, cc dt j. (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10055 Well, labour to possesse thy soule in patience, and as a speciall ground of patience and comfort, remember & thinke on this truth: Well, labour to possess thy soul in patience, and as a special ground of patience and Comfort, Remember & think on this truth: uh-av, vvb pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvb cc vvi p-acp d n1: (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10056 that the day of full redemption will come, euen the day wherein thy bodie which now lies vnder such extreme miserie, shall be fully freed from all aches and paines, that the day of full redemption will come, even the day wherein thy body which now lies under such extreme misery, shall be Fully freed from all aches and pains, cst dt n1 pp-f j n1 vmb vvi, av-j dt n1 c-crq po21 n1 r-crq av vvz p-acp d j-jn n1, vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10057 & from all manner of corruption and miserie, yea the day will come when thy bodie shall feele vnspeakable ioy & delight, & from all manner of corruption and misery, yea the day will come when thy body shall feel unspeakable joy & delight, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, uh dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq po21 n1 vmb vvi j n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10058 and most sweet ease and contentment in euery part & member of it; and that may be matter of great comfort to thee. and most sweet ease and contentment in every part & member of it; and that may be matter of great Comfort to thee. cc av-ds j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31; cc cst vmb vbi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21. (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10059 Yea the consideration of this, that the day of full redemption will come, euen the day wherein thy bodie shall be fully freed frō all corruption and miserie, may arme and strengthen thee against the feare of death, Yea the consideration of this, that the day of full redemption will come, even the day wherein thy body shall be Fully freed from all corruption and misery, may arm and strengthen thee against the Fear of death, uh dt n1 pp-f d, cst dt n1 pp-f j n1 vmb vvi, av-j dt n1 c-crq po21 n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1, vmb vvi cc vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10060 and against the horror of the graue, and the vglinesse & lothsomenesse of it. and against the horror of the graven, and the ugliness & lothsomenesse of it. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 547
10061 For what though thy bodie be raked vp in the dust, and there turned to rottennesse and corruption, For what though thy body be raked up in the dust, and there turned to rottenness and corruption, p-acp r-crq cs po21 n1 vbb vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc a-acp vvd p-acp n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10062 and be clothed with wormes and filthinesse, as Iob speakes, Iob 7.5. and be clothed with worms and filthiness, as Job speaks, Job 7.5. cc vbb vvn p-acp n2 cc n1, p-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10063 and thy body be full of cralling wormes, let not the thought of that trouble thee, but remember this: and thy body be full of cralling worms, let not the Thought of that trouble thee, but Remember this: cc po21 n1 vbi j pp-f n-vvg n2, vvb xx dt n1 pp-f d n1 pno21, cc-acp vvb d: (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10064 that the day of full redemption will come, euen the day wherin that bodie of thine shall be fully freed from all rottennesse and corruption, that the day of full redemption will come, even the day wherein that body of thine shall be Fully freed from all rottenness and corruption, cst dt n1 pp-f j n1 vmb vvi, av-j dt n1 c-crq d n1 pp-f png21 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10065 and shall be clothed with immortalitie and glorie. and shall be clothed with immortality and glory. cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10066 And let that be thy comfort, and herein cheare vp thy selfe, thou being a child of God, And let that be thy Comfort, and herein cheer up thy self, thou being a child of God, cc vvb cst vbb po21 n1, cc av vvi a-acp po21 n1, pns21 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10067 and one that hast the first fruits of the Spirit; for to thee and to such as thou art belongeth this comfort. and one that hast the First fruits of the Spirit; for to thee and to such as thou art belongeth this Comfort. cc pi cst vvb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1; c-acp p-acp pno21 cc p-acp d c-acp pns21 vb2r vvz d n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10068 And we are to know that onely such as haue part in the first redemption, shall haue part in the second resurrection, and none but such. And we Are to know that only such as have part in the First redemption, shall have part in the second resurrection, and none but such. cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi cst av-j d c-acp vhb n1 p-acp dt ord n1, vmb vhi n1 p-acp dt ord n1, cc pix p-acp d. (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10069 If thou be a wicked and a gracelesse person, a drunkard and common blasphemer, or the like, If thou be a wicked and a graceless person, a drunkard and Common blasphemer, or the like, cs pns21 vbb dt j cc dt j n1, dt n1 cc j n1, cc dt j, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10071 as thou hast the fruites of the spirit of Satan, and thou dost scoffe at the Spirit, at puritie and at holinesse, as thou hast the fruits of the Spirit of Satan, and thou dost scoff At the Spirit, At purity and At holiness, c-acp pns21 vh2 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns21 vd2 n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10072 and thou art full of darknesse in the midst of teaching and of the cleare light of the word, and thou art full of darkness in the midst of teaching and of the clear Light of the word, cc pns21 vb2r j pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg cc pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10073 and thou art hardened in thine heart, and filled with scorne & hatred against those that are more conscionable then thy selfe, thou hast no part in this comfort. and thou art hardened in thine heart, and filled with scorn & hatred against those that Are more conscionable then thy self, thou hast no part in this Comfort. cc pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp po21 n1, cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d cst vbr av-dc j cs po21 n1, pns21 vh2 dx n1 p-acp d n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10074 And if thou looke one day to be freed from all miseries, & from all aches and paines that haply now do presse thy bodie, And if thou look one day to be freed from all misery's, & from all aches and pains that haply now do press thy body, cc cs pns21 vvb crd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n2 cc n2 cst av av vdb vvi po21 n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10075 and that now thou liest vnder, thou deceiuest thy selfe, & thy present miseries & paines are but pledges of further & more fearefull plagues and paines to come on thee hereafter, and that now thou liest under, thou deceivest thy self, & thy present misery's & pains Are but pledges of further & more fearful plagues and pains to come on thee hereafter, cc cst av pns21 vv2 p-acp, pns21 vv2 po21 n1, cc po21 j n2 cc n2 vbr p-acp n2 pp-f jc cc av-dc j n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21 av, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10076 and they are to thee but the beginnings of sorrowes, as Christ speakes, Mat. 24.8. and they Are to thee but the beginnings of sorrows, as christ speaks, Mathew 24.8. cc pns32 vbr p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10077 When thy bodie shall be raised out of the dust, nothing abides thee but weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth, & a fearefull expectation of all hellish torments, to be endured both in thy soule and in thy bodie for euer. When thy body shall be raised out of the dust, nothing abides thee but weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth, & a fearful expectation of all hellish torments, to be endured both in thy soul and in thy body for ever. c-crq po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1, pix vvz pno21 p-acp vvg cc vvg cc vvg pp-f n2, cc dt j n1 pp-f d j n2, pc-acp vbi vvn av-d p-acp po21 n1 cc p-acp po21 n1 c-acp av. (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10078 Thou must be one that hast the first fruites of the Spirit of God, if thou wouldest with patience and true comfort waite• for the day of full redemption, Thou must be one that hast the First fruits of the Spirit of God, if thou Wouldst with patience and true Comfort waite• for the day of full redemption, pns21 vmb vbi crd cst vvb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pns21 vmd2 p-acp n1 cc j n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10079 euen for the day wherein thy bodie shall be fully freed from all corruption and miserie. even for the day wherein thy body shall be Fully freed from all corruption and misery. av p-acp dt n1 c-crq po21 n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1. (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10080 Come we now to the 24. and 25. verses. Come we now to the 24. and 25. Verses. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd cc crd n2. (26) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 548
10081 VERSE 24.25. For we are saued by hope: but hope that is seene is not hope: VERSE 24.25. For we Are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: n1 crd. c-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1: cc-acp vvb cst vbz vvn vbz xx n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 970 Page 549
10082 for how can a man hope for that which he seeth? for how can a man hope for that which he sees? c-acp c-crq vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp d r-crq pns31 vvz? (27) verse (DIV2) 971 Page 549
10083 But if we hope for that we see not, we do with patience abide for it. But if we hope for that we see not, we do with patience abide for it. cc-acp cs pns12 vvb p-acp cst pns12 vvb xx, pns12 vdb p-acp n1 vvi p-acp pn31. (27) verse (DIV2) 972 Page 549
10084 OVr Apostle hath now finished his confirmation of that proposition of his, that the glorie wherewith Gods children shall be inuested in heauē, is both exceeding great glorie, Our Apostle hath now finished his confirmation of that proposition of his, that the glory wherewith God's children shall be invested in heaven, is both exceeding great glory, po12 n1 vhz av vvn po31 n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f png31, cst dt n1 c-crq npg1 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, vbz d j-vvg j n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 973 Page 549
10085 & also most certaine and sure glorie; & also most certain and sure glory; cc av av-ds j cc j n1; (27) verse (DIV2) 973 Page 549
10086 hauing confirmed it both by the expectation of the creature, and also by the expectation of such as haue the first fruits of the Spirit. having confirmed it both by the expectation of the creature, and also by the expectation of such as have the First fruits of the Spirit. vhg vvn pn31 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 973 Page 549
10087 Now in this 24. verse, in the first words of it the Apostle preuents an obiection. Now in this 24. verse, in the First words of it the Apostle prevents an objection. av p-acp d crd n1, p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f pn31 dt n1 vvz dt n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 549
10088 For some might say to him, You tel vs that such as haue the first fruits of the Spirit waite for the adoption, For Some might say to him, You tell us that such as have the First fruits of the Spirit wait for the adoption, p-acp d vmd vvi p-acp pno31, pn22 vvb pno12 d d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 549
10089 euen the redemption of our bodie: even the redemption of our body: av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 549
10090 why, are not we being true beleeuers, and hauing the first fruits of the Spirit, the adopted sonnes and daughters of God? are not we alreadie redeemed? This the Apostle preuents, by making knowne that though we being true beleeuers, why, Are not we being true believers, and having the First fruits of the Spirit, the adopted Sons and daughters of God? Are not we already redeemed? This the Apostle prevents, by making known that though we being true believers, c-crq, vbr xx pns12 vbg j n2, cc vhg dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1? vbr xx pns12 av vvn? np1 dt n1 vvz, p-acp vvg vvn d c-acp pns12 vbg j n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 549
10091 and hauing the first fruits of the Spirit, and be the adopted sonnes and daughters of God, and having the First fruits of the Spirit, and be the adopted Sons and daughters of God, cc vhg dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vbb dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 549
10092 and be redeemed, yet we haue not the consummation of our adoption, and the accomplishment of our redemption, and be redeemed, yet we have not the consummation of our adoption, and the accomplishment of our redemption, cc vbi vvn, av pns12 vhb xx dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 549
10093 but we still waite for it. For why, our saluation is by hope: For (saith he) we are saued by hope: but we still wait for it. For why, our salvation is by hope: For (Says he) we Are saved by hope: cc-acp pns12 av vvi p-acp pn31. p-acp q-crq, po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1: p-acp (vvz pns31) pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 549
10094 and therefore our redemption is not yet complete, it is not yet fully perfected. and Therefore our redemption is not yet complete, it is not yet Fully perfected. cc av po12 n1 vbz xx av j, pn31 vbz xx av av-j vvn. (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 549
10095 Now the necessitie of this consequence, we are saued by hope, and therefore haue not the consummation of our adoption, Now the necessity of this consequence, we Are saved by hope, and Therefore have not the consummation of our adoption, av dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc av vhb xx dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 549
10096 and the accomplishment of our redemption, is further confirmed from the obiect of hope, that hope hath for the obiect of it things that are not seene, and the accomplishment of our redemption, is further confirmed from the Object of hope, that hope hath for the Object of it things that Are not seen, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vbz av-jc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst n1 vhz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 n2 d vbr xx vvn, (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 549
10097 and things that are not present; which the Apostle propounds by denying the obiect of hope to be things seene. and things that Are not present; which the Apostle propounds by denying the Object of hope to be things seen. cc n2 cst vbr xx j; r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi n2 vvn. (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 549
10098 But hope (saith he) that is seene is not hope: or the thing hoped for is not a thing seene. But hope (Says he) that is seen is not hope: or the thing hoped for is not a thing seen. p-acp n1 (vvz pns31) d vbz vvn vbz xx n1: cc dt n1 vvd c-acp vbz xx dt n1 vvn. (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 549
10099 Prouing that from common sense, that it were verie absurd and ridiculous for a man to hope for that which he sees and hath in present possession, in the last words of 24. verse: Proving that from Common sense, that it were very absurd and ridiculous for a man to hope for that which he sees and hath in present possession, in the last words of 24. verse: vvg cst p-acp j n1, cst pn31 vbdr av j cc j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d r-crq pns31 vvz cc vhz p-acp j n1, p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f crd n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 550
10100 For how can a man hope for that which he seeth? Then verse 25. the Apostle makes knowne the true obiect of hope to be things not seene; For how can a man hope for that which he sees? Then verse 25. the Apostle makes known the true Object of hope to be things not seen; c-acp q-crq vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp d r-crq pns31 vvz? av n1 crd dt n1 vvz vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi n2 xx vvn; (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 550
10101 and withall concludes his argument with this hypotheticall proposition, that if we hope for that we see not, for that which is not present, and withal concludes his argument with this hypothetical proposition, that if we hope for that we see not, for that which is not present, cc av vvz po31 n1 p-acp d j n1, cst cs pns12 vvb p-acp cst pns12 vvb xx, p-acp d r-crq vbz xx j, (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 550
10102 but absent from vs, we do with patience abide and waite for it: therein infolding an exhortation; but absent from us, we do with patience abide and wait for it: therein infolding an exhortation; cc-acp j p-acp pno12, pns12 vdb p-acp n1 vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31: av vvg dt n1; (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 550
10103 and he driues to this generall purpose, namely, to perswade the beleeuing Romans and other true beleeuers, patiently to beare the crosse, and he drives to this general purpose, namely, to persuade the believing Romans and other true believers, patiently to bear the cross, cc pns31 vvz p-acp d j n1, av, pc-acp vvi dt vvg np1 cc j-jn j n2, av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 550
10104 and other afflictions that here in this world they meete withall, and to waite for a full deliuerance from them, and other afflictions that Here in this world they meet withal, and to wait for a full deliverance from them, cc j-jn n2 cst av p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb av, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno32, (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 550
10105 and for their full redemption hereafter. And thus we see the drift and purpose of the Apostle in these two verses, and for their full redemption hereafter. And thus we see the drift and purpose of the Apostle in these two Verses, cc p-acp po32 j n1 av. cc av pns12 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d crd n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 550
10106 and the summe and substance of them. and the sum and substance of them. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (27) verse (DIV2) 974 Page 550
10107 And here we haue these things in generall layed before vs, first a proposition, We are saued by hope. And Here we have these things in general laid before us, First a proposition, We Are saved by hope. cc av pns12 vhb d n2 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp pno12, ord dt n1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 975 Page 550
10108 Secondly hope, described by the obiect of it, that the thing hoped for is not present, Secondly hope, described by the Object of it, that the thing hoped for is not present, ord n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst dt n1 vvd c-acp vbz xx j, (27) verse (DIV2) 975 Page 550
10109 but a thing absent and not seene. And thirdly, that hope hath a patient waiting adioyned to it. but a thing absent and not seen. And Thirdly, that hope hath a patient waiting adjoined to it. cc-acp dt n1 j cc xx vvn. cc ord, cst n1 vhz dt j j-vvg vvd p-acp pn31. (27) verse (DIV2) 975 Page 550
10110 I will now lay forth the sence and meaning of these two verses. For we are saued by hope. I will now lay forth the sense and meaning of these two Verses. For we Are saved by hope. pns11 vmb av vvi av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d crd n2. c-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 550
10111 By the persons here vnder the word we, the Apostle meanes himselfe and the true beleeuing Romans, and all other true beleeuers. By the Persons Here under the word we, the Apostle means himself and thee true believing Romans, and all other true believers. p-acp dt n2 av p-acp dt n1 pns12, dt n1 vvz px31 cc pno32 j vvg np1, cc d j-jn j n2. (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 550
10112 Are saued. Saluation is sometimes in the Scripture taken for the beginning of saluation, consisting in new birth, are saved. Salvation is sometime in the Scripture taken for the beginning of salvation, consisting in new birth, vbr vvn. n1 vbz av p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1, vvg p-acp j n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 550
10113 and in the remission of sinnes, and reconciliation with God in Christ, as Tit. 3.5. and in the remission of Sins, and reconciliation with God in christ, as Tit. 3.5. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1, c-acp np1 crd. (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 550
10114 saith the Apostle, Not by the workes of righteousnesse which we had done, but according to his mercie he saued vs, by the washing of the new birth, Says the Apostle, Not by the works of righteousness which we had done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of the new birth, vvz dt n1, xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pns12 vhd vdn, cc-acp vvg p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvd pno12, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 550
10115 and the renewing of the holy Ghost. and the renewing of the holy Ghost. cc dt vvg pp-f dt j n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 550
10116 But here it signifieth the fulnesse and perfection in heauen, namely, the glorification and happie estate both of the soule and bodie in the kingdome of heauen: But Here it signifies the fullness and perfection in heaven, namely, the glorification and happy estate both of the soul and body in the Kingdom of heaven: p-acp av pn31 vvz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, av, dt n1 cc j n1 av-d pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 550
10117 and so the meaning is, we haue full and perfect saluation, euen the glorification and happinesse both of our soules and bodies in heauen. and so the meaning is, we have full and perfect salvation, even the glorification and happiness both of our Souls and bodies in heaven. cc av dt n1 vbz, pns12 vhb j cc j n1, av-j dt n1 cc n1 av-d pp-f po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 550
10118 By hope, or in hope: that is, not in present possession, but so as we do expect and looke for it hereafter; By hope, or in hope: that is, not in present possession, but so as we do expect and look for it hereafter; p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1: cst vbz, xx p-acp j n1, cc-acp av c-acp pns12 vdb vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31 av; (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 551
10119 for the word hope here signifies the grace of hope in the heart and soule, whereby euerie true beleeuer doth certainly expect and looke to enioy saluation promised. But hope that is seene. for the word hope Here signifies the grace of hope in the heart and soul, whereby every true believer does Certainly expect and look to enjoy salvation promised. But hope that is seen. p-acp dt n1 vvb av vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, c-crq d j n1 vdz av-j vvi cc vvb pc-acp vvi n1 vvn. p-acp n1 cst vbz vvn. (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 551
10120 The word hope is here in the first place by a metonymie put for the thing hoped for, The word hope is Here in the First place by a metonymy put for the thing hoped for, dt n1 vvb vbz av p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp, (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 551
10121 and so the word hope is vsed, Coloss. 1.5. For the hopes sake which is layed vp for you in heauen: and so the word hope is used, Coloss. 1.5. For the hope's sake which is laid up for you in heaven: cc av dt n1 vvb vbz vvn, np1 crd. p-acp dt n2 n1 r-crq vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pn22 p-acp n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 551
10122 that is, for the eternall happinesse, life, and glories sake layed vp for you in heauen. that is, for the Eternal happiness, life, and Glories sake laid up for you in heaven. cst vbz, p-acp dt j n1, n1, cc vvz n1 vvd a-acp p-acp pn22 p-acp n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 551
10123 But in the second place, the word hope is put for the grace of hope in the heart: But in the second place, the word hope is put for the grace of hope in the heart: p-acp p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 vvb vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 551
10124 and so the meaning is, when the thing hoped for is seene, that is, present, and so the meaning is, when the thing hoped for is seen, that is, present, cc av dt n1 vbz, c-crq dt n1 vvd c-acp vbz vvn, cst vbz, j, (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 551
10125 and is possessed, it is not the obiect of hope, and it ceasseth to be hoped for. and is possessed, it is not the Object of hope, and it ceaseth to be hoped for. cc vbz vvn, pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp. (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 551
10126 For how can a man hope for that which he seeth? as as if he had said, For how can a man hope for that which he sees? as as if he had said, c-acp q-crq vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp d r-crq pns31 vvz? c-acp c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 551
10127 for hope is an expectation of good things to come; and things present, or things possessed, cannot be the obiect of hope. for hope is an expectation of good things to come; and things present, or things possessed, cannot be the Object of hope. p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi; cc n2 j, cc n2 vvn, vmbx vbi dt n1 pp-f n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 551
10128 But if we hope: that is, if we expect & looke for that good thing which is not present, But if we hope: that is, if we expect & look for that good thing which is not present, cc-acp cs pns12 vvb: cst vbz, cs pns12 vvb cc vvi p-acp d j n1 r-crq vbz xx j, (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 551
10129 and before our eyes, and possessed: we do with patience abide for it: that is, we do waite till the time come that we be possessed of it, and before our eyes, and possessed: we do with patience abide for it: that is, we do wait till the time come that we be possessed of it, cc p-acp po12 n2, cc vvn: pns12 vdb p-acp n1 vvi p-acp pn31: cst vbz, pns12 vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 vvb cst pns12 vbb vvn pp-f pn31, (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 551
10130 and do enioy it, patiently and constantly bearing the euils, crosses, and afflictions we meete withall in the meane time. and do enjoy it, patiently and constantly bearing the evils, Crosses, and afflictions we meet withal in the mean time. cc vdb vvi pn31, av-j cc av-j vvg dt n2-jn, n2, cc n2 pns12 vvb av p-acp dt j n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 551
10131 Now then thus conceiue we the meaning of the words of these two verses, as if the Apostle had said. Now then thus conceive we the meaning of the words of these two Verses, as if the Apostle had said. av av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d crd n2, c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn. (27) verse (DIV2) 976 Page 551
10150 So true beleeuers expecting and looking for promised saluation, is their hope and expectation the cause of their saluation? no such matter. So true believers expecting and looking for promised salvation, is their hope and expectation the cause of their salvation? no such matter. av j n2 vvg cc vvg p-acp j-vvn n1, vbz po32 n1 cc n1 dt n1 pp-f po32 n1? dx d n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 978 Page 552
10132 For I and you, and all true beleeuers, haue full and perfect saluation, euen the glorification and full happinesse both of our soules and bodies in heauen, not in present possession, For I and you, and all true believers, have full and perfect salvation, even the glorification and full happiness both of our Souls and bodies in heaven, not in present possession, c-acp pns11 cc pn22, cc d j n2, vhb j cc j n1, av-j dt n1 cc j n1 av-d pp-f po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, xx p-acp j n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 977 Page 551
10133 but so as we do expect and looke for it hereafter, or we haue and hold it now in hope. but so as we do expect and look for it hereafter, or we have and hold it now in hope. cc-acp av c-acp pns12 vdb vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31 av, cc pns12 vhb cc vvb pn31 av p-acp n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 977 Page 551
10134 Now when the thing hoped for is present, and is possessed, it ceasseth to be hoped for: Now when the thing hoped for is present, and is possessed, it ceaseth to be hoped for: av c-crq dt n1 vvd c-acp vbz j, cc vbz vvn, pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp: (27) verse (DIV2) 977 Page 551
10135 for hope is an expectation of good things to come, and a man cannot hope for things present, for hope is an expectation of good things to come, and a man cannot hope for things present, p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi, cc dt n1 vmbx vvi p-acp n2 j, (27) verse (DIV2) 977 Page 551
10136 or for things that are by him alreadie possessed; but if we do expect and looke for the good thing which is not present, or for things that Are by him already possessed; but if we do expect and look for the good thing which is not present, cc p-acp n2 cst vbr p-acp pno31 av vvn; cc-acp cs pns12 vdb vvi cc vvi p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vbz xx j, (27) verse (DIV2) 977 Page 551
10137 or possessed, we do waite till the time come that we be possessed of it, or possessed, we do wait till the time come that we be possessed of it, cc vvn, pns12 vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 vvb cst pns12 vbb vvn pp-f pn31, (27) verse (DIV2) 977 Page 551
10138 and do enioy it, patiently and constantly bearing euils, crosses, and afflictions that we meete withall in the meane time: and do enjoy it, patiently and constantly bearing evils, Crosses, and afflictions that we meet withal in the mean time: cc vdb vvi pn31, av-j cc av-j vvg n2-jn, n2, cc n2 cst pns12 vvb av p-acp dt j n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 977 Page 551
10139 and so indeed we expecting and looking for full and perfect saluation, euen perfect happinesse both of our bodies and soules in heauen, we do with a patient bearing of all things that befall vs in the meane time, waite till the time come that we be possessed of it, & do enioy it. and so indeed we expecting and looking for full and perfect salvation, even perfect happiness both of our bodies and Souls in heaven, we do with a patient bearing of all things that befall us in the mean time, wait till the time come that we be possessed of it, & do enjoy it. cc av av pns12 vvg cc vvg p-acp j cc j n1, av j n1 av-d pp-f po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, pns12 vdb p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f d n2 cst vvb pno12 p-acp dt j n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 vvb cst pns12 vbb vvn pp-f pn31, cc vdb vvi pn31. (27) verse (DIV2) 977 Page 551
10140 Come we now to stand on these two verses more particularly as they lye in order; Come we now to stand on these two Verses more particularly as they lie in order; vvb pns12 av pc-acp vvi p-acp d crd n2 av-dc av-j c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1; (27) verse (DIV2) 978 Page 552
10141 and first to free the Apostles proposition in the first words of the 24. verse, We are saued by hope, from that which the Papists do falsely fasten on it, and would thence gather. and First to free the Apostles proposition in the First words of the 24. verse, We Are saved by hope, from that which the Papists do falsely fasten on it, and would thence gather. cc ord pc-acp vvi dt n2 n1 p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt crd n1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, p-acp d r-crq dt njp2 vdb av-j vvi p-acp pn31, cc vmd av vvi. (27) verse (DIV2) 978 Page 552
10142 In that the Apostle saith, We are saued by hope, the Papists do note and conclude, that therefore we are not saued by faith onely, In that the Apostle Says, We Are saved by hope, the Papists do note and conclude, that Therefore we Are not saved by faith only, p-acp d dt n1 vvz, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, dt njp2 vdb vvi cc vvi, cst av pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp n1 av-j, (27) verse (DIV2) 978 Page 552
10143 but that hope is also the cause of our saluation. This cauill may easily be remoued, if we remember how this proposition hath bene expounded, but that hope is also the cause of our salvation. This cavil may Easily be removed, if we Remember how this proposition hath be expounded, cc-acp cst n1 vbz av dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. d n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn, cs pns12 vvb c-crq d n1 vhz vbn vvn, (27) verse (DIV2) 978 Page 552
10144 namely, that true beleeuers here in this world haue full and perfect saluation in heauen, not in present possession, namely, that true believers Here in this world have full and perfect salvation in heaven, not in present possession, av, cst j n2 av p-acp d n1 vhb j cc j n1 p-acp n1, xx p-acp j n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 978 Page 552
10145 but so as they do expect and looke for it hereafter; but so as they do expect and look for it hereafter; cc-acp av c-acp pns32 vdb vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31 av; (27) verse (DIV2) 978 Page 552
10146 they haue it by hope, or rather in hope, and their saluation is a thing not presently seene and possessed, they have it by hope, or rather in hope, and their salvation is a thing not presently seen and possessed, pns32 vhb pn31 p-acp n1, cc av-c p-acp n1, cc po32 n1 vbz dt n1 xx av-j vvn cc vvn, (27) verse (DIV2) 978 Page 552
10147 but it lyeth in hope, or it is a thing hoped for: but it lies in hope, or it is a thing hoped for: cc-acp pn31 vvz p-acp n1, cc pn31 vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp: (27) verse (DIV2) 978 Page 552
10148 will it thereupon follow, that therefore hope is the cause of their saluation? Is hope and expectation of a good thing promised, the cause of enioying of it when it is had? A man hath a piece of land or mony promised him, will it thereupon follow, that Therefore hope is the cause of their salvation? Is hope and expectation of a good thing promised, the cause of enjoying of it when it is had? A man hath a piece of land or money promised him, vmb pn31 av vvi, cst av n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1? vbz n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvd, dt n1 pp-f vvg pp-f pn31 c-crq pn31 vbz vhn? dt n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvd pno31, (27) verse (DIV2) 978 Page 552
10149 and he hopes & looks to haue it and to enioy it in time, is his hope and expectation of it the cause of his enioying it? nothing lesse. and he hope's & looks to have it and to enjoy it in time, is his hope and expectation of it the cause of his enjoying it? nothing less. cc pns31 vvz cc vvz pc-acp vhi pn31 cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1, vbz po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 dt n1 pp-f po31 vvg pn31? pix av-dc. (27) verse (DIV2) 978 Page 552
10151 And therefore it is a false conclusion the Papists hence gather, that we are saued by hope, And Therefore it is a false conclusion the Papists hence gather, that we Are saved by hope, cc av pn31 vbz dt j n1 dt njp2 av vvi, cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 978 Page 552
10152 & therefore hope is the cause of saluation. I leaue this, and to point at one thing briefly that may be of vse: & Therefore hope is the cause of salvation. I leave this, and to point At one thing briefly that may be of use: cc av n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. pns11 vvb d, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp crd n1 av-j cst vmb vbi pp-f n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 978 Page 552
10153 This proposition, we are saued by hope, or in hope, being vnderstood as we haue expounded it, it giues vs to vnderstand thus much, it plainly teacheth vs. This proposition, we Are saved by hope, or in hope, being understood as we have expounded it, it gives us to understand thus much, it plainly Teaches us d n1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, vbg vvn c-acp pns12 vhb vvn pn31, pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av av-d, pn31 av-j vvz pno12 (27) verse (DIV2) 978 Page 552
10154 That the full and perfect saluation of Gods children, and of true beleeuers, it lyeth vnder hope, That the full and perfect salvation of God's children, and of true believers, it lies under hope, cst dt j cc j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc pp-f j n2, pn31 vvz p-acp n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 979 Page 552
10155 and it is a thing that they haue not in present possession, but onely in hope and in expectation. and it is a thing that they have not in present possession, but only in hope and in expectation. cc pn31 vbz dt n1 cst pns32 vhb xx p-acp j n1, cc-acp av-j p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 979 Page 552
10156 Though the Lord giue his children here in this world some beginnings of eternall happinesse and saluation, in their regeneration, in the first fruits of his Spirit, in peace of their consciences, Though the Lord give his children Here in this world Some beginnings of Eternal happiness and salvation, in their regeneration, in the First fruits of his Spirit, in peace of their Consciences, cs dt n1 vvb po31 n2 av p-acp d n1 d n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1, p-acp po32 n1, p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 979 Page 552
10157 and their ioy in the holy Ghost; and their joy in the holy Ghost; cc po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1; (27) verse (DIV2) 979 Page 552
10158 yet their full and perfect saluation is not otherwise had and held of them in this life, yet their full and perfect salvation is not otherwise had and held of them in this life, av po32 j cc j n1 vbz xx av vhd cc vvn pp-f pno32 p-acp d n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 979 Page 552
10159 but onely in hope and in expectation. And to this purpose speakes S. Iohn, 1. Ioh. 3.2. that though we be now sons of God, yet it doth not appeare what we shall be: but only in hope and in expectation. And to this purpose speaks S. John, 1. John 3.2. that though we be now Sons of God, yet it does not appear what we shall be: cc-acp av-j p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. cc p-acp d n1 vvz n1 np1, crd np1 crd. d c-acp pns12 vbb av n2 pp-f np1, av pn31 vdz xx vvi r-crq pns12 vmb vbi: (27) verse (DIV2) 979 Page 552
10160 no, it appeares not to our selues how happie and glorious we shal be. And as the Apostle saith, Col. 3.3. Our life, that is, our happie & glorious life, begun in this world to be made perfect in the life to come, is hid with Christ in God. not, it appears not to our selves how happy and glorious we shall be. And as the Apostle Says, Col. 3.3. Our life, that is, our happy & glorious life, begun in this world to be made perfect in the life to come, is hid with christ in God. xx, pn31 vvz xx p-acp po12 n2 c-crq j cc j pns12 vmb vbi. cc c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. po12 n1, cst vbz, po12 j cc j n1, vvn p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vbz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp np1. (27) verse (DIV2) 979 Page 553
10161 It is hid, not only frō the eyes of the world, but also from our owne eyes, in respect of the fulnesse and perfection of it: It is hid, not only from the eyes of the world, but also from our own eyes, in respect of the fullness and perfection of it: pn31 vbz vvn, xx av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp av p-acp po12 d n2, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31: (27) verse (DIV2) 979 Page 553
10162 and therefore the Apostle saith, 2. Cor. 5.7. We (here in this world) walke by faith and not by sight: and Therefore the Apostle Says, 2. Cor. 5.7. We (Here in this world) walk by faith and not by sighed: cc av dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. pns12 (av p-acp d n1) vvb p-acp n1 cc xx p-acp n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 979 Page 553
10163 we here liue in hope and expectation of full and perfect saluation, we haue it not in present possession. For why, we Here live in hope and expectation of full and perfect salvation, we have it not in present possession. For why, pns12 av vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f j cc j n1, pns12 vhb pn31 xx p-acp j n1. p-acp q-crq, (27) verse (DIV2) 979 Page 553
10164 This world is not a place of full and perfect happinesse and saluation, the Lord hath appointed heauen to be the place where it shall be enioyed as the Apostle saith, the hope of the beleeuing Colossians, that is, life and glorie they hoped for, was layed vp for them in heauen. And 2. Corinth. 5.1.2. This world is not a place of full and perfect happiness and salvation, the Lord hath appointed heaven to be the place where it shall be enjoyed as the Apostle Says, the hope of the believing colossians, that is, life and glory they hoped for, was laid up for them in heaven. And 2. Corinth. 5.1.2. d n1 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1 cc n1, dt n1 vhz vvn n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt vvg njp2, cst vbz, n1 cc n1 pns32 vvd p-acp, vbds vvn a-acp p-acp pno32 p-acp n1. cc crd np1. crd. (27) verse (DIV2) 980 Page 553
10165 the Apostle saith, If our earthly house of this tabernacle were destroyed, we haue a building giuen of God, the Apostle Says, If our earthly house of this tabernacle were destroyed, we have a building given of God, dt n1 vvz, cs po12 j n1 pp-f d n1 vbdr vvn, pns12 vhb dt n-vvg vvn pp-f np1, (27) verse (DIV2) 980 Page 553
10166 an house not made with hands, but eternall in the heauens: for therefore we sigh, desiring to be clothed with our house which is from heauen. an house not made with hands, but Eternal in the heavens: for Therefore we sighs, desiring to be clothed with our house which is from heaven. dt n1 xx vvn p-acp n2, cc-acp j p-acp dt n2: c-acp av pns12 vvb, vvg pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 980 Page 553
10167 And therefore the full and perfect saluation of Gods children, and of true beleeuers, it lyeth in their hope, And Therefore the full and perfect salvation of God's children, and of true believers, it lies in their hope, cc av dt j cc j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc pp-f j n2, pn31 vvz p-acp po32 n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 980 Page 553
10189 thy hope is not sound and good, it is but a vaine hope, it will deceiue thee, thy hope is not found and good, it is but a vain hope, it will deceive thee, po21 n1 vbz xx j cc j, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vmb vvi pno21, (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10168 and it is a thing they haue not in present possession, but onely in hope & in expectation. and it is a thing they have not in present possession, but only in hope & in expectation. cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pns32 vhb xx p-acp j n1, cc-acp av-j p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 980 Page 553
10169 And therefore for the vse, it concernes euerie one of vs on this ground to looke to our hope of heauen and of saluation. And Therefore for the use, it concerns every one of us on this ground to look to our hope of heaven and of salvation. cc av p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz d crd pp-f pno12 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 553
10170 We know that men will prie into all their hopes & possibilities touching the matters of this world, We know that men will pry into all their hope's & possibilities touching the matters of this world, pns12 vvb d n2 vmb vvi p-acp d po32 n2 cc n2 vvg dt n2 pp-f d n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 553
10171 and if it be a thing in reuersion that may haply do good to some of their children, they are carefull to take it into their hope, and if it be a thing in reversion that may haply do good to Some of their children, they Are careful to take it into their hope, cc cs pn31 vbb dt n1 p-acp n1 cst vmb av vdi j p-acp d pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 553
10172 and to make their hope of it as sure as they can: Oh much more ought we to looke into our hope of heauen and of saluation, and to make their hope of it as sure as they can: O much more ought we to look into our hope of heaven and of salvation, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1 pp-f pn31 c-acp j c-acp pns32 vmb: uh d n1 vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 553
10173 and to labour to looke that it be as sure as possibly we can. and to labour to look that it be as sure as possibly we can. cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi cst pn31 vbb a-acp j c-acp av-j pns12 vmb. (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 553
10174 Our full and perfect saluation it lyeth in our hope, and it is a thing in reuersion and in expectation; Our full and perfect salvation it lies in our hope, and it is a thing in reversion and in expectation; po12 j cc j n1 pn31 vvz p-acp po12 n1, cc pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1; (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 553
10175 then labour we to haue a liuely hope of it, as the Apostle cals it. 1. Pet. 1.3. then labour we to have a lively hope of it, as the Apostle calls it. 1. Pet. 1.3. av vvb pns12 pc-acp vhi dt j n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31. crd np1 crd. (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 553
10176 Euerie one of yeares will say, he hopes to be saued, and he hopes to go to heauen, Every one of Years will say, he hope's to be saved, and he hope's to go to heaven, d crd pp-f n2 vmb vvi, pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 553
10177 though he haue no ground for it but his owne strong conceit, being an ignorant person, though he have no ground for it but his own strong conceit, being an ignorant person, cs pns31 vhb dx n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp po31 d j n1, vbg dt j n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10178 or liuing in knowne sinnes, and so deceiuing his owne soule. or living in known Sins, and so deceiving his own soul. cc vvg p-acp j-vvn n2, cc av vvg po31 d n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10179 But let vs (as we tender our euerlasting happinesse and good) labour to haue hope of full and perfect saluation on a good ground, But let us (as we tender our everlasting happiness and good) labour to have hope of full and perfect salvation on a good ground, cc-acp vvb pno12 (c-acp pns12 vvb po12 j n1 cc j) n1 pc-acp vhi n1 pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10180 and neuer rest till we haue such an hope of heauen as will not deceiue vs, nor make vs ashamed, as the Apostle speakes of hope. Rom. 5.5. and never rest till we have such an hope of heaven as will not deceive us, nor make us ashamed, as the Apostle speaks of hope. Rom. 5.5. cc av-x vvb c-acp pns12 vhb d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vmb xx vvi pno12, ccx vvi pno12 j, p-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f n1. np1 crd. (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10181 And if we would know what that hope is, I answer: And if we would know what that hope is, I answer: cc cs pns12 vmd vvi r-crq d n1 vbz, pns11 vvb: (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10182 such an hope as is a liuely resemblance of life eternall, such an hope as doth make vs expresse and shew forth in this life the beginnings of that life that is layed vp in heauen in some measure of holinesse and puritie, innocencie and loue towards God, such an hope as is a lively resemblance of life Eternal, such an hope as does make us express and show forth in this life the beginnings of that life that is laid up in heaven in Some measure of holiness and purity, innocence and love towards God, d dt n1 c-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 j, d dt n1 c-acp vdz vvi pno12 vvi cc vvi av p-acp d n1 dt n2 pp-f d n1 cst vbz vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10183 and towards all that beare Gods image, and that is the hope that will yeeld true comfort, and towards all that bear God's image, and that is the hope that will yield true Comfort, cc p-acp d cst vvb ng1 n1, cc d vbz dt n1 cst vmb vvi j n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10184 and will not deceiue vs when we stand in most need of comfort. and will not deceive us when we stand in most need of Comfort. cc vmb xx vvi pno12 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp ds n1 pp-f n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10185 If thou say, thou hopest to be saued, and yet thou art not able to shew forth thine hope in any measure of conformitie of thy life to life eternall, If thou say, thou hopest to be saved, and yet thou art not able to show forth thine hope in any measure of conformity of thy life to life Eternal, cs pns21 vvb, pns21 vv2 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc av pns21 vb2r xx j pc-acp vvi av po21 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp n1 j, (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10186 but thy life is rather an expresse image of thine owne corruption, and a shewing forth of the vile lusts of thine owne heart, but thy life is rather an express image of thine own corruption, and a showing forth of the vile Lustiest of thine own heart, cc-acp po21 n1 vbz av-c dt j n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cc dt vvg av pp-f dt j n2 pp-f po21 d n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10187 and thy life is stained with many foule sinnes, or at least thy life is but a ciuill honest life, a life of nature, and thy life is stained with many foul Sins, or At least thy life is but a civil honest life, a life of nature, cc po21 n1 vbz vvn p-acp d j n2, cc p-acp ds av n1 vbz p-acp dt j j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10188 and led according to naturall reason; and led according to natural reason; cc vvd vvg p-acp j n1; (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10210 or to some despaire of his owne euerlasting happinesse and saluation. or to Some despair of his own everlasting happiness and salvation. cc p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 d j n1 cc n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10190 and make thee ashamed, and disappoint thee of comfort when thou hast most need of comfort. and make thee ashamed, and disappoint thee of Comfort when thou hast most need of Comfort. cc vvb pno21 j, cc vvi pno21 pp-f n1 c-crq pns21 vh2 av-ds n1 pp-f n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10191 And let vs consider it in reason, can a man say and that truly, he hopes for heauen, And let us Consider it in reason, can a man say and that truly, he hope's for heaven, cc vvb pno12 vvi pn31 p-acp n1, vmb dt n1 vvb cc cst av-j, pns31 vvz p-acp n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10192 and yet his verie breath stinkes of hell; he is euer and anon breathing and belching out blasphemous oathes, cursing, swearing, lying, slandering, and yet his very breath stinks of hell; he is ever and anon breathing and belching out blasphemous Oaths, cursing, swearing, lying, slandering, cc av po31 j n1 vvz pp-f n1; pns31 vbz av cc av vvg cc j-vvg av j n2, vvg, vvg, vvg, vvg, (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10193 and reuiling, and reproching the Saints and seruants of God, and speaking euill of the wayes of God? No, no, euerie one that hath a sound and good hope of heauen purgeth himselfe euen as he is pure. 1. Ioh. 3.3. Whosoeuer hath a sound and good hope of heauen, he is thereby stirred vp to a daily repentance and reformation of his life: and reviling, and reproaching the Saints and Servants of God, and speaking evil of the ways of God? No, no, every one that hath a found and good hope of heaven Purgeth himself even as he is pure. 1. John 3.3. Whosoever hath a found and good hope of heaven, he is thereby stirred up to a daily Repentance and Reformation of his life: cc vvg, cc vvg dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, cc vvg n-jn pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1? uh-dx, uh-dx, d pi cst vhz dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1 vvz px31 av a-acp pns31 vbz j. crd np1 crd. r-crq vhz dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vbz av vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10194 and that is the thing that euerie one of vs must find in our selues, if we would haue sound and good hope of eternall happinesse and saluation. and that is the thing that every one of us must find in our selves, if we would have found and good hope of Eternal happiness and salvation. cc cst vbz dt n1 cst d crd pp-f pno12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2, cs pns12 vmd vhi n1 cc j n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 981 Page 554
10195 One other vse is to be made of this point: One other use is to be made of this point: crd j-jn n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 554
10196 is it so that full and perfect saluation of Gods children and of true beleeuers is layed vp in hope? Is it a thing that they haue not in present possession, is it so that full and perfect salvation of God's children and of true believers is laid up in hope? Is it a thing that they have not in present possession, vbz pn31 av cst j cc j n1 pp-f npg1 n2 cc pp-f j n2 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp n1? vbz pn31 dt n1 cst pns32 vhb xx p-acp j n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10197 but onely in hope and expectation? Surely then it concernes euerie one of vs (as I haue said) to looke to our hope of heauen, but only in hope and expectation? Surely then it concerns every one of us (as I have said) to look to our hope of heaven, cc-acp av-j p-acp n1 cc n1? np1 av pn31 vvz d crd pp-f pno12 (c-acp pns11 vhb vvn) pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1 pp-f n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10198 and not onely to looke that our hope of heauen be sound and good, and such as will not deceiue vs nor make vs ashamed, and not only to look that our hope of heaven be found and good, and such as will not deceive us nor make us ashamed, cc xx av-j pc-acp vvi cst po12 n1 pp-f n1 vbb j cc j, cc d c-acp vmb xx vvi pno12 cc vvb pno12 j, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10199 but we being such as haue a liuely hope, a sound and good hope of heauen, we must looke to the keeping of that hope, but we being such as have a lively hope, a found and good hope of heaven, we must look to the keeping of that hope, cc-acp pns12 vbg d c-acp vhb dt j n1, dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10200 and to the maintaining and preseruing of it as a most precious iewell, and as a thing of speciall vse and consequence, whereon depends our eternall good, and to the maintaining and preserving of it as a most precious jewel, and as a thing of special use and consequence, whereon depends our Eternal good, cc p-acp dt vvg cc n-vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp dt av-ds j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, c-crq vvz po12 j j, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10201 euen the eternall good both of our soules and bodies: even the Eternal good both of our Souls and bodies: av-j dt j j d pp-f po12 n2 cc n2: (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10202 our full happinesse and saluation is layed vp in our hope, and we hold saluation by hope, or in hope; our full happiness and salvation is laid up in our hope, and we hold salvation by hope, or in hope; po12 j n1 cc n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp po12 n1, cc pns12 vvb n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1; (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10203 and if our hope faile vs, our comfort is gone: and if our hope fail us, our Comfort is gone: cc cs po12 n1 vvb pno12, po12 n1 vbz vvn: (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10204 and therefore it concernes vs carefully to looke to the keeping and maintaining of our hope of heauen. and Therefore it concerns us carefully to look to the keeping and maintaining of our hope of heaven. cc av pn31 vvz pno12 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f po12 n1 pp-f n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10205 And know we that Satan hath a speciall spite against the sound and sauing hope of Gods children, his owne state being hopelesse and desperate, And know we that Satan hath a special spite against the found and Saving hope of God's children, his own state being hopeless and desperate, cc vvb pns12 d np1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc vvg n1 pp-f npg1 n2, po31 d n1 vbg j cc j, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10206 and so knowing Gods children haue hope of eternall happinesse, he enuies it, and he bends all his force, and so knowing God's children have hope of Eternal happiness, he envies it, and he bends all his force, cc av vvg npg1 n2 vhb n1 pp-f j n1, pns31 vvz pn31, cc pns31 vvz d po31 n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10207 and he sets himselfe by all the meanes he can to driue them from their hope, and he sets himself by all the means he can to driven them from their hope, cc pns31 vvz px31 p-acp d dt n2 pns31 vmb pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10208 and to wrest their hope of heauen from them if possibly he can; and to wrest their hope of heaven from them if possibly he can; cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 cs av-j pns31 vmb; (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10209 yea he knowes he cannot make a child of God more dishonour God, then by bringing him to some measure of doubting, yea he knows he cannot make a child of God more dishonour God, then by bringing him to Some measure of doubting, uh pns31 vvz pns31 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 av-dc n1 np1, av p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10211 Despaire being a maine and foule herifie, it denies God to be a Father, Iesus Christ to be a Sauiour, Despair being a main and foul herifie, it Denies God to be a Father, Iesus christ to be a Saviour, n1 vbg dt j cc j vvi, pn31 vvz np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, np1 np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10212 and the holy Ghost to be a comforter, yea it denies the loue, the truth, and the power of God. and the holy Ghost to be a comforter, yea it Denies the love, the truth, and the power of God. cc dt j n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, uh pn31 vvz dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1. (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10213 It concernes therefore euerie one of vs, we hauing sound and good hope of happinesse and glorie in heauen, to labour to maintaine and to preserue our hope, It concerns Therefore every one of us, we having found and good hope of happiness and glory in heaven, to labour to maintain and to preserve our hope, pn31 vvz av d crd pp-f pno12, pns12 vhg n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10214 and to fortifie and strengthen that hope of ours by all good meanes, and euer to be vnderpropping of our hope, and to fortify and strengthen that hope of ours by all good means, and ever to be underpropping of our hope, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n1 pp-f png12 p-acp d j n2, cc av pc-acp vbi n-vvg pp-f po12 n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10215 and that by a due and serious consideration of Gods free loue to vs in Iesus Christ, of the certaine and infallible truth of his word and promises, of his infinite power, and of his vnspeakeable wisedome. and that by a due and serious consideration of God's free love to us in Iesus christ, of the certain and infallible truth of his word and promises, of his infinite power, and of his unspeakable Wisdom. cc cst p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1 np1, pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n2, pp-f po31 j n1, cc pp-f po31 j n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 555
10216 We are to meditate and to thinke on it seriously, that the Lord hath freely loued vs in his beloued the Lord Iesus, not for any goodnesse or worth in our selues, We Are to meditate and to think on it seriously, that the Lord hath freely loved us in his Beloved the Lord Iesus, not for any Goodness or worth in our selves, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 av-j, cst dt n1 vhz av-j vvn pno12 p-acp po31 vvn dt n1 np1, xx p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 556
10217 and hath freely iustified vs, and sanctified vs, and will freely saue vs, and that he is most true in his word and in all his promises, and hath freely justified us, and sanctified us, and will freely save us, and that he is most true in his word and in all his promises, cc vhz av-j vvn pno12, cc vvn pno12, cc vmb av-j vvi pno12, cc cst pns31 vbz av-ds j p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp d po31 n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 556
10218 and is of infinite power, able to performe them and to make them good to vs, and is of infinite power, able to perform them and to make them good to us, cc vbz pp-f j n1, j pc-acp vvi pno32 cc pc-acp vvi pno32 j p-acp pno12, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 556
10219 euen against all the power of hell, and against our owne vilenesse and sinnes, and that he is also most wise in disposing of all things, even against all the power of hell, and against our own vileness and Sins, and that he is also most wise in disposing of all things, av p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp po12 d n1 cc n2, cc cst pns31 vbz av av-ds j p-acp vvg pp-f d n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 556
10220 and of our state in particular; and of our state in particular; cc pp-f po12 n1 p-acp j; (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 556
10221 and will in the time that he in his wisedome sees fit bring vs to life and glorie in heauen. and will in the time that he in his Wisdom sees fit bring us to life and glory in heaven. cc vmb p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 p-acp po31 n1 vvz j vvb pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 556
10222 These things are to be thought on, and being duely considered, they will be a notable meanes to strengthen and to vphold our hope of heauen, These things Are to be Thought on, and being duly considered, they will be a notable means to strengthen and to uphold our hope of heaven, np1 n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, cc vbg av-jn vvn, pns32 vmb vbi dt j n2 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1 pp-f n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 556
10223 and to make vs to continue stedfast in our hope in the greatest batterie and assault that Satan can lay against vs to driue vs from our hope. and to make us to continue steadfast in our hope in the greatest battery and assault that Satan can lay against us to driven us from our hope. cc pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi j p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt js n1 cc n1 cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 556
10224 And to these we must adde earnest prayer to God, and a carefull vse of his holy ordinances, And to these we must add earnest prayer to God, and a careful use of his holy ordinances, cc p-acp d pns12 vmb vvi j n1 p-acp np1, cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 556
10225 and often to vse the Sacraments, praying with Dauid, Psal. 119.116.117. Stablish me Lord in the time of assault, and dissappoint me not of mine hope. and often to use the Sacraments, praying with David, Psalm 119.116.117. Establish me Lord in the time of assault, and disappoint me not of mine hope. cc av pc-acp vvi dt n2, vvg p-acp np1, np1 crd. vvb pno11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi pno11 xx pp-f po11 n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 556
10226 Stay thou me and I shall be safe: Stay thou me and I shall be safe: n1 pns21 pno11 cc pns11 vmb vbi j: (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 556
10227 for if the Lord stay vs we shall be sure to stand fast in our hope, for if the Lord stay us we shall be sure to stand fast in our hope, c-acp cs dt n1 vvb pno12 pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po12 n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 556
10228 and not to be driuen from it by the strongest assault that Satan can bring against vs. I proceed, and come to the description of the hope here layed before vs. The Apostle here describes hope by the obiect of it: and not to be driven from it by the Strongest assault that Satan can bring against us I proceed, and come to the description of the hope Here laid before us The Apostle Here describes hope by the Object of it: cc xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt js n1 cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 pns11 vvb, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvn p-acp pno12 dt n1 av vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (27) verse (DIV2) 982 Page 556
10229 first, by denying the obiect of hope to be things present, or things seene: First, by denying the Object of hope to be things present, or things seen: ord, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi n2 j, cc n2 vvn: (27) verse (DIV2) 983 Page 556
10230 Hope that is seene (saith he) is not hope, for how can a man hope for that which he seeth? And then by the proper obiect of it, Hope that is seen (Says he) is not hope, for how can a man hope for that which he sees? And then by the proper Object of it, vvb cst vbz vvn (vvz pns31) vbz xx n1, c-acp q-crq vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp d r-crq pns31 vvz? cc av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, (27) verse (DIV2) 983 Page 556
10231 and that proper obiect of hope, is that which is not present, or that which is not seene, verse 25. If we hope for that we see not, we do with patience abide for it. and that proper Object of hope, is that which is not present, or that which is not seen, verse 25. If we hope for that we see not, we do with patience abide for it. cc cst j n1 pp-f n1, vbz d r-crq vbz xx j, cc cst r-crq vbz xx vvn, n1 crd cs pns12 vvb p-acp cst pns12 vvb xx, pns12 vdb p-acp n1 vvi p-acp pn31. (27) verse (DIV2) 983 Page 556
10232 Now hence in the first place we may easily conclude and gather what true Christian hope is, in respect of the obiect of it: Now hence in the First place we may Easily conclude and gather what true Christian hope is, in respect of the Object of it: av av p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vmb av-j vvi cc vvi r-crq j np1 n1 vbz, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31: (27) verse (DIV2) 983 Page 556
10233 and we may hence take vp this conclusion. and we may hence take up this conclusion. cc pns12 vmb av vvi a-acp d n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 983 Page 556
10234 That true Christian hope, and true sauing hope, the hope of Gods children, is an expectation of good things to come, and neither good things past, That true Christian hope, and true Saving hope, the hope of God's children, is an expectation of good things to come, and neither good things passed, cst j njp n1, cc j vvg n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi, cc dx j n2 vvn, (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 556
10235 nor good things present, but onely good things absent, and as yet to come, are the things that true Christian hope, the hope of true beleeuers doth exspect and looke after: nor good things present, but only good things absent, and as yet to come, Are the things that true Christian hope, the hope of true believers does expect and look After: ccx j n2 j, cc-acp av-j j n2 j, cc c-acp av pc-acp vvi, vbr dt n2 cst j njp n1, dt n1 pp-f j n2 vdz vvi cc vvb a-acp: (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10236 and to this purpose we find, that eternall life, happinesse, and saluation, which are things absent, and to this purpose we find, that Eternal life, happiness, and salvation, which Are things absent, cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb, cst j n1, n1, cc n1, r-crq vbr n2 j, (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10237 and layd vp in the highest heauens, are vsually put downe in the Scripture, as the most proper obiect of sauing hope. and laid up in the highest heavens, Are usually put down in the Scripture, as the most proper Object of Saving hope. cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt js n2, vbr av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f vvg n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10238 And hence is true sauing hope called the hope of saluation. 1. Thes. 5.8. Putting on the hope of saluation for an helmet, and the hope of glorie, Rom. 5.2. and the hope of eternall life, Tit. 3.7. And hence is true Saving hope called the hope of salvation. 1. Thebes 5.8. Putting on the hope of salvation for an helmet, and the hope of glory, Rom. 5.2. and the hope of Eternal life, Tit. 3.7. cc av vbz j vvg n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1. crd np1 crd. vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. cc dt n1 pp-f j n1, np1 crd. (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10239 And to this agrees that comparison the holy Ghost vseth, Heb. 6.19. comparing true sauing hope to an anker, and calling it the anker of the soule both sure and stedfast: And to this agrees that comparison the holy Ghost uses, Hebrew 6.19. comparing true Saving hope to an anchor, and calling it the anchor of the soul both sure and steadfast: cc p-acp d vvz d n1 dt j n1 vvz, np1 crd. vvg j vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvg pn31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-d j cc j: (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10240 and it is fitly so compared, for as the anker of a ship is let downe into the waters, and it is fitly so compared, for as the anchor of a ship is let down into the waters, cc pn31 vbz av-j av vvn, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10241 and goeth downe to the bottome, and is fastened to the earth that is not seene but lies hid vnder the waters, and Goes down to the bottom, and is fastened to the earth that is not seen but lies hid under the waters, cc vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vbz xx vvn p-acp n2 vvn p-acp dt n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10242 so true sauing hope is fixed to good things that are not seene: so true Saving hope is fixed to good things that Are not seen: av j vvg n1 vbz vvn p-acp j n2 cst vbr xx vvn: (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10243 and as the holy Ghost here saith, It enters into that which is within the vaile, euen within the vaile of heauen. and as the holy Ghost Here Says, It enters into that which is within the veil, even within the veil of heaven. cc c-acp dt j n1 av vvz, pn31 vvz p-acp d r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10244 I might make it further manifest by instance in diuers particulars, that true sauing hope doth expect and looke after good things absent, good things that are yet to come. I might make it further manifest by instance in diverse particulars, that true Saving hope does expect and look After good things absent, good things that Are yet to come. pns11 vmd vvi pn31 av-jc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp j n2-j, cst j vvg n1 vdz vvi cc vvi p-acp j n2 j, j n2 cst vbr av pc-acp vvi. (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10245 And indeed hope hath the very being of it from good things hoped for, not simply as they be good things, And indeed hope hath the very being of it from good things hoped for, not simply as they be good things, cc av n1 vhz dt j vbg pp-f pn31 p-acp j n2 vvn p-acp, xx av-j c-acp pns32 vbb j n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10246 but as they be good things absent, and as yet to come. but as they be good things absent, and as yet to come. cc-acp c-acp pns32 vbb j n2 j, cc c-acp av pc-acp vvi. (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10247 Good things that are promised in the word of God, and are beleeued by faith, being absent and as yet to come, they giue matter and being to Christian hope. Good things that Are promised in the word of God, and Are believed by faith, being absent and as yet to come, they give matter and being to Christian hope. j n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vbr vvn p-acp n1, vbg j cc a-acp av pc-acp vvi, pns32 vvb n1 cc vbg p-acp njp n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10248 And therefore doubtlesse the true sauing hope of Gods children is an expectation of good things to come, And Therefore doubtless the true Saving hope of God's children is an expectation of good things to come, cc av av-j dt j vvg n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi, (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10249 and neither good things past nor good things present, but onely good things absent, and as yet to come, are things that true Christian hope, the hope of true beleeuers, doth expect and looke after. and neither good things past nor good things present, but only good things absent, and as yet to come, Are things that true Christian hope, the hope of true believers, does expect and look After. cc dx j n2 j ccx j n2 j, cc-acp av-j j n2 j, cc c-acp av pc-acp vvi, vbr n2 cst j njp n1, dt n1 pp-f j n2, vdz vvi cc vvi a-acp. (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10250 Haply some will say, Then the hope of Gods children is of things doubtfull & vncertaine, Haply Some will say, Then the hope of God's children is of things doubtful & uncertain, av d vmb vvi, cs dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz pp-f n2 j cc j, (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10251 for things to come are vncertaine. for things to come Are uncertain. c-acp n2 pc-acp vvi vbr j. (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10252 I answer, Things to come that depend on vncertaine causes, are indeed vncertaine, but the good things that the hope of true beleeuers doth expect and looke after, depends not on causes vncertaine, I answer, Things to come that depend on uncertain Causes, Are indeed uncertain, but the good things that the hope of true believers does expect and look After, depends not on Causes uncertain, pns11 vvb, n2 pc-acp vvi cst vvb p-acp j n2, vbr av j, cc-acp dt j n2 cst dt n1 pp-f j n2 vdz vvi cc vvi a-acp, vvz xx p-acp n2 j, (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10253 but on such causes as are most sure and certaine, and cannot deceiue them: as on the truth, power, and mercie of God, the merits and mediation of Christ, but on such Causes as Are most sure and certain, and cannot deceive them: as on the truth, power, and mercy of God, the merits and mediation of christ, cc-acp p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr ds j cc j, cc vmbx vvi pno32: c-acp p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f np1, dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1, (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 557
10254 and the witnesse of the holy Spirit of God: and the witness of the holy Spirit of God: cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1: (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 558
10255 and therefore though the hope of Gods children be of things absent, and as yet to come, and Therefore though the hope of God's children be of things absent, and as yet to come, cc av cs dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbb pp-f n2 j, cc c-acp av pc-acp vvi, (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 558
10256 yet it is not of things doubtfull and vncertaine. Now for the vse: yet it is not of things doubtful and uncertain. Now for the use: av pn31 vbz xx pp-f n2 j cc j-u. av p-acp dt n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 984 Page 558
10257 first this truth now deliuered discouers a manifest difference that is betweene sauing faith and sauing hope. First this truth now Delivered discovers a manifest difference that is between Saving faith and Saving hope. ord d n1 av vvn vvz dt j n1 cst vbz p-acp vvg n1 cc vvg n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 985 Page 558
10258 Sauing faith is of good things past, of the death and resurrection of Christ, and present: Saving faith is of good things passed, of the death and resurrection of christ, and present: vvg n1 vbz pp-f j n2 vvn, pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc j: (27) verse (DIV2) 985 Page 558
10259 but sauing hope is onely of good things to come. And howsoeuer it may be said, we beleeue eternall life which is yet to come, but Saving hope is only of good things to come. And howsoever it may be said, we believe Eternal life which is yet to come, cc-acp vvg n1 vbz j pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi. cc c-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn, pns12 vvb j n1 r-crq vbz av pc-acp vvi, (27) verse (DIV2) 985 Page 558
10260 and so faith is of good things to come, I answer: and so faith is of good things to come, I answer: cc av n1 vbz pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi, pns11 vvb: (27) verse (DIV2) 985 Page 558
10261 It is true indeed, we beleeue eternall life which is yet to come, but true sauing faith giues a subsistance and present being to that eternall life to the soule of a true beleeuer, It is true indeed, we believe Eternal life which is yet to come, but true Saving faith gives a subsistence and present being to that Eternal life to the soul of a true believer, pn31 vbz j av, pns12 vvb j n1 r-crq vbz av pc-acp vvi, cc-acp j vvg n1 vvz dt n1 cc n1 vbg p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 985 Page 558
10262 as we haue it Heb. 11.1. Faith is the euidence of things which are not seene. as we have it Hebrew 11.1. Faith is the evidence of things which Are not seen. c-acp pns12 vhb pn31 np1 crd. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 r-crq vbr xx vvn. (27) verse (DIV2) 985 Page 558
10263 And thus it is said of Abraham, Ioh 8.56. That he saw the day of Christ, he beleeued it, and his faith made it present to his soule. And for a second vse: And thus it is said of Abraham, John 8.56. That he saw the day of christ, he believed it, and his faith made it present to his soul. And for a second use: cc av pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, np1 crd. cst pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvd pn31, cc po31 n1 vvd pn31 j p-acp po31 n1. cc p-acp dt ord n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 985 Page 558
10264 Is it so that true sauing hope, the hope of Gods children, is an expectation of good things to come? This then further discouers whence it is, that prophane persons, men of the world, thinke so basely of Gods children and of their hopes, they are euer deriding them and their profession, Is it so that true Saving hope, the hope of God's children, is an expectation of good things to come? This then further discovers whence it is, that profane Persons, men of the world, think so basely of God's children and of their hope's, they Are ever deriding them and their profession, vbz pn31 av cst j vvg n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi? np1 av av-j vvz c-crq pn31 vbz, cst j n2, n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb av av-j pp-f npg1 n2 cc pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vbr av vvg pno32 cc po32 n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 558
10265 and insulting ouer their meane and miserable condition, as they thinke of it, and sometimes they breake out and sticke not to say, Gods children are fooles, in that they let slip the present profits, pleasures, and insulting over their mean and miserable condition, as they think of it, and sometime they break out and stick not to say, God's children Are Fools, in that they let slip the present profits, pleasures, cc vvg p-acp po32 j cc j n1, c-acp pns32 vvb pp-f pn31, cc av pns32 vvb av cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi, ng1 n2 vbr n2, p-acp cst pns32 vvb vvi dt j n2, n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 558
10266 and honors of the world, and feede themselues with a vaine hope (as they conceiue of it.) But alas poore soules, they are deceiued; and honours of the world, and feed themselves with a vain hope (as they conceive of it.) But alas poor Souls, they Are deceived; cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi px32 p-acp dt j n1 (c-acp pns32 vvb pp-f pn31.) p-acp uh j n2, pns32 vbr vvn; (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 558
10345 they must not onely hope for good things the Lord hath promised, of what kind soeuer, they must not only hope for good things the Lord hath promised, of what kind soever, pns32 vmb xx av-j vvi p-acp j n2 dt n1 vhz vvn, pp-f r-crq n1 av, (27) verse (DIV2) 993 Page 562
10267 and here is one cause of it that they are so deceiued, the hope of Gods children is of good things absent, and Here is one cause of it that they Are so deceived, the hope of God's children is of good things absent, cc av vbz crd n1 pp-f pn31 cst pns32 vbr av vvn, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz pp-f j n2 j, (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 558
10268 and as yet to come, and the men of the world they cannot discerne the happinesse of true beleeuers in regard of their hope of good things to come. and as yet to come, and the men of the world they cannot discern the happiness of true believers in regard of their hope of good things to come. cc c-acp av pc-acp vvi, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi. (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 558
10269 The Manna that Gods children feed on is hidden, as we haue it, Reuel. 2.17. The Manna that God's children feed on is hidden, as we have it, Revel. 2.17. dt n1 cst ng1 n2 vvb a-acp vbz vvn, c-acp pns12 vhb pn31, vvb. crd. (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 558
10270 Men of the world are strangers to it, and not acquainted with it, and therefore they thinke basely of the hopes of Gods children, Men of the world Are Strangers to it, and not acquainted with it, and Therefore they think basely of the hope's of God's children, n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr n2 p-acp pn31, cc xx vvn p-acp pn31, cc av pns32 vvb av-j pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 558
10271 and say, they are men of no hopes, and men of no fortunes (as they vse to speake:) but they are deceiued, and say, they Are men of no hope's, and men of no fortune's (as they use to speak:) but they Are deceived, cc vvi, pns32 vbr n2 pp-f dx n2, cc n2 pp-f dx n2 (c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi:) cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn, (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 558
10272 and a child of God would not giue his hope of good things to come, and a child of God would not give his hope of good things to come, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd xx vvi po31 n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp vvb, (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 559
10273 and that he hopes for, for the present possession of the greatest kingdome in the world: and that he hope's for, for the present possession of the greatest Kingdom in the world: cc cst pns31 vvz p-acp, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt js n1 p-acp dt n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 559
10274 as namely, his hope of case, comfort, and refreshing, and support, and assistance, in the time of any trouble and affliction that shall be layd on him, of deliuerance out of it in the Lords good time, as namely, his hope of case, Comfort, and refreshing, and support, and assistance, in the time of any trouble and affliction that shall be laid on him, of deliverance out of it in the lords good time, c-acp av, po31 n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc vvg, cc vvi, cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31, pp-f n1 av pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n2 j n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 559
10275 and of eternall happinesse and glorie in heauen hereafter. For these are the good things to come that a child of God hopes for: and of Eternal happiness and glory in heaven hereafter. For these Are the good things to come that a child of God hope's for: cc pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 av. p-acp d vbr dt j n2 pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp: (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 559
10276 and the assured hope of these things, especially of happinesse and glorie in heauen, in the heart of a child of God, is so sweete and comfortable to him, and the assured hope of these things, especially of happiness and glory in heaven, in the heart of a child of God, is so sweet and comfortable to him, cc dt j-vvn n1 pp-f d n2, av-j pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz av j cc j p-acp pno31, (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 559
10277 as he would not part with it for the present possession of all the kingdomes in the world. as he would not part with it for the present possession of all the kingdoms in the world. c-acp pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d dt n2 p-acp dt n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 559
10278 And if the hope of heauen, on good grounds in the heart of a child of God, be so sweet and comfortable, what will be the sweetnesse and comfort of the fruition and full possession of it? without question vnspeakable and vnconceiueable. And if the hope of heaven, on good grounds in the heart of a child of God, be so sweet and comfortable, what will be the sweetness and Comfort of the fruition and full possession of it? without question unspeakable and unconceivable. cc cs dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbb av j cc j, q-crq vmb vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f pn31? p-acp n1 j-u cc j. (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 559
10279 Let then the world and the men of the world scoffe and scorne Gods children, and say, they are men of no hopes, let not Gods children regard it: Let then the world and the men of the world scoff and scorn God's children, and say, they Are men of no hope's, let not God's children regard it: vvb av dt n1 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 n1 cc n1 npg1 n2, cc vvi, pns32 vbr n2 pp-f dx n2, vvb xx npg1 n2 vvb pn31: (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 559
10280 they are deceiued, the hopes of Gods children are blessed hopes, Tit. 2.13. and the world, and the men of the world, are not acquainted with them, and therefore they despise them: they Are deceived, the hope's of God's children Are blessed hope's, Tit. 2.13. and the world, and the men of the world, Are not acquainted with them, and Therefore they despise them: pns32 vbr vvn, dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr vvn n2, np1 crd. cc dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr xx vvn p-acp pno32, cc av pns32 vvb pno32: (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 559
10281 and let not their scoffes and scornes trouble or disquiet any child of God. and let not their scoffs and scorns trouble or disquiet any child of God. cc vvb xx po32 n2 cc n2 vvb cc vvi d n1 pp-f np1. (27) verse (DIV2) 986 Page 559
10282 In the next place, whereas the Apostle saith, Hope that is seene, that is, as we haue shewed, the thing hoped for being seene and present, it ceasseth to be the obiect of hope, In the next place, whereas the Apostle Says, Hope that is seen, that is, as we have showed, the thing hoped for being seen and present, it ceaseth to be the Object of hope, p-acp dt ord n1, cs dt n1 vvz, vvb cst vbz vvn, cst vbz, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn, dt n1 vvd p-acp vbg vvn cc j, pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 987 Page 559
10283 and it is no longer a thing hoped for; we may easily gather. and it is no longer a thing hoped for; we may Easily gather. cc pn31 vbz av-dx av-jc dt n1 vvd p-acp; pns12 vmb av-j vvi. (27) verse (DIV2) 987 Page 559
10284 That true sauing hope, the hope of Gods children, shall after this life be abolished and ceasse to be; That true Saving hope, the hope of God's children, shall After this life be abolished and cease to be; cst j vvg n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, vmb p-acp d n1 vbi vvn cc vvi pc-acp vbi; (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 559
10405 but the Spirit it selfe maketh request for vs with sighes which cannot be expressed. but the Spirit it self makes request for us with sighs which cannot be expressed. cc-acp dt n1 pn31 n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn. (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10285 for then Gods children shall be fully possessed of the thing they hope for, euen of full happinesse and saluation, there shall be no more vse of their sauing hope. for then God's children shall be Fully possessed of the thing they hope for, even of full happiness and salvation, there shall be no more use of their Saving hope. c-acp av npg1 n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp, av pp-f j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dx dc n1 pp-f po32 vvg n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 559
10286 And this may helpe vs in the right vnderstanding of that place, 1. Corinth. 13.13. where the Apostle saith, Now abideth faith, hope, and loue, euen these three, but the chiefest of these is loue. And this may help us in the right understanding of that place, 1. Corinth. 13.13. where the Apostle Says, Now Abideth faith, hope, and love, even these three, but the chiefest of these is love. cc d vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n1, crd np1. crd. c-crq dt n1 vvz, av vvz n1, n1, cc n1, av d crd, p-acp dt js-jn pp-f d vbz n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 559
10287 Loue is not there simply preferred before faith and hope, as if it were euery way a more excellent grace or vertue, Love is not there simply preferred before faith and hope, as if it were every Way a more excellent grace or virtue, n1 vbz xx a-acp av-j vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr d n1 dt av-dc j n1 cc n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 559
10288 but onely in respect of the continuance of it; but only in respect of the Continuance of it; cc-acp av-j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31; (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 559
10289 that though now in this present life, faith, hope, and loue, do all three abide and continue, that though now in this present life, faith, hope, and love, do all three abide and continue, cst cs av p-acp d j n1, n1, n1, cc n1, vdb d crd vvb cc vvi, (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 560
10290 and are of speciall vse, yet in the life to come, onely loue shall abide and continue, and Are of special use, yet in the life to come, only love shall abide and continue, cc vbr pp-f j n1, av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, j n1 vmb vvi cc vvi, (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 560
10291 and faith and hope shall ceasse, and shall be of no vse at all, the thing beleeued and hoped for being then fully possessed. and faith and hope shall cease, and shall be of no use At all, the thing believed and hoped for being then Fully possessed. cc n1 cc n1 vmb vvi, cc vmb vbi pp-f dx n1 p-acp d, dt n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp vbg av av-j vvn. (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 560
10292 That is the Apostles meaning, when he saith the chiefest of these three is loue. That is the Apostles meaning, when he Says the chiefest of these three is love. cst vbz dt np1 vvg, c-crq pns31 vvz dt js-jn pp-f d crd vbz n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 560
10293 And it is but a sophisme and a meere cauill of the Papists, in that they conclude, that faith onely doth not saue and iustifie, And it is but a sophism and a mere cavil of the Papists, in that they conclude, that faith only does not save and justify, cc pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2, p-acp cst pns32 vvb, cst n1 av-j vdz xx vvi cc vvi, (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 560
10294 but loue also, because loue is there preferred before faith, as a more excellent grace: but love also, Because love is there preferred before faith, as a more excellent grace: cc-acp vvb av, c-acp n1 vbz a-acp vvn p-acp n1, c-acp dt av-dc j n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 560
10295 for loue is there preferred before faith and hope, onely in respect of durablenesse and the continuance of it. for love is there preferred before faith and hope, only in respect of durableness and the Continuance of it. p-acp n1 vbz a-acp vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f pn31. (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 560
10296 And admit that loue were euery way a more excellent grace and vertue then faith, (which indeed it is not) faith being the mother grace and ground of all true holinesse in man, And admit that love were every Way a more excellent grace and virtue then faith, (which indeed it is not) faith being the mother grace and ground of all true holiness in man, cc vvb d n1 vbdr d n1 dt av-dc j n1 cc n1 av n1, (r-crq av pn31 vbz xx) uh-n vbg dt n1 n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 560
10297 yet will it not thereupon follow, that loue doth iustifie in the sight of God. For faith it selfe doth not iustifie, as it is an excellent grace, or vertue, yet will it not thereupon follow, that love does justify in the sighed of God. For faith it self does not justify, as it is an excellent grace, or virtue, av vmb pn31 xx av vvi, cst n1 vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. p-acp n1 pn31 n1 vdz xx vvi, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 560
10298 or worke, or in regard of any dignitie in it selfe, but onely as it is an instrument and hand taking hold of that which is the matter of iustification, or work, or in regard of any dignity in it self, but only as it is an Instrument and hand taking hold of that which is the matter of justification, cc n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp pn31 n1, cc-acp av-j c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 vvg n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 560
10299 and the mercie of God promised in Christ, and the merit of Christ his death and obedience. and the mercy of God promised in christ, and the merit of christ his death and Obedience. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 cc n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 560
10300 It is enough to haue touched this in a word. Hope that is seene, is not hope. It is enough to have touched this in a word. Hope that is seen, is not hope. pn31 vbz av-d pc-acp vhi vvn d p-acp dt n1. vvb cst vbz vvn, vbz xx n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 988 Page 560
10301 To this the Apostle subioynes as a proofe of it: To this the Apostle subioynes as a proof of it: p-acp d dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (27) verse (DIV2) 989 Page 560
10302 How can a man hope for that which he seeth? As if he had said, It were very absurd and ridiculous, How can a man hope for that which he sees? As if he had said, It were very absurd and ridiculous, q-crq vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp d r-crq pns31 vvz? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn31 vbdr av j cc j, (27) verse (DIV2) 989 Page 560
10303 and a thing against common sense and reason, for a man to hope for that he sees and is present to him. and a thing against Common sense and reason, for a man to hope for that he sees and is present to him. cc dt n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp cst pns31 vvz cc vbz j p-acp pno31. (27) verse (DIV2) 989 Page 560
10304 We see then that sometimes a diuine and heauenly truth may be confirmed by an argument taken from common sense and reason. We see then that sometime a divine and heavenly truth may be confirmed by an argument taken from Common sense and reason. pns12 vvb av cst av dt j-jn cc j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp j n1 cc n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 989 Page 560
10305 A Preacher may sometimes lawfully say, euen sense and reason doth confirme this or that heauenly truth. 1. Cor. 11.14. the Apostle himselfe sendeth vs to the teaching of nature: A Preacher may sometime lawfully say, even sense and reason does confirm this or that heavenly truth. 1. Cor. 11.14. the Apostle himself sends us to the teaching of nature: dt n1 vmb av av-j vvi, av n1 cc n1 vdz vvi d cc d j n1. crd np1 crd. dt n1 px31 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 989 Page 560
10306 Doth not nature it selfe teach you, that if a man haue long haire it is a shame vnto him? And therefore doubtlesse an argument from sense and reason, Does not nature it self teach you, that if a man have long hair it is a shame unto him? And Therefore doubtless an argument from sense and reason, vdz xx n1 pn31 n1 vvi pn22, cst cs dt n1 vhi j n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31? cc av av-j dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 989 Page 560
10307 and from nature, may sometimes be vsed as a meanes to strengthen vs in the knowledge of some heauenly truth, and from nature, may sometime be used as a means to strengthen us in the knowledge of Some heavenly truth, cc p-acp n1, vmb av vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 989 Page 560
10308 and may lawfully be vsed to that purpose. I will no further stand on that. Come we to the third generall thing layd before vs in this context, namely this: and may lawfully be used to that purpose. I will no further stand on that. Come we to the third general thing laid before us in this context, namely this: cc vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp d n1. pns11 vmb av-dx av-jc vvi p-acp d. vvb pns12 p-acp dt ord j n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, av d: (27) verse (DIV2) 989 Page 560
10309 That true sauing hope hath patient waiting annexed to it: That true Saving hope hath patient waiting annexed to it: cst j vvg n1 vhz j j-vvg vvn p-acp pn31: (27) verse (DIV2) 990 Page 561
10310 If we hope for that we see not, we do (saith the Apostle) with patience abide for it, verse 25. Now that which is hence offered is easily gathered: it is this. If we hope for that we see not, we do (Says the Apostle) with patience abide for it, verse 25. Now that which is hence offered is Easily gathered: it is this. cs pns12 vvb p-acp cst pns12 vvb xx, pns12 vdb (vvz dt n1) p-acp n1 vvi p-acp pn31, n1 crd av cst r-crq vbz av vvn vbz av-j vvn: pn31 vbz d. (27) verse (DIV2) 990 Page 561
10311 That true sauing hope, the hope of Gods children, being an expectation of good things absent, That true Saving hope, the hope of God's children, being an expectation of good things absent, cst j vvg n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, vbg dt n1 pp-f j n2 j, (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10312 and of good things yet to come, must be accompanied with patient waiting for those good things being absent and as yet to come. and of good things yet to come, must be accompanied with patient waiting for those good things being absent and as yet to come. cc pp-f j n2 av pc-acp vvi, vmb vbi vvn p-acp j vvg p-acp d j n2 vbg j cc a-acp av pc-acp vvi. (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10313 Such as haue true sauing hope in them, hope of good things promised in the word of God, Such as have true Saving hope in them, hope of good things promised in the word of God, d c-acp vhb j vvg n1 p-acp pno32, vvb pp-f j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10314 whether good things temporall or eternall, they must patiently waite till the time come that they be possessed of those good things, not fainting nor shrinking from their hope of them, by reason of euils, crosses, whither good things temporal or Eternal, they must patiently wait till the time come that they be possessed of those good things, not fainting nor shrinking from their hope of them, by reason of evils, Crosses, cs j n2 j cc j, pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 vvb cst pns32 vbb vvn pp-f d j n2, xx vvg ccx vvg p-acp po32 n1 pp-f pno32, p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn, n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10315 and afflictions they meete withall in the meane time. Reade 1. Thes. 1.3. and afflictions they meet withal in the mean time. Reade 1. Thebes 1.3. cc n2 pns32 vvb av p-acp dt j n1. np1 crd np1 crd. (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10316 we there find, that the Apostle attributes and giues patience to hope as a proper title belonging to it, we there find, that the Apostle attributes and gives patience to hope as a proper title belonging to it, pns12 a-acp vvi, cst dt n1 n2 cc vvz n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 vvg p-acp pn31, (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10317 and saith, he made mention of the Thessalonians in his prayers, and remembred among their other graces their hope, and Says, he made mention of the Thessalonians in his Prayers, and remembered among their other graces their hope, cc vvz, pns31 vvd n1 pp-f dt njp2 p-acp po31 n2, cc vvd p-acp po32 j-jn n2 po32 n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10318 and he giues patience to it, and calls it, The patience of their hope: and he gives patience to it, and calls it, The patience of their hope: cc pns31 vvz n1 p-acp pn31, cc vvz pn31, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10319 thereby signifying, that their hope was accompanied with a patient waiting for the good things they hoped for. Isai. 30.15. thereby signifying, that their hope was accompanied with a patient waiting for the good things they hoped for. Isaiah 30.15. av vvg, cst po32 n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j j-vvg p-acp dt j n2 pns32 vvd p-acp. np1 crd. (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10320 the Lord ioynes quietnesse and confidence together, euen confidence and hope in the Lord, and a quiet resting on him, the Lord joins quietness and confidence together, even confidence and hope in the Lord, and a quiet resting on him, dt n1 vvz n1 cc n1 av, av n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n-jn vvg p-acp pno31, (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10321 and waiting on him for good things, and saith, In rest and quietnesse shall ye be saued: and waiting on him for good things, and Says, In rest and quietness shall you be saved: cc vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp j n2, cc vvz, p-acp n1 cc n1 vmb pn22 vbi vvn: (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10322 and in quietnesse and confidence shall be your strength. and in quietness and confidence shall be your strength. cc p-acp n1 cc n1 vmb vbi po22 n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10323 And we find that the Saints and seruants of God make it knowne, that they had not onely trust and confidence in the Lord, And we find that the Saints and Servants of God make it known, that they had not only trust and confidence in the Lord, cc pns12 vvb cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 vvi pn31 vvn, cst pns32 vhd xx av-j vvi cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10324 and hope in him, but that their hope in him was accompanied with a patient waiting on him for the accomplishment of his gracious promises, and hope in him, but that their hope in him was accompanied with a patient waiting on him for the accomplishment of his gracious promises, cc vvb p-acp pno31, cc-acp cst po32 n1 p-acp pno31 vbds vvn p-acp dt j j-vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10325 and for the enioying of good things they hoped for. As Psal. 40.1. the Psalmist saith, I waited patiently for the Lord, and he inclined vnto me, and heard my crie: and for the enjoying of good things they hoped for. As Psalm 40.1. the Psalmist Says, I waited patiently for the Lord, and he inclined unto me, and herd my cry: cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f j n2 pns32 vvd p-acp. p-acp np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, pns11 vvd av-j p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vvd p-acp pno11, cc vvd po11 n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10326 in time of my trouble I waited with patience for helpe and comfort. Psal. 119.147. Dauid saith, He preuented the morning light, and cryed, & withall he waited on the word of the Lord: in time of my trouble I waited with patience for help and Comfort. Psalm 119.147. David Says, He prevented the morning Light, and cried, & withal he waited on the word of the Lord: p-acp n1 pp-f po11 n1 pns11 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. np1 crd. np1 vvz, pns31 vvd dt n1 n1, cc vvd, cc av pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 561
10327 he patiently waited for the accomplishment of the promise, Genes. 49.18. O Lord, saith old Iacob, I haue waited for thy saluation. he patiently waited for the accomplishment of the promise, Genesis. 49.18. Oh Lord, Says old Iacob, I have waited for thy salvation. pns31 av-j vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1. crd. uh n1, vvz j np1, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp po21 n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 562
10328 These examples and many other do make plaine and confirme the truth of the point in hand: These Examples and many other do make plain and confirm the truth of the point in hand: d n2 cc d n-jn vdb vvi j cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 562
10329 That true sauing hope, the hope of Gods children, being an expectation of good things absent, That true Saving hope, the hope of God's children, being an expectation of good things absent, cst j vvg n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, vbg dt n1 pp-f j n2 j, (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 562
10330 and of good things yet to come, must be accompanied with a patient waiting for those good things being absent and as yet to come, and of good things yet to come, must be accompanied with a patient waiting for those good things being absent and as yet to come, cc pp-f j n2 av pc-acp vvi, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j j-vvg p-acp d j n2 vbg j cc a-acp av pc-acp vvi, (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 562
10331 and they must not onely hope for good things promised in the word of God, and they must not only hope for good things promised in the word of God, cc pns32 vmb xx av-j vvi p-acp j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 562
10332 whether good things temporall or good things eternall, but they must also patiently waite till the time come that they be possessed of those good things, whither good things temporal or good things Eternal, but they must also patiently wait till the time come that they be possessed of those good things, cs j n2 j cc j n2 j, cc-acp pns32 vmb av av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 vvb cst pns32 vbb vvn pp-f d j n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 562
10333 and not shrinke from their hope by reason of the euils, crosses, and afflictions they meete withall in the meane time: and not shrink from their hope by reason of the evils, Crosses, and afflictions they meet withal in the mean time: cc xx vvi p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2-jn, n2, cc n2 pns32 vvb av p-acp dt j n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 562
10334 and there be speciall reasons for it, as first this. and there be special Reasons for it, as First this. cc pc-acp vbi j n2 p-acp pn31, c-acp ord d. (27) verse (DIV2) 991 Page 562
10335 Betweene hope and enioying of good things hoped for, there is a want of good things desired, Between hope and enjoying of good things hoped for, there is a want of good things desired, p-acp n1 cc n-vvg pp-f j n2 vvn p-acp, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvd, (27) verse (DIV2) 992 Page 562
10336 and though the time of enioying of them be certainly determined in Gods purpose, and cannot be preuented or ouerpassed, and though the time of enjoying of them be Certainly determined in God's purpose, and cannot be prevented or overpassed, cc cs dt n1 pp-f vvg pp-f pno32 vbb av-j vvn p-acp npg1 n1, cc vmbx vbi vvn cc vvn, (27) verse (DIV2) 992 Page 562
10337 yet that time is vncertaine to Gods children themselues, and they know not when that time shall be, yet that time is uncertain to God's children themselves, and they know not when that time shall be, av d n1 vbz j p-acp npg1 n2 px32, cc pns32 vvb xx c-crq cst n1 vmb vbi, (27) verse (DIV2) 992 Page 562
10338 and sometimes the time is long before they come to enioy good things they hope for. and sometime the time is long before they come to enjoy good things they hope for. cc av dt n1 vbz j c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi j n2 pns32 vvb p-acp. (27) verse (DIV2) 992 Page 562
10339 And againe, the Lord in his wise dispensation will haue his children meete with troubles, trials, temptations, And again, the Lord in his wise Dispensation will have his children meet with Troubles, trials, temptations, cc av, dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vhi po31 n2 vvi p-acp n2, n2, n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 993 Page 562
10340 and manie difficulties, before they enioy the good things he hath promised, and they hope for, and expect, and looke for; and many difficulties, before they enjoy the good things he hath promised, and they hope for, and expect, and look for; cc d n2, c-acp pns32 vvb dt j n2 pns31 vhz vvn, cc pns32 vvb p-acp, cc vvi, cc vvi p-acp; (27) verse (DIV2) 993 Page 562
10341 and that for the triall of their faith, and for the exercise of their hope, and their other graces: and that for the trial of their faith, and for the exercise of their hope, and their other graces: cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc po32 j-jn n2: (27) verse (DIV2) 993 Page 562
10342 and therefore doubtlesse as the holy Ghost saith, Heb. 10.36. They haue need of patience, that after they haue done and suffered the will of God, they may inherit the promise. and Therefore doubtless as the holy Ghost Says, Hebrew 10.36. They have need of patience, that After they have done and suffered the will of God, they may inherit the promise. cc av av-j c-acp dt j n1 vvz, np1 crd. pns32 vhb n1 pp-f n1, cst c-acp pns32 vhb vdn cc vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmb vvi dt n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 993 Page 562
10343 On these grounds it followeth necessarily, that the hope of Gods children being an expectatiō of good things absent, On these grounds it follows necessarily, that the hope of God's children being an expectation of good things absent, p-acp d n2 pn31 vvz av-j, cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbg dt n1 pp-f j n2 j, (27) verse (DIV2) 993 Page 562
10344 and of good things yet to come, must be accompanied with a patient waiting for of those good things being absent, and as yet to come: and of good things yet to come, must be accompanied with a patient waiting for of those good things being absent, and as yet to come: cc pp-f j n2 av pc-acp vvi, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j j-vvg p-acp pp-f d j n2 vbg j, cc c-acp av pc-acp vvi: (27) verse (DIV2) 993 Page 562
10346 but they must also tarrie the Lords leisure, and patiently waite till the time come that they be possessed of them, not shrinking from their hope by reason of the euils, crosses, but they must also tarry the lords leisure, and patiently wait till the time come that they be possessed of them, not shrinking from their hope by reason of the evils, Crosses, cc-acp pns32 vmb av vvi dt n2 n1, cc av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 vvb cst pns32 vbb vvn pp-f pno32, xx vvg p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2-jn, n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 993 Page 563
10347 and afflictions they meete withall in the world. Now then to apply this: and afflictions they meet withal in the world. Now then to apply this: cc n2 pns32 vvb av p-acp dt n1. av av pc-acp vvi d: (27) verse (DIV2) 993 Page 563
10348 we see our dutie, and what concernes vs, we being the children of God, and such as haue in vs sauing hope. we see our duty, and what concerns us, we being the children of God, and such as have in us Saving hope. pns12 vvb po12 n1, cc r-crq vvz pno12, pns12 vbg dt n2 pp-f np1, cc d c-acp vhb p-acp pno12 vvg n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10349 And from this that hath bene said we may easily see, that they are blame-worthy whosoeuer they be, that professe themselues to be Gods children, And from this that hath be said we may Easily see, that they Are blameworthy whosoever they be, that profess themselves to be God's children, cc p-acp d cst vhz vbn vvn pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst pns32 vbr j c-crq pns32 vbb, cst vvb px32 pc-acp vbi ng1 n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10350 and to haue sauing hope in them, and yet take on them to prescribe to the Lord in what space and time he shall fulfill and make good his promises to them. and to have Saving hope in them, and yet take on them to prescribe to the Lord in what Molle and time he shall fulfil and make good his promises to them. cc pc-acp vhi vvg n1 p-acp pno32, cc av vvb p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi j po31 n2 p-acp pno32. (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10351 And I must tell you, that euen the dearest of Gods children are sometimes herein ouertaken, And I must tell you, that even the dearest of God's children Are sometime herein overtaken, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22, cst av-j dt js-jn pp-f npg1 n2 vbr av av vvn, (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10352 and they do herein sometimes discouer their weaknesse: and they do herein sometime discover their weakness: cc pns32 vdb av av vvi po32 n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10353 yea the deare Saints of God are sometimes through their owne weaknesse brought to thinke that God forgets them, yea the deer Saints of God Are sometime through their own weakness brought to think that God forgets them, uh dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1 vbr av p-acp po32 d n1 vvd pc-acp vvi cst np1 vvz pno32, (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10354 and remembers not his promises made to them; and remembers not his promises made to them; cc vvz xx po31 n2 vvn p-acp pno32; (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10355 as when the time is long before the promise of good they hope for be accomplished, as when the time is long before the promise of good they hope for be accomplished, c-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f av-j pns32 vvb p-acp vbi vvn, (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10356 or when the Lord brings them into straights, or they lye vnder some grieuous affliction, and the Lord seemeth to hide his face from them: or when the Lord brings them into straights, or they lie under Some grievous affliction, and the Lord seems to hide his face from them: cc c-crq dt n1 vvz pno32 p-acp n2, cc pns32 vvb p-acp d j n1, cc dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno32: (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10357 Oh then they are impatient of delay, and they thinke the Lord hath forgotten them, O then they Are impatient of Delay, and they think the Lord hath forgotten them, uh av pns32 vbr j pp-f n1, cc pns32 vvb dt n1 vhz vvn pno32, (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10358 and the Lord regards them not, and they sometimes breake out and say with Dauid, Psal. 13.1. and the Lord regards them not, and they sometime break out and say with David, Psalm 13.1. cc dt n1 vvz pno32 xx, cc pns32 av vvi av cc vvb p-acp np1, np1 crd. (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10359 How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord, for euer? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me? Now then that we being the children of God, How long wilt thou forget me, Oh Lord, for ever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me? Now then that we being the children of God, c-crq av-j vm2 pns21 vvi pno11, uh n1, c-acp av? c-crq av-j vm2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 p-acp pno11? av av cst pns12 vbg dt n2 pp-f np1, (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10360 and hauing in vs sauing hope, may be strengthened against our owne weakenesse, and may haue our hope and expectation of good things absent, and having in us Saving hope, may be strengthened against our own weakness, and may have our hope and expectation of good things absent, cc vhg p-acp pno12 vvg n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 d n1, cc vmb vhi po12 n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2 j, (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10361 and as yet to come, accompanied with a patient waiting for those good things being absent, and as yet to come, accompanied with a patient waiting for those good things being absent, cc c-acp av pc-acp vvi, vvn p-acp dt j j-vvg p-acp d j n2 vbg j, (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10362 and as yet to come, and may not shrinke from our hope and patient waiting for them in the time of our greatest trials and afflictions; let vs consider: and as yet to come, and may not shrink from our hope and patient waiting for them in the time of our greatest trials and afflictions; let us Consider: cc c-acp av pc-acp vvi, cc vmb xx vvi p-acp po12 n1 cc j vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 js n2 cc n2; vvb pno12 vvi: (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10363 first, as faith breedes hope, so sauing hope breedes patience, and true sauing hope is accompanied with some measure of patient waiting for of good things hoped for. First, as faith breeds hope, so Saving hope breeds patience, and true Saving hope is accompanied with Some measure of patient waiting for of good things hoped for. ord, c-acp n1 vvz n1, av vvg n1 vvz n1, cc j vvg n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f j j-vvg p-acp pp-f j n2 vvn p-acp. (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10364 The holy Martyrs patiently endured extreme tortures: The holy Martyrs patiently endured extreme tortures: dt j n2 av-j vvn j-jn n2: (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10365 and why? they had an assured hope of a comfortable issue, and our hope is not sound, and why? they had an assured hope of a comfortable issue, and our hope is not found, cc q-crq? pns32 vhd dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc po12 n1 vbz xx j, (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10366 if it be not accompanied with some measure of patient waiting. if it be not accompanied with Some measure of patient waiting. cs pn31 vbb xx vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f j n-vvg. (27) verse (DIV2) 994 Page 563
10367 Againe, when we are vnder the hand of God in some grieuous affliction, and we call on God for ease, comfort, Again, when we Are under the hand of God in Some grievous affliction, and we call on God for ease, Comfort, av, c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n1, cc pns12 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp n1, n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10368 and deliuerance, and we hope for ease, comfort, refreshing, and deliuerance, and we expect and looke for it, grounding our selues on that promise of God, 1. Cor. 10.13. and deliverance, and we hope for ease, Comfort, refreshing, and deliverance, and we expect and look for it, grounding our selves on that promise of God, 1. Cor. 10.13. cc n1, cc pns12 vvb p-acp n1, n1, vvg, cc n1, cc pns12 vvb cc vvi p-acp pn31, vvg po12 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd. (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10369 and yet the Lord deferres to heare vs, and answer vs, and seemes to turne a deafe eare towards vs, and yet the Lord defers to hear us, and answer us, and seems to turn a deaf ear towards us, cc av dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12, cc vvb pno12, cc vvz pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno12, (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10370 and seemes to hide his face from vs; and seems to hide his face from us; cc vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno12; (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10371 in this case we are to consider what good the Lord hath formerly done for vs, in this case we Are to Consider what good the Lord hath formerly done for us, p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi r-crq j dt n1 vhz av-j vdi p-acp pno12, (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10372 and to call to mind, and to thinke on the former and forepassed mercies of God towards vs, and to call to mind, and to think on the former and forepassed Mercies of God towards us, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10373 as Dauid saith he did, Psal. 143.4.5. as David Says he did, Psalm 143.4.5. c-acp np1 vvz pns31 vdd, np1 crd. (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10374 When my spirit was in perplexitie in me, and mine heart within me was amazed, I remember the time past, I meditate in all thy workes, When my Spirit was in perplexity in me, and mine heart within me was amazed, I Remember the time past, I meditate in all thy works, c-crq po11 n1 vbds p-acp n1 p-acp pno11, cc po11 n1 p-acp pno11 vbds vvn, pns11 vvb dt n1 j, pns11 vvb p-acp d po21 n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10375 yea I do meditate in the workes of thine hands. yea I do meditate in the works of thine hands. uh pns11 vdb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2. (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10376 If we so do, it will be a notable meanes to strengthen vs, and to make vs still waite on the Lord for ease, comfort, and deliuerance. If we so do, it will be a notable means to strengthen us, and to make us still wait on the Lord for ease, Comfort, and deliverance. cs pns12 av vdi, pn31 vmb vbi dt j n2 pc-acp vvi pno12, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 av vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, n1, cc n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10377 And we are further to consider, that our hopes (we being Gods children) are not like earthly hopes, which the men of the world sometimes looke after till their eyes fall out and neuer enioy them; And we Are further to Consider, that our hope's (we being God's children) Are not like earthly hope's, which the men of the world sometime look After till their eyes fallen out and never enjoy them; cc pns12 vbr jc pc-acp vvi, cst po12 n2 (pns12 vbg n2 n2) vbr xx av-j j n2, r-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n2 vvi av cc av-x vvi pno32; (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10378 such were Absoloms hopes, and Adoniahs hopes. such were Absoloms hope's, and Adoniahs hope's. d vbdr npg1 n2, cc njp2 n2. (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10379 And if the men of the world do enioy their hopes, yet they are but perishing hopes; And if the men of the world do enjoy their hope's, yet they Are but perishing hope's; cc cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vdb vvi po32 n2, av pns32 vbr p-acp j-vvg n2; (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10380 death maketh a diuorce betweene them and their hopes, when they die their hopes are in the dust, death makes a divorce between them and their hope's, when they die their hope's Are in the dust, n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp pno32 cc po32 n2, c-crq pns32 vvb po32 n2 vbr p-acp dt n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10381 but our hopes are sure and certaine, and we are sure in time to enioy them, as Salomon saith, Prou. 10.28. The patient abiding of the righteous shall be gladnesse, it is sure to be gladnesse and comfort, we cānot be disappointed of our hopes, they are layd vp in sure and certaine causes, in the truth, the power, the mercie and goodnesse of God: but our hope's Are sure and certain, and we Are sure in time to enjoy them, as Solomon Says, Prou. 10.28. The patient abiding of the righteous shall be gladness, it is sure to be gladness and Comfort, we cannot be disappointed of our hope's, they Are laid up in sure and certain Causes, in the truth, the power, the mercy and Goodness of God: cc-acp po12 n2 vbr j cc j, cc pns12 vbr j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. dt j n-vvg pp-f dt j vmb vbi n1, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi n1 cc n1, pns12 vmbx vbi vvn pp-f po12 n2, pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp j cc j n2, p-acp dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1: (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10382 and when we do enioy our hopes, they are most sweete and comfortable, and they are lasting and durable, and when we do enjoy our hope's, they Are most sweet and comfortable, and they Are lasting and durable, cc c-crq pns12 vdb vvi po12 n2, pns32 vbr av-ds j cc j, cc pns32 vbr j cc j, (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10383 and all the diuels in hell cannot take them from vs. Now then, if the men of the world, and all the Devils in hell cannot take them from us Now then, if the men of the world, cc d dt n2 p-acp n1 vmbx vvi pno32 p-acp pno12 av av, cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10384 as the husbandman, as Iames speakes, Iam. 5.7. hath long patience for the precious fruite of the earth, and waites for the former and later raine: as the husbandman, as James speaks, Iam. 5.7. hath long patience for the precious fruit of the earth, and waits for the former and later rain: c-acp dt n1, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. vhz j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz p-acp dt j cc jc n1: (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10385 and if the Merchant in hope of gold or some rich commoditie, and the souldier in hope of victorie, and if the Merchant in hope of gold or Some rich commodity, and the soldier in hope of victory, cc cs dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc d j n1, cc dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10386 and to get the name of a valiant souldier, and the like, do endure much, and to get the name of a valiant soldier, and the like, do endure much, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt j, vdb vvi av-d, (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 564
10387 and take great paines, and deuoure many troubles with patience, waiting for the enioying of their hopes, and take great pains, and devour many Troubles with patience, waiting for the enjoying of their hope's, cc vvb j n2, cc vvi d vvz p-acp n1, vvg p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 565
10388 and yet haply neuer come to them; and when they do enioy them, they are but vanishing hopes. and yet haply never come to them; and when they do enjoy them, they Are but vanishing hope's. cc av av av vvn p-acp pno32; cc c-crq pns32 vdb vvi pno32, pns32 vbr p-acp vvg n2. (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 565
10389 Oh then let not vs who are the children of God, and haue hope of spirituall and heauenly good things, O then let not us who Are the children of God, and have hope of spiritual and heavenly good things, uh av vvb xx pno12 r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vhb n1 pp-f j cc j j n2, (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 565
10390 and of the ioyes and glorie of heauen, which we are sure in time to be possessed of, shrinke from our hope of those good things by reason of euils, crosses and troubles we meete withall: and of the Joys and glory of heaven, which we Are sure in time to be possessed of, shrink from our hope of those good things by reason of evils, Crosses and Troubles we meet withal: cc pp-f dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f, vvb p-acp po12 n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn, n2 cc n2 pns12 vvb av: (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 565
10391 but let our hope and expectation of good things absent and yet to come, be accompanied with a patient waiting for those good things till the time come that we be possessed of them: this is our dutie. but let our hope and expectation of good things absent and yet to come, be accompanied with a patient waiting for those good things till the time come that we be possessed of them: this is our duty. cc-acp vvb po12 n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2 j cc av pc-acp vvi, vbb vvn p-acp dt j j-vvg p-acp d j n2 p-acp dt n1 vvb cst pns12 vbb vvn pp-f pno32: d vbz po12 n1. (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 565
10392 Come we now to verse 26. and 27. Come we now to verse 26. and 27. np1 pns12 av p-acp n1 crd cc crd (27) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 565
10393 VERSE 26.27. Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what to pray as we ought: VERSE 26.27. Likewise the Spirit also Helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what to pray as we ought: n1 crd. av dt n1 av vvz po12 n2: c-acp pns12 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vvi c-acp pns12 vmd: (28) verse (DIV2) 995 Page 565
10394 but the Spirit it selfe maketh request for vs with sighes which cannot be expressed. But he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the meaning of the spirit: but the Spirit it self makes request for us with sighs which cannot be expressed. But he that Searches the hearts Knoweth what is the meaning of the Spirit: cc-acp dt n1 pn31 n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn. p-acp pns31 cst vvz dt n2 vvz r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 996 Page 565
10395 for he maketh request for the Saints according to the will of God. for he makes request for the Saints according to the will of God. c-acp pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (28) verse (DIV2) 997 Page 565
10396 OVr Apostle from the middle of verse 17. hitherto, hath brought seuerall arguments to arme and strengthen the beleeuing Romans against the bitternesse of the crosse, Our Apostle from the middle of verse 17. hitherto, hath brought several Arguments to arm and strengthen the believing Romans against the bitterness of the cross, po12 n1 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1 crd av, vhz vvn j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt vvg np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 565
10397 and to perswade them patiently to beare afflictions they should meete withall, as namely, that they suffering with Christ, they should be glorified with him: and to persuade them patiently to bear afflictions they should meet withal, as namely, that they suffering with christ, they should be glorified with him: cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j pc-acp vvi n2 pns32 vmd vvi av, c-acp av, cst pns32 vvg p-acp np1, pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno31: (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 565
10398 and that the afflictions of this life are not comparable to the glorie that shall be shewed vnto vs in heauen: and that the afflictions of this life Are not comparable to the glory that shall be showed unto us in heaven: cc cst dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr xx j p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 565
10399 setting forth the greatnesse and certaintie of that glorie from the expectation of the creature, setting forth the greatness and certainty of that glory from the expectation of the creature, vvg av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 565
10400 and from the expectation of such as haue the first fruites of the Spirit, and thereunto adding an argument from their sauing hope, which ought to be accompanied with patience vnder the crosse and with a patient waiting for the accomplishment of all Gods promises. and from the expectation of such as have the First fruits of the Spirit, and thereunto adding an argument from their Saving hope, which ought to be accompanied with patience under the cross and with a patient waiting for the accomplishment of all God's promises. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vhb dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, cc av vvg dt n1 p-acp po32 vvg n1, r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt j j-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n2. (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10401 Now in the 26. verse the Apostle brings a new argument tending to the same purpose, Now in the 26. verse the Apostle brings a new argument tending to the same purpose, av p-acp dt crd n1 dt n1 vvz dt j n1 vvg p-acp dt d n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10402 and that is from the present helpe of the Spirit: and that is from the present help of the Spirit: cc d vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10403 that they ought not to shrinke or faint vnder the crosse, because the Spirit is readie to helpe and to support them; that they ought not to shrink or faint under the cross, Because the Spirit is ready to help and to support them; cst pns32 vmd xx pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pno32; (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10404 which he propounds with respect to foregoing matter, as that they had not onely sauing hope to sustaine them in the time of affliction, but the Spirit also. Likewise the Spirit also (saith the Apostle) helpeth our infirmities, for we know not what to pray as we ought, which he propounds with respect to foregoing matter, as that they had not only Saving hope to sustain them in the time of affliction, but the Spirit also. Likewise the Spirit also (Says the Apostle) Helpeth our infirmities, for we know not what to pray as we ought, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp vvg n1, c-acp cst pns32 vhd xx av-j vvg n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 av. av dt n1 av (vvz dt n1) vvz po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vvi c-acp pns12 vmd, (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10406 But he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the meaning of the Spirit, for he maketh request for the Saints according to the will of God. But he that Searches the hearts Knoweth what is the meaning of the Spirit, for he makes request for the Saints according to the will of God. p-acp pns31 cst vvz dt n2 vvz r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10407 In these two verses 26. and 27. we haue in generall offered, first this proposition as a ground of comfort in the time of affliction, that the Spirit helpeth our infirmities. In these two Verses 26. and 27. we have in general offered, First this proposition as a ground of Comfort in the time of affliction, that the Spirit Helpeth our infirmities. p-acp d crd n2 crd cc crd pns12 vhb p-acp n1 vvn, ord d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst dt n1 vvz po12 n2. (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10408 Secondly, a declaration how the Spirit helpeth our infirmities, that is, by the grace of prayer, by teaching and enabling vs to pray, which is not barely propounded, but amplified: Secondly, a declaration how the Spirit Helpeth our infirmities, that is, by the grace of prayer, by teaching and enabling us to pray, which is not barely propounded, but amplified: ord, dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz po12 n2, cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg cc vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi, r-crq vbz xx av-j vvn, cc-acp vvn: (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10409 first, by our ignorance and inabilitie to pray, For we know not what to pray as we ought, saith the Apostle. First, by our ignorance and inability to pray, For we know not what to pray as we ought, Says the Apostle. ord, p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns12 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vvi c-acp pns12 vmd, vvz dt n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10410 Secondly, from whence it is that we are able to pray, and that is from the Spirit, But the Spirit it selfe maketh request for vs: Secondly, from whence it is that we Are able to pray, and that is from the Spirit, But the Spirit it self makes request for us: ord, p-acp c-crq pn31 vbz cst pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi, cc d vbz p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12: (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10411 which is further enlarged by the meanes how, namely, With sighes which cannot be expressed. which is further enlarged by the means how, namely, With sighs which cannot be expressed. r-crq vbz av-jc vvn p-acp dt n2 c-crq, av, p-acp n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn. (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10412 And then the third generall thing is the fruite and successe of those prayers and sighes sent forth by the helpe of the Spirit, layed downe verse 27. that those prayers and sighes are knowne and accepted of the Lord. And then the third general thing is the fruit and success of those Prayers and sighs sent forth by the help of the Spirit, laid down verse 27. that those Prayers and sighs Are known and accepted of the Lord. cc av dt ord j n1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2 vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd a-acp n1 crd d d n2 cc n2 vbr vvn cc vvn pp-f dt n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10413 The Apostle describing the Lord by his speciall propertie, that he is a searcher of the heart: The Apostle describing the Lord by his special property, that he is a searcher of the heart: dt n1 vvg dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1, cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10414 But he that searcheth the heart (saith the Apostle) knoweth what is the meaning of the Spirit. But he that Searches the heart (Says the Apostle) Knoweth what is the meaning of the Spirit. cc-acp pns31 cst vvz dt n1 (vvz dt n1) vvz r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10415 Then he further proues, that those prayers and sighes are knowne and accepted of the Lord, Then he further Proves, that those Prayers and sighs Are known and accepted of the Lord, av pns31 av-jc vvz, cst d n2 cc n2 vbr vvn cc vvn pp-f dt n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10416 because they are the prayers of the Saints, who are deare to the Lord, and they are framed according to the will of God, in the last words of verse 27. For he maketh request for the Saints according to the will of God. Because they Are the Prayers of the Saints, who Are deer to the Lord, and they Are framed according to the will of God, in the last words of verse 27. For he makes request for the Saints according to the will of God. c-acp pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n2, r-crq vbr j-jn p-acp dt n1, cc pns32 vbr vvn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f n1 crd c-acp pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10417 So we see the generall things layed before vs in these two verses. Come we to the opening of the words. So we see the general things laid before us in these two Verses. Come we to the opening of the words. av pns12 vvb dt j n2 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d crd n2. vvb pns12 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2. (28) verse (DIV2) 998 Page 566
10418 Likewise the Spirit also. As if he had said, we being true beleeuers, and the children of God, we haue not onely sauing hope to sustaine vs in time of our afflictions, Likewise the Spirit also. As if he had said, we being true believers, and the children of God, we have not only Saving hope to sustain us in time of our afflictions, av dt n1 av. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns12 vbg j n2, cc dt n2 pp-f np1, pns12 vhb xx av-j vvg n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10419 but in like manner, the Spirit also. By Spirit, we are not here to vnderstand either spirituall grace, but in like manner, the Spirit also. By Spirit, we Are not Here to understand either spiritual grace, cc-acp p-acp j n1, dt n1 av. p-acp n1, pns12 vbr xx av pc-acp vvi d j n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10420 or loue, or the good Angell, as some do, but the holy Spirit of God, the third person in the Trinitie, or love, or the good Angel, as Some do, but the holy Spirit of God, the third person in the Trinity, cc n1, cc dt j n1, c-acp d vdb, cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt ord n1 p-acp dt np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10421 as the word is taken in many verses of this Chapter. Helpeth, or helpeth together. For so the word signifieth: as the word is taken in many Verses of this Chapter. Helpeth, or Helpeth together. For so the word signifies: c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f d n1. vvz, cc vvz av. c-acp av dt n1 vvz: (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10422 it is metaphoricall or borrowed from one who is to take vp some heauie burthen, or to lift vp some great weight which he is not able to take vp, it is metaphorical or borrowed from one who is to take up Some heavy burden, or to lift up Some great weight which he is not able to take up, pn31 vbz j cc j-vvn p-acp pi r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi a-acp d j n1, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp d j n1 r-crq pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi a-acp, (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10423 or to lift alone without helpe of another, and another then ioynes hands with him, or to lift alone without help of Another, and Another then joins hands with him, cc pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn, cc j-jn av vvz n2 p-acp pno31, (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10424 or stands ouer against him at one end of the burthen, and helpes him to lift or take vp the burthen or weight: or Stands over against him At one end of the burden, and helps him to lift or take up the burden or weight: cc vvz a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp crd n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp dt n1 cc n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10425 and so the meaning is, that the holy Spirit of God doth as it were ioyne hands with vs in bearing the crosse, too heauie for vs to beare alone, and so the meaning is, that the holy Spirit of God does as it were join hands with us in bearing the cross, too heavy for us to bear alone, cc av dt n1 vbz, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz p-acp pn31 vbdr vvi n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp vvg dt n1, av j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi av-j, (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10426 and doth as it were stand at one end of the crosse and helpe vs in bearing of it. and does as it were stand At one end of the cross and help us in bearing of it. cc vdz c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 p-acp crd n1 pp-f dt n1 cc vvb pno12 p-acp vvg pp-f pn31. (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10427 Our infirmities: or weakenesses, or vs being infirme and weake, and not able to beare the burthen of the crosse alone and of our selues: Our infirmities: or Weaknesses, or us being infirm and weak, and not able to bear the burden of the cross alone and of our selves: po12 n2: cc n2, cc pno12 vbg j cc j, cc xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j j cc pp-f po12 n2: (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10428 for (as I take it) the word infirmities is not here to be vnderstood generally of all infirmities that are in Gods children, for (as I take it) the word infirmities is not Here to be understood generally of all infirmities that Are in God's children, c-acp (c-acp pns11 vvb pn31) dt n1 n2 vbz xx av pc-acp vbi vvn av-j pp-f d n2 cst vbr p-acp npg1 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10429 but onely with relation to the crosse, and of their infirmities and weakenesses in vndergoing and bearing afflictions that are layed on them. but only with Relation to the cross, and of their infirmities and Weaknesses in undergoing and bearing afflictions that Are laid on them. cc-acp av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pp-f po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp j-vvg cc vvg n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32. (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10430 For we know not what to pray as we ought: For we know not what to pray as we ought: c-acp pns12 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vvi c-acp pns12 vmd: (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10431 that is, euen we that are true beleeuers, and the children of God, being in afflictions, are ignorant and know not what is fit for vs to aske in prayer at the hands of God, that is, even we that Are true believers, and the children of God, being in afflictions, Are ignorant and know not what is fit for us to ask in prayer At the hands of God, cst vbz, av pns12 cst vbr j n2, cc dt n2 pp-f np1, vbg p-acp n2, vbr j cc vvb xx r-crq vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10432 or in what manner to pray for it, as Hezechiah said, Isai. 38.14. in the time of his sicknesse, he chattered like a crane or a swallow, and mourned as a doue. But the Spirit it selfe: or in what manner to pray for it, as Hezekiah said, Isaiah 38.14. in the time of his sickness, he chattered like a crane or a swallow, and mourned as a dove. But the Spirit it self: cc p-acp r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, c-acp np1 vvd, np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 j-vvn av-j dt n1 cc dt n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1. p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10433 that is, the holy Ghost himselfe maketh request for vs. This is not to be vnderstood in that sence that Christ is said to make request for vs, verse 34. For Christ maketh request or intercession for the Saints by vertue of his merit; that is, the holy Ghost himself makes request for us This is not to be understood in that sense that christ is said to make request for us, verse 34. For christ makes request or Intercession for the Saints by virtue of his merit; cst vbz, dt j n1 px31 vv2 n1 p-acp pno12 d vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cst np1 vbz vvn p-acp vvb n1 p-acp pno12, n1 crd p-acp np1 vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1; (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10434 but the Spirit is said to make request for vs by causing and stirring vs vp to make request for our selues, but the Spirit is said to make request for us by causing and stirring us up to make request for our selves, cc-acp dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp vvg cc vvg pno12 a-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 567
10435 as the holy Spirit is said to crie Abba, Father, with sighes which cannot be expressed: as the holy Spirit is said to cry Abba, Father, with sighs which cannot be expressed: c-acp dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvb np1, n1, p-acp n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn: (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 568
10436 that is, with such sighes and grones in our hearts as we are not able to vtter by speech, such as we know not how to expresse in words. that is, with such sighs and groans in our hearts as we Are not able to utter by speech, such as we know not how to express in words. cst vbz, p-acp d n2 cc vvz p-acp po12 n2 c-acp pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, d c-acp pns12 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp n2. (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 568
10437 Now then not to meddle with opening the verse following till we come to the handling of it, Now then not to meddle with opening the verse following till we come to the handling of it, av cs xx pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg dt n1 vvg c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 568
10438 thus conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in this 26. verse, as if he had said. thus conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in this 26. verse, as if he had said. av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d crd n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn. (28) verse (DIV2) 999 Page 568
10439 And we who are true beleeuers and the children of God, haue not onely sauing hope to sustaine vs in the time of our afflictions; And we who Are true believers and the children of God, have not only Saving hope to sustain us in the time of our afflictions; cc pns12 r-crq vbr j n2 cc dt n2 pp-f np1, vhb xx av-j vvg n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (28) verse (DIV2) 1000 Page 568
10440 but in like manner the holy Spirit of God, euen the third person in Trinitie, he doth as it were ioyne hands with vs in bearing the crosse: but in like manner the holy Spirit of God, even the third person in Trinity, he does as it were join hands with us in bearing the cross: cc-acp p-acp j n1 dt j n1 pp-f np1, av-j dt ord n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vdz p-acp pn31 vbdr vvi n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp vvg dt n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1000 Page 568
10472 and that they are not able to stand by their owne strength, and of themselues to hold out without shrinking and fainting in the time of triall, and that they Are not able to stand by their own strength, and of themselves to hold out without shrinking and fainting in the time of trial, cc cst pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n1, cc pp-f px32 p-acp n1 av p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1003 Page 570
10441 and we being infirme and weake, and not able to beare the burthen of the crosse alone and of our selues, the holy Spirit of God is pleased as it were to stand at one end of the crosse, and we being infirm and weak, and not able to bear the burden of the cross alone and of our selves, the holy Spirit of God is pleased as it were to stand At one end of the cross, cc pns12 vbg j cc j, cc xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j j cc pp-f po12 n2, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp crd n1 pp-f dt n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1000 Page 568
10442 and to helpe vs in the bearing of it, for we are then ignorant and know not what is fit for vs to aske in prayer at the hands of God, and to help us in the bearing of it, for we Are then ignorant and know not what is fit for us to ask in prayer At the hands of God, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, c-acp pns12 vbr av j cc vvb xx r-crq vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1000 Page 568
10443 and in what manner to pray for it, but the holy Spirit of God himselfe doth then cause vs to pray, and in what manner to pray for it, but the holy Spirit of God himself does then cause us to pray, cc p-acp r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 px31 vdz av vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi, (28) verse (DIV2) 1000 Page 568
10444 and stirs vs vp to make request for our selues, euen with such sighes and grones in our hearts as we are not able to vtter by speech, and stirs us up to make request for our selves, even with such sighs and groans in our hearts as we Are not able to utter by speech, cc vvz pno12 a-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2, av p-acp d n2 cc vvz p-acp po12 n2 c-acp pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1000 Page 568
10445 and such as we kniw not how to expresse by words. Now first from this proposition, The Spirit helpeth our infirmities: and such as we kniw not how to express by words. Now First from this proposition, The Spirit Helpeth our infirmities: cc d c-acp pns12 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp n2. av ord p-acp d n1, dt n1 vvz po12 n2: (28) verse (DIV2) 1000 Page 568
10446 that is, we being infirme and weake, and not able to beare the burthen of the crosse alone and of our selues, that is, we being infirm and weak, and not able to bear the burden of the cross alone and of our selves, cst vbz, pns12 vbg j cc j, cc xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j j cc pp-f po12 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1001 Page 568
10447 though we be true beleeuers and Gods children, the holy Spirit of God is pleased as it were to lend vs his helping hand, though we be true believers and God's children, the holy Spirit of God is pleased as it were to lend us his helping hand, cs pns12 vbb j n2 cc n2 n2, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi pno12 po31 j-vvg n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1001 Page 568
10448 and as it were to stand at one end of the crosse, and to helpe vs in the bearing of it: and as it were to stand At one end of the cross, and to help us in the bearing of it: cc c-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp crd n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31: (28) verse (DIV2) 1001 Page 568
10449 we may gather and conclude thus much. we may gather and conclude thus much. pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi av av-d. (28) verse (DIV2) 1001 Page 568
10450 That Gods children, euen the best of them, and such as haue the greatest measure of grace in them, are too weake and vnable of themselues to beare the crosse and afflictions they meete withall: That God's children, even the best of them, and such as have the greatest measure of grace in them, Are too weak and unable of themselves to bear the cross and afflictions they meet withal: d ng1 n2, av-j dt js pp-f pno32, cc d c-acp vhb dt js n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, vbr av j cc j-u pp-f px32 p-acp vvi dt n1 cc n2 pns32 vvb av: (28) verse (DIV2) 1002 Page 568
10451 euen the dearest and chiefest of Gods children, such as haue the greatest measure of faith and grace, are not able to stand by their owne strength, even the dearest and chiefest of God's children, such as have the greatest measure of faith and grace, Are not able to stand by their own strength, av dt js-jn cc js-jn pp-f n2 n2, d c-acp vhb dt js n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vbr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1002 Page 568
10452 and of themselues to hold out without shrinking and fainting in the time of triall, and in the time of trouble and affliction that is layed on them. and of themselves to hold out without shrinking and fainting in the time of trial, and in the time of trouble and affliction that is laid on them. cc pp-f px32 p-acp n1 av p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno32. (28) verse (DIV2) 1002 Page 568
10453 And for the further confirming of this, we find that the best of Gods children being vnder the hand of God in some affliction, the Lord withdrawing his hand from them but a little, And for the further confirming of this, we find that the best of God's children being under the hand of God in Some affliction, the Lord withdrawing his hand from them but a little, cc p-acp dt av-jc vvg pp-f d, pns12 vvb cst dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, dt n1 vvg po31 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j, (28) verse (DIV2) 1002 Page 569
10454 and they being left in some sort to themselues, they haue discouered their owne corruption and weakenesse, and they being left in Some sort to themselves, they have discovered their own corruption and weakness, cc pns32 vbg vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp px32, pns32 vhb vvn po32 d n1 cc n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1002 Page 569
10455 and they haue sometimes broken out into verie bitter complaints, as Psal. 77.7.8.9. saith the Psalmist, Will the Lord absent himselfe for euer? and will he shew no more fauour? Is his mercie cleane gone for euer? Doth his promise faile for euermore? Hath God forgotten to be mercifull? hath he shut vp his tender mercies in displeasure? The Church likewise Isai. 59.11. saith in the time of her affliction, We roare all like Beares, and mourne like doues. and they have sometime broken out into very bitter complaints, as Psalm 77.7.8.9. Says the Psalmist, Will the Lord absent himself for ever? and will he show no more favour? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? Does his promise fail for evermore? Hath God forgotten to be merciful? hath he shut up his tender Mercies in displeasure? The Church likewise Isaiah 59.11. Says in the time of her affliction, We roar all like Bears, and mourn like Dove. cc pns32 vhb av vvn av p-acp av j n2, c-acp np1 crd. vvz dt n1, vmb dt n1 vvi px31 p-acp av? cc vmb pns31 vvi dx dc n1? vbz po31 n1 av-j vvn p-acp av? vdz po31 n1 vvi p-acp av? vhz np1 vvn pc-acp vbi j? vhz pns31 vvn a-acp po31 j n2 p-acp n1? dt n1 av np1 crd. vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns12 vvi d j n2, cc vvi av-j n2. (28) verse (DIV2) 1002 Page 569
10473 and in the time of trouble and affliction that is layed on them. and in the time of trouble and affliction that is laid on them. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno32. (28) verse (DIV2) 1003 Page 570
10456 And thus it was with Dauid, he saith, in the time of his grieuous affliction, He roared all the day, Psal. 32.3. And so Psal. 38.8. saith he, I roare for the very griefe of mine heart. And thus it was with David, he Says, in the time of his grievous affliction, He roared all the day, Psalm 32.3. And so Psalm 38.8. Says he, I roar for the very grief of mine heart. cc av pn31 vbds p-acp np1, pns31 vvz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, pns31 vvd d dt n1, np1 crd. cc av np1 crd. vvz pns31, pns11 vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1002 Page 569
10457 And how was holy Iob ouercarried with passion and perturbation in the time of his great affliction, the Lord withdrawing his hand a little from him, he discouered his weakenesse exceedingly, he cursed his day, Iob 3.1.2.3.4. &c: And how was holy Job overcarried with passion and perturbation in the time of his great affliction, the Lord withdrawing his hand a little from him, he discovered his weakness exceedingly, he cursed his day, Job 3.1.2.3.4. etc.: cc q-crq vbds j np1 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, dt n1 vvg po31 n1 dt j p-acp pno31, pns31 vvd po31 n1 av-vvg, pns31 vvd po31 n1, np1 crd. av: (28) verse (DIV2) 1002 Page 569
10458 he brake out into maruellous vnbeseeming termes. To these we might adde the example of Eliah, 1. King. 19.4. he desired death in the time of his affliction, Take my soule, for I am no better then my fathers. he brake out into marvelous unbeseeming terms. To these we might add the Exampl of Elijah, 1. King. 19.4. he desired death in the time of his affliction, Take my soul, for I am no better then my Father's. pns31 vvd av p-acp j j n2. p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, crd n1. crd. pns31 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb po11 n1, c-acp pns11 vbm dx jc cs po11 n2. (28) verse (DIV2) 1002 Page 569
10459 And of Ionah, he was exceeding impatient when he saw that the Lord spared the Nineuites, Chapter 4.3. he said, It was better for him to die then to liue: And of Jonah, he was exceeding impatient when he saw that the Lord spared the Ninevites, Chapter 4.3. he said, It was better for him to die then to live: cc pp-f np1, pns31 vbds vvg j c-crq pns31 vvd cst dt n1 vvd dt n2, n1 crd. pns31 vvd, pn31 vbds jc p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi av pc-acp vvi: (28) verse (DIV2) 1002 Page 569
10460 and verse 9. he vttered a verie dangerous speech to the Lord, saying to him, Dost thou well to be angrie for the gourd? Yea (saith he) I do well to be angrie vnto the death. and verse 9. he uttered a very dangerous speech to the Lord, saying to him, Dost thou well to be angry for the gourd? Yea (Says he) I do well to be angry unto the death. cc n1 crd pns31 vvd dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp pno31, vd2 pns21 av pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1? uh (vvz pns31) pns11 vdb av pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1002 Page 569
10461 Thus haue the deare Saints of God being vnder the hand of God in affliction, discouered their corruption and weakenesse. Thus have the deer Saints of God being under the hand of God in affliction, discovered their corruption and weakness. av vhb dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1 vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, vvd po32 n1 cc n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1002 Page 569
10462 And we may see it in daily experience, how pettish, how wayward and froward, and how impatient sometimes are the deare Saints and seruants of God in the time of their affliction: And we may see it in daily experience, how pettish, how wayward and froward, and how impatient sometime Are the deer Saints and Servants of God in the time of their affliction: cc pns12 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp j n1, c-crq j, c-crq j cc j, cc c-crq j av vbr dt j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1002 Page 569
10463 and that confirmes the truth of the point in hand, that the best of Gods children, and that confirms the truth of the point in hand, that the best of God's children, cc cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cst dt js pp-f ng1 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1002 Page 569
10464 and such as haue the greatest measure of grace in them, are too weake, and vnable of themselues to beare the crosses and afflictions they meete withall. And why, and such as have the greatest measure of grace in them, Are too weak, and unable of themselves to bear the Crosses and afflictions they meet withal. And why, cc d c-acp vhb dt js n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, vbr av j, cc j-u pp-f px32 p-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pns32 vvb av. cc q-crq, (28) verse (DIV2) 1002 Page 569
10465 The crosse of it selfe is an heauie burthen, it is grieuous to the flesh, Hebr. 12.11. The cross of it self is an heavy burden, it is grievous to the Flesh, Hebrew 12.11. dt n1 pp-f pn31 n1 vbz dt j n1, pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. (28) verse (DIV2) 1003 Page 569
10466 And though the crosse be sanctified to Gods children in the bloud of Christ, yet in it selfe it is part of Gods curse, And though the cross be sanctified to God's children in the blood of christ, yet in it self it is part of God's curse, cc cs dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp ng1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av p-acp pn31 n1 pn31 vbz n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1003 Page 570
10467 and so it is intollerable, and no child of God is able to beare it, vnlesse the Lord put vnder his helping hand; and so it is intolerable, and no child of God is able to bear it, unless the Lord put under his helping hand; cc av pn31 vbz j, cc dx n1 pp-f np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31, cs dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 j-vvg n1; (28) verse (DIV2) 1003 Page 570
10468 and howsoeuer the Apostle cals it light, 2. Corinth. 4.17. Our light affliction which is but for a moment: and howsoever the Apostle calls it Light, 2. Corinth. 4.17. Our Light affliction which is but for a moment: cc c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31 j, crd np1. crd. po12 j n1 r-crq vbz p-acp p-acp dt n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1003 Page 570
10469 he speakes there comparatiuely, that in comparison of the weight of the glorie in heauen it is light, he speaks there comparatively, that in comparison of the weight of the glory in heaven it is Light, pns31 vvz a-acp av-j, cst p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 pn31 vbz j, (28) verse (DIV2) 1003 Page 570
10470 yet in it selfe it is heauie and indeed intollerable. yet in it self it is heavy and indeed intolerable. av p-acp pn31 n1 pn31 vbz j cc av j. (28) verse (DIV2) 1003 Page 570
10471 And therefore no maruell though the best of Gods children, and such as haue the greatest measure of grace, be too weake and vnable of themselues to beare the crosse and afflictions they meete withall, And Therefore no marvel though the best of God's children, and such as have the greatest measure of grace, be too weak and unable of themselves to bear the cross and afflictions they meet withal, cc av dx n1 cs dt js pp-f ng1 n2, cc d c-acp vhb dt js n1 pp-f n1, vbb av j cc j-u pp-f px32 p-acp vvi dt n1 cc n2 pns32 vvb av, (28) verse (DIV2) 1003 Page 570
10512 or any affliction they meete withall, it is onely by the helpe and assistance of the holy Spirit of God. or any affliction they meet withal, it is only by the help and assistance of the holy Spirit of God. cc d n1 pns32 vvb av, pn31 vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10474 And for the vse of this, first the consideration of this truth now deliuered, ought to teach euerie one of vs to take heed that we neither needlesly and without cause cast our selues into any trouble, affliction, And for the use of this, First the consideration of this truth now Delivered, ought to teach every one of us to take heed that we neither needlessly and without cause cast our selves into any trouble, affliction, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, ord dt n1 pp-f d n1 av vvn, vmd p-acp vvi d crd pp-f pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 cst pns12 av-d av-j cc p-acp n1 vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1, n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 570
10475 or triall, when we may by good meanes auoid the same; or trial, when we may by good means avoid the same; cc n1, c-crq pns12 vmb p-acp j n2 vvi dt d; (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 570
10476 nor yet that we presume on our owne strength for the bearing of the least affliction or triall. nor yet that we presume on our own strength for the bearing of the least affliction or trial. ccx av cst pns12 vvb p-acp po12 d n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt ds n1 cc n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 570
10477 If we cast our selues into trouble and affliction needlesly we cannot comfort our selues in this, that the Lord will helpe, strengthen, and assist vs; If we cast our selves into trouble and affliction needlessly we cannot Comfort our selves in this, that the Lord will help, strengthen, and assist us; cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 av-j pns12 vmbx vvi po12 n2 p-acp d, cst dt n1 vmb vvi, vvb, cc vvb pno12; (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 570
10478 we sinne against him in so doing, and being left to our selues, alas we must needs sinke vnder the burthen. we sin against him in so doing, and being left to our selves, alas we must needs sink under the burden. pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp av vdg, cc vbg vvn p-acp po12 n2, uh pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 570
10479 And if we presume on our owne strength for the bearing of the least affliction or triall, we leaue to a broken staffe, And if we presume on our own strength for the bearing of the least affliction or trial, we leave to a broken staff, cc cs pns12 vvb p-acp po12 d n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt ds n1 cc n1, pns12 vvb p-acp dt j-vvn n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 570
10480 and we rest on that which wil deceiue vs. Though we haue a great measure of grace, and we rest on that which will deceive us Though we have a great measure of grace, cc pns12 vvb p-acp d r-crq vmb vvi pno12 cs pns12 vhb dt j n1 pp-f n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 570
10481 yet we are weake and vnable of our selues to wrestle with the least affliction or triall, yet we Are weak and unable of our selves to wrestle with the least affliction or trial, av pns12 vbr j cc j-u pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ds n1 cc n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 570
10482 and to stand vnder it without fainting. Peter was too confident in himselfe, Mat. 26.35. he said, Though all should denie Christ, he would neuer do it, no, he would dye at his foote: and to stand under it without fainting. Peter was too confident in himself, Mathew 26.35. he said, Though all should deny christ, he would never do it, no, he would die At his foot: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp vvg. np1 vbds av j p-acp px31, np1 crd. pns31 vvd, cs d vmd vvi np1, pns31 vmd av-x vdi pn31, uh-dx, pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 570
10483 yet we know, the voice of a silly maide daunted him, and made him denie his maister. yet we know, the voice of a silly maid daunted him, and made him deny his master. av pns12 vvb, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn pno31, cc vvd pno31 vvi po31 n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 570
10484 And therefore presume not on any strength of thy selfe for the bearing of the least affliction or triall, And Therefore presume not on any strength of thy self for the bearing of the least affliction or trial, cc av vvb xx p-acp d n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt ds n1 cc n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 570
10485 but when thou art in any affliction or trouble, seeke for helpe and strength from him who is able to yeeld thee helpe and strength, euen from the Lord. but when thou art in any affliction or trouble, seek for help and strength from him who is able to yield thee help and strength, even from the Lord. cc-acp c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp d n1 cc n1, vvb p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi pno21 vvi cc n1, av p-acp dt n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 571
10486 And as a man vnder an heauie burthen feeling his strength to faile him, and that he begins to sinke vnder it, cries for helpe, And as a man under an heavy burden feeling his strength to fail him, and that he begins to sink under it, cries for help, cc c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 vvg po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, cc cst pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, vvz p-acp n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 571
10487 and puts forth his hand to such as are about him and neare to him, and cries, oh helpe, or I pray you lend me your hand, or the like: and puts forth his hand to such as Are about him and near to him, and cries, o help, or I pray you lend me your hand, or the like: cc vvz av po31 n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp pno31 cc av-j p-acp pno31, cc n2, uh n1, cc pns11 vvb pn22 vvb pno11 po22 n1, cc dt j: (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 571
10488 so do thou in time of thy affliction, thou art not able to stand vnder it by thine owne strength, so do thou in time of thy affliction, thou art not able to stand under it by thine own strength, av vdb pns21 p-acp n1 pp-f po21 n1, pns21 vb2r xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp po21 d n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 571
10489 and of thy selfe to beare it, and therefore seeke to the Lord; and of thy self to bear it, and Therefore seek to the Lord; cc pp-f po21 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc av vvb p-acp dt n1; (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 571
10490 crie to him, and stretch out thine hands towards heauen, and be earnest with the Lord for helpe and strength. And for a second vse: cry to him, and stretch out thine hands towards heaven, and be earnest with the Lord for help and strength. And for a second use: vvb p-acp pno31, cc vvi av po21 n2 p-acp n1, cc vbi j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. cc p-acp dt ord n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1004 Page 571
10491 is it so that the best of Gods children, and such as haue the greatest measure of grace, are too weak and vnable of themselues to beare the crosse and afflictions they meete withall, is it so that the best of God's children, and such as have the greatest measure of grace, Are too weak and unable of themselves to bear the cross and afflictions they meet withal, vbz pn31 av cst dt js pp-f ng1 n2, cc d c-acp vhb dt js n1 pp-f n1, vbr av j cc j-u pp-f px32 p-acp vvi dt n1 cc n2 pns32 vvb av, (28) verse (DIV2) 1005 Page 571
10492 and are not able to stand by their owne strength, and to hold out of themselues without fainting in the time of triall, and Are not able to stand by their own strength, and to hold out of themselves without fainting in the time of trial, cc vbr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n1, cc pc-acp vvi av pp-f px32 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1005 Page 571
10493 and trouble, and affliction that is layed on them? Then learne we to take heed of rash censuring of them in whom we discerne much weakenesse and much distemper in the time of their afflictions: and trouble, and affliction that is laid on them? Then Learn we to take heed of rash censuring of them in whom we discern much weakness and much distemper in the time of their afflictions: cc vvi, cc n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno32? av vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f j vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb d n1 cc d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2: (28) verse (DIV2) 1005 Page 571
10494 if we condemne them as hypocrites, we may haply condemne the generation of Gods children, as Dauid speakes, Psal. 73.15. if we condemn them as Hypocrites, we may haply condemn the generation of God's children, as David speaks, Psalm 73.15. cs pns12 vvb pno32 c-acp n2, pns12 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. (28) verse (DIV2) 1005 Page 571
10495 Say not thou when thou seest one who hath giuen good testimonie of true grace in his heart, being vnder the hand of God in some great affliction, Say not thou when thou See one who hath given good testimony of true grace in his heart, being under the hand of God in Some great affliction, n1 xx pns21 c-crq pns21 vv2 pi r-crq vhz vvn j n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp po31 n1, vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1005 Page 571
10496 when, I say, thou seest such an one discouer much weakenesse and much impatiencie, say not thou, when, I say, thou See such an one discover much weakness and much impatiency, say not thou, c-crq, pns11 vvb, pns21 vv2 d dt pi vvb d n1 cc d n1, vvb xx pns21, (28) verse (DIV2) 1005 Page 571
10497 if I had bene in his case I would neuer haue done so or so. if I had be in his case I would never have done so or so. cs pns11 vhd vbn p-acp po31 n1 pns11 vmd av-x vhi vdn av cc av. (28) verse (DIV2) 1005 Page 571
10498 Oh remēber the best of Gods children are too weake and vnable of themselues to beare the least crosse or affliction: O Remember the best of God's children Are too weak and unable of themselves to bear the least cross or affliction: uh vvb dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vbr av j cc j-u pp-f px32 p-acp vvi dt ds n1 cc n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1005 Page 571
10499 yea thinke with thy selfe, when thou seest a child of God distempered in the time of some affliction he lyes vnder, that either his paines are exceeding great, yea think with thy self, when thou See a child of God distempered in the time of Some affliction he lies under, that either his pains Are exceeding great, uh vvb p-acp po21 n1, c-crq pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pns31 vvz p-acp, cst d po31 n2 vbr av-vvg j, (28) verse (DIV2) 1005 Page 571
10500 or if thou wert in his case, and didst endure what he endures, thou shouldst be much more impatient, or if thou Wertenberg in his case, and didst endure what he endures, thou Shouldst be much more impatient, cc cs pns21 vbd2r p-acp po31 n1, cc vdd2 vvi r-crq pns31 vvz, pns21 vmd2 vbi av-d av-dc j, (28) verse (DIV2) 1005 Page 571
10501 vnlesse the Lord should wonderfully strengthen thee. unless the Lord should wonderfully strengthen thee. cs dt n1 vmd av-j vvi pno21. (28) verse (DIV2) 1005 Page 571
10502 And for vse of comfort, the truth now deliuered may minister comfort to such poore soules as are troubled in regard of their distempers and misdemeanours in the time of their grieuous afflictions. And for use of Comfort, the truth now Delivered may minister Comfort to such poor Souls as Are troubled in regard of their distempers and misdemeanours in the time of their grievous afflictions. cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 av vvn vmb vvi n1 p-acp d j n2 c-acp vbr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2. (28) verse (DIV2) 1006 Page 571
10503 Indeed they are to be humbled for their miscarriage, and for their impatiencie then discouered, Indeed they Are to be humbled for their miscarriage, and for their impatiency then discovered, av pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp po32 n1 av vvn, (28) verse (DIV2) 1006 Page 572
10504 but they are not thereupon to be altogether discouraged, they are to remember to their comfort, it hath bene no otherwise with them then it hath bene with the dearest of the Saints of God in the like case. but they Are not thereupon to be altogether discouraged, they Are to Remember to their Comfort, it hath be no otherwise with them then it hath be with the dearest of the Saints of God in the like case. cc-acp pns32 vbr xx av pc-acp vbi av vvn, pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, pn31 vhz vbn dx av p-acp pno32 cs pn31 vhz vbn p-acp dt js-jn pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1006 Page 572
10505 In the next place from this proposition, being vnderstood as we haue opened it, we may easily see whence it is that Gods children are able to stand and to hold out without shrinking or fainting in the time of their afflictions, In the next place from this proposition, being understood as we have opened it, we may Easily see whence it is that God's children Are able to stand and to hold out without shrinking or fainting in the time of their afflictions, p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp d n1, vbg vvn c-acp pns12 vhb vvn pn31, pns12 vmb av-j vvi c-crq pn31 vbz d ng1 n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1007 Page 572
10506 namely, from the helpe of the holy Spirit of God: and the next point hence offered is this. namely, from the help of the holy Spirit of God: and the next point hence offered is this. av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1: cc dt ord n1 av vvn vbz d. (28) verse (DIV2) 1007 Page 572
10507 That the holy Spirit of God doth helpe Gods children in the time of their troubles and afflictions, That the holy Spirit of God does help God's children in the time of their Troubles and afflictions, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10508 and as it were puts vnder his shoulder, and helpes them to beare the burthen of the crosse; and as it were puts under his shoulder, and helps them to bear the burden of the cross; cc c-acp pn31 vbdr vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10509 and by his helpe and powerfull assistance alone it is that Gods children do stand, and by his help and powerful assistance alone it is that God's children do stand, cc p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1 av-j pn31 vbz d ng1 n2 vdb vvi, (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10510 and do hold out without shrinking and fainting in the time of triall, and in the the time of trouble and affliction that is layed on them: and do hold out without shrinking and fainting in the time of trial, and in the the time of trouble and affliction that is laid on them: cc vdb vvi av p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno32: (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10511 and that Gods children do with patience and with comfort beare any triall, any trouble, and that God's children do with patience and with Comfort bear any trial, any trouble, cc cst npg1 n2 vdb p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 vvi d n1, d n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10514 saith he, speaking of himselfe and of other true beleeuers, We are afflicted on euerie side, Says he, speaking of himself and of other true believers, We Are afflicted on every side, vvz pns31, vvg pp-f px31 cc pp-f j-jn j n2, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10515 yet are we not in distresse: in pouertie, but not ouercome of pouertie: persecuted, but not forsaken: yet Are we not in distress: in poverty, but not overcome of poverty: persecuted, but not forsaken: av vbr pns12 xx p-acp n1: p-acp n1, cc-acp xx vvn pp-f n1: vvn, cc-acp xx vvn: (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10516 cast downe, but we perish not: and then he subioynes verse 13. Because we haue the same Spirit of faith. cast down, but we perish not: and then he subioynes verse 13. Because we have the same Spirit of faith. vvd a-acp, cc-acp pns12 vvb xx: cc av pns31 vvz n1 crd c-acp pns12 vhb dt d n1 pp-f n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10517 As if he had said, It is by the helpe of the Spirit that we are able thus to stand, As if he had said, It is by the help of the Spirit that we Are able thus to stand, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst pns12 vbr j av pc-acp vvi, (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10518 and thus to hold out without fainting in the time of our great afflictions. And Philip. 4.12.13. and thus to hold out without fainting in the time of our great afflictions. And Philip. 4.12.13. cc av pc-acp vvi av p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2. cc np1. crd. (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10519 the Apostle saith, he could be abased, he could endure hunger and want, yea he was able to do all things, not by any strength in himselfe, the Apostle Says, he could be abased, he could endure hunger and want, yea he was able to do all things, not by any strength in himself, dt n1 vvz, pns31 vmd vbi vvd, pns31 vmd vvi n1 cc n1, uh pns31 vbds j pc-acp vdi d n2, xx p-acp d n1 p-acp px31, (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10520 but through the helpe of Christ which strengthened him. but through the help of christ which strengthened him. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvd pno31. (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10521 And thus Dauid saith it was with him, Psal. 3. he complaines in the beginning of the Psalme, that his aduersaries were increased, and that many did rise vp against him: And thus David Says it was with him, Psalm 3. he complains in the beginning of the Psalm, that his Adversaries were increased, and that many did rise up against him: cc av np1 vvz pn31 vbds p-acp pno31, np1 crd pns31 vvz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, cst po31 n2 vbdr vvn, cc cst d vdd vvi a-acp p-acp pno31: (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10522 and he was in so great distresse, as that many said there was no helpe for him in God: and he was in so great distress, as that many said there was no help for him in God: cc pns31 vbds p-acp av j n1, c-acp d d vvn a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp np1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 572
10523 his ease seemed to be helpelesse and hopelesse, yet then he saith verse the 5. He layd himselfe downe and slept, his ease seemed to be helpless and hopeless, yet then he Says verse the 5. He laid himself down and slept, po31 n1 vvd pc-acp vbi j cc j, av av pns31 vvz n1 dt crd pns31 vvd px31 a-acp cc vvn, (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 573
10524 and rose vp againe, for the Lord sustained him: the Lord by his power and strength from aboue vpheld him. and rose up again, for the Lord sustained him: the Lord by his power and strength from above upheld him. cc vvd a-acp av, p-acp dt n1 vvd pno31: dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp a-acp vvd pno31. (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 573
10525 And it were easie to shew it by instance in many other examples, that the holy Spirit of God doth helpe Gods children in the time of their troubles and afflictions, And it were easy to show it by instance in many other Examples, that the holy Spirit of God does help God's children in the time of their Troubles and afflictions, cc pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp d j-jn n2, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 573
10526 and that by his helpe and powerfull assistance alone, it is that they do stand, and that by his help and powerful assistance alone, it is that they do stand, cc cst p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1 av-j, pn31 vbz d pns32 vdb vvi, (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 573
10527 and do hold out without shrinking and fainting in the time of their trials, and in the time of their troubles and afflictions, and do hold out without shrinking and fainting in the time of their trials, and in the time of their Troubles and afflictions, cc vdb vvi av p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 573
10528 and that they beare them with patience and with comfort. For why, The holy Spirit of God is not onely strong and powerfull, yea infinite in power, and that they bear them with patience and with Comfort. For why, The holy Spirit of God is not only strong and powerful, yea infinite in power, cc cst pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. p-acp q-crq, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx av-j j cc j, uh j p-acp n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1008 Page 573
10529 and most able to helpe Gods children in their trials and afflictions, but he is also willing so to do, and most able to help God's children in their trials and afflictions, but he is also willing so to do, cc av-ds j pc-acp vvi npg1 n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cc-acp pns31 vbz av j av pc-acp vdi, (28) verse (DIV2) 1009 Page 573
10530 yea it is his proper office to helpe and to comfort Gods children in their distresses; yea it is his proper office to help and to Comfort God's children in their Distresses; uh pn31 vbz po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi npg1 n2 p-acp po32 n2; (28) verse (DIV2) 1009 Page 573
10531 he is the comforter promised to them, To be their comforter, and to abide with them for euer as their comforter Ioh. 14.16. and he will not be wanting to do his office. he is the comforter promised to them, To be their comforter, and to abide with them for ever as their comforter John 14.16. and he will not be wanting to do his office. pns31 vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp pno32, pc-acp vbi po32 n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp av p-acp po32 n1 np1 crd. cc pns31 vmb xx vbi vvg pc-acp vdi po31 n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1009 Page 573
10532 And howsoeuer it may be said, that God the Father is the God of patience and consolation, Rom. 15.5. And as the Apostle saith, 2. Cor. 1.3.4. He is the God of all comfort, who comforteth Gods children in all their tribulations; And howsoever it may be said, that God the Father is the God of patience and consolation, Rom. 15.5. And as the Apostle Says, 2. Cor. 1.3.4. He is the God of all Comfort, who comforts God's children in all their tribulations; cc c-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst np1 dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, np1 crd. cc p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vvz npg1 n2 p-acp d po32 n2; (28) verse (DIV2) 1009 Page 573
10533 and so not the proper office of the holy Spirit of God, to helpe and to comfort Gods children in their troubles and distresses. and so not the proper office of the holy Spirit of God, to help and to Comfort God's children in their Troubles and Distresses. cc av xx dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi npg1 n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2. (28) verse (DIV2) 1009 Page 573
10534 It is true indeed, God the Father doth doth helpe and comfort his children in their afflictions, Christ also doth helpe and comfort them, It is true indeed, God the Father does does help and Comfort his children in their afflictions, christ also does help and Comfort them, pn31 vbz j av, np1 dt n1 vdz vdz vvi cc vvi po31 n2 p-acp po32 n2, np1 av vdz vvi cc vvi pno32, (28) verse (DIV2) 1009 Page 573
10535 and the holy Ghost likewise doth helpe and comfort them: and the holy Ghost likewise does help and Comfort them: cc dt j n1 av vdz vvi cc vvi pno32: (28) verse (DIV2) 1009 Page 573
10536 and the helpe and comfort in their afflictions is a worke of the whole Trinitie, for all externall workes of the Trinitie are vndiuided: and the help and Comfort in their afflictions is a work of the Whole Trinity, for all external works of the Trinity Are undivided: cc dt n1 cc vvi p-acp po32 n2 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn np1, p-acp d j n2 pp-f dt np1 vbr j: (28) verse (DIV2) 1009 Page 573
10537 yet we must know, that for the order and manner of that helpe and comfort that comes from God to his children in their afflictions, thus it is: yet we must know, that for the order and manner of that help and Comfort that comes from God to his children in their afflictions, thus it is: av pns12 vmb vvi, cst p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 cst vvz p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp po32 n2, av pn31 vbz: (28) verse (DIV2) 1009 Page 573
10538 God the Father is the fountaine of that helpe and comfort, and that helpe and comfort is vouchsafed to Gods children in and through Christ, God the Father is the fountain of that help and Comfort, and that help and Comfort is vouchsafed to God's children in and through christ, np1 dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, cc d n1 cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp cc p-acp np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1009 Page 573
10539 and in him is the dispensation of that helpe and comfort, and that by the vertue and power of the holy Ghost: and in him is the Dispensation of that help and Comfort, and that by the virtue and power of the holy Ghost: cc p-acp pno31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, cc cst p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1009 Page 573
10540 and so it is the proper office of the holy Spirit of God, by his vertue, power and efficacie of working, to helpe and to comfort Gods children in their afflictions. and so it is the proper office of the holy Spirit of God, by his virtue, power and efficacy of working, to help and to Comfort God's children in their afflictions. cc av pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg, pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi npg1 n2 p-acp po32 n2. (28) verse (DIV2) 1009 Page 574
10541 Againe, though Gods children haue in them a great measure of sauing grace, and of sauing faith, Again, though God's children have in them a great measure of Saving grace, and of Saving faith, av, cs npg1 n2 vhb p-acp pno32 dt j n1 pp-f vvg n1, cc pp-f vvg n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1010 Page 574
10542 and of sauing hope, yet that grace is but weake, and it is not able to support and to vphold them, and of Saving hope, yet that grace is but weak, and it is not able to support and to uphold them, cc pp-f vvg n1, av d n1 vbz p-acp j, cc pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pno32, (28) verse (DIV2) 1010 Page 574
10543 vnlesse it selfe be continually supported and strengthened by the actuall power of God, euen by the working power of his holy Spirit. unless it self be continually supported and strengthened by the actual power of God, even by the working power of his holy Spirit. cs pn31 n1 vbi av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, av p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 j n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1010 Page 574
10544 And therefore doubtlesse on these grounds it followes vndeniably, that the holy Spirit of God doth helpe Gods children in the time of their troubles and afflictions, And Therefore doubtless on these grounds it follows undeniably, that the holy Spirit of God does help God's children in the time of their Troubles and afflictions, cc av av-j p-acp d n2 pn31 vvz av-j, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1010 Page 574
10545 and by his helpe and powerfull assistance alone, it is that they do stand, and do hold out without shrinking and fainting in the time of their trials, and by his help and powerful assistance alone, it is that they do stand, and do hold out without shrinking and fainting in the time of their trials, cc p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1 av-j, pn31 vbz d pns32 vdb vvi, cc vdb vvi av p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1010 Page 574
10546 and in the time of their afflictions, and that they beare them with patience and with comfort. and in the time of their afflictions, and that they bear them with patience and with Comfort. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc cst pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1010 Page 574
10547 And for the vse, I might bend the force of this truth against that foolish conceit of the Papists, who thinke that in the time of trouble they are made able to stand and to hold out without fainting by the helpe of Saints departed, And for the use, I might bend the force of this truth against that foolish conceit of the Papists, who think that in the time of trouble they Are made able to stand and to hold out without fainting by the help of Saints departed, cc p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt njp2, r-crq vvb cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vbr vvn j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn, (28) verse (DIV2) 1011 Page 574
10548 as by the helpe of the virgine Marie, of Saint Peter, and such like: an idle and a fillie conceit; as by the help of the Virgae marry, of Saint Peter, and such like: an idle and a filly conceit; c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvi, pp-f n1 np1, cc d av-j: dt j cc dt n1 n1; (28) verse (DIV2) 1011 Page 574
10549 the naming of it is a sufficient confutation of it. And for the vse to our selues; the naming of it is a sufficient confutation of it. And for the use to our selves; dt n-vvg pp-f pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f pn31. cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n2; (28) verse (DIV2) 1011 Page 574
10550 on the ground of truth now deliuered, we are in the first place to learne this lesson, that as we are not to presume on any strength in our selues for the bearing of the least affliction or triall: on the ground of truth now Delivered, we Are in the First place to Learn this Lesson, that as we Are not to presume on any strength in our selves for the bearing of the least affliction or trial: p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn, pns12 vbr p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, cst c-acp pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt ds n1 cc n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 574
10551 so we are not to be too diffident and too distrustfull of our standing in the time of triall, so we Are not to be too diffident and too distrustful of our standing in the time of trial, av pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vbi av j cc av j pp-f po12 n-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 574
10552 and in the time of affliction; and in the time of affliction; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 574
10553 we are not to cast needlesse doubts aforehand, and to say, alas I find my selfe weake and vnable to wrestle with the least affliction, we Are not to cast needless doubts aforehand, and to say, alas I find my self weak and unable to wrestle with the least affliction, pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi j n2 av, cc pc-acp vvi, uh pns11 vvb po11 n1 j cc j-u pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ds n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 574
10554 and how then shall I be able to hold out if the Lord should bring me into some great triall, the firie triall, and how then shall I be able to hold out if the Lord should bring me into Some great trial, the firy trial, cc c-crq av vmb pns11 vbi j pc-acp vvi av cs dt n1 vmd vvi pno11 p-acp d j n1, dt j n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 574
10555 or the like? Reason not thus with thy selfe, but consider yt though thou art weake and vnable of thy selfe to beare the least affliction and triall, or the like? Reason not thus with thy self, but Consider that though thou art weak and unable of thy self to bear the least affliction and trial, cc dt j? n1 xx av p-acp po21 n1, cc-acp vvb pn31 cs pns21 vb2r j cc j-u pp-f po21 n1 pc-acp vvi dt ds n1 cc n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 574
10556 yet thou being a child of God, thou shalt haue the holy Spirit of God helping thee to beare the burthen in the time of thy affliction, yet thou being a child of God, thou shalt have the holy Spirit of God helping thee to bear the burden in the time of thy affliction, av pns21 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vm2 vhi dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno21 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 574
10557 and he is a strong helper, his power is infinite, and it is not the strength of any affliction being but finite, that can match his power, he is able to make thee stand and to hold out in the greatest brunt; and he is a strong helper, his power is infinite, and it is not the strength of any affliction being but finite, that can match his power, he is able to make thee stand and to hold out in the greatest brunt; cc pns31 vbz dt j n1, po31 n1 vbz j, cc pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbg p-acp j, cst vmb vvi po31 n1, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno21 vvi cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt js n1; (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10558 and therefore fasten not thine eye so much on thine owne weaknesse as on the mightie power of the holy Spirit of God, and Therefore fasten not thine eye so much on thine own weakness as on the mighty power of the holy Spirit of God, cc av vvb xx po21 n1 av av-d p-acp po21 d n1 c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10559 and consider not what thou in thy selfe, or of thy selfe canst suffer or endure, and Consider not what thou in thy self, or of thy self Canst suffer or endure, cc vvb xx r-crq pns21 p-acp po21 n1, cc pp-f po21 n1 vm2 vvi cc vvi, (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10560 but what the holy Spirit of God is able to make thee to suffer and to endure: but what the holy Spirit of God is able to make thee to suffer and to endure: cc-acp r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi: (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10561 and thereupon thou mayest say with the Apostle, 2. Cor. 12.10. When I am weake, then am I strong, though in my selfe I be weake, and thereupon thou Mayest say with the Apostle, 2. Cor. 12.10. When I am weak, then am I strong, though in my self I be weak, cc av pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd. c-crq pns11 vbm j, av vbm pns11 j, c-acp p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vbb j, (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10562 and vnable to beare the least triall or affliction, yet I am able to beare the greatest triall the Lord shall bring me to, through the power of the holy Spirit of God strengthening me. and unable to bear the least trial or affliction, yet I am able to bear the greatest trial the Lord shall bring me to, through the power of the holy Spirit of God strengthening me. cc j-u pc-acp vvi dt ds n1 cc n1, av pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi dt js n1 dt n1 vmb vvi pno11 pc-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno11. (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10563 Indeed thou being a child of God, thou must looke for trials, yea the more deare thou art to the Lord, and the greater measure of grace thou hast receiued, the greater trials must thou looke for: Indeed thou being a child of God, thou must look for trials, yea the more deer thou art to the Lord, and the greater measure of grace thou hast received, the greater trials must thou look for: av pns21 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vmb vvi p-acp n2, uh dt av-dc j-jn pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1, cc dt jc n1 pp-f n1 pns21 vh2 vvn, dt jc n2 vmb pns21 vvi p-acp: (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10564 and therefore take thou heed thou grieue not the holy Spirit of God, by whom thou art to be helped in the time of triall. and Therefore take thou heed thou grieve not the holy Spirit of God, by whom thou art to be helped in the time of trial. cc av vvb pns21 n1 pns21 vvb xx dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq pns21 vb2r pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10565 If thou by any sinne of thine cause the holy Spirit of God to withdraw himselfe, If thou by any sin of thine cause the holy Spirit of God to withdraw himself, cs pns21 p-acp d n1 pp-f po21 n1 dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi px31, (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10566 and to depart from thee, then in the time of triall thou shalt be as weake as other men, as Sampson said of himselfe, Iudg. 16.17. and as he found it by wofull experience, though he were a deare Saint and seruant of God. and to depart from thee, then in the time of trial thou shalt be as weak as other men, as Sampson said of himself, Judges 16.17. and as he found it by woeful experience, though he were a deer Saint and servant of God. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns21 vm2 vbi p-acp j c-acp j-jn n2, p-acp np1 vvd pp-f px31, np1 crd. cc c-acp pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp j n1, cs pns31 vbdr dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10567 Therefore labour thou to keepe the holy Spirit of God with thee, prouoke him not by any knowne sinne of thine, Therefore labour thou to keep the holy Spirit of God with thee, provoke him not by any known sin of thine, av vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21, vvb pno31 xx p-acp d j-vvn n1 pp-f png21, (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10568 but giue him good entertainment, by cherishing his good motions in thine heart, by holy thoughts, but give him good entertainment, by cherishing his good motions in thine heart, by holy thoughts, cc-acp vvb pno31 j n1, p-acp vvg po31 j n2 p-acp po21 n1, p-acp j n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10569 and holy meditations, by gracious speeches, by exercising thy selfe carefully in the word of God, and in all good duties; and holy meditations, by gracious Speeches, by exercising thy self carefully in the word of God, and in all good duties; cc j n2, p-acp j n2, p-acp vvg po21 n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp d j n2; (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10570 and then doubtlesse, though thou art weake and vnable of thy selfe to beare the least triall or affliction, and then doubtless, though thou art weak and unable of thy self to bear the least trial or affliction, cc av av-j, cs pns21 vb2r j cc j-u pp-f po21 n1 pc-acp vvi dt ds n1 cc n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10571 yet the holy Spirit of God will helpe thee in the time of thy trouble and affliction, yet the holy Spirit of God will help thee in the time of thy trouble and affliction, av dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10572 and by his helpe and powerfull assistance alone, thou shalt be able to stand, and to hold out without fainting in the time of thy greatest trials and troubles, and by his help and powerful assistance alone, thou shalt be able to stand, and to hold out without fainting in the time of thy greatest trials and Troubles, cc p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1 av-j, pns21 vm2 vbi j pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 js n2 cc n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10573 and to beare them with patience and much comfort. Againe, for further vse: and to bear them with patience and much Comfort. Again, for further use: cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc d n1. av, p-acp jc n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1012 Page 575
10574 Is it so that the holy Spirit of God doth helpe Gods children in the time of trials, troubles, and afflictions, Is it so that the holy Spirit of God does help God's children in the time of trials, Troubles, and afflictions, vbz pn31 av cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, n2, cc n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1013 Page 576
10575 and that by his helpe and powerfull assistance alone, it is that they do stand and do hold out without fainting in the time of their trials and afflictions? Then learne we, and that by his help and powerful assistance alone, it is that they do stand and do hold out without fainting in the time of their trials and afflictions? Then Learn we, cc cst p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1 av-j, pn31 vbz d pns32 vdb vvi cc vdb vvi av p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2? av vvb pns12, (28) verse (DIV2) 1013 Page 576
10576 if so be we find ease, comfort, and refreshing in the time of affliction, and strength to beare it with patience and with comfort, to giue the praise of that ease, comfort, if so be we find ease, Comfort, and refreshing in the time of affliction, and strength to bear it with patience and with Comfort, to give the praise of that ease, Comfort, cs av vbb pns12 vvb n1, n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1013 Page 576
10577 and strength where it ought to be giuen; and strength where it ought to be given; cc n1 c-crq pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn; (28) verse (DIV2) 1013 Page 576
10578 euen to the helpe and powerfull assistance of the holy Spirit of God alone, and blesse him for it. even to the help and powerful assistance of the holy Spirit of God alone, and bless him for it. av p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 av-j, cc vvb pno31 p-acp pn31. (28) verse (DIV2) 1013 Page 576
10579 Say not thou when thou findest ease, comfort, and strength in the time of affliction or deliuerance out of it, I rubd out, I pluckt vp a good heart, or the like. Say not thou when thou Findest ease, Comfort, and strength in the time of affliction or deliverance out of it, I rubbed out, I plucked up a good heart, or the like. n1 xx pns21 c-crq pns21 vv2 n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 av pp-f pn31, pns11 vvd av, pns11 vvd a-acp dt j n1, cc dt j. (28) verse (DIV2) 1013 Page 576
10580 No, no, giue the praise of that ease, comfort, and strength, and deliuerance, to whom it belongs, No, no, give the praise of that ease, Comfort, and strength, and deliverance, to whom it belongs, uh-dx, uh-dx, vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1, n1, cc n1, cc n1, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vvz, (28) verse (DIV2) 1013 Page 576
10581 euen to the holy Spirit of God, and let him haue all the glorie for it. even to the holy Spirit of God, and let him have all the glory for it. av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb pno31 vhi d dt n1 p-acp pn31. (28) verse (DIV2) 1013 Page 576
10582 And when thou seest any child of God maruellous patient, and exceeding comfortable vnder some great and grieuous affliction, acknowledge therein the speciall worke and power of the holy Spirit of God: And when thou See any child of God marvelous patient, and exceeding comfortable under Some great and grievous affliction, acknowledge therein the special work and power of the holy Spirit of God: cc c-crq pns21 vv2 d n1 pp-f np1 j n1, cc av-vvg j p-acp d j cc j n1, vvb av dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1013 Page 576
10583 for indeed it is not vouchsafed to all the Saints and seruants of God to be so patient and so chearefull vnder afflictions, the Lord sometimes for good causes, best knowne to his holy Maiestie, withdrawes his helping hand a little from his dearest children in the time of their afflictions, for indeed it is not vouchsafed to all the Saints and Servants of God to be so patient and so cheerful under afflictions, the Lord sometime for good Causes, best known to his holy Majesty, withdraws his helping hand a little from his dearest children in the time of their afflictions, c-acp av pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi av j cc av j p-acp n2, dt n1 av p-acp j n2, js vvn p-acp po31 j n1, vvz po31 j-vvg n1 dt j p-acp po31 js-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1013 Page 576
10584 and therefore when we see any child of God exceeding patient and comfortable vnder affliction, we are herein to acknowledge the good hand of God, and Therefore when we see any child of God exceeding patient and comfortable under affliction, we Are herein to acknowledge the good hand of God, cc av c-crq pns12 vvb d n1 pp-f np1 vvg j cc j p-acp n1, pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1013 Page 576
10585 and the speciall worke of his holy Spirit, and to giue him the glorie for the same. and the special work of his holy Spirit, and to give him the glory for the same. cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 dt n1 p-acp dt d. (28) verse (DIV2) 1013 Page 576
10586 Note we further, the Apostle saith, Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: Note we further, the Apostle Says, Likewise the Spirit also Helpeth our infirmities: vvb pns12 av-jc, dt n1 vvz, av dt n1 av vvz po12 n2: (28) verse (DIV2) 1014 Page 576
10587 as if he had said, we that are true beleeuers, haue not onely sauing hope to sustaine vs in the time of our afflictions, as if he had said, we that Are true believers, have not only Saving hope to sustain us in the time of our afflictions, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns12 cst vbr j n2, vhb xx av-j vvg n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1014 Page 576
10588 but, in like sort or in like manner, the holy Spirit of God to helpe vs: whence we may gather. but, in like sort or in like manner, the holy Spirit of God to help us: whence we may gather. cc-acp, p-acp j n1 cc p-acp j n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno12: c-crq pns12 vmb vvi. (28) verse (DIV2) 1014 Page 576
10589 That Gods children being patient vnder the crosse, they are truly patient, and their patience is true, sound and comfortable patience. For why, That God's children being patient under the cross, they Are truly patient, and their patience is true, found and comfortable patience. For why, d ng1 n2 vbg j p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr av-j j, cc po32 n1 vbz j, j cc j n1. c-acp q-crq, (28) verse (DIV2) 1015 Page 576
10590 True patience is a fruite of sauing faith, and of sauing hope: the Apostle ioynes them together, 2. Thes. 1.4. We reioyce because of your patience, and saith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye suffer. True patience is a fruit of Saving faith, and of Saving hope: the Apostle joins them together, 2. Thebes 1.4. We rejoice Because of your patience, and Says in all your persecutions and tribulations that you suffer. j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg n1, cc pp-f vvg n1: dt n1 vvz pno32 av, crd np1 crd. pns12 vvb c-acp pp-f po22 n1, cc vvz p-acp d po22 n2 cc n2 cst pn22 vvb. (28) verse (DIV2) 1016 Page 576
10591 And true patience is the gift of God, and the worke of his holy Spirit, Philip. 1.29. To you it is giuen, not onely to beleeue in Christ, but also to suffer for his sake. And true patience is the gift of God, and the work of his holy Spirit, Philip. 1.29. To you it is given, not only to believe in christ, but also to suffer for his sake. cc j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, n1. crd. p-acp pn22 pn31 vbz vvn, xx av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc-acp av pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1016 Page 577
10592 Now Gods children haue both sauing hope to sustaine them in their afflictions, and they haue also the holy Spirit of God to helpe them in bearing the crosse: Now God's children have both Saving hope to sustain them in their afflictions, and they have also the holy Spirit of God to help them in bearing the cross: av npg1 n2 vhb av-d vvg n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, cc pns32 vhb av dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp vvg dt n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1016 Page 577
10593 and therefore doubtlesse they being patient vnder the crosse, their patience is true, sound, and comfortable patience. and Therefore doubtless they being patient under the cross, their patience is true, found, and comfortable patience. cc av av-j pns32 vbg j p-acp dt n1, po32 n1 vbz j, j, cc j n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1016 Page 577
10594 And this puts a manifest difference betweene Gods children and the wicked in the time of distresse. And this puts a manifest difference between God's children and the wicked in the time of distress. cc d vvz dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n2 cc dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1017 Page 577
10595 Though the wicked may sometimes seeme to be patient in the time of distresse, yet indeed in them it is no true patience, Though the wicked may sometime seem to be patient in the time of distress, yet indeed in them it is no true patience, cs dt j vmb av vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av av p-acp pno32 pn31 vbz dx j n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1017 Page 577
10596 but onely a miserable hardnesse and stupiditie in them, and they are like blocks or stones, but only a miserable hardness and stupidity in them, and they Are like blocks or stones, cc-acp av-j dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vbr j n2 cc n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1017 Page 577
10597 as it is said of Nabal, 1. Sam. 25.37. as it is said of Nabal, 1. Sam. 25.37. c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, crd np1 crd. (28) verse (DIV2) 1017 Page 577
10598 when his wife Abigail told him what was like to haue come to him from Dauid, His heart died within him, when his wife Abigail told him what was like to have come to him from David, His heart died within him, c-crq po31 n1 np1 vvd pno31 r-crq vbds av-j pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp np1, po31 n1 vvd p-acp pno31, (28) verse (DIV2) 1017 Page 577
10599 and he was like a stone. and he was like a stone. cc pns31 vbds av-j dt n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1017 Page 577
10600 So indeed it is with the wicked, when the hand of God is heauie on them (as one saith well) they are then either like barking dogs or as senslesse stones: So indeed it is with the wicked, when the hand of God is heavy on them (as one Says well) they Are then either like barking Dogs or as senseless stones: av av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j p-acp pno32 (c-acp pi vvz av) pns32 vbr av av-d av-j vvg n2 cc c-acp j n2: (28) verse (DIV2) 1017 Page 577
10601 they cannot beare the paines and pangs of death patiently: they cannot bear the pains and pangs of death patiently: pns32 vmbx vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 av-j: (28) verse (DIV2) 1017 Page 577
10602 stoutly they may, and may seeme to be vnapalled being hardened in their hearts, which is an heauie iudgement of God on them, being then insensible of Gods hand when they should be most sensible of it, stoutly they may, and may seem to be appalled being hardened in their hearts, which is an heavy judgement of God on them, being then insensible of God's hand when they should be most sensible of it, av-j pns32 vmb, cc vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j-vvn vbg vvn p-acp po32 n2, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, vbg av j pp-f npg1 n1 c-crq pns32 vmd vbi av-ds j pp-f pn31, (28) verse (DIV2) 1017 Page 577
10603 and be humbled vnder it, and so they beare not the hand of God patiently, and indeed they cannot. and be humbled under it, and so they bear not the hand of God patiently, and indeed they cannot. cc vbi vvn p-acp pn31, cc av pns32 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j, cc av pns32 vmbx. (28) verse (DIV2) 1017 Page 577
10604 And therefore if thou whosoeuer thou art, wouldest haue true patience in the time of affliction, neuer rest till thou find that thou hast sauing hope in thee, And Therefore if thou whosoever thou art, Wouldst have true patience in the time of affliction, never rest till thou find that thou hast Saving hope in thee, cc av cs pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vmd2 vhb j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av-x vvb c-acp pns21 vvi cst pns21 vh2 vvg n1 p-acp pno21, (28) verse (DIV2) 1017 Page 577
10605 and then doubtlesse thou shalt not onely haue that sauing hope to sustaine thee in the time of thy affliction, and then doubtless thou shalt not only have that Saving hope to sustain thee in the time of thy affliction, cc av av-j pns21 vm2 xx av-j vhi d vvg n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1017 Page 577
10606 but thou shalt haue the holy Spirit of God in like sort to helpe thee to beare the crosse: but thou shalt have the holy Spirit of God in like sort to help thee to bear the cross: cc-acp pns21 vm2 vhi dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi dt n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1017 Page 577
10607 and then thou being patient, thy patience will be true, sound, and comfortable patience. Come we now to the second generall thing layd before vs in this 26. verse, and then thou being patient, thy patience will be true, found, and comfortable patience. Come we now to the second general thing laid before us in this 26. verse, cc cs pns21 vbg j, po21 n1 vmb vbi j, j, cc j n1. vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d crd n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1017 Page 577
10608 and that is (as I told you) a declaration how the Spirit helpeth our infirmities, and that is (as I told you) a declaration how the Spirit Helpeth our infirmities, cc d vbz (c-acp pns11 vvd pn22) dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz po12 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1018 Page 577
10609 namely, by the grace of prayer, by teaching and enabling vs to pray; namely, by the grace of prayer, by teaching and enabling us to pray; av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg cc vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi; (28) verse (DIV2) 1018 Page 577
10610 which the Apostle amplifieth, first by our ignorance and inabilitie to pray, that we know not how to pray as we ought. which the Apostle amplifieth, First by our ignorance and inability to pray, that we know not how to pray as we ought. r-crq dt n1 vvz, ord p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi c-acp pns12 vmd. (28) verse (DIV2) 1018 Page 578
10611 Secondly, by making knowne to vs that the Spirit doth helpe our infirmities by the grace of prayer, in that he maketh request for vs, Secondly, by making known to us that the Spirit does help our infirmities by the grace of prayer, in that he makes request for us, ord, p-acp vvg vvn p-acp pno12 d dt n1 vdz vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp cst pns31 vvz n1 p-acp pno12, (28) verse (DIV2) 1019 Page 578
10612 and that with sighes which cannot be expressed. and that with sighs which cannot be expressed. cc cst p-acp n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn. (28) verse (DIV2) 1019 Page 578
10613 Now from the generall here layd before vs, that the Spirit helpeth our infirmities by the grace of prayer, by teaching and enabling vs to pray, we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. Now from the general Here laid before us, that the Spirit Helpeth our infirmities by the grace of prayer, by teaching and enabling us to pray, we Are given to understand thus much. av p-acp dt n1 av vvn p-acp pno12, cst dt n1 vvz po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg cc vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (28) verse (DIV2) 1019 Page 578
10614 That the grace of prayer is a speciall meanes by which the holy Spirit of God helpeth Gods children in the time of their troubles and afflictions. That the grace of prayer is a special means by which the holy Spirit of God Helpeth God's children in the time of their Troubles and afflictions. cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j n2 p-acp r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2. (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 578
10615 The holy Spirit of God doth helpe & powerfully assist Gods children, and makes them able to stand and to hold out without shrinking and without fainting in the time of their trials and afflictions, by enabling them to pray, The holy Spirit of God does help & powerfully assist God's children, and makes them able to stand and to hold out without shrinking and without fainting in the time of their trials and afflictions, by enabling them to pray, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi cc av-j vvi npg1 n2, cc vvz pno32 j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp vvg cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, p-acp vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi, (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 578
10616 euen by making them able to send vp the prayer of faith to God, as a speciall meanes of strength, even by making them able to send up the prayer of faith to God, as a special means of strength, av p-acp vvg pno32 j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, c-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 578
10617 and of support, and of comfort to them. And hence it is that the Apostle, Iam. 5.13. he sends the afflicted to prayer, as to a speciall refuge. and of support, and of Comfort to them. And hence it is that the Apostle, Iam. 5.13. he sends the afflicted to prayer, as to a special refuge. cc pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1 p-acp pno32. cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1, np1 crd. pns31 vvz dt j-vvn p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp dt j n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 578
10618 Is any man among you (saith he) afflicted, let him pray: Is any man among you (Says he) afflicted, let him pray: vbz d n1 p-acp pn22 (vvz pns31) vvn, vvb pno31 vvi: (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 578
10619 as if he had said, I can aduise him no better then to betake himselfe to prayer. as if he had said, I can advise him no better then to betake himself to prayer. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns11 vmb vvi pno31 av-dx av-jc cs pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 578
10620 And if any that is afflicted be enabled by the Spirit of God, to send vp to God the prayer of faith, doubtlesse he shall find that a speciall meanes of strength, And if any that is afflicted be enabled by the Spirit of God, to send up to God the prayer of faith, doubtless he shall find that a special means of strength, cc cs d cst vbz vvn vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f n1, av-j pns31 vmb vvi cst dt j n2 pp-f n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 578
10621 and of support, and of comfort to him. and of support, and of Comfort to him. cc pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1 p-acp pno31. (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 578
10622 We find that the holy Spirit of God hath from time to time stirred vp the Saints & seruants of God in the time of their troubles and afflictions, to seeke to God by prayer, We find that the holy Spirit of God hath from time to time stirred up the Saints & Servants of God in the time of their Troubles and afflictions, to seek to God by prayer, pns12 vvb cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vhz p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvd a-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 578
10623 and hath thereby as by a speciall meanes helped and supported them, and made them able to stand, and hath thereby as by a special means helped and supported them, and made them able to stand, cc vhz av c-acp p-acp dt j n2 vvn cc vvd pno32, cc vvd pno32 j pc-acp vvi, (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 578
10624 and to hold out without shrinking, and without fainting. and to hold out without shrinking, and without fainting. cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp vvg, cc p-acp vvg. (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 578
10625 Thus it was with Moses when he was in great distresse at the red sea, Exod. 14. The people murmured against him, Thus it was with Moses when he was in great distress At the read sea, Exod 14. The people murmured against him, av pn31 vbds p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, np1 crd dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31, (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 578
10626 and reproched him very wickedly, verse 11.12. and reproached him very wickedly, verse 11.12. cc vvd pno31 av av-j, n1 crd. (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 578
10627 and no doubt the good man was much perplexed, yet then the holy Spirit of God enabled him, both to cheare vp the people, and no doubt the good man was much perplexed, yet then the holy Spirit of God enabled him, both to cheer up the people, cc dx n1 dt j n1 vbds av-d vvn, av av dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvd pno31, av-d pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 578
10628 and also to be earnest with God in prayer, as it appeareth verse 15. The Lord saith to him, Wherefore cryest thou vnto me? And thereby was he strengthened, and also to be earnest with God in prayer, as it appears verse 15. The Lord Says to him, Wherefore Christ thou unto me? And thereby was he strengthened, cc av pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 vvz n1 crd dt n1 vvz p-acp pno31, q-crq vv2 pns21 p-acp pno11? cc av vbds pns31 vvn, (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 578
10629 and supported, and made able to stand, and to hold out without shrinking, and without fainting vnder his great affliction. and supported, and made able to stand, and to hold out without shrinking, and without fainting under his great affliction. cc vvn, cc vvd j pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp vvg, cc p-acp vvg p-acp po31 j n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 579
10630 And thus when good king Ezekiah was in great trouble and distresse, Saneherib sending a great hoast against him, And thus when good King Hezekiah was in great trouble and distress, Sennacherib sending a great host against him, cc av c-crq j n1 np1 vbds p-acp j n1 cc n1, np1 vvg dt j n1 p-acp pno31, (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 579
10631 and sending a railing and blaspheming letter to him, the holy Spirit of God then made him able to send vp the prayer of faith to the Lord, and sending a railing and blaspheming Letter to him, the holy Spirit of God then made him able to send up the prayer of faith to the Lord, cc vvg dt n-vvg cc vvg n1 p-acp pno31, dt j n1 pp-f np1 av vvd pno31 j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 579
10632 and that was a speciall meanes of strength, and of support and comfort to him, 2. King. 19.14.15. &c. And so it was with good King Iehosaphat, 2. Chron. 20. A great multitude of enemies coming against him, and that was a special means of strength, and of support and Comfort to him, 2. King. 19.14.15. etc. And so it was with good King Jehoshaphat, 2. Chronicles 20. A great multitude of enemies coming against him, cc cst vbds dt j n2 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1 cc vvi p-acp pno31, crd n1. crd. av cc av pn31 vbds p-acp j n1 np1, crd np1 crd dt j n1 pp-f n2 vvg p-acp pno31, (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 579
10633 yea so great a multitude as he saith verse 12. That he and his people knew not what to do, or which way to turne themselues; yea so great a multitude as he Says verse 12. That he and his people knew not what to do, or which Way to turn themselves; uh av j dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvz n1 crd cst pns31 cc po31 n1 vvd xx r-crq pc-acp vdi, cc r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi px32; (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 579
10634 yet in that amazement did the holy Spirit of God make him able to send vp an excellent prayer to God, yet in that amazement did the holy Spirit of God make him able to send up an excellent prayer to God, av p-acp d n1 vdd dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvb pno31 j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 579
10635 as we may reade verse 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. and thereby was he wonderfully strengthened and supported. as we may read verse 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. and thereby was he wonderfully strengthened and supported. c-acp pns12 vmb vvi n1 crd, crd, crd, crd, crd, crd, crd cc av vbds pns31 av-j vvn cc vvn. (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 579
10636 We might adde to these many other examples, all clearing and confirming this truth, that the grace of prayer is a speciall meanes by which the holy Spirit of God helpeth Gods children, We might add to these many other Examples, all clearing and confirming this truth, that the grace of prayer is a special means by which the holy Spirit of God Helpeth God's children, pns12 vmd vvi p-acp d d j-jn n2, d n-vvg cc vvg d n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j n2 p-acp r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz npg1 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 579
10637 and maketh them able to stand, and to hold out without shrinking, and without fainting in the time of their troubles and afflictions. and makes them able to stand, and to hold out without shrinking, and without fainting in the time of their Troubles and afflictions. cc vv2 pno32 j pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp vvg, cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2. (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 579
10638 And the reasons of it are these. And the Reasons of it Are these. cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (28) verse (DIV2) 1020 Page 579
10639 First, prayer as a meanes, not as a meritorious cause, or by any merit or worthinesse in it selfe, First, prayer as a means, not as a meritorious cause, or by any merit or worthiness in it self, ord, n1 p-acp dt n2, xx p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1021 Page 579
10640 but by faith in the promise of God, as a meanes, I say, it obtaines remission of sinnes, but by faith in the promise of God, as a means, I say, it obtains remission of Sins, cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp dt n2, pns11 vvb, pn31 vvz n1 pp-f n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1021 Page 579
10641 and as a meanes it sanctifieth the hand of God to his children, for all things are sanctified to them by the word and prayer. 1. Tim. 4.5. and as a means it Sanctifieth the hand of God to his children, for all things Are sanctified to them by the word and prayer. 1. Tim. 4.5. cc p-acp dt n2 pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp d n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1. crd np1 crd. (28) verse (DIV2) 1021 Page 579
10642 Secondly, prayer giues strength to faith, to hope, and to the other graces of Gods Spirit in Gods children, Secondly, prayer gives strength to faith, to hope, and to the other graces of God's Spirit in God's children, ord, n1 vvz n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp npg1 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1022 Page 579
10643 and it is not possible that such of Gods children as are frequent in prayer should be weake in faith and in other graces of the Spirit of God: and it is not possible that such of God's children as Are frequent in prayer should be weak in faith and in other graces of the Spirit of God: cc pn31 vbz xx j cst d pp-f npg1 n2 c-acp vbr j p-acp n1 vmd vbi j p-acp n1 cc p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1022 Page 579
10644 and therefore doubtlesse the grace of prayer is a speciall meanes by which the holy Spirit of God helpeth Gods children, and Therefore doubtless the grace of prayer is a special means by which the holy Spirit of God Helpeth God's children, cc av av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j n2 p-acp r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz npg1 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1022 Page 579
10685 that is, That God would destroy me, that he would let his hand go and cut me off! that is, That God would destroy me, that he would let his hand go and Cut me off! cst vbz, cst np1 vmd vvi pno11, cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 vvi cc vvi pno11 a-acp! (28) verse (DIV2) 1025 Page 581
10645 and makes them able to stand, and to hold out without shrinking, and without fainting in the time of their troubles and afflictions. And for the vse: and makes them able to stand, and to hold out without shrinking, and without fainting in the time of their Troubles and afflictions. And for the use: cc vvz pno32 j pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp vvg, cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2. cc p-acp dt n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1022 Page 579
10646 I might on the ground of truth now deliuered, stand to shew the excellencie of the grace of prayer, as that the holy Spirit of God is pleased to vse it as his hand reached out to Gods children to helpe them, I might on the ground of truth now Delivered, stand to show the excellency of the grace of prayer, as that the holy Spirit of God is pleased to use it as his hand reached out to God's children to help them, pns11 vmd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn, n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1 vvd av p-acp npg1 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32, (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10647 and to support them in the time of their afflictions and troubles: but I passe by that, and for the vse of it. and to support them in the time of their afflictions and Troubles: but I pass by that, and for the use of it. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2: cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp d, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10648 Is it so that the grace of prayer is a speciall meanes, and as the hand of the holy Spirit of God by which he helpes Gods children in the time of their troubles and afflictions? Surely then there is matter of great comfort for thee whosoeuer thou art, that findest thy selfe stirred vp, Is it so that the grace of prayer is a special means, and as the hand of the holy Spirit of God by which he helps God's children in the time of their Troubles and afflictions? Surely then there is matter of great Comfort for thee whosoever thou art, that Findest thy self stirred up, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2? np1 av pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vv2 po21 n1 vvd a-acp, (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10649 & made able by the holy Spirit of God, to pray, and to send vp to God the prayer of faith in the time of thy trouble, & made able by the holy Spirit of God, to pray, and to send up to God the prayer of faith in the time of thy trouble, cc vvd j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10650 and in the time of thy affliction; and in the time of thy affliction; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1; (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10651 thou mayst thereby assure thy selfe, that the holy Spirit of God is reaching out his helping hand to thee, thou Mayest thereby assure thy self, that the holy Spirit of God is reaching out his helping hand to thee, pns21 vm2 av vvi po21 n1, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvg av po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp pno21, (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10652 and as it were, putting vnder his shoulder, and ioyning hands with thee in bearing the burthen of that crosse, and as it were, putting under his shoulder, and joining hands with thee in bearing the burden of that cross, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr, vvg p-acp po31 n1, cc vvg n2 p-acp pno21 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f d n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10653 and of that affliction whatsoeuer it be, that lyeth on thee, and that thou shalt not shrinke vnder that burthen. and of that affliction whatsoever it be, that lies on thee, and that thou shalt not shrink under that burden. cc pp-f d n1 r-crq pn31 vbi, cst vvz p-acp pno21, cc cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp d n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10654 If then thou find that it is not with thee after the manner of the wicked, who being vnder the hand of God in some distresse, either seeke to helpe themselues by shifts, If then thou find that it is not with thee After the manner of the wicked, who being under the hand of God in Some distress, either seek to help themselves by shifts, cs av pns21 vvb cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, r-crq vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, av-d vvb pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10655 and by vnlawfull meanes, or are stirred vp by that spirit that is in them, to seeke helpe and ease by carnall meanes, by play, by merrie companie, by going to tauernes, and by unlawful means, or Are stirred up by that Spirit that is in them, to seek help and ease by carnal means, by play, by merry company, by going to taverns, cc p-acp j n2, cc vbr vvn a-acp p-acp d n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi n1 cc vvi p-acp j n2, p-acp n1, p-acp j n1, p-acp vvg p-acp n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10656 and such like, as Saul did by musicke when the Spirit of the Lord was departed from him, and such like, as Saul did by music when the Spirit of the Lord was departed from him, cc d av-j, c-acp np1 vdd p-acp n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10657 and an euill spirit possessed him, 1. Sam. 16.17. and an evil Spirit possessed him, 1. Sam. 16.17. cc dt j-jn n1 vvd pno31, crd np1 crd. (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10658 I say, if thou find that it is not thus with thee, but thou being vnder the hand of God in some affliction, howsoeuer thou art carefull to vse all outward lawfull meanes of ease, of helpe, I say, if thou find that it is not thus with thee, but thou being under the hand of God in Some affliction, howsoever thou art careful to use all outward lawful means of ease, of help, pns11 vvb, cs pns21 vvb cst pn31 vbz xx av p-acp pno21, cc-acp pns21 vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, c-acp pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi d j j n2 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10659 and of comfort, yet thou art most carefull to seeke to God by prayer, and thou art stirred vp in a speciall sort, to send vp to God the prayer of faith: and of Comfort, yet thou art most careful to seek to God by prayer, and thou art stirred up in a special sort, to send up to God the prayer of faith: cc pp-f n1, av pns21 vb2r av-ds j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc pns21 vb2r vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10660 comfort thy selfe, thou hast then the helping hand of the Spirit of God reached out to thee, Comfort thy self, thou hast then the helping hand of the Spirit of God reached out to thee, vvb po21 n1, pns21 vh2 av dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd av p-acp pno21, (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10661 and ioyning with thee in bearing the burthen, and assuredly thou shalt not shrinke vnder it. and joining with thee in bearing the burden, and assuredly thou shalt not shrink under it. cc vvg p-acp pno21 p-acp vvg dt n1, cc av-vvn pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp pn31. (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10764 First, if so be thy sighing and thy groning come not onely out of thy present paine and grieuance, First, if so be thy sighing and thy groaning come not only out of thy present pain and grievance, ord, cs av vbb po21 vvg cc po21 j-vvg vvb xx av-j av pp-f po21 j n1 cc n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1036 Page 586
10662 And as one saith in the case of temptation to sinne, when thou art tempted to any sinne, pray against that sinne, and sinne if thou canst: And as one Says in the case of temptation to sin, when thou art tempted to any sin, pray against that sin, and sin if thou Canst: cc c-acp pi vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp d n1, vvb p-acp d n1, cc n1 cs pns21 vm2: (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 580
10663 so I dare boldly say to thee, send vp to God the prayer of faith in the time of thy affliction, and then sinke and vtterly faile vnder it if thou canst. so I Dare boldly say to thee, send up to God the prayer of faith in the time of thy affliction, and then sink and utterly fail under it if thou Canst. av pns11 vvb av-j vvi p-acp pno21, vvb a-acp p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc av vvi cc av-j vvi p-acp pn31 cs pns21 vm2. (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 581
10664 Thou wilt say, I feele my selfe in the time of affliction so oppressed and so ouerwhelmed, Thou wilt say, I feel my self in the time of affliction so oppressed and so overwhelmed, pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 vvb po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn cc av vvn, (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 581
10665 as I cannot pray, I cannot lift vp my soule to God in prayer. as I cannot pray, I cannot lift up my soul to God in prayer. c-acp pns11 vmbx vvi, pns11 vmbx vvi a-acp po11 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 581
10666 Dost thou desire it? canst thou mourne? canst thou draw neare to God in sighing and groning? Cheere vp thy selfe, Dost thou desire it? Canst thou mourn? Canst thou draw near to God in sighing and groaning? Cheer up thy self, vd2 pns21 vvi pn31? vm2 pns21 vvi? vm2 pns21 vvi av-j p-acp np1 p-acp vvg cc vvg? vvb a-acp po21 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 581
10667 euen therein thou hast the strength and the powerfull hand of the holy Spirit of God ioyning with thee, even therein thou hast the strength and the powerful hand of the holy Spirit of God joining with thee, av av pns21 vh2 dt n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno21, (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 581
10668 and helping thee to beare the burthen; for so it followes in this verse. and helping thee to bear the burden; for so it follows in this verse. cc vvg pno21 pc-acp vvi dt n1; c-acp av pn31 vvz p-acp d n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 581
10669 And howsoeuer it shall please the Lord to deale with thee, assure thy selfe thou shalt not be altogether ouercome of that affliction, And howsoever it shall please the Lord to deal with thee, assure thy self thou shalt not be altogether overcome of that affliction, cc c-acp pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, vvb po21 n1 pns21 vm2 xx vbi av vvn pp-f d n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 581
10670 nor vtterly faint vnder it, thou hast the mightie hand of the holy Spirit of God to vphold thee: nor utterly faint under it, thou hast the mighty hand of the holy Spirit of God to uphold thee: ccx av-j j p-acp pn31, pns21 vh2 dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno21: (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 581
10671 thinke on that to thy comfort. think on that to thy Comfort. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1023 Page 581
10672 Come we now to stand on the Apostles declaration, how the Spirit of God helpeth our infirmities, more particularly: Come we now to stand on the Apostles declaration, how the Spirit of God Helpeth our infirmities, more particularly: vvb pns12 av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz po12 n2, av-dc av-jn: (28) verse (DIV2) 1024 Page 581
10673 and first of his amplification of it, by our ignorance and inabilitie to pray, For we know not what to pray as we ought, saith the Apostle: and First of his amplification of it, by our ignorance and inability to pray, For we know not what to pray as we ought, Says the Apostle: cc ord pp-f po31 n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns12 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vvi c-acp pns12 vmd, vvz dt n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1024 Page 581
10674 that is, (as we shewed) we being vnder the hand of God in affliction, are many times as it were at our wits end, that is, (as we showed) we being under the hand of God in affliction, Are many times as it were At our wits end, cst vbz, (c-acp pns12 vvd) pns12 vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, vbr d n2 c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp po12 n2 vvi, (28) verse (DIV2) 1024 Page 581
10675 and we know not what is fit for vs to aske in prayer at the hands of God, and we know not what is fit for us to ask in prayer At the hands of God, cc pns12 vvb xx r-crq vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1024 Page 581
10676 and in what manner to pray for it. Now the point hence offered is this: and in what manner to pray for it. Now the point hence offered is this: cc p-acp r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. av dt n1 av vvn vbz d: (28) verse (DIV2) 1024 Page 581
10677 That the best of Gods children in their afflictions, their afflictions being great and grieuous, are many times to seeke, That the best of God's children in their afflictions, their afflictions being great and grievous, Are many times to seek, cst dt js pp-f ng1 n2 p-acp po32 n2, po32 n2 vbg j cc j, vbr d n2 pc-acp vvi, (28) verse (DIV2) 1025 Page 581
10678 and of themselues they know not how to go to God in prayer as they ought, and of themselves they know not how to go to God in prayer as they ought, cc pp-f px32 pns32 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 c-acp pns32 vmd, (28) verse (DIV2) 1025 Page 581
10679 and they are ignorant what is good for them to aske in prayer at the hands of God, in respect of their present state and condition. and they Are ignorant what is good for them to ask in prayer At the hands of God, in respect of their present state and condition. cc pns32 vbr j r-crq vbz j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1 cc n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1025 Page 581
10680 See the truth of this in one or two examples. Iob 6.8.9. See the truth of this in one or two Examples. Job 6.8.9. n1 dt n1 pp-f d p-acp crd cc crd n2. np1 crd. (28) verse (DIV2) 1025 Page 581
10681 we finde that holy Iob being vnder the hand of God in great affliction, he was so farre to seeke touching prayer, we find that holy Job being under the hand of God in great affliction, he was so Far to seek touching prayer, pns12 vvb cst j np1 vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, pns31 vbds av av-j pc-acp vvi vvg n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1025 Page 581
10682 and what was good for him to aske in prayer at the hands of God, and what was good for him to ask in prayer At the hands of God, cc r-crq vbds j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1025 Page 581
10683 as he brake out into a strange petition, Oh (saith he) that I might haue my desire, as he brake out into a strange petition, O (Says he) that I might have my desire, c-acp pns31 vvd av p-acp dt j n1, uh (vvz pns31) d pns11 vmd vhi po11 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1025 Page 581
10686 The good king Hezechiah saith it was so with him in the time of his sicknesse, that he chattered like a crane or a swallow, Isai. 38.14. he vttered broken petitions, and he was to seeke how to pray to God as he ought. The good King Hezekiah Says it was so with him in the time of his sickness, that he chattered like a crane or a swallow, Isaiah 38.14. he uttered broken petitions, and he was to seek how to pray to God as he ought. dt j n1 np1 vvz pn31 vbds av p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vvd av-j dt n1 cc dt n1, np1 crd. pns31 vvn j-vvn n2, cc pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 c-acp pns31 vmd. (28) verse (DIV2) 1025 Page 581
10687 And thus it hath bene with many other Saints of God, and is many times with the dearest of Gods children, in their afflictions being great and grieuous: and why. And thus it hath be with many other Saints of God, and is many times with the dearest of God's children, in their afflictions being great and grievous: and why. cc av pn31 vhz vbn p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f np1, cc vbz d n2 p-acp dt js-jn pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp po32 n2 vbg j cc j: cc q-crq. (28) verse (DIV2) 1025 Page 582
10688 The minds of Gods children are then for the most part so oppressed and so perplexed, The minds of God's children Are then for the most part so oppressed and so perplexed, dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr av p-acp dt av-ds n1 av vvn cc av vvn, (28) verse (DIV2) 1026 Page 582
10689 and they haue such a feeling of their present paines and grieuances, as their hearts are altogether vnmeete to call on God, and they have such a feeling of their present pains and grievances, as their hearts Are altogether unmeet to call on God, cc pns32 vhb d dt n-vvg pp-f po32 j n2 cc n2, c-acp po32 n2 vbr av j-u pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1026 Page 582
10690 and their tongues altogether vnfit to vtter a word; and Satan being an vtter enemie to prayer, he then takes aduantage of their weakenesse, and their tongues altogether unfit to utter a word; and Satan being an utter enemy to prayer, he then Takes advantage of their weakness, cc po32 n2 av j pc-acp vvi dt n1; cc np1 vbg dt j n1 p-acp n1, pns31 av vvz n1 pp-f po32 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1026 Page 582
10691 and casts into their minds and hearts many doubts and feares, to disturbe them and to keepe them from praying to God. and Cast into their minds and hearts many doubts and fears, to disturb them and to keep them from praying to God. cc vvz p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 d n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp vvg p-acp np1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1026 Page 582
10692 And againe, Gods children in their greatest afflictions do many times thinke and take that to be good for them, which the Lord in his wisdome and fatherly care ouer them knowes not to be good for the present. And again, God's children in their greatest afflictions do many times think and take that to be good for them, which the Lord in his Wisdom and fatherly care over them knows not to be good for the present. cc av, npg1 n2 p-acp po32 js n2 vdb d n2 vvb cc vvb cst pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno32, r-crq dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno32 vvz xx pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt j. (28) verse (DIV2) 1027 Page 582
10693 Paul thought the remouall of the pricke in the flesh had bene good for him, and he prayed for the remouall of it, 2. Corinth. 12.8. but the Lord answered verse 9. My grace is sufficient for thee; Paul Thought the removal of the prick in the Flesh had be good for him, and he prayed for the removal of it, 2. Corinth. 12.8. but the Lord answered verse 9. My grace is sufficient for thee; np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt vvi p-acp dt n1 vhd vbn j p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, crd np1. crd. cc-acp dt n1 vvd n1 crd po11 n1 vbz j p-acp pno21; (28) verse (DIV2) 1027 Page 582
10694 for my power is made perfect through weakenesse: for my power is made perfect through weakness: p-acp po11 n1 vbz vvn j p-acp n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1027 Page 582
10695 he made it knowne it was not good for him at that time to haue it remoued. he made it known it was not good for him At that time to have it removed. pns31 vvd pn31 vvn pn31 vbds xx j p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vhi pn31 vvn. (28) verse (DIV2) 1027 Page 582
10696 And therefore doubtlesse the best of Gods children, in their afflictions, being great, are many times to seeke, And Therefore doubtless the best of God's children, in their afflictions, being great, Are many times to seek, cc av av-j dt js pp-f ng1 n2, p-acp po32 n2, vbg j, vbr d n2 pc-acp vvi, (28) verse (DIV2) 1027 Page 582
10697 and of themselues they know not how to go to God in prayer as they ought, and of themselves they know not how to go to God in prayer as they ought, cc pp-f px32 pns32 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 c-acp pns32 vmd, (28) verse (DIV2) 1027 Page 582
10698 and they are ignorant what is good for them to aske in prayer at the hands of God, in respect of their present state and condition. and they Are ignorant what is good for them to ask in prayer At the hands of God, in respect of their present state and condition. cc pns32 vbr j r-crq vbz j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1 cc n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1027 Page 582
10699 Oh then (for vse) what a madnesse is it in those men or women, who thinke though now they go on in a wicked and damnable course of sinne, adding sinne to sin, they are drunkards, they are most vicious and vile persons, O then (for use) what a madness is it in those men or women, who think though now they go on in a wicked and damnable course of sin, adding sin to since, they Are drunkards, they Are most vicious and vile Persons, uh av (p-acp n1) r-crq dt n1 vbz pn31 p-acp d n2 cc n2, q-crq vvb c-acp av pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, vvg n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vbr n2, pns32 vbr av-ds j cc j n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 582
10700 and they go on with an high hand in the practise of sinne; and they go on with an high hand in the practice of sin; cc pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 582
10701 yet when sicknesse comes, and they draw neare to their death, then they will go to God by prayer, yet when sickness comes, and they draw near to their death, then they will go to God by prayer, av c-crq n1 vvz, cc pns32 vvb av-j p-acp po32 n1, cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 582
10702 then they will call on God, and crie to God for mercie, and all shall be well. then they will call on God, and cry to God for mercy, and all shall be well. cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cc vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc d vmb vbi av. (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 582
10703 Poore soules, they are wonderfully besotted and blinded by the diuell. Poor Souls, they Are wonderfully besotted and blinded by the Devil. j n2, pns32 vbr av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 582
10723 thou hast prayed for others in the time of thy health and strength, and now others pray for thee, thou hast prayed for Others in the time of thy health and strength, and now Others pray for thee, pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1, cc av ng2-jn vvb p-acp pno21, (28) verse (DIV2) 1029 Page 584
10704 Are the best of Gods children, being vnder the hand of God in some great affliction, many times to seeke how to go to God in prayer, are the best of God's children, being under the hand of God in Some great affliction, many times to seek how to go to God in prayer, vbr dt js pp-f npg1 n2, vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n1, d n2 pc-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 583
10705 and dost thou that art a wicked and gracelesse wretch, and hast no acquaintance with the grace of prayer in the time of thy health and strength, dost thou thinke that when thou shalt come to lye on thy sicke bed, and dost thou that art a wicked and graceless wretch, and hast no acquaintance with the grace of prayer in the time of thy health and strength, dost thou think that when thou shalt come to lie on thy sick Bed, cc vd2 pns21 d vb2r dt j cc j n1, cc vh2 dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1, vd2 pns21 vvi cst c-crq pns21 vm2 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 j n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 583
10706 and the hand of God shall be heauie on thee, that then thou shalt finde it an easie matter for thee to go to God by prayer, and the hand of God shall be heavy on thee, that then thou shalt find it an easy matter for thee to go to God by prayer, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno21, cst cs pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 dt j n1 p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 583
10707 and an easie thing for thee then to call and crie to God for mercie? Poore soule, and an easy thing for thee then to call and cry to God for mercy? Poor soul, cc dt j n1 p-acp pno21 av pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1? j n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 583
10708 if thou so thinke, the diuell blinds thee exceedingly: if thou so think, the Devil blinds thee exceedingly: cs pns21 av vvi, dt n1 vvz pno21 av-vvg: (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 583
10709 and consider with thy selfe, thou maist be cut off suddenly in thy sinne, as we see sometimes in wofull experience, that wicked persons are ouertaken by the hand of God, and Consider with thy self, thou Mayest be Cut off suddenly in thy sin, as we see sometime in woeful experience, that wicked Persons Are overtaken by the hand of God, cc vvb p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vm2 vbi vvn a-acp av-j p-acp po21 n1, c-acp pns12 vvb av p-acp j n1, cst j n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 583
10710 and cut off in the verie act of their sinne; and Cut off in the very act of their sin; cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1; (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 583
10711 or if thou come to lye on thy sicke bed, yet the Lord may take away thy vnderstanding, thy memory, or if thou come to lie on thy sick Bed, yet the Lord may take away thy understanding, thy memory, cc cs pns21 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 j n1, av dt n1 vmb vvi av po21 n1, po21 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 583
10712 and may depriue thee of thy senses; and may deprive thee of thy Senses; cc vmb vvi pno21 pp-f po21 n2; (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 583
10713 or if thou haue thy vnderstanding, memorie, and senses continued to thee, yet the Lord may iustly strike thee with such horrour of conscience, or if thou have thy understanding, memory, and Senses continued to thee, yet the Lord may justly strike thee with such horror of conscience, cc cs pns21 vhi po21 n1, n1, cc n2 vvn p-acp pno21, av dt n1 vmb av-j vvi pno21 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 583
10714 and with such a fearefull expectation of his wrath deserued by thy sins, as thou shalt not be able to lift vp thy face, and with such a fearful expectation of his wrath deserved by thy Sins, as thou shalt not be able to lift up thy face, cc p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp po21 n2, c-acp pns21 vm2 xx vbi j pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 583
10715 nor once dare to open thy mouth in prayer to God; and therefore do not so deceiue thine owne poore soule. nor once Dare to open thy Mouth in prayer to God; and Therefore do not so deceive thine own poor soul. ccx a-acp vvb pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1; cc av vdb xx av vvi po21 d j n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1028 Page 583
10716 Againe, the ground of truth now deliuered, may cheere vp euerie poore child of God, who finds himselfe in the time of his great affliction to seeke, Again, the ground of truth now Delivered, may cheer up every poor child of God, who finds himself in the time of his great affliction to seek, av, dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn, vmb vvi a-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi, (28) verse (DIV2) 1029 Page 583
10717 and that he knowes not how to go to God in prayer as he ought, and he complaines of it, and saith, Oh I cannot pray as I was wont. and that he knows not how to go to God in prayer as he ought, and he complains of it, and Says, O I cannot pray as I was wont. cc cst pns31 vvz xx c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 c-acp pns31 vmd, cc pns31 vvz pp-f pn31, cc vvz, uh pns11 vmbx vvi c-acp pns11 vbds j. (28) verse (DIV2) 1029 Page 583
10718 Well consider, doth thy present paine or grieuance so oppresse thee, as thou canst not lift vp thine heart nor open thy mouth to God in prayer? consider this to thy comfort, it is no otherwise with thee then it hath bene, Well Consider, does thy present pain or grievance so oppress thee, as thou Canst not lift up thine heart nor open thy Mouth to God in prayer? Consider this to thy Comfort, it is not otherwise with thee then it hath be, uh-av vvb, vdz po21 j n1 cc n1 av vvi pno21, c-acp pns21 vm2 xx vvi a-acp po21 n1 ccx vvb po21 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1? vvb d p-acp po21 n1, pn31 vbz xx av p-acp pno21 cs pn31 vhz vbn, (28) verse (DIV2) 1029 Page 583
10719 and is many times, with the dearest of Gods children: and is many times, with the dearest of God's children: cc vbz d n2, p-acp dt js-jn pp-f npg1 n2: (28) verse (DIV2) 1029 Page 583
10720 and thou hauing had the grace and gift of prayer in the time of thy health and strength, and thou having had the grace and gift of prayer in the time of thy health and strength, cc pns21 vhg vhn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1029 Page 583
10721 and now being weake and vnable to performe that dutie, yet willing and desirous to performe it, the Lord will accept thy will for the deed. and now being weak and unable to perform that duty, yet willing and desirous to perform it, the Lord will accept thy will for the deed. cc av vbg j cc j-u pc-acp vvi d n1, av j cc j pc-acp vvi pn31, dt n1 vmb vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1029 Page 583
10722 And know further to thy comfort, that thou hast the helpe and benefit of many thousands of the Saints and seruants of God, thou hast part in the prayers of all the Saints that liue on the face of the earth; And know further to thy Comfort, that thou hast the help and benefit of many thousands of the Saints and Servants of God, thou hast part in the Prayers of all the Saints that live on the face of the earth; cc vvb av-jc p-acp po21 n1, cst pns21 vh2 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d crd pp-f dt n2 cc ng1 pp-f np1, pns21 vh2 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d dt n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (28) verse (DIV2) 1029 Page 584
10724 and thou hast the benefit and comfort of their prayers: and that may be matter of great comfort to thee. and thou hast the benefit and Comfort of their Prayers: and that may be matter of great Comfort to thee. cc pns21 vh2 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2: cc cst vmb vbi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21. (28) verse (DIV2) 1029 Page 584
10725 Come we now to the second amplification of the Apostles declaration: Come we now to the second amplification of the Apostles declaration: vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n2 n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1030 Page 584
10726 how the Spirit helpeth our infirmities, in these words, But the Spirit it selfe maketh request for vs with sighes which cannot be expressed. how the Spirit Helpeth our infirmities, in these words, But the Spirit it self makes request for us with sighs which cannot be expressed. c-crq dt n1 vvz po12 n2, p-acp d n2, p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn. (28) verse (DIV2) 1030 Page 584
10727 Where the Apostle makes knowne, that the Spirit helpeth our infirmities in making request for vs, with the manner how, Where the Apostle makes known, that the Spirit Helpeth our infirmities in making request for us, with the manner how, c-crq dt n1 vvz vvn, cst dt n1 vvz po12 n2 p-acp vvg n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 c-crq, (28) verse (DIV2) 1030 Page 584
10728 namely, with sighes which cannot be expressed. namely, with sighs which cannot be expressed. av, p-acp n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn. (28) verse (DIV2) 1030 Page 584
10729 The words we haue formerly opened, and shewed the meaning of them to be this, That the holy Spirit of God himselfe doth cause vs and make vs able to make request to God for our selues, with such sighes and grones in our hearts as we are not able to vtter by speech, The words we have formerly opened, and showed the meaning of them to be this, That the holy Spirit of God himself does cause us and make us able to make request to God for our selves, with such sighs and groans in our hearts as we Are not able to utter by speech, dt n2 pns12 vhb av-j vvn, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f pno32 pc-acp vbi d, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 px31 vdz vvi pno12 cc vvb pno12 j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp d n2 cc vvz p-acp po12 n2 c-acp pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1030 Page 584
10730 and to make knowne by words. Now in that the Apostle saith, We know not what to pray as we ought, and to make known by words. Now in that the Apostle Says, We know not what to pray as we ought, cc pc-acp vvi vvn p-acp n2. av p-acp d dt n1 vvz, pns12 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vvi c-acp pns12 vmd, (28) verse (DIV2) 1030 Page 584
10731 but the Spirit it selfe maketh request for vs with sighes which cannot be expressed: but the Spirit it self makes request for us with sighs which cannot be expressed: cc-acp dt n1 pn31 n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn: (28) verse (DIV2) 1030 Page 584
10732 I might stand to shew, that abilitie to pray is not of our selues, but onely from the helpe of the holy Spirit of God, but that is too generall. I might stand to show, that ability to pray is not of our selves, but only from the help of the holy Spirit of God, but that is too general. pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi, cst n1 pc-acp vvi vbz xx pp-f po12 n2, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp cst vbz av j. (28) verse (DIV2) 1030 Page 584
10733 To keepe to the purpose of the Apostle, which is to shew how it is with Gods children in the case of affliction, the point hence offered in the first place is rather this. To keep to the purpose of the Apostle, which is to show how it is with God's children in the case of affliction, the point hence offered in the First place is rather this. p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 av vvn p-acp dt ord n1 vbz av-c d. (28) verse (DIV2) 1030 Page 584
10734 That when Gods children are plonged into such deepe distresse, and vnder the hand of God in such great affliction, That when God's children Are plunged into such deep distress, and under the hand of God in such great affliction, cst c-crq n2 n2 vbr vvn p-acp d j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1031 Page 584
10735 as of themselues they are to seeke how to go to God in prayer, and they cannot open their mouthes to vtter words of prayer to God, as of themselves they Are to seek how to go to God in prayer, and they cannot open their mouths to utter words of prayer to God, c-acp pp-f px32 pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc pns32 vmbx vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1031 Page 584
10736 yet euen then doth the holy Spirit of God make them able in some sort to seeke to the Lord, yet even then does the holy Spirit of God make them able in Some sort to seek to the Lord, av av-j av vdz dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvi pno32 j p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1031 Page 584
10737 and then doth the holy Spirit of God enable them at least to sigh and to grone to God. and then does the holy Spirit of God enable them At least to sighs and to groan to God. cc av vdz dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvi pno32 p-acp ds pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1031 Page 584
10738 We find that thus it was with the people of God being in the bondage of Egypt, the text saith, Exod. 2.23. they sighed for the bondage, and cryed, and their sighing and crying was to the Lord; We find that thus it was with the people of God being in the bondage of Egypt, the text Says, Exod 2.23. they sighed for the bondage, and cried, and their sighing and crying was to the Lord; pns12 vvb cst av pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vvd, cc po32 vvg cc vvg vbds p-acp dt n1; (28) verse (DIV2) 1031 Page 584
10739 for so it followes, Their crie for the bondage came vnto God, and God heard their moane, for so it follows, Their cry for the bondage Come unto God, and God herd their moan, c-acp av pn31 vvz, po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, cc np1 vvd po32 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1031 Page 584
10740 and remembred his couenant with Abraham, Izhak, & Iaacob. Yea the Lord saith, Exod. 3.7. and remembered his Covenant with Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob. Yea the Lord Says, Exod 3.7. cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp np1, np1, cc np1. uh dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. (28) verse (DIV2) 1031 Page 585
10741 I haue surely seene the trouble of my people which are in Egypt, & haue heard their crie, I have surely seen the trouble of my people which Are in Egypt, & have herd their cry, pns11 vhb av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 r-crq vbr p-acp np1, cc vhb vvn po32 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1031 Page 585
10742 because of their task-maisters, and I know their sorrowes. And this is againe remembred by Stephen, Act. 7.34. Because of their taskmasters, and I know their sorrows. And this is again remembered by Stephen, Act. 7.34. c-acp pp-f po32 ng1, cc pns11 vvb po32 n2. cc d vbz av vvn p-acp np1, n1 crd. (28) verse (DIV2) 1031 Page 585
10746 but euen when Gods children thinke they haue lost the good Spirit of God, then hath he a secret working in them, but even when God's children think they have lost the good Spirit of God, then hath he a secret working in them, cc-acp av c-crq npg1 n2 vvb pns32 vhb vvn dt j n1 pp-f np1, av vhz pns31 dt j-jn n-vvg p-acp pno32, (28) verse (DIV2) 1032 Page 585
10747 and then doth he by his secret working and power vphold them. and then does he by his secret working and power uphold them. cc av vdz pns31 p-acp po31 j-jn n-vvg cc n1 vvi pno32. (28) verse (DIV2) 1032 Page 585
10748 And so when they are plonged into such distresse, and are in such great afflictions as they are to seeke how to go to God in prayer, And so when they Are plunged into such distress, and Are in such great afflictions as they Are to seek how to go to God in prayer, cc av c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, cc vbr p-acp d j n2 c-acp pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1032 Page 585
10749 and they cannot open their mouthes to vtter words to God, then doth the holy Spirit of God secretly worke in them, and they cannot open their mouths to utter words to God, then does the holy Spirit of God secretly work in them, cc pns32 vmbx vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp np1, av vdz dt j n1 pp-f np1 av-jn vvi p-acp pno32, (28) verse (DIV2) 1032 Page 585
10750 and enable them in some sort to seeke to the Lord, and at least to sigh and grone to God. and enable them in Some sort to seek to the Lord, and At least to sighs and groan to God. cc vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp ds pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp np1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1032 Page 585
10751 And this for vse, puts downe a difference betweene Gods children and carnall persons in the time of great distresse. And this for use, puts down a difference between God's children and carnal Persons in the time of great distress. cc d p-acp n1, vvz a-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 n2 cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1033 Page 585
10752 Though Gods children be in so great distresse as they are to seeke how to go to God in prayer, Though God's children be in so great distress as they Are to seek how to go to God in prayer, c-acp npg1 n2 vbb p-acp av j n1 c-acp pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1033 Page 585
10753 and they cannot open their mouthes to God in the words of prayer; and they cannot open their mouths to God in the words of prayer; cc pns32 vmbx vvi po32 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (28) verse (DIV2) 1033 Page 585
10754 yet then they are not altogether destitute of helpe, they haue then the holy Spirit of God by his secret worke enabling them to sigh and to grone to the Lord: yet then they Are not altogether destitute of help, they have then the holy Spirit of God by his secret work enabling them to sighs and to groan to the Lord: av cs pns32 vbr xx av j pp-f n1, pns32 vhb av dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1033 Page 585
10755 but it is not so, neither can it be so with carnall persons. Howsoeuer a carnall person may and doth sometimes vnder some great distresse sigh and grone, but it is not so, neither can it be so with carnal Persons. Howsoever a carnal person may and does sometime under Some great distress sighs and groan, cc-acp pn31 vbz xx av, dx vmb pn31 vbi av p-acp j n2. c-acp dt j n1 vmb cc vdz av p-acp d j n1 n1 cc vvi, (28) verse (DIV2) 1033 Page 585
10756 and weepe and howle, yet his sighing and groning comes not from the secret worke of the holy Spirit of God enabling him so to do, he is altogether voide of the Spirit of God, and weep and howl, yet his sighing and groaning comes not from the secret work of the holy Spirit of God enabling him so to do, he is altogether void of the Spirit of God, cc vvi cc vvi, av po31 vvg cc vvg vvz xx p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno31 av pc-acp vdi, pns31 vbz av j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1033 Page 585
10757 and his sighing and groning is onely a worke of nature. and his sighing and groaning is only a work of nature. cc po31 vvg cc vvg vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1033 Page 585
10758 A bruite beast many times grones vnder the burthen that lyes on it, out of a sense and feeling of the weight of it: A bruit beast many times groans under the burden that lies on it, out of a sense and feeling of the weight of it: dt n1 n1 d n2 vvz p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pn31, av pp-f dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31: (28) verse (DIV2) 1033 Page 585
10759 and so is it with carnall persons, their sighing and their groning in the time of great distresse, it comes onely from the worke of nature, and so is it with carnal Persons, their sighing and their groaning in the time of great distress, it comes only from the work of nature, cc av vbz pn31 p-acp j n2, po32 j-vvg cc po32 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, pn31 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1033 Page 586
10760 and not from the secret worke of the holy Spirit of God, as it doth in Gods children. If any aske: and not from the secret work of the holy Spirit of God, as it does in God's children. If any ask: cc xx p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pn31 vdz p-acp npg1 n2. cs d vvb: (28) verse (DIV2) 1033 Page 586
10761 how shall I know that my sighing and my groning in the time of my great distresse comes from the secret worke of the holy Spirit of God, how shall I know that my sighing and my groaning in the time of my great distress comes from the secret work of the holy Spirit of God, c-crq vmb pns11 vvi cst po11 j-vvg cc po11 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 j n1 vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1034 Page 586
10762 and is not onely a worke of nature in me, that I may take comfort in it? I answer. and is not only a work of nature in me, that I may take Comfort in it? I answer. cc vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11, cst pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pn31? pns11 vvb. (28) verse (DIV2) 1034 Page 586
10765 but also out of a true sense and feeling of thy sinnes, and out of a true sorrow for thy sinnes. but also out of a true sense and feeling of thy Sins, and out of a true sorrow for thy Sins. cc-acp av av pp-f dt j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po21 n2, cc av pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po21 n2. (28) verse (DIV2) 1036 Page 586
10766 And againe, secondly, if so be thou find that in thy sighing and thy groning thou drawest neare to God, desiring from him pardon of thy sinnes, And again, secondly, if so be thou find that in thy sighing and thy groaning thou drawest near to God, desiring from him pardon of thy Sins, cc av, ord, cs av vbb pns21 vvi cst p-acp po21 vvg cc po21 vvg pns21 vv2 av-j p-acp np1, vvg p-acp pno31 n1 pp-f po21 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1037 Page 586
10767 and from him ease, comfort, and refreshing. and from him ease, Comfort, and refreshing. cc p-acp pno31 n1, n1, cc vvg. (28) verse (DIV2) 1037 Page 586
10768 By these two things trie thy sighing and thy groning in the time of thy great distresse: By these two things try thy sighing and thy groaning in the time of thy great distress: p-acp d crd n2 vvi po21 j-vvg cc po21 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1037 Page 586
10769 and if thou finde that then thy sighing and thy groning is not onely a worke of nature coming out of thy present paine and grieuance, and if thou find that then thy sighing and thy groaning is not only a work of nature coming out of thy present pain and grievance, cc cs pns21 vvb cst av po21 j-vvg cc po21 j-vvg vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg av pp-f po21 j n1 cc n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1037 Page 586
10770 but also out of a true sense and feeling of thy sinnes, and out of a true sorrow for thy sinnes, but also out of a true sense and feeling of thy Sins, and out of a true sorrow for thy Sins, cc-acp av av pp-f dt j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f po21 n2, cc av pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po21 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1037 Page 586
10771 and that in thy sighing and thy groning thou drawest neare to God, comfort thy selfe, that sighing and that groning of thine is from the secret worke of the holy Spirit of God in thee, and that in thy sighing and thy groaning thou drawest near to God, Comfort thy self, that sighing and that groaning of thine is from the secret work of the holy Spirit of God in thee, cc cst p-acp po21 vvg cc po21 vvg pns21 vv2 av-j p-acp np1, vvb po21 n1, cst vvg cc d vvg pp-f png21 vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21, (28) verse (DIV2) 1037 Page 586
10772 and there is matter of great comfort in it. Now further, in that the Apostle saith, The Spirit it selfe maketh request for vs: and there is matter of great Comfort in it. Now further, in that the Apostle Says, The Spirit it self makes request for us: cc pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pn31. av av-jc, p-acp d dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pn31 n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12: (28) verse (DIV2) 1037 Page 586
10773 that is, he enableth vs to make request to God for our selues, and then subioynes, with sighes which cannot be expressed: that is, he enableth us to make request to God for our selves, and then subioynes, with sighs which cannot be expressed: cst vbz, pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n2, cc av vvz, p-acp n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn: (28) verse (DIV2) 1038 Page 586
10774 that is, with such sighes and grones as we are not able to vtter by speech, and to expresse by words: that is, with such sighs and groans as we Are not able to utter by speech, and to express by words: cst vbz, p-acp d n2 cc n2 c-acp pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n2: (28) verse (DIV2) 1038 Page 586
10775 we may easily gather thus much. we may Easily gather thus much. pns12 vmb av-j vvi av av-d. (28) verse (DIV2) 1038 Page 586
10776 That the verie sighes and grones of the hearts of Gods children in the time of their great troubles and distresses, are effectuall prayers to God. That the very sighs and groans of the hearts of God's children in the time of their great Troubles and Distresses, Are effectual Prayers to God. cst dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 cc n2, vbr j n2 p-acp np1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1039 Page 586
10777 When the spirits of Gods children are so daunted and so ouerwhelmed in the time of their afflictions and trials, When the spirits of God's children Are so daunted and so overwhelmed in the time of their afflictions and trials, c-crq dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr av vvn cc av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1039 Page 586
10778 as they are not able to vtter a word to God in prayer, then are the verie sighes, as they Are not able to utter a word to God in prayer, then Are the very sighs, c-acp pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, av vbr dt j n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1039 Page 586
10779 and sobs, and grones of their hearts, lowd and strong cries in the eares of the Lord. and sobs, and groans of their hearts, loud and strong cries in the ears of the Lord. cc n2, cc vvz pp-f po32 n2, j cc j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1039 Page 587
10780 And thus speakes the Lord expresly, Exod. 14.15. And thus speaks the Lord expressly, Exod 14.15. cc av vvz dt n1 av-j, np1 crd. (28) verse (DIV2) 1039 Page 587
10781 Wherefore cryest thou, saith the Lord to Moses, when Moses spake neuer a word, but onely prayed to the Lord in his heart, Wherefore Christ thou, Says the Lord to Moses, when Moses spoke never a word, but only prayed to the Lord in his heart, q-crq vv2 pns21, vvz dt n1 p-acp np1, c-crq np1 vvd av dt n1, cc-acp av-j vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1039 Page 587
10782 and the secret lifting vp of his heart and inward grones of it were lowd cries in the eares of the Lord. 1. Sam. 1.13. it is said, that Hannah spake in her heart, her lips did moue onely, but her voice was not heard: and the secret lifting up of his heart and inward groans of it were loud cries in the ears of the Lord. 1. Sam. 1.13. it is said, that Hannah spoke in her heart, her lips did move only, but her voice was not herd: cc dt n-jn vvg a-acp pp-f po31 n1 cc j n2 pp-f pn31 vbdr j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. crd np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, cst np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, po31 n2 vdd vvi av-j, cc-acp po31 n1 vbds xx vvn: (28) verse (DIV2) 1039 Page 587
10783 and yet she saith verse 15. that she had powred out her soule before the Lord: and yet she Says verse 15. that she had poured out her soul before the Lord: cc av pns31 vvz n1 crd d pns31 vhd vvn av po31 n1 p-acp dt n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1039 Page 587
10784 she made a verie effectuall prayer to the Lord. Isai. 38.14. Hezechiah saith, that in the time of his great sicknesse his prayer was like the mourning of a doue: she made a very effectual prayer to the Lord. Isaiah 38.14. Hezekiah Says, that in the time of his great sickness his prayer was like the mourning of a dove: pns31 vvd dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. np1 vvz, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 po31 n1 vbds av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1039 Page 587
10785 and yet was that prayer of his verie effectuall and preuailed with the Lord. And we reade Psal. 10.17. that the Lord heares the desire of the poore. And againe, Psal. 145.19. that he will fulfill the desire of them that feare him: and yet was that prayer of his very effectual and prevailed with the Lord. And we read Psalm 10.17. that the Lord hears the desire of the poor. And again, Psalm 145.19. that he will fulfil the desire of them that Fear him: cc av vbds d n1 pp-f po31 j j cc vvn p-acp dt n1. cc pns12 vvb np1 crd. cst dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j. cc av, np1 crd. d pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31: (28) verse (DIV2) 1039 Page 587
10786 he also will heare their crie, and will saue them. he also will hear their cry, and will save them. pns31 av vmb vvi po32 n1, cc vmb vvi pno32. (28) verse (DIV2) 1039 Page 587
10787 Euen the verie desires, and the verie sighes and grones of the hearts of the poore Saints and seruants of God in their afflictions, they being not able to open their mouthes to God, are effectuall prayers to God, Even the very Desires, and the very sighs and groans of the hearts of the poor Saints and Servants of God in their afflictions, they being not able to open their mouths to God, Are effectual Prayers to God, av dt j n2, cc dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vbg xx j pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp np1, vbr j n2 p-acp np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1039 Page 587
10788 and are accepted of the Lord: for why, and Are accepted of the Lord: for why, cc vbr vvn pp-f dt n1: c-acp c-crq, (28) verse (DIV2) 1039 Page 587
10789 True prayer pleasing to God, is not lip-labour, but the labour of the heart, and it is not vttering of the words of praier, True prayer pleasing to God, is not lip-labour, but the labour of the heart, and it is not uttering of the words of prayer, j n1 vvg p-acp np1, vbz xx n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pn31 vbz xx vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1040 Page 587
10790 though with a lowd voice and with great eloquence that the Lord likes of; indeed it is but meere babling and formall, vnlesse it come from a feeling heart: though with a loud voice and with great eloquence that the Lord likes of; indeed it is but mere babbling and formal, unless it come from a feeling heart: cs p-acp dt j n1 cc p-acp j n1 cst dt n1 vvz pp-f; av pn31 vbz p-acp j n-vvg cc j, cs pn31 vvb p-acp dt j-vvg n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1040 Page 587
10791 and prayer is not to be measured either by the number of words, or by the finenesse of them, and prayer is not to be measured either by the number of words, or by the fineness of them, cc n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (28) verse (DIV2) 1040 Page 587
10792 but by the earnest desire of the heart, and by the sighes and grones of the heart. but by the earnest desire of the heart, and by the sighs and groans of the heart. cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1040 Page 587
10793 Therefore doubtlesse the verie sighes and grones of the hearts of Gods children in the time of their great troubles and trials, they being then not able to vtter the words of prayer, are effectuall prayers to God, Therefore doubtless the very sighs and groans of the hearts of God's children in the time of their great Troubles and trials, they being then not able to utter the words of prayer, Are effectual Prayers to God, av av-j dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 cc n2, pns32 vbg av xx j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, vbr j n2 p-acp np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1040 Page 587
10794 and are lowd and strong cries in the eares of the Lord. And this for the vse, affoords matter of singular comfort to all Gods children; and Are loud and strong cries in the ears of the Lord. And this for the use, affords matter of singular Comfort to all God's children; cc vbr j cc j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. cc d p-acp dt n1, vvz n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d ng1 n2; (28) verse (DIV2) 1040 Page 587
10795 it may cheere them vp in the time of their greatest trials and afflictions. it may cheer them up in the time of their greatest trials and afflictions. pn31 vmb vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 js n2 cc n2. (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 587
10796 What though it be so that a child of God be in the hands of cruell persecutors and tyrants, What though it be so that a child of God be in the hands of cruel persecutors and Tyrants, q-crq cs pn31 vbb av cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 cc n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 587
10797 and they deale most hardly with him, and lay loade of torments and tortures on him, and they deal most hardly with him, and lay load of torments and tortures on him, cc pns32 vvb ds av p-acp pno31, cc vvd n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp pno31, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10798 yea so presse him downe as he is not able to vtter a word, yet they cannot hinder him from hauing accesse to the Lord, he can sigh and grone to the Lord: yea so press him down as he is not able to utter a word, yet they cannot hinder him from having access to the Lord, he can sighs and groan to the Lord: uh av vvb pno31 a-acp c-acp pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1, av pns32 vmbx vvi pno31 p-acp vhg n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10799 yea the more weight of torments they lay on him, the more doth his sighes and grones increase so long as there is life in his bodie. yea the more weight of torments they lay on him, the more does his sighs and groans increase so long as there is life in his body. uh dt av-dc n1 pp-f n2 pns32 vvd p-acp pno31, dt av-dc vdz po31 n2 cc n2 vvb av av-j c-acp pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp po31 n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10800 And suppose they cut his tongue out of his head, yet his heart can still sigh and grone to the Lord, And suppose they Cut his tongue out of his head, yet his heart can still sighs and groan to the Lord, cc vvb pns32 vvd po31 n1 av pp-f po31 n1, av po31 n1 vmb av vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10801 and his sighes and grones are lowd and strong cries in the eares of the Lord. and his sighs and groans Are loud and strong cries in the ears of the Lord. cc po31 n2 cc n2 vbr j cc j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10802 And be it so that a child of God lyes on his bed of sicknesse, And be it so that a child of God lies on his Bed of sickness, cc vbb pn31 av cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10803 and is so weake as his speech failes him, or is so full of paine as that the bitternesse of his paines doth swallow vp his words, and is so weak as his speech fails him, or is so full of pain as that the bitterness of his pains does swallow up his words, cc vbz av j c-acp po31 n1 vvz pno31, cc vbz av j pp-f n1 c-acp d dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vdz vvi a-acp po31 n2, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10941 and he seeing them, it is more then if all the men in the world were priuie to them. and he seeing them, it is more then if all the men in the world were privy to them. cc pns31 vvg pno32, pn31 vbz dc cs cs d dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vbdr j p-acp pno32. (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 596
10804 and he is not able to vtter a word in prayer to God, yet let him consider, that if he do but sigh and grone to the Lord, his verie sighes and grones are effectuall prayers and lowd cryes in the eares of the Lord, and he is not able to utter a word in prayer to God, yet let him Consider, that if he do but sighs and groan to the Lord, his very sighs and groans Are effectual Prayers and loud cries in the ears of the Lord, cc pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, av vvb pno31 vvi, cst cs pns31 vdb cc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1, po31 j n2 cc n2 vbr j n2 cc j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10805 and do moue the Lord to much pitie and compassion towards him. and do move the Lord to much pity and compassion towards him. cc vdb vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10806 Yea know to thy comfort, thou that art a child of God, thou being vnder the hand of God in sicknesse, Yea know to thy Comfort, thou that art a child of God, thou being under the hand of God in sickness, uh vvb p-acp po21 n1, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10807 and so weakened in thy bodie, or so oppressed with paine, as thou art not able to vtter a word in prayer to God, and so weakened in thy body, or so oppressed with pain, as thou art not able to utter a word in prayer to God, cc av vvn p-acp po21 n1, cc av vvn p-acp n1, c-acp pns21 vb2r xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10808 yet thou sighing and groning to the Lord, thy sighes and grones do make as it were the holy bowels of the Lord to earne within him, yet thou sighing and groaning to the Lord, thy sighs and groans do make as it were the holy bowels of the Lord to earn within him, av pns21 vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1, po21 n2 cc n2 vdb vvi c-acp pn31 vbdr dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10809 as the Lord himselfe speakes, Ier. 31.20. and the Lord hath then a most tender and fatherly respect to thee. as the Lord himself speaks, Jeremiah 31.20. and the Lord hath then a most tender and fatherly respect to thee. c-acp dt n1 px31 vvz, np1 crd. cc dt n1 vhz av dt av-ds j cc j n1 p-acp pno21. (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10810 We know that a tender hearted father looking on his sicke child, his child being an infant not able to tell where the paine lyes, We know that a tender hearted father looking on his sick child, his child being an infant not able to tell where the pain lies, pns12 vvb cst dt j j-vvn n1 vvg p-acp po31 j n1, po31 n1 vbg dt n1 xx j pc-acp vvi c-crq dt n1 vvz, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10811 nor to aske the things that it would haue and wants, but lyes panting and groning, nor to ask the things that it would have and Wants, but lies panting and groaning, ccx pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst pn31 vmd vhi cc vvz, cc-acp vvz vvg cc vvg, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10812 and looking on the father with waterie eyes, oh it makes the fathers bowels earne within him exceedingly, and looking on the father with watery eyes, o it makes the Father's bowels earn within him exceedingly, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n2, uh pn31 vvz dt ng1 n2 vvi p-acp pno31 av-vvg, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10813 and it doubles his pittie and compassion towards his child. and it doubles his pity and compassion towards his child. cc pn31 vvz po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10814 Much more is it so with the Lord, he is the Father of mercie, and the God of all pitie and compassion; Much more is it so with the Lord, he is the Father of mercy, and the God of all pity and compassion; av-d dc vbz pn31 av p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1; (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10815 and he looking on his poore child so weakened in bodie, or so oppressed with paine, and he looking on his poor child so weakened in body, or so oppressed with pain, cc pns31 vvg p-acp po31 j n1 av vvn p-acp n1, cc av vvn p-acp n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10816 as he is not able to expresse and to make knowne by words, but lyes sighing and groning vnder the burthen, doubtlesse his holy bowels are then much more enlarged towards his child, as he is not able to express and to make known by words, but lies sighing and groaning under the burden, doubtless his holy bowels Are then much more enlarged towards his child, c-acp pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi vvn p-acp n2, cc-acp vvz vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1, av-j po31 j n2 vbr av av-d av-dc vvn p-acp po31 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 588
10817 and he is then much more moued with pitie and compassion towards his child, then any earthly father, and he is then much more moved with pity and compassion towards his child, then any earthly father, cc pns31 vbz av av-d av-dc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, cs d j n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10818 though he be of most tender bowels, can be towards his child. though he be of most tender bowels, can be towards his child. cs pns31 vbb pp-f ds j n2, vmb vbi p-acp po31 n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10819 And that may yeeld matter of sweet comfort to euery poore child of God, when he is vnder the hand of God in so great affliction as he is not able to speake, And that may yield matter of sweet Comfort to every poor child of God, when he is under the hand of God in so great affliction as he is not able to speak, cc cst vmb vvi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp av j n1 c-acp pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10820 but his tongue cleaues to the roofe of his mouth, and his words are swallowed vp; but his tongue cleaves to the roof of his Mouth, and his words Are swallowed up; cc-acp po31 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc po31 n2 vbr vvn a-acp; (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10821 yet he sighing and groning to the Lord, his very sighes and grones are loud and strong cries in the eares of the Lord: yet he sighing and groaning to the Lord, his very sighs and groans Are loud and strong cries in the ears of the Lord: av pns31 vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1, po31 j n2 cc n2 vbr j cc j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10822 and the consideration of that may minister matter of singular comfort to him. and the consideration of that may minister matter of singular Comfort to him. cc dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno31. (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10823 Yet let none abuse this ground of comfort, to make him sluggish, and to make him rest onely in the wishes and desires of his heart, Yet let none abuse this ground of Comfort, to make him sluggish, and to make him rest only in the wishes and Desires of his heart, av vvb pix vvi d n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 j, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 n1 av-j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10942 Therefore labour thou to approue thine heart to the Lord in the doing of euery good dutie. Therefore labour thou to approve thine heart to the Lord in the doing of every good duty. av vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt vdg pp-f d j n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 596
10824 and to thinke that a mentall prayer is sufficient at all times, and to pleade as some gracelesse persons do, that though he open not his mouth to God, and to think that a mental prayer is sufficient At all times, and to plead as Some graceless Persons do, that though he open not his Mouth to God, cc pc-acp vvi cst dt j n1 vbz j p-acp d n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n2 vdb, cst cs pns31 vvb xx po31 n1 p-acp np1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10825 but goes to his meate and to his bed like a beast, yet he prayes to God in his heart, but Goes to his meat and to his Bed like a beast, yet he prays to God in his heart, cc-acp vvz p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n1 av-j dt n1, av pns31 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10826 and he can pray to God in his bed halfe awake and halfe asleepe. and he can pray to God in his Bed half awake and half asleep. cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 av-jn j cc j-jn j. (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10827 If any so gather from this ground of comfort, he sauours it not to his comfort and saluation, If any so gather from this ground of Comfort, he savours it not to his Comfort and salvation, cs d av vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz pn31 xx p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10828 but to his hurt and damnation. but to his hurt and damnation. cc-acp p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10829 Remember we this, that then are the desires of the heart and the sighes and grones of a child of God, effectuall prayers to God and accepted of the Lord, remember we this, that then Are the Desires of the heart and the sighs and groans of a child of God, effectual Prayers to God and accepted of the Lord, np1 pns12 d, cst av vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, j n2 p-acp np1 cc vvn pp-f dt n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10830 when through the greatnesse of the affliction, and the bitternesse of the paine, his mouth is not able to vtter a word in prayer to God: when through the greatness of the affliction, and the bitterness of the pain, his Mouth is not able to utter a word in prayer to God: c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, po31 n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1: (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10831 then are the sighes, and sobs, & gronings of the heart of a child of God, loud cries in the eares of the Lord. then Are the sighs, and sobs, & groanings of the heart of a child of God, loud cries in the ears of the Lord. av vbr dt n2, cc n2, cc n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10832 That is to be thought on for the comfort of euery poore child of God, onely then when he is vnder the hand of God in some grieuous affliction, That is to be Thought on for the Comfort of every poor child of God, only then when he is under the hand of God in Some grievous affliction, cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f np1, av-j av c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n1, (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10833 and cannot open his mouth to vtter the words of prayer to the Lord. Come we now to the 27. verse. and cannot open his Mouth to utter the words of prayer to the Lord. Come we now to the 27. verse. cc vmbx vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (28) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 589
10834 VERSE 27. But he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the meaning of the spirit: VERSE 27. But he that Searches the hearts Knoweth what is the meaning of the Spirit: vvb crd cc-acp pns31 cst vvz dt n2 vvz r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1041 Page 590
10835 for he maketh request for the Saints according to the will of God. for he makes request for the Saints according to the will of God. c-acp pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1042 Page 590
10836 IN this verse (as heretofore I haue shewed) is layd before vs the fruite and successe of those prayers and sighes that are sent forth by the helpe of the Spirit, as namely: IN this verse (as heretofore I have showed) is laid before us the fruit and success of those Prayers and sighs that Are sent forth by the help of the Spirit, as namely: p-acp d n1 (c-acp av pns11 vhb vvn) vbz vvn p-acp pno12 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2 cst vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp av: (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 590
10837 That they are knowne and accepted of the Lord, whom the Apostle describeth by his speciall propertie, that he is the searcher of hearts: That they Are known and accepted of the Lord, whom the Apostle Describeth by his special property, that he is the searcher of hearts: cst pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn pp-f dt n1, ro-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 j n1, cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2: (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 590
10838 But he that searcheth the hearts, knoweth what is the meaning of the Spirit. But he that Searches the hearts, Knoweth what is the meaning of the Spirit. cc-acp pns31 cst vvz dt n2, vvz r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 590
10839 Then he further proues, that those prayers and sighes are knowne and accepted of the Lord, Then he further Proves, that those Prayers and sighs Are known and accepted of the Lord, av pns31 av-jc vvz, cst d n2 cc n2 vbr vvn cc vvn pp-f dt n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 590
10840 because they are the prayers of the Saints, who are deare to the Lord, and because also they are framed according to God, Because they Are the Prayers of the Saints, who Are deer to the Lord, and Because also they Are framed according to God, c-acp pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n2, r-crq vbr j-jn p-acp dt n1, cc c-acp av pns32 vbr vvn vvg p-acp np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 590
10841 or according to the will of God: For he maketh request for the Saints according to the will of God. or according to the will of God: For he makes request for the Saints according to the will of God. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: c-acp pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 590
10842 And thus we haue formerly layd forth the generall matter of this verse; let vs now examine the words of it, touching the sence and meaning of them. And thus we have formerly laid forth the general matter of this verse; let us now examine the words of it, touching the sense and meaning of them. cc av pns12 vhb av-j vvn av dt j n1 pp-f d n1; vvb pno12 av vvi dt n2 pp-f pn31, vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 590
10843 But he that searcheth the hearts. But he that Searches the hearts. cc-acp pns31 cst vvz dt n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 590
10863 and renewed according to the image of God in a measure of holinesse, and are Gods children, to make request to God for themselues according to God, so the words are, NONLATINALPHABET; and renewed according to the image of God in a measure of holiness, and Are God's children, to make request to God for themselves according to God, so the words Are,; cc vvd vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbr n2 n2, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp px32 vvg p-acp np1, av dt n2 vbr,; (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10844 These words are a description of God, that he is the searcher of the hearts, and they containe the cause of that which followeth, that he knowes the meaning of the Spirit, because he searcheth the hearts. These words Are a description of God, that he is the searcher of the hearts, and they contain the cause of that which follows, that he knows the meaning of the Spirit, Because he Searches the hearts. d n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc pns32 vvi dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvz, cst pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns31 vvz dt n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 590
10845 Now God is said to search the hearts by way of similitude, spoken after the manner of men, who vse to search out things which they desire to know exactly and perfectly: Now God is said to search the hearts by Way of similitude, spoken After the manner of men, who use to search out things which they desire to know exactly and perfectly: av np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi av n2 r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j: (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 590
10846 and so God is said to search the hearts, not that he need to search them that he may know them, and so God is said to search the hearts, not that he need to search them that he may know them, cc av np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2, xx cst pns31 vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32, (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 590
10847 for he knoweth them most perfectly; for he Knoweth them most perfectly; c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 av-ds av-j; (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 590
10848 and because he knowes them most perfectly, euen as exactly and perfectly, yea more exactly and perfectly then men do things they haue searched out most diligently and most narrowly, he is said to be the searcher of the hearts: and Because he knows them most perfectly, even as exactly and perfectly, yea more exactly and perfectly then men do things they have searched out most diligently and most narrowly, he is said to be the searcher of the hearts: cc c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 av-ds av-j, av-j c-acp av-j cc av-j, uh n1 av-j cc av-j av n2 vdb n2 pns32 vhb vvn av av-ds av-j cc av-ds av-j, pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n2: (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 590
10849 and by the word hearts, we are here to vnderstand the soules of men, and whatsoeuer is in their soules, and by the word hearts, we Are Here to understand the Souls of men, and whatsoever is in their Souls, cc p-acp dt n1 n2, pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, cc r-crq vbz p-acp po32 n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10850 euen the most secret thoughts, imaginations, purposes, and intents of their minds, and all the inward motions of their wils, their desires and affections. even the most secret thoughts, Imaginations, Purposes, and intents of their minds, and all the inward motions of their wills, their Desires and affections. av-j dt av-ds j-jn n2, n2, n2, cc n2 pp-f po32 n2, cc d dt j n2 pp-f po32 n2, po32 n2 cc n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10851 Knoweth, that is, takes notice of, and also approueth of them; for so the word giuen to God sometimes signifies, as Psal. 1.6. The Lord knoweth the way of the righteous, that is, he approueth and alloweth the way of the righteous. Knoweth, that is, Takes notice of, and also approveth of them; for so the word given to God sometime signifies, as Psalm 1.6. The Lord Knoweth the Way of the righteous, that is, he approveth and alloweth the Way of the righteous. vvz, cst vbz, vvz n1 pp-f, cc av vvz pp-f pno32; c-acp av dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 av vvz, c-acp np1 crd. dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j, cst vbz, pns31 vvz cc vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j. (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10852 What is the meaning of the Spirit. What is the meaning of the Spirit. q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10853 Some do expound these words thus, what are the prayers and sighes that come from the inspiration of his Spirit: some do expound these words thus, what Are the Prayers and sighs that come from the inspiration of his Spirit: d vdb vvi d n2 av, q-crq vbr dt n2 cc n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10854 but (as I take it) that is not agreeable to the context, for the Apostle saith verse before, We know not what to pray as we ought, but (as I take it) that is not agreeable to the context, for the Apostle Says verse before, We know not what to pray as we ought, cc-acp (c-acp pns11 vvb pn31) cst vbz xx j p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz n1 a-acp, pns12 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vvi c-acp pns12 vmd, (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10855 but the Spirit it selfe maketh request for vs. The holy Spirit of God himselfe causeth vs, but the Spirit it self makes request for us The holy Spirit of God himself Causes us, cc-acp dt n1 pn31 n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12 dt j n1 pp-f np1 px31 vvz pno12, (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10856 and stirs vs vp, and makes vs able to make request to God for our selues, with such sighes and grones as we are not able to expresse or vtter by words, and stirs us up, and makes us able to make request to God for our selves, with such sighs and groans as we Are not able to express or utter by words, cc vvz pno12 a-acp, cc vvz pno12 j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp d n2 cc n2 c-acp pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10857 and so none can know the meaning of them: and so none can know the meaning of them: cc av pix vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32: (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10858 and then he subioynes in this verse, But he that searcheth the hearts, knoweth what is the meaning, that is, what is the mind, and then he subioynes in this verse, But he that Searches the hearts, Knoweth what is the meaning, that is, what is the mind, cc av pns31 vvz p-acp d n1, p-acp pns31 cst vvz dt n2, vvz r-crq vbz dt n1, cst vbz, q-crq vbz dt n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10859 and meaning, and will, and desire of his owne good Spirit, in those sighes and grones stirred vp by him in the hearts of his children, and meaning, and will, and desire of his own good Spirit, in those sighs and groans stirred up by him in the hearts of his children, cc n1, cc vmb, cc n1 pp-f po31 d j n1, p-acp d n2 cc n2 vvn a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10860 and thus we expounded the word, verse 6. of this Chapter NONLATINALPHABET. and thus we expounded the word, verse 6. of this Chapter. cc av pns12 vvn dt n1, n1 crd pp-f d n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10861 For he maketh request, that is, the same holy Spirit of God, causeth and stirs vp, For he makes request, that is, the same holy Spirit of God, Causes and stirs up, c-acp pns31 vvz n1, cst vbz, dt d j n1 pp-f np1, vvz cc vvz a-acp, (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10862 and enableth such as are cleansed by the bloud of Christ, and sanctified by his grace, and enableth such as Are cleansed by the blood of christ, and sanctified by his grace, cc vvz d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10864 and the meaning is, according to the will of God, and according to the rule of his word, both for matter and manner; and the meaning is, according to the will of God, and according to the Rule of his word, both for matter and manner; cc dt n1 vbz, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1; (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10865 and so after an holy manner pleasing to God, as 1. Ioh. 5.14. and so After an holy manner pleasing to God, as 1. John 5.14. cc av p-acp dt j n1 vvg p-acp np1, c-acp crd np1 crd. (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10866 This is the assurance that we haue in him, that if we aske any thing according to his will he heareth vs. Thus then we are to conceiue the Apostles meaning in the words of this verse, as if he had said: This is the assurance that we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will he hears us Thus then we Are to conceive the Apostles meaning in the words of this verse, as if he had said: d vbz dt n1 cst pns12 vhb p-acp pno31, cst cs pns12 vvb d n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvz pno12 av av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn: (29) verse (DIV2) 1043 Page 591
10867 But God who most exactly and most perfectly knowes the secret thoughts, imaginations, purposes and intents of the minds of men, But God who most exactly and most perfectly knows the secret thoughts, Imaginations, Purposes and intents of the minds of men, p-acp np1 r-crq av-ds av-j cc av-ds av-j vvz dt j-jn n2, n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1044 Page 591
10868 and all inward motions of their wils, euen their desires and affections, as it were by narrow searching into them, and all inward motions of their wills, even their Desires and affections, as it were by narrow searching into them, cc d j n2 pp-f po32 n2, av po32 n2 cc n2, p-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp j vvg p-acp pno32, (29) verse (DIV2) 1044 Page 592
10869 yea who knowes them more perfectly thē men do things they haue sought out by most diligent and most narrow search: yea who knows them more perfectly them men do things they have sought out by most diligent and most narrow search: uh r-crq vvz pno32 av-dc av-j pno32 n2 vdb n2 pns32 vhb vvn av p-acp ds j cc av-ds j n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1044 Page 592
10870 he knowes what is the mind, meaning, and will, and desire of his owne good Spirit in those sighes and grones stird vp by him in the hearts of his children, and he approues of them: he knows what is the mind, meaning, and will, and desire of his own good Spirit in those sighs and groans stirred up by him in the hearts of his children, and he approves of them: pns31 vvz r-crq vbz dt n1, n1, cc vmb, cc n1 pp-f po31 d j n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2 vvn a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc pns31 vvz pp-f pno32: (29) verse (DIV2) 1044 Page 592
10871 for that good Spirit of his causeth and stirs vp, and enableth such as are cleansed by the bloud of Christ, for that good Spirit of his Causes and stirs up, and enableth such as Are cleansed by the blood of christ, c-acp cst j n1 pp-f png31 vvz cc vvz a-acp, cc vvz d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1044 Page 592
10872 and sanctified by his grace, and are the Saints and children of God, to make request to God for themselues, and sanctified by his grace, and Are the Saints and children of God, to make request to God for themselves, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp px32, (29) verse (DIV2) 1044 Page 592
10873 and that according to the will of God, euen according to the rule of his word, both for matter and manner, and that according to the will of God, even according to the Rule of his word, both for matter and manner, cc d vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1044 Page 592
10874 and so after an holy manner and pleasing to God. and so After an holy manner and pleasing to God. cc av p-acp dt j n1 cc vvg p-acp np1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1044 Page 592
10875 First the description of God here giuen by the Apostle comes to be considered, that he searcheth the hearts of men: First the description of God Here given by the Apostle comes to be considered, that he Searches the hearts of men: ord dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvn p-acp dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, cst pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f n2: (29) verse (DIV2) 1045 Page 592
10876 and the point hence is that which is hereby meant and intended by the Apostle, namely. and the point hence is that which is hereby meant and intended by the Apostle, namely. cc dt n1 av vbz d r-crq vbz av vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, av. (29) verse (DIV2) 1045 Page 592
10877 That God perfectly knowes the secret thoughts, imaginations, purposes and intents of the minds of men, That God perfectly knows the secret thoughts, Imaginations, Purposes and intents of the minds of men, cst np1 av-j vvz dt j-jn n2, n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1046 Page 592
10878 and all the inward motions of their hearts: and all the inward motions of their hearts: cc d dt j n2 pp-f po32 n2: (29) verse (DIV2) 1046 Page 592
10879 the Lord doth certainly and perfectly know, what men thinke, and what they affect, and he alone is the searcher of the hearts of men, the Lord does Certainly and perfectly know, what men think, and what they affect, and he alone is the searcher of the hearts of men, dt n1 vdz av-j cc av-j vvb, r-crq n2 vvb, cc r-crq pns32 vvb, cc pns31 av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1046 Page 592
10880 and he alone knowes what is in the minds and hearts of men, and he alone is priuie to whatsoeuer they thinke or affect. and he alone knows what is in the minds and hearts of men, and he alone is privy to whatsoever they think or affect. cc pns31 av-j vvz r-crq vbz p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, cc pns31 av-j vbz j p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi. (29) verse (DIV2) 1046 Page 592
10881 And this truth hath not onely ground in this text, but in many other places of Scripture. 1. Sam. 16.7. it is said, The Lord beholdeth the heart. 1. King. 8.39. Salomon in his prayer saith to the Lord, Thou onely knowest the hearts of all the children of men. Iob 42.2. saith Iob, There is no thought hid from thee. And this truth hath not only ground in this text, but in many other places of Scripture. 1. Sam. 16.7. it is said, The Lord beholdeth the heart. 1. King. 8.39. Solomon in his prayer Says to the Lord, Thou only Knowest the hearts of all the children of men. Job 42.2. Says Job, There is no Thought hid from thee. cc d n1 vhz xx av-j n1 p-acp d n1, cc-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n1. crd np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, dt n1 vvz dt n1. crd n1. crd. np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, pns21 av-j vv2 dt n2 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f n2. np1 crd. vvz np1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvn p-acp pno21. (29) verse (DIV2) 1046 Page 592
10899 it is proper to God alone to know the thoughts of mens hearts before they be vttered, it is proper to God alone to know the thoughts of men's hearts before they be uttered, pn31 vbz j p-acp np1 av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f ng2 n2 c-acp pns32 vbb vvn, (29) verse (DIV2) 1050 Page 593
10882 And Dauid speaking of the Lord, Psal. 44.21. saith, He knoweth the secrets of the heart. Ierem. 17.10. I the Lord search the heart, and trie the reines. Prou. 15.11. Hell and destruction are before the Lord: And David speaking of the Lord, Psalm 44.21. Says, He Knoweth the secrets of the heart. Jeremiah 17.10. I the Lord search the heart, and try the reins. Prou. 15.11. Hell and destruction Are before the Lord: cc np1 vvg pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. vvz, pns31 vvz dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1. np1 crd. sy dt n1 vvb dt n1, cc vvi dt n2. np1 crd. n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp dt n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1046 Page 592
10883 how much more the hearts of the sonnes of men? Acts 1.24. the Apostles in their prayer say, Thou Lord which knowest the hearts of all men. how much more the hearts of the Sons of men? Acts 1.24. the Apostles in their prayer say, Thou Lord which Knowest the hearts of all men. c-crq av-d av-dc dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2? vvz crd. dt n2 p-acp po32 n1 vvi, pns21 n1 r-crq vv2 dt n2 pp-f d n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1046 Page 592
10884 And many other places testifie thus much, that the Lord perfectly knowes the secret thoughts, imaginations, purposes and intents of the minds of men, And many other places testify thus much, that the Lord perfectly knows the secret thoughts, Imaginations, Purposes and intents of the minds of men, cc d j-jn n2 vvi av av-d, cst dt n1 av-j vvz dt j-jn n2, n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1046 Page 592
10885 and all the inward motions of their hearts, and that he alone is acquainted with whatsoeuer men thinke or affect, and none but he. and all the inward motions of their hearts, and that he alone is acquainted with whatsoever men think or affect, and none but he. cc d dt j n2 pp-f po32 n2, cc cst pns31 av-j vbz vvn p-acp r-crq n2 vvb cc vvi, cc pix cc-acp pns31. (29) verse (DIV2) 1046 Page 592
10886 And the reasons of it are these. And the Reasons of it Are these. cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (29) verse (DIV2) 1046 Page 593
10887 First, Gods knowledge is infinite, and he knowes the nature, reason, and causes of all things, as Heb. 4.13. All things are naked and open vnto his eyes, or as the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies, anatomized before him. First, God's knowledge is infinite, and he knows the nature, reason, and Causes of all things, as Hebrew 4.13. All things Are naked and open unto his eyes, or as the word signifies, anatomized before him. ord, npg1 n1 vbz j, cc pns31 vvz dt n1, n1, cc n2 pp-f d n2, c-acp np1 crd. d n2 vbr j cc j p-acp po31 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 vvz, vvn p-acp pno31. (29) verse (DIV2) 1047 Page 593
10888 Secondly, the Lord made the heart of man, and therefore must needs know it: so reasons the Psalmist, Psal. 94.9.10. and his argument is vndeniable, He that planted the eare, shall he not heare? or he that formed the eye, shall he not see? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall he not know? And then he subioynes, verse 11. The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man. Secondly, the Lord made the heart of man, and Therefore must needs know it: so Reasons the Psalmist, Psalm 94.9.10. and his argument is undeniable, He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? or he that formed the eye, shall he not see? he that Teaches man knowledge, shall he not know? And then he subioynes, verse 11. The Lord Knoweth the thoughts of man. ord, dt n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av vmb av vvi pn31: av n2 dt n1, np1 crd. cc po31 n1 vbz j, pns31 cst vvd dt n1, vmb pns31 xx vvi? cc pns31 cst vvd dt n1, vmb pns31 xx vvi? pns31 cst vvz n1 n1, vmb pns31 xx vvi? cc av pns31 vvz, n1 crd dt n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1048 Page 593
10889 And thirdly, the Lord at the day of iudgement will lighten things that are hid in darknesse, And Thirdly, the Lord At the day of judgement will lighten things that Are hid in darkness, cc ord, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1049 Page 593
10890 and make the counsels of the hearts manifest, and as the Preacher saith, Eccles. 12.14. God will then bring euery secret thing to iudgement: and make the Counsels of the hearts manifest, and as the Preacher Says, Eccles. 12.14. God will then bring every secret thing to judgement: cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2 j, cc p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. np1 vmb av vvi d j-jn n1 p-acp n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1049 Page 593
10891 and therefore out of question he knowes euery secret thing, and he is priuie to the most secret thoughts and motions of the mindes and hearts of men, and Therefore out of question he knows every secret thing, and he is privy to the most secret thoughts and motions of the minds and hearts of men, cc av av pp-f n1 pns31 vvz d j-jn n1, cc pns31 vbz j p-acp dt av-ds j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1049 Page 593
10892 and he perfectly knowes them, and he alone is acquainted with whatsoeuer men thinke or affect, and none but he. and he perfectly knows them, and he alone is acquainted with whatsoever men think or affect, and none but he. cc pns31 av-j vvz pno32, cc pns31 av-j vbz vvn p-acp r-crq n2 vvb cc vvi, cc pix cc-acp pns31. (29) verse (DIV2) 1049 Page 593
10893 If any say, it seemes that Satan knowes the thoughts and inward motions of mens hearts, in that he commonly fits his temptations to their naturall inclinations; If any say, it seems that Satan knows the thoughts and inward motions of men's hearts, in that he commonly fits his temptations to their natural inclinations; cs d vvb, pn31 vvz cst np1 vvz dt n2 cc j n2 pp-f ng2 n2, p-acp cst pns31 av-j vvz po31 n2 p-acp po32 j n2; (29) verse (DIV2) 1049 Page 593
10894 as he tempts the sanguine to lightnesse & scurrilitie, the melancholicke to vnprofitable lumpishnesse, and to strange and foolish conceits, the cholericke to wrath and furie, the phlegmaticke to sloth and drowsinesse, and such like. I answer: as he tempts the sanguine to lightness & scurrility, the melancholic to unprofitable lumpishness, and to strange and foolish conceits, the choleric to wrath and fury, the phlegmatic to sloth and drowsiness, and such like. I answer: c-acp pns31 vvz dt j p-acp n1 cc n1, dt j p-acp j n1, cc p-acp j cc j n2, dt j p-acp n1 cc n1, dt j-jn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc d av-j. pns11 vvb: (29) verse (DIV2) 1049 Page 593
10895 Satan being a subtill spirit, by obseruing mens complexions and constitutions of their bodies, may and doth guesse at their inward dispositions, Satan being a subtle Spirit, by observing men's complexions and constitutions of their bodies, may and does guess At their inward dispositions, np1 vbg dt j n1, p-acp vvg ng2 n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n2, vmb cc vdz vvi p-acp po32 j n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1050 Page 593
10896 and accordingly he sets his temptations; and accordingly he sets his temptations; cc av-vvg pns31 vvz po31 n2; (29) verse (DIV2) 1050 Page 593
10897 yet he knowes not the thoughts of men till some way or other they be discouered, yet he knows not the thoughts of men till Some Way or other they be discovered, av pns31 vvz xx dt n2 pp-f n2 c-acp d n1 cc n-jn pns32 vbi vvn, (29) verse (DIV2) 1050 Page 593
10898 as by signes, by words, by writings, or by actions: as by Signs, by words, by writings, or by actions: c-acp p-acp n2, p-acp n2, p-acp n2, cc p-acp n2: (29) verse (DIV2) 1050 Page 593
10900 or some way or other discouered, as Dauid saith, Psal. 139.2. He knowes them afarre off, in the very conception of them, before they be vttered, or Some Way or other discovered, as David Says, Psalm 139.2. He knows them afar off, in the very conception of them, before they be uttered, cc d n1 cc n-jn vvn, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. pns31 vvz pno32 av a-acp, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32, c-acp pns32 vbb vvn, (29) verse (DIV2) 1050 Page 593
10901 and he alone perfectly knowes all the thoughts of men at all times. and he alone perfectly knows all the thoughts of men At all times. cc pns31 av-j av-j vvz d dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp d n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1050 Page 594
10902 Now then to make vse of this, it is a point of large and of excellent vse. Now then to make use of this, it is a point of large and of excellent use. av av pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j cc pp-f j n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10903 And first the consideration of this truth may serue as a bridle to keepe men backe from iudging the hearts of others, And First the consideration of this truth may serve as a bridle to keep men back from judging the hearts of Others, cc ord dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 av p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10904 and from taking on them to iudge their hearts to be naught whose liues they see to be holy and good, and they see no apparent euill from them. and from taking on them to judge their hearts to be nought whose lives they see to be holy and good, and they see no apparent evil from them. cc p-acp vvg p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vbi pix rg-crq n2 pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi j cc j, cc pns32 vvb dx j n-jn p-acp pno32. (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10905 Indeed I grant that a man may lawfully iudge one that is openly vile and prophane, to be as he is, Indeed I grant that a man may lawfully judge one that is openly vile and profane, to be as he is, np1 pns11 vvb cst dt n1 vmb av-j vvi pi cst vbz av-j j cc j, pc-acp vbi c-acp pns31 vbz, (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10906 and as he sees him, to be a ruffian, to be a drunkard, and such like. and as he sees him, to be a ruffian, to be a drunkard, and such like. cc c-acp pns31 vvz pno31, pc-acp vbi dt n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1, cc d av-j. (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10907 Though prophane persons would faine hide themselues vnder this couert, that forsooth you must not iudge: Though profane Persons would feign hide themselves under this covert, that forsooth you must not judge: cs j n2 vmd av-j vvi px32 p-acp d n1, cst uh pn22 vmb xx vvi: (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10908 and do you know my heart? yet such an one may lawfully be so iudged of as he is; and do you know my heart? yet such an one may lawfully be so judged of as he is; cc vdb pn22 vvb po11 n1? av d dt pi vmb av-j vbi av vvn pp-f c-acp pns31 vbz; (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10909 and we haue ground for it, Psal. 15.4. In whose eyes a vile person is contemned. and we have ground for it, Psalm 15.4. In whose eyes a vile person is contemned. cc pns12 vhb n1 p-acp pn31, np1 crd. p-acp rg-crq n2 dt j n1 vbz vvn. (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10910 But it is a common practise of wicked and gracelesse persons, to take on them to iudge such as are holy and religious, But it is a Common practice of wicked and graceless Persons, to take on them to judge such as Are holy and religious, p-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f j cc j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi d c-acp vbr j cc j, (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10911 and vnreproueable, euen to iudge of their inwards, of their very hearts, and to censure them to be hypocrites and dissemblers. and unreprovable, even to judge of their inward, of their very hearts, and to censure them to be Hypocrites and dissemblers. cc j, av pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 n2-j, pp-f po32 j n2, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi n2 cc n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10912 Well, consider it whosoeuer thou art, seest thou one holy and religious, and one endeuouring to keepe a good conscience in all things, Well, Consider it whosoever thou art, See thou one holy and religious, and one endeavouring to keep a good conscience in all things, uh-av, vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, vv2 pns21 pi j cc j, cc pi vvg pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp d n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10913 and dost thou take on thee to sit in iudgement on such an ones heart and conscience, and dost thou take on thee to fit in judgement on such an ones heart and conscience, cc vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp d dt pig n1 cc n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10914 and to iudge such an one to be an hypocrite? thou takest on thee the place and office of God himselfe, and to judge such an one to be an hypocrite? thou Takest on thee the place and office of God himself, cc pc-acp vvi d dt pi pc-acp vbi dt n1? pns21 vv2 p-acp pno21 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 px31, (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10915 and thou inchrochest on his right. It is proper to God alone to know the inwards and secrets of mens hearts, and thou inchrochest on his right. It is proper to God alone to know the inward and secrets of men's hearts, cc pns21 vv2 p-acp po31 n-jn. pn31 vbz j p-acp np1 av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2-j cc n2-jn pp-f ng2 n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10916 and thou taking on thee to seate thy selfe in his chaire, and in his seate of iudgement, thou takest a wrong course, and thou taking on thee to seat thy self in his chair, and in his seat of judgement, thou Takest a wrong course, cc pns21 vvg p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 po21 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vv2 dt n-jn n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10917 yea a course that will bring downe vengeance from God on thine owne soule; yea a course that will bring down vengeance from God on thine own soul; uh dt n1 cst vmb vvi a-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po21 d n1; (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10918 the Lord cannot endure it, that thou shouldest incroach on his right, and on his peculiar: the Lord cannot endure it, that thou Shouldst encroach on his right, and on his peculiar: dt n1 vmbx vvi pn31, cst pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp po31 n-jn, cc p-acp po31 j: (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10919 and thou so doing he is stronger then thou, and he will iustle thee downe to the bottome of hell; and thou so doing he is Stronger then thou, and he will justle thee down to the bottom of hell; cc pns21 av vdg pns31 vbz jc cs pns21, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10920 and therefore take heed of it: and Therefore take heed of it: cc av vvb n1 pp-f pn31: (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10921 Who art thou that iudgest another mans seruant? he standeth or falleth to his owne master, Who art thou that Judges Another men servant? he Stands or falls to his own master, q-crq vb2r pns21 cst vv2 j-jn ng1 n1? pns31 vvz cc vvz p-acp po31 d n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10922 yea he shall be established, for God is able to make him stand, Rom. 14.4. yea he shall be established, for God is able to make him stand, Rom. 14.4. uh pns31 vmb vbi vvn, c-acp np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi, np1 crd. (29) verse (DIV2) 1051 Page 594
10923 Againe, this truth, that God perfectly knowes the secret thoughts, imaginations, intents and purposes of the minds of men, Again, this truth, that God perfectly knows the secret thoughts, Imaginations, intents and Purposes of the minds of men, av, d n1, cst np1 av-j vvz dt j-jn n2, n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
14431 and may giue vniust iudgement, yet this is his comfort, that neither his enemie, nor the Law it selfe, and may give unjust judgement, yet this is his Comfort, that neither his enemy, nor the Law it self, cc vmb vvi j n1, av d vbz po31 n1, cst dx po31 n1, ccx dt n1 pn31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
10924 and is acquainted with all the inward motions of their hearts, ought to teach vs not to please our selues onely in this, that we auoid open grosse sinnes, such as would blot and blemish our liues in the sight of men, and is acquainted with all the inward motions of their hearts, ought to teach us not to please our selves only in this, that we avoid open gross Sins, such as would blot and blemish our lives in the sighed of men, cc vbz vvn p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f po32 n2, pi pc-acp vvi pno12 xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av-j p-acp d, cst pns12 vvb j j n2, d c-acp vmd vvi cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10925 when notwithstanding we haue within vs foule bosome sinnes, and our hearts are defiled with wicked and vngodly thoughts, thoughts of pride, of selfe-loue, of couetousnesse, of malice, of vncleannesse, and such like. when notwithstanding we have within us foul bosom Sins, and our hearts Are defiled with wicked and ungodly thoughts, thoughts of pride, of Self-love, of covetousness, of malice, of uncleanness, and such like. c-crq a-acp pns12 vhb p-acp pno12 j n1 n2, cc po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp j cc j n2, n2 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1, cc d av-j. (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10926 If we so do, we deceiue our selues, the Lord sees and knowes, not onely outward grosse sinnes, If we so do, we deceive our selves, the Lord sees and knows, not only outward gross Sins, cs pns12 av vdi, pns12 vvb po12 n2, dt n1 vvz cc vvz, xx av-j j j n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10927 but the most inward and hidden corruptions of our hearts. but the most inward and hidden corruptions of our hearts. cc-acp dt av-ds j cc j-vvn n2 pp-f po12 n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10928 Yea consider with thy selfe, that the Lord knowes thine heart more perfectly then thou thy selfe dost or canst do, Yea Consider with thy self, that the Lord knows thine heart more perfectly then thou thy self dost or Canst do, uh vvb p-acp po21 n1, cst dt n1 vvz po21 n1 av-dc av-j cs pns21 po21 n1 vd2 cc vm2 vdi, (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10929 though thou be most carefull in searching into it; and that made Dauid crie out, Psal. 19.12. Cleanse me from my secret faults: though thou be most careful in searching into it; and that made David cry out, Psalm 19.12. Cleanse me from my secret Faults: cs pns21 vbb av-ds j p-acp vvg p-acp pn31; cc cst vvd np1 vvb av, np1 crd. vvb pno11 p-acp po11 j-jn n2: (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10930 and therefore be thou carefull, not onely to auoyd open grosse sinnes, but also to purge thine heart of all wicked thoughts, and Therefore be thou careful, not only to avoid open gross Sins, but also to purge thine heart of all wicked thoughts, cc av vbb pns21 j, xx av-j pc-acp vvi j j n2, cc-acp av pc-acp vvi po21 n1 pp-f d j n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10931 and remember this, that the Lord sees them, and knowes them, and will bring euery secret thing to iudgement. and Remember this, that the Lord sees them, and knows them, and will bring every secret thing to judgement. cc vvb d, cst dt n1 vvz pno32, cc vvz pno32, cc vmb vvi d j-jn n1 p-acp n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10932 Yea, the ground of truth now deliuered must teach vs, not onely to do good duties, (an hypocrite may do them) but we must labour to approue our soules to God in the doing of them. Yea, the ground of truth now Delivered must teach us, not only to do good duties, (an hypocrite may do them) but we must labour to approve our Souls to God in the doing of them. uh, dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn vmb vvi pno12, xx av-j pc-acp vdi j n2, (dt n1 vmb vdi pno32) cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt vdg pp-f pno32. (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10933 For why, the Lord sees and knowes thy inwards, he knowes with what heart thou comest to the Church, For why, the Lord sees and knows thy inward, he knows with what heart thou Comest to the Church, p-acp q-crq, dt n1 vvz cc vvz po21 n2-j, pns31 vvz p-acp r-crq n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10934 yea with what heart thou hearest the word, and receiuest the Sacraments, with what heart thou prayest in publicke or in priuate, with what heart thou dost any good dutie, yea with what heart thou Hearst the word, and receivest the Sacraments, with what heart thou Prayest in public or in private, with what heart thou dost any good duty, uh p-acp q-crq n1 pns21 vv2 dt n1, cc vv2 dt n2, p-acp r-crq n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp j cc p-acp j, p-acp r-crq n1 pns21 vd2 av-d j n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10935 whether thou dost it in sinceritie of heart, in conscience and obedience to the commandement of God, in reuerence to his holy maiestie, with a heart seeking his glorie, whither thou dost it in sincerity of heart, in conscience and Obedience to the Commandment of God, in Reverence to his holy majesty, with a heart seeking his glory, cs pns21 vd2 pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp dt n1 vvg po31 n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10936 and whether thou do it with an heart prepared, or for fashion & custome, or no, as thousands do: and whither thou do it with an heart prepared, or for fashion & custom, or no, as thousands doe: cc cs pns21 vdi pn31 p-acp dt n1 vvd, cc p-acp n1 cc n1, cc uh-dx, c-acp crd n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10937 they come before the Lord, they seeme to be willing to heare his word and to do it, they come before the Lord, they seem to be willing to hear his word and to do it, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc pc-acp vdi pn31, (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10938 but if one were able to looke into their hearts, he should see that they are taken vp with thoughts of the world, but if one were able to look into their hearts, he should see that they Are taken up with thoughts of the world, cc-acp cs pi vbdr j pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, pns31 vmd vvi cst pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10939 yea sometimes with malicious and ill thoughts against the Preacher, especially if he touch them, and reproue them for their darling sinnes. yea sometime with malicious and ill thoughts against the Preacher, especially if he touch them, and reprove them for their darling Sins. uh av p-acp j cc j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, av-j cs pns31 vvb pno32, cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 j-jn n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 595
10940 Now how darest thou giue way to such thoughts? the Lord sees them, and he knowes them, thou canst not bleare his eyes, Now how Darest thou give Way to such thoughts? the Lord sees them, and he knows them, thou Canst not blear his eyes, av q-crq vv2 pns21 vvi n1 p-acp d n2? dt n1 vvz pno32, cc pns31 vvz pno32, pns21 vm2 xx vvi po31 n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 596
10943 If thine heart witnesse against thee and condemne thee, then as Iohn saith, 1. Ioh. 3.20. God is greater then thine heart, and he will much more condemne thee. If thine heart witness against thee and condemn thee, then as John Says, 1. John 3.20. God is greater then thine heart, and he will much more condemn thee. cs po21 n1 vvi p-acp pno21 cc vvi pno21, av c-acp np1 vvz, crd np1 crd. np1 vbz jc cs po21 n1, cc pns31 vmb av-d av-dc vvi pno21. (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 596
10944 Take heed then of halting and dissembling with the Lord. Take heed then of halting and dissembling with the Lord. vvb n1 av pp-f vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1052 Page 596
10945 And further, doth the Lord perfectly know the secret thoughts of mens hearts? Here is then matter of comfort for euery sound and single hearted Christian. And further, does the Lord perfectly know the secret thoughts of men's hearts? Here is then matter of Comfort for every found and single hearted Christian. cc jc, vdz dt n1 av-j vvi dt j-jn n2 pp-f ng2 n2? av vbz av n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 cc j j-vvn np1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1053 Page 596
10946 Dost thou walke be•ore the Lord in truth and in singlenesse of thine heart, though in much weaknesse? Let then the world taxe thee with hypocrisie and dissembling, Dost thou walk be•ore the Lord in truth and in singleness of thine heart, though in much weakness? Let then the world Tax thee with hypocrisy and dissembling, vd2 pns21 vvi av dt n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 pp-f po21 n1, cs p-acp d n1? vvb av dt n1 vvb pno21 p-acp n1 cc j-vvg, (29) verse (DIV2) 1053 Page 596
10947 yet here is thy comfort, the Lord sees and knowes thine vprightnesse. And if thou be able to say with Iob, Iob 16.19. howsoeuer men speake maliciously against me, yet my witnesse is in the heauen, and my record is on high, thou needest not care what all the men in the world say against thee, the Lord will one day cleare thine vprightnesse in the sight of men and Angels. yet Here is thy Comfort, the Lord sees and knows thine uprightness. And if thou be able to say with Job, Job 16.19. howsoever men speak maliciously against me, yet my witness is in the heaven, and my record is on high, thou Needest not care what all the men in the world say against thee, the Lord will one day clear thine uprightness in the sighed of men and Angels. av av vbz po21 n1, dt n1 vvz cc vvz po21 n1. cc cs pns21 vbb j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, np1 crd. c-acp n2 vvb av-j p-acp pno11, av po11 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc po11 n1 vbz a-acp j, pns21 vv2 xx vvi r-crq d dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp pno21, dt n1 vmb crd n1 vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1053 Page 596
10948 An vpright heart in the sight of God is a precious iewell, it is better worth then all the riches and treasures in the world, it will yeeld comfort when they can yeeld none at all, an upright heart in the sighed of God is a precious jewel, it is better worth then all the riches and treasures in the world, it will yield Comfort when they can yield none At all, dt av-j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1, pn31 vbz jc n1 cs d dt n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmb vvi n1 c-crq pns32 vmb vvi pix p-acp d, (29) verse (DIV2) 1053 Page 596
10949 and when the mouthes of all are open against a man. and when the mouths of all Are open against a man. cc c-crq dt n2 pp-f d vbr j p-acp dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1053 Page 596
10950 And that is to be thought on for the comfort of all sincere and single hearted Christians. And that is to be Thought on for the Comfort of all sincere and single hearted Christians. cc cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j cc j j-vvn np1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1053 Page 596
10951 Now further, is it so that the Lord perfectly knowes the secret thoughts, imaginations, purposes and intents of the minds of men, Now further, is it so that the Lord perfectly knows the secret thoughts, Imaginations, Purposes and intents of the minds of men, av av-jc, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 av-j vvz dt j-jn n2, n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 596
10952 and all the inward motions of their hearts, and is well acquainted with whatsoeuer men secretly thinke, and all the inward motions of their hearts, and is well acquainted with whatsoever men secretly think, cc d dt j n2 pp-f po32 n2, cc vbz av vvn p-acp r-crq n2 av-jn vvb, (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 596
10953 or inwardly affect in the depth of their hearts? Surely then the due consideration of this may strike a terror into all such as hatch and harbour malice and mischiefe in their hearts against their brethren, or inwardly affect in the depth of their hearts? Surely then the due consideration of this may strike a terror into all such as hatch and harbour malice and mischief in their hearts against their brothers, cc av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2? np1 av dt j-jn n1 pp-f d vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d d c-acp vvi cc vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 596
10954 and do cloke it and smooth it ouer, so as men cannot discerne it, and do waite onely for a fit opportunitie to put their mischieuous intents in practise, and do cloak it and smooth it over, so as men cannot discern it, and do wait only for a fit opportunity to put their mischievous intents in practice, cc vdb vvi pn31 cc vvb pn31 a-acp, av c-acp n2 vmbx vvi pn31, cc vdb vvi av-j p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po32 j n2 p-acp n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 596
10955 and especially into such as harbour malice and mischiefe in their hearts against the children of God, and especially into such as harbour malice and mischief in their hearts against the children of God, cc av-j p-acp d c-acp vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10956 and against the deare Saints and seruants of God. and against the deer Saints and Servants of God. cc p-acp dt j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10957 Howsoeuer they may hide their malice and their wicked purposes, and their plots to entrap Gods children, Howsoever they may hide their malice and their wicked Purposes, and their plots to entrap God's children, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1 cc po32 j n2, cc po32 n2 pc-acp vvi npg1 n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10958 and their intent to hurt and to wrong them is hid from the eyes of men, and their intent to hurt and to wrong them is hid from the eyes of men, cc po32 n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pno32 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10959 yet the Lord sees them well enough, His eyes are as a flame of fire, Reuel. 1.14. And Lamen. 3.59.60.61. yet the Lord sees them well enough, His eyes Are as a flame of fire, Revel. 1.14. And Lamen. 3.59.60.61. av dt n1 vvz pno32 av av-d, po31 n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb. crd. cc np1. crd. (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10960 the Church appeales to the Lord to iudge her cause being wronged, she saith, The Lord sees all the deuices of her enemies against her, the Church appeals to the Lord to judge her cause being wronged, she Says, The Lord sees all the devices of her enemies against her, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 vbg vvn, pns31 vvz, dt n1 vvz d dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp pno31, (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10961 and that he is acquainted with all their imaginations. And therefore we may boldly say with the Prophet, Isai. 29.15. and that he is acquainted with all their Imaginations. And Therefore we may boldly say with the Prophet, Isaiah 29.15. cc cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp d po32 n2. cc av pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10962 Wo to them that seeke deepe to hide their counsell from the Lord, their workes are in darknesse, Woe to them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the Lord, their works Are in darkness, n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb av-jn pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, po32 n2 vbr p-acp n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10963 and they say, who sees vs? and who knoweth vs? Dost thou, whosoeuer thou art, carrie a cankered heart within thy bosome, and they say, who sees us? and who Knoweth us? Dost thou, whosoever thou art, carry a cankered heart within thy bosom, cc pns32 vvb, r-crq vvz pno12? cc q-crq vvz pno12? vd2 pns21, r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb dt j-vvn n1 p-acp po21 n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10964 an enuious and malicious heart against Gods children, or against any one of them? Canst thou with Cain speake faire and meane ill? Canst thou walke with one as thy brother, an envious and malicious heart against God's children, or against any one of them? Canst thou with Cain speak fair and mean ill? Canst thou walk with one as thy brother, dt j cc j n1 p-acp npg1 n2, cc p-acp d crd pp-f pno32? vm2 pns21 p-acp np1 vvb j cc j n-jn? vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp pi p-acp po21 n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10965 and when opportunitie serues cut his throate as an enemie? Consider with thy selfe, the Lord sees and knowes, not onely the wrongs done to his children, and when opportunity serves Cut his throat as an enemy? Consider with thy self, the Lord sees and knows, not only the wrongs done to his children, cc c-crq n1 vvz vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n1? np1 p-acp po21 n1, dt n1 vvz cc vvz, xx av-j dt n2-jn vdn p-acp po31 n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10966 but the secret intents of mischiefe, and the very purposes of euill against any of his. but the secret intents of mischief, and the very Purposes of evil against any of his. cc-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f j-jn p-acp d pp-f png31. (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10967 Yea the diuels in hell can deuise nothing against his children, but it is euident in his sight, and he knowes it perfectly. Yea the Devils in hell can devise nothing against his children, but it is evident in his sighed, and he knows it perfectly. uh dt n2 p-acp n1 vmb vvi pix p-acp po31 n2, cc-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp po31 n1, cc pns31 vvz pn31 av-j. (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10968 And therefore thinke not that thou canst wrong any one so secretly, though it be but in the very thought of thine heart, And Therefore think not that thou Canst wrong any one so secretly, though it be but in the very Thought of thine heart, cc av vvb xx cst pns21 vm2 vvi d crd av av-jn, cs pn31 vbi cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po21 n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10969 as that the wrong shall be smothered in thine owne bosome & neuer come to light. as that the wrong shall be smothered in thine own bosom & never come to Light. c-acp cst dt n-jn vmb vbi vvn p-acp po21 d n1 cc av-x vvb pc-acp vvi. (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10970 No, no, thine heart lyes naked and bare before the Lord, and he sees and knowes the malice and mischiefe that lurks in the secret of thine heart, No, no, thine heart lies naked and bore before the Lord, and he sees and knows the malice and mischief that lurks in the secret of thine heart, uh-dx, uh-dx, po21 n1 vvz j cc j p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vvz cc vvz dt n1 cc n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n-jn pp-f po21 n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10971 and he is able to bring it to light, and will one day so do, to thine open and euerlasting shame. and he is able to bring it to Light, and will one day so do, to thine open and everlasting shame. cc pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1, cc vmb crd n1 av vdb, p-acp po21 j cc j n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10972 And that may strike a terrour into all such as wrong their brethren in the secret thought of their hearts. And that may strike a terror into all such as wrong their brothers in the secret Thought of their hearts. cc cst vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d d c-acp vvb po32 n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1054 Page 597
10973 In the next place comes to be considered that which the Apostle doth here affirme of the Lord, hauing described him to be the searcher of hearts, namely this, that he knowes what is the meaning of the Spirit in those sighes and grones that are stirred vp by him in the hearts of his children, In the next place comes to be considered that which the Apostle does Here affirm of the Lord, having described him to be the searcher of hearts, namely this, that he knows what is the meaning of the Spirit in those sighs and groans that Are stirred up by him in the hearts of his children, p-acp dt ord n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn d r-crq dt n1 vdz av vvi pp-f dt n1, vhg vvn pno31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n2, av d, cst pns31 vvz r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2 cst vbr vvn a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1055 Page 597
10974 and that he approues of them: whence note we in the first place. and that he approves of them: whence note we in the First place. cc cst pns31 vvz pp-f pno32: c-crq vvb pns12 p-acp dt ord n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1055 Page 598
10975 That he that searcheth the hearts of men, that is God onely, he knowes the mind and meaning of his owne good Spirit stirring vp sighes and grones in the hearts of his children: That he that Searches the hearts of men, that is God only, he knows the mind and meaning of his own good Spirit stirring up sighs and groans in the hearts of his children: cst pns31 cst vvz dt n2 pp-f n2, cst vbz np1 j, pns31 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 d j n1 vvg a-acp n2 cc vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2: (29) verse (DIV2) 1056 Page 598
10976 God alone is the searcher of the hearts of men, and he alone knowes the desires of his children in their sighes, God alone is the searcher of the hearts of men, and he alone knows the Desires of his children in their sighs, np1 av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, cc pns31 av-j vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp po32 n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1056 Page 598
10977 and grones, and cries of their hearts. And this might be confirmed by all those places before cited, but it is needlesse. and groans, and cries of their hearts. And this might be confirmed by all those places before cited, but it is needless. cc n2, cc n2 pp-f po32 n2. cc d vmd vbi vvn p-acp d d n2 a-acp vvn, cc-acp pn31 vbz j. (29) verse (DIV2) 1056 Page 598
10978 This for the vse of it, serues as an argument against the inuocation of Saints departed this life, which the Papists hold and teach, This for the use of it, serves as an argument against the invocation of Saints departed this life, which the Papists hold and teach, d p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvd d n1, r-crq dt njp2 n1 cc vvi, (29) verse (DIV2) 1057 Page 598
10979 and it beares strongly against it, because prayer sometimes is but a sigh or a grone of the heart, and it bears strongly against it, Because prayer sometime is but a sighs or a groan of the heart, cc pn31 vvz av-j p-acp pn31, c-acp n1 av vbz p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1057 Page 598
10980 and God who only knowes the secret of the hearts of men, he alone knowes the desires of our hearts in the sighes and grones of them, and God who only knows the secret of the hearts of men, he alone knows the Desires of our hearts in the sighs and groans of them, cc np1 r-crq av-j vvz dt n-jn pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, pns31 av-j vvz dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pno32, (29) verse (DIV2) 1057 Page 598
10981 and therefore to him alone belongs inuocation and prayer, and not to Saints departed. and Therefore to him alone belongs invocation and prayer, and not to Saints departed. cc av p-acp pno31 av-j vvz n1 cc n1, cc xx p-acp n2 vvn. (29) verse (DIV2) 1057 Page 598
10982 But some say, The Saints in heauen are with God, and they behold the face of God, But Some say, The Saints in heaven Are with God, and they behold the face of God, p-acp d vvb, dt n2 p-acp n1 vbr p-acp np1, cc pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1057 Page 598
10983 and in him they see the desires of our hearts. and in him they see the Desires of our hearts. cc p-acp pno31 pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f po12 n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1057 Page 598
10984 That is but a fancie, it hath no footing nor ground in the word of God, the Scripture is plaine against it. Isai. 63.16. That is but a fancy, it hath no footing nor ground in the word of God, the Scripture is plain against it. Isaiah 63.16. cst vbz p-acp dt n1, pn31 vhz dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 vbz j p-acp pn31. np1 crd. (29) verse (DIV2) 1057 Page 598
10985 it is there said, that Abraham who then was departed this life, and was in heauen in his soule, it is there said, that Abraham who then was departed this life, and was in heaven in his soul, pn31 vbz a-acp vvn, cst np1 r-crq av vbds vvn d n1, cc vbds p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1057 Page 598
10986 and had the sight of God in his soule, was ignorant of the Church and people of God: and had the sighed of God in his soul, was ignorant of the Church and people of God: cc vhd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, vbds j pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1057 Page 598
10987 Doubtlesse thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of vs, and Israel know vs not. Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel know us not. av-j pns21 vb2r po12 n1, cs np1 vbb j pp-f pno12, cc np1 vvb pno12 xx. (29) verse (DIV2) 1057 Page 598
10988 And therefore inuocation of Saints departed whatsoeuer the Papists call it, is flat idolatrie. And Therefore invocation of Saints departed whatsoever the Papists call it, is flat idolatry. cc av n1 pp-f n2 vvd r-crq dt njp2 vvb pn31, vbz j n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1057 Page 598
10989 Now in that the Apostle saith, God who searcheth the heart knowes what is the meaning of the Spirit; Now in that the Apostle Says, God who Searches the heart knows what is the meaning of the Spirit; av p-acp d dt n1 vvz, np1 r-crq vvz dt n1 vvz r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (29) verse (DIV2) 1058 Page 598
10990 these words being vnderstood as we haue expounded them, thence we are further giuen to vnderstand thus much. these words being understood as we have expounded them, thence we Are further given to understand thus much. d n2 vbg vvn c-acp pns12 vhb vvn pno32, av pns12 vbr av-jc vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (29) verse (DIV2) 1058 Page 598
10991 That God who perfectly knowes the secrets of mens hearts, he onely knowes the meaning of those vnutterable sighes and grones that are stirred vp in the hearts of his children by his good Spirit in the time of their great afflictions, That God who perfectly knows the secrets of men's hearts, he only knows the meaning of those unutterable sighs and groans that Are stirred up in the hearts of his children by his good Spirit in the time of their great afflictions, cst np1 r-crq av-j vvz dt n2-jn pp-f ng2 n2, pns31 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f d j n2 cc n2 cst vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1059 Page 598
10992 and he also approues of them: and he also approves of them: cc pns31 av vvz pp-f pno32: (29) verse (DIV2) 1059 Page 598
10993 both the meaning of those sighes that Gods children send forth when they are vnder the hand of God in great distresse, both the meaning of those sighs that God's children send forth when they Are under the hand of God in great distress, d dt n1 pp-f d n2 cst npg1 n2 vvb av c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1059 Page 598
10994 and are not able to vtter and expresse by words is knowne to God, and they are also accepted of the Lord. and Are not able to utter and express by words is known to God, and they Are also accepted of the Lord. cc vbr xx j pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp n2 vbz vvn p-acp np1, cc pns32 vbr av vvn pp-f dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1059 Page 599
10995 And to this purpose is that, Exod. 2.24. It is there said, the people of God sighing and groning being vnder grieuous bondage, The Lord heard their mone: And to this purpose is that, Exod 2.24. It is there said, the people of God sighing and groaning being under grievous bondage, The Lord herd their moan: cc p-acp d n1 vbz d, np1 crd. pn31 vbz a-acp vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg cc vvg n1 p-acp j n1, dt n1 vvd po32 n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1059 Page 599
10996 he both knew the meaning of their sighes, and he was well pleased with them, yea the Lord so accepted of them, as Moses saith, Numb. 20.16. That he sent his Angell and deliuered them out of their thraldome and bondage. he both knew the meaning of their sighs, and he was well pleased with them, yea the Lord so accepted of them, as Moses Says, Numb. 20.16. That he sent his Angel and Delivered them out of their thraldom and bondage. pns31 av-d vvd dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc pns31 vbds av vvn p-acp pno32, uh dt n1 av vvn pp-f pno32, c-acp np1 vvz, j. crd. cst pns31 vvd po31 n1 cc vvd pno32 av pp-f po32 n1 cc n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1059 Page 599
10997 And hence it is that the Lord saith, He will vp, Psal. 12.5. and he will arise for the sighes of the poore, euen because of the sighes and grones of his poore children in their great distresse; And hence it is that the Lord Says, He will up, Psalm 12.5. and he will arise for the sighs of the poor, even Because of the sighs and groans of his poor children in their great distress; cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz, pns31 vmb a-acp, np1 crd. cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, av c-acp pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 j n2 p-acp po32 j n1; (29) verse (DIV2) 1059 Page 599
11015 And though their enemies and persecutors cannot vnderstand what they meane by their sighes, and they are not able to diue so far, And though their enemies and persecutors cannot understand what they mean by their sighs, and they Are not able to dive so Far, cc cs po32 n2 cc n2 vmbx vvi r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2, cc pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi av av-j, (29) verse (DIV2) 1064 Page 600
14432 nor the Iudge himselfe can iustly proceed against him, & adiudge him to any punishment. nor the Judge himself can justly proceed against him, & adjudge him to any punishment. ccx dt n1 px31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvb pno31 p-acp d n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
10998 he takes notice of them, and he regards them. Yea the Psalmist saith, Psal. 102.19. The Lord looks downe from the height of his sanctuarie, out of the heauen did the Lord behold the earth: he Takes notice of them, and he regards them. Yea the Psalmist Says, Psalm 102.19. The Lord looks down from the height of his sanctuary, out of the heaven did the Lord behold the earth: pns31 vvz n1 pp-f pno32, cc pns31 vvz pno32. uh dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. dt n1 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av pp-f dt n1 vdd dt n1 vvb dt n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1059 Page 599
10999 And then verse 20. That he may heare the mourning of the prisoner: euen the mourning and groning of such as are in great affliction. Lamen. 3.56. the Church being in great distresse, she prayes thus, Stop not thine eare from my sigh and from my crie. And then verse 20. That he may hear the mourning of the prisoner: even the mourning and groaning of such as Are in great affliction. Lamen. 3.56. the Church being in great distress, she prays thus, Stop not thine ear from my sighs and from my cry. cc av n1 crd cst pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1: av-j dt n1 cc vvg pp-f d c-acp vbr p-acp j n1. np1. crd. dt n1 vbg p-acp j n1, pns31 vvz av, vvb xx po21 n1 p-acp po11 n1 cc p-acp po11 n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1059 Page 599
11000 And it is worth our marking that we find, Psal. 56.8. And it is worth our marking that we find, Psalm 56.8. cc pn31 vbz j po12 vvg cst pns12 vvb, np1 crd. (29) verse (DIV2) 1059 Page 599
11001 Dauid being in a great straite, and grieuously distressed, he prayes thus to the Lord, Put my teares into thy bottle, are they not written in thy register? thereby implying, that the Lord hath as it were a bottle wherein he keepes the teares of his distressed children, David being in a great strait, and grievously distressed, he prays thus to the Lord, Put my tears into thy Bottle, Are they not written in thy register? thereby implying, that the Lord hath as it were a Bottle wherein he keeps the tears of his distressed children, np1 vbg p-acp dt j n1, cc av-j vvn, pns31 vvz av p-acp dt n1, vvb po11 n2 p-acp po21 n1, vbr pns32 xx vvn p-acp po21 n1? av vvg, cst dt n1 vhz p-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1059 Page 599
11002 and he keepes them in remembrance as in a register, and they fall not in vaine from the eyes of his children: and he keeps them in remembrance as in a register, and they fallen not in vain from the eyes of his children: cc pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1, cc pns32 vvb xx p-acp j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2: (29) verse (DIV2) 1059 Page 599
11003 and so doubtlesse he both knowes the meaning of those vnexpressable sighes that are stirred vp in the hearts of his children by his owne good Spirit in the time of their affliction and distresse, and so doubtless he both knows the meaning of those unexpressable sighs that Are stirred up in the hearts of his children by his own good Spirit in the time of their affliction and distress, cc av av-j pns31 av-d vvz dt n1 pp-f d j n2 cst vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp po31 d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1059 Page 599
11004 and he also approues of them, and they are pleasing to him. And the reasons are here giuen by the Apostle in the words following. and he also approves of them, and they Are pleasing to him. And the Reasons Are Here given by the Apostle in the words following. cc pns31 av vvz pp-f pno32, cc pns32 vbr vvg p-acp pno31. cc dt n2 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg. (29) verse (DIV2) 1059 Page 599
11005 They are the sighes and grones of his Saints and deare children. And they come from his good Spirit, euen from the Spirit of grace. They Are the sighs and groans of his Saints and deer children. And they come from his good Spirit, even from the Spirit of grace. pns32 vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2 cc j-jn n2. cc pns32 vvb p-acp po31 j n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1060 Page 599
11006 And they are requests made according to the will of God. And they Are requests made according to the will of God. cc pns32 vbr n2 vvn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1062 Page 599
11007 And this truth to make vse of it, may serue as a ground of speciall comfort to Gods children, and that in some particular cases, as first this. And this truth to make use of it, may serve as a ground of special Comfort to God's children, and that in Some particular cases, as First this. cc d n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp npg1 n2, cc cst p-acp d j n2, c-acp ord d. (29) verse (DIV2) 1063 Page 600
11008 Do Gods children liue in an euill and dangerous time, in a time of great trouble and persecution, Do God's children live in an evil and dangerous time, in a time of great trouble and persecution, vdb npg1 n2 vvb p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1064 Page 600
11009 & are much wronged and grieuously oppressed, and they dare not open their mouthes to make their complaint to men, & Are much wronged and grievously oppressed, and they Dare not open their mouths to make their complaint to men, cc vbr av-d vvn cc av-j vvn, cc pns32 vvb xx vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1064 Page 600
11010 but it is wisedome for them to be silent, as the Prophet saith? Amos 5.13. It is an euill time, and the prudent will keepe silence. but it is Wisdom for them to be silent, as the Prophet Says? Amos 5.13. It is an evil time, and the prudent will keep silence. cc-acp pn31 vbz n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi j, c-acp dt n1 vvz? np1 crd. pn31 vbz dt j-jn n1, cc dt j vmb vvi n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1064 Page 600
11011 Yea is it so that they dare not open their mouthes to make their complaints to the Lord in the hearing of men, Yea is it so that they Dare not open their mouths to make their complaints to the Lord in the hearing of men, uh vbz pn31 av cst pns32 vvb xx vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1064 Page 600
11012 and it may be they are in such straites as they cannot be in any priuate place where they might powre out their complaints to God in the words of prayer? Yet they may then send vp to heauen their minds and meanings, and it may be they Are in such straits as they cannot be in any private place where they might pour out their complaints to God in the words of prayer? Yet they may then send up to heaven their minds and meanings, cc pn31 vmb vbi pns32 vbr p-acp d n2 c-acp pns32 vmbx vbi p-acp d j n1 c-crq pns32 vmd vvi av po32 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1? av pns32 vmb av vvi a-acp p-acp n1 po32 n2 cc n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1064 Page 600
11013 and their complaints in sighes and grones, and that in the presence of their most malicious and spitefull enemies, and their complaints in sighs and groans, and that in the presence of their most malicious and spiteful enemies, cc po32 n2 p-acp n2 cc n2, cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 av-ds j cc j n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1064 Page 600
11014 and in the hearing of their cruell persecutors. and in the hearing of their cruel persecutors. cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 j n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1064 Page 600
11016 yet the Lord who is the searcher of ye heart, he both knowes the meaning of those sighes & grones stirred vp in their hearts by his owne good Spirit, and he approues of them: yet the Lord who is the searcher of the heart, he both knows the meaning of those sighs & groans stirred up in their hearts by his own good Spirit, and he approves of them: av dt n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 av-d vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2 vvn a-acp p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po31 d j n1, cc pns31 vvz pp-f pno32: (29) verse (DIV2) 1064 Page 600
11017 and doubtlesse he will not let them returne emptie into their bosomes. and doubtless he will not let them return empty into their bosoms. cc av-j pns31 vmb xx vvi pno32 vvi j p-acp po32 n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1064 Page 600
11018 Againe, it may be the case is so with a child of God, he being vnder the hand of God in great distresse, Again, it may be the case is so with a child of God, he being under the hand of God in great distress, av, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 600
11019 as though he go about to pray to the Lord, and he thinkes with himselfe, as though he go about to pray to the Lord, and he thinks with himself, c-acp cs pns31 vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vvz p-acp px31, (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 600
11020 surely this or that I will craue at the hands of God, and yet by reason of weakenesse and shortnesse of his memorie, surely this or that I will crave At the hands of God, and yet by reason of weakness and shortness of his memory, av-j d cc cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc av p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 600
11021 or through the distemper of his bodie, some thing that he meant to pray for is forgotten, or through the distemper of his body, Some thing that he meant to pray for is forgotten, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, d n1 cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi c-acp vbz vvn, (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 600
11022 and he onely sighes and grones to God, the holy Spirit of God stirring him vp so to do, shall that forgetfulnesse preiudice him in his suite to the Lord? No, no, and he only sighs and groans to God, the holy Spirit of God stirring him up so to do, shall that forgetfulness prejudice him in his suit to the Lord? No, no, cc pns31 av-j vvz cc vvz p-acp np1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno31 a-acp av pc-acp vdi, vmb d n1 n1 pno31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 600
11023 though he haue forgotten the thing that he meant to aske, yet the Lord who searcheth the hearts of men, he knowes what he would haue well inough, though he have forgotten the thing that he meant to ask, yet the Lord who Searches the hearts of men, he knows what he would have well enough, cs pns31 vhb vvn dt n1 cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi, av dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n2 pp-f n2, pns31 vvz r-crq pns31 vmd vhi av av-d, (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 600
11024 euen by his sighes and grones; even by his sighs and groans; av p-acp po31 n2 cc n2; (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 600
11025 and those sighes and grones of his are not in vaine, they vanish not away as smoke in the aire: and those sighs and groans of his Are not in vain, they vanish not away as smoke in the air: cc d n2 cc n2 pp-f png31 vbr xx p-acp j, pns32 vvb xx av p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 600
11026 no, they ascend vp to the Lord in heauen, and he is able to find out the meaning of his owne good Spirit in them: no, they ascend up to the Lord in heaven, and he is able to find out the meaning of his own good Spirit in them: dx, pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f po31 d j n1 p-acp pno32: (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 600
11027 and that may be matter of great comfort to a child of God in that particular case. and that may be matter of great Comfort to a child of God in that particular case. cc cst vmb vbi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 601
11028 Yet let none hereupon take occasion willingly to let his minde wander from the things he prayes for, Yet let none hereupon take occasion willingly to let his mind wander from the things he prays for, av vvb pix av vvi n1 av-j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 vvi p-acp dt n2 pns31 vvz p-acp, (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 601
11029 and to pray carelesly and loosely; if he so do, he offers the sacrifice of a foole, Eccles. 5.17. Labour thou to keepe thy mind close to the things thou prayest for, and in praying, set thy selfe seriously to mind what thou crauest at the hands of the Lord; and to pray carelessly and loosely; if he so do, he offers the sacrifice of a fool, Eccles. 5.17. Labour thou to keep thy mind close to the things thou Prayest for, and in praying, Set thy self seriously to mind what thou cravest At the hands of the Lord; cc pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j; cs pns31 av vdi, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. n1 pns21 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 av-j p-acp dt n2 pns21 vv2 p-acp, cc p-acp vvg, vvb po21 n1 av-j pc-acp vvi r-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 601
11030 and then if through the weakenesse of thy memorie, or some distemper of thy bodie by some sudden pang, thou forget some thing thou didst purpose to pray for, and then if through the weakness of thy memory, or Some distemper of thy body by Some sudden pang, thou forget Some thing thou didst purpose to pray for, cc av cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc d n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp d j n1, pns21 vvb d n1 pns21 vdd2 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp, (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 601
11031 yet thou sighing and groning in regard of thy forgetfulnesse, the Lord will passe by thy weakenesse, yet thou sighing and groaning in regard of thy forgetfulness, the Lord will pass by thy weakness, av pns21 vvg cc vvg p-acp n1 pp-f po21 n1, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 601
11032 and he knowes well inough what thou wouldst haue by thy sighes and grones, and he will accept of them as pleasing to him, and he knows well enough what thou Wouldst have by thy sighs and groans, and he will accept of them as pleasing to him, cc pns31 vvz av av-d r-crq pns21 vmd2 vhi p-acp po21 n2 cc n2, cc pns31 vmb vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 601
11033 and as if thou hadst made thy case knowne to him in words. And that may be matter of great comfort to thee in that particular case. and as if thou Hadst made thy case known to him in words. And that may be matter of great Comfort to thee in that particular case. cc c-acp cs pns21 vhd2 vvn po21 n1 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n2. cc cst vmb vbi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp d j n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1065 Page 601
11034 We are now to come to the reasons by which the Apostle proues that the prayers and sighes of Gods children, sent forth by the helpe of the Spirit of God, are knowne and accepted of the Lord: We Are now to come to the Reasons by which the Apostle Proves that the Prayers and sighs of God's children, sent forth by the help of the Spirit of God, Are known and accepted of the Lord: pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n2, vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbr vvn cc vvn pp-f dt n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1066 Page 601
11035 as first this, That they are the prayers and sighes of the Saints: For he maketh request for the Saints, saith the Apostle, that is, as we shewed, as First this, That they Are the Prayers and sighs of the Saints: For he makes request for the Saints, Says the Apostle, that is, as we showed, c-acp ord d, cst pns32 vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2: c-acp pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2, vvz dt n1, cst vbz, c-acp pns12 vvd, (29) verse (DIV2) 1066 Page 601
11036 for that the same holy Spirit of God causeth, stirreth vp, and enableth such as are cleansed by the bloud of Christ, for that the same holy Spirit of God Causes, stirs up, and enableth such as Are cleansed by the blood of christ, c-acp cst dt d j n1 pp-f np1 vvz, vvz a-acp, cc vvz d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1066 Page 601
11037 and sanctified by his grace, and renewed to the image of God, to make requests to God for themselues. and sanctified by his grace, and renewed to the image of God, to make requests to God for themselves. cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp np1 p-acp px32. (29) verse (DIV2) 1066 Page 601
11038 Now from hence in that the Apostle brings this as a reason why the prayers and sighes of Gods children are knowne and accepted of the Lord, Now from hence in that the Apostle brings this as a reason why the Prayers and sighs of God's children Are known and accepted of the Lord, av p-acp av p-acp d dt n1 vvz d p-acp dt n1 q-crq dt n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr vvn cc vvn pp-f dt n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1066 Page 601
11039 because they are the prayers and the sighes of the Saints, of such as are cleansed by the bloud of Christ, Because they Are the Prayers and the sighs of the Saints, of such as Are cleansed by the blood of christ, c-acp pns32 vbr dt n2 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n2, pp-f d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1066 Page 601
11040 and sanctified by his grace, we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. and sanctified by his grace, we Are given to understand thus much. cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (29) verse (DIV2) 1066 Page 601
11041 That the prayers and sighes of such as are sanctified, and onely of such as are sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, and renewed according to his image in a measure of holinesse, are accepted of the Lord and pleasing to him. That the Prayers and sighs of such as Are sanctified, and only of such as Are sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, and renewed according to his image in a measure of holiness, Are accepted of the Lord and pleasing to him. cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d c-acp vbr vvn, cc av-j pp-f d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc vvn vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr vvn pp-f dt n1 cc vvg p-acp pno31. (29) verse (DIV2) 1067 Page 601
11042 Onely the prayers and sighes of the Saints of God, who are deare and precious in the sight of God, are the prayers and sighes the Lord approues of, Only the Prayers and sighs of the Saints of God, who Are deer and precious in the sighed of God, Are the Prayers and sighs the Lord approves of, j dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbr j-jn cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbr dt n2 cc n2 dt n1 vvz a-acp, (29) verse (DIV2) 1067 Page 602
11043 and the prayers and sighes that are auaileable with the Lord. And to this purpose we haue plentifull euidence of Scripture. Prou. 15.8. Salomon saith in expresse termes, The prayer of the righteous is acceptable to the Lord. and the Prayers and sighs that Are available with the Lord. And to this purpose we have plentiful evidence of Scripture. Prou. 15.8. Solomon Says in express terms, The prayer of the righteous is acceptable to the Lord. cc dt n2 cc n2 cst vbr j p-acp dt n1. cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb j n1 pp-f n1. np1 crd. np1 vvz p-acp j n2, dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz j p-acp dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1067 Page 602
11044 And so saith the Apostle, Iam. 5.16. The prayer of a righteous man auaileth much: it is of great force with the Lord. Iob 42.8. the Lord himself bids Iobs friends offer burnt offerings for themselues, and withall he tels them, that his seruant Iob should pray for them: And so Says the Apostle, Iam. 5.16. The prayer of a righteous man avails much: it is of great force with the Lord. Job 42.8. the Lord himself bids Jobs Friends offer burned offerings for themselves, and withal he tells them, that his servant Job should pray for them: cc av vvz dt n1, np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz d: pn31 vbz pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. dt n1 px31 vvz n2 n2 vvb vvn n2 p-acp px32, cc av pns31 vvz pno32, cst po31 n1 np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno32: (29) verse (DIV2) 1067 Page 602
11045 who being an holy man he would accept of his prayers for them. Psal. 66.18.19. saith Dauid, If I regard wickednesse in mine heart, the Lord will not heare me: who being an holy man he would accept of his Prayers for them. Psalm 66.18.19. Says David, If I regard wickedness in mine heart, the Lord will not hear me: r-crq vbg dt j n1 pns31 vmd vvi pp-f po31 n2 p-acp pno32. np1 crd. vvz np1, cs pns11 vvb n1 p-acp po11 n1, dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno11: (29) verse (DIV2) 1067 Page 602
11046 but God hath heard me, and considered the voice of my prayer: but God hath herd me, and considered the voice of my prayer: cc-acp np1 vhz vvn pno11, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f po11 n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1067 Page 602
11047 As if he had said, I not regarding wickednes in my heart, the Lord hath heard me. As if he had said, I not regarding wickedness in my heart, the Lord hath herd me. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns11 xx vvg n1 p-acp po11 n1, dt n1 vhz vvn pno11. (29) verse (DIV2) 1067 Page 602
11048 And hence it is that the Apostle exhorts, 1. Tim. 2.8. That men lift vp pure hands in prayer to God. And 2. Tim. 2.19. That euerie one that calleth on the name of Christ, should depart from iniquitie. And hence it is that the Apostle exhorts, 1. Tim. 2.8. That men lift up pure hands in prayer to God. And 2. Tim. 2.19. That every one that calls on the name of christ, should depart from iniquity. cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. cst n2 vvb a-acp j n2 p-acp n1 p-acp np1. cc crd np1 crd. cst d pi cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vmd vvi p-acp n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1067 Page 602
11049 And this Dauid professeth that he would do when he came to the Lords altar, Psal. 26.6. I will wash mine hands in innocencie O Lord, and compasse thine altar. And we find, Isai. 1.15. the Lord doth protest against his people the Iewes, that when they should stretch out their hands to him he would hide his eyes from them: And this David Professes that he would do when he Come to the lords altar, Psalm 26.6. I will wash mine hands in innocence Oh Lord, and compass thine altar. And we find, Isaiah 1.15. the Lord does protest against his people the Iewes, that when they should stretch out their hands to him he would hide his eyes from them: cc d np1 vvz cst pns31 vmd vdi c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2 n1, np1 crd. pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2 p-acp n1 uh n1, cc vvi po21 n1. cc pns12 vvb, np1 crd. dt n1 vdz vvi p-acp po31 n1 dt np2, cst c-crq pns32 vmd vvi av po32 n2 p-acp pno31 pns31 vmd vvi po31 n2 p-acp pno32: (29) verse (DIV2) 1067 Page 602
11050 and though they should make long prayers, he would not heare, because their hands were full of bloud: and though they should make long Prayers, he would not hear, Because their hands were full of blood: cc cs pns32 vmd vvi av-j n2, pns31 vmd xx vvi, c-acp po32 n2 vbdr j pp-f n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1067 Page 602
11051 they were defiled, and came before him in their bloud. they were defiled, and Come before him in their blood. pns32 vbdr vvn, cc vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1067 Page 602
11052 And to these might be added many other testimonies of Scripture, clearing and confirming the truth of the point in hand, that onely the prayers and sighes of the Saints of God, And to these might be added many other testimonies of Scripture, clearing and confirming the truth of the point in hand, that only the Prayers and sighs of the Saints of God, cc p-acp d vmd vbi vvn d j-jn n2 pp-f n1, vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cst av-j dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1067 Page 602
11053 euen of such as are sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, and renewed according to Gods image in a measure of holinesse, are accepted of the Lord, even of such as Are sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, and renewed according to God's image in a measure of holiness, Are accepted of the Lord, av pp-f d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd vvg p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr vvn pp-f dt n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1067 Page 602
11054 and those onely are the prayers and sighes that the Lord approues of, and that are auaileable with the Lord: and those only Are the Prayers and sighs that the Lord approves of, and that Are available with the Lord: cc d av-j vbr dt n2 cc n2 cst dt n1 vvz pp-f, cc d vbr j p-acp dt n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1067 Page 602
11055 and the reasons and grounds of it are these. and the Reasons and grounds of it Are these. cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (29) verse (DIV2) 1067 Page 602
11056 First the Saints of God are the onely fit persons to pray to God, their persons onely are pleasing to God, First the Saints of God Are the only fit Persons to pray to God, their Persons only Are pleasing to God, ord dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr dt j j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, po32 n2 av-j vbr vvg p-acp np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1068 Page 602
11057 and deare to his holy maiestie; and deer to his holy majesty; cc j-jn p-acp po31 j n1; (29) verse (DIV2) 1068 Page 602
11058 his fauour and countenance being onely towards them that beare his image, and are like to him in a measure of holinesse. his favour and countenance being only towards them that bear his image, and Are like to him in a measure of holiness. po31 n1 cc n1 vbg av-j p-acp pno32 cst vvb po31 n1, cc vbr av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1068 Page 602
11059 And againe, onely the Saints of God haue the grace of prayer, and are able to pray to the Lord in a right manner, And again, only the Saints of God have the grace of prayer, and Are able to pray to the Lord in a right manner, cc av, av-j dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1069 Page 603
11060 namely, with knowledge, and with a feeling heart, with an heart earnestly desiring grace for the supply of their wants, namely, with knowledge, and with a feeling heart, with an heart earnestly desiring grace for the supply of their Wants, av, p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt j-vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 av-j vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1069 Page 603
11061 and with assurance to be heard. and with assurance to be herd. cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (29) verse (DIV2) 1069 Page 603
11062 And thirdly, the prayers of the Saints are sanctified in Christ, and made sweet with the sweet incense of his mediation, Reuel. 8.4. and in his mediation the Lord is well pleased, and delighted with the prayers of his Saints. And Thirdly, the Prayers of the Saints Are sanctified in christ, and made sweet with the sweet incense of his mediation, Revel. 8.4. and in his mediation the Lord is well pleased, and delighted with the Prayers of his Saints. cc ord, dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp np1, cc vvd j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb. crd. cc p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 vbz av vvn, cc vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1070 Page 603
11063 And therefore doubtlesse on these grounds we may set downe this for a certaine truth, that the prayers of the Saints, And Therefore doubtless on these grounds we may Set down this for a certain truth, that the Prayers of the Saints, cc av av-j p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi a-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1070 Page 603
11064 and onely of such as are sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, and renewed according to Gods image in a measure of holinesse, are accepted of the Lord, and only of such as Are sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, and renewed according to God's image in a measure of holiness, Are accepted of the Lord, cc av-j pp-f d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd vvg p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr vvn pp-f dt n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1070 Page 603
11065 and those are the prayers and sighes the Lord likes of, and are auaileable with the Lord. and those Are the Prayers and sighs the Lord likes of, and Are available with the Lord. cc d vbr dt n2 cc n2 dt n1 vvz pp-f, cc vbr j p-acp dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1070 Page 603
11066 But haply some will say, The Lord sometimes heares the cries and grones of the wicked and vngodly: But haply Some will say, The Lord sometime hears the cries and groans of the wicked and ungodly: p-acp av d vmb vvi, dt n1 av vvz dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j cc j: (29) verse (DIV2) 1071 Page 603
11067 and therefore it seemes that their prayers and sighes are sometimes auaileable with the Lord. I answer. and Therefore it seems that their Prayers and sighs Are sometime available with the Lord. I answer. cc av pn31 vvz d po32 n2 cc n2 vbr av j p-acp dt n1. pns11 vvb. (29) verse (DIV2) 1071 Page 603
11068 It is true, the Lord sometimes out of the abundance of his mercie, heares the cries and grones of the wicked, not because their prayers & sighes do please him, It is true, the Lord sometime out of the abundance of his mercy, hears the cries and groans of the wicked, not Because their Prayers & sighs do please him, pn31 vbz j, dt n1 av av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvz dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j, xx c-acp po32 n2 cc n2 vdb vvi pno31, (29) verse (DIV2) 1072 Page 603
11069 but for the execution of his iustice on such as wrong them, and deale hardly with them, regarding their cause, but for the execution of his Justice on such as wrong them, and deal hardly with them, regarding their cause, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d c-acp vvb pno32, cc vvi av p-acp pno32, vvg po32 n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1072 Page 603
11070 namely, their wrongs and oppressions, not their persons nor prayers. namely, their wrongs and oppressions, not their Persons nor Prayers. av, po32 n2-jn cc n2, xx po32 n2 ccx n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1072 Page 603
11071 And againe, if the wicked do obtaine the good things from God that they pray for, And again, if the wicked do obtain the good things from God that they pray for, cc av, cs dt j vdb vvi dt j n2 p-acp np1 cst pns32 vvb p-acp, (29) verse (DIV2) 1072 Page 603
11072 yet they are but temporarie good things, as restraining grace at the best, and they receiue them not truly and properly to their owne good, yet they Are but temporary good things, as restraining grace At the best, and they receive them not truly and properly to their own good, av pns32 vbr p-acp j j n2, c-acp vvg n1 p-acp dt js, cc pns32 vvb pno32 xx av-j cc av-j p-acp po32 d j, (29) verse (DIV2) 1072 Page 603
11073 but rather to the good of others, and they do fearefully abuse them to their owne hurt and destruction. but rather to the good of Others, and they do fearfully abuse them to their own hurt and destruction. cc-acp av-c p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn, cc pns32 vdb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1072 Page 603
11074 Now then for the vse of the point, first this truth now deliuered is to be thought on by all wicked and prophane persons, and by all impenitent sinners: Now then for the use of the point, First this truth now Delivered is to be Thought on by all wicked and profane Persons, and by all impenitent Sinners: av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, ord d n1 av vvn vbz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp d j cc j n2, cc p-acp d j n2: (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 603
11075 it serues to discouer to them that they cannot possibly find comfort in seeking to the Lord in prayer in the time of their need, it serves to discover to them that they cannot possibly find Comfort in seeking to the Lord in prayer in the time of their need, pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 cst pns32 vmbx av-j vvi n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 603
11076 and in the time of their distresse: and in the time of their distress: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 603
11077 for why, onely the prayers and sighes of the Saints of God, of such as are sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, for why, only the Prayers and sighs of the Saints of God, of such as Are sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, c-acp c-crq, av-j dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, pp-f d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11078 and are renewed according to Gods image in a measure of holinesse, are pleasing to God, and auaileable with the Lord. and Are renewed according to God's image in a measure of holiness, Are pleasing to God, and available with the Lord. cc vbr vvn vvg p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr vvg p-acp np1, cc j p-acp dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11079 And therefore doubtlesse the prayers and sighes of wicked and prophane persons are not pleasing to the Lord: And Therefore doubtless the Prayers and sighs of wicked and profane Persons Are not pleasing to the Lord: cc av av-j dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j cc j n2 vbr xx vvg p-acp dt n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11080 the holy Ghost makes it knowne in expresse termes, that their prayers are abhominable, Prou. 15.8. the Lord abhors their sighes, and what comfort then can they find in going to the Lord in prayer in the time of their need and distresse? and the case of wicked and gracelesse persons in the time of their great distresse is miserable and fearefull. the holy Ghost makes it known in express terms, that their Prayers Are abominable, Prou. 15.8. the Lord abhors their sighs, and what Comfort then can they find in going to the Lord in prayer in the time of their need and distress? and the case of wicked and graceless Persons in the time of their great distress is miserable and fearful. dt j n1 vvz pn31 vvn p-acp j n2, cst po32 n2 vbr j, np1 crd. dt n1 vvz po32 n2, cc r-crq n1 av vmb pns32 vvi p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1? cc dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1 vbz j cc j. (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11081 And consider it thou that art a prophane person, a drunkard, a blasphemer, or the like, thou canst not find that a refuge and a comfort to thee in the time of thy great distresse, which Gods children find to be a speciall meanes of comfort to them in their greatest afflictions: And Consider it thou that art a profane person, a drunkard, a blasphemer, or the like, thou Canst not find that a refuge and a Comfort to thee in the time of thy great distress, which God's children find to be a special means of Comfort to them in their greatest afflictions: cc vvb pn31 pns21 cst vb2r dt j n1, dt n1, dt n1, cc dt j, pns21 vm2 xx vvi cst dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n1, r-crq n2 n2 vvb pc-acp vbi dt j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 js n2: (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11082 namely, prayer, and sighing, and groning to the Lord. namely, prayer, and sighing, and groaning to the Lord. av, n1, cc vvg, cc vvg p-acp dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11083 Thou thinkest within thy selfe (as not long since I shewed) that though now thou go on in a course of sinne, adding sinne to sinne, Thou Thinkest within thy self (as not long since I showed) that though now thou go on in a course of sin, adding sin to sin, pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1 (c-acp xx av-j c-acp pns11 vvd) cst cs av pns21 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg n1 p-acp n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11084 yet when sicknesse comes, and when the hand of God shall be heauie on thee, thou wilt then go to God in prayer, yet when sickness comes, and when the hand of God shall be heavy on thee, thou wilt then go to God in prayer, av c-crq n1 vvz, cc c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno21, pns21 vm2 av vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11085 and thou wilt then call to God for mercie. and thou wilt then call to God for mercy. cc pns21 vm2 av vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11086 Alas thou maist be cut short, and not able to open thy mouth to the Lord: Alas thou Mayest be Cut short, and not able to open thy Mouth to the Lord: np1 pns21 vm2 vbi vvn j, cc xx j pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11087 but admit thou be able to sigh and grone, yea to roare, and crie, and yell, but admit thou be able to sighs and groan, yea to roar, and cry, and yell, cc-acp vvb pns21 vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi, uh p-acp vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi, (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11088 yea to vtter words of prayer, and to make an excellent prayer for the matter of it; yea to utter words of prayer, and to make an excellent prayer for the matter of it; uh p-acp j n2 pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11089 yet thy sighing and thy crying, thy roaring and thy prayers will not then be accepted of the Lord, the Lord will not then heare thee, as he threatens, Ezech. 8.18. yet thy sighing and thy crying, thy roaring and thy Prayers will not then be accepted of the Lord, the Lord will not then hear thee, as he threatens, Ezekiel 8.18. av po21 vvg cc po21 vvg, po21 j-vvg cc po21 n2 vmb xx av vbi vvn pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vmb xx av vvi pno21, c-acp pns31 vvz, np1 crd. (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11090 Thy sighing and thy groning are not the sighes and grones of a Saint and an holy one, Thy sighing and thy groaning Are not the sighs and groans of a Saint and an holy one, po21 j-vvg cc po21 j-vvg vbr xx dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 cc dt j pi, (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11091 but the sighes and grones of a prophane one, and they are odious and hatefull to the Lord. but the sighs and groans of a profane one, and they Are odious and hateful to the Lord. cc-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j pi, cc pns32 vbr j cc j p-acp dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11092 And it is iust with the Lord in the time of thy need, and in the time of thy distresse, to reiect thy sighes and grones, And it is just with the Lord in the time of thy need, and in the time of thy distress, to reject thy sighs and groans, cc pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, pc-acp vvi po21 n2 cc n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11093 and not to regard them, because thou refusest to heare him when he cals to thee in the ministerie of his word; as Salomon saith, Prou. 28.9. He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shall be abhominable. and not to regard them, Because thou refusest to hear him when he calls to thee in the Ministry of his word; as Solomon Says, Prou. 28.9. He that turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer shall be abominable. cc xx pc-acp vvi pno32, c-acp pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi pno31 c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. pns31 cst vvz av po31 n1 p-acp vvg dt n1, av po31 n1 vmb vbi j. (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 604
11094 And therefore thinke not thou, whosoeuer thou art, that art hardened in thy sinnes, and wilt not be reformed, that thou shalt find comfort in going to the Lord in prayer in the time of thy distresse. And Therefore think not thou, whosoever thou art, that art hardened in thy Sins, and wilt not be reformed, that thou shalt find Comfort in going to the Lord in prayer in the time of thy distress. cc av vvb xx pns21, r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vb2r vvn p-acp po21 n2, cc vm2 xx vbi vvn, cst pns21 vm2 vvi n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 605
11095 No, no, though thou then call and crie to the Lord, The Lord will not answer thee, Prou. 1.28. and so thy case is wretched and miserable. No, no, though thou then call and cry to the Lord, The Lord will not answer thee, Prou. 1.28. and so thy case is wretched and miserable. uh-dx, uh-dx, cs pns21 av vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno21, np1 crd. cc av po21 n1 vbz j cc j. (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 605
11096 Why, but will some say, if wicked persons can find no comfort in going to God in prayer in the time of their need, Why, but will Some say, if wicked Persons can find no Comfort in going to God in prayer in the time of their need, uh-crq, cc-acp vmb d vvi, cs j n2 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 605
11097 why then do you Ministers and others exhort such as are in their naturall estate, why then do you Ministers and Others exhort such as Are in their natural estate, uh-crq av vdb pn22 n2 cc n2-jn vvb d c-acp vbr p-acp po32 j n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 605
11098 and yet go on in a course of sinne, to humble themselues and to pray to the Lord? I answer: and yet go on in a course of sin, to humble themselves and to pray to the Lord? I answer: cc av vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi px32 cc p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1? pns11 vvb: (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 605
11099 we labour to bring them, if it be possible, to a thorow humiliation for their sinnes, we labour to bring them, if it be possible, to a thorough humiliation for their Sins, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pno32, cs pn31 vbb j, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 605
11100 and to seeke to the Lord for mercie with broken hearts, and if any be throughly wrought on by that meanes, and to seek to the Lord for mercy with broken hearts, and if any be thoroughly wrought on by that means, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp j-vvn n2, cc cs d vbb av-j vvn a-acp p-acp d n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 605
11101 and be stirred vp to pray to the Lord with a true feeling of his want, and be stirred up to pray to the Lord with a true feeling of his want, cc vbi vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f po31 n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 605
11102 euen of his want of grace and mercie, doubtl•sse that is a degree of grace, even of his want of grace and mercy, doubtl•sse that is a degree of grace, av pp-f po31 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvb d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 605
11103 and a beginning of holinesse in him, and his prayers then are pleasing to the Lord. and a beginning of holiness in him, and his Prayers then Are pleasing to the Lord. cc dt n-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, cc po31 n2 av vbr vvg p-acp dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 605
11104 And so for a second vse. And so for a second use. cc av p-acp dt ord n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1073 Page 605
11105 Is it so that onely the prayers of the Saints, of such as are sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, and renewed according to his image in some measure of holinesse, are accepted of the Lord and pleasing to him? Then if thou, whosoeuer thou art, wouldest find comfort in thy seeking to the Lord in prayer, Is it so that only the Prayers of the Saints, of such as Are sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, and renewed according to his image in Some measure of holiness, Are accepted of the Lord and pleasing to him? Then if thou, whosoever thou art, Wouldst find Comfort in thy seeking to the Lord in prayer, vbz pn31 av cst av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n2, pp-f d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc vvn vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vbr vvn pp-f dt n1 cc vvg p-acp pno31? av cs pns21, r-crq pns21 vb2r, vmd2 vvi n1 p-acp po21 vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 605
11106 and in calling on the Lord in the time of thy need, neuer rest till thou find that thou hast a measure of true grace & holinesse in thee, and in calling on the Lord in the time of thy need, never rest till thou find that thou hast a measure of true grace & holiness in thee, cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, av-x vvb c-acp pns21 vvi cst pns21 vh2 dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno21, (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 605
11107 and that thou art in some measure sanctified: and that thou art in Some measure sanctified: cc cst pns21 vb2r p-acp d n1 vvn: (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 605
11108 looke how much grace and holinesse thou hast, so much comfort shalt thou find in thy sighes, look how much grace and holiness thou hast, so much Comfort shalt thou find in thy sighs, vvb c-crq d n1 cc n1 pns21 vh2, av d n1 vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp po21 n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 605
11109 and grones, and prayers, to the Lord. and groans, and Prayers, to the Lord. cc n2, cc n2, p-acp dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 605
11110 Not that the Lord regards and heares thy prayers for the merit of any goodnesse or holinesse in thee, Not that the Lord regards and hears thy Prayers for the merit of any Goodness or holiness in thee, xx d dt n1 vvz cc vvz po21 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno21, (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 605
11111 but that grace and holinesse that is in thee, is an euidence to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou art cleansed in the bloud of Christ, but that grace and holiness that is in thee, is an evidence to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou art cleansed in the blood of christ, cc-acp cst n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21, vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cst pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 605
11112 and sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, and renewed according to the image of God in a measure of holinesse, and sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, and renewed according to the image of God in a measure of holiness, cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 605
11113 and that may assure thee that thy prayers and sighes are pleasing to God, and auaileable with the Lord. and that may assure thee that thy Prayers and sighs Are pleasing to God, and available with the Lord. cc cst vmb vvi pno21 d po21 n2 cc n2 vbr vvg p-acp np1, cc j p-acp dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 605
11114 Yea thou maist thereupon conclude, to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thy sighes, Yea thou Mayest thereupon conclude, to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thy sighs, uh pns21 vm2 av vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cst po21 n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 605
11115 and thy feeble and weake prayers, are accepted of the Lord, and the Lord takes notice of them, and thy feeble and weak Prayers, Are accepted of the Lord, and the Lord Takes notice of them, cc po21 j cc j n2, vbr vvn pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 vvz n1 pp-f pno32, (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 606
11116 and is well pleased with them, as a naturall mother takes notice of the crie and stammering voice of her owne infant, and is well pleased with them, as a natural mother Takes notice of the cry and stammering voice of her own infant, cc vbz av vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp dt j n1 vvz n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n-vvg n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 606
11117 and likes that better then she doth the plaine speech of an hundred other children: and likes that better then she does the plain speech of an hundred other children: cc vvz d jc cs pns31 vdz dt j n1 pp-f dt crd j-jn n2: (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 606
11118 so certainly the Lord is better pleased with the sighes and grones, and broken petitions that come from thee that art his child, begotten anew by his word and Spirit, sanctified and renewed according to his image in some measure of holinesse, so Certainly the Lord is better pleased with the sighs and groans, and broken petitions that come from thee that art his child, begotten anew by his word and Spirit, sanctified and renewed according to his image in Some measure of holiness, av av-j dt n1 vbz jc vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2, cc j-vvn n2 cst vvb p-acp pno21 d n1 po31 n1, vvn av p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, j-vvn cc vvn vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 606
11119 then he doth of the most pompous and eloquent prayers of all the hypocrites and impenitent sinners in the world. then he does of the most pompous and eloquent Prayers of all the Hypocrites and impenitent Sinners in the world. cs pns31 vdz pp-f dt av-ds j cc j n2 pp-f d dt n2 cc j n2 p-acp dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 606
11120 And that is to be thought on for the comfort of euery one, whosoeuer he be that finds true grace and holinesse in himselfe. And that is to be Thought on for the Comfort of every one, whosoever he be that finds true grace and holiness in himself. cc cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd, r-crq pns31 vbb cst vvz j n1 cc n1 p-acp px31. (29) verse (DIV2) 1074 Page 606
11121 One thing note we further from these words, The Spirit maketh request for the Saints according to the will of God, and the thing is this: we may hence note. One thing note we further from these words, The Spirit makes request for the Saints according to the will of God, and the thing is this: we may hence note. crd n1 n1 pns12 av-jc p-acp d n2, dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 vbz d: pns12 vmb av vvi. (29) verse (DIV2) 1075 Page 606
11122 That prayer is a worke of the holy Spirit of God in the Saints, in the best of Gods children: That prayer is a work of the holy Spirit of God in the Saints, in the best of God's children: cst n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt js pp-f ng1 n2: (29) verse (DIV2) 1076 Page 606
11123 such as haue the greatest measure of holinesse and sanctification, are still moued and stirred vp to pray, such as have the greatest measure of holiness and sanctification, Are still moved and stirred up to pray, d c-acp vhb dt js n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vbr av vvn cc vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi, (29) verse (DIV2) 1076 Page 606
11124 euen by the worke of the holy Spirit of God, and they cannot of themselues pray as they ought, even by the work of the holy Spirit of God, and they cannot of themselves pray as they ought, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc pns32 vmbx pp-f px32 vvi c-acp pns32 vmd, (29) verse (DIV2) 1076 Page 606
11125 vnlesse they be helped by the holy Spirit of God; unless they be helped by the holy Spirit of God; cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1; (29) verse (DIV2) 1076 Page 606
11126 and therefore Iude in his Epistle verse 20. exhorts true beleeuers to pray in the holy Ghost, that is, by the power and helpe of the holy Ghost. and Therefore Iude in his Epistle verse 20. exhorts true believers to pray in the holy Ghost, that is, by the power and help of the holy Ghost. cc av np1 p-acp po31 n1 n1 crd vvz j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1076 Page 606
11127 And indeed vnlesse the Lord giue the second grace as well as the first grace, and a continuall supply of grace to his children, they can do no good thing, as Christ saith, Ioh. 15.5. Without me ye can do nothing: And indeed unless the Lord give the second grace as well as the First grace, and a continual supply of grace to his children, they can do no good thing, as christ Says, John 15.5. Without me you can do nothing: cc av cs dt n1 vvb dt ord n1 c-acp av c-acp dt ord n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, pns32 vmb vdi dx j n1, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. p-acp pno11 pn22 vmb vdi pix: (29) verse (DIV2) 1076 Page 606
11128 and it is God who giueth both the will and the deed, of his owne good pleasure. Philip. 2.13. and it is God who gives both the will and the deed, of his own good pleasure. Philip. 2.13. cc pn31 vbz n1 r-crq vvz d dt n1 cc dt n1, pp-f po31 d j n1. np1. crd. (29) verse (DIV2) 1076 Page 606
11129 And this for vse meets with that erronious conceit of the Papists, who teach that a man before his conuersion may turne himselfe to seeke to the Lord, And this for use meets with that erroneous conceit of the Papists, who teach that a man before his conversion may turn himself to seek to the Lord, cc d p-acp n1 vvz p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt njp2, r-crq vvb cst dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vmb vvi px31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1077 Page 606
11131 the best of Gods children, such as haue the greatest measure of holinesse, cannot of themselues pray as they ought, the best of God's children, such as have the greatest measure of holiness, cannot of themselves pray as they ought, dt js pp-f ng1 n2, d c-acp vhb dt js n1 pp-f n1, vmbx pp-f px32 vvi c-acp pns32 vmd, (29) verse (DIV2) 1077 Page 606
11132 vnlesse they be helped by the holy Spirit of God: unless they be helped by the holy Spirit of God: cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1077 Page 606
11133 and therefore it cannot possibly be, that a man in his naturall state should be able to set himselfe to seeke the Lord in prayer. and Therefore it cannot possibly be, that a man in his natural state should be able to Set himself to seek the Lord in prayer. cc av pn31 vmbx av-j vbi, cst dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi px31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1077 Page 607
11134 It is an idle fancie, and take we notice on this ground of truth, that it is no easie matter to pray as we ought. It is an idle fancy, and take we notice on this ground of truth, that it is no easy matter to pray as we ought. pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc vvb pns12 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst pn31 vbz dx j n1 pc-acp vvi c-acp pns12 vmd. (29) verse (DIV2) 1077 Page 607
11135 Indeed to pray formally, and to say prayers (as some vse to speake,) is an easie matter, Indeed to pray formally, and to say Prayers (as Some use to speak,) is an easy matter, av pc-acp vvi av-j, cc pc-acp vvi n2 (c-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi,) vbz dt j n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1077 Page 607
11136 but to pray truly, with knowledge, with faith, with feeling, and the like, is a speciall worke of grace, but to pray truly, with knowledge, with faith, with feeling, and the like, is a special work of grace, cc-acp pc-acp vvi av-j, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp vvg, cc dt j, vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1077 Page 607
11137 and of the holy Spirit of God, and therefore when we set on the exercise of prayer, we are to craue the assistance of the holy Spirit of God. and of the holy Spirit of God, and Therefore when we Set on the exercise of prayer, we Are to crave the assistance of the holy Spirit of God. cc pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc av c-crq pns12 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1077 Page 607
11138 Now further, it is not to be passed by without obseruation, we are to marke it, that the Apostle here stiles them whom the holy Spirit of God causeth, Now further, it is not to be passed by without observation, we Are to mark it, that the Apostle Here stile them whom the holy Spirit of God Causes, av av-jc, pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pn31, cst dt n1 av vvz pno32 r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz, (29) verse (DIV2) 1078 Page 607
11139 and stirreth vp, and enableth, such as are cleansed by the bloud of Christ, and sanctified by his grace, and stirs up, and enableth, such as Are cleansed by the blood of christ, and sanctified by his grace, cc vvz a-acp, cc vvz, d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1078 Page 607
11140 and are the children of God, to make request to God for themselues, by the name and title of Saints; and Are the children of God, to make request to God for themselves, by the name and title of Saints; cc vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp px32, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2; (29) verse (DIV2) 1078 Page 607
11141 he calls them Saints, whence note we. he calls them Saints, whence note we. pns31 vvz pno32 n2, q-crq vvb pns12. (29) verse (DIV2) 1078 Page 607
11142 That the name and title of Saints, belongeth not onely to men and women whose soules are glorified in heauen, but also to such as are truly sanctified liuing here on the face of the earth, such as are truly sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, That the name and title of Saints, belongeth not only to men and women whose Souls Are glorified in heaven, but also to such as Are truly sanctified living Here on the face of the earth, such as Are truly sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, vvz xx av-j p-acp n2 cc n2 rg-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, p-acp av p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn vvg av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d c-acp vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1079 Page 607
11143 and renewed according to his image in some measure of holinesse, and liuing yet on the earth, may truly be called Saints. and renewed according to his image in Some measure of holiness, and living yet on the earth, may truly be called Saints. cc vvd vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg av p-acp dt n1, vmb av-j vbi vvn n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1079 Page 607
11144 So Dauid calls them in expresse tearmes, Psal. 16.3. My weldoing extendeth not to thee, but to the Saints that are in the earth. So David calls them in express terms, Psalm 16.3. My welldoing extendeth not to thee, but to the Saints that Are in the earth. np1 np1 vvz pno32 p-acp j n2, np1 crd. po11 n1 vvz xx p-acp pno21, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1079 Page 607
11145 And we find that the Apostles do vsually stile those to whō they write their Epistles, by the name of Saints, Rom. 1.7. To all you that be at Rome, beloued of God, called to be Saints. 1. Cor. 1.2. To the Church of God which is at Corinthus, to them that are sanctified in Christ Iesus, Saints by calling. 2. Cor. 1.1. To the Church of God which is at Corinthus, with all the Saints. Rom. 16.15. Salute Philologus and Iulias, Nereas, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the Saints which are with them, saith the Apostle. And we find that the Apostles do usually style those to whom they write their Epistles, by the name of Saints, Rom. 1.7. To all you that be At Room, Beloved of God, called to be Saints. 1. Cor. 1.2. To the Church of God which is At Corinthus, to them that Are sanctified in christ Iesus, Saints by calling. 2. Cor. 1.1. To the Church of God which is At Corinthus, with all the Saints. Rom. 16.15. Salute Philologus and Iulias, Nereas, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the Saints which Are with them, Says the Apostle. cc pns12 vvb cst dt n2 vdb av-j n1 d p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb po32 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd. p-acp d pn22 cst vbb p-acp n1, vvn pp-f np1, vvd pc-acp vbi n2. crd np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1, p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn p-acp np1 np1, n2 p-acp vvg. crd np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1, p-acp d dt n2. np1 crd. vvb np1 cc npg1, np1, cc po31 n1, cc np1, cc d dt n2 r-crq vbr p-acp pno32, vvz dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1079 Page 607
11146 And in many other places we find the name of Saints giuen to such as are truly sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, And in many other places we find the name of Saints given to such as Are truly sanctified by the holy Spirit of God, cc p-acp d j-jn n2 pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1079 Page 607
11147 and renewd according to his image in some measure of holinesse, yet liuing on the face of the earth. And if any say: and renewed according to his image in Some measure of holiness, yet living on the face of the earth. And if any say: cc vvn vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. cc cs d vvb: (29) verse (DIV2) 1079 Page 607
11148 But how can they who liue here on the face of the earth be truly called Saints, seeing they haue not here a perfection of holinesse, But how can they who live Here on the face of the earth be truly called Saints, seeing they have not Here a perfection of holiness, cc-acp q-crq vmb pns32 r-crq vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb av-j vvn n2, vvg pns32 vhb xx av dt n1 pp-f n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1080 Page 608
11149 but holinesse in part, and sinne and corruption still in part abiding in them? but holiness in part, and sin and corruption still in part abiding in them? cc-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 cc n1 av p-acp n1 vvg p-acp pno32? (29) verse (DIV2) 1080 Page 608
11150 I answer, They may notwithstanding that be truly called Saints, because the holinesse that is in them is a most excellent thing, and of the greatest worth; I answer, They may notwithstanding that be truly called Saints, Because the holiness that is in them is a most excellent thing, and of the greatest worth; pns11 vvb, pns32 vmb p-acp d vbb av-j vvn n2, c-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32 vbz dt av-ds j n1, cc pp-f dt js n1; (29) verse (DIV2) 1081 Page 608
11151 and it being here begun in them, it shall one day be made perfect, and sinne and corruption that still abides in them in part, is daily weakened and diminished, and it being Here begun in them, it shall one day be made perfect, and sin and corruption that still abides in them in part, is daily weakened and diminished, cc pn31 vbg av vvn p-acp pno32, pn31 vmb crd n1 vbb vvn j, cc n1 cc n1 cst av vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, vbz av-j vvn cc vvn, (29) verse (DIV2) 1081 Page 608
11152 and shall one day be rooted out of them and vtterly abolished. and shall one day be rooted out of them and utterly abolished. cc vmb crd n1 vbb vvn av pp-f pno32 cc av-j vvn. (29) verse (DIV2) 1081 Page 608
11153 And it is an vsuall thing to giue a man his denomination or name from his better part, And it is an usual thing to give a man his denomination or name from his better part, cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 jc n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1081 Page 608
11154 and it may be truly giuen him from that which is more excellent and more eminent in him, and it may be truly given him from that which is more excellent and more eminent in him, cc pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn pno31 p-acp d r-crq vbz av-dc j cc av-dc j p-acp pno31, (29) verse (DIV2) 1081 Page 608
11155 and therefore they that are truly sanctified, though but in part, are truly called holy, good, godly, righteous, new creatures, Saints. and Therefore they that Are truly sanctified, though but in part, Are truly called holy, good, godly, righteous, new creatures, Saints. cc av pns32 cst vbr av-j vvn, cs cc-acp p-acp n1, vbr av-j vvn j, j, j, j, j n2, n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1081 Page 608
11156 Now this I note in a word; Now this I note in a word; av d pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1; (29) verse (DIV2) 1082 Page 608
11157 and first it makes against that conceit of the Papists, who hold none to be Saints but such as they thinke are glorified in heauen, and are canonized by their Pope for Saints, who in all likelihood doth many times canonize those for Saints who are damned in hell. and First it makes against that conceit of the Papists, who hold none to be Saints but such as they think Are glorified in heaven, and Are canonized by their Pope for Saints, who in all likelihood does many times canonise those for Saints who Are damned in hell. cc ord pn31 vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f dt njp2, r-crq vvb pix pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp d c-acp pns32 vvb vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc vbr vvn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n2, r-crq p-acp d n1 vdz d n2 vvb d p-acp n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1082 Page 608
11158 Againe, is this a truth that the name of Saints may be truly giuen to such as are truly sanctified, Again, is this a truth that the name of Saints may be truly given to such as Are truly sanctified, av, vbz d dt n1 cst dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 608
11159 & renewed according to Gods image in a measure of holinesse, yet liuing on the face of the earth? What vile monsters then are they amongst men, who vse the name of Saint, & renewed according to God's image in a measure of holiness, yet living on the face of the earth? What vile monsters then Are they among men, who use the name of Saint, cc vvd vvg p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? q-crq j n2 av vbr pns32 p-acp n2, r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 608
11160 and the name of holy one, as a title of disgrace or mockage, and of scorne and derision, and the name of holy one, as a title of disgrace or mockage, and of scorn and derision, cc dt n1 pp-f j pi, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc pp-f n1 cc n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 608
11161 and as a name of reproach? and what is more vsuall with the diuels whelpes (they are indeed no better then hell-hounds) who barke against such as are truly sanctified? I say what is more vsuall with them, and as a name of reproach? and what is more usual with the Devils whelps (they Are indeed no better then hellhounds) who bark against such as Are truly sanctified? I say what is more usual with them, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? cc q-crq vbz av-dc j p-acp dt ng1 n2 (pns32 vbr av dx j av n2) r-crq n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn? pns11 vvb q-crq vbz av-dc j p-acp pno32, (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 608
11162 then to reproch such as are truly sanctified, in this or the like manner, You are one of the brotherhood, one of the holy brethren, then to reproach such as Are truly sanctified, in this or the like manner, You Are one of the brotherhood, one of the holy brothers, av p-acp n1 d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, p-acp d cc dt j n1, pn22 vbr crd pp-f dt n1, crd pp-f dt j n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 608
11163 or one of the holy sisters, you are a Saint forsooth, and such like. or one of the holy Sisters, you Are a Saint forsooth, and such like. cc crd pp-f dt j n2, pn22 vbr dt n1 uh, cc d av-j. (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 608
11164 Oh what a fearefull height of impietie are men come to, that they dare thus open their mouthes against holinesse, which is a thing the Lord calls for, O what a fearful height of impiety Are men come to, that they Dare thus open their mouths against holiness, which is a thing the Lord calls for, uh r-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbr n2 vvn p-acp, cst pns32 vvb av vvi po32 n2 p-acp n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp, (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 608
11165 and commands in his word, and workes in the hearts of all that belong to him, and commands in his word, and works in the hearts of all that belong to him, cc vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp pno31, (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 608
11166 and approues, and without which no man shall euer see the face of God to his comfort! and approves, and without which no man shall ever see the face of God to his Comfort! cc vvz, cc p-acp r-crq dx n1 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1! (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 608
11289 He saith not, we hope, or we coniecture, or we wish, but we know, I and you, He Says not, we hope, or we conjecture, or we wish, but we know, I and you, pns31 vvz xx, pns12 vvb, cc pns12 vvb, cc pns12 vvb, cc-acp pns12 vvb, pns11 cc pn22, (30) verse (DIV2) 1098 Page 615
11167 Dost thou, whosoeuer thou art, mocke at holinesse? Dost thou vse the name of Saint or of holy one, Dost thou, whosoever thou art, mock At holiness? Dost thou use the name of Saint or of holy one, vd2 pns21, r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb p-acp n1? vd2 pns21 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f j pi, (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 609
11168 as a title of disgrace, and as a name of reproch? It is a plaine euidence against thee, that thou art farre from holinesse, as a title of disgrace, and as a name of reproach? It is a plain evidence against thee, that thou art Far from holiness, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno21, cst pns21 vb2r av-j p-acp n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 609
11169 yea it makes knowne thou art led by the spirit of the bottomlesse pit, who is an vtter enemie to God and to all goodnesse, yea it makes known thou art led by the Spirit of the bottomless pit, who is an utter enemy to God and to all Goodness, uh pn31 vvz vvn pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 609
11170 and that thou art in the gall of bitternesse and in the bond of iniquitie, as Act. 8.23. and that thou art in the Gall of bitterness and in the bound of iniquity, as Act. 8.23. cc cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 crd. (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 609
11171 And know it for a certaine truth, thou thy selfe must be that which now thou makest a mocke and a scorne of, And know it for a certain truth, thou thy self must be that which now thou Makest a mock and a scorn of, cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1, pns21 po21 n1 vmb vbi d r-crq av pns21 vv2 dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f, (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 609
11172 euen a Saint here in this world, or else thou shalt neuer be a Saint in heauen: even a Saint Here in this world, or Else thou shalt never be a Saint in heaven: av-j dt n1 av p-acp d n1, cc av pns21 vm2 av-x vbi dt n1 p-acp n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 609
11173 and say not thou as some vse to say, I hope I am no Saint. and say not thou as Some use to say, I hope I am no Saint. cc vvb xx pns21 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi, pns11 vvb pns11 vbm dx n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 609
11174 Art thou not? If thou be not in the number of Saints here in this world, thou shalt neuer come to be in the number of Saints in the glorie of heauen. Art thou not? If thou be not in the number of Saints Here in this world, thou shalt never come to be in the number of Saints in the glory of heaven. vb2r pns21 xx? cs pns21 vbb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 av p-acp d n1, pns21 vm2 av-x vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1083 Page 609
11175 Come we now to a second reason, by which the Apostle proues, that the prayers and sighes of Gods children are knowne and accepted of the Lord, in the last words of the verse, According to God, or according to the will of God: Come we now to a second reason, by which the Apostle Proves, that the Prayers and sighs of God's children Are known and accepted of the Lord, in the last words of the verse, According to God, or according to the will of God: vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz, cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr vvn cc vvn pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp np1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1084 Page 609
11176 euen according to the will of God reuealed in his word, both for the matter and manner, even according to the will of God revealed in his word, both for the matter and manner, av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1084 Page 609
11177 and so after an holy manner, and pleasing to God. Now the point hence offered is this. and so After an holy manner, and pleasing to God. Now the point hence offered is this. cc av p-acp dt j n1, cc vvg p-acp np1. av dt n1 av vvn vbz d. (29) verse (DIV2) 1084 Page 609
11178 That onely such prayers are pleasing to God, as are made according to the will of God, onely then are our prayers accepted of the Lord and pleasing to him, That only such Prayers Are pleasing to God, as Are made according to the will of God, only then Are our Prayers accepted of the Lord and pleasing to him, cst av-j d n2 vbr vvg p-acp np1, c-acp vbr vvn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j av vbr po12 n2 vvn pp-f dt n1 cc vvg p-acp pno31, (29) verse (DIV2) 1085 Page 609
11179 when they are framed and made according to his will reuealed in his word, both for the matter and for the manner of them. when they Are framed and made according to his will revealed in his word, both for the matter and for the manner of them. c-crq pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn vvg p-acp po31 n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (29) verse (DIV2) 1085 Page 609
11180 And we haue expresse testimonie of Scripture to this purpose. 1. Ioh. 5.14. This (saith Saint Iohn) is the assurance that we haue in him, that if we aske any thing according to his will he heareth vs: And we have express testimony of Scripture to this purpose. 1. John 5.14. This (Says Faint John) is the assurance that we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will he hears us: cc pns12 vhb j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1. crd np1 crd. d (vvz j np1) vbz dt n1 cst pns12 vhb p-acp pno31, cst cs pns12 vvb d n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvz pno12: (29) verse (DIV2) 1085 Page 609
11181 whatsoeuer we aske agreeable to the will of God we are sure to receiue it. And the Apostle Iam. 4.3. he saith, Ye aske and receiue not: whatsoever we ask agreeable to the will of God we Are sure to receive it. And the Apostle Iam. 4.3. he Says, You ask and receive not: r-crq pns12 vvb j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi pn31. cc dt n1 np1 crd. pns31 vvz, pn22 vvb cc vvb xx: (29) verse (DIV2) 1085 Page 609
11182 and then he subioynes, as the reason of it, because ye aske amisse: as if he had said, you are not carefull to frame your requests and your petitions aright, and then he subioynes, as the reason of it, Because you ask amiss: as if he had said, you Are not careful to frame your requests and your petitions aright, cc av pns31 vvz, c-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp pn22 vvb av: c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn22 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi po22 n2 cc po22 n2 av, (29) verse (DIV2) 1085 Page 609
11183 and according to the will of God, and therefore you obtaine not the things you pray for. and according to the will of God, and Therefore you obtain not the things you pray for. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av pn22 vvb xx dt n2 pn22 vvb p-acp. (29) verse (DIV2) 1085 Page 609
11184 And the reasons & grounds of this, that onely such prayers are pleasing to God as are made according to the will of God, are these. And the Reasons & grounds of this, that only such Prayers Are pleasing to God as Are made according to the will of God, Are these. cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d, cst av-j d n2 vbr vvg p-acp np1 c-acp vbr vvn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbr d. (29) verse (DIV2) 1086 Page 610
11310 Now the doctrine deliuered makes good to vs the contrarie, that Gods children shall stand fast in affliction: Now the Doctrine Delivered makes good to us the contrary, that God's children shall stand fast in affliction: av dt n1 vvn vvz j p-acp pno12 dt n-jn, cst npg1 n2 vmb vvi av-j p-acp n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1100 Page 616
11185 First the will of God reuealed in his word, is the rule of all good actions, both of pietie towards God, and of loue towards men; First the will of God revealed in his word, is the Rule of all good actions, both of piety towards God, and of love towards men; ord dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2, d pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc pp-f n1 p-acp n2; (29) verse (DIV2) 1087 Page 610
11186 and prayer being an act of pietie, an act of religious worship of God, it must needs then onely be pleasing to God, and prayer being an act of piety, an act of religious worship of God, it must needs then only be pleasing to God, cc n1 vbg dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vmb av av av-j vbi vvg p-acp np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1087 Page 610
11187 when it is framed according to the will of God reuealed in his word. when it is framed according to the will of God revealed in his word. c-crq pn31 vbz vvn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1087 Page 610
11188 And secondly, those prayers must needs be accepted of the Lord, and be pleasing to him, that are framed according to his owne mind, And secondly, those Prayers must needs be accepted of the Lord, and be pleasing to him, that Are framed according to his own mind, cc ord, d n2 vmb av vbi vvn pp-f dt n1, cc vbi vvg p-acp pno31, cst vbr vvn vvg p-acp po31 d n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1088 Page 610
11189 and according to his owne good will made knowne to vs in his word; his word being his eternall truth and vnchangeable as his holy Maiestie: and according to his own good will made known to us in his word; his word being his Eternal truth and unchangeable as his holy Majesty: cc vvg p-acp po31 d j n1 vvd vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1; po31 n1 vbg po31 j n1 cc j-u p-acp po31 j n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1088 Page 610
11190 and as he cannot denie himselfe, so he cannot denie his owne good will made knowne in his word. and as he cannot deny himself, so he cannot deny his own good will made known in his word. cc c-acp pns31 vmbx vvi px31, av pns31 vmbx vvi po31 d j n1 vvd vvn p-acp po31 n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1088 Page 610
11191 And therefore doubtlesse, prayers made according to the will of God reuealed in his word, are pleasing to God, And Therefore doubtless, Prayers made according to the will of God revealed in his word, Are pleasing to God, cc av av-j, n2 vvd vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, vbr vvg p-acp np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1088 Page 610
11192 and onely such prayers as are made and framed according to that rule, are acceptable to him. And for the vse. and only such Prayers as Are made and framed according to that Rule, Are acceptable to him. And for the use. cc av-j d n2 c-acp vbr vvn cc vvn vvg p-acp d n1, vbr j p-acp pno31. cc p-acp dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1088 Page 610
11193 First, on this ground of truth we may easily see, that they deceiue themselues, who thinke that the Lord likes of their prayers, First, on this ground of truth we may Easily see, that they deceive themselves, who think that the Lord likes of their Prayers, ord, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst pns32 vvb px32, q-crq vvb cst dt n1 vvz pp-f po32 n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1089 Page 610
11194 when indeed they frame their prayers according to their owne minds and fancies, without any ground or warrant from the holy word of God, when indeed they frame their Prayers according to their own minds and fancies, without any ground or warrant from the holy word of God, c-crq av pns32 vvb po32 n2 vvg p-acp po32 d n2 cc n2, p-acp d n1 cc vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1089 Page 610
11195 as the Papists do in their praying to Angels and Saints departed, and as many ignorant and superstitious persons amongst vs do in their praying for the dead, as the Papists do in their praying to Angels and Saints departed, and as many ignorant and superstitious Persons among us doe in their praying for the dead, c-acp dt njp2 vdb p-acp po32 vvg p-acp n2 cc n2 vvd, cc c-acp d j cc j n2 p-acp pno12 n1 p-acp po32 vvg p-acp dt j, (29) verse (DIV2) 1089 Page 610
11196 as God be with them, Gods peace be with them: as God be with them, God's peace be with them: c-acp np1 vbb p-acp pno32, npg1 n1 vbb p-acp pno32: (29) verse (DIV2) 1089 Page 610
11197 yea as many do in their praying for good successe when they are in hand with some wicked exercise, yea as many do in their praying for good success when they Are in hand with Some wicked exercise, uh p-acp d vdb p-acp po32 vvg p-acp j n1 c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1089 Page 610
11198 as at cards, or dice, or they are going about some ill purpose, and some wicked practise, as At cards, or dice, or they Are going about Some ill purpose, and Some wicked practice, c-acp p-acp n2, cc n2, cc pns32 vbr vvg p-acp d j-jn n1, cc d j n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1089 Page 610
11199 or as many do in praying for a blessing on their ill gotten goods, or the like. or as many do in praying for a blessing on their ill got goods, or the like. cc c-acp d vdb p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 j-jn vvn n2-j, cc dt j. (29) verse (DIV2) 1089 Page 610
11200 Dost thou open thy mouth to pray for the dead? Art thou in hand with some wicked exercise, Dost thou open thy Mouth to pray for the dead? Art thou in hand with Some wicked exercise, vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j? vb2r pns21 p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1089 Page 610
11201 or setting on some wicked enterprise? or dost thou pray for good successe in it? Hast thou got wealth by vnlawfull, damnable, or setting on Some wicked enterprise? or dost thou pray for good success in it? Hast thou god wealth by unlawful, damnable, cc vvg p-acp d j n1? cc vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp j n1 p-acp pn31? vh2 pns21 vvn n1 p-acp j, j, (29) verse (DIV2) 1089 Page 610
11202 and cursed meanes, by fraud, by deceit, by cosinage, by lying, by stealing, by vsurie, and cursed means, by fraud, by deceit, by cosinage, by lying, by stealing, by Usury, cc j-vvn n2, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp vvg, p-acp vvg, p-acp n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1089 Page 610
11203 and such like? and dost thou pray for a blessing on that wealth? Surely thy prayers are not framed according to the holy will of God, and such like? and dost thou pray for a blessing on that wealth? Surely thy Prayers Are not framed according to the holy will of God, cc d av-j? cc vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp dt vvg p-acp d n1? np1 po21 n2 vbr xx vvn vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1089 Page 611
11204 and they are so farre from being pleasing to the Lord, as that they are odious and abhominable to his holy Maiestie: and they Are so Far from being pleasing to the Lord, as that they Are odious and abominable to his holy Majesty: cc pns32 vbr av av-j p-acp vbg j-vvg p-acp dt n1, c-acp cst pns32 vbr j cc j p-acp po31 j n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1089 Page 611
11205 yea thou so praying, thou dost fearefully take Gods name in vaine, and so call for a curse on thine owne soule: yea thou so praying, thou dost fearfully take God's name in vain, and so call for a curse on thine own soul: uh pns21 av vvg, pns21 vd2 av-j vvi npg1 n1 p-acp j, cc av vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp po21 d n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1089 Page 611
11207 And for a second vse, on the ground of truth now deliuered, we are to be informed in our dutie, and we are to take notice of it, we must looke that our prayers be framed and made according to the will of God reuealed in his word, And for a second use, on the ground of truth now Delivered, we Are to be informed in our duty, and we Are to take notice of it, we must look that our Prayers be framed and made according to the will of God revealed in his word, cc p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn, pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1, cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31, pns12 vmb vvi cst po12 n2 vbb vvn cc vvn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1090 Page 611
11208 if we desire they may be accepted of the Lord. if we desire they may be accepted of the Lord. cs pns12 vvb pns32 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1090 Page 611
11209 Dost thou desire that thy prayers may find acceptance with the Lord, and may bring from heauen a blessing on thee? Then looke thou to it, that they be framed according to the will of God reuealed in his word: Dost thou desire that thy Prayers may find acceptance with the Lord, and may bring from heaven a blessing on thee? Then look thou to it, that they be framed according to the will of God revealed in his word: vd2 pns21 vvi d po21 n2 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vmb vvi p-acp n1 dt n1 p-acp pno21? av vvb pns21 p-acp pn31, cst pns32 vbb vvn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1: (29) verse (DIV2) 1090 Page 611
11210 craue thou nothing at the hands of God, but that which thou hast warrant for in the holy word of God, crave thou nothing At the hands of God, but that which thou hast warrant for in the holy word of God, vvb pns21 pix p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc-acp cst r-crq pns21 vh2 n1 p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1090 Page 611
11211 and craue it as the Lord would haue thee to seeke and sue for it at his hands. and crave it as the Lord would have thee to seek and sue for it At his hands. cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 vmd vhi pno21 p-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp po31 n2. (29) verse (DIV2) 1090 Page 611
11212 And for more particular direction, know that thou must onely pray for those things that concerne the glorie of God, And for more particular direction, know that thou must only pray for those things that concern the glory of God, cc p-acp av-dc j n1, vvb cst pns21 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d n2 cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1090 Page 611
11213 and such things as concerne thine owne good in this life, and thine owne euerlasting saluation in the life to come; and such things as concern thine own good in this life, and thine own everlasting salvation in the life to come; cc d n2 c-acp vvb po21 d j p-acp d n1, cc po21 d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (29) verse (DIV2) 1090 Page 611
11214 and thou must craue good things the Lord hath promised in his word, and as the Lord hath promised them; and thou must crave good things the Lord hath promised in his word, and as the Lord hath promised them; cc pns21 vmb vvi j n2 dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn pno32; (29) verse (DIV2) 1090 Page 611
11215 things that are absolutely promised, and things absolutely necessary to saluation, absolutely; things that Are absolutely promised, and things absolutely necessary to salvation, absolutely; n2 cst vbr av-j vvn, cc n2 av-j j p-acp n1, av-j; (29) verse (DIV2) 1090 Page 611
11216 and things promised conditionally, with condition, and no further then the Lord in his wisedome sees to be most meete for his owne glorie and the good of his children: and things promised conditionally, with condition, and no further then the Lord in his Wisdom sees to be most meet for his own glory and the good of his children: cc n2 vvd av-j, p-acp n1, cc dx jc cs dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz pc-acp vbi av-ds j p-acp po31 d n1 cc dt j pp-f po31 n2: (29) verse (DIV2) 1090 Page 611
11217 as temporall good things, freedome from crosses, freedome from temptations, lesse principall graces, a measure of sanctifying grace, with subiection to the good will of the Lord, both for the time and the manner of granting of them. as temporal good things, freedom from Crosses, freedom from temptations, less principal graces, a measure of sanctifying grace, with subjection to the good will of the Lord, both for the time and the manner of granting of them. c-acp j j n2, n1 p-acp n2, n1 p-acp n2, av-dc j-jn n2, dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f vvg pp-f pno32. (29) verse (DIV2) 1090 Page 611
11218 And if thy prayers be thus framed and made, and offered vp in the name of Christ, And if thy Prayers be thus framed and made, and offered up in the name of christ, cc cs po21 n2 vbb av vvn cc vvn, cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (29) verse (DIV2) 1090 Page 611
11219 then doubtlesse they are pleasing to God, and the Lord will accept them, and grant what thou callest for at his hands, then doubtless they Are pleasing to God, and the Lord will accept them, and grant what thou Callest for At his hands, av av-j pns32 vbr vvg p-acp np1, cc dt n1 vmb vvi pno32, cc vvb r-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp p-acp po31 n2, (29) verse (DIV2) 1090 Page 611
11220 so farre forth as shall be for his owne glorie and thy good. Come we now to the 28. verse. so Far forth as shall be for his own glory and thy good. Come we now to the 28. verse. av av-j av c-acp vmb vbi p-acp po31 d n1 cc po21 j. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (29) verse (DIV2) 1090 Page 611
11221 VERSE 28. VERSE 28. n1 crd (30) verse (DIV2) 1090 Page 612
11222 Also we know that all things worke together for the best vnto them that loue God, Also we know that all things work together for the best unto them that love God, av pns12 vvb cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1091 Page 612
11223 euen to them that are called of his purpose. even to them that Are called of his purpose. av p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pp-f po31 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1091 Page 612
11224 IN this verse our Apostle brings another argument, by which he labours further to arme and to strengthen the beleeuing Romans against the bitternesse of the crosse, IN this verse our Apostle brings Another argument, by which he labours further to arm and to strengthen the believing Romans against the bitterness of the cross, p-acp d n1 po12 n1 vvz j-jn n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz av-jc pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi dt vvg np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1092 Page 612
11225 and to perswade them patiently to beare afflictions they should meete withall: and to persuade them patiently to bear afflictions they should meet withal: cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j pc-acp vvi n2 pns32 vmd vvi av: (30) verse (DIV2) 1092 Page 612
11226 and his argument here layd before vs, is taken from the blessed issue that afflictions haue in respect of true beleeuers: and his argument Here laid before us, is taken from the blessed issue that afflictions have in respect of true believers: cc po31 n1 av vvn p-acp pno12, vbz vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 cst n2 vhb p-acp n1 pp-f j n2: (30) verse (DIV2) 1092 Page 612
11227 as namely this, they make for their good, and therefore they are to be borne of them with patience and with comfort. as namely this, they make for their good, and Therefore they Are to be born of them with patience and with Comfort. c-acp av d, pns32 vvb p-acp po32 j, cc av pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno32 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1092 Page 612
11228 Now this argument is deliuered by the Apostle in the generall; Now this argument is Delivered by the Apostle in the general; av d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1092 Page 612
11229 that all things worke together for the best to true beleeuers, and therefore their afflictions in this verse more particularly: that all things work together for the best to true believers, and Therefore their afflictions in this verse more particularly: cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp j n2, cc av po32 n2 p-acp d n1 av-dc av-jn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1092 Page 612
11230 we haue three things offered to our consideration. we have three things offered to our consideration. pns12 vhb crd n2 vvn p-acp po12 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1092 Page 612
11231 First, an excellent priuiledge, All things worke together for the best, which the Apostle deliuereth as a certaine knowne truth: First, an excellent privilege, All things work together for the best, which the Apostle Delivereth as a certain known truth: ord, dt j n1, d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt j j-vvn n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1093 Page 612
11232 We know that all things worke together for the best. We know that all things work together for the best. pns12 vvb cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js. (30) verse (DIV2) 1093 Page 612
11233 Secondly, the persons to whom this priuiledge belongs, whom the Apostle describes by two speciall properties and qualifications, Secondly, the Persons to whom this privilege belongs, whom the Apostle describes by two special properties and qualifications, ord, dt n2 p-acp ro-crq d n1 vvz, ro-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp crd j n2 cc n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1094 Page 612
11234 as first they are such as loue God: and secondly, such as are called, vnto them that loue God, as First they Are such as love God: and secondly, such as Are called, unto them that love God, c-acp ord pns32 vbr d p-acp n1 np1: cc ord, d c-acp vbr vvn, p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1094 Page 612
11235 euen to them that are called. Thirdly, the ground and cause why this priuiledge belongs to such persons; even to them that Are called. Thirdly, the ground and cause why this privilege belongs to such Persons; av p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn. ord, dt n1 cc n1 c-crq d n1 vvz p-acp d n2; (30) verse (DIV2) 1094 Page 612
11236 and that is Gods purpose, We know that all things worke together for the best vnto them that loue God, and that is God's purpose, We know that all things work together for the best unto them that love God, cc d vbz npg1 n1, pns12 vvb cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1095 Page 612
11237 euen to them that are called of his purpose. even to them that Are called of his purpose. av p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pp-f po31 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1095 Page 612
11238 And so we see the drift of the Apostle in this verse, and the generall matter of it. And so we see the drift of the Apostle in this verse, and the general matter of it. cc av pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 612
11239 Come we to the opening of the words touching the sence and meaning of them. Come we to the opening of the words touching the sense and meaning of them. np1 pns12 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 612
11240 Also we know. That is, I and you, and all true beleeuers, do know, and that assuredly, we know it for a certaine and infallible truth, That all things. Some do expound this all, diuerse things, all afflictions and tribulations, all heauie things; Also we know. That is, I and you, and all true believers, do know, and that assuredly, we know it for a certain and infallible truth, That all things. some do expound this all, diverse things, all afflictions and tribulations, all heavy things; av pns12 vvb. cst vbz, sy cc pn22, cc d j n2, vdb vvi, cc cst av-vvn, pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp dt j cc j n1, cst d n2. d vdb vvi d d, j n2, d n2 cc n2, d j n2; (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11241 which indeed is true, but that exposition is too scant and too narrow: the originall word NONLATINALPHABET hath a larger extent and signification: which indeed is true, but that exposition is too scant and too narrow: the original word hath a larger extent and signification: r-crq av vbz j, cc-acp cst n1 vbz av j cc av j: dt j-jn n1 vhz dt jc n1 cc n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11242 as I take it, it here comprehends all things, both good and bad, both aduerse and prosperous, as I take it, it Here comprehends all things, both good and bad, both adverse and prosperous, c-acp pns11 vvb pn31, pn31 av vvz d n2, d j cc j, d j cc j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11243 euen whatsoeuer befals man in this world, and whatsoeuer is within him or without him, either good or euill: even whatsoever befalls man in this world, and whatsoever is within him or without him, either good or evil: av r-crq vvz n1 p-acp d n1, cc r-crq vbz p-acp pno31 cc p-acp pno31, av-d j cc j-jn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11244 all Angels, all diuels, all men, both good and bad, all gifts both of bodie and minde, all Angels, all Devils, all men, both good and bad, all Gifts both of body and mind, d n2, d n2, d n2, d j cc j, d n2 d pp-f n1 cc n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11245 yea all infirmities, weakenesses, defects, and wants both of bodie and mind. And as one saith well, euen those things which haue no nature of their owne, yea all infirmities, Weaknesses, defects, and Wants both of body and mind. And as one Says well, even those things which have no nature of their own, uh d n2, n2, n2, cc vvz d pp-f n1 cc n1. cc c-acp pi vvz av, av d n2 r-crq vhb dx n1 pp-f po32 d, (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11246 but are corruptions of nature, as sicknesses, diseases, and death it selfe, Worke together, or do cooporate or worke. but Are corruptions of nature, as Sicknesses, diseases, and death it self, Work together, or do cooporate or work. cc-acp vbr n2 pp-f n1, c-acp n2, n2, cc n1 pn31 n1, vvb av, cc vdb vvi cc vvi. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11247 Not with God, as some expound it, for God is not so fitly said to worke with his creatures, nor the creatures with God: Not with God, as Some expound it, for God is not so fitly said to work with his creatures, nor the creatures with God: xx p-acp np1, c-acp d vvb pn31, c-acp np1 vbz xx av av-j vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, ccx dt n2 p-acp np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11349 yea the good gifts in wicked men, modestie, ciuilitie, temperance, sobrietie, chastitie, and the like, yea the good Gifts in wicked men, modesty, civility, temperance, sobriety, chastity, and the like, uh dt j n2 p-acp j n2, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc dt j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11248 but the meaning is, that the things among themselues do concurre and meete together in working, all things ioyntly together worke to the good of Gods children; but the meaning is, that the things among themselves do concur and meet together in working, all things jointly together work to the good of God's children; cc-acp dt n1 vbz, cst dt n2 p-acp px32 vdb vvi cc vvi av p-acp vvg, d n2 av-j av vvi p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2; (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11249 and though good things and bad things be opposite and contrarie one to the other in nature, and though good things and bad things be opposite and contrary one to the other in nature, cc cs j n2 cc j n2 vbb j-jn cc j-jn crd p-acp dt j-jn p-acp n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11250 yet they agree and they ioyne together in working for the good of Gods children, yet they agree and they join together in working for the good of God's children, av pns32 vvb cc pns32 vvb av p-acp vvg p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11251 and that by the wonderfull power and prouidence of God, and by his wise disposing hand, and that by the wonderful power and providence of God, and by his wise disposing hand, cc cst p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp po31 j n-vvg n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11252 so ordering and so disposing of them, as Ioseph said to his brethren, Genes. 50.20. so ordering and so disposing of them, as Ioseph said to his brothers, Genesis. 50.20. av vvg cc av vvg pp-f pno32, c-acp np1 vvd p-acp po31 n2, np1. crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11253 When you thought euill against me God disposed it to good, that he might bring to passe as it is this day, and saue much people aliue. For the best. When you Thought evil against me God disposed it to good, that he might bring to pass as it is this day, and save much people alive. For the best. c-crq pn22 vvd j-jn p-acp pno11 np1 vvd pn31 p-acp j, cst pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi c-acp pn31 vbz d n1, cc vvi d n1 j. p-acp dt js. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11254 The word in the originall signifies good, (NONLATINALPHABET:) now good is either the good of the naturall being and preseruation, The word in the original signifies good, (:) now good is either the good of the natural being and preservation, dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn vvz j, (:) av j vbz d dt j pp-f dt j vbg cc n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11255 or the good of the estate and condition: and the good estate of men is naturall, ciuill, or spirituall. or the good of the estate and condition: and the good estate of men is natural, civil, or spiritual. cc dt j pp-f dt n1 cc n1: cc dt j n1 pp-f n2 vbz j, j, cc j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11256 And the good which is here meant, is the good of the spiritual estate and condition, which is both the estate of grace begun in this life, And the good which is Here meant, is the good of the spiritual estate and condition, which is both the estate of grace begun in this life, cc dt j r-crq vbz av vvn, vbz dt j pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz d dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11257 and the estate of glorie perfected in the life to come. and the estate of glory perfected in the life to come. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11258 And so the meaning is, that all things worke together for the best of Gods children, in regard of their spirituall estate, both for helping forward grace and holinesse in them in this life, And so the meaning is, that all things work together for the best of God's children, in regard of their spiritual estate, both for helping forward grace and holiness in them in this life, cc av dt n1 vbz, cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js pp-f ng1 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1, av-d p-acp vvg av-j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11259 and also for the furtherance of their eternall happinesse in the life to come. Ʋnto them that loue God. and also for the furtherance of their Eternal happiness in the life to come. Ʋnto them that love God. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. av pno32 d n1 np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 613
11260 That is, vnto them who loue God simply for himselfe, as the fountaine of all goodnesse, That is, unto them who love God simply for himself, as the fountain of all Goodness, cst vbz, p-acp pno32 r-crq n1 np1 av-j p-acp px31, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11261 and do rest in him, and in their hearts cleaue to him as the most absolute good. and do rest in him, and in their hearts cleave to him as the most absolute good. cc vdb vvi p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po32 n2 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt av-ds j j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11262 Euen to them that are called. Even to them that Are called. av p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11263 For the vnderstanding of these words, know that some are called, and that by the voice of God in the ministerie of his word, For the understanding of these words, know that Some Are called, and that by the voice of God in the Ministry of his word, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, vvb cst d vbr vvn, cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11264 but they answer not the call of God: and of them speakes Christ, Matth. 20.16. Many are called but few are chosen. but they answer not the call of God: and of them speaks christ, Matthew 20.16. Many Are called but few Are chosen. cc-acp pns32 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1: cc pp-f pno32 vvz np1, np1 crd. d vbr vvn p-acp d vbr vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11265 Others being called by the voice of God in the ministerie of his word, and they answer the call of God, they are effectually called: Others being called by the voice of God in the Ministry of his word, and they answer the call of God, they Are effectually called: ng2-jn vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr av-j vvn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11266 and these are here meant by the Apostle, euen as many as are by the holy Spirit of God effectually wrought on, and these Are Here meant by the Apostle, even as many as Are by the holy Spirit of God effectually wrought on, cc d vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1, av c-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvn a-acp, (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11267 and brought through the preaching of the word from ignorance and vnbeliefe to true knowledge and faith in Christ, and brought through the preaching of the word from ignorance and unbelief to true knowledge and faith in christ, cc vvd p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11268 and are come out of the state of nature into the state of grace. Of purpose. For so is the text in the originall NONLATINALPHABET. and Are come out of the state of nature into the state of grace. Of purpose. For so is the text in the original. cc vbr vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. pp-f n1. c-acp av vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11269 The word purpose, is not here to be vnderstood of the purpose of man, as some haue taken it, but of Gods purpose: The word purpose, is not Here to be understood of the purpose of man, as Some have taken it, but of God's purpose: dt n1 n1, vbz xx av pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp d vhb vvn pn31, cc-acp pp-f npg1 n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11270 the verses following plainly shew it so to be vnderstood. the Verses following plainly show it so to be understood. dt n2 vvg av-j vvi pn31 av pc-acp vbi vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11271 Those which he knew before, he also predestinate to be made like to the image of his Son, that he might be the first borne among many brethren. Those which he knew before, he also predestinate to be made like to the image of his Son, that he might be the First born among many brothers. d r-crq pns31 vvd a-acp, pns31 av j pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi dt ord vvn p-acp d n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11272 Whom he predestinate, them also he called: and whom he called, them also he iustified: and whom he iustified, them also be glorified. Whom he predestinate, them also he called: and whom he called, them also he justified: and whom he justified, them also be glorified. ro-crq pns31 j, pno32 av pns31 vvd: cc r-crq pns31 vvd, pno32 av pns31 vvd: cc r-crq pns31 vvd, pno32 av vbi vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11273 And Gods purpose is his eternall and vnchangeable decree of sauing some, which the Apostle cals Gods owne purpose. 2. Tim. 1.9. And God's purpose is his Eternal and unchangeable Decree of Saving Some, which the Apostle calls God's own purpose. 2. Tim. 1.9. cc npg1 n1 vbz po31 j cc j-u n1 pp-f vvg d, r-crq dt n1 vvz ng1 d n1. crd np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11274 Who hath saued vs, and called vs with an holy calling, not according to our workes, Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, r-crq vhz vvn pno12, cc vvd pno12 p-acp dt j n-vvg, xx vvg p-acp po12 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11275 but according to his owne purpose (NONLATINALPHABET) and grace, which was giuen to vs through Christ Iesus before the world was. but according to his own purpose () and grace, which was given to us through christ Iesus before the world was. cc-acp vvg p-acp po31 d n1 () cc n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp np1 np1 p-acp dt n1 vbds. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11276 And the good pleasure of God, Ephes. 1.5. And the good pleasure of God, Ephesians 1.5. cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11277 And so the meaning is, euen to them that are called according to Gods eternall and vnchangeable decree, he hauing purposed in himselfe from all eternitie to bring them to life and saluation. And so the meaning is, even to them that Are called according to God's Eternal and unchangeable Decree, he having purposed in himself from all eternity to bring them to life and salvation. cc av dt n1 vbz, av p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn vvg p-acp npg1 j cc j-u n1, pns31 vhg vvn p-acp px31 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11278 Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. Thus then conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1096 Page 614
11279 Also I and you, and all true beleeuers know, and that assuredly, that all things whatsoeuer they be that befall man in this world, Also I and you, and all true believers know, and that assuredly, that all things whatsoever they be that befall man in this world, av pns11 cc pn22, cc d j n2 vvb, cc cst av-vvn, cst d n2 r-crq pns32 vbb cst vvb n1 p-acp d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1097 Page 614
11280 whether good or bad, and whatsoeuer is within him, or without him, either good or euill, that all do concurre and meete together in working, whither good or bad, and whatsoever is within him, or without him, either good or evil, that all do concur and meet together in working, cs j cc j, cc r-crq vbz p-acp pno31, cc p-acp pno31, av-d j cc j-jn, cst d vdb vvi cc vvi av p-acp vvg, (30) verse (DIV2) 1097 Page 615
11281 and by the wonderfull power and prouidence of God, and by his wise disposing hand, ordering and disposing of them, do ioyntly together worke for the best, and by the wonderful power and providence of God, and by his wise disposing hand, ordering and disposing of them, do jointly together work for the best, cc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp po31 j n-vvg n1, vvg cc n-vvg pp-f pno32, vdb av-j av vvi p-acp dt js, (30) verse (DIV2) 1097 Page 615
11282 euen for the spirituall good estate both of grace here and of glorie hereafter, vnto all such as loue God simply for himselfe, even for the spiritual good estate both of grace Here and of glory hereafter, unto all such as love God simply for himself, av-j p-acp dt j j n1 av-d pp-f n1 av cc pp-f n1 av, p-acp d d c-acp n1 np1 av-j p-acp px31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1097 Page 615
11283 and do rest in him, and in their hearts cleaue to him as the most absolute good; and do rest in him, and in their hearts cleave to him as the most absolute good; cc vdb vvi p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po32 n2 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt av-ds j j; (30) verse (DIV2) 1097 Page 615
11284 euen to such as are effectually called, and are come out of the state of nature into the state of grace, even to such as Are effectually called, and Are come out of the state of nature into the state of grace, av p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, cc vbr vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1097 Page 615
11285 and by the worke of the holy Spirit of God are brought, through the preaching of the word, from ignorance and vnbeliefe to true knowledge and faith in Christ: and by the work of the holy Spirit of God Are brought, through the preaching of the word, from ignorance and unbelief to true knowledge and faith in christ: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbr vvn, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1097 Page 615
11286 and that according to Gods eternall and vnchangeable decree; he hauing purposed in himselfe from euerlasting to bring them to life and saluation. and that according to God's Eternal and unchangeable Decree; he having purposed in himself from everlasting to bring them to life and salvation. cc cst vvg p-acp npg1 j cc j-u n1; pns31 vhg vvn p-acp px31 p-acp j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1097 Page 615
11287 Here obserue we, the Apostle deliuers this priuiledge, that al things worke together for the best vnto thē that loue God, Here observe we, the Apostle delivers this privilege, that all things work together for the best unto them that love God, av vvb pns12, dt n1 vvz d n1, cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1098 Page 615
11288 as a knowne truth, a thing certainly knowne to all true beleeuers. as a known truth, a thing Certainly known to all true believers. c-acp dt j-vvn n1, dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp d j n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1098 Page 615
11290 and all true beleeuers know it, and that assuredly, that all things worke together for the best vnto thē that loue God. and all true believers know it, and that assuredly, that all things work together for the best unto them that love God. cc d j n2 vvb pn31, cc cst av-vvn, cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1098 Page 615
11291 The point hence offered it is briefly this. The point hence offered it is briefly this. dt n1 av vvd pn31 vbz av-j d. (30) verse (DIV2) 1098 Page 615
11292 That such as are true beleeuers, they know, and that assuredly, that all things worke together, and all true beleeuers are certainly assured of this, that all things, That such as Are true believers, they know, and that assuredly, that all things work together, and all true believers Are Certainly assured of this, that all things, cst d c-acp vbr j n2, pns32 vvb, cc cst av-vvn, cst d n2 vvi av, cc d j n2 vbr av-j vvn pp-f d, cst d n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1099 Page 615
11293 yea euen things that their owne naturall reason tels them are aduerse and hurtfull, that those and all other things worke together for the best both of themselues and of all that truly loue the Lord. yea even things that their own natural reason tells them Are adverse and hurtful, that those and all other things work together for the best both of themselves and of all that truly love the Lord. uh j n2 cst po32 d j n1 vvz pno32 vbr j cc j, cst d cc d j-jn n2 vvb av p-acp dt js d pp-f px32 cc pp-f d cst av-j vvb dt n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1099 Page 615
11294 And this true beleeuers know and are assured of: And this true believers know and Are assured of: cc d j n2 vvb cc vbr vvn pp-f: (30) verse (DIV2) 1099 Page 615
11295 first by the Scripture, they haue Scripture for it, which they beleeue and giue credit to, as Psal. 119.71. It is good for me that I haue bene afflicted (saith Dauid) that I might learne thy statutes. First by the Scripture, they have Scripture for it, which they believe and give credit to, as Psalm 119.71. It is good for me that I have be afflicted (Says David) that I might Learn thy statutes. ord p-acp dt n1, pns32 vhb n1 p-acp pn31, r-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi n1 p-acp, c-acp np1 crd. pn31 vbz j p-acp pno11 cst pns11 vhb vbn vvn (vvz np1) cst pns11 vmd vvi po21 n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1099 Page 615
11296 And it stands on record in the booke of God, and they know it by taking notice of the Lords dealing with his children, and by obseruing of it; And it Stands on record in the book of God, and they know it by taking notice of the lords dealing with his children, and by observing of it; cc pn31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns32 vvb pn31 p-acp vvg n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg p-acp po31 n2, cc p-acp vvg pp-f pn31; (30) verse (DIV2) 1099 Page 615
11297 as that Ioseph was afflicted, and it turned to his good; as that Ioseph was afflicted, and it turned to his good; c-acp d np1 vbds vvn, cc pn31 vvd p-acp po31 j; (30) verse (DIV2) 1099 Page 615
11298 that Iob was in great distresse, and the Lord put a good end to his affliction, that Job was in great distress, and the Lord put a good end to his affliction, cst np1 vbds p-acp j n1, cc dt n1 vvd dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1099 Page 615
11299 as the Apostle saith, Iam. 5.11. Ye haue heard of the patience of Iob, and ye haue knowne what end the Lord made. as the Apostle Says, Iam. 5.11. You have herd of the patience of Job, and you have known what end the Lord made. c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. pn22 vhb vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pn22 vhb vvn r-crq n1 dt n1 vvd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1099 Page 615
11300 Of Iobs affliction ye haue knowne, that the end was good, and they knew it also by the teaching of the holy Spirit of God: Of Jobs affliction you have known, that the end was good, and they knew it also by the teaching of the holy Spirit of God: pp-f n2 n1 pn22 vhb vvn, cst dt n1 vbds j, cc pns32 vvd pn31 av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1099 Page 616
11301 who as he teacheth them other diuine truths, and other secrets of the kingdome of God, who as he Teaches them other divine truths, and other secrets of the Kingdom of God, r-crq c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 j-jn j-jn n2, cc n-jn n2-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1099 Page 616
11302 and things that are giuen to them of God, 1. Corinth. 2.12. and things that Are given to them of God, 1. Corinth. 2.12. cc n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32 pp-f np1, crd np1. crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1099 Page 616
11303 so this amongst the rest, that all things worke together for the best to them that loue God, so this among the rest, that all things work together for the best to them that love God, av d p-acp dt n1, cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1099 Page 616
11304 and thereupon they are able to say with the Preacher, Eccles. 8.12. I know it shall be well with them that feare the Lord, and do reuerence before him. and thereupon they Are able to say with the Preacher, Eccles. 8.12. I know it shall be well with them that Fear the Lord, and do Reverence before him. cc av pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp pno32 cst vvb dt n1, cc vdb vvi p-acp pno31. (30) verse (DIV2) 1099 Page 616
11305 And for the vse of this, on this ground of truth it followes directly and necessarily, that Gods children may know it, And for the use of this, on this ground of truth it follows directly and necessarily, that God's children may know it, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vvz av-j cc av-j, cst ng1 n2 vmb vvi pn31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1100 Page 616
11306 and may be assured of it, that they shall perseuere in grace to the end, and shall certainly be saued. and may be assured of it, that they shall persevere in grace to the end, and shall Certainly be saved. cc vmb vbi vvn pp-f pn31, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vmb av-j vbi vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1100 Page 616
11307 The Papists hold and teach the contrarie, that Gods children cannot be sure that they shall hold out and continue in grace to the end, The Papists hold and teach the contrary, that God's children cannot be sure that they shall hold out and continue in grace to the end, dt njp2 n1 cc vvi dt n-jn, cst npg1 n2 vmbx vbi j cst pns32 vmb vvi av cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1100 Page 616
11308 and that they shall be saued: and that they shall be saved: cc cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1100 Page 616
11309 for why, because (say they) they cannot be sure that they shall stand fast in the time of affliction, afflictions may diuert them and turne them aside. for why, Because (say they) they cannot be sure that they shall stand fast in the time of affliction, afflictions may divert them and turn them aside. c-acp c-crq, c-acp (vvb pns32) pns32 vmbx vbi j cst pns32 vmb vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n2 vmb vvi pno32 cc vvi pno32 av. (30) verse (DIV2) 1100 Page 616
11405 Why cannot the world hurt them? Because Christ hath ouercome the world. Why cannot the world hurt them? Because christ hath overcome the world. q-crq vmbx dt n1 vvd pno32? p-acp np1 vhz vvn dt n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1108 Page 621
11311 for why, they know it, and are assured of it, that affliction and all other things shall worke together for the best vnto them, for why, they know it, and Are assured of it, that affliction and all other things shall work together for the best unto them, c-acp c-crq, pns32 vvb pn31, cc vbr vvn pp-f pn31, cst n1 cc d j-jn n2 vmb vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1100 Page 616
11312 euen for the furtherance of grace in them here in this world, and of their glorie and saluation in the world to come. even for the furtherance of grace in them Here in this world, and of their glory and salvation in the world to come. av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 av p-acp d n1, cc pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (30) verse (DIV2) 1100 Page 616
11313 And how then can they not know it and be assured of it, that they shall stand fast in affliction, And how then can they not know it and be assured of it, that they shall stand fast in affliction, cc q-crq av vmb pns32 xx vvi pn31 cc vbi vvn pp-f pn31, cst pns32 vmb vvi av-j p-acp n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1100 Page 616
11314 and that they shall perseuere in grace to the end, and that they shall certainly be saued? It must needs be so: and that they shall persevere in grace to the end, and that they shall Certainly be saved? It must needs be so: cc cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc cst pns32 vmb av-j vbi vvn? pn31 vmb av vbi av: (30) verse (DIV2) 1100 Page 616
11315 and the contrarie held and taught by the Papists, is erronious and false. And for a second vse: and the contrary held and taught by the Papists, is erroneous and false. And for a second use: cc dt n-jn vvd cc vvn p-acp dt njp2, vbz j cc j. cc p-acp dt ord n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1100 Page 616
11316 Do true beleeuers know, and that assuredly, that all things worke together for the best both of themselues and of all that truly loue the Lord? what an happy estate then is a child of God in? A child of God is in such an happie and blessed estate, Do true believers know, and that assuredly, that all things work together for the best both of themselves and of all that truly love the Lord? what an happy estate then is a child of God in? A child of God is in such an happy and blessed estate, vdb j n2 vvb, cc cst av-vvn, cst d n2 vvb av p-acp dt js d pp-f px32 cc pp-f d cst av-j vvb dt n1? q-crq dt j n1 av vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp? dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp d dt j cc j-vvn n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1101 Page 616
11317 as he knowes, and is sure of it, whatsoeuer befals him, it shall be well with him: as he knows, and is sure of it, whatsoever befalls him, it shall be well with him: c-acp pns31 vvz, cc vbz j pp-f pn31, r-crq vvz pno31, pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp pno31: (30) verse (DIV2) 1101 Page 616
11318 and what a comfort is that to him? If a man know it and be sure of it, that all things worke together for the best to him, what need he feare what cometh to him? Though the earth be moued, and what a Comfort is that to him? If a man know it and be sure of it, that all things work together for the best to him, what need he Fear what comes to him? Though the earth be moved, cc q-crq dt n1 vbz d p-acp pno31? cs dt n1 vvb pn31 cc vbi j pp-f pn31, cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno31, r-crq n1 pns31 vvb r-crq vvz p-acp pno31? cs dt n1 vbb vvn, (30) verse (DIV2) 1101 Page 616
11319 and though the mountaines fall into the midst of the sea, Psal. 46.2. and though the Mountains fallen into the midst of the sea, Psalm 46.2. cc cs dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1101 Page 617
11320 though heauen and earth come together, doubtlesse on this ground a child of God is exceedingly cheered vp, though heaven and earth come together, doubtless on this ground a child of God is exceedingly cheered up, cs n1 cc n1 vvb av, av-j p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-vvg vvn a-acp, (30) verse (DIV2) 1101 Page 617
11321 and comforted in his greatest affliction; and comforted in his greatest affliction; cc vvn p-acp po31 js n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1101 Page 617
11322 he knowes, and that assuredly, be things that befall him neuer so crosse and contrarie to his good in the iudgement of flesh and bloud, he knows, and that assuredly, be things that befall him never so cross and contrary to his good in the judgement of Flesh and blood, pns31 vvz, cc cst av-vvn, vbb n2 cst vvb pno31 av-x av j cc j-jn p-acp po31 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1101 Page 617
11323 yet they shall turne to the best to him. And therefore as the Psalmist speakes, Psal. 112.7. He is not afraid of euill tydings, his heart is fixed and beleeueth in the Lord: yet they shall turn to the best to him. And Therefore as the Psalmist speaks, Psalm 112.7. He is not afraid of evil tidings, his heart is fixed and Believeth in the Lord: av pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt js p-acp pno31. cc av c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. pns31 vbz xx j pp-f j-jn n2, po31 n1 vbz vvn cc vvz p-acp dt n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1101 Page 617
11324 his heart is fixed in this assurance, that all things shall worke together to his good. his heart is fixed in this assurance, that all things shall work together to his good. po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1, cst d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp po31 j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1101 Page 617
11325 A wicked man, an vnbeleeuer knowes not this, no, he will not beleeue it, though a man declare it to him; A wicked man, an unbeliever knows not this, no, he will not believe it, though a man declare it to him; dt j n1, dt n1 vvz xx d, uh-dx, pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31, cs dt n1 vvi pn31 p-acp pno31; (30) verse (DIV2) 1101 Page 617
11326 he thinkes the life of a child of God is a most miserable life, because he is for the most part vnder the hand of God in affliction; he thinks the life of a child of God is a most miserable life, Because he is for the most part under the hand of God in affliction; pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt av-ds j n1, c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp dt av-ds n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1101 Page 617
11327 but true beleeuers know it, and are sure of it, by the euidence of the word of God, by obseruation and experience, but true believers know it, and Are sure of it, by the evidence of the word of God, by observation and experience, cc-acp j n2 vvb pn31, cc vbr j pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 cc n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1101 Page 617
11328 and by the teaching of the holy Spirit of God, that all things shall turne to their good: and by the teaching of the holy Spirit of God, that all things shall turn to their good: cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst d n2 vmb vvi p-acp po32 j: (30) verse (DIV2) 1101 Page 617
11329 and what a comfort is that to them? and how should this stirre vs vp to get into the number of Gods children? If we be in that number, we are in a most comfortable state; and what a Comfort is that to them? and how should this stir us up to get into the number of God's children? If we be in that number, we Are in a most comfortable state; cc q-crq dt n1 vbz d p-acp pno32? cc q-crq vmd d vvi pno12 a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2? cs pns12 vbb p-acp d n1, pns12 vbr p-acp dt av-ds j n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1101 Page 617
11330 the greatest Monarch in the world cannot assure himselfe of that which a child of God is sure of, that all things shall worke together for his good. the greatest Monarch in the world cannot assure himself of that which a child of God is sure of, that all things shall work together for his good. dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi px31 pp-f d r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j pp-f, cst d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp po31 j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1101 Page 617
11331 Let vs now go on in the further handling of this worthie priuiledge: All things worke together for the best: Let us now go on in the further handling of this worthy privilege: All things work together for the best: vvb pno12 av vvi a-acp p-acp dt jc n-vvg pp-f d j n1: d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js: (30) verse (DIV2) 1102 Page 617
11332 that is, as we shewed, all things whatsoeuer they be that befall man in this world, that is, as we showed, all things whatsoever they be that befall man in this world, cst vbz, c-acp pns12 vvd, d n2 r-crq pns32 vbb cst vvb n1 p-acp d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1102 Page 617
11333 and whatsoeuer is either within man or without him, whether good or euill, euen all do concurre and meete together in working by the wonderfull power of God, and whatsoever is either within man or without him, whither good or evil, even all do concur and meet together in working by the wonderful power of God, cc r-crq vbz d p-acp n1 cc p-acp pno31, cs j cc j-jn, av d vdb vvi cc vvi av p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1102 Page 617
11334 and by his wise disposing hand, so ordering and so disposing of them, ioyntly together worke for the best to Gods children, in regard of their spirituall state, both of grace here, and of glorie hereafter; and by his wise disposing hand, so ordering and so disposing of them, jointly together work for the best to God's children, in regard of their spiritual state, both of grace Here, and of glory hereafter; cc p-acp po31 j n-vvg n1, av vvg cc av vvg pp-f pno32, av-j av vvi p-acp dt js p-acp npg1 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1, d pp-f n1 av, cc pp-f n1 av; (30) verse (DIV2) 1102 Page 617
11335 both for the helping forward of grace and holinesse of them in this life, and for the furtherance of their happinesse and glorie in the life to come. both for the helping forward of grace and holiness of them in this life, and for the furtherance of their happiness and glory in the life to come. d p-acp dt vvg av-j pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp d n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (30) verse (DIV2) 1102 Page 617
11336 Now the point hence offered is in effect, the proposition here layed before vs; and it is this. Now the point hence offered is in Effect, the proposition Here laid before us; and it is this. av dt n1 av vvn vbz p-acp n1, dt n1 av vvn p-acp pno12; cc pn31 vbz d. (30) verse (DIV2) 1102 Page 617
11337 That all things whatsoeuer they be, whether within man or without man, and all things that befall man in this world, That all things whatsoever they be, whither within man or without man, and all things that befall man in this world, cst d n2 r-crq pns32 vbb, cs p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, cc d n2 cst vvb n1 p-acp d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11338 whether good or bad, are so ordered and so disposed by the wonderfull power and prouidence of God, whither good or bad, Are so ordered and so disposed by the wonderful power and providence of God, cs j cc j, vbr av vvn cc av vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11339 and by his wise disposing hand, as that they worke for the good of the spirituall state of Gods children. and by his wise disposing hand, as that they work for the good of the spiritual state of God's children. cc p-acp po31 j n-vvg n1, c-acp cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt j pp-f dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11340 Not one or two things, or a few things, nor yet many things, but all things whatsoeuer they be, one and other; Not one or two things, or a few things, nor yet many things, but all things whatsoever they be, one and other; xx crd cc crd n2, cc dt d n2, ccx av d n2, cc-acp d n2 r-crq pns32 vbb, crd cc n-jn; (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11341 and they all concurre and meete in this, the wise disposing hand of God so ordering and so disposing them, that they worke for the good of Gods children, and they all concur and meet in this, the wise disposing hand of God so ordering and so disposing them, that they work for the good of God's children, cc pns32 d vvb cc vvi p-acp d, dt j n-vvg n1 pp-f np1 av vvg cc av vvg pno32, cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11342 euen for the helping of them forward in grace here in this life, and for the furtherance of their happinesse and glorie in the life to come. even for the helping of them forward in grace Here in this life, and for the furtherance of their happiness and glory in the life to come. av p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f pno32 av-j p-acp n1 av p-acp d n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11343 It were easie to shew this to be a truth, and no doubt it will easily be yeelded to, that all good things worke for the good of Gods children; It were easy to show this to be a truth, and no doubt it will Easily be yielded to, that all good things work for the good of God's children; pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi d pc-acp vbi dt n1, cc dx n1 pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp, cst d j n2 vvb p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2; (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11344 as that the good Angels are ministring spirits for their good, Hebr. 1.14. that good men, whether publike persons, good Magistrates, good Ministers, or the like; as that the good Angels Are ministering spirits for their good, Hebrew 1.14. that good men, whither public Persons, good Magistrates, good Ministers, or the like; c-acp cst dt j n2 vbr j-vvg n2 p-acp po32 j, np1 crd. cst j n2, cs j n2, j n2, j n2, cc dt j; (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11345 or priuate persons that are good, and holy, and religious; or private Persons that Are good, and holy, and religious; cc j n2 cst vbr j, cc j, cc j; (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11346 and that good things, both the holy things of God, the Word, the Sacraments, and other good things, and that good things, both the holy things of God, the Word, the Sacraments, and other good things, cc cst j n2, d dt j n2 pp-f np1, dt n1, dt n2, cc j-jn j n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11347 as health, wealth, libertie, peace, honour, a good name in the world; as health, wealth, liberty, peace, honour, a good name in the world; c-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, dt j n1 p-acp dt n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11348 and all the good gifts of minde or bodie, as beautie, strength, wit, learning, knowledge, memorie, and especially gifts sanctified; and all the good Gifts of mind or body, as beauty, strength, wit, learning, knowledge, memory, and especially Gifts sanctified; cc d dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc av-j n2 vvn; (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11350 though they do abuse them, and haue not grace to make them good to themselues, that these and all other good things whatsoeuer they be, worke for the good of Gods children, it will easily be granted: though they do abuse them, and have not grace to make them good to themselves, that these and all other good things whatsoever they be, work for the good of God's children, it will Easily be granted: cs pns32 vdb vvi pno32, cc vhb xx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 j p-acp px32, cst d cc d j-jn j n2 r-crq pns32 vbb, vvb p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2, pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11351 I will not therefore insist in them, but rather labour to shew, that all euill things, I will not Therefore insist in them, but rather labour to show, that all evil things, pns11 vmb xx av vvi p-acp pno32, cc-acp av-c vvb pc-acp vvi, cst d j-jn n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11352 euen the worst things that be or can befall man in this world, and things of a destroying nature, that those things, the wise disposing hand of God so ordering and disposing of them, do worke for the good of Gods children; even the worst things that be or can befall man in this world, and things of a destroying nature, that those things, the wise disposing hand of God so ordering and disposing of them, do work for the good of God's children; av-j dt js n2 cst vbb cc vmb vvi n1 p-acp d n1, cc n2 pp-f dt vvg n1, cst d n2, dt j n-vvg n1 pp-f np1 av vvg cc n-vvg pp-f pno32, vdb vvi p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2; (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11353 for that being euinced and cleared, the truth of the conclusion deliuered will plainly appeare and be confirmed. for that being evinced and cleared, the truth of the conclusion Delivered will plainly appear and be confirmed. c-acp cst vbg vvd cc vvn, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn vmb av-j vvi cc vbi vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11354 Now then, euill things are either spirituall or outward. Spirituall euill things, are sinne, and that which followes sinne. Now then, evil things Are either spiritual or outward. Spiritual evil things, Are sin, and that which follows sin. av av, j-jn n2 vbr d j cc j. j j-jn n2, vbr n1, cc cst r-crq vvz n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 618
11355 Sinne is either the sinne of our first parents, or the corruption of nature following on that, Sin is either the sin of our First Parents, or the corruption of nature following on that, n1 vbz d dt n1 pp-f po12 ord n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp d, (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 619
11356 or actuall sinne and transgression, and all these worke for the good of Gods children. or actual sin and Transgression, and all these work for the good of God's children. cc j n1 cc n1, cc d d n1 p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 619
11357 The sinne of our first parents works for their good, because it makes way for the second Adam the Lord Iesus, as 1. Corinth. 15.45. in whom they haue a farre better state then they had in the first. The sin of our First Parents works for their good, Because it makes Way for the second Adam the Lord Iesus, as 1. Corinth. 15.45. in whom they have a Far better state then they had in the First. dt n1 pp-f po12 ord n2 vvz p-acp po32 j, c-acp pn31 vvz n1 p-acp dt ord np1 dt n1 np1, p-acp crd np1. crd. p-acp ro-crq pns32 vhb dt av-j jc n1 cs pns32 vhd p-acp dt ord. (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 619
11358 In the first Adam at the least they had but a possibilitie not to fall: In the First Adam At the least they had but a possibility not to fallen: p-acp dt ord np1 p-acp dt av-ds pns32 vhd p-acp dt n1 xx pc-acp vvi: (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 619
11359 in the second they haue no possibilitie to fall, they are kept by the power of God through faith to saluation, 1. Pet. 1.5. in the second they have no possibility to fallen, they Are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation, 1. Pet. 1.5. p-acp dt ord pns32 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, crd np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 619
11360 And their happinesse is now kept for them in a sure hand, it is hid with Christ in God, Coloss. 3.3. And their happiness is now kept for them in a sure hand, it is hid with christ in God, Coloss. 3.3. cc po32 n1 vbz av vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp np1, np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 619
11361 The corruption of nature that workes for their good, in that it shewes them that perfection of holinesse cannot be found in themselues, it hindering them in doing good things, The corruption of nature that works for their good, in that it shows them that perfection of holiness cannot be found in themselves, it hindering them in doing good things, dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz p-acp po32 j, p-acp cst pn31 vvz pno32 d n1 pp-f n1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp px32, pn31 vvg pno32 p-acp vdg j n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 619
11362 and staining their best actions, Isai. 64.6. and so it driues them to seeke for it where it is, namely, in Christ, as verse 2. of this Chapter, The Law of the Spirit of life which is in Christ Iesus, hath freed me from the law of sinne and of death. and staining their best actions, Isaiah 64.6. and so it drives them to seek for it where it is, namely, in christ, as verse 2. of this Chapter, The Law of the Spirit of life which is in christ Iesus, hath freed me from the law of sin and of death. cc vvg po32 js n2, np1 crd. cc av pn31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 c-crq pn31 vbz, av, p-acp np1, c-acp n1 crd pp-f d n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1, vhz vvn pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 619
11363 And it also serues to pull downe their proud nature, and to humble them, and to make them wearie of the earth where they cannot serue God with free spirits; and to long after heauen: And it also serves to pull down their proud nature, and to humble them, and to make them weary of the earth where they cannot serve God with free spirits; and to long After heaven: cc pn31 av vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 j n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 j pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns32 vmbx vvi np1 p-acp j n2; cc p-acp j c-acp n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 619
11364 Nothing doth more sharpen our desire after heauen, then the feeling of our owne wretched estate, in regard of our owne inbred corruption, hindering vs that we cannot serue God wiih free spirits. Nothing does more sharpen our desire After heaven, then the feeling of our own wretched estate, in regard of our own inbred corruption, hindering us that we cannot serve God wiih free spirits. pix vdz n1 vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1, av dt n-vvg pp-f po12 d j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po12 d j n1, vvg pno12 cst pns12 vmbx vvi np1 uh j n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 619
11365 This made Paul crie out, Rom. 7.24. This made Paul cry out, Rom. 7.24. d j-vvn np1 vvb av, np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 619
11366 O wretched man that I am, who shall deliuer me from the bodie of this death? Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death? uh j n1 cst pns11 vbm, r-crq vmb vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1? (30) verse (DIV2) 1103 Page 619
11367 Actuall sinne and transgression, whether inward or outward, that also workes for the good of Gods children. Actual sin and Transgression, whither inward or outward, that also works for the good of God's children. j n1 cc n1, cs j cc j, cst av vvz p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1104 Page 619
11368 Inward sinnes, as doubts, and errours, they work for their good, in that they make way for sound resolution; Inward Sins, as doubts, and errors, they work for their good, in that they make Way for found resolution; j n2, c-acp n2, cc n2, pns32 vvb p-acp po32 j, p-acp cst pns32 vvb n1 p-acp j n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1104 Page 619
11369 and Gods children are best resolued of those truths whereof they haue sometimes doubted, when they come to see the truth of them. and God's children Are best resolved of those truths whereof they have sometime doubted, when they come to see the truth of them. cc npg1 n2 vbr js vvn pp-f d n2 c-crq pns32 vhb av vvn, c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32. (30) verse (DIV2) 1104 Page 619
11370 Yea the errours and doubts of others worke for their good, in that they make those truths that are doubted of to be more throughly sifted and searched into. Yea the errors and doubts of Others work for their good, in that they make those truths that Are doubted of to be more thoroughly sifted and searched into. uh dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2-jn vvb p-acp po32 j, p-acp cst pns32 vvb d n2 cst vbr vvn pp-f pc-acp vbi av-dc av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp. (30) verse (DIV2) 1104 Page 619
11371 And no points in religion are so well cleared as those that haue bene opposed by hereticks, And no points in Religion Are so well cleared as those that have be opposed by Heretics, cc dx n2 p-acp n1 vbr av av vvn p-acp d cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1104 Page 619
11372 as the blessed Trinitie in the Primitiue Church. as the blessed Trinity in the Primitive Church. c-acp dt j-vvn np1 p-acp dt j n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1104 Page 619
11373 Yea errours and heresies are for the triall of those that are sound in the truth, 1. Corinth. 11.19. There must be heresies euen among you, that they which are approued among you might be knowne. Yea errors and heresies Are for the trial of those that Are found in the truth, 1. Corinth. 11.19. There must be heresies even among you, that they which Are approved among you might be known. uh n2 cc n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vbr j p-acp dt n1, crd np1. crd. a-acp vmb vbi n2 av p-acp pn22, cst pns32 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pn22 vmd vbi vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1104 Page 620
11374 Outward actuall sinne and transgression, that likewise makes for the good of Gods children: Outward actual sin and Transgression, that likewise makes for the good of God's children: j j n1 cc n1, cst av vvz p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2: (30) verse (DIV2) 1105 Page 620
11375 when they haue fallen into it, and are recouered out of it by repentance, it makes them more humble and lowly in themselues, more mild and equall, pitifull and compassionate towards others, Knowing that they themselues may be tempted, Galat. 6.1. and more fit to comfort and strengthen others, as Christ said to Peter, Luk. 22.32. When thou art conuerted, strengthen thy brethren. when they have fallen into it, and Are recovered out of it by Repentance, it makes them more humble and lowly in themselves, more mild and equal, pitiful and compassionate towards Others, Knowing that they themselves may be tempted, Galatians 6.1. and more fit to Comfort and strengthen Others, as christ said to Peter, Luk. 22.32. When thou art converted, strengthen thy brothers. c-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp pn31, cc vbr vvn av pp-f pn31 p-acp n1, pn31 vvz pno32 av-dc j cc j p-acp px32, av-dc j cc j-jn, j cc j p-acp n2-jn, vvg cst pns32 px32 vmb vbi vvn, np1 crd. cc av-dc j pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2-jn, c-acp np1 vvd p-acp np1, np1 crd. c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn, vvb po21 n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1105 Page 620
11376 Yea hereby they come to be better acquainted with Satans sleights, and to be more warie and circumspect for the time to come, Yea hereby they come to be better acquainted with Satan sleights, and to be more wary and circumspect for the time to come, uh av pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi av-jc vvn p-acp npg1 n2, cc pc-acp vbi av-dc j cc j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (30) verse (DIV2) 1105 Page 620
11377 and more carefully to auoide them. and more carefully to avoid them. cc av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi pno32. (30) verse (DIV2) 1105 Page 620
11378 Now things that follow sinne, as anguish, griefe of mind, trouble of conscience, accusation for sinne, these also worke for the good of Gods children, in that they cause them to go out of themselues, to denie themselues, Now things that follow sin, as anguish, grief of mind, trouble of conscience, accusation for sin, these also work for the good of God's children, in that they cause them to go out of themselves, to deny themselves, av n2 cst vvb n1, c-acp n1, n1 pp-f n1, n1 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp n1, d av vvi p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp cst pns32 vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi av pp-f px32, pc-acp vvi px32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1105 Page 620
11379 and to seeke for comfort where it is to be found, namely, in Christ, and in that they make •way for soundnesse and truth of heart; and to seek for Comfort where it is to be found, namely, in christ, and in that they make •way for soundness and truth of heart; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 c-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, av, p-acp np1, cc p-acp cst pns32 vvb av p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1105 Page 620
11380 for indeed a wounded spirit is afterwards a sound spirit when it comes out of that state; for indeed a wounded Spirit is afterwards a found Spirit when it comes out of that state; c-acp av dt j-vvn n1 vbz av dt j n1 c-crq pn31 vvz av pp-f d n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1105 Page 620
11381 and euerie accusation of sinne past, is to a child of God a preseruatiue to keepe him from sinne to come: and every accusation of sin past, is to a child of God a preservative to keep him from sin to come: cc d n1 pp-f n1 j, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi: (30) verse (DIV2) 1105 Page 620
11382 he reasons thus with himselfe, What fruite haue I now of the sinne that I haue fallen into, he Reasons thus with himself, What fruit have I now of the sin that I have fallen into, pns31 vvz av p-acp px31, r-crq n1 vhb pns11 av pp-f dt n1 cst pns11 vhb vvn p-acp, (30) verse (DIV2) 1105 Page 620
11383 but terrour and shame, as Rom. 6.21. and shall I fall into it againe? but terror and shame, as Rom. 6.21. and shall I fallen into it again? cc-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp np1 crd. cc vmb pns11 vvi p-acp pn31 av? (30) verse (DIV2) 1105 Page 620
11384 Now for outward euils, I might shew that euerie outward particular euill workes for the good of Gods children, Now for outward evils, I might show that every outward particular evil works for the good of God's children, av p-acp j n2-jn, pns11 vmd vvi cst d j j j-jn n2 p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 620
11385 as pouertie, sicknesse, disgrace, banishment, imprisonment, and euerie sort of persecution. as poverty, sickness, disgrace, banishment, imprisonment, and every sort of persecution. c-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc d n1 pp-f n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 620
11386 But to wind them vp in generall, all these, and all other outward euils that might be reckened vp, do worke for the good of Gods children, in that the holy Spirit of God vseth them as meanes to correct and to mortifie their corruption in them, to weaue them from the loue of the world, But to wind them up in general, all these, and all other outward evils that might be reckoned up, do work for the good of God's children, in that the holy Spirit of God uses them as means to correct and to mortify their corruption in them, to weave them from the love of the world, p-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp n1, d d, cc d j-jn j n2-jn cst vmd vbi vvn a-acp, vdb vvi p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno32 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 620
11387 and of earthly vanities, to stirre them vp to better obedience, to quicken them to prayer, and of earthly vanities, to stir them up to better Obedience, to quicken them to prayer, cc pp-f j n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp jc n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 620
11388 and all holy duties, to exercise their faith, their patience, and other gifts and graces, we see it in experience. and all holy duties, to exercise their faith, their patience, and other Gifts and graces, we see it in experience. cc d j n2, pc-acp vvi po32 n1, po32 n1, cc j-jn n2 cc n2, pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 621
11389 If we were as good when we are well, as we promise to be when we are sicke, we should be as Angels, If we were as good when we Are well, as we promise to be when we Are sick, we should be as Angels, cs pns12 vbdr a-acp j c-crq pns12 vbr av, c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi c-crq pns12 vbr j, pns12 vmd vbi c-acp n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 621
11390 and as the Apostle tels vs, 1. Cor. 11.32. We are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. and as the Apostle tells us, 1. Cor. 11.32. We Are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. cc p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, crd np1 crd. pns12 vbr vvn pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 621
11391 The chastisements of Gods children, in what kind soeuer, are for their good, yea death it selfe is for the best to them, it puts an end to all their miseries, The chastisements of God's children, in what kind soever, Are for their good, yea death it self is for the best to them, it puts an end to all their misery's, dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp r-crq n1 av, vbr p-acp po32 j, uh n1 pn31 n1 vbz p-acp dt js p-acp pno32, pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp d po32 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 621
11392 yea to their sinning against God, which they account the greatest euill in the world, and it putteth them in possession of eternall ioyes. yea to their sinning against God, which they account the greatest evil in the world, and it putteth them in possession of Eternal Joys. uh pc-acp po32 vvg p-acp np1, r-crq pns32 vvb dt js n-jn p-acp dt n1, cc pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f j n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 621
11393 Therefore the Apostle desired to be loosed, and to be with Christ, which was best for him. Philip. 1.23. Therefore the Apostle desired to be loosed, and to be with christ, which was best for him. Philip. 1.23. av dt n1 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1, r-crq vbds js p-acp pno31. np1. crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 621
11394 We see then that all euill things, yea the worst things that be or can befall men in this world, We see then that all evil things, yea the worst things that be or can befall men in this world, pns12 vvb av cst d j-jn n2, uh dt js n2 cst vbb cc vmb vvi n2 p-acp d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 621
11395 whether spirituall or outward (the wise disposing hand of God so ordering and so disposing) do worke for the good of the children of God. whither spiritual or outward (the wise disposing hand of God so ordering and so disposing) do work for the good of the children of God. cs j cc j (dt j n-vvg n1 pp-f np1 av vvg cc av vvg) vdb vvi p-acp dt j pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 621
11396 And all things whether good or bad are so ordered and so disposed by the wonderfull power of God, And all things whither good or bad Are so ordered and so disposed by the wonderful power of God, cc d n2 cs j cc j vbr av vvn cc av vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 621
11397 as that they worke for the good of the spirituall state of the children of God, as that they work for the good of the spiritual state of the children of God, c-acp cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt j pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 621
11398 euen for the helping them forward in grace here in this life, and for the furtherance of their happinesse and glorie in the life to come: even for the helping them forward in grace Here in this life, and for the furtherance of their happiness and glory in the life to come: av p-acp dt vvg pno32 av-j p-acp n1 av p-acp d n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi: (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 621
11399 and the grounds of this are these. and the grounds of this Are these. cc dt n2 pp-f d vbr d. (30) verse (DIV2) 1106 Page 621
11400 The first is Gods eternall purpose to bring his children to saluation for God hauing decreed that: The First is God's Eternal purpose to bring his children to salvation for God having decreed that: dt ord vbz ng1 j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 vhg vvn d: (30) verse (DIV2) 1107 Page 621
11401 all things must helpe it forward, God is infinitely wise and good, and will do all things for the best, all things must help it forward, God is infinitely wise and good, and will do all things for the best, d n2 vmb vvi pn31 av-j, np1 vbz av-j j cc j, cc vmb vdi d n2 p-acp dt js, (30) verse (DIV2) 1107 Page 621
11402 and he is infinite in power, nothing can resist him, because all things haue their power to worke from him, and he is infinite in power, nothing can resist him, Because all things have their power to work from him, cc pns31 vbz j p-acp n1, pix vmb vvi pno31, c-acp d n2 vhb po32 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1107 Page 621
11403 and all things serue his prouidence, from the glorious Angels to the stones of the field, Iob 5.23. and all things are subordinate to his decree, and therefore must helpe forward the execution of it. and all things serve his providence, from the glorious Angels to the stones of the field, Job 5.23. and all things Are subordinate to his Decree, and Therefore must help forward the execution of it. cc d n2 vvi po31 n1, p-acp dt j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. cc d n2 vbr j p-acp po31 n1, cc av vmb vvi av-j dt n1 pp-f pn31. (30) verse (DIV2) 1107 Page 621
11404 Againe, Gods children are in Christ, by whom all ill is taken from them. Why cannot Satan hurt them? Because Christ hath broken his head. Again, God's children Are in christ, by whom all ill is taken from them. Why cannot Satan hurt them? Because christ hath broken his head. av, npg1 n2 vbr p-acp np1, p-acp ro-crq d n-jn vbz vvn p-acp pno32. q-crq vmbx np1 vvd pno32? p-acp np1 vhz vvn po31 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1108 Page 621
11406 Why cannot afflictions hurt them? Because the venome of them is taken away by Christ, Why cannot afflictions hurt them? Because the venom of them is taken away by christ, q-crq vmbx n2 vvb pno32? p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbz vvn av p-acp np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1108 Page 621
11407 and they are sanctified to them in and through Christ. And therefore all things worke together for the best vnto the children of God. and they Are sanctified to them in and through christ. And Therefore all things work together for the best unto the children of God. cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp cc p-acp np1. cc av d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1108 Page 621
11408 Now here a cauill of the flesh is to be answered. Now Here a cavil of the Flesh is to be answered. av av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1108 Page 622
11409 Haply some may say here, That sinne workes for the good of Gods children, what need we then labour to auoyd sinne? nay rather, Haply Some may say Here, That sin works for the good of God's children, what need we then labour to avoid sin? nay rather, av d vmb vvi av, cst n1 vvz p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2, r-crq vvb pns12 av vvi pc-acp vvi n1? uh-x av-c, (30) verse (DIV2) 1108 Page 622
11410 why do we not sinne that good may come of it? I answer them as the Apostle doth in the like case, Rom. 6.1. Shall we sinne that grace may abound? God forbid. why do we not sin that good may come of it? I answer them as the Apostle does in the like case, Rom. 6.1. Shall we sin that grace may abound? God forbid. q-crq vdb pns12 xx n1 cst j vmb vvi pp-f pn31? pns11 vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 vdz p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd. vmb pns12 vvi d n1 vmb vvi? np1 vvb. (30) verse (DIV2) 1108 Page 622
11411 Those that do euill that good may come thereof, their damnation is iust, Rom. 3.8. Those that do evil that good may come thereof, their damnation is just, Rom. 3.8. d cst vdb j-jn d j vmb vvi av, po32 n1 vbz j, np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1108 Page 622
11412 Sinne workes for the good of Gods children, not of it owne nature, but by accident, in regard of Gods ouerruling hand, the Lord by his wise disposing hand, so disposing of it. Sin works for the good of God's children, not of it own nature, but by accident, in regard of God's overruling hand, the Lord by his wise disposing hand, so disposing of it. n1 vvz p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2, xx pp-f pn31 d n1, cc-acp p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 j-vvg n1, dt n1 p-acp po31 j n-vvg n1, av vvg pp-f pn31. (30) verse (DIV2) 1108 Page 622
11413 And for the vse of the point, it is a truth of excellent vse. And for the use of the point, it is a truth of excellent use. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1109 Page 622
11414 And first the truth now deliuered, discouers that there is a particular prouidence of God in euery particular thing, and that particular things come not by chance or by fortune: And First the truth now Delivered, discovers that there is a particular providence of God in every particular thing, and that particular things come not by chance or by fortune: cc ord dt n1 av vvn, vvz cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n1, cc d j n2 vvb xx p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1109 Page 622
11415 it must needs be that the hand of God ouerrules in euery particular thing, in that things contrary one to another in nature and working, agree in one conclusion in working for the good of Gods children. it must needs be that the hand of God overrules in every particular thing, in that things contrary one to Another in nature and working, agree in one conclusion in working for the good of God's children. pn31 vmb av vbi d dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp d j n1, p-acp d n2 j-jn crd p-acp j-jn p-acp n1 cc n-vvg, vvb p-acp crd n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1109 Page 622
11416 Yea on this ground we are to take notice, and to admire the wonderfull power and goodnesse of God, in that he can & doth ouerrule the nature of euill things, Yea on this ground we Are to take notice, and to admire the wonderful power and Goodness of God, in that he can & does overrule the nature of evil things, uh p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, p-acp cst pns31 vmb cc vdz vvi dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1109 Page 622
11417 so as he makes them worke for much good. so as he makes them work for much good. av c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 vvi p-acp d j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1109 Page 622
11418 There is nothing in the world so ill, but the Lord by his ouerruling hand and power can draw good out of it. There is nothing in the world so ill, but the Lord by his overruling hand and power can draw good out of it. pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1 av av-jn, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j-vvg n1 cc n1 vmb vvi j av pp-f pn31. (30) verse (DIV2) 1109 Page 622
11419 Sinne it selfe which is most opposite and contrary to good, yea to God who is goodnesse it selfe, Sin it self which is most opposite and contrary to good, yea to God who is Goodness it self, n1 pn31 n1 q-crq vbz av-ds j-jn cc j-jn p-acp j, uh p-acp np1 r-crq vbz n1 pn31 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1109 Page 622
11420 and is the greatest miserie of the reprobate in hell, yet by the power and goodnesse of God, it turneth to exceeding good to Gods children: and is the greatest misery of the Reprobate in hell, yet by the power and Goodness of God, it turns to exceeding good to God's children: cc vbz dt js n1 pp-f dt n-jn p-acp n1, av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vvz p-acp vvg j p-acp npg1 n2: (30) verse (DIV2) 1109 Page 622
11421 and therein appeares the power and goodnesse of God wonderfully; and we are to take notice of it. Againe, for a second vse: and therein appears the power and Goodness of God wonderfully; and we Are to take notice of it. Again, for a second use: cc av vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 av-j; cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31. av, p-acp dt ord n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1109 Page 622
11422 is it so that all things whether good or bad, are so ordered by the wonderfull power and prouidence of God, is it so that all things whither good or bad, Are so ordered by the wonderful power and providence of God, vbz pn31 av cst d n2 cs j cc j, vbr av vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 622
11423 as that they worke for the good of his children, euen for the helping of them forward in grace here in this life, as that they work for the good of his children, even for the helping of them forward in grace Here in this life, c-acp cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n2, av p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f pno32 av-j p-acp n1 av p-acp d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 622
11424 and for the furtherance of their happinesse and glorie in heauen? Surely the consideration of this, may and ought to cheare vp Gods children in their greatest afflictions: and for the furtherance of their happiness and glory in heaven? Surely the consideration of this, may and ought to cheer up God's children in their greatest afflictions: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? np1 dt n1 pp-f d, vmb cc vmd p-acp vvi a-acp npg1 n2 p-acp po32 js n2: (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11425 and consider it thou that art a child of God, and know to thy comfort, that in what state soeuer thou art, thou art neuer miserable, and Consider it thou that art a child of God, and know to thy Comfort, that in what state soever thou art, thou art never miserable, cc vvb pn31 pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb p-acp po21 n1, cst p-acp r-crq n1 av pns21 vb2r, pns21 vb2r av j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11426 for whatsoeuer befals thee by the good hand of God, it turneth to thy good, for whatsoever befalls thee by the good hand of God, it turns to thy good, p-acp r-crq vvz pno21 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vvz p-acp po21 j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11427 and thy best is still a working in regard of thy spirituall estate, for helping thee forward in grace here in this life, and thy best is still a working in regard of thy spiritual estate, for helping thee forward in grace Here in this life, cc po21 js vbz av dt n-vvg p-acp n1 pp-f po21 j n1, p-acp vvg pno21 av-j p-acp n1 av p-acp d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11428 and for the furtherance of thy happinesse and glorie in heauen: and for the furtherance of thy happiness and glory in heaven: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11429 and what a comfort may that be to thee? Indeed Satan and thine owne corruption will be readie to suggest to thee in the time of thy greatest affliction, and what a Comfort may that be to thee? Indeed Satan and thine own corruption will be ready to suggest to thee in the time of thy greatest affliction, cc q-crq dt n1 vmb d vbi p-acp pno21? np1 np1 cc po21 d n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 js n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11430 when thou art vnder the hand of God: when thou art under the hand of God: c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11431 if I be a child of God why am I thus afflicted? But thou maist retort it againe, if I be a child of God why am I thus afflicted? But thou Mayest retort it again, cs pns11 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1 q-crq vbm pns11 av vvn? p-acp pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 av, (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11432 and relieue and helpe thy selfe with the consideration of this, that the things that befall thee, and relieve and help thy self with the consideration of this, that the things that befall thee, cc vvi cc vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, cst dt n2 cst vvb pno21, (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11433 though aduerse and euill in the iudgement of flesh and bloud, yet they are meanes vnder God to helpe thee on towards heauen; though adverse and evil in the judgement of Flesh and blood, yet they Are means under God to help thee on towards heaven; cs j cc j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av pns32 vbr n2 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11434 and they are so ordered by the wise disposing hand of God, as they are working for the best, in regard of thy spirituall state and condition. and they Are so ordered by the wise disposing hand of God, as they Are working for the best, in regard of thy spiritual state and condition. cc pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp dt j n-vvg n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vbr vvg p-acp dt js, p-acp n1 pp-f po21 j n1 cc n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11435 We know that a man who takes Physicke that is bitter and loathsome, he resteth not in the present feeling and taste of the bitternesse of it, We know that a man who Takes Physic that is bitter and loathsome, he rests not in the present feeling and taste of the bitterness of it, pns12 vvb cst dt n1 r-crq vvz n1 cst vbz j cc j, pns31 vvz xx p-acp dt j n-vvg cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11436 but he lookes to the health that he hopes it will bring him afterward by the blessing of God on it: but he looks to the health that he hope's it will bring him afterwards by the blessing of God on it: cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vvz pn31 vmb vvi pno31 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31: (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11437 So do thou in the time of thy great affliction, looke not thou so much on thy present condition, So do thou in the time of thy great affliction, look not thou so much on thy present condition, av vdb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n1, vvb xx pns21 av av-d p-acp po21 j n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11438 and rest not in thine owne present sense, and feeling, and apprehension, for then a thousand to one thou wilt sinke vnder the burthen, and rest not in thine own present sense, and feeling, and apprehension, for then a thousand to one thou wilt sink under the burden, cc vvb xx p-acp po21 d j n1, cc vvg, cc n1, c-acp cs dt crd pc-acp pi pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11439 but looke thou further to the blessed issue of it, and to that which the Lord is working by it, but look thou further to the blessed issue of it, and to that which the Lord is working by it, cc-acp vvb pns21 av-jc p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f pn31, cc p-acp d r-crq dt n1 vbz vvg p-acp pn31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11440 euen to the helping thee forward in grace and holinesse here in this life, and the furtherance of thy happinesse and glorie in heauen, even to the helping thee forward in grace and holiness Here in this life, and the furtherance of thy happiness and glory in heaven, av p-acp dt vvg pno21 av-j p-acp n1 cc n1 av p-acp d n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11441 and that will be a meanes to stay thee, and a ground of sweete comfort vnto thee. and that will be a means to stay thee, and a ground of sweet Comfort unto thee. cc cst vmb vbi dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno21, cc dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21. (30) verse (DIV2) 1110 Page 623
11442 There be yet further vses to be made of this truth. There be yet further uses to be made of this truth. pc-acp vbi av jc n2 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 623
11443 In the next place the consideration of the truth deliuered, may and ought to teach all Gods children this lesson, In the next place the consideration of the truth Delivered, may and ought to teach all God's children this Lesson, p-acp dt ord n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd, vmb cc pi pc-acp vvi d ng1 n2 d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 623
11444 euen to resigne themselues willingly into the hands of the Lord at all times, in what state & condition soeuer they be, even to resign themselves willingly into the hands of the Lord At all times, in what state & condition soever they be, av-j pc-acp vvi px32 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 av pns32 vbb, (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 623
11445 yea in their greatest straights, and in the hardest condition they are brought into. yea in their greatest straights, and in the Hardest condition they Are brought into. uh p-acp po32 js n2, cc p-acp dt js n1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp. (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11480 And take thou notice of it, whosoeuer thou art that settest thy selfe against Gods children, And take thou notice of it, whosoever thou art that settest thy self against God's children, cc vvb pns21 n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq pns21 vb2r cst vv2 po21 n1 p-acp npg1 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1114 Page 626
11446 For why, whatsoeuer comes to a child of God, and what condition soeuer he is brought into, be it neuer so harsh or hard, it is so ordered and so disposed of by the power and prouidence of God, For why, whatsoever comes to a child of God, and what condition soever he is brought into, be it never so harsh or hard, it is so ordered and so disposed of by the power and providence of God, p-acp q-crq, q-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc r-crq n1 av pns31 vbz vvn p-acp, vbb pn31 av-x av j cc j, pn31 vbz av vvn cc av vvn pp-f p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11447 and by his wise disposing hand, as it workes for the best to him: and by his wise disposing hand, as it works for the best to him: cc p-acp po31 j n-vvg n1, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt js p-acp pno31: (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11448 and why then should he not willingly resigne himselfe into that good hand of the Lord? And let euery child of God on the ground of truth now deliuered, learne, in what stat ▪ soeuer he is, be it neuer so harsh, to say with Dauid, 2. Sam. 15.26. Lord here I am, do with me as it shall seeme good in thine eyes: and why then should he not willingly resign himself into that good hand of the Lord? And let every child of God on the ground of truth now Delivered, Learn, in what stat ▪ soever he is, be it never so harsh, to say with David, 2. Sam. 15.26. Lord Here I am, do with me as it shall seem good in thine eyes: cc q-crq av vmd pns31 xx av-j vvi px31 p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1? cc vvb d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn, vvb, p-acp r-crq fw-la ▪ av pns31 vbz, vbb pn31 av-x av j, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, crd np1 crd. n1 av pns11 vbm, vdb p-acp pno11 c-acp pn31 vmb vvi j p-acp po21 n2: (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11449 and into thy hands Lord I commend my selfe, my soule, my bodie, and all that I haue, onely do thou so dispose of things by thy good hand and prouidence, and into thy hands Lord I commend my self, my soul, my body, and all that I have, only do thou so dispose of things by thy good hand and providence, cc p-acp po21 n2 n1 pns11 vvb po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 n1, cc d cst pns11 vhb, av-j vdb pns21 av vvi pp-f n2 p-acp po21 j n1 cc n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11450 as that they may worke for my good, and onely helpe me forward in grace here, and saue my soule hereafter; as that they may work for my good, and only help me forward in grace Here, and save my soul hereafter; c-acp cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po11 j, cc av-j vvi pno11 av-j p-acp n1 av, cc vvi po11 n1 av; (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11451 and then Lord do with me what thou wilt, and deale with me at thine owne good pleasure. and then Lord do with me what thou wilt, and deal with me At thine own good pleasure. cc av n1 vdb p-acp pno11 r-crq pns21 vm2, cc vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp po21 d j n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11452 Indeed a child of God being in a straight, and in a hard condition, may and ought to vse all good meanes within his power, that serue the prouidence of God for his helpe, Indeed a child of God being in a straight, and in a hard condition, may and ought to use all good means within his power, that serve the providence of God for his help, np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg p-acp dt j, cc p-acp dt j n1, vmb cc pi pc-acp vvi d j n2 p-acp po31 n1, cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11453 and for his comfort, and to be earnest with God in prayer for a blessing on the meanes, and for his Comfort, and to be earnest with God in prayer for a blessing on the means, cc p-acp po31 n1, cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11454 and to craue the helpe of others in prayer, as the Apostle saith, Philip. 1.19. I know that this shall turne to my saluation: and to crave the help of Others in prayer, as the Apostle Says, Philip. 1.19. I know that this shall turn to my salvation: cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1. crd. pns11 vvb cst d vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11455 but how? through your prayers, and by the helpe of the Spirit of Iesus Christ. but how? through your Prayers, and by the help of the Spirit of Iesus christ. cc-acp q-crq? p-acp po22 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11456 Yet withall he is to remember, that his state and condition is ordered by the good hand and prouidence of God, Yet withal he is to Remember, that his state and condition is ordered by the good hand and providence of God, av av pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi, cst po31 n1 cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11457 and the Lord is wiser then he, and he knowes what is best for him, and the Lord is Wiser then he, and he knows what is best for him, cc dt n1 vbz jc cs pns31, cc pns31 vvz r-crq vbz js p-acp pno31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11458 and if another estate were better for him, he should certainly be in it, and thereupon willingly and chearefully to resigne himselfe into the hands of the Lord, resting on this ground: and if Another estate were better for him, he should Certainly be in it, and thereupon willingly and cheerfully to resign himself into the hands of the Lord, resting on this ground: cc cs j-jn n1 vbdr jc p-acp pno31, pns31 vmd av-j vbi p-acp pn31, cc av av-j cc av-j pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp d n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11459 That all things that befall him are so ordered by the good hand of God, That all things that befall him Are so ordered by the good hand of God, cst d n2 cst vvb pno31 vbr av vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11460 as they make for the good of his spirituall state, both of grace here, and of glorie hereafter in heauen. as they make for the good of his spiritual state, both of grace Here, and of glory hereafter in heaven. c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt j pp-f po31 j n1, d pp-f n1 av, cc pp-f n1 av p-acp n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1111 Page 624
11461 In the next place, is it so that all things whether good or bad, that befal man in this world, are so ordered & so disposed of, by the power and prouidence of God, In the next place, is it so that all things whither good or bad, that befall man in this world, Are so ordered & so disposed of, by the power and providence of God, p-acp dt ord n1, vbz pn31 av cst d n2 cs j cc j, cst vvi n1 p-acp d n1, vbr av vvn cc av vvn pp-f, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1112 Page 624
11462 and by his wise disposing hand, as they worke for the good of Gods children, and for the helping of them forward in grace here in this life, and by his wise disposing hand, as they work for the good of God's children, and for the helping of them forward in grace Here in this life, cc p-acp po31 j n-vvg n1, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2, cc p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f pno32 av-j p-acp n1 av p-acp d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1112 Page 625
11522 and great in the world, be it so that they enioy health, strength, libertie, with great abundance of the blessings of God, and great in the world, be it so that they enjoy health, strength, liberty, with great abundance of the blessings of God, cc j p-acp dt n1, vbb pn31 av cst pns32 vvb n1, n1, n1, p-acp j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1120 Page 628
11463 and for their happinesse and glorie hereafter in heauen? What fooles then are wicked men, in seeking to hurt Gods children? Wicked men are alwayes imagining mischiefe against Gods children, and for their happiness and glory hereafter in heaven? What Fools then Are wicked men, in seeking to hurt God's children? Wicked men Are always imagining mischief against God's children, cc p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 av p-acp n1? q-crq n2 av vbr j n2, p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi npg1 n2? j n2 vbr av vvg n1 p-acp npg1 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1112 Page 625
11464 and are euer seeking to do them hurt by all the meanes they can: and Are ever seeking to do them hurt by all the means they can: cc vbr av vvg pc-acp vdi pno32 vvi p-acp d dt n2 pns32 vmb: (30) verse (DIV2) 1112 Page 625
11465 but poore soules, all in vaine, they cannot hurt them in the things wherein they thinke they do them most hurt, they are but instruments of doing most good to them, but poor Souls, all in vain, they cannot hurt them in the things wherein they think they do them most hurt, they Are but Instruments of doing most good to them, cc-acp j n2, av-d p-acp j, pns32 vmbx vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 c-crq pns32 vvb pns32 vdb pno32 av-ds vvn, pns32 vbr p-acp n2 pp-f vdg av-ds j p-acp pno32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1112 Page 625
11466 and all the mischiefe they do to Gods children, in spite of their hearts it turneth to their good, the wise disposing hand of God so ordering it. and all the mischief they do to God's children, in spite of their hearts it turns to their good, the wise disposing hand of God so ordering it. cc d dt n1 pns32 vdb p-acp npg1 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2 pn31 vvz p-acp po32 j, dt j n-vvg n1 pp-f np1 av vvg pn31. (30) verse (DIV2) 1112 Page 625
11467 And if wicked men did know what good they (as instruments in the hand of God) do to Gods children when they thinke they do them most hurt, without question it would vexe them to the very heart. And if wicked men did know what good they (as Instruments in the hand of God) do to God's children when they think they do them most hurt, without question it would vex them to the very heart. cc cs j n2 vdd vvi r-crq j pns32 (c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1) vdb p-acp npg1 n2 c-crq pns32 vvb pns32 vdb pno32 av-ds vvn, p-acp n1 pn31 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1112 Page 625
11468 They (out of their poyson and malice) intend euill against Gods children, and they thinke they do them hurt when they effect their wicked purpose, They (out of their poison and malice) intend evil against God's children, and they think they do them hurt when they Effect their wicked purpose, pns32 (av pp-f po32 n1 cc n1) vvb av-jn p-acp npg1 n2, cc pns32 vvb pns32 vdb pno32 vvi c-crq pns32 vvb po32 j n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1112 Page 625
11469 and bring some mischiefe on them, but the Lord in his wisedome, out of his loue to his children, turneth it to their great good. and bring Some mischief on them, but the Lord in his Wisdom, out of his love to his children, turns it to their great good. cc vvi d n1 p-acp pno32, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, vvz pn31 p-acp po32 j j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1112 Page 625
11470 For example, wicked men reuile Gods children, and persecute them, and say all manner of euill of them for their profession falsly: For Exampl, wicked men revile God's children, and persecute them, and say all manner of evil of them for their profession falsely: p-acp n1, j n2 vvi npg1 n2, cc vvi pno32, cc vvb d n1 pp-f j-jn pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n1 av-j: (30) verse (DIV2) 1112 Page 625
11471 what do they thereby but exercise their faith, their patience, and such like graces, and stirre them vp to draw nearer to the Lord, what do they thereby but exercise their faith, their patience, and such like graces, and stir them up to draw nearer to the Lord, r-crq vdb pns32 av p-acp n1 po32 n1, po32 n1, cc d j n2, cc vvi pno32 a-acp pc-acp vvi av-jc p-acp dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1112 Page 625
11472 and giue them cause of ioy and gladnesse, and adde to their glorie in heauen, they suffering as they ought, as Christ saith, Math. 5.11.12. Blessed are ye when men reuile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of euill against you for my sake falsly: and give them cause of joy and gladness, and add to their glory in heaven, they suffering as they ought, as christ Says, Math. 5.11.12. Blessed Are you when men revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you for my sake falsely: cc vvi pno32 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc vvi p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vvg a-acp pns32 vmd, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. vvn vbr pn22 c-crq n2 vvb pn22, cc vvi pn22, cc vvb d n1 pp-f j-jn p-acp pn22 p-acp po11 n1 av-j: (30) verse (DIV2) 1112 Page 625
11473 reioyce and be glad, for great is your reward in heauen. And therefore wicked men or women are but fooles in seeking to hurt Gods children. rejoice and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven. And Therefore wicked men or women Are but Fools in seeking to hurt God's children. vvb cc vbi j, c-acp j vbz po22 n1 p-acp n1. cc av j n2 cc n2 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi npg1 n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1112 Page 625
11474 Haply some may say, Why then are wicked men to be blamed for doing hurt to Gods children? if in seeking to hurt them they do them good, Haply Some may say, Why then Are wicked men to be blamed for doing hurt to God's children? if in seeking to hurt them they do them good, av d vmb vvi, uh-crq av vbr j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vdg n1 p-acp npg1 n2? cs p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi pno32 pns32 vdb pno32 j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1113 Page 625
11475 why then are they blameworthie? A question easily answered. why then Are they blameworthy? A question Easily answered. uh-crq av vbr pns32 j? dt n1 av-j vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1113 Page 625
11476 Wicked men intend no such thing as the good of Gods children when they hurt and harme them, they onely therein vent their owne malice against them, Wicked men intend no such thing as the good of God's children when they hurt and harm them, they only therein vent their own malice against them, j n2 vvb dx d n1 p-acp dt j pp-f npg1 n2 c-crq pns32 vvd cc vvi pno32, pns32 av-j av vvi po32 d n1 p-acp pno32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1114 Page 626
11477 and they onely intend euill against them, that is onely the thing they driue at, and they only intend evil against them, that is only the thing they driven At, cc pns32 av-j vvb j-jn p-acp pno32, cst vbz av-j dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp, (30) verse (DIV2) 1114 Page 626
11478 and that they are then instruments of doing good to Gods children, it is by the good hand and prouidence of God: and that they Are then Instruments of doing good to God's children, it is by the good hand and providence of God: cc cst pns32 vbr av n2 pp-f vdg j p-acp npg1 n2, pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1114 Page 626
11479 for alas they know no such thing, neither do they thinke it, as Isai. 10.7. it is besides their purpose, and it is against their will, and therefore they are iustly blame-worthy. for alas they know no such thing, neither do they think it, as Isaiah 10.7. it is beside their purpose, and it is against their will, and Therefore they Are justly blameworthy. p-acp uh pns32 vvb dx d n1, av-dx vdb pns32 vvb pn31, c-acp np1 crd. pn31 vbz p-acp po32 n1, cc pn31 vbz p-acp po32 n1, cc av pns32 vbr av-j j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1114 Page 626
11481 and seekest to do them hurt, it is bootlesse for thee so to do, the Lord turneth that ill thou intendest against any child of his to his great good: and Seekest to do them hurt, it is bootless for thee so to do, the Lord turns that ill thou intendest against any child of his to his great good: cc vv2 p-acp vdi pno32 vvi, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno21 av pc-acp vdi, dt n1 vvz d j-jn pns21 vv2 p-acp d n1 pp-f png31 p-acp po31 j j: (30) verse (DIV2) 1114 Page 626
11482 and the hurt and harme thou seekest to do to a child of God, it turneth backe on thine owne soule, and the hurt and harm thou Seekest to do to a child of God, it turns back on thine own soul, cc dt n1 cc n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vvz av p-acp po21 d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1114 Page 626
11483 and shall increase thine owne iudgement, and thine owne condemnation: and shall increase thine own judgement, and thine own condemnation: cc vmb vvi po21 d n1, cc po21 d n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1114 Page 626
11484 and therefore learne thou to forbeare thy malice, and thy sinfull endeauour against any child of God: and Therefore Learn thou to forbear thy malice, and thy sinful endeavour against any child of God: cc av vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi po21 n1, cc po21 j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1114 Page 626
11485 and so I passe from that. and so I pass from that. cc av pns11 vvb p-acp d. (30) verse (DIV2) 1114 Page 626
11486 Come we now to consider the persons to whom this priuiledge belongs, and they are described by the Apostle to be such, as loue God, and such as are called of his purpose. Come we now to Consider the Persons to whom this privilege belongs, and they Are described by the Apostle to be such, as love God, and such as Are called of his purpose. vvb pns12 av pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp ro-crq d n1 vvz, cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi d, p-acp n1 np1, cc d c-acp vbr vvn pp-f po31 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1115 Page 626
11487 And before I come to stand on these qualifications in particular, note with me in generall, that this excellent priuiledge: And before I come to stand on these qualifications in particular, note with me in general, that this excellent privilege: cc c-acp pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp j, vvb p-acp pno11 p-acp n1, cst d j n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1115 Page 626
11488 All things worke together for the best, is limited and restrained onely to such as are qualified as Gods children be, All things work together for the best, is limited and restrained only to such as Are qualified as God's children be, d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js, vbz vvn cc vvn av-j p-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n2 vbb, (30) verse (DIV2) 1115 Page 626
11489 for these words, To them that loue God, euen to them that are called of his purpose, are a description of Gods children, for these words, To them that love God, even to them that Are called of his purpose, Are a description of God's children, c-acp d n2, p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, av p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pp-f po31 n1, vbr dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1115 Page 626
11490 and on them onely is this excellent priuiledge here bounded, that all things worke together for the best vnto them. Whence we may gather. and on them only is this excellent privilege Here bounded, that all things work together for the best unto them. Whence we may gather. cc p-acp pno32 av-j vbz d j n1 av vvn, cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32. c-crq pns12 vmb vvi. (30) verse (DIV2) 1115 Page 626
11491 That such onely as are qualified as Gods children be, haue part and portion in this excellent priuiledge: That such only as Are qualified as God's children be, have part and portion in this excellent privilege: cst d j c-acp vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n2 vbb, vhb n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 626
11492 onely the good, godly, and religious, are the persons who haue all things working for the best to them: only the good, godly, and religious, Are the Persons who have all things working for the best to them: av-j dt j, j, cc j, vbr dt n2 r-crq vhb d n2 vvg p-acp dt js p-acp pno32: (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 626
11493 and as for such as are not so qualified, the wicked and vngodly, they haue no share nor portion in this worthy priuiledge. and as for such as Are not so qualified, the wicked and ungodly, they have no share nor portion in this worthy privilege. cc c-acp p-acp d c-acp vbr xx av vvn, dt j cc j, pns32 vhb dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp d j n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 626
11494 And indeed we may set down this for a truth: And indeed we may Set down this for a truth: cc av pns12 vmb vvi a-acp d c-acp dt n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 626
11495 that as all things worke together for the best to such as are qualified as Gods children be, that as all things work together for the best to such as Are qualified as God's children be, cst p-acp d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n2 vbb, (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 626
11496 so certainly all things worke together for the worst, to such as are no• so qualified, to the wicked, and to the vngodly. so Certainly all things work together for the worst, to such as Are no• so qualified, to the wicked, and to the ungodly. av av-j d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js, p-acp d c-acp vbr n1 av vvd, p-acp dt j, cc p-acp dt j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 627
11497 It will no doubt be easily yeelded to, that all euill things, as sinne, and things that follow sinne, Satan, death, It will not doubt be Easily yielded to, that all evil things, as sin, and things that follow sin, Satan, death, pn31 vmb xx vvb vbi av-j vvn p-acp, cst d j-jn n2, c-acp n1, cc n2 cst vvb n1, np1, n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 627
11498 and all plagues and iudgements, worke for the worst to the wicked: and all plagues and Judgments, work for the worst to the wicked: cc d n2 cc n2, vvb p-acp dt js p-acp dt j: (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 627
11499 and it is no hard matter to shew that all good things do the like, all the good creatures of God, from the Angels in heauen to the dust of the earth, and it is no hard matter to show that all good things do the like, all the good creatures of God, from the Angels in heaven to the dust of the earth, cc pn31 vbz dx j n1 pc-acp vvi cst d j n2 vdb dt av-j, d dt j n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 627
11500 and wormes that creepe on the earth, are all readie armed against them, if the Lord let them loose to execute his wrath and vengeance on them: and worms that creep on the earth, Are all ready armed against them, if the Lord let them lose to execute his wrath and vengeance on them: cc n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1, vbr d j j-vvn p-acp pno32, cs dt n1 vvb pno32 vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32: (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 627
11501 There is no peace to the wicked, Isai. 57.21. There is no peace to the wicked, Isaiah 57.21. pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt j, np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 627
11523 yea be it so that they are partakers of the best things of God, the Word and Sacraments, yea be it so that they Are partakers of the best things of God, the Word and Sacraments, uh vbb pn31 av cst pns32 vbr n2 pp-f dt js n2 pp-f np1, dt n1 cc n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1120 Page 628
11502 All the good gifts of God, of mind, of bodie, and the outward good things of this world, are all for the worst to them, Achitophels wit, Hamans honour, Herods applause, Diues riches, were not for their good, All the good Gifts of God, of mind, of body, and the outward good things of this world, Are all for the worst to them, Achitophels wit, Hamans honour, Herods applause, Diues riches, were not for their good, av-d dt j n2 pp-f np1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1, cc dt j j n2 pp-f d n1, vbr d p-acp dt js p-acp pno32, npg1 n1, np1 n1, npg1 n1, fw-la n2, vbdr xx p-acp po32 j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 627
11503 but for their owne ruine and destruction. Prou. 1.32. Ease slayeth the foolish, and the prosperitie of fooles destroyeth them. but for their own ruin and destruction. Prou. 1.32. Ease slays the foolish, and the Prosperity of Fools Destroyeth them. cc-acp p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1. np1 crd. n1 vvz dt j, cc dt n1 pp-f n2 vvz pno32. (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 627
11504 All the good things of God, euen the holy things of God, his Word and Sacraments, are for the worst to them. All the good things of God, even the holy things of God, his Word and Sacraments, Are for the worst to them. d dt j n2 pp-f np1, av-j dt j n2 pp-f np1, po31 n1 cc n2, vbr p-acp dt js p-acp pno32. (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 627
11505 The word is a sauour of death, the Sacraments are seales of iudgement to them: The word is a savour of death, the Sacraments Are Seals of judgement to them: dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32: (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 627
11506 they turne the grace of God into wantonnesse, and the sweete mercies of God into a licence to themselues to sinne against God, they turn the grace of God into wantonness, and the sweet Mercies of God into a licence to themselves to sin against God, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp px32 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 627
11507 and the patience of God that should leade them to repentance, they abuse to the heaping vp of the wrath of God against the day of wrath, and the patience of God that should lead them to Repentance, they abuse to the heaping up of the wrath of God against the day of wrath, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vmd vvi pno32 p-acp n1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 627
11508 and of the declaration of the iust iudgement of God. Rom. 2.4.5. and of the declaration of the just judgement of God. Rom. 2.4.5. cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1. np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 627
11509 And so all the good things that be in the world worke for the worst to the wicked and vngodly. And so all the good things that be in the world work for the worst to the wicked and ungodly. cc av d dt j n2 cst vbb p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp dt js p-acp dt j cc j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1116 Page 627
11510 The reasons are, first because they are not in couenant with God in Christ, and being not in couenant with God, God is an enemie to them; The Reasons Are, First Because they Are not in Covenant with God in christ, and being not in Covenant with God, God is an enemy to them; dt n2 vbr, ord c-acp pns32 vbr xx p-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1, cc vbg xx p-acp n1 p-acp np1, np1 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno32; (30) verse (DIV2) 1117 Page 627
11511 & God being an enemie to them, all things must needs be at enimitie with them, and tend to their hurt. & God being an enemy to them, all things must needs be At enmity with them, and tend to their hurt. cc np1 vbg dt n1 p-acp pno32, d n2 vmb av vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvi p-acp po32 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1117 Page 627
11512 And againe, the extreme poyson of their hearts is such, as it poysons all good things it meets withall, And again, the extreme poison of their hearts is such, as it poisons all good things it meets withal, cc av, dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n2 vbz d, c-acp pn31 n2 d j n2 pn31 vvz av, (30) verse (DIV2) 1118 Page 627
11513 as a bad stomach turnes the best meate into bad humours. as a bad stomach turns the best meat into bad humours. c-acp dt j n1 vvz dt js n1 p-acp j n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1118 Page 627
11514 And therefore doubtlesse the best things that be in this world are for the worst to the wicked and vngodly, And Therefore doubtless the best things that be in this world Are for the worst to the wicked and ungodly, cc av av-j dt js n2 cst vbb p-acp d n1 vbr p-acp dt js p-acp dt j cc j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1119 Page 627
11515 and that makes good the truth of the point in hand: and that makes good the truth of the point in hand: cc d vvz j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1119 Page 627
11516 that such onely as are qualified as Gods children be, onely the good, and godly, and religious are the persons who haue all things working for the best to them; that such only as Are qualified as God's children be, only the good, and godly, and religious Are the Persons who have all things working for the best to them; cst d j c-acp vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n2 vbb, av-j dt j, cc j, cc j vbr dt n2 r-crq vhb d n2 vvg p-acp dt js p-acp pno32; (30) verse (DIV2) 1119 Page 628
11517 and such as are not so qualified, the wicked and vngodly, it is not so with the wicked and vngodly, they haue no part nor portion in this worthy priuiledge, and such as Are not so qualified, the wicked and ungodly, it is not so with the wicked and ungodly, they have no part nor portion in this worthy privilege, cc d c-acp vbr xx av vvn, dt j cc j, pn31 vbz xx av p-acp dt j cc j, pns32 vhb dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp d j n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1119 Page 628
11518 but all things worke for the worst to them. but all things work for the worst to them. cc-acp d n2 vvb p-acp dt js p-acp pno32. (30) verse (DIV2) 1119 Page 628
11519 And for the vse, first this truth discouers the miserable state and condition of such as are not qualified as Gods children be, And for the use, First this truth discovers the miserable state and condition of such as Are not qualified as God's children be, cc p-acp dt n1, ord d n1 vvz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr xx vvn p-acp npg1 n2 vbb, (30) verse (DIV2) 1120 Page 628
11520 euen of all that are wicked and vngodly, they are neuer happie in what state soeuer they be: even of all that Are wicked and ungodly, they Are never happy in what state soever they be: av pp-f d cst vbr j cc j, pns32 vbr av j p-acp r-crq n1 av pns32 vbb: (30) verse (DIV2) 1120 Page 628
11521 in the top of their happinesse, as they account, they are full of miserie, it skils not what the things be they enioy and are partakers of, be it so that they are rich, honourable, in the top of their happiness, as they account, they Are full of misery, it skills not what the things be they enjoy and Are partakers of, be it so that they Are rich, honourable, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp pns32 vvb, pns32 vbr j pp-f n1, pn31 vvz xx r-crq dt n2 vbb pns32 vvi cc vbr n2 pp-f, vbb pn31 av cst pns32 vbr j, j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1120 Page 628
11524 and liue vnder the best ministerie in the world, all this is nothing for their good, all things worke for the worst to them, and live under the best Ministry in the world, all this is nothing for their good, all things work for the worst to them, cc vvi p-acp dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, d d vbz pix p-acp po32 j, d n2 vvb p-acp dt js p-acp pno32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1120 Page 628
11525 euen for their bane and destruction: even for their bane and destruction: av-j p-acp po32 n1 cc n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1120 Page 628
11526 yea the better the things be they enioy, the worse is their condition, because they shall one day rise vp in iudgement against them, yea the better the things be they enjoy, the Worse is their condition, Because they shall one day rise up in judgement against them, uh dt j dt n2 vbb pns32 vvb, dt jc vbz po32 n1, c-acp pns32 vmb crd n1 vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1120 Page 628
11527 and increase their iudgement and condemnation; and increase their judgement and condemnation; cc vvi po32 n1 cc n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1120 Page 628
11528 and therefore their state is miserable in the height of their happinesse, as they esteeme it. and Therefore their state is miserable in the height of their happiness, as they esteem it. cc av po32 n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp pns32 vvb pn31. (30) verse (DIV2) 1120 Page 628
11529 And so to fall on a second vse. And so to fallen on a second use. cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1120 Page 628
11530 Let the truth now deliuered be a ground of exhortation to stirre vp euery one of vs to looke to it, that we be qualified as Gods children be, that we are such as truly loue God, Let the truth now Delivered be a ground of exhortation to stir up every one of us to look to it, that we be qualified as God's children be, that we Are such as truly love God, vvb dt n1 av vvn vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp d crd pp-f pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cst pns12 vbb vvn p-acp npg1 n2 vbb, cst pns12 vbr d c-acp av-j n1 np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1121 Page 628
11531 and are effectually called of his purpose. Rest not then in a conceit of it, that thou art a child of God; and Are effectually called of his purpose. Rest not then in a conceit of it, that thou art a child of God; cc vbr av-j vvn pp-f po31 n1. n1 xx av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1121 Page 628
11532 euery one hath a good conconceit of himselfe, but labour thou for the qualification of a child of God, rest not in that which deceiueth thousands, that thou art ciuilly honest, that is not the qualification of a child of God, every one hath a good conconceit of himself, but labour thou for the qualification of a child of God, rest not in that which deceiveth thousands, that thou art civilly honest, that is not the qualification of a child of God, d pi vhz dt j n1 pp-f px31, cc-acp vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb xx p-acp d r-crq vvz crd, cst pns21 vb2r av-j j, cst vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1121 Page 628
11533 an heathen man may be so qualified; an heathen man may be so qualified; dt j-jn n1 vmb vbi av vvn; (30) verse (DIV2) 1121 Page 628
11534 and if thou rest in that, thou hast no part nor portion in this worthie priuiledge, that all things worke together for the best to thee. and if thou rest in that, thou hast no part nor portion in this worthy privilege, that all things work together for the best to thee. cc cs pns21 vvb p-acp d, pns21 vh2 dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp d j n1, cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno21. (30) verse (DIV2) 1121 Page 628
11535 No, no, be the things thou enioyest neuer so good, yea the good things of God, thou canst haue no comfort in them or from them, all things then worke together for the worst to thee: No, no, be the things thou enjoyest never so good, yea the good things of God, thou Canst have no Comfort in them or from them, all things then work together for the worst to thee: uh-dx, uh-dx, vbb dt n2 pns21 vv2 av av j, uh dt j n2 pp-f np1, pns21 vm2 vhi dx n1 p-acp pno32 cc p-acp pno32, d n2 av vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno21: (30) verse (DIV2) 1121 Page 629
11536 yea the better the things be thou enioyest, the worse is thy state and condition; and therefore neuer rest till thou find that thou art qualified as Gods children be, yea the better the things be thou enjoyest, the Worse is thy state and condition; and Therefore never rest till thou find that thou art qualified as God's children be, uh dt j dt n2 vbb pns21 vv2, dt jc vbz po21 n1 cc n1; cc av av-x vvi c-acp pns21 vvi cst pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp npg1 n2 vbb, (30) verse (DIV2) 1121 Page 629
11537 and that in these particulars, that thou art one that truly louest God, and art effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God. and that in these particulars, that thou art one that truly love God, and art effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God. cc cst p-acp d n2-j, cst pns21 vb2r pi cst av-j vvb np1, cc n1 av-j vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1121 Page 629
11538 And if thou be thus qualified, certainly then al things shall worke for the best to thee, both for the helping thee forward in grace here, And if thou be thus qualified, Certainly then all things shall work for the best to thee, both for the helping thee forward in grace Here, cc cs pns21 vbb av vvn, av-j av d n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt js p-acp pno21, d c-acp dt vvg pno21 av-j p-acp n1 av, (30) verse (DIV2) 1121 Page 629
11539 and for the furtherance of thy happinesse and glorie in heauen: and that may be a ground of sweet and speciall comfort to thee. and for the furtherance of thy happiness and glory in heaven: and that may be a ground of sweet and special Comfort to thee. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1: cc cst vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp pno21. (30) verse (DIV2) 1121 Page 629
11540 Come we now to handle the qualification of the persons who haue all things working together for the best to them, here layed downe more particularly, Come we now to handle the qualification of the Persons who have all things working together for the best to them, Here laid down more particularly, vvb pns12 av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 r-crq vhb d n2 vvg av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32, av vvd a-acp av-dc av-j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1122 Page 629
11541 and to stand on them seuerally, and in order. And first of this, That they are such as loue God. and to stand on them severally, and in order. And First of this, That they Are such as love God. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 av-j, cc p-acp n1. cc ord pp-f d, cst pns32 vbr d p-acp n1 np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1122 Page 629
11542 All things worke together for the best to them that loue God, (saith the Apostle) that is, All things work together for the best to them that love God, (Says the Apostle) that is, d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, (vvz dt n1) cst vbz, (30) verse (DIV2) 1122 Page 629
11543 as we shewed, to them that loue God simply for himselfe, as the fountaine of goodnesse, as we showed, to them that love God simply for himself, as the fountain of Goodness, c-acp pns12 vvd, p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1 av-j p-acp px31, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1122 Page 629
11544 and the author of all good things, and in their hearts do cleaue to him as the chiefe, and the author of all good things, and in their hearts do cleave to him as the chief, cc dt n1 pp-f d j n2, cc p-acp po32 n2 vdb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j-jn, (30) verse (DIV2) 1122 Page 629
11545 and principall, and most absolute and soueraigne good. and principal, and most absolute and sovereign good. cc j-jn, cc av-ds j cc j-jn j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1122 Page 629
11546 Now then we see that the Apostle here describes Gods children, who haue all things working together for the best to them, by this as a speciall qualification, that they are such as loue God: Now then we see that the Apostle Here describes God's children, who have all things working together for the best to them, by this as a special qualification, that they Are such as love God: av cs pns12 vvb cst dt n1 av vvz npg1 n2, r-crq vhb d n2 vvg av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32, p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst pns32 vbr d p-acp n1 np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1122 Page 629
11547 and no doubt he rather chose to set them out by this then by any other thing, and no doubt he rather chosen to Set them out by this then by any other thing, cc dx n1 pns31 av-c vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp d av p-acp d j-jn n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1122 Page 629
11548 because he here labours to arme the beleeuing Romans against the bitternesse of the crosse, and to perswade them patiently to beare the afflictions they should meete withall. Because he Here labours to arm the believing Romans against the bitterness of the cross, and to persuade them patiently to bear the afflictions they should meet withal. c-acp pns31 av vvz pc-acp vvi dt vvg np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pns32 vmd vvi av. (30) verse (DIV2) 1122 Page 629
11549 And true patience dowes from the true loue of God immediatly as the next cause of it, And true patience dowes from the true love of God immediately as the next cause of it, cc j n1 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 av-j p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f pn31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1122 Page 629
11550 and as a friend to it. And againe, loue is the beginning of all affections: and as a friend to it. And again, love is the beginning of all affections: cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31. cc av, n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2: (30) verse (DIV2) 1122 Page 629
11551 where there is loue of any thing, we grieue if we want it, we reioyce if we haue it, we grone in hatred of that which hinders vs of it, and the like. where there is love of any thing, we grieve if we want it, we rejoice if we have it, we groan in hatred of that which hinders us of it, and the like. c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vvb cs pns12 vvb pn31, pns12 vvb cs pns12 vhb pn31, pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f d r-crq vvz pno12 pp-f pn31, cc dt j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1122 Page 629
11552 But to come to the point, the point hence offered is this. But to come to the point, the point hence offered is this. p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, dt n1 av vvn vbz d. (30) verse (DIV2) 1122 Page 629
11553 That it is a speciall qualification of Gods children, and of such persons who haue all things working together for the best to them, that they loue God. That it is a special qualification of God's children, and of such Persons who have all things working together for the best to them, that they love God. cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc pp-f d n2 r-crq vhb d n2 vvg av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vvb np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1123 Page 629
11554 All and euerie one of Gods children who haue part in this priuiledge, that all things worke together for the best to them, are thus qualified, they loue God simply for himselfe, All and every one of God's children who have part in this privilege, that all things work together for the best to them, Are thus qualified, they love God simply for himself, av-d cc d crd pp-f npg1 n2 r-crq vhb n1 p-acp d n1, cst d n2 n1 av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32, vbr av vvn, pns32 vvb np1 av-j p-acp px31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1123 Page 630
11555 as the fountaine of all goodnesse, and in their hearts they cleaue to him as the chiefe and most absolute good. as the fountain of all Goodness, and in their hearts they cleave to him as the chief and most absolute good. c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j-jn cc av-ds j j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1123 Page 630
11556 This qualification, euen a true loue of God, is found in all and euerie child of God in some measure. The Apostle saith, Gal. 5.6. that faith worketh by loue: true sauing faith is a working faith, and it works by loue, that is, by loue both towards Gods and towards men; This qualification, even a true love of God, is found in all and every child of God in Some measure. The Apostle Says, Gal. 5.6. that faith works by love: true Saving faith is a working faith, and it works by love, that is, by love both towards God's and towards men; d n1, av-j dt j n1 pp-f np1, vbz vvn p-acp d cc d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1. dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. cst n1 vvz p-acp n1: j vvg n1 vbz dt j-vvg n1, cc pn31 vvz p-acp n1, cst vbz, p-acp n1 av-d p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2; (30) verse (DIV2) 1123 Page 630
11557 and where there is true faith, there is also a measure of true loue both of God and men. Psal. 116.1. and where there is true faith, there is also a measure of true love both of God and men. Psalm 116.1. cc c-crq pc-acp vbz j n1, pc-acp vbz av dt n1 pp-f j n1 av-d pp-f np1 cc n2. np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1123 Page 630
11558 Dauid affirmes this of himselfe, being a deare child of God, that he was thus qualified, David affirms this of himself, being a deer child of God, that he was thus qualified, np1 vvz d pp-f px31, vbg dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vbds av vvn, (30) verse (DIV2) 1123 Page 630
11559 euen with a true loue of God: even with a true love of God: av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1123 Page 630
11560 I loue the Lord (saith he) because he hath heard my voice & my prayer. And Psal. 31.23. he exhorts all the Saints and children of God to loue the Lord, Loue ye the Lord all his Saints: I love the Lord (Says he) Because he hath herd my voice & my prayer. And Psalm 31.23. he exhorts all the Saints and children of God to love the Lord, Love you the Lord all his Saints: pns11 vvb dt n1 (vvz pns31) c-acp pns31 vhz vvn po11 n1 cc po11 n1. cc np1 crd. pns31 vvz d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, vvb pn22 dt n1 d po31 n2: (30) verse (DIV2) 1123 Page 630
11561 as if he had said, It concernes all the Saints and children of God to loue the Lord. as if he had said, It concerns all the Saints and children of God to love the Lord. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn31 vvz d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1123 Page 630
11562 As it is a dutie to which Gods children are stirred vp, so doubtlesse it is a thing found in euerie child of God in some measure, As it is a duty to which God's children Are stirred up, so doubtless it is a thing found in every child of God in Some measure, p-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq n2 n2 vbr vvn a-acp, av av-j pn31 vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1123 Page 630
11563 and all and euerie one of Gods children are thus qualified in some measure, they loue God simply for himselfe, and all and every one of God's children Are thus qualified in Some measure, they love God simply for himself, cc d cc d crd pp-f npg1 n2 vbr av vvn p-acp d n1, pns32 vvb np1 av-j p-acp px31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1123 Page 630
11564 as the fountaine of all goodnesse: and the grounds of it are these. as the fountain of all Goodness: and the grounds of it Are these. c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1: cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (30) verse (DIV2) 1123 Page 630
11565 First, Gods children haue their eyes opened by the Spirit of God, and they see and rightly discerne the excellencies of the Lord, First, God's children have their eyes opened by the Spirit of God, and they see and rightly discern the excellencies of the Lord, ord, npg1 n2 vhb po32 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns32 vvb cc av-jn vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1124 Page 630
11566 as they are reuealed in his word and in his workes. as they Are revealed in his word and in his works. c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1124 Page 630
11567 Indeed they see not God in substance and in essence as he is, but they see in some sort the beames and sparkes of his infinite wisedome, power, truth, goodnesse, mercie, Indeed they see not God in substance and in essence as he is, but they see in Some sort the beams and sparks of his infinite Wisdom, power, truth, Goodness, mercy, av pns32 vvb xx np1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 c-acp pns31 vbz, cc-acp pns32 vvb p-acp d n1 dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 j n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1124 Page 630
11568 and such like, which are most louely, and cannot but draw their hearts to loue them. and such like, which Are most lovely, and cannot but draw their hearts to love them. cc d av-j, r-crq vbr av-ds j, cc vmbx cc-acp vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32. (30) verse (DIV2) 1124 Page 630
11569 Againe, Gods loue shed abroad in the hearts of his children, and felt warme in their hearts, it enkindles a loue to God againe, Again, God's love shed abroad in the hearts of his children, and felt warm in their hearts, it enkindles a love to God again, av, npg1 n1 vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc vvd j p-acp po32 n2, pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 av, (30) verse (DIV2) 1125 Page 630
11570 for the loue of God in the hearts of his children is nothing else but a reflexion of Gods loue to them, for the love of God in the hearts of his children is nothing Else but a reflection of God's love to them, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vbz pix av cc-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1125 Page 630
11571 as Saint Iohn saith, 1. Ioh. 4.19. We loue him because he loued vs first. as Saint John Says, 1. John 4.19. We love him Because he loved us First. c-acp n1 np1 vvz, crd np1 crd. pns12 vvb pno31 c-acp pns31 vvd pno12 ord. (30) verse (DIV2) 1125 Page 630
11572 So the woman in the Gospell loued much, because she apprehended Gods great loue to her in pardoning many sinnes. Luk. 7.47. On these grounds Gods children seeing the excellencies of God, and feeling Gods loue shed abroad in thir hearts, it must needs be that they are thus qualified in some measure, they loue God simply for himselfe; So the woman in the Gospel loved much, Because she apprehended God's great love to her in pardoning many Sins. Luk. 7.47. On these grounds God's children seeing the excellencies of God, and feeling God's love shed abroad in their hearts, it must needs be that they Are thus qualified in Some measure, they love God simply for himself; av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd av-d, c-acp pns31 vvd npg1 j n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg d n2. np1 crd. p-acp d n2 n2 n2 vvg dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvg npg1 n1 vvn av p-acp po32 n2, pn31 vmb av vbi d pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp d n1, pns32 vvb np1 av-j p-acp px31; (30) verse (DIV2) 1125 Page 630
11573 and this qualification, euen a true loue of God, is found in all and euerie child of God in some measure: and this qualification, even a true love of God, is found in all and every child of God in Some measure: cc d n1, av-j dt j n1 pp-f np1, vbz vvn p-acp d cc d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1126 Page 631
11574 and for the vse and application of this, and for the use and application of this, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d, (30) verse (DIV2) 1126 Page 631
11575 First, let this serue as a ground to vs of discerning of our selues, whether we be the children of God or no. First, let this serve as a ground to us of discerning of our selves, whither we be the children of God or no. ord, vvb d vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12 pp-f vvg pp-f po12 n2, cs pns12 vbb dt n2 pp-f np1 cc uh-dx. (30) verse (DIV2) 1127 Page 631
11576 By examining our selues hereby we may discerne whether we be so or no; By examining our selves hereby we may discern whither we be so or no; p-acp vvg po12 n2 av pns12 vmb vvi cs pns12 vbb av cc uh-dx; (30) verse (DIV2) 1127 Page 631
11577 if so be thou find thy selfe thus qualified, that thou louest God simply for himselfe, it is euidence enough to thee that thou art a child of God, but if thou want this qualification, thou hast no measure of true loue of God in thine heart: if so be thou find thy self thus qualified, that thou love God simply for himself, it is evidence enough to thee that thou art a child of God, but if thou want this qualification, thou hast no measure of true love of God in thine heart: cs av vbb pns21 vvi po21 n1 av vvn, cst pns21 vvb np1 av-j p-acp px31, pn31 vbz n1 av-d p-acp pno21 cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp cs pns21 vvb d n1, pns21 vh2 dx n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po21 n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1127 Page 631
11578 surely then thou deceiuest thy selfe if thou thinke that thou art a child of God. surely then thou deceivest thy self if thou think that thou art a child of God. av-j av pns21 vv2 po21 n1 cs pns21 vvb cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1127 Page 631
11579 Now because euerie one will be readie to assume, and to take this to himselfe, that he loues God, Now Because every one will be ready to assume, and to take this to himself, that he loves God, av c-acp d pi vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi d p-acp px31, cst pns31 vvz np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1127 Page 631
11580 yea some are so confident in this, as if ye aske them whether they loue God or no, they thinke they are wronged, and they scorne the question: yea Some Are so confident in this, as if you ask them whither they love God or no, they think they Are wronged, and they scorn the question: uh d vbr av j p-acp d, c-acp cs pn22 vvb pno32 cs pns32 vvb np1 cc uh-dx, pns32 vvb pns32 vbr vvn, cc pns32 vvb dt n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1127 Page 631
11581 they loue God, that they do, else it were pitie of their liues, & they would be sorry else. they love God, that they do, Else it were pity of their lives, & they would be sorry Else. pns32 vvb np1, cst pns32 vdb, av pn31 vbdr n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc pns32 vmd vbi j av. (30) verse (DIV2) 1127 Page 631
11598 and an holy indignation against any thing that hinders the glorie of God, and tends to his dishonour. and an holy Indignation against any thing that hinders the glory of God, and tends to his dishonour. cc dt j n1 p-acp d n1 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvz p-acp po31 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1131 Page 632
11582 I will therefore lay before you some speciall notes and marks of the true loue of God, by which we may trie our selues whether we be such as truly loue God simply for himselfe, or no. I will Therefore lay before you Some special notes and marks of the true love of God, by which we may try our selves whither we be such as truly love God simply for himself, or no. pns11 vmb av vvi p-acp pn22 d j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 cs pns12 vbb d c-acp av-j n1 np1 av-j p-acp px31, cc uh-dx. (30) verse (DIV2) 1127 Page 631
11583 And first, such as truly loue God, they take pleasure in thinking and speaking of God, it is the ioy of their hearts to thinke and to speake of God, of his properties, of his word, And First, such as truly love God, they take pleasure in thinking and speaking of God, it is the joy of their hearts to think and to speak of God, of his properties, of his word, cc ord, d c-acp av-j n1 np1, pns32 vvb n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg pp-f np1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pp-f np1, pp-f po31 n2, pp-f po31 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1128 Page 631
11584 and of his workes, and of good things, and they are neuer so well as when they are speaking of those things. and of his works, and of good things, and they Are never so well as when they Are speaking of those things. cc pp-f po31 n2, cc pp-f j n2, cc pns32 vbr av-x av av c-acp c-crq pns32 vbr vvg pp-f d n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1128 Page 631
11585 The spouse in the Canticles spends much time in speaking of her beloued, and she hath neuer spoken enough in the praise of him, of his parts, of his beautie, of his attire, and the like. The spouse in the Canticles spends much time in speaking of her Beloved, and she hath never spoken enough in the praise of him, of his parts, of his beauty, of his attire, and the like. dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvz d n1 p-acp vvg pp-f po31 j-vvn, cc pns31 vhz av vvn av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31, pp-f po31 n2, pp-f po31 n1, pp-f po31 n1, cc dt j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1128 Page 631
11586 Secondly, where there is true loue of God, there is a true desire and a carefull endeuour to please him, both by doing the good things he commands, Secondly, where there is true love of God, there is a true desire and a careful endeavour to please him, both by doing the good things he commands, ord, c-crq pc-acp vbz j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, av-d p-acp vdg dt j n2 pns31 vvz, (30) verse (DIV2) 1129 Page 631
11587 and by auoiding the things he forbids, and that at all times, and in all places, both publike and priuate, and by avoiding the things he forbids, and that At all times, and in all places, both public and private, cc p-acp vvg dt n2 pns31 vvz, cc cst p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n2, d j cc j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1129 Page 631
11588 as Christ saith, Ioh. 14 15. If ye loue me, keepe my commandements: and also by a willing suffering of any thing for his sake. as christ Says, John 14 15. If you love me, keep my Commandments: and also by a willing suffering of any thing for his sake. c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd crd cs pn22 vvb pno11, vvb po11 n2: cc av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po31 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1129 Page 631
11589 The Apostles reioyced because they were counted worthie to suffer rebuke for the name of Christ. The Apostles rejoiced Because they were counted worthy to suffer rebuke for the name of christ. dt n2 vvd c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1129 Page 632
11590 Thirdly, the true loue of God is accompanied with a longing desire after further vnion with God, Thirdly, the true love of God is accompanied with a longing desire After further Union with God, ord, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1 p-acp jc n1 p-acp np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1130 Page 632
11591 and after further fellowship and communion with him, and in a delight in the meanes by which we haue here in this life an holy familiaritie with the Lord, and After further fellowship and communion with him, and in a delight in the means by which we have Here in this life an holy familiarity with the Lord, cc p-acp jc n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb av p-acp d n1 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1130 Page 632
11592 as in speaking to God by prayer, and in hearing him speake to vs by his word, as in speaking to God by prayer, and in hearing him speak to us by his word, c-acp p-acp vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvg pno31 vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1130 Page 632
11593 and in renewing our vnion and communion with him in the Sacraments. Thus it was with Dauid, Psal. 27.4. One thing haue I desired of the Lord, that I will require, euen that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the dayes of my life, to behold the beautie of the Lord and to visite his temple. And Psal. 42.1.2. As the Hart brayeth for the riuers of waters, so panteth my soule after thee O God. and in renewing our Union and communion with him in the Sacraments. Thus it was with David, Psalm 27.4. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that I will require, even that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to visit his temple. And Psalm 42.1.2. As the Heart Brayeth for the Rivers of waters, so pants my soul After thee Oh God. cc p-acp vvg po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n2. av pn31 vbds p-acp np1, np1 crd. crd n1 vhb pns11 vvn pp-f dt n1, cst pns11 vmb vvi, av cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 d dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1. cc np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, av vvz po11 n1 p-acp pno21 uh np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1130 Page 632
11594 My soule thirsteth for God, euen for the liuing God: My soul Thirsteth for God, even for the living God: po11 n1 vvz p-acp np1, av p-acp dt j-vvg n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1130 Page 632
11595 when shall I come and appeare before the presence of God? And especially the true loue of God accompanied with a desire to haue immediate fellowship with Christ as Paul saith, Philip. 1.23. I desire to be loosed and to be with Christ. when shall I come and appear before the presence of God? And especially the true love of God accompanied with a desire to have immediate fellowship with christ as Paul Says, Philip. 1.23. I desire to be loosed and to be with christ. c-crq vmb pns11 vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? cc av-j dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vhi j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1 vvz, np1. crd. pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1130 Page 632
11596 And a longing after the appearance of Christ to iudgement, as the Church saith, Reuel. 22.20. Come Lord Iesus. And a longing After the appearance of christ to judgement, as the Church Says, Revel. 22.20. Come Lord Iesus. cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, vvb. crd. vvb n1 np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1130 Page 632
11597 Fourthly, the true loue of God hath ioyned with it a true zeale of Gods glorie, Fourthly, the true love of God hath joined with it a true zeal of God's glory, ord, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn p-acp pn31 dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1131 Page 632
11599 Such as truly loue God, they cannot endure to heare his name blasphemed, or any way dishonoured. 2. King. 18.37. Eliachim, Shebna, and Ioah rent their clothes when they heard Rabshakehraile on the liuing God. Such as truly love God, they cannot endure to hear his name blasphemed, or any Way dishonoured. 2. King. 18.37. Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah rend their clothes when they herd Rabshakehraile on the living God. d c-acp av-j n1 np1, pns32 vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1 vvn, cc d n1 vvn. crd n1. crd. np1, np1, cc np1 vvb po32 n2 c-crq pns32 vvd j p-acp dt j-vvg np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1131 Page 632
11600 Fiftly, where there is a true loue of God, there is a base esteeme and indeed a contempt of all earthly things, honours, pleasures, Fifty, where there is a true love of God, there is a base esteem and indeed a contempt of all earthly things, honours, pleasures, ord, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc av dt n1 pp-f d j n2, n2, n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1132 Page 632
11601 and profits, in respect of Gods loue, as Dauid said, Psal. 73.25. Whom haue I in heauen but thee? and I haue desired none in the earth with thee. and profits, in respect of God's love, as David said, Psalm 73.25. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and I have desired none in the earth with thee. cc n2, p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp np1 vvd, np1 crd. ro-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21? cc pns11 vhb vvn pix p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21. (30) verse (DIV2) 1132 Page 632
11602 And Paul saith, He counted all things losse, and iudged them to be dung, in comparison of this, that he might winne Christ: And Paul Says, He counted all things loss, and judged them to be dung, in comparison of this, that he might win christ: cc np1 vvz, pns31 vvd d n2 n1, cc vvd pno32 pc-acp vbi n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d, cst pns31 vmd vvi np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1132 Page 632
11603 and so be assured of Gods loue to him in Christ, Philip. 3.8.9. and so be assured of God's love to him in christ, Philip. 3.8.9. cc av vbi vvn pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp np1, np1. crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1132 Page 632
11604 Last of all, the true loue of God hath euer ioyned with it a true loue of all that beare the image of God, especially of such as beare his image in speciall manner, Last of all, the true love of God hath ever joined with it a true love of all that bear the image of God, especially of such as bear his image in special manner, ord pp-f d, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vhz av vvn p-acp pn31 dt j n1 pp-f d cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j pp-f d a-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp j n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1133 Page 633
11605 and are like to God in a measure of true holinesse, and are the children of God, and Are like to God in a measure of true holiness, and Are the children of God, cc vbr av-j p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1133 Page 633
11606 euen because they are his children. 1. Ioh. 4.20. If any say, I loue God, and hate his brother, he is a lyer: even Because they Are his children. 1. John 4.20. If any say, I love God, and hate his brother, he is a liar: av c-acp pns32 vbr po31 n2. crd np1 crd. cs d vvb, pns11 vvb np1, cc vvi po31 n1, pns31 vbz dt n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1133 Page 633
11607 for how can he that loueth not his brother whom he hath seene, loue God whom he hath not seene? for how can he that loves not his brother whom he hath seen, love God whom he hath not seen? c-acp c-crq vmb pns31 cst vvz xx po31 n1 ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn, n1 np1 ro-crq pns31 vhz xx vvn? (30) verse (DIV2) 1133 Page 633
11608 Now by these notes, let euerie one of vs trie our selues, let vs deale truly with our selues. Now by these notes, let every one of us try our selves, let us deal truly with our selves. av p-acp d n2, vvb d crd pp-f pno12 vvi po12 n2, vvb pno12 vvi av-j p-acp po12 n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11609 In triall sooth not vp thy selfe in a conceit that thou art one that truly louest God, In trial sooth not up thy self in a conceit that thou art one that truly love God, p-acp n1 n1 xx p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 cst pns21 vb2r pi cst av-j vvb np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11610 when indeed there is no such matter. when indeed there is no such matter. c-crq av a-acp vbz dx d n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11611 Art thou one that takest no pleasure in thinking and speaking of God and of good things? Is speech of good things irksome and tedious to thee? Hast thou no care to please God in doing the good things he commands, Art thou one that Takest no pleasure in thinking and speaking of God and of good things? Is speech of good things irksome and tedious to thee? Hast thou no care to please God in doing the good things he commands, vb2r pns21 crd cst vv2 dx n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg pp-f np1 cc pp-f j n2? vbz n1 pp-f j n2 j cc j p-acp pno21? vh2 pns21 dx n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp vdg dt j n2 pns31 vvz, (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11612 and in auoiding the euill things that he forbids? Art thou a drunkard, a blasphemer, a Sabbath breaker? Dost thou follow thy pleasures on the holy Sabbath of the Lord, walking abroad into the fields? Is prayer and hearing of the word of God a burthen to thee? Canst thou endure to see & heare God dishonoured, his name blasphemed, and in avoiding the evil things that he forbids? Art thou a drunkard, a blasphemer, a Sabbath breaker? Dost thou follow thy pleasures on the holy Sabbath of the Lord, walking abroad into the fields? Is prayer and hearing of the word of God a burden to thee? Canst thou endure to see & hear God dishonoured, his name blasphemed, cc p-acp vvg dt j-jn n2 cst pns31 vvz? vb2r pns21 dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 n1? vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg av p-acp dt n2? vbz n1 cc n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 p-acp pno21? vm2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1 vvn, po31 n1 vvn, (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11613 and thou art nothing moued with it? Art thou an earth-worme, a couetous person, and thou art nothing moved with it? Art thou an earthworm, a covetous person, cc pns21 vb2r pix vvn p-acp pn31? vb2r pns21 dt n1, dt j n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11614 an vsurer? Dost thou prefer the loue of the world before the loue of God? Art thou one that hatest Gods childrē, an usurer? Dost thou prefer the love of the world before the love of God? Art thou one that Hatest God's children, dt n1? vd2 pns21 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vb2r pns21 crd cst vv2 n2 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11615 and thou canst not abide them that beare the image of God, thou art euer girding them, and thou Canst not abide them that bear the image of God, thou art ever girding them, cc pns21 vm2 xx vvi pno32 cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vb2r av vvg pno32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11616 and deriding them, and thou sayest they are but a companie of fooles, and such like, and deriding them, and thou Sayest they Are but a company of Fools, and such like, cc vvg pno32, cc pns21 vv2 pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc d av-j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11617 and dost thou loue God? No, no, if thou so thinke, thou deceiuest thy selfe, there is no dramme of the true loue of God in thee; and dost thou love God? No, no, if thou so think, thou deceivest thy self, there is no dram of the true love of God in thee; cc vd2 pns21 vvi np1? uh-dx, uh-dx, cs pns21 av vvi, pns21 vv2 po21 n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21; (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11618 and yet I dare say thou hast this good conceit of thy selfe. and yet I Dare say thou hast this good conceit of thy self. cc av pns11 vvb vvb pns21 vh2 d j n1 pp-f po21 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11619 Come to one that is a contemner of God and of all goodnesse, to a drunkard, to a blasphemer, to an earth-worme, to an vsurer, Come to one that is a contemner of God and of all Goodness, to a drunkard, to a blasphemer, to an earthworm, to an usurer, np1 p-acp pi cst vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f d n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11620 and such like, to one that hath no delight in the word of God or in holy things, to one that is a scoffer of Gods children, and such like, to one that hath no delight in the word of God or in holy things, to one that is a scoffer of God's children, cc d av-j, p-acp pi cst vhz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc p-acp j n2, p-acp pi cst vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11621 and saith in plaine termes, they are but a companie of fooles: and Says in plain terms, they Are but a company of Fools: cc vvz p-acp j n2, pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11622 aske such an one whether he loue God or no, and he will presently answer, that he doth with all his heart, he would be sorrie else, ask such an one whither he love God or no, and he will presently answer, that he does with all his heart, he would be sorry Else, vvb d dt pi cs pns31 vvb np1 cc uh-dx, cc pns31 vmb av-j vvi, cst pns31 vdz p-acp d po31 n1, pns31 vmd vbi j av, (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11623 but indeed and truth there is no such matter; such a person deceiues himselfe with a fond conceit. but indeed and truth there is no such matter; such a person deceives himself with a found conceit. cc-acp av cc n1 pc-acp vbz dx d n1; d dt n1 vvz px31 p-acp dt j n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 633
11624 And if thou, whosoeuer thou art, wouldst haue good euidence of it, that thou truly louest God, thou must finde these things in thee, that it is the ioy of thine heart to thinke and to speake of God and of good things, that thou hast a true desire and an holy endeuour to please God in all things, both by doing the good things he requires, And if thou, whosoever thou art, Wouldst have good evidence of it, that thou truly love God, thou must find these things in thee, that it is the joy of thine heart to think and to speak of God and of good things, that thou hast a true desire and an holy endeavour to please God in all things, both by doing the good things he requires, cc cs pns21, r-crq pns21 vb2r, vmd2 vhb j n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns21 av-j vvb np1, pns21 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp pno21, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 cc pp-f j n2, cst pns21 vh2 dt j n1 cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n2, av-d p-acp vdg dt j n2 pns31 vvz, (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 634
11625 and by auoiding the euill things he forbids; and by avoiding the evil things he forbids; cc p-acp vvg dt j-jn n2 pns31 vvz; (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 634
11626 that thou delightest in the meanes by which thou maiest haue an holy familiaritie with the Lord, that thou delightest in the means by which thou Mayest have an holy familiarity with the Lord, cst pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns21 vm2 vhi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 634
11627 and in speaking to God in prayer, that thou hast a zeale of Gods glorie, thou canst not endure to heare or see God any way dishonoured; and in speaking to God in prayer, that thou hast a zeal of God's glory, thou Canst not endure to hear or see God any Way dishonoured; cc p-acp vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cst pns21 vh2 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns21 vm2 xx vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1 d n1 vvn; (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 634
11628 that thou dost more esteeme of Gods loue to thee in Christ, then of all the riches and treasures in the world, that thou dost more esteem of God's love to thee in christ, then of all the riches and treasures in the world, cst pns21 vd2 n1 n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp np1, av pp-f d dt n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 634
11629 and that thou louest all that beare the image of God, especially such as are like to God in true holinesse and righteousnesse, they are thy chiefe delight, as Dauid saith they were his, Psal. 16.3. and that thou love all that bear the image of God, especially such as Are like to God in true holiness and righteousness, they Are thy chief delight, as David Says they were his, Psalm 16.3. cc cst pns21 vvb d cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j d c-acp vbr av-j p-acp np1 p-acp j n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr po21 j-jn n1, p-acp np1 vvz pns32 vbdr po31, np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 634
11630 If these things be in thee, certainly then thou truly louest God, and thou art beloued of God, If these things be in thee, Certainly then thou truly love God, and thou art Beloved of God, cs d n2 vbb p-acp pno21, av-j cs pns21 av-j vvb np1, cc pns21 vb2r vvn pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 634
11631 and thou art a child of God. And for a second vse: and thou art a child of God. And for a second use: cc pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1. cc p-acp dt ord n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1134 Page 634
11632 is it so that all and euerie one of Gods children are thus qualified in some measure, they truly loue God simply for himself? Then here is matter of great cōfort for thee who findest the true loue of God in thine owne heart, is it so that all and every one of God's children Are thus qualified in Some measure, they truly love God simply for himself? Then Here is matter of great Comfort for thee who Findest the true love of God in thine own heart, vbz pn31 av cst d cc d crd pp-f npg1 n2 vbr av vvn p-acp d n1, pns32 av-j vvb np1 av-j p-acp px31? av av vbz n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21 r-crq vv2 dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po21 d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1135 Page 634
11633 though it be but weake and in poore measure: though it be but weak and in poor measure: cs pn31 vbb p-acp j cc p-acp j n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1135 Page 634
11634 examine thy selfe, dost thou delight in the seruice of God? Is it a griefe to thee that thou canst not delight in it as thou wouldst? Dost thou abhorre all sinfull courses? Comfort thy selfe, it is an vndoubted signe that thou truly louest God: examine thy self, dost thou delight in the service of God? Is it a grief to thee that thou Canst not delight in it as thou Wouldst? Dost thou abhor all sinful courses? Comfort thy self, it is an undoubted Signen that thou truly love God: vvb po21 n1, vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vbz pn31 dt n1 p-acp pno21 cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp pn31 c-acp pns21 vmd2? vd2 pns21 vvi d j n2? n1 po21 n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst pns21 av-j vvb np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1135 Page 634
11635 and thereupon thou maist conclude to the comfort of thine owne soule, that God is thy louing Father, and thou his child; and thereupon thou Mayest conclude to the Comfort of thine own soul, that God is thy loving Father, and thou his child; cc av pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cst np1 vbz po21 vvg n1, cc pns21 po31 n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1135 Page 634
11636 and thou maist then chalenge this priuiledge to belong to thee, that all things shall worke together for the best to thee, and thou Mayest then challenge this privilege to belong to thee, that all things shall work together for the best to thee, cc pns21 vm2 av vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, cst d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno21, (30) verse (DIV2) 1135 Page 634
11637 for the helping of thee forward in grace here, and for the furtherance of thy happinesse and glorie in heauen, for the helping of thee forward in grace Here, and for the furtherance of thy happiness and glory in heaven, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f pno21 j p-acp n1 av, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1135 Page 634
11638 and that is matter of great comfort to thee: thinke on it to thy comfort. and that is matter of great Comfort to thee: think on it to thy Comfort. cc d vbz n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21: vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp po21 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1135 Page 634
11639 Now before I leaue this point, I hold it needfull to adde something to that which hath bene alreadie deliuered, Now before I leave this point, I hold it needful to add something to that which hath be already Delivered, av c-acp pns11 vvb d n1, pns11 vvb pn31 j pc-acp vvi pi p-acp d r-crq vhz vbn av vvn, (30) verse (DIV2) 1136 Page 634
11640 and that onely by way of perswasion to stirre vs vp, and to perswade vs to the loue of God, being a speciall qualification of all and euerie one of Gods children, and that only by Way of persuasion to stir us up, and to persuade us to the love of God, being a special qualification of all and every one of God's children, cc cst av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbg dt j n1 pp-f d cc d crd pp-f npg1 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1136 Page 635
11641 and yeelding sweet comfort to the soule in which it is found. and yielding sweet Comfort to the soul in which it is found. cc vvg j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1136 Page 635
11642 It ought to stirre vp euerie one of vs to labour to haue our hearts possessed with a true loue of God, It ought to stir up every one of us to labour to have our hearts possessed with a true love of God, pn31 vmd pc-acp vvi a-acp d crd pp-f pno12 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vhi po12 n2 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1136 Page 635
11643 and where there is any measure of the true loue of God, to labour to increase it. and where there is any measure of the true love of God, to labour to increase it. cc c-crq pc-acp vbz d n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pn31. (30) verse (DIV2) 1136 Page 635
11644 And to helpe vs forward herein, consider we further, that loue is the best affection of our hearts, And to help us forward herein, Consider we further, that love is the best affection of our hearts, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 av-j av, vvb pns12 av-jc, cst n1 vbz dt js n1 pp-f po12 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1136 Page 635
11645 and where can we better bestow this best affection then on God? Euerie one will set his loue on some thing, and where can we better bestow this best affection then on God? Every one will Set his love on Some thing, cc q-crq vmb pns12 av-jc vvi d js n1 av p-acp np1? d crd vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1136 Page 635
11646 and is there any thing more worthie our loue then God? Certainly nothing either in heauen or in earth; and is there any thing more worthy our love then God? Certainly nothing either in heaven or in earth; cc vbz pc-acp d n1 av-dc j po12 n1 av np1? av-j pix d p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1136 Page 635
11647 if we set our loue on the world, and content our selues in any thing in the world, we abuse our soules, our soules are more worth then al the world, if we Set our love on the world, and content our selves in any thing in the world, we abuse our Souls, our Souls Are more worth then all the world, cs pns12 vvb po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, pns12 vvb po12 n2, po12 n2 vbr av-dc j cs d dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1136 Page 635
11648 yea our loue being set on the world, it then perisheth with the thing loued, the time of this world is but short, yea our love being Set on the world, it then Perishes with the thing loved, the time of this world is but short, uh po12 n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, pn31 av vvz p-acp dt n1 vvd, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz p-acp j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1136 Page 635
11649 and the fashion of it passeth away: as 1. Corinth. 7.31. Againe, consider we the wonderfull and vnspeakeable goodnesse of God to vs: and the fashion of it passes away: as 1. Corinth. 7.31. Again, Consider we the wonderful and unspeakable Goodness of God to us: cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz av: p-acp crd np1. crd. av, vvb pns12 dt j cc j-u n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12: (30) verse (DIV2) 1136 Page 635
11650 what are we, but euen a bundle of Gods benefits? what we are, what we haue in our bodies, in our soules, what Are we, but even a bundle of God's benefits? what we Are, what we have in our bodies, in our Souls, q-crq vbr pns12, cc-acp av-j dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2? r-crq pns12 vbr, r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1137 Page 635
11651 and what we hope for, all is from the goodnesse of God: and what we hope for, all is from the Goodness of God: cc r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp, d vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1137 Page 635
11652 he so ouerrules all things in heauen and earth, as they worke for our good, we being his children his Angels are for our protection, his Ministers for our edification, he so overrules all things in heaven and earth, as they work for our good, we being his children his Angels Are for our protection, his Ministers for our edification, pns31 av vvz d n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp po12 j, pns12 vbg po31 n2 po31 n2 vbr p-acp po12 n1, po31 n2 p-acp po12 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1137 Page 635
11653 and all things for our good. and all things for our good. cc d n2 p-acp po12 j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1137 Page 635
11654 He deliuers vs from all euill, and keepes vs from falling into euill, yea he hath made vs capable of happinesse, He delivers us from all evil, and keeps us from falling into evil, yea he hath made us capable of happiness, pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp d n-jn, cc vvz pno12 p-acp vvg p-acp n-jn, uh pns31 vhz vvn pno12 j pp-f n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1137 Page 635
11655 whereas he hath refused the Angels in nature farre aboue vs, and he will in his good time bring vs into the possession of his heauenly kingdome. whereas he hath refused the Angels in nature Far above us, and he will in his good time bring us into the possession of his heavenly Kingdom. cs pns31 vhz vvn dt n2 p-acp n1 av-j p-acp pno12, cc pns31 vmb p-acp po31 j n1 vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1137 Page 635
11656 Oh then the consideration of these things, and many other that might be remembred, euen the consideration of the Lords excellencie, O then the consideration of these things, and many other that might be remembered, even the consideration of the lords excellency, uh av dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc d n-jn cst vmd vbi vvn, av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1137 Page 635
11657 and that we cannot better bestow our best affection then on him, and that it is an abasement of our soules if we set our loue on the world, and that we cannot better bestow our best affection then on him, and that it is an abasement of our Souls if we Set our love on the world, cc cst pns12 vmbx vvi vvb po12 js n1 av p-acp pno31, cc cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cs pns12 vvb po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1137 Page 635
11658 and content our selues in any thing in the world, and the due consideration of the Lords vnspeakeable goodnesse to vs, in regard of our bodies, our soules, this life, or the life to come; and content our selves in any thing in the world, and the due consideration of the lords unspeakable Goodness to us, in regard of our bodies, our Souls, this life, or the life to come; cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 j n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2, po12 n2, d n1, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (30) verse (DIV2) 1137 Page 635
11659 oh these ought to sway with vs, and to stirre vs vp to labour to find our hearts possessed with a true loue of God, o these ought to sway with us, and to stir us up to labour to find our hearts possessed with a true love of God, uh d vmd p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1137 Page 635
11660 and finding any measure of true loue of God alreadie in our hearts, to labour to increase it, and finding any measure of true love of God already in our hearts, to labour to increase it, cc vvg d n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f np1 av p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pn31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1137 Page 636
11661 yea to come to such a measure of the loue of God, and to such a zeale of his glorie, yea to come to such a measure of the love of God, and to such a zeal of his glory, uh p-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1137 Page 636
11662 as was in Moses and Paul, who could haue bene content to lose heauen rather then God should lose his glorie: as was in Moses and Paul, who could have be content to loose heaven rather then God should loose his glory: c-acp vbds p-acp np1 cc np1, r-crq vmd vhi vbn j pc-acp vvi n1 av-c cs np1 vmd vvi po31 n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1137 Page 636
11663 this we ought to labour for, and to endeuour to come to. this we ought to labour for, and to endeavour to come to. d pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp. (30) verse (DIV2) 1137 Page 636
11664 I proceed, come we now to the second qualification of the persons who haue all things working for the best to them, I proceed, come we now to the second qualification of the Persons who have all things working for the best to them, pns11 vvb, vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n2 r-crq vhb d n2 vvg p-acp dt js p-acp pno32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1138 Page 636
11665 namely, That they are such as are called: namely, That they Are such as Are called: av, cst pns32 vbr d c-acp vbr vvn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1138 Page 636
11666 all things worke together for the best to them that loue God, euen to them that are called of his purpose, saith the Apostle, that is, all things work together for the best to them that love God, even to them that Are called of his purpose, Says the Apostle, that is, d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, av p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pp-f po31 n1, vvz dt n1, cst vbz, (30) verse (DIV2) 1138 Page 636
11667 as we shewed, to them that are effectually called, and by the worke of the holy Spirit of God are brought, through the preaching of the word ▪ from ignorance and vnbeliefe to true knowledge and faith in Christ. as we showed, to them that Are effectually called, and by the work of the holy Spirit of God Are brought, through the preaching of the word ▪ from ignorance and unbelief to true knowledge and faith in christ. c-acp pns12 vvd, p-acp pno32 cst vbr av-j vvn, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbr vvn, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 ▪ p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1138 Page 636
11668 Now here we are to marke the coherence of these two qualifications, To them that loue God, Now Here we Are to mark the coherence of these two qualifications, To them that love God, av av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d crd n2, p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1138 Page 636
11669 and to them that are called of his purpose: the Apostle subioynes one of these as an explication of the other: and to them that Are called of his purpose: the Apostle subioynes one of these as an explication of the other: cc p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pp-f po31 n1: dt n1 vvz crd pp-f d c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1138 Page 636
11670 All things worke together for the best to them that loue God. And who are these? Why saith the Apostle. All things work together for the best to them that love God. And who Are these? Why Says the Apostle. d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1. cc r-crq vbr d? q-crq vvz dt n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1138 Page 636
11671 Those that are called, euen to them that are called of his purpose. Whence in the first place we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. Those that Are called, even to them that Are called of his purpose. Whence in the First place we Are given to understand thus much. d cst vbr vvn, av p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pp-f po31 n1. q-crq p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (30) verse (DIV2) 1138 Page 636
11672 That the true loue of God is found onely in such as are effectually called. That the true love of God is found only in such as Are effectually called. cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1139 Page 636
11673 Onely such persons truly loue God as are effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, Only such Persons truly love God as Are effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, j d n2 av-j n1 np1 c-acp vbr av-j vvn cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1139 Page 636
11674 and are brought from ignorance and vnbeliefe to knowledge and true faith in Christ, and none but such. Reade Galat. 5.22. we there find loue, whereby no doubt the Apostle meanes the true loue both of God and men, reckened vp among the fruites of the Spirit. and Are brought from ignorance and unbelief to knowledge and true faith in christ, and none but such. Reade Galatians 5.22. we there find love, whereby no doubt the Apostle means the true love both of God and men, reckoned up among the fruits of the Spirit. cc vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1, cc pix p-acp d. np1 np1 crd. pns12 a-acp vvb vvi, c-crq dx n1 dt n1 vvz dt j n1 av-d pp-f np1 cc n2, vvd a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1139 Page 636
11675 The fruite of the Spirit (saith the Apostle) is loue. The true loue of God is a particular fruite sent out from the holy Spirit of God as the roote of it, The fruit of the Spirit (Says the Apostle) is love. The true love of God is a particular fruit sent out from the holy Spirit of God as the root of it, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (vvz dt n1) vbz n1. dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1 vvd av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1139 Page 636
11676 and that onely in such as are sanctified, and effectually wrought on by the Spirit, for such the Apostle here speakes of; and that only in such as Are sanctified, and effectually wrought on by the Spirit, for such the Apostle Here speaks of; cc cst av-j p-acp d c-acp vbr vvn, cc av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp d dt n1 av vvz pp-f; (30) verse (DIV2) 1139 Page 636
11677 and so found onely in such as are effectually called. 1. Tim. 1.5. saith the Apostle, The end of the commandement is loue: and so found only in such as Are effectually called. 1. Tim. 1.5. Says the Apostle, The end of the Commandment is love: cc av vvd av-j p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn. crd np1 crd. vvz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1139 Page 636
11678 that is, true loue both of God and men; that is, true love both of God and men; cst vbz, j n1 av-d pp-f np1 cc n2; (30) verse (DIV2) 1139 Page 636
11679 and then he subioynes, Out of a pure heart and of a good conscience, and of faith vnfained: and then he subioynes, Out of a pure heart and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: cc cs pns31 vvz, av pp-f dt j n1 cc pp-f dt j n1, cc pp-f n1 j: (30) verse (DIV2) 1139 Page 637
11680 whereby he makes knowne that the true loue of God it comes onely from a pure heart, from an heart purged by faith: whereby he makes known that the true love of God it comes only from a pure heart, from an heart purged by faith: c-crq pns31 vvz vvn d dt j n1 pp-f np1 pn31 vvz av-j p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1139 Page 637
11681 for faith purifieth the heart, as we haue it, Act. 15.9. for faith Purifieth the heart, as we have it, Act. 15.9. c-acp n1 vvz dt n1, c-acp pns12 vhb pn31, n1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1139 Page 637
11682 and from a sanctified soule, and so doubtlesse the true loue of God is found onely in such persons as are effectually called, and from a sanctified soul, and so doubtless the true love of God is found only in such Persons as Are effectually called, cc p-acp dt j-vvn n1, cc av av-j dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr av-j vvn, (30) verse (DIV2) 1139 Page 637
11683 and in such are wrought one by the word and Spirit of God: and the reasons and grounds of this truth are these. and in such Are wrought one by the word and Spirit of God: and the Reasons and grounds of this truth Are these. cc p-acp d vbr vvn pi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1: cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vbr d. (30) verse (DIV2) 1139 Page 637
11684 First, there is no true loue of God in men by nature, the will and affections of men must be altered and changed before there be any place for the true loue of God: First, there is no true love of God in men by nature, the will and affections of men must be altered and changed before there be any place for the true love of God: ord, pc-acp vbz dx j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2 p-acp n1, dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n2 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1140 Page 637
11685 the heart of man in the naturall state of it is opposite and contrarie, and carried against God and against all goodnesse, the heart of man in the natural state of it is opposite and contrary, and carried against God and against all Goodness, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j-jn cc j-jn, cc vvd p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1140 Page 637
11686 and there is no dramme of the true loue of God in the heart by nature. and there is no dram of the true love of God in the heart by nature. cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1140 Page 637
11687 Secondly, the true loue of God euer followeth an apprehension and perswasion of Gods loue: Secondly, the true love of God ever follows an apprehension and persuasion of God's love: ord, dt j n1 pp-f np1 av vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1141 Page 637
11688 when a man by faith layeth hold on the loue of God, and beleeues that he is loued of God, when a man by faith Layeth hold on the love of God, and believes that he is loved of God, c-crq dt n1 p-acp n1 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvz cst pns31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1141 Page 637
11689 and that God is his God and Father in Christ: then is his heart affected with the true loue of God. and that God is his God and Father in christ: then is his heart affected with the true love of God. cc cst np1 vbz po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1: av vbz po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1141 Page 637
11690 Againe, according to that 1. Ioh. 4.19. We loue him because he loued vs first. Again, according to that 1. John 4.19. We love him Because he loved us First. av, vvg p-acp d crd np1 crd. pns12 vvb pno31 c-acp pns31 vvd pno12 ord. (30) verse (DIV2) 1142 Page 637
11691 On these grounds it followes strongly and vndeniably, that the true loue of God is found onely in such as are effectually called, On these grounds it follows strongly and undeniably, that the true love of God is found only in such as Are effectually called, p-acp d n2 pn31 vvz av-j cc av-j, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, (30) verse (DIV2) 1142 Page 637
11692 and onely such persons truly loue God, as are effectually called, and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, and only such Persons truly love God, as Are effectually called, and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, cc av-j d n2 av-j n1 np1, c-acp vbr av-j vvn, cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1142 Page 637
11693 and brought from ignorance and vnbeleefe to knowledge and true faith in Christ, and none but such. and brought from ignorance and unbelief to knowledge and true faith in christ, and none but such. cc vvd p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1, cc pix p-acp d. (30) verse (DIV2) 1142 Page 637
11694 Now for the vses of it, first this truth meets with that erronious conceit of the Papists, who hold and teach, that the first act of loue is in vs by nature, and that we haue in vs by nature an inclination to loue both God and men, Now for the uses of it, First this truth meets with that erroneous conceit of the Papists, who hold and teach, that the First act of love is in us by nature, and that we have in us by nature an inclination to love both God and men, av p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, ord d n1 vvz p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt njp2, r-crq vvb cc vvi, cst dt ord n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, cc cst pns12 vhb p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1143 Page 637
11695 and that onely a second act or exercise of loue is from grace; and that only a second act or exercise of love is from grace; cc cst av-j dt ord n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1143 Page 637
11696 this is but their conceit, and cannot stand with the euidence and truth of the word of God, this is but their conceit, and cannot stand with the evidence and truth of the word of God, d vbz p-acp po32 n1, cc vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1143 Page 637
11697 and with the truth of doctrine now deliuered. I leaue it, and for the vse of it to our selues. and with the truth of Doctrine now Delivered. I leave it, and for the use of it to our selves. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn. pns11 vvb pn31, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1143 Page 637
11698 Is it so that the true loue of God is found onely in such as are effectually called, and onely such persons truly loue God as are effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, Is it so that the true love of God is found only in such as Are effectually called, and only such Persons truly love God as Are effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, vbz pn31 av cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, cc av-j d n2 av-j n1 np1 c-acp vbr av-j vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11699 and brought from ignorance and vnbeleefe to knowledge and true faith in Christ, and none but such? Surely then it must needs follow from hence, that they deceiue themselues, who thinke they haue truly loued God from their very infancie and childhood, and brought from ignorance and unbelief to knowledge and true faith in christ, and none but such? Surely then it must needs follow from hence, that they deceive themselves, who think they have truly loved God from their very infancy and childhood, cc vvd p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1, cc pix p-acp d? np1 av pn31 vmb av vvi p-acp av, cst pns32 vvb px32, r-crq vvb pns32 vhb av-j vvd np1 p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11700 and euer since they knew any thing. and ever since they knew any thing. cc av c-acp pns32 vvd d n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11701 It is a common speech of ignorant persons, and of such as continue in blindnesse and in the hardnesse of their hearts, It is a Common speech of ignorant Persons, and of such as continue in blindness and in the hardness of their hearts, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n2, cc pp-f d c-acp vvb p-acp n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11702 and neuer yet felt the power of grace in their owne soules, working in them a through alteration and change, that they loue God with all their hearts, and never yet felt the power of grace in their own Souls, working in them a through alteration and change, that they love God with all their hearts, cc av-x av vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 d n2, vvg p-acp pno32 av p-acp n1 cc n1, cst pns32 vvb np1 p-acp d po32 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11703 and that they haue loued God euer since they knew their right hand from the left. and that they have loved God ever since they knew their right hand from the left. cc cst pns32 vhb vvn np1 av c-acp pns32 vvd po32 j-jn n1 p-acp dt j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11704 Poore soules they are exceedingly deceiued, the truth of God now deliuered makes knowne to them, Poor Souls they Are exceedingly deceived, the truth of God now Delivered makes known to them, j n2 pns32 vbr av-vvg vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvd n2 vvn p-acp pno32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11705 if they will take notice of it, that there is no such matter. if they will take notice of it, that there is no such matter. cs pns32 vmb vvi n1 pp-f pn31, cst pc-acp vbz dx d n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11706 The true loue of God is found onely in such as are effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, The true love of God is found only in such as Are effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11707 and are brought from ignorance and vnbeleefe to knowledge and true faith in Christ. and Are brought from ignorance and unbelief to knowledge and true faith in christ. cc vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11708 And take thou notice of it, thou that sayest thou hast loued God euer since thou knewest any thing, And take thou notice of it, thou that Sayest thou hast loved God ever since thou Knewest any thing, cc vvb pns21 n1 pp-f pn31, pns21 cst vv2 pns21 vh2 vvn np1 av c-acp pns21 vvd2 d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11709 and yet thou art an ignorant person, and thou hast neuer yet felt any true change in thine owne soule by the worke of grace, thou deceiuest thy selfe, and yet thou art an ignorant person, and thou hast never yet felt any true change in thine own soul by the work of grace, thou deceivest thy self, cc av pns21 vb2r dt j n1, cc pns21 vh2 av-x av vvd d j n1 p-acp po21 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vv2 po21 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11710 and of thine owne mouth I dare be bold to iudge of thine heart in this particular, and of thine own Mouth I Dare be bold to judge of thine heart in this particular, cc pp-f po21 d n1 pns11 vvb vbb j pc-acp vvi pp-f po21 n1 p-acp d j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11711 and to tell thee there is no iot of true sauing grace in thine heart. Thou art ignorant of God, and of the things of God, thy speech bewrayes it; and to tell thee there is no jot of true Saving grace in thine heart. Thou art ignorant of God, and of the things of God, thy speech betrays it; cc pc-acp vvi pno21 a-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f j vvg n1 p-acp po21 n1. pns21 vb2r j pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, po21 n1 vvz pn31; (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11712 and being yet in thy naturall ignorance and blindnesse, certainly thou art not effectually called, and so it is not possible that thou shouldest truly loue God. and being yet in thy natural ignorance and blindness, Certainly thou art not effectually called, and so it is not possible that thou Shouldst truly love God. cc vbg av p-acp po21 j n1 cc n1, av-j pns21 vb2r xx av-j vvn, cc av pn31 vbz xx j cst pns21 vmd2 av-j vvi np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11713 Nay, admit it be so that thou hast attained some knowledge of God and of good things, thou liuing vnder the meanes of knowledge, Nay, admit it be so that thou hast attained Some knowledge of God and of good things, thou living under the means of knowledge, uh-x, vvb pn31 vbi av cst pns21 vh2 vvn d n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f j n2, pns21 j-vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11714 and thou art able to speake of God and of good things, yet vnlesse that knowledge be sanctified, and thou art able to speak of God and of good things, yet unless that knowledge be sanctified, cc pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 cc pp-f j n2, av cs d n1 vbi vvn, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11736 and causeth to come to him, one whom the Lord doth in his free loue chuse to make him a member of his Church, and Causes to come to him, one whom the Lord does in his free love choose to make him a member of his Church, cc vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pi r-crq dt n1 vdz p-acp po31 j n1 vvi pc-acp vvi pno31 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 639
11715 and haue wrought on thee in some measure a through change, both in heart and life, thou art as farre from louing God truly, as thou wast before: and have wrought on thee in Some measure a through change, both in heart and life, thou art as Far from loving God truly, as thou wast before: cc vhb vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp d n1 av p-acp n1, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, pns21 vb2r c-acp av-j p-acp vvg np1 av-j, c-acp pns21 vbd2s a-acp: (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11716 it is not thy knowledge of God and of good things, though it be great, that will euidence to thee to thy comfort, that thou art one truly louing God. it is not thy knowledge of God and of good things, though it be great, that will evidence to thee to thy Comfort, that thou art one truly loving God. pn31 vbz xx po21 n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f j n2, cs pn31 vbb j, cst vmb n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1, cst pns21 vb2r pi av-j vvg np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 638
11717 No, no, it is thy effectuall calling that will giue thee comfort in that respect; No, no, it is thy effectual calling that will give thee Comfort in that respect; uh-dx, uh-dx, pn31 vbz po21 j n-vvg cst vmb vvi pno21 vvi p-acp d n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 639
11718 one of these ariseth from the other, when the Lord cals any effectually, he powres his grace into him, one of these arises from the other, when the Lord calls any effectually, he Powers his grace into him, crd pp-f d vvz p-acp dt n-jn, c-crq dt n1 vvz d av-j, pns31 n2 po31 n1 p-acp pno31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 639
11719 and by the same grace he frames his heart to loue his holy Maiestie: and by the same grace he frames his heart to love his holy Majesty: cc p-acp dt d n1 pns31 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 j n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 639
11720 and therefore if thou wouldest be sure that thy loue of God is as it ought to be, and Therefore if thou Wouldst be sure that thy love of God is as it ought to be, cc av cs pns21 vmd2 vbi j cst po21 n1 pp-f np1 vbz c-acp pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 639
11721 euen a true loue of God, and that thou art a man or a woman truly louing God, looke to thy effectuall calling, even a true love of God, and that thou art a man or a woman truly loving God, look to thy effectual calling, av-j dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 cc dt n1 av-j vvg np1, vvb p-acp po21 j n-vvg, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 639
11722 and neuer rest till thou fin• that thou art effectually called. and never rest till thou fin• that thou art effectually called. cc av-x vvb c-acp pns21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r av-j vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 639
11723 If thou find that thou art effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, If thou find that thou art effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, cs pns21 vvb cst pns21 vb2r av-j vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 639
11724 and brought from ignorance and vnbeliefe to sauing knowledge and sauing faith in Christ, then thy loue of God though it be but weake, and brought from ignorance and unbelief to Saving knowledge and Saving faith in christ, then thy love of God though it be but weak, cc vvd p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg n1 cc vvg n1 p-acp np1, cs po21 n1 pp-f np1 cs pn31 vbb p-acp j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 639
11725 and in a poore measure, yet it comes from a right ground, and from the true naturall mother of it, and in a poor measure, yet it comes from a right ground, and from the true natural mother of it, cc p-acp dt j n1, av pn31 vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f pn31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 639
11726 and there is comfort in it. and there is Comfort in it. cc pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pn31. (30) verse (DIV2) 1144 Page 639
11727 I will now as the Lord shall enable me, stand on this second qualification more particularly. I will now as the Lord shall enable me, stand on this second qualification more particularly. pns11 vmb av p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pno11, vvb p-acp d ord n1 av-dc av-j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1145 Page 639
11728 The Apostle here describes Gods children, who haue all things working together for the best to them, that they are such as loue God, The Apostle Here describes God's children, who have all things working together for the best to them, that they Are such as love God, dt n1 av vvz npg1 n2, r-crq vhb d n2 vvg av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vbr d p-acp n1 np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1145 Page 639
11729 and againe, that they are such as are called of his purpose, that is, effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God. and again, that they Are such as Are called of his purpose, that is, effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God. cc av, cst pns32 vbr d c-acp vbr vvn pp-f po31 n1, cst vbz, av-j vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1145 Page 639
11730 We see then which is the point I will stand on. We see then which is the point I will stand on. pns12 vvb av r-crq vbz dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi a-acp. (30) verse (DIV2) 1145 Page 639
11731 That it is a speciall qualification of Gods children, and of such persons as haue all things working together for the best vnto them, that they are effectually called: That it is a special qualification of God's children, and of such Persons as have all things working together for the best unto them, that they Are effectually called: cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc pp-f d n2 c-acp vhb d n2 vvg av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vbr av-j vvn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 639
11732 all and euery one of them who haue part and portion in this worthy priuiledge, that all things worke for the best vnto them, they are thus qualified, they are effectually called, and they are wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, all and every one of them who have part and portion in this worthy privilege, that all things work for the best unto them, they Are thus qualified, they Are effectually called, and they Are wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, d cc d crd pp-f pno32 r-crq vhb n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n1, cst d n2 vvb p-acp dt js p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr av vvn, pns32 vbr av-j vvn, cc pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 639
11733 and they are brought from ignorance and vnbeliefe, to true knowledge and true saith in Christ. and they Are brought from ignorance and unbelief, to true knowledge and true Says in christ. cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp j n1 cc j vvz p-acp np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 639
11734 And for the clearing and confirming of this, reade Psal. 65.4. And for the clearing and confirming of this, read Psalm 65.4. cc p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f d, vvb np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 639
11735 Dauid there describes the blessed man, namely, the child of God, to be one whom the Lord chuseth, David there describes the blessed man, namely, the child of God, to be one whom the Lord chooseth, np1 a-acp vvz dt j-vvn n1, av, dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbi crd ro-crq dt n1 vvz, (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 639
11865 and the ground of it is out of themselues. and the ground of it is out of themselves. cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz av pp-f px32. (30) verse (DIV2) 1158 Page 647
11737 and his adopted child, and then doth moue his heart by his word, and by his holy Spirit, to come to him, and his adopted child, and then does move his heart by his word, and by his holy Spirit, to come to him, cc po31 j-vvn n1, cc av vdz vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 639
11738 and that effectually doth cause him to come to him, and to receiue his mercie. Psal. 40.6.7. Dauid saith, When his eare was prepared, he answered loe, I come. and that effectually does cause him to come to him, and to receive his mercy. Psalm 40.6.7. David Says, When his ear was prepared, he answered lo, I come. cc cst av-j vdz vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1. np1 crd. np1 vvz, c-crq po31 n1 vbds vvn, pns31 vvd uh, pns11 vvb. (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 639
11739 The Lord wrought on his heart by his good Spirit, and called him by his word, The Lord wrought on his heart by his good Spirit, and called him by his word, dt n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n1, cc vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 640
11740 and he answered the Lords call, he was effectually wrought on. Act. 2.41. and he answered the lords call, he was effectually wrought on. Act. 2.41. cc pns31 vvd dt n2 vvb, pns31 vbds av-j vvn a-acp. n1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 640
11741 we reade of three thousand soules that were added to the Church, and became true members of the Church, we read of three thousand Souls that were added to the Church, and became true members of the Church, pns12 vvb pp-f crd crd n2 cst vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvd j n2 pp-f dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 640
11742 and so the children of God, they receiued the word of Peter preaching, and they were baptized, they were brought to true knowledge and true faith in Christ, they receiued the Sacrament of Baptisme as a seale of that faith. and so the children of God, they received the word of Peter preaching, and they were baptised, they were brought to true knowledge and true faith in christ, they received the Sacrament of Baptism as a seal of that faith. cc av dt n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg, cc pns32 vbdr vvn, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp j n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1, pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 640
11743 And the like we find recorded of Lydia, Acts 16.14.15. The Lord opened her heart, and she receiued the word that Paul preached vnto her, And the like we find recorded of Lydia, Acts 16.14.15. The Lord opened her heart, and she received the word that Paul preached unto her, cc dt av-j pns12 vvb vvn pp-f np1, n2 crd. dt n1 vvd po31 n1, cc pns31 vvd dt n1 cst np1 vvn p-acp pno31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 640
11744 and she was effectually called, she was brought to true knowledge, and to true faith in Christ. 1. Pet. 2.9. we find that the Apostle describes the peculiar people of God, and such as are indeed the children of God, that they are called out of darknesse into the Lords maruellous light: and she was effectually called, she was brought to true knowledge, and to true faith in christ. 1. Pet. 2.9. we find that the Apostle describes the peculiar people of God, and such as Are indeed the children of God, that they Are called out of darkness into the lords marvelous Light: cc pns31 vbds av-j vvn, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp j n1, cc p-acp j n1 p-acp np1. crd np1 crd. pns12 vvb cst dt n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc d c-acp vbr av dt n2 pp-f np1, cst pns32 vbr vvn av pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 j n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 640
11745 they are brought from ignorance to true knowledge, and out of the state of nature into the state of grace. they Are brought from ignorance to true knowledge, and out of the state of nature into the state of grace. pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp j n1, cc av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 640
11746 And so saith the Apostle of the beleeuing Ephesians, Ephes. 5.8. Ye were once darknesse, but are now light in the Lord. And so Says the Apostle of the believing Ephesians, Ephesians 5.8. You were once darkness, but Are now Light in the Lord. cc av vvz dt n1 pp-f dt vvg np1, np1 crd. pn22 vbdr a-acp n1, cc-acp vbr av j p-acp dt n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 640
11747 We see then sufficient euidence of Scripture clearing and confirming this truth: We see then sufficient evidence of Scripture clearing and confirming this truth: pns12 vvb av j n1 pp-f np1 vvg cc vvg d n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 640
11748 that it is a speciall qualification of all and euery one of Gods children who haue part in this excellent priuiledge, that all things worke together for the best to them, that they are effectually called, they are wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, that it is a special qualification of all and every one of God's children who have part in this excellent privilege, that all things work together for the best to them, that they Are effectually called, they Are wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d cc d crd pp-f npg1 n2 r-crq vhb n1 p-acp d j n1, cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vbr av-j vvn, pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 640
11749 and they are brought from ignorance and vnbeliefe to true knowledge, and true faith, they are such as haue answered the call of God in the ministerie and preaching of his word: and they Are brought from ignorance and unbelief to true knowledge, and true faith, they Are such as have answered the call of God in the Ministry and preaching of his word: cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1, cc j n1, pns32 vbr d c-acp vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 cc vvg pp-f po31 n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 640
11750 and it must needs be so, the reason of it is this. Because otherwise there is no knowne difference betweene them and the reprobate: and it must needs be so, the reason of it is this. Because otherwise there is no known difference between them and the Reprobate: cc pn31 vmb av vbi av, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz d. c-acp av pc-acp vbz dx j-vvn n1 p-acp pno32 cc dt n-jn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1146 Page 640
11751 a difference there is betweene Gods chosen and the reprobate, euen before their calling, they are then beloued of God, a difference there is between God's chosen and the Reprobate, even before their calling, they Are then Beloved of God, dt n1 a-acp vbz p-acp n2 vvn cc dt n-jn, av p-acp po32 n-vvg, pns32 vbr av vvn pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1147 Page 640
11752 and they are knowne to him to be in the number of his elect afterwards to be called, and they Are known to him to be in the number of his elect afterwards to be called, cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvn av pc-acp vbi vvn, (30) verse (DIV2) 1147 Page 640
11753 but there is no difference betweene them and the reprobate, knowne either to themselues or to others, till they be effectually called, till then they are in bondage vnder sinne, but there is no difference between them and the Reprobate, known either to themselves or to Others, till they be effectually called, till then they Are in bondage under sin, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cc dt n-jn, vvn av-d p-acp px32 cc p-acp n2-jn, c-acp pns32 vbb av-j vvn, c-acp cs pns32 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1147 Page 641
11754 as the reprobate are, and their life and conuersation differs not from the life and conuersation of the reprobate: as the Reprobate Are, and their life and Conversation differs not from the life and Conversation of the Reprobate: c-acp dt j-jn vbr, cc po32 n1 cc n1 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n-jn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1147 Page 641
11755 so saith the Apostle, Ephes. 2.2.3. so Says the Apostle, Ephesians 2.2.3. av vvz dt n1, np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1147 Page 641
11756 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, and after the Prince that ruleth in the aire, Wherein in time passed you walked according to the course of this world, and After the Prince that Ruleth in the air, c-crq p-acp n1 p-acp pn22 vvd vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1147 Page 641
11757 euen the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience, among whom ye had your conuersation in time past, in the lusts of your flesh, in fulfilling the will of the flesh and of the mind, even the Spirit that now works in the children of disobedience, among whom you had your Conversation in time past, in the Lustiest of your Flesh, in fulfilling the will of the Flesh and of the mind, av-j dt n1 cst av vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp ro-crq pn22 vhd po22 n1 p-acp n1 j, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1147 Page 641
11758 and were by nature the children of wrath as well as others. 1. Cor. 6.11. and were by nature the children of wrath as well as Others. 1. Cor. 6.11. cc vbdr p-acp n1 dt n2 pp-f n1 c-acp av c-acp n2-jn. crd np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1147 Page 641
11759 Such were some of you, but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are iustified in the name of the Lord Iesus, Such were Some of you, but you Are washed, but you Are sanctified, but you Are justified in the name of the Lord Iesus, d vbdr d pp-f pn22, cc-acp pn22 vbr vvn, cc-acp pn22 vbr vvn, cc-acp pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1147 Page 641
11760 and by the Spirit of our God. and by the Spirit of our God. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1147 Page 641
11761 And therefore that there may be a manifest and knowne difference betweene Gods children and the reprobate, it must needs be that all and euery one of Gods children are effectually called, And Therefore that there may be a manifest and known difference between God's children and the Reprobate, it must needs be that all and every one of God's children Are effectually called, cc av cst a-acp vmb vbi dt j cc j-vvn n1 p-acp npg1 n2 cc dt n-jn, pn31 vmb av vbi d d cc d crd pp-f npg1 n2 vbr av-j vvn, (30) verse (DIV2) 1147 Page 641
11762 and are wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, and are brought from ignorance and vnbeliefe to true knowledge, and Are wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, and Are brought from ignorance and unbelief to true knowledge, cc vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1147 Page 641
11763 and to true faith, and they are such as haue answered the call of God in the ministerie of his word. and to true faith, and they Are such as have answered the call of God in the Ministry of his word. cc p-acp j n1, cc pns32 vbr d c-acp vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1147 Page 641
11764 Now then for the vse, this also in the first place may serue as a ground of discerning of our selues, Now then for the use, this also in the First place may serve as a ground of discerning of our selves, av av p-acp dt n1, d av p-acp dt ord n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg pp-f po12 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1148 Page 641
11765 whether we be the children of God or no. And let euerie one of vs trie our selues by this: whither we be the children of God or no. And let every one of us try our selves by this: cs pns12 vbb dt n2 pp-f np1 cc uh-dx. cc vvb d crd pp-f pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp d: (30) verse (DIV2) 1148 Page 641
11766 If in triall thou findest that thou art effectually called, and that thou hast indeed answered the call of God in the ministerie of his word, If in trial thou Findest that thou art effectually called, and that thou hast indeed answered the call of God in the Ministry of his word, cs p-acp n1 pns21 vv2 cst pns21 vb2r av-j vvn, cc cst pns21 vh2 av vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1148 Page 641
11767 and thou art brought from ignorance and vnbeliefe to true knowledge, and true faith, then thy case is good, thou art a child of God: and thou art brought from ignorance and unbelief to true knowledge, and true faith, then thy case is good, thou art a child of God: cc pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1, cc j n1, cs po21 n1 vbz j, pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1148 Page 641
11768 but if thou find it not thus with thee, especially hauing liued vnder the sound of the Gospell, vnder the ministerie and preaching of it a long time, but if thou find it not thus with thee, especially having lived under the found of the Gospel, under the Ministry and preaching of it a long time, cc-acp cs pns21 vvb pn31 xx av p-acp pno21, av-j vhg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc vvg pp-f pn31 dt j n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1148 Page 641
11769 surely then thou deceiuest thy selfe if thou thinke thou art a child of God. surely then thou deceivest thy self if thou think thou art a child of God. av-j cs pns21 vv2 po21 n1 cs pns21 vvb pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1148 Page 641
11770 Now because herein many deceiue themselues, and many thinke their case good, they are called home, they are reclaimed and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, Now Because herein many deceive themselves, and many think their case good, they Are called home, they Are reclaimed and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, av c-acp av d vvb px32, cc d vvb po32 n1 j, pns32 vbr vvn av-an, pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1148 Page 641
11771 and brought from ignorance and vnbeliefe to true knowledge & true faith, because haply they haue gotten some knowledge, and brought from ignorance and unbelief to true knowledge & true faith, Because haply they have got Some knowledge, cc vvd p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1 cc j n1, c-acp av pns32 vhb vvn d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1148 Page 641
11772 and they auoyd some sinne they were heretofore giuen to, or they now runne not into that outrage they were wont to do, which things I speake not against, and they avoid Some sin they were heretofore given to, or they now run not into that outrage they were wont to do, which things I speak not against, cc pns32 vvi d n1 pns32 vbdr av vvn p-acp, cc pns32 av vvb xx p-acp d n1 pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vdi, r-crq n2 pns11 vvb xx p-acp, (30) verse (DIV2) 1148 Page 642
11773 but herein some rest, and thinke their case good, and so deceiue themselues: but herein Some rest, and think their case good, and so deceive themselves: cc-acp av d n1, cc vvi po32 n1 j, cc av vvi px32: (30) verse (DIV2) 1148 Page 642
11774 I will therefore make knowne some speciall notes and markes of effectuall calling, by which we may trie our selues, I will Therefore make known Some special notes and marks of effectual calling, by which we may try our selves, pns11 vmb av vvi vvn d j n2 cc n2 pp-f j n-vvg, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1148 Page 642
11775 whether we be effectually called and wrought on, or no. whither we be effectually called and wrought on, or no. cs pns12 vbb av-j vvn cc vvn a-acp, cc uh-dx. (30) verse (DIV2) 1148 Page 642
11776 First then such as are effectually called, their eyes are opened, and they see their owne wretched estate by nature, First then such as Are effectually called, their eyes Are opened, and they see their own wretched estate by nature, ord cs d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, po32 n2 vbr vvn, cc pns32 vvb po32 d j n1 p-acp n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1149 Page 642
11777 and their cursed state by sinne, and they see also the truth of Gods promises offered and tendered to them in the Gospell, and their cursed state by sin, and they see also the truth of God's promises offered and tendered to them in the Gospel, cc po32 j-vvn n1 p-acp n1, cc pns32 vvb av dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1149 Page 642
11778 and they haue power giuen them to come out of their miserie, and to apply the promises, and they have power given them to come out of their misery, and to apply the promises, cc pns32 vhb n1 vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi av pp-f po32 n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1149 Page 642
11779 and by faith to make them particular to themselues, euen by true faith purifying their hearts. Acts 26.18. Paul saith, he was sent to the Gentiles to this purpose: and by faith to make them particular to themselves, even by true faith purifying their hearts. Acts 26.18. Paul Says, he was sent to the Gentiles to this purpose: cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 j pc-acp px32, av-j p-acp j n1 n-vvg po32 n2. vvz crd. np1 vvz, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2-j p-acp d n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1149 Page 642
11780 To open their eyes that they might turne from darknesse to light, and from the power of Satan vnto God, that they might receiue forgiuenesse of sinnes, To open their eyes that they might turn from darkness to Light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they might receive forgiveness of Sins, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cst pns32 vmd vvi n1 pp-f n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1149 Page 642
11781 and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith, and true faith purifieth the heart. Act. 15.9. and inheritance among them which Are sanctified by faith, and true faith Purifieth the heart. Act. 15.9. cc n1 p-acp pno32 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc j n1 vvz dt n1. n1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1149 Page 642
11782 Secondly, effectuall calling is euer ioyned with an hatred of former sinnes, and with a striuing against them, Secondly, effectual calling is ever joined with an hatred of former Sins, and with a striving against them, ord, j n-vvg vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc p-acp dt vvg p-acp pno32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1150 Page 642
11783 yea with an hatred and loathing of those sinnes that haue bene most pleasing and most delightsome to men or women, yea with an hatred and loathing of those Sins that have be most pleasing and most delightsome to men or women, uh p-acp dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f d n2 cst vhb vbn av-ds j-vvg cc av-ds j p-acp n2 cc n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1150 Page 642
11784 and to which their nature is most inclining: the remembrance of those sins is now grieuous and lothsome to them. Rom. 12.9. it is the exhortation of the Apostle, abhorre that which is euill: and to which their nature is most inclining: the remembrance of those Sins is now grievous and loathsome to them. Rom. 12.9. it is the exhortation of the Apostle, abhor that which is evil: cc p-acp r-crq po32 n1 vbz av-ds vvg: dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbz av j cc j p-acp pno32. np1 crd. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb d r-crq vbz j-jn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1150 Page 642
11785 not onely abstaine from it, but hate and loath it as hell it selfe, for so the word NONLATINALPHABET signifieth. not only abstain from it, but hate and loath it as hell it self, for so the word signifies. xx av-j vvi p-acp pn31, cc-acp vvb cc vvi pn31 p-acp n1 pn31 n1, c-acp av dt n1 vvz. (30) verse (DIV2) 1150 Page 642
11786 Thirdly, effectuall calling hath euer ioyned with it graces befitting that calling. Thirdly, effectual calling hath ever joined with it graces befitting that calling. ord, j n1 vhz av vvn p-acp pn31 vvz vvg d n-vvg. (30) verse (DIV2) 1151 Page 642
11787 As when any is called of God to a particular calling, he is endued with gifts fit for the same: As when any is called of God to a particular calling, he is endued with Gifts fit for the same: p-acp c-crq d vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n-vvg, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n2 j p-acp dt d: (30) verse (DIV2) 1151 Page 642
11788 so doubtlesse such as are called out of the state of nature into the state of grace, they are fitted with gifts for that calling, so doubtless such as Are called out of the state of nature into the state of grace, they Are fitted with Gifts for that calling, av av-j d c-acp vbr vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n2 p-acp d n-vvg, (30) verse (DIV2) 1151 Page 642
11789 and made able in some measure to walke worthie that calling, as the Apostle exhorts, Ephes. 4.1. I pray you that ye walke worthie of the vocation whereunto ye are called. and made able in Some measure to walk worthy that calling, as the Apostle exhorts, Ephesians 4.1. I pray you that you walk worthy of the vocation whereunto you Are called. cc vvd j p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi j cst vvg, c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. pns11 vvb pn22 cst pn22 vvb j pp-f dt n1 c-crq pn22 vbr vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1151 Page 642
11790 Yea they are made able, and they do expresse the power of grace in their particular callings: Yea they Are made able, and they do express the power of grace in their particular callings: uh pns32 vbr vvn j, cc pns32 vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 j n2: (30) verse (DIV2) 1151 Page 643
11791 they glorifie God, and they serue God in doing the duties of their callings, as the Apostle saith seruants do in seruing their maisters, Colos. 3.4. they Glorify God, and they serve God in doing the duties of their callings, as the Apostle Says Servants do in serving their masters, Colos 3.4. pns32 vvi np1, cc pns32 vvb np1 p-acp vdg dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, c-acp dt n1 vvz n2 vdb p-acp vvg po32 n2, np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1151 Page 643
11792 Fourthly, where there is effectuall calling, there is a choyce of good companie, and a delight in the companie of the godly, Fourthly, where there is effectual calling, there is a choice of good company, and a delight in the company of the godly, ord, c-crq pc-acp vbz j n-vvg, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1152 Page 643
11900 as indeed it is many times the complaint of a deare child of God: as indeed it is many times the complaint of a deer child of God: c-acp av pn31 vbz d n2 dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 649
11793 and a strangenesse to wicked companie, he that is called out of the world, as Christ saith (Ioh. 15.19.) all his are, he cannot loue the world, he hath small ioy in it, and a strangeness to wicked company, he that is called out of the world, as christ Says (John 15.19.) all his Are, he cannot love the world, he hath small joy in it, cc dt n1 p-acp j n1, pns31 cst vbz vvn av pp-f dt n1, p-acp np1 vvz (np1 crd.) d po31 vbr, pns31 vmbx vvi dt n1, pns31 vhz j n1 p-acp pn31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1152 Page 643
11794 as the world hath small ioy in him. Psal. 26.4.5. as the world hath small joy in him. Psalm 26.4.5. c-acp dt n1 vhz j n1 p-acp pno31. np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1152 Page 643
11795 Dauid saith, I haue not haunted with vaine persons, neither kept companie with the dissemblers, I haue hated the assembly of the euill, David Says, I have not haunted with vain Persons, neither kept company with the dissemblers, I have hated the assembly of the evil, np1 vvz, pns11 vhb xx vvn p-acp j n2, av-dx vvd n1 p-acp dt n2, pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, (30) verse (DIV2) 1152 Page 643
11796 and haue not companied with the wicked. And Psal. 119.63. I am a companion of all them that feare thee and keepe thy precepts. and have not companied with the wicked. And Psalm 119.63. I am a Companion of all them that Fear thee and keep thy Precepts. cc vhb xx vvd p-acp dt j. cc np1 crd. pns11 vbm dt n1 pp-f d pno32 cst vvb pno21 cc vvi po21 n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1152 Page 643
11797 Fiftly, where there is effectuall calling, there is a speciall prizing of the meanes by which it hath bene wrought: Fifty, where there is effectual calling, there is a special prizing of the means by which it hath be wrought: ord, c-crq pc-acp vbz j n-vvg, pc-acp vbz dt j vvg pp-f dt n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vhz vbn vvn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1153 Page 643
11798 he that hath bene called by the word, he loues the word, and especially the Gospell. Ioh. 8.47. He that is of God heareth Gods words: and Psal. 119.97. Oh how loue I thy Law, it is my meditation continually. he that hath be called by the word, he loves the word, and especially the Gospel. John 8.47. He that is of God hears God's words: and Psalm 119.97. O how love I thy Law, it is my meditation continually. pns31 cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz dt n1, cc av-j dt n1. np1 crd. pns31 cst vbz pp-f np1 vvz npg1 n2: cc np1 crd. uh q-crq n1 pns11 po21 n1, pn31 vbz po11 n1 av-j. (30) verse (DIV2) 1153 Page 643
11799 Sixtly, where there is effectuall calling, there is doing of those things flesh and bloud would not do, Sixty, where there is effectual calling, there is doing of those things Flesh and blood would not do, ord, c-crq pc-acp vbz j n-vvg, pc-acp vbz vdg pp-f d n2 n1 cc n1 vmd xx vdi, (30) verse (DIV2) 1154 Page 643
11800 as namely, in prosperitie a care of heauenly things, & an holding fast of the profession of religion in the middest of persecution, as namely, in Prosperity a care of heavenly things, & an holding fast of the profession of Religion in the midst of persecution, c-acp av, p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc dt vvg av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1154 Page 643
11801 and a standing fast in a disgraced profession, as Noah did when all flesh had corrupt his way vpon the earth, Genes. 6.9.12. and as Lot did in the middest of filthy Sodome, 2. Pet. 2.7. Luke 9.23. If any man will come after me (saith Christ) let him denie himselfe, and take vp his crosse daily and follow me. and a standing fast in a disgraced profession, as Noah did when all Flesh had corrupt his Way upon the earth, Genesis. 6.9.12. and as Lot did in the midst of filthy Sodom, 2. Pet. 2.7. Luke 9.23. If any man will come After me (Says christ) let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow me. cc dt vvg av-j p-acp dt j-vvn n1, c-acp np1 vdd c-crq d n1 vhd vvb po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, zz. crd. cc c-acp n1 vdd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j np1, crd np1 crd. np1 crd. cs d n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno11 (vvz np1) vvb pno31 vvi px31, cc vvb a-acp po31 n1 av-j cc vvb pno11. (30) verse (DIV2) 1154 Page 643
11802 The last note of effectuall calling, is a precious account of that calling, and a thinking more highly of it then of any outward thing. The last note of effectual calling, is a precious account of that calling, and a thinking more highly of it then of any outward thing. dt ord n1 pp-f j n-vvg, vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n-vvg, cc dt vvg av-dc av-j pp-f pn31 av pp-f d j n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 643
11803 A king that is called to be a Christian, esteemeth more of his effectuall calling, A King that is called to be a Christian, esteems more of his effectual calling, dt n1 cst vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt njp, vvz dc pp-f po31 j n-vvg, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 643
11804 then of his Crowne and kingdome, and makes account of that, as of his high calling, as the Apostle speakes of it, Philip. 3.14. I follow hard toward the marke, for the price of the high calling of God in Christ Iesus. then of his Crown and Kingdom, and makes account of that, as of his high calling, as the Apostle speaks of it, Philip. 3.14. I follow hard towards the mark, for the price of the high calling of God in christ Iesus. av pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, cc vvz n1 pp-f d, c-acp pp-f po31 j n-vvg, p-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f pn31, np1. crd. pns11 vvb av-j p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 643
11805 Now by these notes and markes let euerie one of vs trie our selues: Now by these notes and marks let every one of us try our selves: av p-acp d n2 cc n2 vvb d crd pp-f pno12 vvi po12 n2: (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 643
11806 and if we do trie our selues by these notes, alas how farre short will many be found, from that which they conceit of themselues? Art thou one that art yet in thy naturall blindnesse and ignorance, thou art not acquainted with thy wretched estate by nature, and if we do try our selves by these notes, alas how Far short will many be found, from that which they conceit of themselves? Art thou one that art yet in thy natural blindness and ignorance, thou art not acquainted with thy wretched estate by nature, cc cs pns12 vdb vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n2, uh q-crq av-j j vmb d vbi vvn, p-acp d r-crq pns32 n1 pp-f px32? vb2r pns21 crd cst n1 av p-acp po21 j n1 cc n1, pns21 vb2r xx vvn p-acp po21 j n1 p-acp n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 644
11807 and thy cursed state by sinne, thou hast onely a generall notion of sinne, and thou canst onely say as thousands vse to do: and thy cursed state by sin, thou hast only a general notion of sin, and thou Canst only say as thousands use to do: cc po21 j-vvn n1 p-acp n1, pns21 vh2 av-j dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc pns21 vm2 av-j vvi p-acp crd n1 pc-acp vdi: (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 644
11808 We are all sinners, God helpe vs? Hast thou in thee no hatred of thy former sinnes, We Are all Sinners, God help us? Hast thou in thee no hatred of thy former Sins, pns12 vbr d n2, np1 vvb pno12? vh2 pns21 p-acp pno21 dx n1 pp-f po21 j n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 644
11809 nor striuing against them? Dost thou go on with delight in the practise of knowne sinnes, nor striving against them? Dost thou go on with delight in the practice of known Sins, ccx vvg p-acp pno32? vd2 pns21 vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 644
11810 yea haply being past the practise of thy best pleasing sinne, is the remembrance of it pleasing to thee? Dost thou speake of it with delight? Dost thou shew forth no power of grace in thy life, in the duties of Christianitie, yea haply being passed the practice of thy best pleasing sin, is the remembrance of it pleasing to thee? Dost thou speak of it with delight? Dost thou show forth no power of grace in thy life, in the duties of Christianity, uh av vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 js j-vvg n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvg p-acp pno21? vd2 pns21 vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp n1? vd2 pns21 vvi av dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 644
11811 and in thy particular place and calling? Art thou negligent or carelesse in the workes of thy calling? Dost thou therein onely seeke thy selfe, and in thy particular place and calling? Art thou negligent or careless in the works of thy calling? Dost thou therein only seek thy self, cc p-acp po21 j n1 cc n1? vb2r pns21 j cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1? vd2 pns21 av av-j vvi po21 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 644
11812 and not the glorie of God? And dost thou make no choyce of thy companie? Art thou readie to go with any that puts forth his head? Is any one a comparison for thee, and not the glory of God? And dost thou make no choice of thy company? Art thou ready to go with any that puts forth his head? Is any one a comparison for thee, cc xx dt n1 pp-f np1? cc vd2 pns21 vvi dx n1 pp-f po21 n1? vb2r pns21 j pc-acp vvi p-acp d cst vvz av po31 n1? vbz d pi dt n1 p-acp pno21, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 644
11813 though a drunkard, a blasphemer, or such like? Hast thou no delight in the word of God? Dost thou heare it with a dead heart? Doth thy prosperitie make thee carelesse of heauenly things, though a drunkard, a blasphemer, or such like? Hast thou no delight in the word of God? Dost thou hear it with a dead heart? Does thy Prosperity make thee careless of heavenly things, cs dt n1, dt n1, cc d av-j? vh2 pns21 dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vd2 pns21 vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1? vdz po21 n1 vvi pno21 j pp-f j n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 644
11814 and of holy duties? And art thou one that canst not endure the least disgrace for the profession of religion, and of holy duties? And art thou one that Canst not endure the least disgrace for the profession of Religion, cc pp-f j n2? cc vb2r pns21 crd cst vm2 xx vvi dt ds n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 644
11815 an hard word, or a nicke name will driue thee from the profession of it? And dost thou preferre the honours and preferments of the world before the high calling of God in Christ Iesus? If it be thus with thee, an hard word, or a neck name will driven thee from the profession of it? And dost thou prefer the honours and preferments of the world before the high calling of God in christ Iesus? If it be thus with thee, dt j n1, cc dt n1 n1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31? cc vd2 pns21 vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1? cs pn31 vbb av p-acp pno21, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 644
11816 surely then if thou thinke thou art effectually called, and that thou art in the way of life, thou deceiuest thy selfe, surely then if thou think thou art effectually called, and that thou art in the Way of life, thou deceivest thy self, av-j av cs pns21 vvb pns21 vb2r av-j vvn, cc cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vv2 po21 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 644
11817 and thou hast yet no good euidence to that purpose. and thou hast yet no good evidence to that purpose. cc pns21 vh2 av dx j n1 p-acp d n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 644
11818 And if thou wouldst be sure that thou art effectually called, then looke thou find in thy selfe the notes before spoken of. And if thou Wouldst be sure that thou art effectually called, then look thou find in thy self the notes before spoken of. cc cs pns21 vmd2 vbi j cst pns21 vb2r av-j vvn, av vvb pns21 vvb p-acp po21 n1 dt n2 a-acp vvn pp-f. (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 644
11819 Are thine eyes opened and cleared? Dost thou see thy wretched estate by nature, are thine eyes opened and cleared? Dost thou see thy wretched estate by nature, vbr po21 n2 vvn cc vvn? vd2 pns21 vvi po21 j n1 p-acp n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 644
11820 and the cursed corruptiō of thine owne heart? Hast thou power against the vile lusts of thine owne heart? Art thou able by a true working faith to apply the promises of life to thine owne soule? Hast thou in thee an hatred of thy former sinnes, and the cursed corruption of thine own heart? Hast thou power against the vile Lustiest of thine own heart? Art thou able by a true working faith to apply the promises of life to thine own soul? Hast thou in thee an hatred of thy former Sins, cc dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po21 d n1? vh2 pns21 n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po21 d n1? vb2r pns21 j p-acp dt j j-vvg n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 d n1? vh2 pns21 p-acp pno21 dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 644
11821 and a striuing against them, and a loathing of that sinne thy nature is most bent to? Art thou fitted for the calling of an holy Christian? Art thou able to shew forth the power of grace in thy life & conuersation, and a striving against them, and a loathing of that sin thy nature is most bent to? Art thou fitted for the calling of an holy Christian? Art thou able to show forth the power of grace in thy life & Conversation, cc dt vvg p-acp pno32, cc dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 po21 n1 vbz av-ds vvn p-acp? vb2r pns21 vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j njp? vb2r pns21 j pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 645
11822 yea in thy particular place & calling? Art thou diligent in thy calling? Dost thou do the duties of thy calling in conscience towards God, yea in thy particular place & calling? Art thou diligent in thy calling? Dost thou doe the duties of thy calling in conscience towards God, uh p-acp po21 j n1 cc n1? vb2r pns21 j p-acp po21 n-vvg? vd2 pns21 n1 dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 645
11823 & in obedience to his will, & with a mind therein to glorifie God? Art thou carefull in the choice of thy companie? Are those that truly feare God thy companions? And dost thou refraine from wicked companie, & in Obedience to his will, & with a mind therein to Glorify God? Art thou careful in the choice of thy company? are those that truly Fear God thy Sodales? And dost thou refrain from wicked company, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 av pc-acp vvi np1? vb2r pns21 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1? vbr d cst av-j vvb np1 po21 n2? cc vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp j n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 645
11824 and thou art not in their companie more then needs thou must, in regard of thy occasions and dealings in the world? Dost thou heare the word of God, and thou art not in their company more then needs thou must, in regard of thy occasions and dealings in the world? Dost thou hear the word of God, cc pns21 vb2r xx p-acp po32 n1 av-dc cs av pns21 vmb, p-acp n1 pp-f po21 n2 cc n2-vvg p-acp dt n1? vd2 pns21 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 645
11825 and delight in hearing of it, yea in the hearing of the Law discouering thy sinnes to thee, and delight in hearing of it, yea in the hearing of the Law discovering thy Sins to thee, cc vvi p-acp vvg pp-f pn31, uh p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 vvg po21 n2 p-acp pno21, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 645
11826 and especially in the Gospell, making knowne to thee the sweet promises of life and saluation? Hast thou a care of heauenly things, and especially in the Gospel, making known to thee the sweet promises of life and salvation? Hast thou a care of heavenly things, cc av-j p-acp dt n1, vvg vvn p-acp pno21 dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1? vh2 pns21 dt n1 pp-f j n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 645
11827 and art thou conscionable in the practise of holy duties in thy greatest prosperitie, and the more the Lord doth heape his mercies on thee in outward things, the more carefull thou art of holy duties: and art thou conscionable in the practice of holy duties in thy greatest Prosperity, and the more the Lord does heap his Mercies on thee in outward things, the more careful thou art of holy duties: cc vb2r pns21 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp po21 js n1, cc dt av-dc dt n1 vdz vvi po31 n2 p-acp pno21 p-acp j n2, dt av-dc j pns21 vb2r pp-f j n2: (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 645
11828 and the richer thou art, the holier thou art? And dost thou hold fast the profession of Religion in the heate of persecution, and the Richer thou art, the Holier thou art? And dost thou hold fast the profession of Religion in the heat of persecution, cc dt jc pns21 vb2r, dt jc pns21 vb2r? cc vd2 pns21 vvi av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 645
11829 and when it is most of all disgraced? And dost thou make more account of the high calling of God in Iesus Christ, and when it is most of all disgraced? And dost thou make more account of the high calling of God in Iesus christ, cc c-crq pn31 vbz av-ds pp-f d vvn? cc vd2 pns21 vvi dc n1 pp-f dt j n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 645
11830 and of thy calling out of the state of nature into the state of grace, and of thy calling out of the state of nature into the state of grace, cc pp-f po21 vvg av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 645
11831 then of all the honours and preferments in the world? Is it thus with thee, then of all the honours and preferments in the world? Is it thus with thee, av pp-f d dt n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1? vbz pn31 av p-acp pno21, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 645
11832 and are these things in thee? Certainly then thy case is good, thou art effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God; and Are these things in thee? Certainly then thy case is good, thou art effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God; cc vbr d n2 p-acp pno21? av-j av po21 n1 vbz j, pns21 vb2r av-j vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 645
11833 the Lord hath set thy feete into the way of life & saluation, and thou art going on in the way to heauen, the Lord hath Set thy feet into the Way of life & salvation, and thou art going on in the Way to heaven, dt n1 vhz vvn po21 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc pns21 vb2r vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 645
11834 and he wil vndoubtedly in his good time bring thee into the full possession of life and glory in heauen: and he will undoubtedly in his good time bring thee into the full possession of life and glory in heaven: cc pns31 vmb av-j p-acp po31 j n1 vvb pno21 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 645
11835 and that may be a ground of sweet comfort to thee. and that may be a ground of sweet Comfort to thee. cc cst vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21. (30) verse (DIV2) 1155 Page 645
11836 There is yet another vse to be made of this point before we leaue it, I will adde it in a word. There is yet Another use to be made of this point before we leave it, I will add it in a word. pc-acp vbz av j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d n1 c-acp pns12 vvb pn31, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 645
11837 Is it so that effectuall calling is a speciall qualification of Gods children, and all and euerie one of them who haue part in this priuiledge, that all things worke together for the best vnto them; Is it so that effectual calling is a special qualification of God's children, and all and every one of them who have part in this privilege, that all things work together for the best unto them; vbz pn31 av cst j n-vvg vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc d cc d crd pp-f pno32 r-crq vhb n1 p-acp d n1, cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32; (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 645
11838 they are effectually called, they are wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, they Are effectually called, they Are wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, pns32 vbr av-j vvn, pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 645
11839 and they are brought from ignorance and vnbeliefe, to true knowledge and true faith? Then here is ground of sweet comfort for thee, whosoeuer thou art that findest thy selfe effectually called. and they Are brought from ignorance and unbelief, to true knowledge and true faith? Then Here is ground of sweet Comfort for thee, whosoever thou art that Findest thy self effectually called. cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp j n1 cc j n1? av av vbz n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21, r-crq pns21 vb2r cst vv2 po21 n1 av-j vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11840 Hast thou good euidence of thy effectuall calling? Art thou sure of it that thou art now set out of the state of nature into the state of grace? Surely the meditation of that is more comfortable to thee, Hast thou good evidence of thy effectual calling? Art thou sure of it that thou art now Set out of the state of nature into the state of grace? Surely the meditation of that is more comfortable to thee, vh2 pns21 j n1 pp-f po21 j n-vvg? vb2r pns21 j pp-f pn31 cst pns21 vb2r av vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? np1 dt n1 pp-f d vbz av-dc j p-acp pno21, (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11841 then to thinke on thy election or on thy redemption by Christ, for that giues thee assurance of thy election and of thy redemption, then to think on thy election or on thy redemption by christ, for that gives thee assurance of thy election and of thy redemption, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1 cc p-acp po21 n1 p-acp np1, c-acp cst vvz pno21 n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc pp-f po21 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11842 and it seales vp to thee this comfort, that thou art in the number of Gods chosen, and it Seals up to thee this Comfort, that thou art in the number of God's chosen, cc pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp pno21 d n1, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn, (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11843 and one redeemed by Christ, and that thou shalt certainly be saued. and one redeemed by christ, and that thou shalt Certainly be saved. cc pi vvn p-acp np1, cc cst pns21 vm2 av-j vbi vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
12192 yet remember the ground of truth now deliuered, God hath loued thee freely from euerlasting, yet Remember the ground of truth now Delivered, God hath loved thee freely from everlasting, av vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn, np1 vhz vvn pno21 av-j p-acp j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
11844 And therfore the Apostle 2. Pet. 1.10 exhorts to giue all diligence to make our calling and election sure: And Therefore the Apostle 2. Pet. 1.10 exhorts to give all diligence to make our calling and election sure: cc av dt n1 crd np1 crd vvz pc-acp vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc n1 j: (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11845 for if we do these things we shall neuer fall. for if we do these things we shall never fallen. c-acp cs pns12 vdb d n2 pns12 vmb av-x vvi. (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11846 By making sure our calling, we make sure our election, and we come to be 2assured of it: By making sure our calling, we make sure our election, and we come to be 2assured of it: p-acp vvg j po12 n-vvg, pns12 vvb av-j po12 n1, cc pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pn31: (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11847 and therefore doubtlesse it is most sweete and most comfortable to thee whosoeuer thou art, and Therefore doubtless it is most sweet and most comfortable to thee whosoever thou art, cc av av-j pn31 vbz av-ds j cc av-ds j p-acp pno21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11848 if thou be able to say, and that truly, I am effectually called, I was thus or thus giuen ouer to sinne, but now I am not; if thou be able to say, and that truly, I am effectually called, I was thus or thus given over to sin, but now I am not; cs pns21 vbb j pc-acp vvi, cc cst av-j, pns11 vbm av-j vvn, pns11 vbds av cc av vvn a-acp p-acp n1, cc-acp av pns11 vbm xx; (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11849 and especially if thou be able to say so, and that truly, in respect of thy best pleasing sinne, I was heretofore held vnder the power and tyrannie of this or that sinne, and especially if thou be able to say so, and that truly, in respect of thy best pleasing sin, I was heretofore held under the power and tyranny of this or that sin, cc av-j cs pns21 vbb j pc-acp vvi av, cc cst av-j, p-acp n1 pp-f po21 js j-vvg n1, pns11 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d cc d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11850 and I gaue my selfe ouer to the practise of it with much delight, but now I haue power against it; and I gave my self over to the practice of it with much delight, but now I have power against it; cc pns11 vvd po11 n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1, cc-acp av pns11 vhb n1 p-acp pn31; (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11851 and though strength and abilitie be not wanting to me for ye practise of it, and though strength and ability be not wanting to me for you practise of it, cc cs n1 cc n1 vbb xx vvg p-acp pno11 c-acp pn22 vvb pp-f pn31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11852 yet now I haue no pleasure in it, I now striue against it, and I now auoide all occasions leading to it, yet now I have no pleasure in it, I now strive against it, and I now avoid all occasions leading to it, av av pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp pn31, pns11 av vvi p-acp pn31, cc pns11 av vvi d n2 vvg p-acp pn31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11853 yea it is now a griefe to my soule to thinke of it, it is so odious and hatefull to me. yea it is now a grief to my soul to think of it, it is so odious and hateful to me. uh pn31 vbz av dt n1 p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31, pn31 vbz av j cc j p-acp pno11. (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11854 If thou be able thus to say, & that in truth, that is a comfortable thing indeed, that giues thee assurance that thou art in the state of grace, If thou be able thus to say, & that in truth, that is a comfortable thing indeed, that gives thee assurance that thou art in the state of grace, cs pns21 vbb j av pc-acp vvi, cc cst p-acp n1, cst vbz dt j n1 av, cst vvz pno21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11855 and in the way to life and saluation; and the consideration of that may yeeld thee comfort both in life and death. and in the Way to life and salvation; and the consideration of that may yield thee Comfort both in life and death. cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; cc dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi pno21 n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11856 And so I passe from that. Come we now to the third and last thing layed before vs in this verse, And so I pass from that. Come we now to the third and last thing laid before us in this verse, cc av pns11 vvb p-acp d. vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord cc ord n1 vvd p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1156 Page 646
11857 and that is the ground and cause why all things worke together for the best to them that loue God, and that is the ground and cause why all things work together for the best to them that love God, cc d vbz dt n1 cc n1 c-crq d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1157 Page 646
11858 and are effectually called, and that is Gods purpose: We know that all things worke together for the best vnto them that loue God, and Are effectually called, and that is God's purpose: We know that all things work together for the best unto them that love God, cc vbr av-j vvn, cc d vbz npg1 n1: pns12 vvb cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1157 Page 646
11859 euen to them that are called of his purpos•: even to them that Are called of his purpos•: av p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pp-f po31 n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1157 Page 646
11860 that is, as we shewed, according to Gods eternall and vnchangeable decree, he hauing purposed in himselfe from euerlasting to bring them to life and saluation. that is, as we showed, according to God's Eternal and unchangeable Decree, he having purposed in himself from everlasting to bring them to life and salvation. cst vbz, c-acp pns12 vvd, vvg p-acp npg1 j cc j-u n1, pns31 vhg vvn p-acp px31 p-acp j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1157 Page 647
11861 Now in that the Apostle here saith, effectuall calling is according to Gods eternall purpose, I might stand to shew, that Gods loue to his children is not alwayes concealed, his loue to his children before all times is in time made knowne to them; Now in that the Apostle Here Says, effectual calling is according to God's Eternal purpose, I might stand to show, that God's love to his children is not always concealed, his love to his children before all times is in time made known to them; av p-acp d dt n1 av vvz, j n-vvg vbz vvg p-acp npg1 j n1, pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi, cst ng1 n1 p-acp po31 n2 vbz xx av vvn, po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp d n2 vbz p-acp n1 vvd vvn p-acp pno32; (30) verse (DIV2) 1157 Page 647
11862 for it is not an idle loue, but operatiue and working: but I will not stand on that. for it is not an idle love, but operative and working: but I will not stand on that. c-acp pn31 vbz xx dt j n1, cc-acp j-jn cc j-vvg: cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d. (30) verse (DIV2) 1157 Page 647
11863 Hence obserue we in the first place thus much. Hence observe we in the First place thus much. av vvb pns12 p-acp dt ord n1 av av-d. (30) verse (DIV2) 1157 Page 647
11864 That the euidences and signes of the happinesse and saluation of Gods children are in themselues, That the evidences and Signs of the happiness and salvation of God's children Are in themselves, cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr p-acp px32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1158 Page 647
11866 The signes of it that Gods children shall come to life and glorie in heauen, are the true loue of God and effectuall calling, which are things in Gods children themselues; The Signs of it that God's children shall come to life and glory in heaven, Are the true love of God and effectual calling, which Are things in God's children themselves; dt n2 pp-f pn31 d n2 n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, vbr dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc j n-vvg, r-crq vbr n2 p-acp npg1 n2 px32; (30) verse (DIV2) 1158 Page 647
11867 and the ground of it is in Gods eternall purpose, and so out of themselues. And to this purpose we haue further euidence, reade Ephes. 1.4. the Apostle saith, God hath chosen vs in Christ before the foundation of the world: and the ground of it is in God's Eternal purpose, and so out of themselves. And to this purpose we have further evidence, read Ephesians 1.4. the Apostle Says, God hath chosen us in christ before the Foundation of the world: cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz p-acp ng1 j n1, cc av av pp-f px32. cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb jc n1, vvb np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1158 Page 647
11868 there is the ground of our happinesse in Gods eternall election out of our selues; there is the ground of our happiness in God's Eternal election out of our selves; a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp npg1 j n1 av pp-f po12 n2; (30) verse (DIV2) 1158 Page 647
11869 and then he subioynes, That we should be holy and without blame before him in loue. and then he subioynes, That we should be holy and without blame before him in love. cc cs pns31 vvz, cst pns12 vmd vbi j cc p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1158 Page 647
11870 Thereby making knowne, that true faith and holinesse, which are things in our selues, are euidences and signes of it that we belong to Gods election and shall be saued. So likewise 2. Tim. 2.19. saith the Apostle, The foundation of the Lord, that is, the eternall purpose of God touching saluation, in which the saluation of Gods elect is found, Remaineth sure, and hath this seale, the Lord knoweth who are his: Thereby making known, that true faith and holiness, which Are things in our selves, Are evidences and Signs of it that we belong to God's election and shall be saved. So likewise 2. Tim. 2.19. Says the Apostle, The Foundation of the Lord, that is, the Eternal purpose of God touching salvation, in which the salvation of God's elect is found, Remains sure, and hath this seal, the Lord Knoweth who Are his: av vvg vvn, cst j n1 cc n1, r-crq vbr n2 p-acp po12 n2, vbr n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31 cst pns12 vvb p-acp ng1 n1 cc vmb vbi vvn. av av crd np1 crd. vvz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 vvb vbz vvn, vvz j, cc vhz d n1, dt n1 vvz r-crq vbr po31: (30) verse (DIV2) 1158 Page 647
11871 it is sealed and layed vp in God himselfe: it is sealed and laid up in God himself: pn31 vbz vvn cc vvd a-acp p-acp np1 px31: (30) verse (DIV2) 1158 Page 647
11872 and then he addes, Let euerie one that calleth on the name of Christ depart from iniquitie: as if he had said. and then he adds, Let every one that calls on the name of christ depart from iniquity: as if he had said. cc av pns31 vvz, vvb d pi cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp n1: c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1158 Page 647
11873 The signes by which any one may be sure that he belongs to Gods election are in himselfe, The Signs by which any one may be sure that he belongs to God's election Are in himself, dt n2 p-acp r-crq d pi vmb vbi j cst pns31 vvz pc-acp ng1 n1 vbr p-acp px31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1158 Page 647
11874 euen true faith, and a serious care and endeuour after holinesse. Not to adde further testimonie of Scripture to this purpose: even true faith, and a serious care and endeavour After holiness. Not to add further testimony of Scripture to this purpose: av j n1, cc dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. xx pc-acp vvi jc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1158 Page 647
11875 the reason why the euidences and signes of the happinesse of Gods children are in themselues, the reason why the evidences and Signs of the happiness of God's children Are in themselves, dt n1 c-crq dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr p-acp px32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1158 Page 647
11876 and the ground of it out of themselues, in Gods eternall and vnchangeable purpose, is. and the ground of it out of themselves, in God's Eternal and unchangeable purpose, is. cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 av pp-f px32, p-acp npg1 j cc j-u n1, vbz. (30) verse (DIV2) 1158 Page 647
11877 Because the Lord in his infinite wisedome saw it fit so to be, to keepe his children both from presumption and from despaire, the signes of their happinesse are in themselues, Because the Lord in his infinite Wisdom saw it fit so to be, to keep his children both from presumption and from despair, the Signs of their happiness Are in themselves, p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vvd pn31 j av pc-acp vbi, pc-acp vvi po31 n2 d p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 vbr p-acp px32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1159 Page 648
11878 and the ground of it is out of themselues in Gods eternall and vnchangeable purpose, and the ground of it is out of themselves in God's Eternal and unchangeable purpose, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz av pp-f px32 p-acp n2 j cc j-u n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1159 Page 648
11879 lest they should despaire finding the signes of their happinesse but weake, and being priuie to their many imperfections. Now then to apply this. lest they should despair finding the Signs of their happiness but weak, and being privy to their many imperfections. Now then to apply this. cs pns32 vmd vvi vvg dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp j, cc vbg j p-acp po32 d n2. av av pc-acp vvi d. (30) verse (DIV2) 1159 Page 648
11880 First, this truth discouers to vs the follie of those persons, whosoeuer they be, who lay claime to happinesse and saluation without any euidence and signe of it in themselues. First, this truth discovers to us the folly of those Persons, whosoever they be, who lay claim to happiness and salvation without any evidence and Signen of it in themselves. ord, d n1 vvz p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq pns32 vbb, r-crq vvd n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp px32. (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 648
11881 And thus stands the case with thousands in the world, they will be saued, and they say they hope to go to heauen, And thus Stands the case with thousands in the world, they will be saved, and they say they hope to go to heaven, cc av vvz dt n1 p-acp crd p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmb vbi vvn, cc pns32 vvb pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 648
11882 and yet they haue no manner of euidence in themselues for it, they are not able to make good their claime by any euidence of grace in their owne soules. and yet they have no manner of evidence in themselves for it, they Are not able to make good their claim by any evidence of grace in their own Souls. cc av pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px32 p-acp pn31, pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi j po32 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 d n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 648
11883 Were it not follie and madnesse in any one to lay claime to a piece of land hauing neither hand, Were it not folly and madness in any one to lay claim to a piece of land having neither hand, vbdr pn31 xx n1 cc n1 p-acp d pi pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vhg dx n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 648
11884 nor seale, nor word, nor promise, nor any deed nor euidence in ye world to shew for it? Surely so is it with many in the world, they lay claime to heauen, nor seal, nor word, nor promise, nor any deed nor evidence in you world to show for it? Surely so is it with many in the world, they lay claim to heaven, ccx vvi, ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx d n1 ccx n1 p-acp pn22 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31? np1 av vbz pn31 p-acp d p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvd vvi p-acp n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 648
11885 and yet they haue neither word, nor promise of God to that purpose, nor hand nor seale of God, they want the seale of Gods Spirit, and yet they have neither word, nor promise of God to that purpose, nor hand nor seal of God, they want the seal of God's Spirit, cc av pns32 vhb dx n1, ccx n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, ccx n1 ccx n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 648
11886 and euidence of grace in their own soules. Poore soules they deceiue themselues, and herein doth the diuell delude thousands in the world, and evidence of grace in their own Souls. Poor Souls they deceive themselves, and herein does the Devil delude thousands in the world, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 d n2. j n2 pns32 vvb px32, cc av vdz dt n1 vvb crd p-acp dt n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 648
11887 and he takes aduantage on the doctrine of our Church to deceiue them, we teaching (according to the truth) that in the matter of iustification in the sight of God and in the matter of saluation, we must go out of our selues, and he Takes advantage on the Doctrine of our Church to deceive them, we teaching (according to the truth) that in the matter of justification in the sighed of God and in the matter of salvation, we must go out of our selves, cc pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, pns12 vvg (vvg p-acp dt n1) cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb vvi av pp-f po12 n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 648
11888 and must seeke for iustification and saluation onely in Christ: and must seek for justification and salvation only in christ: cc vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 av-j p-acp np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 648
11889 hereupon the diuell takes the hint and deludes thousands, perswading them it is sufficient if they fancie to themselues (for it is no better then a fancie) that Christ died for them, hereupon the Devil Takes the hint and deludes thousands, persuading them it is sufficient if they fancy to themselves (for it is no better then a fancy) that christ died for them, av dt n1 vvz dt n1 cc vvz crd, vvg pno32 pn31 vbz j cs pns32 vvi p-acp px32 (c-acp pn31 vbz dx jc cs dt n1) cst np1 vvd p-acp pno32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 648
11890 and that they shall be saued by the merit of Christ, though they neuer find Christ in them by the worke of his Spirit, applying his merit to their iustification, and that they shall be saved by the merit of christ, though they never find christ in them by the work of his Spirit, applying his merit to their justification, cc cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pns32 av-x vvb np1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvg po31 n1 p-acp po32 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 648
11891 and cleansing them to their sanctification. and cleansing them to their sanctification. cc vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 648
11892 Well know it, whosoeuer thou art, if thou wilt lay claime to happinesse and saluation on a good ground, thou must not onely go out of thy selfe, Well know it, whosoever thou art, if thou wilt lay claim to happiness and salvation on a good ground, thou must not only go out of thy self, uh-av vvb pn31, r-crq pns21 vb2r, cs pns21 vm2 vvi n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns21 vmb xx av-j vvi av pp-f po21 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 648
11893 and find the ground of it in Gods eternall purpose, and in Gods mercie, and in the merit of Christ, and find the ground of it in God's Eternal purpose, and in God's mercy, and in the merit of christ, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp npg1 j n1, cc p-acp npg1 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 649
11894 but thou must also find the euidences and signes of it in thine owne selfe, euen the euidence of effectuall calling, and of sanctifying grace in thine owne soule. but thou must also find the evidences and Signs of it in thine own self, even the evidence of effectual calling, and of sanctifying grace in thine own soul. cc-acp pns21 vmb av vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp po21 d n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f j n-vvg, cc pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp po21 d n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 649
11895 Yea know it for a certaine truth, thou must find Christ a Sauiour to thee, not onely out of thy selfe by his merit but also in thy selfe by the efficacie of his Spirit, Yea know it for a certain truth, thou must find christ a Saviour to thee, not only out of thy self by his merit but also in thy self by the efficacy of his Spirit, uh vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1, pns21 vmb vvi np1 dt n1 p-acp pno21, xx av-j av pp-f po21 n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc-acp av p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 649
11896 and that Christ hath not onely saued thee from hell, but hath also turned thee from sinne to God; and that christ hath not only saved thee from hell, but hath also turned thee from sin to God; cc cst np1 vhz xx av-j vvn pno21 p-acp n1, cc-acp vhz av vvn pno21 p-acp n1 p-acp np1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 649
11897 that must be an euidence to thee that thou art in the way to heauen: thinke on it. Againe, for a second vse: that must be an evidence to thee that thou art in the Way to heaven: think on it. Again, for a second use: cst vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pno21 cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1: vvb p-acp pn31. av, p-acp dt ord n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1160 Page 649
11898 is it so that the euidences and signes of the happinesse and saluation of Gods children are in themselues, is it so that the evidences and Signs of the happiness and salvation of God's children Are in themselves, vbz pn31 av cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr p-acp px32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 649
11899 and the ground of it is out of themselues in Gods eternall purpose? Surely the due consideration of this may affoord much comfort to such of Gods children as finde the worke of grace, the euidence of their happinesse and saluation but weake and feeble in them, and they complaine of the weakenesse of it, and the ground of it is out of themselves in God's Eternal purpose? Surely the due consideration of this may afford much Comfort to such of God's children as find the work of grace, the evidence of their happiness and salvation but weak and feeble in them, and they complain of the weakness of it, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz av pp-f px32 p-acp n2 j n1? np1 dt j-jn n1 pp-f d vmb vvi d n1 p-acp d pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp j cc j p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 649
11901 Oh I finde but a poore and weake measure of grace in my selfe, and it doth much daunt me, O I find but a poor and weak measure of grace in my self, and it does much daunt me, uh pns11 vvb p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po11 n1, cc pn31 vdz av-d vvi pno11, (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 649
11902 yea it makes me many times to doubt of my estate. yea it makes me many times to doubt of my estate. uh pn31 vvz pno11 d n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f po11 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 649
11903 Why, consider with thy selfe, the worke of grace in thy soule is not the ground of thy comfort, it is but onely an euidence and signe of it, Why, Consider with thy self, the work of grace in thy soul is not the ground of thy Comfort, it is but only an evidence and Signen of it, uh-crq, vvb p-acp po21 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, pn31 vbz p-acp av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 649
11904 and of thy happinesse and saluation, and the ground of it is out of thy selfe layed vp in Gods eternall purpose. and of thy happiness and salvation, and the ground of it is out of thy self laid up in God's Eternal purpose. cc pp-f po21 n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz av pp-f po21 n1 vvd a-acp p-acp npg1 j n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 649
11905 Indeed if so be the ground of thy comfort and saluation lay in thine owne hand, Indeed if so be the ground of thy Comfort and salvation lay in thine own hand, np1 cs av vbi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1 vvd p-acp po21 d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 649
11906 and if thy happinesse and saluation were built on any thing in thy selfe as the ground of it, thou mightest iustly doubt of thy state and standing; and if thy happiness and salvation were built on any thing in thy self as the ground of it, thou Mightest justly doubt of thy state and standing; cc cs po21 n1 cc n1 vbdr vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns21 vmd2 av-j vvi pp-f po21 n1 cc vvg; (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 649
11907 but it is not so, it is set on a better and a more sure foundation and ground worke, on the eternall and vnchangeable purpose of God, but it is not so, it is Set on a better and a more sure Foundation and ground work, on the Eternal and unchangeable purpose of God, cc-acp pn31 vbz xx av, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt jc cc dt av-dc j n1 cc n1 n1, p-acp dt j cc j-u n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 649
11908 and that stands fast and firme for euer. and that Stands fast and firm for ever. cc d vvz av-j cc j p-acp av. (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 649
11909 And therefore comfort thy selfe, and when thou findest thy selfe wauering and doubting of thy state, And Therefore Comfort thy self, and when thou Findest thy self wavering and doubting of thy state, cc av vvb po21 n1, cc c-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n1 vvg cc vvg pp-f po21 n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 649
11910 and troubled in regard of the weakenesse of grace in thy selfe, remember this, that the grace that is in thee is but the euidence and signe of thy happinesse and saluation; and troubled in regard of the weakness of grace in thy self, Remember this, that the grace that is in thee is but the evidence and Signen of thy happiness and salvation; cc vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, vvb d, cst dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 649
11911 and being in thee in truth, though but weake, yet it is sufficient to euidence that to thee, it is not the ground of it: and being in thee in truth, though but weak, yet it is sufficient to evidence that to thee, it is not the ground of it: cc vbg p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, cs p-acp j, av pn31 vbz j p-acp n1 cst p-acp pno21, pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f pn31: (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 650
11912 no, the ground of thy comfort and of thy happinesse and saluation, is out of thy selfe in Gods eternall purpose, no, the ground of thy Comfort and of thy happiness and salvation, is out of thy self in God's Eternal purpose, uh-dx, dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc pp-f po21 n1 cc n1, vbz av pp-f po21 n1 p-acp npg1 j n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 650
11913 and is built on that ground, and that is a foundation most firme and stable, and immouable, and all the diuels in hell are not able to raze it: and is built on that ground, and that is a Foundation most firm and stable, and immovable, and all the Devils in hell Are not able to raze it: cc vbz vvn p-acp d n1, cc d vbz dt n1 av-ds j cc j, cc j, cc d dt n2 p-acp n1 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi pn31: (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 650
11914 and the consideration of that may be a great comfort to thee. and the consideration of that may be a great Comfort to thee. cc dt n1 pp-f d vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno21. (30) verse (DIV2) 1161 Page 650
11915 There is yet further matter offered from these words, Euen to them that are called of his purpose, or according to his owne good purpose, There is yet further matter offered from these words, Even to them that Are called of his purpose, or according to his own good purpose, pc-acp vbz av jc n1 vvn p-acp d n2, av p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pp-f po31 n1, cc vvg p-acp po31 d j n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1162 Page 650
11916 and according to the good pleasure of his will. and according to the good pleasure of his will. cc vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1162 Page 650
11917 And in that the Apostle here makes the ground and cause of effectuall calling Gods eternall purpose, And in that the Apostle Here makes the ground and cause of effectual calling God's Eternal purpose, cc p-acp d dt n1 av vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j vvg n2 j n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1162 Page 650
11918 and his vnchangeable decree touching the saluation of his chosen, we may further gather some speciall conclusions that may be of vse and profit to vs. I will propound them and speake of them as the Lord shall enable me: and his unchangeable Decree touching the salvation of his chosen, we may further gather Some special conclusions that may be of use and profit to us I will propound them and speak of them as the Lord shall enable me: cc po31 j-u n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn, pns12 vmb av-jc vvi d j n2 cst vmb vbi pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12 pns11 vmb vvi pno32 cc vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pno11: (30) verse (DIV2) 1162 Page 650
11919 and hence it followes, and the point in the next place hence arising is this. That effectuall calling is a free calling. and hence it follows, and the point in the next place hence arising is this. That effectual calling is a free calling. cc av pn31 vvz, cc dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1 av vvg vbz d. cst j n-vvg vbz dt j n-vvg. (30) verse (DIV2) 1162 Page 650
11920 It is not in respect of any goodnesse in man or woman, or for any good thing done by them that God doth effectually call and conuert them, It is not in respect of any Goodness in man or woman, or for any good thing done by them that God does effectually call and convert them, pn31 vbz xx p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp d j n1 vdn p-acp pno32 cst np1 vdz av-j vvi cc vvi pno32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1163 Page 650
11921 and worke on them powerfully by his word and Spirit. and work on them powerfully by his word and Spirit. cc vvi p-acp pno32 av-j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1163 Page 650
11922 Whom the Lord cals effectually he cals freely, according to his owne good purpose, and according to the good pleasure of his will: Whom the Lord calls effectually he calls freely, according to his own good purpose, and according to the good pleasure of his will: ro-crq dt n1 vvz av-j pns31 vvz av-j, vvg p-acp po31 d j n1, cc vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1163 Page 650
11923 so speakes the Apostle in expresse termes, Ephes. 1.5. so speaks the Apostle in express terms, Ephesians 1.5. av vvz dt n1 p-acp j n2, np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1163 Page 650
11924 saith he, Who hath predestinate vs to be adopted through Iesus Christ, euen to be called out of the state of nature into the state of grace, Says he, Who hath predestinate us to be adopted through Iesus christ, even to be called out of the state of nature into the state of grace, vvz pns31, r-crq vhz j pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1 np1, av-j pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1163 Page 650
11925 and to be made his adopted sonnes and daughters through Christ in himselfe, according to the good pleasure of his will. and to be made his adopted Sons and daughters through christ in himself, according to the good pleasure of his will. cc pc-acp vbi vvn po31 j-vvn n2 cc n2 p-acp np1 p-acp px31, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1163 Page 650
11926 2. Tim. 1 9. saith the Apostle, God hath called vs with an holy calling: 2. Tim. 1 9. Says the Apostle, God hath called us with an holy calling: crd np1 crd crd vvz dt n1, np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt j n-vvg: (30) verse (DIV2) 1163 Page 650
11927 that is, with an effectuall calling, Not according to our workes, but according to his owne purpose and grace. that is, with an effectual calling, Not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace. cst vbz, p-acp dt j n-vvg, xx vvg p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp vvg p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1163 Page 650
11928 Where we see, the Apostle excludes workes from effectuall calling, from being any cause of it, Where we see, the Apostle excludes works from effectual calling, from being any cause of it, c-crq pns12 vvb, dt n1 vvz n2 p-acp j n-vvg, p-acp vbg d n1 pp-f pn31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1163 Page 650
11929 and he ioynes together Gods purpose and grace, plainly teaching, that effectuall calling is according to Gods owne purpose, and he joins together God's purpose and grace, plainly teaching, that effectual calling is according to God's own purpose, cc pns31 vvz av npg1 n1 cc n1, av-j vvg, cst j n-vvg vbz vvg p-acp n2 d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1163 Page 650
11930 and meerely of his grace, and so a free calling: and merely of his grace, and so a free calling: cc av-j pp-f po31 n1, cc av dt j n-vvg: (30) verse (DIV2) 1163 Page 650
11931 and whom the Lord cals effectually, he cals them freely without any respect of any goodnesse in themselues, or of any thing done by them: and the reason is. and whom the Lord calls effectually, he calls them freely without any respect of any Goodness in themselves, or of any thing done by them: and the reason is. cc r-crq dt n1 vvz av-j, pns31 vvz pno32 av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp px32, cc pp-f d n1 vdn p-acp pno32: cc dt n1 vbz. (30) verse (DIV2) 1163 Page 651
11932 Because the Lord will haue all the glorie of the beginning and end of the saluation of his chosen. Because the Lord will have all the glory of the beginning and end of the salvation of his chosen. p-acp dt n1 vmb vhi d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1164 Page 651
11933 As he hath of his free loue chosen them to life and saluation: so of his free grace he doth call them, and iustifie them, and sanctifie them, As he hath of his free love chosen them to life and salvation: so of his free grace he does call them, and justify them, and sanctify them, p-acp pns31 vhz pp-f po31 j n1 vvn pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1: av pp-f po31 j n1 pns31 vdz vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1164 Page 651
11934 and he will in his good time glorifie them, and all to the praise of the glorie of his grace, Ephes. 1.6. and he will in his good time Glorify them, and all to the praise of the glory of his grace, Ephesians 1.6. cc pns31 vmb p-acp po31 j n1 vvi pno32, cc d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd. (30) verse (DIV2) 1164 Page 651
11935 The Lord saith by his Prophet, speaking of the calling and conuerting of the Gentiles, Isai. 4.6.7 ▪ I will say to the North, giue, The Lord Says by his Prophet, speaking of the calling and converting of the Gentiles, Isaiah 4.6.7 ▪ I will say to the North, give, dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, vvg pp-f dt n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n2-j, np1 crd ▪ pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, vvb, (30) verse (DIV2) 1164 Page 651
11936 and to the South, keepe not ba•ke: and to the South, keep not ba•ke: cc p-acp dt n1, vvb xx vvi: (30) verse (DIV2) 1164 Page 651
11937 bring my sonnes from farre, and my daughters from the ends of the earth, Euerie one shall be called by my name; bring my Sons from Far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth, Every one shall be called by my name; vvb po11 n2 p-acp av-j, cc po11 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, d pi vmb vbi vvn p-acp po11 n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1164 Page 651
11938 for I created him for my glorie, formed him and made him. The Lord will haue all the glorie of the calling and conuerting of his chosen: for I created him for my glory, formed him and made him. The Lord will have all the glory of the calling and converting of his chosen: c-acp pns11 vvd pno31 p-acp po11 n1, vvd pno31 cc vvd pno31. dt n1 vmb vhi d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc vvg pp-f po31 j-vvn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1164 Page 651
11939 and therefore effectuall calling must needs be a free calling, without respect had to any goodnesse in man or woman, and Therefore effectual calling must needs be a free calling, without respect had to any Goodness in man or woman, cc av j n-vvg vmb av vbi dt j n-vvg, p-acp n1 vhd p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1164 Page 651
11940 or to any good thing done by them. Now this truth is of vse, first for confutation; or to any good thing done by them. Now this truth is of use, First for confutation; cc p-acp d j n1 vdn p-acp pno32. av d n1 vbz pp-f n1, ord p-acp n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1164 Page 651
11941 it meets with that conceit of the Papists touching the merit of congruitie. it meets with that conceit of the Papists touching the merit of congruity. pn31 vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f dt njp2 vvg dt n1 pp-f n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1165 Page 651
11942 They hold and teach, that a man by the strength of nature before conuersion, may so dispose himselfe, They hold and teach, that a man by the strength of nature before conversion, may so dispose himself, pns32 vvb cc vvi, cst dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, vmb av vvi px31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1165 Page 651
12307 & they are truly holy as Christ, in some measure, not in full perfection: & they Are truly holy as christ, in Some measure, not in full perfection: cc pns32 vbr av-j j c-acp np1, p-acp d n1, xx p-acp j n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1207 Page 671
11943 and may so fit himselfe for grace, as that it is conuenient the Lord should bestow grace on him: and may so fit himself for grace, as that it is convenient the Lord should bestow grace on him: cc vmb av vvi px31 p-acp n1, c-acp cst pn31 vbz j dt n1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp pno31: (30) verse (DIV2) 1165 Page 651
11944 and they say, he merits grace (ex congruo) by a kind of congruitie and conueniencie. and they say, he merits grace (ex Congruo) by a kind of congruity and conveniency. cc pns32 vvb, pns31 vvz n1 (fw-la fw-la) p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1165 Page 651
11945 Thus they labour to obscure and darken the bright shining of Gods free grace in effectuall calling, cleane contrarie to the truth now deliuered. Thus they labour to Obscure and darken the bright shining of God's free grace in effectual calling, clean contrary to the truth now Delivered. av pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j j-vvg pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp j n-vvg, av-j j-jn p-acp dt n1 av vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1165 Page 651
11946 I leaue them, and for vse to our selues. I leave them, and for use to our selves. pns11 vvb pno32, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1165 Page 651
11947 Is it so that effectuall calling is a free calling? Is it not in respect of any goodnesse in man or woman, or for any good thing done by them, that the Lord doth effectually call and conuert them? Surely then, such as are effectually called are to magnifie the free grace of God, Is it so that effectual calling is a free calling? Is it not in respect of any Goodness in man or woman, or for any good thing done by them, that the Lord does effectually call and convert them? Surely then, such as Are effectually called Are to magnify the free grace of God, vbz pn31 av cst j n-vvg vbz dt j n-vvg? vbz pn31 xx p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp d j n1 vdn p-acp pno32, cst dt n1 vdz av-j vvi cc vvi pno32? np1 av, d c-acp vbr av-j vvn vbr p-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 651
11948 and to ascribe that worke of their effectuall calling onely to the free grace and mercie of God. and to ascribe that work of their effectual calling only to the free grace and mercy of God. cc pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f po32 j n-vvg av-j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 651
11949 Do not thou being effectually called, ascribe any thing to the goodnesse of thine owne nature, Do not thou being effectually called, ascribe any thing to the Goodness of thine own nature, vdb xx pns21 n1 av-j vvn, vvb d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 651
11950 and thinke with thy selfe, I am of a better temper then others, and I haue a better nature then others, and think with thy self, I am of a better temper then Others, and I have a better nature then Others, cc vvb p-acp po21 n1, pns11 vbm pp-f dt jc n1 cs n2-jn, cc pns11 vhb dt jc n1 cs n2-jn, (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 651
11951 and the Lord saw some goodnesse in me aboue others, as some erronious spirits do hold: and the Lord saw Some Goodness in me above Others, as Some erroneous spirits do hold: cc dt n1 vvd d n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp n2-jn, c-acp d j n2 vdb vvi: (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 651
11952 the Lord saw that I would vse his grace offered to me well, and therefore he hath wrought on me by his word and Spirit. the Lord saw that I would use his grace offered to me well, and Therefore he hath wrought on me by his word and Spirit. dt n1 vvd cst pns11 vmd vvi po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno11 av, cc av pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 652
11953 No, no, thinke thus with thy selfe, as the truth is, I am no better then others by nature, there is no more goodnesse in me by nature then in the vilest miscreant that liues on the face of the earth, I liued once as others do that are yet in the state of nature, I tooke as great pleasure in my sinne as others now do in theirs, No, no, think thus with thy self, as the truth is, I am no better then Others by nature, there is no more Goodness in me by nature then in the Vilest miscreant that lives on the face of the earth, I lived once as Others do that Are yet in the state of nature, I took as great pleasure in my sin as Others now do in theirs, uh-dx, uh-dx, vvb av p-acp po21 n1, c-acp dt n1 vbz, pns11 vbm dx jc cs n2-jn p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz dx dc n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp n1 av p-acp dt js n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vvd a-acp p-acp n2-jn vdb cst vbr av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vvd p-acp j n1 p-acp po11 n1 c-acp ng2-jn av vdb p-acp png32, (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 652
11954 and I ranne as fast in the way to hell as they now runne, and what hath moued the Lord thus to put a difference betweene me and others, and I ran as fast in the Way to hell as they now run, and what hath moved the Lord thus to put a difference between me and Others, cc pns11 vvd a-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 c-acp pns32 av vvn, cc q-crq vhz vvn dt n1 av pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno11 cc n2-jn, (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 652
11955 as to call me effectually, and to leaue others still in their naturall state and condition? surely nothing in me, onely his free grace and goodnesse: as to call me effectually, and to leave Others still in their natural state and condition? surely nothing in me, only his free grace and Goodness: c-acp pc-acp vvi pno11 av-j, cc pc-acp vvi n2-jn j p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1? av-j pix p-acp pno11, av-j po31 j n1 cc n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 652
11956 Oh then how am I bound to magnifie the free grace and mercie of God towards me, in working on me effectually by his word and Spirit! O then how am I bound to magnify the free grace and mercy of God towards me, in working on me effectually by his word and Spirit! uh av c-crq vbm pns11 vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno11, p-acp vvg p-acp pno11 av-j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1! (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 652
11957 Thus art thou to acknowledge and to magnifie the free grace of God, in regard of thy effectuall calling: Thus art thou to acknowledge and to magnify the free grace of God, in regard of thy effectual calling: av vb2r pns21 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 pp-f po21 j n-vvg: (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 652
11958 yea take thou notice of it, thou being effectually called, and set out of the state of nature into the state of grace, thou art still to acknowledge the free grace of God in adding one measure of grace to another. yea take thou notice of it, thou being effectually called, and Set out of the state of nature into the state of grace, thou art still to acknowledge the free grace of God in adding one measure of grace to Another. uh vvb pns21 n1 pp-f pn31, pns21 vbg av-j vvn, cc vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vb2r av pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 652
11959 Though thou be carefull in vsing grace giuen thee, and in the vse of the meanes that serue for the increase of it, Though thou be careful in using grace given thee, and in the use of the means that serve for the increase of it, cs pns21 vbb j p-acp vvg n1 vvn pno21, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 652
11960 yet know, the Lord addes one measure of grace to another freely, not because thou art good, yet know, the Lord adds one measure of grace to Another freely, not Because thou art good, av vvb, dt n1 vvz crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn av-j, xx c-acp pns21 vb2r j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 652
11961 but because he is good and gracious; not for thy well vsing of grace, or for the carefull vse of the meanes, but Because he is good and gracious; not for thy well using of grace, or for the careful use of the means, cc-acp c-acp pns31 vbz j cc j; xx p-acp po21 av vvg pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 652
11962 though thou art bound so to do, but still of his free grace: though thou art bound so to do, but still of his free grace: cs pns21 vb2r vvn av pc-acp vdi, cc-acp av pp-f po31 j n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 652
11963 the Lord is still free in his working, and in adding one measure of grace to another. the Lord is still free in his working, and in adding one measure of grace to Another. dt n1 vbz av j p-acp po31 n-vvg, cc p-acp vvg crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 652
11964 The Spirit blowes where he listeth, as the Lord Iesus saith, comparing him to wind, Ioh. 3.8. he works freely where he will, and when he will, and so farre as it pleaseth him. The Spirit blows where he lists, as the Lord Iesus Says, comparing him to wind, John 3.8. he works freely where he will, and when he will, and so Far as it Pleases him. dt n1 vvz c-crq pns31 vvz, p-acp dt n1 np1 vvz, vvg pno31 pc-acp vvi, np1 crd. pns31 vvz av-j c-crq pns31 vmb, cc c-crq pns31 vmb, cc av av-j c-acp pn31 vvz pno31. (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 652
11965 And therefore thou art to magnifie the free grace of God, and the free working of his Spirit, in adding one measure of grace to another. And Therefore thou art to magnify the free grace of God, and the free working of his Spirit, in adding one measure of grace to Another. cc av pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j n-vvg pp-f po31 n1, p-acp vvg crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1166 Page 652
11966 Now another conclusion and point offered from hence, that the ground of effectuall calling is Gods eternall purpose, Now Another conclusion and point offered from hence, that the ground of effectual calling is God's Eternal purpose, av j-jn n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp av, cst dt n1 pp-f j n-vvg vbz ng1 j n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1167 Page 652
11967 and his vnchangeable decree touching the saluation of his chosen, is this. and his unchangeable Decree touching the salvation of his chosen, is this. cc po31 j-u n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn, vbz d. (30) verse (DIV2) 1167 Page 652
11968 That effectuall calling is vnchangeable, is is according to Gods eternall purpose, and it cannot be altered: That effectual calling is unchangeable, is is according to God's Eternal purpose, and it cannot be altered: cst j n-vvg vbz j-u, vbz vbz vvg p-acp npg1 j n1, cc pn31 vmbx vbi vvn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1168 Page 653
11969 such as are effectually called, and set out of the state of nature into the state of grace, they shall certainly continue in that state to the end and for euer. such as Are effectually called, and Set out of the state of nature into the state of grace, they shall Certainly continue in that state to the end and for ever. d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, cc vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp av. (30) verse (DIV2) 1168 Page 653
11970 And to this purpose speakes the Lord by his Prophet, Ierem. 32.40. I will put my feare in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me: And to this purpose speaks the Lord by his Prophet, Jeremiah 32.40. I will put my Fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me: cc p-acp d n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno11: (30) verse (DIV2) 1168 Page 653
11971 where we see the Lord promiseth that he will so worke on the hearts of his, where we see the Lord promises that he will so work on the hearts of his, c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 vvz cst pns31 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f png31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1168 Page 653
11972 and set them so fast and firme in the state of grace, as they shall neuer fall from it, and Set them so fast and firm in the state of grace, as they shall never fallen from it, cc vvd pno32 av av-j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pn31, (30) verse (DIV2) 1168 Page 653
11973 but shall continue in that state for euer. Rom. 11.29. the Apostle saith, The gifts and calling of God are without repentance, they are vnchangeable. but shall continue in that state for ever. Rom. 11.29. the Apostle Says, The Gifts and calling of God Are without Repentance, they Are unchangeable. cc-acp vmb vvi p-acp d n1 c-acp av. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, dt n2 cc n-vvg pp-f np1 vbr p-acp n1, pns32 vbr j-u. (30) verse (DIV2) 1168 Page 653
11974 A plaine text, we need no more for the proofe of the point in hand, it strongly confirmes it, that effectuall calling (for that is the calling of God) is vnchangeable, A plain text, we need no more for the proof of the point in hand, it strongly confirms it, that effectual calling (for that is the calling of God) is unchangeable, dt j n1, pns12 vvb av-dx dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, pn31 av-j vvz pn31, cst j n-vvg (c-acp d vbz dt n-vvg pp-f np1) vbz j-u, (30) verse (DIV2) 1168 Page 653
11975 and cannot be altered, and the reasons and grounds of it are these. and cannot be altered, and the Reasons and grounds of it Are these. cc vmbx vbi vvn, cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (30) verse (DIV2) 1168 Page 653
11976 First, because God himselfe is vnchangeable, and with him there is no variablenesse, nor shadow by turning, Iam. 1.17. and therefore his calling is vnchangeable. First, Because God himself is unchangeable, and with him there is no variableness, nor shadow by turning, Iam. 1.17. and Therefore his calling is unchangeable. ord, c-acp np1 px31 vbz j-u, cc p-acp pno31 a-acp vbz dx n1, ccx n1 p-acp vvg, np1 crd. cc av po31 n1 vbz j-u. (30) verse (DIV2) 1169 Page 653
11977 And secondly, because he is Almightie, and nothing can hinder his purpose and his worke: And secondly, Because he is Almighty, and nothing can hinder his purpose and his work: cc ord, c-acp pns31 vbz j-jn, cc pix vmb vvi po31 n1 cc po31 n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1170 Page 653
11978 and therefore he hauing purposed the saluation of his chosen, and thereupon called them, and set them out of the state of nature into the state of grace, that calling of theirs cannot be altered, and Therefore he having purposed the salvation of his chosen, and thereupon called them, and Set them out of the state of nature into the state of grace, that calling of theirs cannot be altered, cc av pns31 vhg vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn, cc av vvd pno32, cc vvd pno32 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vvg pp-f png32 vmbx vbi vvn, (30) verse (DIV2) 1170 Page 653
11979 but they shall certainly continue in that state of grace to the end and for euer. but they shall Certainly continue in that state of grace to the end and for ever. cc-acp pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp av. (30) verse (DIV2) 1170 Page 653
11980 Now then for vse, first we may easily see that this truth maketh directly against that opinion held by some, that such as are to day in the state of grace, may to morrow be out of that state, Now then for use, First we may Easily see that this truth makes directly against that opinion held by Some, that such as Are to day in the state of grace, may to morrow be out of that state, av av p-acp n1, ord pns12 vmb av-j vvi cst d n1 vvz av-j p-acp d n1 vvd p-acp d, cst d c-acp vbr p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb p-acp n1 vbb av pp-f d n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1171 Page 653
11981 and that such as are effectually called and set into the way that leades to life and saluation, may shake off their calling, and that such as Are effectually called and Set into the Way that leads to life and salvation, may shake off their calling, cc cst d c-acp vbr av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, vmb vvi a-acp po32 n-vvg, (30) verse (DIV2) 1171 Page 653
11982 and may fall quite from it, and may runne backe againe in the way that leades to hell; and may fallen quite from it, and may run back again in the Way that leads to hell; cc vmb vvi av p-acp pn31, cc vmb vvi av av p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1; (30) verse (DIV2) 1171 Page 653
11983 that is a flat contradiction to the truth now deliuered: that is a flat contradiction to the truth now Delivered: d vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 av vvn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1171 Page 653
11984 yea it contradicts this, that Gods eternall purpose is vnchangeable, and that God abides constant in his purpose: yea it contradicts this, that God's Eternal purpose is unchangeable, and that God abides constant in his purpose: uh pn31 vvz d, cst npg1 j n1 vbz j-u, cc cst np1 vvz j p-acp po31 n1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1171 Page 653
11985 yea it is contrary to this, that God is constant in that promise of his before alledged, Ierem. 32.40. that he will put his feare into their hearts, and they shall not depart from him: yea it is contrary to this, that God is constant in that promise of his before alleged, Jeremiah 32.40. that he will put his Fear into their hearts, and they shall not depart from him: uh pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp d, cst np1 vbz j p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 a-acp vvn, np1 crd. cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno31: (30) verse (DIV2) 1171 Page 653
11986 and so it must needes be erronious and false. Againe, in the second place, the consideration of this truth, that effectuall calling is vnchangeable, and so it must needs be erroneous and false. Again, in the second place, the consideration of this truth, that effectual calling is unchangeable, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi j cc j. av, p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst j n-vvg vbz j-u, (30) verse (DIV2) 1171 Page 654
11987 and that it is grounded on Gods eternall purpose, and cannot be altered, may affoord sweet comfort to as many as find themselues effectually called. and that it is grounded on God's Eternal purpose, and cannot be altered, may afford sweet Comfort to as many as find themselves effectually called. cc cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp npg1 j n1, cc vmbx vbi vvn, vmb vvi j n1 p-acp p-acp d c-acp vvb px32 av-j vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 654
11988 Hast thou good euidence of it, that thou art effectually called, that thou art set out of the state of nature into the state of grace? Surely then thou art in a more setled state then Adam was in his innocencie, his state was then changeable, Hast thou good evidence of it, that thou art effectually called, that thou art Set out of the state of nature into the state of grace? Surely then thou art in a more settled state then Adam was in his innocence, his state was then changeable, vh2 pns21 j n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns21 vb2r av-j vvn, cst pns21 vb2r vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? np1 av pns21 vb2r p-acp dt av-dc j-vvn n1 av np1 vbds p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1 vbds av j, (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 654
11989 and he might and did fall from it, but thy state is vnchangeable. and he might and did fallen from it, but thy state is unchangeable. cc pns31 vmd cc vdd vvi p-acp pn31, cc-acp po21 n1 vbz j-u. (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 654
11990 And though indeed thy corrupt nature be changeable in it selfe, and if it were left to it selfe, it would go backe & would fall away, And though indeed thy corrupt nature be changeable in it self, and if it were left to it self, it would go back & would fallen away, cc cs av po21 j n1 vbi j p-acp pn31 n1, cc cs pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp pn31 n1, pn31 vmd vvi av cc vmd vvi av, (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 654
11991 yet it is vpheld by the power of God: yet it is upheld by the power of God: av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 654
11992 thou canst not haue in thee a will to reiect thy calling, thy will is now cōfirmed to perseuerance, thou Canst not have in thee a will to reject thy calling, thy will is now confirmed to perseverance, pns21 vm2 xx vhi p-acp pno21 dt n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1, po21 n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 654
11993 & all the diuels in hell are not able by all their malice or might to bereaue thee of thy effectual calling: & all the Devils in hell Are not able by all their malice or might to bereave thee of thy effectual calling: cc d dt n2 p-acp n1 vbr xx j p-acp d po32 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 pp-f po21 j n-vvg: (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 654
11994 thy state is vnchangeable, and that may be a great comfort to thee, and it may be an euidence to thee (if thou desire euidence of it) that thou art in this vnchangeable state, in that the grace that is in thee is permanent and continuing grace, it is not vanishing and fleeting, thy state is unchangeable, and that may be a great Comfort to thee, and it may be an evidence to thee (if thou desire evidence of it) that thou art in this unchangeable state, in that the grace that is in thee is permanent and Continuing grace, it is not vanishing and fleeting, po21 n1 vbz j-u, cc cst vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno21, cc pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pno21 (cs pns21 vvb n1 pp-f pn31) cst pns21 vb2r p-acp d j-u n1, p-acp d dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21 vbz j cc j-vvg n1, pn31 vbz xx vvg cc j-vvg, (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 654
11995 as it is in the wicked: as it is in the wicked: c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt j: (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 654
11996 thou art not affected at the hearing of the word of God with ioy or with sorrow, according to the matter deliuered, onely in the time of hearing; thou art not affected At the hearing of the word of God with joy or with sorrow, according to the matter Delivered, only in the time of hearing; pns21 vb2r xx vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 vvd, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg; (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 654
11997 thou art not Sermon sicke, as some are sea sicke, sicke at sea and well at shore, thou art not Sermon sick, as Some Are sea sick, sick At sea and well At shore, pns21 vb2r xx n1 j, c-acp d vbr n1 j, j p-acp n1 cc av p-acp n1, (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 654
12017 The second argument is in verse 30. I will lay it foorth when we come to the handling of it. The second argument is in verse 30. I will lay it forth when we come to the handling of it. dt ord n1 vbz p-acp n1 crd pns11 vmb vvi pn31 av c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31. (31) verse (DIV2) 1176 Page 655
11998 so thou art not touched with the word onely in the hearing of it, and when thou comest abroad into the aire those good motions are gone: so thou art not touched with the word only in the hearing of it, and when thou Comest abroad into the air those good motions Are gone: av pns21 vb2r xx vvn p-acp dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, cc c-crq pns21 vv2 av p-acp dt n1 d j n2 vbr vvn: (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 654
11999 thou art not a penitent in the Church and prophane without, as wicked persons are, thou art not a penitent in the Church and profane without, as wicked Persons Are, pns21 vb2r xx dt j-jn p-acp dt n1 cc j p-acp, c-acp j n2 vbr, (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 654
12000 but thy ioy, and thy sorrow, thy loue of God and of good things, thy delight in God and in good things are constant and continuing. but thy joy, and thy sorrow, thy love of God and of good things, thy delight in God and in good things Are constant and Continuing. cc-acp po21 n1, cc po21 n1, po21 n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f j n2, po21 n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp j n2 vbr j cc j-vvg. (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 654
12001 Surely that is an euidence vnto thee, that thou art in an vnchangeable state, and that thou art set into such a state of grace as is grounded on Gods eternall purpose, and cannot be altered. Surely that is an evidence unto thee, that thou art in an unchangeable state, and that thou art Set into such a state of grace as is grounded on God's Eternal purpose, and cannot be altered. np1 cst vbz dt n1 p-acp pno21, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j-u n1, cc cst pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp vbz vvn p-acp npg1 j n1, cc vmbx vbi vvn. (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 654
12002 And the consideration of that may yeeld thee sweete and heauenly comfort and ioy, yea such ioy as Christ promiseth to his, Ioh. 16.22. Such ioy as can neuer be taken from thee. And the consideration of that may yield thee sweet and heavenly Comfort and joy, yea such joy as christ promises to his, John 16.22. Such joy as can never be taken from thee. cc dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi pno21 j cc j n1 cc n1, uh d n1 c-acp np1 vvz p-acp png31, np1 crd. d n1 c-acp vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp pno21. (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 655
12003 Thinke on that to thy comfort. Come we now to the 29. & 30. verses. Think on that to thy Comfort. Come we now to the 29. & 30. Verses. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd cc crd n2. (30) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 655
12004 VERSE 29.30. VERSE 29.30. vvb crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1172 Page 655
12005 For those which he knew before, he also predestinate to be made like to the image of his Sonne, that he might be the first borne among many brethren. For those which he knew before, he also predestinate to be made like to the image of his Son, that he might be the First born among many brothers. p-acp d r-crq pns31 vvd a-acp, pns31 av j pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi dt ord vvn p-acp d n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1173 Page 655
12006 Moreouer, whom he predestinate, them also he called, and whom he called, them also he iustified, Moreover, whom he predestinate, them also he called, and whom he called, them also he justified, av, ro-crq pns31 j, pno32 av pns31 vvd, cc r-crq pns31 vvd, pno32 av pns31 vvd, (31) verse (DIV2) 1174 Page 655
12007 and whom he iustified, them also he glorified. and whom he justified, them also he glorified. cc r-crq pns31 vvd, pno32 av pns31 vvn. (31) verse (DIV2) 1174 Page 655
12008 OVr Apostle hauing in the verse foregoing deliuered this ground of comfort, that all things worke together for the best to them that loue God, Our Apostle having in the verse foregoing Delivered this ground of Comfort, that all things work together for the best to them that love God, po12 n1 vhg p-acp dt n1 vvg vvd d n1 pp-f n1, cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1175 Page 655
12009 euen to them that are called of his purpose, thereby to arme the beleeuing Romans against the bitternesse of the crosse, even to them that Are called of his purpose, thereby to arm the believing Romans against the bitterness of the cross, av p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pp-f po31 n1, av pc-acp vvi dt vvg np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1175 Page 655
12010 and to perswade them patiently to beare afflictions; and to persuade them patiently to bear afflictions; cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j pc-acp vvi n2; (31) verse (DIV2) 1175 Page 655
12011 in these two verses he proceeds to proue that all things, euen afflictions, worke for the best to those that are called according to Gods eternall purpose, and that by two arguments. in these two Verses he proceeds to prove that all things, even afflictions, work for the best to those that Are called according to God's Eternal purpose, and that by two Arguments. p-acp d crd n2 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi cst d n2, av-j n2, vvb p-acp dt js p-acp d cst vbr vvn vvg p-acp npg1 j n1, cc cst p-acp crd n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1175 Page 655
12012 The first argument is layd downe verse 29. and it is taken from the immutabilitie and infallible certaintie of Gods eternall purpose, in regard of that which the Lord hath set downe in his eternall purpose to bring his chosen to. The First argument is laid down verse 29. and it is taken from the immutability and infallible certainty of God's Eternal purpose, in regard of that which the Lord hath Set down in his Eternal purpose to bring his chosen to. dt ord n1 vbz vvn a-acp n1 crd cc pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn a-acp p-acp po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn p-acp. (31) verse (DIV2) 1175 Page 655
12013 And it stands thus, that God in his eternall purpose hath ordained his chosen to be conformable & to be made like to the glorious image of his Sonne; And it Stands thus, that God in his Eternal purpose hath ordained his chosen to be conformable & to be made like to the glorious image of his Son; cc pn31 vvz av, cst np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vhz vvn po31 vvn pc-acp vbi j cc pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1; (31) verse (DIV2) 1175 Page 655
12014 and his purpose is vnchangeable, and most sure and certaine, and it is impossible that God should be disappointed of this intention and purpose of his, and his purpose is unchangeable, and most sure and certain, and it is impossible that God should be disappointed of this intention and purpose of his, cc po31 n1 vbz j-u, cc av-ds j cc j, cc pn31 vbz j cst np1 vmd vbi vvn pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f png31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1175 Page 655
12015 and therefore it must needs be that all things worke together for the best to them that loue God, and Therefore it must needs be that all things work together for the best to them that love God, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi d d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1175 Page 655
12016 and are called of Gods purpose. and Are called of God's purpose. cc vbr vvn pp-f npg1 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1175 Page 655
12018 Now in this verse for the generall matter of it, the Apostle deliuers first this propositiō: Now in this verse for the general matter of it, the Apostle delivers First this proposition: av p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, dt n1 vvz ord d n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1177 Page 656
12019 Those which God knew before, he predestinate them to be conformable to his Sonne; wherein we haue to consider the subiect: Those which he knew before: Those which God knew before, he predestinate them to be conformable to his Son; wherein we have to Consider the Subject: Those which he knew before: d r-crq np1 vvd a-acp, pns31 j pno32 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1; c-crq pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi dt n-jn: d r-crq pns31 vvd a-acp: (31) verse (DIV2) 1177 Page 656
12020 then that which is affirmed of them; then that which is affirmed of them; av cst r-crq vbz vvn pp-f pno32; (31) verse (DIV2) 1177 Page 656
12021 that they were predestinate, with the determination of the act of predestination, namely, to be conformed and made like to the image of his Sonne. that they were predestinate, with the determination of the act of predestination, namely, to be conformed and made like to the image of his Son. cst pns32 vbdr j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, av, pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1177 Page 656
12022 Then secondly, he amplifies this proposition by adding a limitation of that conformitie, that those which God knew before, he predestinated them to be made like to the image of his Sonne, Then secondly, he amplifies this proposition by adding a limitation of that conformity, that those which God knew before, he predestinated them to be made like to the image of his Son, av ord, pns31 vvz d n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst d r-crq np1 vvd a-acp, pns31 vvn pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1178 Page 656
12023 yet so as that his Sonne hath and might haue the preheminence, as elder brother, yet so as that his Son hath and might have the pre-eminence, as elder brother, av av c-acp cst po31 n1 vhz cc vmd vhi dt n1, c-acp n-jn n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1178 Page 656
12024 or as first begotten, and that they might not be equall to him in that conformitie, in the last words of the verse, That he might be the first borne among many brethren. or as First begotten, and that they might not be equal to him in that conformity, in the last words of the verse, That he might be the First born among many brothers. cc p-acp ord vvn, cc cst pns32 vmd xx vbi j-jn p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1, p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi dt ord vvn p-acp d n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1178 Page 656
12025 Come we to the opening of the words: Those which he knew before. Come we to the opening of the words: Those which he knew before. vvb pns12 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2: d r-crq pns31 vvd a-acp. (31) verse (DIV2) 1179 Page 656
12026 The word before here signifies, before they had their being, yea before the foundation of the world, The word before Here signifies, before they had their being, yea before the Foundation of the world, dt n1 p-acp av vvz, c-acp pns32 vhd po32 vbg, uh p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1179 Page 656
12027 as the Apostle speakes, Ephes. 1.4. For foreknowledge is ascribed to God, in respect of the creature properly. as the Apostle speaks, Ephesians 1.4. For foreknowledge is ascribed to God, in respect of the creature properly. c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. p-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1179 Page 656
12028 In respect of God there is nothing past, nothing to come; all things past, and all things to come are present to him. In respect of God there is nothing past, nothing to come; all things past, and all things to come Are present to him. p-acp n1 pp-f np1 a-acp vbz pix j, pix pc-acp vvi; d n2 j, cc d n2 pc-acp vvi vbr j p-acp pno31. (31) verse (DIV2) 1179 Page 656
12029 Now the Lord is said in the Scripture to foreknow things or persons two wayes. Now the Lord is said in the Scripture to foreknow things or Persons two ways. av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 crd n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1179 Page 656
12030 First generally, by a generall knowledge, whereby God foreknoweth what persons and things, good and euill, shall be in the world: First generally, by a general knowledge, whereby God foreknoweth what Persons and things, good and evil, shall be in the world: ord av-j, p-acp dt j n1, c-crq np1 vvz r-crq n2 cc n2, j cc j-jn, vmb vbi p-acp dt n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1180 Page 656
12031 and to come, of which Dauid speakes, Psal. 139.16. and to come, of which David speaks, Psalm 139.16. cc pc-acp vvi, pp-f r-crq np1 vvz, np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1180 Page 656
12032 Thine eyes did see me when I was without forme, for in thy booke were all things written, which in continuance were fashioned, Thine eyes did see me when I was without Form, for in thy book were all things written, which in Continuance were fashioned, po21 n2 vdd vvi pno11 c-crq pns11 vbds p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp po21 n1 vbdr d n2 vvn, r-crq p-acp n1 vbdr vvn, (31) verse (DIV2) 1180 Page 656
12033 when there was none of them before. when there was none of them before. c-crq pc-acp vbds pi pp-f pno32 a-acp. (31) verse (DIV2) 1180 Page 656
12034 Secondly, God is said to foreknow by a more speciall foreknowledge, which is by a foreknowledge with loue and with approbation; Secondly, God is said to foreknow by a more special foreknowledge, which is by a foreknowledge with love and with approbation; ord, np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt av-dc j n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1; (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 656
12035 and this is that which the Apostle speakes of, 2. Tim. 2.19. The Lord knoweth who are his. and this is that which the Apostle speaks of, 2. Tim. 2.19. The Lord Knoweth who Are his. cc d vbz d r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f, crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz r-crq vbr png31. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 656
12036 The Lord from euerlasting knoweth his with loue and with approbation. Rom. 11.2. saith the Apostle, Hath God cast away his people which he knew before? that is, which he before loued and approued; The Lord from everlasting Knoweth his with love and with approbation. Rom. 11.2. Says the Apostle, Hath God cast away his people which he knew before? that is, which he before loved and approved; dt n1 p-acp j vvz po31 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. np1 crd. vvz dt n1, vhz np1 vvn av po31 n1 r-crq pns31 vvd a-acp? cst vbz, r-crq pns31 a-acp vvd cc vvn; (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 656
12037 and this foreknowledge of God is here meant. and this foreknowledge of God is Here meant. cc d n1 pp-f np1 vbz av vvn. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12038 Those which he knew before, that is, those which he did foreknowledge and embrace in his eternall loue as his owne, Those which he knew before, that is, those which he did foreknowledge and embrace in his Eternal love as his own, d r-crq pns31 vvd a-acp, cst vbz, d r-crq pns31 vdd n1 cc vvi p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp po31 d, (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12039 and of his free loue set apart to life & saluation, them he also predestinate, or fore-ordained, or decreed beforehand. and of his free love Set apart to life & salvation, them he also predestinate, or foreordained, or decreed beforehand. cc pp-f po31 j n1 vvi av p-acp n1 cc n1, pno32 pns31 av j, cc j, cc vvn av. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12040 For to destinate, is to appoint a thing to a certaine end: and to predestinate is to appoint a thing to such an end beforehand; For to destinate, is to appoint a thing to a certain end: and to predestinate is to appoint a thing to such an end beforehand; p-acp p-acp j, vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1: cc p-acp j vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d dt n1 av; (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12041 and the Apostle here determines the end in the words following. and the Apostle Here determines the end in the words following. cc dt n1 av vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12042 We shall not need further to explane the word predestinate, we shall speake more of it in the verse following. We shall not need further to explain the word predestinate, we shall speak more of it in the verse following. pns12 vmb xx vvi av-jc pc-acp vvi dt n1 j, pns12 vmb vvi dc pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 vvg. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12043 To be made like or conformable to the image of his Sonne. To be made like or conformable to the image of his Son. pc-acp vbi vvn av-j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12044 This likenesse and this conformitie to the image of Christ, is not here to be referred either to the bodie of Christ, This likeness and this conformity to the image of christ, is not Here to be referred either to the body of christ, d n1 cc d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz xx av pc-acp vbi vvn av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12045 or soule of Christ, neither is it in the essence of his diuine nature, but it is a conformitie in diuine qualities and graces, or soul of christ, neither is it in the essence of his divine nature, but it is a conformity in divine qualities and graces, cc n1 pp-f np1, av-dx vbz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12046 as the Apostle saith, 2. Pet. 1.4. We are partakers of the godly nature in flying the corruption which is in the world by lust. as the Apostle Says, 2. Pet. 1.4. We Are partakers of the godly nature in flying the corruption which is in the world by lust. c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. pns12 vbr n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12047 This conformitie to Christ, is partly in this life, and partly in the life to come. This conformity to christ, is partly in this life, and partly in the life to come. d n1 p-acp np1, vbz av p-acp d n1, cc av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12048 In this life it is a conformitie to the holy actions, and to the holy sufferings of Christ, a liuing after the example of Christ, In this life it is a conformity to the holy actions, and to the holy sufferings of christ, a living After the Exampl of christ, p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j n2, cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, dt j-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12049 and a suffering with Christ after the similitude of Christ, which the Apostle cals, A partaking of Christs sufferings, 1. Pet. 4.13. and a suffering with christ After the similitude of christ, which the Apostle calls, A partaking of Christ sufferings, 1. Pet. 4.13. cc dt vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq dt n1 vvz, dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n2, crd np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12050 In the life to come it is a likenesse and conformitie to Christ in the perfection of glorie, In the life to come it is a likeness and conformity to christ in the perfection of glory, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12051 as the Apostle saith, 1. Cor. 15.49. We shall beare the image of the heauenly. And 1. Ioh. 3.2. When he shall appeare we shall be like him: the meaning is in glorie. as the Apostle Says, 1. Cor. 15.49. We shall bear the image of the heavenly. And 1. John 3.2. When he shall appear we shall be like him: the meaning is in glory. c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j. cc crd np1 crd. c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pns12 vmb vbi av-j pno31: dt n1 vbz p-acp n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12052 That he might be the first borne among many brethren. That he might be the First born among many brothers. cst pns31 vmd vbi dt ord vvn p-acp d n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12053 In these words the Apostle speakes by way of similitude and allusion, and he alludes to the first borne, spoken of in the old Testament. In these words the Apostle speaks by Way of similitude and allusion, and he alludes to the First born, spoken of in the old Testament. p-acp d n2 dt n1 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc pns31 vvz p-acp dt ord vvn, vvn pp-f p-acp dt j n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12054 As the first borne in the old Testament did excell, and did beare both the chiefe burthen in the familie, As the First born in the old Testament did excel, and did bear both the chief burden in the family, p-acp dt ord vvn p-acp dt j n1 vdd vvi, cc vdd vvi d dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12055 and had also the chiefe honour in the familie, as might be shewed: and had also the chief honour in the family, as might be showed: cc vhd av dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp vmd vbi vvn: (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12056 so Christ hath preferment and preheminence among his brethren, both in holinesse, in suffering, and also in glorie. so christ hath preferment and pre-eminence among his brothers, both in holiness, in suffering, and also in glory. av np1 vhz n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n2, av-d p-acp n1, p-acp vvg, cc av p-acp n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12057 And so the meaning of the Apostle is this: And so the meaning of the Apostle is this: cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz d: (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12058 that he might be the first borne, and haue preferment, and preheminence among his brethren, both in holinesse, in suffering, and also in glorie. that he might be the First born, and have preferment, and pre-eminence among his brothers, both in holiness, in suffering, and also in glory. cst pns31 vmd vbi dt ord vvn, cc vhb n1, cc n1 p-acp po31 n2, av-d p-acp n1, p-acp vvg, cc av p-acp n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 657
12059 Among many brethren: that is, among the sonnes of God by adoption and grace, who in that regard are the brethren of Christ, Among many brothers: that is, among the Sons of God by adoption and grace, who in that regard Are the brothers of christ, p-acp d n2: cst vbz, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq p-acp d n1 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 658
12060 and are here said to be many, as they are considered by themselues. and Are Here said to be many, as they Are considered by themselves. cc vbr av vvn pc-acp vbi d, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp px32. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 658
12346 thinke thus with thy selfe, sh•ll I by my sinnes pierce Christ his sides againe, think thus with thy self, sh•ll I by my Sins pierce christ his sides again, vvb av p-acp po21 n1, vmb pns11 p-acp po11 n2 vvb np1 po31 n2 av, (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12061 Now then thus conceiue we the meaning of the words of this verse, as if the Apostle had said. Now then thus conceive we the meaning of the words of this verse, as if the Apostle had said. av av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn. (31) verse (DIV2) 1181 Page 658
12062 For those which the Lord did fore-acknowledge and embrace in his eternall loue as his owne, For those which the Lord did fore-acknowledge and embrace in his Eternal love as his own, p-acp d r-crq dt n1 vdd j cc vvi p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp po31 d, (31) verse (DIV2) 1182 Page 658
12063 and of his free loue did set apart to life and saluation before the foundation of the world, them did he also fore-ordaine, and of his free love did Set apart to life and salvation before the Foundation of the world, them did he also foreordain, cc pp-f po31 j n1 vdd vvi av p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vdd pns31 av j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1182 Page 658
12064 and aforehand decree and fore-appoint to be made like and conformable to Christ his Sonne, partly in this life, both in holy actions and also in holy sufferings, both in liuing after the example of Christ, and aforehand Decree and foreappoint to be made like and conformable to christ his Son, partly in this life, both in holy actions and also in holy sufferings, both in living After the Exampl of christ, cc av n1 cc j pc-acp vbi vvn av-j cc j p-acp np1 po31 n1, av p-acp d n1, av-d p-acp j n2 cc av p-acp j n2, av-d p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1182 Page 658
12065 and also in suffering after the similitude of Christ, and al•o in the life to come in eternall glorie; and also in suffering After the similitude of christ, and al•o in the life to come in Eternal glory; cc av p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1; (31) verse (DIV2) 1182 Page 658
12066 yet so, as that Christ his Sonne might be the first borne, and might haue preferment and preheminence both in holinesse and suffering, yet so, as that christ his Son might be the First born, and might have preferment and pre-eminence both in holiness and suffering, av av, c-acp cst np1 po31 n1 vmd vbi dt ord vvn, cc vmd vhi n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1182 Page 658
12067 and also in glorie among those that are the sonnes of God by adoption, who in that regard are his brethren, and also in glory among those that Are the Sons of God by adoption, who in that regard Are his brothers, cc av p-acp n1 p-acp d cst vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, r-crq p-acp d n1 vbr po31 n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1182 Page 658
12068 and are many being considered by themselues. and Are many being considered by themselves. cc vbr d vbg vvn p-acp px32. (31) verse (DIV2) 1182 Page 658
12069 Now first the Apostle here speakes of Gods foreknowledge, that is, of his fore-knowledging of some, Now First the Apostle Here speaks of God's foreknowledge, that is, of his fore-knowledging of Some, av ord dt n1 av vvz pp-f npg1 n1, cst vbz, pp-f po31 j pp-f d, (31) verse (DIV2) 1183 Page 658
12070 and his embracing of them in his eternall loue as his owne before the foundatiō of the world, he giues vs to vnderstand thus much. and his embracing of them in his Eternal love as his own before the Foundation of the world, he gives us to understand thus much. cc po31 n-vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp po31 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av av-d. (31) verse (DIV2) 1183 Page 658
12071 That God doth not then begin to loue his children when they come to haue their being in the world, That God does not then begin to love his children when they come to have their being in the world, cst np1 vdz xx av vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n2 c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi po32 vbg p-acp dt n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1184 Page 658
12072 or come to be effectually called, but that he hath loued them from euerlasting. or come to be effectually called, but that he hath loved them from everlasting. cc vvb pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, cc-acp cst pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1184 Page 658
12073 Gods louing of his to life and saluation, doth not then begin when they are brought home by conuersion and by effectuall calling, God's loving of his to life and salvation, does not then begin when they Are brought home by conversion and by effectual calling, npg1 vvg pp-f png31 p-acp n1 cc n1, vdz xx av vvi c-crq pns32 vbr vvn av-an p-acp n1 cc p-acp j n-vvg, (31) verse (DIV2) 1184 Page 658
12074 but before they had a being in the world, yea before the world was. but before they had a being in the world, yea before the world was. cc-acp c-acp pns32 vhd dt vbg p-acp dt n1, uh p-acp dt n1 vbds. (31) verse (DIV2) 1184 Page 658
12075 And hence it is that the Scripture saith not, that in Christ sent into the world to worke our redemption, the loue of God towards his chosen was first conceiued, And hence it is that the Scripture Says not, that in christ sent into the world to work our redemption, the love of God towards his chosen was First conceived, cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz xx, cst p-acp np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 vvn vbds ord vvn, (31) verse (DIV2) 1184 Page 658
12076 but that it was then manifested, Tit. 2.11. The grace of God that bringeth saluation vnto all men hath appeared: and Tit. 3.4. When the bountifulnesse and loue of God our Sauiour towards man appeared. 2. Tim. 1.9.10. but that it was then manifested, Tit. 2.11. The grace of God that brings salvation unto all men hath appeared: and Tit. 3.4. When the bountifulness and love of God our Saviour towards man appeared. 2. Tim. 1.9.10. cc-acp cst pn31 vbds av vvn, np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz n1 p-acp d n2 vhz vvn: cc np1 crd. c-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po12 n1 p-acp n1 vvd. crd np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1184 Page 658
12077 saith the Apostle, God hath called vs with an holy calling, not according to our workes, Says the Apostle, God hath called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, vvz dt n1, np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt j n-vvg, xx vvg p-acp po12 n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1184 Page 658
12078 but according to his owne purpose and grace, which was giuen to vs through Christ Iesus before the world was, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us through christ Iesus before the world was, cc-acp vvg p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp np1 np1 p-acp dt n1 vbds, (31) verse (DIV2) 1184 Page 659
12079 but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Sauiour Iesus Christ, who hath abolished death, but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Iesus christ, who hath abolished death, cc-acp vbz av vvn j p-acp dt vvg pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, r-crq vhz vvn n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1184 Page 659
12080 and hath brought life and immortalitie to light through the Gospell. and hath brought life and immortality to Light through the Gospel. cc vhz vvn n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1184 Page 659
12081 1. Ioh. 4.9 In this appeared the loue of God towards vs, because God sent his onely begotten Sonne into the world, that we might liue through him. 1. John 4.9 In this appeared the love of God towards us, Because God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. crd np1 crd p-acp d vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, c-acp np1 vvd po31 av-j vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno31. (31) verse (DIV2) 1184 Page 659
12082 And so in many other places of Scripture we find this truth euidenced and made good: And so in many other places of Scripture we find this truth evidenced and made good: cc av p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n1 pns12 vvb d n1 vvn cc vvn j: (31) verse (DIV2) 1184 Page 659
12083 that God doth not then begin to loue his children, when they come to haue their being in the world, that God does not then begin to love his children, when they come to have their being in the world, cst np1 vdz xx av vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n2, c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi po32 vbg p-acp dt n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1184 Page 659
12084 or come to be effectually called, but that he hath loued them from euerlasting. or come to be effectually called, but that he hath loved them from everlasting. cc vvb pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, cc-acp cst pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1184 Page 659
12085 And the reason is, because they were present to him, and before him, and he did looke on them in his beloued Christ Iesus before the foundation of the world, as Ephes. 1.4. Who hath chosen vs in him before the foundation of the world. And the reason is, Because they were present to him, and before him, and he did look on them in his Beloved christ Iesus before the Foundation of the world, as Ephesians 1.4. Who hath chosen us in him before the Foundation of the world. cc dt n1 vbz, c-acp pns32 vbdr j p-acp pno31, cc p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vdd vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j-vvn np1 np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp np1 crd. r-crq vhz vvn pno12 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1185 Page 659
12086 If any say, How then can Gods elect be at any time enemies to God, as Rom. 5.10. If any say, How then can God's elect be At any time enemies to God, as Rom. 5.10. cs d vvb, c-crq av vmb n2 vvb vbb p-acp d n1 n2 p-acp np1, c-acp np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 659
12087 and consequently God an enemie to them? if they be loued of God from euerlasting, and consequently God an enemy to them? if they be loved of God from everlasting, cc av-j np1 dt n1 p-acp pno32? cs pns32 vbb vvn pp-f np1 p-acp j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 659
12088 how then can there be enimitie betweene God and them at any time? To this I answer, how then can there be enmity between God and them At any time? To this I answer, c-crq av vmb a-acp vbi n1 p-acp np1 cc pno32 p-acp d n1? p-acp d pns11 vvb, (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 659
12089 as the Apostle doth touching the Iewes, Rom. 11.28. The Iewes, saith the Apostle, as concerning the Gospell are enemies, but as touching election they are beloued for the fathers sakes. as the Apostle does touching the Iewes, Rom. 11.28. The Iewes, Says the Apostle, as Concerning the Gospel Are enemies, but as touching election they Are Beloved for the Father's sakes. c-acp dt n1 vdz vvg dt np2, np1 crd. dt np2, vvz dt n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 vbr n2, cc-acp c-acp vvg n1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt ng1 n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 659
12090 So indeed Gods chosen being yet in their naturall state and condition, are enemies to God, So indeed God's chosen being yet in their natural state and condition, Are enemies to God, av av n2 vvn vbg av p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, vbr n2 p-acp np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 659
12091 and God is an enemie to them in respect of their corruption and sinne, sinne being opposite to good, and God is an enemy to them in respect of their corruption and sin, sin being opposite to good, cc np1 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, n1 vbg j-jn p-acp j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 659
12092 yea to God who is goodnesse it selfe: but they are beloued of God as touching election: yea to God who is Goodness it self: but they Are Beloved of God as touching election: uh p-acp np1 r-crq vbz n1 pn31 n1: cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn pp-f np1 p-acp vvg n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 659
12093 it is not their enimitie towards him that can make him turne away his loue from them in regard of election. it is not their enmity towards him that can make him turn away his love from them in regard of election. pn31 vbz xx po32 n1 p-acp pno31 cst vmb vvi pno31 vvi av po31 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 659
12094 Why but, will some say, it seemes then that the persons and workes of Gods chosen are pleasing to him before their calling and conuersion, Why but, will Some say, it seems then that the Persons and works of God's chosen Are pleasing to him before their calling and conversion, uh-crq p-acp, vmb d vvi, pn31 vvz av cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 vvn vbr vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 vvg cc n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 659
12095 and that is agreeable to the doctrine of the Papists? I answer. and that is agreeable to the Doctrine of the Papists? I answer. cc d vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2? pns11 vvb. (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 659
12096 We must know that there be different degrees of Gods loue, as it is extended towards his chosen; We must know that there be different Degrees of God's love, as it is extended towards his chosen; pns12 vmb vvi cst pc-acp vbi j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp po31 vvn; (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 659
12097 in it selfe it admits neither more nor lesse, but as it is reached out to his chosen, there be different degrees of it: in it self it admits neither more nor less, but as it is reached out to his chosen, there be different Degrees of it: p-acp pn31 n1 pn31 vvz av-dx dc ccx av-dc, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn av p-acp po31 j-vvn, pc-acp vbi j n2 pp-f pn31: (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 659
12098 and Gods chosen are beloued of God before their conuersion, as the elect of God onely knowne to him so to be, and God's chosen Are Beloved of God before their conversion, as the elect of God only known to him so to be, cc n2 vvn vbr vvn pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1, c-acp dt n-vvn pp-f np1 av-j vvn p-acp pno31 av pc-acp vbi, (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 659
12099 and in time to be called, with that degree of loue that is proper to the elect vncalled: and in time to be called, with that degree of love that is proper to the elect uncalled: cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz j p-acp dt j j-vvn-u: (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 660
12100 and when they are effectually called and iustified, then they are loued with a further degree of his loue, and when they Are effectually called and justified, then they Are loved with a further degree of his love, cc c-crq pns32 vbr av-j vvn cc vvn, cs pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f po31 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 660
12101 euen to an actuall acceptation of their persons, and of their good works, as pleasing to him in Christ. even to an actual acceptation of their Persons, and of their good works, as pleasing to him in christ. av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc pp-f po32 j n2, c-acp vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp np1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 660
12102 And so it still remaines a truth, that God doth not then begin to loue his children, And so it still remains a truth, that God does not then begin to love his children, cc av pn31 av vvz dt n1, cst np1 vdz xx av vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 660
12103 when they come to haue their being in the world, or come to be effectually called, when they come to have their being in the world, or come to be effectually called, c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi po32 vbg p-acp dt n1, cc vvb pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 660
12104 but he hath loued them from euerlasting. but he hath loved them from everlasting. cc-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1186 Page 660
12105 And for the vse, first this truth confutes their opinion, who hold that God loueth not any sinner to life and saluation, till he do see his faith and repentance: And for the use, First this truth confutes their opinion, who hold that God loves not any sinner to life and salvation, till he do see his faith and Repentance: cc p-acp dt n1, ord d n1 vvz po32 n1, r-crq vvb cst np1 vvz xx d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp pns31 vdb vvi po31 n1 cc n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1187 Page 660
12106 that cannot stand with the truth now deliuered. that cannot stand with the truth now Delivered. cst vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 av vvn. (31) verse (DIV2) 1187 Page 660
12107 Againe, is it so that God doth not then begin to loue his children when they come to haue a being in the world, Again, is it so that God does not then begin to love his children when they come to have a being in the world, av, vbz pn31 av cst np1 vdz xx av vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n2 c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi dt vbg p-acp dt n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1188 Page 660
12108 or come to be effectually called, but that he hath loued them from euerlasting? Su•ely the consideration of this may be a ground of sweete comfort to as many as find and feele the loue of God shed abroad in their hearts; or come to be effectually called, but that he hath loved them from everlasting? Su•ely the consideration of this may be a ground of sweet Comfort to as many as find and feel the love of God shed abroad in their hearts; cc vvb pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, cc-acp cst pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp j? j dt n1 pp-f d vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp p-acp d c-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd av p-acp po32 n2; (31) verse (DIV2) 1188 Page 660
12109 they may thereupon assure themselues that the loue of God shall neuer be taken from them. they may thereupon assure themselves that the love of God shall never be taken from them. pns32 vmb av vvi px32 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (31) verse (DIV2) 1188 Page 660
12110 Did God loue thee from euerlasting, yea when thou wast an enemie to him, thy mind being set in euill workes, as Colos. 1.21. Did God love thee from everlasting, yea when thou wast an enemy to him, thy mind being Set in evil works, as Colos 1.21. vdd np1 vvi pno21 p-acp j, uh c-crq pns21 vbd2s dt n1 p-acp pno31, po21 n1 vbg vvn p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1188 Page 660
12111 and will his loue now faile thee, thou being reconciled to him by his Sonne through faith in his bloud? Did God loue thee before thou knewest of it, and will his love now fail thee, thou being reconciled to him by his Son through faith in his blood? Did God love thee before thou Knewest of it, cc vmb po31 n1 av vvi pno21, pns21 vbg vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1? vdd np1 vvi pno21 c-acp pns21 vvd2 pp-f pn31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1188 Page 660
12112 and will he now withdraw his loue from thee, hauing testified and manifested his loue to thee in speciall manner in thy effectuall calling, and will he now withdraw his love from thee, having testified and manifested his love to thee in special manner in thy effectual calling, cc vmb pns31 av vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno21, vhg vvn cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp j n1 p-acp po21 j n-vvg, (31) verse (DIV2) 1188 Page 660
12113 and in setting his owne stampe and image on thee, and hauing now marked thee out for one of his owne? It is not possible. and in setting his own stamp and image on thee, and having now marked thee out for one of his own? It is not possible. cc p-acp vvg po31 d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno21, cc vhg av vvn pno21 av p-acp crd pp-f po31 d? pn31 vbz xx j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1188 Page 660
12114 Though it may be so that for ye present the Lord may seeme to hide his face from thee, Though it may be so that for you present the Lord may seem to hide his face from thee, cs pn31 vmb vbi av cst p-acp pn22 vvb dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno21, (31) verse (DIV2) 1188 Page 660
12115 yet if euer thou hast had any pledge of his speciall loue towards thee, comfort thy selfe, thou mayest be assured his loue will neuer forsake thee, his loue is eternall, yet if ever thou hast had any pledge of his special love towards thee, Comfort thy self, thou Mayest be assured his love will never forsake thee, his love is Eternal, av cs av pns21 vh2 vhd d n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pno21, vvb po21 n1, pns21 vm2 vbi vvn po31 n1 vmb av-x vvi pno21, po31 n1 vbz j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1188 Page 660
12116 and he hath loued thee from euerlasting, and hauing testified that loue of his to thee in speciall manner, he will still continue to loue thee, and he hath loved thee from everlasting, and having testified that love of his to thee in special manner, he will still continue to love thee, cc pns31 vhz vvn pno21 p-acp j, cc vhg vvn d n1 pp-f png31 pc-acp pno21 p-acp j n1, pns31 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi pno21, (31) verse (DIV2) 1188 Page 660
12117 and he will adde one testimonie of his loue to another, and one measure of loue to another: and he will add one testimony of his love to Another, and one measure of love to Another: cc pns31 vmb vvi crd n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j-jn, cc crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn: (31) verse (DIV2) 1188 Page 660
12118 and therefore build thou on it for a certaine truth, his loue shall neuer faile thee, nor forsake thee: and Therefore built thou on it for a certain truth, his love shall never fail thee, nor forsake thee: cc av vvb pns21 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n1, po31 n1 vmb av-x vvi pno21, ccx vvi pno21: (31) verse (DIV2) 1188 Page 661
12119 and that may be a ground of sweet comfort to thee. and that may be a ground of sweet Comfort to thee. cc cst vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21. (31) verse (DIV2) 1188 Page 661
12120 In the next place we are to marke that the Apostle placeth Gods foreknowledge before predestination: In the next place we Are to mark that the Apostle places God's foreknowledge before predestination: p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 vvz npg1 n1 p-acp n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1189 Page 661
12121 and he saith, Those which God knew before, he also predestinate, that is, as we heard, those which God did fore-acknowledge, and he Says, Those which God knew before, he also predestinate, that is, as we herd, those which God did fore-acknowledge, cc pns31 vvz, d r-crq np1 vvd a-acp, pns31 av j, cst vbz, c-acp pns12 vvd, d r-crq np1 vdd j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1189 Page 661
12122 and in his eternall loue embrace as his owne, and of his free loue set apart to life and saluation, them he also fore-ordained or fore-appointed to be made conformable to Christ his Sonne. and in his Eternal love embrace as his own, and of his free love Set apart to life and salvation, them he also foreordained or fore-appointed to be made conformable to christ his Son. cc p-acp po31 j n1 vvi p-acp po31 d, cc pp-f po31 j n1 vvi av p-acp n1 cc n1, pno32 pns31 av j cc j pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp np1 po31 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1189 Page 661
12123 Whence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. Whence we Are given to understand thus much. c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (31) verse (DIV2) 1189 Page 661
12124 That the cause of Gods predestination to life and saluation is onely Gods fore-acknowledging of some, and his free loue to them. That the cause of God's predestination to life and salvation is only God's fore-acknowledging of Some, and his free love to them. cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbz j npg1 j pp-f d, cc po31 j n1 p-acp pno32. (31) verse (DIV2) 1190 Page 661
12125 The Lord from euerlasting, and before the foundation of the world, fore-ordained, or fore-appointed some to be made conformable to the glorious image of his Sonne, The Lord from everlasting, and before the Foundation of the world, foreordained, or fore-appointed Some to be made conformable to the glorious image of his Son, dt n1 p-acp j, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, j, cc j d pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1190 Page 661
12126 euen to be like him in heauenly glorie, nothing mouing him thereunto but his owne good pleasure and his owne free loue. even to be like him in heavenly glory, nothing moving him thereunto but his own good pleasure and his own free love. av-j pc-acp vbi av-j pno31 p-acp j n1, pix vvg pno31 av p-acp po31 d j n1 cc po31 d j n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1190 Page 661
12127 And to this purpose that is a plaine text, Ephes. 1.5. And to this purpose that is a plain text, Ephesians 1.5. cc p-acp d n1 cst vbz dt j n1, np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1190 Page 661
12128 God hath predestinate vs (saith the Apostle) to be adopted through Iesus Christ vnto himselfe, according to the good pleasure of his will, in himselfe, nothing mouing him thereunto out of himselfe, God hath predestinate us (Says the Apostle) to be adopted through Iesus christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, in himself, nothing moving him thereunto out of himself, np1 vhz j pno12 (vvz dt n1) pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1 np1 p-acp px31, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp px31, pix vvg pno31 av av pp-f px31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1190 Page 661
12129 and according to the good pleasure of his will. and according to the good pleasure of his will. cc vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1190 Page 661
12130 And verse 4. the Apostle saith, God hath chosen vs in Christ before the foundation of the world: And verse 4. the Apostle Says, God hath chosen us in christ before the Foundation of the world: cc n1 crd dt n1 vvz, np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1190 Page 661
12131 and therefore not in our selues, or with respect had to any thing in vs. Yea he saith further, that God hath chosen his in Christ before the foundation of the world, that they should be holy and without blame before him in loue. and Therefore not in our selves, or with respect had to any thing in us Yea he Says further, that God hath chosen his in christ before the Foundation of the world, that they should be holy and without blame before him in love. cc av xx p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp n1 vhd p-acp d n1 p-acp pno12 uh pns31 vvz av-jc, cst np1 vhz vvn po31 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 vmd vbi j cc p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1190 Page 661
12132 Where we see, the Apostle puts downe holinesse and saluation as an effect of predestination, and as things following Gods eternall election, therefore they cannot be the cause of it. Where we see, the Apostle puts down holiness and salvation as an Effect of predestination, and as things following God's Eternal election, Therefore they cannot be the cause of it. c-crq pns12 vvb, dt n1 vvz a-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc c-acp n2 vvg n2 j n1, av pns32 vmbx vbi dt n1 pp-f pn31. (31) verse (DIV2) 1190 Page 661
12133 And thus we finde faith put as an effect of Gods predestination to life and saluation, Act. 13.48. As many as were ordained to eternall life beleeued. And thus we find faith put as an Effect of God's predestination to life and salvation, Act. 13.48. As many as were ordained to Eternal life believed. cc av pns12 vvb n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, n1 crd. p-acp d c-acp vbdr vvn p-acp j n1 vvn. (31) verse (DIV2) 1190 Page 661
12134 To the same purpose speakes the Apostle, 1. Pet. 1.2.3. Elect, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father vnto sanctification of the Spirit, through obedience and sprinckling of the bloud of Iesus Christ: To the same purpose speaks the Apostle, 1. Pet. 1.2.3. Elect, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father unto sanctification of the Spirit, through Obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Iesus christ: p-acp dt d n1 vvz dt n1, crd np1 crd. n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 np1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1190 Page 661
12135 not because of a liuely hope, but vnto a liuely hope, by the resurrection of Iesus Christ from the dead. And Rom. 9.11. the Apostle saith, that God chose Iacob before he was, or had done any thing, that election might be according to Gods free purpose. not Because of a lively hope, but unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Iesus christ from the dead. And Rom. 9.11. the Apostle Says, that God chosen Iacob before he was, or had done any thing, that election might be according to God's free purpose. xx p-acp pp-f dt j n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 p-acp dt j. cc np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, cst np1 vvd np1 c-acp pns31 vbds, cc vhd vdn d n1, cst n1 vmd vbi vvg p-acp npg1 j n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1190 Page 662
12136 And to these might be added other testimonies euidencing thus much vnto vs, that the cause of Gods predestination to life and saluation is onely Gods free loue, And to these might be added other testimonies evidencing thus much unto us, that the cause of God's predestination to life and salvation is only God's free love, cc p-acp d vmd vbi vvn j-jn n2 vvg av av-d p-acp pno12, cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbz j npg1 j n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1190 Page 662
12401 or certaine glorie, but small, it might be but a small inducement to long after it, or certain glory, but small, it might be but a small inducement to long After it, cc j n1, cc-acp j, pn31 vmd vbi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j c-acp pn31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1216 Page 676
12137 and that the Lord from euerlasting hath fore-ordained some to be made conformable to his Sonne in heauenly glorie, nothing mouing him thereunto but his owne free loue, and his owne good pleasure: for why, and that the Lord from everlasting hath foreordained Some to be made conformable to his Son in heavenly glory, nothing moving him thereunto but his own free love, and his own good pleasure: for why, cc cst dt n1 p-acp j vhz j d pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n1, pix vvg pno31 av p-acp po31 d j n1, cc po31 d j n1: c-acp c-crq, (31) verse (DIV2) 1190 Page 662
12138 Gods will and good pleasure is the soueraigne and supreme cause of all things, there being in God all-sufficiencie for the determination of his owne will, God's will and good pleasure is the sovereign and supreme cause of all things, there being in God All-sufficiency for the determination of his own will, n2 vmb cc j n1 vbz dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f d n2, a-acp vbg p-acp np1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1191 Page 662
12139 and he need not go out of himselfe, or looke to any thing out of himselfe, in the creature on which his will may be determined. and he need not go out of himself, or look to any thing out of himself, in the creature on which his will may be determined. cc pns31 vvb xx vvi av pp-f px31, cc vvi p-acp d n1 av pp-f px31, p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn. (31) verse (DIV2) 1191 Page 662
12140 And againe, that order in fore-appointing some to life and saluation was most fit, which makes Gods purpose most firme and stable, And again, that order in fore-appointing Some to life and salvation was most fit, which makes God's purpose most firm and stable, cc av, cst n1 p-acp j d p-acp n1 cc n1 vbds av-ds j, r-crq vvz npg1 n1 av-ds j cc j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1192 Page 662
12141 and of most effect to his chosen; and of most Effect to his chosen; cc pp-f ds n1 p-acp po31 vvn; (31) verse (DIV2) 1192 Page 662
12142 but to fore-ordaine them to it meerely of his free loue, and of his owne gracious pleasure, was fit to that end, that so his purpose might be vnchangeable. but to foreordain them to it merely of his free love, and of his own gracious pleasure, was fit to that end, that so his purpose might be unchangeable. cc-acp p-acp j pno32 p-acp pn31 av-j pp-f po31 j n1, cc pp-f po31 d j n1, vbds j p-acp d n1, cst av po31 n1 vmd vbi j-u. (31) verse (DIV2) 1192 Page 662
12143 And therefore doubtlesse the cause of Gods predestination to life and saluation, is onely Gods free loue, And Therefore doubtless the cause of God's predestination to life and salvation, is only God's free love, cc av av-j dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, vbz av-j ng1 j n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1192 Page 662
12144 and the Lord hath from euerlasting fore-ordained some to be made conformable to his Sonne in heauenly glory, nothing mouing him thereunto, and the Lord hath from everlasting foreordained Some to be made conformable to his Son in heavenly glory, nothing moving him thereunto, cc dt n1 vhz p-acp j j d pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n1, pix vvg pno31 av, (31) verse (DIV2) 1192 Page 662
12145 but his owne free loue, and his owne good pleasure. And this truth is of vse: but his own free love, and his own good pleasure. And this truth is of use: cc-acp po31 d j n1, cc po31 d j n1. cc d n1 vbz pp-f n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1192 Page 662
12146 first, for the confutation of some erronious opinions: First, for the confutation of Some erroneous opinions: ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2: (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 662
12147 as first it conuinceth the Papists of error, in that they hold and teach, that Gods predestination to life and saluation is on Gods foresight of mans faith and good workes. as First it Convinces the Papists of error, in that they hold and teach, that God's predestination to life and salvation is on God's foresight of men faith and good works. p-acp ord pn31 vvz dt njp2 pp-f n1, p-acp cst pns32 vvb cc vvi, cst ng1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp ng1 n1 pp-f ng1 n1 cc j n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 662
12148 And likewise the Arminians and Anabaptists are hereby conuinced of errour. And likewise the Arminians and Anabaptists Are hereby convinced of error. cc av dt njp2 cc np1 vbr av j-vvn pp-f n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 662
12149 The Arminians, in that they hold that God did fore-appoint some to life and saluation on his foresight of their faith, The Arminians, in that they hold that God did foreappoint Some to life and salvation on his foresight of their faith, dt njp2, p-acp cst pns32 vvb cst np1 vdd j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f po32 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 662
12150 and perseuerance in faith & holinesse. and perseverance in faith & holiness. cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 662
12151 The Anabaptists, in that they hold that God hath predestinate some to be saued on their receiuing of Christ, The Anabaptists, in that they hold that God hath predestinate Some to be saved on their receiving of christ, dt np1, p-acp cst pns32 vvb cst np1 vhz j d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 vvg pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 662
12152 or beleeuing in Christ, which is all one in effect with the opinion of the Arminians. or believing in christ, which is all one in Effect with the opinion of the Arminians. cc vvg p-acp np1, r-crq vbz d pi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12153 These opinions are all of them erronious and false, and they cannot stand with the truth now deliuered: These opinions Are all of them erroneous and false, and they cannot stand with the truth now Delivered: np1 n2 vbr d pp-f pno32 j cc j, cc pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 av vvn: (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12154 yea these opinions do all of them derogate from the all-sufficiencie of God, and do make predestination to life and saluation conditionall; yea these opinions do all of them derogate from the All-sufficiency of God, and do make predestination to life and salvation conditional; uh d n2 vdb d pp-f pno32 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vdb vvi n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 j; (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12155 and they make Gods will which is the highest cause, to depend on something inferiour to it, and they make God's will which is the highest cause, to depend on something inferior to it, cc pns32 vvb n2 vmb r-crq vbz dt js n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pi j-jn p-acp pn31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12156 and on something that doth follow on it, and is the effect of it, which is verie grosse. and on something that does follow on it, and is the Effect of it, which is very gross. cc p-acp pi cst vdz vvi p-acp pn31, cc vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq vbz av j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12191 and the greater measure of inherent grace thou hast, the greater will be thy comfort, it being an euidence of Gods free loue to thee in Christ; and the greater measure of inherent grace thou hast, the greater will be thy Comfort, it being an evidence of God's free love to thee in christ; cc dt jc n1 pp-f j n1 pns21 vh2, dt jc vmb vbi po21 n1, pn31 vbg dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp np1; (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12157 Why but, may some say, (it is the obiection of the Arminians) those who are fore-ordained to life and saluation are chosen in Christ, Ephes. 1.4. and being chosen in Christ, they are foreseene beleeuers when they are chosen, for none are in Christ but such as beleeue: Why but, may Some say, (it is the objection of the Arminians) those who Are foreordained to life and salvation Are chosen in christ, Ephesians 1.4. and being chosen in christ, they Are foreseen believers when they Are chosen, for none Are in christ but such as believe: uh-crq p-acp, vmb d vvi, (pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp2) d r-crq vbr j p-acp n1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd. cc vbg vvn p-acp np1, pns32 vbr vvn n2 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, c-acp pix vbr p-acp np1 p-acp d c-acp vvb: (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12158 and therefore on the fore-sight of their faith they were fore-appointed to life and saluation. To this I answer. and Therefore on the foresight of their faith they were fore-appointed to life and salvation. To this I answer. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 pns32 vbdr j p-acp n1 cc n1. p-acp d pns11 vvb. (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12159 It is true indeed, when Gods elect were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, they were foreseene such as should beleeue, It is true indeed, when God's elect were chosen in christ before the Foundation of the world, they were foreseen such as should believe, pn31 vbz j av, c-crq n2 vvb vbdr vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbdr vvn d c-acp vmd vvi, (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12160 and God did then foresee that they should in time beleeue in Christ, but they were not then foreseene actuall beleeuers. and God did then foresee that they should in time believe in christ, but they were not then foreseen actual believers. cc np1 vdd av vvi cst pns32 vmd p-acp n1 vvi p-acp np1, cc-acp pns32 vbdr xx av vvn j n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12161 And againe, though God did then foresee that they should in time beleeue in his Sonne, And again, though God did then foresee that they should in time believe in his Son, cc av, cs np1 vdd av vvi cst pns32 vmd p-acp n1 vvi p-acp po31 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12162 yet it followes not that God did thereupon fore-ordaine them to life and saluation, it is no good consequent: yet it follows not that God did thereupon foreordain them to life and salvation, it is no good consequent: av pn31 vvz xx cst np1 vdd av j pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz dx j j: (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12163 God did foresee they should in time beleeue in Christ, and therefore on his foresight of their faith he did appoint them to life and saluation; God did foresee they should in time believe in christ, and Therefore on his foresight of their faith he did appoint them to life and salvation; np1 vdd vvi pns32 vmd p-acp n1 vvi p-acp np1, cc av p-acp po31 n1 pp-f po32 n1 pns31 vdd vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1; (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12164 they might as well say, that the foresight of God that some should beleeue in his Sonne, caused God to appoint his Sonne to dye for them: they might as well say, that the foresight of God that Some should believe in his Son, caused God to appoint his Son to die for them: pns32 vmd a-acp av vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 cst d vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1, vvd np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32: (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12165 whereas the Scripture tels vs plainly, that God appointed his Sonne to be giuen for his chosen of his meere free loue. Ioh. 3.16. whereas the Scripture tells us plainly, that God appointed his Son to be given for his chosen of his mere free love. John 3.16. cs dt n1 vvz pno12 av-j, cst np1 vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 j-vvn pp-f po31 j j n1. np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12166 God so loued the world that he hath giuen his onely begotten Sonne, that whosoeuer beleeueth in him should not perish, but haue euerlasting life. 1. Ioh. 4.9. In this appeared the loue of God towards vs, because God sent his onely begotten Sonne into the world, that we might liue through him. God so loved the world that he hath given his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 1. John 4.9. In this appeared the love of God towards us, Because God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. np1 av vvd dt n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn po31 j vvn n1, cst r-crq vvz p-acp pno31 vmd xx vvi, cc-acp vhb j n1. crd np1 crd. p-acp d vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, c-acp np1 vvd po31 av-j vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno31. (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12167 But say the Papists, The Author to the Hebrews saith, Hebr. 5.9. that Christ is made the Author of eternall saluation to all them that obey him: But say the Papists, The Author to the Hebrews Says, Hebrew 5.9. that christ is made the Author of Eternal salvation to all them that obey him: p-acp vvi dt njp2, dt n1 p-acp dt njp2 vvz, np1 crd. cst np1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d pno32 cst vvb pno31: (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12168 and therefore say they, Gods eternall election is on the condition of our obedience. The answer to this is easie. and Therefore say they, God's Eternal election is on the condition of our Obedience. The answer to this is easy. cc av vvb pns32, ng1 j n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. dt n1 p-acp d vbz j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 663
12169 There is not a word in that text touching election or predestination. There is not a word in that text touching election or predestination. pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 p-acp d n1 vvg n1 cc n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 664
12170 Againe, though none come to saluation vnlesse they obey Christ, yet our obedience is not the cause, Again, though none come to salvation unless they obey christ, yet our Obedience is not the cause, av, cs pix vvb p-acp n1 cs pns32 vvb np1, av po12 n1 vbz xx dt n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 664
12171 nor so much as an instrument of our saluation, but onely a thing annexed and adioyned, nor so much as an Instrument of our salvation, but only a thing annexed and adjoined, ccx av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc-acp av-j dt n1 vvn cc vvn, (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 664
12172 and necessarily required in all that shall be saued, and as a way wherein all true beleeuers must walke to saluation, and necessarily required in all that shall be saved, and as a Way wherein all true believers must walk to salvation, cc av-j vvn p-acp d cst vmb vbi vvn, cc p-acp dt n1 c-crq d j n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 664
12173 as we haue it, Ephes. 2.10. We are his workemanship created in Christ Iesus vnto good workes, which God hath ordained that we should walke in them. as we have it, Ephesians 2.10. We Are his workmanship created in christ Iesus unto good works, which God hath ordained that we should walk in them. c-acp pns12 vhb pn31, np1 crd. pns12 vbr po31 n1 vvn p-acp np1 np1 p-acp j n2, r-crq np1 vhz vvn cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno32. (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 664
12174 And therefore doubtlesse notwithstanding these and other things obiected by aduersaries of the truth, the point still remaines a truth, that the cause of Gods predestination to life and saluation is onely Gods foreknowledge of some, And Therefore doubtless notwithstanding these and other things objected by Adversaries of the truth, the point still remains a truth, that the cause of God's predestination to life and salvation is only God's foreknowledge of Some, cc av av-j p-acp d cc j-jn n2 vvn p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 av vvz dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbz av-j ng1 n1 pp-f d, (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 664
12175 and his free loue to them. And the opinions of Papists, of Arminians, and of Anabaptists, that Gods foresight of faith, and his free love to them. And the opinions of Papists, of Arminians, and of Anabaptists, that God's foresight of faith, cc po31 j n1 p-acp pno32. cc dt n2 pp-f njp2, pp-f njp2, cc pp-f np1, cst ng1 n1 pp-f n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 664
12176 and good workes of faith, and perseuerance in faith, and holinesse, and receiuing of Christ, and good works of faith, and perseverance in faith, and holiness, and receiving of christ, cc j n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, cc n1, cc vvg pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 664
12177 or beleeuing in Christ, are the causes mouing God to predestinate to life and saluation, they are erronious and false, or believing in christ, Are the Causes moving God to predestinate to life and salvation, they Are erroneous and false, cc vvg p-acp np1, vbr dt n2 vvg np1 p-acp j p-acp n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr j cc j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 664
12178 and we are to renounce them. And for a second vse: and we Are to renounce them. And for a second use: cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pno32. cc p-acp dt ord n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1193 Page 664
12179 is it so that the cause of Gods predestion to life and saluation is onely Gods free loue, nothing mouing him to fore-ordaine some to be made cōformable to his Sonne in heauenly glorie, is it so that the cause of God's predestion to life and salvation is only God's free love, nothing moving him to foreordain Some to be made conformable to his Son in heavenly glory, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbz j npg1 j n1, pix vvg pno31 p-acp j d pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 664
12180 but his owne free loue and his owne good pleasure? Surely then all such as haue good euidence of it that they belong to Gods election, must take notice of this to their comfort, but his own free love and his own good pleasure? Surely then all such as have good evidence of it that they belong to God's election, must take notice of this to their Comfort, cc-acp po31 d j n1 cc po31 d j n1? np1 av d d c-acp vhb j n1 pp-f pn31 cst pns32 vvb p-acp ng1 n1, vmb vvi n1 pp-f d p-acp po32 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 664
12181 and they must know that as God hath loued them freely, and of his free loue fore-appointed them to life and saluation, and they must know that as God hath loved them freely, and of his free love fore-appointed them to life and salvation, cc pns32 vmb vvi cst p-acp np1 vhz vvn pno32 av-j, cc pp-f po31 j n1 j pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 664
12182 so assuredly he will saue them freely. so assuredly he will save them freely. av av-vvn pns31 vmb vvi pno32 av-j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 664
12183 Gods free loue and his free grace is the cause of all good things that come from God to them from euerlasting to euerlasting. God's free love and his free grace is the cause of all good things that come from God to them from everlasting to everlasting. npg1 j n1 cc po31 j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2 cst vvb p-acp np1 p-acp pno32 p-acp j p-acp j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 664
12184 Their election is of grace, Rom. 11.5. their effectuall calling is of grace, 2 Tim. 1.9. their faith is of grace, Philip. 1.29. their iustification is freely of grace, Rom. 3.24. and their saluation shall be of grace, and of the free loue of God, Rom. 6.23. Their election is of grace, Rom. 11.5. their effectual calling is of grace, 2 Tim. 1.9. their faith is of grace, Philip. 1.29. their justification is freely of grace, Rom. 3.24. and their salvation shall be of grace, and of the free love of God, Rom. 6.23. po32 n1 vbz pp-f n1, np1 crd. po32 j n-vvg vbz pp-f n1, crd np1 crd. po32 n1 vbz pp-f n1, np1. crd. po32 n1 vbz av-j pp-f n1, np1 crd. cc po32 n1 vmb vbi pp-f n1, cc pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 664
12185 Haply some will say, who knowes not this, that vnderstands the truth of God, and is rightly informed in it, that Gods free loue is the cause of all good things that come from God to his children, Haply Some will say, who knows not this, that understands the truth of God, and is rightly informed in it, that God's free love is the cause of all good things that come from God to his children, av d vmb vvi, r-crq vvz xx d, cst vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vbz av-jn vvn p-acp pn31, cst npg1 j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2 cst vvb p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 664
12186 and that Gods free grace is the cause of their saluation? It is true indeed, I grant that such as are rightly informed in the truth of God do know it, and that God's free grace is the cause of their salvation? It is true indeed, I grant that such as Are rightly informed in the truth of God do know it, cc d n2 j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1? pn31 vbz j av, pns11 vvb cst d c-acp vbr av-jn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vdb vvi pn31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12187 but yet sometimes Gods children do not acknowledge this. Is it not sometimes the speech of a child of God: but yet sometime God's children do not acknowledge this. Is it not sometime the speech of a child of God: cc-acp av av npg1 n2 vdb xx vvi d. vbz pn31 xx av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12188 Oh if I could come to such a measure of faith, or such a measure of ioy & delight in good things, O if I could come to such a measure of faith, or such a measure of joy & delight in good things, uh cs pns11 vmd vvi p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d dt n1 pp-f n1 cc vvi p-acp j n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12189 & such like, I should be well, I should then think my selfe in an happie state? Now what is this but in some sort to leane to something in our selues, & such like, I should be well, I should then think my self in an happy state? Now what is this but in Some sort to lean to something in our selves, cc d av-j, pns11 vmd vbi av, pns11 vmd av vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt j n1? av q-crq vbz d p-acp p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pi p-acp po12 n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12190 as the cause of our happinesse, and not to ascribe it wholly to the free loue and to the free grace of God? Indeed it is true, ye greater measure of faith, as the cause of our happiness, and not to ascribe it wholly to the free love and to the free grace of God? Indeed it is true, the greater measure of faith, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc xx pc-acp vvi pn31 av-jn p-acp dt j n1 cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1? np1 pn31 vbz j, dt jc n1 pp-f n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12193 and he will assuredly saue thee freely, and he will not respect any thing in thy selfe, thy faith or any other grace in thee, and he will assuredly save thee freely, and he will not respect any thing in thy self, thy faith or any other grace in thee, cc pns31 vmb av-vvn p-acp pno21 av-j, cc pns31 vmb xx vvi d n1 p-acp po21 n1, po21 n1 cc d j-jn n1 p-acp pno21, (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12194 nor the excellencie, goodnesse, or dignitie of it in bringing thee to life and saluation as the cause of it. nor the excellency, Goodness, or dignity of it in bringing thee to life and salvation as the cause of it. ccx dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp vvg pno21 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12195 Yea know that so free is the loue of God to thee, that in his fore-appointing thee to life and saluation, he did not respect the merit of Christ as the cause of it. Yea know that so free is the love of God to thee, that in his fore-appointing thee to life and salvation, he did not respect the merit of christ as the cause of it. uh vvb cst av j vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21, cst p-acp po31 j pno21 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns31 vdd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12196 Indeed thou belonging to his election, he will saue thee in and through Christ, and for his sake, Indeed thou belonging to his election, he will save thee in and through christ, and for his sake, av pns21 vvg p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp cc p-acp np1, cc p-acp po31 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12197 but when he did fore-appoint thee to life and saluation, he did not respect the merit of Christ as the cause of it, but when he did foreappoint thee to life and salvation, he did not respect the merit of christ as the cause of it, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vdd j pno21 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns31 vdd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12198 so free is his loue to thee. so free is his love to thee. av j vbz po31 n1 p-acp pno21. (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12199 And therefore when thou feelest weakenesse of grace in thy selfe, if it be true grace euidencing to thee that thou belongest to Gods election, comfort thy selfe, And Therefore when thou Feel weakness of grace in thy self, if it be true grace evidencing to thee that thou belongest to God's election, Comfort thy self, cc av c-crq pns21 vv2 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, cs pn31 vbb j n1 vvg p-acp pno21 cst pns21 vv2 p-acp ng1 n1, vvb po21 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12200 and thinke thus with thy selfe, Surely the Lord will not put me backe from saluation because the grace that is in me is but weake: and think thus with thy self, Surely the Lord will not put me back from salvation Because the grace that is in me is but weak: cc vvb av p-acp po21 n1, av-j dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno11 av p-acp n1 c-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno11 vbz p-acp j: (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12201 no, no, he hath loued me freely from euerlasting, yea so freely, as that in fore-appointing me to life and saluation, he respected not the merit of Christ as the cause of it: no, no, he hath loved me freely from everlasting, yea so freely, as that in fore-appointing me to life and salvation, he respected not the merit of christ as the cause of it: uh-dx, uh-dx, pns31 vhz vvn pno11 av-j p-acp j, uh av av-j, c-acp cst p-acp j pno11 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns31 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12202 and therefore doubtlesse he will also freely saue me without respect had to any goodnesse in me as the cause of my saluation. and Therefore doubtless he will also freely save me without respect had to any Goodness in me as the cause of my salvation. cc av av-j pns31 vmb av av-j p-acp pno11 p-acp n1 vhd p-acp d n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12203 And that may be a ground of sweete comfort to thee when thou art troubled in regard of weaknesse of grace in thine owne soule. And that may be a ground of sweet Comfort to thee when thou art troubled in regard of weakness of grace in thine own soul. cc cst vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21 c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 d n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1194 Page 665
12204 Come we now to the determination of the act of Gods predestination here put downe by the Apostle, Come we now to the determination of the act of God's predestination Here put down by the Apostle, vvb pns12 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 av vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1195 Page 666
12205 namely this, conformitie to the image of his Sonne. namely this, conformity to the image of his Son. av d, n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1195 Page 666
12206 Those which God knew before he predestinated them (saith the Apostle) to be made like to the image of his Sonne: Those which God knew before he predestinated them (Says the Apostle) to be made like to the image of his Son: d r-crq np1 vvd c-acp pns31 vvn pno32 (vvz dt n1) pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1195 Page 666
12207 that is, (as we shewed) to be made conformable and like to Christ his Sonne, partly in this life, both in holy actions and in holy sufferings, both in liuing according to the example of Christ, that is, (as we showed) to be made conformable and like to christ his Son, partly in this life, both in holy actions and in holy sufferings, both in living according to the Exampl of christ, cst vbz, (c-acp pns12 vvd) pc-acp vbi vvn j cc av-j p-acp np1 po31 n1, av p-acp d n1, av-d p-acp j n2 cc p-acp j n2, av-d p-acp vvg vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1195 Page 666
12208 and in suffering after the similitude of Christ; and in the life to come, in full and perfect glorie. and in suffering After the similitude of christ; and in the life to come, in full and perfect glory. cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp j cc j n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1195 Page 666
12209 Now the point hence offered in the first place is easily gathered: it is this. That God hath appointed his chosen to be like to his owne Sonne in holinesse. Now the point hence offered in the First place is Easily gathered: it is this. That God hath appointed his chosen to be like to his own Son in holiness. av dt n1 av vvn p-acp dt ord n1 vbz av-j vvn: pn31 vbz d. cst np1 vhz vvn po31 vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1196 Page 666
12210 Those whom God hath fore-appointed and fore-ordained to be like to his Sonne in heauenly glorie, he hath also appointed to be like to his Sonne in a measure of true holinesse, both inward and outward, both in their hearts and liues; Those whom God hath fore-appointed and foreordained to be like to his Son in heavenly glory, he hath also appointed to be like to his Son in a measure of true holiness, both inward and outward, both in their hearts and lives; d r-crq np1 vhz j cc j pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n1, pns31 vhz av vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, d j cc j, av-d p-acp po32 n2 cc n2; (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 666
12211 and all that shall be like to Christ in glorie, they must by the Lords fore-appointment be first like to him in a measure of true holinesse. and all that shall be like to christ in glory, they must by the lords foreappointment be First like to him in a measure of true holiness. cc d cst vmb vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp n1, pns32 vmb p-acp dt n2 n1 vbb ord av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 666
12212 And hence it is that we are often exhorted and stirred vp in the Scripture to be like to Christ, And hence it is that we Are often exhorted and stirred up in the Scripture to be like to christ, cc av pn31 vbz cst pns12 vbr av vvn cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 666
12213 and to imitate him in holinesse, as Philip. 2.5.6. saith the Apostle, Let the same mind be in you that was euen in Christ Iesus. and to imitate him in holiness, as Philip. 2.5.6. Says the Apostle, Let the same mind be in you that was even in christ Iesus. cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1, c-acp np1. crd. vvz dt n1, vvb dt d n1 vbi p-acp pn22 d vbds av p-acp np1 np1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 666
12214 As if he had said, Be ye humble and lowly minded as Christ the Sonne of God was. As if he had said, Be you humble and lowly minded as christ the Son of God was. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, vbb pn22 j cc av-j vvn p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds. (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 666
12215 And it is the exhortation of Christ himselfe, Matth. 11.29. Learne of me, that I am meeke and lowly in heart: And it is the exhortation of christ himself, Matthew 11.29. Learn of me, that I am meek and lowly in heart: cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, np1 crd. vvb pp-f pno11, cst pns11 vbm j cc j p-acp n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 666
12216 be ye like to me in meeknesse and lowlinesse. And he tels his disciples, Ioh. 13.14.15. be you like to me in meekness and lowliness. And he tells his Disciples, John 13.14.15. vbb pn22 j p-acp pno11 p-acp n1 cc n1. cc pns31 vvz po31 n2, np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 666
12217 that if he their Lord and Maister had washed their feete, so ought they to wash one anothers feete, and to be seruiceable one to another in the duties of loue, that if he their Lord and Master had washed their feet, so ought they to wash one another's feet, and to be serviceable one to Another in the duties of love, cst cs pns31 po32 n1 cc n1 vhd vvn po32 n2, av vmd pns32 pc-acp vvi pi ng1-jn n2, cc pc-acp vbi j pi p-acp j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 666
12218 and that in the meanest and basest office, to the washing of the feete one of another: and that in the Meanest and Basest office, to the washing of the feet one of Another: cc cst p-acp dt js cc js n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 crd pp-f n-jn: (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 666
12219 and he subioynes, For I haue giuen you an example, that ye should do euen as I haue done to you. and he subioynes, For I have given you an Exampl, that you should do even as I have done to you. cc pns31 vvz, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22 dt n1, cst pn22 vmd vdi av c-acp pns11 vhb vdn p-acp pn22. (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 666
12220 And thus we find that we are stirred vp to forgiue our brethren, hauing matter of quarrell and of iust complaint against them for some iniurie offered or done by them, And thus we find that we Are stirred up to forgive our brothers, having matter of quarrel and of just complaint against them for Some injury offered or done by them, cc av pns12 vvb cst pns12 vbr vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n2, vhg n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1 vvn cc vdn p-acp pno32, (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 666
12221 as Christ hath forgiuen vs. Coloss. 3.13. Forgiuing one another if any haue a quarell to another; as christ hath forgiven us Coloss. 3.13. Forgiving one Another if any have a quarrel to Another; c-acp np1 vhz vvn pno12 np1 crd. j-vvg pi j-jn cs d vhb dt n1 p-acp j-jn; (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 666
12222 euen as Christ forgaue you, euen so do ye. even as christ forgave you, even so do you. av c-acp np1 vvd pn22, av av vdb pn22. (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 667
12223 I might instance in many other particulars wherein we are stirred vp to be like to Christ, I might instance in many other particulars wherein we Are stirred up to be like to christ, pns11 vmd n1 p-acp d j-jn n2-j c-crq pns12 vbr vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 667
12224 and to be conformed to the image of Christ, and to imitate him in holinesse. and to be conformed to the image of christ, and to imitate him in holiness. cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 667
12225 Indeed we are dot to imitate Christ in the works proper to his Godhead, as in working miracles, Indeed we Are dot to imitate christ in the works proper to his Godhead, as in working Miracles, av pns12 vbr zz pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n2 j p-acp po31 n1, c-acp p-acp j-vvg n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 667
12226 and the like, nor in the workes of his mediation, as in the worke of redemption, and the like, nor in the works of his mediation, as in the work of redemption, cc dt j, ccx p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 667
12227 and in satisfying for sinne, and such like: and in satisfying for sin, and such like: cc p-acp vvg p-acp n1, cc d av-j: (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 667
12228 but in the works of godlinesse, sanctification and holinesse, therein we are stirred vp to imitate Christ, but in the works of godliness, sanctification and holiness, therein we Are stirred up to imitate christ, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, av pns12 vbr vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 667
12229 and to be like to him; and to be like to him; cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31; (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 667
12230 yea therein we are to labour to resemble him as much as is possible, yea to be pure as he is pure, yea therein we Are to labour to resemble him as much as is possible, yea to be pure as he is pure, uh av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d c-acp vbz j, uh p-acp vbi j c-acp pns31 vbz j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 667
12231 as saith S. Iohn, 1. Ioh. 3.3. Euerie one that hath this hope: as Says S. John, 1. John 3.3. Every one that hath this hope: c-acp vvz n1 np1, crd np1 crd. d pi cst vhz d n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 667
12232 as if he had said, Euerie one that hopes and lookes, on good ground, to be like to Christ in glorie, must labour to be like to him in holinesse and puritie: as if he had said, Every one that hope's and looks, on good ground, to be like to christ in glory, must labour to be like to him in holiness and purity: c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, d pi cst vvz cc n2, p-acp j n1, pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp n1, vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 667
12233 whereby Saint Iohn confirmes the truth of the point in hand, that those whom God hath fore-appointed to be like to his Sonne in heauenly glorie, he hath also appointed them to be like to his Sonne in a measure of true holinesse; whereby Saint John confirms the truth of the point in hand, that those whom God hath fore-appointed to be like to his Son in heavenly glory, he hath also appointed them to be like to his Son in a measure of true holiness; c-crq n1 np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cst d r-crq np1 vhz j pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n1, pns31 vhz av vvn pno32 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1; (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 667
12234 and they must in their measure be pure as he is pure, and holy as he is holy, and they must in their measure be pure as he is pure, and holy as he is holy, cc pns32 vmb p-acp po32 n1 vbb j c-acp pns31 vbz j, cc j c-acp pns31 vbz j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 667
12235 before they come to be like to him in glorie. And the reasons of it are these. before they come to be like to him in glory. And the Reasons of it Are these. c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (31) verse (DIV2) 1197 Page 667
12236 First, as the Lord hath appointed his chosen to end their glorification in heauen, so hath he also appointed them to go on in the way that leades and brings to it, First, as the Lord hath appointed his chosen to end their glorification in heaven, so hath he also appointed them to go on in the Way that leads and brings to it, ord, c-acp dt n1 vhz vvn po31 vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1, av vhz pns31 av vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 cst vvz cc vvz p-acp pn31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1198 Page 667
12237 and that is the way of holinesse and sanctification. and that is the Way of holiness and sanctification. cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1198 Page 667
12238 Againe, such as come to be partakers of Christ his glorie in heauen, are first by the Lords owne order made fit for it in this life, not onely by a reall imputation of Christ his righteousnesse to their iustification, Again, such as come to be partakers of christ his glory in heaven, Are First by the lords own order made fit for it in this life, not only by a real imputation of christ his righteousness to their justification, av, d c-acp vvb pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp n1, vbr ord p-acp dt n2 d n1 vvd j p-acp pn31 p-acp d n1, xx av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp po32 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1199 Page 667
12239 but also by their measure of inherent holinesse and sanctification. but also by their measure of inherent holiness and sanctification. cc-acp av p-acp po32 n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1199 Page 667
12240 And therefore doubtlesse those whom God hath fore-appointed to be like to his Son in heauenly glorie, he hath also appointed them to be like to his Sonne in a measure of true holinesse: And Therefore doubtless those whom God hath fore-appointed to be like to his Son in heavenly glory, he hath also appointed them to be like to his Son in a measure of true holiness: cc av av-j d r-crq np1 vhz j pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n1, pns31 vhz av vvn pno32 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1199 Page 667
12241 and all that shall be like to Christ in glorie, they must by the Lords appointment be first like to him in a measure of true holinesse. and all that shall be like to christ in glory, they must by the lords appointment be First like to him in a measure of true holiness. cc d cst vmb vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp n1, pns32 vmb p-acp dt n2 n1 vbb ord av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1199 Page 667
12242 Now for the vse of this, let vs take notice of this truth, and on this ground learne to take heed we deceiue not our selues. Now for the use of this, let us take notice of this truth, and on this ground Learn to take heed we deceive not our selves. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, vvb pno12 vvi n1 pp-f d n1, cc p-acp d n1 vvi pc-acp vvi n1 pns12 vvb xx po12 n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 667
12243 Thousands in the world haue this conceit, that they shall go to heauen, and that they shall partake with Christ in glorie, Thousands in the world have this conceit, that they shall go to heaven, and that they shall partake with christ in glory, crd p-acp dt n1 vhb d n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12244 and yet they are not like to Christ in the least measure of holinesse; and yet they Are not like to christ in the least measure of holiness; cc av pns32 vbr xx av-j p-acp np1 p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f n1; (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12245 they are filthie, and they are openly prophane, their hearts and liues are soyled with many foule and abhominable sinnes, they Are filthy, and they Are openly profane, their hearts and lives Are soiled with many foul and abominable Sins, pns32 vbr j, cc pns32 vbr av-j j, po32 n2 cc n2 vbr vvn p-acp d j cc j n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12246 and they beare the expresse image of the diuell, and they are like to him: poore soules they deceiue themselues. and they bear the express image of the Devil, and they Are like to him: poor Souls they deceive themselves. cc pns32 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pns32 vbr av-j p-acp pno31: j n2 pns32 vvb px32. (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12247 And take thou heed of this deceiuing thy selfe, whosoeuer thou art, Art thou one that hast no dramme of holinesse in thee? Art thou filthie and prophane? Yea is it so with thee that whatsoeuer is holy thou dost hate and loath it, And take thou heed of this deceiving thy self, whosoever thou art, Art thou one that hast no dram of holiness in thee? Art thou filthy and profane? Yea is it so with thee that whatsoever is holy thou dost hate and loath it, cc vvb pns21 n1 pp-f d vvg po21 n1, r-crq pns21 vb2r, vb2r pns21 crd cst vh2 dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21? vb2r pns21 j cc j? uh vbz pn31 av p-acp pno21 cst r-crq vbz j pns21 vd2 vvi cc vvi pn31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12248 and thou canst not abide it, no not in others? Dost thou belch out thy venome against others who desire and endeuour to be holy? And dost thou say they will be hanged, and thou Canst not abide it, no not in Others? Dost thou belch out thy venom against Others who desire and endeavour to be holy? And dost thou say they will be hanged, cc pns21 vm2 xx vvi pn31, uh-dx xx p-acp n2-jn? vd2 pns21 vvi av po21 n1 p-acp n2-jn r-crq n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi j? cc vd2 pns21 vvi pns32 vmb vbi vvn, (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12249 and they will all go to the diuell? Surely thy case is fearefull, and it seales vp to thee this fearefull conclusion, that thou art not onely a child of wrath, and they will all go to the Devil? Surely thy case is fearful, and it Seals up to thee this fearful conclusion, that thou art not only a child of wrath, cc pns32 vmb d vvi p-acp dt n1? np1 po21 n1 vbz j, cc pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp pno21 d j n1, cst pns21 vb2r xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12250 as all are by nature, but that thou art a child of perdition, and that God neuer appointed thee to be like to Christ in the glorie of heauen. as all Are by nature, but that thou art a child of perdition, and that God never appointed thee to be like to christ in the glory of heaven. c-acp d vbr p-acp n1, cc-acp cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f n1, cc cst np1 av-x vvn pno21 pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12251 Dost thou liue as a limbe of the diuell, and beate the expresse image of the diuell, Dost thou live as a limb of the Devil, and beat the express image of the Devil, vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12252 and dost thou thinke that thou shalt be like to Christ in glorie? Dost thou thinke that thy bodie which thou makest an instrument of whoredome, of drunkennesse, and dost thou think that thou shalt be like to christ in glory? Dost thou think that thy body which thou Makest an Instrument of whoredom, of Drunkenness, cc vd2 pns21 vvi cst pns21 vm2 vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp n1? vd2 pns21 vvi d po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12253 and settest out in pride and vanitie, shall be made like to the glorious bodie of the Lord Iesus? No, no, and settest out in pride and vanity, shall be made like to the glorious body of the Lord Iesus? No, no, cc vv2 av p-acp n1 cc n1, vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1? uh-dx, uh-dx, (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12254 if grace to amend thy life be not granted to thee, assuredly God neuer appointed thee to life and saluation. if grace to amend thy life be not granted to thee, assuredly God never appointed thee to life and salvation. cs n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 vbb xx vvn p-acp pno21, av-vvn uh-np av-x vvn pno21 p-acp n1 cc n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12255 Thou must be like to Christ the Sonne of God in holinesse, or else neuer looke thou to be like him in glorie: Thou must be like to christ the Son of God in holiness, or Else never look thou to be like him in glory: pns21 vmb vbi j p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc av av-x vvb pns21 pc-acp vbi av-j pno31 p-acp n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12256 yea know it for a certaine truth, thou must be more then ciuilly honest. yea know it for a certain truth, thou must be more then civilly honest. uh vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1, pns21 vmb vbi av-dc cs av-j j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12257 Dare any man say that Christ was no more but ciuilly honest? if he do, he blasphemes. Dare any man say that christ was no more but civilly honest? if he do, he blasphemes. np1 d n1 vvb cst np1 vbds av-dx av-dc cc-acp av-j j? cs pns31 vdb, pns31 n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12258 And therefore thinke not that thy ciuill honestie will carrie thee vp to heauen, and that thou being onely ciuilly honest shalt one day be like to Christ in glorie: And Therefore think not that thy civil honesty will carry thee up to heaven, and that thou being only civilly honest shalt one day be like to christ in glory: cc av vvb xx d po21 j n1 vmb vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp n1, cc cst pns21 vbg j av-j j vmb crd n1 vbb j p-acp np1 p-acp n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12259 no, no, thou must in some measure be pure as Christ is pure, and holy as he is holy, no, no, thou must in Some measure be pure as christ is pure, and holy as he is holy, uh-dx, uh-dx, pns21 vmb p-acp d n1 vbi j c-acp np1 vbz j, cc j c-acp pns31 vbz j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12260 or else neuer looke thou to come where he is to the glorie of heauen: and so for a second vse. or Else never look thou to come where he is to the glory of heaven: and so for a second use. cc av av-x vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: cc av p-acp dt ord n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1200 Page 668
12261 What a precious thing then is true holinesse, and what an excellent thing is conformitie to Christ in a measure of true holinesse? Why, What a precious thing then is true holiness, and what an excellent thing is conformity to christ in a measure of true holiness? Why, q-crq dt j n1 av vbz j n1, cc q-crq dt j n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1? uh-crq, (31) verse (DIV2) 1201 Page 669
12262 surely it is so precious and so excellent, as it makes a man or woman able to reade their owne names written in heauen, which may yeeld them matter of reioycing, surely it is so precious and so excellent, as it makes a man or woman able to read their own names written in heaven, which may yield them matter of rejoicing, av-j pn31 vbz av j cc av j, p-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 cc n1 j pc-acp vvi po32 d n2 vvn p-acp n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno32 n1 pp-f vvg, (31) verse (DIV2) 1201 Page 669
12263 as Christ tels vs, Luke 10.20. as christ tells us, Lycia 10.20. c-acp np1 vvz pno12, av crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1201 Page 669
12264 Let then the world mocke and scoffe at holinesse & puritie, but let vs make precious account of it, Let then the world mock and scoff At holiness & purity, but let us make precious account of it, vvb av dt n1 vvi cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi j n1 pp-f pn31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1201 Page 669
12265 and esteeme it better worth then all things in the world, and labour after it: and esteem it better worth then all things in the world, and labour After it: cc vvb pn31 jc n1 cs d n2 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp pn31: (31) verse (DIV2) 1201 Page 669
12266 true holinesse and conformitie to Christ will make vs able to see our selues in the number of those whom God hath from euerlasting appointed to be like to his owne Sonne in heauenly glorie; true holiness and conformity to christ will make us able to see our selves in the number of those whom God hath from everlasting appointed to be like to his own Son in heavenly glory; j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 vmb vvi pno12 j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq np1 vhz p-acp j vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp j n1; (31) verse (DIV2) 1201 Page 669
12267 and finding it in our selues, it will giue •s matter of ioy vnspeakable and glorious, as 1. Pet. 1.8. and therefore let vs make precious reckoning of it, and labour for it aboue all things in the world: and finding it in our selves, it will give •s matter of joy unspeakable and glorious, as 1. Pet. 1.8. and Therefore let us make precious reckoning of it, and labour for it above all things in the world: cc vvg pn31 p-acp po12 n2, pn31 vmb vvi j n1 pp-f vvb j cc j, p-acp crd np1 crd. cc av vvb pno12 vvi j n-vvg pp-f pn31, cc n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1201 Page 669
12268 and so I passe from that. and so I pass from that. cc av pns11 vvb p-acp d. (31) verse (DIV2) 1201 Page 669
12269 Now in the second place, in that the Apostle saith, those which God knew before, he predestinated them to be made like to the image of his Sonne, that is, Now in the second place, in that the Apostle Says, those which God knew before, he predestinated them to be made like to the image of his Son, that is, av p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d dt n1 vvz, d r-crq np1 vvd a-acp, pns31 vvn pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst vbz, (31) verse (DIV2) 1202 Page 669
12270 as before we shewed, in this life, like to him in holy actions, and in holy sufferings, we may further gather this point. as before we showed, in this life, like to him in holy actions, and in holy sufferings, we may further gather this point. c-acp c-acp pns12 vvd, p-acp d n1, av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp j n2, cc p-acp j n2, pns12 vmb av-jc vvi d n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1202 Page 669
12271 That those whom God hath afore appointed to be like to his Sonne in heauenly glorie, he hath also appointed them to be like to his Sonne in a measure of suffering. That those whom God hath afore appointed to be like to his Son in heavenly glory, he hath also appointed them to be like to his Son in a measure of suffering. cst d r-crq np1 vhz p-acp vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n1, pns31 vhz av vvn pno32 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg. (31) verse (DIV2) 1203 Page 669
12272 All that shall partake with Christ in glorie, they must also be partakers of his sufferings, All that shall partake with christ in glory, they must also be partakers of his sufferings, av-d d vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, pns32 vmb av vbi n2 pp-f po31 n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1203 Page 669
12273 as the Apostle speakes, 1. Pet. 4.13. and they must drinke of the cup that Christ dranke of, as he told the sonnes of Zebedeus, Iames and Iohn, Mar. 10.39. Mat. 16.24. the Lord Iesus saith, If any will follow me, let him forsake himselfe, and take vp his crosse and follow me. Acts 14.22. Paul and Barnabas exhorted the disciples to continue in the faith, affirming that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdome of God. as the Apostle speaks, 1. Pet. 4.13. and they must drink of the cup that christ drank of, as he told the Sons of Zebedee, James and John, Mar. 10.39. Mathew 16.24. the Lord Iesus Says, If any will follow me, let him forsake himself, and take up his cross and follow me. Acts 14.22. Paul and Barnabas exhorted the Disciples to continue in the faith, affirming that through many afflictions we must enter into the Kingdom of God. c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. cc pns32 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 cst np1 vvd pp-f, c-acp pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 cc np1, np1 crd. np1 crd. dt n1 np1 vvz, cs d vmb vvi pno11, vvb pno31 vvi px31, cc vvb a-acp po31 n1 cc vvb pno11. vvz crd. np1 cc np1 vvd dt n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, vvg cst p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1203 Page 669
12274 And to this purpose we might bring many other testimonies c•••irming this truth, that all that shall partake with Christ in glorie, they must also partake with him in suffering: And to this purpose we might bring many other testimonies c•••irming this truth, that all that shall partake with christ in glory, they must also partake with him in suffering: cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vmd vvi d j-jn n2 vvg d n1, cst d cst vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg: (31) verse (DIV2) 1203 Page 669
12275 and there is reason for it. and there is reason for it. cc pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pn31. (31) verse (DIV2) 1203 Page 669
12276 The crosse and suffering was the way by which Christ himselfe was to go to his glorie in heauen, The cross and suffering was the Way by which christ himself was to go to his glory in heaven, dt n1 cc n1 vbds dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 px31 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1204 Page 669
12277 as he saith, Luke 24. 26. Ought not Christ to haue suffered these things, and to enter into his glorie? and he was necessarily bound, as he Says, Lycia 24. 26. Ought not christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? and he was necessarily bound, c-acp pns31 vvz, av crd crd vmd xx np1 pc-acp vhi vvn d n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1? cc pns31 vbds av-j vvn, (31) verse (DIV2) 1204 Page 670
12278 first to suffer, and then to enter into his glorie; First to suffer, and then to enter into his glory; ord pc-acp vvi, cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1; (31) verse (DIV2) 1204 Page 670
12279 and therefore doubtlesse the members of Christ must be like and conformable to Christ their head, and Therefore doubtless the members of christ must be like and conformable to christ their head, cc av av-j dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi j cc j p-acp np1 po32 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1204 Page 670
12280 and they must go to glorie in heauen by the same way that he hath gone before them: and they must go to glory in heaven by the same Way that he hath gone before them: cc pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt d n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno32: (31) verse (DIV2) 1204 Page 670
12281 and whosoeuer lookes to partake with Christ in glorie, must first looke to partake with him in a measure of suffering. and whosoever looks to partake with christ in glory, must First look to partake with him in a measure of suffering. cc r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, vmb ord vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg. (31) verse (DIV2) 1204 Page 670
12282 And for the vse, I will be briefe in it, we stood on it at large verse 17. And first this truth discouers, that they deceiue themselues who thinke they shall go to heauen without troubles, trials, crosses, and afflictions: And for the use, I will be brief in it, we stood on it At large verse 17. And First this truth discovers, that they deceive themselves who think they shall go to heaven without Troubles, trials, Crosses, and afflictions: cc p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb vbi j p-acp pn31, pns12 vvd p-acp pn31 p-acp j n1 crd cc ord d n1 vvz, cst pns32 vvb px32 r-crq vvb pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n2, n2, n2, cc n2: (31) verse (DIV2) 1205 Page 670
12283 we must make reckoning of the crosse, and make account to meete with afflictions in the way to heauen, we must make reckoning of the cross, and make account to meet with afflictions in the Way to heaven, pns12 vmb vvi vvg pp-f dt n1, cc vvi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1205 Page 670
12284 and we must go by the crosse to the crowne of life and glorie in heauen. and we must go by the cross to the crown of life and glory in heaven. cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1205 Page 670
12285 And if we look to weare the crowne of glorie with Christ in heauen, we must in one kind or other weare the crowne of thornes with him, And if we look to wear the crown of glory with christ in heaven, we must in one kind or other wear the crown of thorns with him, cc cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, pns12 vmb p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pno31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1205 Page 670
12286 and suffer with him here on earth. and suffer with him Here on earth. cc vvi p-acp pno31 av p-acp n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1205 Page 670
12308 but I passe by that, we haue had occasion often to speake of it, and onely note we hence thus much. but I pass by that, we have had occasion often to speak of it, and only note we hence thus much. cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp d, pns12 vhb vhn n1 av pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31, cc av-j vvb pns12 av av av-d. (31) verse (DIV2) 1207 Page 671
12287 Againe in the second place, it may be matter of great comfort to Gods children, to consider that in their sufferings they are conformable to Christ, and that therein they are like the Sonne of God, Again in the second place, it may be matter of great Comfort to God's children, to Consider that in their sufferings they Are conformable to christ, and that therein they Are like the Son of God, av p-acp dt ord n1, pn31 vmb vbi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp npg1 n2, pc-acp vvi cst p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vbr j p-acp np1, cc cst av pns32 vbr av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1206 Page 670
12288 as one saith well, God hath many sonnes, and one onely Sonne without sinne, yet was not that Sonne without the crosse. as one Says well, God hath many Sons, and one only Son without sin, yet was not that Son without the cross. c-acp pi vvz av, np1 vhz d n2, cc crd j n1 p-acp n1, av vbds xx d n1 p-acp dt n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1206 Page 670
12289 The Sonne of God came into the world and liued in the world without sinne, but he got not out of the world without the crosse: The Son of God Come into the world and lived in the world without sin, but he god not out of the world without the cross: dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 cc vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp pns31 vvd xx av pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1206 Page 670
12290 and shall we then who are sinfull thinke much of the crosse, we are herein no otherwise dealt withall then the Lord dealt with his owne Sonne, we are herein like to the Sonne of God: and shall we then who Are sinful think much of the cross, we Are herein not otherwise dealt withal then the Lord dealt with his own Son, we Are herein like to the Son of God: cc vmb pns12 av r-crq vbr j vvb av-d pp-f dt n1, pns12 vbr av xx av vvn av av dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 d n1, pns12 vbr av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1206 Page 670
12291 and the consideration of that may cheare vp our hearts, and yeeld vs much comfort. and the consideration of that may cheer up our hearts, and yield us much Comfort. cc dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi a-acp po12 n2, cc vvb pno12 d n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1206 Page 670
12292 Art thou then who art a child of God poore? remember Christ was so, he had not whereon to rest his head. Art thou then who art a child of God poor? Remember christ was so, he had not whereon to rest his head. vb2r pns21 av q-crq vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1 j? vvb np1 vbds av, pns31 vhd xx c-crq pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1206 Page 670
12293 Do men deale despitefully with thee? call to mind how the Lord Iesus was dealt withall, Do men deal despitefully with thee? call to mind how the Lord Iesus was dealt withal, vdb n2 vvi av-j p-acp pno21? vvb p-acp n1 c-crq dt n1 np1 vbds vvn av, (31) verse (DIV2) 1206 Page 670
12294 how he was reuiled, mocked, buffeted, spit on, and many wayes hardly dealt withall. how he was reviled, mocked, buffeted, spit on, and many ways hardly dealt withal. c-crq pns31 vbds vvn, vvn, vvn, vvb a-acp, cc d n2 av vvn av. (31) verse (DIV2) 1206 Page 670
12295 Art thou troubled in mind and conscience? consider that the soule of the Lord Iesus was heauie to the death. Art thou troubled in mind and conscience? Consider that the soul of the Lord Iesus was heavy to the death. vb2r pns21 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1? vvb cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vbds j p-acp dt n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1206 Page 670
12296 And so in all thy trials and afflictions, thou suffering them with patience, and bearing them as they ought to be borne, remember that thou art therein conformable to Christ the Sonne of God, And so in all thy trials and afflictions, thou suffering them with patience, and bearing them as they ought to be born, Remember that thou art therein conformable to christ the Son of God, cc av p-acp d po21 n2 cc n2, pns21 j-vvg pno32 p-acp n1, cc vvg pno32 c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, vvb cst pns21 vb2r av j p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1206 Page 671
12297 and like to him, and that may minister matter of great comfort to thee. and like to him, and that may minister matter of great Comfort to thee. cc av-j p-acp pno31, cc cst vmb vvi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21. (31) verse (DIV2) 1206 Page 671
12298 For assuredly, as thou art like to the Sonne of God in suffering, so shalt thou one day be like to him in the glorie of heauen: For assuredly, as thou art like to the Son of God in suffering, so shalt thou one day be like to him in the glory of heaven: p-acp av-vvn, c-acp pns21 vb2r av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg, av vm2 pns21 crd n1 vbb j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1206 Page 671
12299 and that may be a matter of great comfort to thee. and that may be a matter of great Comfort to thee. cc cst vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21. (31) verse (DIV2) 1206 Page 671
12300 There is yet something further to be gathered from these words, To be made like to the image of his Sonne. There is yet something further to be gathered from these words, To be made like to the image of his Son. pc-acp vbz av pi jc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2, pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1207 Page 671
12301 It is not to be passed by without obseruation, that the Apostle saith, those which he knew before, he also predestinate to be made like to the image of his Sonne, It is not to be passed by without observation, that the Apostle Says, those which he knew before, he also predestinate to be made like to the image of his Son, pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp n1, cst dt n1 vvz, d r-crq pns31 vvd a-acp, pns31 av j pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1207 Page 671
12302 or conformable to Christ his Son, that is, in this life in holinesse, and also in suffering: or conformable to christ his Son, that is, in this life in holiness, and also in suffering: cc j p-acp np1 po31 n1, cst vbz, p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, cc av p-acp vvg: (31) verse (DIV2) 1207 Page 671
12303 we are to marke it, The Apostle saith not, equall to the image of Christ the Sonne of God, we Are to mark it, The Apostle Says not, equal to the image of christ the Son of God, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pn31, dt n1 vvz xx, j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1207 Page 671
12304 but like to his image, both in holinesse and in suffering: but like to his image, both in holiness and in suffering: cc-acp av-j p-acp po31 n1, av-d p-acp n1 cc p-acp vvg: (31) verse (DIV2) 1207 Page 671
12305 whence we might stand to shew, that the conformitie of Gods children to Christ in holinesse in this life, is not in full and absolute perfection, equall to the holinesse of Christ, whence we might stand to show, that the conformity of God's children to christ in holiness in this life, is not in full and absolute perfection, equal to the holiness of christ, c-crq pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, vbz xx p-acp j cc j n1, j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1207 Page 671
12306 but it is onely in similitude and likenesse, they are truly pure as Christ is pure, but it is only in similitude and likeness, they Are truly pure as christ is pure, cc-acp pn31 vbz av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr av-j j c-acp np1 vbz j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1207 Page 671
12309 That howsoeuer Gods children are like to Christ the Sonne of God in suffering, and they must be like to him in suffering in this world, That howsoever God's children Are like to christ the Son of God in suffering, and they must be like to him in suffering in this world, d c-acp npg1 n2 vbr av-j p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg, cc pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg p-acp d n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1208 Page 671
12310 yet they are are not equall to him in suffering. yet they Are Are not equal to him in suffering. av pns32 vbr vbr xx j-jn p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg. (31) verse (DIV2) 1208 Page 671
12311 The sufferings of Gods children though they be exceeding sharpe, and bitter, and pain•ull, yet are they not equall to the sufferings of Christ: The sufferings of God's children though they be exceeding sharp, and bitter, and pain•ull, yet Are they not equal to the sufferings of christ: dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 cs pns32 vbb av-vvg j, cc j, cc j, av vbr pns32 xx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1208 Page 671
12312 all the paines that Gods children endure, be they neuer so grieuous, are but as a dram in respect of the infinite waight of paine that Christ endured: all the pains that God's children endure, be they never so grievous, Are but as a dram in respect of the infinite weight of pain that christ endured: d dt n2 cst npg1 n2 vvi, vbb pns32 av-x av j, vbr cc-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1 cst np1 vvd: (31) verse (DIV2) 1208 Page 671
12313 and for this we haue further plaine testimonie of Scripture. Isai. 53.5. 6.7. the Prophet tels vs, that Christ was wounded, and broken, and that the Lord layd on him the iniquitie of vs all, euen that which the sinnes of all Gods chosen had deserued: and for this we have further plain testimony of Scripture. Isaiah 53.5. 6.7. the Prophet tells us, that christ was wounded, and broken, and that the Lord laid on him the iniquity of us all, even that which the Sins of all God's chosen had deserved: cc p-acp d pns12 vhb jc j n1 pp-f n1. np1 crd. crd. dt n1 vvz pno12, cst np1 vbds vvn, cc vvn, cc cst dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f pno12 d, av cst r-crq dt n2 pp-f d n2 vvn vhd vvn: (31) verse (DIV2) 1208 Page 671
12314 yea he saith verse 10. That the Lord would breake him: yea he Says verse 10. That the Lord would break him: uh pns31 vvz n1 crd cst dt n1 vmd vvi pno31: (31) verse (DIV2) 1208 Page 671
12315 and we find that the Euangelists set out the greatnesse & bitternesse of Christ his sufferings by many weightie circumstances, and we find that the Evangelists Set out the greatness & bitterness of christ his sufferings by many weighty Circumstances, cc pns12 vvb cst dt n2 vvn av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po31 n2 p-acp d j n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1208 Page 672
12316 as that he was sorrowfull and grieuously troubled, That his soule was heauie euen vnto death, Math. 26.37.38. as that he was sorrowful and grievously troubled, That his soul was heavy even unto death, Math. 26.37.38. c-acp cst pns31 vbds j cc av-j vvn, cst po31 n1 vbds j av p-acp n1, np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1208 Page 672
12317 That his cries were strong, and that he fell on his face and prayed, O Father if it be possible, let this cup passe from me, verse 39. That his agonie was so great, That bloud for sweat burst out of his bodie, That his cries were strong, and that he fell on his face and prayed, Oh Father if it be possible, let this cup pass from me, verse 39. That his agony was so great, That blood for sweat burst out of his body, cst po31 n2 vbdr j, cc cst pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 cc vvd, uh n1 cs pn31 vbb j, vvb d n1 vvi p-acp pno11, n1 crd d po31 n1 vbds av j, cst n1 p-acp n1 vvd av pp-f po31 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1208 Page 672
12318 and that an Angell was sent to comfort him, Luke 22.43.44. That his complaint on the crosse was, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me! Math. 27.46. All which do make plaine, that Christ endured more grieuous paines then euer did any. and that an Angel was sent to Comfort him, Lycia 22.43.44. That his complaint on the cross was, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me! Math. 27.46. All which do make plain, that christ endured more grievous pains then ever did any. cc cst dt n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi pno31, av crd. d po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds, po11 np1, po11 np1, q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11! np1 crd. av-d r-crq vdb vvi j, cst np1 vvd av-dc j n2 av av vdd d. (31) verse (DIV2) 1208 Page 672
12319 And that the sufferings of Gods children, though they be martyred, and though their sufferings be exceeding sharpe and bitter, And that the sufferings of God's children, though they be martyred, and though their sufferings be exceeding sharp and bitter, cc cst dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, cs pns32 vbb vvn, cc cs po32 n2 vbb vvg j cc j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1208 Page 672
12320 yet are they not equall to the sufferings of Christ. And there be reasons to leade vs thus to conceiue, as first this. yet Are they not equal to the sufferings of christ. And there be Reasons to lead us thus to conceive, as First this. av vbr pns32 xx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. cc pc-acp vbi n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 av pc-acp vvi, c-acp ord d. (31) verse (DIV2) 1208 Page 672
12321 The Lord powred out on Christ the whole curse of the Law due to the sinnes of all his chosen, The Lord poured out on christ the Whole curse of the Law due to the Sins of all his chosen, dt n1 vvd av p-acp np1 dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d po31 j-vvn, (31) verse (DIV2) 1209 Page 672
12322 as the Apostle saith, Galat. 3.13. He was made a curse for vs: as the Apostle Says, Galatians 3.13. He was made a curse for us: c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. pns31 vbds vvn dt n1 p-acp pno12: (31) verse (DIV2) 1209 Page 672
12323 but from the afflictions and sufferings of Gods children, the venome and bitternesse of the curfe is remoued and taken away, in that Christ was made a curse for them. but from the afflictions and sufferings of God's children, the venom and bitterness of the curfe is removed and taken away, in that christ was made a curse for them. cc-acp p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n2, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn cc vvn av, p-acp cst np1 vbds vvn dt n1 p-acp pno32. (31) verse (DIV2) 1209 Page 672
12324 And againe, the Lord doth euer most wisely measure out afflictions and sufferings, according to the strength of those that lie vnder them, And again, the Lord does ever most wisely measure out afflictions and sufferings, according to the strength of those that lie under them, cc av, dt n1 vdz av av-ds av-j vvi av n2 cc n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp pno32, (31) verse (DIV2) 1210 Page 672
12325 as he saith by the Prophet Isai. 57.16. He will not alwaies be wroth, for the Spirit should faile before him, and he hath made the breath, and he doth proportion them to the end of their afflictions. as he Says by the Prophet Isaiah 57.16. He will not always be wroth, for the Spirit should fail before him, and he hath made the breath, and he does proportion them to the end of their afflictions. c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 np1 crd. pns31 vmb xx av vbi j, p-acp dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vhz vvn dt n1, cc pns31 vdz vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1210 Page 672
12326 Now we must needs grant that Christ his strengrh did farre exceed the strength of any child of God, Now we must needs grant that christ his strength did Far exceed the strength of any child of God, av pns12 vmb av vvi cst np1 po31 n1 vdd av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1210 Page 672
12327 yea of all Gods children, he being God and man in one person, and the end of his suffering was satisfaction for sinne, yea of all God's children, he being God and man in one person, and the end of his suffering was satisfaction for sin, uh pp-f d ng1 n2, pns31 vbg n1 cc n1 p-acp crd n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbds n1 p-acp n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1210 Page 672
12328 as we haue it in the place before cited, Isai. 53.5. as we have it in the place before cited, Isaiah 53.5. c-acp pns12 vhb pn31 p-acp dt n1 a-acp vvn, np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1210 Page 672
12329 He was wounded for our transgressious, he was broken for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was vpon him, He was wounded for our transgressious, he was broken for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon him, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po12 j, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbds p-acp pno31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1210 Page 672
12330 and with his stripes are we healed: and with his stripes Are we healed: cc p-acp po31 n2 vbr pns12 vvn: (31) verse (DIV2) 1210 Page 672
12331 but the end of the sufferings of Gods children is onely correction, or triall, or witnesse-bearing to the truth of God, and such like. but the end of the sufferings of God's children is only correction, or trial, or Witnessbearing to the truth of God, and such like. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz j n1, cc n1, cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d av-j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1210 Page 672
12332 And therefore doubtlesse howsoeuer Gods children are like to Christ the Sonne of God, and they must be like to him in suffering, And Therefore doubtless howsoever God's children Are like to christ the Son of God, and they must be like to him in suffering, cc av av-j c-acp npg1 n2 vbr av-j p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns32 vmb vbb j p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg, (31) verse (DIV2) 1210 Page 673
12333 yet are they not equall with him in suffering; yet Are they not equal with him in suffering; av vbr pns32 xx vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg; (31) verse (DIV2) 1210 Page 673
12334 and though their sufferings be exceeding sharpe and bitter, yet are they not equall or comparable to the sufferings of Christ. And for vse. and though their sufferings be exceeding sharp and bitter, yet Are they not equal or comparable to the sufferings of christ. And for use. cc cs po32 n2 vbb vvg j cc j, av vbr pns32 xx vvi cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. cc p-acp n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1210 Page 673
12335 First on this ground of truth, let euery child of God learne when he lies vnder the hand of God in any affliction, to be led from thence to consider what Christ hath suffered for him. First on this ground of truth, let every child of God Learn when he lies under the hand of God in any affliction, to be led from thence to Consider what christ hath suffered for him. ord p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vvb d n1 pp-f np1 vvi c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31. (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12336 When thou findest a little torment, and a little paine in the least part of thy body exceeding bitter, When thou Findest a little torment, and a little pain in the least part of thy body exceeding bitter, c-crq pns21 vv2 dt j n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f po21 n1 av-vvg j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12337 and sharpe, and painefull, oh consider then with thy selfe what bitternesse was in the whole sufferings of Christ: and sharp, and painful, o Consider then with thy self what bitterness was in the Whole sufferings of christ: cc j, cc j, uh vvb av p-acp po21 n1 r-crq n1 vbds p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12338 Christ drunke the full cup of the bitternesse of Gods wrath, and thou dost but onely sip and taste of it, ot rather indeed not so much as taste of it; christ drunk the full cup of the bitterness of God's wrath, and thou dost but only sip and taste of it, It rather indeed not so much as taste of it; np1 vvd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc pns21 vd2 cc-acp av-j vvi cc vvi pp-f pn31, zz av av xx av av-d c-acp n1 pp-f pn31; (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12339 the cup is sugred and sweetened to thee by the bitter sufferings of Christ. the cup is sugared and sweetened to thee by the bitter sufferings of christ. dt n1 vbz j-vvn cc vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12340 Dost thou feele the paine of the gout, stone, tooth-ach, or the like grinding and griping paine to be so grieuous to thee, Dost thou feel the pain of the gout, stone, toothache, or the like grinding and gripping pain to be so grievous to thee, vd2 pns21 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1, n1, cc dt j n-vvg cc j-vvg n1 pc-acp vbi av j p-acp pno21, (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12341 as to be eased of that paine thou couldest with all thine heart wish thy selfe out of the world? let that paine leade thee to consider the infinite paine and torment of Christ his sufferings, as to be eased of that pain thou Couldst with all thine heart wish thy self out of the world? let that pain lead thee to Consider the infinite pain and torment of christ his sufferings, c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d n1 pns21 vmd2 p-acp d po21 n1 vvb po21 n1 av pp-f dt n1? vvb d n1 vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po31 n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12342 and what he hath suffered for thee and for thy redemption, let it leade thee to consider of thy sinnes, that were the cause of the sufferings of Christ. and what he hath suffered for thee and for thy redemption, let it lead thee to Consider of thy Sins, that were the cause of the sufferings of christ. cc r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno21 cc p-acp po21 n1, vvb pn31 vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi pp-f po21 n2, cst vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12343 When thou liest vnder any grieuous paine and torment, thinke thus with thy selfe: When thou liest under any grievous pain and torment, think thus with thy self: c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp d j n1 cc n1, vvb av p-acp po21 n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12344 Surely that which I endure or can endure is nothing to that which the Lord Iesus endured, Surely that which I endure or can endure is nothing to that which the Lord Iesus endured, av-j cst r-crq pns11 vvb cc vmb vvi vbz pix p-acp d r-crq dt n1 np1 vvd, (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12345 and that for my sins, and thereby be stirred vp to take heed of sinne and to auoyd it: and that for my Sins, and thereby be stirred up to take heed of sin and to avoid it: cc cst p-acp po11 n2, cc av vbi vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1 cc pc-acp vvi pn31: (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12347 for indeed by those sinnes thou dost as much as in thee is, put new passions on the Lord Iesus, for indeed by those Sins thou dost as much as in thee is, put new passion on the Lord Iesus, c-acp av p-acp d n2 pns21 vd2 p-acp d c-acp p-acp pno21 vbz, vvb j n2 p-acp dt n1 np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12348 and pierce his sides againe, and euen adde torments to him that shed his bloud for thee, and pierce his sides again, and even add torments to him that shed his blood for thee, cc vvi po31 n2 av, cc av-j vvi n2 p-acp pno31 cst vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno21, (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12349 and suffered the extremitie of Gods wrath for thee, and that is most vile and monstrous. and suffered the extremity of God's wrath for thee, and that is most vile and monstrous. cc vvd dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno21, cc d vbz av-ds j cc j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12350 When therefore thou art vnder any grieuous paine, let it leade thee to remember the bitter passion of the Lord Iesus, When Therefore thou art under any grievous pain, let it lead thee to Remember the bitter passion of the Lord Iesus, c-crq av pns21 vb2r p-acp d j n1, vvb pn31 vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12351 and withall remember that thy sinnes were some cause of the bitternesse of his painfull passion, and withal Remember that thy Sins were Some cause of the bitterness of his painful passion, cc av vvb d po21 n2 vbdr d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12352 yea that by thy sinnes thou dost as it were put new passions on him, and let that teach thee to make conscience of euery sinne, both in thought, word, and deed. yea that by thy Sins thou dost as it were put new passion on him, and let that teach thee to make conscience of every sin, both in Thought, word, and deed. uh cst p-acp po21 n2 pns21 vd2 c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn j n2 p-acp pno31, cc vvb d vvi pno21 p-acp vvb n1 pp-f d n1, av-d p-acp n1, n1, cc n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1211 Page 673
12353 Againe, is it so that the sufferings of Gods children, though they be sharpe and bitter, yet are they not equall to the sufferings of Christ? Surely then the consideration of this may checke that thought that sometimes ariseth in the hearts of some in the time of their great afflictions: Again, is it so that the sufferings of God's children, though they be sharp and bitter, yet Are they not equal to the sufferings of christ? Surely then the consideration of this may check that Thought that sometime arises in the hearts of Some in the time of their great afflictions: av, vbz pn31 av cst dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, cs pns32 vbb j cc j, av vbr pns32 xx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1? np1 av dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi cst vvd cst av vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2: (31) verse (DIV2) 1212 Page 674
12354 sometimes it breaketh out of their mouthes, neuer was any in like case that they are in, neuer was any so grieuously afflicted as they are; sometime it breaks out of their mouths, never was any in like case that they Are in, never was any so grievously afflicted as they Are; av pn31 vvz av pp-f po32 n2, av-x vbds d p-acp j n1 cst pns32 vbr p-acp, av-x vbds d av av-j vvn c-acp pns32 vbr; (31) verse (DIV2) 1212 Page 674
12355 it is thus sometimes with Gods owne children. The Church, Lamen. 1.12. cries out, Behold and see if there be any sorrow like vnto my sorrow. it is thus sometime with God's own children. The Church, Lamen. 1.12. cries out, Behold and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow. pn31 vbz av av p-acp n2 d n2. dt n1, np1. crd. n2 av, vvb cc vvi cs pc-acp vbb d n1 av-j p-acp po11 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1212 Page 674
12356 Now if such a thought arise in thine heart in the time of thy great and grieuous afflictions, learne to checke it by calling to mind the bitter passion of the Lord Iesus, Now if such a Thought arise in thine heart in the time of thy great and grievous afflictions, Learn to check it by calling to mind the bitter passion of the Lord Iesus, av cs d dt n1 vvb p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j cc j n2, vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1212 Page 674
12357 and remember that the paine thou endurest is but as a dramme in comparison of the infinite waight of paine that Christ endured, and Remember that the pain thou endurest is but as a dram in comparison of the infinite weight of pain that christ endured, cc vvb cst dt n1 pns21 vv2 vbz p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1 cst np1 vvd, (31) verse (DIV2) 1212 Page 674
12358 and as nothing to the bitternesse of his suffering. and as nothing to the bitterness of his suffering. cc c-acp pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1212 Page 674
12359 But it may be thou wilt say, Satan being readie to suggest it to thee, my sufferings are nothing in comparison of the sufferings of Christ, But it may be thou wilt say, Satan being ready to suggest it to thee, my sufferings Are nothing in comparison of the sufferings of christ, p-acp pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vm2 vvi, np1 vbg j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno21, po11 n2 vbr pix p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1212 Page 674
12360 but am I or any one liuing, being but a meere man, able to endure that which Christ endured, he being God and man? It is true indeed, thou art not able to beare what Christ endured, but am I or any one living, being but a mere man, able to endure that which christ endured, he being God and man? It is true indeed, thou art not able to bear what christ endured, cc-acp vbm pns11 cc d pi vvg, vbg p-acp dt j n1, j pc-acp vvi d r-crq np1 vvd, pns31 vbg n1 cc n1? pn31 vbz j av, pns21 vb2r xx j pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vvd, (31) verse (DIV2) 1212 Page 674
12361 but withall remember what was before deliuered, that the Lord doth therefore measure out thy afflictions accordingly proportionable to thy strength; but withal Remember what was before Delivered, that the Lord does Therefore measure out thy afflictions accordingly proportionable to thy strength; cc-acp av vvb r-crq vbds a-acp vvn, cst dt n1 vdz av vvi av po21 n2 av-vvg j p-acp po21 n1; (31) verse (DIV2) 1212 Page 674
12362 and remember also that that which makes thy sufferings bitter indeed, namely the curse, that is remoued from thee thou being in Christ. and Remember also that that which makes thy sufferings bitter indeed, namely the curse, that is removed from thee thou being in christ. cc vvb av cst d r-crq vvz po21 n2 j av, av dt n1, cst vbz vvn p-acp pno21 pns21 vbg p-acp np1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1212 Page 674
12363 And if thou further say, Yea but neuer was any member of Christ so grieuously afflicted as I am. And if thou further say, Yea but never was any member of christ so grievously afflicted as I am. cc cs pns21 jc vvb, uh p-acp av vbds d n1 pp-f np1 av av-j vvn c-acp pns11 vbm. (31) verse (DIV2) 1212 Page 674
12402 but seeing it is as sure that we shall be glorious in our bodies and in our soules, but seeing it is as sure that we shall be glorious in our bodies and in our Souls, cc-acp vvg pn31 vbz a-acp j cst pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp po12 n2 cc p-acp po12 n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1216 Page 676
12364 Thou art therein also deceiued, for without question those eminent men, Abraham, Iob, Daniel, Dauid, and others whose sufferings the holy Ghost makes exemplarie, were farre more grieuously afflicted then thou art, they were endued with greater strēgth to beare afflictions then thou art, Thou art therein also deceived, for without question those eminent men, Abraham, Job, daniel, David, and Others whose sufferings the holy Ghost makes exemplary, were Far more grievously afflicted then thou art, they were endued with greater strength to bear afflictions then thou art, pns21 vb2r av av vvn, c-acp p-acp n1 d j n2, np1, np1, np1, np1, cc n2-jn rg-crq n2 dt j n1 vvz j, vbdr av-j av-dc av-j vvn cs pns21 vb2r, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp jc n1 pc-acp vvi n2 cs pns21 vb2r, (31) verse (DIV2) 1212 Page 674
12365 & therefore doubtlesse their prayers and afflictions were greater then thine, and thou art not tryed like one of them. & Therefore doubtless their Prayers and afflictions were greater then thine, and thou art not tried like one of them. cc av av-j po32 n2 cc n2 vbdr jc cs po21, cc pns21 vb2r xx vvn av-j crd pp-f pno32. (31) verse (DIV2) 1212 Page 674
12366 And therefore lay aside such reasonings, they are but reasonings of the flesh, they are but thoughts arising from thine owne corruption, And Therefore lay aside such reasonings, they Are but reasonings of the Flesh, they Are but thoughts arising from thine own corruption, cc av vvd av d n2-vvg, pns32 vbr p-acp n2-vvg pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbr p-acp n2 vvg p-acp po21 d n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1212 Page 675
12367 when thou thinkest that neuer was any so afflicted, or so tormented as thou art, and learne to cast them out of thine heart. when thou Thinkest that never was any so afflicted, or so tormented as thou art, and Learn to cast them out of thine heart. c-crq pns21 vv2 cst av vbds d av j-vvn, cc av vvn c-acp pns21 vb2r, cc vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 av pp-f po21 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1212 Page 675
12368 There is yet one thing further offered from these words: Made like to the image of his Sonne. There is yet one thing further offered from these words: Made like to the image of his Son. pc-acp vbz av crd n1 av-jc vvn p-acp d n2: vvd av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1213 Page 675
12369 In that the Apostle saith, Those which God knew before, he also predestinate to be made like to the image of his Sonne: In that the Apostle Says, Those which God knew before, he also predestinate to be made like to the image of his Son: p-acp d dt n1 vvz, d r-crq np1 vvd a-acp, pns31 av j pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1213 Page 675
12370 the words being vnderstood as before we haue shewed, we are further giuen to vnderstand thus much. the words being understood as before we have showed, we Are further given to understand thus much. dt n2 vbg vvn c-acp c-acp pns12 vhb vvn, pns12 vbr av-jc vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (31) verse (DIV2) 1213 Page 675
12371 That Gods chosen shall one day be conformed and made like to the Lord Iesus in heauenly glorie: That God's chosen shall one day be conformed and made like to the Lord Iesus in heavenly glory: d n2 vvn vmb crd n1 vbb vvn cc vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 np1 p-acp j n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 675
12372 they shall one day, namely at the day of iudgement, in their measure, be glorious as Christ is glorious, in their bodies, and in their soules: they shall one day, namely At the day of judgement, in their measure, be glorious as christ is glorious, in their bodies, and in their Souls: pns32 vmb crd n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po32 n1, vbb j c-acp np1 vbz j, p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp po32 n2: (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 675
12373 their bodies shall then shine in brightnesse and glorie, like to the glorious body of Christ, their bodies shall then shine in brightness and glory, like to the glorious body of christ, po32 n2 vmb av vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 675
12374 and their soules shall then be inuested with glorie like the blessed soule of Christ. Philip. 3.21. and their Souls shall then be invested with glory like the blessed soul of christ. Philip. 3.21. cc po32 n2 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp n1 av-j dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1. np1. crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 675
12375 the Apostle speaking of himselfe, and of other true beleeuers saith, Christ shall one day change our vile bodie, the Apostle speaking of himself, and of other true believers Says, christ shall one day change our vile body, dt n1 vvg pp-f px31, cc pp-f j-jn j n2 vvz, np1 vmb crd n1 vvi po12 j n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 675
12376 and fashion it like to his glorious bodie. And Reuel. 19.8. and fashion it like to his glorious body. And Revel. 19.8. cc vvi pn31 av-j p-acp po31 j n1. cc vvb. crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 675
12377 it is said, the bride, that is, the Church, shall be arrayed with pure fine linnen, it is said, the bride, that is, the Church, shall be arrayed with pure fine linen, pn31 vbz vvn, dt n1, cst vbz, dt n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp j j n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 675
12378 and shining, she shall haue a most pure and glorious vesture put on her. Math. 13.43. Christ himselfe saith, that at the end, The iust shall shine as the Sunne in the kingdome of their Father. Colos. 3.4. the Apostle saith, When Christ which is our life shall appeare, then shall ye also appeare with him in glorie. And 1. Iohn 3.2. We know (saith Saint Iohn) that when he shall appeare, we shall be like him. and shining, she shall have a most pure and glorious vesture put on her. Math. 13.43. christ himself Says, that At the end, The just shall shine as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father. Colos 3.4. the Apostle Says, When christ which is our life shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory. And 1. John 3.2. We know (Says Faint John) that when he shall appear, we shall be like him. cc j-vvg, pns31 vmb vhi dt av-ds j cc j n1 vvn p-acp pno31. np1 crd. np1 px31 vvz, cst p-acp dt n1, dt j vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, c-crq np1 r-crq vbz po12 n1 vmb vvi, av vmb pn22 av vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. cc crd np1 crd. pns12 vvb (vvz j np1) cst c-crq pns31 vmb vvi, pns12 vmb vbi av-j pno31. (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 675
12379 All these testimonies do euidence and confirme this truth, that Gods chosen shall one day, All these testimonies do evidence and confirm this truth, that God's chosen shall one day, d d n2 vdb n1 cc vvi d n1, cst n2 vvn vmb crd n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 675
12380 namely at the day of iudgement, be made like to the Lord Iesus in heauenly glorie, namely At the day of judgement, be made like to the Lord Iesus in heavenly glory, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbb vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 np1 p-acp j n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 675
12381 and shall then be glorious as Christ is glorious, in their bodies and in their soules. and shall then be glorious as christ is glorious, in their bodies and in their Souls. cc vmb av vbi j c-acp np1 vbz j, p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp po32 n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 675
12382 And indeed it cannot be otherwise, it is the vnchangeable purpose of God it should be so and the Lord Iesus hath made it knowne in that excellent prayer of his, recorded Iohn 17.24. And indeed it cannot be otherwise, it is the unchangeable purpose of God it should be so and the Lord Iesus hath made it known in that excellent prayer of his, recorded John 17.24. cc av pn31 vmbx vbi av, pn31 vbz av j-u n1 pp-f np1 pn31 vmd vbi av cc dt n1 np1 vhz vvn pn31 vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f png31, vvn np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 675
12383 that it is his will it should be so, Father I will that they which thou hast giuen me be with me, that it is his will it should be so, Father I will that they which thou hast given me be with me, cst pn31 vbz po31 n1 pn31 vmd vbi av, n1 pns11 vmb cst pns32 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 vbi p-acp pno11, (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 675
12384 euen where I am, that they may behold my glorie which thou hast giuen me. It is his will that all his members should be with him where he is, even where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me. It is his will that all his members should be with him where he is, av c-crq pns11 vbm, cst pns32 vmb vvi po11 n1 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno11. pn31 vbz po31 n1 cst d po31 n2 vmd vbi p-acp pno31 c-crq pns31 vbz, (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 675
12385 and be partakers of his glorie. If any aske what that glorie shall be, I must answer: and be partakers of his glory. If any ask what that glory shall be, I must answer: cc vbb n2 pp-f po31 n1. cs d vvb r-crq d n1 vmb vbi, pns11 vmb vvi: (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 676
12386 If I had the tongue of men and Angels I am not able to expresse it: If I had the tongue of men and Angels I am not able to express it: cs pns11 vhd dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vvi pn31: (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 676
12387 the Apostle expresseth it in very waightie but yet in generall termes, 2. Cor. 4.17. A most excellent and an eternall waight of glorie. And for the vse briefly. the Apostle Expresses it in very weighty but yet in general terms, 2. Cor. 4.17. A most excellent and an Eternal weight of glory. And for the use briefly. dt n1 vvz pn31 p-acp av j p-acp av p-acp j n2, crd np1 crd. dt av-ds j cc dt j n1 pp-f n1. cc p-acp dt n1 av-j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1214 Page 676
12388 What an excellent comfort is this to as many as find themselues in the number of Gods chosen? no sooner shall Christ appeare from heauen in his glorie, What an excellent Comfort is this to as many as find themselves in the number of God's chosen? no sooner shall christ appear from heaven in his glory, q-crq dt j n1 vbz d p-acp a-acp d c-acp vvb px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn? av-dx av-c vmb np1 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1215 Page 676
12389 but they shall also be made most glorious, euen like to Christ in glorie both in their bodies and in their soules. but they shall also be made most glorious, even like to christ in glory both in their bodies and in their Souls. cc-acp pns32 vmb av vbi vvn av-ds j, av av-j p-acp np1 p-acp n1 av-d p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp po32 n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1215 Page 676
12390 What though it be so then that thou who art a child of God, art now contemned and despised in the world, What though it be so then that thou who art a child of God, art now contemned and despised in the world, q-crq cs pn31 vbb av av cst pns21 r-crq vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, vb2r av vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1215 Page 676
12391 and thou art held base in the world, and the proud rufflers of the world looke bigge on thee, and thou art held base in the world, and the proud rufflers of the world look big on thee, cc pns21 vb2r vvn j p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb j p-acp pno21, (31) verse (DIV2) 1215 Page 676
12392 and hold thee not worthie to beare their shoes? Care not for it, remember this to thy comfort, a day will come when thou shalt be honoured before men and Angels, and hold thee not worthy to bear their shoes? Care not for it, Remember this to thy Comfort, a day will come when thou shalt be honoured before men and Angels, cc vvb pno21 xx j pc-acp vvi po32 n2? n1 xx p-acp pn31, vvb d p-acp po21 n1, dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq pns21 vm2 vbi vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1215 Page 676
12393 and shalt be made like to the Lord Iesus in heauenly glorie, and in heauen be glorious as he is glorious, in thy bodie and in thy soule. and shalt be made like to the Lord Iesus in heavenly glory, and in heaven be glorious as he is glorious, in thy body and in thy soul. cc vm2 vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 np1 p-acp j n1, cc p-acp n1 vbb j c-acp pns31 vbz j, p-acp po21 n1 cc p-acp po21 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1215 Page 676
12394 Yea know it for a certaine truth, it is as possible that Christ himselfe should not be glorious, Yea know it for a certain truth, it is as possible that christ himself should not be glorious, uh vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz a-acp j cst np1 px31 vmd xx vbi j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1215 Page 676
12395 as that thou shouldst not be like him in glorie at his appearance: and what an excellent comfort may that be to thee? And for a second vse: as that thou Shouldst not be like him in glory At his appearance: and what an excellent Comfort may that be to thee? And for a second use: c-acp cst pns21 vmd2 xx vbi av-j pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1: cc q-crq dt j n1 vmb d vbi p-acp pno21? cc p-acp dt ord n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1215 Page 676
12396 How ought this to affect the hearts of all that find themselues in the number of Gods children, How ought this to affect the hearts of all that find themselves in the number of God's children, q-crq vmd d pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1216 Page 676
12397 and to possesse their soules with a longing desire after the coming of the Lord Iesus to iudgement? Surely the consideration ought to stir them vp to desire that the Lord Iesus would now breake the heauens, and to possess their Souls with a longing desire After the coming of the Lord Iesus to judgement? Surely the consideration ought to stir them up to desire that the Lord Iesus would now break the heavens, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 np1 p-acp n1? av-j dt n1 vmd pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 np1 vmd av vvi dt n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1216 Page 676
12398 and that they might now see him comming in the clouds. and that they might now see him coming in the Clouds. cc cst pns32 vmd av vvi pno31 vvg p-acp dt n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1216 Page 676
12399 No sooner shall he appeare in his glorie, but they shall be like him in glorie, in their bodies and in their soules. No sooner shall he appear in his glory, but they shall be like him in glory, in their bodies and in their Souls. av-dx av-c vmb pns31 vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp pns32 vmb vbi av-j pno31 p-acp n1, p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp po32 n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1216 Page 676
12400 Indeed if the glorie we looke for (we being the children of God) were either vncertaine, Indeed if the glory we look for (we being the children of God) were either uncertain, np1 cs dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp (pns12 vbg dt n2 pp-f np1) vbdr av-d j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1216 Page 676
12403 as Christ the God of glory is glorious, how shall not this quicken and stirre vp our hearts, as christ the God of glory is glorious, how shall not this quicken and stir up our hearts, c-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j, q-crq vmb xx d vvi cc vvi a-acp po12 n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1216 Page 676
12404 and fill our hearts with an earnest longing for the appearance of the Lord Iesus. and fill our hearts with an earnest longing for the appearance of the Lord Iesus. cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1216 Page 677
12405 Come we now to the second generall thing layed before vs in this verse, namely, the limitation of the conformitie to the image of Christ the Sonne of God, in the last words of the verse: Come we now to the second general thing laid before us in this verse, namely, the limitation of the conformity to the image of christ the Son of God, in the last words of the verse: vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, av, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1217 Page 677
12406 That he might be the first borne among many brethren. The meaning of which words I shewed before to be this; That he might be the First born among many brothers. The meaning of which words I showed before to be this; cst pns31 vmd vbi dt ord vvn p-acp d n2. dt n1 pp-f r-crq n2 pns11 vvd a-acp pc-acp vbi d; (31) verse (DIV2) 1217 Page 677
12407 that those which God knew before, he also predestinate, to be made like to the image of his Sonne, in holinesse, in suffering, that those which God knew before, he also predestinate, to be made like to the image of his Son, in holiness, in suffering, cst d r-crq np1 vvd a-acp, pns31 av j, pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1, p-acp vvg, (31) verse (DIV2) 1217 Page 677
12408 and in full and perfect heauenly glorie: and in full and perfect heavenly glory: cc p-acp j cc j j n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1217 Page 677
12409 yet so, as that Christ his Sonne might be as the first borne, and might haue preferment and preheminence in holinesse and in suffering, yet so, as that christ his Son might be as the First born, and might have preferment and pre-eminence in holiness and in suffering, av av, c-acp cst np1 po31 n1 vmd vbi p-acp dt ord vvn, cc vmd vhi n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp vvg, (31) verse (DIV2) 1217 Page 677
12410 and also in glorie among those that are the sonnes of God by adoption, who in that regard are his brethren, and also in glory among those that Are the Sons of God by adoption, who in that regard Are his brothers, cc av p-acp n1 p-acp d cst vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, r-crq p-acp d n1 vbr po31 n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1217 Page 677
12411 and are many being considered by themselues. and Are many being considered by themselves. cc vbr d vbg vvn p-acp px32. (31) verse (DIV2) 1217 Page 677
12412 Now in that the Apostle giues to Christ the Sonne of God prioritie, preferment, and preheminence, in holinesse, in suffering, Now in that the Apostle gives to christ the Son of God priority, preferment, and pre-eminence, in holiness, in suffering, av p-acp d dt n1 vvz p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 n1, n1, cc n1, p-acp n1, p-acp vvg, (31) verse (DIV2) 1217 Page 677
12413 and in the glorie of heauen: and saith, he is as the first borne among many brethren, we may easily see. and in the glory of heaven: and Says, he is as the First born among many brothers, we may Easily see. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: cc vvz, pns31 vbz p-acp dt ord vvn p-acp d n2, pns12 vmb av-j vvi. (31) verse (DIV2) 1217 Page 677
12414 That Christ Iesus the Sonne of God is to be preferred in honour and dignitie before all his members, both in heauen and in earth, That christ Iesus the Son of God is to be preferred in honour and dignity before all his members, both in heaven and in earth, cst np1 np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d po31 n2, av-d p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1218 Page 677
12415 and he is to haue preheminence aboue them in all things, as the Apostle saith in expresse termes, Coloss. 1.18. He is the head of the bodie of the Church, he is the beginning and the first borne of the dead, that in all things he might haue the preheminence: and he is to have pre-eminence above them in all things, as the Apostle Says in express terms, Coloss. 1.18. He is the head of the body of the Church, he is the beginning and the First born of the dead, that in all things he might have the pre-eminence: cc pns31 vbz pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp j n2, np1 crd. pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 cc dt ord vvn pp-f dt j, cst p-acp d n2 pns31 vmd vhi dt n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1218 Page 677
12416 for indeed, in him dwels all fulnesse, as the Apostle there subioynes, verse 19. both the fulnesse of the Godhead bodily, as we haue it, Col. 2.9. and the fulnesse of grace and truth, as it is, Ioh. 1.14. for indeed, in him dwells all fullness, as the Apostle there subioynes, verse 19. both the fullness of the Godhead bodily, as we have it, Col. 2.9. and the fullness of grace and truth, as it is, John 1.14. p-acp av, p-acp pno31 vvz d n1, p-acp dt n1 a-acp vvz, n1 crd d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j, c-acp pns12 vhb pn31, np1 crd. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp pn31 vbz, np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1218 Page 677
12417 And as the Apostle saith, Ephes. 1.20.21. And as the Apostle Says, Ephesians 1.20.21. cc c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1218 Page 677
12418 He is exalted to the right hand of God in heauen, and set farre aboue all principalitie, He is exalted to the right hand of God in heaven, and Set Far above all principality, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc vvd av-j p-acp d n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1218 Page 677
12419 and power, and might, and domination, and euerie name that is named, not in this world onely, and power, and might, and domination, and every name that is nam, not in this world only, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc d n1 cst vbz vvn, xx p-acp d n1 av-j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1218 Page 677
12420 but also in that that is to come. The Lord Iesus as man is exalted aboue euerie creature in heauen and earth: but also in that that is to come. The Lord Iesus as man is exalted above every creature in heaven and earth: cc-acp av p-acp d cst vbz pc-acp vvi. dt n1 np1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1218 Page 677
12421 his manhood being personally vnited to his Godhead, it is fit that he should haue the prerogatiue and preheminence aboue all things; his manhood being personally united to his Godhead, it is fit that he should have the prerogative and pre-eminence above all things; po31 n1 vbg av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz j cst pns31 vmd vhi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2; (31) verse (DIV2) 1218 Page 677
12422 and therefore he is to be preferred in honour and dignitie before all his members both in heauen and earth, and Therefore he is to be preferred in honour and dignity before all his members both in heaven and earth, cc av pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d po31 n2 d p-acp n1 cc n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1218 Page 678
12423 and to haue preheminence aboue them in all things, which I note in a word: and for the vse. and to have pre-eminence above them in all things, which I note in a word: and for the use. cc pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2, r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1: cc p-acp dt n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1218 Page 678
12424 It may discouer who they be that teach true and sound doctrine touching the Lord Iesus, namely, those who in their doctrine giue Christ his due honour, It may discover who they be that teach true and found Doctrine touching the Lord Iesus, namely, those who in their Doctrine give christ his due honour, pn31 vmb vvi r-crq pns32 vbb cst vvb j cc j n1 vvg dt n1 np1, av, d r-crq p-acp po32 n1 vvi np1 po31 j-jn n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12425 and giue him preheminence in all things. and give him pre-eminence in all things. cc vvi pno31 n1 p-acp d n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12426 The whole doctrine of the Apostle Paul runs on Christ, and is as a goodly building set on Christ the foundation, as himselfe speakes, 1. Corinth. 3.11. The Whole Doctrine of the Apostle Paul runs on christ, and is as a goodly building Set on christ the Foundation, as himself speaks, 1. Corinth. 3.11. dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vvz p-acp np1, cc vbz p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp np1 dt n1, p-acp px31 vvz, crd np1. crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12427 And no man more aduanced the glorie of Christ then he did. 1. Corinth. 1.24. We preach Christ the power of God, and the wisedome of God. And Chap 2.2. I esteemed to know nothing among you saue Iesus Christ, and him crucified. And no man more advanced the glory of christ then he did. 1. Corinth. 1.24. We preach christ the power of God, and the Wisdom of God. And Chap 2.2. I esteemed to know nothing among you save Iesus christ, and him Crucified. cc dx n1 av-dc vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 cs pns31 vdd. crd np1. crd. pns12 vvb np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1. cc n1 crd. pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi pix p-acp pn22 p-acp np1 np1, cc pno31 vvd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12428 And almost in euerie line of his Epistles he runs on the name of Christ, and on the aduancement of his glorie. And almost in every line of his Epistles he runs on the name of christ, and on the advancement of his glory. cc av p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n2 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12429 And doubtlesse they teach Christ truly and soundly, who thus in their doctrine giue him his due honour. And doubtless they teach christ truly and soundly, who thus in their Doctrine give him his due honour. cc av-j pns32 vvb np1 av-j cc av-j, r-crq av p-acp po32 n1 vvi pno31 po31 j-jn n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12430 And it is a speciall note by which we may discerne who they be that expound the writings of the Apostles aright, And it is a special note by which we may discern who they be that expound the writings of the Apostles aright, cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi r-crq pns32 vbb cst vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n2 av, (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12431 & deriue doctrines from thence agreeable to the meaning of the holy Ghost, namely, they who with the Apostle preach Christ with all due respect of his glorie in the worke of redemption and saluation, & derive doctrines from thence agreeable to the meaning of the holy Ghost, namely, they who with the Apostle preach christ with all due respect of his glory in the work of redemption and salvation, cc vvi n2 p-acp av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, av, pns32 r-crq p-acp dt n1 vvb np1 p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12432 and without any impeachmennt or derogation from him, in regard of his Kingly, Priestly, and Propheticall office, and without any impeachmennt or derogation from him, in regard of his Kingly, Priestly, and Prophetical office, cc p-acp d vvi cc n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j, j, cc j n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12433 and they that teach Christ in all things to haue preheminence. and they that teach christ in all things to have pre-eminence. cc pns32 cst vvb np1 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vhi n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12434 And if by this note we examine the doctrine of Poperie, it will easily be found to be rotten and vnsound. And if by this note we examine the Doctrine of Popery, it will Easily be found to be rotten and unsound. cc cs p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn cc j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12435 How do they impeach the honour of Christ, and rob him of his glorie, and derogate from him in regard of his Kingly, Priestly, and Protheticall office? I might shew it in diuers particulars: to instance but in one; How do they impeach the honour of christ, and rob him of his glory, and derogate from him in regard of his Kingly, Priestly, and Protheticall office? I might show it in diverse particulars: to instance but in one; q-crq vdb pns32 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi pno31 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j, j, cc j n1? pns11 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp j n2-j: p-acp n1 cc-acp p-acp crd; (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12436 what a monstrous derogation is it to the honour of Christ, in that they equalize the Saints departed with him, what a monstrous derogation is it to the honour of christ, in that they equalise the Saints departed with him, r-crq dt j n1 vbz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp cst pns32 vvb dt n2 vvd p-acp pno31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12437 and make them their mediatours betweene God & themselues, yea they blasphemously call the virgin Marie Mediatrix, the mother of grace and fountaine of mercie, and make them their mediators between God & themselves, yea they blasphemously call the Virgae Marry Mediatrix, the mother of grace and fountain of mercy, cc vvi pno32 po32 n2 p-acp np1 cc px32, uh pns32 av-j vvb dt n1 uh fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12438 and say, that she is placed in the throne with God the Father, and that she may command Christ her Sonne. and say, that she is placed in the throne with God the Father, and that she may command christ her Son. cc vvi, cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 dt n1, cc cst pns31 vmb vvi np1 po31 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12439 Thus monstrous and blasphemous are they in their doctrine: Thus monstrous and blasphemous Are they in their Doctrine: av j cc j vbr pns32 p-acp po32 n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 678
12440 and thus do they grosly derogate from the glorie of Christ, now aduanced to the highest heauens, and thus do they grossly derogate from the glory of christ, now advanced to the highest heavens, cc av vdb pns32 av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av vvd p-acp dt js n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 679
12441 and preferred in glorie aboue all his members. And therefore their doctrine is vnsound, erronious, and damnable. and preferred in glory above all his members. And Therefore their Doctrine is unsound, erroneous, and damnable. cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp d po31 n2. cc av po32 n1 vbz j, j, cc j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1219 Page 679
12443 Now further, in that the Apostle here saith, that Christ the Sonne of God is as the first borne among many brethren, that is, among those that are the sonnes of God by adoption, who are many being considered by themselues, we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. Now further, in that the Apostle Here Says, that christ the Son of God is as the First born among many brothers, that is, among those that Are the Sons of God by adoption, who Are many being considered by themselves, we Are given to understand thus much. av av-jc, p-acp d dt n1 av vvz, cst np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp dt ord vvn p-acp d n2, cst vbz, p-acp d cst vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, r-crq vbr d vbg vvn p-acp px32, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (31) verse (DIV2) 1220 Page 679
12444 That all true beleeuers, all such as truly beleeue in Christ, they are brethren to Christ: That all true believers, all such as truly believe in christ, they Are brothers to christ: cst d j n2, d d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp np1, pns32 vbr n2 p-acp np1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 679
12445 and there is that relation betweene Christ and all true beleeuers, that there is betweene the elder brother or first borne brother, and the yonger brethren. and there is that Relation between christ and all true believers, that there is between the elder brother or First born brother, and the younger brothers. cc pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp np1 cc d j n2, cst pc-acp vbz p-acp dt jc-jn n1 cc ord vvn n1, cc dt jc n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 679
12446 Christ is the first borne or elder brother, and all true beleeuers are as yonger brethren to him. christ is the First born or elder brother, and all true believers Are as younger brothers to him. np1 vbz dt ord vvn cc jc n1, cc d j n2 vbr p-acp jc n2 p-acp pno31. (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 679
12447 And this Christ himselfe affirmes, Ioh. 20.17. And this christ himself affirms, John 20.17. cc d np1 px31 vvz, np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 679
12448 saith he to Marie, Go to my brethren, and say to them I ascend to my Father and to your Father, Says he to Marry, Go to my brothers, and say to them I ascend to my Father and to your Father, vvz pns31 pc-acp uh, vvb p-acp po11 n2, cc vvb p-acp pno32 pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1 cc p-acp po22 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 679
12449 and to my God and to your God. And Matth. 12.49. •0. and to my God and to your God. And Matthew 12.49. •0. cc p-acp po11 n1 cc p-acp po22 n1. cc np1 crd. j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 679
12450 when one told Christ that his mother & his brethren stood without desiring to speak with him, the text saith, He stretched forth his hand toward his disciples and said, when one told christ that his mother & his brothers stood without desiring to speak with him, the text Says, He stretched forth his hand towards his Disciples and said, c-crq pi vvd np1 cst po31 n1 cc po31 n2 vvd p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvd av po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc vvd, (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 679
12451 Behold my mother & my brethren, for whosoeuer shall do my Fathers will which is in heauen, the same is my brother, my sister, and mother. Behold my mother & my brothers, for whosoever shall do my Father's will which is in heaven, the same is my brother, my sister, and mother. vvb po11 n1 cc po11 n2, p-acp r-crq vmb vdi po11 n2 vmb r-crq vbz p-acp n1, dt d vbz po11 n1, po11 n1, cc n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 679
12452 As if he had said, Whosoeuer they be that truly beleeue in me, and shew forth the power of their faith in holy obedience to the will of my Father, they are my brethren, and sisters, and mother. And we find, Mat. 25.40. it is said, that Christ shall say at the day of iudgement to them on his right hand, In as much as they did good to the least of his brethren, they did it to him: As if he had said, Whosoever they be that truly believe in me, and show forth the power of their faith in holy Obedience to the will of my Father, they Are my brothers, and Sisters, and mother. And we find, Mathew 25.40. it is said, that christ shall say At the day of judgement to them on his right hand, In as much as they did good to the least of his brothers, they did it to him: c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, r-crq pns32 vbb cst av-j vvb p-acp pno11, cc vvi av dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, pns32 vbr po11 n2, cc n2, cc n1. cc pns12 vvb, np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns32 vdd j p-acp dt ds pp-f po31 n2, pns32 vdd pn31 p-acp pno31: (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 679
12453 accounting true beleeuers to whom any good is done, as his brethren. And Hebr. 2.11. it is said, He is not ashamed to call them brethren. And Psal. 22.22. it is thus prophecied and foretold of Christ, I will declare thy name to my brethren. accounting true believers to whom any good is done, as his brothers. And Hebrew 2.11. it is said, He is not ashamed to call them brothers. And Psalm 22.22. it is thus prophesied and foretold of christ, I will declare thy name to my brothers. vvg j n2 p-acp ro-crq d j vbz vdn, c-acp po31 n2. cc np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pno32 n2. cc np1 crd. pn31 vbz av vvn cc vvn pp-f np1, pns11 vmb vvi po21 n1 p-acp po11 n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 679
12454 It is a cleare point often made knowne to vs in the Scripture, that all true beleeuers are brethren to Christ, It is a clear point often made known to us in the Scripture, that all true believers Are brothers to christ, pn31 vbz dt j n1 av vvd vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, cst d j n2 vbr n2 p-acp np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 679
12455 and that there is that neare relation betweene Christ and all true beleeuers, that there is betweene the elder brother and the yonger brethren. and that there is that near Relation between christ and all true believers, that there is between the elder brother and the younger brothers. cc cst pc-acp vbz d j n1 p-acp np1 cc d j n2, cst pc-acp vbz p-acp dt jc-jn n1 cc dt jc n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 679
12456 But yet know, that we mistake stake not the matter, that the brotherhood that is betweene Christ and tine beleeuers is not carnall, it is not in regard of the flesh: But yet know, that we mistake stake not the matter, that the brotherhood that is between christ and tine believers is not carnal, it is not in regard of the Flesh: p-acp av vvb, cst pns12 vvb n1 xx dt n1, cst dt n1 cst vbz p-acp np1 cc n1 n2 vbz xx j, pn31 vbz xx p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 680
12457 though the Sonne of God tooke flesh on him, and affirmed our nature into vnitie of person with his Godhead, though the Son of God took Flesh on him, and affirmed our nature into unity of person with his Godhead, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvd po12 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 680
12477 If thou be ashamed of him and of his words, euen to be accounted a professor of the name and Gospell of Christ, If thou be ashamed of him and of his words, even to be accounted a professor of the name and Gospel of christ, cs pns21 vbb j pp-f pno31 cc pp-f po31 n2, av-j pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1222 Page 681
12458 and in that respect became like to vs in all things, sinne onely excepted, yet is it not in respect of flesh and bloud that true beleeuers are brethren to Christ, and in that respect became like to us in all things, sin only excepted, yet is it not in respect of Flesh and blood that true believers Are brothers to christ, cc p-acp d n1 vvd av-j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2, vvb av-j vvn, av vbz pn31 xx p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst j n2 vbr n2 p-acp np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 680
12459 for then were euerie man in the world brother to Christ, but the brotherhood that is betweene Christ and true beleeuers is a spirituall brotherhood: for then were every man in the world brother to christ, but the brotherhood that is between christ and true believers is a spiritual brotherhood: c-acp av vbdr d n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp np1 cc j n2 vbz dt j n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 680
12460 and the ground of it is the spirituall vnion with Christ, & new birth, in that true beleeuers are vnited to Christ by the bond of the same Spirit, and the ground of it is the spiritual Union with christ, & new birth, in that true believers Are united to christ by the bound of the same Spirit, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1, cc j n1, p-acp cst j n2 vbr vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 680
12461 and in that they are borne of God, as 1. Ioh. 4.1. and in that they Are born of God, as 1. John 4.1. cc p-acp cst pns32 vbr vvn pp-f np1, c-acp crd np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 680
12462 in that they are begotten againe by the immortall seed of the word, and by the worke of the holy Spirit of God, in that they Are begotten again by the immortal seed of the word, and by the work of the holy Spirit of God, p-acp cst pns32 vbr vvn av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 680
12463 as we haue it, Ioh. 1.12.13. as we have it, John 1.12.13. c-acp pns12 vhb pn31, np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 680
12464 As many as receiued him to them he gaue power to be the sonnes of God, As many as received him to them he gave power to be the Sons of God, p-acp d c-acp vvd pno31 p-acp pno32 pns31 vvd n1 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 680
12465 euen to them that beleeue in his name, which are borne, not of bloud, nor of the will of the flesh, even to them that believe in his name, which Are born, not of blood, nor of the will of the Flesh, av p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbr vvn, xx pp-f n1, ccx pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 680
12466 nor of the wi•l of man, but of God: nor of the wi•l of man, but of God: ccx pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pp-f np1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 680
12467 and in that respect are true beleeuers brethren to Christ, and there is that neare relation betweene Christ and al true beleeuers, that there is betweene the elder brother and the yonger brethren. and in that respect Are true believers brothers to christ, and there is that near Relation between christ and all true believers, that there is between the elder brother and the younger brothers. cc p-acp d n1 vbr j n2 n2 p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vbz d j n1 p-acp np1 cc d j n2, cst pc-acp vbz p-acp dt jc-jn n1 cc dt jc n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1221 Page 680
12468 And for vse, first on this ground of truth, let euerie true beleeuer take notice of his honour & dignitie, his honour is exceeding great: And for use, First on this ground of truth, let every true believer take notice of his honour & dignity, his honour is exceeding great: cc p-acp n1, ord p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vvb d j n1 vvb n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, po31 n1 vbz av-vvg j: (31) verse (DIV2) 1222 Page 680
12469 in that he is a true beleeuer he is brother to the Sonne of God the great Lord of heauen and earth, which is a greater honour to him then if he were brother to the greatest Monarch in the world. in that he is a true believer he is brother to the Son of God the great Lord of heaven and earth, which is a greater honour to him then if he were brother to the greatest Monarch in the world. p-acp cst pns31 vbz dt j n1 pns31 vbz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz dt jc n1 p-acp pno31 av cs pns31 vbdr n1 p-acp dt js n1 p-acp dt n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1222 Page 680
12470 And take thou notice of it, thou that art a true beleeuer, learne thou to stand on thine honour, And take thou notice of it, thou that art a true believer, Learn thou to stand on thine honour, cc vvb pns21 n1 pp-f pn31, pns21 cst vb2r dt j n1, vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1222 Page 680
12471 and shrinke not from it for any disgrace that can be cast on thee in the world: and shrink not from it for any disgrace that can be cast on thee in the world: cc vvb xx p-acp pn31 p-acp d n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1222 Page 680
12472 for indeed it is the fault of some that would be held to be true beleeuers and of the brotherhood of Christ, to pull backe and to shrinke when it is said to them in derision, you are one of the brotherhood. for indeed it is the fault of Some that would be held to be true believers and of the brotherhood of christ, to pull back and to shrink when it is said to them in derision, you Are one of the brotherhood. c-acp av pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d cst vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vbi j n2 cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi av cc pc-acp vvi c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, pn22 vbr crd pp-f dt n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1222 Page 680
12473 Oh consider with thy selfe, if thou be an holy brother indeed, the Lord Iesus, the great Lord of heauen and earth is thine elder brother, O Consider with thy self, if thou be an holy brother indeed, the Lord Iesus, the great Lord of heaven and earth is thine elder brother, uh vvb p-acp po21 n1, cs pns21 vbb dt j n1 av, dt n1 np1, dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz po21 jc-jn n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1222 Page 680
12474 and thou art brother to him, and thou hast no cause to be ashamed of thy brotherhood: and thou art brother to him, and thou hast no cause to be ashamed of thy brotherhood: cc pns21 vb2r n1 p-acp pno31, cc pns21 vh2 dx n1 pc-acp vbi j pp-f po21 n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1222 Page 680
12475 no, no, thou hast cause to boast of it with an holy boasting, and to professe it openly to the face of the proudest, that thou art one of them that they in scorne and derision call holy brethren, no, no, thou hast cause to boast of it with an holy boasting, and to profess it openly to the face of the proudest, that thou art one of them that they in scorn and derision call holy brothers, dx, uh-dx, pns21 vh2 n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j n-vvg, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js, cst pns21 vb2r crd pp-f pno32 cst pns32 p-acp n1 cc n1 vvb j n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1222 Page 681
12476 and that in that respect thou hast the Lord Iesus for thine elder brother; and withall remember the words of Christ himselfe, Mark. 8.38. and that in that respect thou hast the Lord Iesus for thine elder brother; and withal Remember the words of christ himself, Mark. 8.38. cc cst p-acp d n1 pns21 vh2 dt n1 np1 p-acp po21 jc n1; cc av vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 px31, vvb. crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1222 Page 681
12478 and that in the middest of the rout of the wicked and prophane, he will be ashamed of thee when he comes in the glorie of his Father with the holy Angels. Againe, for a second vse: and that in the midst of the rout of the wicked and profane, he will be ashamed of thee when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy Angels. Again, for a second use: cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j, pns31 vmb vbi j pp-f pno21 c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt j n2. av, p-acp dt ord n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1222 Page 681
12479 is it so that all true beleeuers are brethren to Christ, and there is that relation betweene him and them, that there is betweene the elder brother and the yonger brethren? How then darest thou, whosoeuer thou art, offer the least wrong, is it so that all true believers Are brothers to christ, and there is that Relation between him and them, that there is between the elder brother and the younger brothers? How then Darest thou, whosoever thou art, offer the least wrong, vbz pn31 av cst d j n2 vbr n2 p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp pno31 cc pno32, cst pc-acp vbz p-acp dt jc-jn n1 cc dt jc n2? uh-crq av vv2 pns21, r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb dt ds n-jn, (31) verse (DIV2) 1223 Page 681
12480 or least indignitie or disgrace to any true beleeuer? How darest thou mocke and scoffe, or least indignity or disgrace to any true believer? How Darest thou mock and scoff, cc ds n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n1? q-crq vv2 pns21 vvi cc n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1223 Page 681
12481 or any way abuse the poorest member of Christ? Consider with thy selfe, he hath a brother that will take his part, or any Way abuse the Poorest member of christ? Consider with thy self, he hath a brother that will take his part, cc d n1 vvi dt js n1 pp-f np1? np1 p-acp po21 n1, pns31 vhz dt n1 cst vmb vvi po31 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1223 Page 681
12482 and he is one able to right his wrong. and he is one able to right his wrong. cc pns31 vbz pi j pc-acp vvi po31 n-jn. (31) verse (DIV2) 1223 Page 681
12483 We know that naturall brethren though they sometimes iarre among themselues, yet they will take one anothers part against a common enemie, We know that natural brothers though they sometime jar among themselves, yet they will take one another's part against a Common enemy, pns12 vvb cst j n2 cs pns32 av n1 p-acp px32, av pns32 vmb vvi pi ng1-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1223 Page 681
12484 so that wrong one and wrong all: so that wrong one and wrong all: av d j-jn crd cc n-jn d: (31) verse (DIV2) 1223 Page 681
12485 and dost thou thinke that the Lord Iesus will not take the part of his brethren whom he loues dearely, and dost thou think that the Lord Iesus will not take the part of his brothers whom he loves dearly, cc vd2 pns21 vvi cst dt n1 np1 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 r-crq pns31 vvz av-jn, (31) verse (DIV2) 1223 Page 681
12486 and that with an euerlasting loue? Yes assuredly he will, and therefore dost thou wrong any true beleeuer, and that with an everlasting love? Yes assuredly he will, and Therefore dost thou wrong any true believer, cc cst p-acp dt j n1? uh av-vvn pns31 vmb, cc av vd2 pns21 vvi d j n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1223 Page 681
12487 yea dost to turne his glorie into shame? as Dauid speakes, Psal. 4.2. yea dost to turn his glory into shame? as David speaks, Psalm 4.2. uh vd2 p-acp vvb po31 n1 p-acp n1? p-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1223 Page 681
12488 Dost thou cast that on him as a disgrace, which indeed is his greatest honour, that he is an holy brother, Dost thou cast that on him as a disgrace, which indeed is his greatest honour, that he is an holy brother, vd2 pns21 vvi cst p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, r-crq av vbz po31 js n1, cst pns31 vbz dt j n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1223 Page 681
12489 and one of the holy brotherhood? Assure thy selfe, the Lord Iesus his elder brother takes notice of it, and one of the holy brotherhood? Assure thy self, the Lord Iesus his elder brother Takes notice of it, cc crd pp-f dt j n1? vvb po21 n1, dt n1 np1 po31 jc n1 vvz n1 pp-f pn31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1223 Page 681
12490 and he will not suffer it, he will one day (if thou persist in thy wicked course) bring shame on thee, and he will not suffer it, he will one day (if thou persist in thy wicked course) bring shame on thee, cc pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31, pns31 vmb crd n1 (cs pns21 vvb p-acp po21 j n1) vvb n1 p-acp pno21, (31) verse (DIV2) 1223 Page 681
12491 and couer thy face with shame before men and Angels, and will bring vtter confusion on thy soule. and cover thy face with shame before men and Angels, and will bring utter confusion on thy soul. cc vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, cc vmb vvi j n1 p-acp po21 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1223 Page 681
12492 And therefore be warned to take heed how thou dost offer the least wrong or the least disgrace to any true beleeuer. Last of all: And Therefore be warned to take heed how thou dost offer the least wrong or the least disgrace to any true believer. Last of all: cc av vbi vvn pc-acp vvi n1 c-crq pns21 vd2 vvi dt ds n-jn cc dt ds n1 p-acp d j n1. ord pp-f d: (31) verse (DIV2) 1223 Page 681
12493 is it so that all true beleeuers are brethren to Christ, and there is that relation betweene him and them, that there is betweene the elder brother and the yonger brethren? Then here is matter of great comfort for thee that art a poore despised and distressed child of God, cheare vp thy selfe in this, thou art brother to the Sonne of God the Lord Iesus, is it so that all true believers Are brothers to christ, and there is that Relation between him and them, that there is between the elder brother and the younger brothers? Then Here is matter of great Comfort for thee that art a poor despised and distressed child of God, cheer up thy self in this, thou art brother to the Son of God the Lord Iesus, vbz pn31 av cst d j n2 vbr n2 p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp pno31 cc pno32, d a-acp vbz p-acp dt jc-jn n1 cc dt jc n2? av av vbz n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21 d n1 dt j j-vvn cc j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, vvi a-acp po21 n1 p-acp d, pns21 vb2r n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1224 Page 682
12494 and assure thy selfe he will acknowledge thee so to be, euen his deare beloued brother in thy greatest distresse. and assure thy self he will acknowledge thee so to be, even his deer Beloved brother in thy greatest distress. cc vvb po21 n1 pns31 vmb vvi pno21 av pc-acp vbi, av po31 j-jn j-vvn n1 p-acp po21 js n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1224 Page 682
12495 It is not thy affliction that can diuide betweene him and thee, and make him hide his face from thee, he will not be ashamed to call thee brother when thou art plonged into the deepest distresse. It is not thy affliction that can divide between him and thee, and make him hide his face from thee, he will not be ashamed to call thee brother when thou art plunged into the Deepest distress. pn31 vbz xx po21 n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp pno31 cc pno21, cc vvi pno31 vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno21, pns31 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi pno21 n1 c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt js-jn n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1224 Page 682
12496 He is not like the proud people of the world, who will know one in a gay coate and high place, He is not like the proud people of the world, who will know one in a gay coat and high place, pns31 vbz xx av-j dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi pi p-acp dt j n1 cc j n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1224 Page 682
12497 but in basenesse and pouertie will not vouchsafe to looke on him, though he be neare to them in bloud and kindred, yea their owne brother. but in baseness and poverty will not vouchsafe to look on him, though he be near to them in blood and kindred, yea their own brother. cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cs pns31 vbb j p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, uh po32 d n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1224 Page 682
12498 It is not so with the Lord Iesus, when thou art in the poorest plight, It is not so with the Lord Iesus, when thou art in the Poorest plighted, pn31 vbz xx av p-acp dt n1 np1, c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp dt js n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1224 Page 682
12499 when thy backe is bare for want of clothing, thy face leane and quite altered with brinish teares that haue made furrowes in it, when thy back is bore for want of clothing, thy face lean and quite altered with brinish tears that have made furrows in it, c-crq po21 n1 vbz j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, po21 n1 j cc av vvn p-acp j n2 cst vhb vvn n2 p-acp pn31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1224 Page 682
12500 when thou hangest downe thy head, yea when all thy bones are disiointed by the racking tortures of the cruell tormentors; when thou hangest down thy head, yea when all thy bones Are disjointed by the racking tortures of the cruel tormentors; c-crq pns21 vv2 a-acp po21 n1, uh c-crq d po21 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f dt j n2; (31) verse (DIV2) 1224 Page 682
12501 then will the Lord Iesus know thee, and graciously acknowledge thee for his deare beloued brother, then will the Lord Iesus know thee, and graciously acknowledge thee for his deer Beloved brother, av vmb dt n1 np1 vvb pno21, cc av-j vvi pno21 p-acp po31 j-jn j-vvn n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1224 Page 682
12502 and deale with thee as a kind and louing brother, euen euerie way do thee good, and deal with thee as a kind and loving brother, even every Way do thee good, cc vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 cc j-vvg n1, av d n1 vdb pno21 j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1224 Page 682
12503 yea do thee good to thine euerlasting comfort: and that may be a matter of great comfort to thee. yea do thee good to thine everlasting Comfort: and that may be a matter of great Comfort to thee. uh vdb pno21 j p-acp po21 j n1: cc cst vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21. (31) verse (DIV2) 1224 Page 682
12504 There be yet some things further offered from these words, That he might be the first borne among many brethren. There be yet Some things further offered from these words, That he might be the First born among many brothers. pc-acp vbi av d n2 av-jc vvn p-acp d n2, cst pns31 vmd vbi dt ord vvn p-acp d n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1225 Page 682
12505 And in the next place, in that such as are the sonnes of God by adoption, are here styled by the name of brethren, we may easily see, that this is a title that belongs to all true beleeuers, that they are brethren: And in the next place, in that such as Are the Sons of God by adoption, Are Here styled by the name of brothers, we may Easily see, that this is a title that belongs to all true believers, that they Are brothers: cc p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp cst d c-acp vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst d vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp d j n2, cst pns32 vbr n2: (31) verse (DIV2) 1225 Page 682
12506 and the point hence further offered is this. That all true beleeuers are brethren. and the point hence further offered is this. That all true believers Are brothers. cc dt n1 av av-jc vvn vbz d. cst d j n2 vbr n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1225 Page 682
12507 All that truly beleeue in Christ are in as neare relation one to another as naturall brethren: All that truly believe in christ Are in as near Relation one to Another as natural brothers: d cst av-j vvb p-acp np1 vbr p-acp c-acp av-j n1 crd p-acp j-jn c-acp j n2: (31) verse (DIV2) 1226 Page 682
12508 they are not onely brethren to Christ, but they are also brethren one to another. So saith Christ himselfe, Matth. 23.8. speaking to his disciples, saith he, All ye are brethren. And it is an vsuall thing with the Apostles in their writings to style true beleeuers by the name and title of brethren. Rom. 1.13. Now my brethren, I would that ye should not be ignorant. And Chap. 7.1. Know ye not brethren. Chap. 10.1. Brethren, my hearts desire, &c. And so in many places of his Epistles. Coloss. 4.15. saith the Apostle, Salute the brethren which are of Laodicea. they Are not only brothers to christ, but they Are also brothers one to Another. So Says christ himself, Matthew 23.8. speaking to his Disciples, Says he, All you Are brothers. And it is an usual thing with the Apostles in their writings to style true believers by the name and title of brothers. Rom. 1.13. Now my brothers, I would that you should not be ignorant. And Chap. 7.1. Know you not brothers. Chap. 10.1. Brothers, my hearts desire, etc. And so in many places of his Epistles. Coloss. 4.15. Says the Apostle, Salute the brothers which Are of Laodicea. pns32 vbr xx av-j n2 p-acp np1, cc-acp pns32 vbr av n2 pi p-acp n-jn. np1 vvz np1 px31, np1 crd. vvg p-acp po31 n2, vvz pns31, d pn22 vbr n2. cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1 j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2. np1 crd. av po11 n2, pns11 vmd cst pn22 vmd xx vbi j. cc np1 crd. vvb pn22 xx n2. np1 crd. n2, po11 ng1 n1, av cc av p-acp d n2 pp-f po31 n2. np1 crd. vvz dt n1, vvb dt n2 r-crq vbr pp-f np1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1226 Page 682
12509 It were easie to adde many other places where true beleeuers are styled by the name and title of brethren, plainly shewing that they are as brethren one to another, It were easy to add many other places where true believers Are styled by the name and title of brothers, plainly showing that they Are as brothers one to Another, pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi d j-jn n2 c-crq j n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, av-j vvg cst pns32 vbr p-acp n2 crd p-acp n-jn, (31) verse (DIV2) 1226 Page 683
12510 and are in as neare relation one to another as naturall brethren, yea true beleeuers stand in a more neare relation one to another then naturall brethren do: and Are in as near Relation one to Another as natural brothers, yea true believers stand in a more near Relation one to Another then natural brothers do: cc vbr p-acp c-acp av-j n1 crd p-acp j-jn c-acp j n2, uh j n2 vvb p-acp dt av-dc av-j n1 crd p-acp n-jn av j n2 vdb: (31) verse (DIV2) 1226 Page 683
12511 for why, the reason and ground of it is this. for why, the reason and ground of it is this. c-acp c-crq, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vbz d. (31) verse (DIV2) 1226 Page 683
12530 and they say, Come and let vs sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hands be vpon him, and they say, Come and let us fell him to the Ishmaelites, and let not our hands be upon him, cc pns32 vvb, vvb cc vvb pno12 vvi pno31 p-acp dt np2, cc vvb xx po12 n2 vbb p-acp pno31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12512 They are knit together into one bodie by the bond of the Spirit, as the Apostle saith, 1. Corinth. 12.13. By one Spirit we are all baptized into one bodie. They Are knit together into one body by the bound of the Spirit, as the Apostle Says, 1. Corinth. 12.13. By one Spirit we Are all baptised into one body. pns32 vbr vvn av p-acp crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1. crd. p-acp crd n1 pns12 vbr d vvn p-acp crd n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1227 Page 683
12513 By the Spirit men are more nearly conioyned then they are or can be by nature; By the Spirit men Are more nearly conjoined then they Are or can be by nature; p-acp dt n1 n2 vbr av-dc av-j vvn cs pns32 vbr cc vmb vbi p-acp n1; (31) verse (DIV2) 1227 Page 683
12514 by the Spirit they are made members of one mysticall bodie, yea members one of another, by the Spirit they Are made members of one mystical body, yea members one of Another, p-acp dt n1 pns32 vbr vvn n2 pp-f crd j n1, uh n2 crd pp-f n-jn, (31) verse (DIV2) 1227 Page 683
12515 as the Apostle saith in expresse words, Rom. 12.5. We being many are one bodie in Christ, and euerie one one anothers members. as the Apostle Says in express words, Rom. 12.5. We being many Are one body in christ, and every one one another's members. c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp j n2, np1 crd. pns12 vbg d vbr pi n1 p-acp np1, cc d crd crd j-jn n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1227 Page 683
12516 And therefore doubtlesse all true beleeuers are as brethren one to another, and in as neare relation one to another as brethren, And Therefore doubtless all true believers Are as brothers one to Another, and in as near Relation one to Another as brothers, cc av av-j d j n2 vbr p-acp n2 crd p-acp n-jn, cc p-acp p-acp j n1 crd p-acp j-jn c-acp n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1227 Page 683
12517 or rather indeed in a nearer relation one to another then naturall brethren. or rather indeed in a nearer Relation one to Another then natural brothers. cc av-c av p-acp dt jc n1 pi p-acp n-jn av j n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1227 Page 683
12518 And for the vse, first on this ground of truth, all true beleeuers must learne to be affected one to another, And for the use, First on this ground of truth, all true believers must Learn to be affected one to Another, cc p-acp dt n1, ord p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, d j n2 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn pi p-acp n-jn, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 683
12519 and to loue one another as brethren, euen to loue one another heartily and mutually, for so do naturall brethren, vnlesse they degenerate and grow out of kind. and to love one Another as brothers, even to love one Another heartily and mutually, for so do natural brothers, unless they degenerate and grow out of kind. cc pc-acp vvi pi j-jn c-acp n2, av pc-acp vvi pi j-jn av-j cc av-j, c-acp av vdb j n2, cs pns32 vvi cc vvi av pp-f n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 683
12520 And so it was euer held odious amongst the very heathen, and a growing out of kind for men in nature nearely conioyned, to be farre disioyned one from another in affection: And so it was ever held odious among the very heathen, and a growing out of kind for men in nature nearly conjoined, to be Far disjoined one from Another in affection: cc av pn31 vbds av vvn j p-acp dt j j-jn, cc dt vvg av pp-f j c-acp n2 p-acp n1 av-j vvn, pc-acp vbi av-j vvn pi p-acp n-jn p-acp n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 683
12521 and much more odious is it for such as are conioyned by the bond of the same Spirit to be disioyned one from another in inward affection of the heart. and much more odious is it for such as Are conjoined by the bound of the same Spirit to be disjoined one from Another in inward affection of the heart. cc d dc j vbz pn31 p-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pi p-acp n-jn p-acp j n1 pp-f dt n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 683
12522 It is an vsuall thing in the Scripture to vrge and presse loue vnder the name & title of brethren. It is an usual thing in the Scripture to urge and press love under the name & title of brothers. pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 683
12523 Abraham vsed it as an argument to quiet matters, and to end all strife betweene him & Lot, Gen. 13.8. Abraham used it as an argument to quiet matters, and to end all strife between him & Lot, Gen. 13.8. np1 vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno31 cc n1, np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 683
12524 I pray thee let there be no strife betweene me and thee, neither betweene mine heardmen and thine heardmen, for we are brethren. I pray thee let there be no strife between me and thee, neither between mine Herdsmen and thine Herdsmen, for we Are brothers. pns11 vvb pno21 vvb pc-acp vbi dx n1 p-acp pno11 cc pno21, av-dx p-acp po11 n2 cc po21 n2, c-acp pns12 vbr n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 683
12525 Moses vsed no other argument to accord two Hebrews that were at discord, as we haue it, Act. 7.26. Sirs, ye are brethren, why do ye wrong one another? And it is the exhortation of the Apostle, Rom. 12.10. Be affectioned to loue one another with brotherly loue. And 1. Pet. 3.8. Moses used no other argument to accord two Hebrews that were At discord, as we have it, Act. 7.26. Sirs, you Are brothers, why do you wrong one Another? And it is the exhortation of the Apostle, Rom. 12.10. Be affectioned to love one Another with brotherly love. And 1. Pet. 3.8. np1 vvd dx j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi crd njp2 cst vbdr p-acp n1, c-acp pns12 vhb pn31, n1 crd. n2, pn22 vbr n2, q-crq vdb pn22 vvi pi j-jn? cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. vbb j-vvn pc-acp vvi pi j-jn p-acp j n1. cc crd np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12526 Loue as brethren. And it is worthie our marking that we find, Gen. 37. when Iosephs brethren forgot him to be their brother, Love as brothers. And it is worthy our marking that we find, Gen. 37. when Joseph's brothers forgotten him to be their brother, n1 p-acp n2. cc pn31 vbz j po12 vvg cst pns12 vvb, np1 crd c-crq np1 n2 vvd pno31 pc-acp vbi po32 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12527 or at least did not so consider him, they said, Behold this dreamer cometh, come therefore let vs slay him, or At least did not so Consider him, they said, Behold this dreamer comes, come Therefore let us slay him, cc p-acp ds vdd xx av vvi pno31, pns32 vvd, vvb d n1 vvz, vvb av vvb pno12 vvi pno31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12528 and cast him into some pit, verse 19.20. and cast him into Some pit, verse 19.20. cc vvd pno31 p-acp d n1, n1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12529 but when they consider him as their brother, then they thinke of a more mild and gentle course, but when they Consider him as their brother, then they think of a more mild and gentle course, cc-acp c-crq pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp po32 n1, cs pns32 vvb pp-f dt av-dc j cc j n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12586 And for the vse, let this be a ground of comfort to vs, to support vs, And for the use, let this be a ground of Comfort to us, to support us, cc p-acp dt n1, vvb d vbb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi pno12, (31) verse (DIV2) 1237 Page 687
12531 for he is our brother and our flesh, verse 27. Let then this lesson so often vrged and pressed in the Scripture, be learned by all of vs that professe our selues true beleeuers, in that respect we are brethren; for he is our brother and our Flesh, verse 27. Let then this Lesson so often urged and pressed in the Scripture, be learned by all of us that profess our selves true believers, in that respect we Are brothers; c-acp pns31 vbz po12 n1 cc po12 n1, n1 crd vvb av d n1 av av vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, vbb vvn p-acp d pp-f pno12 cst vvb po12 n2 j n2, p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr n2; (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12532 and let vs learne to be affected one to another, & to loue one another as brethren: and let us Learn to be affected one to Another, & to love one Another as brothers: cc vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn pi p-acp n-jn, cc pc-acp vvi pi j-jn c-acp n2: (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12533 yea let all of vs that professe fellowship & communion of the Spirit, consider yt we haue one God to our Father, one Church to our mother, Christ our elder brother, yea let all of us that profess fellowship & communion of the Spirit, Consider that we have one God to our Father, one Church to our mother, christ our elder brother, uh vvb d pp-f pno12 cst vvb n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb pn31 pns12 vhi crd n1 p-acp po12 n1, crd n1 p-acp po12 n1, np1 po12 jc-jn n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12534 and yt we are begotten of the same immortal seed, nourished with the same milke of the word, drink of the same cup, eate of the same bread in the Sacrament, and that we Are begotten of the same immortal seed, nourished with the same milk of the word, drink of the same cup, eat of the same bred in the Sacrament, cc pn31 pns12 vbr vvn pp-f dt d j n1, vvn p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt n1, n1 pp-f dt d n1, vvb pp-f dt d n1 p-acp dt n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12535 and that we all looke for the same blessed inheritance, and therefore ought to be knit together in the bond of loue. and that we all look for the same blessed inheritance, and Therefore ought to be knit together in the bound of love. cc cst pns12 d vvb p-acp dt d j-vvn n1, cc av vmd p-acp vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12536 Yea remember we that brotherly loue is the badge and cognisance of Christ his disciples, Ioh. 13.35. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye haue loue one to another. Yea Remember we that brotherly love is the badge and cognisance of christ his Disciples, John 13.35. By this shall all men know that you Are my Disciples, if you have love one to Another. uh vvb pns12 d j n1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po31 n2, np1 crd. p-acp d vmb d n2 vvb cst pn22 vbr po11 n2, cs pn22 vhb n1 crd p-acp n-jn. (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12537 Yea consider we that brotherly loue is a thing not onely taught by precept, but also inwardly taught and implanted in the hearts of all that are partakers of the Spirit of God. Yea Consider we that brotherly love is a thing not only taught by precept, but also inwardly taught and implanted in the hearts of all that Are partakers of the Spirit of God. uh vvb pns12 d j n1 vbz dt n1 xx av-j vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp av av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vbr n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12538 Marke what the Apostle saith, 1. Thes. 4.9. Touching brotherly loue ye need not that I write vnto you, why so? for ye are taught of God to loue one another. Mark what the Apostle Says, 1. Thebes 4.9. Touching brotherly love you need not that I write unto you, why so? for you Are taught of God to love one Another. n1 q-crq dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. vvg av-j n1 pn22 vvb xx cst pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, uh-crq av? p-acp pn22 vbr vvn pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pi j-jn. (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12539 As if he had said, as naturall brethren (not degenerate and becomming vnnaturall) are taught by nature to loue one another, As if he had said, as natural brothers (not degenerate and becoming unnatural) Are taught by nature to love one Another, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, c-acp j n2 (xx j cc vvg j) vbr vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pi j-jn, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12540 so you to whom God hath giuen his holy Spirit, are taught by the Spirit of God to loue one another. so you to whom God hath given his holy Spirit, Are taught by the Spirit of God to love one Another. av pn22 p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz vvn po31 j n1, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pi j-jn. (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12541 Whence we may reason thus with our selues: Whence we may reason thus with our selves: c-crq pns12 vmb vvi av p-acp po12 n2: (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 648
12542 If brotherly loue be a lesson taught by the Spirit of God, who then is the teacher of deadly hatred? who puts into any man or woman swelling and heart-burning against their brerhren? are these lessons taught of Gods Spirit? No, no, he is the God of peace and loue, If brotherly love be a Lesson taught by the Spirit of God, who then is the teacher of deadly hatred? who puts into any man or woman swelling and heartburning against their brerhren? Are these Lessons taught of God's Spirit? No, no, he is the God of peace and love, cs av-j n1 vbb dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1? q-crq vvz p-acp d n1 cc n1 vvg cc n-vvg p-acp po32 n2? vbr d n2 vvn pp-f npg1 n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 685
12543 and these are the teachings of another spirit, euen of that spirit who is the author of confusion, and these Are the teachings of Another Spirit, even of that Spirit who is the author of confusion, cc d vbr dt n2-vvg pp-f j-jn n1, av pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 685
12544 and sower of dissention among brethren: and sour of dissension among brothers: cc j pp-f n1 p-acp n2: (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 685
12545 these are the teachings of the diuell himselfe, and take we heed of them, yea take thou heed whosoeuer thou art, that thy heart be not estranged and drawne away in the affections of it from others in whom thou maist discerne the image of God, these Are the teachings of the Devil himself, and take we heed of them, yea take thou heed whosoever thou art, that thy heart be not estranged and drawn away in the affections of it from Others in whom thou Mayest discern the image of God, d vbr dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 px31, cc vvb pns12 n1 pp-f pno32, uh vvb pns21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst po21 n1 vbb xx vvn cc vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp n2-jn p-acp ro-crq pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 685
12546 and the true feare of God, because they differ from thee in iudgement and opinion touching matters of circumstance and Church-gouemment; and the true Fear of God, Because they differ from thee in judgement and opinion touching matters of circumstance and Church-gouemment; cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 cc n1 vvg n2 pp-f n1 cc j; (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 685
12547 and let not thine heart vent out the malice of it in bitter words against such persons. and let not thine heart vent out the malice of it in bitter words against such Persons. cc vvb xx po21 n1 vvi av dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp j n2 p-acp d n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 685
12548 How darest thou professing the true feare of God, preferre a Preacher that in his teaching derogates from the infinite merit of Christ his death, his suffering being of infinite merit, How Darest thou professing the true Fear of God, prefer a Preacher that in his teaching derogates from the infinite merit of christ his death, his suffering being of infinite merit, q-crq vv2 pns21 vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvb dt n1 cst p-acp po31 vvg av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, po31 n1 vbg pp-f j n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 685
12549 because the person that suffered was both God and man, when it is said that the Church was purchased with the bloud of God, Acts 20.28? how darest thou preferre such a Preacher before one who is sound and faithfull in his teaching, Because the person that suffered was both God and man, when it is said that the Church was purchased with the blood of God, Acts 20.28? how Darest thou prefer such a Preacher before one who is found and faithful in his teaching, c-acp dt n1 cst vvn vbds d np1 cc n1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn cst dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n2 crd? q-crq vv2 pns21 vvi d dt n1 p-acp pi r-crq vbz j cc j p-acp po31 n-vvg, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 685
12550 because haply he tels thee, and offers to make it good, that in the foure Euangelists there is not a word of Church-gouernment? Surely thy hard censuring of such a man is either out of thy weakenesse of iudgement, Because haply he tells thee, and offers to make it good, that in the foure Evangelists there is not a word of Church-government? Surely thy hard censuring of such a man is either out of thy weakness of judgement, c-acp av pns31 vvz pno21, cc vvz pc-acp vvi pn31 j, cst p-acp dt crd n2 pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 pp-f n1? np1 po21 j vvg pp-f d dt n1 vbz av-d av pp-f po21 n1 pp-f n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 685
12551 or out of the malice of thine heart, or from both; or out of the malice of thine heart, or from both; cc av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc p-acp d; (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 685
12552 and it is thy sinne, and take thou notice of it, and learne to be reformed, and it is thy sin, and take thou notice of it, and Learn to be reformed, cc pn31 vbz po21 n1, cc vvb pns21 n1 pp-f pn31, cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 685
12553 and labour thou to be knit to all that truly feare God, and beare the image of God in a measure of true holinesse, in the true loue and affection of thine heart, and labour thou to be knit to all that truly Fear God, and bear the image of God in a measure of true holiness, in the true love and affection of thine heart, cc vvb pns21 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d cst av-j vvb np1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 685
12554 though they differ from thee in iudgement in matters circumstantiall. though they differ from thee in judgement in matters circumstantial. cs pns32 vvb p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 p-acp n2 j. (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 685
12555 And if thou haue not learned this lesson, surely thou art not taught of the Spirit of God. And if thou have not learned this Lesson, surely thou art not taught of the Spirit of God. cc cs pns21 vhi xx vvn d n1, av-j pns21 vb2r xx vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1228 Page 685
12556 Againe, is it so that all true beleeuers are as brethren, and are in as neare relation, Again, is it so that all true believers Are as brothers, and Are in as near Relation, av, vbz pn31 av cst d j n2 vbr p-acp n2, cc vbr p-acp c-acp av-j n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1229 Page 685
12557 and rather nearer then naturall brethren? Surely then they must be affected with the miseries one of another as brethren: and rather nearer then natural brothers? Surely then they must be affected with the misery's one of Another as brothers: cc av-c jc cs j n2? np1 av pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 crd pp-f j-jn c-acp n2: (31) verse (DIV2) 1229 Page 685
12558 and when we that professe our selues true beleeuers, either see or heare of the troubles and afflictions of the Church and people of God, and when we that profess our selves true believers, either see or hear of the Troubles and afflictions of the Church and people of God, cc c-crq pns12 d vvb po12 n2 j n2, av-d vvb cc vvi pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1229 Page 686
12559 though they be far from vs, we must be touched with a feeling of them, as the afflictions of our brethren. Heb. 13.1. though they be Far from us, we must be touched with a feeling of them, as the afflictions of our brothers. Hebrew 13.1. cs pns32 vbb av-j p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno32, c-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2. np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1229 Page 686
12560 saith the author of that Epistle, Let brotherly loue continue: and then he subioynes verse 3. Remember them that are in bonds, Says the author of that Epistle, Let brotherly love continue: and then he subioynes verse 3. remember them that Are in bonds, vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvb av-j n1 vvi: cc av pns31 vvz n1 crd vvb pno32 cst vbr p-acp n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1229 Page 686
12561 as though ye were bound with them: and them that are in affliction, as if ye were also afflicted in the body. as though you were bound with them: and them that Are in affliction, as if you were also afflicted in the body. c-acp cs pn22 vbdr vvn p-acp pno32: cc pns32 cst vbr p-acp n1, c-acp cs pn22 vbdr av vvn p-acp dt n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1229 Page 686
12562 Thus are we to do, euen when our state is prosperous, then are we to be touched with a feeling of the afflictions and miseries of the people of God. Thus Are we to do, even when our state is prosperous, then Are we to be touched with a feeling of the afflictions and misery's of the people of God. av vbr pns12 pc-acp vdi, av c-crq po12 n1 vbz j, av vbr pns12 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1229 Page 686
12563 Excellent and memorable is the example of Nehemiah, Nehem. 1.4. Excellent and memorable is the Exampl of Nehemiah, Nehemiah 1.4. j cc j vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1229 Page 686
12564 though he for his part was in health, and high place, and in great fauour with the King, though he for his part was in health, and high place, and in great favour with the King, cs pns31 p-acp po31 n1 vbds p-acp n1, cc j n1, cc p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1229 Page 686
12565 yet when he heard of the afflictions and distresse of Ierusalem, the text saith, He sate downe and wept, mourned certaine dayes, yet when he herd of the afflictions and distress of Ierusalem, the text Says, He sat down and wept, mourned certain days, av c-crq pns31 vvd pp-f dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvd a-acp cc vvn, vvd j n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1229 Page 686
12566 and he fasted and prayed before the God of heauen. and he fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. cc pns31 vvd cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1229 Page 686
12567 And if we be not thus affected with the troubles and afflictions of the Church and people of God, it is a signe we are not of the same brotherhood with them: let it be thought on. And if we be not thus affected with the Troubles and afflictions of the Church and people of God, it is a Signen we Are not of the same brotherhood with them: let it be Thought on. cc cs pns12 vbb xx av vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pns12 vbr xx pp-f dt d n1 p-acp pno32: vvb pn31 vbi vvn a-acp. (31) verse (DIV2) 1229 Page 686
12568 One thing remaines yet to be noted: One thing remains yet to be noted: crd n1 vvz av pc-acp vbi vvn: (31) verse (DIV2) 1230 Page 686
12569 the Apostle here saith, Christ the Sonne of God is the first borne among many brethren: whence note we. the Apostle Here Says, christ the Son of God is the First born among many brothers: whence note we. dt n1 av vvz, np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt ord vvn p-acp d n2: c-crq vvb pns12. (31) verse (DIV2) 1230 Page 686
12570 That the brethren of Christ, namely, true beleeuers, and the adopted sonnes and daughters of God, are many, That the brothers of christ, namely, true believers, and the adopted Sons and daughters of God, Are many, cst dt n2 pp-f np1, av, j n2, cc dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, vbr d, (31) verse (DIV2) 1231 Page 686
12571 and the number of such as shall be saued is great, and they are many thousands, and the number of such as shall be saved is great, and they Are many thousands, cc dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vmb vbi vvn vbz j, cc pns32 vbr d crd, (31) verse (DIV2) 1231 Page 686
12572 yea many millions that shall go to heauen. yea many millions that shall go to heaven. uh d crd cst vmb vvi p-acp n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1231 Page 686
12573 The answer of God to Eliah when he complained that he was left alone, recorded by the Apostle, Rom. 11.4. was, that he had reserued vnto himselfe seuen thousand which had not bowed the knee to Baall. Reuel. 7.4. we reade that the number of them that were sealed of the tribes of the children of Israell was an hundred and foure and fortie thousand. The answer of God to Elijah when he complained that he was left alone, recorded by the Apostle, Rom. 11.4. was, that he had reserved unto himself seuen thousand which had not bowed the knee to Baal. Revel. 7.4. we read that the number of them that were sealed of the tribes of the children of Israel was an hundred and foure and fortie thousand. dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvd cst pns31 vbds vvn av-j, vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. vbds, cst pns31 vhd vvn p-acp px31 crd crd r-crq vhd xx vvn dt n1 p-acp np1. vvb. crd. pns12 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vbdr vvn pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vbds dt crd cc crd cc crd crd. (31) verse (DIV2) 1231 Page 686
12574 And verse 9. Iohn saith, He beheld, and lo a great multitude which no man could number of all nations, And verse 9. John Says, He beheld, and lo a great multitude which no man could number of all Nations, cc n1 crd np1 vvz, pns31 vvd, cc uh dt j n1 r-crq dx n1 vmd vvi pp-f d n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1231 Page 686
12575 and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lambe clothed with long white robes, and palmes in their hands. and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb clothed with long white robes, and palms in their hands. cc n2, cc n1, cc n2, vvd p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp j j-jn n2, cc n2 p-acp po32 n2. (31) verse (DIV2) 1231 Page 686
12576 Now the reason of it, that the number of the brethren of Christ and of the adopted sonnes of God is great, Now the reason of it, that the number of the brothers of christ and of the adopted Sons of God is great, av dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 cc pp-f dt j-vvn n2 pp-f np1 vbz j, (31) verse (DIV2) 1232 Page 686
12577 and that they are many that shall be saued, is, because it makes much for the glorie of God, and that they Are many that shall be saved, is, Because it makes much for the glory of God, cc cst pns32 vbr d cst vmb vbi vvn, vbz, c-acp pn31 vvz av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (31) verse (DIV2) 1232 Page 687
12578 and for the magnifying and setting out of the greatnesse of Gods mercie. Obiection. Christ saith, Matth. 7.14. The gate is straite, and the way narrow that leadeth vnto life, and few there be that finde it: and for the magnifying and setting out of the greatness of God's mercy. Objection. christ Says, Matthew 7.14. The gate is strait, and the Way narrow that leads unto life, and few there be that find it: cc p-acp dt vvg cc vvg av pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. n1. np1 vvz, np1 crd. dt n1 vbz j, cc dt n1 j cst vvz p-acp n1, cc d pc-acp vbi cst vvb pn31: (31) verse (DIV2) 1232 Page 687
12579 how then is that true, that the brethren of Christ, namely, true beleeuers, and the adopted sonnes & daughters of God, are many, how then is that true, that the brothers of christ, namely, true believers, and the adopted Sons & daughters of God, Are many, uh-crq av vbz d j, cst dt n2 pp-f np1, av, j n2, cc dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, vbr d, (31) verse (DIV2) 1233 Page 687
12580 and the number of such as shall be saued is great, and they are many thousands, and the number of such as shall be saved is great, and they Are many thousands, cc dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vmb vbi vvn vbz j, cc pns32 vbr d crd, (31) verse (DIV2) 1233 Page 687
12581 yea many millions of thousands that shall go to heauen? The answer is. yea many millions of thousands that shall go to heaven? The answer is. uh d crd pp-f crd cst vmb vvi p-acp n1? dt n1 vbz. (31) verse (DIV2) 1233 Page 687
12582 Christ here speakes comparatiuely, that in comparison of the wicked they are but few, (and therefore vniuersalitie or multitude is no good note of the Church,) but simply considered by themselues, they are many. christ Here speaks comparatively, that in comparison of the wicked they Are but few, (and Therefore universality or multitude is no good note of the Church,) but simply considered by themselves, they Are many. np1 av vvz av-j, cst p-acp n1 pp-f dt j pns32 vbr p-acp d, (cc av n1 cc n1 vbz dx j n1 pp-f dt n1,) p-acp av-j vvn p-acp px32, pns32 vbr d. (31) verse (DIV2) 1234 Page 687
12583 But some may say, It seemes then that the mercie of God is lesse then his iustice. But Some may say, It seems then that the mercy of God is less then his Justice. p-acp d vmb vvi, pn31 vvz av cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-dc cs po31 n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1235 Page 687
12584 No, it is his wonderfull mercie that any one is saued, all hauing sinned and made themselues lyable to the wrath of God: No, it is his wonderful mercy that any one is saved, all having sinned and made themselves liable to the wrath of God: uh-dx, pn31 vbz po31 j n1 cst d pi vbz vvn, d vhg vvn cc vvn px32 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1236 Page 687
12585 and therefore many being saued, the mercie of God is exceeding abundant and vnspeakeable. and Therefore many being saved, the mercy of God is exceeding abundant and unspeakable. cc av d vbg vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-vvg j cc j-u. (31) verse (DIV2) 1236 Page 687
12587 and to hold vs vp when we see times of distresse and hauocke; and learne we on this ground not to measure Gods Church after our owne sense: and to hold us up when we see times of distress and havoc; and Learn we on this ground not to measure God's Church After our own sense: cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; cc vvb pns12 p-acp d n1 xx pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 p-acp po12 d n1: (31) verse (DIV2) 1237 Page 687
12588 and when idolatrie, superstition, open wickednesse and prophanenesse, bloudie persecutions and slaughters do ouerspread all, let vs not then thinke that Gods Church is quite ouer-turned and come to vtter ruine. and when idolatry, Superstition, open wickedness and profaneness, bloody persecutions and slaughters do overspread all, let us not then think that God's Church is quite overturned and come to utter ruin. cc c-crq n1, n1, j n1 cc n1, j n2 cc n2 vdb vvi d, vvb pno12 xx av vvi cst ng1 n1 vbz av j cc vvb pc-acp vvi n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1237 Page 687
12589 No, no, let vs know to our comfort, that in that confusion the Lord hath many thousands that belong to him, No, no, let us know to our Comfort, that in that confusion the Lord hath many thousands that belong to him, uh-dx, uh-dx, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n1, cst p-acp d n1 dt n1 vhz d crd d vvi p-acp pno31, (31) verse (DIV2) 1237 Page 687
12590 and do truly beleeue in Christ, and truly feare the Lords and the Church of God shall neuer be brought to such a scantling in the most difficult times, and do truly believe in christ, and truly Fear the lords and the Church of God shall never be brought to such a scantling in the most difficult times, cc vdb av-j vvi p-acp np1, cc av-j vvb dt n2 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt av-ds j n2, (31) verse (DIV2) 1237 Page 687
12591 but that there shall be many thousands which shall worship God in spirit and truth. The Church of God can neuer vtterly faile: Christ hath promised, Matth. 16.18. that the gates of hell shall neuer be able to ouercome it. but that there shall be many thousands which shall worship God in Spirit and truth. The Church of God can never utterly fail: christ hath promised, Matthew 16.18. that the gates of hell shall never be able to overcome it. cc-acp cst a-acp vmb vbi d crd r-crq vmb vvi np1 p-acp n1 cc n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-x av-j vvi: np1 vhz vvn, np1 crd. cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31. (31) verse (DIV2) 1237 Page 687
12592 And this may be a ground of comfort to vs, to stay vs, and to hold vs from fainting, And this may be a ground of Comfort to us, to stay us, and to hold us from fainting, cc d vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi pno12, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp vvg, (31) verse (DIV2) 1237 Page 687
12593 and from shrinking from our holy profession in the hardest times that can come. Come we now to the 30. verse. and from shrinking from our holy profession in the Hardest times that can come. Come we now to the 30. verse. cc p-acp vvg p-acp po12 j n1 p-acp dt js n2 cst vmb vvi. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (31) verse (DIV2) 1237 Page 688
12594 VERSE 30. VERSE 30. vvb crd (32) verse (DIV2) 1237 Page 688
12595 Moreouer, whom he predestinate, them also he called, and whom he called, them also he iustified, Moreover, whom he predestinate, them also he called, and whom he called, them also he justified, av, ro-crq pns31 j, pno32 av pns31 vvd, cc r-crq pns31 vvd, pno32 av pns31 vvd, (32) verse (DIV2) 1238 Page 688
12596 and whom he iustified, them also he glorified. and whom he justified, them also he glorified. cc r-crq pns31 vvd, pno32 av pns31 vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1238 Page 688
12597 I Shewed you when I entred on verse 29. that in that and this 30. verse our Apostle proues, that all things, I Showed you when I entered on verse 29. that in that and this 30. verse our Apostle Proves, that all things, pns11 vvd pn22 c-crq pns11 vvd p-acp n1 crd d p-acp d cc d crd n1 po12 n1 vvz, cst d n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1239 Page 688
12598 euen afflictions worke for the best to those that are called according to Gods eternall purpose, and that by two arguments. even afflictions work for the best to those that Are called according to God's Eternal purpose, and that by two Arguments. av-j n2 vvb p-acp dt js p-acp d cst vbr vvn vvg p-acp npg1 j n1, cc cst p-acp crd n2. (32) verse (DIV2) 1239 Page 688
12599 The first layd downe verse 29. which we haue alreadie handled. Now his second argument prouing that conclusion, is in this 30. verse: The First laid down verse 29. which we have already handled. Now his second argument proving that conclusion, is in this 30. verse: dt ord vvd a-acp n1 crd r-crq pns12 vhb av vvn. av po31 ord n1 vvg d n1, vbz p-acp d crd n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1239 Page 688
12600 and it is taken from the infallible certaintie of that order which the Lord holdeth in bringing his chosen to life and glorie in heauen: and it is taken from the infallible certainty of that order which the Lord holds in bringing his chosen to life and glory in heaven: cc pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp vvg po31 j-vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1239 Page 688
12601 euen from the first ground and beginning, and the first cause of it, to the thing it selfe, their full and perfect glorification in heauen. And the argument stands thus. even from the First ground and beginning, and the First cause of it, to the thing it self, their full and perfect glorification in heaven. And the argument Stands thus. av p-acp dt ord n1 cc n1, cc dt ord n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, po32 j cc j n1 p-acp n1. cc dt n1 vvz av. (32) verse (DIV2) 1239 Page 688
12602 That the Lord hauing of his free loue from euerlasting, and before the world was, fore-appointed, That the Lord having of his free love from everlasting, and before the world was, fore-appointed, cst dt n1 vhg pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp j, cc p-acp dt n1 vbds, j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1240 Page 688
12603 and fore-ordained his chosen to life and glorie in heauen, he certainly proceeds, and he goeth on in his manifestation of that his loue, and foreordained his chosen to life and glory in heaven, he Certainly proceeds, and he Goes on in his manifestation of that his love, cc j po31 j-vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, pns31 av-j vvz, cc pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp po31 n1 pp-f d po31 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1240 Page 688
12604 and in the accomplishment of his owne eternall purpose, in that order that he hath appointed, by adding one degree of the manifestation of his loue and of the accomplishment of his owne purpose to another: and in the accomplishment of his own Eternal purpose, in that order that he hath appointed, by adding one degree of the manifestation of his love and of the accomplishment of his own purpose to Another: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d j n1, p-acp d n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn, p-acp vvg crd n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp j-jn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1240 Page 688
12605 and to his preordination and fore-appointing his chosen to life and glorie, he adds in time their vocation, and to his preordination and fore-appointing his chosen to life and glory, he adds in time their vocation, cc p-acp po31 n1 cc j po31 j-vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, pns31 vvz p-acp n1 po32 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1240 Page 688
12606 and to their vocation their iustification, and to their iustification the full accomplishment of his loue to them, and to their vocation their justification, and to their justification the full accomplishment of his love to them, cc p-acp po32 n1 po32 n1, cc p-acp po32 n1 dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32, (32) verse (DIV2) 1240 Page 688
12607 namely, their full and perfect glorification in heauen. namely, their full and perfect glorification in heaven. av, po32 j cc j n1 p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1240 Page 688
12608 And therfore it must needs be that all things worke together for the best vnto them that are called according to Gods eternall purpose. And Therefore it must needs be that all things work together for the best unto them that Are called according to God's Eternal purpose. cc av pn31 vmb av vbi d d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn vvg p-acp npg1 j n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1240 Page 689
12609 Now in this verse, for the generall matter of it, the Apostle layes downe foure effects by which God doth witnesse his eternall loue to his chosen, which are set downe as foure steps or degrees by which Gods chosen ascend and climbe vp to their blessednesse in heauen, Now in this verse, for the general matter of it, the Apostle lays down foure effects by which God does witness his Eternal love to his chosen, which Are Set down as foure steps or Degrees by which God's chosen ascend and climb up to their blessedness in heaven, av p-acp d n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, dt n1 vvz a-acp crd n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vdz vvi po31 j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, r-crq vbr vvn a-acp p-acp crd n2 cc n2 p-acp r-crq n2 vvn vvi cc vvi a-acp p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1241 Page 689
12610 and those foure degrees are inseparably linked and tyed one to another, as so many linkes of a golden chaine, and those foure Degrees Are inseparably linked and tied one to Another, as so many links of a golden chain, cc d crd n2 vbr av-j vvn cc vvn pi p-acp n-jn, c-acp av d n2 pp-f dt j n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1241 Page 689
12611 and they cannot be broke off or seuered one from another. As that God doth predestinate some to life and glorie; and they cannot be broke off or severed one from Another. As that God does predestinate Some to life and glory; cc pns32 vmbx vbi vvn a-acp cc vvn pi p-acp n-jn. p-acp cst np1 vdz vvb d p-acp n1 cc n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1241 Page 689
12612 and whom he hath predestinate, them he certainly cals; and whom he cals, them he iustifies; and whom he hath predestinate, them he Certainly calls; and whom he calls, them he Justifies; cc r-crq pns31 vhz j, pno32 pns31 av-j vvz; cc r-crq pns31 vvz, pno32 pns31 vvz; (32) verse (DIV2) 1241 Page 689
12613 and whom he iustifies, them he also glorifies. Moreouer (saith the Apostle) whom he predestinate, them also he called: and whom he Justifies, them he also Glorifies. Moreover (Says the Apostle) whom he predestinate, them also he called: cc r-crq pns31 vvz, pno32 pns31 av vvz. av (vvz dt n1) ro-crq pns31 j, pno32 av pns31 vvd: (32) verse (DIV2) 1241 Page 689
12614 and whom he called, them also he iustified: and whom he iustified, them also he glorified. and whom he called, them also he justified: and whom he justified, them also he glorified. cc r-crq pns31 vvd, pno32 av pns31 vvd: cc r-crq pns31 vvd, pno32 av pns31 vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1241 Page 689
12615 And of these foure degrees, the first is done from all eternitie and before all times, namely, predestination: And of these foure Degrees, the First is done from all eternity and before all times, namely, predestination: cc pp-f d crd n2, dt ord vbz vdn p-acp d n1 cc p-acp d n2, av, n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1241 Page 689
12616 and the other three they are effected in time. Come we now to search out the meaning of the words. and the other three they Are effected in time. Come we now to search out the meaning of the words. cc dt j-jn crd pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1. vvb pns12 av pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (32) verse (DIV2) 1241 Page 689
12617 Moreouer whom he predestinate. I shewed you in the verse foregoing what is the meaning of the word predestinate, namely, to appoint a thing to a certaine end aforehand, Moreover whom he predestinate. I showed you in the verse foregoing what is the meaning of the word predestinate, namely, to appoint a thing to a certain end aforehand, av r-crq pns31 vvb. pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp dt n1 vvg r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j, av, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 av, (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 689
12618 and it is here to be vnderstood of Gods act of predestination touching his elect, and that is plaine from the context. and it is Here to be understood of God's act of predestination touching his elect, and that is plain from the context. cc pn31 vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f npg1 n1 pp-f n1 vvg po31 j-vvn, cc d vbz j p-acp dt n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 689
12619 In the verse foregoing the Apostle saith, Whom he knew before, he predestinate them to be made like to the image of his Sonne: that is, in heauenly glorie: In the verse foregoing the Apostle Says, Whom he knew before, he predestinate them to be made like to the image of his Son: that is, in heavenly glory: p-acp dt n1 vvg dt n1 vvz, r-crq pns31 vvd a-acp, pns31 j pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: cst vbz, p-acp j n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 689
12620 and here he saith, Whom he predestinate, them he called, and iustified, and glorified. and Here he Says, Whom he predestinate, them he called, and justified, and glorified. cc av pns31 vvz, r-crq pns31 j, pno32 pns31 vvd, cc vvn, cc vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 689
12621 And therefore it must be vnderstood of predestination to life and glorie in heauen, and so the meaning of the Apostle is, whom the Lord before all times fore-appointed and fore-ordained to life and glorie in heauen, Them also he called. The word called was before expounded verse 28. and I there shewed that some are called, And Therefore it must be understood of predestination to life and glory in heaven, and so the meaning of the Apostle is, whom the Lord before all times fore-appointed and foreordained to life and glory in heaven, Them also he called. The word called was before expounded verse 28. and I there showed that Some Are called, cc av pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz, r-crq dt n1 p-acp d n2 j cc j p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, pno32 av pns31 vvd. dt n1 vvn vbds a-acp vvn n1 crd cc pns11 a-acp vvd d d vbr vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 689
12622 and that by the voice of God in the ministerie of his word, but they answer not the call of God: and that by the voice of God in the Ministry of his word, but they answer not the call of God: cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp pns32 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 689
12623 and of such speakes Christ, Matt. 20.16. Many are called but few are chosen. and of such speaks christ, Matt. 20.16. Many Are called but few Are chosen. cc pp-f d vvz np1, np1 crd. d vbr vvn p-acp d vbr vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 689
12624 Others being called by the voice of God in the ministerie of his word, they answer the call of God, Others being called by the voice of God in the Ministry of his word, they answer the call of God, ng2-jn vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12625 and they are effectually called out of darknesse into a maruellous light, as 1. Pet. 2.9. and they Are effectually called out of darkness into a marvelous Light, as 1. Pet. 2.9. cc pns32 vbr av-j vvn av pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp crd np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12626 And in this sence is the word here taken: And in this sense is the word Here taken: cc p-acp d n1 vbz dt n1 av vvn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12627 and the Apostles meaning is, Them also doth the Lord in time effectually work on by his holy Spirit, and the Apostles meaning is, Them also does the Lord in time effectually work on by his holy Spirit, cc dt n2 vvg vbz, pno32 av vdz dt n1 p-acp n1 av-j vvi a-acp p-acp po31 j n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12628 and bring them by the worke of his good Spirit, through the preaching of his word, from ignorance and vnbeliefe to true knowledge and faith in Christ, and bring them by the work of his good Spirit, through the preaching of his word, from ignorance and unbelief to true knowledge and faith in christ, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12629 and set them out of the state of nature into the state of grace. and Set them out of the state of nature into the state of grace. cc vvd pno32 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12630 And whom he hath thus called, them also he iustified, The word iustifie hath many acceptions, I will not trouble you with them, it is here to be taken as a terme fetcht from courts of iustice, And whom he hath thus called, them also he justified, The word justify hath many acceptions, I will not trouble you with them, it is Here to be taken as a term fetched from Courts of Justice, cc ro-crq pns31 vhz av vvn, pno32 av pns31 vvd, dt n1 vvi vhz d n2, pns11 vmb xx vvi pn22 p-acp pno32, pn31 vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12631 and it is opposed to condemning: so the Apostle himselfe makes opposition, verse 33.34. It is God that iustifieth, who shall condemne? and so it signifieth to acquit and to absolue in iudgement. and it is opposed to condemning: so the Apostle himself makes opposition, verse 33.34. It is God that Justifieth, who shall condemn? and so it signifies to acquit and to absolve in judgement. cc pn31 vbz vvn p-acp vvg: av dt n1 px31 vvz n1, n1 crd. pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz, r-crq vmb vvi? cc av pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12632 When therefore the Apostle saith, them also he iustifieth, it is as if he had said, them also he acquitteth and absolueth both from the guilt and punishment of all their sinnes, When Therefore the Apostle Says, them also he Justifieth, it is as if he had said, them also he acquitteth and absolveth both from the guilt and punishment of all their Sins, c-crq av dt n1 vvz, pno32 av pns31 vvz, pn31 vbz c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pno32 av pns31 vvz cc vvz d p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po32 n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12633 and accounteth them iust and righteous in his sight by Christ his righteousnesse imputed to them, and accounteth them just and righteous in his sighed by christ his righteousness imputed to them, cc vvz pno32 j cc j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno32, (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12634 and apprehended by faith, as the Apostle saith, Rom. 4.5.6. To him that beleeueth in him that iustifieth the vngodly, his faith is counted for righteousnesse: and apprehended by faith, as the Apostle Says, Rom. 4.5.6. To him that Believeth in him that Justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness: cc vvn p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp pno31 cst vvz dt j, po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12635 as Dauid declareth the blessednesse of the man to whom God imputeth righteousnesse. And 2. Corinth. 5.21. the Apostle affirmes, that Christ was made sinne for vs, who knew no sinne, that we might be made the righteousnesse of God in him. as David Declareth the blessedness of the man to whom God imputeth righteousness. And 2. Corinth. 5.21. the Apostle affirms, that christ was made sin for us, who knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. p-acp np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp ro-crq np1 vvz n1. cc crd np1. crd. dt n1 vvz, cst np1 vbds vvn n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq vvd dx n1, cst pns12 vmd vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31. (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12636 And whom he iustifieth, them also he glorifieth. And whom he Justifieth, them also he Glorifieth. cc ro-crq pns31 vvz, pno32 av pns31 vvz. (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12637 To glorifie is to make glorious, by putting away basenesse and dishonour, and by putting on of honour and glorie. To Glorify is to make glorious, by putting away baseness and dishonour, and by putting on of honour and glory. pc-acp vvi vbz pc-acp vvi j, p-acp vvg av n1 cc n1, cc p-acp vvg a-acp pp-f n1 cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12638 Now the Lord doth make his chosen glorious, and put away their basenesse, and put honour and glorie on them, partly in this life, by making them holy; Now the Lord does make his chosen glorious, and put away their baseness, and put honour and glory on them, partly in this life, by making them holy; av dt n1 vdz vvi po31 j-vvn j, cc vvd av po32 n1, cc vvd n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, av p-acp d n1, p-acp vvg pno32 j; (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12639 for their holinesse and sanctification in this life is their glorification begun. And hence the Church is said to be all glorious within, Psal. 45.13. for their holiness and sanctification in this life is their glorification begun. And hence the Church is said to be all glorious within, Psalm 45.13. p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 vbz po32 n1 vvn. cc av dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi d j p-acp, np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12640 And holinesse of life here in this world is termed glorie by the Apostle, 2. Cor. 3.18. We are changed into the same image from glorie to glorie. And holiness of life Here in this world is termed glory by the Apostle, 2. Cor. 3.18. We Are changed into the same image from glory to glory. cc n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp d n1 vbz vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 690
12659 Oh but some say, it is a doctrine that either workes despaire in men, or it makes them carelesse of the meanes of saluation, and of good workes. O but Some say, it is a Doctrine that either works despair in men, or it makes them careless of the means of salvation, and of good works. uh p-acp d vvb, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst d n2 vvb p-acp n2, cc pn31 vvz pno32 j pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, cc pp-f j n2. (32) verse (DIV2) 1244 Page 692
12641 But the Lord doth make his chosen fully glorious in the life to come in heauen, by making them there perfectly holy, their glorification in heauen being their sanctification consummate and made perfect, But the Lord does make his chosen Fully glorious in the life to come in heaven, by making them there perfectly holy, their glorification in heaven being their sanctification consummate and made perfect, p-acp dt n1 vdz vvi po31 j-vvn av-j j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, p-acp vvg pno32 a-acp av-j j, po32 n1 p-acp n1 vbg po32 n1 vvi cc vvn j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 691
12642 and by putting on their bodies and on their soules immortalitie, and full happinesse and glorie: and by putting on their bodies and on their Souls immortality, and full happiness and glory: cc p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp po32 ng1 n1, cc j n1 cc n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 691
12643 both these are here to be vnderstood vnder the word glorified. Them also he glorifieth: both these Are Here to be understood under the word glorified. Them also he Glorifieth: d d vbr av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 vvn. pno32 av pns31 vvz: (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 691
12644 that is, them also doth the Lord make glorious, partly in this life, by making them holy, that is, them also does the Lord make glorious, partly in this life, by making them holy, cst vbz, pns32 av vdz dt n1 vvb j, av p-acp d n1, p-acp vvg pno32 j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 691
12645 and by sanctifying them in part, in their soules and bodies; and in the life to come in heauen fully glorious, by making them perfectly holy, and by sanctifying them in part, in their Souls and bodies; and in the life to come in heaven Fully glorious, by making them perfectly holy, cc p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp n1, p-acp po32 n2 cc n2; cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 av-j j, p-acp vvg pno32 av-j j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 691
12646 and by putting on their bodies and soules immortalitie, eternall life, and full and perfect happinesse and glorie. and by putting on their bodies and Souls immortality, Eternal life, and full and perfect happiness and glory. cc p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n2 cc ng1 n1, j n1, cc j cc j n1 cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 691
12647 Now then thus conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in this verse, as if he had said. Now then thus conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in this verse, as if he had said. av av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1242 Page 691
12648 Moreouer, whom the Lord before all times fore-appointed and fore-ordained to life and glorie in heauen, they also are by him in time effectually called, they are effectually wrought on by his holy Spirit, Moreover, whom the Lord before all times fore-appointed and foreordained to life and glory in heaven, they also Are by him in time effectually called, they Are effectually wrought on by his holy Spirit, av, ro-crq dt n1 p-acp d n2 j cc j p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, pns32 av vbr p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 av-j vvn, pns32 vbr av-j vvn a-acp p-acp po31 j n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1243 Page 691
12649 and brought by the worke of his holy Spirit, through the preaching of the word, from ignorance and vnbeliefe, to true knowledge and faith in Christ, and brought by the work of his holy Spirit, through the preaching of the word, from ignorance and unbelief, to true knowledge and faith in christ, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1243 Page 691
12650 and set out of the state of ignorance and vnbeliefe into the state of true knowledge and faith in Christ Iesus: and Set out of the state of ignorance and unbelief into the state of true knowledge and faith in christ Iesus: cc vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 np1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1243 Page 691
12651 and they that are thus effectually called, they are also by him acquitted and absolued from the guilt and punishment of all their sins, and they that Are thus effectually called, they Are also by him acquitted and absolved from the guilt and punishment of all their Sins, cc pns32 cst vbr av av-j vvn, pns32 vbr av p-acp pno31 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po32 n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1243 Page 691
12652 and they are accounted iust and righteous in his sight by Christ his righteousnesse imputed to them, and apprehended by faith: and they Are accounted just and righteous in his sighed by christ his righteousness imputed to them, and apprehended by faith: cc pns32 vbr vvn j cc j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvn p-acp n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1243 Page 691
12653 and they that are thus iustified, they are also by him made glorious, partly in this life, he here making them holy, and they that Are thus justified, they Are also by him made glorious, partly in this life, he Here making them holy, cc pns32 cst vbr av vvn, pns32 vbr av p-acp pno31 vvd j, av p-acp d n1, pns31 av vvg pno32 j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1243 Page 691
12654 and sanctifying them in part, and in the life to come in heauen fully glorious, he there making them perfectly holy, and sanctifying them in part, and in the life to come in heaven Fully glorious, he there making them perfectly holy, cc vvg pno32 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 av-j j, pns31 a-acp vvg pno32 av-j j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1243 Page 691
12655 and there putting on them, on their bodies and soules immortalitie, eternall life, and full and perfect happinesse and glorie. and there putting on them, on their bodies and Souls immortality, Eternal life, and full and perfect happiness and glory. cc a-acp vvg p-acp pno32, p-acp po32 n2 cc ng1 n1, j n1, cc j cc j n1 cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1243 Page 691
12656 Now in that the Apostle here and in the verse foregoing speakes of Gods predestination, of his fore-appointing some to life and glorie in heauen, I might stand to shew that the doctrine of Gods predestination is a doctrine that ou••t to be published and made knowne to Gods people. Now in that the Apostle Here and in the verse foregoing speaks of God's predestination, of his fore-appointing Some to life and glory in heaven, I might stand to show that the Doctrine of God's predestination is a Doctrine that ou••t to be published and made known to God's people. av p-acp d dt n1 av cc p-acp dt n1 vvg vvz pp-f npg1 n1, pp-f po31 j d p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz dt n1 cst vvd pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvd vvn p-acp ng1 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1244 Page 691
12657 Some are of opinion that it ought to be concealed and kept from the people of God, some Are of opinion that it ought to be concealed and kept from the people of God, d vbr pp-f n1 cst pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1244 Page 691
12658 but they are deceiued, it is a thing reuealed in the written word of God, and so it belongs to vs, Deut. 29.29. but they Are deceived, it is a thing revealed in the written word of God, and so it belongs to us, Deuteronomy 29.29. cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn, pn31 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, cc av pn31 vvz p-acp pno12, np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1244 Page 691
12660 It is not so, it is a speciall ground of true comfort and sound patience vnder the crosse, It is not so, it is a special ground of true Comfort and found patience under the cross, pn31 vbz xx av, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1244 Page 692
12661 and it doth necessarily inferre the vse of the meanes of saluation, because whom God hath predestinate, them he doth in time conuert, and it does necessarily infer the use of the means of salvation, Because whom God hath predestinate, them he does in time convert, cc pn31 vdz av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz j, pno32 pns31 vdz p-acp n1 vvi, (32) verse (DIV2) 1244 Page 692
12662 and will by the vse of the meanes: and will by the use of the means: cc vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2: (32) verse (DIV2) 1244 Page 692
12663 yea it makes men set themselues seriously and chearfully to do good duties, and they neuer do good workes with such alacritie as when they know and beleeue that God in his eternall loue towards them hath freely predestinated them to life and glorie. yea it makes men Set themselves seriously and cheerfully to do good duties, and they never do good works with such alacrity as when they know and believe that God in his Eternal love towards them hath freely predestinated them to life and glory. uh pn31 vvz n2 vvi px32 av-j cc av-j pc-acp vdi j n2, cc pns32 av-x vdb j n2 p-acp d n1 c-acp c-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi cst np1 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp pno32 vhz av-j vvn pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1244 Page 692
12664 They then loue God, because he hath from euerlasting appointed them to life and saluation, 1. Ioh. 4.19. They then love God, Because he hath from everlasting appointed them to life and salvation, 1. John 4.19. pns32 av vvb np1, c-acp pns31 vhz p-acp j vvd pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, crd np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1244 Page 692
12665 but I will not stand on that. One point I will touch in a word, we see the Apostle here makes not the act of Gods predestination to life and glorie in heauen vniuersall, but I will not stand on that. One point I will touch in a word, we see the Apostle Here makes not the act of God's predestination to life and glory in heaven universal, cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d. crd n1 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, pns12 vvb dt n1 av vvz xx dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1244 Page 692
12666 and reaching to all men and women in the world; and reaching to all men and women in the world; cc vvg p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1244 Page 692
12667 but he bounds and limits it to some, namely, to such as in time are effectually called and iustified, but he bounds and Limits it to Some, namely, to such as in time Are effectually called and justified, cc-acp pns31 vvz cc n2 pn31 p-acp d, av, p-acp d c-acp p-acp n1 vbr av-j vvn cc vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1244 Page 692
12668 and shall in time be also glorified, he links these together inseparably. Whence the point is this. and shall in time be also glorified, he links these together inseparably. Whence the point is this. cc vmb p-acp n1 vbb av vvn, pns31 n2 d av av-j. c-crq dt n1 vbz d. (32) verse (DIV2) 1244 Page 692
12669 That Gods predestination to life and glorie is not vniuersall: That God's predestination to life and glory is not universal: d ng1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbz xx j: (32) verse (DIV2) 1245 Page 692
12670 it is not common to all men and women in the world, the Lord hath not from euerlasting fore-appointed all and euerie man and woman in the world to eternall life and saluation, Gods election to life and glorie is not vniuersall. Act. 13.48. it is said, As many as were ordained to eternall life beleeued: it is not Common to all men and women in the world, the Lord hath not from everlasting fore-appointed all and every man and woman in the world to Eternal life and salvation, God's election to life and glory is not universal. Act. 13.48. it is said, As many as were ordained to Eternal life believed: pn31 vbz xx j p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vhz xx p-acp j j d cc d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1, ng1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbz xx j. n1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, p-acp d c-acp vbdr vvn p-acp j n1 vvn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1245 Page 692
12671 thereby implying, that some were ordained to eternall life, and some were not. Rom. 9.22.23. the Apostle makes knowne that some were vessels of Gods mercie prepared to glorie, and others were vessels of Gods wrath prepared to destruction. Ephes. 1.4.5. thereby implying, that Some were ordained to Eternal life, and Some were not. Rom. 9.22.23. the Apostle makes known that Some were vessels of God's mercy prepared to glory, and Others were vessels of God's wrath prepared to destruction. Ephesians 1.4.5. av vvg, cst d vbdr vvn p-acp j n1, cc d vbdr xx. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz vvn d d vbdr n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vvn p-acp n1, cc n2-jn vbdr n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vvn p-acp n1. np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1245 Page 692
12672 the Apostle doth appropriate Gods eternall election and predestination to life and glorie onely to himselfe, the Apostle does Appropriate God's Eternal election and predestination to life and glory only to himself, dt n1 vdz vvi npg1 j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 av-j p-acp px31, (32) verse (DIV2) 1245 Page 692
12673 and to other true beleeuers, and saith, God hath chosen vs in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in loue: and to other true believers, and Says, God hath chosen us in christ before the Foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: cc p-acp j-jn j n2, cc vvz, np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vmd vbi j cc p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1245 Page 692
12674 And hath predestinate vs, to be adopted through Iesus Christ vnto himselfe according to the good pleasure of his will. And hath predestinate us, to be adopted through Iesus christ unto himself according to the good pleasure of his will. cc vhz j pno12, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1 np1 p-acp px31 vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1245 Page 692
12675 And the reason of this, that Gods predestination to life and glorie is not vniuersall and reaching to all, is this. And the reason of this, that God's predestination to life and glory is not universal and reaching to all, is this. cc dt n1 pp-f d, cst ng1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbz xx j cc vvg p-acp d, vbz d. (32) verse (DIV2) 1245 Page 693
12676 The Lord is both infinitely mercifull and also infinitely iust, and he will be knowne so to be: The Lord is both infinitely merciful and also infinitely just, and he will be known so to be: dt n1 vbz av-d av-j j cc av av-j j, cc pns31 vmb vbi vvn av pc-acp vbi: (32) verse (DIV2) 1246 Page 693
12677 he will haue both his infinite mercie and also his infinite iustice manifested and declared to his glorie, he will have both his infinite mercy and also his infinite Justice manifested and declared to his glory, pns31 vmb vhi d po31 j n1 cc av po31 j n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1246 Page 693
12678 and by both, and that in respect of man, which could not haue bene if all and euerie man in the world had bene fore-appointed to life and glory in heauen; and by both, and that in respect of man, which could not have be if all and every man in the world had be fore-appointed to life and glory in heaven; cc p-acp d, cc cst p-acp n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmd xx vhi vbn cs av-d cc d n1 p-acp dt n1 vhd vbn j p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1246 Page 693
12679 for then all must needs haue bene saued, and then the Lord had made himselfe knowne to be a God of infinite mercie onely, for then all must needs have be saved, and then the Lord had made himself known to be a God of infinite mercy only, c-acp av d vmb av vhi vbn vvn, cc av dt n1 vhd vvn px31 vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 av-j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1246 Page 693
12680 and not of infinite iustice in respect of men. and not of infinite Justice in respect of men. cc xx pp-f j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n2. (32) verse (DIV2) 1246 Page 693
12681 And therefore doubtlesse it is a certaine truth, that Gods predestination to life and glorie in heauen is not vniuersall, it reacheth not to all and euery man and woman in the world. And for vse. And Therefore doubtless it is a certain truth, that God's predestination to life and glory in heaven is not universal, it reaches not to all and every man and woman in the world. And for use. cc av av-j pn31 vbz dt j n1, cst ng1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 vbz xx j, pn31 vvz xx p-acp d cc d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. cc p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1246 Page 693
12682 First, this truth serues to discouer the errour of that opinion held by some, that the worke of redemption wrought by Christ is vniuersall, that Christ died for all generally without exception of any, First, this truth serves to discover the error of that opinion held by Some, that the work of redemption wrought by christ is universal, that christ died for all generally without exception of any, ord, d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvd p-acp d, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp np1 vbz j, cst np1 vvd p-acp d av-j p-acp n1 pp-f d, (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 693
12683 and that quoad efficatiam realem, and not onely quoad sufficientiam praetij: and that some notwithstanding are not saued, they say it is through their owne default, because they will not. and that quoad efficatiam realem, and not only quoad sufficientiam praetij: and that Some notwithstanding Are not saved, they say it is through their own default, Because they will not. cc d av fw-la fw-la, cc xx av-j av fw-la fw-la: cc cst d a-acp vbr xx vvn, pns32 vvb pn31 vbz p-acp po32 d n1, c-acp pns32 vmb xx. (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 693
12684 Besides the errour of this position, it making the sinne of man, death and hell, stronger then Christ, at least Gods purpose variable and subiect to mans will, which are foule errours. Beside the error of this position, it making the sin of man, death and hell, Stronger then christ, At least God's purpose variable and Subject to men will, which Are foul errors. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pn31 vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, jc cs np1, p-acp ds n2 vvb j cc j-jn p-acp ng1 n1, r-crq vbr j n2. (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 693
12685 Besides this, it cannot stand with the truth now deliuered; Beside this, it cannot stand with the truth now Delivered; p-acp d, pn31 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 av vvn; (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 693
12686 for if predestination to life and glorie be not vniuersall, if it reach not to euery man and woman in the world, for if predestination to life and glory be not universal, if it reach not to every man and woman in the world, c-acp cs n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbb xx j, cs pn31 vvb xx p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 693
12687 then certainly Christ died not for all and euerie one, his death was not really effectuall for all and euerie one. then Certainly christ died not for all and every one, his death was not really effectual for all and every one. av av-j np1 vvd xx p-acp d cc d pi, po31 n1 vbds xx av-j j p-acp d cc d pi. (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 693
12688 For the Scripture is plaine that Christ died onely for Gods elect, and that he is the Sauiour of his Church and of his bodie, Ephe. 5.23. and that he onely redeemed his Church by his bloud, Act. 20.28. I know the exceptiō of ye Arminians, His Church say they, that is, his visible Church, wherein are elect & reprobate, beleeuers & vnbeleeuers. For the Scripture is plain that christ died only for God's elect, and that he is the Saviour of his Church and of his body, Ephes 5.23. and that he only redeemed his Church by his blood, Act. 20.28. I know the exception of the Arminians, His Church say they, that is, his visible Church, wherein Are elect & Reprobate, believers & unbelievers. p-acp dt n1 vbz j cst np1 vvd av-j p-acp n2 vvb, cc cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd. cc cst pns31 av-j vvn po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, n1 crd. pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, po31 n1 vvb pns32, cst vbz, po31 j n1, q-crq vbr j cc j-jn, n2 cc n2. (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 693
12689 Now this exceptiō the Apostle refutes and meets withall. Ephes. 5. he saith, verse 25. Christ gaue himselfe for his Church: Now this exception the Apostle refutes and meets withal. Ephesians 5. he Says, verse 25. christ gave himself for his Church: av d n1 dt n1 vvz cc vvz av. np1 crd pns31 vvz, n1 crd np1 vvd px31 p-acp po31 n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 693
12690 and then he subioynes by way of explication what he meanes by the word Church, verse 26.27. and then he subioynes by Way of explication what he means by the word Church, verse 26.27. cc av pns31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 n1, n1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 693
12691 namely, that Church that he sanctifieth and cleanseth by the washing of water through the word, namely, that Church that he Sanctifieth and Cleanseth by the washing of water through the word, av, cst n1 cst pns31 vvz cc vvz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 694
12692 and that he makes to himselfe a glorious Church, not hauing spot or wrinckle, or any such thing, and that he makes to himself a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, cc cst pns31 vvz p-acp px31 dt j n1, xx vhg n1 cc n1, cc d d n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 694
12693 but that it should be holy and without blame: but that it should be holy and without blame: cc-acp cst pn31 vmd vbi j cc p-acp n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 694
12694 which must needs be vnderstood of the inuisible Church, and of the elect of God onely. which must needs be understood of the invisible Church, and of the elect of God only. r-crq vmb av vbi vvn pp-f dt j n1, cc pp-f dt n-vvn pp-f np1 av-j. (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 694
12695 And therefore vniuersall redemption wrought by Christ, touching the reall efficacie of it, is but a deuice of mans braine, And Therefore universal redemption wrought by christ, touching the real efficacy of it, is but a device of men brain, cc av j n1 vvn p-acp np1, vvg dt j n1 pp-f pn31, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 694
12696 and we shall find it to be but a deceiuing ground of comfort, if we rest on this, that Christ died for all: and we shall find it to be but a deceiving ground of Comfort, if we rest on this, that christ died for all: cc pns12 vmb vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1, cs pns12 vvb p-acp d, cst np1 vvd p-acp d: (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 694
12697 and if thou hast no better ground of comfort in the time of need, (as indeed manie haue not) thou shalt finde it will deceiue thee, and if thou hast no better ground of Comfort in the time of need, (as indeed many have not) thou shalt find it will deceive thee, cc cs pns21 vh2 dx jc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (c-acp av d vhb xx) pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 vmb vvi pno21, (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 694
12698 and when thy conscience shall be awakened and distressed, it will then be readie to exempt thee from the benefit of redemption, and when thy conscience shall be awakened and distressed, it will then be ready to exempt thee from the benefit of redemption, cc c-crq po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn, pn31 vmb av vbi j pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 694
12699 and will then tell thee, Christ indeed died for all, if all would receiue him, and will then tell thee, christ indeed died for all, if all would receive him, cc vmb av vvi pno21, np1 av vvd p-acp d, cs d vmd vvi pno31, (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 694
12700 but thou by thy sinnes hast cut thy selfe off from him, and therefore the benefit of his death belongs not to thee, but thou by thy Sins haste Cut thy self off from him, and Therefore the benefit of his death belongs not to thee, cc-acp pns21 p-acp po21 ng1 n1 vvn po21 n1 a-acp p-acp pno31, cc av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz xx p-acp pno21, (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 694
12701 and it will do thee no good. and it will do thee no good. cc pn31 vmb vdi pno21 dx j. (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 694
12702 Learne therefore to renounce it as erronious and false, and a deceiuing ground of comfort, that Christ died for all, Learn Therefore to renounce it as erroneous and false, and a deceiving ground of Comfort, that christ died for all, vvb av pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp j cc j, cc dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1, cst np1 vvd p-acp d, (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 694
12703 and that the reall efficacie of his death belongs to all. For a second vse: and that the real efficacy of his death belongs to all. For a second use: cc cst dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz p-acp d. p-acp dt ord n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1247 Page 694
12704 is it so that the act of Gods predestination to life and glorie is not vniuersall? Did not God from euerlasting fore-appoint euerie man and woman in the world to life and saluation? Surely then the Anabaptists are deceiued, is it so that the act of God's predestination to life and glory is not universal? Did not God from everlasting foreappoint every man and woman in the world to life and salvation? Surely then the Anabaptists Are deceived, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbz xx j? vdd xx np1 p-acp j j d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1? np1 av dt np1 vbr vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 694
12705 and it must needs be erronious and false which they hold and teach; and it must needs be erroneous and false which they hold and teach; cc pn31 vmb av vbi j cc j r-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi; (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 694
12706 that God did chuse all men both good and bad to the kingdome of heauen, on condition of faith and of obedience to the Gospell, that God did choose all men both good and bad to the Kingdom of heaven, on condition of faith and of Obedience to the Gospel, cst np1 vdd vvi d n2 d j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 694
12707 for that is their position, as appeares by their owne words in a Pamphlet lately put forth by them. for that is their position, as appears by their own words in a Pamphlet lately put forth by them. p-acp d vbz po32 n1, c-acp vvz p-acp po32 d n2 p-acp dt n1 av-j vvn av p-acp pno32. (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 694
12708 And to this purpose (forsooth) they make Gods election twofold, eternall and before the creation of the world, and actuall and in time: And to this purpose (forsooth) they make God's election twofold, Eternal and before the creation of the world, and actual and in time: cc p-acp d n1 (uh) pns32 vvb npg1 n1 j, j cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j cc p-acp n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 694
12709 and they say, Gods eternall election is Gods eternall purpose and decree to elect such persons to life and saluation in whom he findeth faith and obedience; and they say, God's Eternal election is God's Eternal purpose and Decree to elect such Persons to life and salvation in whom he finds faith and Obedience; cc pns32 vvb, ng1 j n1 vbz ng1 j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz n1 cc n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 694
12710 and those persons he electeth to saluation for the qualitie he finds in them. and those Persons he Electeth to salvation for the quality he finds in them. cc d n2 pns31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz p-acp pno32. (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 694
12711 And so they say, Gods eternall election is not of the particular person, but of the qualitie; And so they say, God's Eternal election is not of the particular person, but of the quality; cc av pns32 vvb, ng1 j n1 vbz xx pp-f dt j n1, cc-acp pp-f dt n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 694
12712 and Gods actuall election they say is his electing of those in time who are instructed and taught by the Gospell preached, and God's actual election they say is his electing of those in time who Are instructed and taught by the Gospel preached, cc n2 j n1 pns32 vvb vbz png31 vvg pp-f d p-acp n1 r-crq vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 vvd, (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 695
12713 and do beleeue it and yeeld obedience to it, and so are actually chosen for their faith and for their obedience. and do believe it and yield Obedience to it, and so Are actually chosen for their faith and for their Obedience. cc vdb vvi pn31 cc vvi n1 p-acp pn31, cc av vbr av-j vvn p-acp po32 n1 cc p-acp po32 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 695
12714 And thus they make Gods eternall election to be a purpose in God before the creation of the world, to saue all generally without exception of any, And thus they make God's Eternal election to be a purpose in God before the creation of the world, to save all generally without exception of any, cc av pns32 vvb n2 j n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi d av-j p-acp n1 pp-f d, (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 695
12715 and a fore-ordaining of all to life and saluation, as well vnbeleeuers as beleeuers, on the condition of faith and obedience, and a foreordaining of all to life and salvation, as well unbelievers as believers, on the condition of faith and Obedience, cc dt j pp-f d p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp av n2 p-acp n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 695
12716 if they would beleeue and obey the Gospell; if they would believe and obey the Gospel; cs pns32 vmd vvi cc vvi dt n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 695
12717 and his actuall election to be an electing and choosing of some to life and glorie now beleeuing the Gospell, and his actual election to be an electing and choosing of Some to life and glory now believing the Gospel, cc po31 j n1 pc-acp vbi dt vvg cc vvg pp-f d p-acp n1 cc n1 av vvg dt n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 695
12718 and now yeelding obedience to it. and now yielding Obedience to it. cc av vvg n1 p-acp pn31. (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 695
12719 A meere idle and foolish distinction, yea such as hath no ground or footing in the word of God. A mere idle and foolish distinction, yea such as hath no ground or footing in the word of God. dt j j cc j n1, uh d c-acp vhz dx n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 695
12720 Where do they finde in all the booke of God such a distinction, let them shew it if they can? In what Gospell is it written, Beleeue and obey the Gospell and thou shalt be actually elected? Indeed we find it written in the Gospell, Beleeue and obey the Gospell and thou shalt be saued. Where do they find in all the book of God such a distinction, let them show it if they can? In what Gospel is it written, Believe and obey the Gospel and thou shalt be actually elected? Indeed we find it written in the Gospel, Believe and obey the Gospel and thou shalt be saved. q-crq vdb pns32 vvi p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1 d dt n1, vvb pno32 vvi pn31 cs pns32 vmb? p-acp r-crq n1 vbz pn31 vvn, vvb cc vvi dt n1 cc pns21 vm2 vbi av-j vvn? np1 pns12 vvb pn31 vvn p-acp dt n1, vvb cc vvi dt n1 cc pns21 vm2 vbi vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 695
12721 Beleeuing and obeying the Gospell is a necessarie antecedent to life and saluation, and is necessarily required before saluation, Believing and obeying the Gospel is a necessary antecedent to life and salvation, and is necessarily required before salvation, vvg cc vvg dt n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vbz av-j vvn p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 695
12722 but neuer do we find it to be an antecedent, going before Gods election to life and glorie in heauen, but never do we find it to be an antecedent, going before God's election to life and glory in heaven, cc-acp av vdb pns12 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi dt n1, vvg p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 695
12723 and as a thing required to Gods election to life and saluation. and as a thing required to God's election to life and salvation. cc p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 695
12724 God indeed decreed with himselfe to saue through Christ all them that do beleeue, but their beleeuing is not before Gods actuall chusing of them to life and saluation, that we find not in any place of Scripture, God indeed decreed with himself to save through christ all them that do believe, but their believing is not before God's actual choosing of them to life and salvation, that we find not in any place of Scripture, np1 av vvn p-acp px31 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 d pno32 cst vdb vvi, cc-acp po32 vvg vbz xx p-acp npg1 j vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, cst pns12 vvb xx p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 695
12725 but it necessarily goes before their saluation. Ioh. 10.27. Christ saith, My sheepe heare my voice, or beleeue in me, because I know them. but it necessarily Goes before their salvation. John 10.27. christ Says, My sheep hear my voice, or believe in me, Because I know them. cc-acp pn31 av-j vvz p-acp po32 n1. np1 crd. np1 vvz, po11 n1 vvi po11 n1, cc vvi p-acp pno11, c-acp pns11 vvb pno32. (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 695
12726 But they say, We are sheepe, or elect ordained to life and glorie because we beleeue. But they say, We Are sheep, or elect ordained to life and glory Because we believe. p-acp pns32 vvb, pns12 vbr n1, cc vvi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 c-acp pns12 vvb. (32) verse (DIV2) 1248 Page 695
12727 Againe, when as they say, Gods eternall election is not of the particular person but of the qualitie, they speake absurdly. Again, when as they say, God's Eternal election is not of the particular person but of the quality, they speak absurdly. av, c-crq c-acp pns32 vvb, ng1 j n1 vbz xx pp-f dt j n1 cc-acp pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb av-j. (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 695
12728 Did God chuse faith and obedience to saluation? Did he chuse these qualities to go to heauen, Did God choose faith and Obedience to salvation? Did he choose these qualities to go to heaven, vdd np1 vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? vdd pns31 vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 695
12729 and not the person in whom these qualities of faith and obedience are found? But to take them in the best sence, and not the person in whom these qualities of faith and Obedience Are found? But to take them in the best sense, cc xx dt n1 p-acp ro-crq d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr vvn? p-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt js n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 695
12730 and their meaning to be this; and their meaning to be this; cc po32 n1 pc-acp vbi d; (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 695
12731 In regard they expound it, that God did purpose and decree before the creation to elect to saluation such persons in whom he should find faith and obedience, this being their meaning their position doth exceedingly derogate from the all-sufficiencie of God, In regard they expound it, that God did purpose and Decree before the creation to elect to salvation such Persons in whom he should find faith and Obedience, this being their meaning their position does exceedingly derogate from the All-sufficiency of God, p-acp n1 pns32 vvb pn31, cst np1 vdd vvi cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 d n2 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmd vvi n1 cc n1, d vbg po32 n1 po32 n1 vdz av-vvg vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12732 as if the Lord must be beholding to something in vs before his will could be determined; as if the Lord must be beholding to something in us before his will could be determined; c-acp cs dt n1 vmb vbi vvg p-acp pi p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1 vmd vbi vvn; (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12733 and as if his will must depend on something out of himselfe in man, on which it may be determined to elect; and as if his will must depend on something out of himself in man, on which it may be determined to elect; cc c-acp cs po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pi av pp-f px31 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi; (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12734 yea it makes God to be in suspence touching that wherein afterwards on some sight he comes to be fully determined: yea it makes God to be in suspense touching that wherein afterwards on Some sighed he comes to be Fully determined: uh pn31 vvz np1 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 vvg cst c-crq av p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi av-j vvn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12752 I leaue them, and for a third vse, is it so that the act of Gods predestination to life and glorie is not vniuersall? Doth it not reach, I leave them, and for a third use, is it so that the act of God's predestination to life and glory is not universal? Does it not reach, pns11 vvb pno32, cc p-acp dt ord n1, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbz xx j? vdz pn31 xx vvi, (32) verse (DIV2) 1250 Page 697
12735 as if the Lord who is infinite in wisedome, in will, and power, should thus demurre with himselfe, I purpose if hereafter I shall finde in men faith and obedience to the Gospell, to chuse them to life and saluation, otherwise not. as if the Lord who is infinite in Wisdom, in will, and power, should thus demur with himself, I purpose if hereafter I shall find in men faith and Obedience to the Gospel, to choose them to life and salvation, otherwise not. c-acp cs dt n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc n1, vmd av vvi p-acp px31, pns11 vvb cs av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n2 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, av xx. (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12736 Oh what a monstrous derogation is this from the Lords all-sufficiencie! O what a monstrous derogation is this from the lords All-sufficiency! uh r-crq dt j n1 vbz d p-acp dt n2 n1! (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12737 and how doth this derogate from the absolute will of God, and from the good pleasure of God, which is the supreame cause of Gods predestination to life and saluation, as Ephes. 1.5. and how does this derogate from the absolute will of God, and from the good pleasure of God, which is the supreme cause of God's predestination to life and salvation, as Ephesians 1.5. cc q-crq vdz d vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12738 Now for the places of Scripture they bring to proue that God did purpose and decree before the creation of the world to saue all persons in whom he should find faith and obedience, they are not worthy the answering, they do fearefully abuse and peruert the Scripture, they bring that, Act. 17.28. Now for the places of Scripture they bring to prove that God did purpose and Decree before the creation of the world to save all Persons in whom he should find faith and Obedience, they Are not worthy the answering, they do fearfully abuse and pervert the Scripture, they bring that, Act. 17.28. av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi cst np1 vdd vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmd vvi n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr xx j dt vvg, pns32 vdb av-j vvi cc vvi dt n1, pns32 vvb cst, n1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12739 where it is said, We are Gods generation, and they reason thus, All persons are Gods generation, where it is said, We Are God's generation, and they reason thus, All Persons Are God's generation, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, pns12 vbr ng1 n1, cc pns32 vvb av, d n2 vbr ng1 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12740 therefore Gods eternall election is not of the particular person but of the qualitie. Therefore God's Eternal election is not of the particular person but of the quality. av n2 j n1 vbz xx pp-f dt j n1 cc-acp pp-f dt n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12741 What an absurd kinde of reasoning is this? doth it follow because all persons are Gods generation, What an absurd kind of reasoning is this? does it follow Because all Persons Are God's generation, q-crq dt j n1 pp-f vvg vbz d? vdz pn31 vvi c-acp d n2 vbr ng1 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12742 and haue their being in him, therefore Gods eternall election is not of particular person, and have their being in him, Therefore God's Eternal election is not of particular person, cc vhb po32 vbg p-acp pno31, av n2 j n1 vbz xx pp-f j n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12743 but of qualitie, or of persons thus and thus qualified? these things follow not one another. but of quality, or of Persons thus and thus qualified? these things follow not one Another. cc-acp pp-f n1, cc pp-f n2 av cc av vvn? d n2 vvb xx pi j-jn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12744 And for the places they bring to proue that God doth actually elect some to life and saluation now beleeuing the Gospell, And for the places they bring to prove that God does actually elect Some to life and salvation now believing the Gospel, cc p-acp dt n2 pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi cst np1 vdz av-j vvi d p-acp n1 cc n1 av vvg dt n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12745 and now yeelding obedience to it, they are most impertinent, they proue no such matter: they bring Rom. 9.25. Ephes. 1.13.14. 1. Pet. 2.10. and now yielding Obedience to it, they Are most impertinent, they prove no such matter: they bring Rom. 9.25. Ephesians 1.13.14. 1. Pet. 2.10. cc av vvg n1 p-acp pn31, pns32 vbr av-ds j, pns32 vvb dx d n1: pns32 vvb np1 crd. np1 crd. crd np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12746 in all which places, if ye looke into them, you shall finde there is not a word touching Gods election, they imply no such thing, in all which places, if you look into them, you shall find there is not a word touching God's election, they imply no such thing, p-acp d r-crq n2, cs pn22 vvb p-acp pno32, pn22 vmb vvi a-acp vbz xx dt n1 vvg npg1 n1, pns32 vvb dx d n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 696
12747 but they rather import effectuall vocation and calling, or dwelling of the Spirit of God in the hearts of true beleeuers to their sanctification, but they rather import effectual vocation and calling, or Dwelling of the Spirit of God in the hearts of true believers to their sanctification, cc-acp pns32 av-c vvb j n1 cc n1, cc vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp po32 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 697
12748 and to the assurance of their full redemption. Thus grosse and thus absurd are the Anabaptists, both in their affections and proofes; and to the assurance of their full redemption. Thus gross and thus absurd Are the Anabaptists, both in their affections and proofs; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1. av j cc av j vbr dt np1, av-d p-acp po32 n2 cc n2; (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 697
12749 and their opinion touching Gods eternall election to life and saluation, cannot stand with the doctrine now deliuered, that the act of Gods predestination to life and glorie is not vniuersall and common to all men and women in the world. and their opinion touching God's Eternal election to life and salvation, cannot stand with the Doctrine now Delivered, that the act of God's predestination to life and glory is not universal and Common to all men and women in the world. cc po32 n1 vvg n2 j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 av vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbz xx j cc j p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 697
12750 I haue stood somewhat longer in confuting their error, because of that booke which may haply bleare the eyes of the simple, and deceiue them; I have stood somewhat longer in confuting their error, Because of that book which may haply blear the eyes of the simple, and deceive them; pns11 vhb vvn av av-jc p-acp vvg po32 n1, c-acp pp-f d n1 r-crq vmb av vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j, cc vvi pno32; (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 697
12751 and I heare that some do begin to call the truth of God in question on that booke. and I hear that Some do begin to call the truth of God in question on that book. cc pns11 vvb cst d vdb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1249 Page 697
12753 and is it not common to all and euery man and woman in the world? How then are they who find themselues in the number of Gods chosen, and is it not Common to all and every man and woman in the world? How then Are they who find themselves in the number of God's chosen, cc vbz pn31 xx j p-acp d cc d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1? uh-crq av vbr pns32 r-crq vvb px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1250 Page 697
12754 and haue good euidence of it, that they are such as the Lord hath from euerlasting fore-appointed and fore-ordained to life and glorie, and have good evidence of it, that they Are such as the Lord hath from everlasting fore-appointed and foreordained to life and glory, cc vhb j n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns32 vbr d c-acp dt n1 vhz p-acp j j cc j p-acp n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1250 Page 697
12755 how I say are they bound to admire and to magnifie the free loue of God towards them? Surely that free loue of God can neuer be sufficiently aduanced and extolled: how I say Are they bound to admire and to magnify the free love of God towards them? Surely that free love of God can never be sufficiently advanced and extolled: c-crq pns11 vvb vbr pns32 vvn pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32? np1 cst j n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-x vbi av-j vvd cc vvd: (32) verse (DIV2) 1250 Page 697
12756 and consider it thou that hast good euidence of it, that thou belongest to Gods election. and Consider it thou that hast good evidence of it, that thou belongest to God's election. cc vvb pn31 pns21 cst vh2 av-j n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns21 vv2 p-acp ng1 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1250 Page 697
12757 Did the Lord from euerlasting set his free loue on thee, purposing thy eternall happinesse & saluation, Did the Lord from everlasting Set his free love on thee, purposing thy Eternal happiness & salvation, vdd dt n1 p-acp j vvi po31 j n1 p-acp pno21, vvg po21 j n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1250 Page 697
12758 and did he passe by others intending to glorifie himself in their iust punishment? How then canst thou sufficiently admire and magnifie the free loue of God towards thee? If the Lord had fore-appointed and fore-ordained all men and women to life and glorie, it had bene an infinite-mercie of God, and did he pass by Others intending to Glorify himself in their just punishment? How then Canst thou sufficiently admire and magnify the free love of God towards thee? If the Lord had fore-appointed and foreordained all men and women to life and glory, it had be an infinite-mercie of God, cc vdd pns31 vvi p-acp n2-jn vvg p-acp vvi px31 p-acp po32 j n1? uh-crq av vm2 pns21 av-j vvi cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21? cs dt n1 vhd j cc j d n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, pn31 vhd vbn dt n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1250 Page 697
12759 and an infinite cause to praise him, but that the Lord hath of his free loue set thee apart from all eternitie to life and saluation, and an infinite cause to praise him, but that the Lord hath of his free love Set thee apart from all eternity to life and salvation, cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, cc-acp cst dt n1 vhz pp-f po31 j n1 vvi pno21 av p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1250 Page 697
12760 and passed by others, euen many thousands, that makes the mercie of God to thee much more admirable, and passed by Others, even many thousands, that makes the mercy of God to thee much more admirable, cc vvd p-acp n2-jn, av d crd, cst vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21 d av-dc j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1250 Page 697
12761 and thou art to consider it: and thou art to Consider it: cc pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi pn31: (32) verse (DIV2) 1250 Page 697
12762 and in that respect thou art to be stirred vp much more to admire, and to magnifie, and in that respect thou art to be stirred up much more to admire, and to magnify, cc p-acp d n1 pns21 vb2r pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp av-d dc pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi, (32) verse (DIV2) 1250 Page 697
12763 and to praise the goodnesse and mercie of God towards thee, and to labour to be thankfull to God for his great mercie. and to praise the Goodness and mercy of God towards thee, and to labour to be thankful to God for his great mercy. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21, cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp po31 j n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1250 Page 697
12764 Now in the next place obserue we, that our Apostle here goes on by degrees from predestination to glorification; Now in the next place observe we, that our Apostle Here Goes on by Degrees from predestination to glorification; av p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pns12, cst po12 n1 av vvz a-acp p-acp n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1251 Page 698
12765 he doth not p•esently subioyne glorification to predestination: he does not p•esently subjoin glorification to predestination: pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi n1 p-acp n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1251 Page 698
12766 he saith not, Whom he hath predestinate, them he hath also glorified, but whom he hath predestinate, them also he called, he Says not, Whom he hath predestinate, them he hath also glorified, but whom he hath predestinate, them also he called, pns31 vvz xx, ro-crq pns31 vhz j, pno32 pns31 vhz av vvn, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz j, pno32 av pns31 vvd, (32) verse (DIV2) 1251 Page 698
12767 and whom he called, them also he iustified. He makes knowne to vs, that betweene predestination and glorification, there comes vocation and iustification, and whom he called, them also he justified. He makes known to us, that between predestination and glorification, there comes vocation and justification, cc r-crq pns31 vvd, pno32 av pns31 vvd. pns31 vvz vvn p-acp pno12, cst p-acp n1 cc n1, a-acp vvz n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1251 Page 698
12768 and so giues vs to vnderstand thus much. and so gives us to understand thus much. cc av vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi av av-d. (32) verse (DIV2) 1251 Page 698
12769 That as God hath predestinate some, and fore-appointed them to life and saluation, so he hath predestinate them to be called and iustified before they come to that life and glorie. That as God hath predestinate Some, and fore-appointed them to life and salvation, so he hath predestinate them to be called and justified before they come to that life and glory. cst p-acp np1 vhz j d, cc j pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, av pns31 vhz j pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp d n1 cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1252 Page 698
12770 Though glorification necessarily follow on predestinatiō, yet doth it not follow immediatly, but by those meanes which God hath appointed. Though glorification necessarily follow on predestination, yet does it not follow immediately, but by those means which God hath appointed. cs n1 av-j vvi p-acp n1, av vdz pn31 xx vvi av-j, cc-acp p-acp d n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1252 Page 698
12771 Those that are predestinate to life and glorie, they are also by that act of God appointed in time to be called, and iustified, and sanctified. Those that Are predestinate to life and glory, they Are also by that act of God appointed in time to be called, and justified, and sanctified. d cst vbr j p-acp n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr av p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvn, cc vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1252 Page 698
12772 And whomsoeuer the Lord hath in his eternall election decreed to saue, them hath he also decreed to sanctifie, And whomsoever the Lord hath in his Eternal election decreed to save, them hath he also decreed to sanctify, cc ro-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp po31 j n1 vvn pc-acp vvi, pno32 vhz pns31 av vvd pc-acp vvi, (32) verse (DIV2) 1252 Page 698
12773 and to make holy before they come to enioy that saluation. That is a cleare text to this purpose, Ephes. 1.4. God hath chosen vs (saith the Apostle) in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in loue. 1. Pet. 1.2. the Apostle affirmes of them to whom he writ, that they were elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father vnto sanctification of the Spirit, through obedience and sprinkling of the bloud of Iesus Christ. And 2. Thes. 2.13. and to make holy before they come to enjoy that salvation. That is a clear text to this purpose, Ephesians 1.4. God hath chosen us (Says the Apostle) in christ before the Foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love. 1. Pet. 1.2. the Apostle affirms of them to whom he writ, that they were elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father unto sanctification of the Spirit, through Obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Iesus christ. And 2. Thebes 2.13. cc pc-acp vvi j c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi d n1. cst vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n1, np1 crd. np1 vhz vvn pno12 (vvz dt n1) p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vmd vbi j cc p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz pp-f pno32 pc-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd, cst pns32 vbdr j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 np1. cc crd np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1252 Page 698
12774 the Apostle speakes thus of the beleeuing Thessalonians, that God had from the beginning chosen them to saluation through sanctification of the Spirit, and the faith of truth. the Apostle speaks thus of the believing Thessalonians, that God had from the beginning chosen them to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit, and the faith of truth. dt n1 vvz av pp-f dt vvg njp2, cst np1 vhd p-acp dt n1 vvn pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1252 Page 698
12775 It is then a cleare point, that whomsoeuer the Lord hath fore-appointed and fore-ordained to life and glorie, he hath also appointed them in time to be called, It is then a clear point, that whomsoever the Lord hath fore-appointed and foreordained to life and glory, he hath also appointed them in time to be called, pn31 vbz av dt j n1, d ro-crq dt n1 vhz j cc j p-acp n1 cc n1, pns31 vhz av vvn pno32 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1252 Page 698
12776 and iustified, and sanctified, and to be made holy before they come to enioy that life and saluation: and justified, and sanctified, and to be made holy before they come to enjoy that life and salvation: cc vvn, cc j-vvn, cc pc-acp vbi vvn j c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1252 Page 698
12777 and the reason and ground of it is. and the reason and ground of it is. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vbz. (32) verse (DIV2) 1252 Page 698
12778 Because as the Lord hath ordained his chosen to an end, namely their glorification, so hath he also ordained them to be made meete and fit for that end, Because as the Lord hath ordained his chosen to an end, namely their glorification, so hath he also ordained them to be made meet and fit for that end, c-acp p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn po31 j-vvn p-acp dt n1, av po32 n1, av vhz pns31 av vvd pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn j cc j p-acp d n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1253 Page 698
12779 and hath ordained such meanes as shall effectually worke for the fitting of them thereunto: and those meanes are, effectuall vocation, iustification, and sanctification: and hath ordained such means as shall effectually work for the fitting of them thereunto: and those means Are, effectual vocation, justification, and sanctification: cc vhz vvn d vvz c-acp vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno32 av: cc d n2 vbr, j n1, n1, cc n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1253 Page 699
12780 and Gods chosen are made meete and fit for life and saluation by their effectuall vocation, iustification, and sanctification. and God's chosen Are made meet and fit for life and salvation by their effectual vocation, justification, and sanctification. cc n2 vvn vbr vvn j cc j p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 j n1, n1, cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1253 Page 699
12781 And therefore doubtlesse whomsoeuer the Lord hath from euerlasting decreed to saue, them hath he also decreed to sanctifie, And Therefore doubtless whomsoever the Lord hath from everlasting decreed to save, them hath he also decreed to sanctify, cc av av-j ro-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp j vvn pc-acp vvi, pno32 vhz pns31 av vvd pc-acp vvi, (32) verse (DIV2) 1253 Page 699
12782 and to make holy before they come to enioy that saluation. and to make holy before they come to enjoy that salvation. cc pc-acp vvi j c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi d n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1253 Page 699
12783 And this truth, for the vse, it meets with that foolish and blasphemous manner of reasoning that is vsed by many in the world. And this truth, for the use, it meets with that foolish and blasphemous manner of reasoning that is used by many in the world. cc d n1, p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz p-acp d j cc j n1 pp-f vvg cst vbz vvn p-acp d p-acp dt n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12784 Oh say they, if we be predestinate to be saued, then we may liue as we list, O say they, if we be predestinate to be saved, then we may live as we list, uh vvb pno32, cs pns12 vbb j pc-acp vbi vvn, av pns12 vmb vvi c-acp pns12 vvb, (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12785 for howsoeuer we liue, and though we liue neuer so wickedly, yet we must needs be saued. A diuellish kind of reasoning; for howsoever we live, and though we live never so wickedly, yet we must needs be saved. A devilish kind of reasoning; c-acp c-acp pns12 vvb, cc cs pns12 vvb av av av-j, av pns12 vmb av vbi vvn. dt j n1 pp-f vvg; (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12786 men or women haue not this conclusion from God, nor from his word, but indeed from the diuell, and from their owne ignorance. men or women have not this conclusion from God, nor from his word, but indeed from the Devil, and from their own ignorance. n2 cc n2 vhb xx d n1 p-acp np1, ccx p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp av p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po32 d n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12787 And herein appeares the subtiltie of Satan, he teacheth men in outward things wholly to distrust God, And herein appears the subtlety of Satan, he Teaches men in outward things wholly to distrust God, cc av vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz n2 p-acp j n2 av-jn pc-acp vvi np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12788 and to relie altogether on the meanes: and to rely altogether on the means: cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n2: (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12789 but in matters of saluation he makes them lay all on Gods mercie, and on Gods purpose, without any regard had to the meanes. but in matters of salvation he makes them lay all on God's mercy, and on God's purpose, without any regard had to the means. cc-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1 pns31 vvz pno32 vvi d p-acp ng1 n1, cc p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp d n1 vhd p-acp dt n2. (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12790 They might as well say, the Lord hath appointed that we shall liue to such a time, They might as well say, the Lord hath appointed that we shall live to such a time, pns32 vmd a-acp av vvi, dt n1 vhz vvn cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12791 and before that time come we shall not die, and therefore we need not vse either meate or drinke in the time of health, and before that time come we shall not die, and Therefore we need not use either meat or drink in the time of health, cc p-acp d n1 vvb pns12 vmb xx vvi, cc av pns12 vvb xx vvi d n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12792 or physick in the time of sicknesse. This is most absurd euen in reason: and it is blasphemous thus to reason in the matter of saluation. or physic in the time of sickness. This is most absurd even in reason: and it is blasphemous thus to reason in the matter of salvation. cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. d vbz av-ds j av p-acp n1: cc pn31 vbz j av p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12793 It is all one, as if wicked wretches should thinke they haue God at some aduantage, that the Lord hauing appointed them to life and saluation, It is all one, as if wicked wretches should think they have God At Some advantage, that the Lord having appointed them to life and salvation, pn31 vbz d pi, c-acp cs j n2 vmd vvi pns32 vhb n1 p-acp d n1, cst dt n1 vhg vvn pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12794 now they may do what they list, and they may now liue according to the lusts of their owne hearts, now they may do what they list, and they may now live according to the Lustiest of their own hearts, av pns32 vmb vdi r-crq pns32 vvb, cc pns32 vmb av vvi vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12795 and yet the Lord cannot chuse but saue them. and yet the Lord cannot choose but save them. cc av dt n1 vmbx vvi cc-acp vvi pno32. (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12796 This is monstrous, thus to thinke, and thus to reason, and we are to take heed of this kind of reasoning: This is monstrous, thus to think, and thus to reason, and we Are to take heed of this kind of reasoning: d vbz j, av pc-acp vvi, cc av p-acp n1, cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f vvg: (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12797 and know that thou thus reasoning, whosoeuer thou art, that very reasoning of thine is a fearefull signe that thou art none of Gods chosen, and know that thou thus reasoning, whosoever thou art, that very reasoning of thine is a fearful Signen that thou art none of God's chosen, cc vvb cst pns21 av vvg, r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst av vvg pp-f png21 vbz dt j n1 cst pns21 vb2r pix pp-f npg1 vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12798 but that (indeed) thou art in the state of reprobation, and in the way to damnation. but that (indeed) thou art in the state of reprobation, and in the Way to damnation. cc-acp d (av) pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12799 Let vs then euer remember, that Gods decree doth not remoue the vse of the meanes, Let us then ever Remember, that God's Decree does not remove the use of the means, vvb pno12 av av vvi, cst ng1 n1 vdz xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 699
12800 but it doth stablish and confirme: but it does establish and confirm: cc-acp pn31 vdz vvi cc vvi: (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 700
12801 and whomsoeuer the Lord hath from euerlasting decreed to saue, them hath he also decreed to call, to iustifie, and whomsoever the Lord hath from everlasting decreed to save, them hath he also decreed to call, to justify, cc ro-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp j vvn pc-acp vvi, pno32 vhz pns31 av vvd pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi, (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 700
12802 and to sanctifie, and to make holy, before they come to enioy that saluation: and to sanctify, and to make holy, before they come to enjoy that salvation: cc pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi j, c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi d n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 700
12803 and thou must find thy selfe thus wrought on, or else neuer looke thou to come to heauen. and thou must find thy self thus wrought on, or Else never look thou to come to heaven. cc pns21 vmb vvi po21 n1 av vvn a-acp, cc av av-x vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1254 Page 700
12804 Now in that the Apostle here subioynes to Gods act of predestination to life and saluation, his effectuall calling of such as are predestinate, Now in that the Apostle Here subioynes to God's act of predestination to life and salvation, his effectual calling of such as Are predestinate, av p-acp d dt n1 av vvz p-acp npg1 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, po31 j n-vvg pp-f d c-acp vbr j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1255 Page 700
12805 and saith, Whom the Lord hath predestinate, them also he called, we may gather some speciall points of instruction, I will speake of them in order. First this. and Says, Whom the Lord hath predestinate, them also he called, we may gather Some special points of instruction, I will speak of them in order. First this. cc vvz, ro-crq dt n1 vhz j, pno32 av pns31 vvd, pns12 vmb vvi d j n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp n1. ord d. (32) verse (DIV2) 1255 Page 700
12806 That Gods chosen shall vndoubtedly be in time effectually called, Gods effectuall calling followes necessarily on predestination to life and saluation. That God's chosen shall undoubtedly be in time effectually called, God's effectual calling follows necessarily on predestination to life and salvation. cst ng1 j-vvn vmb av-j vbi p-acp n1 av-j vvn, npg1 j n-vvg vvz av-j p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 700
12807 All those that belong to election of grace, and are in Gods eternall purpose fore-appointed to life and saluation, shall assuredly in time be effectually wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, All those that belong to election of grace, and Are in God's Eternal purpose fore-appointed to life and salvation, shall assuredly in time be effectually wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, av-d d cst vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc vbr p-acp n2 j n1 j p-acp n1 cc n1, vmb av-vvn p-acp n1 vbi av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 700
12808 and shall be brought out of the state of ignorance and vnbeliefe, into the state of true knowledge and true faith in Christ, and shall be brought out of the state of ignorance and unbelief, into the state of true knowledge and true faith in christ, cc vmb vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 700
12809 and out of the state of nature into the state of grace. Ioh. 6.37. and out of the state of nature into the state of grace. John 6.37. cc av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 700
12810 saith the Lord Iesus, All that the Father giueth me, that is, all that are appointed to life and saluation, Says the Lord Iesus, All that the Father gives me, that is, all that Are appointed to life and salvation, vvz dt n1 np1, d d dt n1 vvz pno11, cst vbz, d cst vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 700
12811 and so giuen to me of my Father, they shall come to me, they shall certainly come to beleeue in me, and so given to me of my Father, they shall come to me, they shall Certainly come to believe in me, cc av vvn p-acp pno11 pp-f po11 n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno11, pns32 vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11, (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 700
12812 for so he expounds coming to him, verse 35. He that cometh to me shall not hunger, for so he expounds coming to him, verse 35. He that comes to me shall not hunger, c-acp av pns31 vvz vvg p-acp pno31, n1 crd pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno11 vmb xx n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 700
12813 and he that beleeueth in me shall neuer thirst. And Ioh. 10.16. Other sheepe I haue which are not of this fold, them also must I bring, and he that Believeth in me shall never thirst. And John 10.16. Other sheep I have which Are not of this fold, them also must I bring, cc pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno11 vmb av-x vvi. cc np1 crd. j-jn n1 pns11 vhb r-crq vbr xx pp-f d n1, pno32 av vmb pns11 vvi, (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 700
12814 and they shall heare my voyce: and they shall hear my voice: cc pns32 vmb vvi po11 n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 700
12815 they must be brought, or they shall certainly be brought to heare my voyce, and to yeeld obedience to it. And verse 26.27. saith he to the Iewes, Ye beleeue not, for ye are not of my sheepe; they must be brought, or they shall Certainly be brought to hear my voice, and to yield Obedience to it. And verse 26.27. Says he to the Iewes, You believe not, for you Are not of my sheep; pns32 vmb vbi vvn, cc pns32 vmb av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po11 n1, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pn31. cc n1 crd. vvz pns31 p-acp dt np2, pn22 vvb xx, c-acp pn22 vbr xx pp-f po11 n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 700
12816 my sheepe heare my voyce, and I know them, and they follow me: my sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: po11 n1 vvi po11 n1, cc pns11 vvb pno32, cc pns32 vvb pno11: (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 700
12817 as if he had said, those that are my sheepe, because they are my sheepe they heare my voyce, as if he had said, those that Are my sheep, Because they Are my sheep they hear my voice, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, d cst vbr po11 n1, c-acp pns32 vbr po11 n1 pns32 vvb po11 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 700
12818 and they shall certainly beleeue in me, and yeeld obedience to my voyce and call. 2. Thes. 2. the Apostle hauing spoken thus of the beleeuing Thessalonians, verse 13. that God had from the beginning chosen them to saluation through sanctification of the Spirit, and faith of truth, he subioynes verse 14. Whereunto he called you by our Gospell, to obtaine the glorie of our Lord Iesus Christ. and they shall Certainly believe in me, and yield Obedience to my voice and call. 2. Thebes 2. the Apostle having spoken thus of the believing Thessalonians, verse 13. that God had from the beginning chosen them to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit, and faith of truth, he subioynes verse 14. Whereunto he called you by our Gospel, to obtain the glory of our Lord Iesus christ. cc pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno11, cc vvi n1 p-acp po11 n1 cc vvi. crd np1 crd dt n1 vhg vvn av pp-f dt vvg njp2, n1 crd d np1 vhd p-acp dt n1 vvn pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz n1 crd c-crq pns31 vvd pn22 p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 701
12819 And we find it euidenced and made good in many other places of Scripture, that Gods effectuall calling followes necessarily, and certainly on his predestination. And we find it evidenced and made good in many other places of Scripture, that God's effectual calling follows necessarily, and Certainly on his predestination. cc pns12 vvb pn31 vvn cc vvn j p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n1, cst npg1 j n-vvg vvz av-j, cc av-j p-acp po31 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 701
12820 That all those that belong to Gods election, and are in his eternall purpose fore-appointed to life and saluation, shall certainly in time be effectually wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, That all those that belong to God's election, and Are in his Eternal purpose fore-appointed to life and salvation, shall Certainly in time be effectually wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, cst d d cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1, cc vbr p-acp po31 j n1 j p-acp n1 cc n1, vmb av-j p-acp n1 vbi av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 701
12821 and shall be brought out of the state of ignorance and vnbeliefe, into the state of true knowledge and true faith in Christ. and shall be brought out of the state of ignorance and unbelief, into the state of true knowledge and true faith in christ. cc vmb vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1256 Page 701
12822 And it must needs be so, because as the Lord hath put a difference betweene his chosen and others, And it must needs be so, Because as the Lord hath put a difference between his chosen and Others, cc pn31 vmb av vbi av, c-acp c-acp dt n1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn cc n2-jn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1257 Page 701
12823 before all times, before the world was, and will make a finall difference betweene them after all times, before all times, before the world was, and will make a final difference between them After all times, c-acp d n2, p-acp dt n1 vbds, cc vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1257 Page 701
12824 after the end of the world: After the end of the world: p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1257 Page 701
12825 so he will haue them differenced and distinguished here in this world, in their minds, wils, so he will have them differenced and distinguished Here in this world, in their minds, wills, av pns31 vmb vhi pno32 vvn cc vvn av p-acp d n1, p-acp po32 n2, n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1257 Page 701
12826 and affections, in their dispositions, in their liues and conuersations: and affections, in their dispositions, in their lives and conversations: cc n2, p-acp po32 n2, p-acp po32 n2 cc n2: (32) verse (DIV2) 1257 Page 701
12827 and there is no difference betweene them, either in inward disposition or outward carriage, till the Lord make it by the worke of his Spirit and grace, and there is no difference between them, either in inward disposition or outward carriage, till the Lord make it by the work of his Spirit and grace, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32, av-d p-acp j n1 cc j n1, c-acp dt n1 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1257 Page 701
12828 and therefore effectuall calling must needs follow on his predestination, and all that belong to Gods election shall assuredly be effectually wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, and Therefore effectual calling must needs follow on his predestination, and all that belong to God's election shall assuredly be effectually wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, cc av j n-vvg vmb av vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc d cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1 vmb av-vvn vbi av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1257 Page 701
12829 and shall be brought out of the state of ignorance and vnbeliefe, into the state of true knowledge and true faith in Christ. and shall be brought out of the state of ignorance and unbelief, into the state of true knowledge and true faith in christ. cc vmb vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1257 Page 701
12830 But some will say, how can infants that belong to Gods election, and dying in their infancie, in their child-hood, be effectually called, they cannot heare the voyce of God in the ministrie of his word, they cannot vnderstand it: But Some will say, how can Infants that belong to God's election, and dying in their infancy, in their childhood, be effectually called, they cannot hear the voice of God in the Ministry of his word, they cannot understand it: p-acp d vmb vvi, q-crq vmb n2 d vvb p-acp ng1 n1, cc vvg p-acp po32 n1, p-acp po32 n1, vbb av-j vvn, pns32 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns32 vmbx vvi pn31: (32) verse (DIV2) 1258 Page 701
12831 how then are they wrought on? how then Are they wrought on? c-crq av vbr pns32 vvn a-acp? (32) verse (DIV2) 1258 Page 701
12832 I answer, the Lord is neither tyed to meanes, nor alwayes to one and the same manner of working, the predestinate infants dying in their infancie, are vndoubtedly wrought on by the holy Spirit of God, and are effectually called: I answer, the Lord is neither tied to means, nor always to one and the same manner of working, the predestinate Infants dying in their infancy, Are undoubtedly wrought on by the holy Spirit of God, and Are effectually called: pns11 vvb, dt n1 vbz av-dx vvn p-acp n2, ccx av p-acp crd cc dt d n1 pp-f vvg, dt j n2 vvg p-acp po32 n1, vbr av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc vbr av-j vvn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1259 Page 701
12833 for all that are predestinate, must be called, and are in time effectually called one way or other. for all that Are predestinate, must be called, and Are in time effectually called one Way or other. c-acp d cst vbr j, vmb vbi vvn, cc vbr p-acp n1 av-j vvn crd n1 cc n-jn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1259 Page 701
12834 But those infants are not called after the same manner that persons of discretion and yeares are, their inward and effectuall calling is by some vnutterable worke of the holy Spirit of God not knowne to vs. But here a question will be further moued. But those Infants Are not called After the same manner that Persons of discretion and Years Are, their inward and effectual calling is by Some unutterable work of the holy Spirit of God not known to us But Here a question will be further moved. p-acp d n2 vbr xx vvn p-acp dt d n1 cst n2 pp-f n1 cc n2 vbr, po32 j cc j n-vvg vbz p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 xx vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp av dt n1 vmb vbi av-jc vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1259 Page 702
12835 It being so that effectuall calling must needs follow on Gods predestination, some may demand, It being so that effectual calling must needs follow on God's predestination, Some may demand, pn31 vbg av cst j n1 vmb av vvi p-acp ng1 n1, d vmb vvi, (32) verse (DIV2) 1260 Page 702
12836 whether Gods chosen haue power to resist their effectuall calling, and when the Lord is purposed to call them effectually, whither God's chosen have power to resist their effectual calling, and when the Lord is purposed to call them effectually, cs n2 vvn vhb n1 pc-acp vvi po32 j n-vvg, cc c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1260 Page 702
12837 whether they can then withstand the grace of Gods Spirit, and altogether reiect that grace or no? If either the Papists or the Anabaptists answer this question, they will tell you they may; but they are both deceiued. whither they can then withstand the grace of God's Spirit, and altogether reject that grace or no? If either the Papists or the Anabaptists answer this question, they will tell you they may; but they Are both deceived. cs pns32 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc av vvb d n1 cc av-dx? cs d dt njp2 cc dt np1 vvb d n1, pns32 vmb vvi pn22 pns32 vmb; cc-acp pns32 vbr av-d vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1260 Page 702
12838 Indeed the will of a man that belongs to Gods election, is apt to resist grace, Indeed the will of a man that belongs to God's election, is apt to resist grace, np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz p-acp npg1 n1, vbz j pc-acp vvi n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1260 Page 702
12839 and to withstand effectuall calling, but when God will worke on him effectually by the power of his Spirit, and to withstand effectual calling, but when God will work on him effectually by the power of his Spirit, cc pc-acp vvi j n-vvg, cc-acp c-crq np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1260 Page 702
12840 and will effectually call him, he cannot resist Gods grace, his effectuall calling is then irresistable, it cannot be withstood. and will effectually call him, he cannot resist God's grace, his effectual calling is then irresistible, it cannot be withstood. cc vmb av-j vvi pno31, pns31 vmbx vvi npg1 n1, po31 j n-vvg vbz av j, pn31 vmbx vbi vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1260 Page 702
12841 It will be said then, You take away the libertie of the will of man, and so make man no man. Not so: It will be said then, You take away the liberty of the will of man, and so make man no man. Not so: pn31 vmb vbi vvn av, pn22 vvb av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av vvb n1 dx n1. xx av: (32) verse (DIV2) 1261 Page 702
12842 for as he that belongs to Gods election cannot resist the grace of God when God will worke on him by his grace, for as he that belongs to God's election cannot resist the grace of God when God will work on him by his grace, c-acp c-acp pns31 cst vvz p-acp npg1 n1 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 c-crq np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1262 Page 702
12843 so he will not resist it, because he sees no reason so to do: so he will not resist it, Because he sees no reason so to do: av pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31, c-acp pns31 vvz dx n1 av pc-acp vdi: (32) verse (DIV2) 1262 Page 702
12844 and when the will of man doth any thing with iudgement and reason, it doth it freely. and when the will of man does any thing with judgement and reason, it does it freely. cc c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, pn31 vdz pn31 av-j. (32) verse (DIV2) 1262 Page 702
12845 Now when God doth effectually call any, he both enlightens his vnderstanding, and he also changeth his will, both at once, Now when God does effectually call any, he both enlightens his understanding, and he also changes his will, both At once, av c-crq np1 vdz av-j vvi d, pns31 av-d vvz po31 n1, cc pns31 av vvz po31 n1, av-d p-acp a-acp, (32) verse (DIV2) 1262 Page 702
12846 and at the same time, and so giuing him spirituall sight and vnderstanding, he also alters his will, and At the same time, and so giving him spiritual sighed and understanding, he also alters his will, cc p-acp dt d n1, cc av vvg pno31 j n1 cc n1, pns31 av vvz po31 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1262 Page 702
12847 and of vnwilling makes him willing to receiue grace, and he cannot but receiue it, as Christ saith, Ioh. 6.45. and of unwilling makes him willing to receive grace, and he cannot but receive it, as christ Says, John 6.45. cc pp-f j vvz pno31 j pc-acp vvi n1, cc pns31 vmbx p-acp vvi pn31, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1262 Page 702
12848 Euery man that hath heard and learned of the Father, he comes to him, and he receiues grace, Every man that hath herd and learned of the Father, he comes to him, and he receives grace, d n1 cst vhz vvn cc vvn pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vvz n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1262 Page 702
12849 and he beleeues in him, and he cannot but receiue grace, and he receiues it willingly. and he believes in him, and he cannot but receive grace, and he receives it willingly. cc pns31 vvz p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vmbx p-acp vvi n1, cc pns31 vvz pn31 av-j. (32) verse (DIV2) 1262 Page 702
12850 Come we now to make vse of this doctrine. Come we now to make use of this Doctrine. np1 pns12 av pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1262 Page 702
12851 And this being a truth, that Gods effectuall calling followeth certainly and necessarily on his predestination to life and saluation, and that all that belong to Gods election shall assuredly in time be effectually called; And this being a truth, that God's effectual calling follows Certainly and necessarily on his predestination to life and salvation, and that all that belong to God's election shall assuredly in time be effectually called; cc d vbg dt n1, cst npg1 j n-vvg vvz av-j cc av-j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc cst d cst vvb p-acp ng1 n1 vmb av-vvn p-acp n1 vbi av-j vvn; (32) verse (DIV2) 1263 Page 702
12852 then this must teach vs in the first place, to take heed of preposterous and rash iudgement touching wicked and vngodly persons, we must take heed we giue not our definitiue sentence of some wicked and vngodly men, then this must teach us in the First place, to take heed of preposterous and rash judgement touching wicked and ungodly Persons, we must take heed we give not our definitive sentence of Some wicked and ungodly men, av d vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt ord n1, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f j cc j n1 vvg j cc j n2, pns12 vmb vvi n1 pns12 vvb xx po12 j n1 pp-f d j cc j n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1263 Page 703
12853 and that we take not on vs to pronounce them reprobates and vtterly cast away. and that we take not on us to pronounce them Reprobates and utterly cast away. cc cst pns12 vvb xx p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pno32 n2-jn cc av-j vvd av. (32) verse (DIV2) 1263 Page 703
12854 Thus to determine of their finall state, is monstrous boldnesse, and high presumption, and indeed to step vp into Gods chaire of iudgement; Thus to determine of their final state, is monstrous boldness, and high presumption, and indeed to step up into God's chair of judgement; av pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 j n1, vbz j n1, cc j n1, cc av pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp ng1 n1 pp-f n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1263 Page 703
12855 we must take heed of it, and know that we are not to despaire of the finall estate of any wicked man, be he neuer so vile, we must take heed of it, and know that we Are not to despair of the final estate of any wicked man, be he never so vile, pns12 vmb vvi n1 pp-f pn31, cc vvb cst pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d j n1, vbb pns31 av-x av j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1263 Page 703
12856 vnlesse his sinne be against the holy Ghost, which can hardly be knowne and discerned: unless his sin be against the holy Ghost, which can hardly be known and discerned: cs po31 n1 vbb p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vmb av vbi vvn cc vvn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1263 Page 703
12857 for the Lord can (in his appointed time) call him home, and if he belong to his eternall election, he will assuredly in his good time conuert and turne him, and call him effectually. for the Lord can (in his appointed time) call him home, and if he belong to his Eternal election, he will assuredly in his good time convert and turn him, and call him effectually. c-acp dt n1 vmb (p-acp po31 j-vvn n1) vvb pno31 av-an, cc cs pns31 vvb p-acp po31 j n1, pns31 vmb av-vvn p-acp po31 j n1 vvi cc vvi pno31, cc vvb pno31 av-j. (32) verse (DIV2) 1263 Page 703
12858 Consider we the example of the blessed Apostle Paul, how was he estranged from God, Consider we the Exampl of the blessed Apostle Paul, how was he estranged from God, np1 pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 np1, c-crq vbds pns31 vvn p-acp np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1263 Page 703
12859 and from all goodnesse? How farre was he carried in furie and rage against the Church and people of God? How did he thirst after the bloud of the Saints, Acts 9.1? It is said, that he breathed out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord: and from all Goodness? How Far was he carried in fury and rage against the Church and people of God? How did he thirst After the blood of the Saints, Acts 9.1? It is said, that he breathed out threatenings and slaughter against the Disciples of the Lord: cc p-acp d n1? c-crq av-j vbds pns31 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1? q-crq vdd pns31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, n2 crd? pn31 vbz vvn, cst pns31 vvd av n2-vvg cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1263 Page 703
12860 and he confesseth of himselfe, Galat. 1.13. that he persecuted the Church of God extremely, and wasted it: and he Confesses of himself, Galatians 1.13. that he persecuted the Church of God extremely, and wasted it: cc pns31 vvz pp-f px31, np1 crd. d pns31 vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 av-jn, cc vvd pn31: (32) verse (DIV2) 1263 Page 703
12861 yet afterward we know it pleased God to call and to conuert him, and of a violent and bloudie persecutor to make him an excellent and famous Preacher. yet afterwards we know it pleased God to call and to convert him, and of a violent and bloody persecutor to make him an excellent and famous Preacher. av av pns12 vvb pn31 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pno31, cc pp-f dt j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 dt j cc j n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1263 Page 703
12862 Let vs then in his example learne to expect with patience the conuersion of rebellious sinners, knowing this, that the Lord can call when he will, Let us then in his Exampl Learn to expect with patience the conversion of rebellious Sinners, knowing this, that the Lord can call when he will, vvb pno12 av p-acp po31 n1 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f j n2, vvg d, cst dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq pns31 vmb, (32) verse (DIV2) 1263 Page 703
12863 and he will assuredly in his appointed time effectually call those that belong to his election. and he will assuredly in his appointed time effectually call those that belong to his election. cc pns31 vmb av-vvn p-acp po31 j-vvn n1 av-j vvi d cst vvb p-acp po31 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1263 Page 703
12864 And for a second vse of the point: And for a second use of the point: cc p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 703
12865 Is it so that Gods chosen shall vndoubtedly in time be effectually called? then this doth warrant to vs the offer of the meanes of calling, the ministrie and preaching of the word, to rebellious sinners. Is it so that God's chosen shall undoubtedly in time be effectually called? then this does warrant to us the offer of the means of calling, the Ministry and preaching of the word, to rebellious Sinners. vbz pn31 av d n2 vvn vmb av-j p-acp n1 vbi av-j vvn? cs d vdz vvi p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f vvg, dt n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp j n2. (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 703
12866 The meanes of calling and conuersion may lawfully be offered to them, howsoeuer some are of a contrarie opinion, The means of calling and conversion may lawfully be offered to them, howsoever Some Are of a contrary opinion, dt n2 pp-f vvg cc n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp d vbr pp-f dt j-jn n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 703
12867 and would haue a separation made betweene good and bad, and would haue rebellious sinners put away from the meanes of calling. and would have a separation made between good and bad, and would have rebellious Sinners put away from the means of calling. cc vmd vhi dt n1 vvd p-acp j cc j, cc vmd vhi j n2 vvd av p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvg. (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 703
12868 But alas, if all rebellious sinners should be shut out from the meanes, how then should such amongst them as belong to Gods election be effectually called? We may & we ought to offer to them the meanes of working good on their soules, both in publicke and priuate, following the rule of the Apostle, 2. Tim. 2.25. Instructing them with meeknesse, and suffering them with patience, prouing if God at any time will call them to repentance. But alas, if all rebellious Sinners should be shut out from the means, how then should such among them as belong to God's election be effectually called? We may & we ought to offer to them the means of working good on their Souls, both in public and private, following the Rule of the Apostle, 2. Tim. 2.25. Instructing them with meekness, and suffering them with patience, proving if God At any time will call them to Repentance. p-acp uh, cs d j n2 vmd vbi vvn av p-acp dt n2, c-crq av vmd d p-acp pno32 c-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n1 vbb av-j vvn? pns12 vmb cc pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 dt n2 pp-f vvg j p-acp po32 n2, av-d p-acp j cc j, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd. vvg pno32 p-acp n1, cc vvg pno32 p-acp n1, vvg cs np1 p-acp d n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12869 Doubtlesse it is an hopefull thing, where God giues the meanes of grace, that there the Lord hath a gracious worke towards some, Doubtless it is an hopeful thing, where God gives the means of grace, that there the Lord hath a gracious work towards Some, av-j pn31 vbz dt j n1, c-crq np1 vvz dt n2 pp-f n1, cst a-acp dt n1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp d, (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12870 and he hath there some that belong to his election, whom he will in time call and conuert, and he hath there Some that belong to his election, whom he will in time call and convert, cc pns31 vhz a-acp d cst vvb p-acp po31 n1, ro-crq pns31 vmb p-acp n1 vvi cc vvi, (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12871 and worke on by his word and Spirit. and work on by his word and Spirit. cc vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12872 When a man in the time of haruest carries his reapers further into a field, it is a signe he hath there some come to be inned: When a man in the time of harvest carries his reapers further into a field, it is a Signen he hath there Some come to be inned: c-crq dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz po31 n2 jc p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pns31 vhz a-acp d vvb pc-acp vbi vvn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12873 so when the Lord sends his ministers and meanes of grace to a place, it is a signe he hath some there to be gathered and to be brought home to himselfe; so when the Lord sends his Ministers and means of grace to a place, it is a Signen he hath Some there to be gathered and to be brought home to himself; av c-crq dt n1 vvz po31 n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pns31 vhz d zz pc-acp vbi vvn cc pc-acp vbi vvn av-an pc-acp px31; (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12874 and learne we carefully to attend on the meanes that serue for the calling of Gods chosen. and Learn we carefully to attend on the means that serve for the calling of God's chosen. cc vvb pns12 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2 vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12875 Yea though it be so that as yet thou findest no sweetnes in the meanes of saluation, Yea though it be so that as yet thou Findest no sweetness in the means of salvation, uh cs pn31 vbb av d c-acp av pns21 vv2 dx n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12876 nor any benefit by them, but they are harsh, vnpleasing and tedious to thee, yet neglect not thou to come to them. nor any benefit by them, but they Are harsh, unpleasing and tedious to thee, yet neglect not thou to come to them. ccx d n1 p-acp pno32, cc-acp pns32 vbr j, j cc j p-acp pno21, av vvb xx pns21 p-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12877 It is the subtiltie of Satan to keepe men, if possibly he can, from the vse of the meanes; It is the subtlety of Satan to keep men, if possibly he can, from the use of the means; pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi n2, cs av-j pns31 vmb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2; (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12878 he will not grosly tell them, they need not repent at all, he knowes the most prophane will then discerne him, he will not grossly tell them, they need not Repent At all, he knows the most profane will then discern him, pns31 vmb xx av-j vvi pno32, pns32 vvb xx vvi p-acp d, pns31 vvz dt av-ds j n1 av vvi pno31, (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12879 but he labours what he can to keepe men from the meanes that might worke repentance in them, but he labours what he can to keep men from the means that might work Repentance in them, cc-acp pns31 vvz r-crq pns31 vmb pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n2 cst vmd vvi n1 p-acp pno32, (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12880 & from the meanes of grace. & from the means of grace. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12881 Let him not herein preuaile with thee, though as yet thou come to the meanes for forme and fashion, Let him not herein prevail with thee, though as yet thou come to the means for Form and fashion, vvb pno31 xx av vvi p-acp pno21, cs c-acp av pns21 vvb p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12882 and as yet findest no delight in them. and as yet Findest not delight in them. cc c-acp av vv2 xx vvi p-acp pno32. (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12883 I do not desire nor aduise thee so to come, but I say though thou do so come, I do not desire nor advise thee so to come, but I say though thou do so come, pns11 vdb xx vvi ccx vvi pno21 av pc-acp vvi, cc-acp pns11 vvb cs pns21 vdb av vvi, (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12884 yet continue coming to the meanes, the Lord will haue thee waite on him in the vse of the meanes, yet continue coming to the means, the Lord will have thee wait on him in the use of the means, av vvb vvg p-acp dt n2, dt n1 vmb vhi pno21 vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12885 & he will deale with thee as with a reasonable creature: & he will deal with thee as with a reasonable creature: cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp p-acp dt j n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12886 if thou belong to him, assuredly he will in his good time strike an holy stroke on thy soule, if thou belong to him, assuredly he will in his good time strike an holy stroke on thy soul, cs pns21 vvb p-acp pno31, av-vvn pns31 vmb p-acp po31 j n1 vvi dt j n1 p-acp po21 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12887 and thou shalt not withstand the power of his grace, it shall certainly worke on thee, the Lord will enlighten thy mind, alter thy will, change thy affections, and thou shalt not withstand the power of his grace, it shall Certainly work on thee, the Lord will enlighten thy mind, altar thy will, change thy affections, cc pns21 vm2 xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno21, dt n1 vmb vvi po21 n1, vvb po21 n1, vvb po21 n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12888 and bring thee out of the state of ignorance & vnbeliefe, into the state of true knowledge, & true faith in Christ: and bring thee out of the state of ignorance & unbelief, into the state of true knowledge, & true faith in christ: cc vvb pno21 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc j n1 p-acp np1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12889 and therefore be thou carefull to attend on the meanes of grace. For a third vse: and Therefore be thou careful to attend on the means of grace. For a third use: cc av vbb pns21 j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. p-acp dt ord n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1264 Page 704
12890 is it so that Gods effectuall calling followes necessarily on his predestination to life and saluation, and whom the Lord hath fore-appointed to life and saluati•• will he certainly in his good time worke on them by his word and Spirit? shall nothing hinder his worke? will he of vnwilling make them willing to receiue his grace? Then doubt not, thou that art a child of God, of the power of his grace, is it so that God's effectual calling follows necessarily on his predestination to life and salvation, and whom the Lord hath fore-appointed to life and saluati•• will he Certainly in his good time work on them by his word and Spirit? shall nothing hinder his work? will he of unwilling make them willing to receive his grace? Then doubt not, thou that art a child of God, of the power of his grace, vbz pn31 av cst ng1 j n-vvg vvz av-j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc qo-crq dt n1 vhz j p-acp n1 cc n1 vmb pns31 av-j p-acp po31 j n1 vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1? vmb pix vvi po31 n1? vmb pns31 pp-f j vvi pno32 j pc-acp vvi po31 n1? av vvb xx, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1265 Page 705
12891 and of the effectuall working of his grace touching some strong corruption that still abides in thee, and of the effectual working of his grace touching Some strong corruption that still abides in thee, cc pp-f dt j n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 vvg d j n1 cst av vvz p-acp pno21, (32) verse (DIV2) 1265 Page 705
12892 and thou art still wrestling withall. It is the fault of Gods owne children finding some corruption still strong in them, and thou art still wrestling withal. It is the fault of God's own children finding Some corruption still strong in them, cc pns21 vb2r av vvg av. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 d n2 vvg d n1 av j p-acp pno32, (32) verse (DIV2) 1265 Page 705
12893 and they cannot yet get the maisterie of it, though they striue against it by all good meanes, to thinke it will neuer be better with them, and they cannot yet get the mastery of it, though they strive against it by all good means, to think it will never be better with them, cc pns32 vmbx av vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, cs pns32 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp d j n2, pc-acp vvi pn31 vmb av-x vbi jc p-acp pno32, (32) verse (DIV2) 1265 Page 705
12894 and they shall neuer be able to get the maisterie of it, they shall neuer be able to ouercome their doubting, their feare, or the like. and they shall never be able to get the mastery of it, they shall never be able to overcome their doubting, their Fear, or the like. cc pns32 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns32 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi po32 n-vvg, po32 n1, cc dt j. (32) verse (DIV2) 1265 Page 705
12895 Oh thinke not so whosoeuer thou art that art a child of God, but remember to thy comfort, that the Lord can and will call and conuert those that belong to his election, O think not so whosoever thou art that art a child of God, but Remember to thy Comfort, that the Lord can and will call and convert those that belong to his election, uh vvb xx av r-crq pns21 vb2r d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp vvb p-acp po21 n1, cst dt n1 vmb cc vmb vvi cc vvi d cst vvb p-acp po31 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1265 Page 705
12896 though they go on in a cleane contrarie course; though they go on in a clean contrary course; cs pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt j j-jn n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1265 Page 705
12897 he can and he will of auerse, of repugnant, and of such as are altogether vnwilling, make willing to receiue his grace: he can and he will of averse, of repugnant, and of such as Are altogether unwilling, make willing to receive his grace: pns31 vmb cc pns31 vmb pp-f j, pp-f j, cc pp-f d c-acp vbr av j, vvb j pc-acp vvi po31 n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1265 Page 705
12898 and therefore he can and will, thou being one that dost belong to him, giue thee strength to ouercome it, feare it not. and Therefore he can and will, thou being one that dost belong to him, give thee strength to overcome it, Fear it not. cc av pns31 vmb cc vmb, pns21 vbg pi cst vd2 vvi p-acp pno31, vvb pno21 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, vvb pn31 xx. (32) verse (DIV2) 1265 Page 705
12899 It may be the Lord in his wisedome seeing it meete, for good causes knowne to his holy maiestie, It may be the Lord in his Wisdom seeing it meet, for good Causes known to his holy majesty, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvg pn31 vvi, c-acp j n2 vvn p-acp po31 j n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1265 Page 705
12900 as for the exercise of thy faith, the humbling of thee, or the stirring thee vp to greater feruencie in prayer, as for the exercise of thy faith, the humbling of thee, or the stirring thee up to greater fervency in prayer, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, dt vvg pp-f pno21, cc dt vvg pno21 a-acp p-acp jc n1 p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1265 Page 705
12901 or the like, will exercise thee for a time vnder that corruption, in wrestling with it, and in striuing against it: or the like, will exercise thee for a time under that corruption, in wrestling with it, and in striving against it: cc dt j, vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp vvg p-acp pn31, cc p-acp vvg p-acp pn31: (32) verse (DIV2) 1265 Page 705
12902 but assure thy selfe, thou continuing to striue against it, in his appointed time he will set thee free from it, he is able to do it, and he will do it: but assure thy self, thou Continuing to strive against it, in his appointed time he will Set thee free from it, he is able to do it, and he will do it: cc-acp vvb po21 n1, pns21 vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, p-acp po31 j-vvn n1 pns31 vmb vvi pno21 j p-acp pn31, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vdi pn31, cc pns31 vmb vdi pn31: (32) verse (DIV2) 1265 Page 705
12903 and let that be thy comfort. and let that be thy Comfort. cc vvb cst vbb po21 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1265 Page 705
12921 and her heart onely did the Lord open, that she attended to the things that Paul spake: and her heart only did the Lord open, that she attended to the things that Paul spoke: cc po31 n1 av-j vdd dt n1 j, cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2 cst np1 vvd: (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12922 and she onely was effectually called. and she only was effectually called. cc pns31 av-j vbds av-j vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12904 Come we now to a second conclusion following from hence, in that the Apostle here subioynes to the act of Gods predestination to life and saluation, his effectuall calling of such as are predestinate, in that the Apostle here saith, Whom God hath predestinate, them also he called: Come we now to a second conclusion following from hence, in that the Apostle Here subioynes to the act of God's predestination to life and salvation, his effectual calling of such as Are predestinate, in that the Apostle Here Says, Whom God hath predestinate, them also he called: vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 vvg p-acp av, p-acp d dt n1 av vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, po31 j n-vvg pp-f d c-acp vbr j, p-acp d dt n1 av vvz, ro-crq np1 vhz j, pno32 av pns31 vvd: (32) verse (DIV2) 1266 Page 705
12905 (as I told you) hence we may gather a second conclusion following from hence, namely this. (as I told you) hence we may gather a second conclusion following from hence, namely this. (c-acp pns11 vvd pn22) av pns12 vmb vvi dt ord n1 vvg p-acp av, av d. (32) verse (DIV2) 1266 Page 706
12906 That none but such as belong to Gods election, are or shall •e effectually called. That none but such as belong to God's election, Are or shall •e effectually called. d pix cc-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1, vbr cc vmb vbi av-j vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12907 Onely they, and none but they, who in Gods eternall purpose are fore-appointed to life and saluation, are or shall be in time effectually wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, Only they, and none but they, who in God's Eternal purpose Are fore-appointed to life and salvation, Are or shall be in time effectually wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, av-j pns32, cc pix cc-acp pns32, r-crq p-acp npg1 j n1 vbr j p-acp n1 cc n1, vbr cc vmb vbi p-acp n1 av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12908 and brought out of ignorance and vnbeliefe into the state of true knowledge, and true faith in Christ, and brought out of ignorance and unbelief into the state of true knowledge, and true faith in christ, cc vvd av pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc j n1 p-acp np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12909 and set out of the state of nature into the state of grace. and Set out of the state of nature into the state of grace. cc vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12910 Indeed others may be and are outwardly called, and may and do heare the sound of Gods voice in the ministerie of his word, as Christ saith, Matth. 20.16. Indeed Others may be and Are outwardly called, and may and do hear the found of God's voice in the Ministry of his word, as christ Says, Matthew 20.16. av n2-jn vmb vbi cc vbr av-j vvn, cc vmb cc vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12911 Many are called, but onely such as belong to Gods election are or shall be inwardly called, Many Are called, but only such as belong to God's election Are or shall be inwardly called, d vbr vvn, p-acp av-j d c-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1 vbr cc vmb vbi av-j vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12912 and effectually wrought on by the worke of Gods Spirit. And to this purpose is that, Act. 13.48. As many (saith the text) as were ordained to eternall life beleeued: and effectually wrought on by the work of God's Spirit. And to this purpose is that, Act. 13.48. As many (Says the text) as were ordained to Eternal life believed: cc av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. cc p-acp d n1 vbz d, n1 crd. p-acp d (vvz dt n1) c-acp vbdr vvn p-acp j n1 vvn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12913 they onely that were ordained to eternall life beleeued, they onely were called to faith, and others were not. they only that were ordained to Eternal life believed, they only were called to faith, and Others were not. pns32 av-j cst vbdr vvn p-acp j n1 vvn, pns32 av-j vbdr vvn p-acp n1, cc n2-jn vbdr xx. (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12914 And hence it is that the Apostle cals faith the faith of Gods elect, Tit. 1.1. And hence it is that when the disciples asked Christ why he spake to the people in parables, he answered and said to them, Matth 13.11. To you it is giuen to vnderstand the mysteries of the kingdome of heauen, but to them it is not giuen: And hence it is that the Apostle calls faith the faith of God's elect, Tit. 1.1. And hence it is that when the Disciples asked christ why he spoke to the people in parables, he answered and said to them, Matthew 13.11. To you it is given to understand the Mysteres of the Kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given: cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz n1 dt n1 pp-f n2 vvb, np1 crd. cc av pn31 vbz d c-crq dt n2 vvd np1 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2, pns31 vvd cc vvd p-acp pno32, av crd. p-acp pn22 pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp pno32 pn31 vbz xx vvn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12915 making that proper and peculiar to his disciples, to know and to vnderstand the secrets of the kingdome of heauen, making that proper and peculiar to his Disciples, to know and to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of heaven, vvg cst j cc j p-acp po31 n2, pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12916 and to be acquainted with them, and not a thing common to all that heard him. And Matth. 11.25. and to be acquainted with them, and not a thing Common to all that herd him. And Matthew 11.25. cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, cc xx dt n1 j p-acp d cst vvd pno31. cc np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12917 saith the Lord Iesus, I giue thee thankes O Father, Lord of heauen and earth, Says the Lord Iesus, I give thee thanks Oh Father, Lord of heaven and earth, vvz dt n1 np1, pns11 vvb pno21 n2 uh n1, n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12918 because thou hast hid these things from the wise and men of vnderstanding, and hast opened them vnto babes. Because thou hast hid these things from the wise and men of understanding, and hast opened them unto babes. c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn d n2 p-acp dt j cc n2 pp-f n1, cc vh2 vvn pno32 p-acp n2. (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12919 Things concerning life and saluation are hid from most of the wise of the world, and are reuealed to others that are but babes in comparison of them. We reade Act. 16.13.14. Things Concerning life and salvation Are hid from most of the wise of the world, and Are revealed to Others that Are but babes in comparison of them. We read Act. 16.13.14. n2 vvg n1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp ds pp-f dt j pp-f dt n1, cc vbr vvn p-acp n2-jn cst vbr p-acp n2 p-acp n1 pp-f pno32. pns12 vvb n1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12920 that Paul preached to many women that were gathered together, but in that great number onely Lydia was wrought on, that Paul preached to many women that were gathered together, but in that great number only Lydia was wrought on, cst np1 vvn p-acp d n2 cst vbdr vvn av, cc-acp p-acp cst j n1 av-j np1 vbds vvn a-acp, (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12923 It is wel obserued by one, that the Gospell entred into the court of Nero in Rome, It is well observed by one, that the Gospel entered into the court of Nero in Rome, pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp crd, cst dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 706
12924 and wrought on some in his Court, but it wrought not on Nero himselfe: and wrought on Some in his Court, but it wrought not on Nero himself: cc vvn p-acp d p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp pn31 vvd xx p-acp np1 px31: (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 707
12925 and it entred into the familie of Narcissus, but not into the heart of Narcissus himselfe, and it entered into the family of Narcissus, but not into the heart of Narcissus himself, cc pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 707
12926 as we may gather, Rom. 16.11. as we may gather, Rom. 16.11. c-acp pns12 vmb vvi, np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 707
12927 And to these we might adde many other examples, all prouing and confirming the truth of this conclusion, that none but such as belong to Gods election, are or shall be effectually called, And to these we might add many other Examples, all proving and confirming the truth of this conclusion, that none but such as belong to God's election, Are or shall be effectually called, cc p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi d j-jn n2, d vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst pix cc-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1, vbr cc vmb vbi av-j vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 707
12928 and they onely, and none but they who are fore-appointed to life and saluation, are or shall be in time effectually wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, and they only, and none but they who Are fore-appointed to life and salvation, Are or shall be in time effectually wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, cc pns32 av-j, cc pix cc-acp pns32 r-crq vbr j p-acp n1 cc n1, vbr cc vmb vbi p-acp n1 av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 707
12929 and brought out of the state of ignorance and vnbeliefe into the state of true knowledge and true faith in Christ. For why, and brought out of the state of ignorance and unbelief into the state of true knowledge and true faith in christ. For why, cc vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1. p-acp q-crq, (32) verse (DIV2) 1267 Page 707
12930 Howsoeuer the word of God is said Psal. 19.7.8. Howsoever the word of God is said Psalm 19.7.8. c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1268 Page 707
12931 to conuert, to enlighten, to giue wisedome and vnderstanding, yet it doth so onely as an instrument, to convert, to enlighten, to give Wisdom and understanding, yet it does so only as an Instrument, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, av pn31 vdz av av-j c-acp dt n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1268 Page 707
12932 and that not as a naturall instrument, as hauing vertue in it self, as a medicine is a meanes of health; and that not as a natural Instrument, as having virtue in it self, as a medicine is a means of health; cc cst xx p-acp dt j n1, c-acp vhg n1 p-acp pn31 n1, c-acp dt n1 vbz dt n2 pp-f n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1268 Page 707
12933 but as an instrument signifying and testifying that which the Spirit of God doth inwardly worke: but as an Instrument signifying and testifying that which the Spirit of God does inwardly work: cc-acp c-acp dt n1 vvg cc vvg d r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz av-j vvi: (32) verse (DIV2) 1268 Page 707
12934 and onely where it pleaseth God to worke, there the word doth enlighten: and only where it Pleases God to work, there the word does enlighten: cc av-j c-crq pn31 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi, a-acp dt n1 vdz vvi: (32) verse (DIV2) 1268 Page 707
12935 and the Lord is pleased to worke by his Spirit effectually, onely where he hath set his eternall loue, and the Lord is pleased to work by his Spirit effectually, only where he hath Set his Eternal love, cc dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 av-j, av-j c-crq pns31 vhz vvn po31 j n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1268 Page 707
12936 and no where else, as we haue it, Iam. 1.18. Of his owne will begat he vs with the word of truth, that we should be as the first fruites of his creatures. and no where Else, as we have it, Iam. 1.18. Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be as the First fruits of his creatures. cc dx c-crq av, c-acp pns12 vhb pn31, np1 crd. pp-f po31 d n1 vvd pns31 pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmd vbi p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f po31 n2. (32) verse (DIV2) 1268 Page 707
12937 He will not worke by his grace where he hath not set his loue freely: He will not work by his grace where he hath not Set his love freely: pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vhz xx vvn po31 n1 av-j: (32) verse (DIV2) 1268 Page 707
12938 and therefore though many be and are outwardly called, and may and do heare the sound of Gods voice in the ministerie of his word, and Therefore though many be and Are outwardly called, and may and do hear the found of God's voice in the Ministry of his word, cc av cs d vbb cc vbr av-j vvn, cc vmb cc vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1268 Page 707
12939 yet onely such as belong to Gods election are or shall be inwardly called, and effectually wrought on by the word and Spirit of God. yet only such as belong to God's election Are or shall be inwardly called, and effectually wrought on by the word and Spirit of God. av av-j d c-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1 vbr cc vmb vbi av-j vvn, cc av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1268 Page 707
12940 But haply some may say, Why then is the word preached to the reprobate? if the Lord will not worke on them by his word and Spirit, But haply Some may say, Why then is the word preached to the Reprobate? if the Lord will not work on them by his word and Spirit, p-acp av d vmb vvi, uh-crq av vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n-jn? cs dt n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1269 Page 707
12941 why then are they made partakers of the preaching of the word? it seemes to be in vaine that the word is preached to them. I answer. why then Are they made partakers of the preaching of the word? it seems to be in vain that the word is preached to them. I answer. uh-crq av vbr pns32 vvn n2 pp-f dt vvg pp-f dt n1? pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi p-acp j cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32. pns11 vvb. (32) verse (DIV2) 1269 Page 707
12942 A man might as well aske, why the Lord suffers the Sunne to shine forth on such as are blind and can haue no benefit of the light of it, A man might as well ask, why the Lord suffers the Sun to shine forth on such as Are blind and can have no benefit of the Light of it, dt n1 vmd a-acp av vvi, q-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp d c-acp vbr j cc vmb vhi dx n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (32) verse (DIV2) 1270 Page 707
12943 and why the Lord suffers the raine to fall on hard stones that cannot be made fruitfull by it. and why the Lord suffers the rain to fallen on hard stones that cannot be made fruitful by it. cc c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2 cst vmbx vbi vvn j p-acp pn31. (32) verse (DIV2) 1270 Page 707
12944 The Lord in his wise dispensation will haue his word preached to all, both elect and reprobate mingled together for speciall ends, The Lord in his wise Dispensation will have his word preached to all, both elect and Reprobate mingled together for special ends, dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vhi po31 n1 vvd p-acp d, av-d vvb cc j-jn vvd av p-acp j n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1270 Page 708
12945 as namely, to let his elect see when they are eff•ctually called, how much they are bound to the free and speciall grace of God: as namely, to let his elect see when they Are eff•ctually called, how much they Are bound to the free and special grace of God: c-acp av, pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn vvb c-crq pns32 vbr av-j vvn, c-crq d pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1270 Page 708
12946 and that their faith and effectuall calling was not from any power and strength in themselues, and that their faith and effectual calling was not from any power and strength in themselves, cc cst po32 n1 cc j n-vvg vbds xx p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp px32, (32) verse (DIV2) 1270 Page 708
12947 but meerely from the worke of Gods grace, in that they see others partakers with them of the same outward meanes, but merely from the work of God's grace, in that they see Others partakers with them of the same outward means, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp cst pns32 vvb n2-jn n2 p-acp pno32 pp-f dt d j n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1270 Page 708
12948 and of the same outward calling, still left in their ignorance, and hardnesse, and vnbeliefe: and of the same outward calling, still left in their ignorance, and hardness, and unbelief: cc pp-f dt d j n-vvg, av vvn p-acp po32 n1, cc n1, cc n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1270 Page 708
12949 and also to let such as belong not to Gods election see, that God is not wanting to them, he vouchsafing to them the same outward meanes he doth to his chosen, and also to let such as belong not to God's election see, that God is not wanting to them, he vouchsafing to them the same outward means he does to his chosen, cc av pc-acp vvi d c-acp vvb xx p-acp npg1 n1 vvi, cst np1 vbz xx vvg p-acp pno32, pns31 vvg p-acp pno32 dt d j n2 pns31 vdz p-acp po31 j-vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1270 Page 708
12950 and to manifest to them their guiltinesse of the sinne of our first parents, whereby they haue voluntarily made themselues vnable to receiue grace, and to manifest to them their guiltiness of the sin of our First Parents, whereby they have voluntarily made themselves unable to receive grace, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 po32 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 ord n2, c-crq pns32 vhb av-jn vvd px32 j-u pc-acp vvi n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1270 Page 708
12951 and so to leaue them altogether without excuse, God being not now bound to giue them grace, he hauing once giuen it to them, and so to leave them altogether without excuse, God being not now bound to give them grace, he having once given it to them, cc av pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp n1, np1 vbg xx av vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi, pns31 vhg a-acp vvn pn31 p-acp pno32, (32) verse (DIV2) 1270 Page 708
12952 and they hauing willingly forfeited and lost that grace, and so disabled themselues. And thirdly, the Lord will haue his word preached to all, both elect and reprobate, and they having willingly forfeited and lost that grace, and so disabled themselves. And Thirdly, the Lord will have his word preached to all, both elect and Reprobate, cc pns32 j-vvg av-j vvn cc vvn d n1, cc av vvn px32. cc ord, dt n1 vmb vhi po31 n1 vvd p-acp d, av-d vvb cc j-jn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1270 Page 708
12953 euen so farre to worke on the reprobate as to restraine them from extremitie and outrage in sinne, even so Far to work on the Reprobate as to restrain them from extremity and outrage in sin, av av av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-jn c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1270 Page 708
12954 and to keepe them in outward order, and to make them more fit for humane societie, and to keep them in outward order, and to make them more fit for humane society, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av-dc j p-acp j n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1270 Page 708
12955 and more fit to conuerse with his children, and more seruiceable to them in outward offices and duties. and more fit to converse with his children, and more serviceable to them in outward Offices and duties. cc av-dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, cc av-dc j p-acp pno32 p-acp j n2 cc n2. (32) verse (DIV2) 1270 Page 708
12956 And therefore it is not in vaine that the reprobate are made partakers of the preaching of the word. And Therefore it is not in vain that the Reprobate Are made partakers of the preaching of the word. cc av pn31 vbz xx p-acp j cst dt j-jn vbr vvn n2 pp-f dt vvg pp-f dt n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1270 Page 708
12957 But will some say, The reprobate are commanded and exhorted in the ministerie and preaching of it to beleeue, But will Some say, The Reprobate Are commanded and exhorted in the Ministry and preaching of it to believe, cc-acp vmb d vvi, dt j-jn vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc vvg pp-f pn31 pc-acp vvi, (32) verse (DIV2) 1271 Page 708
12958 and they are bound to beleeue the word of God, and to beleeue forgiuenesse of sinnes and life euerlasting: and they Are bound to believe the word of God, and to believe forgiveness of Sins and life everlasting: cc pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n2 cc n1 j: (32) verse (DIV2) 1271 Page 708
12959 and so they are bound to perswade themselues of that which is not true, they being neuer effectually called. I answer. and so they Are bound to persuade themselves of that which is not true, they being never effectually called. I answer. cc av pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi px32 pp-f d r-crq vbz xx j, pns32 vbg av av-j vvn. pns11 vvb. (32) verse (DIV2) 1271 Page 708
12960 Indeed if the Lord in the ministerie and preaching of his word did command the reprobate to beleeue the forgiuenesse of their sinnes directly with a purpose to deceiue them, Indeed if the Lord in the Ministry and preaching of his word did command the Reprobate to believe the forgiveness of their Sins directly with a purpose to deceive them, np1 cs dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc vvg pp-f po31 n1 vdd vvi dt n-jn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 av-j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (32) verse (DIV2) 1272 Page 708
12961 then were this something that is said by them. then were this something that is said by them. av vbdr d pi cst vbz vvn p-acp pno32. (32) verse (DIV2) 1272 Page 708
12962 But the Lord in commanding and exhorting them to beleeue the forgiuenesse of their sinnes and life euerlasting, he hath no such purpose but onely to conuince them. But the Lord in commanding and exhorting them to believe the forgiveness of their Sins and life everlasting, he hath not such purpose but only to convince them. p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n1 j, pns31 vhz xx d n1 cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi pno32. (32) verse (DIV2) 1273 Page 709
12963 Abraham by Gods commandement, Gen. 20.2. Abraham by God's Commandment, Gen. 20.2. np1 p-acp npg1 n1, np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1273 Page 709
12964 was bound to perswade himselfe that Isaack was to dye vnder his owne hand, yet was he not bound to perswade himselfe of an vntruth, was bound to persuade himself that Isaac was to die under his own hand, yet was he not bound to persuade himself of an untruth, vbds vvn pc-acp vvi px31 d np1 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 d n1, av vbds pns31 xx vvn pc-acp vvi px31 pp-f dt n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1273 Page 709
12965 because the intent of that commandement of God was but to proue him, and so God may bid the reprobates beleeue this or that, Because the intent of that Commandment of God was but to prove him, and so God may bid the Reprobates believe this or that, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 vbds cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno31, cc av np1 vmb vvi dt n2-jn vvb d cc d, (32) verse (DIV2) 1273 Page 709
12966 whilest he doth it but to conuince their contumacie, and doth see well how farre they are from beleeuing any such matter. whilst he does it but to convince their contumacy, and does see well how Far they Are from believing any such matter. cs pns31 vdz pn31 p-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc vdz vvi av c-crq av-j pns32 vbr p-acp vvg d d n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1273 Page 709
12967 This then still remaines a truth, that none but such as belong to Gods election, are or shall be effectually called and w•••ght on by the word and Spirit of God. And for the vse. This then still remains a truth, that none but such as belong to God's election, Are or shall be effectually called and w•••ght on by the word and Spirit of God. And for the use. np1 av av vvz dt n1, cst pix cc-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1, vbr cc vmb vbi av-j vvn cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. cc p-acp dt n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1273 Page 709
12968 First, the consideration of this truth may serue to stay vs from wondering and thinking it strange, that whereas many are partakers of the like meanes, First, the consideration of this truth may serve to stay us from wondering and thinking it strange, that whereas many Are partakers of the like means, ord, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp vvg cc vvg pn31 j, cst cs d vbr n2 pp-f dt j n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1274 Page 709
12969 and enioy the same ministerie and preaching of the word, yet all are not wrought on by it, and all are not conuerted. and enjoy the same Ministry and preaching of the word, yet all Are not wrought on by it, and all Are not converted. cc vvi dt d n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n1, av d vbr xx vvn a-acp p-acp pn31, cc d vbr xx vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1274 Page 709
12970 We are not to maruell at this, and to take offence at it, that where the Gospell and preaching of the word comes to a people, a parish, a familie, there it works not on all to their effectuall calling, We Are not to marvel At this, and to take offence At it, that where the Gospel and preaching of the word comes to a people, a parish, a family, there it works not on all to their effectual calling, pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pn31, cst c-crq dt n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, a-acp pn31 vvz xx p-acp d p-acp po32 j n-vvg, (32) verse (DIV2) 1274 Page 709
12971 but some still continue in their ignorance, and in their hardnesse and sinne, and are vnreformed: but Some still continue in their ignorance, and in their hardness and sin, and Are unreformed: cc-acp d av vvb p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, cc vbr j-vvn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1274 Page 709
12972 we must remember that none are or shall be wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, we must Remember that none Are or shall be wrought on by the word and Spirit of God, pns12 vmb vvi d pi vbr cc vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1274 Page 709
12973 but such as belong to Gods election. but such as belong to God's election. cc-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1274 Page 709
12974 And though the Preachers of the Gospell should with Paul wish themselues separate from Christ for the winning of men, And though the Preachers of the Gospel should with Paul wish themselves separate from christ for the winning of men, cc cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd p-acp np1 vvb px32 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1274 Page 709
12975 yet shall no more be brought to sauing knowledge and sauing faith, then those whom the Lord hath in his eternall purpose fore-appointed to life and saluation, yet shall no more be brought to Saving knowledge and Saving faith, then those whom the Lord hath in his Eternal purpose fore-appointed to life and salvation, av vmb dx av-dc vbi vvn p-acp vvg n1 cc vvg n1, cs d r-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp po31 j n1 j p-acp n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1274 Page 709
12976 and those whom the Lord shall draw to Christ, Ioh. 6.44. Consider we the preaching of Christ himselfe, neuer man did or shall preach with like holinesse and power that he did: and those whom the Lord shall draw to christ, John 6.44. Consider we the preaching of christ himself, never man did or shall preach with like holiness and power that he did: cc d ro-crq dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1, np1 crd. np1 pns12 dt vvg pp-f np1 px31, av-x n1 vdd cc vmb vvi p-acp j n1 cc n1 cst pns31 vdd: (32) verse (DIV2) 1274 Page 709
12977 were all that heard him wrought on? nay were his owne disciples wrought on throughly as they ought to haue bene? No surely, Christ himselfe often complained of their want of faith. were all that herd him wrought on? nay were his own Disciples wrought on thoroughly as they ought to have be? No surely, christ himself often complained of their want of faith. vbdr d cst vvd pno31 vvd a-acp? uh vbdr po31 d n2 vvn a-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vhi vbn? uh-dx av-j, np1 px31 av vvd pp-f po32 n1 pp-f n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1274 Page 709
12978 Let vs not then thinke it strange that all are not wrought on that liue vnder the same powerfull meanes, and where the word of God is truly and powerfully preached, Let us not then think it strange that all Are not wrought on that live under the same powerful means, and where the word of God is truly and powerfully preached, vvb pno12 xx av vvi pn31 j cst d vbr xx vvn p-acp d vvb p-acp dt d j n2, cc c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j cc av-j vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1274 Page 610
12979 neither let vs murmure against Gods mercie and bountie in spirituall graces vouchsafed to some in their effectuall calling, and denied to others. Act. 11.17. neither let us murmur against God's mercy and bounty in spiritual graces vouchsafed to Some in their effectual calling, and denied to Others. Act. 11.17. av-dx vvb pno12 vvi p-acp ng1 n1 cc n1 p-acp j n2 vvn p-acp d p-acp po32 j n-vvg, cc vvn p-acp n2-jn. n1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1274 Page 610
12980 it was the fault of the Iewes who were angrie with Peter that he had gone to the Gentiles, it was the fault of the Iewes who were angry with Peter that he had gone to the Gentiles, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt np2 r-crq vbdr j p-acp np1 cst pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n2-j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1274 Page 610
12999 as in hearing the word, euen the Law discouering sinne to him, and laying open his hidden corruptions, as in hearing the word, even the Law discovering sin to him, and laying open his hidden corruptions, c-acp p-acp vvg dt n1, av-j dt n1 vvg n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvg av-j po31 j-vvn n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 611
12981 and that they were wrought on by his preaching and had receiued the Gospell, Who was I (saith Peter) that I could let God? Againe in the second place: and that they were wrought on by his preaching and had received the Gospel, Who was I (Says Peter) that I could let God? Again in the second place: cc cst pns32 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp po31 vvg cc vhd vvn dt n1, r-crq vbds pns11 (vvz np1) cst pns11 vmd vvi np1? av p-acp dt ord n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1274 Page 610
12982 is it so that none but such as belong to Gods election are or shall be effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God? Then h•re is matter of great comfort to as many as haue good euid••ce of it that they are effectually called: is it so that none but such as belong to God's election Are or shall be effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God? Then h•re is matter of great Comfort to as many as have good euid••ce of it that they Are effectually called: vbz pn31 av cst pix cc-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1 vbr cc vmb vbi av-j vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1? av n1 vbz n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp p-acp d c-acp vhb j n1 pp-f pn31 cst pns32 vbr av-j vvn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 610
12983 their effectuall calling doth discouer to them and seale vp to them this comfort, that they are such as God hath loued from all eternitie, their effectual calling does discover to them and seal up to them this Comfort, that they Are such as God hath loved from all eternity, po32 j n-vvg vdz vvi p-acp pno32 cc vvi a-acp p-acp pno32 d n1, cst pns32 vbr d c-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 610
12984 and that the Lord hath before the world was fore-appointed them to life and saluation in heauen; and that the Lord hath before the world was fore-appointed them to life and salvation in heaven; cc cst dt n1 vhz p-acp dt n1 vbds j pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 610
12985 and that is a ground of sweete comfort. and that is a ground of sweet Comfort. cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 610
12986 The way to find our selues in the number of Gods chosen, and to be such as haue bene predestinate to life and saluation before the world was, is not to step vp into heauen and to search the Court roles of heauen whether our names be there written, The Way to find our selves in the number of God's chosen, and to be such as have be predestinate to life and salvation before the world was, is not to step up into heaven and to search the Court roles of heaven whither our names be there written, dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn, cc pc-acp vbi d c-acp vhb vbn j p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds, vbz xx pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvz pp-f n1 cs po12 n2 vbb a-acp vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 610
12987 but to looke into our owne hearts and soules, and there to finde the worke of grace written and imprinted by the finger of Gods Spirit. but to look into our own hearts and Souls, and there to find the work of grace written and imprinted by the finger of God's Spirit. cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 d n2 cc n2, cc a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 610
12988 And if thou whosoeuer thou art, find that worke of grace in thee, if thou find thy selfe effectually called, And if thou whosoever thou art, find that work of grace in thee, if thou find thy self effectually called, cc cs pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, cs pns21 vvb po21 n1 av-j vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 610
12989 surely then thou hast cause to reioyce with ioy vnspeakeable and glorious, 1. Pet. 1.8. thou hast then a sure and a sweete testimonie of Gods eternall loue to thee, surely then thou hast cause to rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorious, 1. Pet. 1.8. thou hast then a sure and a sweet testimony of God's Eternal love to thee, av-j cs pns21 vh2 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvb j cc j, crd np1 crd. pns21 vh2 av dt j cc dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp pno21, (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 610
12990 and thy saluation is built on a stronger foundation then the very heauens, euen on Gods eternall and vnchangeable purpose, and thy salvation is built on a Stronger Foundation then the very heavens, even on God's Eternal and unchangeable purpose, cc po21 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt jc n1 cs dt j n2, av p-acp npg1 j cc j-u n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 610
12991 and thou maist know that thou art effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God. and thou Mayest know that thou art effectually called and wrought on by the word and Spirit of God. cc pns21 vm2 vvi cst pns21 vb2r av-j vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 610
12992 I haue heretofore giuen notes by which a man may know that he is effectually called, I have heretofore given notes by which a man may know that he is effectually called, pns11 vhb av vvn n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi cst pns31 vbz av-j vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 610
12993 as if he find himselfe enlightened, and that he now sees his wretched estate by nature, as if he find himself enlightened, and that he now sees his wretched estate by nature, c-acp cs pns31 vvb px31 vvn, cc cst pns31 av vvz po31 j n1 p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 610
12994 and his cursed condition by sinne, and is able to apply the promises of life and saluation to himselfe particularly, and his cursed condition by sin, and is able to apply the promises of life and salvation to himself particularly, cc po31 j-vvn n1 p-acp n1, cc vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp px31 av-j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 610
12995 and that he hath now in him an hatred and loathing of those sinnes that haue bene formerly most pleasing to him; and that he hath now in him an hatred and loathing of those Sins that have be formerly most pleasing to him; cc cst pns31 vhz av p-acp pno31 dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f d n2 cst vhb vbn av-j av-ds j-vvg p-acp pno31; (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 611
12996 and that now he is fitted for the high calling of a Christian, with graces needfull for the exercise of pietie and religion towards God, and that now he is fitted for the high calling of a Christian, with graces needful for the exercise of piety and Religion towards God, cc cst av pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f dt njp, p-acp n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 611
12997 and of loue, and mercie, and equitie, and iustice towards men, and is able to shew forth the power of grace in his life and conuersation, and of love, and mercy, and equity, and Justice towards men, and is able to show forth the power of grace in his life and Conversation, cc pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n2, cc vbz j pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 611
12998 and doth now make choice of holy and religious companie, and doth now delight in the meanes by which he hath bene wrought on, and does now make choice of holy and religious company, and does now delight in the means by which he hath be wrought on, cc vdz av vvi n1 pp-f j cc j n1, cc vdz av vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vbn vvn a-acp, (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 611
13000 and especially in hearing the sweete promises of the Gospell touching life and saluation, and that now he doth those things that flesh and blould would neuer teach him to do; and especially in hearing the sweet promises of the Gospel touching life and salvation, and that now he does those things that Flesh and blould would never teach him to do; cc av-j p-acp vvg dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvg n1 cc n1, cc cst av pns31 vdz d n2 cst n1 cc n1 vmd av-x vvi pno31 pc-acp vdi; (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 611
13001 as that he hath a care of religion and of heauenly things in prosperitie, and the more the Lord doth prosper him in outward things, the more holy he is: as that he hath a care of Religion and of heavenly things in Prosperity, and the more the Lord does prosper him in outward things, the more holy he is: c-acp cst pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f j n2 p-acp n1, cc dt av-dc dt n1 vdz vvi pno31 p-acp j n2, dt av-dc j pns31 vbz: (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 611
13002 and that in time of aduersitie he drawes nearer to God, and holds close to the profession of religion, and that in time of adversity he draws nearer to God, and holds close to the profession of Religion, cc cst p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvz av-jc p-acp np1, cc vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 611
13003 and is constant in a disgraced profession, and that now he makes more precious account of his high calling in Iesus Christ then of all the honours and preferments in the world. and is constant in a disgraced profession, and that now he makes more precious account of his high calling in Iesus christ then of all the honours and preferments in the world. cc vbz j p-acp dt j-vvn n1, cc cst av pns31 vvz av-dc j n1 pp-f po31 j n-vvg p-acp np1 np1 av pp-f d dt n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 611
13004 If a man find these things in himselfe, he may assure himselfe that he is effectually called. If a man find these things in himself, he may assure himself that he is effectually called. cs dt n1 vvi d n2 p-acp px31, pns31 vmb vvi px31 cst pns31 vbz av-j vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 611
13005 And howsoeuer the Papists say to the contrarie, that a man cannot certainly know whether he haue the Spirit of God working in him or no, And howsoever the Papists say to the contrary, that a man cannot Certainly know whither he have the Spirit of God working in him or no, cc c-acp dt njp2 vvb p-acp dt n-jn, cst dt n1 vmbx av-j vvi cs pns31 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno31 cc uh-dx, (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 611
13006 yet doubtlesse he may plainly and sensibly perceiue the working of the Spirit of God in his owne soule. yet doubtless he may plainly and sensibly perceive the working of the Spirit of God in his own soul. av av-j pns31 vmb av-j cc av-j vvi dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 d n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 611
13007 The Spirit is compared to fire, and to the wind, and as sensible as a man may perceiue the burning of the fire, The Spirit is compared to fire, and to the wind, and as sensible as a man may perceive the burning of the fire, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp j c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 611
13008 and the blowing of the wind, so sensibly may a child of God perceiue in himselfe the worke of the Spirit of God. and the blowing of the wind, so sensibly may a child of God perceive in himself the work of the Spirit of God. cc dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, av av-j vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb p-acp px31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 611
13009 If thou finde that worke in thine owne soule, thou maiest thereby assure thy selfe that thou art in the number of Gods chosen, and so haue strong consolation. If thou find that work in thine own soul, thou Mayest thereby assure thy self that thou art in the number of God's chosen, and so have strong consolation. cs pns21 vvb d n1 p-acp po21 d n1, pns21 vm2 av vvi po21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn, cc av vhb j n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1275 Page 611
13010 Come we now to the third effect by which God doth witnesse his eternall loue to his chosen, Come we now to the third Effect by which God does witness his Eternal love to his chosen, vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vdz vvi po31 j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1276 Page 611
13011 and the third degree by which Gods chosen ascend vp to their blessednesse in heauen, here put downe by the Apostle, namely, their iustification. and the third degree by which God's chosen ascend up to their blessedness in heaven, Here put down by the Apostle, namely, their justification. cc dt ord n1 p-acp r-crq n2 vvn vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1, av vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, av, po32 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1276 Page 611
13012 Whom he predestinate (saith the Apostle) them also he called: and whom he called, them also he iustified: Whom he predestinate (Says the Apostle) them also he called: and whom he called, them also he justified: ro-crq pns31 j (vvz dt n1) pno32 av pns31 vvd: cc ro-crq pns31 vvd, pno32 av pns31 vvd: (32) verse (DIV2) 1276 Page 712
13013 that is, as I shewed, they that are effectually called of God, they are also by him acquitted and absolued from the guilt and punishment of all their sins, that is, as I showed, they that Are effectually called of God, they Are also by him acquitted and absolved from the guilt and punishment of all their Sins, cst vbz, c-acp pns11 vvd, pns32 cst vbr av-j vvn pp-f np1, pns32 vbr av p-acp pno31 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po32 n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1276 Page 712
13014 and they are accounted iust & righteous in his sight by Christ his righteousnesse imputed to them, and apprehended by faith. and they Are accounted just & righteous in his sighed by christ his righteousness imputed to them, and apprehended by faith. cc pns32 vbr vvn j cc j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvn p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1276 Page 712
13015 Now here we see that effectuall calling and iustification are distinct benefits, and they are here made seuerall and distinct effects of Gods loue to his chosen, Now Here we see that effectual calling and justification Are distinct benefits, and they Are Here made several and distinct effects of God's love to his chosen, av av pns12 vvb cst j n-vvg cc n1 vbr j n2, cc pns32 vbr av vvn j cc j n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1276 Page 712
13016 and they are not to be confounded and made one, as they are by the doctrine of the Papists: and they Are not to be confounded and made one, as they Are by the Doctrine of the Papists: cc pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvd pi, c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2: (32) verse (DIV2) 1276 Page 712
13017 for according to the doctrine of the Papists, they teaching a double iustification in the sight of God, their first iustification is nothing else but the calling of a sinner; for according to the Doctrine of the Papists, they teaching a double justification in the sighed of God, their First justification is nothing Else but the calling of a sinner; c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, pns32 vvg dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, po32 ord n1 vbz pix av cc-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1276 Page 712
13018 in effect they make their first iustification and calling of a sinner all one, they teaching that their first iustification is, in Effect they make their First justification and calling of a sinner all one, they teaching that their First justification is, p-acp n1 pns32 vvb po32 ord n1 cc n-vvg pp-f dt n1 d crd, pns32 vvg cst po32 ord n1 vbz, (32) verse (DIV2) 1276 Page 712
13019 when a sinner of an euill man is made a good man by infusion of inward righteousnesse, whereby the heart is purged and sanctified, when a sinner of an evil man is made a good man by infusion of inward righteousness, whereby the heart is purged and sanctified, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn cc vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1276 Page 712
13020 and so indeed all one with the calling of a sinner out of the state of nature into the state of grace; and so indeed all one with the calling of a sinner out of the state of nature into the state of grace; cc av av d pi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1276 Page 712
13021 and so they confound things that are to be distinguished one from another. I leaue that. and so they confound things that Are to be distinguished one from Another. I leave that. cc av pns32 vvb n2 cst vbr pc-acp vbi vvn pi p-acp n-jn. pns11 vvb d. (32) verse (DIV2) 1276 Page 712
13022 Now though effectuall calling and iustification be distinct benefits, yet they follow one another immediatly, and we see they are here linked one to the other inseparably; Now though effectual calling and justification be distinct benefits, yet they follow one Another immediately, and we see they Are Here linked one to the other inseparably; av cs j n-vvg cc n1 vbb j n2, av pns32 vvb pi j-jn av-j, cc pns12 vvb pns32 vbr av vvn pi p-acp dt n-jn av-j; (32) verse (DIV2) 1277 Page 712
13023 whom the Lord cals, them also he iustifies: whence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. whom the Lord calls, them also he Justifies: whence we Are given to understand thus much. r-crq dt n1 vvz, pno32 av pns31 vvz: c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (32) verse (DIV2) 1277 Page 712
13024 That the called of God are also iustified in the sight of God: such as are effectually called, they are also at the same time iustified. That the called of God Are also justified in the sighed of God: such as Are effectually called, they Are also At the same time justified. cst dt vvn pp-f np1 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, pns32 vbr av p-acp dt d n1 vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 712
13025 Though in respect of the order of nature, effectuall calling goes before iustification, yet in time they go together, Though in respect of the order of nature, effectual calling Goes before justification, yet in time they go together, cs p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, j n1 vvz p-acp n1, av p-acp n1 pns32 vvb av, (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 712
13026 and whosoeuer they be that are effectually called, they are at the same time iustified, acquitted, and whosoever they be that Are effectually called, they Are At the same time justified, acquitted, cc r-crq pns32 vbb d vbr av-j vvn, pns32 vbr p-acp dt d n1 vvn, vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 712
13027 and absolued from the guilt and punishment of all their sinnes, and they are accounted iust and righteous in the sight of God, by Christ his righteousnesse imputed to them, and apprehended by faith. We reade Isai. 53.11. that the Prophet there speaking of Christ Iesus, he saith, By his knowledge shall my righteous seruant iustifie manie: and absolved from the guilt and punishment of all their Sins, and they Are accounted just and righteous in the sighed of God, by christ his righteousness imputed to them, and apprehended by faith. We read Isaiah 53.11. that the Prophet there speaking of christ Iesus, he Says, By his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many: cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po32 n2, cc pns32 vbr vvn j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp np1 po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvn p-acp n1. pns12 vvb np1 crd. cst dt n1 a-acp vvg pp-f np1 np1, pns31 vvz, p-acp po31 n1 vmb po11 j n1 vvi d: (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 712
13028 as if he had said, such as shall be brought out of their ignorance and vnbeleefe, to know my righteous seruant, my Sonne Iesus Christ, as if he had said, such as shall be brought out of their ignorance and unbelief, to know my righteous servant, my Son Iesus christ, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, d c-acp vmb vbi vvn av pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi po11 j n1, po11 n1 np1 np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13029 and to acknowledge him, and to beleeue in him, they shall thereupon be iustified: and to acknowledge him, and to believe in him, they shall thereupon be justified: cc pc-acp vvi pno31, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pns32 vmb av vbi vvn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13030 they being called to the true knowledge of Christ, they shall by him, on that knowledge of theirs, be iustified. Acts 26.18. they being called to the true knowledge of christ, they shall by him, on that knowledge of theirs, be justified. Acts 26.18. pns32 vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmb p-acp pno31, p-acp d n1 pp-f png32, vbb vvn. np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13031 the Apostle saith, he was sent to the Gentiles, To open their eyes that they might turne from darkenesse to light, the Apostle Says, he was sent to the Gentiles, To open their eyes that they might turn from darkness to Light, dt n1 vvz, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2-j, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13032 and from the power of Satan vnto God, that by his preaching the Gospell to them, they might be effectually called, and from the power of Satan unto God, that by his preaching the Gospel to them, they might be effectually called, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cst p-acp po31 vvg dt n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vmd vbi av-j vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13033 and wrought on, and conuerted, and then he presently subioynes, That they might receiue forgiuenesse of sins, that they might be iustified, remission of sinnes being one part of iustification; and wrought on, and converted, and then he presently subioynes, That they might receive forgiveness of Sins, that they might be justified, remission of Sins being one part of justification; cc vvd a-acp, cc vvn, cc av pns31 av-j vvz, cst pns32 vmd vvi n1 pp-f n2, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn, n1 pp-f n2 vbg crd n1 pp-f n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13034 plainly teaching, that effectuall calling and iustification in the sight of God, they go together. And to this purpose speakes the Apostle Peter, Acts 13.39. By him saith the Apostle, that is by Christ, euery one that beleeueth is iustified. plainly teaching, that effectual calling and justification in the sighed of God, they go together. And to this purpose speaks the Apostle Peter, Acts 13.39. By him Says the Apostle, that is by christ, every one that Believeth is justified. av-j vvg, cst j n-vvg cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb av. cc p-acp d n1 vvz dt n1 np1, n2 crd. p-acp pno31 vvz dt n1, cst vbz p-acp np1, d pi cst vvz vbz vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13035 Euery one that is brought out of the state of vnbeleefe into the state of true faith in Christ, he is at that very instant iustified. Every one that is brought out of the state of unbelief into the state of true faith in christ, he is At that very instant justified. d pi cst vbz vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vbz p-acp d j n-jn vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13036 And hence it is that Christ sends his Ministers, as his Embassadors, as the Apostle speakes, 2. Cor. 5.20. And hence it is that christ sends his Ministers, as his ambassadors, as the Apostle speaks, 2. Cor. 5.20. cc av pn31 vbz cst np1 vvz po31 n2, p-acp po31 n2, p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13037 With the word of reconciliation, to inuite and to call men to beleeue in him, With the word of reconciliation, to invite and to call men to believe in him, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13038 euen to call and to conuert men, and to bring them to faith, that so they may receiue forgiuenesse of their sinnes, even to call and to convert men, and to bring them to faith, that so they may receive forgiveness of their Sins, av-j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi n2, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, cst av pns32 vmb vvi n1 pp-f po32 n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13039 and be reconciled to God, that they may be iustified in the sight of God, and so haue peace with God, as we haue it, Rom. 5.1. Being iustified by faith, we haue peace toward God through our Lord Iesus Christ. and be reconciled to God, that they may be justified in the sighed of God, and so have peace with God, as we have it, Rom. 5.1. Being justified by faith, we have peace towards God through our Lord Iesus christ. cc vbi vvn p-acp np1, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av vhb n1 p-acp np1, c-acp pns12 vhb pn31, np1 crd. vbg vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vhb n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n1 np1 np1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13040 We see then the point cleare by euidence and testimonie of the Scripture, that the called of God are also iustified in the sight of God, We see then the point clear by evidence and testimony of the Scripture, that the called of God Are also justified in the sighed of God, pns12 vvb av dt n1 j p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt vvn pp-f np1 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13041 and such as are effectually called, they are also at the same time iustified, they are at the same time acquitted and absolued from the guilt and punishment of all their sinnes, and such as Are effectually called, they Are also At the same time justified, they Are At the same time acquitted and absolved from the guilt and punishment of all their Sins, cc d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, pns32 vbr av p-acp dt d n1 vvn, pns32 vbr p-acp dt d n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po32 n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13042 and they are accounted iust and righteous in the sight of God by Christ his righteousnesse imputed to them, and apprehended by faith. and they Are accounted just and righteous in the sighed of God by christ his righteousness imputed to them, and apprehended by faith. cc pns32 vbr vvn j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvn p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13043 And it must needs be so, the ground of this truth is this. And it must needs be so, the ground of this truth is this. cc pn31 vmb av vbi av, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz d. (32) verse (DIV2) 1278 Page 713
13044 Such as are effectually called and wrought on by the holy Spirit, they are brought to beleeue in Christ, Such as Are effectually called and wrought on by the holy Spirit, they Are brought to believe in christ, d c-acp vbr av-j vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1279 Page 713
13045 and beleeuing in Christ, they are set into Christ, and made actually members of Christ, and so are actually iustified. and believing in christ, they Are Set into christ, and made actually members of christ, and so Are actually justified. cc vvg p-acp np1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp np1, cc vvd av-j n2 pp-f np1, cc av vbr av-j vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1279 Page 714
13046 For howsoeuer Gods chosen were iustified virtually in Christ when he suffered for their sinnes, and when he was quit from all their sinnes, hauing borne the punishment of them, For howsoever God's chosen were justified virtually in christ when he suffered for their Sins, and when he was quit from all their Sins, having born the punishment of them, p-acp c-acp n2 vvn vbdr vvn av-j p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po32 n2, cc c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp d po32 n2, vhg vvn dt n1 pp-f pno32, (32) verse (DIV2) 1279 Page 714
13047 yet then onely are they actually iustified in Christ, when they beleeue in Christ, and that is when they are called to faith, when they are effectually called: yet then only Are they actually justified in christ, when they believe in christ, and that is when they Are called to faith, when they Are effectually called: av av av-j vbr pns32 av-j vvn p-acp np1, c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp np1, cc d vbz c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1, c-crq pns32 vbr av-j vvn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1279 Page 714
13048 and therefore doubtlesse the called of God are also at the same time iustified in the sight of God. and Therefore doubtless the called of God Are also At the same time justified in the sighed of God. cc av av-j dt vvn pp-f np1 vbr av p-acp dt d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1279 Page 714
13049 Now here a question may be moued: Now Here a question may be moved: av av dt n1 vmb vbi vvn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1280 Page 714
13050 some may demand how farre one that is effectually called, is at the time of his calling iustified, Some may demand how Far one that is effectually called, is At the time of his calling justified, d vmb vvi c-crq av-j pi cst vbz av-j vvn, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1280 Page 714
13051 and how farre he is then acquitted from the guilt and punishment of his sinnes? and how Far he is then acquitted from the guilt and punishment of his Sins? cc c-crq av-j pns31 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2? (32) verse (DIV2) 1280 Page 714
13052 To which I answer, that he is then acquitted from the guilt and punishment, not onely of his sinnes going before his calling, To which I answer, that he is then acquitted from the guilt and punishment, not only of his Sins going before his calling, p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb, cst pns31 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1, xx av-j pp-f po31 n2 vvg p-acp po31 n-vvg, (32) verse (DIV2) 1281 Page 714
13053 but from the guilt and punishment of all his sinnes, both of his sinnes past and before his calling, but from the guilt and punishment of all his Sins, both of his Sins past and before his calling, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po31 n2, d pp-f po31 n2 j cc p-acp po31 n-vvg, (32) verse (DIV2) 1281 Page 714
13054 also of his sinnes following and after his calling: also of his Sins following and After his calling: av pp-f po31 n2 vvg cc p-acp po31 n-vvg: (32) verse (DIV2) 1281 Page 714
13055 he hath then a full acquittance and discharge from the guilt and punishment of all his sins, from the first to the last of them: he hath then a full acquittance and discharge from the guilt and punishment of all his Sins, from the First to the last of them: pns31 vhz av dt j n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po31 n2, p-acp dt ord p-acp dt ord pp-f pno32: (32) verse (DIV2) 1281 Page 714
13056 For the bloud of Christ cleanseth him from all sinne, 1. Ioh. 1.7. And a man that is once purged by the bloud of Christ, hath no more conscience of sinne, as the Author to the Hebrews speakes, Heb. 10.2. For the blood of christ Cleanseth him from all sin, 1. John 1.7. And a man that is once purged by the blood of christ, hath no more conscience of sin, as the Author to the Hebrews speaks, Hebrew 10.2. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno31 p-acp d n1, crd np1 crd. cc dt n1 cst vbz a-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vhz dx dc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt njp2 vvz, np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1281 Page 714
13057 he hath no more his conscience charging him with the guilt of sinne, and the peace of his conscience is not once disturbed by his after sinne, he hauing a full remission of all his sinnes past, present, and to come. he hath no more his conscience charging him with the guilt of sin, and the peace of his conscience is not once disturbed by his After sin, he having a full remission of all his Sins past, present, and to come. pns31 vhz dx dc po31 n1 vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz xx a-acp vvn p-acp png31 p-acp n1, pns31 vhg av j n1 pp-f d po31 n2 j, j, cc pc-acp vvi. (32) verse (DIV2) 1281 Page 714
13058 But will some say, Rom. 3.25. the Apostle saith, God is iust in foregiuing sinnes passed before time through his patience: But will Some say, Rom. 3.25. the Apostle Says, God is just in foregiuing Sins passed before time through his patience: cc-acp vmb d vvi, np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, np1 vbz j p-acp j-vvg n2 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1282 Page 714
13059 therefore it seemes that such as are effectually called, and at the same time iustified, are freed onely from the guilt and punishment of their sinnes past and going before. I answer. Therefore it seems that such as Are effectually called, and At the same time justified, Are freed only from the guilt and punishment of their Sins past and going before. I answer. av pn31 vvz cst d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, cc p-acp dt d n1 vvn, vbr vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2 j cc vvg a-acp. pns11 vvb. (32) verse (DIV2) 1282 Page 714
13060 The Apostle speakes not of sinnes done before calling and conuersion, but of sinnes done vnder the old Testament: The Apostle speaks not of Sins done before calling and conversion, but of Sins done under the old Testament: dt n1 vvz xx pp-f n2 vdn p-acp vvg cc n1, cc-acp pp-f n2 vdn p-acp dt j n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1283 Page 714
13061 and his meaning is, that as well the sinnes done before Christ his coming in the flesh, and his meaning is, that as well the Sins done before christ his coming in the Flesh, cc po31 n1 vbz, cst c-acp av dt n2 vdn p-acp np1 po31 n-vvg p-acp dt n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1283 Page 714
13062 as those done since his coming, are forgiuen to Gods children which beleeue. But will some further say: as those done since his coming, Are forgiven to God's children which believe. But will Some further say: c-acp d vdn p-acp po31 n-vvg, vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n2 r-crq vvb. cc-acp vmb d av-jc vvi: (32) verse (DIV2) 1283 Page 714
13063 If the called of God be at the same time iustified and acquitted from the guilt and punishment of all their sinnes past, present, If the called of God be At the same time justified and acquitted from the guilt and punishment of all their Sins past, present, cs dt vvn pp-f np1 vbb p-acp dt d n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po32 n2 j, j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1284 Page 715
13064 and to come, why then doth any that is effectually called, pray daily for the forgiuenesse of his sinnes? I answer. and to come, why then does any that is effectually called, pray daily for the forgiveness of his Sins? I answer. cc pc-acp vvi, uh-crq av vdz d d vbz av-j vvn, vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2? pns11 vvb. (32) verse (DIV2) 1284 Page 715
13065 He doth so pray, not because he is not in the state of being iustified and forgiuen, He does so pray, not Because he is not in the state of being justified and forgiven, pns31 vdz av vvi, xx c-acp pns31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn cc vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1285 Page 715
13066 but because it is needfull that the Lord should as well preserue and continue his gracious pardon as at the first giue it to him, but Because it is needful that the Lord should as well preserve and continue his gracious pardon as At the First give it to him, cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz j cst dt n1 vmd p-acp av vvi cc vvi po31 j n1 c-acp p-acp dt ord vvi pn31 p-acp pno31, (32) verse (DIV2) 1285 Page 715
13067 and that the Lords mercie should be more manifested to him, and that he might be further strengthened and confirmed in the assurance of the pardon of his sinnes, his assurance of it being but weake: and that the lords mercy should be more manifested to him, and that he might be further strengthened and confirmed in the assurance of the pardon of his Sins, his assurance of it being but weak: cc cst dt n2 n1 vmd vbi av-dc vvn p-acp pno31, cc cst pns31 vmd vbi av-jc vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, po31 n1 pp-f pn31 vbg p-acp j: (32) verse (DIV2) 1285 Page 715
13068 and for these reasons he may and ought to make petition for the forgiuenesse of his sinnes, and for these Reasons he may and ought to make petition for the forgiveness of his Sins, cc p-acp d n2 pns31 vmb cc pi pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1285 Page 715
13069 though being iustified, he be quitted from the guilt of all his sinnes. Come we now to make vse of the point; though being justified, he be quit from the guilt of all his Sins. Come we now to make use of the point; c-acp vbg vvn, pns31 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2. vvb pns12 av pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1285 Page 715
13070 and first, is it so that the called of God are also at the same time iustified in the sight of God? Doth effectuall vocation and iustification go together in time? Surely then it must needs follow, that our iustification in the sight of God is free, and that it is without respect had to any good in vs, and First, is it so that the called of God Are also At the same time justified in the sighed of God? Does effectual vocation and justification go together in time? Surely then it must needs follow, that our justification in the sighed of God is free, and that it is without respect had to any good in us, cc ord, vbz pn31 av cst dt vvn pp-f np1 vbr av p-acp dt d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vdz j n1 cc n1 vvb av p-acp n1? np1 av pn31 vmb av vvi, cst po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, cc cst pn31 vbz p-acp n1 vhd p-acp d j p-acp pno12, (32) verse (DIV2) 1286 Page 715
13109 Now the word glorified hauing his extent reaching both to sanctification here in this world, Now the word glorified having his extent reaching both to sanctification Here in this world, av dt n1 vvn vhg po31 n1 vvg d p-acp n1 av p-acp d n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1288 Page 717
13071 or done by vs. So soone as euer any of Gods chosen is effectually called, he is at the very same instant of his calling iustified, or done by us So soon as ever any of God's chosen is effectually called, he is At the very same instant of his calling justified, cc vdn p-acp pno12 av av c-acp av d pp-f n2 vvn vbz av-j vvn, pns31 vbz p-acp dt j d n-jn pp-f po31 n1 vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1286 Page 715
13072 before he hath done any good worke at all. before he hath done any good work At all. c-acp pns31 vhz vdn d j n1 p-acp d. (32) verse (DIV2) 1286 Page 715
13073 And therefore the Papists erre grosly, in that they ascribe iustification in the sight of God to good workes; And Therefore the Papists err grossly, in that they ascribe justification in the sighed of God to good works; cc av dt njp2 vvb av-j, p-acp cst pns32 vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2; (32) verse (DIV2) 1286 Page 715
13074 good workes are fruites following iustification, and therefore cannot be causes of it: good works Are fruits following justification, and Therefore cannot be Causes of it: j n2 vbr n2 vvg n1, cc av vmbx vbi n2 pp-f pn31: (32) verse (DIV2) 1286 Page 715
13075 and whereas they say, we being iustified by faith, are iustified by a good worke, faith being a good worke, they are easily answered: and whereas they say, we being justified by faith, Are justified by a good work, faith being a good work, they Are Easily answered: cc cs pns32 vvb, pns12 vbg vvn p-acp n1, vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, n1 vbg dt j n1, pns32 vbr av-j vvn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1286 Page 715
13076 Faith doth not iustifie as it is a worke, as it is a grace wrought in the heart, Faith does not justify as it is a work, as it is a grace wrought in the heart, n1 vdz xx vvi c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1286 Page 715
13077 or for the dignitie or worthinesse of it selfe, of any act of it, but onely by relation to Christ, or for the dignity or worthiness of it self, of any act of it, but only by Relation to christ, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 n1, pp-f d n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp av-j p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1286 Page 715
13078 and instrumentally, because it takes hold of Christ, and as an instrument doth truly apprehend and apply the perfect righteousnesse and merit of Christ, the matter of our iustification in the sight of God; and instrumentally, Because it Takes hold of christ, and as an Instrument does truly apprehend and apply the perfect righteousness and merit of christ, the matter of our justification in the sighed of God; cc av-j, c-acp pn31 vvz n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 vdz av-j vvi cc vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1286 Page 715
13079 and hence it is called the faith of Iesus, Rom. 3.26. For a second vse: and hence it is called the faith of Iesus, Rom. 3.26. For a second use: cc av pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. p-acp dt ord n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1286 Page 715
13080 Is it so that the called of God are also at the same time iustified? Are such as are effectually called, at the same instant iustified? Are they at the same instant of time acquitted from the guilt and punishment of all their sinnes past, present, Is it so that the called of God Are also At the same time justified? are such as Are effectually called, At the same instant justified? are they At the same instant of time acquitted from the guilt and punishment of all their Sins past, present, vbz pn31 av cst dt vvn pp-f np1 vbr av p-acp dt d n1 vvn? vbr d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, p-acp dt d n-jn vvn? vbr pns32 p-acp dt d n-jn pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po32 n2 j, j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13081 and to come? What a sweet comfort may this be to all such as find themselues effectually called? Consider it thou that findest thy selfe set out of the state of ignorance and vnbeliefe, into the state of true knowledge and true faith in Christ, thou being in that state, thou art in a most happie and blessed state, nothing can hurt thee, no not thine owne sinnes past, present, and to come? What a sweet Comfort may this be to all such as find themselves effectually called? Consider it thou that Findest thy self Set out of the state of ignorance and unbelief, into the state of true knowledge and true faith in christ, thou being in that state, thou art in a most happy and blessed state, nothing can hurt thee, no not thine own Sins past, present, cc pc-acp vvi? q-crq dt j n1 vmb d vbi p-acp d d c-acp vvb px32 av-j vvn? np1 pn31 pns21 cst vv2 po21 n1 vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1, pns21 vbg p-acp d n1, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt av-ds j cc j-vvn n1, pix vmb vvi pno21, uh-dx xx po21 d n2 j, j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13082 or to come, sinne is the cause of all euils that come to men. or to come, sin is the cause of all evils that come to men. cc pc-acp vvi, n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2-jn cst vvb p-acp n2. (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13083 Now thou art in such an happie state and condition, as thou needest not feare any euill in regard of thy sinnes, either past, present, Now thou art in such an happy state and condition, as thou Needest not Fear any evil in regard of thy Sins, either passed, present, av pns21 vb2r p-acp d dt j n1 cc n1, c-acp pns21 vv2 xx vvi d n-jn p-acp n1 pp-f po21 n2, av-d vvn, j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13084 or to come, thy God hath put them all out of his sight, and all blame, or to come, thy God hath put them all out of his sighed, and all blame, cc pc-acp vvi, po21 n1 vhz vvn pno32 d av pp-f po31 n1, cc d n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13085 and all that is properly a plague or punishment for sinne is remoued from thee, and all that is properly a plague or punishment for sin is removed from thee, cc d cst vbz av-j dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno21, (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13086 and though it be so that sinne still abides in thee in part, and thou art combred with many sinfull infirmities, and though it be so that sin still abides in thee in part, and thou art cumbered with many sinful infirmities, cc cs pn31 vbb av d n1 av vvz p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, cc pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp d j n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13087 and thou art sometimes ouercarried to the doing of euill, yet feare not, so soone as thou wast effectually called, and thou art sometime overcarried to the doing of evil, yet Fear not, so soon as thou wast effectually called, cc pns21 vb2r av vvn p-acp dt vdg pp-f n-jn, av vvb xx, av av c-acp pns21 vbd2s av-j vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13088 euen at the very instant of thy effectuall calling, wast thou freely acquitted from the guilt and punishment of all thy sinnes, even At the very instant of thy effectual calling, wast thou freely acquitted from the guilt and punishment of all thy Sins, av p-acp dt j n-jn pp-f po21 j n-vvg, vbd2s pns21 av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po21 n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13110 and to full and perfect happinesse and glorie in the life to come, diuers things are offered, as first this: and to full and perfect happiness and glory in the life to come, diverse things Are offered, as First this: cc p-acp j cc j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, j n2 vbr vvn, c-acp ord d: (32) verse (DIV2) 1288 Page 717
13089 and the Lord then gaue thee full pardon of all thy sinnes, and that gift of God is without repentance, Rom. 11.29. it is vnchangeable: and the Lord then gave thee full pardon of all thy Sins, and that gift of God is without Repentance, Rom. 11.29. it is unchangeable: cc dt n1 av vvd pno21 j n1 pp-f d po21 n2, cc d n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp n1, np1 crd. pn31 vbz j-u: (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13090 and the consideration of that may yeeld thee sweet comfort. And withall be thou stirred vp to thankfulnesse to God for so great a mercie: and the consideration of that may yield thee sweet Comfort. And withal be thou stirred up to thankfulness to God for so great a mercy: cc dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi pno21 j n1. cc av vbb pns21 vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp np1 c-acp av j dt n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13091 thou canst not be thankfull enough for so great a mercy: thou Canst not be thankful enough for so great a mercy: pns21 vm2 xx vbi j av-d p-acp av j dt n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13092 thou finding thy selfe combred and clogged with sinfull infirmities, or with dulnesse in prayer, deadnesse in hearing the word of God, with distrust, with naturall feare, thou finding thy self cumbered and clogged with sinful infirmities, or with dulness in prayer, deadness in hearing the word of God, with distrust, with natural Fear, pns21 vvg po21 n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp j n2, cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1, p-acp j n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13093 and the like, thou wilt freely professe and acknowlede, that if the Lord would take those infirmities from thee, thou wouldest be exceeding thankfull to God for so great a mercie. and the like, thou wilt freely profess and acknowledge, that if the Lord would take those infirmities from thee, thou Wouldst be exceeding thankful to God for so great a mercy. cc dt j, pns21 vm2 av-j vvi cc vvb, cst cs dt n1 vmd vvi d n2 p-acp pno21, pns21 vmd2 vbi vvg j p-acp np1 c-acp av j dt n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13094 How much more art thou bound to be thankfull to him, in that he hath freed thee from the guilt and punishment of those, How much more art thou bound to be thankful to him, in that he hath freed thee from the guilt and punishment of those, c-crq d n1 vb2r pns21 vvd pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31, p-acp cst pns31 vhz vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d, (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13095 and of all other thy sinnes, and howsoeuer those sinfull infirmities do still cleaue to thy soule, and of all other thy Sins, and howsoever those sinful infirmities do still cleave to thy soul, cc pp-f d j-jn po21 n2, cc c-acp d j n2 vdb av vvi p-acp po21 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13096 and trouble and molest thee, yet thy conscience cannot iustly condemne thee for them, or for any other of thy sinnes: and trouble and molest thee, yet thy conscience cannot justly condemn thee for them, or for any other of thy Sins: cc vvi cc vvi pno21, av po21 n1 vmbx av-j vvi pno21 p-acp pno32, cc p-acp d n-jn pp-f po21 n2: (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 716
13097 and that is a mercie of God for which thou canst not be sufficiently thankfull. and that is a mercy of God for which thou Canst not be sufficiently thankful. cc cst vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq pns21 vm2 xx vbi av-j j. (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 717
13098 Let it then be thought on, that thou being effectually called, thou art at the very instant of thy calling iustified, Let it then be Thought on, that thou being effectually called, thou art At the very instant of thy calling justified, vvb pn31 av vbi vvn a-acp, cst pns21 vbg av-j vvn, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n-jn pp-f po21 n1 vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 717
13099 and acquitted from the guilt and punishment of all thy sinnes, past, present, and to come, which is a matter of great comfort: and acquitted from the guilt and punishment of all thy Sins, past, present, and to come, which is a matter of great Comfort: cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po21 n2, j, j, cc pc-acp vvi, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 717
13100 and let it stirre thee vp to be thankfull to God for so great a mercie. and let it stir thee up to be thankful to God for so great a mercy. cc vvb pn31 vvi pno21 a-acp pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 c-acp av j dt n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1287 Page 717
13101 Come we now to the fourth and last effect by which God doth witnesse his eternall loue to his chosen, Come we now to the fourth and last Effect by which God does witness his Eternal love to his chosen, vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord cc ord n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vdz vvi po31 j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1288 Page 717
13102 and the fourth degree by which Gods chosen ascend vp to their blessednesse in heauen, namely, their glorification. and the fourth degree by which God's chosen ascend up to their blessedness in heaven, namely, their glorification. cc dt ord n1 p-acp r-crq n2 vvn vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1, av, po32 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1288 Page 717
13103 Whom he predestinate, them also he called: (saith the Apostle) and whom he called, them also he iustified: Whom he predestinate, them also he called: (Says the Apostle) and whom he called, them also he justified: ro-crq pns31 j, pno32 av pns31 vvd: (vvz dt n1) cc r-crq pns31 vvd, pno32 av pns31 vvd: (32) verse (DIV2) 1288 Page 717
13104 and whom he iustified, them also he glorified. That is, as I made knowne, they that are iustified in the sight of God, and whom he justified, them also he glorified. That is, as I made known, they that Are justified in the sighed of God, cc r-crq pns31 vvd, pno32 av pns31 vvn. cst vbz, c-acp pns11 vvd vvn, pns32 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1288 Page 717
13105 and whom the Lord doth acquit from the guilt and punishment of their sinnes by the merit of Christ his death, and whom the Lord does acquit from the guilt and punishment of their Sins by the merit of christ his death, cc r-crq dt n1 vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1288 Page 717
13106 and account iust and righteous in his sight by Christ his righteousnesse imputed, they are also by him made glorious, partly in this life, he here making them holy, and account just and righteous in his sighed by christ his righteousness imputed, they Are also by him made glorious, partly in this life, he Here making them holy, cc vvb j cc j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1 vvn, pns32 vbr av p-acp pno31 vvd j, av p-acp d n1, pns31 av vvg pno32 j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1288 Page 717
13107 & sanctifying them in part, and in the life to come in heauen fully glorious, he here making them perfectly holy, & sanctifying them in part, and in the life to come in heaven Fully glorious, he Here making them perfectly holy, cc vvg pno32 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 av-j j, pns31 av vvg pno32 av-j j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1288 Page 717
13108 and there putting on them on their bodies and soules immortality, eternall life, and full and perfect happinesse and glorie. and there putting on them on their bodies and Souls immortality, Eternal life, and full and perfect happiness and glory. cc a-acp vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2 cc ng1 n1, j n1, cc j cc j n1 cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1288 Page 717
13111 in the first place we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. That sanctification euer followes on iustification, and iustification and sanctification are euer found together. in the First place we Are given to understand thus much. That sanctification ever follows on justification, and justification and sanctification Are ever found together. p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. cst n1 av vvz p-acp n1, cc n1 cc n1 vbr av vvn av. (32) verse (DIV2) 1288 Page 717
13112 Such as are iustified in the sight of God in and through Christ, they are also sanctified by the grace of his Spirit, Such as Are justified in the sighed of God in and through christ, they Are also sanctified by the grace of his Spirit, d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp np1, pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 717
13113 and they are made holy in part in their soules and bodies, and they are made able to liue an holy life here in this world. and they Are made holy in part in their Souls and bodies, and they Are made able to live an holy life Here in this world. cc pns32 vbr vvn j p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cc pns32 vbr vvn j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av p-acp d n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 717
13114 And to this purpose we find Ezech. 36. the Lord hauing promised verse 25. that he would powre cleane water on his people, And to this purpose we find Ezekiel 36. the Lord having promised verse 25. that he would pour clean water on his people, cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb np1 crd dt n1 vhg vvn n1 crd d pns31 vmd vvi j n1 p-acp po31 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 717
13115 and that he would cleanse them from all their filthinesse: and that he would cleanse them from all their filthiness: cc cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp d po32 n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 717
13116 that he would take from them the guiltinesse of their sinnes, he presently subioynes, verse 26.27. that he would take from them the guiltiness of their Sins, he presently subioynes, verse 26.27. cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns31 av-j vvz, n1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 717
13117 that he would also giue them new hearts, and put new spirits within them, and put his owne good Spirit within them, that he would also give them new hearts, and put new spirits within them, and put his own good Spirit within them, d pns31 vmd av vvi pno32 j n2, cc vvd j n2 p-acp pno32, cc vvd po31 d j n1 p-acp pno32, (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 718
13118 and sanctifie them in their soules, and so cause them to walke in his statutes, and to keepe his iudgements, and to do them. 1. Corinth. 6.11. and sanctify them in their Souls, and so cause them to walk in his statutes, and to keep his Judgments, and to do them. 1. Corinth. 6.11. cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, cc av vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n2, cc pc-acp vdi pno32. crd np1. crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 718
13119 the Apostle saith of the beleeuing Corinthians, that whereas they had bene filthy, and guilty of many soule sinnes there reckened vp, Yet now they were washed from the guilt of those sinnes in the bloud of Christ, the Apostle Says of the believing Corinthians, that whereas they had be filthy, and guilty of many soul Sins there reckoned up, Yet now they were washed from the guilt of those Sins in the blood of christ, dt n1 vvz pp-f dt vvg np1, cst cs pns32 vhd vbn j, cc j pp-f d n1 n2 a-acp vvd a-acp, av av pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 718
13120 and now they were sanctified and iustified. and now they were sanctified and justified. cc av pns32 vbdr vvn cc vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 718
13121 He affirmes that these two, iustification and sanctification met together in them, they were now iustified in the name of the Lord Iesus, He affirms that these two, justification and sanctification met together in them, they were now justified in the name of the Lord Iesus, pns31 vvz cst d crd, n1 cc n1 vvd av p-acp pno32, pns32 vbdr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 718
13122 and now also sanctified by the Spirit of God. 2. Thess. 2.13. and now also sanctified by the Spirit of God. 2. Thess 2.13. cc av av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. crd np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 718
13123 the Apostle ioynes faith of truth: that is, faith of the Gospell, or beleeuing the Gospell, the Apostle joins faith of truth: that is, faith of the Gospel, or believing the Gospel, dt n1 vvz n1 pp-f n1: cst vbz, n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvg dt n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 718
13124 and iustification and sanctification of the Spirit together, plainly teaching that iustification and sanctification are euer found together, and justification and sanctification of the Spirit together, plainly teaching that justification and sanctification Are ever found together, cc n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 av, av-j vvg d n1 cc n1 vbr av vvn av, (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 718
13125 and they go hand in hand together. and they go hand in hand together. cc pns32 vvb n1 p-acp n1 av. (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 718
13126 And Iude verse 1. we find that these two, called and sanctified of God, are there ioyned together, And Iude verse 1. we find that these two, called and sanctified of God, Are there joined together, cc np1 n1 crd pns12 vvb cst d crd, vvn cc vvn pp-f np1, vbr a-acp vvn av, (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 718
13127 and such as are effectually called (as ye haue heard) they are also iustified in the sight of God. and such as Are effectually called (as you have herd) they Are also justified in the sighed of God. cc d c-acp vbr av-j vvn (c-acp pn22 vhb vvn) pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 718
13128 And so it must needs be a truth, that sanctification euer followes on iustification, and such as are iustified in the sight of God in and through Christ, they are also sanctified by the grace of his Spirit. And so it must needs be a truth, that sanctification ever follows on justification, and such as Are justified in the sighed of God in and through christ, they Are also sanctified by the grace of his Spirit. cc av pn31 vmb av vbi dt n1, cst n1 av vvz p-acp n1, cc d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp np1, pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 718
13129 For why, the reasons and grounds of this truth are these. For why, the Reasons and grounds of this truth Are these. p-acp q-crq, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vbr d. (32) verse (DIV2) 1289 Page 718
13130 First, iustification in the sight of God is by faith in Christ, and that faith is not an idle faith, First, justification in the sighed of God is by faith in christ, and that faith is not an idle faith, ord, n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc d n1 vbz xx dt j n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1290 Page 718
13188 and the more holy they are, the more are they like to God, who is infinitly glorious. and the more holy they Are, the more Are they like to God, who is infinitely glorious. cc dt av-dc j pns32 vbr, dt av-dc vbr pns32 av-j p-acp np1, r-crq vbz av-j j. (32) verse (DIV2) 1296 Page 721
13131 or a dead faith, but a liuely, operatiue, and a working faith, It purifieth the heart, Act. 15.9. and it workes by loue, Gal. 5.6. it puts forth the efficacie and fruite of it by loue both to God and men, which is a speciall part of sanctification. or a dead faith, but a lively, operative, and a working faith, It Purifieth the heart, Act. 15.9. and it works by love, Gal. 5.6. it puts forth the efficacy and fruit of it by love both to God and men, which is a special part of sanctification. cc dt j n1, cc-acp dt j, j-jn, cc dt j-vvg n1, pn31 vvz dt n1, n1 crd. cc pn31 vvz p-acp n1, np1 crd. pn31 vvz av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1 av-d p-acp np1 cc n2, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1290 Page 718
13132 And secondly, such as beleeue in Christ, and are by him iustified, they are made partakers of the Spirit of Christ by faith: And secondly, such as believe in christ, and Are by him justified, they Are made partakers of the Spirit of christ by faith: cc ord, d c-acp vvb p-acp np1, cc vbr p-acp pno31 vvd, pns32 vbr vvn n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1291 Page 718
13133 they receiue the Spirit of promise, Galat. 3.14. they receive the Spirit of promise, Galatians 3.14. pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1291 Page 718
13134 and he that beleeues in Christ, Riuers of the water of life flow from him, which is spoken of that Spirit of life, and he that believes in christ, rivers of the water of life flow from him, which is spoken of that Spirit of life, cc pns31 cst vvz p-acp np1, n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz vvn pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1291 Page 718
13135 and grace, and holinesse, which they receiue that beleeue in Christ: so saith Christ himselfe, Ioh. 7.38.39. and grace, and holiness, which they receive that believe in christ: so Says christ himself, John 7.38.39. cc n1, cc n1, r-crq pns32 vvb cst vvb p-acp np1: av vvz np1 px31, np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1291 Page 718
13136 And howsoeuer none can beleeue before they haue the Spirit, yet we are said to receiue the Spirit by faith, And howsoever none can believe before they have the Spirit, yet we Are said to receive the Spirit by faith, cc c-acp pi vmb vvi c-acp pns32 vhb dt n1, av pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1291 Page 719
13137 because when we beleeue, we then receiue the Spirit, now fully and manifestly dwelling in vs to our sanctification. Because when we believe, we then receive the Spirit, now Fully and manifestly Dwelling in us to our sanctification. c-acp c-crq pns12 vvb, pns12 av vvi dt n1, av av-j cc av-j vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1291 Page 719
13138 And therefore on these grounds we may resolue on this as a certaine truth, that sanctification euer followes on iustification, And Therefore on these grounds we may resolve on this as a certain truth, that sanctification ever follows on justification, cc av p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst n1 av vvz p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1291 Page 719
13139 and they are euer found together: and they Are ever found together: cc pns32 vbr av vvn av: (32) verse (DIV2) 1291 Page 719
13140 and such as are iustified in the sight of God in and through Christ, certainly they are also sanctified by the grace of his Spirit. and such as Are justified in the sighed of God in and through christ, Certainly they Are also sanctified by the grace of his Spirit. cc d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp np1, av-j pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1291 Page 719
13141 And they are made holy in part in their soules and bodies, and they are made able to liue an holy life here in this world. And they Are made holy in part in their Souls and bodies, and they Are made able to live an holy life Here in this world. cc pns32 vbr vvn j p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cc pns32 vbr vvn j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av p-acp d n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1291 Page 719
13142 Now to make vse of this: Now to make use of this: av pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d: (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 719
13143 first the ground of truth now deliuered serues to discouer, that thousands in the world deceiue themselues in a matter of speciall weight and consequence, First the ground of truth now Delivered serues to discover, that thousands in the world deceive themselves in a matter of special weight and consequence, ord dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn zz pc-acp vvi, cst crd p-acp dt n1 vvb px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 719
13144 as namely, touching forgiuenesse of their sinnes, and their being in the fauour of God, wherein indeed stands the blessednesse of man, as Psal. 32.1.2. as namely, touching forgiveness of their Sins, and their being in the favour of God, wherein indeed Stands the blessedness of man, as Psalm 32.1.2. c-acp av, vvg n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq av vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 719
13145 and without which, though a man haue neuer so much wealth or honour, or whatsoeuer excellencie the world can cast on him, and without which, though a man have never so much wealth or honour, or whatsoever excellency the world can cast on him, cc p-acp r-crq, cs dt n1 vhb av-x av av-d n1 cc n1, cc r-crq n1 dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 719
13146 yet he is in a miserable case. yet he is in a miserable case. av pns31 vbz p-acp dt j n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 719
13147 Now (as I say) in this matter of such moment do thousands deceiue themselues: Now (as I say) in this matter of such moment doe thousands deceive themselves: av (c-acp pns11 vvb) p-acp d n1 pp-f d n1 n1 crd vvb px32: (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 719
13148 do not thousands in the world thinke they are in the fauour of God, and their sinnes are forgiuen, do not thousands in the world think they Are in the favour of God, and their Sins Are forgiven, vdb xx crd p-acp dt n1 vvb pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po32 n2 vbr vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 719
13149 and they are washed in the bloud of Christ from the guiltinesse of their sinnes, and they Are washed in the blood of christ from the guiltiness of their Sins, cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 719
13150 and yet they are not purged in any measure from the filthinesse of sinne by the sanctifying grace of the Spirit of Christ, they haue no dramme of true holinesse and sanctification in them? No, they are so farre from being partakers of the holy and sanctifying Spirit of Christ, and yet they Are not purged in any measure from the filthiness of sin by the sanctifying grace of the Spirit of christ, they have no dram of true holiness and sanctification in them? No, they Are so Far from being partakers of the holy and sanctifying Spirit of christ, cc av pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32? uh-dx, pns32 vbr av av-j p-acp vbg n2 pp-f dt j cc j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 719
13151 as indeed they are possessed with a spirit of sensualitie, of fleshly prophanenesse, of filthinesse, of pride, of selfe loue, of couetousnesse, as indeed they Are possessed with a Spirit of sensuality, of fleshly profaneness, of filthiness, of pride, of self love, of covetousness, c-acp av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f j n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1 n1, pp-f n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 719
13152 and the like, and they are so farre from liuing an holy life, as they wallow and tumble in all filthinesse, and the like, and they Are so Far from living an holy life, as they wallow and tumble in all filthiness, cc dt j, cc pns32 vbr av av-j p-acp vvg dt j n1, c-acp pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp d n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 719
13153 and please themselues in fulfilling the lusts of their hearts; and please themselves in fulfilling the Lustiest of their hearts; cc vvi px32 p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f po32 n2; (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 719
13154 they giue themselues ouer to all manner of riot and excesse, especially now at this time, at the feast we now celebrate, they now take libertie to themselues to breake out into all disorder. they give themselves over to all manner of riot and excess, especially now At this time, At the feast we now celebrate, they now take liberty to themselves to break out into all disorder. pns32 vvb px32 p-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av-j av p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 pns12 av vvi, pns32 av vvb n1 p-acp px32 pc-acp vvi av p-acp d n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 719
13155 Are such persons sanctified? Surely no, they are farre from it, and being not sanctified, assuredly they are not iustified: sanctification euer followes iustification. are such Persons sanctified? Surely no, they Are Far from it, and being not sanctified, assuredly they Are not justified: sanctification ever follows justification. vbr d n2 vvn? np1 av-dx, pns32 vbr av-j p-acp pn31, cc vbg xx vvn, av-vvn pns32 vbr xx vvn: n1 av vvz n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 719
13156 Poore soules, they deceiue themselues, the diuell will suffer any one to say his sinnes are forgiuen, Poor Souls, they deceive themselves, the Devil will suffer any one to say his Sins Are forgiven, j n2, pns32 vvb px32, dt n1 vmb vvi d pi pc-acp vvi po31 n2 vbr vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 720
13157 and to fancie to himselfe on a groundlesse presumption that Christ shed his bloud for him, and such like: and to fancy to himself on a groundless presumption that christ shed his blood for him, and such like: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 p-acp dt j n1 cst np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno31, cc d av-j: (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 720
13158 but wouldst thou, whosoeuer thou art, proue that thy sinnes are forgiuen, and haue such sound euidence and proofe of it, but Wouldst thou, whosoever thou art, prove that thy Sins Are forgiven, and have such found evidence and proof of it, cc-acp vmd2 pns21, r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb d po21 n2 vbr vvn, cc vhb d j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 720
13159 as may silence the diuell himselfe standing against it? then neuer rest till thou find that thou art truly sanctified both in thy heart and life. as may silence the Devil himself standing against it? then never rest till thou find that thou art truly sanctified both in thy heart and life. c-acp vmb vvi dt n1 px31 vvg p-acp pn31? av av-x vvi c-acp pns21 vvi cst pns21 vb2r av-j vvn d p-acp po21 n1 cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 720
13160 And if thou be able from thy true sanctification to proue thy iustification, then indeed thy reasoning is sound & good, And if thou be able from thy true sanctification to prove thy justification, then indeed thy reasoning is found & good, cc cs pns21 vbb j p-acp po21 j n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1, av av po21 n-vvg vbz j cc j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 720
13161 and such as will neuer deceiue thee, but will yeeld thee comfort at all times both in life and death. and such as will never deceive thee, but will yield thee Comfort At all times both in life and death. cc d c-acp vmb av-x vvi pno21, cc-acp vmb vvi pno21 vvi p-acp d n2 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1292 Page 720
13162 And so to fall on a second vse: And so to fallen on a second use: cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1293 Page 720
13163 is it so that sanctification euer followes on iustification, and that iustification and sanctification are euer found together? Surely then here is matter of sweet comfort to euerie man and woman, who find themselues truly sanctified; is it so that sanctification ever follows on justification, and that justification and sanctification Are ever found together? Surely then Here is matter of sweet Comfort to every man and woman, who find themselves truly sanctified; vbz pn31 av cst n1 av vvz p-acp n1, cc d n1 cc n1 vbr av vvn av? np1 av av vbz n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, r-crq vvb px32 av-j vvn; (32) verse (DIV2) 1293 Page 720
13164 their sound and true sanctification doth necessarily and infallibly inferre their iustification. their found and true sanctification does necessarily and infallibly infer their justification. po32 n1 cc j n1 vdz av-j cc av-j vvi po32 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1293 Page 720
13165 Art thou then truly sanctified in thine heart and soule, not onely reformed in thy outward man, Art thou then truly sanctified in thine heart and soul, not only reformed in thy outward man, vb2r pns21 av av-j vvn p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, xx av-j vvn p-acp po21 j n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1293 Page 720
13166 and in thy outward carriage, for so a wicked man may be, euen one who may tread vnder foote the bloud of Christ wherewith he was sanctified, as the holy Ghost speakes, Hebr. 10.29. and in thy outward carriage, for so a wicked man may be, even one who may tread under foot the blood of christ wherewith he was sanctified, as the holy Ghost speaks, Hebrew 10.29. cc p-acp po21 j n1, c-acp av dt j n1 vmb vbi, av-j crd r-crq vmb vvi p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn, p-acp dt j n1 vvz, np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1293 Page 720
13167 namely, externally sanctified, but dost thou finde in thy soule a diuine efficacie and power, a qualitie that hath life and spirit in it, turning and mouing about all motions that are in thy soule, namely, externally sanctified, but dost thou find in thy soul a divine efficacy and power, a quality that hath life and Spirit in it, turning and moving about all motions that Are in thy soul, av, av-j vvn, cc-acp vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp po21 n1 dt j-jn n1 cc n1, dt n1 cst vhz n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, vvg cc vvg p-acp d n2 cst vbr p-acp po21 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1293 Page 720
13168 and working in thee a thorow change in thy mind, will, and effections, mortifying the corruptions and lusts of thy heart, and working in thee a thorough change in thy mind, will, and effections, mortifying the corruptions and Lustiest of thy heart, cc vvg p-acp pno21 dt j n1 p-acp po21 n1, n1, cc n2, vvg dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po21 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1293 Page 720
13209 though thou crosse thine owne humour neuer so much, and discontent the best friends thou hast in the world. though thou cross thine own humour never so much, and discontent the best Friends thou hast in the world. cs pns21 vvi po21 d n1 av-x av av-d, cc n-jn dt js n2 pns21 vh2 p-acp dt n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13169 and making thee able to mind, will, and affect good things, and making thee able to liue an holy life? Then comfort thy selfe, thou hast then good euidence to shew for thy iustification in the sight of God, and making thee able to mind, will, and affect good things, and making thee able to live an holy life? Then Comfort thy self, thou hast then good evidence to show for thy justification in the sighed of God, cc vvg pno21 j p-acp n1, n1, cc vvi j n2, cc vvg pno21 j pc-acp vvi dt j n1? av vvb po21 n1, pns21 vh2 av j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1293 Page 720
13170 and thou maist thereupon conclude and that infallibly, that thou art iustified in the sight of God, that thy sinnes are forgiuen thee, and thou Mayest thereupon conclude and that infallibly, that thou art justified in the sighed of God, that thy Sins Are forgiven thee, cc pns21 vm2 av vvi cc cst av-j, cst pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst po21 n2 vbr vvn pno21, (32) verse (DIV2) 1293 Page 720
13171 and thou art in the fauour of God which is better then life it selfe, and thou art in the favour of God which is better then life it self, cc pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz jc cs n1 pn31 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1293 Page 720
13172 yea thou art then in such a blessed state and condition, that though Satan should mingle heauen and earth together, yea thou art then in such a blessed state and condition, that though Satan should mingle heaven and earth together, uh pns21 vb2r av p-acp d dt j-vvn n1 cc n1, cst cs np1 vmd vvi n1 cc n1 av, (32) verse (DIV2) 1293 Page 720
13173 yet shall he not be able to preuaile against thee to thy ruine and confusion. yet shall he not be able to prevail against thee to thy ruin and confusion. av vmb pns31 xx vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1293 Page 720
13174 In the next place, in that the Apostle here vnder the word glorified, comprehends sanctification here in this world, In the next place, in that the Apostle Here under the word glorified, comprehends sanctification Here in this world, p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d dt n1 av p-acp dt n1 vvn, vvz n1 av p-acp d n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1294 Page 721
13175 and he meanes that such as are iustified in the sight of God they are made glorious partly in this life, the Lord here making them holy, and he means that such as Are justified in the sighed of God they Are made glorious partly in this life, the Lord Here making them holy, cc pns31 vvz cst d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns32 vbr vvn j av p-acp d n1, dt n1 av vvg pno32 j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1294 Page 721
13176 and sanctifying them, and so glorious in respect of their sanctification: note we. and sanctifying them, and so glorious in respect of their sanctification: note we. cc vvg pno32, cc av j p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1: vvb pns12. (32) verse (DIV2) 1294 Page 721
13177 That the holinesse and sanctification of Gods children is a most glorious thing, it is part of the glorie that God bestowes on his chosen: That the holiness and sanctification of God's children is a most glorious thing, it is part of the glory that God bestows on his chosen: cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz dt av-ds j n1, pn31 vbz n1 pp-f dt n1 cst np1 vvz p-acp po31 j-vvn: (32) verse (DIV2) 1295 Page 721
13178 and such as are clad with the habit of true holinesse, they are glorious in the sight of God, and such as Are clad with the habit of true holiness, they Are glorious in the sighed of God, cc d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1295 Page 721
13179 and they are seene of him, as it were apparelled with that which is exceeding gracious & pleasing to his holy Maiestie; and they Are seen of him, as it were appareled with that which is exceeding gracious & pleasing to his holy Majesty; cc pns32 vbr vvn pp-f pno31, c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp d r-crq vbz av-vvg j cc j-vvg p-acp po31 j n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1295 Page 721
13180 and though it be somewhat spotted by the flesh, as the best holinesse of Gods children is in it selfe, and though it be somewhat spotted by the Flesh, as the best holiness of God's children is in it self, cc cs pn31 vbb av vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt js n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz p-acp pn31 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1295 Page 721
13181 yet it is accepted of him in and through Christ his Sonne. 1. Pet. 4.14. the Apostle saith, The Spirit of glorie resteth on Gods children: yet it is accepted of him in and through christ his Son. 1. Pet. 4.14. the Apostle Says, The Spirit of glory rests on God's children: av pn31 vbz vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp cc p-acp np1 po31 n1. crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp npg1 n2: (32) verse (DIV2) 1295 Page 721
13182 how then can it be but that they are most glorious? And the Prophet Isaiah speaking of them, Isai. 4.5. he saith, That on all the glorie there shall be a defence. how then can it be but that they Are most glorious? And the Prophet Isaiah speaking of them, Isaiah 4.5. he Says, That on all the glory there shall be a defence. uh-crq av vmb pn31 vbi cc-acp cst pns32 vbr av-ds j? cc dt n1 np1 vvg pp-f pno32, np1 crd. pns31 vvz, cst p-acp d dt n1 a-acp vmb vbi dt n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1295 Page 721
13183 And the Lord himselfe speakes thus of his people, Isai. 43.4. Thou wast glorious in my sight and honourable. And the Lord himself speaks thus of his people, Isaiah 43.4. Thou wast glorious in my sighed and honourable. cc dt n1 px31 vvz av pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd. pns21 vbd2s j p-acp po11 n1 cc j. (32) verse (DIV2) 1295 Page 721
13184 And hence it is that the Apostle Peter saith, 1. Pet. 3.4. The hid man of the heart, that is, inward holinesse and sanctification is a thing much set by before God; And hence it is that the Apostle Peter Says, 1. Pet. 3.4. The hid man of the heart, that is, inward holiness and sanctification is a thing much Set by before God; cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 np1 vvz, crd np1 crd. dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz, j n1 cc n1 vbz dt n1 av-d vvn p-acp p-acp np1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1295 Page 721
13185 that is the thing that makes Gods children glorious, and that is part of the glorie of God bestowed on them, that is the thing that makes God's children glorious, and that is part of the glory of God bestowed on them, d vbz dt n1 cst vvz ng1 n2 j, cc d vbz n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32, (32) verse (DIV2) 1295 Page 721
13186 and that makes them exceeding gracious and pleasing in his sight: and it must needs be so, for why. and that makes them exceeding gracious and pleasing in his sighed: and it must needs be so, for why. cc d vvz pno32 av-vvg j cc j-vvg p-acp po31 n1: cc pn31 vmb av vbi av, c-acp q-crq. (32) verse (DIV2) 1295 Page 721
13187 True holinesse and sanctification is the expresse image of God in the soules of men, and therein they are like to God himselfe, euen the God of glorie: True holiness and sanctification is the express image of God in the Souls of men, and therein they Are like to God himself, even the God of glory: j n1 cc n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cc av pns32 vbr av-j p-acp np1 px31, av-j dt n1 pp-f n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1296 Page 721
13189 And therefore doubtlesse holinesse and sanctification in Gods children is a most glorious thing, and it is part of the glorie that God bestowes on his chosen. And Therefore doubtless holiness and sanctification in God's children is a most glorious thing, and it is part of the glory that God bestows on his chosen. cc av av-j n1 cc n1 p-acp npg1 n2 vbz dt av-ds j n1, cc pn31 vbz n1 pp-f dt n1 cst np1 vvz p-acp po31 j-vvn. (32) verse (DIV2) 1296 Page 721
13190 What fooles then are wicked and gracelesse persons, who mocke at the holinesse of Gods children, and deride them for it? They seeke to turne their glorie into shame, What Fools then Are wicked and graceless Persons, who mock At the holiness of God's children, and deride them for it? They seek to turn their glory into shame, q-crq n2 av vbr j cc j n2, r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc vvi pno32 p-acp pn31? pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 721
13191 and cast that on Gods children as a matter of disgrace, which indeed is their glorie, and cast that on God's children as a matter of disgrace, which indeed is their glory, cc vvd cst p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq av vbz po32 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13192 and so they discouer their owne shame and follie. and so they discover their own shame and folly. cc av pns32 vvb po32 d n1 cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13193 Well, thou that art a child of God, care not for their mocks, but be thou stirred vp to a speciall care of holinesse and sanctification, Well, thou that art a child of God, care not for their mocks, but be thou stirred up to a special care of holiness and sanctification, uh-av, pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb xx p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp vbb pns21 vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13194 euen to haue thy soule inuested with it as with a goodly glorious garment; even to have thy soul invested with it as with a goodly glorious garment; av-j pc-acp vhi po21 n1 vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp p-acp dt j j n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13195 that is part of thy glorie begun here to be made perfect in heauen, and that indeed will make thee glorious within and without; that is part of thy glory begun Here to be made perfect in heaven, and that indeed will make thee glorious within and without; d vbz n1 pp-f po21 n1 vvn av pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp n1, cc cst av vmb vvi pno21 j p-acp cc a-acp; (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13196 that is the clothing of broidered gold, spoken of Psal. 45.13. that is the clothing of broidered gold, spoken of Psalm 45.13. d vbz dt vvg pp-f j-vvn n1, vvn pp-f np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13197 and that will make thee glorious in the sight of God, and of his holy Angels, and of all good men. and that will make thee glorious in the sighed of God, and of his holy Angels, and of all good men. cc cst vmb vvi pno21 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f po31 j n2, cc pp-f d j n2. (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13198 Many in the world spend much time, and take great paines in trimming vp their bodies, Many in the world spend much time, and take great pains in trimming up their bodies, av-d p-acp dt n1 vvb d n1, cc vvb j n2 p-acp vvg a-acp po32 n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13199 yea some are afraid of nothing more then of true holinesse and sanctification: yea Some Are afraid of nothing more then of true holiness and sanctification: uh d vbr j pp-f pix av-dc cs pp-f j n1 cc n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13200 for indeed if proud persons, and the nice dames of our age had true holinesse in them, they durst not do as they do, for indeed if proud Persons, and the Nicaenae dams of our age had true holiness in them, they durst not do as they do, c-acp av cs j n2, cc dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1 vhd j n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vvd xx vdi c-acp pns32 vdb, (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13201 if they had sanctifying grace in their hearts, without question it would crosse their pride, if they had sanctifying grace in their hearts, without question it would cross their pride, cs pns32 vhd j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, p-acp n1 pn31 vmd vvi po32 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13202 and it would not suffer them to make idols of their bodies, and to bestow so much time as commonly they do in tricking and trimming vp their bodies in vaine and new sangled attire, which indeed makes them odious and vgly in the sight of God and of all good men; and it would not suffer them to make Idols of their bodies, and to bestow so much time as commonly they do in tricking and trimming up their bodies in vain and new sangled attire, which indeed makes them odious and ugly in the sighed of God and of all good men; cc pn31 vmd xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi av d n1 c-acp av-j pns32 vdb p-acp vvg cc vvg a-acp po32 n2 p-acp j cc j j-vvn n1, r-crq av vvz pno32 j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f d j n2; (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13203 yea many times by the iust hand of God, in the sight of men and women like to themselues, yea many times by the just hand of God, in the sighed of men and women like to themselves, uh d n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 av-j p-acp px32, (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13204 and men and women like to themselues scorne and contemne them, yea point at them, and say, there goes a proud foole. and men and women like to themselves scorn and contemn them, yea point At them, and say, there Goes a proud fool. cc n2 cc n2 av-j p-acp px32 vvi cc vvi pno32, uh n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvi, a-acp vvz dt j n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13205 Oh therefore labour thou whosoeuer thou art that dost professe the feare of God, labour thou for holinesse and sanctification, to adorne thy soule with that, O Therefore labour thou whosoever thou art that dost profess the Fear of God, labour thou for holiness and sanctification, to adorn thy soul with that, uh av vvb pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r d vd2 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb pns21 p-acp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp d, (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13206 and to decke thy soule with the sanctifying grace of Gods Spirit; and to deck thy soul with the sanctifying grace of God's Spirit; cc pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f npg1 n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13207 thereby through Christ thou shalt appeare glorious and pleasing in the sight of the highest maiestie, whom thou shouldest seeke to please aboue all the world: thereby through christ thou shalt appear glorious and pleasing in the sighed of the highest majesty, whom thou Shouldst seek to please above all the world: av p-acp np1 pns21 vm2 vvi j cc j-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js n1, ro-crq pns21 vmd2 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13208 yea seeke thou to please him both in heart and life, and to be gracious in his sight, yea seek thou to please him both in heart and life, and to be gracious in his sighed, uh vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi pno31 d p-acp n1 cc n1, cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1297 Page 722
13210 Now from hence, that the word glorified here comprehends vnder it, both sanctification here in this world, Now from hence, that the word glorified Here comprehends under it, both sanctification Here in this world, av p-acp av, cst dt n1 vvn av vvz p-acp pn31, d n1 av p-acp d n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1298 Page 722
13211 and full and perfect happinesse and glorie in heauen; and full and perfect happiness and glory in heaven; cc j cc j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1298 Page 722
13212 and in that Gods chosen being called and iustified, are said to be glorified, that is, to be made glorious in respect of their sanctification begun here in this life, which shall be made perfect hereafter in heauen, I might note. and in that God's chosen being called and justified, Are said to be glorified, that is, to be made glorious in respect of their sanctification begun Here in this life, which shall be made perfect hereafter in heaven, I might note. cc p-acp cst n2 vvn vbg vvn cc vvn, vbr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn, cst vbz, pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvn av p-acp d n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn j av p-acp n1, pns11 vmd vvi. (32) verse (DIV2) 1298 Page 723
13213 That true sanctification here in this life, is a beginning of eternall glorification in heauen, That true sanctification Here in this life, is a beginning of Eternal glorification in heaven, cst j n1 av p-acp d n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1299 Page 723
13214 and when men or women begin to be truly sanctified, they are then within heauen gate, and when men or women begin to be truly sanctified, they Are then within heaven gate, cc q-crq n2 cc n2 vvb pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, pns32 vbr av p-acp n1 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1299 Page 723
13215 and they haue then as it were one foote alreadie in heauen: but to that we haue alreadie spoken in part, and therefore I passe by it, and they have then as it were one foot already in heaven: but to that we have already spoken in part, and Therefore I pass by it, cc pns32 vhb av c-acp pn31 vbdr crd n1 av p-acp n1: cc-acp p-acp cst pns12 vhb av vvn p-acp n1, cc av pns11 vvb p-acp pn31, (32) verse (DIV2) 1299 Page 723
13216 and hence in the third place we may gather. That true sanctification begun in the soules of men, shall certainly hereafter be made perfect. and hence in the third place we may gather. That true sanctification begun in the Souls of men, shall Certainly hereafter be made perfect. cc av p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vmb vvi. cst j n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vmb av-j av vbi vvn j. (32) verse (DIV2) 1299 Page 723
13217 In whomsoeuer the Lord hath wrought a measure of true holinesse and sanctification, he will perfect that good woke of his hereafter in heauen, In whomsoever the Lord hath wrought a measure of true holiness and sanctification, he will perfect that good woke of his hereafter in heaven, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, pns31 vmb vvi d j vvd pp-f png31 av p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1300 Page 723
13218 and whom he hath begun to sanctifie in part here in this life, he will assuredly fully sanctifie them hereafter in heauen. 1. Cor. 1•. 9.10. and whom he hath begun to sanctify in part Here in this life, he will assuredly Fully sanctify them hereafter in heaven. 1. Cor. 1•. 9.10. cc r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 av p-acp d n1, pns31 vmb av-vvn av-j vvi pno32 av p-acp n1. crd np1 n1. crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1300 Page 723
13219 the Apostle saith, We now know but in part, and prophecie in part, meaning here in this world, the Apostle Says, We now know but in part, and prophecy in part, meaning Here in this world, dt n1 vvz, pns12 av vvb p-acp p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, vvg av p-acp d n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1300 Page 723
13220 but the time shall come, When that which is now in part shall be abolished, but the time shall come, When that which is now in part shall be abolished, cc-acp dt n1 vmb vvi, c-crq cst r-crq vbz av p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1300 Page 723
13221 and shall be made perfect, when we shall haue perfect knowledge and perfect loue, and a full perfection of holinesse and sanctification, namely in heauen. and shall be made perfect, when we shall have perfect knowledge and perfect love, and a full perfection of holiness and sanctification, namely in heaven. cc vmb vbi vvn j, c-crq pns12 vmb vhi j n1 cc j n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1300 Page 723
13222 For why, not to stand on this. For why, not to stand on this. p-acp q-crq, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d. (32) verse (DIV2) 1300 Page 723
13223 True sanctification in soule being the worke of God, and being wrought by his almightie hand, with a purpose in him to finish it, True sanctification in soul being the work of God, and being wrought by his almighty hand, with a purpose in him to finish it, j n1 p-acp n1 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vbg vvn p-acp po31 j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pn31, (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 723
13224 and to make it perfect, as Philip. 1.6. and to make it perfect, as Philip. 1.6. cc pc-acp vvi pn31 j, c-acp np1. crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 723
13225 He that hath begun this good worke in you, will performe it, and will make that worke of his perfect, He that hath begun this good work in you, will perform it, and will make that work of his perfect, pns31 cst vhz vvn d j n1 p-acp pn22, vmb vvi pn31, cc vmb vvi d n1 pp-f po31 j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 723
13226 and nothing can hinder it from coming to perfection, it must needs be so, that where true sanctification is begun, it shall certainly be made perfect; and nothing can hinder it from coming to perfection, it must needs be so, that where true sanctification is begun, it shall Certainly be made perfect; cc pix vmb vvi pn31 p-acp vvg p-acp n1, pn31 vmb av vbi av, cst c-crq j n1 vbz vvn, pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn j; (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 723
13227 and the Lord hauing begun to sanctifie any in part here in this life, he will assuredly fully sanctifie them hereafter in heauen. and the Lord having begun to sanctify any in part Here in this life, he will assuredly Fully sanctify them hereafter in heaven. cc dt n1 vhg vvn pc-acp vvi d p-acp n1 av p-acp d n1, pns31 vmb av-vvn av-j vvi pno32 av p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 723
13228 And take this as a ground of sweet comfort, it may serue as a notable comfort to thee whosoeuer thou art, that dost find that the Lord hath begun in thy soule the least measure of true holinesse and sanctification. And take this as a ground of sweet Comfort, it may serve as a notable Comfort to thee whosoever thou art, that dost find that the Lord hath begun in thy soul the least measure of true holiness and sanctification. cc vvb d p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vd2 vvi cst dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po21 n1 dt ds n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 723
13269 and that all that are iustified in the sight of God shall assuredly be fully glorified in heauen, and that all that Are justified in the sighed of God shall assuredly be Fully glorified in heaven, cc cst d cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-vvn vbi av-j vvn p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1304 Page 726
13229 It is many times the complaint of a poore weake Christian, Oh I find in my selfe but a scant and small measure of grace and holinesse, It is many times the complaint of a poor weak Christian, O I find in my self but a scant and small measure of grace and holiness, pn31 vbz d n2 dt n1 pp-f dt j j njp, uh pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13230 and I find my selfe oppressed with dulnesse and deadnesse in regard of good motions and of good duties, and I find my self oppressed with dulness and deadness in regard of good motions and of good duties, cc pns11 vvb po11 n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f j n2 cc pp-f j n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13231 and I cannot serue God and glorifie God as I desire. and I cannot serve God and Glorify God as I desire. cc pns11 vmbx vvi np1 cc vvi np1 c-acp pns11 vvb. (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13232 Well, comfort thy selfe in this, that little and scant measure of grace and holinesse that is in thy soule, hath bene wrought by that good hand of God which is able to adde to the measure of it, Well, Comfort thy self in this, that little and scant measure of grace and holiness that is in thy soul, hath be wrought by that good hand of God which is able to add to the measure of it, uh-av, vvb po21 n1 p-acp d, cst j cc j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp po21 n1, vhz vbn vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13233 & will adde to it as he in his wisdome shall see fit here in this life, & will add to it as he in his Wisdom shall see fit Here in this life, cc vmb vvi p-acp pn31 c-acp pns31 p-acp po31 n1 vmb vvi j av p-acp d n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13234 and in the life to come he will assuredly fill thy soule with fulnesse of grace, and in the life to come he will assuredly fill thy soul with fullness of grace, cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pns31 vmb av-vvn vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13235 and with holinesse in full perfection. and with holiness in full perfection. cc p-acp n1 p-acp j n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13236 The Lord hath layd the groundworke of grace and holinesse in thy heart, in that he hath giuen thee an hatred of thine owne sinnes, a resolued purpose of not sinning against him, The Lord hath laid the groundwork of grace and holiness in thy heart, in that he hath given thee an hatred of thine own Sins, a resolved purpose of not sinning against him, dt n1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po21 n1, p-acp cst pns31 vhz vvn pno21 dt n1 pp-f po21 d n2, dt vvn n1 pp-f xx vvg p-acp pno31, (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13237 and a constant desire of pleasing him in all things; and a constant desire of pleasing him in all things; cc dt j n1 pp-f vvg pno31 p-acp d n2; (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13238 and assure thy selfe he will go on with his owne good worke, and he will in his good time perfect it; and assure thy self he will go on with his own good work, and he will in his good time perfect it; cc vvb po21 n1 pns31 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp po31 d j n1, cc pns31 vmb p-acp po31 j n1 j pn31; (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13239 and though now thou canst not serue God, nor glorifie God with a free spirit as thou desirest, and though now thou Canst not serve God, nor Glorify God with a free Spirit as thou Desirest, cc cs av pns21 vm2 xx vvi np1, ccx vvi np1 p-acp dt j n1 c-acp pns21 vv2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13240 yet the time shall come when thou shalt be able to serue him, and to glorifie him in full perfection: yet the time shall come when thou shalt be able to serve him, and to Glorify him in full perfection: av dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq pns21 vm2 vbi j pc-acp vvi pno31, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp j n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13241 and therefore blesse God for that measure of grace and true holinesse he hath vouchsafed to thee, and Therefore bless God for that measure of grace and true holiness he hath vouchsafed to thee, cc av vvb np1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno21, (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13242 and go on chearefully vsing the meanes that serue for the daily growth of grace in thy soule, and go on cheerfully using the means that serve for the daily growth of grace in thy soul, cc vvb a-acp av-j vvg dt n2 cst vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13243 and waite thou for full holinesse in time to be giuen to thee. and wait thou for full holiness in time to be given to thee. cc vvb pns21 p-acp j n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno21. (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13244 The Lord hauing begun to sanctifie thee in part here in this life, he will assuredly fully sanctifie thee hereafter in heauen. The Lord having begun to sanctify thee in part Here in this life, he will assuredly Fully sanctify thee hereafter in heaven. dt n1 vhg vvn pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp n1 av p-acp d n1, pns31 vmb av-vvn av-j vvi pno21 av p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1301 Page 724
13245 Now further in that the Apostle here vnder the word glorified, comprehends full and perfect happinesse and glorie, Now further in that the Apostle Here under the word glorified, comprehends full and perfect happiness and glory, av av-jc p-acp d dt n1 av p-acp dt n1 vvn, vvz j cc j n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1302 Page 724
13246 euen full glorification in heauen, this point followes from hence. even full glorification in heaven, this point follows from hence. av j n1 p-acp n1, d n1 vvz p-acp av. (32) verse (DIV2) 1302 Page 724
13247 That all such as are iustified in the sight of God, shall assuredly be glorified in heauen: That all such as Are justified in the sighed of God, shall assuredly be glorified in heaven: cst d d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb av-vvn vbi vvn p-acp n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 724
13248 glorification in heauen followes necessarily and infallibly on iustification in the sight of God, and whosoeuer they be that are iustified in the sight of God through Christ, they shall certainly haue eternall life, happinesse and glorie in heauen put on them, glorification in heaven follows necessarily and infallibly on justification in the sighed of God, and whosoever they be that Are justified in the sighed of God through christ, they shall Certainly have Eternal life, happiness and glory in heaven put on them, n1 p-acp n1 vvz av-j cc av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc r-crq pns32 vbb d vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, pns32 vmb av-j vhi j n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp pno32, (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 724
13249 euen full glorification of their soules and of their bodies. even full glorification of their Souls and of their bodies. av j n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc pp-f po32 n2. (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 724
13250 And this truth is not onely cleare from this text, but from other places of Scripture. Ioh. 5.24. And this truth is not only clear from this text, but from other places of Scripture. John 5.24. cc d n1 vbz xx av-j vvi p-acp d n1, cc-acp p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1. np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 724
13251 saith Christ, Verily, verily, I say vnto you, he that heareth my word, and beleeueth in him that sent me, and so is iustified in the sight of my Father, hath euerlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, Says christ, Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that hears my word, and Believeth in him that sent me, and so is justified in the sighed of my Father, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, vvz np1, av-j, av-j, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, pns31 cst vvz po11 n1, cc vvz p-acp pno31 cst vvd pno11, cc av vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, vhz j n1, cc vmb xx vvi p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 725
13252 but hath passed from death vnto life. He sets it downe in the time present, as a thing so sure and certaine, but hath passed from death unto life. He sets it down in the time present, as a thing so sure and certain, cc-acp vhz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1. pns31 vvz pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 j, c-acp dt n1 av j cc j, (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 725
13253 as that which a man hath in present possession. And Ioh. 10.27.28. as that which a man hath in present possession. And John 10.27.28. c-acp d r-crq dt n1 vhz p-acp j n1. cc np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 725
13254 He saith againe, that he giues to his sheepe eternall life, euen to them who heare his voice, He Says again, that he gives to his sheep Eternal life, even to them who hear his voice, pns31 vvz av, cst pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 j n1, av p-acp pno32 r-crq vvb po31 n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 725
13255 and know him, and follow him, that is, who beleeue in him, and yeeld obedience to his voice and call, and know him, and follow him, that is, who believe in him, and yield Obedience to his voice and call, cc vvb pno31, cc vvi pno31, cst vbz, r-crq vvb p-acp pno31, cc vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc vvi, (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 725
13256 and are effectually called, and consequently iustified in the sight of God, He giues to them eternall life, and Are effectually called, and consequently justified in the sighed of God, He gives to them Eternal life, cc vbr av-j vvn, cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 j n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 725
13257 and they shall neuer perish, neither shall any plucke them out of his hands. Ephes. 5.25.26. The Apostle saith, Christ gaue himselfe for his Church, that he might cleanse it by the washing of water: and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of his hands. Ephesians 5.25.26. The Apostle Says, christ gave himself for his Church, that he might cleanse it by the washing of water: cc pns32 vmb av-x vvi, dx vmb d vvi pno32 av pp-f po31 n2. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, np1 vvd px31 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 725
13258 that is, that he might wash it, and purge it by his bloud from the guilt of sinne, washing by the water of Baptisme being a signe and seale of that washing: that is, that he might wash it, and purge it by his blood from the guilt of sin, washing by the water of Baptism being a Signen and seal of that washing: cst vbz, cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31, cc vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n-vvg: (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 725
13259 and then he subioynes verse 27. That he might make it vnto himselfe a glorious Church, that it being washed here in his bloud, it might hereafter be set before him a glorious Church, and fully glorified in heauen. and then he subioynes verse 27. That he might make it unto himself a glorious Church, that it being washed Here in his blood, it might hereafter be Set before him a glorious Church, and Fully glorified in heaven. cc av pns31 vvz n1 crd cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp px31 dt j n1, cst pn31 vbg vvn av p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vmd av vbi vvn p-acp pno31 dt j n1, cc av-j vvn p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 725
13260 These testimonies do sufficiently confirme the truth of the point in hand, that glorification in heauen followes necessarily and infallibly on iustification in the sight of God, These testimonies do sufficiently confirm the truth of the point in hand, that glorification in heaven follows necessarily and infallibly on justification in the sighed of God, np1 n2 vdb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cst n1 p-acp n1 vvz av-j cc av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 725
13261 and that all such as are iustified in the sight of God, shall assuredly be fully glorified in heauen; and that all such as Are justified in the sighed of God, shall assuredly be Fully glorified in heaven; cc cst d d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb av-vvn vbi av-j vvn p-acp n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 725
13262 and the reason and ground of it is plaine, namely this. and the reason and ground of it is plain, namely this. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j, av d. (32) verse (DIV2) 1303 Page 725
13263 Such as are iustified in the sight of God, they are in Christ, and they haue Christ himselfe, Such as Are justified in the sighed of God, they Are in christ, and they have christ himself, d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr p-acp np1, cc pns32 vhb np1 px31, (32) verse (DIV2) 1304 Page 725
13264 and hauing him they haue that life that is in him, euen life eternall: so saith Saint Iohn, 1. Ioh. 5.11.12. God hath giuen vs eternall life, and this life is in his Son, and he that hath the Sonne hath life, and is sure of eternall life: and having him they have that life that is in him, even life Eternal: so Says Saint John, 1. John 5.11.12. God hath given us Eternal life, and this life is in his Son, and he that hath the Son hath life, and is sure of Eternal life: cc vhg pno31 pns32 vhb d n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31, av n1 j: av vvz n1 np1, crd np1 crd. np1 vhz vvn pno12 j n1, cc d n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1, cc pns31 cst vhz dt n1 vhz n1, cc vbz j pp-f j n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1304 Page 725
13265 and as he saith, Chap. 3.2. and as he Says, Chap. 3.2. cc c-acp pns31 vvz, np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1304 Page 725
13266 We that are now sonnes of God, we that are now iustified in the sight of God, We that Are now Sons of God, we that Are now justified in the sighed of God, pns12 d vbr av n2 pp-f np1, pns12 d vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1304 Page 725
13267 and the adopted sons of God, shall be like to Christ in glorie, when he shall appeare in glorie. and the adopted Sons of God, shall be like to christ in glory, when he shall appear in glory. cc dt j-vvn n2 pp-f np1, vmb vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp n1, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1304 Page 725
13268 It must needs then be a truth, that glorification in heauen followes necessarily and infallibly on iustification in the sight of God, It must needs then be a truth, that glorification in heaven follows necessarily and infallibly on justification in the sighed of God, pn31 vmb av av vbi dt n1, cst n1 p-acp n1 vvz av-j cc av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1304 Page 725
13270 and haue fulnesse of glorie put on them in their soules and in their bodies in heauen. and have fullness of glory put on them in their Souls and in their bodies in heaven. cc vhb n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1304 Page 726
13271 Now then for the vse in the first place, on this ground of truth it must needs follow, that that is erronious and false that is held and taught by the Papists and Anabaptists, and other erring spirits: Now then for the use in the First place, on this ground of truth it must needs follow, that that is erroneous and false that is held and taught by the Papists and Anabaptists, and other erring spirits: av av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vmb av vvi, d cst vbz j cc j cst vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt njp2 cc np1, cc j-jn j-vvg n2: (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13272 That such as are iustified in the sight of God through Christ, they may fall away from that state of theirs, That such as Are justified in the sighed of God through christ, they may fallen away from that state of theirs, cst d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, pns32 vmb vvi av p-acp d n1 pp-f png32, (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13273 and may come to be out of the fauour of God, yea may so farre fall, and may come to be out of the favour of God, yea may so Far fallen, cc vmb vvi pc-acp vbi av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, uh vmb av av-j vvi, (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13274 as that they may fall short of glorification in heauen, and may vtterly perish and be damned in hell. as that they may fallen short of glorification in heaven, and may utterly perish and be damned in hell. c-acp cst pns32 vmb vvi j pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc vmb av-j vvi cc vbi vvn p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13275 A doctrine diuellish, and directly contrary to the truth now deliuered and proued out of the holy word of God: A Doctrine devilish, and directly contrary to the truth now Delivered and proved out of the holy word of God: dt n1 j, cc av-j j-jn p-acp dt n1 av vvn cc vvd av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13276 yea it is a position and doctrine directly thwarting and crossing the plaine euidence of the word of God in many places of it. yea it is a position and Doctrine directly thwarting and crossing the plain evidence of the word of God in many places of it. uh pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 av-j vvg cc vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 pp-f pn31. (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13277 Christ saith in the place cited, Ioh. 10.28. I giue to my sheepe eternall life, and they shall neuer perish, neither shall any plucke them out of my hand. christ Says in the place cited, John 10.28. I give to my sheep Eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of my hand. np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 vvn, np1 crd. pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1 j n1, cc pns32 vmb av-x vvi, dx vmb d vvi pno32 av pp-f po11 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13278 Yea, say the Anabaptists, so long as they continue the sheepe of Christ. An idle glosse. Yea, say the Anabaptists, so long as they continue the sheep of christ. an idle gloss. uh, vvb dt np1, av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1. dt j n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13279 Christ saith, they shall continue to be his sheepe, and shall neuer perish: christ Says, they shall continue to be his sheep, and shall never perish: np1 vvz, pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi po31 n1, cc vmb av-x vvi: (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13280 they say, so long as they continue his sheepe, implying that they may not continue to be the sheepe of Christ; they say, so long as they continue his sheep, implying that they may not continue to be the sheep of christ; pns32 vvb, av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb po31 n1, vvg cst pns32 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13281 cleane contrarie to the purpose of Christ, he being able to keepe them, and none able to take them out of his hand. clean contrary to the purpose of christ, he being able to keep them, and none able to take them out of his hand. av-j j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vbg j pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pix j pc-acp vvi pno32 av pp-f po31 n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13282 To which purpose the Apostle Peter saith, 1. Pet. 1.5. True beleeuers, and such as are iustified in and through Christ, They be kept by the power of God through faith vnto saluation. To which purpose the Apostle Peter Says, 1. Pet. 1.5. True believers, and such as Are justified in and through christ, They be kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 np1 vvz, crd np1 crd. j n2, cc d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp cc p-acp np1, pns32 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13283 Their eternall happinesse is not in their owne keeping, but it is kept for them, and they for it, by the power of God: Their Eternal happiness is not in their own keeping, but it is kept for them, and they for it, by the power of God: po32 j n1 vbz xx p-acp po32 d vvg, cc-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno32, cc pns32 p-acp pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13284 and is it then possible that they should fall short of life and happinesse and glorie in heauen? No, no, it cannot possibly be; and is it then possible that they should fallen short of life and happiness and glory in heaven? No, no, it cannot possibly be; cc vbz pn31 av j cst pns32 vmd vvi j pp-f n1 cc n1 cc n1 p-acp n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, pn31 vmbx av-j vbi; (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13285 neither the fraud nor force of the world nor the diuell without, nor of their owne flesh within, can depriue them of it, their eternall happinesse and glorification is layd vp in the grace, mercie, and power of God: neither the fraud nor force of the world nor the Devil without, nor of their own Flesh within, can deprive them of it, their Eternal happiness and glorification is laid up in the grace, mercy, and power of God: d dt n1 ccx n1 pp-f dt n1 ccx dt n1 p-acp, ccx pp-f po32 d n1 a-acp, vmb vvi pno32 pp-f pn31, po32 j n1 cc n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f np1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13286 and therefore they cannot possibly be disappointed of it. and Therefore they cannot possibly be disappointed of it. cc av pns32 vmbx av-j vbi vvn pp-f pn31. (32) verse (DIV2) 1305 Page 726
13287 Againe, in the second place, the truth now deliuered may serue as a ground of sweet and heauenly comfort to as many as find themselues iustified in the sight of God through Christ: Again, in the second place, the truth now Delivered may serve as a ground of sweet and heavenly Comfort to as many as find themselves justified in the sighed of God through christ: av, p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 av vvn vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp p-acp d c-acp vvb px32 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13288 and a man may find himselfe so to be by his effectuall calling and sanctification. and a man may find himself so to be by his effectual calling and sanctification. cc dt n1 vmb vvi px31 av pc-acp vbi p-acp po31 j n-vvg cc n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13289 Now then dost thou find thy selfe in the state of iustification in the sight of God? Certainly then thou art sure of glorification in heauen, Now then dost thou find thy self in the state of justification in the sighed of God? Certainly then thou art sure of glorification in heaven, av av vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? av-j av pns21 vb2r j pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13290 and thou shalt hereafter as certainly be inuested with glorie in heauen, as Christ himselfe is now possessed of it. and thou shalt hereafter as Certainly be invested with glory in heaven, as christ himself is now possessed of it. cc pns21 vm2 av c-acp av-j vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp np1 px31 vbz av vvn pp-f pn31. (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13291 What an excellent comfort may that be to thy soule? the meditation of that may cheare thee vp, What an excellent Comfort may that be to thy soul? the meditation of that may cheer thee up, q-crq dt j n1 vmb d vbi p-acp po21 n1? dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi pno21 a-acp, (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13292 and cause thee to sing and reioyce in the midst of thy greatest troubles and afflictions, and cause thee to sing and rejoice in the midst of thy greatest Troubles and afflictions, cc vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 js n2 cc n2, (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13293 and when thou art made heauie with diuerse tentations. 1. Pet. 1.6. For what though here thou art exceedingly vexed, and hast much disgrace cast vpon thee, and when thou art made heavy with diverse tentations. 1. Pet. 1.6. For what though Here thou art exceedingly vexed, and hast much disgrace cast upon thee, cc c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn j p-acp j n2. crd np1 crd. p-acp r-crq cs av pns21 vb2r av-vvg vvn, cc vvb d n1 vvn p-acp pno21, (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13294 yet the meditation of this may hold vp thy fainting heart, with comfort that one day thou shalt be freed from all, yet the meditation of this may hold up thy fainting heart, with Comfort that one day thou shalt be freed from all, av dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi a-acp po21 j-vvg n1, p-acp n1 cst crd n1 pns21 vm2 vbi vvn p-acp d, (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13295 and shalt as surely be inuested with eternall happinesse and glorie in heauen, as Christ himselfe now liues in heauen: and shalt as surely be invested with Eternal happiness and glory in heaven, as christ himself now lives in heaven: cc vm2 a-acp av-j vbi vvn p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp np1 px31 av vvz p-acp n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13296 and the meditation of this may indeed sway with thee to thy comfort in thy greatest afflictions. and the meditation of this may indeed sway with thee to thy Comfort in thy greatest afflictions. cc dt n1 pp-f d vmb av vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp po21 js n2. (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13297 Consider the waight of happinesse and glorie that shall be put on thee in heauen, Consider the weight of happiness and glory that shall be put on thee in heaven, np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13298 and though it be vnspeakable and glorious, yet consider it in the beginnings of it here in this life. and though it be unspeakable and glorious, yet Consider it in the beginnings of it Here in this life. cc cs pn31 vbb j cc j, av vvb pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31 av p-acp d n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13299 The peace of a good conscience here in this life, though it be imperfect, and many times intercepted and troubled, The peace of a good conscience Here in this life, though it be imperfect, and many times intercepted and troubled, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 av p-acp d n1, cs pn31 vbb j, cc d n2 vvn cc vvn, (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13300 yet is it as a continuall feast: yet is it as a continual feast: av vbz pn31 p-acp dt j n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13301 what then will be the comfort of it in heauen, when it shall be in full perfection? The ioy that comes from the assurance of Gods loue here in this world, is vnspeakable and glorious, 1. Pet. 1.8. what then will be the Comfort of it in heaven, when it shall be in full perfection? The joy that comes from the assurance of God's love Here in this world, is unspeakable and glorious, 1. Pet. 1.8. r-crq av vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1, c-crq pn31 vmb vbi p-acp j n1? dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 av p-acp d n1, vbz j cc j, crd np1 crd. (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13302 what then will be the greatnesse of it, when it shall be in fulnesse in the kingdome of heauen, where the beleeuing soule shall possesse God himselfe in Christ, what then will be the greatness of it, when it shall be in fullness in the Kingdom of heaven, where the believing soul shall possess God himself in christ, q-crq av vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f pn31, c-crq pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt vvg n1 vmb vvi np1 px31 p-acp np1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13303 as the husband of it, and the sufficient portion of it? Oh then thinke on the waight of thy happinesse and glorie that shall be put on thy soule and bodie in heauen, by the beginnings of it here in this life, as the husband of it, and the sufficient portion of it? O then think on the weight of thy happiness and glory that shall be put on thy soul and body in heaven, by the beginnings of it Here in this life, c-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc dt j n1 pp-f pn31? uh av vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31 av p-acp d n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13304 and that will be a notable ground of comfort to thee in thy greatest afflictions; and that will be a notable ground of Comfort to thee in thy greatest afflictions; cc cst vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 js n2; (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 727
13305 and remember to thy comfort, thou being iustified in the sight of God through Christ, thou shalt assuredly be glorified in heauen, and thou art as sure of it as if thou wert alreadie in heauen. and Remember to thy Comfort, thou being justified in the sighed of God through christ, thou shalt assuredly be glorified in heaven, and thou art as sure of it as if thou Wertenberg already in heaven. cc vvb p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, pns21 vm2 av-vvn vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc pns21 vb2r a-acp j pp-f pn31 c-acp cs pns21 vbd2r av p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1306 Page 728
13306 We see here that from predestination to glorification, all is of God, and of his free loue, We see Here that from predestination to glorification, all is of God, and of his free love, pns12 vvb av cst p-acp n1 p-acp n1, d vbz pp-f np1, cc pp-f po31 j n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1307 Page 728
13307 and glorification in heauen is as well a fruit of Gods loue as predestination, effectuall calling, and iustification: and glorification in heaven is as well a fruit of God's love as predestination, effectual calling, and justification: cc n1 p-acp n1 vbz a-acp av dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1, j n1, cc n1: (32) verse (DIV2) 1307 Page 728
13308 and therefore the praise of all belongs to God, and we are bound to magnifie and to praise him for all, and Therefore the praise of all belongs to God, and we Are bound to magnify and to praise him for all, cc av dt n1 pp-f d vvz p-acp np1, cc pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d, (32) verse (DIV2) 1307 Page 728
13309 for our election, vocation, iustification, sanctification, and glorification in heauen: which were not so, if we had free will as the Papists and Anabaptists teach, for our election, vocation, justification, sanctification, and glorification in heaven: which were not so, if we had free will as the Papists and Anabaptists teach, c-acp po12 n1, n1, n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp n1: r-crq vbdr xx av, cs pns12 vhd j n1 p-acp dt njp2 cc np1 vvb, (32) verse (DIV2) 1307 Page 728
13310 and of our selues could choose life and saluation; and of our selves could choose life and salvation; cc pp-f po12 n2 vmd vvi n1 cc n1; (32) verse (DIV2) 1307 Page 728
13311 we had then cause to thanke our selues, and not God, he hauing done no more for vs then for such as go to hell, it being in their power to choose life and saluation if they would, we had then cause to thank our selves, and not God, he having done no more for us then for such as go to hell, it being in their power to choose life and salvation if they would, pns12 vhd av n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc xx np1, pns31 vhg vdn dx dc p-acp pno12 av p-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp n1, pn31 vbg p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 cs pns32 vmd, (32) verse (DIV2) 1307 Page 728
13312 as in ours, and so we should derogate and detract from the glorie of Gods free grace and mercie, as in ours, and so we should derogate and detract from the glory of God's free grace and mercy, c-acp p-acp png12, cc av pns12 vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc n1, (32) verse (DIV2) 1307 Page 728
13313 and of his free loue in Iesus Christ, which is the cause and ground of all, from predestination to glorification in heauen. and of his free love in Iesus christ, which is the cause and ground of all, from predestination to glorification in heaven. cc pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp np1 np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d, p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1307 Page 728
13314 Come we now the 31. verse. Come we now the 31. verse. np1 pns12 av dt crd n1. (32) verse (DIV2) 1307 Page 728
13315 VERSE 31. VERSE 31. n1 crd (33) verse (DIV2) 1307 Page 728
13316 What shall we then say to these things? If God be on our side, who can be against vs? What shall we then say to these things? If God be on our side, who can be against us? q-crq vmb pns12 av vvb p-acp d n2? cs np1 vbb p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12? (33) verse (DIV2) 1308 Page 728
13317 IN this verse our Apostle fals on a third part of this Chapter, the conclusion of it, which is continued from this verse to the end of the Chapter. IN this verse our Apostle falls on a third part of this Chapter, the conclusion of it, which is continued from this verse to the end of the Chapter. p-acp d n1 po12 n1 vvz p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1309 Page 728
13318 And in this conclusion the Apostle sets before vs the victory and triumph of a true beleeuer, And in this conclusion the Apostle sets before us the victory and triumph of a true believer, cc p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1309 Page 728
13319 and of a iustified person, and he brings him in as it were triumphing ouer all the assaults and encounters of all enemies, and of a justified person, and he brings him in as it were triumphing over all the assaults and encounters of all enemies, cc pp-f dt vvn n1, cc pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp c-acp pn31 vbdr vvg p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1309 Page 728
13320 and ouer all temptations & trials whatsoeuer, shewing that no assault or temptation ought to be feared of a true beleeuer and of a iustified person, declaring the confidence of true beleeuers, in regard of their immutable state and condition, and over all temptations & trials whatsoever, showing that no assault or temptation ought to be feared of a true believer and of a justified person, declaring the confidence of true believers, in regard of their immutable state and condition, cc p-acp d n2 cc n2 r-crq, vvg cst dx n1 cc n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt j n1 cc pp-f dt vvn n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f j n2, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1 cc n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1309 Page 729
13321 and of their certainty of saluation, grounded on the immutable loue and counsell of God. and of their certainty of salvation, grounded on the immutable love and counsel of God. cc pp-f po32 n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1309 Page 729
13322 Now the Apostle in setting downe this magnificent and glorious triumph of a true beleeuer and of a iustified person, opposeth to all temptations and assaults that might disquiet him, Now the Apostle in setting down this magnificent and glorious triumph of a true believer and of a justified person, Opposeth to all temptations and assaults that might disquiet him, av dt n1 p-acp vvg a-acp d j cc j n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc pp-f dt vvn n1, vvz p-acp d n2 cc n2 cst vmd vvi pno31, (33) verse (DIV2) 1310 Page 729
13323 and trouble him, contrarie causes of comfort, remouing euerie assault with a contrarie cause and ground of comfort; and trouble him, contrary Causes of Comfort, removing every assault with a contrary cause and ground of Comfort; cc vvi pno31, j-jn n2 pp-f n1, vvg d n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (33) verse (DIV2) 1310 Page 729
13324 and this he doth first generally verse 31. and then more particularly in the verses following: and this he does First generally verse 31. and then more particularly in the Verses following: cc d pns31 vdz ord av-j n1 crd cc av av-dc av-j p-acp dt n2 vvg: (33) verse (DIV2) 1310 Page 729
13325 we will lay them forth as we shall come to them. we will lay them forth as we shall come to them. pns12 vmb vvi pno32 av c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno32. (33) verse (DIV2) 1310 Page 729
13326 First then in this verse 31. we haue layed downe this cause and ground of comfort in generall. First then in this verse 31. we have laid down this cause and ground of Comfort in general. ord av p-acp d n1 crd zz vhb vvn a-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1311 Page 729
13327 That howsoeuer all things on all sides are against true beleeues, iustified persons, yet indeed none can be against them, That howsoever all things on all sides Are against true believes, justified Persons, yet indeed none can be against them, d c-acp d n2 p-acp d n2 vbr p-acp j vvz, vvn n2, av av pix vmb vbi p-acp pno32, (33) verse (DIV2) 1312 Page 729
13328 because God is on their side, or for them. Because God is on their side, or for them. c-acp np1 vbz p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp pno32. (33) verse (DIV2) 1312 Page 729
13329 If God be on our side, or for vs (saith the Apostle) who can be against vs? If God be on our side, or for us (Says the Apostle) who can be against us? cs np1 vbb p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp pno12 (vvz dt n1) r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12? (33) verse (DIV2) 1312 Page 729
13330 And to this ground of comfort he makes way by a question and interrogation, What shall we say to these things? And to this ground of Comfort he makes Way by a question and interrogation, What shall we say to these things? cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d n2? (33) verse (DIV2) 1313 Page 729
13331 So that in this verse, we haue first a question which hath respect to the things foregoing, What shall we then say to these things? Secondly, So that in this verse, we have First a question which hath respect to the things foregoing, What shall we then say to these things? Secondly, av cst p-acp d n1, pns12 vhb ord dt n1 r-crq vhz n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg, q-crq vmb pns12 av vvb p-acp d n2? ord, (33) verse (DIV2) 1314 Page 729
13332 an answer containing a ground of sweete comfort to all true beleeuers, that God being on their side, an answer containing a ground of sweet Comfort to all true believers, that God being on their side, dt n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d j n2, cst np1 vbg p-acp po32 n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1314 Page 729
13333 or for them, what can be against them? or for them, what can be against them? cc p-acp pno32, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno32? (33) verse (DIV2) 1314 Page 729
13334 Come we to open and to explane the words of this verse touching the sence and meaning of them. Come we to open and to explain the words of this verse touching the sense and meaning of them. vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1 vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 729
13335 What shall we then say to these things? To what things, may some say? Surely to the things going before, from the beginning of the Chapter hitherto, the grounds of comfort before deliuered. What shall we then say to these things? To what things, may Some say? Surely to the things going before, from the beginning of the Chapter hitherto, the grounds of Comfort before Delivered. q-crq vmb pns12 av vvb p-acp d n2? p-acp r-crq n2, vmb d vvi? np1 p-acp dt n2 vvg a-acp, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 av, dt n2 pp-f n1 a-acp vvn. (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 729
13336 As that there is no condemnation to such as are in Christ Iesus: that true beleeuers haue the Spirit of Christ: are the children of God: As that there is no condemnation to such as Are in christ Iesus: that true believers have the Spirit of christ: Are the children of God: p-acp d pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp np1 np1: cst j n2 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1: vbr dt n2 pp-f np1: (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 729
13337 haue all things working together for the best vnto them: and that they are predestinated, and called, and iustified, and glorified. have all things working together for the best unto them: and that they Are predestinated, and called, and justified, and glorified. vhb d n2 vvg av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32: cc cst pns32 vbr vvn, cc vvn, cc vvn, cc vvn. (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 729
13338 The Apostle hauing deliuered these grounds of comfort, he here breakes out into an admiration and exclamation, The Apostle having Delivered these grounds of Comfort, he Here breaks out into an admiration and exclamation, dt np1 vhg vvn d n2 pp-f n1, pns31 av vvz av p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 729
13339 and saith, What shall we then say to these things? as if he had said, These things being so, oh then what shall we say to them? And his meaning in these words, What shall we say, is, what comfort may we gather from these things? let vs not passe them by, and Says, What shall we then say to these things? as if he had said, These things being so, o then what shall we say to them? And his meaning in these words, What shall we say, is, what Comfort may we gather from these things? let us not pass them by, cc vvz, q-crq vmb pns12 av vvb p-acp d n2? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, d n2 vbg av, uh av r-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp pno32? cc po31 n1 p-acp d n2, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi, vbz, q-crq n1 vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d n2? vvb pno12 xx vvi pno32 p-acp, (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13340 or let them slip without meditation and application, the comfort is exceeding great: or let them slip without meditation and application, the Comfort is exceeding great: cc vvb pno32 vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, dt n1 vbz av-vvg j: (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13341 what admirable sweetnesse, and what heauenly comfort may we sucke out of these things, if they be duly thought on and soundly applyed? If God be on our side, or for vs. The word If, is not here vsed doubtfully, what admirable sweetness, and what heavenly Comfort may we suck out of these things, if they be duly Thought on and soundly applied? If God be on our side, or for us The word If, is not Here used doubtfully, r-crq j n1, cc r-crq j n1 vmb pns12 vvi av pp-f d n2, cs pns32 vbb av-jn vvn a-acp cc av-j vvd? cs np1 vbb p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp pno12 dt n1 cs, vbz xx av vvn av-j, (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13342 but affirmatiuely, and the meaning is, God being on our side, or for vs. Now God is said to be on our side, but affirmatively, and the meaning is, God being on our side, or for us Now God is said to be on our side, cc-acp av-j, cc dt n1 vbz, np1 vbg p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp pno12 av n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp po12 n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13343 or with vs, either by his generall power vpholding vs, as he doth vphold and sustaine all things in their being by his mighty word, Hebr. 1.3. or by his speciall care and prouidence, as a louing and gracious father and protector. or with us, either by his general power upholding us, as he does uphold and sustain all things in their being by his mighty word, Hebrew 1.3. or by his special care and providence, as a loving and gracious father and protector. cc p-acp pno12, av-d p-acp po31 j n1 vvg pno12, c-acp pns31 vdz vvi cc vvi d n2 p-acp po32 vbg p-acp po31 j n1, np1 crd. cc p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, c-acp dt j-vvg cc j n1 cc n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13344 In which sence Dauid speakes, Psal. 23.4. In which sense David speaks, Psalm 23.4. p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vvz, np1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13345 Though I should walke through the valley of the shadow of death, I will feare no euill, for thou art with me: Though I should walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will Fear no evil, for thou art with me: cs pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb vvi dx j-jn, c-acp pns21 vb2r p-acp pno11: (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13346 thou Lord art with me as a gracious father and protector. And so Psal. 118.6. The Lord is with me, I will not feare what man can do vnto me. thou Lord art with me as a gracious father and protector. And so Psalm 118.6. The Lord is with me, I will not Fear what man can do unto me. pns21 n1 n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1. cc av np1 crd. dt n1 vbz p-acp pno11, pns11 vmb xx vvi r-crq n1 vmb vdi p-acp pno11. (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13347 And thus it is here meant, God being on our side, or for vs, or with vs, And thus it is Here meant, God being on our side, or for us, or with us, cc av pn31 vbz av vvn, np1 vbg p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp pno12, cc p-acp pno12, (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13348 as a gracious father and protector, as hath bene said before, God predestinating vs to life and saluation, calling and iustifying vs, sanctifying of vs, purposing in time fully to glorifie vs: as a gracious father and protector, as hath be said before, God predestinating us to life and salvation, calling and justifying us, sanctifying of us, purposing in time Fully to Glorify us: c-acp dt j n1 cc n1, c-acp vhz vbn vvn a-acp, np1 vvg pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvg cc vvg pno12, vvg pp-f pno12, vvg p-acp n1 av-j pc-acp vvi pno12: (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13349 God being thus with vs, or for vs, Who can be against vs? The words are in the originall, NONLATINALPHABET, who against vs? as if he had said, none against vs, more emphatically put down by way of question, who can be against vs? Yet the meaning of the Apostle in these words is not, that God being with vs or on our side, none are against vs, God being thus with us, or for us, Who can be against us? The words Are in the original,, who against us? as if he had said, none against us, more emphatically put down by Way of question, who can be against us? Yet the meaning of the Apostle in these words is not, that God being with us or on our side, none Are against us, np1 vbg av p-acp pno12, cc p-acp pno12, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12? dt n2 vbr p-acp dt n-jn,, r-crq p-acp pno12? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pix p-acp pno12, dc av-j vvn a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12? av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2 vbz xx, cst np1 vbg p-acp pno12 cc p-acp po12 n1, pix vbr p-acp pno12, (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13350 for many bend thēselues against Gods children, the diuell, the world, persecuting tyrants, idolaters, and such like, for many bend themselves against God's children, the Devil, the world, persecuting Tyrants, Idolaters, and such like, c-acp d vvb px32 p-acp npg1 n2, dt n1, dt n1, vvg n2, n2, cc d av-j, (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13351 yea many times their nearest friends and kindred: yea many times their nearest Friends and kindred: uh d n2 po32 js n2 cc n1: (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13352 but his meaning is, though the diuell, the world, and other enemies do set themselues against vs, but his meaning is, though the Devil, the world, and other enemies do Set themselves against us, cc-acp po31 n1 vbz, cs dt n1, dt n1, cc j-jn n2 vdb vvi px32 p-acp pno12, (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13353 yet they cannot preuaile against vs in that which they intend, namely, to our hurt; yet they cannot prevail against us in that which they intend, namely, to our hurt; av pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp d r-crq pns32 vvb, av, p-acp po12 n1; (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13354 and their setting themselues aginst vs is but as throwing stones against the wind, in vaine and to no purpose in respect of their end. and their setting themselves against us is but as throwing stones against the wind, in vain and to no purpose in respect of their end. cc po32 n-vvg px32 p-acp pno12 vbz p-acp c-acp vvg n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp j cc p-acp dx n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13355 Now then thus conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. Now then thus conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. av av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn. (33) verse (DIV2) 1315 Page 730
13356 Now then these grounds of comfort being made knowne to vs, that there is no condemnation to such as are in Christ Iesus, that true beleeuers haue the Spirit of Christ, Now then these grounds of Comfort being made known to us, that there is no condemnation to such as Are in christ Iesus, that true believers have the Spirit of christ, av av d n2 pp-f n1 vbg vvn vvn p-acp pno12, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp np1 np1, cst j n2 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1316 Page 731
13357 and are the children of God, and haue all things working together for the best vnto them, and Are the children of God, and have all things working together for the best unto them, cc vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vhb d n2 vvg av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32, (33) verse (DIV2) 1316 Page 731
13358 and are predestinate, called, iustified, and glorified: and Are predestinate, called, justified, and glorified: cc vbr j, vvn, vvn, cc vvn: (33) verse (DIV2) 1316 Page 731
13359 oh what shall we say to these things? what comfort may we that are true beleeuers gather from these things? let vs not passe them by, o what shall we say to these things? what Comfort may we that Are true believers gather from these things? let us not pass them by, uh q-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d n2? q-crq n1 vmb pns12 d vbr j n2 vvb p-acp d n2? vvb pno12 xx vvi pno32 p-acp, (33) verse (DIV2) 1316 Page 731
13360 or let them slip without meditation and application. or let them slip without meditation and application. cc vvb pno32 vvi p-acp n1 cc n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1316 Page 731
13361 Oh what admirable sweetnesse and heauenly comfort may we sucke out of these things duly thought on, and soundly applyed by vs! O what admirable sweetness and heavenly Comfort may we suck out of these things duly Thought on, and soundly applied by us! uh q-crq j n1 cc j n1 vmb pns12 vvi av pp-f d n2 av-jn vvn a-acp, cc av-j vvd p-acp pno12! (33) verse (DIV2) 1316 Page 731
13362 For why, God being on our side, or with vs, as hath bene said, predestinating vs to life and saluation, calling, iustifying, For why, God being on our side, or with us, as hath be said, predestinating us to life and salvation, calling, justifying, p-acp q-crq, np1 vbg p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp pno12, c-acp vhz vbn vvn, vvg pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvg, vvg, (33) verse (DIV2) 1316 Page 731
13363 and sanctifying vs, and purposing in time fully to glorifie vs, God I say, being thus with vs, and sanctifying us, and purposing in time Fully to Glorify us, God I say, being thus with us, cc vvg pno12, cc vvg p-acp n1 av-j pc-acp vvi pno12, np1 pns11 vvb, vbg av p-acp pno12, (33) verse (DIV2) 1316 Page 731
13364 euen by his speciall care and prouidence as a louing and gracious father and protector, even by his special care and providence as a loving and gracious father and protector, av p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-vvg cc j n1 cc n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1316 Page 731
13365 though the diuell, the world, and other enemies do set against vs, yet can they not preuaile against vs to our hurt; though the Devil, the world, and other enemies do Set against us, yet can they not prevail against us to our hurt; cs dt n1, dt n1, cc j-jn n2 vdb vvi p-acp pno12, av vmb pns32 xx vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1; (33) verse (DIV2) 1316 Page 731
13366 and their setting themselues against vs is but in vaine, and to no purpose, in respect of the end they ayme at. Now first obserue we; and their setting themselves against us is but in vain, and to no purpose, in respect of the end they aim At. Now First observe we; cc po32 n-vvg px32 p-acp pno12 vbz p-acp p-acp j, cc p-acp dx n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp. av ord vvi pno12; (33) verse (DIV2) 1316 Page 731
13367 the Apostle hauing before deliuered grounds of sweet comfort, he here pawseth on them, and here stayes his thoughts on them by meditation and application, the Apostle having before Delivered grounds of sweet Comfort, he Here pawseth on them, and Here stays his thoughts on them by meditation and application, dt n1 vhg a-acp vvn n2 pp-f j n1, pns31 av vvz p-acp pno32, cc av vvz po31 n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1317 Page 731
13368 and he breakes out and saith, What shall we then say to these things? let vs not passe them by, and he breaks out and Says, What shall we then say to these things? let us not pass them by, cc pns31 vvz av cc vvz, q-crq vmb pns12 av vvb p-acp d n2? vvb pno12 xx vvi pno32 p-acp, (33) verse (DIV2) 1317 Page 731
13369 or let them slip without meditation and application: oh what sweete and heauenly comfort may we gather from these things duly thought on, & soundly applyed by vs! or let them slip without meditation and application: o what sweet and heavenly Comfort may we gather from these things duly Thought on, & soundly applied by us! cc vvb pno32 vvi p-acp n1 cc n1: uh q-crq j cc j n1 vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d n2 av-jn vvn a-acp, cc av-j vvd p-acp pno12! (33) verse (DIV2) 1317 Page 731
13370 Whence we are taught thus much. Whence we Are taught thus much. c-crq pns12 vbr vvn av av-d. (33) verse (DIV2) 1317 Page 731
13371 That we are to meditate on the good things, the diuine truths that we heare and learne out of the holy word of God, and to make vse of them to our selues: That we Are to meditate on the good things, the divine truths that we hear and Learn out of the holy word of God, and to make use of them to our selves: cst pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2, dt j-jn n2 cst pns12 vvb cc vvi av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po12 n2: (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 731
13372 we must not rest onely in hearing of good things made knowne to vs out of the word of God, we must not rest only in hearing of good things made known to us out of the word of God, pns12 vmb xx vvi av-j p-acp vvg pp-f j n2 vvd vvn p-acp pno12 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 731
13373 whether they be in matters of instruction or reproofe, nor in the vnderstnding and knowledge of them, whither they be in matters of instruction or reproof, nor in the vnderstnding and knowledge of them, cs pns32 vbb p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, ccx p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 731
13374 nor yet in the vse and application that is made of them in the publicke ministerie of the word, nor yet in the use and application that is made of them in the public Ministry of the word, ccx av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 cst vbz vvn pp-f pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 731
13375 but we must recall those good things to mind, and further meditate and thinke on them, but we must Recall those good things to mind, and further meditate and think on them, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi d j n2 p-acp n1, cc av-jc vvi cc vvi p-acp pno32, (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 731
13376 and labour to make them more profitable by further and more particular application of them to our selues. and labour to make them more profitable by further and more particular application of them to our selves. cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av-dc j p-acp jc cc av-dc j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po12 n2. (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 731
13377 When we haue heard good things, we must say to our selues and others, what shall we say to these things, When we have herd good things, we must say to our selves and Others, what shall we say to these things, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn j n2, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 cc n2-jn, r-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 732
13378 and so make a more particular application of them to our selues. And this dutie we find vrged and pressed on vs, Deut. 11.18. and so make a more particular application of them to our selves. And this duty we find urged and pressed on us, Deuteronomy 11.18. cc av vvb dt av-dc j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po12 n2. cc d n1 pns12 vvb vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12, np1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 732
13379 saith the Lord, You shall lay vp these my words in your heart, and in your soule, Says the Lord, You shall lay up these my words in your heart, and in your soul, vvz dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi a-acp d po11 n2 p-acp po22 n1, cc p-acp po22 n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 732
13380 and bind them for a signe vnto your hand, that they may be as a front let betweene your eyes. and bind them for a Signen unto your hand, that they may be as a front let between your eyes. cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po22 n1, cst pns32 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp po22 n2. (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 732
13381 The like is charged on Ioshua, Iosh. 1.8. Let not this booke of the Law depart out of thy mouth, but meditate therein day and night, that thou maist obserue and do according to all that is written therein: The like is charged on Ioshua, Joshua 1.8. Let not this book of the Law depart out of thy Mouth, but meditate therein day and night, that thou Mayest observe and do according to all that is written therein: dt j vbz vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd. vvb xx d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb av pp-f po21 n1, cc-acp vvi av n1 cc n1, cst pns21 vm2 vvi cc vdb av-vvg p-acp d cst vbz vvn av: (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 732
13382 for then shalt thou make thy way prosperous, and then shalt thou haue good successe. Psal. 1.2. the blessed man is described by this as a speciall qualification, that he meditates in the Law of God day and night. for then shalt thou make thy Way prosperous, and then shalt thou have good success. Psalm 1.2. the blessed man is described by this as a special qualification, that he meditates in the Law of God day and night. c-acp av vm2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 j, cc av vm2 pns21 vhi j n1. np1 crd. dt j-vvn n1 vbz vvn p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 cc n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 732
13383 Iob 5. Eliphas hauing told Iob what he conceiued was fit for him to do, Job 5. Eliphaz having told Job what he conceived was fit for him to do, np1 crd np1 vhg vvn np1 r-crq pns31 vvd vbds j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vdi, (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 732
13384 and shewed him the Lords dealing with good and godly men, he concludes verse 27. Lo thus haue we enquired of it, and showed him the lords dealing with good and godly men, he concludes verse 27. Lo thus have we inquired of it, cc vvd pno31 dt n2 vvg p-acp j cc j n2, pns31 vvz n1 crd uh av vhb pns12 vvn pp-f pn31, (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 732
13402 It may be in the time of hearing of good things, and whilest thou art in the Church, thou art somewhat moued and affected with them, It may be in the time of hearing of good things, and whilst thou art in the Church, thou art somewhat moved and affected with them, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg pp-f j n2, cc cs pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1, pns21 vb2r av vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32, (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
14430 though indeed the law of man may be wrested, and an earthly Iudge may be carried aside, though indeed the law of man may be wrested, and an earthly Judge may be carried aside, c-acp av dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn av, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
13385 and so it is, heare this and know it for thy selfe, make thy vse of it to thine owne particular good. Heb. 12.5. saith the holy Ghost, Haue ye forgotten the consolation which speaketh vnto you, as vnto children? as if he had said, Do not you remember and thinke on that ye haue heard and learned out of the word of God? and then he subioynes a place out of Pro. 3.11. My sonne, refuse not the chastening of the Lord, neither faint when thou art rebuked of him: and so it is, hear this and know it for thy self, make thy use of it to thine own particular good. Hebrew 12.5. Says the holy Ghost, Have you forgotten the consolation which speaks unto you, as unto children? as if he had said, Do not you Remember and think on that you have herd and learned out of the word of God? and then he subioynes a place out of Pro 3.11. My son, refuse not the chastening of the Lord, neither faint when thou art rebuked of him: cc av pn31 vbz, vvb d cc vvb pn31 p-acp po21 n1, vvb po21 n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po21 d j j. np1 crd. vvz dt j n1, vhb pn22 vvn dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pn22, c-acp p-acp n2? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, vdb xx pn22 vvi cc vvi p-acp cst pn22 vhb vvn cc vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1? cc cs pns31 vvz dt n1 av pp-f np1 crd. po11 n1, vvb xx dt vvg pp-f dt n1, av-dx vvi c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn pp-f pno31: (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 732
13386 plainly teaching the dutie we now stand on, that we are to meditate on the good things that we heare and learne out of the holy word of God, plainly teaching the duty we now stand on, that we Are to meditate on the good things that we hear and Learn out of the holy word of God, av-j vvg dt n1 pns12 av vvb a-acp, cst pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 cst pns12 vvb cc vvi av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 732
13387 and not rest in hearing or vnderstanding of them, nor yet in the vse that is made of them in the publicke ministerie of the word of God, that such a vse is to be made of them, and not rest in hearing or understanding of them, nor yet in the use that is made of them in the public Ministry of the word of God, that such a use is to be made of them, cc xx vvi p-acp vvg cc vvg pp-f pno32, ccx av p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn pp-f pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst d dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno32, (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 732
13388 but we must further thinke on them, and labour to make them more profitable by further and more particular application of them to our selues. but we must further think on them, and labour to make them more profitable by further and more particular application of them to our selves. cc-acp pns12 vmb av-jc vvi p-acp pno32, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av-dc j p-acp jc cc av-dc j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po12 n2. (33) verse (DIV2) 1318 Page 732
13389 For indeed as application is the life of teaching, so is it the life of hearing, For indeed as application is the life of teaching, so is it the life of hearing, c-acp av c-acp n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg, av vbz pn31 dt n1 pp-f vvg, (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 732
13390 and it makes our hearing most profitable; and by meditating and calling to mind things heard, we come to soundest knowledge. and it makes our hearing most profitable; and by meditating and calling to mind things herd, we come to soundest knowledge. cc pn31 vvz po12 n-vvg av-ds j; cc p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp n1 n2 vvn, pns12 vvb p-acp js n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 732
13391 And if it please God to open our eyes to see our spirituall state, we are best acquainted with it, And if it please God to open our eyes to see our spiritual state, we Are best acquainted with it, cc cs pn31 vvb np1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi po12 j n1, pns12 vbr js vvn p-acp pn31, (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 732
13392 and we can better apply good things to our owne particular benefit and comfort then our teachers do or can do. and we can better apply good things to our own particular benefit and Comfort then our Teachers do or can do. cc pns12 vmb av-jc vvi j n2 p-acp po12 d j n1 cc vvi av po12 n2 vdb cc vmb vdi. (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13393 And therefore we are not to rest in our hearing or vnderstanding of good things made knowne to vs out of the holy word of God, And Therefore we Are not to rest in our hearing or understanding of good things made known to us out of the holy word of God, cc av pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1 cc vvg pp-f j n2 vvd vvn p-acp pno12 av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13394 nor yet in the vse that is made of them, as that such a vse or such a vse is to be made of them; nor yet in the use that is made of them, as that such a use or such a use is to be made of them; ccx av p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn pp-f pno32, c-acp cst d dt n1 cc d dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno32; (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13395 but we must further meditate and thinke on them, and labour to make them more profitable by further and more particular application of them to our selues; but we must further meditate and think on them, and labour to make them more profitable by further and more particular application of them to our selves; cc-acp pns12 vmb av-jc vvi cc vvi p-acp pno32, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av-dc j p-acp jc cc av-dc j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po12 n2; (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13396 a dutie wherein most of vs are exceeding defectiue and much wanting. a duty wherein most of us Are exceeding defective and much wanting. dt n1 c-crq ds pp-f pno12 vbr av-vvg j cc d vvg. (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13397 Yea some are so farre from meditating and thinking on things made knowne to them out of the word of God, Yea Some Are so Far from meditating and thinking on things made known to them out of the word of God, uh d vbr av av-j p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp n2 vvd vvn p-acp pno32 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13398 and from making further and more particular application of them to themselues, as they purposely put them cleane out of their minds, and from making further and more particular application of them to themselves, as they purposely put them clean out of their minds, cc p-acp vvg av-jc cc av-dc j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp px32, c-acp pns32 av vvd pno32 av-j av pp-f po32 n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13399 and would not willingly thinke on them vnlesse it be with dislike, especially if they be iust reproofes of the sinnes whereof they are guiltie. and would not willingly think on them unless it be with dislike, especially if they be just reproofs of the Sins whereof they Are guilty. cc vmd xx av-j vvi p-acp pno32 cs pn31 vbb p-acp n1, av-j cs pns32 vbb j n2 pp-f dt n2 c-crq pns32 vbr j. (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13400 And for matter of instruction and comfort deliuered in the publicke ministerie of the word, And for matter of instruction and Comfort Delivered in the public Ministry of the word, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13401 alas how few be there that do meditate and thinke of those things after they haue heard them. alas how few be there that do meditate and think of those things After they have herd them. uh c-crq d vbb a-acp d vdb vvi cc vvi pp-f d n2 c-acp pns32 vhb vvn pno32. (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13403 and thou hearest comforts deliuered out of the word of God with much delight, and thy mind seemes to be rauished with ioy in the time of the hearing of them: and thou Hearst comforts Delivered out of the word of God with much delight, and thy mind seems to be ravished with joy in the time of the hearing of them: cc pns21 vv2 n2 vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, cc po21 n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f pno32: (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13404 but that ioy and that delight is commonly but as a flash of lightening suddenly gone, but that joy and that delight is commonly but as a flash of lightning suddenly gone, cc-acp cst n1 cc d n1 vbz av-j p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg av-j vvn, (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13405 and thou lettest good things slip away from thee, as if thou hadst neuer heard them, and thou Lettest good things slip away from thee, as if thou Hadst never herd them, cc pns21 vv2 j n2 vvi av p-acp pno21, c-acp cs pns21 vhd2 av-x vvd pno32, (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13406 and when thou art gone home to thine house thou giuest thy mind to thinke on other things, and when thou art gone home to thine house thou givest thy mind to think on other things, cc c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn av-an p-acp po21 n1 pns21 vv2 po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13407 and thy tongue to speake of other things: and thy tongue to speak of other things: cc po21 n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f j-jn n2: (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13408 thou neuer sayest, what worthy instructions, or what sweete comforts haue this day bene made knowne to vs; thou never Sayest, what worthy instructions, or what sweet comforts have this day be made known to us; pns21 av-x vv2, q-crq j n2, cc r-crq j n2 vhb d n1 vbn vvn vvn p-acp pno12; (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13409 oh what shall we say to these things? shall we let these things slip from vs without meditation, o what shall we say to these things? shall we let these things slip from us without meditation, uh q-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d n2? vmb pns12 vvi d n2 vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13410 and without further application, and thereupon settest thy selfe to meditate and to thinke on them further, and without further application, and thereupon settest thy self to meditate and to think on them further, cc p-acp jc n1, cc av vv2 po21 n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 av-jc, (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 733
13411 and labourest to make them more profitable by further and more particular application of them to thy selfe? No, no, this is farre from the most of vs. Well let vs take notice of it, that this is our dutie, and labourest to make them more profitable by further and more particular application of them to thy self? No, no, this is Far from the most of us Well let us take notice of it, that this is our duty, cc vv2 pc-acp vvi pno32 av-dc j p-acp jc cc av-dc j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po21 n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, d vbz av-j p-acp dt ds pp-f pno12 av vvb pno12 vvi n1 pp-f pn31, cst d vbz po12 n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 734
13412 and this we ought to do. And to helpe vs forward in this dutie, consider we these things. and this we ought to do. And to help us forward in this duty, Consider we these things. cc d pns12 vmd pc-acp vdi. cc pc-acp vvi pno12 av-j p-acp d n1, vvb pns12 d n2. (33) verse (DIV2) 1319 Page 734
13413 First, all the comfort and all the good we do or can gather from the word of God, will be found little enough in the time of triall, First, all the Comfort and all the good we do or can gather from the word of God, will be found little enough in the time of trial, ord, d dt n1 cc d dt j pns12 vdb cc vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vbi vvn j av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1320 Page 734
13414 and in the houre of temptation, or houre of death. and in the hour of temptation, or hour of death. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1320 Page 734
13415 And againe, if we rest in our conceiuing and vnderstanding of that we heare and learne in the publicke ministerie of the word, And again, if we rest in our conceiving and understanding of that we hear and Learn in the public Ministry of the word, cc av, cs pns12 vvb p-acp po12 vvg cc vvg pp-f cst pns12 vvb cc vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1321 Page 734
13416 and do not further meditate and thinke on it, and labour to make it more profitable by further and more particular application of it to our selues, our knowledge may end in ignorance and prophanenesse. and do not further meditate and think on it, and labour to make it more profitable by further and more particular application of it to our selves, our knowledge may end in ignorance and profaneness. cc vdb xx jc vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 av-dc j p-acp jc cc av-dc j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n2, po12 n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1321 Page 734
13417 And withall consider, that the holy Spirit of God doth communicate to them that set themselues to meditate and thinke on good things heard and learned out of the word of God with care and conscience to profit by the same, more heauenly things then they can possibly reach to, either by hearing or reading. And withal Consider, that the holy Spirit of God does communicate to them that Set themselves to meditate and think on good things herd and learned out of the word of God with care and conscience to profit by the same, more heavenly things then they can possibly reach to, either by hearing or reading. cc av vvb, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vdz vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvd px32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp j n2 vvn cc vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d, av-dc j n2 cs pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp, av-d p-acp vvg cc vvg. (33) verse (DIV2) 1321 Page 734
13418 And hence it was no doubt that Dauid had more vnderstanding then all his teachers, because the testimonies of the Lord were his counsellors, Psal. 119.99. And hence it was no doubt that David had more understanding then all his Teachers, Because the testimonies of the Lord were his counsellors, Psalm 119.99. cc av pn31 vbds dx n1 cst np1 vhd dc n1 cs d po31 n2, c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr po31 n2, np1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1321 Page 734
13419 Come we now to a second generall, layed before vs in this verse, in these words, If God be on our side, who can be against vs? that is, Come we now to a second general, laid before us in this verse, in these words, If God be on our side, who can be against us? that is, vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1, vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, p-acp d n2, cs np1 vbb p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12? cst vbz, (33) verse (DIV2) 1322 Page 734
13420 as we haue heard, God being on our side, or for vs, or with vs, (as hath bene said) predestinating vs to life and saluation, calling, iustifying, as we have herd, God being on our side, or for us, or with us, (as hath be said) predestinating us to life and salvation, calling, justifying, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn, np1 vbg p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp pno12, cc p-acp pno12, (c-acp vhz vbn vvn) vvg pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvg, vvg, (33) verse (DIV2) 1322 Page 734
13421 and sanctifying vs, and purposing in time fully to glorifie vs, God I say, being thus with vs, and sanctifying us, and purposing in time Fully to Glorify us, God I say, being thus with us, cc vvg pno12, cc vvg p-acp n1 av-j pc-acp vvi pno12, np1 pns11 vvb, vbg av p-acp pno12, (33) verse (DIV2) 1322 Page 734
13422 euen by his speciall care and prouidence, and so as a louing and gracious father, even by his special care and providence, and so as a loving and gracious father, av p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, cc av c-acp dt j-vvg cc j n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1322 Page 734
13423 and powerfull protector watching ouer vs by his speciall care and prouidence, though the diuell, the world, and powerful protector watching over us by his special care and providence, though the Devil, the world, cc j n1 vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, cs dt n1, dt n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1322 Page 734
13424 and many enemies set themselues against vs to our hurt, and their setting themselues against vs is but in vaine, and many enemies Set themselves against us to our hurt, and their setting themselves against us is but in vain, cc d n2 vvb px32 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1, cc po32 n-vvg px32 p-acp pno12 vbz p-acp p-acp j, (33) verse (DIV2) 1322 Page 734
13425 and to no purpose in respect of the end they ayme at, now these words thus vnderstood, three things are hence offered to be stood on, I will speake of them in order. The first is this: and to no purpose in respect of the end they aim At, now these words thus understood, three things Are hence offered to be stood on, I will speak of them in order. The First is this: cc p-acp dx n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp, av d n2 av vvn, crd n2 vbr av vvn pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp n1. dt ord vbz d: (33) verse (DIV2) 1322 Page 734
13426 That God is with them after a speciall manner who belong to his election, and are of him effectually called, and iustified in his sight. That God is with them After a special manner who belong to his election, and Are of him effectually called, and justified in his sighed. cst np1 vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vvb p-acp po31 n1, cc vbr pp-f pno31 av-j vvd, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13427 Though the Lord be with all men and women in the world, sustaining them in their being, otherwise they cannot continue one minute of an houre, Though the Lord be with all men and women in the world, sustaining them in their being, otherwise they cannot continue one minute of an hour, cs dt n1 vbb p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, vvg pno32 p-acp po32 vbg, av pns32 vmbx vvi crd n1 pp-f dt n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13428 and in him they liue, moue, and haue their being, Act. 17.28. and in him they live, move, and have their being, Act. 17.28. cc p-acp pno31 pns32 vvi, vvb, cc vhb po32 vbg, n1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13429 yet he is not with all after a speciall manner, but onely with his elect, being now effectually called, and iustified in his sight; yet he is not with all After a special manner, but only with his elect, being now effectually called, and justified in his sighed; av pns31 vbz xx p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cc-acp av-j p-acp po31 j-vvn, vbg av av-j vvn, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1; (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13430 with them, and with them onely is the Lord as a gracious and louing father, and as a powerfull protector, watching ouer them by his speciall care and prouidence. Psal. 91.1. They who dwell in the secret of the most High, they abide in the shadow of the Almighty: with them, and with them only is the Lord as a gracious and loving father, and as a powerful protector, watching over them by his special care and providence. Psalm 91.1. They who dwell in the secret of the most High, they abide in the shadow of the Almighty: p-acp pno32, cc p-acp pno32 av-j vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1, cc p-acp dt j n1, vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1. np1 crd. pns32 r-crq vvb p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt av-ds j, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn: (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13431 and who are they? he subioynes verse 2. Such as haue God their God, and trust in him: they onely are safe. and who Are they? he subioynes verse 2. Such as have God their God, and trust in him: they only Are safe. cc q-crq vbr pns32? pns31 vvz n1 crd d c-acp vhb n1 po32 n1, cc vvi p-acp pno31: pns32 av-j vbr j. (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13432 And as it is verse 4. They onely are vnder the couer of his wings, and they are sure vnder his feathers: And as it is verse 4. They only Are under the cover of his wings, and they Are sure under his Feathers: cc c-acp pn31 vbz n1 crd pns32 av-j vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc pns32 vbr j p-acp po31 n2: (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13433 the Lord doth as it were couer them, and shelter them as an hen doth her chickens vnder her wings. the Lord does as it were cover them, and shelter them as an hen does her chickens under her wings. dt n1 vdz p-acp pn31 vbdr vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 vdz po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2. (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13434 To which similitude Christ alludes, Matth. 23.37. To which similitude christ alludes, Matthew 23.37. p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vvz, np1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13435 How often would I haue gathered thy children together, as the hen gathereth her chickens vnder her wings? and he is to them as a shield, as a buckler. How often would I have gathered thy children together, as the hen gathereth her chickens under her wings? and he is to them as a shield, as a buckler. c-crq av vmd pns11 vhi vvn po21 n2 av, c-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2? cc pns31 vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13436 And to the same purpose speakes the Psalmist, Psal. 33.18. The eye of the Lord is on them that feare him: And to the same purpose speaks the Psalmist, Psalm 33.18. The eye of the Lord is on them that Fear him: cc p-acp dt d n1 vvz dt n1, np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31: (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13437 not on all, but on them that feare him, and on them that trust in his mercie. not on all, but on them that Fear him, and on them that trust in his mercy. xx p-acp d, cc-acp p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31, cc p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp po31 n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13438 The meaning is, the Lord hath a speciall eye and regard to them, and his prouidence is ouer them in speciall manner. The meaning is, the Lord hath a special eye and regard to them, and his providence is over them in special manner. dt n1 vbz, dt n1 vhz dt j n1 cc vvi p-acp pno32, cc po31 n1 vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp j n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13439 The phrase there vsed is very weightie, it carries this sence, that the Lord as it were sits in his watch-tower spying the wants and necessities of them that feare him, The phrase there used is very weighty, it carries this sense, that the Lord as it were sits in his watchtower spying the Wants and necessities of them that Fear him, dt n1 a-acp vvd vbz av j, pn31 vvz d n1, cst dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr vvz p-acp po31 n1 vvg dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31, (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13440 and carefully looking to them, and continually watching ouer them after a speciall manner, and ouer none but them. and carefully looking to them, and continually watching over them After a special manner, and over none but them. cc av-j vvg p-acp pno32, cc av-j vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp pix p-acp pno32. (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13441 For why, the reason of this truth is this. For why, the reason of this truth is this. p-acp q-crq, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz d. (33) verse (DIV2) 1323 Page 735
13442 Such as belong to Gods election, and are now effectually called and iustified in the sight of God, they onely are of the houshold and familie of God, Ephes. 2.19. Such as belong to God's election, and Are now effectually called and justified in the sighed of God, they only Are of the household and family of God, Ephesians 2.19. d c-acp vvb p-acp ng1 n1, cc vbr av av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 av-j vbr pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 735
13443 Yea they truly are children in that familie, and are accepted of God in and through his beloued Sonne, the Sonne of his loue the Lord Iesus, who is the foundation and complement of all the promises of God. Yea they truly Are children in that family, and Are accepted of God in and through his Beloved Son, the Son of his love the Lord Iesus, who is the Foundation and compliment of all the promises of God. uh pns32 av-j vbr n2 p-acp d n1, cc vbr vvn pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 dt n1 np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 735
13444 In him they are Yea, and are in him Amen, 2. Corin. 1.20. In him they Are Yea, and Are in him Amen, 2. Corin. 1.20. p-acp pno31 pns32 vbr uh, cc vbr p-acp pno31 uh-n, crd np1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 735
13445 and in him iustified persons haue right and title to all Gods promises, and so to the promise of Gods speciall prouidence and protection, and in him justified Persons have right and title to all God's promises, and so to the promise of God's special providence and protection, cc p-acp pno31 vvn n2 vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp d n2 vvz, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13446 and that he will be with them after a speciall manner, and they onely haue title to that promise, and none but they. and that he will be with them After a special manner, and they only have title to that promise, and none but they. cc cst pns31 vmb vbi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, cc pns32 av-j vhb n1 p-acp d n1, cc pix cc-acp pns32. (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13447 And therefore howsoeuer the Lord be with all men and women in the world, sustaining them in their being, And Therefore howsoever the Lord be with all men and women in the world, sustaining them in their being, cc av c-acp dt n1 vbb p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, vvg pno32 p-acp po32 vbg, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13448 yet he is onely with his elect now effectually called and iustified in and after a speciall manner, yet he is only with his elect now effectually called and justified in and After a special manner, av pns31 vbz av-j p-acp po31 vvi av av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp cc a-acp dt j n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13449 as a louing father, and as a powerfull protector. as a loving father, and as a powerful protector. c-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc p-acp dt j n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13450 Wouldst thou then, whosoeuer thou art, be sure of it, that God is with thee after a speciall manner, as a louing and gracious father, Wouldst thou then, whosoever thou art, be sure of it, that God is with thee After a special manner, as a loving and gracious father, vmd2 pns21 av, r-crq pns21 vb2r, vbb j pp-f pn31, cst np1 vbz p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j-vvg cc j n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13451 and as a powerfull protector, watching ouer thee by his speciall prouidence? then labour thou and neuer rest till thou find that thou hast good euidence of thy election to life and saluation, and as a powerful protector, watching over thee by his special providence? then labour thou and never rest till thou find that thou hast good evidence of thy election to life and salvation, cc p-acp dt j n1, vvg p-acp pno21 p-acp po31 j n1? av n1 pns21 cc av vvb c-acp pns21 vvi cst pns21 vh2 j n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13452 and that thou art effectually called and iustified in and through Christ, and that thou hast true grace in thine heart. and that thou art effectually called and justified in and through christ, and that thou hast true grace in thine heart. cc cst pns21 vb2r av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp cc p-acp np1, cc cst pns21 vh2 j n1 p-acp po21 n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13453 Alas, thousands in the world thinke that God is with them, and God keepes them by his speciall prouidence, Alas, thousands in the world think that God is with them, and God keeps them by his special providence, np1, crd p-acp dt n1 vvb cst np1 vbz p-acp pno32, cc np1 vvz pno32 p-acp po31 j n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13454 and yet they haue no other ground for it but a vaine presumption, and blind hope of their owne. and yet they have no other ground for it but a vain presumption, and blind hope of their own. cc av pns32 vhb dx j-jn n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n1, cc j n1 pp-f po32 d. (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13455 When they lie downe at night on their beds, they hope God will keepe them safe till morning, When they lie down At night on their Beds, they hope God will keep them safe till morning, c-crq pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vvb np1 vmb vvi pno32 j p-acp n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13456 yet they haue no other ground for it but their owne blind conceit. yet they have no other ground for it but their own blind conceit. av pns32 vhb dx j-jn n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp po32 d j n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13457 And do not many iudge of Gods presence with them by their thriuing in outward things? Do they not thinke God is with them after a speciall manner, And do not many judge of God's presence with them by their thriving in outward things? Do they not think God is with them After a special manner, cc vdb xx d n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j-vvg n1 j n2? vdb pns32 xx vvi np1 vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13458 because they prosper in the world? Is it not a vsuall speech of wicked worldlings who haue gotten abundance of wealth by vnlawfull meanes, by vsurie, extortion, Because they prosper in the world? Is it not a usual speech of wicked worldlings who have got abundance of wealth by unlawful means, by Usury, extortion, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1? vbz pn31 xx dt j n1 pp-f j n2 r-crq vhb vvn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2, p-acp n1, n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13459 and such like, God hath bene with them, and God hath blessed them hitherto, and they hope he will still be with them, and such like, God hath be with them, and God hath blessed them hitherto, and they hope he will still be with them, cc d av-j, np1 vhz vbn p-acp pno32, cc np1 vhz vvn pno32 av, cc pns32 vvb pns31 vmb av vbi p-acp pno32, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13460 & still blesse them? Poore soules, they measure Gods presence & his being with them after a speciall maner, by a leaden rule. & still bless them? Poor Souls, they measure God's presence & his being with them After a special manner, by a leaden Rule. cc av vvb pno32? j n2, pns32 vvb npg1 n1 cc po31 vbg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13461 Prophane Esau, and the rich glutton in the Gospell, who suddenly went downe to hel, had as good euidence of Gods speciall presence & of his being with them after a speciall maner as they haue. Profane Esau, and the rich glutton in the Gospel, who suddenly went down to hell, had as good evidence of God's special presence & of his being with them After a special manner as they have. j np1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq av-j vvd a-acp p-acp n1, vhd p-acp j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc pp-f po31 vbg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1 c-acp pns32 vhb. (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13462 And know it whosoeuer thou art, if thou be not effectually called and iustified in the sight of God, And know it whosoever thou art, if thou be not effectually called and justified in the sighed of God, cc vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, cs pns21 vbb xx av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13463 and so a child of God, God is no more with thee then he is with the bruite beast, the horse or oxe; and so a child of God, God is no more with thee then he is with the bruit beast, the horse or ox; cc av dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 vbz av-dx dc p-acp pno21 cs pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 n1, dt n1 cc n1; (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 736
13464 and he hath no more care ouer thee, then •e hath ouer the reprobate and vilest wretches that liue in the world, he sustaines them in their being, and he hath no more care over thee, then •e hath over the Reprobate and Vilest wretches that live in the world, he sustains them in their being, cc pns31 vhz dx dc n1 p-acp pno21, cs n1 vhz p-acp dt j-jn cc js n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 vbg, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 737
13465 and so he doth thee, & thou art as yet but vnder the long sufferance of God as the wicked are, and so he does thee, & thou art as yet but under the long sufferance of God as the wicked Are, cc av pns31 vdz pno21, cc pns21 vb2r c-acp av cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j vbr, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 737
13466 and there is but a step betweene them & destruction. and there is but a step between them & destruction. cc pc-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32 cc n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 737
13467 Oh then neuer rest till thou find that thou art one that dost belong to Gods election, that thou art effectually called and iustified in and through Christ, O then never rest till thou find that thou art one that dost belong to God's election, that thou art effectually called and justified in and through christ, uh av av n1 c-acp pns21 vvi cst pns21 vb2r crd d vd2 vvi p-acp ng1 n1, cst pns21 vb2r av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp cc p-acp np1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 737
13468 and that thou hast true grace in thine heart, and that thou walkest not after the steps of the wicked. and that thou hast true grace in thine heart, and that thou walkest not After the steps of the wicked. cc cst pns21 vh2 j n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc cst pns21 vv2 xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j. (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 737
13469 That indeed will giue thee good assurance of it, that God is with thee after a speciall manner, That indeed will give thee good assurance of it, that God is with thee After a special manner, cst av vmb vvi pno21 j n1 pp-f pn31, cst np1 vbz p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 737
13470 as a louing and kind father, and powerfull protector, watching ouer thee continually by his speciall prouidence, as a loving and kind father, and powerful protector, watching over thee continually by his special providence, c-acp dt j-vvg cc j n1, cc j n1, vvg p-acp pno21 av-j p-acp po31 j n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 737
13471 & that thou art vnder the speciall prouidence of God. & that thou art under the special providence of God. cc cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1324 Page 737
13472 Now a second thing offered from these words, If God be on our side, or for vs, Now a second thing offered from these words, If God be on our side, or for us, av dt ord n1 vvd p-acp d n2, cs np1 vbb p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp pno12, (33) verse (DIV2) 1325 Page 737
13473 or with vs, who can be against vs? being vnderstood as they haue bene expounded, is this. or with us, who can be against us? being understood as they have be expounded, is this. cc p-acp pno12, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12? vbg vvn c-acp pns32 vhb vbn vvn, vbz d. (33) verse (DIV2) 1325 Page 737
13474 That such as haue God on their side, for them, or with them, they want not some to oppose them, and to set themselues against them: That such as have God on their side, for them, or with them, they want not Some to oppose them, and to Set themselves against them: cst d c-acp vhb n1 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp pno32, cc p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb xx d pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp pno32: (33) verse (DIV2) 1326 Page 737
13475 for (as I haue shewed you) the Apostles meaning is, in saying God being on our side, for (as I have showed you) the Apostles meaning is, in saying God being on our side, c-acp (c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22) dt n2 vvg vbz, p-acp vvg np1 vbg p-acp po12 n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1326 Page 737
13476 or for vs, or with vs, who can be against vs? is not, that none are against Gods children and true beleeuers; or for us, or with us, who can be against us? is not, that none Are against God's children and true believers; cc p-acp pno12, cc p-acp pno12, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12? vbz xx, cst pi vbr p-acp npg1 n2 cc j n2; (33) verse (DIV2) 1326 Page 737
13477 but though the diuell, the world, and other enemies do oppresse them, yet they cannot preuaile to their hurt. but though the Devil, the world, and other enemies do oppress them, yet they cannot prevail to their hurt. cc-acp cs dt n1, dt n1, cc j-jn n2 vdb vvi pno32, av pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp po32 n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1326 Page 737
13478 So then this is implyed, & it ariseth from hence naturally, That Gods children, iustified persons, or members of Christ, who haue God on their side, So then this is employed, & it arises from hence naturally, That God's children, justified Persons, or members of christ, who have God on their side, av cs d vbz vvn, cc pn31 vvz p-acp av av-j, d ng1 n2, vvn n2, cc n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vhb np1 p-acp po32 n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1326 Page 737
13479 or for them, or with them, they meete with opposition, they haue some who oppose them, or for them, or with them, they meet with opposition, they have Some who oppose them, cc p-acp pno32, cc p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb p-acp n1, pns32 vhb d r-crq vvb pno32, (33) verse (DIV2) 1327 Page 737
13500 and many enemies opposing them, and setting themselues against them. And for the vse of this. and many enemies opposing them, and setting themselves against them. And for the use of this. cc d n2 vvg pno32, cc vvg px32 p-acp pno32. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d. (33) verse (DIV2) 1330 Page 732
13480 and set themselues against them, yea many rise vp against them, as Dauid complained, when he fled from Absolom, as Psal. 31. The diuell, the world, persecuting tyrants, Idolaters, heretickes, and Set themselves against them, yea many rise up against them, as David complained, when he fled from Absalom, as Psalm 31. The Devil, the world, persecuting Tyrants, Idolaters, Heretics, cc vvi px32 p-acp pno32, uh d vvb a-acp p-acp pno32, c-acp np1 vvd, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1, p-acp np1 crd dt n1, dt n1, vvg n2, n2, n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1327 Page 737
13481 and such like, these set themselues against God; and this Christ hath foretold, Ioh. 16.33. In the world (saith he) ye shall haue affliction and trouble, but be of good cheare, I haue ouercome the world: and such like, these Set themselves against God; and this christ hath foretold, John 16.33. In the world (Says he) you shall have affliction and trouble, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world: cc d av-j, d vvb px32 p-acp np1; cc d np1 vhz vvn, np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 (vvz pns31) pn22 vmb vhi n1 cc n1, cc-acp vbb pp-f j n1, pns11 vhb vvn dt n1: (33) verse (DIV2) 1327 Page 737
13482 in the world ye shall be sure to meete with many rubs, and much opposition. Yea he hath foretold, Luke 12.52.53. in the world you shall be sure to meet with many rubs, and much opposition. Yea he hath foretold, Lycia 12.52.53. p-acp dt n1 pn22 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, cc d n1. uh pns31 vhz vvn, av crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1327 Page 737
13483 that there shall be fiue dwelling together in one house, diuided and set against one another, The father against the sonne, that there shall be fiue Dwelling together in one house, divided and Set against one Another, The father against the son, d a-acp vmb vbi crd n1 av p-acp crd n1, vvn cc vvn p-acp crd j-jn, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1327 Page 732
13484 and the sonne against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother. And Math. 10.36. that a mans enemies shall be they of his owne houshold: and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother. And Math. 10.36. that a men enemies shall be they of his own household: cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1; dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1. cc np1 crd. cst dt ng1 n2 vmb vbi pns32 pp-f po31 d n1: (33) verse (DIV2) 1327 Page 732
13485 as Dauid complained out of his owne experience, Psal. 41.9. as David complained out of his own experience, Psalm 41.9. p-acp np1 vvd av pp-f po31 d n1, np1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1327 Page 732
13486 My familiar friend (saith he) whom I trusted, which did eate my bread, hath lift vp the heele against me, hath spurned at me, & set himselfe against me. My familiar friend (Says he) whom I trusted, which did eat my bred, hath lift up the heel against me, hath spurned At me, & Set himself against me. po11 j-jn n1 (vvz pns31) ro-crq pns11 vvd, r-crq vdd vvi po11 n1, vhz vvn a-acp dt n1 p-acp pno11, vhz vvn p-acp pno11, cc vvd px31 p-acp pno11. (33) verse (DIV2) 1327 Page 732
13487 And this truth might be further exemplified from the beginning since the fall of Adam to this very day, And this truth might be further exemplified from the beginning since the fallen of Adam to this very day, cc d n1 vmd vbi av-jc vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1327 Page 732
13488 and daily experience shewes it so to be: and daily experience shows it so to be: cc j n1 vvz pn31 av pc-acp vbi: (33) verse (DIV2) 1327 Page 732
13489 we see it, or we may see it, that the children of God, who haue God on their side, we see it, or we may see it, that the children of God, who have God on their side, pns12 vvb pn31, cc pns12 vmb vvi pn31, cst dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vhb np1 p-acp po32 n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1327 Page 732
13490 or for them, or with them, they are opposed and set against, not onely by the diuell, or for them, or with them, they Are opposed and Set against, not only by the Devil, cc p-acp pno32, cc p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp, xx av-j p-acp dt n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1327 Page 732
13491 and the world, and by enemies abroad, but many times by their owne kindred and nearest friends: and the world, and by enemies abroad, but many times by their own kindred and nearest Friends: cc dt n1, cc p-acp n2 av, cc-acp d n2 p-acp po32 d n1 cc js n2: (33) verse (DIV2) 1327 Page 732
13492 the father sets himselfe against the sonne because he is religious, the sonne against the father, the father sets himself against the son Because he is religious, the son against the father, dt n1 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns31 vbz j, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1327 Page 732
13493 and the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother: and the reasons of it are these. and the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother: and the Reasons of it Are these. cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1: cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (33) verse (DIV2) 1327 Page 732
13494 First, God hath put enimitie betweene the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent, Gen. 3.15. and those two seeds are mingled together in this world. First, God hath put enmity between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent, Gen. 3.15. and those two seeds Are mingled together in this world. ord, np1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. cc d crd n2 vbr vvn av p-acp d n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1328 Page 732
13495 And againe, man as he is man is the obiect of Satans malice, and where God hath renewed his image, And again, man as he is man is the Object of Satan malice, and where God hath renewed his image, cc av, n1 c-acp pns31 vbz n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc c-crq np1 vhz vvn po31 n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1329 Page 732
13496 and by his grace hath made man a new man and a new creature, there Satan doubles his hatred, and by his grace hath made man a new man and a new creature, there Satan doubles his hatred, cc p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn n1 dt j n1 cc dt j n1, a-acp np1 vvz po31 n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1329 Page 732
13497 and he is most mad and raging against such as are most holy, and most like to God. and he is most mad and raging against such as Are most holy, and most like to God. cc pns31 vbz av-ds j cc j-vvg p-acp d c-acp vbr ds j, cc av-ds av-j p-acp np1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1329 Page 732
13498 And therefore it is no wonder that Gods children, iustified persons, and members of Christ, who haue God on their side, And Therefore it is no wonder that God's children, justified Persons, and members of christ, who have God on their side, cc av pn31 vbz dx n1 cst ng1 n2, vvn n2, cc n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vhb np1 p-acp po32 n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1330 Page 732
13499 for them, or with them, do meete with opposition, and that they haue the diuell, the world, for them, or with them, do meet with opposition, and that they have the Devil, the world, p-acp pno32, cc p-acp pno32, vdb vvi p-acp n1, cc cst pns32 vhb dt n1, dt n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1330 Page 732
13617 and learne not to feare any enemie whatsoeuer. and Learn not to Fear any enemy whatsoever. cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq. (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13501 Learne we on this ground, not to thinke it strange, that Gods children haue many opposing them, and setting themselues against them, that is no new or strange thing, as 1. Pet. 4.12. it hath bene so, and it will be so to the end. Learn we on this ground, not to think it strange, that God's children have many opposing them, and setting themselves against them, that is no new or strange thing, as 1. Pet. 4.12. it hath be so, and it will be so to the end. vvb pns12 p-acp d n1, xx pc-acp vvi pn31 j, cst npg1 n2 vhb d vvg pno32, cc vvg px32 p-acp pno32, cst vbz dx j cc j n1, c-acp crd np1 crd. pn31 vhz vbn av, cc pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp dt n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 732
13502 The world commonly thinks Gods children turbulent and troublesome persons, busie-bodies, and that the course of their life is not good. The world commonly thinks God's children turbulent and troublesome Persons, busybodies, and that the course of their life is not good. dt n1 av-j vvz npg1 n2 j cc j n2, n2, cc cst dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz xx j. (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13503 Why so? For sooth because many speake against them, and many set themselues against them. Why so? For sooth Because many speak against them, and many Set themselves against them. uh-crq av? p-acp n1 c-acp d vvb p-acp pno32, cc d vvb px32 p-acp pno32. (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13504 Oh say men, these Puritanes, who are accounted the children of God, are surely vile and bad persons, O say men, these Puritanes, who Are accounted the children of God, Are surely vile and bad Persons, uh vvb n2, d np2, r-crq vbr vvn dt n2 pp-f np1, vbr av-j j cc j n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13505 so many mouthes are opened against them, and so many set themselues against them: so many mouths Are opened against them, and so many Set themselves against them: av d n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno32, cc av d vvb px32 p-acp pno32: (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13506 would men set themselues against them, if there were not iust cause? The Apostle saith, 1. Pet. 3.13. Who is it that will harme you, if ye follow that which is good? But marke what the Apostle subioynes verse 14. Notwithstanding blessed are ye, if ye suffer for righteousnesse sake: would men Set themselves against them, if there were not just cause? The Apostle Says, 1. Pet. 3.13. Who is it that will harm you, if you follow that which is good? But mark what the Apostle subioynes verse 14. Notwithstanding blessed Are you, if you suffer for righteousness sake: vmd n2 vvi px32 p-acp pno32, cs pc-acp vbdr xx j n1? dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. r-crq vbz pn31 cst vmb vvi pn22, cs pn22 vvb d r-crq vbz j? p-acp n1 q-crq dt n1 vvz n1 crd a-acp vvn vbr pn22, cs pn22 vvb p-acp n1 n1: (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13507 giuing vs to vnderstand, that the wicked of the world do many times harme Gods children because they are holy, giving us to understand, that the wicked of the world do many times harm God's children Because they Are holy, vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst dt j pp-f dt n1 vdb d n2 vvi npg1 n2 c-acp pns32 vbr j, (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13508 and the diuell and the world will oppose and set themselues against them because they are the children of God. and the Devil and the world will oppose and Set themselves against them Because they Are the children of God. cc dt n1 cc dt n1 vmb vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13509 It is no new thing that so they do, and we may not so conclude, that Gods children are vile and bad persons, It is no new thing that so they do, and we may not so conclude, that God's children Are vile and bad Persons, pn31 vbz dx j n1 cst av pns32 vdb, cc pns12 vmb xx av vvi, cst npg1 n2 vbr j cc j n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13510 and that the course of their life is not good, because they are opposed and much set against in the world: and that the course of their life is not good, Because they Are opposed and much Set against in the world: cc cst dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz xx j, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn cc av-d vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1: (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13511 that is no good conclusion, that is but the conclusion of the blind multitude; that is no good conclusion, that is but the conclusion of the blind multitude; cst vbz dx j n1, cst vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13512 and yet sometimes a child of God is readie thus to conclude against himselfe, and to thinke, and yet sometime a child of God is ready thus to conclude against himself, and to think, cc av av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j av pc-acp vvi p-acp px31, cc pc-acp vvi, (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13513 Surely I am not in the right way, and the course of my life is not good and pleasing to God, Surely I am not in the right Way, and the course of my life is not good and pleasing to God, av-j pns11 vbm xx p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vbz xx j cc j-vvg p-acp np1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13514 and to say as Gedeon did, Iudg. 6.13. and to say as Gideon did, Judges 6.13. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 vdd, np1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13515 If the Lord were with me, why am I then thus troubled, and thus opposed and set against? I find terrors within, If the Lord were with me, why am I then thus troubled, and thus opposed and Set against? I find terrors within, cs dt n1 vbdr p-acp pno11, q-crq vbm pns11 av av vvn, cc av vvn cc vvn p-acp? pns11 vvb n2 a-acp, (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13516 and fightings without, and I am on euery side hardly dealt withall, and ill intreated, and fightings without, and I am on every side hardly dealt withal, and ill entreated, cc n2-vvg p-acp, cc pns11 vbm p-acp d n1 av vvn av, cc av-jn vvn, (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13517 and therefore I doubt of my standing, and that the course of my life is not good and pleasing to God. and Therefore I doubt of my standing, and that the course of my life is not good and pleasing to God. cc av pns11 vvb pp-f po11 n-vvg, cc cst dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vbz xx j cc j-vvg p-acp np1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13518 Now this is no good conclusion, Satan thrusteth it on thee whosoeuer thou art, taking aduantage of thy weaknesse. Now this is no good conclusion, Satan thrusts it on thee whosoever thou art, taking advantage of thy weakness. av d vbz dx j n1, np1 vvz pn31 p-acp pno21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvg n1 pp-f po21 n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13519 The heathen man could say, Laudari à non laudato est illaudari, to be praised of a wicked man is rather dispraise then commendation. The heathen man could say, Laudari à non laudato est illaudari, to be praised of a wicked man is rather dispraise then commendation. dt j-jn n1 vmd vvi, np1 fw-fr fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt j n1 vbz av-c vvi cs n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13520 And so to be ill spoken of and set against by wicked men, no occasion being giuen them, is no disparagement, it may rather be an argument of comfort, And so to be ill spoken of and Set against by wicked men, no occasion being given them, is no disparagement, it may rather be an argument of Comfort, cc av pc-acp vbi av-jn vvn pp-f cc vvn p-acp p-acp j n2, dx n1 vbg vvn pno32, vbz dx n1, pn31 vmb av vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13521 and may perswade thee that thou art in the right way, and in a good course, because the diuell; and may persuade thee that thou art in the right Way, and in a good course, Because the Devil; cc vmb vvi pno21 cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt j n1, c-acp dt n1; (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 733
13522 and the instruments of the diuell, the wicked of the world, heretickes, and Atheists, and such like, speake euill of thee, and set themselues against thee. and the Instruments of the Devil, the wicked of the world, Heretics, and Atheists, and such like, speak evil of thee, and Set themselves against thee. cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt j pp-f dt n1, n2, cc n2, cc d av-j, vvb j-jn pp-f pno21, cc vvi px32 p-acp pno21. (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 740
13523 The diuell were not like himselfe, nor the world like it selfe, if they did not set themselues against Gods children. Ioh. 15.19. The Devil were not like himself, nor the world like it self, if they did not Set themselves against God's children. John 15.19. dt n1 vbdr xx j px31, ccx dt n1 vvb pn31 n1, cs pns32 vdd xx vvi px32 p-acp npg1 n2. np1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 740
13524 Christ saith, If ye were of the world, the world would loue you, but because ye are not of the world, christ Says, If you were of the world, the world would love you, but Because you Are not of the world, np1 vvz, cs pn22 vbdr pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vmd vvi pn22, cc-acp c-acp pn22 vbr xx pp-f dt n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 740
13525 but I haue chosen you out of the world: but I have chosen you out of the world: cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22 av pp-f dt n1: (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 740
13526 because I haue called you out of the corrupt state of the world, and you now differ from the world in the disposition of your hearts, Because I have called you out of the corrupt state of the world, and you now differ from the world in the disposition of your hearts, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22 av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pn22 av vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 740
13527 and in the course of your liues, Therefore the world hates you, and cannot but oppose against you. and in the course of your lives, Therefore the world hates you, and cannot but oppose against you. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, av dt n1 vvz pn22, cc vmbx cc-acp vvi p-acp pn22. (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 740
13528 Thus it hath bene, thus it is, and thus it will be to the end of the world: Thus it hath be, thus it is, and thus it will be to the end of the world: av pn31 vhz vbn, av pn31 vbz, cc av pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 740
13529 and therefore thinke it not strange, thou being a child of God, that thou meetest with opposition, and Therefore think it not strange, thou being a child of God, that thou meetest with opposition, cc av vvb pn31 xx j, pns21 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns21 vv2 p-acp n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 740
13530 and that the wicked of the world set against thee: and that the wicked of the world Set against thee: cc cst dt j pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pno21: (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 740
13531 the more holy thou art, the more will the diuell rage against thee, and the more will the wicked of the world oppose against thee, the more holy thou art, the more will the Devil rage against thee, and the more will the wicked of the world oppose against thee, dt av-dc j pns21 vb2r, dt av-dc vmb dt n1 n1 p-acp pno21, cc dt av-dc vmb dt j pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp pno21, (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 740
13532 and be not thereupon discouraged, but draw nearer to God, and go on chearefully and comfortably. and be not thereupon discouraged, but draw nearer to God, and go on cheerfully and comfortably. cc vbb xx av vvn, cc-acp vvb av-jc p-acp np1, cc vvb a-acp av-j cc av-j. (33) verse (DIV2) 1331 Page 740
13533 Come we now to the third thing offered from these words, If God be on our side, who can be against vs? These words being vnderstood, Come we now to the third thing offered from these words, If God be on our side, who can be against us? These words being understood, vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 vvd p-acp d n2, cs np1 vbb p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12? d n2 vbg vvn, (33) verse (DIV2) 1332 Page 740
13534 as before they haue bene expounded, do further offer vnto vs this point. as before they have be expounded, do further offer unto us this point. c-acp c-acp pns32 vhb vbn vvn, vdb av-jc vvi p-acp pno12 d n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1332 Page 740
13535 That though the diuell, the world, and many enemies, do oppose and set themselues against Gods children, iustified persons, who haue God on their side, That though the Devil, the world, and many enemies, do oppose and Set themselves against God's children, justified Persons, who have God on their side, cst cs dt n1, dt n1, cc d n2, vdb vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp npg1 n2, vvn n2, r-crq vhb np1 p-acp po32 n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 740
13536 for them, or with them after a speciall manner, yet can they not hurt them, for them, or with them After a special manner, yet can they not hurt them, p-acp pno32, cc p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, av vmb pns32 xx vvi pno32, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 740
13537 neither men nor Angels, no not all the diuels in hell opposing and setting themselues against Gods children, who haue God on their side, neither men nor Angels, no not all the Devils in hell opposing and setting themselves against God's children, who have God on their side, dx n2 ccx n2, uh-dx xx d dt n2 p-acp n1 vvg cc vvg px32 p-acp npg1 n2, r-crq vhb np1 p-acp po32 n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 740
13538 for them, or with them, as a louing and gracious father, and powerfull protector watching ouer them by his speciall prouidence, can preuaile against them to hurt them. for them, or with them, as a loving and gracious father, and powerful protector watching over them by his special providence, can prevail against them to hurt them. p-acp pno32, cc p-acp pno32, c-acp dt j-vvg cc j n1, cc j n1 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j n1, vmb vvi p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32. (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 740
13539 Indeed the diuell and the world, persecuting tyrants, Idolaters, and such like, may molest, and trouble, Indeed the Devil and the world, persecuting Tyrants, Idolaters, and such like, may molest, and trouble, av dt n1 cc dt n1, vvg n2, n2, cc d av-j, vmb vvi, cc vvi, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 740
13540 and vexe, and disquiet Gods. children, iustified persons, the Lord suffering them so to do, but they cannot touch one haire of their head further then he giueth them leaue: and vex, and disquiet God's children, justified Persons, the Lord suffering them so to do, but they cannot touch one hair of their head further then he gives them leave: cc vvi, cc j-jn n2 n2, vvn n2, dt n1 vvg pno32 av pc-acp vdi, cc-acp pns32 vmbx vvi crd n1 pp-f po32 n1 jc cs pns31 vvz pno32 vvi: (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 740
13696 And therefore God set forth his loue to be wonderfull and vnspeakeable, in that he sent not an Angell, And Therefore God Set forth his love to be wonderful and unspeakable, in that he sent not an Angel, cc av np1 vvd av po31 n1 pc-acp vbi j cc j-u, p-acp cst pns31 vvd xx dt n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13541 and though they do touch them, yet they cannot possibly preuaile against them, either to hinder their comfort or worke of grace in them here, and though they do touch them, yet they cannot possibly prevail against them, either to hinder their Comfort or work of grace in them Here, cc cs pns32 vdb vvi pno32, av pns32 vmbx av-j vvi p-acp pno32, d pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 av, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13542 or their happinesse and glorie hereafter in heauen, because God is on their side, or for them, or their happiness and glory hereafter in heaven, Because God is on their side, or for them, cc po32 n1 cc n1 av p-acp n1, c-acp np1 vbz p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp pno32, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13543 or with them after a speciall manner. or with them After a special manner. cc p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13544 And on this ground doth the Lord comfort his people, and encourage them against the rage and fury of all their enemies, And on this ground does the Lord Comfort his people, and encourage them against the rage and fury of all their enemies, cc p-acp d n1 vdz dt n1 vvi po31 n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po32 n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13545 and bids them not to feare their enemies at all, Isai. 41.10.11. and bids them not to Fear their enemies At all, Isaiah 41.10.11. cc vvz pno32 xx pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp d, np1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13546 Feare not, for I am with thee, be not afraid, for I am thy God, I will strengthen thee & helpe thee, fear not, for I am with thee, be not afraid, for I am thy God, I will strengthen thee & help thee, vvb xx, c-acp pns11 vbm p-acp pno21, vbb xx j, c-acp pns11 vbm po21 np1, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 cc vvi pno21, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13547 & I will sustaine thee with the right hand of my iustice. & I will sustain thee with the right hand of my Justice. cc pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po11 n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13548 Behold, all they that prouoke thee shall be ashamed and confounded, they shall be as nothing, Behold, all they that provoke thee shall be ashamed and confounded, they shall be as nothing, vvb, d pns32 cst vvb pno21 vmb vbi j cc vvn, pns32 vmb vbi c-acp pix, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13549 and they that striue with thee shall perish. and they that strive with thee shall perish. cc pns32 cst vvb p-acp pno21 vmb vvi. (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13550 And verse 14. Feare not thou worme Iacob, and ye men of Israel, though thou be but as a worme that euery one treads on, I will helpe thee saith the Lord, And verse 14. fear not thou worm Iacob, and you men of Israel, though thou be but as a worm that every one treads on, I will help thee Says the Lord, cc n1 crd vvb xx pns21 n1 np1, cc pn22 n2 pp-f np1, cs pns21 vbb p-acp p-acp dt n1 cst d pi vvz p-acp, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 vvz dt n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13551 and thy redeemer, the holy one of Israel. And Chap. 43.1.2. and thy redeemer, the holy one of Israel. And Chap. 43.1.2. cc po21 n1, dt j pi pp-f np1. cc np1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13552 Feare not saith the Lord, for I haue redeemed thee, I haue called thee by thy name, thou art mine, fear not Says the Lord, for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name, thou art mine, vvb xx vvz dt n1, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pno21, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vb2r png11, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13553 when thou passest through the waters I will be with thee, and through the flouds that they do not ouerflow thee. when thou passest through the waters I will be with thee, and through the floods that they do not overflow thee. c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n2 pns11 vmb vbi p-acp pno21, cc p-acp dt n2 cst pns32 vdb xx vvi pno21. (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13554 When thou walkest through the very fire thou shalt not be burnt, neither shall the flame kindle vpon thee. When thou walkest through the very fire thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt j n1 pns21 vm2 xx vbi vvn, dx vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp pno21. (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13555 And hence it was that Dauid was so confident, and held himselfe so safe and so secure vnder the Lords speciall protection, as he saith, Psal. 3.6. He would not be afraid for ten thousands of the people that should beset him round about. And Psal. 23.4. And hence it was that David was so confident, and held himself so safe and so secure under the lords special protection, as he Says, Psalm 3.6. He would not be afraid for ten thousands of the people that should beset him round about. And Psalm 23.4. cc av pn31 vbds d np1 vbds av j, cc vvd px31 av j cc av j p-acp dt n2 j n1, c-acp pns31 vvz, np1 crd. pns31 vmd xx vbi j p-acp crd crd pp-f dt n1 cst vmd vvi pno31 av-j a-acp. cc np1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13556 Though he should walke through the valley of the shadow of death, he would feare no euill, Though he should walk through the valley of the shadow of death, he would Fear no evil, cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmd vvi dx j-jn, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13557 for the Lord was with him. And Psal. 27.1. for the Lord was with him. And Psalm 27.1. p-acp dt n1 vbds p-acp pno31. cc np1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13558 saith he, The Lord is my light and my saluation, whom shall I feare? the Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? And verse 3. Though an hoast pitched against me, mine heart should not be afraid, Says he, The Lord is my Light and my salvation, whom shall I Fear? the Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? And verse 3. Though an host pitched against me, mine heart should not be afraid, vvz pns31, dt n1 vbz po11 n1 cc po11 n1, r-crq vmb pns11 vvi? dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, pp-f ro-crq vmb pns11 vbi j? cc n1 crd cs dt n1 vvd p-acp pno11, po11 n1 vmd xx vbi j, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13559 though warre be raised against me I will trust in this. though war be raised against me I will trust in this. cs n1 vbb vvn p-acp pno11 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d. (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13560 And so in many other Psalmes Dauid makes knowne to vs, that he rested secure vnder the speciall prouidence of God, And so in many other Psalms David makes known to us, that he rested secure under the special providence of God, cc av p-acp d j-jn n2 np1 vvz vvn p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vvd j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13561 and that he was perswaded, though many enemies should oppose and set themselues against him, and that he was persuaded, though many enemies should oppose and Set themselves against him, cc cst pns31 vbds vvn, cs d n2 vmd vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp pno31, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13562 yet they should not preuaile against him to his hurt, the Lord being on his side, yet they should not prevail against him to his hurt, the Lord being on his side, av pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 vbg p-acp po31 n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13563 for him, or with him, after a speciall manner. Other examples we haue, prouing and confirming the truth of the point deliuered: for him, or with him, After a special manner. Other Examples we have, proving and confirming the truth of the point Delivered: p-acp pno31, cc p-acp pno31, p-acp dt j n1. av-jn n2 pns12 vhb, vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd: (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13564 to instance in one or two in stead of many. 1. King. 19.2. to instance in one or two in stead of many. 1. King. 19.2. p-acp n1 p-acp crd cc crd p-acp n1 pp-f d. crd n1. crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 735
13565 Iesabell vowed the death of Elijah the holy Prophet of the Lord, yet the Lord being with him he was hid from her hands, Jezebel vowed the death of Elijah the holy Prophet of the Lord, yet the Lord being with him he was hid from her hands, np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, av dt n1 vbg p-acp pno31 pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 736
13566 and she failed of the euill she intended against him. and she failed of the evil she intended against him. cc pns31 vvd pp-f dt n-jn pns31 vvd p-acp pno31. (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 736
13567 So wicked Haman fully purposed to roote out the Iewes, and attempted many wayes their destruction for Mordecai his sake whom he hated, So wicked Haman Fully purposed to root out the Iewes, and attempted many ways their destruction for Mordecai his sake whom he hated, av j np1 av-j vvd pc-acp vvi av dt np2, cc vvd d n2 po32 n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1 ro-crq pns31 vvd, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 736
13568 but the Lord being with them, they were deliuered, and Haman himselfe was hanged on a tree that he had prouided for the death of Mordecai, Hest. 7.10. And we reade Act. 23.10.13. That there were more then fortie men who had bound themselues with an oath, that they would neither eate nor drinke till they had killed Paul: but the Lord being with them, they were Delivered, and Haman himself was hanged on a tree that he had provided for the death of Mordecai, Hest. 7.10. And we read Act. 23.10.13. That there were more then fortie men who had bound themselves with an oath, that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul: cc-acp dt n1 vbg p-acp pno32, pns32 vbdr vvn, cc np1 px31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. cc pns12 vvb n1 crd. d a-acp vbdr dc cs crd n2 r-crq vhd vvn px32 p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vmd av-dx vvi ccx n1 c-acp pns32 vhd vvn np1: (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 736
13569 yet the Lord being with him, we find that their conspiracie was discouered, and Paul was deliuered out of their hands. yet the Lord being with him, we find that their Conspiracy was discovered, and Paul was Delivered out of their hands. av dt n1 vbg p-acp pno31, pns12 vvb cst po32 n1 vbds vvn, cc np1 vbds vvn av pp-f po32 n2. (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 736
13570 The truth of this point then appeares, that though the diuell, the world, and many enemies, do oppose and set themselues against Gods children, iustified persons, who haue God on their sides, The truth of this point then appears, that though the Devil, the world, and many enemies, do oppose and Set themselves against God's children, justified Persons, who have God on their sides, dt n1 pp-f d n1 av vvz, cst cs dt n1, dt n1, cc d n2, vdb vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp npg1 n2, vvn n2, r-crq vhb np1 p-acp po32 n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 736
13571 for them or with them after a speciall manner, yet can they not hurt them, they cannot preuaile in that euill they intend against them, for them or with them After a special manner, yet can they not hurt them, they cannot prevail in that evil they intend against them, p-acp pno32 cc p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, av vmb pns32 xx vvi pno32, pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp d n-jn pns32 vvb p-acp pno32, (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 736
13572 nor so much as touch on haire of their heads, further then the Lord is pleased to suffer them: for why. nor so much as touch on hair of their Heads, further then the Lord is pleased to suffer them: for why. ccx av av-d c-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, av-jc cs dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno32: p-acp q-crq. (33) verse (DIV2) 1333 Page 736
13573 The reasons of this truth are these: The Reasons of this truth Are these: dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr d: (33) verse (DIV2) 1334 Page 736
13574 first the Lord is omnipotent, almightie, and his power is infinite, he doth whatsoeuer he will, in heauen, in earth, First the Lord is omnipotent, almighty, and his power is infinite, he does whatsoever he will, in heaven, in earth, ord dt n1 vbz j, j-jn, cc po31 n1 vbz j, pns31 vdz r-crq pns31 vmb, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1334 Page 736
13575 and in all places, and euery thing which cometh about is Gods effectuall working, and he hath an effectuall worke in euery thing, Of him, by him, and in all places, and every thing which comes about is God's effectual working, and he hath an effectual work in every thing, Of him, by him, cc p-acp d n2, cc d n1 r-crq vvz a-acp vbz n2 j n-vvg, cc pns31 vhz dt j n1 p-acp d n1, pp-f pno31, p-acp pno31, (33) verse (DIV2) 1334 Page 736
13576 and for him, are all things, Rom. 11.36. and for him, Are all things, Rom. 11.36. cc p-acp pno31, vbr d n2, np1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1334 Page 736
13577 And againe, nothing can withstand the power of God, he suffers no resistance in that which he will. And again, nothing can withstand the power of God, he suffers no resistance in that which he will. cc av, pix vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz dx n1 p-acp d r-crq pns31 vmb. (33) verse (DIV2) 1335 Page 736
13578 The power of all creatures is finite and limited, and they are but as seruants to the hand and prouidence of God: The power of all creatures is finite and limited, and they Are but as Servants to the hand and providence of God: dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbz j cc vvn, cc pns32 vbr p-acp c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1: (33) verse (DIV2) 1335 Page 736
13579 and as he made them by his great power of nothing, so he can bring them to nothing by the same power he sustaines them in their being, And in him, they liue, moue, and as he made them by his great power of nothing, so he can bring them to nothing by the same power he sustains them in their being, And in him, they live, move, cc c-acp pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f pix, av pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp pix p-acp dt d n1 pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 vbg, cc p-acp pno31, pns32 vvb, vvb, (33) verse (DIV2) 1335 Page 736
13580 and haue their being, Act. 17.28. And as he saith, Isai. 43.13. and have their being, Act. 17.28. And as he Says, Isaiah 43.13. cc vhb po32 vbg, n1 crd. cc c-acp pns31 vvz, np1 crd. (33) verse (DIV2) 1335 Page 736
13581 There is none that can deliuer out of mine hand, I will do it, and who shall let it? The world is but vanitie, the diuell as a scarcrow, There is none that can deliver out of mine hand, I will do it, and who shall let it? The world is but vanity, the Devil as a scarecrow, pc-acp vbz pix cst vmb vvi av pp-f po11 n1, pns11 vmb vdi pn31, cc r-crq vmb vvi pn31? dt n1 vbz p-acp n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1335 Page 736
13582 and the greatest men in the world but as a bubble, in comparison of the great Lord of heauen and earth. and the greatest men in the world but as a bubble, in comparison of the great Lord of heaven and earth. cc dt js n2 p-acp dt n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1335 Page 736
13583 And therefore though the diuell, the world, and many mightie enemies do oppose and set themselues against Gods children, iustified persons, And Therefore though the Devil, the world, and many mighty enemies do oppose and Set themselves against God's children, justified Persons, cc av cs dt n1, dt n1, cc d j n2 vdb vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp npg1 n2, vvn n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1335 Page 737
13584 yet they hauing the mighty and powerfull God on their side, for them, or with them, what can they do against them? Assuredly nothing to their hurt, they cannot touch one haire of their heads but as he giues them leaue: yet they having the mighty and powerful God on their side, for them, or with them, what can they do against them? Assuredly nothing to their hurt, they cannot touch one hair of their Heads but as he gives them leave: av pns32 vhg dt j cc j np1 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp pno32, cc p-acp pno32, r-crq vmb pns32 vdb p-acp pno32? av-vvn pix p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vmbx vvi crd n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 vvi: (33) verse (DIV2) 1335 Page 737
13585 and though the Lord do suffer them to touch his children, yet can they not possibly preuaile against them, to the hindering either of their comfort in the worke of grace in them here in this world, and though the Lord do suffer them to touch his children, yet can they not possibly prevail against them, to the hindering either of their Comfort in the work of grace in them Here in this world, cc cs dt n1 vdb vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, av vmb pns32 xx av-j vvi p-acp pno32, p-acp dt vvg d pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 av p-acp d n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1335 Page 737
13586 or the hindering of their happinesse and glorie in heauen. And for the vse of this. or the hindering of their happiness and glory in heaven. And for the use of this. cc dt vvg pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d. (33) verse (DIV2) 1335 Page 737
13587 First on this ground of truth it followes, that the diuell and his instruments, the wicked of the world, Turkes, Iewes, Papists, Atheists, First on this ground of truth it follows, that the Devil and his Instruments, the wicked of the world, Turks, Iewes, Papists, Atheists, ord p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vvz, cst dt n1 cc po31 n2, dt j pp-f dt n1, n2, np2, njp2, n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 737
13588 and such like, they do but discouer their owne follie, in setting themselues against the Church and people of God, and against Gods children; and such like, they do but discover their own folly, in setting themselves against the Church and people of God, and against God's children; cc d av-j, pns32 vdb p-acp vvi po32 d n1, p-acp vvg px32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp npg1 n2; (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 737
13589 in so doing, they do but as it were cast stones against the wind, they labour but in vaine, they shall neuer preuaile against them to their hurt, God is on the side of his Church and children, in so doing, they do but as it were cast stones against the wind, they labour but in vain, they shall never prevail against them to their hurt, God is on the side of his Church and children, p-acp av vdg, pns32 vdb cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn n2 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb cc-acp p-acp j, pns32 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1, np1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 737
13590 and he stands for their defence, and therefore their enemies cannot possibly preuaile against them to their hurt. and he Stands for their defence, and Therefore their enemies cannot possibly prevail against them to their hurt. cc pns31 vvz p-acp po32 n1, cc av po32 n2 vmbx av-j vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 737
13591 We know that now the enemies of the Church and people of God and of the Gospell, they band themselues together, We know that now the enemies of the Church and people of God and of the Gospel, they band themselves together, pns12 vvb cst av dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvd px32 av, (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 737
13592 and they make themselues strong, and they plot & deuise all the mischiefe they can against such as professe the truth of religion, and they make themselves strong, and they plot & devise all the mischief they can against such as profess the truth of Religion, cc pns32 vvb px32 j, cc pns32 vvb cc vvi d dt n1 pns32 vmb p-acp d c-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 737
13593 yea they imagine that they shall effect their purpose, & they beare themselues high on it. yea they imagine that they shall Effect their purpose, & they bear themselves high on it. uh pns32 vvb cst pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1, cc pns32 vvb px32 j p-acp pn31. (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 737
13594 Well, the Lord is the same strong and powerfull God that he hath bene, and he is able to disappoint them, Well, the Lord is the same strong and powerful God that he hath be, and he is able to disappoint them, uh-av, dt n1 vbz dt d j cc j np1 cst pns31 vhz vbn, cc pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32, (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 737
13595 & euen suddenly to ouerturne their counsels, and to bring to nought their wicked plots and deuices, we haue had experience of it. & even suddenly to overturn their Counsels, and to bring to nought their wicked plots and devices, we have had experience of it. cc av av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pi po32 j n2 cc n2, pns12 vhb vhn n1 pp-f pn31. (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 737
13596 How suddenly did the Lord ouerturne the wicked purpose of the cursed leaguers, Anno 1588. when that inuincible nauie, How suddenly did the Lord overturn the wicked purpose of the cursed leaguers, Anno 1588. when that invincible navy, c-crq av-j vdd dt n1 vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n2, fw-la crd c-crq cst j n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 737
13597 as they made account, came against this land, and they made no question but that they should certainly ouercome it? And how did the Lord wonderfully defeate that gunpowder plot, as they made account, Come against this land, and they made no question but that they should Certainly overcome it? And how did the Lord wonderfully defeat that gunpowder plot, c-acp pns32 vvd n1, vvd p-acp d n1, cc pns32 vvd dx n1 cc-acp cst pns32 vmd av-j vvi pn31? cc q-crq vdd dt n1 av-j vvi d n1 n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 737
13598 and bring confusion on the heads of the plotters of it? The Lord is still the same strong God, and bring confusion on the Heads of the plotters of it? The Lord is still the same strong God, cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f pn31? dt n1 vbz av dt d j np1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 737
13599 and he is now as able to bring to nought the counsels of the wicked enemies of his Church as heretofore, and he is now as able to bring to nought the Counsels of the wicked enemies of his Church as heretofore, cc pns31 vbz av p-acp j pc-acp vvi p-acp pi dt n2 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1 c-acp av, (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 738
13600 and certainly they can go no further in their plots and practises against his people then he will giue them leaue, and Certainly they can go no further in their plots and practises against his people then he will give them leave, cc av-j pns32 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 n1 av pns31 vmb vvi pno32 vvi, (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 738
13601 and they shall but execute the Lords owne purpose, and what he hath appointed. and they shall but execute the lords own purpose, and what he hath appointed. cc pns32 vmb cc-acp vvi dt n2 d n1, cc r-crq pns31 vhz vvn. (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 738
13602 Indeed I grant they may be as rods in the hand of God for the correction and triall of his children, Indeed I grant they may be as rods in the hand of God for the correction and trial of his children, np1 pns11 vvb pns32 vmb vbi c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 738
13603 and the Lord may suffer them to go farre for our sinnes: and the Lord may suffer them to go Far for our Sins: cc dt n1 vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po12 n2: (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 738
13604 but assuredly his children shall neuer be giuen ouer, to be vsed or rather abused and wronged of them at their pleasure and as they list. but assuredly his children shall never be given over, to be used or rather abused and wronged of them At their pleasure and as they list. cc-acp av-vvn po31 n2 vmb av-x vbi vvn a-acp, pc-acp vbi vvn cc av-c vvn cc vvn pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n1 cc c-acp pns32 vvb. (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 738
13605 No, no, the Lord stands for the defence of his children, and will neuer suffer their enemies to preuaile against them to their hurt. No, no, the Lord Stands for the defence of his children, and will never suffer their enemies to prevail against them to their hurt. uh-dx, uh-dx, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc vmb av-x vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 738
13606 The counsell of the Lord shall stand for euer, Psal. 33.11. and there is no counsell, policie, or strength, that can preuaile against his purpose. The counsel of the Lord shall stand for ever, Psalm 33.11. and there is no counsel, policy, or strength, that can prevail against his purpose. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp av, np1 crd. cc pc-acp vbz dx n1, n1, cc n1, cst vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 738
13607 The enemies of the Gospell do but what the Lord hath appointed, and what he will suffer them, The enemies of the Gospel do but what the Lord hath appointed, and what he will suffer them, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vdb p-acp r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn, cc r-crq pns31 vmb vvi pno32, (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 738
13608 and no more can they do though they burst themselues, and when they haue done the Lords worke he will ease his children of them, and no more can they do though they burst themselves, and when they have done the lords work he will ease his children of them, cc dx dc vmb pns32 vdb c-acp pns32 vvd px32, cc c-crq pns32 vhb vdn dt n2 vvb pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2 pp-f pno32, (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 738
13609 and take them as rods and throw them into the fire. And though, as the Apostle saith, 1. Pet. 4.17. Iudgement begin at the house of God, yet certainly it shall not there rest, but from thence be deriued to the wicked enemies of the Church to continue on them for euer. For a second vse: and take them as rods and throw them into the fire. And though, as the Apostle Says, 1. Pet. 4.17. Judgement begin At the house of God, yet Certainly it shall not there rest, but from thence be derived to the wicked enemies of the Church to continue on them for ever. For a second use: cc vvi pno32 c-acp n2 cc vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1. cc cs, c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av av-j pn31 vmb xx a-acp vvi, cc-acp p-acp av vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp av. p-acp dt ord n1: (33) verse (DIV2) 1336 Page 738
13610 is it so that though the diuell, the world, and many enemies, do oppose and set themselues against Gods children, iustified persons, is it so that though the Devil, the world, and many enemies, do oppose and Set themselves against God's children, justified Persons, vbz pn31 av cst cs dt n1, dt n1, cc d n2, vdb vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp npg1 n2, vvn n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 738
13611 yet they hauing God on their side, for them, or with them after a speciall maner, their enemies cannot preuaile against them to their hurt? Surely then the safetie and securitie of Gods children is exceeding great. yet they having God on their side, for them, or with them After a special manner, their enemies cannot prevail against them to their hurt? Surely then the safety and security of God's children is exceeding great. av pns32 vhg n1 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp pno32, cc p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, po32 n2 vmbx vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1? np1 av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz vvg j. (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 738
13612 What man liuing on the face of the earth, be he the greatest Monarch in the world, hauing the command of many nations, What man living on the face of the earth, be he the greatest Monarch in the world, having the command of many Nations, q-crq n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbb pns31 dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, vhg dt n1 pp-f d n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 738
13613 and hauing many thousands standing about him and garding him continually, can say and that truly, (vnlesse he be a child of God) that he is so safe and so secure, that neither men nor diuels can breake in on him and preuaile against him to his hurt? Now such is the safety and securitie of a child of God, he may boldly say that he is safe and secure vnder the shadow of the Lords wings, and having many thousands standing about him and guarding him continually, can say and that truly, (unless he be a child of God) that he is so safe and so secure, that neither men nor Devils can break in on him and prevail against him to his hurt? Now such is the safety and security of a child of God, he may boldly say that he is safe and secure under the shadow of the lords wings, cc vhg d crd vvg p-acp pno31 cc vvg pno31 av-j, vmb vvi cc cst av-j, (cs pns31 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1) cst pns31 vbz av j cc av j, cst dx n2 ccx n2 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp pno31 cc vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1? av d vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vmb av-j vvi cst pns31 vbz j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n2, (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 738
13614 and vnder his speciall prouidence, yea so safe and so secure as that none, either men or diuels, can hurt him, and under his special providence, yea so safe and so secure as that none, either men or Devils, can hurt him, cc p-acp po31 j n1, uh av j cc av j c-acp d pi, d n2 cc n2, vmb vvi pno31, (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13615 vnlesse they can ouercome God who is omnipotent. unless they can overcome God who is omnipotent. cs pns32 vmb vvi np1 r-crq vbz j. (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13616 Oh then thou that art a child of God, take notice of thy safetie and securitie, O then thou that art a child of God, take notice of thy safety and security, uh cs pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13618 The highest sinner in the world is vnable to hurt thee that art the lowest and the meanest of the Saints of God: The highest sinner in the world is unable to hurt thee that art the lowest and the Meanest of the Saints of God: dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno21 d n1 dt js cc dt js pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1: (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13619 thou hast on thy side a stronger then all the men in the world, and then all the diuels in hell, thou hast on thy side a Stronger then all the men in the world, and then all the Devils in hell, pns21 vh2 p-acp po21 n1 dt jc cs d dt n2 p-acp dt n1, cc av d dt n2 p-acp n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13620 and they are not able to touch one haire of thine head further then he giues them leaue: and they Are not able to touch one hair of thine head further then he gives them leave: cc pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi crd n1 pp-f po21 n1 av-jc cs pns31 vvz pno32 vvi: (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13621 and though they do touch thee yet shall they not be able to hurt thee; and therefore feare thou not what either men or diuels can do against thee. and though they do touch thee yet shall they not be able to hurt thee; and Therefore Fear thou not what either men or Devils can do against thee. cc cs pns32 vdb vvi pno21 av vmb pns32 xx vbi j pc-acp vvi pno21; cc av vvb pns21 xx r-crq d n2 cc n2 vmb vdi p-acp pno21. (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13622 But haply thou wilt say, I find my selfe weake, and very timerous and fearefull, But haply thou wilt say, I find my self weak, and very timorous and fearful, p-acp av pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 vvb po11 n1 j, cc av j cc j, (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13623 and we are like to see great troubles and persecutions, and if the Lord should bring me to the triall, and we Are like to see great Troubles and persecutions, and if the Lord should bring me to the trial, cc pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi j n2 cc n2, cc cs dt n1 vmd vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13624 and bring me to the fire, I doubt I should not be able to hold out, and bring me to the fire, I doubt I should not be able to hold out, cc vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb pns11 vmd xx vbi j pc-acp vvi av, (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13625 and to abide the triall, but I feare I should shrinke and dishonour God. and to abide the trial, but I Fear I should shrink and dishonour God. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc-acp pns11 vvb pns11 vmd vvi cc vvi np1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13626 Oh but consider, thou standest not by thine owne strength, but by his power who is almightie; O but Consider, thou Standest not by thine own strength, but by his power who is almighty; uh cc-acp vvb, pns21 vv2 xx p-acp po21 d n1, cc-acp p-acp po31 n1 r-crq vbz j-jn; (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13627 and if he bring thee into the triall, he will be with thee in it, and if he bring thee into the trial, he will be with thee in it, cc cs pns31 vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb vbi p-acp pno21 p-acp pn31, (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13628 as he was with Daniel in the Lyons den, and with Ioseph in prison, and with the companions of Daniel in the hot fierie fornace, as he was with daniel in the Lyons den, and with Ioseph in prison, and with the Sodales of daniel in the hight fiery furnace, c-acp pns31 vbds p-acp np1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j j n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13629 and he will make thee able to stand in the time of the greatest triall, feare it not; and he will make thee able to stand in the time of the greatest trial, Fear it not; cc pns31 vmb vvi pno21 j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js n1, vvb pn31 xx; (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13630 keepe thou close to God, and be thou with him in the affiance of thine heart, keep thou close to God, and be thou with him in the affiance of thine heart, vvb pns21 j p-acp np1, cc vbb pns21 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13631 and he will be with thee, as Azariah said, 2. Chron. 15.2. honour thou the Lord so far as to trust in him, and do thou relie, and he will be with thee, as Azariah said, 2. Chronicles 15.2. honour thou the Lord so Far as to trust in him, and do thou rely, cc pns31 vmb vbi p-acp pno21, c-acp np1 vvd, crd np1 crd. n1 pns21 dt n1 av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc vdb pns21 vvi, (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13632 and rest thy selfe, thy soule, thy bodie, and all that thou hast on his power and prouidence, and rest thy self, thy soul, thy body, and all that thou hast on his power and providence, cc vvb po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n1, cc d cst pns21 vh2 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13633 and assure thy selfe he will not faile thee; and assure thy self he will not fail thee; cc vvb po21 n1 pns31 vmb xx vvi pno21; (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13634 he will be with thee after a speciall manner in thy greatest trouble, and in the greatest triall that can befall thee: he will be with thee After a special manner in thy greatest trouble, and in the greatest trial that can befall thee: pns31 vmb vbi p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po21 js n1, cc p-acp dt js n1 cst vmb vvi pno21: (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13635 thinke on that to thy comfort. Come we now to the 32. Verse. think on that to thy Comfort. Come we now to the 32. Verse. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (33) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 739
13636 VERSE 32. Who spared not his owne Sonne, but gaue him for vs all to death: VERSE 32. Who spared not his own Son, but gave him for us all to death: vvb crd r-crq vvd xx po31 d n1, cc-acp vvd pno31 p-acp pno12 d p-acp n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1337 Page 740
13637 how shall he not with him giue vs all things also? how shall he not with him give us all things also? c-crq vmb pns31 xx p-acp pno31 vvi pno12 d n2 av? (34) verse (DIV2) 1338 Page 740
13638 IN this Verse our Apostle opposeth to a particular assault and temptation that might haply trouble & disquiet the true beleeuing Romans and other true beleeuers, a contrarie ground of comfort: IN this Verse our Apostle Opposeth to a particular assault and temptation that might haply trouble & disquiet the true believing Romans and other true believers, a contrary ground of Comfort: p-acp d n1 po12 n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 cst vmd av vvi cc vvi dt j vvg np1 cc j-jn j n2, dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1339 Page 740
13639 and he here preuents an obiection that might be made by them, namely this: They might say, Paul you tell vs that God being on our side, for vs, and he Here prevents an objection that might be made by them, namely this: They might say, Paul you tell us that God being on our side, for us, cc pns31 av vvz dt n1 cst vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno32, av d: pns32 vmd vvi, np1 pn22 vvb pno12 d np1 vbg p-acp po12 n1, p-acp pno12, (34) verse (DIV2) 1339 Page 740
13734 and as Christ is the second person in the Trinitie, and the eternall Sonne of God, and as christ is the second person in the Trinity, and the Eternal Son of God, cc c-acp np1 vbz dt ord n1 p-acp dt np1, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 745
13640 or with vs, after a speciall manner, as a louing, kind, and gracious father, and powerfull protector, none can be against vs, none can preuaile against vs to our hurt: or with us, After a special manner, as a loving, kind, and gracious father, and powerful protector, none can be against us, none can prevail against us to our hurt: cc p-acp pno12, c-acp dt j n1, c-acp dt j-vvg, n1, cc j n1, cc j n1, pix vmb vbi p-acp pno12, pix vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1339 Page 740
13641 but in the meane while we must tell you, that we are pressed with want, and penurie, and extreame pouertie, and lacke, and want of things needfull. but in the mean while we must tell you, that we Are pressed with want, and penury, and extreme poverty, and lack, and want of things needful. cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vmb vvi pn22, cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc n1, cc j-jn n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 j. (34) verse (DIV2) 1339 Page 740
13642 Now this the Apostle meets withall, and in the words of this verse he makes knowne to the beleeuing Romans and to other true beleeuers, that God will certainly and that freely giue them all things needfull, Now this the Apostle meets withal, and in the words of this verse he makes known to the believing Romans and to other true believers, that God will Certainly and that freely give them all things needful, av d dt n1 vvz av, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 pns31 vvz vvn p-acp dt vvg np1 cc p-acp j-jn j n2, cst np1 vmb av-j cc d av-j vvi pno32 d n2 j, (34) verse (DIV2) 1339 Page 740
13643 and they need not to be distracted and troubled with diffidence and doubting, in respect of any good thing needfull for them, and they need not to be distracted and troubled with diffidence and doubting, in respect of any good thing needful for them, cc pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 cc vvg, p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1 j p-acp pno32, (34) verse (DIV2) 1339 Page 740
13644 but to rest on it, and to be fully perswaded of it, that God will supply all their wants, but to rest on it, and to be Fully persuaded of it, that God will supply all their Wants, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vbi av-j vvn pp-f pn31, cst np1 vmb vvi d po32 n2, (34) verse (DIV2) 1339 Page 740
13645 and not suffer them to want any needfull good thing. and not suffer them to want any needful good thing. cc xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi d j j n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1339 Page 740
13646 And this ground of comfort the Apostle here puts downe, not nakedly and barely, but in the proofe of it, And this ground of Comfort the Apostle Here puts down, not nakedly and barely, but in the proof of it, cc d n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 av vvz a-acp, xx av-j cc av-j, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (34) verse (DIV2) 1339 Page 740
13647 and he proues it by an argument from the greater to the lesse, that God hauing giuen to his children, to true beleeuers, the greater, he will not denie them the lesse, and he Proves it by an argument from the greater to the less, that God having given to his children, to true believers, the greater, he will not deny them the less, cc pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt jc p-acp dt av-dc, cst np1 vhg vvn p-acp po31 n2, p-acp j n2, dt jc, pns31 vmb xx vvi pno32 dt av-dc, (34) verse (DIV2) 1339 Page 740
13648 but will certainly giue it to them; but will Certainly give it to them; cc-acp vmb av-j vvi pn31 p-acp pno32; (34) verse (DIV2) 1339 Page 740
13649 he hauing giuen them Christ who is the greatest good thing, and more worth then a thousand worlds, he will not suffer them to want other good things needfull, that is the Apostles argument, and that is amplified. he having given them christ who is the greatest good thing, and more worth then a thousand world's, he will not suffer them to want other good things needful, that is the Apostles argument, and that is amplified. pns31 vhg vvn pno32 np1 q-crq vbz dt js j n1, cc av-dc j cs dt crd n2, pns31 vmb xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi n-jn j n2 j, cst vbz dt np1 n1, cc d vbz vvn. (34) verse (DIV2) 1339 Page 740
13650 1. By a description of Christ, that he is Gods owne Sonne, Who spared not his owne Sonne. And 1. By a description of christ, that he is God's own Son, Who spared not his own Son. And crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vbz npg1 d n1, r-crq vvd xx po31 d n1. cc (34) verse (DIV2) 1340 Page 740
13651 2. By an opposition of actions, that God spared not, but gaue vp or deliuered that Sonne of his. 2. By an opposition of actions, that God spared not, but gave up or Delivered that Son of his. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cst np1 vvd xx, cc-acp vvd a-acp cc vvd cst n1 pp-f png31. (34) verse (DIV2) 1341 Page 741
13652 Together with the persons for whom, namely, for vs all: Who spared not his Sonne, but gaue him for vs all. Together with the Persons for whom, namely, for us all: Who spared not his Son, but gave him for us all. av p-acp dt n2 p-acp ro-crq, av, p-acp pno12 d: r-crq vvd xx po31 n1, cc-acp vvd pno31 p-acp pno12 d. (34) verse (DIV2) 1342 Page 741
13653 And then followes the Apostles inference which he infers on that, that God spared not, but gaue him for vs all. And then follows the Apostles Inference which he infers on that, that God spared not, but gave him for us all. cc av vvz dt n2 n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d, cst np1 vvd xx, cc-acp vvd pno31 p-acp pno12 d. (34) verse (DIV2) 1343 Page 741
13654 That therefore he will denie vs no good thing needfull, but together with his Sonne he will giue vs all needfull good things: That Therefore he will deny us no good thing needful, but together with his Son he will give us all needful good things: cst av pns31 vmb vvi pno12 av-dx j n1 j, cc-acp av p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmb vvi pno12 d j j n2: (34) verse (DIV2) 1343 Page 741
13655 which the Apostle deliuers more emphetically by way of interrogation: which the Apostle delivers more emphetically by Way of interrogation: r-crq dt n1 vvz av-dc av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1343 Page 741
13656 How shall he not with him giue vs all things also? So then in this verse we haue two things in generall layed before vs. 1. First this proposition, that God hath not spared his own Sonne, but hath giuen him for all true beleeuers. How shall he not with him give us all things also? So then in this verse we have two things in general laid before us 1. First this proposition, that God hath not spared his own Son, but hath given him for all true believers. q-crq vmb pns31 xx p-acp pno31 vvi pno12 d n2 av? av av p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb crd n2 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp pno12 crd ord d n1, cst np1 vhz xx vvn po31 d n1, cc-acp vhz vvn pno31 p-acp d j n2. (34) verse (DIV2) 1343 Page 741
13657 2. An inference following necessarily on this, that therefore God will not denie true beleeuers any good thing. 2. an Inference following necessarily on this, that Therefore God will not deny true believers any good thing. crd dt n1 vvg av-j p-acp d, cst av np1 vmb xx vvi j n2 d j n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1345 Page 741
13658 Let vs now examine the words of this verse touching the sence and meaning of them. Let us now examine the words of this verse touching the sense and meaning of them. vvb pno12 av vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1 vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 741
13659 Who spared not his owne Sonne, or he that spared not: that is, God, spoken of verse before. Who spared not his own Son, or he that spared not: that is, God, spoken of verse before. r-crq vvd xx po31 d n1, cc pns31 cst vvd xx: cst vbz, np1, vvn pp-f n1 a-acp. (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 741
13660 And those words spared not, are very weightie, they signifie more then if it had bene said, he gaue, And those words spared not, Are very weighty, they signify more then if it had be said, he gave, cc d n2 vvd xx, vbr av j, pns32 vvb av-dc av cs pn31 vhd vbn vvn, pns31 vvd, (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 741
13661 though freely, and without any desert at all: though freely, and without any desert At all: c-acp av-j, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp d: (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 741
13662 for one may giue and that freely, out of his owne abundance, but vnder those words spared not, is implied the raritie and excellencie of the thing giuen, for one may give and that freely, out of his own abundance, but under those words spared not, is implied the rarity and excellency of the thing given, c-acp crd vmb vvi cc cst av-j, av pp-f po31 d n1, cc-acp p-acp d n2 vvd xx, vbz vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn, (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 741
13663 and the great worth of the gift, as a man is said to spare no cost when he layes it on and bestowes the dearest thing he hath; and the great worth of the gift, as a man is said to spare no cost when he lays it on and bestows the dearest thing he hath; cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dx n1 c-crq pns31 vvz pn31 a-acp cc vvz dt js-jn n1 pns31 vhz; (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 741
13664 as if it had bene said, God who hath not with held or kept backe that gift of the greatest price and worth, as if it had be said, God who hath not with held or kept back that gift of the greatest price and worth, c-acp cs pn31 vhd vbn vvn, np1 r-crq vhz xx p-acp vvd cc vvd av d n1 pp-f dt js n1 cc n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 741
13665 euen that most rich and precious gift, His owne Sonne: that is, his eternall Sonne, begotten of him from all eternitie, even that most rich and precious gift, His own Son: that is, his Eternal Son, begotten of him from all eternity, av cst av-ds j cc j n1, po31 d n1: cst vbz, po31 j n1, vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 741
13666 and of the same eternall essence with God the Father, and so his onely begotten Sonne, as he is called, Ioh. 3.16. his owne deare Sonne, But gaue him, or deliuered him vp. and of the same Eternal essence with God the Father, and so his only begotten Son, as he is called, John 3.16. his own deer Son, But gave him, or Delivered him up. cc pp-f dt d j n1 p-acp np1 dt n1, cc av po31 av-j vvn n1, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn, np1 crd. po31 d j-jn n1, p-acp vvd pno31, cc vvd pno31 a-acp. (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 741
13667 The meaning is, God gaue his Sonne to death, (for that being not in the text originall, may well be supplyed) as the principall cause. The meaning is, God gave his Son to death, (for that being not in the text original, may well be supplied) as the principal cause. dt n1 vbz, np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp n1, (p-acp cst vbg xx p-acp dt n1 j-jn, vmb av vbi vvd) c-acp dt j-jn n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 741
13668 Iudas is said to be traditor, or to deliuer him vp, Matth. 26.15. Iudas is said to be traditor, or to deliver him up, Matthew 26.15. np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp, np1 crd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 741
13669 as the cause instrumentall, but God deliuered him vp as the principall cause, ordering and gouerning the tradition of Iudas, and his deliuering him vp, as the cause instrumental, but God Delivered him up as the principal cause, ordering and governing the tradition of Iudas, and his delivering him up, c-acp dt n1 j, cc-acp np1 vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 vvg pno31 a-acp, (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 742
13670 as we haue it, Act. 2.23. as we have it, Act. 2.23. c-acp pns12 vhb pn31, n1 crd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 742
13671 He was taken by the hands of the wicked, being deliuered by the determinate counsell and foreknowledge of God, He was taken by the hands of the wicked, being Delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 742
13672 and so crucified and slaine for vs all: that is, for me and you, and all true beleeuers. and so Crucified and slain for us all: that is, for me and you, and all true believers. cc av vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12 d: cst vbz, p-acp pno11 cc pn22, cc d j n2. (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 742
13673 As if he had said, Not onely for me and for other Apostles, and for you and others that are more eminent in grace, As if he had said, Not only for me and for other Apostles, and for you and Others that Are more eminent in grace, p-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, xx av-j p-acp pno11 cc p-acp j-jn n2, cc c-acp pn22 cc ng2-jn cst vbr av-dc j p-acp n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 742
13674 but for all that do or shall beleeue in Christ, according to that of Christ his prayer, Ioh. 17.20. I pray not for these alone, but for them also that shall beleeue in me through their word. but for all that do or shall believe in christ, according to that of christ his prayer, John 17.20. I pray not for these alone, but for them also that shall believe in me through their word. cc-acp p-acp d cst vdb cc vmb vvi p-acp np1, vvg p-acp d pp-f np1 po31 n1, np1 crd. pns11 vvb xx p-acp d j, cc-acp p-acp pno32 av cst vmb vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp po32 n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 742
13675 How shall he not with him, namely, with Christ his Sonne, giue vs all things? and that freely, for so the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies. How shall he not with him, namely, with christ his Son, give us all things? and that freely, for so the word signifies. q-crq vmb pns31 xx p-acp pno31, av, p-acp np1 po31 n1, vvb pno12 d n2? cc cst av-j, c-acp av dt n1 vvz. (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 742
13676 And by all things, we are to vnderstand all good things, euen all the benefits of Christ, And by all things, we Are to understand all good things, even all the benefits of christ, cc p-acp d n2, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi d j n2, av d dt n2 pp-f np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 742
13677 and all the good things of this life, so farre as he in wisedome sees needfull and meete for vs. Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. and all the good things of this life, so Far as he in Wisdom sees needful and meet for us Thus then conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. cc d dt j n2 pp-f d n1, av av-j c-acp pns31 p-acp n1 vvz j cc j p-acp pno12 av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn. (34) verse (DIV2) 1346 Page 742
14450 and comfort thee against the feare of that which followes after death; and Comfort thee against the Fear of that which follows After death; cc vvb pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvz p-acp n1; (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
13678 Who hath not withheld or kept backe that gift of the greatest price and worth, that most rare and precious gift, his owne deare Sonne, the Sonne of his loue, his eternall Sonne, his onely begotten Sonne, Who hath not withheld or kept back that gift of the greatest price and worth, that most rare and precious gift, his own deer Son, the Son of his love, his Eternal Son, his only begotten Son, r-crq vhz xx vvn cc vvd av d n1 pp-f dt js n1 cc n1, cst av-ds j cc j n1, po31 d j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, po31 j n1, po31 av-j vvn n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1347 Page 742
13679 but hath (as the principall cause) giuen him or deliuered him vp to death for me, but hath (as the principal cause) given him or Delivered him up to death for me, cc-acp vhz (c-acp dt j-jn n1) vvn pno31 cc vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno11, (34) verse (DIV2) 1347 Page 742
13680 and you, and all true beleeuers, for all that do or shall beleeue in him: and you, and all true believers, for all that do or shall believe in him: cc pn22, cc d j n2, p-acp d cst vdb cc vmb vvi p-acp pno31: (34) verse (DIV2) 1347 Page 742
13681 it cannot be but that together with that Sonne of his Christ Iesus, he will freely giue vs all good things, it cannot be but that together with that Son of his christ Iesus, he will freely give us all good things, pn31 vmbx vbi cc-acp cst av p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 np1 np1, pns31 vmb av-j vvi pno12 d j n2, (34) verse (DIV2) 1347 Page 742
13682 euen all the benefits of Christ, and all the good things of this life, so farre as he in his wisedome sees needfull and fit for vs. even all the benefits of christ, and all the good things of this life, so Far as he in his Wisdom sees needful and fit for us av d dt n2 pp-f np1, cc d dt j n2 pp-f d n1, av av-j c-acp pns31 p-acp po31 n1 vvz j cc j p-acp pno12 (34) verse (DIV2) 1347 Page 742
13683 Now first obserue we, the Apostle here saith not barely, that God gaue his owne Sonne to death for his chosen, Now First observe we, the Apostle Here Says not barely, that God gave his own Son to death for his chosen, av ord vvb pns12, dt n1 av vvz xx av-j, cst np1 vvd po31 d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, (34) verse (DIV2) 1348 Page 742
13684 and for true beleeuers, but he saith, he spared not his owne Sonne; and for true believers, but he Says, he spared not his own Son; cc p-acp j n2, cc-acp pns31 vvz, pns31 vvd xx po31 d n1; (34) verse (DIV2) 1348 Page 742
13685 though his Sonne was most deare to him, the Sonne of his loue, yet he thought him not too deare to be giuen for his chosen, he spared not the most precious and deare thing that he had, though his Son was most deer to him, the Son of his love, yet he Thought him not too deer to be given for his chosen, he spared not the most precious and deer thing that he had, cs po31 n1 vbds av-ds j-jn p-acp pno31, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av pns31 vvd pno31 xx av j-jn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 j-vvn, pns31 vvd xx dt av-ds j cc j-jn n1 cst pns31 vhd, (34) verse (DIV2) 1348 Page 742
13686 euen his owne deare Sonne, but gaue him to death for his chosen. Hence then we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. even his own deer Son, but gave him to death for his chosen. Hence then we Are given to understand thus much. av po31 d j-jn n1, cc-acp vvd pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn. av cs pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (34) verse (DIV2) 1348 Page 742
13687 That God hath manifested his loue to his chosen exceeding richly and abundantly, in giuing his owne Sonne to die for them. That God hath manifested his love to his chosen exceeding richly and abundantly, in giving his own Son to die for them. cst np1 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn vvg av-j cc av-j, p-acp vvg po31 d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13688 His giuing of his Sonne for his chosen, was not onely a fruite of his loue, His giving of his Son for his chosen, was not only a fruit of his love, po31 vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, vbds xx av-j dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13689 but also a manifestation and a declaration of the exceeding greatnesse of his loue to them, as Christ saith, Ioh. 3.16. God so loued the world, that he gaue his onely begotten Sonne, that whosoeuer beleeued in him should not perish but haue euerlasting life. but also a manifestation and a declaration of the exceeding greatness of his love to them, as christ Says, John 3.16. God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believed in him should not perish but have everlasting life. cc-acp av dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. np1 av vvd dt n1, cst pns31 vvd po31 j vvn n1, cst r-crq vvd p-acp pno31 vmd xx vvi cc-acp vhb j n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13690 He loued his chosen, and he loued them so richly and so abundantly, as that he spared not his onely begotten Sonne, but gaue him for them. He loved his chosen, and he loved them so richly and so abundantly, as that he spared not his only begotten Son, but gave him for them. pns31 vvd po31 j-vvn, cc pns31 vvd pno32 av av-j cc av av-j, c-acp cst pns31 vvd xx po31 j vvn n1, cc-acp vvd pno31 p-acp pno32. (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13691 And as the Apostle saith, Rom. 5.8. God setteth out his loue towards vs, he commended or made his loue appeare exceeding great and abundant, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ dyed for vs. That God gaue his Sonne to dye for vs, therein he set forth the wonderfull greatnesse of his loue. And as the Apostle Says, Rom. 5.8. God sets out his love towards us, he commended or made his love appear exceeding great and abundant, in that while we were yet Sinners, christ died for us That God gave his Son to die for us, therein he Set forth the wonderful greatness of his love. cc c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. np1 vvz av po31 n1 p-acp pno12, pns31 vvd cc vvd po31 n1 vvi vvg j cc j, p-acp cst cs pns12 vbdr av n2, np1 vvd p-acp pno12 cst np1 vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, av pns31 vvd av dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13692 Nothing is dearer to a man then his owne sonne: Nothing is Dearer to a man then his own son: np1 vbz jc-jn p-acp dt n1 av po31 d n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13693 who knowes not the strong affection of a tender hearted father towards his sonne? common experience shewes it to be exceeding great. who knows not the strong affection of a tender hearted father towards his son? Common experience shows it to be exceeding great. r-crq vvz xx dt j n1 pp-f dt j j-vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1? j n1 vvz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvg j. (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13694 Dauid shewed it in bewailing the death of his vngracious and rebellious sonne Absolom, 2. Sam. 18.33. O my sonne Absolom, my sonne, my sonne Absolom: David showed it in bewailing the death of his ungracious and rebellious son Absalom, 2. Sam. 18.33. Oh my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom: np1 vvd pn31 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 j cc j n1 np1, crd np1 crd. uh po11 n1 np1, po11 n1, po11 n1 np1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13695 would God I had dyed for thee Absolom, my sonne, my sonne. would God I had died for thee Absalom, my son, my son. vmd np1 pns11 vhd vvn p-acp pno21 np1, po11 n1, po11 n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13697 or an Archangell, or any of his glorious creatures to dye for his chosen, but his owne deare Sonne, the Son of his loue, or an Archangel, or any of his glorious creatures to die for his chosen, but his own deer Son, the Son of his love, cc dt np1, cc d pp-f po31 j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn, cc-acp po31 d j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13698 & of the same eternall essence with his owne holy and glorious Maiestie. & of the same Eternal essence with his own holy and glorious Majesty. cc pp-f dt d j n1 p-acp po31 d j cc j n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13699 Great was the loue that Abraham shewed towards God in yt he was readie to offer his sonne Isaac at the commandement of the Lord, Gen. 22. but the loue of God to his chosen farre surmounteth that loue of Abraham, in that he spared not his owne Sonne, Great was the love that Abraham showed towards God in that he was ready to offer his son Isaac At the Commandment of the Lord, Gen. 22. but the love of God to his chosen Far surmounteth that love of Abraham, in that he spared not his own Son, j vbds dt n1 cst np1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp pn31 pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j-vvn j vvz d n1 pp-f np1, p-acp cst pns31 vvd xx po31 d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13700 but gaue him to dye for them. For God loued Christ his Sonne better then Abraham could loue Isaac his sonne; but gave him to die for them. For God loved christ his Son better then Abraham could love Isaac his son; cc-acp vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. p-acp np1 vvd np1 po31 n1 av-jc cs np1 vmd vvi np1 po31 n1; (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13701 Gods loue to Christ being infinite as his owne blessed Maiestie is, and God voluntarily and freely gaue his Sonne, which Abraham would not haue done without a command. God's love to christ being infinite as his own blessed Majesty is, and God voluntarily and freely gave his Son, which Abraham would not have done without a command. n2 vvb p-acp np1 vbg j p-acp po31 d j-vvn n1 vbz, cc np1 av-jn cc av-j vvd po31 n1, r-crq np1 vmd xx vhi vdn p-acp dt n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13702 Againe Isaac was to be offered after the manner of holy sacrifices, but Christ the Son of God was giuen vp to a shamefull and an accursed death, Again Isaac was to be offered After the manner of holy Sacrifices, but christ the Son of God was given up to a shameful and an accursed death, av np1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt j cc dt j-vvn n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13703 and suffered after the manner of malefactors. and suffered After the manner of malefactors. cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 749
13704 And yet further, Isaac was in the hands of a tender hearted father, but Christ was deliuered into the hands of barbarous and cruell enemies. And yet further, Isaac was in the hands of a tender hearted father, but christ was Delivered into the hands of barbarous and cruel enemies. cc av av-jc, np1 vbds p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j j-vvn n1, cc-acp np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f j cc j n2. (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 744
13705 And therefore doubtlesse the loue of God in giuing his Sonne to die for his chosen, was farre beyond the loue of Abraham in offering his sonne Isaac. One cals the loue of God in this respect an hyperbole, And Therefore doubtless the love of God in giving his Son to die for his chosen, was Far beyond the love of Abraham in offering his son Isaac. One calls the love of God in this respect an hyperbole, cc av av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn, vbds av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg po31 n1 np1. pi vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 dt n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 744
13706 an excesse of loue, a miracle of loue, and the Apostle cals it a loue passing knowledge, beyond the reach of mans braine, Ephes. 3.19. an excess of love, a miracle of love, and the Apostle calls it a love passing knowledge, beyond the reach of men brain, Ephesians 3.19. dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 vvz pn31 dt vvb vvg n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, np1 crd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1349 Page 744
13707 Now then what is our vse of this? Surely this, (we professing our selues to be the children of God, as euery one will be held) we are to acknowledge it with all thankfulnesse, that the Lord hath exceedingly manifested his loue towards vs, in not sparing his owne Sonne, Now then what is our use of this? Surely this, (we professing our selves to be the children of God, as every one will be held) we Are to acknowledge it with all thankfulness, that the Lord hath exceedingly manifested his love towards us, in not sparing his own Son, av av q-crq vbz po12 n1 pp-f d? np1 d, (n1 vvg po12 n2 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp d pi vmb vbi vvn) pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1, cst dt n1 vhz av-vvg vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp xx vvg po31 d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 744
13708 but hath giuen him to die for vs, and in lieu of his loue we are to loue him againe, but hath given him to die for us, and in lieu of his love we Are to love him again, cc-acp vhz vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cc p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pno31 av, (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 744
13709 and to labour to be thankfull to him for his great loue. and to labour to be thankful to him for his great love. cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 j n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 744
13710 Those who finde louing and bounteous Lords amongst men, how will they tell of their bountie and liberalitie, Those who find loving and bounteous lords among men, how will they tell of their bounty and liberality, d r-crq vvb vvg cc j n2 p-acp n2, q-crq vmb pns32 vvi pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 744
13711 and of euery circumstance wherein they haue done them any fauour? and how will they protest themselues to be deuoted to their seruice? How impatient are they if they see or know any thing tending to their disparagement? What a shame then is it for vs, to walke neither feeling our hearts affected, and of every circumstance wherein they have done them any favour? and how will they protest themselves to be devoted to their service? How impatient Are they if they see or know any thing tending to their disparagement? What a shame then is it for us, to walk neither feeling our hearts affected, cc pp-f d n1 c-crq pns32 vhb vdn pno32 d n1? cc q-crq vmb pns32 vvb px32 pc-acp vbi j-vvn p-acp po32 n1? q-crq j vbr pns32 cs pns32 vvb cc vvi d n1 vvg p-acp po32 n1? q-crq dt n1 av vbz pn31 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi dx n1 po12 n2 vvn, (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 744
13712 nor hauing our mouthes opened, to magnifie him who hath shewed so great loue to vs, nor having our mouths opened, to magnify him who hath showed so great love to us, ccx vhg po12 n2 vvn, pc-acp vvi pno31 r-crq vhz vvn av j n1 p-acp pno12, (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 744
13735 so he is from the Father, and was begotten of God the Father from all eternitie, so he is from the Father, and was begotten of God the Father from all eternity, av pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc vbds vvn pp-f np1 dt n1 p-acp d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 745
13713 as not to spare his owne Sonne for our sakes? Hath God of his meere free loue not spared his owne deare Sonne? how then canst thou finde in thine heart to offend such a good God? Oh spare not thou for his sake to cut off thy dearest sinne, sinne that is as deare to thee as any member of thy bodie; as not to spare his own Son for our sakes? Hath God of his mere free love not spared his own deer Son? how then Canst thou find in thine heart to offend such a good God? O spare not thou for his sake to Cut off thy dearest sin, sin that is as deer to thee as any member of thy body; c-acp xx pc-acp vvi po31 d n1 p-acp po12 n2? vhz np1 pp-f po31 j j n1 xx vvn po31 d j-jn n1? uh-crq av vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp po21 n1 pc-acp vvi d dt j np1? uh vvb xx pns21 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po21 js-jn n1, n1 cst vbz a-acp j-jn p-acp pno21 p-acp d n1 pp-f po21 n1; (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 744
13714 yea spare not thou thy dearest bloud for his sake, if he call thee to shed it: yea spare not thou thy dearest blood for his sake, if he call thee to shed it: uh vvb xx pns21 po21 js-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1, cs pns31 vvb pno21 pc-acp vvi pn31: (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 744
13715 he spared not the bloud of his owne deare Sonne for thy sake. he spared not the blood of his own deer Son for thy sake. pns31 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f po31 d j-jn n1 p-acp po21 n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 744
13716 Canst thou thinke thou louest God as thou art bound, when thou wilt not at his bidding, Canst thou think thou love God as thou art bound, when thou wilt not At his bidding, vm2 pns21 vvi pns21 vvb np1 c-acp pns21 vb2r vvn, c-crq pns21 vm2 xx p-acp po31 n-vvg, (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 744
13717 and when he commands thee, forsake so much as a cup of wine or beere not needfull for thee, and when he commands thee, forsake so much as a cup of wine or beer not needful for thee, cc c-crq pns31 vvz pno21, vvb av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 xx j p-acp pno21, (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 744
13718 or not cut off any needlesse vanity or sensuall pleasure? Oh no, deceiue not thy selfe, assuredly there is no argument to this, or not Cut off any needless vanity or sensual pleasure? O no, deceive not thy self, assuredly there is no argument to this, cc xx vvn a-acp d j n1 cc j n1? uh uh-dx, vvb xx po21 n1, av-vvn a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d, (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 744
13719 if it be duly considered, to draw a man to God: if it be duly considered, to draw a man to God: cs pn31 vbb av-jn vvn, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 744
13720 and he shewes himselfe senslesse that is not moued with the due consideration of this, that God spared not his owne Sonne, and he shows himself senseless that is not moved with the due consideration of this, that God spared not his own Son, cc pns31 vvz px31 j cst vbz xx vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d, cst np1 vvd xx po31 d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 745
13721 but gaue him to dye for him, to shew himselfe sensible of it, so as that it worke in him an holy affection and loue towards God againe, but gave him to die for him, to show himself sensible of it, so as that it work in him an holy affection and love towards God again, cc-acp vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi px31 j pp-f pn31, av c-acp cst pn31 vvi p-acp pno31 dt j n1 cc vvi p-acp np1 av, (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 745
13722 and stirre him vp to an holy walking, and to an holy course of life all the dayes of his life. and stir him up to an holy walking, and to an holy course of life all the days of his life. cc vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp dt j n-vvg, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1350 Page 745
13723 In the next place, in that the Apostle here saith, God spared not his owne Sonne, In the next place, in that the Apostle Here Says, God spared not his own Son, p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d dt n1 av vvz, np1 vvd xx po31 d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1351 Page 745
13724 but gaue him to dye for vs all: but gave him to die for us all: cc-acp vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 d: (34) verse (DIV2) 1351 Page 745
13725 that is, his owne deare Sonne, the Sonne of his loue, his onely begotten Sonne, begotten of him from all eternitie, that is, his own deer Son, the Son of his love, his only begotten Son, begotten of him from all eternity, cst vbz, po31 d j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, po31 av-j vvn n1, vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1351 Page 745
13726 and of the same eternall essence and substance with God the Father: and of the same Eternal essence and substance with God the Father: cc pp-f dt d j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 dt n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1351 Page 745
13727 vnderstanding this of Christ, we haue ground for this truth, and we hence are plainly taught thus much. understanding this of christ, we have ground for this truth, and we hence Are plainly taught thus much. vvg d pp-f np1, pns12 vhb n1 p-acp d n1, cc pns12 av vbr av-j vvn av av-d. (34) verse (DIV2) 1351 Page 745
13728 That Christ who dyed for the sinnes of Gods chosen, was true God, coeternall and coessentiall with God his Father. That christ who died for the Sins of God's chosen, was true God, coeternal and coessential with God his Father. cst np1 r-crq vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, vbds j np1, j cc j p-acp np1 po31 n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 745
13729 Christ Iesus who suffered death for the sins of Gods chosen, was not onely man but God also, christ Iesus who suffered death for the Sins of God's chosen, was not only man but God also, np1 np1 r-crq vvd n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, vbds xx av-j n1 p-acp np1 av, (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 745
13730 euen the Sonne of God, begotten of God his Father from all eternitie, of the same most glorious eternall essence and substance with God his Father. even the Son of God, begotten of God his Father from all eternity, of the same most glorious Eternal essence and substance with God his Father. av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp d n1, pp-f dt d av-ds j j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 745
13731 Indeed we must know, that we erre not in this point of weight, that Christ considered without relation to the Father, is God of himselfe equall to his Father, Indeed we must know, that we err not in this point of weight, that christ considered without Relation to the Father, is God of himself equal to his Father, np1 pns12 vmb vvi, cst pns12 vvb xx p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst np1 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz np1 pp-f px31 j-jn p-acp po31 n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 745
13732 and he receiued not his Godhead from his Father, his Godhead is of it selfe, and Christ in regard of his Godhead is of himselfe as well as the Father, and he received not his Godhead from his Father, his Godhead is of it self, and christ in regard of his Godhead is of himself as well as the Father, cc pns31 vvd xx po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1 vbz pp-f pn31 n1, cc np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz pp-f px31 c-acp av c-acp dt n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 745
13733 but his person or his Sonship (as I may so speake) is from the Father: but his person or his Sonship (as I may so speak) is from the Father: cc-acp po31 n1 cc po31 n1 (c-acp pns11 vmb av vvi) vbz p-acp dt n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 745
13736 and is of the same eternall essence and substance with God his Father, euen true God coeternall and coessentiall with God his Father. and is of the same Eternal essence and substance with God his Father, even true God coeternal and coessential with God his Father. cc vbz pp-f dt d j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1, av j np1 j cc j p-acp np1 po31 n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 745
13737 And for this we haue euidence in many places of Scripture. Ioh. 1.1. saith the Euangelist, In the beginning was the Word, euen before the world was or had a being, the Word was: And for this we have evidence in many places of Scripture. John 1.1. Says the Evangelist, In the beginning was the Word, even before the world was or had a being, the Word was: cc p-acp d pns12 vhb n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. np1 crd. vvz dt np1, p-acp dt n1 vbds dt n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 vbds cc vhd dt n1, dt n1 vbds: (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 745
13738 that is, the second person in the Trinitie, the Son of God, and that Word was with God, and that Word was God. that is, the second person in the Trinity, the Son of God, and that Word was with God, and that Word was God. cst vbz, dt ord n1 p-acp dt np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc cst n1 vbds p-acp np1, cc d n1 vbds np1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 745
13739 And verse 14. he saith, That Word was made flesh, and dwelt among vs. We saw the glorie thereof as the glorie of the onely begotten Sonne of the Father. Ioh. 8.58. Christ saith to the Iewes, Before Abraham was I am, not I was, but I am; And verse 14. he Says, That Word was made Flesh, and dwelled among us We saw the glory thereof as the glory of the only begotten Son of the Father. John 8.58. christ Says to the Iewes, Before Abraham was I am, not I was, but I am; cc n1 crd pns31 vvz, cst n1 vbds vvn n1, cc vvd p-acp pno12 pns12 vvd dt n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-j vvn n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 crd. np1 vvz p-acp dt np2, p-acp np1 vbds pns11 vbm, xx pns11 vbds, cc-acp pns11 vbm; (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 745
13740 a speech proper and peculiar to God, as we reade, Exod. 3 14. when Moses was to go to the children of Israell being in bondage in Egypt, God bids him say, I am hath sent me vnto you. And Rō. 9.5. the Apostle affirmes it boldly, that Christ, who concerning the flesh came of the Iewes, Is God ouer all blessed for euer, Amen. And Philip. 2.6. a speech proper and peculiar to God, as we read, Exod 3 14. when Moses was to go to the children of Israel being in bondage in Egypt, God bids him say, I am hath sent me unto you. And Rō. 9.5. the Apostle affirms it boldly, that christ, who Concerning the Flesh Come of the Iewes, Is God over all blessed for ever, Amen. And Philip. 2.6. dt n1 j cc j p-acp np1, c-acp pns12 vvb, np1 crd crd r-crq np1 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vbg p-acp n1 p-acp np1, np1 vvz pno31 vvi, pns11 vbm vhz vvn pno11 p-acp pn22. cc fw-mi. crd. dt n1 vvz pn31 av-j, cst np1, r-crq vvg dt n1 vvd pp-f dt np2, vbz np1 p-acp d j-vvn p-acp av, uh-n. cc np1. crd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 752
13741 the Apostle saith that Christ Iesus who humbled himselfe euen to the death of the crosse, was before his incarnation in the forme of God, the Apostle Says that christ Iesus who humbled himself even to the death of the cross, was before his incarnation in the Form of God, dt n1 vvz cst np1 np1 r-crq vvd px31 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbds p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 752
13742 and thought it no robberie to be equall with God. and Thought it no robbery to be equal with God. cc vvd pn31 dx n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp np1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 752
13743 He was of equall maiestie and glorie with God his Father, and begotten of him from all eternitie. He was of equal majesty and glory with God his Father, and begotten of him from all eternity. pns31 vbds pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1, cc vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp d n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 752
13744 It were easie further to proue the truth of the point in hand, as by the propheticall predictions of the Prophets of God, spoken onely of the Lord of hosts, of Iehouah in the old Testament, It were easy further to prove the truth of the point in hand, as by the prophetical predictions of the prophets of God, spoken only of the Lord of hosts, of Jehovah in the old Testament, pn31 vbdr av-j jc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, vvn av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 752
13745 and applyed by the Apostles to Christ in the new Testament; and applied by the Apostles to christ in the new Testament; cc vvd p-acp dt n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1; (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 752
13746 by the workes proper to God truly ascribed to Christ, as to make the world, to forgiue sinne, to know the hearts of men, and such like: by the works proper to God truly ascribed to christ, as to make the world, to forgive sin, to know the hearts of men, and such like: p-acp dt n2 j p-acp np1 av-j vvn p-acp np1, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, cc d av-j: (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 752
13747 yea the miracles that Christ wrought in the sight of his disciples and of his enemies, were so farre aboue the power of man, yea the Miracles that christ wrought in the sighed of his Disciples and of his enemies, were so Far above the power of man, uh dt n2 cst np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 cc pp-f po31 n2, vbdr av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 752
13748 as that they may assure vs that he was the Sonne of God, as it is said, Ioh. 20.30.31. as that they may assure us that he was the Son of God, as it is said, John 20.30.31. c-acp cst pns32 vmb vvi pno12 d pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 752
13749 Many other signes did Iesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written, Many other Signs did Iesus in the presence of his Disciples, which Are not written, d j-jn n2 vdd np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, r-crq vbr xx vvn, (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 752
13750 but these things are written that ye might beleeue that Iesus is the Christ the Sonne of God. but these things Are written that you might believe that Iesus is the christ the Son of God. cc-acp d n2 vbr vvn cst pn22 vmd vvi cst np1 vbz dt np1 dt n1 pp-f np1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 752
13751 This then we may resolue on for a certaine truth, that Christ Iesus who suffered death for the sinnes of Gods chosen, was not onely man but God also, This then we may resolve on for a certain truth, that christ Iesus who suffered death for the Sins of God's chosen, was not only man but God also, d av pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst np1 np1 r-crq vvd n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, vbds xx av-j n1 p-acp np1 av, (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 752
13752 euen the Sonne of God, begotten of God his Father from all eternitie, and of the same eternall essence and substance with God his Father. even the Son of God, begotten of God his Father from all eternity, and of the same Eternal essence and substance with God his Father. av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp d n1, cc pp-f dt d j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1352 Page 752
13754 And first this ground serues to discouer the infinite worth and sufficiencie of Christ his death and suffering, and that his bloud is of infinite price and value, able to satisfie for the sins of all Gods chosen, And First this ground serves to discover the infinite worth and sufficiency of christ his death and suffering, and that his blood is of infinite price and valve, able to satisfy for the Sins of all God's chosen, cc ord d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 cc n1, cc d po31 n1 vbz pp-f j n1 cc n1, j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2 vvn, (34) verse (DIV2) 1353 Page 752
13755 as Saint Iohn saith, 1. Ioh. 1.7. The bloud of Iesus Christ his Sonne cleanseth vs from all sinne. as Saint John Says, 1. John 1.7. The blood of Iesus christ his Son Cleanseth us from all sin. c-acp n1 np1 vvz, crd np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 po31 n1 vvz pno12 p-acp d n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1353 Page 752
13756 The bloud of Iesus Christ, he being the Sonne of God, is able to purge and cleanse from the guilt and punishment of all sinne. The blood of Iesus christ, he being the Son of God, is able to purge and cleanse from the guilt and punishment of all sin. dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, pns31 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1353 Page 752
13757 The ground and worth of the sufficiencie of Christ his bloud is from the inualuable worth of the person, The ground and worth of the sufficiency of christ his blood is from the invaluable worth of the person, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1353 Page 753
13758 because the person, namely Christ, who suffered, was not onely man but God also; Because the person, namely christ, who suffered, was not only man but God also; c-acp dt n1, av np1, r-crq vvd, vbds xx av-j n1 p-acp np1 av; (34) verse (DIV2) 1353 Page 753
13759 and howsoeuer Christ his suffering was but for a time, and Gods chosen by their sinnes deserued eternall death and punishment in hell for euer, and howsoever christ his suffering was but for a time, and God's chosen by their Sins deserved Eternal death and punishment in hell for ever, cc c-acp np1 po31 n1 vbds cc-acp p-acp dt n1, cc n2 vvn p-acp po32 n2 vvd j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 c-acp av, (34) verse (DIV2) 1353 Page 753
13760 and so there may seeme to be no proportion betweene his suffering and the desert of their sins, and so there may seem to be no proportion between his suffering and the desert of their Sins, cc av pc-acp vmb vvi pc-acp vbi dx n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (34) verse (DIV2) 1353 Page 753
13761 for betweene finite and infinite there is no proportion, yet we must esteeme the merit of Christ his death, not by the time of his suffering, for between finite and infinite there is no proportion, yet we must esteem the merit of christ his death, not by the time of his suffering, c-acp p-acp j cc j pc-acp vbz dx n1, av pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1353 Page 753
13762 but by the person who suffered, that Christ who suffered was not onely man, but God also, but by the person who suffered, that christ who suffered was not only man, but God also, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvd, cst np1 q-crq vvn vbds xx av-j n1, cc-acp np1 av, (34) verse (DIV2) 1353 Page 753
13763 and by vertue of his Godhead he gaue power to his death to be meritorious, and of infinite price and value. and by virtue of his Godhead he gave power to his death to be meritorious, and of infinite price and valve. cc p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vvd n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vbi j, cc pp-f j n1 cc n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1353 Page 753
13764 And hence the Church is said, To be purchased with the bloud of God, Acts 20.28. And 1. Cor. 2.8. the Apostle saith, The Lord of glorie was crucified: And hence the Church is said, To be purchased with the blood of God, Acts 20.28. And 1. Cor. 2.8. the Apostle Says, The Lord of glory was Crucified: cc av dt n1 vbz vvn, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n2 crd. cc crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn: (34) verse (DIV2) 1353 Page 753
13765 the meaning is, not that God suffered or shed his bloud, for that is impossible, he hath no bloud to shed, the meaning is, not that God suffered or shed his blood, for that is impossible, he hath no blood to shed, dt n1 vbz, xx cst np1 vvd cc vvd po31 n1, p-acp d vbz j, pns31 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi, (34) verse (DIV2) 1353 Page 753
13766 but those places do note to vs the infinite merit and sufficiencie of Christ his suffering, that Christ suffering was not as meere man but God also, his death was in respect of the worth of the person infinitely sufficient and effectuall, but those places do note to us the infinite merit and sufficiency of christ his suffering, that christ suffering was not as mere man but God also, his death was in respect of the worth of the person infinitely sufficient and effectual, cc-acp d n2 vdb vvi p-acp pno12 dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, cst np1 vvg vbds xx p-acp j n1 p-acp np1 av, po31 n1 vbds p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j j cc j, (34) verse (DIV2) 1353 Page 753
13767 and a sufficient satisfaction for the sinnes of the whole world. Againe, for a second vse: and a sufficient satisfaction for the Sins of the Whole world. Again, for a second use: cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1. av, p-acp dt ord n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1353 Page 753
13768 is it so that Christ Iesus who suffered death for the sinnes of Gods chosen, was not onely man but God also, is it so that christ Iesus who suffered death for the Sins of God's chosen, was not only man but God also, vbz pn31 av cst np1 np1 r-crq vvd n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, vbds xx av-j n1 p-acp np1 av, (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 753
13769 euen the Sonne of God, of the same eternall essence and substance with his Father? Surely the consideration of this may affoord matter of comfort and strength to as many as truly beleeue in Christ, euen to assure them that their sins are fully satisfied for by the death of Christ, even the Son of God, of the same Eternal essence and substance with his Father? Surely the consideration of this may afford matter of Comfort and strength to as many as truly believe in christ, even to assure them that their Sins Are Fully satisfied for by the death of christ, av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f dt d j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1? np1 dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp p-acp d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp np1, av pc-acp vvi pno32 d po32 n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 753
13770 and they need not seeke for satisfaction for their sinnes elsewhere. and they need not seek for satisfaction for their Sins elsewhere. cc pns32 vvb xx vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2 av. (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 753
13771 And this truth being duly considered, it may strengthen Gods children against a bitter and a dangerous assault of Satan; And this truth being duly considered, it may strengthen God's children against a bitter and a dangerous assault of Satan; cc d n1 vbg av-jn vvn, pn31 vmb vvi npg1 n2 p-acp dt j cc dt j n1 pp-f np1; (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 753
13772 Satan sometimes sets on a child of God, a true beleeuer, specially in the time of affliction and weakenesse, Satan sometime sets on a child of God, a true believer, specially in the time of affliction and weakness, np1 av vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 753
13773 and he sets before him the grieuousnesse of his sinnes, and the furiousnesse of Gods displeasure for his sinnes, and he sets before him the grievousness of his Sins, and the furiousness of God's displeasure for his Sins, cc pns31 vvz p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2, (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 753
13774 and he labours to perswade him, that his sinnes are so great as they cannot be forgiuen; and he labours to persuade him, that his Sins Are so great as they cannot be forgiven; cc pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno31, cst po31 n2 vbr av j c-acp pns32 vmbx vbi vvn; (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 753
13775 he tels them that God is a most iust God, and that the wrath of God is infinite against him for his sinnes. he tells them that God is a most just God, and that the wrath of God is infinite against him for his Sins. pns31 vvz pno32 cst np1 vbz dt av-ds j np1, cc cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n2. (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13776 Now this assault of Satan a child of God may refell, and beate backe on this ground, Now this assault of Satan a child of God may refel, and beat back on this ground, av d n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvd, cc vvd av p-acp d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13777 and may tell Satan, though his sinnes be great and grieuous, and do deserue infinite punishment, being committed against an infinite Maiestie, and may tell Satan, though his Sins be great and grievous, and do deserve infinite punishment, being committed against an infinite Majesty, cc vmb vvi np1, cs po31 n2 vbb j cc j, cc vdb vvi j n1, vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13778 yet the sacrifice and death of Iesus Christ (he being not a meere man but God also) is inualuable, yet the sacrifice and death of Iesus christ (he being not a mere man but God also) is invaluable, av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1 (pns31 vbg xx dt j n1 p-acp np1 av) vbz j, (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13779 and of infinite worth, and is able to counteruaile the greatnesse of his sinnes, and fully to satisfie for them. and of infinite worth, and is able to countervail the greatness of his Sins, and Fully to satisfy for them. cc pp-f j n1, cc vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13780 And though God be a most iust God, and his iustice will not be corrupted by feare, pitie, And though God be a most just God, and his Justice will not be corrupted by Fear, pity, cc cs np1 vbb dt av-ds j np1, cc po31 n1 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n1, n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13781 or briberie, yet it will be satisfied: or bribery, yet it will be satisfied: cc n1, av pn31 vmb vbi vvn: (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13782 and though the wrath of God be infinite against his sinnes, yet an infinite sacrifice may appease it and pacifie it: and though the wrath of God be infinite against his Sins, yet an infinite sacrifice may appease it and pacify it: cc cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb j p-acp po31 n2, av dt j n1 vmb vvi pn31 cc vvi pn31: (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13783 though the Lord will not accept the best thing that he can offer to him, his first borne for his transgression, though the Lord will not accept the best thing that he can offer to him, his First born for his Transgression, cs dt n1 vmb xx vvi dt js n1 cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, po31 ord vvn p-acp po31 n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13784 euen the fruite of his body for the sinne of his soule, Micah 6.7. even the fruit of his body for the sin of his soul, micah 6.7. av-j dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13785 yet he will not refuse the sacrifice of his first begotten, yea of his onely begotten Sonne, the Sonne of his loue, yet he will not refuse the sacrifice of his First begotten, yea of his only begotten Son, the Son of his love, av pns31 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 ord vvn, uh pp-f po31 av-j vvn n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13786 and of the same eternall essence and substance with his owne Maiestie: that sacrifice being of infinite price and value, the Lord will not refuse it. and of the same Eternal essence and substance with his own Majesty: that sacrifice being of infinite price and valve, the Lord will not refuse it. cc pp-f dt d j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 d n1: cst n1 vbg pp-f j n1 cc n1, dt n1 vmb xx vvi pn31. (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13787 I dare boldly affirme it, that he that knowes aright and duly considers it, that the price of his redemption is the bloud of Iesus Christ, infinite in value, the greatnesse of his sinnes cannot make him despaire. I Dare boldly affirm it, that he that knows aright and duly considers it, that the price of his redemption is the blood of Iesus christ, infinite in valve, the greatness of his Sins cannot make him despair. pns11 vvb av-j vvi pn31, cst pns31 cst vvz av cc av-jn vvz pn31, cst dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, j p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vmbx vvi pno31 n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13788 No, no, the more that Satan doth extoll and set out the iustice of God, the more doth he strengthen and confirme a child of God in this, that the sacrifice and death of Christ is accepted of God as a full satisfastion for all his sinnes, for why: No, no, the more that Satan does extol and Set out the Justice of God, the more does he strengthen and confirm a child of God in this, that the sacrifice and death of christ is accepted of God as a full satisfaction for all his Sins, for why: uh-dx, uh-dx, dt av-dc cst np1 vdz vvi cc vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1, dt av-dc vdz pns31 vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d po31 n2, c-acp q-crq: (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13789 The satisfaction made by Christ being of infinite worth and sufficiency, and God being a iust God, he will not, no he cannot denie the sufficiencie of it for the sinnes of all that truly beleeue in Christ. The satisfaction made by christ being of infinite worth and sufficiency, and God being a just God, he will not, no he cannot deny the sufficiency of it for the Sins of all that truly believe in christ. dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 vbg pp-f j n1 cc n1, cc np1 vbg dt j np1, pns31 vmb xx, av-dx pns31 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst av-j vvb p-acp np1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13808 but giuen into their hands, that he should be betrayed and murdered by them, and to suffer them to betray and murder him. but given into their hands, that he should be betrayed and murdered by them, and to suffer them to betray and murder him. cc-acp vvn p-acp po32 n2, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31. (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 755
13790 Indeed if we had to deale with an vniust tyrant, one that regarded not right nor wrong, iustice nor equitie, whatsoeuer the satisfaction of our sinnes were, we could hardly be out of danger, we should haue cause still to feare it would not be accepted, Indeed if we had to deal with an unjust tyrant, one that regarded not right nor wrong, Justice nor equity, whatsoever the satisfaction of our Sins were, we could hardly be out of danger, we should have cause still to Fear it would not be accepted, np1 cs pns12 vhd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, pi cst vvd xx j-jn ccx vvi, n1 ccx n1, r-crq dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbdr, pns12 vmd av vbi av pp-f n1, pns12 vmd vhi n1 av pc-acp vvi pn31 vmd xx vbi vvn, (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13791 but our God is a most iust God, who values all things aright, and he finding the sacrifice of Christ sufficient, it being the sacrifice of his owne Sonne, but our God is a most just God, who value's all things aright, and he finding the sacrifice of christ sufficient, it being the sacrifice of his own Son, cc-acp po12 n1 vbz dt av-ds j np1, r-crq vvz d n2 av, cc pns31 vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 j, pn31 vbg dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13792 euen his Sonne begotten of him from all eternitie, and of the same eternall essence and substance with himselfe, even his Son begotten of him from all eternity, and of the same Eternal essence and substance with himself, av po31 n1 vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp d n1, cc pp-f dt d j n1 cc n1 p-acp px31, (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 754
13793 and so of infinite worth and value, he cannot but accept it as a sufficient satisfaction, and so of infinite worth and valve, he cannot but accept it as a sufficient satisfaction, cc av pp-f j n1 cc n1, pns31 vmbx p-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 755
13794 & he clearely acquits all them for whom it was offered from the guilt and punishment of all their sinnes: & he clearly acquits all them for whom it was offered from the guilt and punishment of all their Sins: cc pns31 av-j vvz d pno32 p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po32 n2: (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 755
13795 yea he holds himselfe so fully satisfied with that sacrifice of his owne Sonne, being of infinite worth and value, yea he holds himself so Fully satisfied with that sacrifice of his own Son, being of infinite worth and valve, uh pns31 vvz px31 av av-j vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 d n1, vbg pp-f j n1 cc n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 755
13796 as he will neuer remember the sinnes of his chosen now beleeuing in Christ any more against them. as he will never Remember the Sins of his chosen now believing in christ any more against them. c-acp pns31 vmb av-x vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 vvn av vvg p-acp np1 d av-dc p-acp pno32. (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 755
13797 And the consideration of that may be matter of great comfort to as many as truly beleeue in Christ. And the consideration of that may be matter of great Comfort to as many as truly believe in christ. cc dt n1 pp-f d vmb vbi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp p-acp d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp np1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1354 Page 755
13798 Now further, one thing I will further note, in that the Apostle saith, God spared not his owne Sonne, Now further, one thing I will further note, in that the Apostle Says, God spared not his own Son, av av-jc, crd n1 pns11 vmb av-jc vvi, p-acp d dt n1 vvz, np1 vvd xx po31 d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 755
13799 but gaue him, or deliuered him vp to death for vs all, that is, as I shewed in opening the words, God gaue or deliuered vp his Sonne to death, but gave him, or Delivered him up to death for us all, that is, as I showed in opening the words, God gave or Delivered up his Son to death, cc-acp vvd pno31, cc vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno12 d, cst vbz, c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp vvg dt n2, np1 vvd cc vvd a-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 755
13800 as a principall cause of that tradition and deliuering of him vp: as a principal cause of that tradition and delivering of him up: c-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n1 cc n-vvg pp-f pno31 a-acp: (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 755
13801 we see we may hold this as a truth of God, grounded on the word of God, that God had a principall working hand in the betraying of Christ by Iudas, and in crucifying and putting of Christ to death by the Iewes, we see we may hold this as a truth of God, grounded on the word of God, that God had a principal working hand in the betraying of christ by Iudas, and in crucifying and putting of christ to death by the Iewes, pns12 vvb pns12 vmb vvi d c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst np1 vhd dt j-jn j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp vvg cc vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt np2, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 755
13802 as I shewed you out of Acts 2.23. He was taken by the hands of the wicked, he was deliuered vp and crucified, as I showed you out of Acts 2.23. He was taken by the hands of the wicked, he was Delivered up and Crucified, c-acp pns11 vvd pn22 av pp-f n2 crd. pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, pns31 vbds vvn a-acp cc vvn, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 755
13803 and slaine by the determinate counsell and prouidence of God: God did appoint, decree, and will his betraying and crucifying. and slain by the determinate counsel and providence of God: God did appoint, Decree, and will his betraying and crucifying. cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1: np1 vdd vvi, n1, cc vmb po31 n-vvg cc vvg. (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 755
13804 Now this the Anabaptists deny, and they say that God did not determine, appoint, or decree, that by the wicked he should be betrayed or murdered, otherwise then by suffering them: Now this the Anabaptists deny, and they say that God did not determine, appoint, or Decree, that by the wicked he should be betrayed or murdered, otherwise then by suffering them: av d dt np1 vvb, cc pns32 vvb cst np1 vdd xx vvi, vvb, cc n1, cst p-acp dt j pns31 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn, av av p-acp vvg pno32: (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 755
13805 say they, God knew what they would do to his Sonne, & he decreed to suffer them to do that which they did, say they, God knew what they would do to his Son, & he decreed to suffer them to do that which they did, vvb pns32, np1 vvd r-crq pns32 vmd vdi p-acp po31 n1, cc pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vdi d r-crq pns32 vdd, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 755
13806 but he did not decree that they should do it as they did, by betraying him, and by murdering of him. but he did not Decree that they should do it as they did, by betraying him, and by murdering of him. cc-acp pns31 vdd xx vvi cst pns32 vmd vdi pn31 c-acp pns32 vdd, p-acp vvg pno31, cc p-acp vvg pp-f pno31. (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 755
13807 An idle conceit, as if they should say, God decreed not that his Sonne should be betrayed and murdered by the wicked, an idle conceit, as if they should say, God decreed not that his Son should be betrayed and murdered by the wicked, dt j n1, c-acp cs pns32 vmd vvi, np1 vvd xx d po31 n1 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 755
13809 A conceit of brainsicke persons, and cleane contrary to the plaine euidence of the word of God in the place cited, Acts 2.23. and likewise contrary to that, Act 4.27.28. where it is said, That both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and people of Israel, were gathered together to do whatsoeuer thine hand and thy counsell had determined before to be done. A conceit of brainsick Persons, and clean contrary to the plain evidence of the word of God in the place cited, Acts 2.23. and likewise contrary to that, Act 4.27.28. where it is said, That both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and people of Israel, were gathered together to do whatsoever thine hand and thy counsel had determined before to be done. dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc av-j j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vvn, vvz crd. cc av j-jn p-acp d, n1 crd. c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cst d np1 cc np1 np1, p-acp dt n2-j cc n1 pp-f np1, vbdr vvn av pc-acp vdi r-crq po21 n1 cc po21 n1 vhd vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi vdn. (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 755
13810 It is not said, that the hand and counsell of God determined to suffer them to do what they did, It is not said, that the hand and counsel of God determined to suffer them to do what they did, pn31 vbz xx vvn, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vdi r-crq pns32 vdd, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13811 but it was determined in the counsell and purpose of God, that they should do what they did: but it was determined in the counsel and purpose of God, that they should do what they did: cc-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cst pns32 vmd vdi r-crq pns32 vdd: (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13812 & whatsoeuer they did to Christ the Sonne of God, the hand and counsell of God had determined to be done. & whatsoever they did to christ the Son of God, the hand and counsel of God had determined to be done. cc r-crq pns32 vdd p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vhd vvn pc-acp vbi vdn. (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13813 But say the Anabaptists in their Pamphlet, pag. 29. God could not appoint Iudas to betray Christ, But say the Anabaptists in their Pamphlet, page. 29. God could not appoint Iudas to betray christ, cc-acp vvb dt np1 p-acp po32 n1, n1. crd np1 vmd xx vvi np1 pc-acp vvi np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13814 nor the Scribes and Pharises to murder him, this was wickednesse, which God cannot appoint, nor the Scribes and Pharisees to murder him, this was wickedness, which God cannot appoint, ccx dt n2 cc np2 pc-acp vvi pno31, d vbds n1, r-crq n1 vmbx vvi, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13815 as (say they) God cannot lie, he cannot destroy the righteous with the wicked, as (say they) God cannot lie, he cannot destroy the righteous with the wicked, c-acp (vvb pns32) n1 vmbx vvi, pns31 vmbx vvi dt j p-acp dt j, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13816 and so he cannot appoint Iudas and the rest to commit such horrible wickednesse as they did. and so he cannot appoint Iudas and the rest to commit such horrible wickedness as they did. cc av pns31 vmbx vvi np1 cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 c-acp pns32 vdd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13817 I answer them, Therein they reason absurdly, for thus stands their argument (if you marke it,) God cannot lie, he cannot destroy the righteous with the wicked, I answer them, Therein they reason absurdly, for thus Stands their argument (if you mark it,) God cannot lie, he cannot destroy the righteous with the wicked, pns11 vvb pno32, av pns32 vvb av-j, c-acp av vvz po32 n1 (cs pn22 vvb pn31,) np1 vmbx vvi, pns31 vmbx vvi dt j p-acp dt j, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13818 and the like, God cannot do euill, or euill cannot come from God, and therefore he cannot appoint euill and sinne to be in the world, and the like, God cannot do evil, or evil cannot come from God, and Therefore he cannot appoint evil and sin to be in the world, cc dt j, np1 vmbx vdb n-jn, cc j-jn vmbx vvi p-acp np1, cc av pns31 vmbx vvi j-jn cc n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13819 or that euill should be done by others. or that evil should be done by Others. cc d n-jn vmd vbi vdn p-acp n2-jn. (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13820 Is this a good consequent? no, no, it followes not, though God cannot do euill, Is this a good consequent? no, no, it follows not, though God cannot do evil, vbz d dt j j? uh-dx, uh-dx, pn31 vvz xx, cs np1 vmbx vdb n-jn, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13821 neither can euill come from him, yet he may appoint the being of euill. But they will say, the appointing of euill to be, is euill. neither can evil come from him, yet he may appoint the being of evil. But they will say, the appointing of evil to be, is evil. dx vmb av-jn vvn p-acp pno31, av pns31 vmb vvi dt vbg pp-f n-jn. p-acp pns32 vmb vvi, dt vvg pp-f j-jn pc-acp vbi, vbz j-jn. (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13822 I answer, No, it is not in God, though sinne be not good, yet the being of sinne is good to God who can vse it to his owne glorie: I answer, No, it is not in God, though sin be not good, yet the being of sin is good to God who can use it to his own glory: pns11 vvb, uh-dx, pn31 vbz xx p-acp np1, cs n1 vbb xx j, av dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j p-acp np1 q-crq vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po31 d n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13823 and though sinne as it is sinne hath an outward disagreement to the nature of God, and though sin as it is sin hath an outward disagreement to the nature of God, cc cs n1 c-acp pn31 vbz n1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13824 and be euill in the nature of it, yet it is not absolutely euill to God as it is sinne, and be evil in the nature of it, yet it is not absolutely evil to God as it is sin, cc vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, av pn31 vbz xx av-j j-jn p-acp np1 c-acp pn31 vbz n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13825 but to the instrument sinning, because God can make sinne as it is sinne to serue for diuerse good vses. but to the Instrument sinning, Because God can make sin as it is sin to serve for diverse good uses. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 vvg, c-acp np1 vmb vvi n1 c-acp pn31 vbz n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j j n2. (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13826 To instance in this particular, the betraying and murdering of Christ was absolutely euill in the instruments of doing it, To instance in this particular, the betraying and murdering of christ was absolutely evil in the Instruments of doing it, p-acp n1 p-acp d j, dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f np1 vbds av-j j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f vdg pn31, (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13827 but to God it was not so, because he could and did make it serue for the saluation of his chosen. but to God it was not so, Because he could and did make it serve for the salvation of his chosen. cc-acp p-acp np1 pn31 vbds xx av, c-acp pns31 vmd cc vdd vvi pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn. (34) verse (DIV2) 1355 Page 756
13828 Why then are the instruments blame-worthy? I answer, because they had no such purpose, they did betray Christ and crucifie him, Why then Are the Instruments blameworthy? I answer, Because they had no such purpose, they did betray christ and crucify him, q-crq av vbr dt n2 j? pns11 vvb, c-acp pns32 vhd dx d n1, pns32 vdd vvi np1 cc vvi pno31, (34) verse (DIV2) 1356 Page 756
13829 and murder him, being stirred vp so to do by the instigation of Satan, and by the strength of their owne corruption, therein aiming at their owne wicked ends, and murder him, being stirred up so to do by the instigation of Satan, and by the strength of their own corruption, therein aiming At their own wicked ends, cc vvi pno31, vbg vvn a-acp av pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1, av vvg p-acp po32 d j n2, (34) verse (DIV2) 1357 Page 756
13830 and they had no respect at all to the glorie of God, or the saluation of his chosen, and they had no respect At all to the glory of God, or the salvation of his chosen, cc pns32 vhd dx n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn, (34) verse (DIV2) 1357 Page 757
13831 and therefore their act was execrable and abhominable. and Therefore their act was execrable and abominable. cc av po32 n1 vbds j cc j. (34) verse (DIV2) 1357 Page 757
13832 But say the Anabaptists, though God determined certainly that his Sonne should be slaine, yet he might haue bene slaine without sinne: But say the Anabaptists, though God determined Certainly that his Son should be slain, yet he might have be slain without sin: p-acp vvi dt np1, cs np1 vvd av-j cst po31 n1 vmd vbi vvn, av pns31 vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1358 Page 757
13833 therefore the betraying and murdering of him was not from God. Still they reason foolishly: Therefore the betraying and murdering of him was not from God. Still they reason foolishly: av dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f pno31 vbds xx p-acp np1. av pns32 vvb av-j: (34) verse (DIV2) 1358 Page 757
13834 the euill of the act of betraying Christ and murdering of him was not from God, the evil of the act of betraying christ and murdering of him was not from God, dt n-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvg np1 cc vvg pp-f pno31 vbds xx p-acp np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1359 Page 757
13835 but from the instruments of the doing of it, but the act it selfe was decreed and fore-appointed by God, but from the Instruments of the doing of it, but the act it self was decreed and fore-appointed by God, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt vdg pp-f pn31, cc-acp dt n1 pn31 n1 vbds vvn cc j p-acp np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1359 Page 757
13836 and God willed it, for it was the death, and that the death of the crosse, and God willed it, for it was the death, and that the death of the cross, cc np1 vvd pn31, c-acp pn31 vbds dt n1, cc cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1359 Page 757
13837 and that vnder the hands of sinners, that God had decreed, and that he willed that Christ his Sonne should suffer; and that under the hands of Sinners, that God had decreed, and that he willed that christ his Son should suffer; cc cst p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cst np1 vhd vvn, cc cst pns31 vvd cst np1 po31 n1 vmd vvi; (34) verse (DIV2) 1359 Page 757
13838 and God would haue Christ his Sonne not onely die, but he would haue him suffer being innocent, and God would have christ his Son not only die, but he would have him suffer being innocent, cc np1 vmd vhi np1 po31 n1 xx av-j vvi, cc-acp pns31 vmd vhi pno31 vvi n1 j-jn, (34) verse (DIV2) 1359 Page 757
13839 an vniust condemnation, as he saith, Isai. 53.9. He made h•s graue with the wicked, though he had done no wickednesse, neither was any deceit in his mouth. And Christ saith, Luke 22.37. The same which is written must be performed in me, euen with the wicked was he numbred: an unjust condemnation, as he Says, Isaiah 53.9. He made h•s graven with the wicked, though he had done no wickedness, neither was any deceit in his Mouth. And christ Says, Lycia 22.37. The same which is written must be performed in me, even with the wicked was he numbered: dt j n1, c-acp pns31 vvz, np1 crd. pns31 vvd vbds j p-acp dt j, cs pns31 vhd vdn dx n1, dx vbds d n1 p-acp po31 n1. cc np1 vvz, av crd. dt d r-crq vbz vvn vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno11, av p-acp dt j vbds pns31 vvn: (34) verse (DIV2) 1359 Page 757
13840 for doubtlesse those things which are written of me haue an end. for doubtless those things which Are written of me have an end. p-acp av-j d n2 r-crq vbr vvn pp-f pno11 vhi dt n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1359 Page 757
13841 And therefore doubtlesse notwithstanding these cauils of the Anabaptists, we may hold this for a certaine truth, And Therefore doubtless notwithstanding these cavils of the Anabaptists, we may hold this for a certain truth, cc av av-j p-acp d vvz pp-f dt np1, pns12 vmb vvi d p-acp dt j n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1359 Page 757
13842 euen an holy truth of God, grounded on the word of God, that God had a principall working hand in the betraying of Christ by Iudas, and in crucifying of Christ by the Iewes, even an holy truth of God, grounded on the word of God, that God had a principal working hand in the betraying of christ by Iudas, and in crucifying of christ by the Iewes, av-j dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst np1 vhd dt j-jn j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt np2, (34) verse (DIV2) 1359 Page 757
13843 and they are not able with all their shifts to ouerturne this holy truth of God. and they Are not able with all their shifts to overturn this holy truth of God. cc pns32 vbr xx j p-acp d po32 n2 pc-acp vvi d j n1 pp-f np1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1359 Page 757
13844 There is yet one thing to be obserued of vs in this proposition of the Apostle, God spared not his owne Sonne, There is yet one thing to be observed of us in this proposition of the Apostle, God spared not his own Son, pc-acp vbz av crd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno12 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 vvd xx po31 d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1360 Page 757
13845 but gaue him, or deliuered him vp to death for vs all: but gave him, or Delivered him up to death for us all: cc-acp vvd pno31, cc vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno12 d: (34) verse (DIV2) 1360 Page 757
13846 namely, the persons for whom God gaue or deliuered vp his owne deare Sonne to death, to be crucified and slaine, here expressed by the Apostle, for vs all, that is, namely, the Persons for whom God gave or Delivered up his own deer Son to death, to be Crucified and slain, Here expressed by the Apostle, for us all, that is, av, dt n2 p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd cc vvd a-acp po31 d j-jn n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, av vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp pno12 d, cst vbz, (34) verse (DIV2) 1360 Page 757
13847 as I shewed you, for all true beleeuers, for all that do or shall beleeue in Christ to the end of the world. as I showed you, for all true believers, for all that do or shall believe in christ to the end of the world. c-acp pns11 vvd pn22, c-acp d j n2, p-acp d cst vdb cc vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1360 Page 757
13848 The conceit of vniuersall redemption wrought by Christ, that Christ died for all and euerie man and woman in the world without exception of any, we haue alreadie met withall verse 30. I will not now meddle with it; The conceit of universal redemption wrought by christ, that christ died for all and every man and woman in the world without exception of any, we have already met withal verse 30. I will not now meddle with it; dt n1 pp-f j n1 vvn p-acp np1, cst np1 vvd p-acp d cc d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d, pns12 vhb av vvn av n1 crd pns11 vmb xx av vvi p-acp pn31; (34) verse (DIV2) 1361 Page 758
13849 but these words, for vs all, being thus vnderstood, for all true beleeuers, for all that do or shall beleeue in Christ to the end of the world, affoord to vs this ground of truth. but these words, for us all, being thus understood, for all true believers, for all that do or shall believe in christ to the end of the world, afford to us this ground of truth. cc-acp d n2, p-acp pno12 d, vbg av vvn, p-acp d j n2, p-acp d cst vdb cc vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb p-acp pno12 d n1 pp-f n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1361 Page 758
13850 That the infinite merit of Christ his death belongs to euery true beleeuer: That the infinite merit of christ his death belongs to every true believer: cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 vvz p-acp d j n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13851 euery one whosoeuer he be that truly beleeues in Christ, hath part and share in the infinite merit of Christ his death; every one whosoever he be that truly believes in christ, hath part and share in the infinite merit of christ his death; d crd r-crq pns31 vbb cst av-j vvz p-acp np1, vhz n1 cc vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1; (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13852 and though his faith be but weake, yet if it be a true faith, it doth certainly entitle him to the infinite merit of the death of Christ. and though his faith be but weak, yet if it be a true faith, it does Certainly entitle him to the infinite merit of the death of christ. cc cs po31 n1 vbi cc-acp j, av cs pn31 vbb dt j n1, pn31 vdz av-j vvi pno31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13853 Indeed the greater measure of faith a man hath, the greater will be his comfort, Indeed the greater measure of faith a man hath, the greater will be his Comfort, np1 dt jc n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 vhz, dt jc vmb vbi po31 n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13854 but the least measure of true faith, giues a man or woman right and title to the infinite merit of the death of Christ Iesus the Sonne of God; but the least measure of true faith, gives a man or woman right and title to the infinite merit of the death of christ Iesus the Son of God; cc-acp dt ds n1 pp-f j n1, vvz dt n1 cc n1 j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 dt n1 pp-f np1; (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13855 God gaue his Sonne to death for all and euery one that truly beleeues in him. God gave his Son to death for all and every one that truly believes in him. np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d cc d pi cst av-j vvz p-acp pno31. (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13856 And to this purpose speakes Christ, and he amplifies his speech by a similitude. Ioh. 3.14.15. saith he, As Moses lift vp the serpent in the wilernesse, so must the Sonne of man be lift vp: And to this purpose speaks christ, and he amplifies his speech by a similitude. John 3.14.15. Says he, As Moses lift up the serpent in the wilernesse, so must the Son of man be lift up: cc p-acp d n1 vvz np1, cc pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. vvz pns31, p-acp np1 vvd a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av vmb dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn a-acp: (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13857 that whosoeuer beleeueth in him should not perish, but haue eternall life. The storie of Moses lifting vp the serpent, we haue Numb. 21.9. that whosoever Believeth in him should not perish, but have Eternal life. The story of Moses lifting up the serpent, we have Numb. 21.9. cst r-crq vvz p-acp pno31 vmd xx vvi, cc-acp vhb j n1. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg a-acp dt n1, pns12 vhb j. crd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13858 The people of Israell being stung with fierie serpents in the wildernesse, the Lord commanded Moses to make a brasen serpent, The people of Israel being stung with fiery Serpents in the Wilderness, the Lord commanded Moses to make a brazen serpent, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbg vvn p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13859 and to set it vp on a pole, that such of the people as were stung might looke to it and liue: and to Set it up on a pole, that such of the people as were stung might look to it and live: cc pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1, cst d pp-f dt n1 a-acp vbdr vvn vmd vvi p-acp pn31 cc vvi: (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13860 so saith Christ must the Sonne of man be lift vp, euen lift vp on the crosse, that whosoeuer beleeueth in him, whosoeuer lookes on him by the eye of faith hanging on the crosse, should not perish, but haue eternall life. so Says christ must the Son of man be lift up, even lift up on the cross, that whosoever Believeth in him, whosoever looks on him by the eye of faith hanging on the cross, should not perish, but have Eternal life. av vvz np1 vmb dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn a-acp, av vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1, cst r-crq vvz p-acp pno31, r-crq vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, vmd xx vvi, cc-acp vhb j n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13861 The similitude is very apt and fit: The similitude is very apt and fit: dt n1 vbz av j cc j: (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13862 as those amongst the people of Israel that were able, when they were bitten and stung with fierie serpents, to eye the brazen serpent, as those among the people of Israel that were able, when they were bitten and stung with fiery Serpents, to eye the brazen serpent, c-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vbdr j, c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp j n2, p-acp n1 dt j n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13863 though it were but with a squint eye, with a dimme or bleare eye, or with halfe an eye, were healed; though it were but with a squint eye, with a dim or blear eye, or with half an eye, were healed; cs pn31 vbdr cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j cc vvi n1, cc p-acp j-jn dt n1, vbdr vvn; (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13864 so whosoeuer they be that are able to looke on Christ lift vp on the crosse by the eye of faith, so whosoever they be that Are able to look on christ lift up on the cross by the eye of faith, av c-crq pns32 vbb d vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13865 and to eye Christ Iesus the Sonne of God crucified, though it be with a weake faith, and to eye christ Iesus the Son of God Crucified, though it be with a weak faith, cc p-acp n1 np1 np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd, cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt j n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 758
13866 and with the least measure of true faith, they are sure to be healed of the bitings of Satan the old serpent, and of the sting of sinne, and with the least measure of true faith, they Are sure to be healed of the bitings of Satan the old serpent, and of the sting of sin, cc p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f j n1, pns32 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 dt j n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 759
13867 and they are certainly partakers of the infinite merit of the death of Christ Iesus the Sonne of God, and they Are Certainly partakers of the infinite merit of the death of christ Iesus the Son of God, cc pns32 vbr av-j n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 759
13868 and they are freed from the guilt and punishment of all their sinnes. and they Are freed from the guilt and punishment of all their Sins. cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po32 n2. (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 759
13869 For why, it is a ruled case in Diuinitie, that faith not erring in the proper obiect of it, For why, it is a ruled case in Divinity, that faith not erring in the proper Object of it, p-acp q-crq, pn31 vbz dt vvn n1 p-acp n1, cst n1 xx vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 759
13870 but truly apprehending, though neuer so weakely, the sauing promise of the mercie of God and merit of Christ, it is effectuall for the good, but truly apprehending, though never so weakly, the Saving promise of the mercy of God and merit of christ, it is effectual for the good, cc-acp av-j vvg, cs av-x av av-j, dt vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz j p-acp dt j, (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 759
13871 and for the comfort of the beleeuer, as I shewed not long since, that faith doth not iustifie, and for the Comfort of the believer, as I showed not long since, that faith does not justify, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns11 vvd xx av-j a-acp, cst n1 vdz xx vvi, (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 759
13872 as it is an excellent grace or gift, for the dignity, or for the worthinesse of it, as it is an excellent grace or gift, for the dignity, or for the worthiness of it, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 759
13873 or for the strength or greatnesse of it, because it is a strong faith, or such a measure of faith, or for the strength or greatness of it, Because it is a strong faith, or such a measure of faith, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc d dt n1 pp-f n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 759
13874 but obiectiue, and in relation to the obiect of it, and so faith truly apprehending, but Objective, and in Relation to the Object of it, and so faith truly apprehending, cc-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc av n1 av-j vvg, (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 759
13875 though weakely, a right obiect, it is of force and effect for the good and for the comfort of the beleeuer. though weakly, a right Object, it is of force and Effect for the good and for the Comfort of the believer. c-acp av-j, dt j-jn n1, pn31 vbz pp-f n1 cc vvi p-acp dt j cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 759
13876 And we are to hold this as an holy truth of God, that the infinite merit of Christ his death belongs to euery true beleeuer, And we Are to hold this as an holy truth of God, that the infinite merit of christ his death belongs to every true believer, cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi d c-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 vvz p-acp d j n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 759
13877 and whosoeuer beleeues in Christ truly, though neuer so weakely, yet he hath part and share in the infinite merit of the death of Christ Iesus the Sonne of God, and whosoever believes in christ truly, though never so weakly, yet he hath part and share in the infinite merit of the death of christ Iesus the Son of God, cc r-crq vvz p-acp np1 av-j, cs av-x av av-j, av pns31 vhz n1 cc vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 759
13878 and he is freed from the guilt and punishment of all his sinnes. and he is freed from the guilt and punishment of all his Sins. cc pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po31 n2. (34) verse (DIV2) 1362 Page 759
13879 A ground, for the vse, of it of sweet comfort to as many as truly beleeue in Christ, A ground, for the use, of it of sweet Comfort to as many as truly believe in christ, dt n1, p-acp dt n1, pp-f pn31 pp-f j n1 p-acp p-acp d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 759
13880 though it be in great weakenesse. though it be in great weakness. cs pn31 vbb p-acp j n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 759
13881 Dost thou whosoeuer thou art beleeue in Christ truly, though weakely, euen with much wrastling and tugging, Dost thou whosoever thou art believe in christ truly, though weakly, even with much wrestling and tugging, vd2 pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r vvb p-acp np1 av-j, c-acp av-j, av-j p-acp d j-vvg cc vvg, (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 759
13882 and thou canst hardly keepe thy faith on foote, it is readie to be borne downe with euery blast of temptation or triall: and thou Canst hardly keep thy faith on foot, it is ready to be born down with every blast of temptation or trial: cc pns21 vm2 av vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 759
13883 yet is thy weake faith carried to a right obiect? Is it truly set on the Lord Iesus? Assuredly then it doth entitle thee to the infinite merit of the death of Christ Iesus the Sonne of God, yet is thy weak faith carried to a right Object? Is it truly Set on the Lord Iesus? Assuredly then it does entitle thee to the infinite merit of the death of christ Iesus the Son of God, av vbz po21 j n1 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1? vbz pn31 av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 np1? av-vvn cs pn31 vdz vvi pno21 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 759
13884 and thou art thereby as truly freed from the guilt and punishment of all thy sinnes, and thou art thereby as truly freed from the guilt and punishment of all thy Sins, cc pns21 vb2r av c-acp av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po21 n2, (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 759
13885 as they be that haue the strongest faith, and the greatest measure of true faith. as they be that have the Strongest faith, and the greatest measure of true faith. c-acp pns32 vbb cst vhb dt js n1, cc dt js n1 pp-f j n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 759
13886 Labour thou to get greater strength of faith, and vse all good meanes that serue to adde one measure of faith to another, the greater the measure of thy faith is that thou hast, the greater will be thy comfort; Labour thou to get greater strength of faith, and use all good means that serve to add one measure of faith to Another, the greater the measure of thy faith is that thou hast, the greater will be thy Comfort; n1 pns21 pc-acp vvi jc n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi d j n2 cst vvb pc-acp vvi crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn, dt jc dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vbz d pns21 vh2, dt jc vmb vbi po21 n1; (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 759
13887 but be thy faith neuer so weake, yet if it be set on the Lord Iesus the Sonne of God in truth, certainly the infinite merit of Christ his death belongs to thee, but be thy faith never so weak, yet if it be Set on the Lord Iesus the Son of God in truth, Certainly the infinite merit of christ his death belongs to thee, cc-acp vbb po21 n1 av-x av j, av cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, av-j dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 vvz p-acp pno21, (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 760
13888 and thou hast part and share in it, as truly as any other who hath the greatest measure of faith: and thou hast part and share in it, as truly as any other who hath the greatest measure of faith: cc pns21 vh2 n1 cc vvi p-acp pn31, c-acp av-j c-acp d n-jn r-crq vhz dt js n1 pp-f n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 760
13889 yea thy faith is like precious to the faith of the best of Gods children: I haue warrant so to speake. 2. Pet. 1.1. yea thy faith is like precious to the faith of the best of God's children: I have warrant so to speak. 2. Pet. 1.1. uh po21 n1 vbz av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js pp-f ng1 n2: pns11 vhi n1 av pc-acp vvi. crd np1 crd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 760
13890 the Apostle writing to ordinarie beleeuing Christians, he saith, They had obtained like precious faith with him, and with other Apostles. the Apostle writing to ordinary believing Christians, he Says, They had obtained like precious faith with him, and with other Apostles. dt n1 vvg p-acp j vvg np1, pns31 vvz, pns32 vhd vvn av-j j n1 p-acp pno31, cc p-acp j-jn n2. (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 760
13891 Thy faith being set on the Lord Iesus the Sonne of God in truth, it is as precious to thee as the faith of the blessed Apostles was, Thy faith being Set on the Lord Iesus the Son of God in truth, it is as precious to thee as the faith of the blessed Apostles was, po21 n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, pn31 vbz a-acp j p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n2 vbds, (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 760
13892 and as the faith of the best of Gods children, and doth as truly and as certainly entitle thee to the infinite merit of Christ his death, as theirs did or doth. and as the faith of the best of God's children, and does as truly and as Certainly entitle thee to the infinite merit of christ his death, as theirs did or does. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js pp-f ng1 n2, cc vdz c-acp av-j cc a-acp av-j vvi pno21 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, c-acp png32 vdd cc vdz. (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 760
13893 A ground of sweet comfort to the weakest true beleeuing soule yt liues, euen to such as are euer cōplaining of the weaknesse of their faith, this may refresh and cheare vp their hearts with cōfort, if it be duly considered. A ground of sweet Comfort to the Weakest true believing soul that lives, even to such as Are ever complaining of the weakness of their faith, this may refresh and cheer up their hearts with Comfort, if it be duly considered. dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt js j vvg n1 pn31 vvz, av p-acp d c-acp vbr av vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, d vmb vvi cc vvi a-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, cs pn31 vbb av-jn vvn. (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 760
13894 But thou wilt say, I doubt of the truth of my faith. I answer thee, trie it by that one note, Tit. 2.14. But thou wilt say, I doubt of the truth of my faith. I answer thee, try it by that one note, Tit. 2.14. p-acp pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. pns11 vvb pno21, vvb pn31 p-acp d crd n1, np1 crd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 760
13895 Christ Iesus, saith the Apostle, gaue himselfe for vs, that he might redeeme vs from all iniquitie, christ Iesus, Says the Apostle, gave himself for us, that he might Redeem us from all iniquity, np1 np1, vvz dt n1, vvd px31 p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 760
13896 & purge vs to be a peculiar people vnto himselfe, zealous of good workes. & purge us to be a peculiar people unto himself, zealous of good works. cc vvb pno12 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp px31, j pp-f j n2. (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 760
13897 If thy faith being set on Christ the right obiect of it, be a purging faith, purifying thy heart, as Acts 15.9. If thy faith being Set on christ the right Object of it, be a purging faith, purifying thy heart, as Acts 15.9. cs po21 n1 vbg vvn p-acp np1 dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, vbb dt n-vvg n1, n-vvg po21 n1, p-acp n2 crd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 760
13898 If thou find thy heart turned from sinne to God, and purged from corruption, surely then thy faith is a true faith, If thou find thy heart turned from sin to God, and purged from corruption, surely then thy faith is a true faith, cs pns21 vvb po21 n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc vvn p-acp n1, av-j av po21 n1 vbz dt j n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 760
13899 and though it be but weake, and thou art combred with much doubting, it doth as truly entitle thee to the infinite merit of the death of Christ the Sonne of God, and though it be but weak, and thou art cumbered with much doubting, it does as truly entitle thee to the infinite merit of the death of christ the Son of God, cc cs pn31 vbb p-acp j, cc pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp d vvg, pn31 vdz p-acp av-j vvi pno21 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 760
13900 as the strongest faith of the soundest Christian in the world. Thinke on that to thy comfort. as the Strongest faith of the soundest Christian in the world. Think on that to thy Comfort. c-acp dt js n1 pp-f dt js np1 p-acp dt n1. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1363 Page 760
13901 Come we to the Apostles inference, which he brings on this proposition, God spared not his owne Sonne, Come we to the Apostles Inference, which he brings on this proposition, God spared not his own Son, vvb pns12 p-acp dt n2 n1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d n1, np1 vvd xx po31 d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1364 Page 760
13902 but gaue him for vs all to death. but gave him for us all to death. cc-acp vvd pno31 p-acp pno12 d p-acp n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1364 Page 760
13903 Hereupon the Apostle infers, that together with that Sonne of his, God will freely giue to all true beleeuers all good things, which he deliuers in this manner: Hereupon the Apostle infers, that together with that Son of his, God will freely give to all true believers all good things, which he delivers in this manner: av dt n1 vvz, cst av p-acp d n1 pp-f png31, np1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d j n2 d j n2, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1364 Page 760
13904 How shall he not with him giue vs all things also? As if he had said, it cannot be but that vndoubtedly together with Christ his Sonne, he will giue vs all other good things. How shall he not with him give us all things also? As if he had said, it cannot be but that undoubtedly together with christ his Son, he will give us all other good things. q-crq vmb pns31 xx p-acp pno31 vvi pno12 d n2 av? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn31 vmbx vbi cc-acp cst av-j av p-acp np1 po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno12 d j-jn j n2. (34) verse (DIV2) 1364 Page 760
13905 Now this manner of deliuering this inference is to be obserued: How shall he not with him giue vs all things also: Now this manner of delivering this Inference is to be observed: How shall he not with him give us all things also: av d n1 pp-f vvg d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn: c-crq vmb pns31 xx p-acp pno31 vvi pno12 d n2 av: (34) verse (DIV2) 1364 Page 760
13906 and hence we may conclude in the first place thus much. and hence we may conclude in the First place thus much. cc av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1 av av-d. (34) verse (DIV2) 1364 Page 761
13907 That it cannot be, it is not possible that God should withhold any good thing from true beleeuers. That it cannot be, it is not possible that God should withhold any good thing from true believers. cst pn31 vmbx vbi, pn31 vbz xx j cst np1 vmd vvi d j n1 p-acp j n2. (34) verse (DIV2) 1365 Page 761
13963 they say it is but a putatiue iustice, so they scornfully terme it, and a meere supposed imputation, and a meere imagination. they say it is but a putative Justice, so they scornfully term it, and a mere supposed imputation, and a mere imagination. pns32 vvb pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, av pns32 av-j vvb pn31, cc dt j j-vvn n1, cc dt j n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1372 Page 764
13908 The Lord will not keepe from such as truly beleeue in Christ any thing which he in his wisedome fees meet and good for them. Psal. 84.11. the Psalmist saith, The Lord will withhold no good thing from them that walke vprightly. The Lord will not keep from such as truly believe in christ any thing which he in his Wisdom fees meet and good for them. Psalm 84.11. the Psalmist Says, The Lord will withhold no good thing from them that walk uprightly. dt n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp np1 d n1 r-crq pns31 p-acp po31 n1 n2 vvi cc j p-acp pno32. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vmb vvi dx j n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb av-j. (34) verse (DIV2) 1365 Page 761
13909 And hence it is that the Apostle 1. Corinth. 3.21.22. saith to the beleeuing Corinthians, All things are yours, whether it be Paul, or Apollos, And hence it is that the Apostle 1. Corinth. 3.21.22. Says to the believing Corinthians, All things Are yours, whither it be Paul, or Apollos, cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 crd np1. crd. vvz p-acp dt vvg np1, d n2 vbr png22, cs pn31 vbb np1, cc npg1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1365 Page 761
13910 or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, whether they be things present or things to come, all are yours. or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, whither they be things present or things to come, all Are yours. cc np1, cc dt n1, cc n1, cc n1, cs pns32 vbb n2 j cc n2 pc-acp vvi, d vbr png22. (34) verse (DIV2) 1365 Page 761
13911 And he makes this the ground of it, Ye are Christs, ye beleeue in Christ, ye belong to Christ, & Christ is yours; And he makes this the ground of it, You Are Christ, you believe in christ, you belong to christ, & christ is yours; cc pns31 vvz d dt n1 pp-f pn31, pn22 vbr npg1, pn22 vvb p-acp np1, pn22 vvb p-acp np1, cc np1 vbz png22; (34) verse (DIV2) 1365 Page 761
13912 and therefore all things are yours, and it cannot be that God should suffer you to want any thing that he sees meete and good for you. and Therefore all things Are yours, and it cannot be that God should suffer you to want any thing that he sees meet and good for you. cc av d n2 vbr png22, cc pn31 vmbx vbi cst np1 vmd vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi d n1 cst pns31 vvz j cc j p-acp pn22. (34) verse (DIV2) 1365 Page 761
13913 And not to enlarge the proofe of this truth, the grounds of it are these. And not to enlarge the proof of this truth, the grounds of it Are these. cc xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. (34) verse (DIV2) 1365 Page 761
13914 First, God who is infinite in power, goodnesse and mercie, hath giuen Christ his Sonne to all true beleeuers, the greatest good that can be giuen, First, God who is infinite in power, Goodness and mercy, hath given christ his Son to all true believers, the greatest good that can be given, ord, np1 r-crq vbz j p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, vhz vvn np1 po31 n1 p-acp d j n2, dt js j cst vmb vbi vvn, (34) verse (DIV2) 1366 Page 761
13915 and therefore he will not denie them things of lesse worth. It is Christ his owne argument, Matth. 6.25. Your heauenly Father hath giuen you your bodies and your liues, and he will much more feed you and cloth you. and Therefore he will not deny them things of less worth. It is christ his own argument, Matthew 6.25. Your heavenly Father hath given you your bodies and your lives, and he will much more feed you and cloth you. cc av pns31 vmb xx vvi pno32 n2 pp-f av-dc j. pn31 vbz np1 po31 d n1, np1 crd. po22 j n1 vhz vvn pn22 po22 n2 cc po22 n2, cc pns31 vmb av-d av-dc vvi pn22 cc n1 pn22. (34) verse (DIV2) 1366 Page 761
13916 Againe, Christ is the fountaine of all good things, in and through him God doth blesse his children with all spirituall blessings, Ephes. 1.3. yea with all temporall blessings, and with all good things: Again, christ is the fountain of all good things, in and through him God does bless his children with all spiritual blessings, Ephesians 1.3. yea with all temporal blessings, and with all good things: av, np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2, p-acp cc p-acp pno31 n1 vdz vvi po31 n2 p-acp d j n2, np1 crd. uh p-acp d j n2, cc p-acp d j n2: (34) verse (DIV2) 1367 Page 761
13917 and therefore they hauing Christ, they can want no good thing. and Therefore they having christ, they can want no good thing. cc av pns32 vhg np1, pns32 vmb vvi dx j n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1367 Page 761
13918 And on these grounds it followes necessarily, that the Lord will not keepe from such as truly beleeue in Christ any thing which he in his wisedome fees meete and good for them. And on these grounds it follows necessarily, that the Lord will not keep from such as truly believe in christ any thing which he in his Wisdom fees meet and good for them. cc p-acp d n2 pn31 vvz av-j, cst dt n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp np1 d n1 r-crq pns31 p-acp po31 n1 n2 vvi cc j p-acp pno32. (34) verse (DIV2) 1367 Page 761
13919 And the due meditation of this truth may affoord matter of strong comfort to euery true beleeuer, And the due meditation of this truth may afford matter of strong Comfort to every true believer, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n1 vmb vvi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d j n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 761
13920 and to euery child of God in the time of any want, or penurie, or losse, or distresse whatsoeuer; and to every child of God in the time of any want, or penury, or loss, or distress whatsoever; cc p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 r-crq; (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 761
13921 yea the due consideration of this may arme and strengthen a child of God, a true beleeuer, against the feare of want, yea the due consideration of this may arm and strengthen a child of God, a true believer, against the Fear of want, uh dt j-jn n1 pp-f d vmb vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 761
13922 or penurie, or any other euill. For why shouldst thou that art a child of God, a true beleeuer, feare want, or penury, or any other evil. For why Shouldst thou that art a child of God, a true believer, Fear want, cc n1, cc d j-jn j-jn. p-acp q-crq vmd2 pns21 cst vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1, vvb n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 761
13923 or pouertie, or any other euill? Remember this, God hath giuen thee Christ his owne deare Sonne, the best gift he could giue to thee, or poverty, or any other evil? remember this, God hath given thee christ his own deer Son, the best gift he could give to thee, cc n1, cc d j-jn j-jn? np1 d, np1 vhz vvn pno21 np1 po31 d j-jn n1, dt js n1 pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno21, (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13924 yea he gaue that deare Sonne of his to thee when thou wast a stranger and an enemie to him, yea he gave that deer Son of his to thee when thou wast a stranger and an enemy to him, uh pns31 vvd cst j-jn n1 pp-f png31 pc-acp pno21 c-crq pns21 vbd2s dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp pno31, (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13964 They are deceiued, the truth now deliuered beares downe this erronious conceit of theirs. They Are deceived, the truth now Delivered bears down this erroneous conceit of theirs. pns32 vbr vvn, dt n1 av vvn vvz a-acp d j n1 pp-f png32. (34) verse (DIV2) 1372 Page 764
13925 and will he now denie thee any good thing that he sees good for thee, thou being iustified and reconciled to him by the death of his Sonne? No, no, feare it not, it cannot possibly be. and will he now deny thee any good thing that he sees good for thee, thou being justified and reconciled to him by the death of his Son? No, no, Fear it not, it cannot possibly be. cc vmb pns31 av vvi pno21 d j n1 cst pns31 vvz j p-acp pno21, pns21 vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, vvb pn31 xx, pn31 vmbx av-j vbi. (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13926 Dost thou perswade thy selfe that thou art Christs and Christ is thine? and dost thou looke for saluation by Christ, Dost thou persuade thy self that thou art Christ and christ is thine? and dost thou look for salvation by christ, vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r npg1 cc np1 vbz png21? cc vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13927 and perswade thy selfe that God will bring thee to heauen by Christ, and wilt thou not trust God for other good things? Oh learne thou on this ground to checke thy selfe when thou art troubled with feare of want, and persuade thy self that God will bring thee to heaven by christ, and wilt thou not trust God for other good things? O Learn thou on this ground to check thy self when thou art troubled with Fear of want, cc vvi po21 n1 cst np1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc vm2 pns21 xx vvi np1 p-acp j-jn j n2? uh vvb pns21 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13928 or pouertie, or such like, Christ is thine, and therefore all things are thine, life, death, things present, things to come, or poverty, or such like, christ is thine, and Therefore all things Are thine, life, death, things present, things to come, cc n1, cc d av-j, np1 vbz png21, cc av d n2 vbr png21, n1, n1, n2 j, n2 pc-acp vvi, (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13929 yea all are thy seruants, and what then canst thou want that God sees good for thee? If we could carrie this in mind, yea all Are thy Servants, and what then Canst thou want that God sees good for thee? If we could carry this in mind, uh d vbr po21 n2, cc q-crq av vm2 pns21 vvi cst np1 vvz j p-acp pno21? cs pns12 vmd vvi d p-acp n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13930 and duly consider it, without question it would free vs from a great deale of carking care, and duly Consider it, without question it would free us from a great deal of carking care, cc av-jn vvi pn31, p-acp n1 pn31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n-vvg vvb, (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13931 and disburden our soules of much anxiety, and disquietnesse, and vexation of mind and spirit, and disburden our Souls of much anxiety, and disquietness, and vexation of mind and Spirit, cc vvi po12 n2 pp-f d n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13932 and it would be a stronger prop to vphold vs, and to keepe vs from feare of want, and it would be a Stronger prop to uphold us, and to keep us from Fear of want, cc pn31 vmd vbi dt jc n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13933 or penurie, or any other euill, then that promise of God, Heb. 13.5. or penury, or any other evil, then that promise of God, Hebrew 13.5. cc n1, cc d j-jn j-jn, cs d n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13934 That God will not faile nor forsake vs. For hath God giuen vs Christ, he hath then giuen vs a pawne of his loue, That God will not fail nor forsake us For hath God given us christ, he hath then given us a pawn of his love, cst np1 vmb xx vvi ccx vvi pno12 p-acp vhz n1 vvn pno12 np1, pns31 vhz av vvn pno12 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13935 yea a rich pawne, and of great price, and that of the greatest loue that could be; yea a rich pawn, and of great price, and that of the greatest love that could be; uh dt j n1, cc pp-f j n1, cc d pp-f dt js n1 cst vmd vbi; (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13936 and will he then withdraw his loue from vs, and suffer vs to want other good things that he sees meete and good for vs? it cannot be, it is not possible. and will he then withdraw his love from us, and suffer us to want other good things that he sees meet and good for us? it cannot be, it is not possible. cc vmb pns31 av vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno12, cc vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi n-jn j n2 cst pns31 vvz j cc j p-acp pno12? pn31 vmbx vbi, pn31 vbz xx j. (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13937 It may be thou art poore, God sees it good thou shouldest be so, he will giue thee contentment which is better then riches: It may be thou art poor, God sees it good thou Shouldst be so, he will give thee contentment which is better then riches: pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vb2r j, np1 vvz pn31 j pns21 vmd2 vbi av, pns31 vmb vvi pno21 n1 r-crq vbz jc cs n2: (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13938 or thou art sicke, God sees it good for thee thou shouldst be so, he will giue thee patience and comfort in Christ which is b•tter then health, & so in other particulars. or thou art sick, God sees it good for thee thou Shouldst be so, he will give thee patience and Comfort in christ which is b•tter then health, & so in other particulars. cc pns21 vb2r j, np1 vvz pn31 j p-acp pno21 pns21 vmd2 vbi av, pns31 vmb vvi pno21 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 r-crq vbz jc cs n1, cc av p-acp j-jn n2-j. (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13939 Oh then leaue carking care and distrustfull thoughts touching the things of this world to the world, O then leave carking care and distrustful thoughts touching the things of this world to the world, uh av vvi n-vvg n1 cc j n2 vvg dt n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13940 and to the men of the world, who haue •heir por•ion in this life, and want faith, and haue not Christ. and to the men of the world, who have •heir por•ion in this life, and want faith, and have not christ. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vhb n1 n1 p-acp d n1, cc vvb n1, cc vhb xx np1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 762
13941 Thou hast Christ, thou being a true beleeuer, and hauing Christ, thou canst want no manner of good thing that the Lord sees meete for thee: Thou hast christ, thou being a true believer, and having christ, thou Canst want no manner of good thing that the Lord sees meet for thee: pns21 vh2 np1, pns21 vbg dt j n1, cc j-vvg np1, pns21 vm2 vvi dx n1 pp-f j n1 cst dt n1 vvz j p-acp pno21: (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 763
13942 and therefore cast out feare of want, of penury, and such like, and learne thou to trust God, and Therefore cast out Fear of want, of penury, and such like, and Learn thou to trust God, cc av vvd av n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, cc d av-j, cc vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 763
13943 as for saluation, so for other good things. as for salvation, so for other good things. c-acp p-acp n1, av c-acp j-jn j n2. (34) verse (DIV2) 1368 Page 763
13988 And hence it is that the Apostle saith, Godlinesse hath the promise of the life present, And hence it is that the Apostle Says, Godliness hath the promise of the life present, cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz, n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j, (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 765
13944 There is yet further matter of instruction offered to vs from this inference of the Apostle, How shall he not with him giue vs all things also? And in the next place obserue we, the Apostle here saith, There is yet further matter of instruction offered to us from this Inference of the Apostle, How shall he not with him give us all things also? And in the next place observe we, the Apostle Here Says, pc-acp vbz av jc n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, q-crq vmb pns31 xx p-acp pno31 vvi pno12 d n2 av? cc p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pns12, dt n1 av vvz, (34) verse (DIV2) 1369 Page 763
13945 How shall not God with Christ giue vs all things? as if he had said, It cannot be but that God will together with Christ freely giue vs both all the benefits of Christ, How shall not God with christ give us all things? as if he had said, It cannot be but that God will together with christ freely give us both all the benefits of christ, q-crq vmb xx np1 p-acp np1 vvb pno12 d n2? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pn31 vmbx vbi cc-acp cst np1 vmb av p-acp np1 av-j vvi pno12 d d dt n2 pp-f np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1369 Page 763
13946 and all other good things of this life which he in his wisedome sees meete and good for vs. Now hence note we thus much. and all other good things of this life which he in his Wisdom sees meet and good for us Now hence note we thus much. cc d j-jn j n2 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns31 p-acp po31 n1 vvz j cc j p-acp pno12 av av vvb pns12 av av-d. (34) verse (DIV2) 1369 Page 763
13947 That Christ and the benefits of Christ cannot be seuered: they are neuer found asunder, they euer go together. That christ and the benefits of christ cannot be severed: they Are never found asunder, they ever go together. cst np1 cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vmbx vbi vvn: pns32 vbr av-x vvn av, pns32 av vvb av. (34) verse (DIV2) 1370 Page 763
13948 To whom God giues Christ, to them also he giues all the benefits of Christ: To whom God gives christ, to them also he gives all the benefits of christ: p-acp ro-crq np1 vvz np1, p-acp pno32 av pns31 vvz d dt n2 pp-f np1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1370 Page 763
13949 and whosoeuer he be that hath Christ, he hath also the benefits of Christ, and he is partaker of all the benefits of Christ, and whosoever he be that hath christ, he hath also the benefits of christ, and he is partaker of all the benefits of christ, cc c-crq pns31 vbb cst vhz np1, pns31 vhz av dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pns31 vbz n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1370 Page 763
13950 and that truly and really, and they are truly and really his; and that truly and really, and they Are truly and really his; cc cst av-j cc av-j, cc pns32 vbr av-j cc av-j po31; (34) verse (DIV2) 1370 Page 763
13951 euen whatsoeuer Christ did or suffered as Mediator God and man, it is by the couenant of grace truly and really his who is one with Christ, and who hath Christ himselfe. Ioh. 6.40. even whatsoever christ did or suffered as Mediator God and man, it is by the Covenant of grace truly and really his who is one with christ, and who hath christ himself. John 6.40. av r-crq np1 vdd cc vvd p-acp n1 np1 cc n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j cc av-j po31 zz vbz pi p-acp np1, cc r-crq vhz np1 px31. np1 crd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1370 Page 763
13952 It is the will of him that sent me, that euerie man which seeth the Sonne (saith Christ) and beleeueth in him, should haue euerlasting life, It is the will of him that sent me, that every man which sees the Son (Says christ) and Believeth in him, should have everlasting life, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd pno11, cst d n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 (vvz np1) cc vvz p-acp pno31, vmd vhi j n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1370 Page 763
13953 and I will raise him at the last day. and I will raise him At the last day. cc pns11 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt ord n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1370 Page 763
13954 It is the will of my Father, that he should be partaker of all my benefits, that concerne his iustification, It is the will of my Father, that he should be partaker of all my benefits, that concern his justification, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi n1 pp-f d po11 n2, cst vvb po31 n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1370 Page 763
13955 and his eternall happinesse and saluation. 1. Ioh. 5.12. it is said, He that hath the Sonne hath life: and his Eternal happiness and salvation. 1. John 5.12. it is said, He that hath the Son hath life: cc po31 j n1 cc n1. crd np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, pns31 cst vhz dt n1 vhz n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1370 Page 763
13956 he that hath Christ the Sonne of God, he hath all the benefits of Christ that concerne life and saluation, he that hath christ the Son of God, he hath all the benefits of christ that concern life and salvation, pns31 cst vhz np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vhz d dt n2 pp-f np1 cst vvi n1 cc n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1370 Page 763
13957 and they are truly and really his, euen wisedome, righteousnesse, sanctification and redemption: as they are reckoned vp, 1. Cor. 1.30. This I note in a word: and they Are truly and really his, even Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption: as they Are reckoned up, 1. Cor. 1.30. This I note in a word: cc pns32 vbr av-j cc av-j png31, av-j n1, n1, n1 cc n1: c-acp pns32 vbr vvn a-acp, crd np1 crd. d pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1370 Page 763
13958 it meets with some erronious conceits of the Papists. it meets with Some erroneous conceits of the Papists. pn31 vvz p-acp d j n2 pp-f dt njp2. (34) verse (DIV2) 1370 Page 763
13959 First, that they affirme that the wicked eate the flesh of Christ, and drinke his bloud in the Sacrament: First, that they affirm that the wicked eat the Flesh of christ, and drink his blood in the Sacrament: ord, cst pns32 vvb cst dt j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1371 Page 763
13960 and if they so do, they must needs haue Christ himselfe, and be partakers of the benefits of Christ, Ioh. 6.54. and yet they shut them out from all the benefits of Christ, and from eternall life. and if they so do, they must needs have christ himself, and be partakers of the benefits of christ, John 6.54. and yet they shut them out from all the benefits of christ, and from Eternal life. cc cs pns32 av vdb, pns32 vmb av vhi np1 px31, cc vbb n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd. cc av pns32 vvd pno32 av p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, cc p-acp j n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1371 Page 764
13961 Againe, they affirme that the imputation of Christ his righteousnesse to true beleeuers is but a fancie. Again, they affirm that the imputation of christ his righteousness to true believers is but a fancy. av, pns32 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp j n2 vbz p-acp dt n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1372 Page 764
13962 We hold that Christ his righteousnesse is truly and really imputed to euerie true beleeuer: We hold that christ his righteousness is truly and really imputed to every true believer: pns12 vvb cst np1 po31 n1 vbz av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp d j n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1372 Page 764
14146 and especially if they see or know a child of God troubled in mind and conscience for sinne, and especially if they see or know a child of God troubled in mind and conscience for sin, cc av-j cs pns32 vvb cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
13965 Such as haue Christ, as all true beleeuers haue, they being one with Christ by a most neare and reall vnion, Euen flesh of his flesh, Such as have christ, as all true believers have, they being one with christ by a most near and real Union, Even Flesh of his Flesh, d c-acp vhb np1, c-acp d j n2 vhb, pns32 vbg crd p-acp np1 p-acp dt av-ds av-j cc j n1, av n1 pp-f po31 n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1372 Page 764
13966 and bone of his bone, as Ephes. 5.30. certainly they haue all the benefits of Christ; and bone of his bone, as Ephesians 5.30. Certainly they have all the benefits of christ; cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp np1 crd. av-j pns32 vhb d dt n2 pp-f np1; (34) verse (DIV2) 1372 Page 764
13967 and it must needs be that all the graces and benefits of Christ do truly and really belong to them, and it must needs be that all the graces and benefits of christ do truly and really belong to them, cc pn31 vmb av vbi d d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 vdb av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp pno32, (34) verse (DIV2) 1372 Page 764
13968 and they are truly really partakers of the infinite merits of Christ his death, and of his obedience. and they Are truly really partakers of the infinite merits of christ his death, and of his Obedience. cc pns32 vbr av-j av-j n2 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1 po31 n1, cc pp-f po31 n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1372 Page 764
13969 Now in a second place, in that the Apostle here saith, With him: that is, with Christ, Now in a second place, in that the Apostle Here Says, With him: that is, with christ, av p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d dt n1 av vvz, p-acp pno31: cst vbz, p-acp np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1373 Page 764
13970 euen together with Christ God giues to true beleeuers not onely all the benefits of Christ, even together with christ God gives to true believers not only all the benefits of christ, av av p-acp np1 np1 vvz p-acp j n2 xx av-j d dt n2 pp-f np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1373 Page 764
13971 but all other good things of this life that he sees meete and necessarie for them. but all other good things of this life that he sees meet and necessary for them. cc-acp d j-jn j n2 pp-f d n1 cst pns31 vvz j cc j p-acp pno32. (34) verse (DIV2) 1373 Page 764
13972 God giues Christ to his chosen, to true beleeuers, and together with him all other good things: God gives christ to his chosen, to true believers, and together with him all other good things: np1 vvz np1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, p-acp j n2, cc av p-acp pno31 d j-jn j n2: (34) verse (DIV2) 1373 Page 764
13973 we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. we Are given to understand thus much. pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (34) verse (DIV2) 1373 Page 764
13974 That onely they, and none but they who haue Christ, haue true spirituall right and title to the good things of this life. That only they, and none but they who have christ, have true spiritual right and title to the good things of this life. cst av-j pns32, cc pix cc-acp pns32 r-crq vhb np1, vhb j j n-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 764
13975 Men may haue temporall good things, and they may haue them in great abundance without Christ, Men may have temporal good things, and they may have them in great abundance without christ, n2 vmb vhi j j n2, cc pns32 vmb vhi pno32 p-acp j n1 p-acp np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 764
13976 but they haue no iust spirituall right and title to them, neither can they haue any true comfort in them or from them: but they have no just spiritual right and title to them, neither can they have any true Comfort in them or from them: cc-acp pns32 vhb dx j j n-jn cc n1 p-acp pno32, dx vmb pns32 vhb d j n1 p-acp pno32 cc p-acp pno32: (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 764
13977 onely they, and none but they who truly beleeue in Christ, and that haue Christ, they onely haue true spiritual right & title to the good things of this life, only they, and none but they who truly believe in christ, and that have christ, they only have true spiritual right & title to the good things of this life, av-j pns32, cc pix cc-acp pns32 r-crq av-j vvb p-acp np1, cc d n1 np1, pns32 av-j vhb j j n-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 764
13978 and onely they haue a comfortable vse of them, & true comfort in them and from them. and only they have a comfortable use of them, & true Comfort in them and from them. cc av-j pns32 vhb dt j n1 pp-f pno32, cc j n1 p-acp pno32 cc p-acp pno32. (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 764
13979 And to this purpose serues that, 1. Cor. 3.21.22. And to this purpose serves that, 1. Cor. 3.21.22. cc p-acp d n1 vvz d, crd np1 crd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 764
13980 where the Apostle hauing put it downe in the generall, All things are yours: you beleeuing in Christ, where the Apostle having put it down in the general, All things Are yours: you believing in christ, c-crq dt n1 vhg vvn pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1, d n2 vbr png22: pn22 vvg p-acp np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 764
13981 and Christ being yours, or you hauing Christ, all things are yours: and christ being yours, or you having christ, all things Are yours: cc np1 vbg png22, cc pn22 j-vvg np1, d n2 vbr png22: (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 765
13982 and then reckoning vp particulars, he names the world, The world is yours, euen the whole frame of the world and all the good creatures in it are yours, you are the right owners of the world; and then reckoning up particulars, he names the world, The world is yours, even the Whole frame of the world and all the good creatures in it Are yours, you Are the right owners of the world; cc av vvg a-acp n2-j, pns31 vvz dt n1, dt n1 vbz png22, av-j dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 cc d dt j n2 p-acp pn31 vbr png22, pn22 vbr dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1; (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 765
13983 and though you be not possessed of the world, yet in Christ you haue iust right & title to the world, and though you be not possessed of the world, yet in christ you have just right & title to the world, cc cs pn22 vbb xx vvn pp-f dt n1, av p-acp np1 pn22 vhb j n-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 765
13984 and to all the good things that be in the world. Galat. 3.29. and to all the good things that be in the world. Galatians 3.29. cc p-acp d dt j n2 cst vbb p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 765
13985 saith the Apostle, If ye be Christs; if ye belong to Christ, and Christ be yours, then are ye Abrahams seed, and heires by promise: Says the Apostle, If you be Christ; if you belong to christ, and christ be yours, then Are you Abrahams seed, and Heirs by promise: vvz dt n1, cs pn22 vbb npg1; cs pn22 vvb p-acp np1, cc np1 vbb png22, av vbr pn22 npg1 n1, cc n2 p-acp n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 765
13986 then are ye heires of God, and haue right and title to all the good things promised in the couenant, then Are you Heirs of God, and have right and title to all the good things promised in the Covenant, av vbr pn22 n2 pp-f np1, cc vhb av-jn cc n1 p-acp d dt j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 765
13987 then are ye heires with Abraham both of heauen and of earth. then Are you Heirs with Abraham both of heaven and of earth. av vbr pn22 n2 p-acp np1 d pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 765
13989 and of that which is to come. Such as are godly, and none are truly so but such as are in Christ, and of that which is to come. Such as Are godly, and none Are truly so but such as Are in christ, cc pp-f d r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi. d c-acp vbr j, cc pix vbr av-j av p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 765
13990 and haue Christ who is the roote of true godlinesse, they haue the promise of all good things, not onely of the life to come, and have christ who is the root of true godliness, they have the promise of all good things, not only of the life to come, cc vhb np1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f d j n2, xx av-j pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 765
13991 but also of this life present, they onely, and none but they haue true spirituall right and title to the good things of this life, they onely haue true comfort in them and from them: but also of this life present, they only, and none but they have true spiritual right and title to the good things of this life, they only have true Comfort in them and from them: cc-acp av pp-f d n1 j, pns32 av-j, cc pix cc-acp pns32 vhb j j n-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, pns32 av-j vhb j n1 p-acp pno32 cc p-acp pno32: (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 765
13992 and the ground of this truth is. Because man who was once Lord of all creatures, hauing forfeited and lost that priuiledge, and the ground of this truth is. Because man who was once Lord of all creatures, having forfeited and lost that privilege, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz. p-acp n1 r-crq vbds a-acp n1 pp-f d n2, vhg vvn cc vvn d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1374 Page 765
13993 and that right and title by the fall of Adam, it is restored onely to all true beleeuers, to all that truly beleeue in Christ the Sonne of God, whom God hath made heire of all things, Hebr. 1.2. and that right and title by the fallen of Adam, it is restored only to all true believers, to all that truly believe in christ the Son of God, whom God hath made heir of all things, Hebrew 1.2. cc d j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz vvn av-j p-acp d j n2, p-acp d cst av-j vvb p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, ro-crq np1 vhz vvn n1 pp-f d n2, np1 crd. (34) verse (DIV2) 1375 Page 765
13994 And true beleeuers are ioynt heires, or heires annexed to Christ, verse 17. of this Chapter: And true believers Are joint Heirs, or Heirs annexed to christ, verse 17. of this Chapter: cc j n2 vbr j n2, cc n2 vvn p-acp np1, n1 crd pp-f d n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1375 Page 765
13995 and therefore doubtlesse onely they, and none but they who haue Christ, haue true spirituall right and title to the good things of this life; and Therefore doubtless only they, and none but they who have christ, have true spiritual right and title to the good things of this life; cc av av-j av-j pns32, cc pix cc-acp pns32 r-crq vhb np1, vhb j j n-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1; (34) verse (DIV2) 1375 Page 765
13996 and onely they, and none but they haue the comfortable vse of them, and haue true comfort in them and from them. and only they, and none but they have the comfortable use of them, and have true Comfort in them and from them. cc av-j pns32, cc pix cc-acp pns32 vhb dt j n1 pp-f pno32, cc vhb j n1 p-acp pno32 cc p-acp pno32. (34) verse (DIV2) 1375 Page 765
13997 Now then for the vse, first this ground of truth serues to discouer that they deceiue themselues who thinke that God hath bl•ssed them with the good things of this life that they enioy, Now then for the use, First this ground of truth serves to discover that they deceive themselves who think that God hath bl•ssed them with the good things of this life that they enjoy, av av p-acp dt n1, ord d n1 pp-f n1 vvz pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vvb px32 r-crq vvb cst np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1 cst pns32 vvb, (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 765
13998 and yet they haue not Christ; and yet they have not christ; cc av pns32 vhb xx np1; (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 765
13999 it is an vsuall speech, it often breakes out of the mouthes of worldlings, of earthwormes, of vsurers and such like, who haue scraped together abundance of wealth, that God hath blessed them with that abundance. it is an usual speech, it often breaks out of the mouths of worldlings, of earthworms, of usurers and such like, who have scraped together abundance of wealth, that God hath blessed them with that abundance. pn31 vbz dt j n1, pn31 av vvz av pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, pp-f n2, pp-f n2 cc d av-j, r-crq vhb vvn av n1 pp-f n1, cst np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp d n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14000 They are deceiued, the gold and siluer, and the good things of this life they do enioy without Christ (and it cannot be that they haue Christ, liuing in knowne grosse sinnes as they do) are not blessings to them, They Are deceived, the gold and silver, and the good things of this life they do enjoy without christ (and it cannot be that they have christ, living in known gross Sins as they do) Are not blessings to them, pns32 vbr vvn, dt n1 cc n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f d n1 pns32 vdb vvi p-acp np1 (cc pn31 vmbx vbi cst pns32 vhb np1, vvg p-acp j-vvn j n2 c-acp pns32 vdb) vbr xx n2 p-acp pno32, (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14001 but rather curses and snares to them, and they are but giuen them to leaue them without excuse at the day of iudgement, but rather curses and snares to them, and they Are but given them to leave them without excuse At the day of judgement, cc-acp av-c n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vbr p-acp vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14002 and do adde weight to their iudgement, to make their condemnation heauier and deeper in hell. and do add weight to their judgement, to make their condemnation Heavier and Deeper in hell. cc vdb vvi n1 p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 jc cc jc-jn p-acp n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14003 And take thou notice of it whosoeuer thou art, thou maist haue temporall good things without Christ, And take thou notice of it whosoever thou art, thou Mayest have temporal good things without christ, cc vvb pns21 n1 pp-f pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, pns21 vm2 vhi j j n2 p-acp np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14004 but alas thou hast no true spirituall right to them, thou hast them but as a thiefe hath a true mans purse, but alas thou hast no true spiritual right to them, thou hast them but as a thief hath a true men purse, cc-acp uh pns21 vh2 dx j j n-jn p-acp pno32, pns21 vh2 pno32 p-acp p-acp dt n1 vhz dt j ng1 n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14005 and what shall it profit the thiefe to haue it, when he shall come to hold vp his hand for it at the barre? If thou haue not Christ, thou art but an vsurper of the good things of this life thou dost possesse by a lawfull ciuill right, and what shall it profit the thief to have it, when he shall come to hold up his hand for it At the bar? If thou have not christ, thou art but an usurper of the good things of this life thou dost possess by a lawful civil right, cc q-crq vmb pn31 vvi dt n1 pc-acp vhi pn31, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1? cs pns21 vhi xx np1, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1 pns21 vd2 vvi p-acp dt j j n-jn, (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14006 and thou shalt one day be accountable for them, yea for euery bit of bread thou hast to put into thy mouth, and thou shalt one day be accountable for them, yea for every bit of bred thou hast to put into thy Mouth, cc pns21 vm2 crd n1 vbb j p-acp pno32, uh p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns21 vh2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14007 for euery ragge thou hast to put on thy backe. for every rag thou hast to put on thy back. p-acp d n1 pns21 vh2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14008 Yea consider with thy selfe, if thou haue not Christ, and yet hast gold, siluer, house, land, Yea Consider with thy self, if thou have not christ, and yet hast gold, silver, house, land, uh vvb p-acp po21 n1, cs pns21 vhi xx np1, cc av vh2 n1, n1, n1, n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14009 and such like, thou art but an intruder into the right, not of a mortall man but of the Sonne of God, and such like, thou art but an intruder into the right, not of a Mortal man but of the Son of God, cc d av-j, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn, xx pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14010 euen into the right of the Lord Iesus, Gods heire of all things: he is Lord of the whole world, and of all things in it; even into the right of the Lord Iesus, God's heir of all things: he is Lord of the Whole world, and of all things in it; av p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt n1 np1, npg1 n1 pp-f d n2: pns31 vbz n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc pp-f d n2 p-acp pn31; (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14011 and assure thy selfe, thou shalt one day pay deare for thy intruding, the recompence of the wrong done to him will one day fall heauie on thee. and assure thy self, thou shalt one day pay deer for thy intruding, the recompense of the wrong done to him will one day fallen heavy on thee. cc vvb po21 n1, pns21 vm2 crd n1 vvi j-jn p-acp po21 j-vvg, dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn vdn p-acp pno31 n1 crd n1 vvi j p-acp pno21. (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14012 And what an heauie account haue they to make, who haue abundance of outward good things and yet haue not Christ? they shall one day cast away their gold and siluer, And what an heavy account have they to make, who have abundance of outward good things and yet have not christ? they shall one day cast away their gold and silver, cc q-crq dt j n1 vhb pns32 pc-acp vvi, r-crq vhb n1 pp-f j j n2 cc av vhb xx np1? pns32 vmb crd n1 vvd av po32 n1 cc n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14013 and wish they had neuer gone beyond the spade or shouell: and wish they had never gone beyond the spade or shovel: cc vvb pns32 vhd av-x vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14014 and what an heauie account haue they to make who haue abundance of wealth and riches, and do abuse them? Againe for a second vse: and what an heavy account have they to make who have abundance of wealth and riches, and do abuse them? Again for a second use: cc q-crq dt j n1 vhb pns32 pc-acp vvi r-crq vhb n1 pp-f n1 cc n2, cc vdb vvi pno32? av p-acp dt ord n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1376 Page 766
14015 is it so that onely they, and none but they who haue Christ, haue true spirituall right and title to the good things of this life, is it so that only they, and none but they who have christ, have true spiritual right and title to the good things of this life, vbz pn31 av cst av-j pns32, cc pix cc-acp pns32 r-crq vhb np1, vhb j j n-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 766
14016 and onely they, and none but they haue a comfortable vse of them, and true comfort in them? Here is then matter of comfort for such as haue Christ, in regard of the good things of this life they do enioy: and only they, and none but they have a comfortable use of them, and true Comfort in them? Here is then matter of Comfort for such as have christ, in regard of the good things of this life they do enjoy: cc av-j pns32, cc pix cc-acp pns32 vhb dt j n1 pp-f pno32, cc j n1 p-acp pno32? av vbz av n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d c-acp vhb np1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1 pns32 vdb vvi: (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14017 haue they little or haue they much of the good things of this life, it is their owne, have they little or have they much of the good things of this life, it is their own, vhb pns32 j cc vhi pns32 d pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1, pn31 vbz po32 d, (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14018 and they haue true spirituall right and title to it. and they have true spiritual right and title to it. cc pns32 vhb j j n-jn cc n1 p-acp pn31. (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14019 Art thou a member of Christ? Hast thou Christ? and hast thou abundance of good things of this life well gotten, Art thou a member of christ? Hast thou christ? and hast thou abundance of good things of this life well got, vb2r pns21 dt n1 pp-f np1? vh2 pns21 np1? cc vh2 pns21 n1 pp-f j n2 pp-f d n1 av vvn, (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14020 and cast on thee by the good hand and prouidence of God? That abundance is thine owne, and cast on thee by the good hand and providence of God? That abundance is thine own, cc vvd p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1? cst n1 vbz po21 d, (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14021 and it is truly comfortable to thee. and it is truly comfortable to thee. cc pn31 vbz av-j j p-acp pno21. (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14022 Or hast thou litle, but from hand to mouth? that litle is better to thee then the great abundance that worldlings haue who haue not Christ, they shall be accountable for their abundance, Or hast thou little, but from hand to Mouth? that little is better to thee then the great abundance that worldlings have who have not christ, they shall be accountable for their abundance, cc vh2 pns21 j, cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1? cst j vbz jc p-acp pno21 av dt j n1 cst n2 vhb r-crq vhb xx np1, pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp po32 n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14023 and they haue an heauie account to make for it: but thy little is truly thine, thou hast true right to it, euen before God; and they have an heavy account to make for it: but thy little is truly thine, thou hast true right to it, even before God; cc pns32 vhb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31: cc-acp po21 j vbz av-j png21, pns21 vh2 j j-jn p-acp pn31, av p-acp np1; (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14024 and not onely in the courts of men, but also in the high Court of heauen, and not only in the Courts of men, but also in the high Court of heaven, cc xx av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cc-acp av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14025 and thou maist comfortably vse it. and thou Mayest comfortably use it. cc pns21 vm2 av-j vvi pn31. (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14026 If thou hast but browne bread, or a dinner of greene hearbes, as Salomon speakes, Prou. 15.17. with Christ, it is better then a stalled oxe, and the greatest dainties in the world without Christ. If thou hast but brown bred, or a dinner of green herbs, as Solomon speaks, Prou. 15.17. with christ, it is better then a stalled ox, and the greatest dainties in the world without christ. cs pns21 vh2 cc-acp j-jn n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, p-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. p-acp np1, pn31 vbz jc cs dt vvn n1, cc dt js n2-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14027 If thou know thy selfe by faith to be a member of Christ, his right giues thee right and title to the good creatures of God thou dost enioy, If thou know thy self by faith to be a member of christ, his right gives thee right and title to the good creatures of God thou dost enjoy, cs pns21 vvb po21 n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 j-jn vvz pno21 av-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 pns21 vd2 vvi, (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14028 and thou maist lawfully vse them for thy necessitie, yea sometimes for thy honest delight; and thou Mayest lawfully use them for thy necessity, yea sometime for thy honest delight; cc pns21 vm2 av-j vvi pno32 p-acp po21 n1, uh av p-acp po21 j n1; (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14029 the beautie, sweetnesse, and comfort of them belongs to thee, and thou maist eate with peace and drinke with peace, the beauty, sweetness, and Comfort of them belongs to thee, and thou Mayest eat with peace and drink with peace, dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f pno32 vvz p-acp pno21, cc pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14030 so as it be with moderation and thanksgiuing to God, and thou maist with peace and comfort possesse and vse gold and siluer, so as it be with moderation and thanksgiving to God, and thou Mayest with peace and Comfort possess and use gold and silver, av c-acp pn31 vbb p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, cc pns21 vm2 p-acp n1 cc n1 vvi cc vvi n1 cc n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14031 and other good things of this life the Lord is pleased to cast on thee by his good hand and prouidence: and other good things of this life the Lord is pleased to cast on thee by his good hand and providence: cc j-jn j n2 pp-f d n1 dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1: (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14032 thinke on that to thy comfort. think on that to thy Comfort. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1377 Page 767
14033 One thing yet remaines to be noted from these words, How shall he not with him giue vs all things also? the word signifying (as we haue shewed) freely giue vs all things: hence it is cleare. One thing yet remains to be noted from these words, How shall he not with him give us all things also? the word signifying (as we have showed) freely give us all things: hence it is clear. crd n1 av vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2, q-crq vmb pns31 xx p-acp pno31 vvi pno12 d n2 av? dt n1 vvg (c-acp pns12 vhb vvn) av-j vvb pno12 d n2: av pn31 vbz j. (34) verse (DIV2) 1378 Page 767
14034 That the good things of this life, that true beleeuers and they who haue Christ do enioy, are the free gift of God, they are giuen to them of God freely, That the good things of this life, that true believers and they who have christ do enjoy, Are the free gift of God, they Are given to them of God freely, cst dt j n2 pp-f d n1, cst j n2 cc pns32 r-crq vhb np1 vdb vvi, vbr dt j n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pno32 pp-f np1 av-j, (34) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 767
14035 and without any merit or desert of their owne. Christ teacheth this plainly, Matth. 6.11. where he bids such as are able truly to call God Father, thus to pray, Giue vs this day our daily bread. and without any merit or desert of their own. christ Teaches this plainly, Matthew 6.11. where he bids such as Are able truly to call God Father, thus to pray, Give us this day our daily bred. cc p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 d. np1 vvz d av-j, np1 crd. c-crq pns31 vvz d c-acp vbr j av-j pc-acp vvi np1 n1, av pc-acp vvi, vvb pno12 d n1 po12 j n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 767
14036 Gods children must pray to God their Father to giue them euery morsell of bread they stand in need of, God's children must pray to God their Father to give them every morsel of bred they stand in need of, npg1 n2 vmb vvi p-acp np1 po32 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 d n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f, (34) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 768
14037 and euery bit of bread they haue to vse is the meere and free gift of God without any desert of theirs. and every bit of bred they have to use is the mere and free gift of God without any desert of theirs. cc d n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 pp-f png32. (34) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 768
14038 It is then a good argument, a child of God cannot merit the least bit of bread to put into his mouth, It is then a good argument, a child of God cannot merit the least bit of bred to put into his Mouth, pn31 vbz av dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmbx vvi dt ds n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 768
14039 therefore he cannot merit and deserue heauen. Therefore he cannot merit and deserve heaven. av pns31 vmbx vvi cc vvi n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 768
14040 This argument being vsed by a reuerend Diuine now with the Lord, the Papists scoffe at it, This argument being used by a reverend Divine now with the Lord, the Papists scoff At it, d n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt j-jn j-jn av p-acp dt n1, dt njp2 n1 p-acp pn31, (34) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 768
14041 and they seeke to shift it off, but they are not able to auoid the force and dint of it, all is Gods free gift to his children to the least bit of bread they haue to put into their mouthes, and they seek to shift it off, but they Are not able to avoid the force and dint of it, all is God's free gift to his children to the least bit of bred they have to put into their mouths, cc pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp, cc-acp pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, d vbz ng1 j n1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, (34) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 768
14042 and therefore without question they cannot merit heauen. and Therefore without question they cannot merit heaven. cc av p-acp n1 pns32 vmbx vvi n1. (34) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 768
14043 And though we be the children of God, and haue true spirituall right and title in Christ to the good things of this life, And though we be the children of God, and have true spiritual right and title in christ to the good things of this life, cc cs pns12 vbb dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vhb j j n-jn cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 768
14044 yet we are to acknowledge euery bit of bread we haue to put into our mouthes, yet we Are to acknowledge every bit of bred we have to put into our mouths, av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, (34) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 768
14045 and euery ragge we haue to put on our backes to be the free gift of God, and every rag we have to put on our backs to be the free gift of God, cc d n1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f np1, (34) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 768
14046 and we are to praise him for it, and to be thankfull to his holy Maiestie for the same, and we Are to praise him for it, and to be thankful to his holy Majesty for the same, cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt d, (34) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 768
14047 and we are to vse the good things of this life we do enioy, to the honour and glorie of God the giuer of them; and we Are to use the good things of this life we do enjoy, to the honour and glory of God the giver of them; cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f d n1 pns12 vdb vvi, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f pno32; (34) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 768
14048 and to honour God with our riches, Prou. 3.9. that is our dutie. Come we now to thee 33. and 34. verses. and to honour God with our riches, Prou. 3.9. that is our duty. Come we now to thee 33. and 34. Verses. cc p-acp n1 np1 p-acp po12 n2, np1 crd. cst vbz po12 n1. np1 pns12 av p-acp pno21 crd cc crd n2. (34) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 768
14049 VERSE 33.34. Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods chosen? It is God that iustifieth. VERSE 33.34. Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's chosen? It is God that Justifieth. n1 crd. q-crq vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn? pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz. (35) verse (DIV2) 1379 Page 769
14050 Who shall condemne? It is Christ which is dead, yea or rather which is risen againe, who is also at the right hand of God, Who shall condemn? It is christ which is dead, yea or rather which is risen again, who is also At the right hand of God, q-crq vmb vvi? pn31 vbz np1 q-crq vbz j, uh cc av-c r-crq vbz vvn av, r-crq vbz av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1381 Page 769
14051 and maketh request also for vs. and makes request also for us cc vvz n1 av p-acp pno12 (35) verse (DIV2) 1381 Page 769
14052 OVr Apostle hauing in the verse foregoing armed the beleeuing Romans and other true beleeuers, against the assault and tentation that might arise from the want of good things, Our Apostle having in the verse foregoing armed the believing Romans and other true believers, against the assault and tentation that might arise from the want of good things, po12 n1 vhg p-acp dt n1 vvg vvd dt vvg np1 cc j-jn j n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 cst vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 769
14053 and made knowne to them they need not feare the want of any good thing needfull for them, God hauing giuen them Christ his Sonne, he now begins to arme and strengthen them against the assaults and tentations that might come from the presence of euill things, and made known to them they need not Fear the want of any good thing needful for them, God having given them christ his Son, he now begins to arm and strengthen them against the assaults and tentations that might come from the presence of evil things, cc vvd vvn p-acp pno32 pns32 vvb xx vvb dt n1 pp-f d j n1 j p-acp pno32, np1 vhg vvn pno32 np1 po31 n1, pns31 av vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 cst vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 769
14054 and he opposeth to the particular assaults that might trouble and disquiet them touching the presence of euill things, contrary grounds of comfort: and he Opposeth to the particular assaults that might trouble and disquiet them touching the presence of evil things, contrary grounds of Comfort: cc pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n2 cst vmd vvi cc vvi pno32 vvg dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, j-jn n2 pp-f n1: (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 769
14055 and this he doth from this 33. verse to the end of the Chapter. I will God willing lay forth the grounds of comfort opposed to the particular assaults, and this he does from this 33. verse to the end of the Chapter. I will God willing lay forth the grounds of Comfort opposed to the particular assaults, cc d pns31 vdz p-acp d crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. pns11 vmb np1 j vvd av dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt j n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 769
14056 as we shall come to them. as we shall come to them. c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno32. (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 769
14057 In these two verses 33. and 34. the Apostle pus downe a ground of comfort that might come from the euill of sinne, In these two Verses 33. and 34. the Apostle put down a ground of Comfort that might come from the evil of sin, p-acp d crd n2 crd cc crd dt n1 vvn a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vmd vvi p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 769
14058 and he shewes that the euill of sinne cannot hurt Gods chosen, either in regard of accusation, or in respect of condemnation. and he shows that the evil of sin cannot hurt God's chosen, either in regard of accusation, or in respect of condemnation. cc pns31 vvz cst dt n-jn pp-f n1 vmbx vvi n2 vvn, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 769
14059 First in regard of accusation, he affirmes verse 33. that Gods chosen are not to feare any accuser, any that can accuse them for their sinnes, which he puts downe by way of interrogation, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods chosen? And then against the feare of accusation for their sinnes, he opposeth a strong reason, First in regard of accusation, he affirms verse 33. that God's chosen Are not to Fear any accuser, any that can accuse them for their Sins, which he puts down by Way of interrogation, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's chosen? And then against the Fear of accusation for their Sins, he Opposeth a strong reason, ord p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz n1 crd d n2 vvn vbr xx pc-acp vvi d n1, d cst vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, r-crq pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn? cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns31 vvz dt j n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 769
14060 as a ground of comfort, because God iustifieth them, and therefore no accusation for sinne need to be feared: as a ground of Comfort, Because God Justifieth them, and Therefore no accusation for sin need to be feared: c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp np1 vvz pno32, cc av dx n1 p-acp n1 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn: (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 769
14061 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods chosen? It is God that iustifieth, saith the Apostle. Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's chosen? It is God that Justifieth, Says the Apostle. r-crq vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn? pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz, vvz dt n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 769
14062 In regard of condemnation he likewise affirmes verse 34. that Gods chosen are not to feare that any shall condemne them for their sinnes. In regard of condemnation he likewise affirms verse 34. that God's chosen Are not to Fear that any shall condemn them for their Sins. p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pns31 av vvz n1 crd d n2 vvn vbr xx pc-acp vvi cst d vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2. (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 770
14063 Who shall condemne, saith the Apostle: as if he had said, None shall, or none can condemne. Who shall condemn, Says the Apostle: as if he had said, None shall, or none can condemn. q-crq vmb vvi, vvz dt n1: c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pix vmb, cc pix vmb vvi. (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 770
14064 And then he also opposeth to the feare of condemnation this reason and particular ground of comfort, because Christ is dead: And then he also Opposeth to the Fear of condemnation this reason and particular ground of Comfort, Because christ is dead: cc av pns31 av vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 d n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1, c-acp np1 vbz j: (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 770
14065 It is Christ which is dead. It is christ which is dead. pn31 vbz np1 q-crq vbz j. (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 770
14127 and to charge on them foule sinnes, as to accuse them to be hypocrites, proud persons, couetous persons: and to charge on them foul Sins, as to accuse them to be Hypocrites, proud Persons, covetous Persons: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 j n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi n2, j n2, j n2: (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14066 Which he further enlargeth by Christ his resurrection, and his sitting at the right hand of God, and his intercession: Which he further enlarges by christ his resurrection, and his sitting At the right hand of God, and his Intercession: r-crq pns31 av-jc vvz p-acp np1 po31 n1, cc po31 vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 n1: (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 770
14067 It is Christ which is dead, yea or rather which is risen againe, who is also at the right hand of God, It is christ which is dead, yea or rather which is risen again, who is also At the right hand of God, pn31 vbz np1 q-crq vbz j, uh cc av-c r-crq vbz vvn av, r-crq vbz av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 770
14068 and maketh request also for vs. But to keepe within the compasse of verse 33. two things in generall are layd before vs in that verse. First this proposition: and makes request also for us But to keep within the compass of verse 33. two things in general Are laid before us in that verse. First this proposition: cc vvz n1 av p-acp pno12 p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 crd crd n2 p-acp j vbr vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1. ord d n1: (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 770
14069 None can lay any thing to the charge of Gods chosen, deliuered by way of interrogation, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods chosen? Secondly the reason of it, None can lay any thing to the charge of God's chosen, Delivered by Way of interrogation, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's chosen? Secondly the reason of it, pi vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn, vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn? ord dt n1 pp-f pn31, (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 770
14070 because God iustifieth them, Who can lay any thing to their charge? It is God that iustifieth. Because God Justifieth them, Who can lay any thing to their charge? It is God that Justifieth. c-acp np1 vvz pno32, r-crq vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po32 n1? pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz. (35) verse (DIV2) 1382 Page 770
14071 Let vs now a little stand to examine the words of this verse touching the sence and meaning of them. Let us now a little stand to examine the words of this verse touching the sense and meaning of them. vvb pno12 av dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1 vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 770
14072 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods chosen? as if he had said, none shall, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's chosen? as if he had said, none shall, r-crq vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pix vmb, (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 770
14073 or none can, neither man nor diuell, none either in heauen, in earth, or in hell, is able to do it. or none can, neither man nor Devil, none either in heaven, in earth, or in hell, is able to do it. cc pix vmb, dx n1 ccx n1, pix av-d p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, vbz j pc-acp vdi pn31. (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 770
14074 Lay any thing to the charge of Gods chosen. Lay any thing to the charge of God's chosen. vvd d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn. (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 770
14075 These words are metaphoricall, borrowed and taken from ciuill courts, and the verbe NONLATINALPHABET, vsed in the originall, properly signifieth to call one into law, to enter action or suite against him in some open Court, to endite him, to accuse him with some euill, These words Are metaphorical, borrowed and taken from civil Courts, and the verb, used in the original, properly signifies to call one into law, to enter actium or suit against him in Some open Court, to endite him, to accuse him with Some evil, d n2 vbr j, j-vvn cc vvn p-acp j n2, cc dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n-jn, av-j vvz pc-acp vvi pi p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vvi pno31, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n-jn, (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 770
14076 and to charge him with some crime before a Iudge: and to charge him with Some crime before a Judge: cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1: (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 770
14077 and so the meaning of the Apostle is this, None is able to indite Gods chosen, and so the meaning of the Apostle is this, None is able to indite God's chosen, cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz d, pix vbz j pc-acp vvi n2 vvn, (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 770
14078 or to accuse them, or to charge them with any crime before the tribunall and iudgement seate of God, or to accuse them, or to charge them with any crime before the tribunal and judgement seat of God, cc pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 n1 pp-f np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 770
14079 so as they are not able there to preuaile against them by their inditement or accusation, so as they Are not able there to prevail against them by their indictment or accusation, av c-acp pns32 vbr xx j a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 770
14080 and to conuince them as guiltie of any crime. and to convince them as guilty of any crime. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j pp-f d n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 770
14081 Indeed Gods chosen haue many accusers, and many there be that are readie to charge sinne on them; Indeed God's chosen have many accusers, and many there be that Are ready to charge sin on them; np1 npg1 vvn vhb d n2, cc d pc-acp vbi d vbr j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32; (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 770
14082 but the words of the Apostle carrie this sence, None are able in truth to fasten any crime or any guiltinesse on them. but the words of the Apostle carry this sense, None Are able in truth to fasten any crime or any guiltiness on them. cc-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb d n1, pix vbr j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 cc d n1 p-acp pno32. (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 770
14083 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods chosen? that is, of such as God hath in his eternall loue, elected and chosen, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's chosen? that is, of such as God hath in his Eternal love, elected and chosen, q-crq vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn? cst vbz, pp-f d c-acp np1 vhz p-acp po31 j n1, j-vvn cc vvn, (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 771
14084 and set apart before the foundation of the world, as Ephes. 1.4. to eternall life, they now truly beleeuing in Christ; and Set apart before the Foundation of the world, as Ephesians 1.4. to Eternal life, they now truly believing in christ; cc vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp np1 crd. p-acp j n1, pns32 av av-j vvg p-acp np1; (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 771
14085 for those the Apostle here cals Gods chosen, whom before he said were fore-knowne of God, predestinate, for those the Apostle Here calls God's chosen, whom before he said were foreknown of God, predestinate, p-acp d dt n1 av vvz n2 vvn, ro-crq c-acp pns31 vvd vbdr j pp-f np1, j, (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 771
14086 and called according to his purpose. It is God that iustifieth: and called according to his purpose. It is God that Justifieth: cc vvn vvg p-acp po31 n1. pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz: (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 771
14087 the words are in the originall NONLATINALPHABET, God iustifying, or God who iustifieth, and some reade these words by way of interrogation thus: the words Are in the original, God justifying, or God who Justifieth, and Some read these words by Way of interrogation thus: dt n2 vbr p-acp dt j-jn, np1 vvg, cc np1 r-crq vvz, cc d vvb d n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av: (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 771
14088 Who shall lay anything to the charge of Gods chosen, shall God who iustifieth? but that reading obscures the sence, Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's chosen, shall God who Justifieth? but that reading obscures the sense, r-crq vmb vvi pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn, vmb n1 r-crq vvz? cc-acp d n-vvg vvz dt n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 771
14089 and the words are better thus read, It is God that iustifieth. and the words Are better thus read, It is God that Justifieth. cc dt n2 vbr jc av vvn, pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz. (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 771
14090 The word iustifie is diuersly taken in the Scripture, there be two speciall significations of the word, The word justify is diversely taken in the Scripture, there be two special significations of the word, dt n1 vvi vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi crd j n2 pp-f dt n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 771
14091 as first it signifies to acknowledge or to declare one to be iust; and in this sence it is taken, Matth. 12.37. as First it signifies to acknowledge or to declare one to be just; and in this sense it is taken, Matthew 12.37. c-acp ord pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pi pc-acp vbi j; cc p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd. (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 771
14092 By thy words thou art iustified, that is, by thy words thou shalt be declared to be iust, By thy words thou art justified, that is, by thy words thou shalt be declared to be just, p-acp po21 n2 pns21 vb2r vvn, cst vbz, p-acp po21 n2 pns21 vm2 vbi vvn pc-acp vbi j, (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 771
14093 for words do not make but declare a man to be iust or vniust. So Luke 7.29. for words do not make but declare a man to be just or unjust. So Lycia 7.29. c-acp n2 vdb xx vvi cc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi j cc j-u. av av crd. (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 771
14094 it is said, The people that heard Christ, and the publicans iustified God, which must be vnderstood thus, they acknowledged God to be iust, it is said, The people that herd christ, and the Publicans justified God, which must be understood thus, they acknowledged God to be just, pn31 vbz vvn, dt n1 cst vvd np1, cc dt n2 vvn np1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn av, pns32 vvd np1 pc-acp vbi j, (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 771
14095 or they approued the iustice of God. or they approved the Justice of God. cc pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1383 Page 771
14096 Secondly, the word iustifie, is a iudiciall tearme, borrowed from the Courts of iustice, & it signifies a iudiciall act, Secondly, the word justify, is a judicial term, borrowed from the Courts of Justice, & it signifies a judicial act, ord, dt n1 vvi, vbz dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc pn31 vvz dt j n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1384 Page 771
14097 namely, to absolue, and to acquit in iudgement, or to pronounce innocent in iudgement: in which sence the word is vsed, Acts 13.39. And from all things from which ye could not be iustified by the Law of Moses, by him is iustified: that is, absolued or cleared. namely, to absolve, and to acquit in judgement, or to pronounce innocent in judgement: in which sense the word is used, Acts 13.39. And from all things from which you could not be justified by the Law of Moses, by him is justified: that is, absolved or cleared. av, pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi j-jn p-acp n1: p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 vbz vvn, vvz crd. cc p-acp d n2 p-acp r-crq pn22 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp pno31 vbz vvn: cst vbz, vvn cc vvn. (35) verse (DIV2) 1384 Page 771
14098 The words can signifie no other thing thē absolution from sinne, and in this sence is the word here vsed by the Apostle: The words can signify no other thing them absolution from sin, and in this sense is the word Here used by the Apostle: dt n2 vmb vvi dx j-jn n1 pno32 n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp d n1 vbz dt n1 av vvn p-acp dt n1: (35) verse (DIV2) 1384 Page 771
14099 and that is cleare, in that he here sets it against accusing and condemning, which are two acts of iudgement, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods chosen, and that is clear, in that he Here sets it against accusing and condemning, which Are two acts of judgement, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's chosen, cc cst vbz j, p-acp cst pns31 av vvz pn31 p-acp vvg cc vvg, r-crq vbr crd n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn, (35) verse (DIV2) 1384 Page 771
14100 and who shall condemne? It is God that iustifieth: and who shall condemn? It is God that Justifieth: cc r-crq vmb vvi? pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz: (35) verse (DIV2) 1384 Page 771
14101 and so his meaning is, It is God who doth absolue and acquit his chosen now beleeuing in Christ, from the guilt of all their sinnes, and so his meaning is, It is God who does absolve and acquit his chosen now believing in christ, from the guilt of all their Sins, cc av po31 n1 vbz, pn31 vbz np1 q-crq vdz vvi cc vvi po31 n-vvn av vvg p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po32 n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1384 Page 771
14102 and doth account or pronounce them innocent and iust in his sight through Christ his Sonne. and does account or pronounce them innocent and just in his sighed through christ his Son. cc vdz vvi cc vvi pno32 j-jn cc j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1384 Page 771
14103 Thus then conceiue we the Apostles meaning in the words of this verse, as if he had said. Thus then conceive we the Apostles meaning in the words of this verse, as if he had said. av av vvb pns12 dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn. (35) verse (DIV2) 1384 Page 771
14104 Who is able to accuse them whom God hath chosen, and set apart before the foundation of the world to life eternall, Who is able to accuse them whom God hath chosen, and Set apart before the Foundation of the world to life Eternal, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32 r-crq np1 vhz vvn, cc vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 j, (35) verse (DIV2) 1385 Page 772
14105 now truly beleeuing in Christ, or to charge them with any crime before the iudgement seate of God, now truly believing in christ, or to charge them with any crime before the judgement seat of God, av av-j vvg p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1385 Page 772
14106 so as they are able there to make their accusation good, and there to preuaile against them, by their accusation to conuince them as guiltie of any crime? Surely none, either in heauen, in earth, so as they Are able there to make their accusation good, and there to prevail against them, by their accusation to convince them as guilty of any crime? Surely none, either in heaven, in earth, av c-acp pns32 vbr j a-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n1 j, cc a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j pp-f d n1? np1 pi, av-d p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1385 Page 772
14107 or in hell, is able to do it, for it is God who doth absolue and acquit them from the guilt of all their sinnes, or in hell, is able to do it, for it is God who does absolve and acquit them from the guilt of all their Sins, cc p-acp n1, vbz j pc-acp vdi pn31, c-acp pn31 vbz np1 q-crq vdz vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po32 n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1385 Page 772
14108 and doth account or pronounce them innocent and iust in his sight through Christ his Sonne. and does account or pronounce them innocent and just in his sighed through christ his Son. cc vdz vvi cc vvi pno32 j-jn cc j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1385 Page 772
14109 Now first in that the Apostle saith, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods chosen? they being iustified of God: Now First in that the Apostle Says, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's chosen? they being justified of God: av ord p-acp d dt n1 vvz, r-crq vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn? pns32 vbg vvn pp-f np1: (35) verse (DIV2) 1386 Page 772
14110 hereby he implies, that Gods chosen now beleeuing in Christ, and iustified in the sight of God, are lyable to be accused, hereby he Implies, that God's chosen now believing in christ, and justified in the sighed of God, Are liable to be accused, av pns31 vvz, cst n2 vvn av vvg p-acp np1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn, (35) verse (DIV2) 1386 Page 772
14111 and to haue sinne layd to their charge. and to have sin laid to their charge. cc pc-acp vhi n1 vvn p-acp po32 n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1386 Page 772
14112 The Apostle doth not here exempt Gods chosen, now beleeuing in Christ, and iustified by Christ, altogether from accusation, The Apostle does not Here exempt God's chosen, now believing in christ, and justified by christ, altogether from accusation, dt n1 vdz xx av j n2 vvn, av vvg p-acp np1, cc vvn p-acp np1, av p-acp n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1386 Page 772
14113 and from all trouble in respect of sinne, but from being hurt by any accusation for their sinnes: and from all trouble in respect of sin, but from being hurt by any accusation for their Sins: cc p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp vbg vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp po32 n2: (35) verse (DIV2) 1386 Page 772
14114 he saith none is able to lay any sinne to them, so as they can preuaile against them by their accusation before Gods tribunall. he Says none is able to lay any sin to them, so as they can prevail against them by their accusation before God's tribunal. pns31 vvz pix vbz j pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno32, av c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp npg1 n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1386 Page 772
14115 Hence then we may gather in the first place. Hence then we may gather in the First place. av cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1386 Page 772
14116 That Gods chosen, now beleeuing in Christ, and iustified in the sight of God, are not in such a state and condition as that they are altogether free from being accused for sinne, That God's chosen, now believing in christ, and justified in the sighed of God, Are not in such a state and condition as that they Are altogether free from being accused for sin, d n2 vvn, av vvg p-acp np1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbr xx p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 p-acp cst pns32 vbr av j p-acp vbg vvn p-acp n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 772
14117 and from hauing sinne and the guiltinesse of sinne charged on them, and from being troubled in regard of sinne. and from having sin and the guiltiness of sin charged on them, and from being troubled in regard of sin. cc p-acp vhg n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc p-acp vbg vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 772
14118 The best of Gods children, and iustified persons in this world, are lyable to be accused as guiltie of sinne, The best of God's children, and justified Persons in this world, Are liable to be accused as guilty of sin, dt js pp-f ng1 n2, cc vvn n2 p-acp d n1, vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j pp-f n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 772
14119 and to haue sinne and guiltinesse charged on them, and to be troubled with the guiltinesse of sinne. Reuel. 12.10. Satan is called the accuser of the brethren, and he is said to accuse them before God day and night. and to have sin and guiltiness charged on them, and to be troubled with the guiltiness of sin. Revel. 12.10. Satan is called the accuser of the brothers, and he is said to accuse them before God day and night. cc pc-acp vhi n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. vvb. crd. np1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp np1 n1 cc n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 772
14120 He is busie in accusing the best of Gods children, and iustified persons, and in charging sinne on their soules, He is busy in accusing the best of God's children, and justified Persons, and in charging sin on their Souls, pns31 vbz j p-acp vvg dt js pp-f ng1 n2, cc vvn n2, cc p-acp vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 772
14121 and in troubling their consciences with the guiltinesse of sinne day and night. and in troubling their Consciences with the guiltiness of sin day and night. cc p-acp vvg po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n1 cc n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 772
14122 He accused Iob to God, euen contrary to Gods owne testimonie, and he charged him to be but an hypocrite, and that he serued God onely in regard of Gods gifts and blessings bestowed on him, Iob 1.9.10. He accused Job to God, even contrary to God's own testimony, and he charged him to be but an hypocrite, and that he served God only in regard of God's Gifts and blessings bestowed on him, Job 1.9.10. pns31 vvd np1 p-acp np1, av j-jn p-acp n2 d n1, cc pns31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, cc cst pns31 vvd np1 av-j p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp pno31, np1 crd. (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14123 Doth Iob serue God for nought? Hast thou not made an hedge about him, Does Job serve God for nought? Hast thou not made an hedge about him, vdz np1 vvi np1 p-acp pix? vh2 pns21 xx vvn dt n1 p-acp pno31, (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14124 and about his house, and about all that he hath on euery side? Thou hast blessed the workes of his hands, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? Thou hast blessed the works of his hands, cc p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp d cst pns31 vhz p-acp d n1? pns21 vh2 vvn dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14125 and his substance is increased in the land. and his substance is increased in the land. cc po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14126 It is an ordinarie thing for the world, and the men of the world to traduce Gods children and iustified persons, It is an ordinary thing for the world, and the men of the world to traduce God's children and justified Persons, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 n2 cc vvn n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14128 yea wicked men will sift Gods children, as a man sifts his corne, and as narrowly search into their words and deeds as Laban did into Iacobs stuffe, Genes. 31.33. yea wicked men will sift God's children, as a man sifts his corn, and as narrowly search into their words and Deeds as Laban did into Iacobs stuff, Genesis. 31.33. uh j n2 vmb vvi npg1 n2, c-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n1, cc c-acp av-j vvi p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 c-acp np1 vdd p-acp npg1 n1, np1. crd. (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14129 to see if they can spie out any thing whereof to accuse them, and when they can find nothing, they will inuent false things, to see if they can spy out any thing whereof to accuse them, and when they can find nothing, they will invent false things, pc-acp vvi cs pns32 vmb vvi av d n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi pno32, cc c-crq pns32 vmb vvi pix, pns32 vmb vvi j n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14130 and on shadowes of euill be bold to accuse them; witnesse Ioseph, Genes. 39.14. Ieremiah, Iere. 37.13. Amos, Amos 7.10. A cloud of witnesses we haue of this kind: and on shadows of evil be bold to accuse them; witness Ioseph, Genesis. 39.14. Jeremiah, Jeremiah 37.13. Amos, Amos 7.10. A cloud of Witnesses we have of this kind: cc p-acp n2 pp-f j-jn vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32; n1 np1, np1. crd. np1, np1 crd. np1, np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f n2 pns12 vhb pp-f d n1: (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14131 Christ himselfe was thus dealt withall, Matth. 26.61. and so Stephen, Paul and Sylas, and many others; christ himself was thus dealt withal, Matthew 26.61. and so Stephen, Paul and Silas, and many Others; np1 px31 vbds av vvn av, np1 crd. cc av np1, np1 cc np1, cc d n2-jn; (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14132 yea the conscience of Gods children and iustified persons are ready to charge sinne on them, yea the conscience of God's children and justified Persons Are ready to charge sin on them, uh dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 cc vvn n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32, (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14133 and they are sometimes troubled in their consciences, not onely for sinnes lately committed, but for sinnes they haue done many yeares before, and now truly repented of. Psal. 25.7. Dauid desires the Lord not to remember the sinnes of his youth, nor his rebellions. and they Are sometime troubled in their Consciences, not only for Sins lately committed, but for Sins they have done many Years before, and now truly repented of. Psalm 25.7. David Desires the Lord not to Remember the Sins of his youth, nor his rebellions. cc pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp po32 n2, xx av-j p-acp n2 av-j vvn, cc-acp p-acp n2 pns32 vhb vdn d n2 a-acp, cc av av-j vvn pp-f. np1 crd. np1 vvz dt n1 xx pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, ccx po31 n2. (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14134 We see then that Gods children and iustified persons are in no such state and condition in this world, We see then that God's children and justified Persons Are in no such state and condition in this world, pns12 vvb av cst npg1 n2 cc vvn n2 vbr p-acp dx d n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14135 as that they are altogether exempt from accusation for sinne. as that they Are altogether exempt from accusation for sin. c-acp cst pns32 vbr av j p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14136 No, the Lord will haue them (which may be the ground of this truth) in this kind exercised to haue sinne and the guiltinesse of sinne charged on them by Satan, by the world, No, the Lord will have them (which may be the ground of this truth) in this kind exercised to have sin and the guiltiness of sin charged on them by Satan, by the world, uh-dx, dt n1 vmb vhi pno32 (r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d n1) p-acp d n1 vvn pc-acp vhi n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14137 and sometimes by their owne consciences, for many good ends, as to worke in them more feare, and sometime by their own Consciences, for many good ends, as to work in them more Fear, cc av p-acp po32 d n2, p-acp d j n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 av-dc vvb, (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14138 and more warinesse against it, and to make them the more heedfull of Satans sleights, and to gather more strength against him to preuent sinnes they might otherwise fall into, and more wariness against it, and to make them the more heedful of Satan sleights, and to gather more strength against him to prevent Sins they might otherwise fallen into, cc dc n1 p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 dt av-dc j pp-f npg1 n2, cc pc-acp vvi dc n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi n2 pns32 vmd av vvi p-acp, (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14139 and sometimes to make them more fit to comfort others being troubled for sinne, that they may comfort others with the comforts wherewith themselues haue bene comforted. 2. Cor. 1.4. and sometime to make them more fit to Comfort Others being troubled for sin, that they may Comfort Others with the comforts wherewith themselves have be comforted. 2. Cor. 1.4. cc av pc-acp vvi pno32 av-dc j pc-acp vvi n2-jn vbg vvn p-acp n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi n2-jn p-acp dt n2 c-crq px32 vhb vbn vvn. crd np1 crd. (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 773
14140 And therefore doubtlesse the best of Gods children, iustified persons, are in this world liable to be accused as guiltie of sinne, And Therefore doubtless the best of God's children, justified Persons, Are in this world liable to be accused as guilty of sin, cc av av-j dt js pp-f ng1 n2, vvn n2, vbr p-acp d n1 j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j pp-f n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 774
14141 and to haue sinne and guiltinesse of sinne charged on them, and to be troubled with the guiltinesse of sinne. and to have sin and guiltiness of sin charged on them, and to be troubled with the guiltiness of sin. cc pc-acp vhi n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1387 Page 774
14142 Now then for the vse, first this truth giues a checke to the rash iudgement of the world touching Gods children in regard of the accusation and trouble of mind for sinne. Now then for the use, First this truth gives a check to the rash judgement of the world touching God's children in regard of the accusation and trouble of mind for sin. av av p-acp dt n1, ord d n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg npg1 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14143 Men of the world presently iudge the state of Gods children not good, because they are accused as guiltie of sinne, Men of the world presently judge the state of God's children not good, Because they Are accused as guilty of sin, n2 pp-f dt n1 av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 xx j, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp j pp-f n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14144 and because the mouthes of many are open against them, and do charge them with pride, with hypocrisie, and Because the mouths of many Are open against them, and do charge them with pride, with hypocrisy, cc c-acp dt n2 pp-f d vbr j p-acp pno32, cc vdb vvi pno32 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14145 and like sinnes they are neuer able to proue: and like Sins they Are never able to prove: cc j n2 pns32 vbr av j pc-acp vvi: (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14147 then they flie on them and conclude; certainly he is but an hypocrite, and God hath found him out: then they fly on them and conclude; Certainly he is but an hypocrite, and God hath found him out: cs pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 cc vvi; av-j pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc np1 vhz vvn pno31 av: (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14148 the truth now deliuered discouers this to be rash iudgement, and meets with it. the truth now Delivered discovers this to be rash judgement, and meets with it. dt n1 av vvn vvz d pc-acp vbi j n1, cc vvz p-acp pn31. (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14149 A child of God, a iustified person, is in no such state and condition in this world, A child of God, a justified person, is in no such state and condition in this world, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt vvn n1, vbz p-acp dx d n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14150 as that he is freed from accusation, and from trouble of mind for sinne; as that he is freed from accusation, and from trouble of mind for sin; c-acp cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1; (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14151 though he be freed from the venome, poyson, and bitternesse of it, as afterwards we shall see, though he be freed from the venom, poison, and bitterness of it, as afterwards we shall see, cs pns31 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp av pns12 vmb vvi, (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14152 yet he is not freed from the thing it selfe. And know, it is no good argument: yet he is not freed from the thing it self. And know, it is no good argument: av pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1. cc vvb, pn31 vbz dx j n1: (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14153 the state of such an one is not good, because men charge him with hypocrisie; or because he is troubled in this world for sinne, therefore he is an hypocrite: the state of such an one is not good, Because men charge him with hypocrisy; or Because he is troubled in this world for sin, Therefore he is an hypocrite: dt n1 pp-f d dt pi vbz xx j, c-acp n2 vvb pno31 p-acp n1; cc c-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, av pns31 vbz dt n1: (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14154 no, no, one may be troubled in this world, yea much terrified and grieuously perplexed, no, no, one may be troubled in this world, yea much terrified and grievously perplexed, dx, uh-dx, pi vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1, uh av-d vvn cc av-j vvn, (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14155 and yet be a deare child of God, a iustified person, and be acquitted from the guilt of sinne in Gods sight. and yet be a deer child of God, a justified person, and be acquitted from the guilt of sin in God's sighed. cc av vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, dt vvn n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp ng1 n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14156 Yea know it for a truth, one may be so grieuously troubled in this world for sinne, Yea know it for a truth, one may be so grievously troubled in this world for sin, uh vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1, pi vmb vbi av av-j vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14157 as it may force him to shew forth strange behauiour, as Dauid saith, Psal. 38.8. as it may force him to show forth strange behaviour, as David Says, Psalm 38.8. c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi av j n1, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14158 He roared after the manner of a beast, and yet be a deare child of God, He roared After the manner of a beast, and yet be a deer child of God, pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14159 and one iustified in the sight of God. and one justified in the sighed of God. cc pi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14160 And therefore take we heed we iudge not any one to be in a bad state and condition, And Therefore take we heed we judge not any one to be in a bad state and condition, cc av vvb pns12 vvb pns12 vvb xx d pi pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14161 when we see the course of his life to be holy and good, onely because he is now troubled in mind and conscience for sinne. when we see the course of his life to be holy and good, only Because he is now troubled in mind and conscience for sin. c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vbi j cc j, av-j c-acp pns31 vbz av vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 774
14162 A child of God may be troubled, yea so troubled, as he may be stirred vp to impatiencie, A child of God may be troubled, yea so troubled, as he may be stirred up to impatiency, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn, uh av vvn, c-acp pns31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 775
14163 and may shew forth strange behauiour, yea he may die shewing forth strange behauiour, and yet we are not hereupon to iudge him an hypocrite, and may show forth strange behaviour, yea he may die showing forth strange behaviour, and yet we Are not hereupon to judge him an hypocrite, cc vmb vvi av j n1, uh pns31 vmb vvi vvg av j n1, cc av pns12 vbr xx av pc-acp vvi pno31 dt n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 775
14164 or forsaken of God, and out of Gods fauour: if we so do, we iudge rashly. or forsaken of God, and out of God's favour: if we so do, we judge rashly. cc vvn pp-f np1, cc av pp-f npg1 n1: cs pns12 av vdi, pns12 vvb av-j. (35) verse (DIV2) 1388 Page 775
14165 And for a second vse, on this ground of truth now deliuered, learne thou whosoeuer thou art, thou hauing good euidence of the worke of grace in thine owne heart with power, learne thou, I say, not to iudge thy selfe in a bad state and condition onely because thy mind is troubled for thy sinnes, And for a second use, on this ground of truth now Delivered, Learn thou whosoever thou art, thou having good evidence of the work of grace in thine own heart with power, Learn thou, I say, not to judge thy self in a bad state and condition only Because thy mind is troubled for thy Sins, cc p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 av vvn, vvb pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, pns21 j-vvg j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 d n1 p-acp n1, vvb pns21, pns11 vvb, xx pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 av-j c-acp po21 n1 vbz vvn p-acp po21 n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14166 and thou canst not come to that quietnesse of conscience thou desirest: and thou Canst not come to that quietness of conscience thou Desirest: cc pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns21 vv2: (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14167 do not thou thus reason, If I were a iustified person, if I were in the fauour of God, do not thou thus reason, If I were a justified person, if I were in the favour of God, vdb xx pns21 av n1, cs pns11 vbdr dt vvn n1, cs pns11 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14168 surely I should haue peace with God, Rom. 5.1. surely I should have peace with God, Rom. 5.1. av-j pns11 vmd vhi n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd. (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14517 that is the purpose of the Apostle in these words, Yea or rather which is risen againe. that is the purpose of the Apostle in these words, Yea or rather which is risen again. d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2, uh cc av-c r-crq vbz vvn av. (36) verse (DIV2) 1423 Page 796
14169 and my conscience would then be at quiet, I should haue that peace and that quietnesse of mind that I see others of Gods children haue, and my conscience would then be At quiet, I should have that peace and that quietness of mind that I see Others of God's children have, cc po11 n1 vmd av vbi p-acp j-jn, pns11 vmd vhi d n1 cc d n1 pp-f n1 cst pns11 vvb n2-jn pp-f npg1 n2 vhb, (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14170 but alas I cannot find that peace in mine owne soule, and therefore I doubt my state is not good. but alas I cannot find that peace in mine own soul, and Therefore I doubt my state is not good. cc-acp uh pns11 vmbx vvi d n1 p-acp po11 d n1, cc av pns11 vvb po11 n1 vbz xx j. (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14171 Oh take heed of this kind of reasoning, and know, though it be so that such as are iustified by faith in Christ haue peace towards God, O take heed of this kind of reasoning, and know, though it be so that such as Are justified by faith in christ have peace towards God, uh vvb n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f vvg, cc vvb, cs pn31 vbb av cst d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1 vhb n1 p-acp np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14172 yet a child of God, a iustified person, hath not that peace at all times alike and without any interruption. yet a child of God, a justified person, hath not that peace At all times alike and without any interruption. av dt n1 pp-f np1, dt vvn n1, vhz xx d n1 p-acp d n2 av-j cc p-acp d n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14173 No, no, the best of Gods children haue their turbida interualla, their troubled fits, as it were anguish fits, sometimes sweete and gracious feelings, much peace and quietnesse of mind and conscience, No, no, the best of God's children have their Turbida interualla, their troubled fits, as it were anguish fits, sometime sweet and gracious feelings, much peace and quietness of mind and conscience, uh-dx, uh-dx, dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vhb po32 fw-la fw-la, po32 j-vvn n2, c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 n2, av j cc j n2, d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14174 and sometimes againe trouble of mind and disquietnesse, and a iust complaining of the want of feeling of Gods fauour. and sometime again trouble of mind and disquietness, and a just complaining of the want of feeling of God's favour. cc av av vvi pp-f n1 cc n1, cc dt j n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14175 This is the state of the best of Gods children in this world, they are subiect to trouble of mind and conscience for sinne: This is the state of the best of God's children in this world, they Are Subject to trouble of mind and conscience for sin: d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt js pp-f ng1 n2 p-acp d n1, pns32 vbr j-jn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1: (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14176 and therefore do not thou thinke thy state is not good, onely because thy mind is troubled, and Therefore do not thou think thy state is not good, only Because thy mind is troubled, cc av vdb xx pns21 vvi po21 n1 vbz xx j, av-j c-acp po21 n1 vbz vvn, (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14177 and thou canst not come to that quietnesse of conscience thou desirest. and thou Canst not come to that quietness of conscience thou Desirest. cc pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns21 vv2. (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14178 If thou feele grace truly wrought in thee, and there is a true change in thy soule, If thou feel grace truly wrought in thee, and there is a true change in thy soul, cs pns21 vvb n1 av-j vvn p-acp pno21, cc pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp po21 n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14179 then comfo•t thy selfe in this, the Lord will excuse thee vnder that trouble of mind for a time, then comfo•t thy self in this, the Lord will excuse thee under that trouble of mind for a time, av vvb po21 n1 p-acp d, dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14180 and in his good time he will fill thine heart with abundance of peace and comfort, and ioy in beleeuing; and in his good time he will fill thine heart with abundance of peace and Comfort, and joy in believing; cc p-acp po31 j n1 pns31 vmb vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp vvg; (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14181 feare it not but let that be thy comfort. Fear it not but let that be thy Comfort. vvb pn31 xx cc-acp vvi cst vbb po21 n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1389 Page 775
14182 In the next place, in that the Apostle saith, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods chosen? that is, In the next place, in that the Apostle Says, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's chosen? that is, p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d dt n1 vvz, r-crq vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn? cst vbz, (35) verse (DIV2) 1390 Page 776
14183 as we shewed, none is able to accuse Gods chosen now beleeuing in Christ, and to charge any sinne on them, as we showed, none is able to accuse God's chosen now believing in christ, and to charge any sin on them, c-acp pns12 vvd, pix vbz j pc-acp vvi n2 vvn av vvg p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno32, (35) verse (DIV2) 1390 Page 776
14184 so as they can preuaile against them by any accusation, so as they can conuince them as guiltie of sinne before the tribunall and iudgement seate of God: so as they can prevail against them by any accusation, so as they can convince them as guilty of sin before the tribunal and judgement seat of God: av c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, av c-acp pns32 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp j pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 n1 pp-f np1: (35) verse (DIV2) 1390 Page 776
14185 and then he subioynes this reason and ground of it, It is God that iustifieth: and then he subioynes this reason and ground of it, It is God that Justifieth: cc av pns31 vvz d n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vbz np1 cst vvz: (35) verse (DIV2) 1390 Page 776
14186 because God doth acquit and absolue them from all their sinnes, and accounts them iust in his sight through Christ his Sonne. Because God does acquit and absolve them from all their Sins, and accounts them just in his sighed through christ his Son. p-acp np1 vdz vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp d po32 n2, cc vvz pno32 j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1390 Page 776
14187 The Apostles proposition here layd downe before vs, being thus considered, together with the reason and ground of it, it affoordeth this point. The Apostles proposition Here laid down before us, being thus considered, together with the reason and ground of it, it affordeth this point. dt n2 n1 av vvn a-acp p-acp pno12, vbg av vvn, av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vvz d n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1390 Page 776
14204 God onely hath power to forgiue the debt of sinne, as he saith by his Prophet, Isai. 43.25. I, euen I am he that putteth away thine iniquities for mine owne sake, and will not remember thy sinnes. God only hath power to forgive the debt of sin, as he Says by his Prophet, Isaiah 43.25. I, even I am he that putteth away thine iniquities for mine own sake, and will not Remember thy Sins. np1 av-j vhz n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. pns11, av pns11 vbm pns31 cst vvz av po21 n2 p-acp po11 d n1, cc vmb xx vvi po21 n2. (35) verse (DIV2) 1392 Page 777
14188 That Gods chosen now beleeuing in Christ, and iustified of God, God iustifying them in and through Christ his Sonne, they cannot be hurt by any accusation that can be layd against them before the iudgement seate of God. That God's chosen now believing in christ, and justified of God, God justifying them in and through christ his Son, they cannot be hurt by any accusation that can be laid against them before the judgement seat of God. d n2 vvn av vvg p-acp np1, cc vvn pp-f np1, np1 vvg pno32 p-acp cc p-acp np1 po31 n1, pns32 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1391 Page 776
14189 No accusation for sinne brought against true beleeuers, now iustified of God through Christ his Sonne, either by the diuell, No accusation for sin brought against true believers, now justified of God through christ his Son, either by the Devil, dx n1 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp j n2, av vvn pp-f np1 p-acp np1 po31 n1, av-d p-acp dt n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1391 Page 776
14190 or by the world, or by their owne consciences, can hurt them, or preuaile against them; or by the world, or by their own Consciences, can hurt them, or prevail against them; cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po32 d n2, vmb vvi pno32, cc vvi p-acp pno32; (35) verse (DIV2) 1391 Page 776
14191 they need not feare the accusation of any enemie whatsoeuer for their sinnes, that the accusation shall hurt them before the iudgement seate of God. We reade Isai. 50.8. the Prophet brings in Christ thus speaking, He is neare that iustifieth, who will contend with me? Let vs stand together, who is mine aduersarie? Let him come neare to me. they need not Fear the accusation of any enemy whatsoever for their Sins, that the accusation shall hurt them before the judgement seat of God. We read Isaiah 50.8. the Prophet brings in christ thus speaking, He is near that Justifieth, who will contend with me? Let us stand together, who is mine adversary? Let him come near to me. pns32 vvb xx vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq p-acp po32 n2, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1. pns12 vvb np1 crd. dt n1 vvz p-acp np1 av vvg, pns31 vbz j cst vvz, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp pno11? vvb pno12 vvi av, r-crq vbz po11 n1? vvb pno31 vvi av-j p-acp pno11. (35) verse (DIV2) 1391 Page 776
14192 Thus doth Christ challenge all his enemies, that none of them is able to contend with him, Thus does christ challenge all his enemies, that none of them is able to contend with him, av vdz np1 vvi d po31 n2, cst pix pp-f pno32 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (35) verse (DIV2) 1391 Page 776
14193 or to lay any thing to his charge, as he said of the Iewes, Ioh. 8.46. or to lay any thing to his charge, as he said of the Iewes, John 8.46. cc pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vvd pp-f dt np2, np1 crd. (35) verse (DIV2) 1391 Page 776
14194 Which of you can rebuke me of sinne? And thus may any member of Christ, Which of you can rebuke me of sin? And thus may any member of christ, r-crq pp-f pn22 vmb vvi pno11 pp-f n1? cc av vmb d n1 pp-f np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1391 Page 776
14195 as Christ the head might do it, so he being iustified of God in and through Christ, challenge all his enemies and say: as christ the head might do it, so he being justified of God in and through christ, challenge all his enemies and say: c-acp np1 dt n1 vmd vdi pn31, av pns31 vbg vvn pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp np1, vvb d po31 n2 cc vvi: (35) verse (DIV2) 1391 Page 776
14196 God is neare to me, who shall contend with me? who can lay any thing to my charge, God is near to me, who shall contend with me? who can lay any thing to my charge, np1 vbz av-j p-acp pno11, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp pno11? q-crq vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1391 Page 776
14197 so as his accusation may hurt me, or preuaile against me? Isai. 38.17. Hezechiah saith, The Lord had cast all his sinnes behind his backe. And Psal. 103.2.3. so as his accusation may hurt me, or prevail against me? Isaiah 38.17. Hezekiah Says, The Lord had cast all his Sins behind his back. And Psalm 103.2.3. av c-acp po31 n1 vmb vvi pno11, cc vvi p-acp pno11? np1 crd. np1 vvz, dt n1 vhd vvn d po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1. cc np1 crd. (35) verse (DIV2) 1391 Page 776
14198 Dauid stirs vp his soule to praise the Lord, and not to forget his benefits, who forgaue him all his iniquitie, and healed all his infirmities. David stirs up his soul to praise the Lord, and not to forget his benefits, who forgave him all his iniquity, and healed all his infirmities. np1 vvz a-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvb dt n1, cc xx pc-acp vvi po31 n2, r-crq vvd pno31 d po31 n1, cc vvn d po31 n2. (35) verse (DIV2) 1391 Page 777
14199 And thus it is with all true beleeuers and iustified persons, they being iustified of God; And thus it is with all true believers and justified Persons, they being justified of God; cc av pn31 vbz p-acp d j n2 cc vvn n2, pns32 vbg vvn pp-f np1; (35) verse (DIV2) 1391 Page 777
14200 God iustifying them through Christ his Sonne, they are freed from the guilt of all their sinnes, God justifying them through christ his Son, they Are freed from the guilt of all their Sins, np1 vvg pno32 p-acp np1 po31 n1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po32 n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1391 Page 777
14201 so as no accusation brought against them for any sinne by any enemie whatsoeuer, can possibly hurt them or preuaile against them before the iudgement seate of God: for why, so as no accusation brought against them for any sin by any enemy whatsoever, can possibly hurt them or prevail against them before the judgement seat of God: for why, av c-acp dx n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq, vmb av-j vvi pno32 cc vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1: c-acp c-crq, (35) verse (DIV2) 1391 Page 777
14202 To God alone are his chosen indebted by their sinnes, as Dauid saith, Psal. 51.4. Against thee, against thee onely haue I sinned, and done euill in thy sight. To God alone Are his chosen indebted by their Sins, as David Says, Psalm 51.4. Against thee, against thee only have I sinned, and done evil in thy sighed. p-acp np1 av-j vbr po31 j-vvn j-vvn p-acp po32 n2, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. p-acp pno21, p-acp pno21 av-j vhb pns11 vvn, cc vdn n-jn p-acp po21 n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1392 Page 777
14203 And Gods chosen, now beleeuing in Christ, are taught by Christ himselfe to pray to God onely for the pardon of their sinnes, Mat. 6.12. Forgiue vs our debts as we also forgiue our debters. And God's chosen, now believing in christ, Are taught by christ himself to pray to God only for the pardon of their Sins, Mathew 6.12. Forgive us our debts as we also forgive our debtors. cc n2 vvn, av vvg p-acp np1, vbr vvn p-acp np1 px31 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, np1 crd. vvb pno12 po12 n2 c-acp pns12 av vvb po12 n2. (35) verse (DIV2) 1392 Page 777
14205 And therefore God remitting the debt of sin to his chosen, who can iustly charge it on them? And Therefore God remitting the debt of since to his chosen, who can justly charge it on them? cc av np1 vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, r-crq vmb av-j vvi pn31 p-acp pno32? (35) verse (DIV2) 1392 Page 777
14206 Againe, God is the highest Iudge, and his tribunall his iudgement seate is the supreme iudgement seate from which no appeale can be made. Again, God is the highest Judge, and his tribunal his judgement seat is the supreme judgement seat from which no appeal can be made. av, np1 vbz dt js n1, cc po31 n1 po31 n1 n1 vbz dt j n1 n1 p-acp r-crq dx n1 vmb vbi vvn. (35) verse (DIV2) 1393 Page 777
14207 And as amongst men such persons as are accused in some open court may appeale till they come to the highest court, And as among men such Persons as Are accused in Some open court may appeal till they come to the highest court, cc c-acp p-acp n2 d n2 c-acp vbr vvn p-acp d j n1 vmb vvi c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt js n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1393 Page 777
14208 and if there they be acquitted and pronounced innocent, they hold themselues safe enough, none can after that call them into question for the same thing: and if there they be acquitted and pronounced innocent, they hold themselves safe enough, none can After that call them into question for the same thing: cc cs a-acp pns32 vbb vvn cc vvn j-jn, pns32 vvb px32 av-j av-d, pix vmb p-acp d vvb pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp dt d n1: (35) verse (DIV2) 1393 Page 777
14209 so God being the highest Iudge, and his tribunall being the supreme iudgement seate, his chosen being there absolued and acquitted from the guilt of all their sinnes by God himselfe, they need not feare what any accuser can lay to their charge. so God being the highest Judge, and his tribunal being the supreme judgement seat, his chosen being there absolved and acquitted from the guilt of all their Sins by God himself, they need not Fear what any accuser can lay to their charge. av np1 vbg dt js n1, cc po31 n1 vbg dt j n1 n1, po31 j-vvn vbg a-acp vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po32 n2 p-acp np1 px31, pns32 vvb xx vvi r-crq d n1 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1393 Page 777
14210 And therefore doubtlesse Gods chosen now beleeuing in Christ, and iustified of God, God iustifying them in and through Christ his Sonne, they cannot be hurt by any accusation for sinne that can be brought against them, And Therefore doubtless God's chosen now believing in christ, and justified of God, God justifying them in and through christ his Son, they cannot be hurt by any accusation for sin that can be brought against them, cc av av-j n2 vvn av vvg p-acp np1, cc vvn pp-f np1, np1 vvg pno32 p-acp cc p-acp np1 po31 n1, pns32 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, (35) verse (DIV2) 1393 Page 777
14211 and they need not feare any accuser, or any accusation for their sinnes that they shall be charged withall before the iudgement seate of God. and they need not Fear any accuser, or any accusation for their Sins that they shall be charged withal before the judgement seat of God. cc pns32 vvb xx vvi d n1, cc d n1 p-acp po32 n2 cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1393 Page 777
14212 But some may say, True beleeuers, iustified persons, haue sinne still abiding in them, and they sinne daily, But Some may say, True believers, justified Persons, have sin still abiding in them, and they sin daily, p-acp d vmb vvi, j n2, vvn n2, vhb n1 av vvg p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vvb av-j, (35) verse (DIV2) 1393 Page 777
14213 and may be truly charged with sinne before the iudgement seate of God, and God is a iust God, and may be truly charged with sin before the judgement seat of God, and God is a just God, cc vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, cc np1 vbz dt j np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1393 Page 778
14214 and he cannot account sinners to be iust, He makes not the wicked innocent, Exod. 34.7. and he cannot account Sinners to be just, He makes not the wicked innocent, Exod 34.7. cc pns31 vmbx vvi n2 pc-acp vbi j, pns31 vvz xx dt j j-jn, np1 crd. (35) verse (DIV2) 1393 Page 778
14215 how then cannot they be hurt by any accusation layd against them for their sinnes? I answer. how then cannot they be hurt by any accusation laid against them for their Sins? I answer. uh-crq av vmbx pns32 vbi vvn p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2? pns11 vvb. (35) verse (DIV2) 1393 Page 778
14216 Though iustified persons haue sinne still abiding in them, and they sinne daily, and sinne may be iustly charged on them before the iudgement seate of God, Though justified Persons have sin still abiding in them, and they sin daily, and sin may be justly charged on them before the judgement seat of God, cs vvd n2 vhb n1 av vvg p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vvb av-j, cc n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1394 Page 778
14217 and God sees sinne in them; and God sees sin in them; cc np1 vvz n1 p-acp pno32; (35) verse (DIV2) 1394 Page 778
14218 it is but a conceit that God sees no sinne in iustified persons, and God is most iust, it is but a conceit that God sees no sin in justified Persons, and God is most just, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cst np1 vvz dx n1 p-acp vvn n2, cc np1 vbz av-ds j, (35) verse (DIV2) 1394 Page 778
14219 and cannot account them innocent as they are in themselues, and as he lookes on them in themselues: and cannot account them innocent as they Are in themselves, and as he looks on them in themselves: cc vmbx vvi pno32 j-jn p-acp pns32 vbr p-acp px32, cc c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp px32: (35) verse (DIV2) 1394 Page 778
14220 yet we must know, that God lookes on iustified persons in and through Christ, who hath fully satisfied for their sinnes, yet we must know, that God looks on justified Persons in and through christ, who hath Fully satisfied for their Sins, av pns12 vmb vvi, cst np1 vvz a-acp vvn n2 p-acp cc p-acp np1, r-crq vhz av-j vvn p-acp po32 n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1394 Page 778
14221 and so in and through Christ they are acquitted from all their sinnes, and they ceasse to be sinners in regard of guiltinesse. and so in and through christ they Are acquitted from all their Sins, and they cease to be Sinners in regard of guiltiness. cc av p-acp cc p-acp np1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d po32 n2, cc pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1394 Page 778
14222 And thus as the Apostle saith, Rom. 4.5. God iustifieth the vngodly: that is, God acquitteth such as are vngodly in themselues, and haue vngodlinesse in themselues, looking on them in Christ his Sonne, who hath fully satisfied for their sinnes. And thus as the Apostle Says, Rom. 4.5. God Justifieth the ungodly: that is, God acquitteth such as Are ungodly in themselves, and have ungodliness in themselves, looking on them in christ his Son, who hath Fully satisfied for their Sins. cc av c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. np1 vvz dt j: cst vbz, np1 vvz d c-acp vbr j p-acp px32, cc vhb n1 p-acp px32, vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp np1 po31 n1, r-crq vhz av-j vvn p-acp po32 n2. (35) verse (DIV2) 1394 Page 778
14258 God himselfe the highest Iudge hath acquitted me from the guilt of all my sinnes. God himself the highest Judge hath acquitted me from the guilt of all my Sins. np1 px31 dt js n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po11 n2. (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14223 Why then (will some say) what neede iustified persons craue pardon of their sinnes? if true beleeuers and iustified persons be acquitted of God from the guilt of all their sinnes, what need they daily to craue pardon of their sinnes? I answer againe. Why then (will Some say) what need justified Persons crave pardon of their Sins? if true believers and justified Persons be acquitted of God from the guilt of all their Sins, what need they daily to crave pardon of their Sins? I answer again. q-crq av (n1 d vvb) r-crq n1 vvn n2 vvb n1 pp-f po32 n2? cs j n2 cc vvn n2 vbb vvn pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po32 n2, r-crq n1 pns32 av-j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po32 n2? pns11 vvb av. (35) verse (DIV2) 1395 Page 778
14224 True beleeuers and iustified persons haue need daily to craue pardon of sinne, though they be acquitted of God from the guilt of all their sinnes, True believers and justified Persons have need daily to crave pardon of sin, though they be acquitted of God from the guilt of all their Sins, j n2 cc vvn n2 vhb n1 av-j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1, cs pns32 vbb vvn pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po32 n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 778
14225 because they daily commit new sinnes, and though those new sinnes be forgiuen of God, Because they daily commit new Sins, and though those new Sins be forgiven of God, c-acp pns32 av-j vvi j n2, cc cs d j n2 vbb vvn pp-f np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 778
14226 and with God they are accounted as if they had not bene done in regard of the guiltinesse, he still looking on their persons in Christ, and with God they Are accounted as if they had not be done in regard of the guiltiness, he still looking on their Persons in christ, cc p-acp np1 pns32 vbr vvn c-acp cs pns32 vhd xx vbn vdn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 av vvg p-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 778
14227 yet in respect of themselues, and of the actuall being of those sinnes, they are day by day actually remitted. yet in respect of themselves, and of the actual being of those Sins, they Are day by day actually remitted. av p-acp n1 pp-f px32, cc pp-f dt j vbg pp-f d n2, pns32 vbr n1 p-acp n1 av-j vvn. (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 778
14228 And againe, the assurance that true beleeuers haue of the pardon of their sinnes, is but weake, And again, the assurance that true believers have of the pardon of their Sins, is but weak, cc av, dt n1 cst j n2 vhb pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, vbz cc-acp j, (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 778
14229 and had need to be further strengthened, and they are to pray for the pardon of their sinnes more and more to strengthen them in the assurance of the pardon of those sinnes they daily commit, and had need to be further strengthened, and they Are to pray for the pardon of their Sins more and more to strengthen them in the assurance of the pardon of those Sins they daily commit, cc vhd n1 pc-acp vbi av-jc vvn, cc pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 ng1 n1 cc av-dc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2 pns32 av-j vvi, (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 778
14230 and of all their other sinnes. and of all their other Sins. cc pp-f d po32 j-jn n2. (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 779
14231 And therefore this still remaines a truth, that Gods chosen now beleeuing in Christ, and iustified of God, God iustifying them in and through Christ his Sonne, they cannot be hurt by any accusation for sinne that can be brought against them before the iudgement seate of God, And Therefore this still remains a truth, that God's chosen now believing in christ, and justified of God, God justifying them in and through christ his Son, they cannot be hurt by any accusation for sin that can be brought against them before the judgement seat of God, cc av d av vvz dt n1, cst n2 vvn av vvg p-acp np1, cc vvn pp-f np1, np1 vvg pno32 p-acp cc p-acp np1 po31 n1, pns32 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 779
14232 and they need not feare any accuser or any accusation layed against them before Gods iudgement seate, either by the diuell, and they need not Fear any accuser or any accusation laid against them before God's judgement seat, either by the Devil, cc pns32 vvb xx vvi d n1 cc d n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp npg1 n1 n1, av-d p-acp dt n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 779
14233 or by the world, or by their owne consciences for their sinnes. or by the world, or by their own Consciences for their Sins. cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po32 d n2 p-acp po32 n2. (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 779
14234 What folly then is it either in the diuell, or in the world, and men of the world, to accuse Gods children, iustified persons, What folly then is it either in the Devil, or in the world, and men of the world, to accuse God's children, justified Persons, q-crq n1 av vbz pn31 d p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi npg1 n2, vvn n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 779
14235 and to charge foule things on them? they do but therein shew themselues malicious against Gods children, they cannot hurt them or preuaile against them before the iudgement seate of God. and to charge foul things on them? they do but therein show themselves malicious against God's children, they cannot hurt them or prevail against them before the judgement seat of God. cc pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp pno32? pns32 vdb p-acp av vvi px32 j p-acp npg1 n2, pns32 vmbx vvi pno32 cc vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 779
14236 And know it whosoeuer thou art, thou charging foule things on Gods children, and on such as giue good euidence that they are true beleeuers, in so doing thou dost but play the diuels part, who is stiled the accuser of the brethren. And know it whosoever thou art, thou charging foul things on God's children, and on such as give good evidence that they Are true believers, in so doing thou dost but play the Devils part, who is styled the accuser of the brothers. cc vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, pns21 vvg j n2 p-acp npg1 n2, cc p-acp d c-acp vvb j n1 cst pns32 vbr j n2, p-acp av vdg pns21 vd2 p-acp vvi dt ng1 n1, r-crq vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 779
14237 Thou wilt say, I know the partie to be guiltie of that sinne that I charge on him. Thou wilt say, I know the party to be guilty of that sin that I charge on him. pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vbi j pp-f d n1 cst pns11 vvb p-acp pno31. (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 779
14238 Yea but it may be the partie hath truly repented of that sinne, and God hath forgiuen his sinne: Yea but it may be the party hath truly repented of that sin, and God hath forgiven his sin: uh cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 vhz av-j vvn pp-f d n1, cc np1 vhz vvn po31 n1: (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 779
14239 and as it was said to Peter, Act. 10.15. That which God hath cleansed do not thou account vncleane: and as it was said to Peter, Act. 10.15. That which God hath cleansed do not thou account unclean: cc c-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp np1, n1 crd. cst r-crq np1 vhz vvn vdb xx pns21 vvi j: (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 779
14240 so do not thou charge sinne on him whom it may be God hath acquitted; so do not thou charge sin on him whom it may be God hath acquitted; av vdb xx pns21 vvi n1 p-acp pno31 ro-crq pn31 vmb vbi np1 vhz vvn; (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 779
14241 set not thou a curse where thou seest the print of Gods blessing, do not thou loade him with an heauie burden, whom God (for any thing thou knowest) hath disburdened: Set not thou a curse where thou See the print of God's blessing, do not thou load him with an heavy burden, whom God (for any thing thou Knowest) hath disburdened: vvb xx pns21 dt n1 c-crq pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vdb xx pns21 vvi pno31 p-acp dt j n1, ro-crq np1 (c-acp d n1 pns21 vv2) vhz vvn: (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 779
14242 if thou so do, thou makest thy selfe odious in the sight of God. Prou. 17.15. He that iustifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the iust, especially whom God hath iustified, they are abomination to the Lord, they are odious to the Lord. if thou so do, thou Makest thy self odious in the sighed of God. Prou. 17.15. He that Justifieth the wicked, and he that Condemneth the just, especially whom God hath justified, they Are abomination to the Lord, they Are odious to the Lord. cs pns21 av vdb, pns21 vv2 po21 n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. np1 crd. pns31 cst vvz dt j, cc pns31 cst vvz dt j, av-j r-crq n1 vhz vvn, pns32 vbr n1 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1396 Page 779
14243 Now, is it so that Gods chosen, now beleeuing in Christ, and iustified of God, God iustifying them in and through Christ his Sonne, they cannot be hurt by any accusation for sinne that can be brought against them before the iudgement seate of God, Now, is it so that God's chosen, now believing in christ, and justified of God, God justifying them in and through christ his Son, they cannot be hurt by any accusation for sin that can be brought against them before the judgement seat of God, av, vbz pn31 av d n2 vvn, av vvg p-acp np1, cc vvn pp-f np1, np1 vvg pno32 p-acp cc p-acp np1 po31 n1, pns32 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 779
14244 and they need not feare any accuser or any accusation layed against them before the iudgement seate of God for their sinnes, that they shall be hurt by that accusation? Here is then ground of sweete and of heauenly comfort to as many as truly beleeue in Christ, and they need not Fear any accuser or any accusation laid against them before the judgement seat of God for their Sins, that they shall be hurt by that accusation? Here is then ground of sweet and of heavenly Comfort to as many as truly believe in christ, cc pns32 vvb xx vvi d n1 cc d n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1? av vbz av n1 pp-f j cc pp-f j n1 p-acp p-acp d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14245 and are iustified in the sight of God. This truth tels them they are in a most blessed state and condition; as Dauid saith, Psal. 32.1.2. Blessed he whose wickednesse is forgiuen, and whose sinne is couered. and Are justified in the sighed of God. This truth tells them they Are in a most blessed state and condition; as David Says, Psalm 32.1.2. Blessed he whose wickedness is forgiven, and whose sin is covered. cc vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. d n1 vvz pno32 pns32 vbr p-acp dt av-ds j-vvn n1 cc n1; c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. vvd pns31 rg-crq n1 vbz vvn, cc rg-crq n1 vbz vvn. (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14246 Blessed is the man vnto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquitie: Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity: j-vvn vbz dt n1 p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vvz xx n1: (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14247 that is the blessed man indeed whom God acquits from the guilt of all his sinn•s. that is the blessed man indeed whom God acquits from the guilt of all his sinn•s. cst vbz dt j-vvn n1 av r-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2. (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14248 Yea the consideration of this truth may cheare vp the hearts of Gods chosen and true beleeuers, Yea the consideration of this truth may cheer up the hearts of God's chosen and true believers, uh dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmb vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn cc j n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14249 and strengthen them against the terrour of their consciences, being frighted with the guilt of sinne, and strengthen them against the terror of their Consciences, being frighted with the guilt of sin, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14250 and against the sentence of the Law and cruelty of Satan. What though these enemies trouble and disquiet them; and against the sentence of the Law and cruelty of Satan. What though these enemies trouble and disquiet them; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. q-crq cs d n2 vvi cc vvi pno32; (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14251 yet they dare not appeare before God to accuse them, and to charge sinne on their soules: yet they Dare not appear before God to accuse them, and to charge sin on their Souls: av pns32 vvb xx vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2: (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14252 if they do, it is but lost labour, they cannot preuaile by any accusation they bring against them. if they do, it is but lost labour, they cannot prevail by any accusation they bring against them. cs pns32 vdb, pn31 vbz p-acp vvn n1, pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb p-acp pno32. (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14253 And on this ground a child of God, a true beleeuer, may chalenge the diuell, And on this ground a child of God, a true believer, may challenge the Devil, cc p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1, vmb vvi dt n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14254 and all the enemies of his saluation, and euen dare them to come with him before Gods tribunall and iudgement seate, and all the enemies of his salvation, and even Dare them to come with him before God's tribunal and judgement seat, cc d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc av vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp ng1 n1 cc n1 n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14255 and he may boldly say to Satan, thou art euer troubling me, and setting before me my guiltinesse of sinne, I dare thee Satan, and he may boldly say to Satan, thou art ever troubling me, and setting before me my guiltiness of sin, I Dare thee Satan, cc pns31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp np1, pns21 vb2r av vvg pno11, cc vvg p-acp pno11 po11 n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb pno21 np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14256 or any enemie of my soule to come with me before the holy Maiestie of God, or any enemy of my soul to come with me before the holy Majesty of God, cc d n1 pp-f po11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14257 and there if thou darest to accuse me, and if thou darest so do, I feare thee not, I know thou shalt not preuaile by any accusation thou canst bring against me; and there if thou Darest to accuse me, and if thou Darest so doe, I Fear thee not, I know thou shalt not prevail by any accusation thou Canst bring against me; cc a-acp cs pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi pno11, cc cs pns21 vv2 av n1, pns11 vvb pno21 xx, pns11 vvb pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp d n1 pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp pno11; (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14259 What an excellent comfort is this to euery child of God, and to euery true beleeuer? And this comfort belongs to thee whosoeuer thou art, that hast good euidence of true grace in thine heart, What an excellent Comfort is this to every child of God, and to every true believer? And this Comfort belongs to thee whosoever thou art, that hast good evidence of true grace in thine heart, q-crq dt j n1 vbz d p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp d j n1? cc d n1 vvz p-acp pno21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vvb j n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp po21 n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14260 and that thou truly beleeuest in Christ. and that thou truly Believest in christ. cc cst pns21 av-j vv2 p-acp np1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14261 What though it be so that thou art traduced by men, & men charge foule things on thee, that thou art an hypocrite? comfort thy selfe in this, they dare not stand to their accusation, What though it be so that thou art traduced by men, & men charge foul things on thee, that thou art an hypocrite? Comfort thy self in this, they Dare not stand to their accusation, q-crq cs pn31 vbb av cst pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp n2, cc n2 vvb j n2 p-acp pno21, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1? vvb po21 n1 p-acp d, pns32 vvb xx vvi p-acp po32 n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14262 and charge thee so to be before the iudgement seate of God; thou maist chalenge them, and dare them, and stand at defiance with them. and charge thee so to be before the judgement seat of God; thou Mayest challenge them, and Dare them, and stand At defiance with them. cc vvb pno21 av pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1; pns21 vm2 vvi pno32, cc vvb pno32, cc vvb p-acp n1 p-acp pno32. (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14263 Yea but thou wilt say, Alas that which the diuell and the world accuse me of is too true, Yea but thou wilt say, Alas that which the Devil and the world accuse me of is too true, uh cc-acp pns21 vm2 vvi, uh cst r-crq dt n1 cc dt n1 vvb pno11 pp-f vbz av j, (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 780
14264 and mine owne conscience also accuseth me of the same thing, and tels me that in some measure I am guiltie of that they charge on me. and mine own conscience also Accuseth me of the same thing, and tells me that in Some measure I am guilty of that they charge on me. cc po11 d n1 av vvz pno11 pp-f dt d n1, cc vvz pno11 cst p-acp d n1 pns11 vbm j pp-f cst pns32 vvb p-acp pno11. (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 781
14265 Be it so, yet is that sinne they truly charge on thee, and thine owne conscience tels thee that in some measure thou art guiltie of, a burthen to thee? dost thou grone vnder it, Be it so, yet is that sin they truly charge on thee, and thine own conscience tells thee that in Some measure thou art guilty of, a burden to thee? dost thou groan under it, vbb pn31 av, av vbz d n1 pns32 av-j vvb p-acp pno21, cc po21 d n1 vvz pno21 cst p-acp d n1 pns21 vb2r j pp-f, dt n1 p-acp pno21? vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp pn31, (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 781
14266 and labour and striue against it, and pray against it? Then assure thy selfe of this, thou art iustified of God, God doth acquit thee from the guilt of that and of all thy other sinnes, and labour and strive against it, and pray against it? Then assure thy self of this, thou art justified of God, God does acquit thee from the guilt of that and of all thy other Sins, cc n1 cc vvi p-acp pn31, cc vvb p-acp pn31? av vvb po21 n1 pp-f d, pns21 vb2r vvn pp-f np1, np1 vdz vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cc pp-f d po21 j-jn n2, (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 781
14267 and there is no accusation layed against thee for sinne though it be most true, that can possibly hurt thee, and there is no accusation laid against thee for sin though it be most true, that can possibly hurt thee, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 cs pn31 vbb av-ds j, cst vmb av-j vvi pno21, (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 781
14268 or preuaile against thee before the iudgement seate of God: and that is a matter of great comfort. or prevail against thee before the judgement seat of God: and that is a matter of great Comfort. cc vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1: cc cst vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1397 Page 781
14269 Lastly, as the ground of truth now deliuered discouers the happie and comfortable state of true beleeuers, and of iustified persons: Lastly, as the ground of truth now Delivered discovers the happy and comfortable state of true believers, and of justified Persons: ord, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn vvz dt j cc j n1 pp-f j n2, cc a-acp vvn n2: (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 781
14270 so on the contrarie it makes knowne the miserable state of all vnbeleeuers, and of all prophane, hard-hearted, and impenitent persons: so on the contrary it makes known the miserable state of all unbelievers, and of all profane, hardhearted, and impenitent Persons: av p-acp dt n-jn pn31 vvz vvn dt j n1 pp-f d n2, cc pp-f d j, j, cc j n2: (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 781
14271 no accusation for sinne can preuaile against true beleeuers before the iudgement seate of God, no accusation for sin can prevail against true believers before the judgement seat of God, dx n1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 781
14272 but euery iust accusation for sinne shall there be auaileable and of force against vnbeleeuers and impenitent persons. but every just accusation for sin shall there be available and of force against unbelievers and impenitent Persons. cc-acp d j n1 p-acp n1 vmb a-acp vbi j cc pp-f n1 p-acp n2 cc j n2. (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 781
14273 Art thou then a prophane wretch? hast thou no good euidence of true grace in thine heart, Art thou then a profane wretch? hast thou no good evidence of true grace in thine heart, vb2r pns21 av dt j n1? vh2 pns21 dx j n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp po21 n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 781
14274 and that thou art a true beleeuer? surely thy state is most wretched and miserable: and that thou art a true believer? surely thy state is most wretched and miserable: cc cst pns21 vb2r dt j n1? av-j po21 n1 vbz av-ds j cc j: (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 781
14275 though now thy conscience lye asleepe and be benummed, yet it will one day be awakened and fly in thy face, and fearefully accuse thee; though now thy conscience lie asleep and be benumbed, yet it will one day be awakened and fly in thy face, and fearfully accuse thee; cs av po21 n1 vvi j cc vbi vvn, av pn31 vmb crd n1 vbb vvn cc vvi p-acp po21 n1, cc av-j vvi pno21; (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 781
14276 and though now the diuell lull thee asleepe, and draw thee on the to practise of sinne vnder the colour of pleasure, profit, and though now the Devil lull thee asleep, and draw thee on thee to practise of sin under the colour of pleasure, profit, cc cs av dt n1 vvb pno21 j, cc vvb pno21 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 781
14277 or the like, yet he will one day eagerly accuse thee before the iudge of all the world; or the like, yet he will one day eagerly accuse thee before the judge of all the world; cc dt j, av pns31 vmb crd n1 av-j vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1; (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 781
14278 yea the very insensible creatures will one day rise vp against thee and accuse thee, the heauens, the earth, the ayre thou breathest in, thy foode, thy apparell, yea the very insensible creatures will one day rise up against thee and accuse thee, the heavens, the earth, the air thou breathest in, thy food, thy apparel, uh dt j j n2 vmb crd n1 vvi a-acp p-acp pno21 cc vvi pno21, dt n2, dt n1, dt n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp, po21 n1, po21 n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 781
14279 euen the drinke that thou drunkard hast swilled in, thy gold and siluer that thou cursed vsurer hast heaped vp, even the drink that thou drunkard hast swilled in, thy gold and silver that thou cursed usurer hast heaped up, av-j dt n1 cst pns21 n1 vh2 vvn p-acp, po21 n1 cc n1 cst pns21 j-vvn n1 vh2 vvn a-acp, (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 781
14280 and such like, and especially the meanes of saluation vnder which thou hast liued, euery Sermon thou hast heard or mightest haue heard, and such like, and especially the means of salvation under which thou hast lived, every Sermon thou hast herd or Mightest have herd, cc d av-j, cc av-j dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn, d n1 pns21 vh2 vvn cc vmd2 vhi vvn, (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 781
14281 yea the very dust of the Preachers feete shall one day rise vp in iudgement and witnesse against thee, Luk. 9.5. yea the very dust of the Preachers feet shall one day rise up in judgement and witness against thee, Luk. 9.5. uh dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 n2 vmb crd n1 vvi a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno21, np1 crd. (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 782
14282 All these shal one day accuse thee before the great Iudge of all the world, All these shall one day accuse thee before the great Judge of all the world, av-d d vmb crd n1 vvi pno21 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d dt n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 782
14283 and he will admit of euery iust accusation against thee, euery accusation for sinne iustly brought shall be of force against thee, and he will admit of every just accusation against thee, every accusation for sin justly brought shall be of force against thee, cc pns31 vmb vvi pp-f d j n1 p-acp pno21, d n1 p-acp n1 av-j vvn vmb vbi pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 782
14284 yea God himselfe will be a swift witnesse against thee, Malac. 3.5. Oh then in what a miserable state and condition art thou that art a prophane person! yea God himself will be a swift witness against thee, Malachi 3.5. O then in what a miserable state and condition art thou that art a profane person! uh np1 px31 vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno21, np1 crd. uh av p-acp r-crq dt j n1 cc n1 n1 pns21 cst vb2r dt j n1! (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 782
14285 if thou hadst eyes to see it, and an heart to consider it, it would make thine heart ake within thee Now therefore in the feare of God be stirred vp to thinke on thy miserable state and condition, if thou Hadst eyes to see it, and an heart to Consider it, it would make thine heart ache within thee Now Therefore in the Fear of God be stirred up to think on thy miserable state and condition, cs pns21 vhd2 n2 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, pn31 vmd vvi po21 n1 vvi p-acp pno21 av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 j n1 cc n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 782
14286 and consider with thy selfe, that one day thine owne conscience, the Law of God, the diuell, and Consider with thy self, that one day thine own conscience, the Law of God, the Devil, cc vvi p-acp po21 n1, cst pi n1 po21 d n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1, (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 782
14287 yea all things within thee, without thee, and round about thee, will stand vp against thee, yea all things within thee, without thee, and round about thee, will stand up against thee, uh d n2 p-acp pno21, p-acp pno21, cc av-j p-acp pno21, vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pno21, (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 782
14288 and accuse thee before the Iudge of the quicke and dead, and vnlesse now thou humble thy selfe and make thy peace with God, assuredly thou shalt then haue none to pleade for thee. and accuse thee before the Judge of the quick and dead, and unless now thou humble thy self and make thy peace with God, assuredly thou shalt then have none to plead for thee. cc vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j, cc cs av pns21 j po21 n1 cc vvi po21 n1 p-acp np1, av-vvn pns21 vm2 av vhi pix pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21. (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 782
14289 And therefore now whilest thou hast time labour to come out of that miserable state and condition: And Therefore now whilst thou hast time labour to come out of that miserable state and condition: cc av av cs pns21 vh2 n1 vvi pc-acp vvi av pp-f d j n1 cc n1: (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 782
14290 and if hell haue not full possession of thy soule, bethinke thy selfe of speedy reformation. and if hell have not full possession of thy soul, bethink thy self of speedy Reformation. cc cs n1 vhb xx av-j n1 pp-f po21 n1, vvb po21 n1 pp-f j n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 782
14291 Come we now to the 34. verse. Come we now to the 34. verse. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (35) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 782
14292 VERSE 34. VERSE 34. n1 crd (36) verse (DIV2) 1398 Page 782
14293 Who shall condemne? it is Christ which is dead, yea or rather which is risen againe, who is also at the right hand of God, and maketh request for vs. Who shall condemn? it is christ which is dead, yea or rather which is risen again, who is also At the right hand of God, and makes request for us q-crq vmb vvi? pn31 vbz np1 q-crq vbz j, uh cc av-c r-crq vbz vvn av, r-crq vbz av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cc vvz n1 p-acp pno12 (36) verse (DIV2) 1399 Page 782
14294 IN this Verse (as I haue said) the Apostle labours to strengthen Gods chosen against the feare of condemnation for their sinnes, IN this Verse (as I have said) the Apostle labours to strengthen God's chosen against the Fear of condemnation for their Sins, p-acp d n1 (c-acp pns11 vhb vvn) dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1400 Page 782
14295 and to that purpose he here affirmes that none can condemne Gods chosen: and to that purpose he Here affirms that none can condemn God's chosen: cc p-acp d n1 pns31 av vvz d pix vmb vvi n2 vvn: (36) verse (DIV2) 1400 Page 782
14296 which position he puts downe as he did the former, by way of interrogation, who shall condemne? as if he had said, None is able to condemne Gods chosen. which position he puts down as he did the former, by Way of interrogation, who shall condemn? as if he had said, None is able to condemn God's chosen. r-crq n1 pns31 vvz a-acp c-acp pns31 vdd dt j, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vvi? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pix vbz j pc-acp vvi n2 vvn. (36) verse (DIV2) 1400 Page 782
14297 Then he brings a reason as a ground of comfort against the feare of condemnation, from the death of Christ, that Christ is dead for Gods chosen, Then he brings a reason as a ground of Comfort against the Fear of condemnation, from the death of christ, that christ is dead for God's chosen, cs pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst np1 vbz j p-acp n2 vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1400 Page 738
14298 and therefore they need not feare condemnation for their sinnes: Who shall condemne? it is Christ which is dead. and Therefore they need not Fear condemnation for their Sins: Who shall condemn? it is christ which is dead. cc av pns32 vvb xx vvb n1 p-acp po32 n2: r-crq vmb vvi? pn31 vbz np1 q-crq vbz j. (36) verse (DIV2) 1400 Page 738
14299 And that reason and ground of comfort the Apostle further amplifies by the resurrection of Christ, And that reason and ground of Comfort the Apostle further amplifies by the resurrection of christ, cc d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 av-jc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1400 Page 738
14300 and by his sitting at the right hand of his Father in heauen, and by his intercession for them: and by his sitting At the right hand of his Father in heaven, and by his Intercession for them: cc p-acp po31 vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno32: (36) verse (DIV2) 1400 Page 738
14301 and in those foure things the Apostle goes on by degrees, preuenting all scruples and doubts that might trouble the minds of Gods chosen touching condemnation: none can condemne them: and in those foure things the Apostle Goes on by Degrees, preventing all scruples and doubts that might trouble the minds of God's chosen touching condemnation: none can condemn them: cc p-acp d crd n2 dt n1 vvz a-acp p-acp n2, vvg d n2 cc n2 cst vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn vvg n1: pi vmb vvi pno32: (36) verse (DIV2) 1400 Page 738
14302 why? because Christ is dead for them, saith the Apostle. why? Because christ is dead for them, Says the Apostle. q-crq? c-acp np1 vbz j p-acp pno32, vvz dt n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1400 Page 738
14303 But might some say, what can Christ being dead profit vs? Indeed nothing at all if he had bene swallowed vp of death, But might Some say, what can christ being dead profit us? Indeed nothing At all if he had be swallowed up of death, p-acp vmd d vvi, q-crq vmb np1 vbg j n1 pno12? av pix p-acp av-d cs pns31 vhd vbn vvn a-acp pp-f n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1400 Page 738
14304 but he is risen againe, and hath ouercome death: yea or rather which is risen againe. but he is risen again, and hath overcome death: yea or rather which is risen again. cc-acp pns31 vbz vvn av, cc vhz vvn n1: uh cc av-c r-crq vbz vvn av. (36) verse (DIV2) 1400 Page 738
14305 And not onely so, but he also sitteth at the right hand of God, and hath receiued all power for the safetie of Gods chosen now beleeuing in him: And not only so, but he also Sitteth At the right hand of God, and hath received all power for the safety of God's chosen now believing in him: cc xx av-j av, cc-acp pns31 av vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cc vhz vvn d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn av vvg p-acp pno31: (36) verse (DIV2) 1400 Page 738
14306 and not onely so, but he also is continually exercised in making intercession for them. and not only so, but he also is continually exercised in making Intercession for them. cc xx av-j av, cc-acp pns31 av vbz av-j vvn p-acp vvg n1 p-acp pno32. (36) verse (DIV2) 1400 Page 738
14307 It is Christ which is dead, or rather which is risen againe, who is also at the right hand of God, It is christ which is dead, or rather which is risen again, who is also At the right hand of God, pn31 vbz np1 q-crq vbz j, cc av-c r-crq vbz vvn av, r-crq vbz av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1400 Page 738
14308 and maketh request for vs. And so we see the generall drift of the Apostle in this verse. and makes request for us And so we see the general drift of the Apostle in this verse. cc vvz n1 p-acp pno12 cc av pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1400 Page 738
14309 Come we to the opening of the words of it, touching the sence and meaning of them. Come we to the opening of the words of it, touching the sense and meaning of them. vvb pns12 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f pn31, vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 738
14310 Who shall. That is as if he had said, None shall, or none can, none in heauen, in earth, Who shall. That is as if he had said, None shall, or none can, none in heaven, in earth, q-crq vmb. cst vbz c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pix vmb, cc pix vmb, pix p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 738
14311 or in hell, is able to do it. or in hell, is able to do it. cc p-acp n1, vbz j pc-acp vdi pn31. (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 738
14312 Condemne. The word condemne is here also a iudiciall terme, and it signifies the act of a Iudge in open court, whose act is to adiudge such as are found guilty of any crime, Condemn. The word condemn is Here also a judicial term, and it signifies the act of a Judge in open court, whose act is to adjudge such as Are found guilty of any crime, vvb. dt n1 vvb vbz av av dt j n1, cc pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j n1, rg-crq n1 vbz pc-acp vvi d c-acp vbr vvn j pp-f d n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 738
14313 and iustly deserue punishment, to death, or to some other punishment. and justly deserve punishment, to death, or to Some other punishment. cc av-j vvi n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp d j-jn n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 738
14314 And the word here is to be vnderstood with respect to sinne, as it is vsed, Rom. 5.18. By the offence of one. And the word Here is to be understood with respect to sin, as it is used, Rom. 5.18. By the offence of one. cc dt n1 av vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd. (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 738
14315 And so the meaning is, none can pronounce Gods chosen now beleeuing in Christ, worthy of punishment for sinne, And so the meaning is, none can pronounce God's chosen now believing in christ, worthy of punishment for sin, cc av dt n1 vbz, pix vmb vvi n2 vvn av vvg p-acp np1, j pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 738
14316 or truly adiudge them to any punishment, either temporall or eternall for their sinnes. It is Christ which is dead: or truly adjudge them to any punishment, either temporal or Eternal for their Sins. It is christ which is dead: cc av-j vvi pno32 p-acp d n1, d j cc j p-acp po32 n2. pn31 vbz np1 q-crq vbz j: (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 738
14317 the words are NONLATINALPHABET Christ dying. And some reade them with an interrogation, Who shall condemne? Shall Christ which is dead? but they are better thus read, It is Christ which is dead: the words Are christ dying. And Some read them with an interrogation, Who shall condemn? Shall christ which is dead? but they Are better thus read, It is christ which is dead: dt n2 vbr np1 vvg. cc d vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi? vmb np1 r-crq vbz j? p-acp pns32 vbr j av vvn, pn31 vbz np1 q-crq vbz j: (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 738
14318 and so they are a reason why none can condemne Gods chosen, because Christ is dead for them, and so they Are a reason why none can condemn God's chosen, Because christ is dead for them, cc av pns32 vbr dt n1 c-crq pix vmb vvi n2 vvn, c-acp np1 vbz j p-acp pno32, (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 784
14319 and by his death hath made a full satisfaction to God for their sinnes, his death being of infinite price and value, and by his death hath made a full satisfaction to God for their Sins, his death being of infinite price and valve, cc p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n2, po31 n1 vbg pp-f j n1 cc n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 784
14320 and fully answerable to the iustice of God, as the Apostle saith, 1. Pet. 2.24. He his owne selfe bare our sinnes in his bodie on the tree. According to that, Isai. 53.5. and Fully answerable to the Justice of God, as the Apostle Says, 1. Pet. 2.24. He his own self bore our Sins in his body on the tree. According to that, Isaiah 53.5. cc av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. pns31 po31 d n1 vvd po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. vvg p-acp d, np1 crd. (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 784
14321 He was wounded for our transgressions, he was broken for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was vpon him, He was wounded for our transgressions, he was broken for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon him, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po12 n2, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbds p-acp pno31, (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 784
14322 and with his stripes are we healed. and with his stripes Are we healed. cc p-acp po31 n2 vbr pns12 vvn. (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 784
14323 And so the meaning of the Apostle is, that none can condemne Gods chosen, now beleeuing in Christ, And so the meaning of the Apostle is, that none can condemn God's chosen, now believing in christ, cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz, cst pix vmb vvi n2 vvn, av vvg p-acp np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 784
14324 because Christ hath dyed for them, and hath by his death fully satisfied for all their sinnes, Because christ hath died for them, and hath by his death Fully satisfied for all their Sins, c-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32, cc vhz p-acp po31 n1 av-j vvn p-acp d po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 784
14325 and hath borne that punishment that they should haue borne for their sinnes. Yea or rather which is risen againe ▪ this is a further ground of comfort, and hath born that punishment that they should have born for their Sins. Yea or rather which is risen again ▪ this is a further ground of Comfort, cc vhz vvn d n1 cst pns32 vmd vhi vvn p-acp po32 n2. uh cc av-c r-crq vbz vvn av ▪ d vbz dt jc n1 pp-f n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 784
14326 and hereby the Apostle meanes that Christ is not onely dead for the sins of Gods chosen, and hereby the Apostle means that christ is not only dead for the Sins of God's chosen, cc av dt n1 vvz cst np1 vbz xx av-j j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 784
14327 but is also risen againe from the dead, and hath vanquished and ouercome death, and made it manifest by his resurrection that he hath fully absolued and discharged them from all their sinnes: as Rom. 4.25. He was deliuered to death for our sinnes, and is risen againe for our iustification. but is also risen again from the dead, and hath vanquished and overcome death, and made it manifest by his resurrection that he hath Fully absolved and discharged them from all their Sins: as Rom. 4.25. He was Delivered to death for our Sins, and is risen again for our justification. cc-acp vbz av vvn av p-acp dt j, cc vhz vvn cc vvn n1, cc vvd pn31 j p-acp po31 n1 cst pns31 vhz av-j vvn cc vvn pno32 p-acp d po32 n2: c-acp np1 crd. pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc vbz vvn av p-acp po12 n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 784
14328 Who is also at the right hand of God. These words right hand of God, are vsed by way of similitude, they are metaphoricall; Who is also At the right hand of God. These words right hand of God, Are used by Way of similitude, they Are metaphorical; q-crq vbz av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. d n2 j-jn n1 pp-f np1, vbr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vbr j; (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 784
14329 for indeed in proper speech God hath neither right hand nor left, he is a Spirit infinite and incomprehensible: for indeed in proper speech God hath neither right hand nor left, he is a Spirit infinite and incomprehensible: c-acp av p-acp j n1 np1 vhz dx j-jn n1 ccx vvn, pns31 vbz dt n1 j cc j: (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 784
14330 and these words set out the glorious state of Christ in heauen, that he is there aduanced to an vnspeakeable height of glorie: and these words Set out the glorious state of christ in heaven, that he is there advanced to an unspeakable height of glory: cc d n2 vvd av dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vbz pc-acp vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 784
14331 they are taken from the manner of the kings of the earth, who vse to set those on high whom they purpose most of all to honour. As 1. King. 2.19. Salomon in token of honour caused a seate to be set for his mother, and she sate at his right hand. they Are taken from the manner of the Kings of the earth, who use to Set those on high whom they purpose most of all to honour. As 1. King. 2.19. Solomon in token of honour caused a seat to be Set for his mother, and she sat At his right hand. pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi d p-acp j r-crq pns32 vvb av-ds pp-f d p-acp n1. p-acp crd n1. crd. np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc pns31 vvd p-acp po31 j-jn n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 784
14332 And by this forme of speech here rightly applyed to Christ, 2. things are signified. First, That Christ is exalted to vnspeakeable glorie in heauen, 1. Tim. 3.16. and is there partaker of the infinite glorie of his Father. And And by this Form of speech Here rightly applied to christ, 2. things Are signified. First, That christ is exalted to unspeakable glory in heaven, 1. Tim. 3.16. and is there partaker of the infinite glory of his Father. And cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 av av-jn vvd p-acp np1, crd n2 vbr vvn. ord, cst np1 vbz vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp n1, crd np1 crd. cc vbz pc-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. cc (36) verse (DIV2) 1401 Page 784
14333 Secondly, that Christ is exalted to the full administration of his kingdome, to be the head of his Church, Secondly, that christ is exalted to the full administration of his Kingdom, to be the head of his Church, ord, cst np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1403 Page 784
14334 and with his Father to be Lord and gouernour of all things in heauen and earth, Hauing all power giuen to him, both in heauen and in earth, as himselfe saith, Matth. 28.18. and as the Apostle saith, 1. Pet. 3.22. and with his Father to be Lord and governor of all things in heaven and earth, Having all power given to him, both in heaven and in earth, as himself Says, Matthew 28.18. and as the Apostle Says, 1. Pet. 3.22. cc p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vbi n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, vhg d n1 vvn p-acp pno31, av-d p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, p-acp px31 vvz, np1 crd. cc c-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. (36) verse (DIV2) 1403 Page 785
14355 and desiring as he is man, that his Father would accept of his perfect satisfaction, and desiring as he is man, that his Father would accept of his perfect satisfaction, cc vvg c-acp pns31 vbz n1, cst po31 n1 vmd vvi pp-f po31 j n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1405 Page 786
14335 He is at the right hand of God gone into heauen, to whom the Angels, and powers, and might are subiect. He is At the right hand of God gone into heaven, to whom the Angels, and Powers, and might Are Subject. pns31 vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp n1, p-acp ro-crq dt n2, cc n2, cc n1 vbr j-jn. (36) verse (DIV2) 1403 Page 785
14336 These two things are here intended by the Apostle, in saying that Christ is at the right hand of God. These two things Are Here intended by the Apostle, in saying that christ is At the right hand of God. d crd n2 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvg cst np1 vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1403 Page 785
14337 And maketh request or intercession also for vs. These words are not to be conceiued as if Christ now in heauen did prostrate himselfe and kneele on his knees, And makes request or Intercession also for us These words Are not to be conceived as if christ now in heaven did prostrate himself and kneel on his knees, cc vvz n1 cc n1 av p-acp pno12 d n2 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp cs np1 av p-acp n1 vdd vvi px31 cc vvi p-acp po31 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1404 Page 785
14338 and vtter words of prayer to God his Father, as he did in the dayes of his flesh, and utter words of prayer to God his Father, as he did in the days of his Flesh, cc j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1404 Page 785
14339 but Christ doth now make request by the merit of his death, he now presenting himselfe continually in the sight of God his Father, as Heb. 9.24. He is entred into very heauen to appeare now in the sight of God for vs: but christ does now make request by the merit of his death, he now presenting himself continually in the sighed of God his Father, as Hebrew 9.24. He is entered into very heaven to appear now in the sighed of God for us: cc-acp np1 vdz av vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 av vvg px31 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, c-acp np1 crd. pns31 vbz vvn p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12: (36) verse (DIV2) 1404 Page 785
14340 and by presenting the sacrifice of himselfe once offered on the crosse, and the infinite merit of that sacrifice before the eyes of his Father, willing as he is God and man, and by presenting the sacrifice of himself once offered on the cross, and the infinite merit of that sacrifice before the eyes of his Father, willing as he is God and man, cc p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f px31 c-acp vvd p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, j c-acp pns31 vbz np1 cc n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1404 Page 785
14341 and desiring as he is man, that his Father would accept of his perfect satisfaction, and desiring as he is man, that his Father would accept of his perfect satisfaction, cc vvg c-acp pns31 vbz n1, cst po31 n1 vmd vvi pp-f po31 j n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1404 Page 785
14342 and turne away his eyes from the indignities and sinnes of his chosen, and be well pleased with them, in and through him. and turn away his eyes from the indignities and Sins of his chosen, and be well pleased with them, in and through him. cc vvi av po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn, cc vbb av vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp cc p-acp pno31. (36) verse (DIV2) 1404 Page 785
14343 For vs, saith the Apostle, that is, for me and you, and for all true beleeuers. For us, Says the Apostle, that is, for me and you, and for all true believers. p-acp pno12, vvz dt n1, cst vbz, p-acp pno11 cc pn22, cc p-acp d j n2. (36) verse (DIV2) 1404 Page 785
14344 Now then thus take we vp the sence and meaning of the words of this verse, Now then thus take we up the sense and meaning of the words of this verse, av av av vvb pns12 a-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1404 Page 785
14345 as if the Apostle had said. as if the Apostle had said. c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn. (36) verse (DIV2) 1404 Page 785
14346 Who can pronounce Gods chosen, now beleeuing in Christ, worthie of punishment for sinne, or truly iudge them to any punishment, either temporall or eternall for their sinnes? Surely none in heauen, in earth, Who can pronounce God's chosen, now believing in christ, worthy of punishment for sin, or truly judge them to any punishment, either temporal or Eternal for their Sins? Surely none in heaven, in earth, r-crq vmb vvi n2 vvn, av vvg p-acp np1, j pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc av-j vvi pno32 p-acp d n1, d j cc j p-acp po32 n2? np1 pi p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1405 Page 785
14347 or in hell can do it: or in hell can do it: cc p-acp n1 vmb vdi pn31: (36) verse (DIV2) 1405 Page 785
14348 for why, Christ hath died for them, and by his death which was of infinite worth, hath fully satisfied for all their sinnes, for why, christ hath died for them, and by his death which was of infinite worth, hath Fully satisfied for all their Sins, c-acp c-crq, np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32, cc p-acp po31 n1 r-crq vbds pp-f j n1, vhz av-j vvn p-acp d po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1405 Page 785
14349 and hath borne that punishment that they should haue borne for their sinnes: and hath born that punishment that they should have born for their Sins: cc vhz vvn d n1 cst pns32 vmd vhi vvn p-acp po32 n2: (36) verse (DIV2) 1405 Page 785
14350 and not onely so, but Christ hath vanquished and ouercome death, and made it manifest by his resurrection, that he hath fully absolued and discharged them from all their sinnes, and not only so, but christ hath vanquished and overcome death, and made it manifest by his resurrection, that he hath Fully absolved and discharged them from all their Sins, cc xx av-j av, cc-acp np1 vhz vvn cc vvn n1, cc vvd pn31 j p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vhz av-j vvn cc vvn pno32 p-acp d po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1405 Page 785
14351 and he is now also exalted to vnspeakeable glorie in heauen, and to the full administration of his kingdome, to be the head of his Church, and he is now also exalted to unspeakable glory in heaven, and to the full administration of his Kingdom, to be the head of his Church, cc pns31 vbz av av vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1405 Page 785
14352 and with his Father to be Lord and gouernour of all things in heauen and earth; and with his Father to be Lord and governor of all things in heaven and earth; cc p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vbi n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp n1 cc n1; (36) verse (DIV2) 1405 Page 785
14353 and he doth now also make request, by the merit of death presenting himselfe and the sacrifice of himselfe once offered on the crosse, and he does now also make request, by the merit of death presenting himself and thee sacrifice of himself once offered on the cross, cc pns31 vdz av av vvi n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg px31 cc pno32 vvi pp-f px31 c-acp vvd p-acp dt n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1405 Page 786
14354 and the infinite merit of that sacrifice continually before the eyes of his Father, willing as he is God and man, and the infinite merit of that sacrifice continually before the eyes of his Father, willing as he is God and man, cc dt j n1 pp-f d n1 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, j c-acp pns31 vbz np1 cc n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1405 Page 786
14356 and turne away his eyes from the indignities and sinnes of his chosen, and be well pleased with them in and through him: and turn away his eyes from the indignities and Sins of his chosen, and be well pleased with them in and through him: cc vvi av po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn, cc vbb av vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp cc p-acp pno31: (36) verse (DIV2) 1405 Page 786
14357 and this he doth for me, and you, and all true beleeuers. and this he does for me, and you, and all true believers. cc d pns31 vdz p-acp pno11, cc pn22, cc d j n2. (36) verse (DIV2) 1405 Page 786
14358 Now first in that the Apostle puts downe this for a certaine truth, that none can condemne Gods chosen now beleeuing in Christ, none can adiudge them to any punishment, either temporall or eternall for their sinnes, Now First in that the Apostle puts down this for a certain truth, that none can condemn God's chosen now believing in christ, none can adjudge them to any punishment, either temporal or Eternal for their Sins, av ord p-acp d dt n1 vvz a-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst pix vmb vvi n2 vvn av vvg p-acp np1, pix vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d n1, d j cc j p-acp po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1406 Page 786
14359 and then giues this reason of it, it is Christ which is dead, because Christ hath died for them; and then gives this reason of it, it is christ which is dead, Because christ hath died for them; cc av vvz d n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vbz np1 q-crq vbz j, c-acp np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32; (36) verse (DIV2) 1406 Page 786
14360 hence in the first place we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. hence in the First place we Are given to understand thus much. av p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (36) verse (DIV2) 1406 Page 786
14361 That Gods chosen, now beleeuing in Christ, and now hauing part in the death of Christ, they cannot possibly be condemned, Ioh. 5.24. That God's chosen, now believing in christ, and now having part in the death of christ, they cannot possibly be condemned, John 5.24. d n2 vvn, av vvg p-acp np1, cc av vhg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmbx av-j vbi vvn, np1 crd. (36) verse (DIV2) 1407 Page 786
14362 Neither Satan, nor the Law of God, nor yet the iustice of God, can truly adiudge them to any punishment, either temporall or eternal for their sinnes. Neither Satan, nor the Law of God, nor yet the Justice of God, can truly adjudge them to any punishment, either temporal or Eternal for their Sins. av-d np1, ccx dt n1 pp-f np1, ccx av dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp d n1, d j cc j p-acp po32 n2. (36) verse (DIV2) 1407 Page 786
14363 And to shew this to be a truth in these particulars. And to show this to be a truth in these particulars. cc pc-acp vvi d pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp d n2-j. (36) verse (DIV2) 1407 Page 786
14364 First, Satan hath no power to require iudgement and condemnation against true beleeuers for whom Christ died, First, Satan hath no power to require judgement and condemnation against true believers for whom christ died, ord, np1 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp j n2 p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd, (36) verse (DIV2) 1408 Page 786
14365 because Christ by his death hath spoyled and stripped him of that power, Colos. 2.15. Hath spoyled the principalities, and powers, and hath made a shew of them openly, and hath triumphed ouer them in his crosse. Heb. 2.14.15. the holy Ghost saith, that Christ through his death destroyed him that had the power of death, that is, the diuell. Because christ by his death hath spoiled and stripped him of that power, Colos 2.15. Hath spoiled the principalities, and Powers, and hath made a show of them openly, and hath triumphed over them in his cross. Hebrew 2.14.15. the holy Ghost Says, that christ through his death destroyed him that had the power of death, that is, the Devil. c-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn cc vvd pno31 pp-f d n1, np1 crd. vhz vvn dt n2, cc n2, cc vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f pno32 av-j, cc vhz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1. np1 crd. dt j n1 vvz, cst np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvd pno31 cst vhd dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz, dt n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1408 Page 786
14366 And hath deliuered them which for feare of death were all their life time subiect to bondage. And Reuel. 12.10.11. And hath Delivered them which for Fear of death were all their life time Subject to bondage. And Revel. 12.10.11. np1 vhz vvn pno32 r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vbdr d po32 n1 n1 j-jn p-acp n1. cc vvb. crd. (36) verse (DIV2) 1408 Page 786
14367 we reade, after the battell betweene Michael and the great Dragon, that is, betweene Christ and the diuell, Christ ouercoming, Iohn saith, I heard a loud voyce saying, we read, After the battle between Michael and the great Dragon, that is, between christ and the Devil, christ overcoming, John Says, I herd a loud voice saying, pns12 vvb, p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 cc dt j n1, cst vbz, p-acp np1 cc dt n1, np1 vvg, np1 vvz, pns11 vvd dt j n1 vvg, (36) verse (DIV2) 1408 Page 786
14368 now is saluation in heauen, and strength, and the kingdome of our God, and the power of his Christ; now is salvation in heaven, and strength, and the Kingdom of our God, and the power of his christ; av vbz n1 p-acp n1, cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 np1; (36) verse (DIV2) 1408 Page 786
14369 for the accuser of our brethren is cast downe, which accused them before God day and night, for the accuser of our brothers is cast down, which accused them before God day and night, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbz vvn a-acp, r-crq vvd pno32 p-acp np1 n1 cc n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1408 Page 786
14370 but they ouercame him by the bloud of the Lambe. but they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb. cc-acp pns32 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1408 Page 786
14371 By the bloud of Christ all power is taken from Satan to accuse, or to require iudgement and condemnation against true beleeuers. By the blood of christ all power is taken from Satan to accuse, or to require judgement and condemnation against true believers. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 d n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp j n2. (36) verse (DIV2) 1408 Page 787
14372 Againe, the Law of God hath no power to binde true beleeuers for whom Christ died to the curse of the Law for the transgression of it, Again, the Law of God hath no power to bind true believers for whom christ died to the curse of the Law for the Transgression of it, av, dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (36) verse (DIV2) 1409 Page 787
14373 because Christ by his death hath redeemed them from the curse, in that he was made a curse for them, Because christ by his death hath redeemed them from the curse, in that he was made a curse for them, c-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1, p-acp cst pns31 vbds vvn dt n1 p-acp pno32, (36) verse (DIV2) 1409 Page 787
14374 as the Apostle speakes plainly, Galat. 3.13. Christ hath redeemed vs, when he was made a curse for vs. as the Apostle speaks plainly, Galatians 3.13. christ hath redeemed us, when he was made a curse for us c-acp dt n1 vvz av-j, np1 crd. np1 vhz vvn pno12, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn dt n1 p-acp pno12 (36) verse (DIV2) 1409 Page 787
14375 And thirdly, though the iustice of God be such, that where there is guiltinesse of sinne, there damnation is due, And Thirdly, though the Justice of God be such, that where there is guiltiness of sin, there damnation is due, cc ord, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb d, cst c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f n1, a-acp n1 vbz j-jn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1410 Page 787
14376 yet the iustice of God is fully answered by the death of Christ, his death being of infinite merit, it is euery way answerable to the iustice of God, it hath fully satisfied Gods iustice for the sinnes of all true beleeuers. yet the Justice of God is Fully answered by the death of christ, his death being of infinite merit, it is every Way answerable to the Justice of God, it hath Fully satisfied God's Justice for the Sins of all true believers. av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1 vbg pp-f j n1, pn31 vbz d n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vhz av-j vvn npg1 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n2. (36) verse (DIV2) 1410 Page 787
14377 And hence it is that Christ is said to be the Lambe of God that taketh away the sinnes of the world, Ioh. 1.29. And Heb. 10.14. it is said, that Christ with his owne offering hath consecrated for euer them that are sanctified. And hence it is that christ is said to be the Lamb of God that Takes away the Sins of the world, John 1.29. And Hebrew 10.14. it is said, that christ with his own offering hath consecrated for ever them that Are sanctified. cc av pn31 vbz cst np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz av dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. cc np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, cst np1 p-acp po31 d n1 vhz vvn p-acp av pno32 cst vbr vvn. (36) verse (DIV2) 1410 Page 787
14378 This then we may resolue on as a certaine holy truth of God, that Gods chosen, This then we may resolve on as a certain holy truth of God, that God's chosen, d av pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f np1, cst n2 vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1410 Page 787
14379 now beleeuing in Christ, and now hauing part in the death of Christ, they cannot possibly be condemned; now believing in christ, and now having part in the death of christ, they cannot possibly be condemned; av vvg p-acp np1, cc av vhg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmbx av-j vbi vvn; (36) verse (DIV2) 1410 Page 787
14380 neither Satan, nor the Law of God, nor yet the iustice of God can truly adiudge them to any punishment either temporall or eternall for their sins. neither Satan, nor the Law of God, nor yet the Justice of God can truly adjudge them to any punishment either temporal or Eternal for their Sins. d np1, ccx dt n1 pp-f np1, ccx av dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 d j cc j p-acp po32 n2. (36) verse (DIV2) 1410 Page 787
14381 Come we to make some vse of this: and, Come we to make Some use of this: and, np1 pns12 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f d: cc, (36) verse (DIV2) 1410 Page 787
14382 First this being a truth, it meets with that rashnesse of the world, and giues a iust checke to prophane men of the world, who sometimes are so bold and rash, First this being a truth, it meets with that rashness of the world, and gives a just check to profane men of the world, who sometime Are so bold and rash, ord d vbg dt n1, pn31 vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz dt j n1 p-acp j n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq av vbr av j cc j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1411 Page 787
14383 as they dare adiudge Gods children and true beleeuers to the bottome of hell, and in their hastie sentence they send them to hell, as they Dare adjudge God's children and true believers to the bottom of hell, and in their hasty sentence they send them to hell, c-acp pns32 vvb vvi npg1 n2 cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp po32 j n1 pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1411 Page 787
14384 and sticke not to say, fie on them, they will one day be hanged, or they will one day go to the diuell. and stick not to say, fie on them, they will one day be hanged, or they will one day go to the Devil. cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi, uh p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb crd n1 vbb vvn, cc pns32 vmb crd n1 vvi p-acp dt n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1411 Page 787
14385 Poore soules, they shew themselues ignorant and sottish, and rash headed, they do but vent their poyson and malice against Gods children, their sentence cannot hurt any child of God, it is but as we vse to say, a fooles bolt soone shot, Poor Souls, they show themselves ignorant and sottish, and rash headed, they do but vent their poison and malice against God's children, their sentence cannot hurt any child of God, it is but as we use to say, a Fools bolt soon shot, j n2, pns32 vvb px32 j cc j, cc j j-vvn, pns32 vdb p-acp vvi po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp npg1 n2, po32 n1 vmbx vvi d n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz cc-acp c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi, dt ng1 n1 av vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1411 Page 787
14386 neither they nor their father the diuell can truly adiudge any true beleeuer, any child of God, to any punishment, either temporall or eternall. neither they nor their father the Devil can truly adjudge any true believer, any child of God, to any punishment, either temporal or Eternal. av-dx pns32 ccx po32 n1 dt n1 vmb av-j vvi d j n1, d n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1, d j cc j. (36) verse (DIV2) 1411 Page 787
14387 Againe, the truth now deliuered further meets with some erronious conceits of some erring spirits; Again, the truth now Delivered further meets with Some erroneous conceits of Some erring spirits; av, dt n1 av vvd av-jc vvz p-acp d j n2 pp-f d j-vvg n2; (36) verse (DIV2) 1412 Page 788
14388 as first that of the Anabaptists, in that they boldly affirme and say, that those that Christ hath bought with his precious bloud may be damned, these be their very words: as First that of the Anabaptists, in that they boldly affirm and say, that those that christ hath bought with his precious blood may be damned, these be their very words: p-acp ord cst pp-f dt np1, p-acp cst pns32 av-j vvi cc vvi, cst d cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vbi vvn, d vbb po32 j n2: (36) verse (DIV2) 1412 Page 788
14389 a damnable opinion, and in flat contradiction to the truth now deliuered, and to the truth of the word of God in many places of it. a damnable opinion, and in flat contradiction to the truth now Delivered, and to the truth of the word of God in many places of it. dt j n1, cc p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 av vvn, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 pp-f pn31. (36) verse (DIV2) 1412 Page 788
14390 None can possibly perish and be damned for whom Christ died. Oh but they thinke they haue ground for their assertion, 2. Pet. 2.1. None can possibly perish and be damned for whom christ died. O but they think they have ground for their assertion, 2. Pet. 2.1. pix vmb av-j vvi cc vbi vvn p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd. uh cc-acp pns32 vvb pns32 vhb n1 p-acp po32 n1, crd np1 crd. (36) verse (DIV2) 1412 Page 788
14391 Some saith he shall priuily bring in damnable heresies, euen denying the Lord that hath bought them, some Says he shall privily bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that hath bought them, d vvz pns31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp j n2, av-j vvg dt n1 cst vhz vvn pno32, (36) verse (DIV2) 1412 Page 788
14392 and bring on themselues swift damnation. and bring on themselves swift damnation. cc vvi p-acp px32 j n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1412 Page 788
14394 They are deceiued, and they conclude without ground, they are too shallow braind to looke into the depth of that text, there is not a word in that text of the death of Christ, They Are deceived, and they conclude without ground, they Are too shallow brained to look into the depth of that text, there is not a word in that text of the death of christ, pns32 vbr vvn, cc pns32 vvb p-acp n1, pns32 vbr av j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1412 Page 788
14395 or of his bloud, or of Christ himselfe expresly, no nor yet by implication. It is said, denying the Lord, the word is not NONLATINALPHABET, but NONLATINALPHABET, which word signifies maister, or of his blood, or of christ himself expressly, no nor yet by implication. It is said, denying the Lord, the word is not, but, which word signifies master, cc pp-f po31 n1, cc pp-f np1 px31 av-j, uh-dx ccx av p-acp n1. pn31 vbz vvn, vvg dt n1, dt n1 vbz xx, cc-acp, r-crq n1 vvz n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1412 Page 788
14396 or ruler, and is commonly attributed to God the Father. or ruler, and is commonly attributed to God the Father. cc n1, cc vbz av-j vvn p-acp np1 dt n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1412 Page 788
14397 And it is said, denying the Lord, NONLATINALPHABET, that bought them, because false teachers who come professing the name of God and the name of Christ, they seeme to be taken out of the world, through the knowledge of the Lord, And it is said, denying the Lord,, that bought them, Because false Teachers who come professing the name of God and the name of christ, they seem to be taken out of the world, through the knowledge of the Lord, cc pn31 vbz vvn, vvg dt n1,, cst vvd pno32, c-acp j n2 r-crq vvb vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1412 Page 788
14398 and of the Sauiour Christ Iesus, as the Apostle describes them verse 20. and in some-sort free from the corruption by externall profession: and of the Saviour christ Iesus, as the Apostle describes them verse 20. and in some-sort free from the corruption by external profession: cc pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, c-acp dt n1 vvz pno32 n1 crd cc p-acp n1 j p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1412 Page 788
14399 and they themselues acknowledge, that God is their Lord and maister, and say they are his messengers and ministers, and they themselves acknowledge, that God is their Lord and master, and say they Are his messengers and Ministers, cc pns32 px32 vvb, cst np1 vbz po32 n1 cc n1, cc vvb pns32 vbr po31 n2 cc n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1412 Page 788
14400 and they professe his name amongst his bought and purchased seruants, and so in their owne opinion and in the iudgement of others, they are in the number of the bought seruants of God, and they profess his name among his bought and purchased Servants, and so in their own opinion and in the judgement of Others, they Are in the number of the bought Servants of God, cc pns32 vvb po31 n1 p-acp po31 vvn cc vvd n2, cc av p-acp po32 d n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvn n2 pp-f np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1412 Page 788
14401 but in deed and truth they are not: and so that place rightly vnderstood makes nothing for the opinion of the Anabaptists. but in deed and truth they Are not: and so that place rightly understood makes nothing for the opinion of the Anabaptists. cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 pns32 vbr xx: cc av d n1 av-jn vvn vvz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1412 Page 788
14402 Againe, secondly the truth now deliuered serues to ouerturne that conceit of the Papists, that for the merit of Christ his death God doth pardon the fault and eternall punishment of sinne, Again, secondly the truth now Delivered serues to overturn that conceit of the Papists, that for the merit of christ his death God does pardon the fault and Eternal punishment of sin, av, ord dt n1 av vvn zz pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f dt njp2, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 np1 vdz vvi dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1413 Page 788
14403 but he retaines a temporarie punishment to be inflicted on them that haue sinned: but he retains a temporary punishment to be inflicted on them that have sinned: cc-acp pns31 vvz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 cst vhb vvn: (36) verse (DIV2) 1413 Page 789
14404 now what is this but to adiudge them who haue part in the death of Christ to some punishment for their sins, cleane contrary to the truth of doctrine now deliuered? And indeed if God inflict any punishment on him whose fault is remitted, now what is this but to adjudge them who have part in the death of christ to Some punishment for their Sins, clean contrary to the truth of Doctrine now Delivered? And indeed if God inflict any punishment on him whose fault is remitted, av q-crq vbz d p-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 r-crq vhb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 p-acp po32 n2, av-j j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn? cc av cs np1 vvb d n1 p-acp pno31 rg-crq n1 vbz vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1413 Page 789
14405 and whose sinnes are taken away by the bloud of Christ, then he is vniust, which is blasphemie once to thinke: and whose Sins Are taken away by the blood of christ, then he is unjust, which is blasphemy once to think: cc rg-crq n2 vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pns31 vbz j, r-crq vbz n1 a-acp pc-acp vvi: (36) verse (DIV2) 1413 Page 789
14406 it is all one, as to require the payment and satisfaction of a debt forgiuen or alreadie payd, which whosoeuer doth, is vniust. it is all one, as to require the payment and satisfaction of a debt forgiven or already paid, which whosoever does, is unjust. pn31 vbz d pi, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn cc av vvn, r-crq c-crq vdz, vbz j. (36) verse (DIV2) 1413 Page 789
14407 Obiect. But (say they) some whose sinnes are pardoned, haue sickesses, pouertie, contempt, Object. But (say they) Some whose Sins Are pardoned, have sickesses, poverty, contempt, n1. p-acp (vvb pns32) d r-crq n2 vbr vvn, vhb n2, n1, n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1414 Page 789
14408 and the like, yea death inflicted on them, which are punishments of sinne, and therefore though the sinne be forgiuen in regard of the fault and eternall punishment of it, and the like, yea death inflicted on them, which Are punishments of sin, and Therefore though the sin be forgiven in regard of the fault and Eternal punishment of it, cc dt j, uh n1 vvn p-acp pno32, r-crq vbr n2 pp-f n1, cc av cs dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f pn31, (36) verse (DIV2) 1414 Page 789
14409 yet the temporarie punishment is not remoued. yet the temporary punishment is not removed. av dt j n1 vbz xx vvn. (36) verse (DIV2) 1414 Page 789
14410 Answ. Sicknesses, pouertie, and the like, layd on them whose sinnes are pardoned, are not punishments of sinne forgiuen, Answer Sicknesses, poverty, and the like, laid on them whose Sins Are pardoned, Are not punishments of sin forgiven, np1 n2, n1, cc dt j, vvn p-acp pno32 r-crq n2 vbr vvn, vbr xx n2 pp-f n1 vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1415 Page 789
14411 neither do they come from an angrie and displeased God, and from a God reuenging sinne, neither do they come from an angry and displeased God, and from a God revenging sin, av-dx vdb pns32 vvb p-acp dt j cc j-vvn np1, cc p-acp dt np1 vvg n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1415 Page 789
14412 but they are corrections and fatherly chastisements, and tokens of Gods loue to them. Heb. 12.6. Whom he loueth he chasteneth: but they Are corrections and fatherly chastisements, and tokens of God's love to them. Hebrew 12.6. Whom he loves he Chasteneth: cc-acp pns32 vbr n2 cc j n2, cc n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32. np1 crd. ro-crq pns31 vvz pns31 vvz: (36) verse (DIV2) 1415 Page 789
14413 and they are layd on such as haue their sinnes pardoned, for the exercise of their faith, triall of their patience, stirring vp of the languishing graces of God that are in them, and they Are laid on such as have their Sins pardoned, for the exercise of their faith, trial of their patience, stirring up of the languishing graces of God that Are in them, cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d c-acp vhb po32 n2 vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, n1 pp-f po32 n1, vvg a-acp pp-f dt j-vvg n2 pp-f np1 cst vbr p-acp pno32, (36) verse (DIV2) 1415 Page 789
14414 and to make them draw nearer to God, and to walke more humbly before him: and to make them draw nearer to God, and to walk more humbly before him: cc pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi av-jc p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vvi av-dc av-j p-acp pno31: (36) verse (DIV2) 1415 Page 789
14415 and therefore this makes it not good, that for the merit of Christ God doth pardon the fault and eternall punishment of sinne, and Therefore this makes it not good, that for the merit of christ God does pardon the fault and Eternal punishment of sin, cc av d vvz pn31 xx j, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 vdz vvi dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1415 Page 789
14416 but retaines a temporarie punishment to be inflicted on the sinner. but retains a temporary punishment to be inflicted on the sinner. cc-acp vvz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1415 Page 789
14417 No, no, they that haue part in the death of Christ, they cannot be truly adiudged to any punishment, either temporall or eternall for their sinnes. No, no, they that have part in the death of christ, they cannot be truly adjudged to any punishment, either temporal or Eternal for their Sins. uh-dx, uh-dx, pns32 cst vhb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmbx vbi av-j vvn p-acp d n1, d j cc j p-acp po32 n2. (36) verse (DIV2) 1415 Page 789
14418 There is yet an vse of comfort to be added: There is yet an use of Comfort to be added: pc-acp vbz av dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi vvn: (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 789
14419 Is it so that Gods chosen, now beleeuing in Christ, and now hauing part in the death of Christ, they cannot be condemned, Is it so that God's chosen, now believing in christ, and now having part in the death of christ, they cannot be condemned, vbz pn31 av d n2 vvn, av vvg p-acp np1, cc av vhg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmbx vbi vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 789
14420 neither by Satan, nor by the Law of God, nor yet the iustice of God can truly adiudge them to any punishment, either temporall or eternall for their sinnes? Surely then here is a ground of sweet and of admirable and heauenly comfort for euery true beleeuer, neither by Satan, nor by the Law of God, nor yet the Justice of God can truly adjudge them to any punishment, either temporal or Eternal for their Sins? Surely then Here is a ground of sweet and of admirable and heavenly Comfort for every true believer, av-dx p-acp np1, ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, ccx av dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp d n1, d j cc j p-acp po32 n2? np1 av av vbz dt n1 pp-f j cc pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp d j n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
14421 for euery one who is sure that he hath part in the death of Christ: for every one who is sure that he hath part in the death of christ: p-acp d crd r-crq vbz j cst pns31 vhz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
14422 this truth tels thee, whosoeuer thou art that art a true beleeuer, and hast part in the death of Christ, that thou art in a most happie and blessed state and condition, thou needest not feare the yelling and roaring of the diuell thundering out hell and damnation for sinne, this truth tells thee, whosoever thou art that art a true believer, and hast part in the death of christ, that thou art in a most happy and blessed state and condition, thou Needest not Fear the yelling and roaring of the Devil thundering out hell and damnation for sin, d n1 vvz pno21, r-crq pns21 vb2r d n1 dt j n1, cc vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns21 vb2r p-acp dt av-ds j cc j-vvn n1 cc n1, pns21 vv2 xx vvi dt j-vvg cc vvg pp-f dt n1 vvg av n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
14423 nor the fearefull sentence of the Law of God, denouncing iudgement and the curse for euery transgression of it: nor the fearful sentence of the Law of God, denouncing judgement and the curse for every Transgression of it: ccx dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg n1 cc dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31: (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
14424 no, nor yet the sinne reuenging iustice of God, which is most strict, and most sharpe and seuere against all vngodlinesse and wrong: no, nor yet the sin revenging Justice of God, which is most strict, and most sharp and severe against all ungodliness and wrong: uh-dx, ccx av dt n1 vvg n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz av-ds j, cc av-ds j cc j p-acp d n1 cc n-jn: (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
14425 and what an happie and blessed state is that? How may the consideration of this affect thy soule, and what an happy and blessed state is that? How may the consideration of this affect thy soul, cc q-crq dt j cc j-vvn n1 vbz d? q-crq vmb dt n1 pp-f d vvb po21 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
14426 and fill thine heart with comfort and ioy vnspeakeable? We know, if a man that is to stand before an earthly Iudge to be tried touching some matter of crime, perswade himselfe that neither any enemy of his, and fill thine heart with Comfort and joy unspeakable? We know, if a man that is to stand before an earthly Judge to be tried touching Some matter of crime, persuade himself that neither any enemy of his, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 j? pns12 vvb, cs dt n1 cst vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn vvg d n1 pp-f n1, vvb px31 d dx d n1 pp-f png31, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
14427 though most malicious and thirsting after bloud, hath power to require sentence against him, nor the law it selfe hath power to bind him ouer to any penaltie, though most malicious and thirsting After blood, hath power to require sentence against him, nor the law it self hath power to bind him over to any penalty, cs ds j cc vvg p-acp n1, vhz n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31, ccx dt n1 pn31 n1 vhz n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp d n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
14428 nor yet the Iudge himselfe, if he deale truly, can adiudge him to any punishment, it is a maruellous comfort to him, nor yet the Judge himself, if he deal truly, can adjudge him to any punishment, it is a marvelous Comfort to him, ccx av dt n1 px31, cs pns31 vvb av-j, vmb vvi pno31 p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno31, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
14429 and it cheeres him vp exceedingly: and it cheers him up exceedingly: cc pn31 vvz pno31 a-acp av-vvg: (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
14434 truly beleeuing in Christ, and hast part in the death of Christ, and on that ground art sure of this, that neither the diuell that thirsts after thy bloud and the precious life of thy soule, truly believing in christ, and hast part in the death of christ, and on that ground art sure of this, that neither the Devil that thirsts After thy blood and the precious life of thy soul, av-j vvg p-acp np1, cc vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp d n1 n1 j pp-f d, cst dx dt n1 cst vvz p-acp po21 n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f po21 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
14435 nor the Law of God, which is terrible in the curse of it against vnbeleeuers, nor the Law of God, which is terrible in the curse of it against unbelievers, ccx dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
14436 nor yet the iustice of God, which cannot but giue sentence of damnation against vnrepentant sinners, that none of these can truly adiudge thee to any punishment, either temporall or eternall for thy sinnes? Thinke on this to thy comfort when thou art troubled with the sight of thy sinnes, nor yet the Justice of God, which cannot but give sentence of damnation against unrepentant Sinners, that none of these can truly adjudge thee to any punishment, either temporal or Eternal for thy Sins? Think on this to thy Comfort when thou art troubled with the sighed of thy Sins, ccx av dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vmbx cc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2, cst pix pp-f d vmb av-j vvi pno21 p-acp d n1, d j cc j p-acp po21 n2? vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1 c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 790
14437 yea euen of those sinnes thou hast often fallen into of weakenesse, and against thy purpose and holy resolution to the contrarie: yea even of those Sins thou hast often fallen into of weakness, and against thy purpose and holy resolution to the contrary: uh av pp-f d n2 pns21 vh2 av vvn p-acp pp-f n1, cc p-acp po21 n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n-jn: (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14438 and when thou art troubled with feare of punishment due to thee for thy sinnes, oh then call to mind this ground of comfort, that Christ hath suffered that punishment that thou shouldst haue vndergone for all thy sinnes, and when thou art troubled with Fear of punishment due to thee for thy Sins, o then call to mind this ground of Comfort, that christ hath suffered that punishment that thou Shouldst have undergone for all thy Sins, cc c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 j-jn p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n2, uh av vvb pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1, cst np1 vhz vvn d n1 cst pns21 vmd2 vhi vvn p-acp d po21 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14439 and that he was condemned in thy roome, and in thy stead, and that he hath fully satisfied the iustice of God for thy sinne; and that he was condemned in thy room, and in thy stead, and that he hath Fully satisfied the Justice of God for thy sin; cc cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp po21 n1, cc cst pns31 vhz av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po21 n1; (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14440 and therefore in the iustice of God thou canst not be condemned. and Therefore in the Justice of God thou Canst not be condemned. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns21 vm2 xx vbi vvn. (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14441 No, know it to thy comfort, it is as possible for thee to be damned for any of thy sinnes, No, know it to thy Comfort, it is as possible for thee to be damned for any of thy Sins, uh-dx, vvb pn31 p-acp po21 n1, pn31 vbz a-acp j p-acp pno21 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d pp-f po21 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14442 though often fallen into of weakenesse, and committed after thy true beleeuing in Christ, as it is for God to be vniust, which is impossible: though often fallen into of weakness, and committed After thy true believing in christ, as it is for God to be unjust, which is impossible: cs av vvn p-acp pp-f n1, cc vvn p-acp po21 j vvg p-acp np1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi j, r-crq vbz j: (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14443 and what a sweet comfort may that be to thy soule? Exercise thy thoughts in this ground of comfort, and what a sweet Comfort may that be to thy soul? Exercise thy thoughts in this ground of Comfort, cc q-crq dt j n1 vmb d vbi p-acp po21 n1? n1 po21 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14444 yea exercise thy faith in it, and labour thou more and more to be setled in this ground of comfort. yea exercise thy faith in it, and labour thou more and more to be settled in this ground of Comfort. uh vvb po21 n1 p-acp pn31, cc vvb pns21 av-dc cc av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14445 Many poore Christians wrong themselues exceedingly, in that they measure their happie estate & condition by their feeling of comfort: Many poor Christians wrong themselves exceedingly, in that they measure their happy estate & condition by their feeling of Comfort: av-d j np1 vvi px32 av-vvg, p-acp cst pns32 vvb po32 j n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n-vvg pp-f n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14446 when their feelings faile them, then they call all into question. when their feelings fail them, then they call all into question. c-crq po32 n2 vvi pno32, cs pns32 vvb d p-acp n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14447 Oh learne then to measure thy happie state and condition by this, that thou art a true beleeuer, O Learn then to measure thy happy state and condition by this, that thou art a true believer, uh vvb av pc-acp vvi po21 j n1 cc n1 p-acp d, cst pns21 vb2r dt j n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14448 and hast part in the death of Christ, and so art in such a blessed state and condition as thou canst not be condemned for any of thy sinnes, no not for those sinnes that haue depriued thee of the feeling of comfort: and hast part in the death of christ, and so art in such a blessed state and condition as thou Canst not be condemned for any of thy Sins, no not for those Sins that have deprived thee of the feeling of Comfort: cc vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av n1 p-acp d dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 c-acp pns21 vm2 xx vbi vvn p-acp d pp-f po21 n2, uh-dx xx p-acp d n2 cst vhb vvn pno21 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14449 and how may this cheere vp thine heart? Surely the due consideration of this may cheere thee vp, and how may this cheer up thine heart? Surely the due consideration of this may cheer thee up, cc q-crq vmb d vvi a-acp po21 n1? np1 dt j-jn n1 pp-f d vmb vvi pno21 a-acp, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14451 for howsoeuer as we haue it, Hebr. 9 27. After death comes iudgement, and hereupon to the wicked and vnbeleeuers death is most terrible, for howsoever as we have it, Hebrew 9 27. After death comes judgement, and hereupon to the wicked and unbelievers death is most terrible, c-acp c-acp c-acp pns12 vhb pn31, np1 crd crd p-acp n1 vvz n1, cc av p-acp dt j cc n2 n1 vbz av-ds j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14452 and the * king of feare, as Bildad cals it, Iob 18.14. because they go out of the bodie not onely comfortlesse, but also certaine of condemnation, hauing receiued the sentence within themselues that they shall neuer see the face of God to their comfort; and the * King of Fear, as Bildad calls it, Job 18.14. Because they go out of the body not only comfortless, but also certain of condemnation, having received the sentence within themselves that they shall never see the face of God to their Comfort; cc dt * n1 pp-f n1, p-acp np1 vvz pn31, np1 crd. c-acp pns32 vvb av pp-f dt n1 xx av-j j, cc-acp av j pp-f n1, vhg vvn dt n1 p-acp px32 cst pns32 vmb av-x vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1; (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14453 yet it is not so to thee, thou being a true beleeuer, and hauing part in the death of Christ, thou art sure thou shalt not come into the iudgement of condemnation, yet it is not so to thee, thou being a true believer, and having part in the death of christ, thou art sure thou shalt not come into the judgement of condemnation, av pn31 vbz xx av p-acp pno21, pns21 vbg dt j n1, cc vhg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vb2r j pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 791
14454 and thou art sure of it before thou be remoued out of the world by death, that thy sentence after death shall be a comfortable sentence, and thou art sure of it before thou be removed out of the world by death, that thy sentence After death shall be a comfortable sentence, cc pns21 vb2r j pp-f pn31 c-acp pns21 vbb vvn av pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cst po21 n1 p-acp n1 vmb vbi dt j n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 792
14455 euen the sentence of absolution, and thou art sure that when thy soule goeth out of thy bodie, it shall come before a Iudge who is most iust indeed, even the sentence of absolution, and thou art sure that when thy soul Goes out of thy body, it shall come before a Judge who is most just indeed, av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns21 vb2r j cst c-crq po21 n1 vvz av pp-f po21 n1, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz av-ds j av, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 792
14456 but yet whose iustice is alreadie answered and satisfied by the death of his owne Sonne: but yet whose Justice is already answered and satisfied by the death of his own Son: cc-acp av rg-crq n1 vbz av vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 792
14457 yea thou art sure that thy soule and body shall one day stand before his iudgement seate who is thy redeemer, yea thou art sure that thy soul and body shall one day stand before his judgement seat who is thy redeemer, uh pns21 vb2r j cst po21 n1 cc n1 vmb crd n1 vvi p-acp po31 n1 n1 r-crq vbz po21 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 792
14458 euen before the iudgement seate of the Lord Iesus, who hath shed his owne precious bloud to set thee free from hell, even before the judgement seat of the Lord Iesus, who hath shed his own precious blood to Set thee free from hell, av p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, r-crq vhz vvn po31 d j n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 j p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 792
14459 and from damnation, and therefore certainly thou canst not be condemned, and what a comfort may that be to thee? and from damnation, and Therefore Certainly thou Canst not be condemned, and what a Comfort may that be to thee? cc p-acp n1, cc av av-j pns21 vm2 xx vbi vvn, cc q-crq dt n1 vmb d vbi p-acp pno21? (36) verse (DIV2) 1416 Page 792
14460 Now in that Gods chosen, now beleeuing in Christ, none can truly adiudge them to any punishment, either temporall or eternall for their sinnes, Now in that God's chosen, now believing in christ, none can truly adjudge them to any punishment, either temporal or Eternal for their Sins, av p-acp d n2 vvn, av vvg p-acp np1, pix vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp d n1, d j cc j p-acp po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1417 Page 792
14461 and he giues this reason & ground of it, Christ died for them; we may easily see, and hence we may conclude. and he gives this reason & ground of it, christ died for them; we may Easily see, and hence we may conclude. cc pns31 vvz d n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, np1 vvd p-acp pno32; pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cc av pns12 vmb vvi. (36) verse (DIV2) 1417 Page 792
14462 That Christ his death is expiatorie, it is an expiation, and that a sufficient expiation of the sinnes of all Gods chosen. That christ his death is expiatory, it is an expiation, and that a sufficient expiation of the Sins of all God's chosen. cst np1 po31 n1 vbz j, pn31 vbz dt n1, cc cst dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n2 vvn. (36) verse (DIV2) 1418 Page 792
14463 It is the death and suffering of Christ that takes away the guilt and punishment due to Gods chosen for their sinnes, It is the death and suffering of christ that Takes away the guilt and punishment due to God's chosen for their Sins, pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz av dt n1 cc n1 j-jn p-acp n2 vvn p-acp po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1418 Page 792
14464 and his death and suffering doth sufficiently satisfie for their sinnes, and free them from all punishment for sinne, both temporall and eternall. Ephes. 1.7. the Apostle saith, We haue redemption through the bloud of Christ: and his death and suffering does sufficiently satisfy for their Sins, and free them from all punishment for sin, both temporal and Eternal. Ephesians 1.7. the Apostle Says, We have redemption through the blood of christ: cc po31 n1 cc n1 vdz av-j vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, d j cc j. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, pns12 vhb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1418 Page 792
14465 and the same word he hath Colos. 1.14. And 1. Tim. 2.6. the Apostle saith, He gaue himselfe NONLATINALPHABET, a ransome, a price for all men, that he might satisfie for the sinnes of Gods chosen. And Heb. 7.27. it is said, that Christ offered himselfe a sacrifice to God for our sinnes: and the same word he hath Colos 1.14. And 1. Tim. 2.6. the Apostle Says, He gave himself, a ransom, a price for all men, that he might satisfy for the Sins of God's chosen. And Hebrew 7.27. it is said, that christ offered himself a sacrifice to God for our Sins: cc dt d n1 pns31 vhz np1 crd. cc crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvd px31, dt n1, dt n1 p-acp d n2, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn. cc np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, cst np1 vvd px31 dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n2: (36) verse (DIV2) 1418 Page 792
14484 Againe in a second place, was Christ his death the expiation of sinne, and was his death and suffering sufficient to satisfie for the sinnes of Gods chosen, Again in a second place, was christ his death the expiation of sin, and was his death and suffering sufficient to satisfy for the Sins of God's chosen, av p-acp dt ord n1, vbds np1 po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbds po31 n1 cc vvg j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1421 Page 793
14466 and to offer himselfe a sacrifice for sinne, is to expiate sinne, and to take away the guilt and punishment of sinne. Heb. 9.26. Now in the end (saith the Author of that Epistle) hath Christ appeared, to put away sinne by the sacrifice of himselfe. And Heb. 10.14. it is said, With one offering Christ hath made perfect for euer them that are sanctified. and to offer himself a sacrifice for sin, is to expiate sin, and to take away the guilt and punishment of sin. Hebrew 9.26. Now in the end (Says the Author of that Epistle) hath christ appeared, to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. And Hebrew 10.14. it is said, With one offering christ hath made perfect for ever them that Are sanctified. cc pc-acp vvi px31 dt n1 p-acp n1, vbz pc-acp vvi n1, cc pc-acp vvi av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. np1 crd. av p-acp dt n1 (vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1) vhz np1 vvn, pc-acp vvi av n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31. cc np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, p-acp crd n1 np1 vhz vvn j p-acp av pno32 cst vbr vvn. (36) verse (DIV2) 1418 Page 792
14467 Thus the Scripture runnes on it in many places, and doth plainly euidence to vs, that Christ his death was the expiation of sinnes, Thus the Scripture runs on it in many places, and does plainly evidence to us, that christ his death was the expiation of Sins, av dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31 p-acp d n2, cc vdz av-j n1 p-acp pno12, cst np1 po31 n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1418 Page 792
14468 and that Christ by his death and suffering hath taken away the guilt and punishment due to Gods chosen for their sinnes, and that christ by his death and suffering hath taken away the guilt and punishment due to God's chosen for their Sins, cc cst np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vhz vvn av dt n1 cc n1 j-jn p-acp n2 vvn p-acp po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1418 Page 793
14469 and hath sufficiently satisfied for them, and freed them from all punishment for sinne, both temporall and eternall: and hath sufficiently satisfied for them, and freed them from all punishment for sin, both temporal and Eternal: cc vhz av-j vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvd pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, d j cc j: (36) verse (DIV2) 1418 Page 793
14470 and the ground of this is. and the ground of this is. cc dt n1 pp-f d vbz. (36) verse (DIV2) 1418 Page 793
14471 Because Christ in his suffering did endure the extremitie of Gods wrath, and did beare in his body and soule the curse that was due to Gods chosen for their sinnes, Because christ in his suffering did endure the extremity of God's wrath, and did bear in his body and soul the curse that was due to God's chosen for their Sins, p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc vdd vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 dt n1 cst vbds j-jn p-acp n2 vvn p-acp po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1419 Page 793
14472 so farre as he might, neither the vnion of the person nor yet the holinesse of his nature any whit diminished: so Far as he might, neither the Union of the person nor yet the holiness of his nature any whit diminished: av av-j c-acp pns31 vmd, dx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 ccx av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 d n1 vvn: (36) verse (DIV2) 1419 Page 793
14473 and so by his death hath expiated and fully satisfied for the sinnes of Gods chosen. and so by his death hath expiated and Fully satisfied for the Sins of God's chosen. cc av p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn. (36) verse (DIV2) 1419 Page 793
14474 And this truth, to make vse of it, in the first place it serues to informe vs in a point of weight; And this truth, to make use of it, in the First place it serves to inform us in a point of weight; cc d n1, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt ord n1 pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (36) verse (DIV2) 1420 Page 793
14475 it makes knowne to vs that though Christ his actiue obedience was most exact, and perfect, it makes known to us that though christ his active Obedience was most exact, and perfect, pn31 vvz vvn p-acp pno12 d cs np1 po31 j n1 vbds av-ds j, cc j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1420 Page 793
14476 and meritorious, yet that was not the expiation of sinne, that was not the thing that did expiate and take away the punishment due to Gods chosen for their sinnes, and meritorious, yet that was not the expiation of sin, that was not the thing that did expiate and take away the punishment due to God's chosen for their Sins, cc j, av cst vbds xx dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbds xx dt n1 cst vdd vvi cc vvi av dt n1 j-jn p-acp n2 vvn p-acp po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1420 Page 793
14477 but the passiue obedience of Christ, his death and suffering was that which was the expiation of sinne, but the passive Obedience of christ, his death and suffering was that which was the expiation of sin, cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1 cc n1 vbds d r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1420 Page 793
14478 and Christ onely in his suffering was the propitiation (NONLATINALPHABET) for our sinnes. And therefore it is monstrous and intollerable pride in the Papists, in that they take on them to expiate sinne, and christ only in his suffering was the propitiation () for our Sins. And Therefore it is monstrous and intolerable pride in the Papists, in that they take on them to expiate sin, cc np1 av-j p-acp po31 j-vvg vbds dt n1 () p-acp po12 n2. cc av pn31 vbz j cc j n1 p-acp dt njp2, p-acp cst pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1420 Page 793
14479 and to satisfie for sinne, by things done by themselues, yea by some things done by them for which they haue no warrant in the word of God, and to satisfy for sin, by things done by themselves, yea by Some things done by them for which they have no warrant in the word of God, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, p-acp n2 vdn p-acp px32, uh p-acp d n2 vdn p-acp pno32 p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1420 Page 793
14480 but are things meerely deuised by themselues, as by their Masses, Diriges, pilgrimages, wilfull pouertie, vow of single life. but Are things merely devised by themselves, as by their Masses, Dirges, Pilgrimages, wilful poverty, Voelli of single life. cc-acp vbr n2 av-j vvn p-acp px32, c-acp p-acp po32 n2, n2, n2, j n1, n1 pp-f j n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1420 Page 793
14481 Iesus Christ the righteous did not expiate sinne, and satisfie for sinne by his perfect fulfilling of the Law of God in his life, Iesus christ the righteous did not expiate sin, and satisfy for sin by his perfect fulfilling of the Law of God in his life, np1 np1 dt j vdd xx vvi n1, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j j-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1420 Page 793
14482 and yet the proud Papists dare chalenge it to themselues, that they satisfie for sinne by their wil worship, and by their deuised obedience, which indeed is monstrous, and yet the proud Papists Dare challenge it to themselves, that they satisfy for sin by their will worship, and by their devised Obedience, which indeed is monstrous, cc av dt j njp2 vvb vvb pn31 p-acp px32, cst pns32 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1 n1, cc p-acp po32 j-vvn n1, r-crq av vbz j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1420 Page 793
14483 and most abhominable pride and presumption. and most abominable pride and presumption. cc av-ds j n1 cc n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1420 Page 793
14485 and to free them from all punishment for sinne, both temporall and eternall? what need then is there of any other reall and externall sacrifice for sin? The Papists hold and teach, that in the Sacrament of the Supper the very bodie and bloud of Christ are offered vp to God the Father vnder the formes of bread and wine, and to free them from all punishment for sin, both temporal and Eternal? what need then is there of any other real and external sacrifice for since? The Papists hold and teach, that in the Sacrament of the Supper the very body and blood of christ Are offered up to God the Father under the forms of bred and wine, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, d j cc j? q-crq vvb av vbz a-acp pp-f d j-jn j cc j n1 p-acp n1? dt njp2 n1 cc vvi, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp np1 dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1421 Page 794
14486 as a propitiatory sacrifice for the quicke and dead. as a propitiatory sacrifice for the quick and dead. c-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j cc j. (36) verse (DIV2) 1421 Page 794
14487 Now this cannot stand with the ground of truth now deliuered, but doth exceedingly derogate from the full satisfaction that was made by Christ his sacrifice of himselfe for the sinnes of Gods chosen, Now this cannot stand with the ground of truth now Delivered, but does exceedingly derogate from the full satisfaction that was made by christ his sacrifice of himself for the Sins of God's chosen, av d vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn, cc-acp vdz av-vvg vvi p-acp dt j n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp np1 po31 n1 pp-f px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1421 Page 794
14488 and from the infinite and eternall vertue and efficacie of that sacrifice. and from the infinite and Eternal virtue and efficacy of that sacrifice. cc p-acp dt j cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1421 Page 794
14489 Oh but, say the Papists, Though the sacrifice of Christ on the crosse be of infinite and eternall vertue to satisfie, O but, say the Papists, Though the sacrifice of christ on the cross be of infinite and Eternal virtue to satisfy, uh cc-acp, vvb dt njp2, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vbb pp-f j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi, (36) verse (DIV2) 1421 Page 794
14490 yet there must be other sacrifices to represent and to apply the vertue and fruite of that sacrifice to vs. They are easily answered, There is no more reason why Christ should againe be sacrificed, that his owne perfect sacrifice once offered on the crosse might be applyed to vs, yet there must be other Sacrifices to represent and to apply the virtue and fruit of that sacrifice to us They Are Easily answered, There is no more reason why christ should again be sacrificed, that his own perfect sacrifice once offered on the cross might be applied to us, av pc-acp vmb vbi j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp pno12 pns32 vbr av-j vvn, pc-acp vbz dx dc n1 c-crq np1 vmd av vbi vvn, cst po31 d j n1 a-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 vmd vbi vvd p-acp pno12, (36) verse (DIV2) 1421 Page 794
14491 then there is that he should be againe incarnate, that the fruite of his incarnation might be applyed to vs. And as for their distinction of the bloudie sacrifice of Christ and vnbloudie, that Christ offered himselfe on the crosse after a bloudie manner, then there is that he should be again incarnate, that the fruit of his incarnation might be applied to us And as for their distinction of the bloody sacrifice of christ and unbloody, that christ offered himself on the cross After a bloody manner, cs pc-acp vbz d pns31 vmd vbi av j, cst dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmd vbi vvd p-acp pno12 cc p-acp p-acp po32 n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc j, cst np1 vvd px31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1421 Page 794
14492 and is offered in the Sacrament after an vnbloudie manner, it is idle, and very absurd and foolish; and is offered in the Sacrament After an unbloody manner, it is idle, and very absurd and foolish; cc vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz j, cc av j cc j; (36) verse (DIV2) 1421 Page 794
14493 for the sacrifice and offering of Christ, and his death and suffering (which cannot be without effusion and shedding of bloud) are made all one by the holy Ghost: for the sacrifice and offering of christ, and his death and suffering (which cannot be without effusion and shedding of blood) Are made all one by the holy Ghost: p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 n1 cc n1 (r-crq vmbx vbi p-acp n1 cc n-vvg pp-f n1) vbr vvn d pi p-acp dt j n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1421 Page 794
14494 Christ cannot be offered without dying and suffering, Hebr. 9.25.27.28. and therefore this distinction of the bloudie sacrifice of Christ and vnbloudie, was neuer knowne to the holy Ghost: christ cannot be offered without dying and suffering, Hebrew 9.25.27.28. and Therefore this distinction of the bloody sacrifice of christ and unbloody, was never known to the holy Ghost: np1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp vvg cc vvg, np1 crd. cc av d n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc j, vbds av-x vvn p-acp dt j n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1421 Page 794
14495 the sacrifice of Christ once offered on the crosse was a full satisfaction for the sinnes of all Gods chosen, the sacrifice of christ once offered on the cross was a full satisfaction for the Sins of all God's chosen, dt n1 pp-f np1 a-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 vbds dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2 vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1421 Page 794
14496 and it is of infinite and eternall vertue and efficacie, and able to free them from all punishment for sinne, both temporall and eternall: and it is of infinite and Eternal virtue and efficacy, and able to free them from all punishment for sin, both temporal and Eternal: cc pn31 vbz pp-f j cc j n1 cc n1, cc j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, d j cc j: (36) verse (DIV2) 1421 Page 794
14497 and therefore all other reall externall sacrifices, whether bloudie or vnbloudie, are needlesse and superfluous, and indeed abhominable. and Therefore all other real external Sacrifices, whither bloody or unbloody, Are needless and superfluous, and indeed abominable. cc av d j-jn j j n2, cs j cc j, vbr j cc j, cc av j. (36) verse (DIV2) 1421 Page 794
14498 Come we now to the Apostles amplification of his reason, and ground of comfort and strength against the feare of condemnation, from the death of Christ. Come we now to the Apostles amplification of his reason, and ground of Comfort and strength against the Fear of condemnation, from the death of christ. vvb pns12 av p-acp dt n2 n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 794
14499 Christ is dead for Gods chosen, and therefore they need not feare condemnation, none can condemne them. christ is dead for God's chosen, and Therefore they need not Fear condemnation, none can condemn them. np1 vbz j p-acp n2 vvn, cc av pns32 vvb xx vvb n1, pix vmb vvi pno32. (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 794
14500 This reason and ground of comfort our Apostle further enlargeth by the resurrection of Christ, This reason and ground of Comfort our Apostle further enlarges by the resurrection of christ, d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 po12 n1 av-jc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 795
14501 and by his sitting at the right hand of God in heauen, and by his making intercession there for God chosen; and by his sitting At the right hand of God in heaven, and by his making Intercession there for God chosen; cc p-acp po31 vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp po31 vvg n1 a-acp p-acp np1 vvn; (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 795
14502 that Christ is not onely dead for Gods chosen, but is also risen againe from the dead, ascended vp into heauen, that christ is not only dead for God's chosen, but is also risen again from the dead, ascended up into heaven, cst np1 vbz xx av-j j p-acp n2 vvn, cc-acp vbz av vvn av p-acp dt j, vvn a-acp p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 795
14503 and now sits at the right hand of God in heauen, and there makes continuall intercession for Gods chosen. and now sits At the right hand of God in heaven, and there makes continual Intercession for God's chosen. cc av vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc a-acp vvz j n1 p-acp n2 vvn. (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 795
14504 And here from this amplification in generall, before I come to stand on the particular branches of it, note we, that the Apostle here conioynes and couples together inseparably these foure things, The death of Christ, his resurrection, his ascension, and sitting at the right hand of God, and his intercession: and the Apostle limits and restraines these foure things onely to Gods chosen, now beleeuing in Christ. And Here from this amplification in general, before I come to stand on the particular branches of it, note we, that the Apostle Here conjoins and couples together inseparably these foure things, The death of christ, his resurrection, his Ascension, and sitting At the right hand of God, and his Intercession: and the Apostle Limits and restrains these foure things only to God's chosen, now believing in christ. cc av p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31, vvb pns12, cst dt n1 av vvz cc n2 av av-j d crd n2, dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1, po31 n1, cc vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 n1: cc dt n1 n2 cc vvz d crd n2 av-j p-acp n2 vvn, av vvg p-acp np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 795
14505 First then it is cleare from hence, that it is very grosse, and is to be exploded and vtterly to be reiected which the Arminians and others of their minde and iudgement hold, that the death of Christ belongs to many to whom his resurrection and intercession belongs not, First then it is clear from hence, that it is very gross, and is to be exploded and utterly to be rejected which the Arminians and Others of their mind and judgement hold, that the death of christ belongs to many to whom his resurrection and Intercession belongs not, ord cs pn31 vbz j p-acp av, cst pn31 vbz av j, cc vbz pc-acp vbi vvn cc av-j pc-acp vbi vvn r-crq dt njp2 cc n2-jn pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 vvb, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp d p-acp ro-crq po31 n1 cc n1 vvz xx, (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 795
14506 for so they affirme, that Christ died for all men both good and bad, but he rose againe and makes intercession not for all, but onely for beleeuers. for so they affirm, that christ died for all men both good and bad, but he rose again and makes Intercession not for all, but only for believers. c-acp av pns32 vvb, cst np1 vvd p-acp d n2 d j cc j, cc-acp pns31 vvd av cc vvz n1 xx p-acp d, cc-acp av-j c-acp n2. (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 795
14507 Now if Christ dyed for all, and rose not againe for all, then he suffered death for some for whom he neuer ouercame death, which is very absurd and grosse once to thinke, Now if christ died for all, and rose not again for all, then he suffered death for Some for whom he never overcame death, which is very absurd and gross once to think, av cs np1 vvd p-acp d, cc vvd xx av p-acp d, cs pns31 vvd n1 p-acp d p-acp ro-crq pns31 av-x vvd n1, r-crq vbz av j cc j a-acp pc-acp vvi, (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 795
14508 and cleane contrarie to this text of the Apostle, he here conioyning the death of Christ, his resurrection, and intercession together. and clean contrary to this text of the Apostle, he Here conjoining the death of christ, his resurrection, and Intercession together. cc av-j j-jn p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 av vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1, cc n1 av. (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 795
14509 Againe, in that the Apostle here limits and restraines the death of Christ, & his resurrection, his sitting at the right hand of God, Again, in that the Apostle Here Limits and restrains the death of christ, & his resurrection, his sitting At the right hand of God, av, p-acp d dt n1 av n2 cc vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 n1, po31 vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 795
14510 and his intercession, onely to Gods chosen, it makes directly against vniuersall redemption wrought by the death of Christ, and held likewise by the Arminians and others: and his Intercession, only to God's chosen, it makes directly against universal redemption wrought by the death of christ, and held likewise by the Arminians and Others: cc po31 n1, av-j p-acp n2 vvn, pn31 vvz av-j p-acp j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd av p-acp dt njp2 cc n2-jn: (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 795
14511 for if Christ redeemed all vniuersally by his death, then he also rose againe for all, for if christ redeemed all universally by his death, then he also rose again for all, c-acp cs np1 vvd d av-j p-acp po31 n1, cs pns31 av vvd av p-acp d, (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 795
14512 and sits at the right hand of God for all, and makes continuall intercession for all, which is directly contrary to the plaine euidence of this text, and so erronious and false. and sits At the right hand of God for all, and makes continual Intercession for all, which is directly contrary to the plain evidence of this text, and so erroneous and false. cc vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d, cc vvz j n1 p-acp d, r-crq vbz av-j j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, cc av j cc j. (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 795
14513 Let it suffice to haue touched these things in a word. Let it suffice to have touched these things in a word. vvb pn31 vvi pc-acp vhi vvn d n2 p-acp dt n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1422 Page 795
14514 Come we now to the first degree of the Apostles amplification, Yea or rather which is risen againe: Come we now to the First degree of the Apostles amplification, Yea or rather which is risen again: vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, uh cc av-c r-crq vbz vvn av: (36) verse (DIV2) 1423 Page 795
14515 that is, as I shewed, it is Christ which is dead for the sinnes of Gods chosen, that is, as I showed, it is christ which is dead for the Sins of God's chosen, cst vbz, c-acp pns11 vvd, pn31 vbz np1 q-crq vbz j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1423 Page 796
14516 and not onely so, but he is risen againe, and hath vanquished death, and made it manifest by his rising againe that he hath fully absolued and discharged them from all their sinnes: and not only so, but he is risen again, and hath vanquished death, and made it manifest by his rising again that he hath Fully absolved and discharged them from all their Sins: cc xx av-j av, cc-acp pns31 vbz vvn av, cc vhz vvn n1, cc vvd pn31 j p-acp po31 vvg av cst pns31 vhz av-j vvn cc vvn pno32 p-acp d po32 n2: (36) verse (DIV2) 1423 Page 796
14518 Hence then we haue ground for this point of diuine truth, it is hence plainly offered to vs. That Christ his rising from the dead is a manifestation of the full redemption wrought by the death of Christ. Hence then we have ground for this point of divine truth, it is hence plainly offered to us That christ his rising from the dead is a manifestation of the full redemption wrought by the death of christ. av av pns12 vhb n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f j-jn n1, pn31 vbz av av-j vvn p-acp pno12 cst np1 po31 n-vvg p-acp dt j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1423 Page 796
14519 Indeed the resurrection of Christ did adde nothing to the price of redemption which was paid in the death of Christ, Indeed the resurrection of christ did add nothing to the price of redemption which was paid in the death of christ, av dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd vvi pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 796
14520 yet it is a plaine euidence and demonstration of the full redemption wrought by the death of Christ. yet it is a plain evidence and demonstration of the full redemption wrought by the death of christ. av pn31 vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 796
14521 By his rising from the dead he hath made himselfe knowne to be a most Almightie, strong, By his rising from the dead he hath made himself known to be a most Almighty, strong, p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp dt j pns31 vhz vvn px31 vvn pc-acp vbi dt av-ds j-jn, j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 796
14522 and powerfull Sauiour and redeemer, and hath made it manifest that by his death and bloud shedding he hath fully redeemed Gods chosen beleeuing in him from all their sinnes, and powerful Saviour and redeemer, and hath made it manifest that by his death and blood shedding he hath Fully redeemed God's chosen believing in him from all their Sins, cc j n1 cc n1, cc vhz vvn pn31 j cst p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vvg pns31 vhz av-j vvn n2 vvn vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp d po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 796
14523 and set them free from sinne, from hell, from death, and from damnation, and from all punishment due to them for sinne, both temporall and eternall. and Set them free from sin, from hell, from death, and from damnation, and from all punishment due to them for sin, both temporal and Eternal. cc vvd pno32 j p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp d n1 j-jn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, d j cc j. (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 796
14524 And for this we haue euidence in other places of Scripture. Rom. 1.4. the Apostle saith, Christ was declared mightily to be the Sonne of God, touching the Spirit of sanctification, by the resurrection from the dead: And for this we have evidence in other places of Scripture. Rom. 1.4. the Apostle Says, christ was declared mightily to be the Son of God, touching the Spirit of sanctification, by the resurrection from the dead: cc p-acp d pns12 vhb n1 p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, np1 vbds vvn av-j pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j: (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 796
14525 and so a most powerfull, mightie, and strong Sauiour and redeemer by his resurrection from the dead. And Rom. 4.25. he saith, Christ was deliuered to death for our sinnes, and is risen againe for our iustification. and so a most powerful, mighty, and strong Saviour and redeemer by his resurrection from the dead. And Rom. 4.25. he Says, christ was Delivered to death for our Sins, and is risen again for our justification. cc av dt av-ds j, j, cc j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j. cc np1 crd. pns31 vvz, np1 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc vbz vvn av p-acp po12 n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 796
14526 His meaning is, that the resurrection of Christ is an euident demonstration of our iustification, that is, of our acquitting and full discharge from all our sins (we beleeuing in Christ) purchased by the death of Christ. His meaning is, that the resurrection of christ is an evident demonstration of our justification, that is, of our acquitting and full discharge from all our Sins (we believing in christ) purchased by the death of christ. po31 n1 vbz, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst vbz, pp-f po12 vvg cc j n1 p-acp d po12 n2 (pns12 vvg p-acp np1) vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 796
14527 And hence it is that the Apostle puts it downe for a certaine truth, 1. Corinth. 15.17. that if Christ be not risen our faith is vaine, we that beleeue in Christ are yet in our sinnes: And hence it is that the Apostle puts it down for a certain truth, 1. Corinth. 15.17. that if christ be not risen our faith is vain, we that believe in christ Are yet in our Sins: cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz pn31 a-acp p-acp dt j n1, crd np1. crd. d cs np1 vbb xx vvn po12 n1 vbz j, pns12 d vvb p-acp np1 vbr av p-acp po12 n2: (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 796
14528 we are not yet freed from the guilt and punishment due for our sinnes. we Are not yet freed from the guilt and punishment due for our Sins. pns12 vbr xx av vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 j-jn p-acp po12 n2. (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 796
14529 Where we see he makes the clearing of Gods chosen from their sinnes, and setting of them free from sinne, Where we see he makes the clearing of God's chosen from their Sins, and setting of them free from sin, c-crq pns12 vvb pns31 vvz dt n-vvg pp-f n2 vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc vvg pp-f pno32 j p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 796
14530 and from hell and damnation, and the resurrection of Christ, to go together, that if Christ be risen from the dead, and from hell and damnation, and the resurrection of christ, to go together, that if christ be risen from the dead, cc p-acp n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi av, cst cs np1 vbb vvn p-acp dt j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 797
14531 then they are free from sinne: if he be not risen from the dead, they are yet in their sinnes. then they Are free from sin: if he be not risen from the dead, they Are yet in their Sins. cs pns32 vbr j p-acp n1: cs pns31 vbb xx vvn p-acp dt j, pns32 vbr av p-acp po32 n2. (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 797
14532 And so be strongly confirmes the truth of the point in hand, that Christ his rising from the dead is a manifestation of the full and perfect redemption wrought by the death of Christ; And so be strongly confirms the truth of the point in hand, that christ his rising from the dead is a manifestation of the full and perfect redemption wrought by the death of christ; cc av vbi av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cst np1 po31 n-vvg p-acp dt j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 797
14533 and he thereby hath made himselfe knowne to be a most mightie, strong, and powerfull Sauiour and redeemer, and he thereby hath made himself known to be a most mighty, strong, and powerful Saviour and redeemer, cc pns31 av vhz vvn px31 vvn pc-acp vbi dt av-ds j, j, cc j n1 cc n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 797
14534 and thereby manifested that by his death he hath fully redeemed Gods chosen from all their sinnes, and thereby manifested that by his death he hath Fully redeemed God's chosen from all their Sins, cc av vvn cst p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vhz av-j vvn n2 vvn p-acp d po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 797
14535 and set them free from hell, from death and damnation, and from all punishment for sinne, both temporall and eternall: and Set them free from hell, from death and damnation, and from all punishment for sin, both temporal and Eternal: cc vvd pno32 j p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, d j cc j: (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 797
14536 and the reason and ground of it is this. and the reason and ground of it is this. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vbz d. (36) verse (DIV2) 1424 Page 797
14537 Christ became suretie for Gods chosen, and he vndertooke to pay that which was due for their sinnes, christ became surety for God's chosen, and he undertook to pay that which was due for their Sins, np1 vvd n1 p-acp n2 vvn, cc pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1425 Page 797
14538 and to satisfie for them, and to be answerable to his Father for their sinnes, and to satisfy for them, and to be answerable to his Father for their Sins, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1425 Page 797
14539 and he voluntarily and of his owne accord did submit himselfe to death for the sinnes of Gods chosen, and he voluntarily and of his own accord did submit himself to death for the Sins of God's chosen, cc pns31 av-jn cc pp-f po31 d n1 vdd vvi px31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1425 Page 797
14540 and put himselfe vnder the power of death, as he saith, Ioh. 10.18. No man taketh away my life, but I lay it downe of my selfe. and put himself under the power of death, as he Says, John 10.18. No man Takes away my life, but I lay it down of my self. cc vvd px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns31 vvz, np1 crd. dx n1 vvz av po11 n1, cc-acp pns11 vvd pn31 a-acp pp-f po11 n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1425 Page 797
14541 Christ by voluntarie dispensation hauing thus taken on him the sinnes of Gods chosen, and to satisfie for them, christ by voluntary Dispensation having thus taken on him the Sins of God's chosen, and to satisfy for them, np1 p-acp j-jn n1 vhg av vvn p-acp pno31 dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (36) verse (DIV2) 1425 Page 797
14542 and hauing of his owne accord put himselfe vnder the power of death, if he had not satisfied for the sinnes of Gods chosen to the full, he had not risen againe; and having of his own accord put himself under the power of death, if he had not satisfied for the Sins of God's chosen to the full, he had not risen again; cc j-vvg pp-f po31 d n1 vvd px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pns31 vhd xx vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp dt j, pns31 vhd xx vvn av; (36) verse (DIV2) 1425 Page 797
14543 if any one of their sinnes had not bene satisfied for by him he had not risen from the dead, if any one of their Sins had not be satisfied for by him he had not risen from the dead, cs d crd pp-f po32 n2 vhd xx vbn vvn p-acp p-acp pno31 pns31 vhd xx vvn p-acp dt j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1425 Page 797
14544 or being risen, he should returne againe to dye: or being risen, he should return again to die: cc vbg vvn, pns31 vmd vvi av pc-acp vvi: (36) verse (DIV2) 1425 Page 797
14545 for where sinne remaines vnsatisfied for, there of necessitie death hath power, it being the stipend of sinne: for where sin remains unsatisfied for, there of necessity death hath power, it being the stipend of sin: c-acp c-crq n1 vvz j-vvn p-acp, a-acp pp-f n1 n1 vhz n1, pn31 vbg dt n1 pp-f n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1425 Page 797
14546 but Christ being raised from the dead dyeth no more, Death hath no more power or dominion ouer him, saith the Apostle, Rom. 6.9. but christ being raised from the dead Dies no more, Death hath no more power or dominion over him, Says the Apostle, Rom. 6.9. cc-acp np1 vbg vvn p-acp dt j vvz av-dx av-dc, n1 vhz dx dc n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, vvz dt n1, np1 crd. (36) verse (DIV2) 1425 Page 797
14547 And therefore doubtlesse Christ his rising from the dead is a manifestation of the full redemption wrought by the death of Christ, And Therefore doubtless christ his rising from the dead is a manifestation of the full redemption wrought by the death of christ, cc av av-j np1 po31 n-vvg p-acp dt j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1425 Page 797
14548 and thereby Christ hath made himselfe knowne to be a most mightie, strong, and powerfull Sauiour and redeemer, and thereby christ hath made himself known to be a most mighty, strong, and powerful Saviour and redeemer, cc av np1 vhz vvn px31 vvn pc-acp vbi dt av-ds j, j, cc j n1 cc n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1425 Page 797
14549 and hath made it manifest that by his death he hath fully redeemed Gods chosen from all their sinnes, and hath made it manifest that by his death he hath Fully redeemed God's chosen from all their Sins, cc vhz vvn pn31 j cst p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vhz av-j vvn n2 vvn p-acp d po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1425 Page 797
14550 and set them free from sinne, from hell, from death, and from damnation, and from all punishment for sinne both temporall and eternall. and Set them free from sin, from hell, from death, and from damnation, and from all punishment for sin both temporal and Eternal. cc vvd pno32 j p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 d j cc j. (36) verse (DIV2) 1425 Page 798
14551 And for the vse, this ground of truth serues to teach vs a speciall comfort, that we may take from the consideration of the resurrection of Christ. And for the use, this ground of truth serves to teach us a special Comfort, that we may take from the consideration of the resurrection of christ. cc p-acp dt n1, d n1 pp-f n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 dt j n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 798
14552 We being true beleeuers, we are not to make the resurrection of Christ a matter of speculation and of knowledge onely, but a ground of comfort: We being true believers, we Are not to make the resurrection of christ a matter of speculation and of knowledge only, but a ground of Comfort: pns12 vbg j n2, pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1 av-j, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 798
14553 and the due consideration of it ought to teach vs thus much for our comfort, that we may safely and securely rest on the death of Christ as a full satisfaction for all our sinnes. and the due consideration of it ought to teach us thus much for our Comfort, that we may safely and securely rest on the death of christ as a full satisfaction for all our Sins. cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31 vmd pc-acp vvi pno12 av av-d c-acp po12 n1, cst pns12 vmb av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d po12 n2. (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 798
14572 Oh then thinke on this to thy comfort, and giue the Lord Iesus his due honour, rest on him and on his death as a full redemption and deliuerance of thee from all thy sinnes: O then think on this to thy Comfort, and give the Lord Iesus his due honour, rest on him and on his death as a full redemption and deliverance of thee from all thy Sins: uh av vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1, cc vvi dt n1 np1 po31 j-jn n1, vvb p-acp pno31 cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pno21 p-acp d po21 n2: (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14554 Yea on this ground, that Christ is risen from the dead, we may be assured of it to our comfort (we being true beleeuers) that none of our sinnes are vnexpiated or vnsatisfied for by the death of Christ, no not our most hainous sins, no not those wherein we haue continued long, Yea on this ground, that christ is risen from the dead, we may be assured of it to our Comfort (we being true believers) that none of our Sins Are unexpiated or unsatisfied for by the death of christ, no not our most heinous Sins, no not those wherein we have continued long, uh p-acp d n1, cst np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j, pns12 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n1 (pns12 vbg j n2) cst pi pp-f po12 n2 vbr vvn cc j-vvn-u p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, uh-dx xx po12 av-ds j n2, uh-dx xx d c-crq pns12 vhb vvn av-j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 798
14555 and haue doubled and repeated often, no not those we haue done with much boldnesse and presumption; and have doubled and repeated often, no not those we have done with much boldness and presumption; cc vhb vvn cc vvn av, uh-dx xx d pns12 vhb vdn p-acp d n1 cc n1; (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 798
14556 we now beleeuing in Christ, and hauing good euidence of it that we are true beleeuers, we may assure our selues that we haue full deliuerance and freedome from the guilt and punishment of all our sinnes by the death of Christ: we now believing in christ, and having good evidence of it that we Are true believers, we may assure our selves that we have full deliverance and freedom from the guilt and punishment of all our Sins by the death of christ: pns12 av vvg p-acp np1, cc j-vvg j n1 pp-f pn31 cst pns12 vbr j n2, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 cst pns12 vhb j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 798
14557 and Christ by his rising from the dead hath made it manifest yt by his death, and christ by his rising from the dead hath made it manifest that by his death, cc np1 p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp dt j vhz vvn pn31 j pn31 p-acp po31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 798
14558 and by the shedding of his bloud he hath fully redeemed vs from all our sinnes, and by the shedding of his blood he hath Fully redeemed us from all our Sins, cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vhz av-j vvn pno12 p-acp d po12 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 798
14559 and set vs free from sin, from hell, from death, and from condemnation, and that he as our Sampson hath carried away the gates of death, and Set us free from since, from hell, from death, and from condemnation, and that he as our Sampson hath carried away the gates of death, cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, cc cst pns31 p-acp po12 np1 vhz vvn av dt n2 pp-f n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 798
14560 yea the gates of hell, & the gates of death and of hell shall neuer be able to preuaile against vs. And what a sweet comfort may that be to vs if we duly consider it? Thinke on it to thy comfort thou that art a true beleeuer; yea the gates of hell, & the gates of death and of hell shall never be able to prevail against us And what a sweet Comfort may that be to us if we duly Consider it? Think on it to thy Comfort thou that art a true believer; uh dt n2 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 cc r-crq dt j n1 vmb d vbi p-acp pno12 cs pns12 av-jn vvi pn31? vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp po21 n1 pns21 cst vb2r dt j n1; (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 798
14561 and when thou art troubled and terrified with the sight of thy most foule and hainous sinnes, and when thou art troubled and terrified with the sighed of thy most foul and heinous Sins, cc c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 av-ds j cc j n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 798
14562 and they grate and rub on thy conscience, and the diuell he gals thee with the remembrance of them, and they grate and rub on thy conscience, and the Devil he Gals thee with the remembrance of them, cc pns32 vvi cc vvi p-acp po21 n1, cc dt n1 pns31 n2 pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 798
14563 then consider to thy comfort that none of thy sinnes, no not the most hainous and foulest of them, shall sinke thee to hell, then Consider to thy Comfort that none of thy Sins, no not the most heinous and Foulest of them, shall sink thee to hell, av vvb p-acp po21 n1 cst pix pp-f po21 n2, uh-dx xx dt av-ds j cc js pp-f pno32, vmb vvi pno21 p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 798
14564 and bring damnation on thee, Christ hath dyed for them, yea he is risen againe from death, and bring damnation on thee, christ hath died for them, yea he is risen again from death, cc vvi n1 p-acp pno21, np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32, uh pns31 vbz vvn av p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 798
14565 and hath made it manifest to men and Angels, and the diuell himselfe cannot denie it, and hath made it manifest to men and Angels, and the Devil himself cannot deny it, cc vhz vvn pn31 j p-acp n2 cc n2, cc dt n1 px31 vmbx vvi pn31, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 798
14566 but that by his rising againe he hath giuen euident demonstration of it, that by his death he hath fully satisfied for thy foulest sinne, but that by his rising again he hath given evident demonstration of it, that by his death he hath Fully satisfied for thy Foulest sin, cc-acp cst p-acp po31 vvg av pns31 vhz vvn j n1 pp-f pn31, cst p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vhz av-j vvn p-acp po21 js n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14567 and for all thy other sinnes, and freed thee for euer from the guilt and punishment of them all. and for all thy other Sins, and freed thee for ever from the guilt and punishment of them all. cc p-acp d po21 j-jn n2, cc vvd pno21 p-acp av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 d. (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14568 For thou being a true beleeuer, assuredly Christ vndertooke to satisfie for all thy sinnes, and he put himselfe vnder the power of death for thy sinnes; For thou being a true believer, assuredly christ undertook to satisfy for all thy Sins, and he put himself under the power of death for thy Sins; p-acp pns21 vbg dt j n1, av-vvn np1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp d po21 n2, cc pns31 vvd px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n2; (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14569 and if any of thy sinnes had not bene satisfied for, he had not risen from the dead, and if any of thy Sins had not be satisfied for, he had not risen from the dead, cc cs d pp-f po21 n2 vhd xx vbn vvn p-acp, pns31 vhd xx vvn p-acp dt j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14570 but now he being risen from the dead, thou maist thereupon assure thy selfe and build on it, that by his death he hath fully redeemed the from sinne, from hell, but now he being risen from the dead, thou Mayest thereupon assure thy self and built on it, that by his death he hath Fully redeemed thee from sin, from hell, cc-acp av pns31 vbg vvn p-acp dt j, pns21 vm2 av vvi po21 n1 cc vvi p-acp pn31, cst p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vhz av-j vvn pno32 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14571 and from damnation, and from all punishment for thy sinnes, both temporall and eternall. and from damnation, and from all punishment for thy Sins, both temporal and Eternal. cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp po21 n2, d j cc j. (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14573 yea know to thy comfort, that Christ is able, and he will also free thee from the power of sinne, yea know to thy Comfort, that christ is able, and he will also free thee from the power of sin, uh vvb p-acp po21 n1, cst np1 vbz j, cc pns31 vmb av vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14574 yea from the power of that sinne that is most strong and powerfull in thee. yea from the power of that sin that is most strong and powerful in thee. uh p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cst vbz av-ds j cc j p-acp pno21. (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14575 He tooke our nature on him to chase sinne and death out of it, as Saint Iohn saith, 1. Ioh. 3.8. He appeared that he might loose the workes of the diuell. He took our nature on him to chase sin and death out of it, as Saint John Says, 1. John 3.8. He appeared that he might lose the works of the Devil. pns31 vvd po12 n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 av pp-f pn31, c-acp n1 np1 vvz, crd np1 crd. pns31 vvd cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14576 And hath he broken the barres of death when he was vnder the power of it, And hath he broken the bars of death when he was under the power of it, cc vhz pns31 vvn dt n2 pp-f n1 c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14577 and hath he ouercome sinne and death by his rising from the dead, and will he now leaue thee for whom he dyed and rose againe, and hath he overcome sin and death by his rising from the dead, and will he now leave thee for whom he died and rose again, cc vhz pns31 vvn n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp dt j, cc vmb pns31 av vvi pno21 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd cc vvd av, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14578 and set free from sinne, hell, death, and damnation, vnder the power of sinne? Was he able to breake the barres and gates of death when he was vnder the power of it, and is he not now much more able to break into thy dead soule, and Set free from sin, hell, death, and damnation, under the power of sin? Was he able to break the bars and gates of death when he was under the power of it, and is he not now much more able to break into thy dead soul, cc vvd j p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? vbds pns31 j pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc vbz pns31 xx av av-d av-dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 j n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14579 and to free thee from the deadnesse of heart, and the like of which thou complainest? Will he leaue thee vnder the power of corruption? No, no, he is able to free thee, and to free thee from the deadness of heart, and the like of which thou complainest? Will he leave thee under the power of corruption? No, no, he is able to free thee, cc pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j pp-f r-crq pns21 vv2? n1 pns31 vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno21, (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14580 and he will in his good time free thee from the power of thy strongest corruption and sinne: and he will in his good time free thee from the power of thy Strongest corruption and sin: cc pns31 vmb p-acp po31 j n1 vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 js n1 cc n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14581 thinke on that to thy comfort. think on that to thy Comfort. vvb p-acp d p-acp po21 n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1426 Page 799
14582 Come we now to the second degree of the Apostles amplification of his reason and ground of comfort taken from the death of Christ, It is Christ which is dead, Come we now to the second degree of the Apostles amplification of his reason and ground of Comfort taken from the death of christ, It is christ which is dead, vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz np1 q-crq vbz j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1427 Page 799
14583 yea or rather which is risen againe: yea or rather which is risen again: uh cc av-c r-crq vbz vvn av: (36) verse (DIV2) 1427 Page 799
14584 and he addes further, Who is also at the right hand of God, that is (as I shewed) who is now exalted to vnspeakable glorie in heauen, and he adds further, Who is also At the right hand of God, that is (as I showed) who is now exalted to unspeakable glory in heaven, cc pns31 vvz av-jc, r-crq vbz av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cst vbz (c-acp pns11 vvd) r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1427 Page 799
14585 and to the full administration of his kingdome, to be the head of his Church, and to the full administration of his Kingdom, to be the head of his Church, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1427 Page 799
14586 and with his Father to be Lord and gouernour of all things, both in heauen and in earth. and with his Father to be Lord and governor of all things, both in heaven and in earth. cc p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vbi n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, av-d p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1427 Page 800
14587 Diuerse particulars might from hence be deriued, but I desire to point out those things that are proper to this place: Diverse particulars might from hence be derived, but I desire to point out those things that Are proper to this place: j n2-jn vmd p-acp av vbi vvn, cc-acp pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi av d n2 cst vbr j p-acp d n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1427 Page 800
14588 and two things especially are here offered, I will speake of them in order. and two things especially Are Here offered, I will speak of them in order. cc crd n2 av-j vbr av vvn, pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1427 Page 800
14589 And first, in that the Apostle saith, It is Christ which is dead, yea or rather which is risen againe, and then adds, Who is also at the right hand of God, we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. And First, in that the Apostle Says, It is christ which is dead, yea or rather which is risen again, and then adds, Who is also At the right hand of God, we Are given to understand thus much. cc ord, p-acp d dt n1 vvz, pn31 vbz np1 q-crq vbz j, uh cc av-c r-crq vbz vvn av, cc av vvz, r-crq vbz av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (36) verse (DIV2) 1427 Page 800
14590 That Christ in that nature of his in which he died and rose againe from the dead, That christ in that nature of his in which he died and rose again from the dead, cst np1 p-acp d n1 pp-f png31 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd cc vvd av p-acp dt j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1428 Page 800
14591 euen in his manhood and humane nature, is exalted to vnspeakable glorie in heauen. even in his manhood and humane nature, is exalted to unspeakable glory in heaven. av-j p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1, vbz vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1428 Page 800
14592 Christ Iesus as man is now in heauen, possest of such glorie as farre exceeds the glorie of all creatures, yea of the most holy and glorious Angels: christ Iesus as man is now in heaven, possessed of such glory as Far exceeds the glory of all creatures, yea of the most holy and glorious Angels: np1 np1 p-acp n1 vbz av p-acp n1, vvn pp-f d n1 c-acp av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2, uh pp-f dt av-ds j cc j n2: (36) verse (DIV2) 1428 Page 800
14594 where he saith, that The God of our Lord Iesus Christ, the Father of glorie, hath raised vp Christ from the dead, where he Says, that The God of our Lord Iesus christ, the Father of glory, hath raised up christ from the dead, c-crq pns31 vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, vhz vvn a-acp np1 p-acp dt j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1428 Page 800
14595 and set him at his right hand in heauenly places, farre aboue all principalities, and power, and Set him At his right hand in heavenly places, Far above all principalities, and power, cc vvd pno31 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 p-acp j n2, av-j p-acp d n2, cc n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1428 Page 800
14596 and might, and dominion, and euery name that is named, not in this world onely, but also in that which is to come. So Philip. 2.9. God (saith the Apostle) hath highly exalted him, and giuen him a name aboue euery name. And Heb. 1.13. saith the Author of that Epistle, Ʋnto which of the Angels said he at any time, sit at my right hand till I make thine enemies thy footstoole. and might, and dominion, and every name that is nam, not in this world only, but also in that which is to come. So Philip. 2.9. God (Says the Apostle) hath highly exalted him, and given him a name above every name. And Hebrew 1.13. Says the Author of that Epistle, Ʋnto which of the Angels said he At any time, fit At my right hand till I make thine enemies thy footstool. cc n1, cc n1, cc d n1 cst vbz vvn, xx p-acp d n1 av-j, cc-acp av p-acp d r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi. av vvi. crd. np1 (vvz dt n1) vhz av-j vvn pno31, cc vvn pno31 dt n1 p-acp d n1. cc np1 crd. vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1, av r-crq pp-f dt n2 vvd pns31 p-acp d n1, vvb p-acp po11 j-jn n1 c-acp pns11 vvb po21 n2 po21 n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1428 Page 800
14597 Thereby implying, that the glorie of Christ in heauen is farre aboue the glory of the most glorious Angels: Thereby implying, that the glory of christ in heaven is Far above the glory of the most glorious Angels: av vvg, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n2: (36) verse (DIV2) 1428 Page 800
14598 yea such is the visible glorie and brightnesse of Christ his manhood in heauen, as it is said to be the light of the heauenly Ierusalem, Reuel. 21.23. and so it farre exceeds the glory of the most glorious creatures, yea of the most holy and glorious Angels: yea such is the visible glory and brightness of christ his manhood in heaven, as it is said to be the Light of the heavenly Ierusalem, Revel. 21.23. and so it Far exceeds the glory of the most glorious creatures, yea of the most holy and glorious Angels: uh d vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, vvb. crd. cc av pn31 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n2, uh pp-f dt av-ds j cc j n2: (36) verse (DIV2) 1428 Page 800
14599 and it must needs be so, there is reason & ground for it, From the personall vnion of Christ his Godhead and manhood. and it must needs be so, there is reason & ground for it, From the personal Union of christ his Godhead and manhood. cc pn31 vmb av vbi av, pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 cc n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1428 Page 800
14600 For as amongst men the nearer any person is to the bloud royall, the nearer he is in coniunction to the person of an earthly king, the more he hath prerogatiue, For as among men the nearer any person is to the blood royal, the nearer he is in conjunction to the person of an earthly King, the more he hath prerogative, p-acp a-acp p-acp n2 dt av-jc d n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 j, dt av-jc pns31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt av-dc pns31 vhz n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1429 Page 800
14601 and honour, and dignitie aboue others that are further off: and honour, and dignity above Others that Are further off: cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n2-jn cst vbr jc a-acp: (36) verse (DIV2) 1429 Page 800
14602 so Christ his manhood being personally, and so most nearely vnited to his Godhead, and made one personally with God, it is meet and fit that in his manhood he should haue preheminence in glory aboue all creatures, so christ his manhood being personally, and so most nearly united to his Godhead, and made one personally with God, it is meet and fit that in his manhood he should have pre-eminence in glory above all creatures, av np1 po31 n1 vbg av-j, cc av av-ds av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd pi av-j p-acp np1, pn31 vbz j cc j cst p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmd vhi n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1429 Page 801
14603 yea aboue the most glorious creatures, they being not in that manner made one with God. yea above the most glorious creatures, they being not in that manner made one with God. uh p-acp dt av-ds j n2, pns32 vbg xx p-acp d n1 vvd pi p-acp np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1429 Page 801
14604 And therefore doubtlesse Christ in his manhood and humane nature in which he died and rose from the dead, is exalted to vnspeakeable glorie in heauen, And Therefore doubtless christ in his manhood and humane nature in which he died and rose from the dead, is exalted to unspeakable glory in heaven, cc av av-j np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd cc vvd p-acp dt j, vbz vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1429 Page 801
14605 and as man he is now in heauen, possest of such glorie as farre exceeds the glorie of all creatures, and as man he is now in heaven, possessed of such glory as Far exceeds the glory of all creatures, cc p-acp n1 pns31 vbz av p-acp n1, vvn pp-f d n1 c-acp av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1429 Page 801
14606 yea of the most holy and glorious Angels. yea of the most holy and glorious Angels. uh pp-f dt av-ds j cc j n2. (36) verse (DIV2) 1429 Page 801
14607 And the consideration of this in the first place ought to strike vs with the due admiration of the glorie of the Lord Iesus, which now he is possest of in heauen. And the consideration of this in the First place ought to strike us with the due admiration of the glory of the Lord Iesus, which now he is possessed of in heaven. cc dt n1 pp-f d p-acp dt ord n1 vmd pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, r-crq av pns31 vbz vvn pp-f p-acp n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1430 Page 801
14608 Earthly dignities do commonly so dazle our eyes, as we know not how sufficiently to admire them: Earthly dignities do commonly so dazzle our eyes, as we know not how sufficiently to admire them: j n2 vdb av-j av vvi po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vvb xx c-crq av-j pc-acp vvi pno32: (36) verse (DIV2) 1430 Page 801
14609 oh then what honour, and reuerence, and admiration is due to the Lord Iesus, now aduanced to such glorie in heauen, o then what honour, and Reverence, and admiration is due to the Lord Iesus, now advanced to such glory in heaven, uh av r-crq n1, cc n1, cc n1 vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 np1, av vvd p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1430 Page 801
14610 euen in his humane nature, as farre exceeds the glorie of the most glorious Angels! even in his humane nature, as Far exceeds the glory of the most glorious Angels! av p-acp po31 j n1, c-acp av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n2! (36) verse (DIV2) 1430 Page 801
14611 Did the Papists duly consider this excellencie and glorie the Lord Iesus is now possest of at the right hand of God his Father in heauen, they would not so derogate and so detract from his glorie as commonly they do. Did the Papists duly Consider this excellency and glory the Lord Iesus is now possessed of At the right hand of God his Father in heaven, they would not so derogate and so detract from his glory as commonly they do. vdd dt njp2 av-jn vvi d n1 cc n1 dt n1 np1 vbz av vvn pp-f p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vmd xx av j cc av vvb p-acp po31 n1 c-acp av-j pns32 vdb. (36) verse (DIV2) 1430 Page 801
14612 And without question their too much admiring and magnifying of the Angels, hath bene the cause of their giuing too much to them, euen diuine worship and adoration. And without question their too much admiring and magnifying of the Angels, hath be the cause of their giving too much to them, even divine worship and adoration. cc p-acp n1 po32 av av-d vvg cc vvg pp-f dt n2, vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f po32 vvg av av-d p-acp pno32, av j-jn n1 cc n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1430 Page 801
14613 We are to haue our hearts taken vp with a due admiration of the excellencie and glorie of Christ now at the right hand of God in heauen, We Are to have our hearts taken up with a due admiration of the excellency and glory of christ now At the right hand of God in heaven, pns12 vbr pc-acp vhi po12 n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1430 Page 801
14614 and there in his humane nature possessing vnspeakeable glorie. And for a second vse: and there in his humane nature possessing unspeakable glory. And for a second use: cc a-acp p-acp po31 j n1 vvg j n1. cc p-acp dt ord n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1430 Page 801
14615 the consideration of this, that Christ in his humane nature is now aduanced to such glorie in heauen as farre exceeds the glorie of the most holy Angels, may yeeld matter of great comfort to the beleeuing members of Christ: the consideration of this, that christ in his humane nature is now advanced to such glory in heaven as Far exceeds the glory of the most holy Angels, may yield matter of great Comfort to the believing members of christ: dt n1 pp-f d, cst np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vbz av vvd p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 c-acp av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n2, vmb vvi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt vvg n2 pp-f np1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1431 Page 801
14616 for Christ being now possest of vnspeakeable glorie in heauen in our nature, it is euen as a pawne or a pledge to the beleeuing members of Christ, that their bodies and soules shall one day be made partakers of the like glorie: for christ being now possessed of unspeakable glory in heaven in our nature, it is even as a pawn or a pledge to the believing members of christ, that their bodies and Souls shall one day be made partakers of the like glory: p-acp np1 vbg av vvn pp-f j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1, pn31 vbz av p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt vvg n2 pp-f np1, cst po32 n2 cc n2 vmb crd n1 vbb vvn n2 pp-f dt j n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1431 Page 801
14617 Christ will in his due time draw vp all his members to partake with him in his glorie, christ will in his due time draw up all his members to partake with him in his glory, np1 vmb p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vvb a-acp d po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1431 Page 801
14618 and as he is in his owne blessed bodie and soule most glorious, so will he one day be most glorious in his members, and as he is in his own blessed body and soul most glorious, so will he one day be most glorious in his members, cc c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp po31 d j-vvn n1 cc n1 av-ds j, av vmb pns31 pi n1 vbb av-ds j p-acp po31 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1431 Page 802
14619 and he will make them partakers, though not of equall glorie, yet of like glorie with himselfe: and he will make them partakers, though not of equal glory, yet of like glory with himself: cc pns31 vmb vvi pno32 n2, cs xx pp-f j-jn n1, av pp-f j n1 p-acp px31: (36) verse (DIV2) 1431 Page 802
14620 it is one part of his prayer, Ioh. 17.24. that his members should be with him, and be partakers of his glorie. it is one part of his prayer, John 17.24. that his members should be with him, and be partakers of his glory. pn31 vbz crd n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd. d po31 n2 vmd vbi p-acp pno31, cc vbb n2 pp-f po31 n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1431 Page 802
14621 And the Apostle saith expresly, Philip. 3.21. He shall change our vile bodie, that it may be fashioned like vnto his glorious bodie. And the Apostle Says expressly, Philip. 3.21. He shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body. cc dt n1 vvz av-j, np1. crd. pns31 vmb vvi po12 j n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp po31 j n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1431 Page 802
14622 What then though thy bodie lie vnder some lingring disease and paine, or be pinched with hunger, cold, nakednesse, What then though thy body lie under Some lingering disease and pain, or be pinched with hunger, cold, nakedness, q-crq av cs po21 n1 vvi p-acp d j-vvg n1 cc n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp n1, j-jn, n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1431 Page 802
14623 and such like, and thy bodie is tossed vp and downe from prison to prison, and such like, and thy body is tossed up and down from prison to prison, cc d av-j, cc po21 n1 vbz vvn a-acp cc a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1431 Page 802
14624 and many wayes abused and hardly intreated, yet thou being a beleeuing member of Christ, that distressed or any way abused body of thine shall one day be aduanced to vnspeakable glorie in heauen. and many ways abused and hardly entreated, yet thou being a believing member of christ, that distressed or any Way abused body of thine shall one day be advanced to unspeakable glory in heaven. cc d n2 vvn cc av vvd, av pns21 vbg dt vvg n1 pp-f np1, cst j-vvn cc d n1 vvn n1 pp-f png21 vmb crd n1 vbb vvd p-acp j-u n1 p-acp n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1431 Page 802
14625 Christ thy head and Sauiour is now possessed of that glorie in his blessed bodie, and he will in due time aduance thy bodie to the like glorie: christ thy head and Saviour is now possessed of that glory in his blessed body, and he will in due time advance thy body to the like glory: np1 po21 n1 cc n1 vbz av vvn pp-f d n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, cc pns31 vmb p-acp j-jn n1 vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt j n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1431 Page 802
14626 and that duly considered may yeeld thee matter of sweet comfort. and that duly considered may yield thee matter of sweet Comfort. cc cst av-jn vvn vmb vvi pno21 n1 pp-f j n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1431 Page 802
14627 Now the second thing offered from these words, Who is also at the right hand of God, being vnderstood as they haue bene formerly expounded, Now the second thing offered from these words, Who is also At the right hand of God, being understood as they have be formerly expounded, av dt ord n1 vvd p-acp d n2, r-crq vbz av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, vbg vvn c-acp pns32 vhb vbn av-j vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1432 Page 802
14628 and that agreeable to the purpose of the Apostle in this place, is this. and that agreeable to the purpose of the Apostle in this place, is this. cc cst j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, vbz d. (36) verse (DIV2) 1432 Page 802
14629 That Christ Iesus not onely dyed for the sinnes of Gods chosen, and rose agine from the dead, That christ Iesus not only died for the Sins of God's chosen, and rose agine from the dead, cst np1 np1 xx av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, cc vvd vvi p-acp dt j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 802
14630 but he also hath receiued power ouer all creatures in heauen, and in earth, and in hell also: but he also hath received power over all creatures in heaven, and in earth, and in hell also: cc-acp pns31 av vhz vvn n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 av: (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 802
14631 and he not onely as God, but as man also, hath now power in his hand to saue and to destroy, and he not only as God, but as man also, hath now power in his hand to save and to destroy, cc pns31 xx av-j c-acp np1, cc-acp c-acp n1 av, vhz av n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi, (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 802
14632 and he is now Lord and King of all things. And to this purpose speakes Christ himselfe after his resurrection, Matth. 28.18. All power is giuen vnto me: and he is now Lord and King of all things. And to this purpose speaks christ himself After his resurrection, Matthew 28.18. All power is given unto me: cc pns31 vbz av n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2. cc p-acp d n1 vvz np1 px31 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. d n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno11: (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 802
14633 that is, such power whereunto euery creature is subiect. Act. 2.36. saith Peter, Let all the house of Israel know for a suretie, that God hath made him both Lord and Christ, this Iesus whom ye haue crucified And this is further manifest by that Ephes. 1.22. that is, such power whereunto every creature is Subject. Act. 2.36. Says Peter, Let all the house of Israel know for a surety, that God hath made him both Lord and christ, this Iesus whom you have Crucified And this is further manifest by that Ephesians 1.22. cst vbz, d n1 c-crq d n1 vbz j-jn. n1 crd. vvz np1, vvb d dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vhz vvn pno31 d n1 cc np1, d np1 ro-crq pn22 vhb vvn cc d vbz jc j p-acp cst np1 crd. (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 802
14634 where the Apostle saith, that Christ sitting at the right hand of God, is made head to his Church, gouerning it as an head, where the Apostle Says, that christ sitting At the right hand of God, is made head to his Church, governing it as an head, c-crq dt n1 vvz, cst np1 vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, vbz vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 802
14635 and that all other things are made subiect vnder his feete: and that all other things Are made Subject under his feet: cc d d j-jn n2 vbr vvn j-jn p-acp po31 n2: (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 802
14636 and especially the enemies of his kingdome are subiect vnder his feete, to tread them downe at his pleasure. and especially the enemies of his Kingdom Are Subject under his feet, to tread them down At his pleasure. cc av-j dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbr j-jn p-acp po31 n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp po31 n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 802
14637 And hence it is said, Reuel. 1.5. that He is the Prince or ruler of the kings of the earth. And Reuel. 19.16. And hence it is said, Revel. 1.5. that He is the Prince or ruler of the Kings of the earth. And Revel. 19.16. cc av pn31 vbz vvn, vvb. crd. d pns31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1. cc vvb. crd. (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14638 he hath this royall stile written on his garment and vpon his thigh, THE KING OF KINGS, he hath this royal style written on his garment and upon his thigh, THE KING OF KINGS, pns31 vhz d j n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14639 AND LORD OF LORDS, and so all earthly powers are subiect to him. And that he hath power ouer the Angels both good and bad, it is plaine: AND LORD OF LORDS, and so all earthly Powers Are Subject to him. And that he hath power over the Angels both good and bad, it is plain: cc n1 pp-f ng1, cc av d j n2 vbr j-jn p-acp pno31. cc cst pns31 vhz n1 p-acp dt n2 d j cc j, pn31 vbz j: (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14640 the good do him reuerence, and yeeld him obedience willingly and religiously, Heb. 1.6. Let all the Angels of God worship him: the good do him Reverence, and yield him Obedience willingly and religiously, Hebrew 1.6. Let all the Angels of God worship him: dt j vdb pno31 n1, cc vvi pno31 n1 av-j cc av-j, np1 crd. vvb d dt n2 pp-f np1 vvb pno31: (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14641 and the bad they yeeld subiection vnto him, either deceitfully and to wrong ends, or by force compelled, and the bad they yield subjection unto him, either deceitfully and to wrong ends, or by force compelled, cc dt j pns32 vvb n1 p-acp pno31, av-d av-j cc p-acp j-jn n2, cc p-acp n1 vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14642 as the Apostle saith, Philip. 2.10. They bow their knees: the meaning is, they are subiect to him, and they yeeld subiection to him. as the Apostle Says, Philip. 2.10. They bow their knees: the meaning is, they Are Subject to him, and they yield subjection to him. c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1. crd. pns32 vvb po32 n2: dt n1 vbz, pns32 vbr j-jn p-acp pno31, cc pns32 vvb n1 p-acp pno31. (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14643 This then we see to be confirmed and made good to be an holy truth of God, that Christ Iesus hath receiued power ouer all creatures in heauen, in earth, This then we see to be confirmed and made good to be an holy truth of God, that christ Iesus hath received power over all creatures in heaven, in earth, d cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvd j pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst np1 np1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14644 and in hell, and that he not onely as God but as man also, hath power in his hand to saue and to destroy, and in hell, and that he not only as God but as man also, hath power in his hand to save and to destroy, cc p-acp n1, cc cst pns31 xx av-j c-acp np1 cc-acp p-acp n1 av, vhz n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi, (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14645 and is now Lord and King ouer all things. and is now Lord and King over all things. cc vbz av n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2. (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14646 Haply some will say, It seemeth then that the humane nature of Christ is made truly omnipotent, Haply Some will say, It seems then that the humane nature of christ is made truly omnipotent, av d vmb vvi, pn31 vvz av cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av-j j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14647 and so also truly omnipresent, euery where present, as the Lutherans hold. I answer: and so also truly omnipresent, every where present, as the Lutherans hold. I answer: cc av av av-j vvi, d c-crq j, c-acp dt njp2 vvb. pns11 vvb: (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14648 Indeed the humane nature of Christ by reason of personall vnion doth concurre with his diuine nature in the same effect and in the same worke, Indeed the humane nature of christ by reason of personal Union does concur with his divine nature in the same Effect and in the same work, av dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 vdz vvi p-acp po31 j-jn n1 p-acp dt d n1 cc p-acp dt d n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14649 yet each nature worketh that which belongs to it, and the properties of both natures remaine distinct and are not confounded: yet each nature works that which belongs to it, and the properties of both nature's remain distinct and Are not confounded: av d n1 vvz cst r-crq vvz p-acp pn31, cc dt n2 pp-f d n2 vvb j cc vbr xx vvn: (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14650 and so though Christ haue power to saue and to destroy, not onely as God but also as man, by reason of the personall vnion, and so though christ have power to save and to destroy, not only as God but also as man, by reason of the personal Union, cc av cs np1 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi, xx av-j c-acp np1 p-acp av c-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14651 yet it followes not, that the humane nature of Christ is made truly omnipotent, and that the omnipotencie of the diuine nature is become the omnipotencie of the humane nature, the personall vnion cannot cause it so to be, yet it follows not, that the humane nature of christ is made truly omnipotent, and that the omnipotency of the divine nature is become the omnipotency of the humane nature, the personal Union cannot cause it so to be, av pn31 vvz xx, cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av-j j, cc cst dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt j n1 vmbx vvi pn31 av pc-acp vbi, (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14652 but onely by reason of the personall vnion there is a concurrence of both natures in Christ in the same effect. but only by reason of the personal Union there is a concurrence of both nature's in christ in the same Effect. cc-acp av-j p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt d n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14653 So it may be truly said, that Christ not onely as God but also as man, hath power in his hand to saue and to destroy. So it may be truly said, that christ not only as God but also as man, hath power in his hand to save and to destroy. av pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn, cst np1 xx av-j c-acp np1 p-acp av c-acp n1, vhz n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi. (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14654 Come we now to make vse of this. This truth first discouers the follie of those that will not subiect themselues to Christ, Come we now to make use of this. This truth First discovers the folly of those that will not Subject themselves to christ, np1 pns12 av pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d. d n1 ord vvz dt n1 pp-f d cst vmb xx vvi px32 p-acp np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1433 Page 803
14655 nor yeeld obedience to him, he hauing so great power, euen power ouer all things. You will say: nor yield Obedience to him, he having so great power, even power over all things. You will say: ccx vvi n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vhg av j n1, av n1 p-acp d n2. pn22 vmb vvi: (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14656 Be there any such? Too many, not onely professed enemies of Christ and of his Gospell, Be there any such? Too many, not only professed enemies of christ and of his Gospel, vbb a-acp d d? av d, xx av-j vvn n2 pp-f np1 cc pp-f po31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14657 as Turkes, Iewes, Infidels, but many others who liue in the bosome of the Church, and take on them the name of Christians. as Turkes, Iewes, Infidels, but many Others who live in the bosom of the Church, and take on them the name of Christians. c-acp np2, np2, n2, cc-acp d n2-jn r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14658 Are not many such carelesse, to get knowledge, to beleeue and repent of their sinnes? Christ cals them in the preaching of the Gospell, to knowledge, to faith, are not many such careless, to get knowledge, to believe and Repent of their Sins? christ calls them in the preaching of the Gospel, to knowledge, to faith, vbr xx d d j, pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pp-f po32 n2? np1 vvz pno32 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14659 and to repentance, and they will not yeeld to his call, but wilfully go on in their ignorance, and to Repentance, and they will not yield to his call, but wilfully go on in their ignorance, cc p-acp n1, cc pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp av-j vvi a-acp p-acp po32 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14660 and vnbeliefe, and hardnesse of heart, and wilfully refuse to yeeld obedience to him: and unbelief, and hardness of heart, and wilfully refuse to yield Obedience to him: cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc av-j vvi pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31: (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14661 and so doing, they discouer their follie exceedingly, they refuse to submit themselues to him who hath all power in his hand, and so doing, they discover their folly exceedingly, they refuse to submit themselves to him who hath all power in his hand, cc av vdg, pns32 vvb po32 n1 av-vvg, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp pno31 r-crq vhz d n1 p-acp po31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14662 and is able suddenly to bring them to vtter confusion. And take thou notice of it thou that liuest vnder the sound of the Gospell, and is able suddenly to bring them to utter confusion. And take thou notice of it thou that Livest under the found of the Gospel, cc vbz j av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi n1. cc vvb pns21 n1 pp-f pn31 pns21 cst vv2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14663 and art called in the preaching of it, to knowledge, faith, and repentance, and thou wilfully goest on in thy ignorance, and art called in the preaching of it, to knowledge, faith, and Repentance, and thou wilfully goest on in thy ignorance, cc vb2r vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31, p-acp n1, n1, cc n1, cc pns21 av-j vv2 a-acp p-acp po21 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14664 and in thy sinnes, thou refusest to yeeld obedience to Christ, who ha•h power to destroy thee, to open the mouth of hell on thee, and in thy Sins, thou refusest to yield Obedience to christ, who ha•h power to destroy thee, to open the Mouth of hell on thee, cc p-acp po21 n2, pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, r-crq j n1 pc-acp vvi pno21, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14665 and suddenly to throw thee downe to the bottome of hell: and marke what doome abides thee, put downe by the Apostle, 2. Thes. 1.8. and suddenly to throw thee down to the bottom of hell: and mark what doom abides thee, put down by the Apostle, 2. Thebes 1.8. cc av-j pc-acp vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: cc vvb r-crq n1 vvz pno21, vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd. (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14666 Christ Iesus will one day shew himselfe from heauen with his mightie Angels in flaming fire, rendring vengeance to them that know not God, christ Iesus will one day show himself from heaven with his mighty Angels in flaming fire, rendering vengeance to them that know not God, np1 np1 vmb crd n1 vvi px31 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp j-vvg n1, vvg n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb xx np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14667 and obey not the Gospell of our Lord Iesus Christ. and obey not the Gospel of our Lord Iesus christ. cc vvb xx dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14668 Not onely to his open professed foes a•d enemies, but to such also as liue vnder the sound of his Gospell, Not only to his open professed foes a•d enemies, but to such also as live under the found of his Gospel, xx av-j p-acp po31 j j-vvn n2 j n2, cc-acp p-acp d av c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14669 and yeeld not obedience to it, by beleeuing in him, and repenting of their sinnes. Learne therefore to kisse the Sonne, as Psal. 2.12. Kisse the Lord Iesus, and salute him with the kisse of obedience, lest his wrath be kindled against thee: and yield not Obedience to it, by believing in him, and repenting of their Sins. Learn Therefore to kiss the Son, as Psalm 2.12. Kiss the Lord Iesus, and salute him with the kiss of Obedience, lest his wrath be kindled against thee: cc vvb xx n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, cc vvg pp-f po32 n2. vvb av p-acp vvb dt n1, p-acp np1 crd. vvb dt n1 np1, cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs po31 n1 vbi vvn p-acp pno21: (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14670 if it once be kindled, woe be to thee, it will burne thee downe to the bottome of hell. Now for a second vse. if it once be kindled, woe be to thee, it will burn thee down to the bottom of hell. Now for a second use. cs pn31 a-acp vbb vvn, n1 vbb p-acp pno21, pn31 vmb vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. av p-acp dt ord n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1434 Page 804
14671 Is it so that Christ hath not onely died for the sinnes of Gods chosen, Is it so that christ hath not only died for the Sins of God's chosen, vbz pn31 av cst np1 vhz xx av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1435 Page 804
14672 and risen againe from the dead for them, but he also hath now receiued power ouer all creatures, in heauen, in earth, and risen again from the dead for them, but he also hath now received power over all creatures, in heaven, in earth, cc vvn av p-acp dt j p-acp pno32, cc-acp pns31 av vhz av vvn n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1435 Page 804
14673 and in hell? The consideration of this may affoord matter of confidence and of sweet comfort to euery true beleeuing member of Christ; and in hell? The consideration of this may afford matter of confidence and of sweet Comfort to every true believing member of christ; cc p-acp n1? dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f j n1 p-acp d j vvg n1 pp-f np1; (36) verse (DIV2) 1435 Page 804
14674 and consider it to thy comfort, thou that art a true beleeuer, here is further ground of comfort for thee, Christ Iesus hath not onely died for thy sinnes, and Consider it to thy Comfort, thou that art a true believer, Here is further ground of Comfort for thee, christ Iesus hath not only died for thy Sins, cc vvi pn31 p-acp po21 n1, pns21 cst vb2r dt j n1, av vbz jc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, np1 np1 vhz xx av-j vvn p-acp po21 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1435 Page 805
14675 and risen againe from the dead for thee, but he hath receiued all power to saue and to destroy for thy good: and risen again from the dead for thee, but he hath received all power to save and to destroy for thy good: cc vvn av p-acp dt j p-acp pno21, cc-acp pns31 vhz vvn d n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 j: (36) verse (DIV2) 1435 Page 805
14676 and though men and diuels, sinne and troubles, and euery thing in the world do oppose and set against thee, and though men and Devils, sin and Troubles, and every thing in the world do oppose and Set against thee, cc cs n2 cc n2, n1 cc n2, cc d n1 p-acp dt n1 vdb vvi cc vvi p-acp pno21, (36) verse (DIV2) 1435 Page 805
14677 yet be not dismayed, looke vp to the Lord Iesus thy head and Sauiour, who hath power ouer all things, in heauen, in earth, yet be not dismayed, look up to the Lord Iesus thy head and Saviour, who hath power over all things, in heaven, in earth, av vbb xx vvn, vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1 np1 po21 n1 cc n1, r-crq vhz n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1435 Page 805
14678 and in hell, and hath all his enemies vnder his feete to treade them downe at his pleasure; and in hell, and hath all his enemies under his feet to tread them down At his pleasure; cc p-acp n1, cc vhz d po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp po31 n1; (36) verse (DIV2) 1435 Page 805
14679 know that neither men nor diuels can stirre further then he giues them leaue, and let the consideration of Christ his great power comfort and encourage thee against the feare of any aduersarie power whatsoeuer, know that neither men nor Devils can stir further then he gives them leave, and let the consideration of christ his great power Comfort and encourage thee against the Fear of any adversary power whatsoever, vvb cst dx n2 ccx n2 vmb vvi av-jc cs pns31 vvz pno32 vvi, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 j n1 n1 cc vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 n1 r-crq, (36) verse (DIV2) 1435 Page 805
14680 and know that whatsoeuer the diuell and his instruments, Antichrist and his adherents, do against the members of Christ, and know that whatsoever the Devil and his Instruments, Antichrist and his adherents, do against the members of christ, cc vvb d r-crq dt n1 cc po31 n2, np1 cc po31 n2, vdb p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1435 Page 805
14681 though Christ Iesus may suffer them for a time to exercise some crueltie on their bodies for a time, that they may be made conformable to him their head in a measure of suffering, though christ Iesus may suffer them for a time to exercise Some cruelty on their bodies for a time, that they may be made conformable to him their head in a measure of suffering, cs np1 np1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn j p-acp pno31 po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, (36) verse (DIV2) 1435 Page 805
14682 and for other good ends best knowne to himselfe, yet they shall neuer be able to preuaile to the hurt of the soules of his members, Christ Iesus sits in heauen, and for other good ends best known to himself, yet they shall never be able to prevail to the hurt of the Souls of his members, christ Iesus sits in heaven, cc p-acp j-jn j n2 av-js vvn p-acp px31, av pns32 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, np1 np1 vvz p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1435 Page 805
14683 and ouerrules them, limiting their power and their rage, and they going on in their bloudie persecution, he will in the end bring them to vtter confusion: and overrules them, limiting their power and their rage, and they going on in their bloody persecution, he will in the end bring them to utter confusion: cc vvz pno32, vvg po32 n1 cc po32 n1, cc pns32 vvg a-acp p-acp po32 j n1, pns31 vmb p-acp dt n1 vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1435 Page 805
14684 and they may as well pull Christ out of his seate in heauen, as any one of his members out of his hands, and they may as well pull christ out of his seat in heaven, as any one of his members out of his hands, cc pns32 vmb c-acp av vvi np1 av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1, c-acp d crd pp-f po31 n2 av pp-f po31 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1435 Page 805
14685 and that is a ground of sweete comfort for all that truly beleeue in Christ. and that is a ground of sweet Comfort for all that truly believe in christ. cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d cst av-j vvb p-acp np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1435 Page 805
14686 Come we now to the third and last degree of the Apostles amplification of his reason and ground of comfort from the death of Christ in the last words of this verse, And maketh request also for vs. These words haue bene formerly thus expounded, Come we now to the third and last degree of the Apostles amplification of his reason and ground of Comfort from the death of christ in the last words of this verse, And makes request also for us These words have be formerly thus expounded, vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord cc ord n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f d n1, cc vvz n1 av p-acp pno12 d n2 vhb vbn av-j av vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1436 Page 805
14687 and the same Christ Iesus doth now also make request by the merit of his death, presenting himselfe and the sacrifice of himselfe once offered on the crosse, and the same christ Iesus does now also make request by the merit of his death, presenting himself and thee sacrifice of himself once offered on the cross, cc dt d np1 np1 vdz av av vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvg px31 cc pno32 vvi pp-f px31 c-acp vvd p-acp dt n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1436 Page 805
14688 and the infinite merite of that sacrifice continually before the eyes of his Father, willing as he is God and man, and the infinite merit of that sacrifice continually before the eyes of his Father, willing as he is God and man, cc dt j n1 pp-f d n1 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, j c-acp pns31 vbz np1 cc n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1436 Page 805
14689 and desiring as he is man, that his Father would accept of his perfect satisfaction, and turne away his eyes from the indignities and sinnes of his chosen, and desiring as he is man, that his Father would accept of his perfect satisfaction, and turn away his eyes from the indignities and Sins of his chosen, cc vvg c-acp pns31 vbz n1, cst po31 n1 vmd vvi pp-f po31 j n1, cc vvi av po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1436 Page 806
14690 and be well pleased with them in and through him; and this he doth for me, and for you, and for all true beleeuers. and be well pleased with them in and through him; and this he does for me, and for you, and for all true believers. cc vbb av vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp cc p-acp pno31; cc d pns31 vdz p-acp pno11, cc c-acp pn22, cc p-acp d j n2. (36) verse (DIV2) 1436 Page 806
14691 Now the point of doctrine hence offered is this. Now the point of Doctrine hence offered is this. av dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn vbz d. (36) verse (DIV2) 1436 Page 806
14692 That Christ Iesus hath not onely died for the sinnes of Gods chosen, and by his death fully satisfied for their sinnes, That christ Iesus hath not only died for the Sins of God's chosen, and by his death Fully satisfied for their Sins, cst np1 np1 vhz xx av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, cc p-acp po31 n1 av-j vvn p-acp po32 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 806
14693 but he is risen from the dead, and ascended vp into heauen, and he there also makes continuall intercession by the merit of his death, but he is risen from the dead, and ascended up into heaven, and he there also makes continual Intercession by the merit of his death, cc-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j, cc vvd a-acp p-acp n1, cc pns31 a-acp av vvz j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 806
14694 for all Gods chosen, now beleeuing in him. for all God's chosen, now believing in him. p-acp d n2 vvn, av vvg p-acp pno31. (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 806
14695 Christ Iesus now in heauen appeareth continually before his Father, and is there continually exercised in executing that part of his Priestly office, christ Iesus now in heaven appears continually before his Father, and is there continually exercised in executing that part of his Priestly office, np1 np1 av p-acp n1 vvz av-j p-acp po31 n1, cc vbz a-acp av-j vvn p-acp vvg d n1 pp-f po31 j n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 806
14696 euen in making intercession for all his true beleeuing members: even in making Intercession for all his true believing members: av p-acp vvg n1 p-acp d po31 j vvg n2: (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 806
14697 & Christ presenting himselfe, & the sacrifice of himselfe and the infinite merit of that sacrifice continually before his Father, he causeth his Father to turne away his eyes from the indignities & sins of all his true beleeuing members, & christ presenting himself, & the sacrifice of himself and thee infinite merit of that sacrifice continually before his Father, he Causes his Father to turn away his eyes from the indignities & Sins of all his true believing members, cc np1 vvg px31, cc dt n1 pp-f px31 cc pno32 j n1 pp-f d n1 av-j p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi av po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d po31 j vvg n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 806
14698 and he procures his Fathers fauour and louing countenance towards them continually. Heb. 9.24. saith the Author of that Epistle, Christ is entred into very heauen to this end, to appeare now in the sight of God for vs: and he procures his Father's favour and loving countenance towards them continually. Hebrew 9.24. Says the Author of that Epistle, christ is entered into very heaven to this end, to appear now in the sighed of God for us: cc pns31 vvz po31 ng1 n1 cc j-vvg n1 p-acp pno32 av-j. np1 crd. vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1, np1 vbz vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12: (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 806
14699 to appeare in the presence of God his Father to make intercession for vs. The holy Ghost there hath respect to the manner of the high Priest in the time of the Law, who vsed to go into the Sanctū sanctorum, into the most holy place, with the names of the children of Israel written in precious stones, to appear in the presence of God his Father to make Intercession for us The holy Ghost there hath respect to the manner of the high Priest in the time of the Law, who used to go into the Sanctū sanctorum, into the most holy place, with the names of the children of Israel written in precious stones, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12 dt j n1 a-acp vhz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt av-ds j n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp j n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 806
14700 for a remembrance of them, that he might remember them to God in his prayers, as Exod. 30.7. for a remembrance of them, that he might Remember them to God in his Prayers, as Exod 30.7. p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2, c-acp np1 crd. (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 806
14701 So Christ Iesus being now gone vp into heauen, he there presents to his Father the names of all his chosen, So christ Iesus being now gone up into heaven, he there presents to his Father the names of all his chosen, av np1 np1 vbg av vvn a-acp p-acp n1, pns31 a-acp vvz p-acp po31 n1 dt n2 pp-f d po31 j-vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 806
14702 and remembers them to his Father, and by the merit of his death procures mercie for them continually. and remembers them to his Father, and by the merit of his death procures mercy for them continually. cc vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno32 av-j. (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 806
14703 And to this purpose is that a plaine text, Heb. 7.24 25. where the holy Ghost comparing Christ his priesthood with the Leuiticall priesthood, he prefers his before that, in respect of the perpetuitie of it, And to this purpose is that a plain text, Hebrew 7.24 25. where the holy Ghost comparing christ his priesthood with the Levitical priesthood, he prefers his before that, in respect of the perpetuity of it, cc p-acp d n1 vbz d dt j n1, np1 crd crd n1 dt j n1 vvg np1 po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vvz po31 p-acp d, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 806
14704 and he saith, the Leuiticall Priests were many, there was a succession and a passing of that priesthood from one to another, and he Says, the Levitical Priests were many, there was a succession and a passing of that priesthood from one to Another, cc pns31 vvz, dt j n2 vbdr d, pc-acp vbds dt n1 cc dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 p-acp pi p-acp n-jn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 806
14705 because they were not suffered to endure by the reason of death, But this man, meaning Christ, because he (that is Christ) hath an euerlasting priesthood, or a priesthood that passeth not from him to any other, Because they were not suffered to endure by the reason of death, But this man, meaning christ, Because he (that is christ) hath an everlasting priesthood, or a priesthood that passes not from him to any other, c-acp pns32 vbdr xx vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d n1, vvg np1, c-acp pns31 (cst vbz np1) vhz dt j n1, cc dt n1 cst vvz xx p-acp pno31 p-acp d n-jn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 807
14706 wherefore he is able also perfectly to saue them that come vnto God by him, seeing he euer liueth to make intercession for them. Wherefore he is able also perfectly to save them that come unto God by him, seeing he ever lives to make Intercession for them. c-crq pns31 vbz j av av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 cst vvb p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, vvg pns31 av vvz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32. (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 807
14707 A plaine and pregnant proofe of this, that Christ Iesus enduring for euer, and now liuing with God his Father eternally in heauen, he hath an euerlasting priesthood, A plain and pregnant proof of this, that christ Iesus enduring for ever, and now living with God his Father eternally in heaven, he hath an everlasting priesthood, dt j cc j n1 pp-f d, cst np1 np1 vvg p-acp av, cc av vvg p-acp np1 po31 n1 av-j p-acp n1, pns31 vhz dt j n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 807
14708 and is continually before his Fathers eyes executing that office, euen making continuall intercession by the merit of his death for all Gods chosen now beleeuing in him: and is continually before his Father's eyes executing that office, even making continual Intercession by the merit of his death for all God's chosen now believing in him: cc vbz av-j p-acp po31 ng1 n2 vvg d n1, av-j vvg j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n2 vvn av vvg p-acp pno31: (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 807
14709 For why, we may not thinke that Christ is ascended to heauen, and aduanced to the right hand of God, onely there to liue in eternall happinesse himselfe, For why, we may not think that christ is ascended to heaven, and advanced to the right hand of God, only there to live in Eternal happiness himself, c-acp c-crq, pns12 vmb xx vvi cst np1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, av-j a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1 px31, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 807
14710 and to enioy for himselfe a blessed life onely, but to procure also happinesse for all his members, and to enjoy for himself a blessed life only, but to procure also happiness for all his members, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 dt j n1 av-j, cc-acp pc-acp vvi av n1 p-acp d po31 n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 807
14711 and that he there liues for euer to excellent purpose, and to the great good of his Church and of all his members: and that he there lives for ever to excellent purpose, and to the great good of his Church and of all his members: cc cst pns31 a-acp vvz p-acp av p-acp j n1, cc p-acp dt j j pp-f po31 n1 cc pp-f d po31 n2: (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 807
14712 he there sits at the right hand of God, aduanced to vnspeakable glorie and power, gouerning and protecting his Church and the members of it in wisedome and power also, continually executing the office of his priesthood for the good of his Church. he there sits At the right hand of God, advanced to unspeakable glory and power, governing and protecting his Church and the members of it in Wisdom and power also, continually executing the office of his priesthood for the good of his Church. pns31 a-acp vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, vvd p-acp j-u n1 cc n1, vvg cc vvg po31 n1 cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1 av, av-j vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 807
14713 And therefore this we may resolue on as a certaine truth, that Christ Iesus hath not onely died for the sinnes of Gods chosen, And Therefore this we may resolve on as a certain truth, that christ Iesus hath not only died for the Sins of God's chosen, cc av d pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst np1 np1 vhz xx av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 807
14714 and by his death fully satisfied for their sinnes, and so performed that part of his priesthood, and by his death Fully satisfied for their Sins, and so performed that part of his priesthood, cc p-acp po31 n1 av-j vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc av vvn cst n1 pp-f po31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 807
14715 but he is risen from the dead, and ascended vp into heauen, and he there makes continuall intercession by the merit of his death for all Gods chosen now beleeuing in him; but he is risen from the dead, and ascended up into heaven, and he there makes continual Intercession by the merit of his death for all God's chosen now believing in him; cc-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j, cc vvd a-acp p-acp n1, cc pns31 a-acp vvz j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n2 vvn av vvg p-acp pno31; (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 807
14716 he there presents himselfe and the sacrifice of himselfe, and the infinite merit of that sacrifice continually before the eyes of his Father, he there presents himself and thee sacrifice of himself, and the infinite merit of that sacrifice continually before the eyes of his Father, pns31 a-acp vvz px31 cc pno32 vvi pp-f px31, cc dt j n1 pp-f d n1 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 807
14717 and he thereby causeth his Father to turne away his eyes from the indignities and sinnes of all his true beleeuing members, and he thereby Causes his Father to turn away his eyes from the indignities and Sins of all his true believing members, cc pns31 av vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi av po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d po31 j vvg n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 807
14718 and he procures his Fathers face and fauour towards them continually. and he procures his Father's face and favour towards them continually. cc pns31 vvz po31 ng1 n1 cc vvi p-acp pno32 av-j. (36) verse (DIV2) 1437 Page 807
14803 Vers. 35 Who shall separate vs from the loue of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, Vers. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, np1 crd r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vmb n1, cc n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1446 Page 813
14719 Now this truth in the first place beares strongly against the intercession of Angels and Saints departed, which the Papists hold and teach, and stand much on it; Now this truth in the First place bears strongly against the Intercession of Angels and Saints departed, which the Papists hold and teach, and stand much on it; av d n1 p-acp dt ord n1 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 vvd, r-crq dt njp2 n1 cc vvi, cc vvb d p-acp pn31; (36) verse (DIV2) 1438 Page 807
14720 and it shewes that to be altogether needlesse and vaine: and it shows that to be altogether needless and vain: cc pn31 vvz cst pc-acp vbi av j cc j: (36) verse (DIV2) 1438 Page 807
14721 for why, Doth Christ now in heauen appeare continually before his Father, setting before him the sacrifice of himselfe, for why, Does christ now in heaven appear continually before his Father, setting before him the sacrifice of himself, c-acp c-crq, vdz np1 av p-acp n1 vvi av-j p-acp po31 n1, vvg p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f px31, (36) verse (DIV2) 1438 Page 808
14722 and the infinite merit of that sacrifice, and thereby make continually intercession for all Gods chosen now beleeuing in him? What need then is there of the intercession of Angels and Saints departed? Surely their intercession is altogether needlesse, and the infinite merit of that sacrifice, and thereby make continually Intercession for all God's chosen now believing in him? What need then is there of the Intercession of Angels and Saints departed? Surely their Intercession is altogether needless, cc dt j n1 pp-f d n1, cc av vvb av-j n1 p-acp d n2 vvn av vvg p-acp pno31? q-crq vvb av vbz a-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 vvn? np1 po32 n1 vbz av j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1438 Page 808
14723 and the Papists in making them intercessors betweene God and themselues, do rob Christ of a great part of the honour of his priesthood. and the Papists in making them intercessors between God and themselves, do rob christ of a great part of the honour of his priesthood. cc dt njp2 p-acp vvg pno32 n2 p-acp np1 cc px32, vdb vvi np1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1438 Page 808
14724 Christ hath an euerlasting priesthood, therefore his intercession is perpetuall: and Saint Iohn saith, 1. Ioh. 2.1. christ hath an everlasting priesthood, Therefore his Intercession is perpetual: and Saint John Says, 1. John 2.1. np1 vhz dt j n1, av po31 n1 vbz j: cc n1 np1 vvz, crd np1 crd. (36) verse (DIV2) 1438 Page 808
14725 If any man sinne we haue an aduocate with the Father (not the Virgine Marie, Peter or Paul, or any other Saint, If any man sin we have an advocate with the Father (not the Virgae marry, Peter or Paul, or any other Saint, cs d n1 n1 pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp dt n1 (xx dt n1 vvi, np1 cc np1, cc d j-jn n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1438 Page 808
14726 but) Iesus Christ the Iust. And 1. Tim. 2.5. saith the Apostle, There is one God, and one Mediator betweene God and man, which is the man Christ Iesus. but) Iesus christ the Just And 1. Tim. 2.5. Says the Apostle, There is one God, and one Mediator between God and man, which is the man christ Iesus. cc-acp) np1 np1 dt j cc crd np1 crd. vvz dt n1, a-acp vbz crd np1, cc crd n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 np1 np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1438 Page 808
14727 And therefore we ought not to make any our Mediator betweene God and vs, but onely Christ Iesus. Yea say the Papists, true: And Therefore we ought not to make any our Mediator between God and us, but only christ Iesus. Yea say the Papists, true: cc av pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vvi d po12 n1 p-acp np1 cc pno12, cc-acp av-j np1 np1. uh vvb dt njp2, j: (36) verse (DIV2) 1438 Page 808
14728 Christ is onely Mediator betweene God and vs touching redemption, he is the onely Mediator of redemption, christ is only Mediator between God and us touching redemption, he is the only Mediator of redemption, np1 vbz j n1 p-acp np1 cc pno12 vvg n1, pns31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1438 Page 808
14729 but there may be other mediators of intercession, namely Angels and Saints departed. but there may be other mediators of Intercession, namely Angels and Saints departed. cc-acp a-acp vmb vbi j-jn n2 pp-f n1, av n2 cc n2 vvn. (36) verse (DIV2) 1438 Page 808
14730 I answer them, we find no warrant for this distinction in the word of God, no not one title to this purpose in all the booke of God. I answer them, we find no warrant for this distinction in the word of God, no not one title to this purpose in all the book of God. pns11 vvb pno32, pns12 vvb dx n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, uh-dx xx crd n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1439 Page 808
14731 Againe, to call Angels and Saints mediators of intercession, is very absurd and foolish; Again, to call Angels and Saints mediators of Intercession, is very absurd and foolish; av, pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 n2 pp-f n1, vbz av j cc j; (36) verse (DIV2) 1440 Page 808
14732 for who knowes not this, that knowes any thing, that to mediate and to intercede, in common vnderstanding is all one? And indeed intercession partaines to Christ as part of his mediation, it is one part of it, for who knows not this, that knows any thing, that to mediate and to intercede, in Common understanding is all one? And indeed Intercession partaines to christ as part of his mediation, it is one part of it, p-acp r-crq vvz xx d, cst vvz d n1, cst pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi, p-acp j n1 vbz d crd? cc av n1 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn31 vbz crd n1 pp-f pn31, (36) verse (DIV2) 1440 Page 808
14733 and therefore to say that Angels and Saints departed are mediators of intercession is most absurd and foolish. and Therefore to say that Angels and Saints departed Are mediators of Intercession is most absurd and foolish. cc av pc-acp vvi d n2 cc n2 vvn vbr n2 pp-f n1 vbz av-ds j cc j. (36) verse (DIV2) 1440 Page 808
14734 I will not further stand on this idle conceit of our aduersaries, I leaue them to vanish in their owne vaine speculations: I will not further stand on this idle conceit of our Adversaries, I leave them to vanish in their own vain speculations: pns11 vmb xx av-jc vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f po12 n2, pns11 vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d j n2: (36) verse (DIV2) 1440 Page 808
14735 and for the vse of the ground of truth now deliuered to our selues. and for the use of the ground of truth now Delivered to our selves. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn p-acp po12 n2. (36) verse (DIV2) 1440 Page 808
14736 Is it so that Christ Iesus hath not onely dyed for the sinnes of Gods chosen, Is it so that christ Iesus hath not only died for the Sins of God's chosen, vbz pn31 av cst np1 np1 vhz xx av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 808
14737 and by his death fully satisfied for all their sinnes, but he is risen againe from the dead, and by his death Fully satisfied for all their Sins, but he is risen again from the dead, cc p-acp po31 n1 av-j vvn p-acp d po32 n2, cc-acp pns31 vbz vvn av p-acp dt j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 808
15355 but being the holy religion of God, and so contrarie to the corrupt humours of men, but being the holy Religion of God, and so contrary to the corrupt humours of men, cc-acp vbg dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc av j-jn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1515 Page 845
14738 and ascended vp into heauen, and there makes continuall intercession by the merit of his death for all Gods chosen now beleeuing in him, he there presents himselfe and the sacrifice of himselfe, and ascended up into heaven, and there makes continual Intercession by the merit of his death for all God's chosen now believing in him, he there presents himself and thee sacrifice of himself, cc vvd a-acp p-acp n1, cc a-acp vvz j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n2 vvn av vvg p-acp pno31, pns31 a-acp vvz px31 cc pno32 vvi pp-f px31, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 809
14739 and the infinite merit of that sacrifice continually before the eyes of his Father, & thereby causeth his Father to turne away his eyes from the indignities and sinnes of all his true beleeuing members, and the infinite merit of that sacrifice continually before the eyes of his Father, & thereby Causes his Father to turn away his eyes from the indignities and Sins of all his true believing members, cc dt j n1 pp-f d n1 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc av vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi av po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d po31 j vvg n2, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 809
14740 and procures his Fathers face and fauour towards them continually? Surely this is to be thought on and considered of for the comfort of all true beleeuers: and procures his Father's face and favour towards them continually? Surely this is to be Thought on and considered of for the Comfort of all true believers: cc vvz po31 ng1 n1 cc vvi p-acp pno32 av-j? np1 d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp cc vvn pp-f p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2: (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 809
14741 here is a ground of sweete and heauenly comfort for euery true beleeuer; Here is a ground of sweet and heavenly Comfort for every true believer; av vbz dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp d j n1; (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 809
14742 for marke I beseech you, Christ hath not onely by his death fully satisfied for the sinnes of euery true beleeuer, for mark I beseech you, christ hath not only by his death Fully satisfied for the Sins of every true believer, p-acp n1 pns11 vvb pn22, np1 vhz xx av-j p-acp po31 n1 av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 809
14743 and taken away the guilt and punishment due to him for sinne, but being risen from the dead and ascended vp into heauen, he now liues with God his Father for euer in heauen, and taken away the guilt and punishment due to him for sin, but being risen from the dead and ascended up into heaven, he now lives with God his Father for ever in heaven, cc vvn av dt n1 cc n1 j-jn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt j cc vvn a-acp p-acp n1, pns31 av vvz p-acp np1 po31 n1 c-acp av p-acp n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 809
14744 and his liuing there is to the further great good of all and euery one of his members, he there makes continuall intercession for them by the merit of his death, and his living there is to the further great good of all and every one of his members, he there makes continual Intercession for them by the merit of his death, cc po31 n-vvg a-acp vbz p-acp dt jc j j pp-f d cc d crd pp-f po31 n2, pns31 a-acp vvz j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 809
14745 and by his perpetuall intercession he keepes them perpetually in the fauour of God, and howsoeuer they sometimes slip and fall of infirmitie into some sinne, and by his perpetual Intercession he keeps them perpetually in the favour of God, and howsoever they sometime slip and fallen of infirmity into Some sin, cc p-acp po31 j n1 pns31 vvz pno32 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc c-acp pns32 av vvi cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 809
14746 yet he doth intercede, and as it were step betweene them and the wrath of his Father, yet he does intercede, and as it were step between them and the wrath of his Father, av pns31 vdz vvi, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr n1 p-acp pno32 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 809
14747 and he wils that his Father would accept of his perfect sacrifice once offered for the daily and particular sinnes of euery one of his members: and he wills that his Father would accept of his perfect sacrifice once offered for the daily and particular Sins of every one of his members: cc pns31 vvz cst po31 n1 vmd vvi pp-f po31 j n1 a-acp vvn p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f d crd pp-f po31 n2: (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 809
14748 and what a sweete comfort is that to euery true beleeuer? A child of God, a true beleeuer is sometimes much cast downe because he is now and then ouertaken with sinne that he fals into against his purpose: and what a sweet Comfort is that to every true believer? A child of God, a true believer is sometime much cast down Because he is now and then overtaken with sin that he falls into against his purpose: cc q-crq dt j n1 vbz d p-acp d j n1? dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 vbz av av-d vvn a-acp c-acp pns31 vbz av cc av vvn p-acp n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp po31 n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 809
14749 now here is matter of comfort for thee that art a child of God, in this case Christ doth intercede and step betweene thee and the wrath of his Father that it cannot breake forth on thee; now Here is matter of Comfort for thee that art a child of God, in this case christ does intercede and step between thee and the wrath of his Father that it cannot break forth on thee; av av vbz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21 d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1 np1 vdz vvi cc vvi p-acp pno21 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cst pn31 vmbx vvi av p-acp pno21; (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 809
14750 yea by his intercession he reconciles thee to his Father for those sinnes thou dost daily commit, thou being humbled for them, and crauing pardon of them; yea by his Intercession he reconciles thee to his Father for those Sins thou dost daily commit, thou being humbled for them, and craving pardon of them; uh p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvz pno21 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n2 pns21 vd2 j vvi, pns21 vbg vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvg n1 pp-f pno32; (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 809
14751 for Christ liues for euer in the presence of his Father in heauen, and he is continually exercised in making intercession by the merit of his death, not onely for Gods chosen generally, for christ lives for ever in the presence of his Father in heaven, and he is continually exercised in making Intercession by the merit of his death, not only for God's chosen generally, c-acp np1 vvz p-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc pns31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, xx av-j p-acp n2 vvn av-j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 809
14752 but for particular men, and that particularly, euen for euery one in particular that belongs to him; but for particular men, and that particularly, even for every one in particular that belongs to him; cc-acp p-acp j n2, cc cst av-j, av p-acp d pi p-acp j cst vvz p-acp pno31; (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14753 and by his intercession he keepes euery particular member of his in the state of grace continually: and by his Intercession he keeps every particular member of his in the state of grace continually: cc p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvz d j n1 pp-f png31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j: (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14754 he ma•ing request to his Father for the perseuerance of his members in grace, and so for their continuance in the state of grace, he is certainly heard for that he prayes for, Ioh. 11.42. he ma•ing request to his Father for the perseverance of his members in grace, and so for their Continuance in the state of grace, he is Certainly herd for that he prays for, John 11.42. pns31 vvg n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp n1, cc av p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp cst pns31 vvz p-acp, np1 crd. (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14755 Yea not onely the person of a true beleeuer stand, iust in the sight of God, Yea not only the person of a true believer stand, just in the sighed of God, uh xx av-j dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvi, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14756 and is kept in the state of grace continually through the intercession of Christ, but the good things done by him are thereby also sanctified and made acceptable and pleasing to God. and is kept in the state of grace continually through the Intercession of christ, but the good things done by him Are thereby also sanctified and made acceptable and pleasing to God. cc vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp dt j n2 vdn p-acp pno31 vbr av av vvn cc vvd j cc j-vvg p-acp np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14757 A child of God finds his best workes, his prayers full of defects and wantings; A child of God finds his best works, his Prayers full of defects and wantings; dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz po31 js n2, po31 n2 j pp-f n2 cc n2-vvg; (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14758 now by Christ his intercession, those defects and wantings are couered and remoued, and the Lord looking on them in and through Christ, accepts them, now by christ his Intercession, those defects and wantings Are covered and removed, and the Lord looking on them in and through christ, accepts them, av p-acp np1 po31 n1, d n2 cc n2 vbr vvn cc vvn, cc dt n1 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp cc p-acp np1, vvz pno32, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14759 and is well pleased with them. 1 Pet. 2.5. Ye are made an holy Priesthood to offer vp spirituall sacrifices acceptable to God by Iesus Christ. and is well pleased with them. 1 Pet. 2.5. You Are made an holy Priesthood to offer up spiritual Sacrifices acceptable to God by Iesus christ. cc vbz av vvn p-acp pno32. crd np1 crd. pn22 vbr vvn dt j n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp j n2 j p-acp np1 p-acp np1 np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14760 And this is a matter of sweete comfort to all true beleeuers, and to be thought on to the comfort of all that haue part in the death of Christ, And this is a matter of sweet Comfort to all true believers, and to be Thought on to the Comfort of all that have part in the death of christ, cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d j n2, cc pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vhb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14761 and consequently in the intercession of Christ. and consequently in the Intercession of christ. cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14762 Yea may some say, but how shall I know and be sure of it that I haue part in the intercession of Christ, Yea may Some say, but how shall I know and be sure of it that I have part in the Intercession of christ, uh vmb d vvi, cc-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vvi cc vbi j pp-f pn31 cst pns11 vhb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14763 and that he now being in heauen makes request for me to God his Father? Answer. and that he now being in heaven makes request for me to God his Father? Answer. cc cst pns31 av vbg p-acp n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp np1 po31 n1? n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14764 Thou shalt know it thus, if so be thou finde thy selfe enabled by the Spirit of Christ to crie to God, Thou shalt know it thus, if so be thou find thy self enabled by the Spirit of christ to cry to God, pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 av, cs av vbb pns21 vvi po21 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14765 and to make request to him with feruencie of spirit, and especially for things heauenly and spirituall, and to make request to him with fervency of Spirit, and especially for things heavenly and spiritual, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc av-j p-acp n2 j cc j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14766 as for the pardon of sinnes, and such things as concerne Gods kingdome and life euerlasting. as for the pardon of Sins, and such things as concern God's Kingdom and life everlasting. c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc d n2 c-acp vvb npg1 n1 cc n1 j. (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14767 For certainly Christ his intercession in heauen breeds another intercession in all his true beleeuing members that liue here on the face of the earth, and the same Spirit dwelling in Christ and in all his members, moues and stirres them vp to crie Abba, Father, For Certainly christ his Intercession in heaven breeds Another Intercession in all his true believing members that live Here on the face of the earth, and the same Spirit Dwelling in christ and in all his members, moves and stirs them up to cry Abba, Father, c-acp av-j np1 po31 n1 p-acp n1 vvz j-jn n1 p-acp d po31 j vvg n2 cst vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt d n1 vvg p-acp np1 cc p-acp d po31 n2, vvz cc n2 pno32 p-acp pc-acp vvi np1, n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14768 and to make request to God with sighes which cannot be expressed, as verse 26. If then thou find this in thine owne heart that thou art enabled by the Spirit of Christ to crie Abba, Father, and to call on God with feruencie of spirit, and to make request to God with sighs which cannot be expressed, as verse 26. If then thou find this in thine own heart that thou art enabled by the Spirit of christ to cry Abba, Father, and to call on God with fervency of Spirit, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn, p-acp n1 crd cs av pns21 vvb d p-acp po21 d n1 cst pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi np1, n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14769 and with a longing desire after heauenly and spirituall things, that is an infallible signe that thou hast part in the intercession of Christ, and with a longing desire After heavenly and spiritual things, that is an infallible Signen that thou hast part in the Intercession of christ, cc p-acp dt j-vvg n1 p-acp j cc j n2, cst vbz dt j n1 cst pns21 vh2 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 810
14770 and that Christ Iesus continually makes intercession for thee in heauen. and that christ Iesus continually makes Intercession for thee in heaven. cc cst np1 np1 av-j vvz n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 811
14804 or persecution, or famine, or nakednesse, or perill, or sword? 36 As it is written, for thy sake are we ki•led all day long: or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, for thy sake Are we ki•led all day long: cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1? crd c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, p-acp po21 n1 vbr pns12 vvn d n1 av-j: (37) verse (DIV2) 1446 Page 813
14771 As for those that cannot truly pray in some measure with feruencie of spirit, but are onely able to repeate a certaine number of words for fashions sake, they can haue no assurance that Christ makes intercession for them. As for those that cannot truly pray in Some measure with fervency of Spirit, but Are only able to repeat a certain number of words for fashions sake, they can have no assurance that christ makes Intercession for them. p-acp p-acp d cst vmbx av-j vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vbr av-j j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp ng1 n1, pns32 vmb vhi dx n1 cst np1 vvz n1 p-acp pno32. (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 811
14772 Oh then neuer rest till thou find and feele the Spirit of Christ enabling thee to crie to God Abba, Father, and to make request to God for things heauenly and spirituall with feruencie of spirit: O then never rest till thou find and feel the Spirit of christ enabling thee to cry to God Abba, Father, and to make request to God for things heavenly and spiritual with fervency of Spirit: uh av av n1 c-acp pns21 vvb cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 np1, n1, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n2 j cc j p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 811
14773 thereby thou maist assure thy selfe that Christ Iesus makes continuall intercession for thee in heauen by the merit of his death, presented before the eyes of his Father continually, thereby thou Mayest assure thy self that christ Iesus makes continual Intercession for thee in heaven by the merit of his death, presented before the eyes of his Father continually, av pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 cst np1 np1 vvz j n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 av-j, (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 811
14774 and thereby causeth his Father to turne away his eyes from thy indignities and sinnes, and thereby procures his Fathers face and fauour and louing countenance towards thee continually. and thereby Causes his Father to turn away his eyes from thy indignities and Sins, and thereby procures his Father's face and favour and loving countenance towards thee continually. cc av vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi av po31 n2 p-acp po21 n2 cc n2, cc av vvz po31 ng1 n1 cc n1 cc j-vvg n1 p-acp pno21 av-j. (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 811
14775 Come we now to the 35. verse. Come we now to the 35. verse. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (36) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 811
14776 VERSE 35. VERSE 35. n1 crd (37) verse (DIV2) 1441 Page 811
14777 Who shall separate vs from the loue of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, Who shall separate us from the love of christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, q-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vmb n1, cc n1, cc n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1442 Page 811
14778 or famine, or nakednesse, or perill, or sword? or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1? (37) verse (DIV2) 1442 Page 811
14779 OVr Apostle hauing in the two verses foregoing put downe a ground of comfort against the assaults that might come from the euill of sinne, Our Apostle having in the two Verses foregoing put down a ground of Comfort against the assaults that might come from the evil of sin, po12 n1 vhg p-acp dt crd n2 vvg vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vmd vvi p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 811
14780 and shewed that the euill of sinne cannot hurt Gods chosen beleeuing in Christ, either in regard of accusation or in respect of condemnation; and showed that the evil of sin cannot hurt God's chosen believing in christ, either in regard of accusation or in respect of condemnation; cc vvd cst dt n-jn pp-f n1 vmbx vvi n2 vvn vvg p-acp np1, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 811
14781 he now in this 35. verse, and in the verses following labours to arme and strengthen the beleeuing Romans, he now in this 35. verse, and in the Verses following labours to arm and strengthen the believing Romans, pns31 av p-acp d crd n1, cc p-acp dt n2 vvg n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt vvg np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 811
14782 and other true beleeuers, against the assault that might come from the euill of affliction, and he shewes that the euill of affliction cannot hurt them: and other true believers, against the assault that might come from the evil of affliction, and he shows that the evil of affliction cannot hurt them: cc j-jn j n2, p-acp dt n1 cst vmd vvi p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1, cc pns31 vvz cst dt n-jn pp-f n1 vmbx vvi pno32: (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 811
14783 and he fals on this ground of comfort by way of preuention of an obiection; and he falls on this ground of Comfort by Way of prevention of an objection; cc pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pp-f dt n1; (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 811
14784 for the beleeuing Romans out of their weakenesse might say to him, Paul you tell vs that God hauing not spared his owne Son, for the believing Romans out of their weakness might say to him, Paul you tell us that God having not spared his own Son, p-acp dt vvg np1 av pp-f po32 n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, np1 pn22 vvb pno12 d np1 vhg xx vvn po31 d n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 812
14785 but giuen him for vs all to death, that together with him he will giue vs all things needfull and fit for vs, but given him for us all to death, that together with him he will give us all things needful and fit for us, cc-acp vvn pno31 p-acp pno12 d p-acp n1, cst av p-acp pno31 pns31 vmb vvi pno12 d n2 j cc j p-acp pno12, (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 812
14786 and that God iustifying vs none can lay any thing to our charge, and Christ being dead for vs and risen againe for vs, and that God justifying us none can lay any thing to our charge, and christ being dead for us and risen again for us, cc cst np1 vvg pno12 pix vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc np1 vbg j p-acp pno12 cc vvn av p-acp pno12, (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 812
14787 and ascended into heauen, and sitting at the right hand of God, and there ma•ing intercession for vs, none can condemne vs, which we must needs confesse are matters of great comfort: and ascended into heaven, and sitting At the right hand of God, and there ma•ing Intercession for us, none can condemn us, which we must needs confess Are matters of great Comfort: cc vvn p-acp n1, cc vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12, pix vmb vvi pno12, r-crq pns12 vmb av vvb vbr n2 pp-f j n1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 812
14788 but we must tell you againe, that we are subiect to many sore and grieuous crosses and troubles, but we must tell you again, that we Are Subject to many soar and grievous Crosses and Troubles, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi pn22 av, cst pns12 vbr j-jn p-acp d j cc j n2 cc n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 812
14789 and we are pressed with many and great afflictions, which make vs doubt that we are not loued of God, and we Are pressed with many and great afflictions, which make us doubt that we Are not loved of God, cc pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d cc j n2, r-crq vvb pno12 vvi cst pns12 vbr xx vvn pp-f np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 812
14805 we are counted as sheepe for the slaughter. we Are counted as sheep for the slaughter. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1447 Page 813
14790 and we feare that our troubles and crosses are so many testimonies of Gods anger and wrath against vs. Now this doubt & feare the Apostle here preuents, by shewing that no crosse or trouble be it neuer so great or strong, can possibly shake true beleeuers, Gods children, out of Gods fauour, and we Fear that our Troubles and Crosses Are so many testimonies of God's anger and wrath against us Now this doubt & Fear the Apostle Here prevents, by showing that no cross or trouble be it never so great or strong, can possibly shake true believers, God's children, out of God's favour, cc pns12 vvb cst po12 n2 cc n2 vbr av d n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12 av d n1 cc vvi dt n1 av vvz, p-acp vvg cst dx n1 cc n1 vbb pn31 av-x av j cc j, vmb av-j vvi j n2, n2 n2, av pp-f npg1 n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 812
14791 and separate them from the loue of Christ. The order the Apostle holds in setting downe this ground of comfort is this: and separate them from the love of christ. The order the Apostle holds in setting down this ground of Comfort is this: cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. dt n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp vvg a-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vbz d: (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 812
14792 in the 35. verse he first affirmes in generall, that no enemie whatsoeuer can possibly separate true beleeuers and Gods children from the loue of Christ, which he puts downe by way of interrogation, adding force and life to his position, Who shall separate vs from the loue of Christ? Secondly, he affirmes in more speciall manner, that particular euils, he reckoning vp diuers, cannot separate true beleeuers and Gods children from the loue of Christ, which he likewise deliuers by way of interrogation, more emphatically and with greater force, Shall tribulation, or anguish, in the 35. verse he First affirms in general, that no enemy whatsoever can possibly separate true believers and God's children from the love of christ, which he puts down by Way of interrogation, adding force and life to his position, Who shall separate us from the love of christ? Secondly, he affirms in more special manner, that particular evils, he reckoning up diverse, cannot separate true believers and God's children from the love of christ, which he likewise delivers by Way of interrogation, more emphatically and with greater force, Shall tribulation, or anguish, p-acp dt crd n1 pns31 ord vvz p-acp n1, cst dx n1 r-crq vmb av-j vvi j n2 cc n2 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? ord, pns31 vvz p-acp av-dc j n1, cst j n2-jn, pns31 vvg a-acp j, vmbx vvi j n2 cc n2 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 av vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av-dc av-j cc p-acp jc n1, vmb n1, cc n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 812
14793 or persecution, or famine, or nakednesse, or perill, or sword? Then verse 36. he brings a testimonie of Scripture out of Psal. 44. to shew that the particular euils reckoned vp by him, are such as haue and do vsually befall the Church and children of God, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Then verse 36. he brings a testimony of Scripture out of Psalm 44. to show that the particular evils reckoned up by him, Are such as have and do usually befall the Church and children of God, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1? av n1 crd pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 av pp-f np1 crd pc-acp vvi cst dt j n2-jn vvn a-acp p-acp pno31, vbr d c-acp vhb cc vdb av-j vvi dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 812
14794 and that they are no fained or new and strange things, as it is written (saith the Apostle) for thy sake are we killed all the day long: and that they Are not feigned or new and strange things, as it is written (Says the Apostle) for thy sake Are we killed all the day long: cc cst pns32 vbr xx vvn cc j cc j n2, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn (vvz dt n1) p-acp po21 n1 vbr pns12 vvn d dt n1 av-j: (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 812
14795 we are accounted as sheepe for the slaughter. we Are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 812
14796 We will lay forth the particulars of that verse when we come to stand on it. We will lay forth the particulars of that verse when we come to stand on it. pns12 vmb vvi av dt n2-j pp-f d n1 c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 812
14797 In the 37. verse the Apostle makes answer to his interrogation, Who shall separate vs frō the loue of Christ? shall tribulation, In the 37. verse the Apostle makes answer to his interrogation, Who shall separate us from the love of christ? shall tribulation, p-acp dt crd n1 dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vmb n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 812
14798 or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakednesse, or perill, or sword? and his answer is negatiue, that none of those euils can separate true beleeuers & Gods children from the loue of Christ, which he puts downe, not in plaine termes, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? and his answer is negative, that none of those evils can separate true believers & God's children from the love of christ, which he puts down, not in plain terms, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1? cc po31 n1 vbz j-jn, cst pix pp-f d n2-jn vmb vvi j n2 cc n2 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vvz a-acp, xx p-acp j n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 813
14799 but in the p•oofe of it, on this manner, Those things in which true beleeuers and Gods children are conquerours cannot separate them from the loue of Christ; but in the p•oofe of it, on this manner, Those things in which true believers and God's children Are conquerors cannot separate them from the love of christ; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp d n1, d n2 p-acp r-crq j n2 cc n2 n2 vbr n2 vmbx vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 813
14800 but in the euils reckoned vp they are conquerours: therefore those cannot separate them from the loue of Christ. but in the evils reckoned up they Are conquerors: Therefore those cannot separate them from the love of christ. cc-acp p-acp dt n2-jn vvn a-acp pns32 vbr n2: av d vmbx vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1443 Page 813
14801 First, the minor or second proposition the Apostle amplifies, first by the degree of victorie or conquest, that in those euils true beleeuers are potent conquerours, Neuerthelesse in all these things we are more then conquerours. First, the minor or second proposition the Apostle amplifies, First by the degree of victory or conquest, that in those evils true believers Are potent conquerors, Nevertheless in all these things we Are more then conquerors. ord, dt j cc ord n1 dt n1 vvz, ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst p-acp d n2-jn j n2 vbr j n2, av p-acp d d n2 pns12 vbr av-dc cs n2. (37) verse (DIV2) 1444 Page 813
14802 And secondly, the cause of that conquest, the powerfull assistance of God who loueth them, Through him that loued vs. Come we now to the handling of these verses as they lye in order. And secondly, the cause of that conquest, the powerful assistance of God who loves them, Through him that loved us Come we now to the handling of these Verses as they lie in order. cc ord, dt n1 pp-f d n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz pno32, p-acp pno31 cst vvd pno12 vvb pns12 av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n2 c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1444 Page 813
14806 37 Neuerthelesse in all these things we are more then conquerours through him that loued vs. I will first open the sence and meaning of the words of this 35. verse. 37 Nevertheless in all these things we Are more then conquerors through him that loved us I will First open the sense and meaning of the words of this 35. verse. crd av p-acp d d n2 pns12 vbr av-dc cs n2 p-acp pno31 cst vvd pno12 pns11 vmb ord vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d crd n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1448 Page 813
14807 Who shall separate vs. As if the Apostle had said, None shall, or none can, Who shall separate us As if the Apostle had said, None shall, or none can, q-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn, pi vmb, cc pix vmb, (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 813
14808 neither the diuell nor any instrument of his can do it, by any euill they can bring on vs; neither the Devil nor any Instrument of his can do it, by any evil they can bring on us; dx dt n1 ccx d n1 pp-f png31 vmb vdi pn31, p-acp d n-jn pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno12; (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 813
14809 I defie them all, as to be able to separate vs: that is me, or you, or any other true beleeuer. From the loue of Christ. I defy them all, as to be able to separate us: that is me, or you, or any other true believer. From the love of christ. pns11 vvb pno32 d, c-acp pc-acp vbi j p-acp vvb pno12: cst vbz pno11, cc pn22, cc d j-jn j n1. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 813
14810 Some would haue the loue of Christ here to be taken actiuely, for that loue wherewith we loue Christ; some would have the love of christ Here to be taken actively, for that love wherewith we love christ; d vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f np1 av pc-acp vbi vvn av-j, c-acp cst n1 c-crq pns12 vvb np1; (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 813
14811 but indeed it is better to take it passiuely, for that loue wherewith we are beloued of Christ, that is more agreeable to the context and purpose of the Apostle, hauing before spoken of Christ his loue to his chosen now beleeuing in him, testified by his dying for them, his rising againe, but indeed it is better to take it passively, for that love wherewith we Are Beloved of christ, that is more agreeable to the context and purpose of the Apostle, having before spoken of christ his love to his chosen now believing in him, testified by his dying for them, his rising again, cc-acp av pn31 vbz jc pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j, c-acp cst n1 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pp-f np1, cst vbz av-dc j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vhg a-acp vvn pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp po31 vvn av vvg p-acp pno31, vvd p-acp po31 vvg p-acp pno32, po31 vvg av, (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 813
14812 and by his sitting at the right hand of God, and making intercession for them: and by his sitting At the right hand of God, and making Intercession for them: cc p-acp po31 vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cc vvg n1 p-acp pno32: (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 813
14813 and the Apostle himselfe expounds it of Gods loue to vs in Christ, verse 37. and 39. and the word separate leades vs thus to vnderstand it; and the Apostle himself expounds it of God's love to us in christ, verse 37. and 39. and the word separate leads us thus to understand it; cc dt n1 px31 vvz pn31 pp-f ng1 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, n1 crd cc crd cc dt n1 vvb vvz pno12 av pc-acp vvi pn31; (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 814
14814 for we are not properly said to be separated from our selues, or from our owne loue, for we Are not properly said to be separated from our selves, or from our own love, c-acp pns12 vbr xx av-j vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po12 d n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 814
14815 but from another, or from the loue of another. but from Another, or from the love of Another. cc-acp p-acp j-jn, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-jn. (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 814
14816 Shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakednesse, or perill, or sword? As if he had said, Shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As if he had said, vmb n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 814
14817 neither tribulation, nor anguish, nor persecution, nor famine, nor nakednesse, nor perill, nor sword, shall be able or can separate vs from the loue of Christ. neither tribulation, nor anguish, nor persecution, nor famine, nor nakedness, nor peril, nor sword, shall be able or can separate us from the love of christ. dx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1, vmb vbi j cc vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 814
14818 By tribulation is meant any pressure or vexation by imprisonment, bonds, banishment, or the like. By tribulation is meant any pressure or vexation by imprisonment, bonds, banishment, or the like. p-acp n1 vbz vvn d n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, n2, n1, cc dt j. (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 814
14819 Anguish or distresse. The word signifieth properly straightnesse of place, and it is here vsed metaphorically for perplexitie of mind, Anguish or distress. The word signifies properly straightness of place, and it is Here used metaphorically for perplexity of mind, n1 cc n1. dt n1 vvz av-j n1 pp-f n1, cc pn31 vbz av vvn av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 814
14820 when one knowes not what to do, or which way to turne himselfe, as Dauid said, 2. Sam. 24.14. I am in a wonderfull straite. Or persecution. when one knows not what to do, or which Way to turn himself, as David said, 2. Sam. 24.14. I am in a wonderful strait. Or persecution. c-crq pi vvz xx r-crq pc-acp vdi, cc r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi px31, c-acp np1 vvd, crd np1 crd. pns11 vbm p-acp dt j n1. cc n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 814
14821 The word persecution signifies the extreme violence vsed to Gods children by tyrants and wicked men, whereby they do hunt them and chase them vp and downe, The word persecution signifies the extreme violence used to God's children by Tyrants and wicked men, whereby they do hunt them and chase them up and down, dt n1 n1 vvz dt j-jn n1 vvn p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n2 cc j n2, c-crq pns32 vdb vvi pno32 cc vvi pno32 a-acp cc a-acp, (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 814
14822 and pursue them from place to place, as Dauid said, 1. Sam. 24.15. Whom dost thou pursue? And Chap. 26.20. that Saul hunted him as one would hunt a partrich in the mountaines. Or famine, or nakednesse. and pursue them from place to place, as David said, 1. Sam. 24.15. Whom dost thou pursue? And Chap. 26.20. that Saul hunted him as one would hunt a partridge in the Mountains. Or famine, or nakedness. cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp np1 vvd, crd np1 crd. r-crq vd2 pns21 vvi? cc np1 crd. cst np1 vvd pno31 p-acp pi vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2. cc n1, cc n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 814
14823 These are knowne things, one signifieth want of foode to sustaine life, and the other want of clothing to couer and defend the body from the iniury of weather. These Are known things, one signifies want of food to sustain life, and the other want of clothing to cover and defend the body from the injury of weather. d vbr vvn n2, pi vvz n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f vvg pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 814
14824 Or perill. By perill is meant any dangerous distresse, whereby the life of man is in great hazard, such as the Apostle speakes of, 2. Corinth. 11.26. Or sword. By sword we are to vnderstand any kind of violent slaughter, and cruell tormenting death; as Hebr. 11.37. it is said, they were slaine with the sword. Or peril. By peril is meant any dangerous distress, whereby the life of man is in great hazard, such as the Apostle speaks of, 2. Corinth. 11.26. Or sword. By sword we Are to understand any kind of violent slaughter, and cruel tormenting death; as Hebrew 11.37. it is said, they were slain with the sword. cc n1. p-acp n1 vbz vvn d j n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp j n1, d c-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f, crd np1. crd. cc n1. p-acp n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f j n1, cc j j-vvg n1; c-acp np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 814
14825 Thus then conceiue we the Apostles meaning in the words of this verse, as if he had said. Thus then conceive we the Apostles meaning in the words of this verse, as if he had said. av av vvb pns12 dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn. (37) verse (DIV2) 1449 Page 814
14826 Who is able to separate me, or you, or any true beleeuer, from that loue wherewith we are beloued of Christ, Who is able to separate me, or you, or any true believer, from that love wherewith we Are Beloved of christ, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi pno11, cc pn22, cc d j n1, p-acp d n1 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pp-f np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1450 Page 814
14827 or to make vs lesse beloued of him? Surely, neither the diuell nor any instrument of his, can do it by any euill they can bring on vs. Is any pressure or vexation, or to make us less Beloved of him? Surely, neither the Devil nor any Instrument of his, can do it by any evil they can bring on us Is any pressure or vexation, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 dc vvn pp-f pno31? np1, av-dx dt n1 ccx d n1 pp-f png31, vmb vdi pn31 p-acp d n-jn pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 vbz d n1 cc n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1450 Page 814
14828 or any perplexitie of mind, or any extreme violence vsed to vs by tyrants and wicked men, whereby they pursue vs from place to place, or any perplexity of mind, or any extreme violence used to us by Tyrants and wicked men, whereby they pursue us from place to place, cc d n1 pp-f n1, cc d j-jn n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n2 cc j n2, c-crq pns32 vvb pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1450 Page 814
14829 or is want of necessarie food, or want of necessarie clothing, or any dangerous distresse whereby our liues are in hazard, or is want of necessary food, or want of necessary clothing, or any dangerous distress whereby our lives Are in hazard, cc vbz n1 pp-f j n1, cc n1 pp-f j n1, cc d j n1 c-crq po12 n2 vbr p-acp n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1450 Page 815
14830 or any kind of violent and cruell tormenting death, able to separate vs from the loue wherewith we are beloued of Christ, or any kind of violent and cruel tormenting death, able to separate us from the love wherewith we Are Beloved of christ, cc d n1 pp-f j cc j j-vvg n1, j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pp-f np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1450 Page 815
14831 or to make vs lesse beloued of him? Surely neither these nor any other euils that befall vs, or to make us less Beloved of him? Surely neither these nor any other evils that befall us, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 dc vvn pp-f pno31? np1 av-dx d ccx d j-jn n2-jn cst vvb pno12, (37) verse (DIV2) 1450 Page 815
14832 or can come to vs, are able to do it. or can come to us, Are able to do it. cc vmb vvi p-acp pno12, vbr j pc-acp vdi pn31. (37) verse (DIV2) 1450 Page 815
14833 Now in that the Apostle saith, who shall separate vs, we being true beleeuers, from that loue wherewith we are beloued of Christ, meaning this, that none can do it, Now in that the Apostle Says, who shall separate us, we being true believers, from that love wherewith we Are Beloved of christ, meaning this, that none can do it, av p-acp d dt n1 vvz, r-crq vmb vvi pno12, pns12 vbg j n2, p-acp d n1 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pp-f np1, vvg d, cst pix vmb vdi pn31, (37) verse (DIV2) 1451 Page 815
14834 neither Satan nor any instrument of his, by any euill they can bring on vs or do vnto vs; neither Satan nor any Instrument of his, by any evil they can bring on us or doe unto us; av-dx np1 ccx d n1 pp-f png31, p-acp d n-jn pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 cc n1 p-acp pno12; (37) verse (DIV2) 1451 Page 815
14835 he points out plainly what Satan would do if he were able, and what Satan chiefly aimes at, he points out plainly what Satan would do if he were able, and what Satan chiefly aims At, pns31 vvz av av-j q-crq np1 vmd vdi cs pns31 vbdr j, cc r-crq np1 av-jn vvz p-acp, (37) verse (DIV2) 1451 Page 815
14836 namely, to separate Gods children from the loue of God, and from the loue of Christ: namely, to separate God's children from the love of God, and from the love of christ: av, pc-acp vvi npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1451 Page 815
14837 and the point hence in the first place is this. and the point hence in the First place is this. cc dt n1 av p-acp dt ord n1 vbz d. (37) verse (DIV2) 1451 Page 815
14838 That the thing that Satan chiefly aimes at and labours after in all temptations, trials, crosses, That the thing that Satan chiefly aims At and labours After in all temptations, trials, Crosses, cst dt n1 cst np1 av-jn vvz p-acp cc vvz a-acp p-acp d n2, n2, n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 815
14839 and euils that he brings on Gods children, is (if it were possible) to separate them from the loue of God and Christ. and evils that he brings on God's children, is (if it were possible) to separate them from the love of God and christ. cc n2-jn cst pns31 vvz p-acp npg1 n2, vbz (cs pn31 vbdr j) pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 815
14840 At least Satan driues at this, and labours after this, by his temptations, trials, crosses, At lest Satan drives At this, and labours After this, by his temptations, trials, Crosses, p-acp cs np1 vvz p-acp d, cc n2 p-acp d, p-acp po31 n2, n2, n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 815
14841 and euils, to shake out of the hearts of Gods children the sense and feeling of Gods loue to them, and to empty their hearts of the perswasion of Gods loue, and evils, to shake out of the hearts of God's children the sense and feeling of God's love to them, and to empty their hearts of the persuasion of God's love, cc n2-jn, pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 815
14842 and to cast doubts into their minds of Gods loue towards them. and to cast doubts into their minds of God's love towards them. cc pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po32 n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32. (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 815
14878 Thus did Abraham, as we find Rom. 4.18. Aboue hope he beleeued vnder hope: Thus did Abraham, as we find Rom. 4.18. Above hope he believed under hope: av vdd np1, c-acp pns12 vvb np1 crd. p-acp n1 pns31 vvd p-acp n1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1456 Page 817
14843 Thus de dealt with Dauid, Psal. 73. he had almost tript vp his heeles, verse 2. and he brought him to say in regard of his affliction, verse 13. Certainly I haue cleansed my heart in vaine, Thus the dealt with David, Psalm 73. he had almost trip up his heals, verse 2. and he brought him to say in regard of his affliction, verse 13. Certainly I have cleansed my heart in vain, av dt vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd pns31 vhd av vvb a-acp po31 n2, n1 crd cc pns31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, n1 crd av-j pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp j, (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 815
14844 and washed mine hands in innocencie: I am not in fauour with God. And so Gideon, Iudg. 6.13. and washed mine hands in innocence: I am not in favour with God. And so gideon, Judges 6.13. cc vvd po11 n2 p-acp n1: pns11 vbm xx p-acp n1 p-acp np1. cc av np1, np1 crd. (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 815
14845 If the Lord be with vs, how then is all this come vpon vs? And this was Satans aime in Iobs affliction and trials, he spoiled him of his goods, If the Lord be with us, how then is all this come upon us? And this was Satan aim in Jobs affliction and trials, he spoiled him of his goods, cs dt n1 vbb p-acp pno12, c-crq av vbz d d vvb p-acp pno12? cc d vbds npg1 vvi p-acp n2 n1 cc n2, pns31 vvd pno31 pp-f po31 n2-j, (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 815
14846 and he vexed him grieuously in his bodie, not so much to make him poore or to hurt his bodie, and he vexed him grievously in his body, not so much to make him poor or to hurt his body, cc pns31 vvd pno31 av-j p-acp po31 n1, xx av av-d pc-acp vvi pno31 j cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 815
14847 as to make him blaspheme or denie God, and to call into question Gods loue towards him, Iob 1.11. as to make him Blaspheme or deny God, and to call into question God's love towards him, Job 1.11. c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi cc vvi np1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 npg1 n1 p-acp pno31, np1 crd. (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 815
14848 And this was Satans chiefe aime in his tempting of Christ, Mat. 4. the speciall thing he aymed at, was to make Christ call into question his Fathers loue towards him, And this was Satan chief aim in his tempting of christ, Mathew 4. the special thing he aimed At, was to make christ call into question his Father's love towards him, cc d vbds npg1 n-jn vvb p-acp po31 j-vvg pp-f np1, np1 crd dt j n1 pns31 vvn p-acp, vbds pc-acp vvi np1 vvi p-acp n1 po31 ng1 n1 p-acp pno31, (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 815
14849 and the truth of that voice of his from heauen, Matth. 3.17. This is my beloued Sonne in whom I am well pleased: and the truth of that voice of his from heaven, Matthew 3.17. This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased: cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f png31 p-acp n1, np1 crd. d vbz po11 j-vvn n1 p-acp ro-crq pns11 vbm av vvn: (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 815
14850 and to thinke, through vnbeliefe, that he was not the Sonne of God, and therefore he comes on him with that, vers. 3.6. If thou be the Sonne of God. and to think, through unbelief, that he was not the Son of God, and Therefore he comes on him with that, vers. 3.6. If thou be the Son of God. cc pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1, cst pns31 vbds xx dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av pns31 vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp d, zz. crd. cs pns21 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 816
14851 And it is no maruell that Satan thus in all temptations and trials that he brings on Gods children, chiefly aymes at this, And it is no marvel that Satan thus in all temptations and trials that he brings on God's children, chiefly aims At this, cc pn31 vbz dx n1 cst np1 av p-acp d n2 cc n2 cst pns31 vvz p-acp npg1 n2, av-jn vvz p-acp d, (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 816
14852 and labours what he can to shake out of their hearts the sense and feeling of Gods loue to them, and labours what he can to shake out of their hearts the sense and feeling of God's love to them, cc n2 r-crq pns31 vmb pc-acp vvi av pp-f po32 n2 dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 816
14853 and to emptie their hearts of the perswasion of Gods loue towards them. Because this brings great hurt to Gods children, and it yeelds great aduantage to Satan: and to empty their hearts of the persuasion of God's love towards them. Because this brings great hurt to God's children, and it yields great advantage to Satan: cc p-acp j po32 n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32. p-acp d vvz j n1 p-acp npg1 n2, cc pn31 vvz j n1 p-acp np1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1452 Page 816
14854 for by this meanes Satan brings in impatiencie, despaire, and such like, much dulnesse and vncheerfulnesse in the seruice of God and in good duties. for by this means Satan brings in impatiency, despair, and such like, much dulness and uncheerfulness in the service of God and in good duties. c-acp p-acp d n2 np1 vvz p-acp n1, n1, cc d av-j, d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc p-acp j n2. (37) verse (DIV2) 1453 Page 816
14855 And therefore doubtlesse it is the thing Satan chiefly aimes at in all temptations, crosses, trials, And Therefore doubtless it is the thing Satan chiefly aims At in all temptations, Crosses, trials, cc av av-j pn31 vbz dt n1 np1 av-jn vvz p-acp p-acp d n2, n2, n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1453 Page 816
14856 and afflictions he brings on Gods children, to shake out of their hearts the sense and feeling of Gods loue to them, and afflictions he brings on God's children, to shake out of their hearts the sense and feeling of God's love to them, cc n2 pns31 vvz p-acp npg1 n2, pc-acp vvi av pp-f po32 n2 dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, (37) verse (DIV2) 1453 Page 816
14857 and to empty their hearts of the perswasion of Gods loue to them. Now then for the vse of this: and to empty their hearts of the persuasion of God's love to them. Now then for the use of this: cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32. av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d: (37) verse (DIV2) 1453 Page 816
14858 is this Satans drift, as we haue heard? Surely then it behoues Gods children in the time of their trials, crosses, is this Satan drift, as we have herd? Surely then it behooves God's children in the time of their trials, Crosses, vbz d npg1 n1, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn? av-j av pn31 vvz n2 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1454 Page 816
14859 and afflictions, to labour to disappoint Satan of his purpose, and in their afflictions they are to labour especially to strengthen their faith, and afflictions, to labour to disappoint Satan of his purpose, and in their afflictions they Are to labour especially to strengthen their faith, cc n2, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi np1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vbr p-acp n1 av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1454 Page 816
14860 and their perswasion of Gods loue towards them: and their persuasion of God's love towards them: cc po32 n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32: (37) verse (DIV2) 1454 Page 816
14879 he hoped in God, and did cleaue fast and close to the promise of God against sense and reason, he hoped in God, and did cleave fast and close to the promise of God against sense and reason, pns31 vvd p-acp np1, cc vdd vvi av-j cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1456 Page 817
14861 and the more Satan seeks to empty their hearts of the perswasion of Gods loue, the more they are to labour by al meanes to settle their hearts in the perswasion of it, that God loues them. and the more Satan seeks to empty their hearts of the persuasion of God's love, the more they Are to labour by all means to settle their hearts in the persuasion of it, that God loves them. cc dt n1 np1 vvz pc-acp vvi po32 n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, dt av-dc pns32 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst np1 vvz pno32. (37) verse (DIV2) 1454 Page 816
14862 And take thou heed when thou art vnder any temptation, triall, or crosse, thou yeeld not to Satan his owne conclusion, that because thou art afflicted and that grieuously, therefore God loues thee not. And take thou heed when thou art under any temptation, trial, or cross, thou yield not to Satan his own conclusion, that Because thou art afflicted and that grievously, Therefore God loves thee not. cc vvb pns21 n1 c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp d n1, n1, cc vvi, pns21 vvb xx p-acp np1 po31 d n1, cst c-acp pns21 vb2r vvn cc cst av-j, av np1 vvz pno21 xx. (37) verse (DIV2) 1454 Page 816
14863 It is an holy logicke in this case to denie the conclusinn, though it be against the art of logicke, It is an holy logic in this case to deny the conclusinn, though it be against the art of logic, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1454 Page 816
14864 and learne thou thus to do when thou art vnder the greatest trials and afflictions: and Learn thou thus to do when thou art under the greatest trials and afflictions: cc vvb pns21 av pc-acp vdi c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp dt js n2 cc n2: (37) verse (DIV2) 1454 Page 816
14865 labour thou to preserue in thine heart a perswasion of Gods loue towards thee, that God still loues thee though he do grieuously afflict thee, labour thou to preserve in thine heart a persuasion of God's love towards thee, that God still loves thee though he do grievously afflict thee, vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno21, cst np1 av vvz pno21 cs pns31 vdb av-j vvi pno21, (37) verse (DIV2) 1454 Page 816
14866 and so disappoint Satan of his aime, and of his drift in seeking to shake out of thine heart the feeling and perswasion of Gads loue to thee. and so disappoint Satan of his aim, and of his drift in seeking to shake out of thine heart the feeling and persuasion of Gads love to thee. cc av vvi np1 pp-f po31 vvb, cc pp-f po31 n1 p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi av pp-f po21 n1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 n1 p-acp pno21. (37) verse (DIV2) 1454 Page 816
14867 Thou wilt say, But how is that to be done? how shall I be able so to do? Why, Thou wilt say, But how is that to be done? how shall I be able so to do? Why, pns21 vm2 vvi, cc-acp q-crq vbz d pc-acp vbi vdn? q-crq vmb pns11 vbi j av pc-acp vdi? uh-crq, (37) verse (DIV2) 1454 Page 816
14868 surely there be two speciall things to be done that serue to this purpose: I will briefly commend them to thee, marke them well. surely there be two special things to be done that serve to this purpose: I will briefly commend them to thee, mark them well. av-j pc-acp vbi crd j n2 p-acp vbi vdn cst vvb p-acp d n1: pns11 vmb av-j vvi pno32 pc-acp pno21, vvb pno32 av. (37) verse (DIV2) 1454 Page 817
14869 First hold thou fast this ground of truth, which is vndeniable, that Gods loue is most constant and vnchangeable as his owne blessed Maiestie, with whom there is no variablenesse, neither shadowing by turning, Iam. 1.17. First hold thou fast this ground of truth, which is undeniable, that God's love is most constant and unchangeable as his own blessed Majesty, with whom there is no variableness, neither shadowing by turning, Iam. 1.17. ord vvb pns21 vvi d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz j, cst ng1 n1 vbz av-ds j cc j-u p-acp po31 d j-vvn n1, p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz dx n1, av-dx vvg p-acp vvg, np1 crd. (37) verse (DIV2) 1455 Page 817
14870 and that nothing in the world can plucke his loue from his children, no not so much as hinder it or keepe it backe from them, and that nothing in the world can pluck his love from his children, no not so much as hinder it or keep it back from them, cc cst pix p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, uh-dx xx av av-d c-acp vvi pn31 cc vvi pn31 av p-acp pno32, (37) verse (DIV2) 1455 Page 817
14871 and that a child of God once beloued of God in his best beloued the Lord Iesus, is as deare to God in his greatest distresse as in his greatest prosperitie; and that a child of God once Beloved of God in his best Beloved the Lord Iesus, is as deer to God in his greatest distress as in his greatest Prosperity; cc cst dt n1 pp-f np1 a-acp vvn pp-f np1 p-acp po31 js vvn dt n1 np1, vbz a-acp j-jn p-acp np1 p-acp po31 js n1 c-acp p-acp po31 js n1; (37) verse (DIV2) 1455 Page 817
14872 and though his estate be changed, yet Gods loue towards him is not changed. and though his estate be changed, yet God's love towards him is not changed. cc cs po31 n1 vbi vvn, av npg1 n1 p-acp pno31 vbz xx vvn. (37) verse (DIV2) 1455 Page 817
14873 And againe secondly, cleaue thou fast to the word & promise of God, that God will neuer withdraw his loue & mercie from thee, And again secondly, cleave thou fast to the word & promise of God, that God will never withdraw his love & mercy from thee, cc av ord, vvb pns21 av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cst np1 vmb av-x vvi po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno21, (37) verse (DIV2) 1456 Page 817
14874 though he do grieuously afflict thee, as he said to Dauid, 2. Sam. 7.15. that which he said to him, he saith to all his children, and cleaue thou fast to this word of promise. though he do grievously afflict thee, as he said to David, 2. Sam. 7.15. that which he said to him, he Says to all his children, and cleave thou fast to this word of promise. cs pns31 vdb av-j vvi pno21, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp np1, crd np1 crd. d r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz p-acp d po31 n2, cc vvb pns21 av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1456 Page 817
14875 And though the Lord hide his face from thee, & his loue and mercie are so ouershadowed with the cloud of thy present afflictions as they cannot be seene, And though the Lord hide his face from thee, & his love and mercy Are so overshadowed with the cloud of thy present afflictions as they cannot be seen, cc cs dt n1 vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno21, cc po31 n1 cc n1 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2 c-acp pns32 vmbx vbi vvn, (37) verse (DIV2) 1456 Page 817
14876 yet cleaue thou fast to his word and promise, euen to his bare word, when all other things for thy triall seeme contrarie to thee, yet cleave thou fast to his word and promise, even to his bore word, when all other things for thy trial seem contrary to thee, av vvb pns21 av-j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, av p-acp po31 j n1, c-crq d j-jn n2 p-acp po21 n1 vvi j-jn p-acp pno21, (37) verse (DIV2) 1456 Page 817
14877 and consider that then the Lord hath a secret working for thy good, which thou canst not sensibly perceiue. and Consider that then the Lord hath a secret working for thy good, which thou Canst not sensibly perceive. cc vvb cst av dt n1 vhz dt j-jn n-vvg p-acp po21 j, r-crq pns21 vm2 xx av-j vvi. (37) verse (DIV2) 1456 Page 817
14880 and when all things seemed contrary to him, he considering the power and secret working of the Lord. and when all things seemed contrary to him, he considering the power and secret working of the Lord. cc c-crq d n2 vvd j-jn p-acp pno31, pns31 vvg dt n1 cc j-jn n-vvg pp-f dt n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1456 Page 817
14881 And if thou thus hold fast that truth of God which cannot be gainsaid, that Gods loue is most constant and vnchangeable, And if thou thus hold fast that truth of God which cannot be gainsaid, that God's love is most constant and unchangeable, cc cs pns21 av vvb av-j d n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn, cst ng1 n1 vbz av-ds j cc j-u, (37) verse (DIV2) 1456 Page 817
14882 and if thou thus cleaue fast to the word of promise, yea to the bare word, and if thou thus cleave fast to the word of promise, yea to the bore word, cc cs pns21 av vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, uh p-acp dt j n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1456 Page 817
14883 when all things for triall seeme contrarie to thee, thou shalt be able in thy greatest distresse to preserue in thine heart and soule a perswasion of Gods loue to thee; when all things for trial seem contrary to thee, thou shalt be able in thy greatest distress to preserve in thine heart and soul a persuasion of God's love to thee; c-crq d n2 p-acp n1 vvi j-jn p-acp pno21, pns21 vm2 vbi j p-acp po21 js n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno21; (37) verse (DIV2) 1456 Page 817
14884 and so thou shalt frustrate Satan of his purpose, and disappoint him of his aime and drift. and so thou shalt frustrate Satan of his purpose, and disappoint him of his aim and drift. cc av pns21 vm2 vvi np1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvi pno31 pp-f po31 vvb cc n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1456 Page 817
14885 Who shall separate vs from the loue of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, Who shall separate us from the love of christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vmb n1, cc n1, cc n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14886 or famine, or nakednesse, or perill, or sword? We see the Apostle here speakes very boldly and confidently, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? We see the Apostle Here speaks very boldly and confidently, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1? pns12 vvb dt n1 av vvz av av-j cc av-j, (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14887 as it were by way of challenge, and by way of triumph ouer Satan and all his instruments: as it were by Way of challenge, and by Way of triumph over Satan and all his Instruments: c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc d po31 n2: (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14888 Who shall separate vs from the loue of Christ? as if he had said, I defie the diuell and all his instruments, Who shall separate us from the love of christ? as if he had said, I defy the Devil and all his Instruments, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns11 vvb dt n1 cc d po31 n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14889 as able to separate vs from the loue of Christ by any euill they can bring; as able to separate us from the love of christ by any evil they can bring; c-acp j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n-jn pns32 vmb vvi; (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14890 I am sure they are neuer able to do it, I feare them not. I am sure they Are never able to do it, I Fear them not. pns11 vbm j pns32 vbr av j pc-acp vdi pn31, pns11 vvb pno32 xx. (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14891 See then, Gods children are after an holy manner bold and vndaunted, in respect of the euill of affliction & outward crosses. See then, God's children Are After an holy manner bold and undaunted, in respect of the evil of affliction & outward Crosses. n1 av, npg1 n2 vbr p-acp dt j n1 j cc j, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n-jn pp-f n1 cc j n2. (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14892 Without question Gods children haue in them a naturall feare of the euill of affliction and outward troubles and crosses, Without question God's children have in them a natural Fear of the evil of affliction and outward Troubles and Crosses, p-acp n1 npg1 n2 vhb p-acp pno32 dt j n1 pp-f dt n-jn pp-f n1 cc j n2 cc n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14893 as they be enemies to nature, and tend to the destruction of nature, and they are affraid of them so farre, as they be enemies to nature, and tend to the destruction of nature, and they Are afraid of them so Far, c-acp pns32 vbb n2 p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns32 vbr j pp-f pno32 av av-j, (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14894 as they are carefull to auoid them by all good and lawfull wayes & meanes, as they Are careful to avoid them by all good and lawful ways & means, c-acp pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d j cc j n2 cc n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14895 and not to draw and pull them on themselues needlesly, but they haue in them an holy boldnesse, and not to draw and pull them on themselves needlessly, but they have in them an holy boldness, cc xx pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp px32 av-j, cc-acp pns32 vhb p-acp pno32 dt j n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14896 and courage, and vndauntednesse, in respect of afflictions and outward troubles that come to them from the hand of God, which they cannot auoyd: and courage, and undauntedness, in respect of afflictions and outward Troubles that come to them from the hand of God, which they cannot avoid: cc n1, cc n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n2 cc j n2 cst vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns32 vmbx vvi: (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14897 and a child of God more feares the euill of sinne then the euill of affliction. and a child of God more fears the evil of sin then the evil of affliction. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 av-dc vvz dt n-jn pp-f n1 av dt n-jn pp-f n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14898 In respect of sinne, a child of God quakes and trembles, and is readie to swoune, In respect of sin, a child of God quakes and trembles, and is ready to swoon, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz cc vvz, cc vbz j p-acp n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14899 & euen to fall downe dead at the least knowne sinne, yet in respect of aduersitie and outward troubles that do or may befall him, he is maruellous comfortable & couragious in an holy māner, vndaunted through the grace of faith in the promises of God. Dan. 3.16.17.18. & even to fallen down dead At the least known sin, yet in respect of adversity and outward Troubles that do or may befall him, he is marvelous comfortable & courageous in an holy manner, undaunted through the grace of faith in the promises of God. Dan. 3.16.17.18. cc av pc-acp vvi a-acp j p-acp dt av-ds j-vvn n1, av p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc j n2 cst vdb cc vmb vvi pno31, pns31 vbz j j cc j p-acp dt j n1, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. np1 crd. (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14900 we find that Shadrach Mesbach and Abednego were afraid to sin against God by falling downe to worship Nebuchadnezzars golden image, we find that Shadrach Mesbach and Abednego were afraid to sin against God by falling down to worship Nebuchadnezar's golden image, pns12 vvb d np1 np1 cc np1 vbdr j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp vvg a-acp pc-acp vvi n2 j n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14901 but they were nothing daunted nor appalled with the hot fierie fornace threatned against thē for refusing so to do. but they were nothing daunted nor appalled with the hight fiery furnace threatened against them for refusing so to do. cc-acp pns32 vbdr pix vvn ccx vvn p-acp dt j j n1 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp vvg av pc-acp vdi. (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14902 We might further exemplifie this, but for the application of it briefly. We might further exemplify this, but for the application of it briefly. pns12 vmd av-jc vvi d, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 av-j. (37) verse (DIV2) 1457 Page 818
14903 We are hence to take notice of the different disposition of Gods children and the wicked: We Are hence to take notice of the different disposition of God's children and the wicked: pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2 cc dt j: (37) verse (DIV2) 1458 Page 818
14904 where Gods children are most bold, there wicked persons are very cowards; and where Gods children are most affraid, there the wicked and vngodly are most bold; where God's children Are most bold, there wicked Persons Are very cowards; and where God's children Are most afraid, there the wicked and ungodly Are most bold; c-crq npg1 n2 vbr av-ds j, a-acp j n2 vbr j n2; cc c-crq npg1 n2 vbr av-ds j, a-acp dt j cc j vbr av-ds j; (37) verse (DIV2) 1458 Page 818
14905 a child of God quakes and feares in respect sinne, but a wicked person is most bold in sinne, a child of God quakes and fears in respect sin, but a wicked person is most bold in sin, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz cc vvz p-acp n1 n1, cc-acp dt j n1 vbz av-ds j p-acp n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1458 Page 818
14906 yea he thinks it strange that men will suffer themselues to be feared with sinnes, and that they will stand trembling at some sinnes, that he accounts trifling. yea he thinks it strange that men will suffer themselves to be feared with Sins, and that they will stand trembling At Some Sins, that he accounts trifling. uh pns31 vvz pn31 j cst n2 vmb vvi px32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2, cc cst pns32 vmb vvi vvg p-acp d n2, cst pns31 vvz vvg. (37) verse (DIV2) 1458 Page 819
14907 And againe, in respect of aduersitie and outward trouble a child of God is bold and vndaunted, And again, in respect of adversity and outward trouble a child of God is bold and undaunted, cc av, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j cc j, (37) verse (DIV2) 1458 Page 819
14908 but there the wicked mans heart failes him, and there he shewes himselfe a very coward: but there the wicked men heart fails him, and there he shows himself a very coward: cc-acp a-acp dt j ng1 n1 vvz pno31, cc a-acp pns31 vvz px31 dt j n1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1458 Page 819
14909 yea a bare conceit and suspition of some outward trouble coming towards him, daunts him, and makes him tremble and quake. yea a bore conceit and suspicion of Some outward trouble coming towards him, daunts him, and makes him tremble and quake. uh dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n1 vvg p-acp pno31, vvz pno31, cc vvz pno31 vvi cc vvi. (37) verse (DIV2) 1458 Page 819
14910 If then thou find thy selfe more afraid of the least knowne sinne, then thou art at the greatest outward trouble, If then thou find thy self more afraid of the least known sin, then thou art At the greatest outward trouble, cs av pns21 vvb po21 n1 av-dc j pp-f dt av-ds j-vvn n1, cs pns21 vb2r p-acp dt js j n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1458 Page 819
14911 and thou hadst rather vndergo the one then fall into the other, it is an euidence to thee that thy heart is right, and thou Hadst rather undergo the one then fallen into the other, it is an evidence to thee that thy heart is right, cc pns21 vhd2 av-c vvb dt crd av vvb p-acp dt n-jn, pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno21 d po21 n1 vbz j-jn, (37) verse (DIV2) 1458 Page 819
14912 and there is true grace in it: and there is true grace in it: cc pc-acp vbz j n1 p-acp pn31: (37) verse (DIV2) 1458 Page 819
14913 but if thou be bold in respect of sinne, and a coward in regard of outward trouble, but if thou be bold in respect of sin, and a coward in regard of outward trouble, cc-acp cs pns21 vbb j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1458 Page 819
14914 and thou art more affraid of outward trouble then of sinne, and thou more fearest pouertie and losse of outward things then the breach of Gods commandements, and thou art more afraid of outward trouble then of sin, and thou more Fearest poverty and loss of outward things then the breach of God's Commandments, cc pns21 vb2r av-dc j pp-f j n1 av pp-f n1, cc pns21 av-dc vv2 n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2 cs dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1458 Page 819
14915 as Sabbath-breaking, vsing vnlawfull meanes to enrich thy selfe, surely it is a certaine note thou hast not in thee the spirit and disposition of a child of God, as Sabbath-breaking, using unlawful means to enrich thy self, surely it is a certain note thou hast not in thee the Spirit and disposition of a child of God, c-acp j, vvg j n2 pc-acp vvi po21 n1, av-j pn31 vbz dt j n1 pns21 vh2 xx p-acp pno21 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1458 Page 819
14916 but the spirit and disposition of a wicked and gracelesse person. but the Spirit and disposition of a wicked and graceless person. cc-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1458 Page 819
14917 Now further these words of the Apostle, Who shall separate vs, we being true beleeuers, the meaning of them being as ye haue heard, that none is able to do it, Now further these words of the Apostle, Who shall separate us, we being true believers, the meaning of them being as you have herd, that none is able to do it, av av-j d n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno12, pns12 vbg j n2, dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbg p-acp pn22 vhb vvn, cst pix vbz j pc-acp vdi pn31, (37) verse (DIV2) 1459 Page 819
14918 neither the diuell nor any instrument of his can do it by any euill they can bring on vs, they affoord to vs this proposition, this ground of truth, it is the thing here intended. neither the Devil nor any Instrument of his can do it by any evil they can bring on us, they afford to us this proposition, this ground of truth, it is the thing Here intended. av-dx dt n1 ccx d n1 pp-f png31 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp d n-jn pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, pns32 vvb p-acp pno12 d n1, d n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 av vvn. (37) verse (DIV2) 1459 Page 819
14919 That the loue of Christ, or Gods loue in Christ, cannot possibly be seuered from true beleeuers, nor they from it: That the love of christ, or God's love in christ, cannot possibly be severed from true believers, nor they from it: cst dt n1 pp-f np1, cc ng1 n1 p-acp np1, vmbx av-j vbi vvn p-acp j n2, ccx pns32 p-acp pn31: (37) verse (DIV2) 1460 Page 819
14936 and when they walke through the very fire, they should not be burnt, neither should the flame kindle vpon them. and when they walk through the very fire, they should not be burned, neither should the flame kindle upon them. cc c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn, av-dx vmd dt n1 vvb p-acp pno32. (37) verse (DIV2) 1462 Page 820
14920 no aduersarie power whatsoeuer, either of men or diuels, is able to separate and to keepe away the loue of God and the loue of Christ from true beleeuers and Gods children, neirher the diuell nor any instrument of his, is able by any euill they can do to one that is beloued of God in Christ, to make him not beloued of God, or lesse beloued of him. We reade Ierem. 31.3. no adversary power whatsoever, either of men or Devils, is able to separate and to keep away the love of God and the love of christ from true believers and God's children, Neither the Devil nor any Instrument of his, is able by any evil they can do to one that is Beloved of God in christ, to make him not Beloved of God, or less Beloved of him. We read Jeremiah 31.3. dx n1 n1 r-crq, d pp-f n2 cc n2, vbz j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2 cc n2 n2, n1 dt n1 ccx d n1 pp-f png31, vbz j p-acp d n-jn pns32 vmb vdi p-acp pi cst vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 xx vvn pp-f np1, cc av-dc j-vvn pp-f pno31. pns12 vvb np1 crd. (37) verse (DIV2) 1460 Page 819
14921 the Church and people of Israel complaine that the Lord of old appeared to them, the Church and people of Israel complain that the Lord of old appeared to them, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvi cst dt n1 pp-f j vvd p-acp pno32, (37) verse (DIV2) 1460 Page 819
14922 and shewed himselfe a louing God to their fathers, but now he seemed to withdraw his loue and fauour from them. and showed himself a loving God to their Father's, but now he seemed to withdraw his love and favour from them. cc vvd px31 dt n1 np1 p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp av pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc vvi p-acp pno32. (37) verse (DIV2) 1460 Page 820
14923 No saith the Lord, he presently subioynes an answer to them, and by way of correction of that speech of theirs: No Says the Lord, he presently subioynes an answer to them, and by Way of correction of that speech of theirs: uh-dx vvz dt n1, pns31 av-j vvz dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f png32: (37) verse (DIV2) 1460 Page 820
14924 I haue loued thee with an euerlasting loue, therefore with mercie I haue drawne thee. The Lord hath appeared vnto me of old, say they: I have loved thee with an everlasting love, Therefore with mercy I have drawn thee. The Lord hath appeared unto me of old, say they: pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp dt j n1, av p-acp n1 pns11 vhb vvn pno21. dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno11 pp-f j, vvb pns32: (37) verse (DIV2) 1460 Page 820
14925 Yea (saith he) I haue loued thee with an euerlasting loue; Yea (Says he) I have loved thee with an everlasting love; uh (vvz pns31) pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp dt j n1; (37) verse (DIV2) 1460 Page 820
14926 my loue to you that are my children, is as it hath bene, and it is the same for euer, nothing can separate betweene my loue and you. Ioh. 15.9. Christ saith to his disciples, As the Father hath loued me, so haue I loued you, continue in my loue. Ioh. 13.1. it is said, Forasmuch as Christ loued his owne which were in the world, to the end he loued them. my love to you that Are my children, is as it hath be, and it is the same for ever, nothing can separate between my love and you. John 15.9. christ Says to his Disciples, As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you, continue in my love. John 13.1. it is said, Forasmuch as christ loved his own which were in the world, to the end he loved them. po11 n1 p-acp pn22 cst vbr po11 n2, vbz c-acp pn31 vhz vbn, cc pn31 vbz dt d p-acp av, pix vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1 cc pn22. np1 crd. np1 vvz p-acp po31 n2, p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn pno11, av vhb pns11 vvd pn22, vvb p-acp po11 n1. np1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, av p-acp np1 vvd po31 d r-crq vbdr p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd pno32. (37) verse (DIV2) 1460 Page 820
14927 He loues them to the end, yea without end, and for euer, & no power either of men or diuels is able to separate or to keepe away the loue of Christ and the loue of God from his children: He loves them to the end, yea without end, and for ever, & no power either of men or Devils is able to separate or to keep away the love of christ and the love of God from his children: pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1, uh p-acp n1, cc p-acp av, cc dx n1 av-d pp-f n2 cc n2 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2: (37) verse (DIV2) 1460 Page 820
14928 for why, the reasons and grounds of this truth are these. First, God himselfe is immutable and vnchangeable, as before we heard, Iam. 1.17. With him is no variablenesse, neither shadowing by turning: for why, the Reasons and grounds of this truth Are these. First, God himself is immutable and unchangeable, as before we herd, Iam. 1.17. With him is no variableness, neither shadowing by turning: c-acp c-crq, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vbr d. ord, np1 px31 vbz j cc j-u, c-acp c-acp pns12 vvd, np1 crd. p-acp pno31 vbz dx n1, av-dx vvg p-acp vvg: (37) verse (DIV2) 1460 Page 820
14929 and as he saith by his Prophet Malac. 3.6. I am the Lord, I change not: and as he Says by his Prophet Malachi 3.6. I am the Lord, I change not: cc c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 np1 crd. pns11 vbm dt n1, pns11 vvb xx: (37) verse (DIV2) 1461 Page 820
14930 and God himselfe being vnchangeable, he is vnchangeably good, holy, mercifull, louing. and God himself being unchangeable, he is unchangeably good, holy, merciful, loving. cc np1 px31 vbg j-u, pns31 vbz av-j j, j, j, j-vvg. (37) verse (DIV2) 1461 Page 820
14931 Againe, secondly Gods loue to his children is stronger then all euils are or can be; Again, secondly God's love to his children is Stronger then all evils Are or can be; av, ord npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2 vbz jc cs d n2-jn vbr cc vmb vbi; (37) verse (DIV2) 1462 Page 820
14932 and it may be most truly affirmed of Gods loue to his children, which we reade of loue, Cant. 8.6.7. that His loue is strong as death, and much water cannot quench it, neither can the flouds drowne it: and it may be most truly affirmed of God's love to his children, which we read of love, Cant 8.6.7. that His love is strong as death, and much water cannot quench it, neither can the floods drown it: cc pn31 vmb vbi av-ds av-j vvn pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2, r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f n1, np1 crd. cst po31 n1 vbz j c-acp n1, cc d n1 vmbx vvi pn31, dx vmb dt n2 vvb pn31: (37) verse (DIV2) 1462 Page 820
14933 it is stronger then all flouds of euill that can come to Gods children. it is Stronger then all floods of evil that can come to God's children. pn31 vbz jc cs d n2 pp-f n-jn cst vmb vvi p-acp npg1 n2. (37) verse (DIV2) 1462 Page 820
14934 Yea the Lord saith, he will be with his children in loue, and in mercie for their good and comfort, Isai. 43.2. Yea the Lord Says, he will be with his children in love, and in mercy for their good and Comfort, Isaiah 43.2. uh dt n1 vvz, pns31 vmb vbi p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j cc n1, np1 crd. (37) verse (DIV2) 1462 Page 820
14935 When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee, and through the flouds that they do not ouerflow thee, When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee, and through the floods that they do not overflow thee, c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n2 pns11 vmb vbi p-acp pno21, cc p-acp dt n2 cst pns32 vdb xx vvi pno21, (37) verse (DIV2) 1462 Page 820
14937 And therefore doubtlesse on these grounds we may resolue on this as a certaine truth, that Gods loue in Christ cannot possibly be seuered from true beleeuers, nor they from it; And Therefore doubtless on these grounds we may resolve on this as a certain truth, that God's love in christ cannot possibly be severed from true believers, nor they from it; cc av av-j p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, cst ng1 n1 p-acp np1 vmbx av-j vbi vvn p-acp j n2, ccx pns32 p-acp pn31; (37) verse (DIV2) 1462 Page 820
14938 neither the diuell nor any instrument of his is able by any euill they can do to one that is beloued of God in Christ, to make him not beloued of God, or lesse beloued of him. neither the Devil nor any Instrument of his is able by any evil they can do to one that is Beloved of God in christ, to make him not Beloved of God, or less Beloved of him. d dt n1 ccx d n1 pp-f png31 vbz j p-acp d n-jn pns32 vmb vdi p-acp pi cst vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 xx vvn pp-f np1, cc av-dc j-vvn pp-f pno31. (37) verse (DIV2) 1462 Page 821
14939 And this for the vse and application of it, in the first place serues to ouerturne the opinion of the Arminians and Anabaptists, in that they hold that a child of God may be shaken quite out of the state of grace and out of the fauour of God, and that one who is beloued of God in Christ may in time come not to be beloued of him: And this for the use and application of it, in the First place serves to overturn the opinion of the Arminians and Anabaptists, in that they hold that a child of God may be shaken quite out of the state of grace and out of the favour of God, and that one who is Beloved of God in christ may in time come not to be Beloved of him: cc d p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt ord n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 cc np1, p-acp cst pns32 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn av av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d crd r-crq vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp np1 vmb p-acp n1 vvb xx pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno31: (37) verse (DIV2) 1463 Page 821
14940 this is cleane contrary to the truth now deliuered, that Gods loue in Christ abideth with his children continually without separation, this is clean contrary to the truth now Delivered, that God's love in christ Abideth with his children continually without separation, d vbz av-j j-jn p-acp dt n1 av vvn, cst ng1 n1 p-acp np1 vvz p-acp po31 n2 av-j p-acp n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1463 Page 821
14941 and it cannot possibly be seuered from them nor they from it. and it cannot possibly be severed from them nor they from it. cc pn31 vmbx av-j vbi vvn p-acp pno32 cc pns32 p-acp pn31. (37) verse (DIV2) 1463 Page 821
14942 Yea say they, there is no question of the continuance of Gods loue or of Christ his loue to his, Yea say they, there is no question of the Continuance of God's love or of christ his love to his, uh vvb pno32, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp png31, (37) verse (DIV2) 1463 Page 821
14943 but of their loue to him; but of their love to him; cc-acp pp-f po32 n1 p-acp pno31; (37) verse (DIV2) 1463 Page 821
14944 God continues to loue his children in Christ, if they continue to loue him, otherwise not. God continues to love his children in christ, if they continue to love him, otherwise not. np1 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp np1, cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi pno31, av xx. (37) verse (DIV2) 1463 Page 821
14945 An idle conceit, as if Gods loue to his children in Christ did depend on something in them, on their loue to him; an idle conceit, as if God's love to his children in christ did depend on something in them, on their love to him; dt j n1, c-acp cs n2 vvb p-acp po31 n2 p-acp np1 vdd vvi p-acp pi p-acp pno32, p-acp po32 n1 p-acp pno31; (37) verse (DIV2) 1463 Page 821
14946 and if their loue to him hold and continue, then his loue to them holds and continues; and if their love to him hold and continue, then his love to them holds and continues; cc cs po32 n1 p-acp pno31 vvi cc vvi, cs po31 n1 p-acp pno32 vvz cc vvz; (37) verse (DIV2) 1463 Page 821
14947 and if their loue to God faile, then Gods loue to them failes and is drawne away from them, and if their love to God fail, then God's love to them fails and is drawn away from them, cc cs po32 n1 p-acp np1 vvb, cs n2 vvb p-acp pno32 vvz cc vbz vvn av p-acp pno32, (37) verse (DIV2) 1463 Page 821
14948 and so Gods loue to man is variable and changeable according to the alteration and change of mans loue to him: and so God's love to man is variable and changeable according to the alteration and change of men love to him: cc av npg1 n1 p-acp n1 vbz j cc j vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f ng1 n1 p-acp pno31: (37) verse (DIV2) 1463 Page 821
14949 a conceit cleane contrarie to the plaine euidence of Scripture, and to the text we haue in hand, where the Apostle speakes not conditionally, that nothing can separate vs from the loue of Christ, we being true beleeuers, a conceit clean contrary to the plain evidence of Scripture, and to the text we have in hand, where the Apostle speaks not conditionally, that nothing can separate us from the love of christ, we being true believers, dt n1 av-j j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pns12 vhb p-acp n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz xx av-j, cst pix vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vbg j n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1463 Page 821
14950 if we continue to loue him, but he speakes positiuely & absolutely, that nothing is able to separate vs from the loue of Christ. if we continue to love him, but he speaks positively & absolutely, that nothing is able to separate us from the love of christ. cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pno31, cc-acp pns31 vvz av-j cc av-j, cst pix vbz j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1463 Page 821
14951 Againe, such is the nature of Gods loue, and of Christ his loue to his, Again, such is the nature of God's love, and of christ his love to his, av, d vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp png31, (37) verse (DIV2) 1464 Page 821
14952 as it doth not onely abide and continue with them for euer, but it is also effectuall in them, as it does not only abide and continue with them for ever, but it is also effectual in them, c-acp pn31 vdz xx av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp av, cc-acp pn31 vbz av j p-acp pno32, (37) verse (DIV2) 1464 Page 821
14953 and it keepes them continually in their loue to God, and it preserues in their hearts a continuall loue to God and to Christ, and it keeps them continually in their love to God, and it preserves in their hearts a continual love to God and to christ, cc pn31 vvz pno32 av-j p-acp po32 n1 p-acp np1, cc pn31 vvz p-acp po32 n2 dt j n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1464 Page 821
14954 so as their loue of God and of Christ can neuer be quite shaken out of their hearts, so as their love of God and of christ can never be quite shaken out of their hearts, av c-acp po32 n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f np1 vmb av-x vbi av vvn av pp-f po32 n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1464 Page 821
14975 when I am so deepely distressed, as I cannot see or discerne any token of his loue to me, when I am so deeply distressed, as I cannot see or discern any token of his love to me, c-crq pns11 vbm av av-jn vvn, c-acp pns11 vmbx vvi cc vvi d n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno11, (37) verse (DIV2) 1466 Page 822
14955 as the Lord saith by Ieremiah, Iere. 32.40. I will put my feare into their hearts, that they shall not depart from me: as the Lord Says by Jeremiah, Jeremiah 32.40. I will put my Fear into their hearts, that they shall not depart from me: c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp np1, np1 crd. pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno11: (37) verse (DIV2) 1464 Page 821
14956 my loue to them shall be so effectuall, as it shall make them continue and perseuere in fearing me, and louing me for euer. my love to them shall be so effectual, as it shall make them continue and persevere in fearing me, and loving me for ever. po11 n1 p-acp pno32 vmb vbi av j, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno32 vvi cc vvi p-acp vvg pno11, cc vvg pno11 p-acp av. (37) verse (DIV2) 1464 Page 822
14957 And therefore the Anabaptisticall conceit is very idle and contrarie to the truth, that God continues to loue his children in Christ, And Therefore the Anabaptistical conceit is very idle and contrary to the truth, that God continues to love his children in christ, cc av dt j n1 vbz av j cc j-jn p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1464 Page 822
14958 if they continue to loue him. I leaue them, and for a second vse. if they continue to love him. I leave them, and for a second use. cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi pno31. pns11 vvb pno32, cc p-acp dt ord n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1464 Page 822
14959 Is it so that Gods loue in Christ cannot possibly be seuered from true beleeuers, nor they from it, Is it so that God's love in christ cannot possibly be severed from true believers, nor they from it, vbz pn31 av cst ng1 n1 p-acp np1 vmbx av-j vbi vvn p-acp j n2, ccx pns32 p-acp pn31, (37) verse (DIV2) 1465 Page 822
14960 neither the diuell nor any instrument of his is able by any euill they do or can do to one that is beloued of God in Christ, to make him not beloued of God, neither the Devil nor any Instrument of his is able by any evil they do or can do to one that is Beloved of God in christ, to make him not Beloved of God, av-dx dt n1 ccx d n1 pp-f png31 vbz j p-acp d n-jn pns32 vdb cc vmb vdi p-acp pi cst vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 xx vvn pp-f np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1465 Page 822
14961 or lesse beloued of God? Oh then lay vp this in thine heart as a ground of sweet comfort, whosoeuer thou art that hast good euidence of it that thou art a true beleeuer, a child of God: or less Beloved of God? O then lay up this in thine heart as a ground of sweet Comfort, whosoever thou art that haste good evidence of it that thou art a true believer, a child of God: cc av-dc j-vvn pp-f np1? uh av vvd a-acp d p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, r-crq pns21 vb2r d n1 j n1 pp-f pn31 cst pns21 vb2r dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1465 Page 822
14962 on this truth thou mayest cheare vp thine heart, when thou art plonged in the deepest distresse that either man or diuell can bring thee into. on this truth thou Mayest cheer up thine heart, when thou art plunged in the Deepest distress that either man or Devil can bring thee into. p-acp d n1 pns21 vm2 vvi a-acp po21 n1, c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt js-jn n1 cst d n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp. (37) verse (DIV2) 1465 Page 822
14963 What though the diuell rage against thee, and his wicked instruments do malice thee, and practise against thee all the mischiefe they can, What though the Devil rage against thee, and his wicked Instruments do malice thee, and practise against thee all the mischief they can, q-crq cs dt n1 n1 p-acp pno21, cc po31 j n2 vdb n1 pno21, cc vvi p-acp pno21 d dt n1 pns32 vmb, (37) verse (DIV2) 1465 Page 822
14964 and bring thee into great trouble and distresse? What though they cause others to hate and maligne thee, and bring thee into great trouble and distress? What though they cause Others to hate and malign thee, cc vvb pno21 p-acp j n1 cc n1? q-crq cs pns32 vvb n2-jn pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno21, (37) verse (DIV2) 1465 Page 822
14965 and thou art hated of thousands in the world, yea thy nearest and dearest friends, such as are knit to thee in the nearest bond of nature, they abhorre thee, flie farre from thee, and thou art hated of thousands in the world, yea thy nearest and dearest Friends, such as Are knit to thee in the nearest bound of nature, they abhor thee, fly Far from thee, cc pns21 vb2r vvn pp-f crd p-acp dt n1, uh po21 js cc js-jn n2, d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vvb pno21, vvb av-j p-acp pno21, (37) verse (DIV2) 1465 Page 822
14966 and spare not to spit in thy face, as Iob saith he was dealt withall, Iob 30.10. and spare not to spit in thy face, as Job Says he was dealt withal, Job 30.10. cc vvb xx p-acp vvb p-acp po21 n1, p-acp np1 vvz pns31 vbds vvn av, np1 crd. (37) verse (DIV2) 1465 Page 822
14967 yet comfort thy selfe in this, God still loues thee, and thou art still deare to him, yet Comfort thy self in this, God still loves thee, and thou art still deer to him, av vvi po21 n1 p-acp d, np1 av vvz pno21, cc pns21 vb2r av j-jn p-acp pno31, (37) verse (DIV2) 1465 Page 822
14968 and all that Satan or any instrument of his can do to thee, cannot possibly seuer either Gods loue from thee, and all that Satan or any Instrument of his can do to thee, cannot possibly sever either God's love from thee, cc d cst np1 cc d n1 pp-f po31 n1 vdb p-acp pno21, vmbx av-j vvi d ng1 n1 p-acp pno21, (37) verse (DIV2) 1465 Page 822
14969 or thee from the loue of God in Christ. or thee from the love of God in christ. cc pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1465 Page 822
14970 And though thy distresse be neuer so great, yet thy condition is happie and comfortable, thou art still beloued of God, And though thy distress be never so great, yet thy condition is happy and comfortable, thou art still Beloved of God, cc cs po21 n1 vbi av-x av j, av po21 n1 vbz j cc j, pns21 vb2r av vvn pp-f np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1465 Page 822
14971 and his loue is better then the loue of the whole world, yea better then life it selfe, and his love is better then the love of the Whole world, yea better then life it self, cc po31 n1 vbz jc cs dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, uh j av n1 pn31 n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1465 Page 822
14972 yea better then heauen, it is better to be loued of God though hated of all the world, yea better then heaven, it is better to be loved of God though hated of all the world, uh j av n1, pn31 vbz jc pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1 cs vvn pp-f d dt n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1465 Page 822
14973 then to haue the loue of the world and to be out of Gods fauour. then to have the love of the world and to be out of God's favour. cs pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pc-acp vbi av pp-f npg1 n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1465 Page 822
14974 But haply thou wilt say, How shall I be able to perswade my selfe that I am still beloued of God, But haply thou wilt say, How shall I be able to persuade my self that I am still Beloved of God, p-acp av pns21 vm2 vvi, q-crq vmb pns11 vbi j pc-acp vvi po11 n1 cst pns11 vbm av vvn pp-f np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1466 Page 822
14976 but rather tokens of his anger and displeasure against me, and mine owne heart is readie to tell me, that God is rather angrie then well pleased with me? I answer: but rather tokens of his anger and displeasure against me, and mine own heart is ready to tell me, that God is rather angry then well pleased with me? I answer: cc-acp av-c n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno11, cc po11 d n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno11, cst np1 vbz av-c j cs av vvn p-acp pno11? pns11 vvb: (37) verse (DIV2) 1466 Page 823
14977 By this thou mayest perswade thy selfe that God still loues thee, if notwithstanding thy greatest distresse thou dost still take part with God, By this thou Mayest persuade thy self that God still loves thee, if notwithstanding thy greatest distress thou dost still take part with God, p-acp d pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 cst np1 av vvz pno21, cs p-acp po21 js n1 pns21 vd2 av vvi n1 p-acp np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1467 Page 823
14978 and stand on his side against his enemies, Satan and sinne, and thou art enemie to them, thou still louest that which God loues, and stand on his side against his enemies, Satan and sin, and thou art enemy to them, thou still love that which God loves, cc vvb p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, np1 cc n1, cc pns21 vb2r n1 p-acp pno32, pns21 av vvb cst r-crq np1 vvz, (37) verse (DIV2) 1467 Page 823
14979 and thou still hatest that which God hates, namely sinne, and thou art resolued with Iob. Iob 13.15. Though the Lord kill thee, yet thou wilt still trust in him, and still reproue thy wayes in his sight: and thou still Hatest that which God hates, namely sin, and thou art resolved with Job Job 13.15. Though the Lord kill thee, yet thou wilt still trust in him, and still reprove thy ways in his sighed: cc pns21 av vv2 d r-crq np1 vvz, av n1, cc pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp zz np1 crd. cs dt n1 vvb pno21, av pns21 vm2 av vvi p-acp pno31, cc av vvi po21 n2 p-acp po31 n1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1467 Page 823
14980 and thou wilt still striue against sinne: and thou wilt still strive against sin: cc pns21 vm2 av vvi p-acp n1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1467 Page 823
14981 and though thou canst not tell whether thou striue against it for feare of the punishment of it, and though thou Canst not tell whither thou strive against it for Fear of the punishment of it, cc cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi cs pns21 vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (37) verse (DIV2) 1467 Page 823
14982 or out of thy loue to God thy good and gracious Father, yet if thou desirest to loue the Lord Iesus, or out of thy love to God thy good and gracious Father, yet if thou Desirest to love the Lord Iesus, cc av pp-f po21 n1 p-acp np1 po21 j cc j n1, av cs pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1467 Page 823
14983 and out of that loue to striue against sinne, and to be better being wearied and tired with sinne, and out of that love to strive against sin, and to be better being wearied and tired with sin, cc av pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vbi jc vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1467 Page 823
14984 and thou desirest to please God in a simple obedience of faith, then comfort thy selfe, thou mayest thereupon conclude to the comfort of thine owne soule, that notwithstanding thy deepe distresse, thou art still beloued of God in Christ, and thou Desirest to please God in a simple Obedience of faith, then Comfort thy self, thou Mayest thereupon conclude to the Comfort of thine own soul, that notwithstanding thy deep distress, thou art still Beloved of God in christ, cc pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, av vvb po21 n1, pns21 vm2 av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cst p-acp po21 j-jn n1, pns21 vb2r av vvn pp-f np1 p-acp np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1467 Page 823
14985 and nothing can separate thee from that loue of his. and nothing can separate thee from that love of his. cc pix vmb vvi pno21 p-acp d n1 pp-f png31. (37) verse (DIV2) 1467 Page 823
14986 Come we now to the second generall layd before vs in this verse, the Apostles second affirmation propounded in more speciall manner, by an enumeration and reckoning vp of diuerse particulars, Come we now to the second general laid before us in this verse, the Apostles second affirmation propounded in more special manner, by an enumeration and reckoning up of diverse particulars, vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, dt n2 ord n1 vvn p-acp av-dc j n1, p-acp dt n1 cc vvg a-acp pp-f j n2-j, (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 823
14987 and that also by way of interrogation: and that also by Way of interrogation: cc cst av p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 823
14988 Shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakednesse, or perill, or sword? that is (as I shewed) neither tribulation, Shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? that is (as I showed) neither tribulation, vmb n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1? cst vbz (c-acp pns11 vvd) dx n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 823
14989 neither any pressure or vexation, nor anguish, any perplexitie of mind, nor any extreme violence vsed to vs by tyrants and wicked men, whereby they pursue vs from place to place, neither any pressure or vexation, nor anguish, any perplexity of mind, nor any extreme violence used to us by Tyrants and wicked men, whereby they pursue us from place to place, dx d n1 cc n1, ccx n1, d n1 pp-f n1, ccx d j-jn n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n2 cc j n2, c-crq pns32 vvb pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 823
14990 nor want of necessarie food, nor want of necessary clothing, nor any dangerous distresse whereby our liues are in hazard, nor want of necessary food, nor want of necessary clothing, nor any dangerous distress whereby our lives Are in hazard, ccx n1 pp-f j n1, ccx n1 pp-f j n1, ccx d j n1 c-crq po12 n2 vbr p-acp n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 823
14991 nor any kind of violent and cruell tormenting death: nor any kind of violent and cruel tormenting death: ccx d n1 pp-f j cc j j-vvg n1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 823
14992 neither these nor any other euils that do or may befall vs, are able to separate vs that are true beleeuers from that loue wherewith Christ loues vs, neither these nor any other evils that doe or may befall us, Are able to separate us that Are true believers from that love wherewith christ loves us, dx d ccx d j-jn n2-jn cst n1 cc vmb vvi pno12, vbr j pc-acp vvi pno12 cst vbr j n2 p-acp d n1 c-crq np1 vvz pno12, (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 823
14993 or wherewith God loues vs in Christ. In this enumeration, Shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakednesse, or perill, or wherewith God loves us in christ. In this enumeration, Shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, cc c-crq np1 vvz pno12 p-acp np1. p-acp d n1, vmb n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 823
15014 or things following that, hunger, cold, nakednesse, and need of all things for the bodie, or things following that, hunger, cold, nakedness, and need of all things for the body, cc n2 vvg cst, n1, j-jn, n1, cc n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
14994 or sword? Our Apostle goes on from the lesser to the greater, he begins with lighter troubles and riseth vp by degrees to greater, or sword? Our Apostle Goes on from the lesser to the greater, he begins with lighter Troubles and Riseth up by Degrees to greater, cc n1? po12 n1 vvz a-acp p-acp dt jc p-acp dt jc, pns31 vvz p-acp jc n2 cc vvz a-acp p-acp n2 p-acp jc, (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 824
14995 and he putteth downe the particulars here mentioned, not casually, but by singular art. and he putteth down the particulars Here mentioned, not casually, but by singular art. cc pns31 vvz a-acp dt n2-j av vvn, xx av-j, cc-acp p-acp j n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 824
14996 Yea some obserue, that the Apostles stile, here & in the whole conclusion following to the end of the Chapter, is beautified with such wonderfull eloquence and Rhetoricke, Yea Some observe, that the Apostles style, Here & in the Whole conclusion following to the end of the Chapter, is beautified with such wonderful eloquence and Rhetoric, uh d vvi, cst dt n2 n1, av cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz vvn p-acp d j n1 cc n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 824
14997 as neither Tullie nor Demosthenes could euer haue spoken more eloquently. as neither Tullie nor Demosthenes could ever have spoken more eloquently. c-acp dx np1 ccx npg1 vmd av vhi vvn av-dc av-j. (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 824
14998 See then, the holy Spirit of God is pleased sometimes to vse eloquence, and the helpe of art, not such eloquence as is in common vse amongst men, a whorish painted eloquence, standing in vaine inuentions and frothy conceits of mens wit, See then, the holy Spirit of God is pleased sometime to use eloquence, and the help of art, not such eloquence as is in Common use among men, a whorish painted eloquence, standing in vain Inventions and frothy conceits of men's wit, n1 av, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av pc-acp vvi n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, xx d n1 c-acp vbz p-acp j n1 p-acp n2, dt j j-vvn n1, vvg p-acp j n2 cc j n2 pp-f ng2 n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 824
14999 but diuine graue eloquence, and ponderous and waightie, and such as is powerfull to sway the conscience, but divine graven eloquence, and ponderous and weighty, and such as is powerful to sway the conscience, cc-acp j-jn j n1, cc j cc j, cc d c-acp vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 824
15000 and to moue the affections for the good of the soule. and to move the affections for the good of the soul. cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 824
15001 We are not then simplie to condeme eloquence, Rhetoricke, and other liberall arts and sciences, as some foolishly do, accounting them heathenish and antichristian; We Are not then simply to condeme eloquence, Rhetoric, and other liberal arts and sciences, as Some foolishly doe, accounting them Heathenish and Antichristian; pns12 vbr xx av av-j pc-acp vvi n1, n1, cc j-jn j n2 cc n2, p-acp d av-j n1, vvg pno32 j cc jp; (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 824
15002 there is good vse of them, if they be vsed in due place, and in a right manner, there is good use of them, if they be used in due place, and in a right manner, a-acp vbz j n1 pp-f pno32, cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 824
15003 as seruants and handmaids to Diuinitie, but I passe by that. as Servants and handmaids to Divinity, but I pass by that. c-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp d. (37) verse (DIV2) 1468 Page 824
15004 We see here our Apostle resteth not in the generall, that none either man or diuell can separate vs that are true beleeuers from the loue of God in Christ, by any euill they do or can bring on vs, We see Here our Apostle rests not in the general, that none either man or Devil can separate us that Are true believers from the love of God in christ, by any evil they do or can bring on us, pns12 vvb av po12 n1 vvz xx p-acp dt n1, cst pi d n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno12 cst vbr j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, p-acp d n-jn pns32 vdb cc vmb vvi p-acp pno12, (37) verse (DIV2) 1469 Page 824
15005 but he descends to particulars, and reckons vp particular euils, tribulation, and anguish, and persecution, and famine, and nakednesse, and perill, and sword: but he descends to particulars, and reckons up particular evils, tribulation, and anguish, and persecution, and famine, and nakedness, and peril, and sword: cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp n2-j, cc vvz a-acp j n2-jn, n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1469 Page 824
15006 affirming that these cannot separate true beleeuers from the loue of Christ; affirming that these cannot separate true believers from the love of christ; vvg cst d vmbx vvi j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (37) verse (DIV2) 1469 Page 824
15007 and in this Catalogue obserue we, that the Apostle reckons vp the greatest, and most bitter, and in this Catalogue observe we, that the Apostle reckons up the greatest, and most bitter, cc p-acp d n1 vvb pns12, cst dt n1 vvz a-acp dt js, cc av-ds j, (37) verse (DIV2) 1469 Page 824
15008 and most shamefull euils that can befall true beleeuers in this world. and most shameful evils that can befall true believers in this world. cc av-ds j n2-jn cst vmb vvi j n2 p-acp d n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1469 Page 824
15009 Now the point hence (not to stand on these particulars seuerally, we shall haply insist on them more particularly verse 37.) the point I say hence offered is this. Now the point hence (not to stand on these particulars severally, we shall haply insist on them more particularly verse 37.) the point I say hence offered is this. av dt n1 av (xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2-jn av-j, pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp pno32 av-dc av-j n1 crd) dt n1 pns11 vvb av vvn vbz d. (37) verse (DIV2) 1469 Page 824
15010 That particular euils, trials, crosses, or troubles, that befall Gods chosen, though they be most smart, bitter, That particular evils, trials, Crosses, or Troubles, that befall God's chosen, though they be most smart, bitter, cst j n2-jn, n2, n2, cc n2, cst vvb n2 vvn, c-acp pns32 vbb av-ds j, j, (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 824
15011 and shamefull, cannot possibly seuer Gods loue from them, nor them from Gods loue in Christ. and shameful, cannot possibly sever God's love from them, nor them from God's love in christ. cc j, vmbx av-j vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, ccx pno32 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp np1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15012 No particular euill, triall, or affliction whatsoeuer it be, inward or outward, can possibly separate or keepe backe the loue of God and the loue of Christ from true beleeuers, and from Gods children: No particular evil, trial, or affliction whatsoever it be, inward or outward, can possibly separate or keep back the love of God and the love of christ from true believers, and from God's children: uh-dx j n-jn, n1, cc n1 r-crq pn31 vbi, j cc j, vmb av-j vvi cc vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2, cc p-acp npg1 n2: (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15013 neither any vexation of bodie, nor any perplexitie of mind, nor any extreame violence and persecution, neither any vexation of body, nor any perplexity of mind, nor any extreme violence and persecution, d d n1 pp-f n1, ccx d n1 pp-f n1, ccx d j-jn n1 cc n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15015 nor any dangerous distresse whereby the life is in hazard or endangered, nor losse of life it selfe, by most violent, cruell, nor any dangerous distress whereby the life is in hazard or endangered, nor loss of life it self, by most violent, cruel, ccx d j n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp n1 cc vvd, ccx n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1, p-acp ds j, j, (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15016 and bloudie torments, neither these nor any other euils that do or may befall Gods children, and bloody torments, neither these nor any other evils that doe or may befall God's children, cc j n2, dx d ccx d j-jn n2-jn cst n1 cc vmb vvi npg1 n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15017 and such as are beloued of God, can possibly make them not beloued of him, or lesse beloued of him. and such as Are Beloved of God, can possibly make them not Beloved of him, or less Beloved of him. cc d c-acp vbr vvn pp-f np1, vmb av-j vvi pno32 xx j-vvn pp-f pno31, cc av-dc j-vvn pp-f pno31. (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15018 And that this is so, we may easily conceiue, in that the Lord promiseth to be with his children in loue and mercie, And that this is so, we may Easily conceive, in that the Lord promises to be with his children in love and mercy, cc cst d vbz av, pns12 vmb av-j vvi, p-acp d dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15019 euen in their particular euils, trials, and afflictions. Genes. 28.15. the Lord saith to Iaacob, Loe I am with thee, and will keepe thee whither soeuer thou goest. Iob 5.19.20.21. Eliphas saith, the Lord will deliuer his children in six troubles, and in the seuenth euill shall not touch them: even in their particular evils, trials, and afflictions. Genesis. 28.15. the Lord Says to Jacob, Lo I am with thee, and will keep thee whither soever thou goest. Job 5.19.20.21. Eliphaz Says, the Lord will deliver his children in six Troubles, and in the Seventh evil shall not touch them: av p-acp po32 j n2-jn, n2, cc n2. np1. crd. dt n1 vvz p-acp np1, uh pns11 vbm p-acp pno21, cc vmb vvi pno21 c-crq av pns21 vv2. np1 crd. np1 vvz, dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n2 p-acp crd n2, cc p-acp dt ord n-jn vmb xx vvi pno32: (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15020 and in famine he will deliuer them from death, and in battell from the power of the sword: and in famine he will deliver them from death, and in battle from the power of the sword: cc p-acp n1 pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15021 and they shall be hid from the scourge of the tongue, and shall not be afraid of destruction when it commeth. And so Psal. 33.19. and they shall be hid from the scourge of the tongue, and shall not be afraid of destruction when it comes. And so Psalm 33.19. cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vmb xx vbi j pp-f n1 c-crq pn31 vvz. cc av np1 crd. (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15022 the Psalmist saith, The eye of the Lord is vpon his children, to deliuer them from death, the Psalmist Says, The eye of the Lord is upon his children, to deliver them from death, dt n1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp po31 n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15023 and to preserue them in famine. and to preserve them in famine. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15024 The Scripture is plentifull in this, and we find that the Lord hath bene with his children from time to time in loue and in mercie in their greatest particular euils, trials, The Scripture is plentiful in this, and we find that the Lord hath be with his children from time to time in love and in mercy in their greatest particular evils, trials, dt n1 vbz j p-acp d, cc pns12 vvb cst dt n1 vhz vbn p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 p-acp po32 js j n2-jn, n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15025 and afflictions that can or may befall them. As with Ioseph in prison, Gen. 39.21. with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the hot fierie fornace, Dan. 3.25. with Ionah in the belly of the fish, Ion. 2.2. with the Apostles in prison, Act. 5.19. with Paul in danger to lose his life, Act. 24.25. with Peter in prison, Act. 12.7.8. and afflictions that can or may befall them. As with Ioseph in prison, Gen. 39.21. with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the hight fiery furnace, Dan. 3.25. with Jonah in the belly of the Fish, Ion. 2.2. with the Apostles in prison, Act. 5.19. with Paul in danger to loose his life, Act. 24.25. with Peter in prison, Act. 12.7.8. cc n2 cst vmb cc vmb vvi pno32. p-acp p-acp np1 p-acp n1, np1 crd. p-acp np1, np1, cc np1 p-acp dt j j n1, np1 crd. p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, n1 crd. p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, n1 crd. p-acp np1 p-acp n1, n1 crd. (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15026 A cloud of witnesses we haue to this purpose, all of them euidencing and confirming the truth of the point in hand, that particular euils, trials, A cloud of Witnesses we have to this purpose, all of them evidencing and confirming the truth of the point in hand, that particular evils, trials, dt n1 pp-f n2 pns12 vhb p-acp d n1, d pp-f pno32 vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cst j n2-jn, n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15027 and afflictions that befall Gods children, though most bitter, cannot possibly seuer Gods loue from them, and afflictions that befall God's children, though most bitter, cannot possibly sever God's love from them, cc n2 cst vvb ng1 n2, cs ds j, vmbx av-j vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15028 nor them from Gods loue in Christ; nor them from God's love in christ; ccx pno32 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp np1; (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 825
15029 neither any vexation of bodie, nor perplexitie of mind, nor any of the euils reckoned vp by the Apostle, neither any vexation of body, nor perplexity of mind, nor any of the evils reckoned up by the Apostle, dx d n1 pp-f n1, ccx n1 pp-f n1, ccx d pp-f dt n2-jn vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 826
15030 nor any other that do or may befall Gods children, and such as are beloued of God, can possibly make them not beloued of him, or lesse beloued of him: nor any other that do or may befall God's children, and such as Are Beloved of God, can possibly make them not Beloved of him, or less Beloved of him: ccx d j-jn d vdb cc vmb vvi npg1 n2, cc d c-acp vbr vvn pp-f np1, vmb av-j vvi pno32 xx j-vvn pp-f pno31, cc av-dc j-vvn pp-f pno31: (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 826
15031 and the reasons of it are these. First, Gods loue to his children is out of question most true and sound loue; and the Reasons of it Are these. First, God's love to his children is out of question most true and found love; cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. ord, npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2 vbz av pp-f n1 av-ds j cc j n1; (37) verse (DIV2) 1470 Page 826
15032 he is truth it selfe, and it is the nature of true loue to be constant, he is truth it self, and it is the nature of true love to be constant, pns31 vbz n1 pn31 n1, cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vbi j, (37) verse (DIV2) 1471 Page 826
15034 An husband that loues his wife truly and as he ought, he loues her as dearely in sicknesse as in health, an husband that loves his wife truly and as he ought, he loves her as dearly in sickness as in health, dt n1 cst vvz po31 n1 av-j cc a-acp pns31 vmd, pns31 vvz pno31 a-acp av-jn p-acp n1 c-acp p-acp n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1471 Page 826
15035 and in aduersitie as out of aduersitie. and in adversity as out of adversity. cc p-acp n1 c-acp av pp-f n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1471 Page 826
15036 And a kind and louing father loues his sicke and weake child as dearely as if it were well and in perfect health and strength: And a kind and loving father loves his sick and weak child as dearly as if it were well and in perfect health and strength: cc dt n1 cc j-vvg n1 vvz po31 j cc j n1 c-acp av-jn c-acp cs pn31 vbdr av cc p-acp j n1 cc n1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1471 Page 826
15037 yea a true louing father then tenders his child more because of the weaknesse of it. yea a true loving father then tenders his child more Because of the weakness of it. uh dt j j-vvg n1 av vvz po31 n1 av-dc c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31. (37) verse (DIV2) 1471 Page 826
15038 And is it not so with the Lord the fountaine of loue and of pitie? doubtlesse it is. And is it not so with the Lord the fountain of love and of pity? doubtless it is. cc vbz pn31 xx av p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1? av-j pn31 vbz. (37) verse (DIV2) 1471 Page 826
15039 Againe, though euils, troubles, and afflictions come for sin originally, yet to Gods children they are mercies, Again, though evils, Troubles, and afflictions come for since originally, yet to God's children they Are Mercies, av, cs n2-jn, n2, cc n2 vvb p-acp n1 av-j, av p-acp npg1 n2 pns32 vbr n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1472 Page 826
15040 and proceed from his loue towards them, Hebr. 12.6. and all particular euils are disposed of by the good hand of God for the good of his children. and proceed from his love towards them, Hebrew 12.6. and all particular evils Are disposed of by the good hand of God for the good of his children. cc vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno32, np1 crd. cc d j n2-jn vbr vvn pp-f p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n2. (37) verse (DIV2) 1472 Page 826
15041 And to this I might adde, that particular euils the greatest of them are finite and temporarie, And to this I might add, that particular evils the greatest of them Are finite and temporary, cc p-acp d pns11 vmd vvi, cst j n2-jn dt js pp-f pno32 vbr j cc j, (37) verse (DIV2) 1472 Page 826
15042 and Gods loue is infinite and endlesse, and there is no proportion betweene them and the loue of God. and God's love is infinite and endless, and there is no proportion between them and the love of God. cc ng1 n1 vbz j cc j, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cc dt n1 pp-f np1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1472 Page 826
15043 And therefore this we are to hold for a certaine truth, that the particular euils, trials, And Therefore this we Are to hold for a certain truth, that the particular evils, trials, cc av d pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, cst dt j n2-jn, n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1472 Page 826
15044 and afflictions that befall Gods children, though most bitter, cannot possibly seuer Gods loue from them, nor them from Gods loue: and afflictions that befall God's children, though most bitter, cannot possibly sever God's love from them, nor them from God's love: cc n2 cst vvb ng1 n2, cs ds j, vmbx av-j vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, ccx pno32 p-acp npg1 n1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1472 Page 826
15045 neither any vexation of bodie, nor perplexitie of mind, neither these nor any other particular euils that do or may befall the children of God, neither any vexation of body, nor perplexity of mind, neither these nor any other particular evils that do or may befall the children of God, dx d n1 pp-f n1, ccx n1 pp-f n1, dx d ccx d j-jn j n2-jn cst vdb cc vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1472 Page 826
15046 and such as are beloued of God, can possibly make them not beloued of him, or lesse beloued of him. and such as Are Beloved of God, can possibly make them not Beloved of him, or less Beloved of him. cc d c-acp vbr vvn pp-f np1, vmb av-j vvi pno32 xx j-vvn pp-f pno31, cc av-dc j-vvn pp-f pno31. (37) verse (DIV2) 1472 Page 826
15047 And this truth for the vse may first serue further to batter and beate downe that opinion of the Arminians and Anabaptists, that a child of God may be quite shaken out of Gods fauour, and one that is beloued of God in Christ, may in time to come not be beloued of him: And this truth for the use may First serve further to batter and beat down that opinion of the Arminians and Anabaptists, that a child of God may be quite shaken out of God's favour, and one that is Beloved of God in christ, may in time to come not be Beloved of him: cc d n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb ord vvb av-jc pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp d n1 pp-f dt njp2 cc np1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi av vvn av pp-f npg1 n1, cc pi cst vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp np1, vmb p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi xx vbi vvn pp-f pno31: (37) verse (DIV2) 1473 Page 826
15048 the truth now deliuered beares more strongly and makes further against this conceit. the truth now Delivered bears more strongly and makes further against this conceit. dt n1 av vvd vvz av-dc av-j cc vvz av-jc p-acp d n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1473 Page 827
15049 Yea but, say the Arminians, you must obserue, that in the catalogue of particular euils put downe by the Apostle, there is no mention made of sinne, Yea but, say the Arminians, you must observe, that in the catalogue of particular evils put down by the Apostle, there is no mention made of sin, uh p-acp, vvb dt njp2, pn22 vmb vvi, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2-jn vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvn pp-f n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1474 Page 827
15050 and though the euils reckoned vp do not make a separation betweene the loue of Christ and Gods chosen, and though the evils reckoned up do not make a separation between the love of christ and God's chosen, cc cs dt n2-jn vvn a-acp vdb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n2 vvn, (37) verse (DIV2) 1474 Page 827
15051 yet sinne separates betweene God an man, Isai. 59.2. Your iniquities haue separated betweene you and your God; yet sin separates between God an man, Isaiah 59.2. Your iniquities have separated between you and your God; av n1 vvz p-acp np1 dt n1, np1 crd. po22 n2 vhb vvn p-acp pn22 cc po22 n1; (37) verse (DIV2) 1474 Page 827
15052 and your sinnes haue hid his face from you that he will not heare. and your Sins have hid his face from you that he will not hear. cc po22 n2 vhb vvn po31 n1 p-acp pn22 cst pns31 vmb xx vvi. (37) verse (DIV2) 1474 Page 827
15053 I answer them, It is true, sinne properly and nothing but sinne hath power to separate betweene God and man: I answer them, It is true, sin properly and nothing but sin hath power to separate between God and man: pns11 vvb pno32, pn31 vbz j, n1 av-j cc pix cc-acp n1 vhz n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 cc n1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1475 Page 827
15072 and scarse hauing a ragge to couer thy nakednesse, yet still Gods loue abides with thee without separation. and scarce having a rag to cover thy nakedness, yet still God's love abides with thee without separation. cc av-j j-vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1, av av ng1 n1 vvz p-acp pno21 p-acp n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15054 but the Apostle in saying that these particular euils neither do nor can separate true beleeuers from the loue of God in Christ, it is as if he had said, These particular euils cannot carrie a true beleeuer so farre into temptation and sinne, but the Apostle in saying that these particular evils neither doe nor can separate true believers from the love of God in christ, it is as if he had said, These particular evils cannot carry a true believer so Far into temptation and sin, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg cst d j n2-jn d n1 ccx vmb vvi j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, pn31 vbz c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, d j n2-jn vmbx vvi dt j n1 av av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1475 Page 827
15055 as that by reason thereof he should be separated from the loue of God in Christ, as that by reason thereof he should be separated from the love of God in christ, c-acp cst p-acp n1 av pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1475 Page 827
15056 neither indeed is it so that euery sinne separates euery man altogether from God, but onely reigning sinne. neither indeed is it so that every sin separates every man altogether from God, but only reigning sin. av-dx av vbz pn31 av cst d n1 vvz d n1 av p-acp np1, cc-acp av-j vvg n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1475 Page 827
15057 And of such sinnes speakes the Prophet in the place alledged, as appeares plainly in diuerse verses following, the Prophet reckens many particular crying and reigning sinnes. And of such Sins speaks the Prophet in the place alleged, as appears plainly in diverse Verses following, the Prophet reckons many particular crying and reigning Sins. cc pp-f d n2 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd, c-acp vvz av-j p-acp j n2 vvg, dt n1 vvz d j n-vvg cc vvg n2. (37) verse (DIV2) 1475 Page 827
15058 Now reigning sinne is not found in Gods children, and therefore it is but a cauill of the Arminians, that in the Apostles catalogue of particular euils sinne is not mentioned. I leaue them: and for a second vse. Now reigning sin is not found in God's children, and Therefore it is but a cavil of the Arminians, that in the Apostles catalogue of particular evils sin is not mentioned. I leave them: and for a second use. av vvg n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp npg1 n2, cc av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, cst p-acp dt n2 n1 pp-f j n2-jn n1 vbz xx vvn. pns11 vvb pno32: cc p-acp dt ord n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1475 Page 827
15059 Is it so that the particular euils, trials, crosses, and troubles that befal Gods children, Is it so that the particular evils, trials, Crosses, and Troubles that befall God's children, vbz pn31 av cst dt j n2-jn, n2, n2, cc n2 cst vvi npg1 n2, (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 827
15060 though most bitter, smart, & shamefull, cannot possibly seuer Gods loue from them, nor them from it, though most bitter, smart, & shameful, cannot possibly sever God's love from them, nor them from it, cs ds j, j, cc j, vmbx av-j vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, ccx pno32 p-acp pn31, (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 827
15061 neither any vexation of bodie, or perplexitie of mind, nor any other particular euill that doth or may befall Gods children and such as are beloued of God, can possibly make them not beloued of him, neither any vexation of body, or perplexity of mind, nor any other particular evil that does or may befall God's children and such as Are Beloved of God, can possibly make them not Beloved of him, dx d n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, ccx d j-jn j n-jn cst vdz cc vmb vvi npg1 n2 cc d c-acp vbr vvn pp-f np1, vmb av-j vvi pno32 xx j-vvn pp-f pno31, (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 827
15062 or lesse beloued of him? Surely then here is yet further ground of comfort for euery one that hath good euidence of it, that he or she is a true beleeuer, or less Beloved of him? Surely then Here is yet further ground of Comfort for every one that hath good evidence of it, that he or she is a true believer, cc av-dc j-vvn pp-f pno31? np1 av av vbz av jc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d pi cst vhz j n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns31 cc pns31 vbz dt j n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 827
15063 and a child of God, (and still the comfort belongs to such, and to none but such.) On this ground of truth thou that art a true beleeuer maist comfort thy selfe when thou lyest vnder any particular euill, triall, crosse, and a child of God, (and still the Comfort belongs to such, and to none but such.) On this ground of truth thou that art a true believer Mayest Comfort thy self when thou liest under any particular evil, trial, cross, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, (cc av dt n1 vvz p-acp d, cc p-acp pix cc-acp d.) p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns21 cst vb2r dt j n1 vm2 vvi po21 n1 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp d j n-jn, n1, n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15064 or trouble, though neuer so bitter and painfull, and neuer so shamefull; or trouble, though never so bitter and painful, and never so shameful; cc vvi, cs av-x av j cc j, cc av-x av j; (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15065 yea when one trouble followes thee in the necke of another, and one is greater then another, yea when one trouble follows thee in the neck of Another, and one is greater then Another, uh q-crq pi n1 vvz pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-jn, cc crd vbz jc cs j-jn, (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15066 and in the eye of the world thou art in a miserable case, and the men of the world are readie to iudge thee an hypocrite, and in the eye of the world thou art in a miserable case, and the men of the world Are ready to judge thee an hypocrite, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j pc-acp vvi pno21 dt n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15067 and out of Gods fauour, because of particular seene and knowne euils and crosses thou lyest vnder: and out of God's favour, Because of particular seen and known evils and Crosses thou liest under: cc av pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp pp-f j vvn cc vvn n2-jn cc n2 pns21 vv2 p-acp: (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15068 yet comfort thy selfe, thou being a child of God, God still loues thee, and thou still art deare to him. yet Comfort thy self, thou being a child of God, God still loves thee, and thou still art deer to him. av vvb po21 n1, pns21 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 av vvz pno21, cc pns21 j n1 j-jn p-acp pno31. (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15069 It is not thy particular distresse, be it sicknesse, paine, pouertie, imprisonment, and these in great extremitie, that can possibly seuer either Gods loue from thee, It is not thy particular distress, be it sickness, pain, poverty, imprisonment, and these in great extremity, that can possibly sever either God's love from thee, pn31 vbz xx po21 j n1, vbb pn31 n1, n1, n1, n1, cc d p-acp j n1, cst vmb av-j vvi d ng1 n1 p-acp pno21, (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15070 or thee from the loue of God in Christ. or thee from the love of God in christ. cc pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15071 Be it with thee as it was with Lazarus, thou lyest in the streets full of sores, wanting bread to put into thy mouth, Be it with thee as it was with Lazarus, thou liest in the streets full of sores, wanting bred to put into thy Mouth, vbb pn31 p-acp pno21 c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp np1, pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n2 j pp-f n2, vvg n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15073 Labour thou to be resolued of this when thou art vnder any particular euill, triall, crosse or trouble, that thou art still beloued of God, Labour thou to be resolved of this when thou art under any particular evil, trial, cross or trouble, that thou art still Beloved of God, n1 pns21 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp d j n-jn, n1, n1 cc vvi, cst pns21 vb2r av vvn pp-f np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15074 and thou shalt find it will yeeld thee matter of great comfort. and thou shalt find it will yield thee matter of great Comfort. cc pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 vmb vvi pno21 n1 pp-f j n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15075 I know it is a very hard thing to perswade our selues of Gods loue to vs in the time of particular trials, they being bitter, smart, and shamefull: I know it is a very hard thing to persuade our selves of God's love to us in the time of particular trials, they being bitter, smart, and shameful: pns11 vvb pn31 vbz dt av j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, pns32 vbg j, j, cc j: (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15076 out of such trials there is no great difficultie and hardnesse in it, but to perswade our selues that we are beloued of God when we lye vnder some particular crosse and affliction, it lying hard and heauie on vs, Hoc opus hic labor est, that is an hard matter indeed. out of such trials there is no great difficulty and hardness in it, but to persuade our selves that we Are Beloved of God when we lie under Some particular cross and affliction, it lying hard and heavy on us, Hoc opus hic labour est, that is an hard matter indeed. av pp-f d n2 pc-acp vbz dx j n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, cc-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n2 cst pns12 vbr vvn pp-f np1 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d j n1 cc n1, pn31 vvg j cc j p-acp pno12, fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, cst vbz dt j n1 av. (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15077 And this then we are to labour for: And this then we Are to labour for: cc d av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp: (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15078 how soone we may come vnder particular trials we know not, yea vnder the particular trials here reckoned vp by the Apostle, vnder tribulation, how soon we may come under particular trials we know not, yea under the particular trials Here reckoned up by the Apostle, under tribulation, c-crq av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp j n2 pns12 vvb xx, uh p-acp dt j n2 av vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15079 and anguish, persecution, famine, nakednesse, perill, and sword: and anguish, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, and sword: cc n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc n1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15080 the times we liue in are dangerous, Satan and his instruments, Antichrist and his adherents are set on mischiefe, the times we live in Are dangerous, Satan and his Instruments, Antichrist and his adherents Are Set on mischief, dt n2 pns12 vvb p-acp vbr j, np1 cc po31 n2, np1 cc po31 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15081 and the Lord seemes to threaten to bring vs into heauie trials. and the Lord seems to threaten to bring us into heavy trials. cc dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp j n2. (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15082 And if it please him so to do, oh labour we euen when we are in the particular triall to be resolued on this, that we are still beloued of God, And if it please him so to do, o labour we even when we Are in the particular trial to be resolved on this, that we Are still Beloved of God, cc cs pn31 vvb pno31 av pc-acp vdi, uh n1 pns12 av c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d, cst pns12 vbr av vvn pp-f np1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15083 and then whatsoeuer becomes of vs, we shall be sure to find comfort. and then whatsoever becomes of us, we shall be sure to find Comfort. cc av r-crq vvz pp-f pno12, pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1476 Page 828
15084 Thou wilt say, How is that to be done? How shall I be able to perswade my selfe that God still loues me, Thou wilt say, How is that to be done? How shall I be able to persuade my self that God still loves me, pns21 vm2 vvi, q-crq vbz d pc-acp vbi vdn? q-crq vmb pns11 vbi j pc-acp vvi po11 n1 cst np1 av vvz pno11, (37) verse (DIV2) 1477 Page 829
15085 when I am in a particular triall and affliction, and it lyes hard and heauie on me? I answer. By doing two things. when I am in a particular trial and affliction, and it lies hard and heavy on me? I answer. By doing two things. c-crq pns11 vbm p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, cc pn31 vvz j cc j p-acp pno11? pns11 vvb. p-acp vdg crd n2. (37) verse (DIV2) 1477 Page 829
15086 First, by calling to mind and thinking on former and fore-passed mercies of God towards thee, First, by calling to mind and thinking on former and forepassed Mercies of God towards thee, ord, p-acp vvg p-acp n1 cc vvg p-acp j cc j-vvn n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno21, (37) verse (DIV2) 1479 Page 829
15087 and by remembring with comfort the sweet mercies of the Lord formerly vouchsafed to thee, especially in things heauenly and spirituall. and by remembering with Comfort the sweet Mercies of the Lord formerly vouchsafed to thee, especially in things heavenly and spiritual. cc p-acp vvg p-acp n1 dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp pno21, av-j p-acp n2 j cc j. (37) verse (DIV2) 1479 Page 829
15088 Dauid saith this was his practise, Psal. 143.4.5. David Says this was his practice, Psalm 143.4.5. np1 vvz d vbds po31 n1, np1 crd. (37) verse (DIV2) 1479 Page 829
15089 When his spirit was in perplexitie within him, and his heart amazed, he remembred the time past, When his Spirit was in perplexity within him, and his heart amazed, he remembered the time past, c-crq po31 n1 vbds p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, cc po31 n1 vvn, pns31 vvd dt n1 j, (37) verse (DIV2) 1479 Page 829
15090 and meditated in the workes of the Lord. and meditated in the works of the Lord. cc j-vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1479 Page 829
15091 Secondly, by possessing thy soule in patience, and by attending on the Lords mercie, as it is Psal. 147.11. verse, by waiting on the Lord for helpe, comfort, and deliuerance, and patiently tarrying the Lords leasure: Secondly, by possessing thy soul in patience, and by attending on the lords mercy, as it is Psalm 147.11. verse, by waiting on the Lord for help, Comfort, and deliverance, and patiently tarrying the lords leisure: ord, p-acp vvg po21 n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz np1 crd. n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, n1, cc n1, cc av-j vvg dt n2 n1: (37) verse (DIV2) 1480 Page 829
15092 for if God giue thee an heart to waite on him in patience in the time of distresse, it lying hard and heauie on thee, for if God give thee an heart to wait on him in patience in the time of distress, it lying hard and heavy on thee, c-acp cs np1 vvb pno21 dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vvg j cc j p-acp pno21, (37) verse (DIV2) 1480 Page 829
15093 and that a long time, it is an euidence of his loue to thee. and that a long time, it is an evidence of his love to thee. cc cst dt j n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno21. (37) verse (DIV2) 1480 Page 829
15094 If thou do these two things, if thou call to minde and thinke on the former mercies of the Lord vouchsafed to thee with comfort, If thou do these two things, if thou call to mind and think on the former Mercies of the Lord vouchsafed to thee with Comfort, cs pns21 vdb d crd n2, cs pns21 vvb p-acp n1 cc vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1480 Page 829
15095 and if thou possesse thy soule in patience, and attend on the Lords mercie, waiting for it in his due time to be vouchsafed to thee, assuredly thou shalt be able euen when thou art in the particular triall and affliction, and if thou possess thy soul in patience, and attend on the lords mercy, waiting for it in his due time to be vouchsafed to thee, assuredly thou shalt be able even when thou art in the particular trial and affliction, cc cs pns21 vvb po21 n1 p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n2 n1, vvg p-acp pn31 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno21, av-vvn pns21 vm2 vbi j av c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, (37) verse (DIV2) 1480 Page 829
15096 and it lyes hard and heauie on thee, to perswade thy selfe that thou art still beloued of God; and it lies hard and heavy on thee, to persuade thy self that thou art still Beloved of God; cc pn31 vvz j cc j p-acp pno21, pc-acp vvi po21 n1 cst pns21 vb2r av vvn pp-f np1; (37) verse (DIV2) 1480 Page 829
15097 and that will yeeld thee matter of sweet comfort. Thinke on these things, and labour to put them in practise. and that will yield thee matter of sweet Comfort. Think on these things, and labour to put them in practice. cc cst vmb vvi pno21 n1 pp-f j n1. vvb p-acp d n2, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1480 Page 829
15098 Come we now to the 36. Verse. Come we now to the 36. Verse. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (37) verse (DIV2) 1480 Page 829
15099 VERSE 36. As it is written, for thy sake are we killed all day long: we are counted as sheepe for the slaughter. VERSE 36. As it is written, for thy sake Are we killed all day long: we Are counted as sheep for the slaughter. vvb crd p-acp pn31 vbz vvn, p-acp po21 n1 vbr pns12 vvn d n1 av-j: pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1480 Page 830
15100 IN this Verse our Apostle brings a testimony of Scripture out of Psal. 44.22. IN this Verse our Apostle brings a testimony of Scripture out of Psalm 44.22. p-acp d n1 po12 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 av pp-f np1 crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1482 Page 830
15101 to shew that the particular euils reckoned vp by him vers. 35. tribulation, anguish, persecution, famine, nakednesse, perill, to show that the particular evils reckoned up by him vers. 35. tribulation, anguish, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, pc-acp vvi cst dt j n2-jn vvn a-acp p-acp pno31 zz. crd n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1482 Page 830
15102 and sword, are such as haue and do vsually befall the Church and children of God, are no fained things, and sword, Are such as have and do usually befall the Church and children of God, Are not feigned things, cc n1, vbr d c-acp vhb cc vdb av-j vvi dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, vbr xx vvn n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1482 Page 830
15103 or put downe by way of supposition, or any new and strange things, but such as stand on record in the booke of God, or put down by Way of supposition, or any new and strange things, but such as stand on record in the book of God, cc vvd a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc d j cc j n2, cc-acp d c-acp vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1482 Page 830
15104 as things ordinarily befalling the Church and people of God: As it is written, for thy sake are we killed all day long: as things ordinarily befalling the Church and people of God: As it is written, for thy sake Are we killed all day long: c-acp n2 av-j vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1: c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, p-acp po21 n1 vbr pns12 vvn d n1 av-j: (38) verse (DIV2) 1482 Page 830
15105 we are counted as sheepe for the slaughter. Now here we haue to consider two things in generall. we Are counted as sheep for the slaughter. Now Here we have to Consider two things in general. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. av av pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi crd n2 p-acp n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1482 Page 830
15106 First, the Apostles alledging of Scripture, As it is written. First, the Apostles alleging of Scripture, As it is written. ord, dt n2 vvg pp-f n1, p-acp pn31 vbz vvn. (38) verse (DIV2) 1483 Page 830
15107 Secondly, the testimonie of Scripture he doth alledge, For thy sake are we killed all day long: Secondly, the testimony of Scripture he does allege, For thy sake Are we killed all day long: ord, dt n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vdz vvi, p-acp po21 n1 vbr pns12 vvn d n1 av-j: (38) verse (DIV2) 1484 Page 830
15108 we are counted as sheepe for the slaughter. Which allegation and testimonie (as I said) is taken out of Psal. 44.22. we Are counted as sheep for the slaughter. Which allegation and testimony (as I said) is taken out of Psalm 44.22. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. r-crq n1 cc n1 (c-acp pns11 vvd) vbz vvn av pp-f np1 crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1484 Page 830
15109 Reuerend Caluin obserues, and Peter Martyr notes the same, that the Psalme from which this testimonie is taken, describes rather the horrible persecution of the Church of God vnder Antiochus Epiphanes, then vnder the Chaldeans in the 70. yeares captiuitie as some thinke, Reverend Calvin observes, and Peter Martyr notes the same, that the Psalm from which this testimony is taken, describes rather the horrible persecution of the Church of God under Antiochus Epiphanes, then under the Chaldeans in the 70. Years captivity as Some think, j-jn np1 vvz, cc np1 n1 n2 dt d, cst dt n1 p-acp r-crq d n1 vbz vvn, vvz av-c dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1, av p-acp dt njp2 p-acp dt crd ng2 n1 c-acp d vvb, (38) verse (DIV2) 1484 Page 830
15110 because the people that were carried away to Babylon were afflicted by the Chaldeans for their idolatrie, Because the people that were carried away to Babylon were afflicted by the Chaldeans for their idolatry, c-acp dt n1 cst vbdr vvn av p-acp np1 vbdr vvn p-acp dt njp2 p-acp po32 n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1484 Page 830
15111 but vnder Antiochus the people of God suffered for giuing testimonie to the Law of God: but under Antiochus the people of God suffered for giving testimony to the Law of God: cc-acp p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1484 Page 830
15112 and therefore they complaine to God as we may reade vers. 9. to the end of that Psalme, that though they had not fallen away from the pure worship of God, verse 17.18.19. and Therefore they complain to God as we may read vers. 9. to the end of that Psalm, that though they had not fallen away from the pure worship of God, verse 17.18.19. cc av pns32 vvb p-acp np1 c-acp pns12 vmb vvi zz. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst cs pns32 vhd xx vvn av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, n1 crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1484 Page 830
15617 cals patience and strength to suffer for the name of Christ, a speciall gift of God, calls patience and strength to suffer for the name of christ, a special gift of God, vvz n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f np1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1537 Page 860
15113 Yet they were slaine continually, and counted as sheepe for the slaughter, verse 22. In this testimonie, For thy sake are we killed all day long: Yet they were slain continually, and counted as sheep for the slaughter, verse 22. In this testimony, For thy sake Are we killed all day long: av pns32 vbdr vvn av-j, cc vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, n1 crd p-acp d n1, p-acp po21 n1 vbr pns12 vvn d n1 av-j: (38) verse (DIV2) 1484 Page 830
15114 we are counted as sheepe for the slaughter: we Are counted as sheep for the slaughter: po12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1485 Page 831
15115 it being a complaint of the Church and people of God vnder great affliction, we haue three materials to be obserued. it being a complaint of the Church and people of God under great affliction, we have three materials to be observed. pn31 vbg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, pns12 vhb crd n2-jn pc-acp vbi vvn. (38) verse (DIV2) 1485 Page 831
15116 1. First, the greatnesse of the sufferings of the Church and people of God complained of, they were killed, they had their bloud shed violently, they were slaughtered, which is set out by a similitude, they were as sheepe appointed and drawne out to slaughter. 1. First, the greatness of the sufferings of the Church and people of God complained of, they were killed, they had their blood shed violently, they were slaughtered, which is Set out by a similitude, they were as sheep appointed and drawn out to slaughter. crd ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd pp-f, pns32 vbdr vvn, pns32 vhd po32 n1 vvd av-j, pns32 vbdr vvn, r-crq vbz vvn av p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbdr p-acp n1 vvn cc vvn av p-acp n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1486 Page 831
15117 2. Secondly, the cause of their sufferings, not for their own sinnes, but for the Lords sake, For thy sake are we killed all day long: 2. Secondly, the cause of their sufferings, not for their own Sins, but for the lords sake, For thy sake Are we killed all day long: crd ord, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, xx p-acp po32 d n2, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 n1, p-acp po21 n1 vbr pns12 vvn d n1 av-j: (38) verse (DIV2) 1487 Page 831
15118 we are counted as sheepe for the slaughter. we Are counted as sheep for the slaughter. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1487 Page 831
15119 3. Thirdly, the continuance of their sufferings, put downe in these words, All day long. For thy sake are we killed all day long. 3. Thirdly, the Continuance of their sufferings, put down in these words, All day long. For thy sake Are we killed all day long. crd ord, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, vvd a-acp p-acp d n2, d n1 av-j. p-acp po21 n1 vbr pns12 vvn d n1 av-j. (38) verse (DIV2) 1488 Page 831
15120 Let vs now examine the words of this verse standing on record in the booke of God in the holy Scripture: Let us now examine the words of this verse standing on record in the book of God in the holy Scripture: vvb pno12 av vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1 vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 831
15121 he cites not the particular place, but deliuers in generall, As it is written, For thy sake. he cites not the particular place, but delivers in general, As it is written, For thy sake. pns31 vvz xx dt j n1, cc-acp vvz p-acp n1, p-acp pn31 vbz vvn, c-acp po21 n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 831
15122 These words carrie this sence, as we may easily conceiue if we looke into the Psalme out of which they are taken, These words carry this sense, as we may Easily conceive if we look into the Psalm out of which they Are taken, d n2 vvb d n1, c-acp pns12 vmb av-j vvi cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 av pp-f r-crq pns32 vbr vvn, (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 831
15123 as if the Church and people of God persecuted had said, for the confession of thy name ô Lord, as if the Church and people of God persecuted had said, for the Confessi of thy name o Lord, c-acp cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvn vhd vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 uh n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 831
15124 and for the profession of thy truth, euen because we acknowledge thee onely to be our God, and for the profession of thy truth, even Because we acknowledge thee only to be our God, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, av c-acp pns12 vvb pno21 j pc-acp vbi po12 n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 831
15125 and we worship thee alone, and will not be drawne from thy holy religion, and from the feare of thy name. Christ saith, Matth. 5.11. Blessed are ye when men persecute you for my sake: and we worship thee alone, and will not be drawn from thy holy Religion, and from the Fear of thy name. christ Says, Matthew 5.11. Blessed Are you when men persecute you for my sake: cc pns12 vvb pno21 av-j, cc vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp po21 j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. np1 vvz, np1 crd. vvn vbr pn22 c-crq n2 vvi pn22 p-acp po11 n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 831
15126 that is, for professing my name, and Gospell, and truth of religion. that is, for professing my name, and Gospel, and truth of Religion. cst vbz, p-acp vvg po11 n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 831
15127 Are we killed: that is, are we thy Church and people hardly and extremely dealt withall, are we killed: that is, Are we thy Church and people hardly and extremely dealt withal, vbr pns12 vvn: cst vbz, vbr pns12 po21 n1 cc n1 av cc av-jn vvn av, (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 831
15128 and suffer extreame violence, sometimes to the shedding of our bloud, and to the losse of our liues. and suffer extreme violence, sometime to the shedding of our blood, and to the loss of our lives. cc vvi j-jn n1, av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 831
15129 All day long. These words are diuersly interpreted: All day long. These words Are diversely interpreted: d n1 av-j. d n2 vbr av-j vvn: (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 831
15130 the best and fittest exposition is, continually and without intermission, as Paul saith of himselfe, 1. Corinth. 15.31. He dyed daily. And 2. Cor. 11.23. the best and Fittest exposition is, continually and without intermission, as Paul Says of himself, 1. Corinth. 15.31. He died daily. And 2. Cor. 11.23. dt js cc js n1 vbz, av-j cc p-acp n1, c-acp np1 vvz pp-f px31, crd np1. crd. pns31 vvd av-j. cc crd np1 crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 831
15131 he was in death often: that is, continually in danger of death, and subiect to it, he was in death often: that is, continually in danger of death, and Subject to it, pns31 vbds p-acp n1 av: cst vbz, av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc j-jn p-acp pn31, (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 831
15132 for a man can dye but once, or be killed but once. We are counted as sheepe for the slaughter: for a man can die but once, or be killed but once. We Are counted as sheep for the slaughter: p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi cc-acp a-acp, cc vbi vvn p-acp a-acp. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 831
15205 Consider this seriously, and thou shalt find it will be a ground of sweet comfort to thee. Consider this seriously, and thou shalt find it will be a ground of sweet Comfort to thee. np1 d av-j, cc pns21 vm2 vvi pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21. (38) verse (DIV2) 1499 Page 836
15133 that is, our cruell persecutors and bloudie minded enemies, make no more reckoning of vs then of such as are fit to be murdered & slaughtered, that is, our cruel persecutors and bloody minded enemies, make no more reckoning of us then of such as Are fit to be murdered & slaughtered, cst vbz, po12 j n2 cc j j-vvn n2, vvb av-dx av-dc vvg pp-f pno12 av pp-f d c-acp vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn cc j-vvn, (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 832
15134 and they make no more of taking away our liues on any occasion, then a butcher doth of drawing out a sheepe and cutting the throate of it at his pleasure. and they make no more of taking away our lives on any occasion, then a butcher does of drawing out a sheep and cutting the throat of it At his pleasure. cc pns32 vvb av-dx dc pp-f vvg av po12 n2 p-acp d n1, cs dt n1 vdz pp-f vvg av dt n1 cc vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 832
15135 And as the butcher thinkes he hath done well when he hath killed a sheepe, and is glad when he hath so done, so are our. And as the butcher thinks he hath done well when he hath killed a sheep, and is glad when he hath so done, so Are our. cc c-acp dt n1 vvz pns31 vhz vdn av c-crq pns31 vhz vvn dt n1, cc vbz j c-crq pns31 vhz av vdn, av vbr po12. (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 832
15136 bloudie persecutours glad when they can shed our bloud, and take away our liues, and they reioyce in it, bloody persecutors glad when they can shed our blood, and take away our lives, and they rejoice in it, j n2 j c-crq pns32 vmb vvi po12 n1, cc vvb av po12 n2, cc pns32 vvb p-acp pn31, (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 832
15137 and thinke that thy haue therein done good seruice to God, as Christ saith, Ioh. 16.2. The time shall come that whosoeuer killeth you will thinke that he doth God seruice. and think that thy have therein done good service to God, as christ Says, John 16.2. The time shall come that whosoever kills you will think that he does God service. cc vvb d po21 n1 av vdn j n1 p-acp np1, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. dt n1 vmb vvi d r-crq vvz pn22 vmb vvi cst pns31 vdz np1 n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 832
15138 Now then thus conceiue we the meaning of the words of this verse, as if the Apostle had said. Now then thus conceive we the meaning of the words of this verse, as if the Apostle had said. av av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn. (38) verse (DIV2) 1489 Page 832
15139 As we find it standing on record in the booke of God, in the holy Scripture, the Church and people of God in former times haue iustly complained to God on this manner: As we find it standing on record in the book of God, in the holy Scripture, the Church and people of God in former times have justly complained to God on this manner: c-acp pns12 vvb pn31 vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2 vhb av-j vvn p-acp np1 p-acp d n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1490 Page 832
15140 For the confession of thy name O Lord, and for the profession of thy truth, euen because we acknowledge thee onely to be our God, and we worship thee alone, For the Confessi of thy name Oh Lord, and for the profession of thy truth, even Because we acknowledge thee only to be our God, and we worship thee alone, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 uh n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, av c-acp pns12 vvb pno21 j pc-acp vbi po12 n1, cc pns12 vvb pno21 av-j, (38) verse (DIV2) 1490 Page 832
15141 and will not be drawne from thy truth, and from the feare of thy name, we thy Church and people continually and without intermission are extreamely ill dealt withall, and will not be drawn from thy truth, and from the Fear of thy name, we thy Church and people continually and without intermission Are extremely ill dealt withal, cc vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, pns12 po21 n1 cc n1 av-j cc p-acp n1 vbr av-jn av-jn vvn av, (38) verse (DIV2) 1490 Page 832
15142 and do suffer extreame violence, sometimes to the shedding of our bloud, and to the losse of our liues: and do suffer extreme violence, sometime to the shedding of our blood, and to the loss of our lives: cc vdb vvi j-jn n1, av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2: (38) verse (DIV2) 1490 Page 832
15143 yea our cruell parsecutours and bloudie minded enemies make no more reckoning of vs, then as of those that are fit to be murdered and slaughtered: yea our cruel parsecutours and bloody minded enemies make no more reckoning of us, then as of those that Are fit to be murdered and slaughtered: uh po12 j n2 cc j j-vvn n2 vvb av-dx av-dc n-vvg pp-f pno12, av c-acp pp-f d cst vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn cc j-vvn: (38) verse (DIV2) 1490 Page 832
15144 and they make no more account of taking away our liues, when they can on any occasion, and they make no more account of taking away our lives, when they can on any occasion, cc pns32 vvb av-dx dc n1 pp-f vvg av po12 n2, c-crq pns32 vmb p-acp d n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1490 Page 832
15145 then a butcher doth of cutting the throate of a poore sheepe: then a butcher does of cutting the throat of a poor sheep: cs dt n1 vdz pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1490 Page 832
15146 no they are glad when they can cruelly shed our bloud and take away our liues, no they Are glad when they can cruelly shed our blood and take away our lives, uh-x pns32 vbr j c-crq pns32 vmb av-j vvi po12 n1 cc vvi av po12 n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1490 Page 832
15147 and they reioyce in so doing. and they rejoice in so doing. cc pns32 vvb p-acp av vdg. (38) verse (DIV2) 1490 Page 832
15148 Now first from these words, As it is written, the Apostle here citing a place of Scripture seruing his purpose, Now First from these words, As it is written, the Apostle Here citing a place of Scripture serving his purpose, av ord p-acp d n2, p-acp pn31 vbz vvn, dt n1 av vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg po31 n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1491 Page 832
15149 and that out of the old Testament, I might stand to shew the harmonie that is betweene the old and new Testament, and that out of the old Testament, I might stand to show the harmony that is between the old and new Testament, cc cst av pp-f dt j n1, pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vbz p-acp dt j cc j n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1491 Page 832
15150 and the sweete consent of one part of Scripture with another, which indeed is an infallible note and marke by which we may know Scripture to be Scripture, and the sweet consent of one part of Scripture with Another, which indeed is an infallible note and mark by which we may know Scripture to be Scripture, cc dt j n1 pp-f crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n-jn, r-crq av vbz dt j n1 cc vvi p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vbi n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1491 Page 832
15151 and the very word of God breathed out by the holy Spirit; and the very word of God breathed out by the holy Spirit; cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvd av p-acp dt j n1; (38) verse (DIV2) 1491 Page 832
15186 as namely, to correct sinne in them, to exercise their faith, to trie their patience, and such like: as namely, to correct sin in them, to exercise their faith, to try their patience, and such like: c-acp av, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi po32 n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc d av-j: (38) verse (DIV2) 1496 Page 835
15152 yea the quotations that the Lord Iesus and his Apostles do bring out of the former writings of the Prophets, do manifest to vs what bookes written before the Gospell penned by Mathew the Euangelist are to be receiued as Canonicall Scripture, what bookes are to be reiected as not Canonicall, yea the quotations that the Lord Iesus and his Apostles do bring out of the former writings of the prophets, do manifest to us what books written before the Gospel penned by Matthew the Evangelist Are to be received as Canonical Scripture, what books Are to be rejected as not Canonical, uh dt n2 cst dt n1 np1 cc po31 n2 vdb vvi av pp-f dt j n2-vvg pp-f dt n2, vdb vvi p-acp pno12 r-crq n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 dt np1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n1, r-crq n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp xx j, (38) verse (DIV2) 1491 Page 833
15153 but I passe by these things, onely note we thus much. but I pass by these things, only note we thus much. cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp d n2, av-j vvb pns12 av av-d. (38) verse (DIV2) 1491 Page 833
15154 The Apostle here saith, It is written, and he names not the place where, he onely cites the words of Scripture out of Psal. 44.22. The Apostle Here Says, It is written, and he names not the place where, he only cites the words of Scripture out of Psalm 44.22. dt n1 av vvz, pn31 vbz vvn, cc pns31 vvz xx dt n1 c-crq, pns31 av-j vvz dt n2 pp-f n1 av pp-f np1 crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1491 Page 833
15155 & saith, It is written: this is an vsuall thing both with Christ and with his Apostles. Matth. 4.4.7.10. Christ saith to Satan tempting him, It is written, not naming the places where. Yea Ioh. 7.38. saith Christ, He that beleeueth in me, as saith the Scripture, out of his bellie shall flow riuers of water of life. & Says, It is written: this is an usual thing both with christ and with his Apostles. Matthew 4.4.7.10. christ Says to Satan tempting him, It is written, not naming the places where. Yea John 7.38. Says christ, He that Believeth in me, as Says the Scripture, out of his belly shall flow Rivers of water of life. cc vvz, pn31 vbz vvn: d vbz dt j n1 av-d p-acp np1 cc p-acp po31 n2. np1 crd. np1 vvz p-acp np1 vvg pno31, pn31 vbz vvn, xx vvg dt n2 c-crq. uh np1 crd. vvz np1, pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno11, c-acp vvz dt n1, av pp-f po31 n1 vmb vvi n2 pp-f n1 pp-f n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1491 Page 833
15156 And yet the very words there put downe by him, are not found in any place of the old Testament, And yet the very words there put down by him, Are not found in any place of the old Testament, cc av dt j n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno31, vbr xx vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1491 Page 833
15157 but may onely be gathered out of the writings of the Prophets, as out of Isai. 44.3. Isai. 49.10. Ioel 3.18. and such like. So Heb. 2.6. the Author of that Epistle saith, One in a certaine place witnessed saying: but may only be gathered out of the writings of the prophets, as out of Isaiah 44.3. Isaiah 49.10. Joel 3.18. and such like. So Hebrew 2.6. the Author of that Epistle Says, One in a certain place witnessed saying: cc-acp vmb av-j vbi vvn av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2, c-acp av pp-f np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd. cc d av-j. av np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz, pi p-acp dt j n1 vvd vvg: (38) verse (DIV2) 1491 Page 833
15158 What is man that thou shouldest be mindfull of him, or the sonne of man that thou wouldest consider him? he cites the words of the fourth verse of Psal. 8. but he names it not in particular: What is man that thou Shouldst be mindful of him, or the son of man that thou Wouldst Consider him? he cites the words of the fourth verse of Psalm 8. but he names it not in particular: q-crq vbz n1 cst pns21 vmd2 vbi j pp-f pno31, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cst pns21 vmd2 vvi pno31? pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f np1 crd p-acp pns31 vvz pn31 xx p-acp j: (38) verse (DIV2) 1491 Page 833
15159 and so in diuerse other places of Scripture, we find it an vsuall thing with Christ & with his Apostles to cite the words of Scripture, not naming the particular places whence they are taken. and so in diverse other places of Scripture, we find it an usual thing with christ & with his Apostles to Cite the words of Scripture, not naming the particular places whence they Are taken. cc av p-acp j j-jn n2 pp-f n1, pns12 vvb pn31 dt j n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, xx vvg dt j n2 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn. (38) verse (DIV2) 1491 Page 833
15160 And what must this teach vs? Surely thus much. And what must this teach us? Surely thus much. cc q-crq vmb d vvi pno12? np1 av av-d. (38) verse (DIV2) 1491 Page 833
15161 That we ought to be so well acquainted with the written word of God, that when any place of Scripture is alledged, That we ought to be so well acquainted with the written word of God, that when any place of Scripture is alleged, cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi av av vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, cst c-crq d n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, (38) verse (DIV2) 1492 Page 833
15162 though the very Chapter or booke out of which it is taken be not named, though the very Chapter or book out of which it is taken be not nam, cs dt j n1 cc n1 av pp-f r-crq pn31 vbz vvn vbb xx vvn, (38) verse (DIV2) 1492 Page 833
15163 yet we should be able to know it, and to take notice of it to be Scripture, and that such words are indeed recorded in the written word of God, yet we should be able to know it, and to take notice of it to be Scripture, and that such words Are indeed recorded in the written word of God, av pns12 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31, cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vbi n1, cc cst d n2 vbr av vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1492 Page 833
15164 though we cannot for the present call to mind the booke, chapter, or verse where they are found. though we cannot for the present call to mind the book, chapter, or verse where they Are found. cs pns12 vmbx p-acp dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1, n1, cc n1 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn. (38) verse (DIV2) 1492 Page 833
15165 It is the fault of thousands in the world, they know not the voice of God in his written word, they are not acquainted with the sentences of Scripture, no not with the examples of it, which of all things are most easie. It is the fault of thousands in the world, they know not the voice of God in his written word, they Are not acquainted with the sentences of Scripture, no not with the Examples of it, which of all things Are most easy. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f crd p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, uh-dx xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, r-crq pp-f d n2 vbr av-ds j. (38) verse (DIV2) 1493 Page 833
15166 I am perswaded a man in preaching might cite a sentence of an heathen man, of a Poet, in the hearing of some, I am persuaded a man in preaching might Cite a sentence of an heathen man, of a Poet, in the hearing of Some, pns11 vbm vvn dt n1 p-acp vvg vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d, (38) verse (DIV2) 1493 Page 833
15167 and tell them it is Scripture, and they are not able to discerne it: and tell them it is Scripture, and they Are not able to discern it: cc vvi pno32 pn31 vbz n1, cc pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi pn31: (38) verse (DIV2) 1493 Page 834
15168 a foule fault, and such as cannot be sufficiently taxed, especially in these dayes, wherein we haue the written word of God not locked vp as among the Papists in a strange tongue, a foul fault, and such as cannot be sufficiently taxed, especially in these days, wherein we have the written word of God not locked up as among the Papists in a strange tongue, dt j n1, cc d c-acp vmbx vbi av-j vvn, av-j p-acp d n2, c-crq pns12 vhb dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1 xx vvn a-acp c-acp p-acp dt njp2 p-acp dt j n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1493 Page 834
15169 but in our owne mother tongue, and we may heare it in publicke, and reade it in priuate, but in our own mother tongue, and we may hear it in public, and read it in private, cc-acp p-acp po12 d n1 n1, cc pns12 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp j, cc vvb pn31 p-acp j, (38) verse (DIV2) 1493 Page 834
15170 and come to be well acquainted with it. and come to be well acquainted with it. cc vvb pc-acp vbi av vvn p-acp pn31. (38) verse (DIV2) 1493 Page 834
15171 Thou then that art guiltie of this fault, be stirred vp to reforme it, and neuer rest till by hearing, Thou then that art guilty of this fault, be stirred up to reform it, and never rest till by hearing, pns21 av d n1 j pp-f d n1, vbb vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi pn31, cc av-x vvb c-acp p-acp vvg, (38) verse (DIV2) 1493 Page 834
15172 and reading, and turning ouer the leaues of the booke of God, thou be so well acquainted with it, and reading, and turning over the leaves of the book of God, thou be so well acquainted with it, cc vvg, cc vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vbi av av vvn p-acp pn31, (38) verse (DIV2) 1493 Page 834
15173 as when the words of Scripture are brought, and neither the verse nor Chapter named, as when the words of Scripture Are brought, and neither the verse nor Chapter nam, c-acp c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr vvn, cc d dt n1 ccx n1 vvd, (38) verse (DIV2) 1493 Page 834
15174 yet thou art able to know the sentence to be a sentence of Scripture, and that such words indeed are recorded in the written word of God, yet thou art able to know the sentence to be a sentence of Scripture, and that such words indeed Are recorded in the written word of God, av pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc cst d n2 av vbr vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1493 Page 834
15175 though for the present thou canst not call to mind the particular place where they are found. I passe from that. though for the present thou Canst not call to mind the particular place where they Are found. I pass from that. cs p-acp dt j pns21 vm2 xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n1 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn. pns11 vvb p-acp d. (38) verse (DIV2) 1493 Page 834
15176 One thing I will note further from the testimonie of Scripture here brought by the Apostle in generall. One thing I will note further from the testimony of Scripture Here brought by the Apostle in general. crd n1 pns11 vmb vvi av-jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1494 Page 834
15177 In that the Apostle here cites a place out of the old Testament, to shew that the particular euils reckoned vp by him in the verse foregoing, are such as haue and do vsually befall the Church and children of God, In that the Apostle Here cites a place out of the old Testament, to show that the particular evils reckoned up by him in the verse foregoing, Are such as have and do usually befall the Church and children of God, p-acp d dt n1 av vvz dt n1 av pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vvi cst dt j n2-jn vvn a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 vvg, vbr d c-acp vhb cc vdb av-j vvi dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1494 Page 834
15178 and such as stand on record in the booke of God as ordinarily befalling the children and people of God, he points out plainly thus much. and such as stand on record in the book of God as ordinarily befalling the children and people of God, he points out plainly thus much. cc d c-acp vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp av-j vvg dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz av av-j av av-d. (38) verse (DIV2) 1494 Page 834
15179 That the same troubles, trials, and afflictions haue befallen Gods children in the times of old, may and do vsually befall Gods children now. That the same Troubles, trials, and afflictions have befallen God's children in the times of old, may and do usually befall God's children now. cst dt d n2, n2, cc n2 vhb vvn npg1 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j, vmb cc vdb av-j vvi npg1 n2 av. (38) verse (DIV2) 1495 Page 834
15180 The Church and people of God are subiect to the same afflictions in all ages and times; The Church and people of God Are Subject to the same afflictions in all ages and times; dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbr j-jn p-acp dt d n2 p-acp d n2 cc n2; (38) verse (DIV2) 1495 Page 834
15181 and when they are vnder any triall or affliction, they are not singular in their sufferings, they haue the Saints of all times their companions, and when they Are under any trial or affliction, they Are not singular in their sufferings, they have the Saints of all times their Sodales, cc c-crq pns32 vbr p-acp d n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr xx j p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vhb dt n2 pp-f d n2 po32 n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1495 Page 834
15182 as Christ saith to his disciples, Matth. 5.12. So persecuted they the Prophets which were before you, as if he had said: as christ Says to his Disciples, Matthew 5.12. So persecuted they the prophets which were before you, as if he had said: c-acp np1 vvz p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd. av vvn pno32 dt n2 r-crq vbdr p-acp pn22, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn: (38) verse (DIV2) 1495 Page 834
15183 If the trials and troubles I speake of befall you, you are no otherwise dealt withall then were the holy Prophets of God in former times. 1 Pet. 5.9. saith the Apostle, The same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren, which are in the world. If the trials and Troubles I speak of befall you, you Are not otherwise dealt withal then were the holy prophets of God in former times. 1 Pet. 5.9. Says the Apostle, The same afflictions Are accomplished in your brothers, which Are in the world. cs dt n2 cc n2 pns11 vvb pp-f vvi pn22, pn22 vbr xx av vvn av av vbdr dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2. crd np1 crd. vvz dt n1, dt d n2 vbr vvn p-acp po22 n2, r-crq vbr p-acp dt n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1495 Page 834
15184 Not to enlarge the point, the reasons and grounds of this truth are plaine. As, Not to enlarge the point, the Reasons and grounds of this truth Are plain. As, xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vbr j. p-acp, (38) verse (DIV2) 1495 Page 834
15185 First, God beares the same loue to his children now as in former times, and he hath now the same causes mouing him to afflict and to trie his children in loue and in wisedome for their good, as in former times: First, God bears the same love to his children now as in former times, and he hath now the same Causes moving him to afflict and to try his children in love and in Wisdom for their good, as in former times: ord, np1 vvz dt d n1 p-acp po31 n2 av c-acp p-acp j n2, cc pns31 vhz av dt d n2 vvg pno31 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j, c-acp p-acp j n2: (38) verse (DIV2) 1496 Page 835
15206 Come we now to a second vse of the point: Come we now to a second use of the point: vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 836
15187 yea to bring them vnder great troubles, trials, and afflictions, which they bearing patiently, and comfortably, yea to bring them under great Troubles, trials, and afflictions, which they bearing patiently, and comfortably, uh pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j n2, n2, cc n2, r-crq pns32 vvg av-j, cc av-j, (38) verse (DIV2) 1496 Page 835
15188 and as they ought to be borne, their glorie in heauen might be the greater, out of his rich mercy. and as they ought to be born, their glory in heaven might be the greater, out of his rich mercy. cc c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, po32 n1 p-acp n1 vmd vbi dt jc, av pp-f po31 j n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1496 Page 835
15189 And againe, the diuell and his instruments the wicked of the world, are now as maliciously bent against Gods children as in former times, And again, the Devil and his Instruments the wicked of the world, Are now as maliciously bent against God's children as in former times, cc av, dt n1 cc po31 n2 dt j pp-f dt n1, vbr av a-acp av-j vvn p-acp npg1 n2 c-acp p-acp j n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1497 Page 835
15190 and as ready •o bring euill on them as euer heretofore. and as ready •o bring evil on them as ever heretofore. cc p-acp j vdb vvi j-jn p-acp pno32 c-acp av av. (38) verse (DIV2) 1497 Page 835
15191 And therefore doubtlesse the same troubles, trials, and afflictions that haue befallen Gods children in the times of old, may and do vsually befall Gods children now in these dayes. And Therefore doubtless the same Troubles, trials, and afflictions that have befallen God's children in the times of old, may and do usually befall God's children now in these days. cc av av-j dt d n2, n2, cc n2 cst vhb vvn npg1 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j, vmb cc vdb av-j vvi npg1 n2 av p-acp d n2. (38) verse (DIV2) 1498 Page 835
15192 We are not then for the vse of this in the first place, to thinke it strange though we be brought vnder great and grieuous trials and afflictions. We Are not then for the use of this in the First place, to think it strange though we be brought under great and grievous trials and afflictions. pns12 vbr xx av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp dt ord n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 j c-acp pns12 vbb vvn p-acp j cc j n2 cc n2. (38) verse (DIV2) 1499 Page 835
15193 And if the Lord be pleased to bring vs to the fierie triall, as the Apostle speakes, 1. Pet. 4.12. And if the Lord be pleased to bring us to the fiery trial, as the Apostle speaks, 1. Pet. 4.12. cc cs dt n1 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1499 Page 835
15194 and if the Lord should trie vs by the most extreme torments and tortures that the diuell or wicked men could deuise to lay on vs, we are not to thinke it strange, and if the Lord should try us by the most extreme torments and tortures that the Devil or wicked men could devise to lay on us, we Are not to think it strange, cc cs dt n1 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp dt av-ds j-jn n2 cc n2 cst dt n1 cc j n2 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi pn31 j, (38) verse (DIV2) 1499 Page 835
15195 as if some new thing were befallen vs. Thus the Lord tried his dearest seruants in the times of old, as appeares plainly, Heb 11.36.37.38. as if Some new thing were befallen us Thus the Lord tried his dearest Servants in the times of old, as appears plainly, Hebrew 11.36.37.38. c-acp cs d j n1 vbdr vvn pno12 av dt n1 vvd po31 js-jn n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j, c-acp vvz av-j, n1 crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1499 Page 835
15196 When a child of God is vnder some great affliction, Satan is commonly busie with him, When a child of God is under Some great affliction, Satan is commonly busy with him, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp d j n1, np1 vbz av-j j p-acp pno31, (38) verse (DIV2) 1499 Page 835
15197 and he then labours to perswade him, and to fasten this on him, that neuer was any afflicted as he is; and he then labours to persuade him, and to fasten this on him, that never was any afflicted as he is; cc pns31 av vvz pc-acp vvi pno31, cc pc-acp vvi d p-acp pno31, cst av-x vbds d vvn c-acp pns31 vbz; (38) verse (DIV2) 1499 Page 835
15198 and sometimes he preuailes so farre with a deare child of God through his weakenesse, as he makes him crie out with the Church, Lam. 1.12. Was there euer any sorrow like to my sorrow ▪ and neuer man or woman felt and endured that which I feele and endure. and sometime he prevails so Far with a deer child of God through his weakness, as he makes him cry out with the Church, Lam. 1.12. Was there ever any sorrow like to my sorrow ▪ and never man or woman felt and endured that which I feel and endure. cc av pns31 vvz av av-j p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pno31 vvi av p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. vbds a-acp av d n1 av-j p-acp po11 n1 ▪ cc av-x n1 cc n1 vvn cc vvd d r-crq pns11 vvb cc vvi. (38) verse (DIV2) 1499 Page 835
15199 Now learne thou whosoeuer thou art that art a child of God, to repell this assault on the ground of truth now deliuered, that the same troubles, trials, Now Learn thou whosoever thou art that art a child of God, to repel this assault on the ground of truth now Delivered, that the same Troubles, trials, av vvb pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r d n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn, cst dt d n2, n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1499 Page 835
15200 and afflictions that haue befallen Gods children in the times of old, may and do vsually befall Gods children now in these dayes: and afflictions that have befallen God's children in the times of old, may and do usually befall God's children now in these days: cc n2 cst vhb vvn npg1 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j, vmb cc vdb av-j vvi npg1 n2 av p-acp d n2: (38) verse (DIV2) 1499 Page 836
15201 and know it for a certaine truth, what thou doest now abide, others of Gods children haue endured, and know it for a certain truth, what thou dost now abide, Others of God's children have endured, cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq pns21 vd2 av vvi, n2-jn pp-f npg1 n2 vhb vvn, (38) verse (DIV2) 1499 Page 836
15202 and thou art not singular in thy suffering, thou hast the Saints of God of all times thy companions, and thou art not singular in thy suffering, thou hast the Saints of God of all times thy Sodales, cc pns21 vb2r xx j p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vh2 dt n2 pp-f np1 pp-f d n2 po21 n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1499 Page 836
15203 and no other triall or affliction is on thee, then hath bene or now is endured by other of Gods children, and no other trial or affliction is on thee, then hath be or now is endured by other of God's children, cc dx j-jn n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp pno21, av vhz vbn cc av vbz vvn p-acp n-jn pp-f ng1 n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1499 Page 836
15204 and thou art no otherwise chastised of God, then with the rod which his good hand hath layd on the backes of his dearest seruants, whose saluation he had sealed vp and made sure to them. and thou art no otherwise chastised of God, then with the rod which his good hand hath laid on the backs of his dearest Servants, whose salvation he had sealed up and made sure to them. cc pns21 vb2r dx av vvn pp-f np1, av p-acp dt n1 r-crq po31 j n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 js-jn n2, rg-crq n1 pns31 vhd vvn a-acp cc vvd av-j p-acp pno32. (38) verse (DIV2) 1499 Page 836
15207 Is it so that the same troubles, trials, and afflictions that haue befallen Gods children in the times of old, may and do vsually befall Gods children now? Surely then on this ground as many as be the children of God, must make this reckoning and account, to meete with as great troubles, trials, Is it so that the same Troubles, trials, and afflictions that have befallen God's children in the times of old, may and do usually befall God's children now? Surely then on this ground as many as be the children of God, must make this reckoning and account, to meet with as great Troubles, trials, vbz pn31 av cst dt d n2, n2, cc n2 cst vhb vvn npg1 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j, vmb cc vdb av-j vvi npg1 n2 av? np1 av p-acp d n1 c-acp d c-acp vbb dt n2 pp-f np1, vmb vvi d n-vvg cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp j n2, n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 836
15208 and afflictions, as euer did any of Gods children in former ages and times, and they must resolue with themselues to vndergo as hard trials, and afflictions, as ever did any of God's children in former ages and times, and they must resolve with themselves to undergo as hard trials, cc n2, c-acp av vdd d pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp j n2 cc n2, cc pns32 vmb vvi p-acp px32 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 836
15209 as euer did any of Gods children in the times of old. as ever did any of God's children in the times of old. c-acp av vdd d pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j. (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 836
15210 We may reade both in the booke of God, and in other stories, yea in the stories of our owne land, that in former times, the constant profession of Christ, of the truth of the Gospell and religion, it hath cost men and women the losse of friends, of goods, of libertie, We may read both in the book of God, and in other stories, yea in the stories of our own land, that in former times, the constant profession of christ, of the truth of the Gospel and Religion, it hath cost men and women the loss of Friends, of goods, of liberty, pns12 vmb vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp j-jn n2, uh p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 d n1, cst p-acp j n2, dt j n1 pp-f np1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, pn31 vhz vvn n2 cc n2 dt n1 pp-f n2, pp-f n2-j, pp-f n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 836
15211 yea of their dearest bloud, and that by most cruell torments and tortures, by fire and fagot. yea of their dearest blood, and that by most cruel torments and tortures, by fire and faggot. uh pp-f po32 js-jn n1, cc cst p-acp ds j n2 cc n2, p-acp n1 cc n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 836
15212 Yea we daily heare of the troubles and distresses, and the great trials that the Church and people of God are vnder in forreine countries, Yea we daily hear of the Troubles and Distresses, and the great trials that the Church and people of God Are under in foreign countries, uh pns12 j n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2, cc dt j n2 cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbr p-acp p-acp j n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 836
15213 and in our neighbour nations, that they are thrust out of house and home, and most cruelly dealt withall by persecuting enemies. and in our neighbour Nations, that they Are thrust out of house and home, and most cruelly dealt withal by persecuting enemies. cc p-acp po12 n1 n2, cst pns32 vbr vvn av pp-f n1 cc av-an, cc av-ds av-j vvn av p-acp vvg n2. (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 836
15214 Now we must make account that the case may be our owne, and that we may be brought vnder the like troubles and trials, Now we must make account that the case may be our own, and that we may be brought under the like Troubles and trials, av pns12 vmb vvi n1 cst dt n1 vmb vbi po12 d, cc cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 cc n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 836
15215 and vnder the like cruelties, and how soone we may so be we know not. and under the like cruelties, and how soon we may so be we know not. cc p-acp dt j n2, cc c-crq av pns12 vmb av vbb pns12 vvb xx. (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 836
15216 A man that rightly considers the euill of the times in which we liue, may easily discerne that the Lord is making way for heauie trials to be brought on vs, A man that rightly considers the evil of the times in which we live, may Easily discern that the Lord is making Way for heavy trials to be brought on us, dt n1 cst av-jn vvz dt n-jn pp-f dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb, vmb av-j vvi cst dt n1 vbz vvg n1 p-acp j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 836
15217 and we must set downe this as a conclusion in our owne hearts, that the same euils, troubles, and we must Set down this as a conclusion in our own hearts, that the same evils, Troubles, cc pns12 vmb vvi a-acp d c-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 d n2, cst dt d n2-jn, n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15218 and afflictions, that haue befallen Gods people and children, either in the times of old or in our times, they may befall vs, and afflictions, that have befallen God's people and children, either in the times of old or in our times, they may befall us, cc n2, cst vhb vvn npg1 n1 cc n2, av-d p-acp dt n2 pp-f j cc p-acp po12 n2, pns32 vmb vvi pno12, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15219 and we are to resolue with our selues to vndergo as hard trials as any of the children of God haue done heretofore, and we Are to resolve with our selves to undergo as hard trials as any of the children of God have done heretofore, cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2 p-acp d pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vhb vdn av, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15220 or as any of them do at this day; & we must be readie in the preparation of our hearts willingly to beare them. or as any of them do At this day; & we must be ready in the preparation of our hearts willingly to bear them. cc c-acp d pp-f pno32 vdb p-acp d n1; cc pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 av-j pc-acp vvi pno32. (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15221 It is the counsell of Christ himselfe, Luke 14.28. It is the counsel of christ himself, Lycia 14.28. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, av crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15222 to 34. that as wise builders cast the charge of their buildings before they begin to build, to 34. that as wise Builders cast the charge of their buildings before they begin to built, p-acp crd d c-acp j n2 vvd dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15223 and as good warriors consider of their strength before they go out to meet their enemies in the field, and as good warriors Consider of their strength before they go out to meet their enemies in the field, cc p-acp j n2 vvb pp-f po32 n1 c-acp pns32 vvb av pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15224 lest they leaue off and turne backe like fooles and cowards: lest they leave off and turn back like Fools and cowards: cs pns32 vvb a-acp cc vvi av av-j n2 cc n2: (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15225 so should we cast our account aforehand, and consider with our selues what things may befall vs for our profession of Christ and of his Gospell, so should we cast our account aforehand, and Consider with our selves what things may befall us for our profession of christ and of his Gospel, av vmd pns12 vvi po12 n1 av, cc vvi p-acp po12 n2 r-crq n2 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f po31 n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15226 and resolue with our selues not onely to beare mockes and scoffes, and nicknames, and reproches, and resolve with our selves not only to bear mocks and scoffs, and nicknames, and Reproaches, cc vvi p-acp po12 n2 xx av-j pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2, cc n2, cc n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15227 but to endure the greatest and bitterest trials that we heare or reade of that any of Gods children haue endured or do endure, but to endure the greatest and Bitterest trials that we hear or read of that any of God's children have endured or do endure, cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt js cc js n2 cst pns12 vvb cc vvi pp-f cst d pp-f npg1 n2 vhb vvn cc vdb vvi, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15228 euen to the losse of our liues by most cruell torments, if the Lord be pleased to call vs to it for the constant profession of his truth and Gospell: even to the loss of our lives by most cruel torments, if the Lord be pleased to call us to it for the constant profession of his truth and Gospel: av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp ds j n2, cs dt n1 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15229 and to that purpose to get our hearts stored with grace, that we may be able to stand in the day of triall, not to content our selues with knowledge or common gifts of the Spirit, and to that purpose to get our hearts stored with grace, that we may be able to stand in the day of trial, not to content our selves with knowledge or Common Gifts of the Spirit, cc p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 vvn p-acp n1, cst pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15230 but to labour for the true sauing grace of Gods Spirit, especially to haue our hearts soundly rooted and grounded in the loue of God through faith, as Ephes. 3.17. but to labour for the true Saving grace of God's Spirit, especially to have our hearts soundly rooted and grounded in the love of God through faith, as Ephesians 3.17. cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j vvg n1 pp-f npg1 n1, av-j pc-acp vhi po12 n2 av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, p-acp np1 crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15231 whereby we may be assured that God is our Father in Christ, Christ Iesus our redeemer, whereby we may be assured that God is our Father in christ, christ Iesus our redeemer, c-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn cst np1 vbz po12 n1 p-acp np1, np1 np1 po12 n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15232 and the holy Ghost our comforter & sanctifier; and the holy Ghost our comforter & sanctifier; cc dt j n1 po12 n1 cc n1; (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15233 and then doubtlesse we shall be able to hold out in the greatest trials that can befall vs. Come we now to the testimonie of Scripture, the words here alledged by the Apostle, For thy sake are we killed all day long: and then doubtless we shall be able to hold out in the greatest trials that can befall us Come we now to the testimony of Scripture, the words Here alleged by the Apostle, For thy sake Are we killed all day long: cc av av-j pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt js n2 cst vmb vvi pno12 vvb pns12 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n2 av vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp po21 n1 vbr pns12 vvn d n1 av-j: (38) verse (DIV2) 1500 Page 837
15234 we are counted as sheepe for the slaughter. we Are counted as sheep for the slaughter. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1501 Page 837
15235 For thy sake, that is, (as I shewed you) for the confession of thy name, O Lord, For thy sake, that is, (as I showed you) for the Confessi of thy name, Oh Lord, p-acp po21 n1, cst vbz, (c-acp pns11 vvd pn22) p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, uh n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1501 Page 837
15236 and for the profession of thy truth, because we acknowledge thee onely to be our God, and for the profession of thy truth, Because we acknowledge thee only to be our God, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, c-acp pns12 vvb pno21 j pc-acp vbi po12 n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1501 Page 837
15237 and we worship thee alone, and will not be drawne from thy truth and feare of thy name, we thy Church and people continually and without intermission are extremely ill dealt withall. and we worship thee alone, and will not be drawn from thy truth and Fear of thy name, we thy Church and people continually and without intermission Are extremely ill dealt withal. cc pns12 vvb pno21 av-j, cc vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 n1, pns12 po21 n1 cc n1 av-j cc p-acp n1 vbr av-jn av-jn vvn av. (38) verse (DIV2) 1501 Page 838
15238 Now hence two things are offered for our instruction, I will speake of them in order: first this. Now hence two things Are offered for our instruction, I will speak of them in order: First this. av av crd n2 vbr vvn p-acp po12 n1, pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp n1: ord d. (38) verse (DIV2) 1501 Page 838
15239 That it hath bene and is an vsuall thing for the Church and children of God to be ill dealt withall, That it hath be and is an usual thing for the Church and children of God to be ill dealt withal, cst pn31 vhz vbn cc vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi av-jn vvn av, (38) verse (DIV2) 1502 Page 838
15240 and to suffer hard measure from the tongs and from the hands of the wicked, for their pietie and religion, and for the graces of God appearing in them. and to suffer hard measure from the tongue's and from the hands of the wicked, for their piety and Religion, and for the graces of God appearing in them. cc pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp dt n2 cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, c-acp po32 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32. (38) verse (DIV2) 1502 Page 838
15241 Indeed wicked persons and persecutors vse to pretend matter of crime, for which they deale ill with Gods children, Indeed wicked Persons and persecutors use to pretend matter of crime, for which they deal ill with God's children, np1 j n2 cc n2 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb j-jn p-acp npg1 n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1502 Page 838
15242 but the truth is, it hath bene and is, pietie and religion, grace and the feare of God, but the truth is, it hath be and is, piety and Religion, grace and the Fear of God, cc-acp dt n1 vbz, pn31 vhz vbn cc vbz, n1 cc n1, n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1502 Page 838
15243 for which Gods children commonly heare ill, and suffer hard measure from the wicked of the world. for which God's children commonly hear ill, and suffer hard measure from the wicked of the world. p-acp r-crq n2 n2 av-j vvb av-jn, cc vvi j n1 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1502 Page 838
15244 What was it that made Cain deale so hardly with his brother Abel, as to shed his bloud, Genes. 4.8? Saint Iohn tels vs plainly, 1. Ioh. 3.12. it was because his workes were good and his owne euill. What was it that made Cain deal so hardly with his brother Abel, as to shed his blood, Genesis. 4.8? Saint John tells us plainly, 1. John 3.12. it was Because his works were good and his own evil. q-crq vbds pn31 cst vvd np1 vvb av av p-acp po31 n1 np1, a-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1, np1. crd? n1 np1 vvz pno12 av-j, crd np1 crd. pn31 vbds c-acp po31 n2 vbdr j cc po31 d j-jn. (38) verse (DIV2) 1502 Page 838
15245 And what was it that Ishmael mocked Isaacke for, Genes. 21.9? Surely the grace of God in Isaacke, which Paul notes, And what was it that Ishmael mocked Isaacke for, Genesis. 21.9? Surely the grace of God in Isaacke, which Paul notes, cc r-crq vbds pn31 cst np1 vvn np1 p-acp, np1. crd? np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, r-crq np1 n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1502 Page 838
15246 when he saith, that he was persecuted which was borne after the Spirit, Galat. 4.29. And the Apostle saith, as it was then so it is now. when he Says, that he was persecuted which was born After the Spirit, Galatians 4.29. And the Apostle Says, as it was then so it is now. c-crq pns31 vvz, cst pns31 vbds vvn r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. cc dt n1 vvz, c-acp pn31 vbds av av pn31 vbz av. (38) verse (DIV2) 1502 Page 838
15247 To passe by other examples, a great part of the suffering of the Lord Iesus stood in this, he was mocked for his confidence and trust in God, as appeares Psal. 22.8. and Matth. 27.43. compared together. Matth. 24.9. Christ puts it downe as a certaine truth, that his disciples and followers shall be hated of all nations: To pass by other Examples, a great part of the suffering of the Lord Iesus stood in this, he was mocked for his confidence and trust in God, as appears Psalm 22.8. and Matthew 27.43. compared together. Matthew 24.9. christ puts it down as a certain truth, that his Disciples and followers shall be hated of all Nations: p-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n2, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vvd p-acp d, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, c-acp vvz np1 crd. cc np1 crd. vvn av. np1 crd. np1 vvz pn31 a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst po31 n2 cc n2 vmb vbi vvn pp-f d n2: (38) verse (DIV2) 1502 Page 838
15248 and why? for his names sake, for their pietie, and for their holy religion. and why? for his names sake, for their piety, and for their holy Religion. cc q-crq? p-acp po31 ng1 n1, p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp po32 j n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1502 Page 838
15249 And we reade in the Ecclesiasticall stories, that the persecuting Emperours in the Primitiue times dealt most cruelly with the professors of the Gospell of Christ, And we read in the Ecclesiastical stories, that the persecuting emperors in the Primitive times dealt most cruelly with the professors of the Gospel of christ, cc pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n2, cst dt vvg n2 p-acp dt j n2 vvd av-ds av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1502 Page 838
15250 for their religion, for their wicked religion, as they called it. for their Religion, for their wicked Religion, as they called it. p-acp po32 n1, p-acp po32 j n1, c-acp pns32 vvd pn31. (38) verse (DIV2) 1502 Page 838
15251 And it is no maruell that the children of God be ill dealt withall, and that they suffer hard measure from the tongues and from the hands of the wicked, And it is no marvel that the children of God be ill dealt withal, and that they suffer hard measure from the tongues and from the hands of the wicked, cc pn31 vbz dx n1 cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vbb av-jn vvn av, cc cst pns32 vvb j n1 p-acp dt n2 cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, (38) verse (DIV2) 1502 Page 838
15252 for their pietie and religion, and for the grace and feare of God appearing in their hearts. for their piety and Religion, and for the grace and Fear of God appearing in their hearts. c-acp po32 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp po32 n2. (38) verse (DIV2) 1502 Page 838
15253 First, because pietie, and religion, and grace, and the feare of God appearing in Gods children, is a visible disallowing, and as I may say, a visible confutation of the disposition and courses of vngodly persons, it is in flat opposition to them, First, Because piety, and Religion, and grace, and the Fear of God appearing in God's children, is a visible disallowing, and as I may say, a visible confutation of the disposition and courses of ungodly Persons, it is in flat opposition to them, ord, c-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp npg1 n2, vbz dt j n-vvg, cc c-acp pns11 vmb vvi, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f j n2, pn31 vbz p-acp j n1 p-acp pno32, (38) verse (DIV2) 1503 Page 839
15254 and so odious and abhominable in their eyes, Prou. 29.27. Againe, the wicked of the world, they thinke it strange that Gods children do not as they do, and runne not with them to all excesse of riot, and for this cause saith the Apostle, 1. Pet. 4.4. they conceiue hatred and purpose mischiefe against Gods children: and so odious and abominable in their eyes, Prou. 29.27. Again, the wicked of the world, they think it strange that God's children do not as they do, and run not with them to all excess of riot, and for this cause Says the Apostle, 1. Pet. 4.4. they conceive hatred and purpose mischief against God's children: cc av j cc j p-acp po32 n2, np1 crd. av, dt j pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb pn31 j cst ng1 n2 vdb xx c-acp pns32 vdb, cc vvb xx p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d n1 vvz dt n1, crd np1 crd. pns32 vvb n1 cc n1 n1 p-acp npg1 n2: (38) verse (DIV2) 1503 Page 839
15255 and hence it is that they vsually deale hardly with Gods children both by word and deed. and hence it is that they usually deal hardly with God's children both by word and deed. cc av pn31 vbz d pns32 av-j vvi av p-acp npg1 n2 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1504 Page 839
15256 And for the vse of this; And for the use of this; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d; (38) verse (DIV2) 1505 Page 839
15257 on this ground of truth we must learne not to thinke it strange, that the Papists at this day are so enraged against the Protestants, on this ground of truth we must Learn not to think it strange, that the Papists At this day Are so enraged against the Protestants, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vmb vvi xx pc-acp vvi pn31 j, cst dt njp2 p-acp d n1 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1505 Page 839
15258 and that they deale so hardly and cruelly with them where they haue power, it is in regard of the truth of religion they hold and maintaine, which is in flat opposition to their Antichristian apostasie, and that they deal so hardly and cruelly with them where they have power, it is in regard of the truth of Religion they hold and maintain, which is in flat opposition to their Antichristian apostasy, cc cst pns32 vvb av av cc av-j p-acp pno32 c-crq pns32 vhb n1, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vvb cc vvi, r-crq vbz p-acp j n1 p-acp po32 jp n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1505 Page 839
15259 and in regard of the cleare light of the Gospell now shining in the Church of God, which is in flat contrarietie to the darkenesse of Poperie. and in regard of the clear Light of the Gospel now shining in the Church of God, which is in flat contrariety to the darkness of Popery. cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1505 Page 839
15260 Yea the more the light of the Gospell shineth, and the more soundly it is prof•ssed, the more it is opposed and persecuted by the Papists. Yea the more the Light of the Gospel shines, and the more soundly it is prof•ssed, the more it is opposed and persecuted by the Papists. uh dt av-dc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz, cc dt av-dc av-j pn31 vbz vvn, dt av-dc pn31 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt njp2. (38) verse (DIV2) 1505 Page 839
15261 Who are more hated and persecuted by them then those whom they terme Puritanes? Of all Protestants the Puritan is most hated and most hardly dealt withall by the Papists if he come into their hands, Who Are more hated and persecuted by them then those whom they term Puritanes? Of all Protestants the Puritan is most hated and most hardly dealt withal by the Papists if he come into their hands, q-crq vbr av-dc j-vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32 av d r-crq pns32 vvb np2? pp-f d n2 dt np1 vbz av-ds vvn cc av-ds av vvd av p-acp dt njp2 cs pns31 vvb p-acp po32 n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1505 Page 839
15262 because he not onely holds the sound truth in the matter of faith, but he is also sound and sincere in the practise of religion, Because he not only holds the found truth in the matter of faith, but he is also found and sincere in the practice of Religion, c-acp pns31 xx av-j vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pns31 vbz av j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1505 Page 839
15263 and therefore of all others they cannot abide him. and Therefore of all Others they cannot abide him. cc av pp-f d n2-jn pns32 vmbx vvi pno31. (38) verse (DIV2) 1505 Page 839
15264 We are not to wonder at this, it hath bene so, and it will be so to the end of the world, that pietie and religion is the thing for which Gods chidren commonly heare ill and suffer hard measure from the wicked of the world. We Are not to wonder At this, it hath be so, and it will be so to the end of the world, that piety and Religion is the thing for which God's Children commonly hear ill and suffer hard measure from the wicked of the world. pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d, pn31 vhz vbn av, cc pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst n1 cc n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq n2 n2 av-j vvi j-jn cc vvi j n1 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1505 Page 839
15265 And on this ground of truth learne we not to stand amazed nor to wonder at it, And on this ground of truth Learn we not to stand amazed nor to wonder At it, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vvb pns12 xx pc-acp vvi vvn ccx pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, (38) verse (DIV2) 1506 Page 839
15266 if we professing the truth of religion, and expressing the power of it in our liues and conuersations, be ill dealt withall, if we professing the truth of Religion, and expressing the power of it in our lives and conversations, be ill dealt withal, cs po12 vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, vbb j-jn vvn av, (38) verse (DIV2) 1506 Page 839
15267 and do suffer hard measure from the tongues and from the hands of wicked persons that liue with vs, and do suffer hard measure from the tongues and from the hands of wicked Persons that live with us, cc vdb vvi j n1 p-acp dt n2 cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 cst vvb p-acp pno12, (38) verse (DIV2) 1506 Page 839
15268 and professe the same truth that we do in word: and profess the same truth that we do in word: cc vvi dt d n1 cst pns12 vdb p-acp n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1506 Page 839
15269 no, thinke it not strange, though such as ought to loue thee most dearely, and to deale best with thee, no, think it not strange, though such as ought to love thee most dearly, and to deal best with thee, av-dx, vvb pn31 xx j, cs d c-acp vmd pc-acp vvi pno21 av-ds av-jn, cc pc-acp vvi js p-acp pno21, (38) verse (DIV2) 1506 Page 840
15270 as thy father, thy mother, thy brethren, thy husband, and such like, do hate thee, as thy father, thy mother, thy brothers, thy husband, and such like, do hate thee, c-acp po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n2, po21 n1, cc d av-j, vdb vvi pno21, (38) verse (DIV2) 1506 Page 840
15271 and deale most hardly with thee, both by word and deed for thy pietie and religion, and deal most hardly with thee, both by word and deed for thy piety and Religion, cc vvi ds av p-acp pno21, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1506 Page 840
15272 and for thy grace and feare of God appearing in thee: and for thy grace and Fear of God appearing in thee: cc p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno21: (38) verse (DIV2) 1506 Page 840
15273 this is no new thing, it hath bene so from the beginning, and will be so to the end of the world. this is no new thing, it hath be so from the beginning, and will be so to the end of the world. d vbz dx j n1, pn31 vhz vbn av p-acp dt n1, cc vmb vbi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1506 Page 840
15274 Do not thou say as some vse to do: If I deserued such hard speeches and such ill dealing, it would neuer grieue me. Do not thou say as Some use to do: If I deserved such hard Speeches and such ill dealing, it would never grieve me. vdb xx pns21 vvi p-acp d n1 pc-acp vdi: cs pns11 vvd d j n2 cc d j-jn n-vvg, pn31 vmd av-x vvi pno11. (38) verse (DIV2) 1506 Page 840
15275 If thou hadst deserued them, then were there iust cause of griefe, but not deseruing them, there is no cause of griefe at all, If thou Hadst deserved them, then were there just cause of grief, but not deserving them, there is no cause of grief At all, cs pns21 vhd2 vvn pno32, av vbdr a-acp j n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp xx vvg pno32, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d, (38) verse (DIV2) 1506 Page 840
15276 but rather of comfort and reioycing, and therefore let them not trouble thee. but rather of Comfort and rejoicing, and Therefore let them not trouble thee. cc-acp av-c pp-f n1 cc vvg, cc av vvb pno32 xx vvi pno21. (38) verse (DIV2) 1506 Page 840
15277 A second thing offered from these words, For thy sake are we killed all day long: A second thing offered from these words, For thy sake Are we killed all day long: dt ord n1 vvd p-acp d n2, p-acp po21 n1 vbr pns12 vvn d n1 av-j: (38) verse (DIV2) 1507 Page 840
15278 we are counted as sheepe for the slaughter, being vnderstood as before, is this. we Are counted as sheep for the slaughter, being understood as before, is this. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, vbg vvn c-acp a-acp, vbz d. (38) verse (DIV2) 1507 Page 840
15279 That onely that suffering or vexation from the hands of men is truly comfortable which is for a good cause, for the name of Christ, That only that suffering or vexation from the hands of men is truly comfortable which is for a good cause, for the name of christ, cst av-j cst vvg cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vbz av-j j r-crq vbz p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1508 Page 840
15280 for the true profession of his truth and Gospell, for keeping of faith and a good conscience: for the true profession of his truth and Gospel, for keeping of faith and a good conscience: p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg pp-f n1 cc dt j n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1508 Page 840
15281 then onely may a man or woman take comfort in their suffering of trouble or any hard measure from the hands of men, then only may a man or woman take Comfort in their suffering of trouble or any hard measure from the hands of men, av av-j vmb dt n1 cc n1 vvb n1 p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1 cc d j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1508 Page 840
15282 when they suffer for a good cause, especially for the truth of religion, and for the word of God, when they suffer for a good cause, especially for the truth of Religion, and for the word of God, c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1508 Page 840
15283 and for the witnessing of Iesus Christ, as Iohn speakes, Reuel. 1.9. Matth. 5.10. Christ pronounceth not all that suffer blessed, but onely those who suffer persecution for righteousnesse sake. 1. Pet. 4.15.16. and for the witnessing of Iesus christ, as John speaks, Revel. 1.9. Matthew 5.10. christ pronounceth not all that suffer blessed, but only those who suffer persecution for righteousness sake. 1. Pet. 4.15.16. cc p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1 np1, p-acp np1 vvz, vvb. crd. np1 crd. np1 vvz xx d cst vvb vvn, cc-acp av-j d r-crq vvb n1 p-acp n1 n1. crd np1 crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1508 Page 840
15284 saith the Apostle, Let none of you suffer as a murtherer, as a theefe, or as an euill doer, Says the Apostle, Let none of you suffer as a murderer, as a thief, or as an evil doer, vvz dt n1, vvb pix pp-f pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1508 Page 840
15285 or as a busie-bodie in other mens matters. or as a busybody in other men's matters. cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp j-jn ng2 n2. (38) verse (DIV2) 1508 Page 840
15286 But if any man suffer as a Christian let him not be ashamed, but let him glorifie God in this behalfe: But if any man suffer as a Christian let him not be ashamed, but let him Glorify God in this behalf: p-acp cs d n1 vvi p-acp dt njp vvd pno31 xx vbi j, cc-acp vvb pno31 vvi np1 p-acp d n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1508 Page 840
15287 as if he had said, there is matter of comfort in that suffering, and it must needs be that onely that suffering of trouble or any vexation from the hands of men, is truly comfortable, which is for a good cause, especially for the cause of God. as if he had said, there is matter of Comfort in that suffering, and it must needs be that only that suffering of trouble or any vexation from the hands of men, is truly comfortable, which is for a good cause, especially for the cause of God. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, cc pn31 vmb av vbi d av-j cst vvg pp-f n1 cc d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vbz av-j j, r-crq vbz p-acp dt j n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1508 Page 840
15288 Because therein the person suffering is conformable to Christ in suffering, and thereby he brings glorie to God, Because therein the person suffering is conformable to christ in suffering, and thereby he brings glory to God, c-acp av dt n1 n1 vbz j p-acp np1 p-acp vvg, cc av pns31 vvz n1 p-acp np1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1509 Page 840
15289 as Christ said, that Peters suffering death by the hands of persecutors should be to the glorie of God, Ioh, 21.19. Suffering for a good cause and for Gods glorie, are euer ioyned together, and that suffering is sure to haue a good issue and shall certainly end well: as christ said, that Peter's suffering death by the hands of persecutors should be to the glory of God, John, 21.19. Suffering for a good cause and for God's glory, Are ever joined together, and that suffering is sure to have a good issue and shall Certainly end well: c-acp np1 vvd, cst npg1 vvg n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1, crd. vvg p-acp dt j n1 cc p-acp npg1 n1, vbr av vvn av, cc d n1 vbz j pc-acp vhi dt j n1 cc vmb av-j vvi av: (38) verse (DIV2) 1509 Page 841
15290 and therefore doubtlesse onely that suffering is truly comfortable. and Therefore doubtless only that suffering is truly comfortable. cc av av-j j cst n1 vbz av-j j. (38) verse (DIV2) 1509 Page 841
15291 And on this ground for application, it followes that such persons as suffer for their errours and sinnes, cannot possibly find true comfort in their sufferings, as the Papists bragge of their sufferings, And on this ground for application, it follows that such Persons as suffer for their errors and Sins, cannot possibly find true Comfort in their sufferings, as the Papists brag of their sufferings, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vvz cst d n2 c-acp vvb p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, vmbx av-j vvi j n1 p-acp po32 n2, p-acp dt njp2 n1 pp-f po32 n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 841
15292 and are lift vp in a conceit that they merit heauen by them: and Are lift up in a conceit that they merit heaven by them: cc vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vvb n1 p-acp pno32: (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 841
15293 but poore soules they can find no true comfort in them, they suffer but as fooles, no not those amongst them that suffer for their conscience and for religion. but poor Souls they can find no true Comfort in them, they suffer but as Fools, no not those among them that suffer for their conscience and for Religion. cc-acp j n2 pns32 vmb vvi dx j n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb cc-acp c-acp n2, uh-dx xx d p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp po32 n1 cc p-acp n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 841
15294 To passe by them that are canonized for Saints and for Martyrs, who suffer death for no lesse then monstrous treason against their Princes, To pass by them that Are canonized for Saints and for Martyrs, who suffer death for no less then monstrous treason against their Princes, p-acp vvi p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2, r-crq vvb n1 p-acp dx dc cs j n1 p-acp po32 n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 841
15295 euen those their persecuted Catholicks (as they call them) who suffer for their religion, can take no true comfort in their sufferings, they suffer not for the truth and religion of Christ, even those their persecuted Catholics (as they call them) who suffer for their Religion, can take no true Comfort in their sufferings, they suffer not for the truth and Religion of christ, av d po32 vvn njp2 (c-acp pns32 vvb pno32) r-crq vvb p-acp po32 n1, vmb vvi dx j n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 841
15296 but for superstition and Antichristian heresie, and their sufferings cannot be truly comfortable to them. but for Superstition and Antichristian heresy, and their sufferings cannot be truly comfortable to them. cc-acp p-acp n1 cc jp n1, cc po32 n2 vmbx vbi av-j j p-acp pno32. (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 841
15297 And so other erring spirits, Anabaptists, Separatists, and such like, suffering for their owne fond opinions and fancies, they cannot possibly finde true comfort in their sufferings. And so other erring spirits, Anabaptists, Separatists, and such like, suffering for their own found opinions and fancies, they cannot possibly find true Comfort in their sufferings. cc av j-jn vvg n2, np1, n2, cc d av-j, vvg p-acp po32 d j n2 cc n2, pns32 vmbx av-j vvi j n1 p-acp po32 n2. (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 841
15298 When they are iustly dealt against and censured by the Magistrate, they commonly crie out, and say they are persecuted: When they Are justly dealt against and censured by the Magistrate, they commonly cry out, and say they Are persecuted: c-crq pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp cc vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 av-j vvb av, cc vvb pns32 vbr vvn: (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 841
15299 alas, they are deceiued, their censure is not properly persecution, but the iust hand of God on them for their grosse errours. alas, they Are deceived, their censure is not properly persecution, but the just hand of God on them for their gross errors. uh, pns32 vbr vvn, po32 n1 vbz xx av-j n1, cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j n2. (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 841
15300 And howsoeuer they please themselues in their sufferings, yet assuredly they cannot be truly comfortable to them. And howsoever they please themselves in their sufferings, yet assuredly they cannot be truly comfortable to them. cc c-acp pns32 vvb px32 p-acp po32 n2, av av-vvn pns32 vmbx vbi av-j j p-acp pno32. (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 841
15301 It is a true saying, not the suffering or punishment, but the cause for which a man suffers, that being good and any part of Gods truth, that is that which makes him a Martyr, It is a true saying, not the suffering or punishment, but the cause for which a man suffers, that being good and any part of God's truth, that is that which makes him a Martyr, pn31 vbz dt j n-vvg, xx dt n1 cc n1, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz, cst vbg j cc d n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cst vbz d r-crq vvz pno31 dt n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 841
15302 and a witnesse-bearer to the truth of God, and a comfortable sufferer. and a witness-bearer to the truth of God, and a comfortable sufferer. cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 841
15303 And therefore looke thou to the cause of thy suffering of trouble, or thy enduring any hard measure from the hands of men in any kind whatsoeuer; And Therefore look thou to the cause of thy suffering of trouble, or thy enduring any hard measure from the hands of men in any kind whatsoever; cc av vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 pp-f n1, cc po21 j-vvg d j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp d n1 r-crq; (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 841
15304 and it thou suffer iustly for thine errour or sinne, or for going beyond the compasse of thy place and calling, be humbled and repent of thy sinnes, otherwise the Lord will charge it more fully and heauily on thy soule at the last day: and it thou suffer justly for thine error or sin, or for going beyond the compass of thy place and calling, be humbled and Repent of thy Sins, otherwise the Lord will charge it more Fully and heavily on thy soul At the last day: cc pn31 pns21 vvi av-j p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1, vbb vvn cc vvi pp-f po21 n2, av dt n1 vmb vvi pn31 av-dc av-j cc av-j p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt ord n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 842
15305 and if thou suffer vniustly or for a good cause with meekenesse and patience, possesse thy soule in patience and reioyce, thou art therein partaker of Christ his sufferings, 1. Pet. 4.13. and if thou suffer unjustly or for a good cause with meekness and patience, possess thy soul in patience and rejoice, thou art therein partaker of christ his sufferings, 1. Pet. 4.13. cc cs pns21 vvb av-j cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvb po21 n1 p-acp n1 cc vvi, pns21 vb2r av n1 pp-f np1 po31 n2, crd np1 crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 842
15306 and thou maist then find much comfort in thy suffering, and blesse God for it, that he hath not onely giuen thee to beleeue in Christ, and thou Mayest then find much Comfort in thy suffering, and bless God for it, that he hath not only given thee to believe in christ, cc pns21 vm2 av vvi d n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc vvb np1 p-acp pn31, cst pns31 vhz xx av-j vvn pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 842
15307 but to suffer for his sake, Philip. 1.29. In the next place we are to consider the greatnesse of the suffering that the Church and people of God complaine of; but to suffer for his sake, Philip. 1.29. In the next place we Are to Consider the greatness of the suffering that the Church and people of God complain of; cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, n1. crd. p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvi pp-f; (38) verse (DIV2) 1510 Page 842
15308 they were killed, and they were counted as sheepe for the slaughter: they were killed, and they were counted as sheep for the slaughter: pns32 vbdr vvn, cc pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1511 Page 842
15309 that is, (as I shewed) they were extremely ill dealt withall, and did suffer extreme violence and crueltie, sometimes to the shedding of their bloud, that is, (as I showed) they were extremely ill dealt withal, and did suffer extreme violence and cruelty, sometime to the shedding of their blood, cst vbz, (c-acp pns11 vvd) pns32 vbdr av-jn av-jn vvn av, cc vdd vvi j-jn n1 cc n1, av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1511 Page 842
15310 and the losse of their liues; and the loss of their lives; cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2; (38) verse (DIV2) 1511 Page 842
15311 and their cruell persecutours and bloudy minded enemies made no more reckoning of them then as of such as were fit to be murdered and slaughtered, and their cruel persecutors and bloody minded enemies made no more reckoning of them then as of such as were fit to be murdered and slaughtered, cc po32 j n2 cc j j-vvn n2 vvd av-dx av-dc n-vvg pp-f pno32 av c-acp pp-f d c-acp vbdr j pc-acp vbi vvn cc j-vvn, (38) verse (DIV2) 1511 Page 842
15312 and they made no more account of shedding of their bloud and taking away their liues by any crueltie, and they made no more account of shedding of their blood and taking away their lives by any cruelty, cc pns32 vvd dx dc n1 pp-f vvg pp-f po32 n1 cc vvg av po32 n2 p-acp d n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1511 Page 842
15313 then the butcher doth of drawing out a sheepe and cutting the throate of it. then the butcher does of drawing out a sheep and cutting the throat of it. cs dt n1 vdz pp-f vvg av dt n1 cc vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31. (38) verse (DIV2) 1511 Page 842
15314 Hence then we may take notice of the sauage disposition and behauiour of wicked men and enemies, towards the Church and children of God: Hence then we may take notice of the savage disposition and behaviour of wicked men and enemies, towards the Church and children of God: av cs pns12 vmb vvi n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1511 Page 842
15315 and the point hence is this. and the point hence is this. cc dt n1 av vbz d. (38) verse (DIV2) 1511 Page 842
15316 That wicked persons euer haue bene, and are now at this day, vsually most bitterly and bloudily bent against Gods children for their pietie and religion, and for the grace and true feare of God in them. That wicked Persons ever have be, and Are now At this day, usually most bitterly and bloodily bent against God's children for their piety and Religion, and for the grace and true Fear of God in them. cst j n2 av vhb vbn, cc vbr av p-acp d n1, av-j av-ds av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32. (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 842
15317 The wicked and such as are enemies to the Church and children of God, are so maliciously bent against them, The wicked and such as Are enemies to the Church and children of God, Are so maliciously bent against them, dt j cc d c-acp vbr n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, vbr av av-j vvn p-acp pno32, (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 842
15318 as nothing will satisfie them but the bloud of Gods children, and they commonly exercise on them, as nothing will satisfy them but the blood of God's children, and they commonly exercise on them, c-acp pix vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc pns32 av-j vvi p-acp pno32, (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 842
15319 if they be able and haue power in their hands, whatsoeuer crueltie the diuell can put into their hearts, if they be able and have power in their hands, whatsoever cruelty the Devil can put into their hearts, cs pns32 vbb j cc vhb n1 p-acp po32 n2, r-crq n1 dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 842
15320 and they vsually make no more reckoning of shedding of the bloud of Gods children and seruants, and they usually make no more reckoning of shedding of the blood of God's children and Servants, cc pns32 av-j vvi av-dx av-dc n-vvg pp-f vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 cc n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 842
15321 then a butcher doth of cutting the throate of a sheepe. then a butcher does of cutting the throat of a sheep. cs dt n1 vdz pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 842
15322 And that this hath bene and is the disposition and behauiour of the wicked towards Gods children, we may easily see if we take a view of it in all ages. Genes. 27.41. And that this hath be and is the disposition and behaviour of the wicked towards God's children, we may Easily see if we take a view of it in all ages. Genesis. 27.41. cc cst d vhz vbn cc vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j p-acp npg1 n2, pns12 vmb av-j vvi cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n2. np1. crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 842
15323 the text saith, Esau hated Iaacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him, the text Says, Esau hated Jacob Because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him, dt n1 vvz, np1 vvd np1 c-acp pp-f dt n1 c-crq po31 n1 vvd pno31, (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 843
15324 and Esau thought in his mind, the dayes of mourning for my father will come shortly, and Esau Thought in his mind, the days of mourning for my father will come shortly, cc np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po11 n1 vmb vvi av-j, (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 843
15325 then I will slay my brother Iaacob: I will then haue his bloud. then I will slay my brother Jacob: I will then have his blood. cs pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 np1: pns11 vmb av vhi po31 n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 843
15326 See, nothing would satisfie him but the bloud of his brother, and it was his purpose to shed his bloud, See, nothing would satisfy him but the blood of his brother, and it was his purpose to shed his blood, n1, pix vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc pn31 vbds po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 843
15327 but the Lord kept Iaacob that he could not so do, as he maliciously and mischieuously intended. Isai. 47.6. the Lord saith, He was wroth with his people, he polluted his inheritance and gaue them into the hands of the Babylonians their enemies: but the Lord kept Jacob that he could not so do, as he maliciously and mischievously intended. Isaiah 47.6. the Lord Says, He was wroth with his people, he polluted his inheritance and gave them into the hands of the Babylonians their enemies: cc-acp dt n1 vvd np1 cst pns31 vmd xx av vdi, c-acp pns31 av-j cc av-j vvn. np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, pns31 vbds j p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvd po31 n1 cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt njp2 po32 n2: (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 843
15328 and they shewed them no mercie, but layed a very heauie yoake on the ancient. and they showed them no mercy, but laid a very heavy yoke on the ancient. cc pns32 vvd pno32 dx n1, cc-acp vvd dt j j n1 p-acp dt j. (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 843
15329 The wicked enemies of the Church and people of God are mercilesse, yea their mercies are cruell, Prou. 12.10. What then are their cruelties? Surely monstrous, especially against Gods children, and that for their pietie and religion. The wicked enemies of the Church and people of God Are merciless, yea their Mercies Are cruel, Prou. 12.10. What then Are their cruelties? Surely monstrous, especially against God's children, and that for their piety and Religion. dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbr j, uh po32 n2 vbr j, np1 crd. q-crq av vbr po32 n2? np1 j, av-j p-acp npg1 n2, cc cst p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 843
15330 We may see this in the Apostle Paul himselfe before his conuersion, he puts downe himselfe for an example in this kind: Act. 22.4. saith he, I persecuted this way, meaning the holy way of God, the true profession of the Gospell, to death, binding and deliuering into prison both men and women. We may see this in the Apostle Paul himself before his conversion, he puts down himself for an Exampl in this kind: Act. 22.4. Says he, I persecuted this Way, meaning the holy Way of God, the true profession of the Gospel, to death, binding and delivering into prison both men and women. pns12 vmb vvi d p-acp dt n1 np1 px31 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz p-acp px31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1: n1 crd. vvz pns31, pns11 vvn d n1, vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1, vvg cc vvg p-acp n1 d n2 cc n2. (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 843
15331 Nothing would satisfie him but the blould of the Saints and professors of the Gospell: the text saith, Act. 9.1. He breathed out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord: his very breath was bloudie. And he saith, Galat. 1.13. that he persecuted the Church of God extremely, and wasted it: Nothing would satisfy him but the blould of the Saints and professors of the Gospel: the text Says, Act. 9.1. He breathed out threatenings and slaughter against the Disciples of the Lord: his very breath was bloody. And he Says, Galatians 1.13. that he persecuted the Church of God extremely, and wasted it: np1 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1: dt n1 vvz, n1 crd. pns31 vvd av n2-vvg cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: po31 j n1 vbds j. cc pns31 vvz, np1 crd. cst pns31 vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 av-jn, cc vvd pn31: (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 843
15332 he made hauocke and spoile of the Church and people of God. he made havoc and spoil of the Church and people of God. pns31 vvd n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 843
15333 And thus Dauid brings in the Babylonians and the Edomites, and other enemies of Gods people speaking, Psal. 74.8. Let vs destroy them altogether: and Psal. 63.4. Let vs cut them off from being a nation, and let the name of Israel be no more in remembrance. And thus David brings in the Babylonians and the Edomites, and other enemies of God's people speaking, Psalm 74.8. Let us destroy them altogether: and Psalm 63.4. Let us Cut them off from being a Nation, and let the name of Israel be no more in remembrance. cc av np1 vvz p-acp dt njp2 cc dt n2, cc j-jn n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vvg, np1 crd. vvb pno12 vvi pno32 av: cc np1 crd. vvb pno12 vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp vbg dt n1, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb dx dc p-acp n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 843
15334 Thus the holy Ghost discouers vnto vs in many places of the Scripture, that wicked persons euer haue bene and are vsually most bitterly and bloudily bent against Gods children for their pietie and religion, Thus the holy Ghost discovers unto us in many places of the Scripture, that wicked Persons ever have be and Are usually most bitterly and bloodily bent against God's children for their piety and Religion, av dt j n1 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1, cst j n2 av vhb vbn cc vbr av-j av-ds av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 843
15335 and nothing will satisfie them but the bloud of Gods children, and they make no more matter of shedding the bloud of Gods children and seruants by any crueltie they can, and nothing will satisfy them but the blood of God's children, and they make no more matter of shedding the blood of God's children and Servants by any cruelty they can, cc pix vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc pns32 vvb av-dx dc n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1 pns32 vmb, (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 843
15336 then a butcher doth of cutting the throate of a sheepe. And the stories of all ages shew the same: then a butcher does of cutting the throat of a sheep. And the stories of all ages show the same: cs dt n1 vdz pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1. cc dt n2 pp-f d n2 vvi dt d: (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 843
15337 the cruell persecutions of the heathen Emperours in the primitiue times of the Church: the cruel persecutions of the heathen emperors in the primitive times of the Church: dt j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 844
15338 the fires in England in the dayes of Queene Marie: the bloudie massacre in France in the dayes of Charles the ninth, shew plainly that the shedding of the bloud of the professours of the Gospell is of no more reckoning with the wicked enemies of the Church, the fires in England in the days of Queen marry: the bloody massacre in France in the days of Charles the ninth, show plainly that the shedding of the blood of the professors of the Gospel is of no more reckoning with the wicked enemies of the Church, dt n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vvi: dt j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 dt ord, vvb av-j cst dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbz pp-f dx dc n-vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 844
15339 then is the cutting the throate of a sheepe, or the cutting of a dogs necke. then is the cutting the throat of a sheep, or the cutting of a Dogs neck. av vbz dt vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n-vvg pp-f dt ng1 n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 844
15340 And why, the reasons and grounds of it are. And why, the Reasons and grounds of it Are. cc q-crq, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31 vbr. (38) verse (DIV2) 1512 Page 844
15341 First, because the wicked and enemies of the Church, are stirred vp and set on by Satan against Gods children, First, Because the wicked and enemies of the Church, Are stirred up and Set on by Satan against God's children, ord, c-acp dt j cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr vvn a-acp cc vvn a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp npg1 n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1513 Page 844
15342 and Satan is euer endeuouring the ruine, and ouerthrow, and vtter extirpation and rooting out of the Church and people of God by all meanes possible. and Satan is ever endeavouring the ruin, and overthrow, and utter extirpation and rooting out of the Church and people of God by all means possible. cc np1 vbz av vvg dt n1, cc n1, cc j n1 cc n-vvg av pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 j. (38) verse (DIV2) 1513 Page 844
15343 And againe, where sinne takes place without restraint, it giues a man no rest till it hath brought him to an height of wickednesse; And again, where sin Takes place without restraint, it gives a man no rest till it hath brought him to an height of wickedness; cc av, c-crq n1 vvz n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vvz dt n1 dx n1 c-acp pn31 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (38) verse (DIV2) 1514 Page 844
15344 and so hatred takes place, and that in full force in the hearts of wicked persons against Gods children, it makes them restlesse in their plotting and practising of mischiefe against them, and so hatred Takes place, and that in full force in the hearts of wicked Persons against God's children, it makes them restless in their plotting and practising of mischief against them, cc av n1 vvz n1, cc cst p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp npg1 n2, pn31 vvz pno32 j p-acp po32 vvg cc vvg pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, (38) verse (DIV2) 1514 Page 844
15345 and they are neuer satisfied till they haue their bloud. and they Are never satisfied till they have their blood. cc pns32 vbr av-x vvn c-acp pns32 vhb po32 n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1514 Page 844
15346 Herodias hauing conceiued hatred and hauing a quarrell against Iohn Baptist, could neuer rest till she had his head, Herodias having conceived hatred and having a quarrel against John Baptist, could never rest till she had his head, np1 vhg vvn n1 cc vhg dt n1 p-acp np1 np1, vmd av-x vvi c-acp pns31 vhd po31 n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1514 Page 844
15347 and she chose rather to haue his head in a platter then halfe a kingdome, as we reade Mark. 6.19. and she chosen rather to have his head in a platter then half a Kingdom, as we read Mark. 6.19. cc pns31 vvd av-c pc-acp vhi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 av j-jn dt n1, c-acp pns12 vvb n1. crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1514 Page 844
15348 to 29. And therefore doubtlesse this is a certaine truth, that wicked persons euer haue bene and are at this day vsually most bitterly and bloudily bent against Gods children, to 29. And Therefore doubtless this is a certain truth, that wicked Persons ever have be and Are At this day usually most bitterly and bloodily bent against God's children, p-acp crd cc av av-j d vbz dt j n1, cst j n2 av vhb vbn cc vbr p-acp d n1 av-j av-ds av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp npg1 n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1514 Page 844
15349 for their pietie and religion, yea so maliciously bent against them, as nothing will satisfie them but the bloud of Gods children, for their piety and Religion, yea so maliciously bent against them, as nothing will satisfy them but the blood of God's children, p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, uh av av-j vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp pix vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1514 Page 844
15350 and they make no more reckoning of shedding the bloud of Gods children by anie crueltie they can, and they make no more reckoning of shedding the blood of God's children by any cruelty they can, cc pns32 vvb av-dx av-dc n-vvg pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp d n1 pns32 vmb, (38) verse (DIV2) 1514 Page 844
15351 then a butcher doth of cutting the throate of a sheepe. then a butcher does of cutting the throat of a sheep. cs dt n1 vdz pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1514 Page 844
15352 And for the vse of this, first the consideration of this truth doth euidence and strongly proue to Gods children, that the religion they hold and professe is not the inuention and deuice of man, And for the use of this, First the consideration of this truth does evidence and strongly prove to God's children, that the Religion they hold and profess is not the invention and device of man, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, ord dt n1 pp-f d n1 vdz n1 cc av-j vvi p-acp npg1 n2, cst dt n1 pns32 vvb cc vvi vbz xx dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1515 Page 844
15353 but indeed the holy religion of God, and the eternall truth of God. If it were the deuice of mans braine, it would fit the humours of men, but indeed the holy Religion of God, and the Eternal truth of God. If it were the device of men brain, it would fit the humours of men, cc-acp av dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1. cs pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, pn31 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1515 Page 844
15356 and condemning those wayes and courses which men best like of, it is opposed and hated of wicked men, and condemning those ways and courses which men best like of, it is opposed and hated of wicked men, cc vvg d n2 cc n2 r-crq n2 av-js vvb pp-f, pn31 vbz vvn cc vvn pp-f j n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1515 Page 845
15357 and euen for that are wicked persons bitterly and bloudily bent against Gods children; and even for that Are wicked Persons bitterly and bloodily bent against God's children; cc av p-acp d vbr j n2 av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp npg1 n2; (38) verse (DIV2) 1515 Page 845
15358 and their very opposing and setting themselues against it, and their bitternesse and bloudie mindednesse against Gods children the true professours of it, proues it strongly to be the holy religion of the euerliuing God, and their very opposing and setting themselves against it, and their bitterness and bloody Mindedness against God's children the true professors of it, Proves it strongly to be the holy Religion of the everliving God, cc po32 j vvg cc vvg px32 p-acp pn31, cc po32 n1 cc j n1 p-acp npg1 n2 dt j n2 pp-f pn31, vvz pn31 av-j pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f dt j np1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1515 Page 845
15359 and that Gods diuine truth is in it. Againe for a second vse: and that God's divine truth is in it. Again for a second use: cc d n2 j-jn n1 vbz p-acp pn31. av p-acp dt ord n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1515 Page 845
15360 is it so that wicked persons euer haue bene and now are vsually most bitterly and bloudily bent against Gods children for their pietie and religion, and that the enemies of the Church and people of God are so maliciously bent against them, is it so that wicked Persons ever have be and now Are usually most bitterly and bloodily bent against God's children for their piety and Religion, and that the enemies of the Church and people of God Are so maliciously bent against them, vbz pn31 av cst j n2 av vhb vbn cc av vbr av-j av-ds av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, cc d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbr av av-j vvn p-acp pno32, (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 845
15361 as nothing will satisfie them but the bloud of Gods children, and they make no more account of shedding their bloud by any cruelty they can, as nothing will satisfy them but the blood of God's children, and they make no more account of shedding their blood by any cruelty they can, c-acp pix vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc pns32 vvb av-dx dc n1 pp-f vvg po32 n1 p-acp d n1 pns32 vmb, (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 845
15362 then a butcher doth of cutting the throate of a sheepe? Surely then on this ground we may easily see what we may looke for from the hands of the wicked, then a butcher does of cutting the throat of a sheep? Surely then on this ground we may Easily see what we may look for from the hands of the wicked, cs dt n1 vdz pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1? np1 av p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb av-j vvi r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 845
15363 and especially from the hands of the Papists, who are enemies to the grace of God, and especially from the hands of the Papists, who Are enemies to the grace of God, cc av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt njp2, r-crq vbr n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 845
15364 and mortall enemies to the truth of God, and to his holy religion which we hold and professe, and Mortal enemies to the truth of God, and to his holy Religion which we hold and profess, cc j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp po31 j n1 r-crq pns12 vvb cc vvi, (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 845
15365 and aboue all most deadly enemies to the soundnesse of religion, and to the syncere professours of it: and above all most deadly enemies to the soundness of Religion, and to the sincere professors of it: cc p-acp d av-ds j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31: (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 845
15366 and what may we looke for from them we being such? Surely nothing but bloud and violence, and what may we look for from them we being such? Surely nothing but blood and violence, cc q-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp p-acp pno32 pns12 vbg d? np1 pix cc-acp n1 cc n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 845
15367 and cruell slaughter, and cutting of our throats, if they haue power in their hands; and cruel slaughter, and cutting of our throats, if they have power in their hands; cc j n1, cc vvg pp-f po12 n2, cs pns32 vhb n1 p-acp po32 n2; (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 845
15368 howsoeuer they may for a time make faire weather, and make semblance of peace and quietnesse, howsoever they may for a time make fair weather, and make semblance of peace and quietness, c-acp pns32 vmb p-acp dt n1 vvb j n1, cc vvi n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 845
15369 and that they meane vs no harme, yet assuredly they are not to be trusted, they are as the enemies of the Church and people of God haue bene in all ages, bloud thirstie and bloudily bent against vs, nothing will satisfie them but the bloud of Gods Saints, as Reuel. 17.6. and that they mean us no harm, yet assuredly they Are not to be trusted, they Are as the enemies of the Church and people of God have be in all ages, blood thirsty and bloodily bent against us, nothing will satisfy them but the blood of God's Saints, as Revel. 17.6. cc cst pns32 vvb pno12 dx n1, av av-vvn pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn, pns32 vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vhb vbn p-acp d n2, n1 j cc av-j vvn p-acp pno12, pix vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, c-acp vvb. crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 845
15370 they are euer plotting and contriuing some bloudie designe against the Church and people of God, they Are ever plotting and contriving Some bloody Design against the Church and people of God, pns32 vbr av vvg cc vvg d j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 845
15371 and they waite but for a fit opportunitie to put it in practise: and they wait but for a fit opportunity to put it in practice: cc pns32 vvb cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 845
15372 yea they thinke and hold it meritorious, by any crueltie they can to shed the bloud of the true professours of the Gospell, yea they think and hold it meritorious, by any cruelty they can to shed the blood of the true professors of the Gospel, uh pns32 vvb cc vvi pn31 j, p-acp d n1 pns32 vmb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 846
15373 as those accursed limmes of the diuell, the Iesuits and Friers said to their followers in France at the beginning of the troubles there, That now was the time for them to winne heauen by cutting the throates of the Protestants. as those accursed limbs of the Devil, the Iesuits and Friars said to their followers in France At the beginning of the Troubles there, That now was the time for them to win heaven by cutting the throats of the Protestants. c-acp d j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1, dt np2 cc n2 vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 a-acp, cst av vbds dt n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n2. (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 846
15374 And what then may we looke for from their hands if they should haue power, And what then may we look for from their hands if they should have power, cc q-crq av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp p-acp po32 n2 cs pns32 vmd vhi n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 846
15375 but some bloudie practise or massacre, and cutting of our throats? and how soone they may come to haue power we know not; but Some bloody practice or massacre, and cutting of our throats? and how soon they may come to have power we know not; cc-acp d j n1 cc n1, cc vvg pp-f po12 n2? cc q-crq av pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vhi n1 pns12 vvb xx; (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 846
15376 in all likelihood they looke for a day against vs, and without question in their malicious intention we are but as sh•epe appointed to the slaughter. in all likelihood they look for a day against us, and without question in their malicious intention we Are but as sh•epe appointed to the slaughter. p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n1 pns12 vbr p-acp c-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 846
15377 I know the Lord can keepe vs out of their hands, yea if we were in their hands he can deliuer vs, he can rescue out of the iawes of Lyons, 2. Tim. 4.17. but we may iustly feare in regard of the sinnes of our Land, and of our vnworthy walking of the Gospell which we haue enioyed with much peace many yeares, that they may come to haue power against vs; I know the Lord can keep us out of their hands, yea if we were in their hands he can deliver us, he can rescue out of the Jaws of Lyons, 2. Tim. 4.17. but we may justly Fear in regard of the Sins of our Land, and of our unworthy walking of the Gospel which we have enjoyed with much peace many Years, that they may come to have power against us; pns11 vvb dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 av pp-f po32 n2, uh cs pns12 vbdr p-acp po32 n2 pns31 vmb vvi pno12, pns31 vmb vvi av pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, crd np1 crd. cc-acp pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, cc pp-f po12 j n-vvg pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp d n1 d n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp pno12; (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 846
15378 and if they haue, assuredly we shall finde nothing from them but bloud and violence, and all manner of crueltie. and if they have, assuredly we shall find nothing from them but blood and violence, and all manner of cruelty. cc cs pns32 vhb, av-vvn pns12 vmb vvi pix p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc d n1 pp-f n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 846
15379 And yet if we should come vnder their hands (which the Lord keepe vs from) let vs endeuour to be constant in the truth, And yet if we should come under their hands (which the Lord keep us from) let us endeavour to be constant in the truth, cc av cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n2 (r-crq dt n1 vvb pno12 p-acp) vvb pno12 n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 846
15380 and not to shrinke from it either in iudgement or in sound practise of it for any terrour of man: and not to shrink from it either in judgement or in found practice of it for any terror of man: cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 d p-acp n1 cc p-acp j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 846
15381 and herein comfort our selues, that we so doing, They can but kill the bodie, as Matth. 10.28. when they haue shed the bloud of a child of God they haue done their vttermost, they can go no further. and herein Comfort our selves, that we so doing, They can but kill the body, as Matthew 10.28. when they have shed the blood of a child of God they have done their uttermost, they can go no further. cc av vvb po12 n2, cst pns12 av vdg, pns32 vmb cc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp np1 crd. c-crq pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 pns32 vhb vdn po32 j, pns32 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc. (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 846
15382 Yea remember we that sweet sentence put downe by Dauid, Psal. 116.15. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints. Yea Remember we that sweet sentence put down by David, Psalm 116.15. Precious in the sighed of the Lord is the death of his Saints. uh vvb pns12 d j n1 vvd a-acp p-acp np1, np1 crd. j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 846
15383 Euery drop of bloud spilt by a true professour of the Gospell for the constant and sound prof•ssion of it, is precious in the sight of God. Every drop of blood spilled by a true professor of the Gospel for the constant and found prof•ssion of it, is precious in the sighed of God. d n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f pn31, vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 846
15384 If the Lord put the teares of his children into his bottle, Psal. 56.8. much more their bloud, spilt for his truth, and shed by their bloudie minded enemies. If the Lord put the tears of his children into his Bottle, Psalm 56.8. much more their blood, spilled for his truth, and shed by their bloody minded enemies. cs dt n1 vvd dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. av-d av-dc po32 n1, vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vvn p-acp po32 j j-vvn n2. (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 846
15385 Let then the consideration of these things comfort vs ▪ if our wicked enemies should haue power ouer vs, Let then the consideration of these things Comfort us ▪ if our wicked enemies should have power over us, vvb av dt n1 pp-f d n2 vvb pno12 ▪ cs po12 j n2 vmd vhi n1 p-acp pno12, (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 846
15386 and should be able to effect that which their malice and bloudie mindednesse should carrie them to. and should be able to Effect that which their malice and bloody Mindedness should carry them to. cc vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi d r-crq po32 n1 cc j n1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp. (38) verse (DIV2) 1516 Page 846
15387 One thing yet remaines to be spoken of in this complaint of the Church and people of God, One thing yet remains to be spoken of in this complaint of the Church and people of God, crd n1 av vvz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1517 Page 847
15388 namely, the continuance of their suffering, that it was all day long, that is, continually, and without intermission: namely, the Continuance of their suffering, that it was all day long, that is, continually, and without intermission: av, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cst pn31 vbds d n1 av-j, cst vbz, av-j, cc p-acp n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1517 Page 847
15389 and hence we may note briefly. That the wicked enemies of the Church and children of God, hauing power ouer them, and hence we may note briefly. That the wicked enemies of the Church and children of God, having power over them, cc av pns12 vmb vvi av-j. cst dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, vhg n1 p-acp pno32, (38) verse (DIV2) 1517 Page 847
15390 and being able to deale hardly with them, they giue them no rest, no intermission, no breathing; and being able to deal hardly with them, they give them no rest, no intermission, no breathing; cc vbg j pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb pno32 dx n1, dx n1, dx n-vvg; (38) verse (DIV2) 1518 Page 847
15391 they follow them close with one vexation and one torment after another, without ceassing, and with one breaking on another as Iob complaines, Iob 16.14. they follow them close with one vexation and one torment After Another, without ceasing, and with one breaking on Another as Job complains, Job 16.14. pns32 vvb pno32 av-j p-acp crd n1 cc crd n1 p-acp j-jn, p-acp vvg, cc p-acp pi vvg p-acp j-jn c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1518 Page 847
15392 And to this purpose the Apostle saith, He dyed daily, 1. Cor. 15.31. & 2. Cor. 11.23. that he was often in death, yt is, in continuall danger of death. And to this purpose the Apostle Says, He died daily, 1. Cor. 15.31. & 2. Cor. 11.23. that he was often in death, that is, in continual danger of death. cc p-acp d n1 dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvd av-j, crd np1 crd. cc crd np1 crd. cst pns31 vbds av p-acp n1, pn31 vbz, p-acp j n1 pp-f n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1518 Page 847
15393 And Christ saith to his followers, Luk. 9.23. And christ Says to his followers, Luk. 9.23. cc np1 vvz p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1518 Page 847
15394 yt they must take vp the crosse daily, euen in this kind in suffering hard measure from the hands of cruel persecutours, that they must take up the cross daily, even in this kind in suffering hard measure from the hands of cruel persecutors, pn31 pns32 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 av-j, av-j p-acp d n1 p-acp vvg j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1518 Page 847
15395 if the Lord call them to it: & the doctrine before deliuered may be the ground of this. if the Lord call them to it: & the Doctrine before Delivered may be the ground of this. cs dt n1 vvb pno32 p-acp pn31: cc dt n1 a-acp vvn vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d. (38) verse (DIV2) 1518 Page 847
15396 Because the wicked and the enemies of the Church and children of God are so maliciously bent against them, Because the wicked and the enemies of the Church and children of God Are so maliciously bent against them, p-acp dt j cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1 vbr av av-j vvn p-acp pno32, (38) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 847
15397 as nothing will satisfie them but the bloud of Gods children, and they are stirred vp by the diuell against them, as nothing will satisfy them but the blood of God's children, and they Are stirred up by the Devil against them, c-acp pix vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, cc pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32, (38) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 847
15398 and restlesse in their malice and cruelties, therefore it is that hauing power in their hands to deale hardly with Gods children, they giue them no rest, no intermission or breathing, and restless in their malice and cruelties, Therefore it is that having power in their hands to deal hardly with God's children, they give them no rest, no intermission or breathing, cc j p-acp po32 n1 cc n2, av pn31 vbz d j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi av p-acp npg1 n2, pns32 vvb pno32 dx n1, dx n1 cc n-vvg, (38) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 847
15399 but follow them close with one vexation, and torment, and torture after another. but follow them close with one vexation, and torment, and torture After Another. cc-acp vvb pno32 av-j p-acp crd n1, cc n1, cc vvi p-acp j-jn. (38) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 847
15400 And what must this teach vs? Surely that which the Apostle hath taught vs, Coloss. 1.11. And what must this teach us? Surely that which the Apostle hath taught us, Coloss. 1.11. cc q-crq vmb d vvi pno12? np1 cst r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn pno12, np1 crd. (38) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 847
15401 to be strengthened with all might to all patience and long suffering, if the Lord should be pleased to exercise vs in this kinde to giue our enemies power ouer vs, to be strengthened with all might to all patience and long suffering, if the Lord should be pleased to exercise us in this kind to give our enemies power over us, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1 cc j n1, cs dt n1 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi po12 ng1 n1 p-acp pno12, (38) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 847
15402 and they hauing power should deale so with vs, as to giue vs no intermission of torment, and they having power should deal so with us, as to give us no intermission of torment, cc pns32 j-vvg n1 vmd vvi av p-acp pno12, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 dx n1 pp-f n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 847
15403 but should lay on vs vexation after vexation, and one torment after another: but should lay on us vexation After vexation, and one torment After Another: cc-acp vmd vvi p-acp pno12 n1 p-acp n1, cc crd n1 p-acp j-jn: (38) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 847
15404 we must labour to be constant in patience, and to resolue with our selues patiently to beare one vexation and one torment after another. we must labour to be constant in patience, and to resolve with our selves patiently to bear one vexation and one torment After Another. pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 av-j pc-acp vvi crd n1 cc crd n1 p-acp j-jn. (38) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 847
15405 And that we may so do, we are to consider that the Lord in his holy wisedome appoints the measure of our trouble, And that we may so do, we Are to Consider that the Lord in his holy Wisdom appoints the measure of our trouble, cc cst pns12 vmb av vdi, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 847
15406 and how farre our enemies and persecutours shall proceed in tormenting vs, and the time how long we shall lye vnder any vexation, and how Far our enemies and persecutors shall proceed in tormenting us, and the time how long we shall lie under any vexation, cc c-crq av-j po12 n2 cc n2 vmb vvi p-acp vvg pno12, cc dt n1 c-crq av-j pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, (38) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 847
15407 and that he in his good time will deliuer vs and turne his hand on our enemies and persecutours, and that he in his good time will deliver us and turn his hand on our enemies and persecutors, cc cst pns31 p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vvi pno12 cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, (38) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 848
15408 and bring his iudgement heauily on their head, as we find, Reuel. 13.10. They that leade into captiuitie shall go into captiuitie: and bring his judgement heavily on their head, as we find, Revel. 13.10. They that lead into captivity shall go into captivity: cc vvi po31 n1 av-j p-acp po32 n1, c-acp pns12 vvb, vvb. crd. pns32 d vvi p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1: (38) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 848
15409 and that kill with the sword, must be killed by a sword: here is the patience and the faith of the Saints. and that kill with the sword, must be killed by a sword: Here is the patience and the faith of the Saints. cc d vvb p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1: av vbz dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (38) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 848
15410 Come we now to the 37. verse. Come we now to the 37. verse. vvb pns12 av p-acp dt crd n1. (38) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 848
15411 VERSE 37. VERSE 37. n1 crd (39) verse (DIV2) 1519 Page 848
15412 Neuerthelesse in all these things we are more then conquerours through him that hath loued vs. Nevertheless in all these things we Are more then conquerors through him that hath loved us av p-acp d d n2 pns12 vbr av-dc cs n2 p-acp pno31 cst vhz vvn pno12 (39) verse (DIV2) 1520 Page 848
15430 euen aboue measure, or exceeding gloriously we do ouercome, or we haue the better by many degrees, even above measure, or exceeding gloriously we do overcome, or we have the better by many Degrees, av p-acp n1, cc vvg av-j pns12 vdb vvi, cc pns12 vhb dt jc p-acp d n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1524 Page 849
15413 IN this Verse our Apostle makes answer to his interrogation, propounded vers. 35. Who shall separate vs from the loue of Christ? shall tribulation, IN this Verse our Apostle makes answer to his interrogation, propounded vers. 35. Who shall separate us from the love of christ? shall tribulation, p-acp d n1 po12 n1 vvz n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvn fw-la. crd q-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vmb n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1521 Page 848
15414 or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakednesse, or perill, or sword? And his answer is negatiue, that none of those euils reckoned vp by him can separate true beleeuers and Gods children from the loue of Christ; or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? And his answer is negative, that none of those evils reckoned up by him can separate true believers and God's children from the love of christ; cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1? cc po31 n1 vbz j-jn, cst pix pp-f d n2-jn vvn a-acp p-acp pno31 vmb vvi j n2 cc n2 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (39) verse (DIV2) 1521 Page 848
15415 and his negatiue answer is not here put downe in these expresse termes, but in the proofe of it, on this manner, Those things in which true beleeuers are conquerours cannot separate them from the loue of Christ, and his negative answer is not Here put down in these express terms, but in the proof of it, on this manner, Those things in which true believers Are conquerors cannot separate them from the love of christ, cc po31 j-jn n1 vbz xx av vvn a-acp p-acp d j n2, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp d n1, d n2 p-acp r-crq j n2 vbr n2 vmbx vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1521 Page 848
15416 but in the euils, troubles, and trials mentioned they are conquerours, therefore they cannot separate them from the loue of Christ. but in the evils, Troubles, and trials mentioned they Are conquerors, Therefore they cannot separate them from the love of christ. cc-acp p-acp dt n2-jn, n2, cc n2 vvd pns32 vbr n2, av pns32 vmbx vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1521 Page 848
15417 The minor or second proposition which is here expressed by the Apostle is amplified, first by the degree of the victorie or conquest, that in these euils true beleeuers are great conquerours: The minor or second proposition which is Here expressed by the Apostle is amplified, First by the degree of the victory or conquest, that in these evils true believers Are great conquerors: dt j cc ord n1 r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn, ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, cst p-acp d n2-jn j n2 vbr j n2: (39) verse (DIV2) 1521 Page 848
15418 Neuerthelesse in all these things we are more then conquerours. Nevertheless in all these things we Are more then conquerors. av p-acp d d n2 pns12 vbr av-dc cs n2. (39) verse (DIV2) 1521 Page 848
15419 Secondly, by the cause of the conquest, the powerfull assistance of God who loueth them, Through him that hath loued vs. So then we haue here in generall two things layed before vs. Secondly, by the cause of the conquest, the powerful assistance of God who loves them, Through him that hath loved us So then we have Here in general two things laid before us ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz pno32, p-acp pno31 cst vhz vvn pno12 av av pns12 vhb av p-acp n1 crd n2 vvn p-acp pno12 (39) verse (DIV2) 1521 Page 848
15420 First, a victorie or conquest that true beleeuers and Gods children haue in all euils, troubles, First, a victory or conquest that true believers and God's children have in all evils, Troubles, ord, dt n1 cc n1 cst j n2 cc n2 n2 vhb p-acp d n2-jn, n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1522 Page 848
15421 and trials, and that a great victorie, In all these things we are more then conquerors. and trials, and that a great victory, In all these things we Are more then conquerors. cc n2, cc cst dt j n1, p-acp d d n2 pns12 vbr av-dc cs n2. (39) verse (DIV2) 1522 Page 848
15422 And secondly the cause of it, Through him that hath loued vs. Let vs now a little search into the meaning of the words of this verse, that we may vnderstand the purpose of the Apostle and of the holy Ghost in them. Neuerthelesse, in all these things. And secondly the cause of it, Through him that hath loved us Let us now a little search into the meaning of the words of this verse, that we may understand the purpose of the Apostle and of the holy Ghost in them. Nevertheless, in all these things. cc ord dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp pno31 cst vhz vvn pno12 vvb pno12 av dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno32. av, p-acp d d n2. (39) verse (DIV2) 1523 Page 849
15423 The words in the originall NONLATINALPHABET, signifie, but in all these things; The words in the original, signify, but in all these things; dt n2 p-acp dt j-jn, vvb, cc-acp p-acp d d n2; (39) verse (DIV2) 1524 Page 849
15424 and it hath reference to the context in the two verses foregoing, that true beleeuers, Gods children, are now as in former ages, lyable to the euils and afflictions reckoned vp, to tribulation, and it hath Referente to the context in the two Verses foregoing, that true believers, God's children, Are now as in former ages, liable to the evils and afflictions reckoned up, to tribulation, cc pn31 vhz n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt crd n2 vvg, cst j n2, n2 n2, vbr av a-acp p-acp j n2, j p-acp dt n2-jn cc n2 vvn a-acp, p-acp n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1524 Page 849
15425 and anguish, and persecution, and famine, and nakednesse, and perill, and sword: and anguish, and persecution, and famine, and nakedness, and peril, and sword: cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1524 Page 849
15426 and they are now as in times past of old, killed, and counted as sheepe for the slaughter, and they Are now as in times past of old, killed, and counted as sheep for the slaughter, cc pns32 vbr av a-acp p-acp n2 j pp-f j, vvn, cc vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1524 Page 849
15427 but in all these things they are more then conquerors. but in all these things they Are more then conquerors. cc-acp p-acp d d n2 pns32 vbr dc cs n2. (39) verse (DIV2) 1524 Page 849
15428 In all these things, that is, in all the euils put downe verse 35. In tribulation, in anguish, in persecution, in famine, in nakednesse, in perill and the sword, we are more then conquerors. In all these things, that is, in all the evils put down verse 35. In tribulation, in anguish, in persecution, in famine, in nakedness, in peril and the sword, we Are more then conquerors. p-acp d d n2, cst vbz, p-acp d dt n2-jn vvb p-acp n1 crd p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc dt n1, pns12 vbr av-dc cs n2. (39) verse (DIV2) 1524 Page 849
15429 The exposition of these words giuen by some is more curious then sound, the word is NONLATINALPHABET, superuincimus, we ouer and aboue ouercome, that is, The exposition of these words given by Some is more curious then found, the word is, superuincimus, we over and above overcome, that is, dt n1 pp-f d n2 vvn p-acp d vbz av-dc j cs j, dt n1 vbz, fw-la, pns12 a-acp cc a-acp vvn, cst vbz, (39) verse (DIV2) 1524 Page 849
15431 and we carrie away a most noble and famous victorie and conquest. Through him that loued vs: and we carry away a most noble and famous victory and conquest. Through him that loved us: cc pns12 vvb av dt av-ds j cc j n1 cc n1. p-acp pno31 cst vvd pno12: (39) verse (DIV2) 1524 Page 849
15432 these words are a periphrasis, a description of God, and that a weightie one; these words Are a periphrasis, a description of God, and that a weighty one; d n2 vbr dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc cst dt j pi; (39) verse (DIV2) 1524 Page 849
15433 a description of God, containing in them the impulsiue and mouing cause which moueth God to aide and to helpe his children in their troubles and afflictions, a description of God, containing in them the impulsive and moving cause which moves God to aid and to help his children in their Troubles and afflictions, dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp pno32 dt j cc j-vvg n1 r-crq vvz np1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1524 Page 849
15434 namely his loue to them in Christ his Sonne; and so the Apostles meaning in them, is as if he had said: namely his love to them in christ his Son; and so the Apostles meaning in them, is as if he had said: av po31 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1 po31 n1; cc av dt n2 vvg p-acp pno32, vbz c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn: (39) verse (DIV2) 1524 Page 849
15435 We are more then conquerors, or exceeding great conquerors, through the aide and helpe of God, who is pleased to aide and to helpe vs out of his loue to vs in Christ. We Are more then conquerors, or exceeding great conquerors, through the aid and help of God, who is pleased to aid and to help us out of his love to us in christ. pns12 vbr av-dc cs n2, cc av-vvg j n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pno12 av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1524 Page 849
15436 Now then thus we are to conceiue the purpose and meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. Now then thus we Are to conceive the purpose and meaning of the Apostle in the words of this verse, as if he had said. av av av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn. (39) verse (DIV2) 1524 Page 849
15437 But in all those euils, troubles, trials, and afflictions reckoned vp, in tribulation and anguish, in persecution, in famine, in nakednesse, in perill and sword, we euen aboue measure and exceeding gloriously do ouercome, But in all those evils, Troubles, trials, and afflictions reckoned up, in tribulation and anguish, in persecution, in famine, in nakedness, in peril and sword, we even above measure and exceeding gloriously do overcome, cc-acp p-acp d d n2-jn, n2, n2, cc n2 vvn a-acp, p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, pns12 av-j p-acp n1 cc vvg av-j vdb vvi, (39) verse (DIV2) 1525 Page 849
15438 and we carrie away a most noble, and glorious, and famous victorie and conquest, and that through the aide and helpe of God, who is pleased to aide and to helpe vs out of his loue to vs in Christ his Sonne. and we carry away a most noble, and glorious, and famous victory and conquest, and that through the aid and help of God, who is pleased to aid and to help us out of his love to us in christ his Son. cc pns12 vvb av dt av-ds j, cc j, cc j n1 cc n1, cc cst p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pno12 av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp np1 po31 n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1525 Page 850
15439 Come we to stand on the particulars of this verse more particularly, and first on his proposition: Come we to stand on the particulars of this verse more particularly, and First on his proposition: vvb pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2-j pp-f d n1 av-dc av-j, cc ord p-acp po31 n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1526 Page 850
15440 In all these things we are more then conquerors. The words being vnderstood as we haue heard them opened, do affoord this conclusion. In all these things we Are more then conquerors. The words being understood as we have herd them opened, do afford this conclusion. p-acp d d n2 pns12 vbr av-dc cs n2. dt n2 vbg vvn c-acp pns12 vhb vvn pno32 vvn, vdb vvi d n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1526 Page 850
15441 That true beleeuers, and Gods children, are as conquerors in all the afflictions that befall them, and in their particular euils troubles, That true believers, and God's children, Are as conquerors in all the afflictions that befall them, and in their particular evils Troubles, cst j n2, cc npg1 n2, vbr p-acp n2 p-acp d dt n2 cst vvb pno32, cc p-acp po32 j n2-jn n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15442 and trials, be they neuer so bitter and painefull, or neuer so vile and shamefull, Gods children get a most noble and glorious victory and conquest, and that in this world: and trials, be they never so bitter and painful, or never so vile and shameful, God's children get a most noble and glorious victory and conquest, and that in this world: cc n2, vbb pns32 av-x av j cc j, cc av-x av j cc j, npg1 n2 vvb dt av-ds j cc j n1 cc n1, cc cst p-acp d n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15443 in tribulation, anguish, persecution, famine, nakednesse, perill, and sword, Gods children are more then conquerors, in tribulation, anguish, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, and sword, God's children Are more then conquerors, p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc n1, npg1 n2 vbr av-dc cs n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15444 euen famous and renowned conquerors, and that in this world, and they may say with the Apostle, 2. Cor. 4.8.9. They are afflicted on euery side, yet are not in distresse: even famous and renowned conquerors, and that in this world, and they may say with the Apostle, 2. Cor. 4.8.9. They Are afflicted on every side, yet Are not in distress: av j cc j-vvn n2, cc cst p-acp d n1, cc pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd. pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, av vbr xx p-acp n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15445 in pouertie, but not ouercome of pouertie: persecuted, but not forsaken: cast downe, but they perish not: in poverty, but not overcome of poverty: persecuted, but not forsaken: cast down, but they perish not: p-acp n1, cc-acp xx vvn pp-f n1: vvn, cc-acp xx vvn: vvd a-acp, cc-acp pns32 vvb xx: (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15446 yea that they are so farre from being ouercome, as that they are ouercomers, not onely in heauen, yea that they Are so Far from being overcome, as that they Are overcomers, not only in heaven, uh cst pns32 vbr av av-j p-acp vbg vvn, c-acp cst pns32 vbr n2, xx av-j p-acp n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15447 but euen here in this world. but even Here in this world. cc-acp av av p-acp d n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15448 Not to rest in the generall, I hold it needfull to shew the truth of this conclusion more particularly, by manifesting ouer what, Not to rest in the general, I hold it needful to show the truth of this conclusion more particularly, by manifesting over what, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb pn31 j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 av-dc av-j, p-acp vvg p-acp r-crq, (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15449 and how Gods children are in all the afflictions that befall them as great and glorious conquerours here in this world: and how God's children Are in all the afflictions that befall them as great and glorious conquerors Here in this world: cc c-crq npg1 n2 vbr p-acp d dt n2 cst vvb pno32 p-acp j cc j n2 av p-acp d n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15450 for the word conquerour, is a word of relation, it hath respect to some persons or things that are conquered, for the word conqueror, is a word of Relation, it hath respect to Some Persons or things that Are conquered, c-acp dt n1 n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vhz n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2 cst vbr vvn, (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15451 and to the manner of conquering, and therefore that the point may be rightly and profitably conceiued, I will endeauour to shew what the things or persons are ouer which Gods children are as great conquerours here in this world, and to the manner of conquering, and Therefore that the point may be rightly and profitably conceived, I will endeavour to show what the things or Persons Are over which God's children Are as great conquerors Here in this world, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg, cc av cst dt n1 vmb vbi av-jn cc av-j vvn, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi r-crq dt n2 cc n2 vbr p-acp r-crq n2 n2 vbr a-acp j n2 av p-acp d n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15452 & how they are such conquerours in their particular euils, trials, & troubles. & how they Are such conquerors in their particular evils, trials, & Troubles. cc c-crq pns32 vbr d n2 p-acp po32 j n2-jn, n2, cc n2. (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15453 Know then that Gods children in all the afflictiōs that befall them, euē in their particular euils, trials, Know then that God's children in all the afflictions that befall them, even in their particular evils, trials, vvb av d ng1 n2 p-acp d dt n2 cst vvb pno32, av p-acp po32 j n2-jn, n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15454 & troubles, they are as great & glorious conquerours, and that here in this world: & Troubles, they Are as great & glorious conquerors, and that Here in this world: cc n2, pns32 vbr a-acp j cc j n2, cc cst av p-acp d n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15455 first ouer the euils, trials, troubles, and afflictions themselues, & that first in their bearing & enduring of them, in that they beare them with patience & comfort, First over the evils, trials, Troubles, and afflictions themselves, & that First in their bearing & enduring of them, in that they bear them with patience & Comfort, ord p-acp dt n2-jn, n2, n2, cc n2 px32, cc cst ord p-acp po32 n-vvg cc vvg pp-f pno32, p-acp cst pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15456 euen the sharpnesse & bitternesse of them, yea sometimes in the midst of their bitter sufferings, they reioyce and sing in the flames of fire, as we reade of some. even the sharpness & bitterness of them, yea sometime in the midst of their bitter sufferings, they rejoice and sing in the flames of fire, as we read of Some. av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, uh av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pns12 vvd pp-f d. (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 850
15457 And the Apostle saith of himselfe and other true beleeuers, Rom. 5.3. We reioyce in tribulation. And we find Acts 5.41. that the Apostles reioyced when they were beaten, In that they were counted worthy to suffer rebuke for the name of Christ: And the Apostle Says of himself and other true believers, Rom. 5.3. We rejoice in tribulation. And we find Acts 5.41. that the Apostles rejoiced when they were beaten, In that they were counted worthy to suffer rebuke for the name of christ: cc dt n1 vvz pp-f px31 cc j-jn j n2, np1 crd. pns12 vvb p-acp n1. cc pns12 vvb n2 crd. cst dt n2 vvd c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, p-acp cst pns32 vbdr vvn j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 851
15458 and to reioyce is the part of victors and conquerours. But may some say, Gods children are sometimes ouercome of the bitternesse of their paines, and to rejoice is the part of victor's and conquerors. But may Some say, God's children Are sometime overcome of the bitterness of their pains, cc pc-acp vvi vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. cc-acp vmb d vvi, ng1 n2 vbr av vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 851
15459 yea so farre as they shew forth strange behauiour both in word and deed, they raue and take on exceedingly; yea so Far as they show forth strange behaviour both in word and deed, they rave and take on exceedingly; uh av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb av j n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, pns32 vvb cc vvi a-acp av-vvg; (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 851
15460 how then are they conquerours ouer their paines? I answer, the bitternesse of the paines do sometimes ouercome Gods children, onely in their senses, not in their inward faith and grace in their hearts, that still remaines inuincible: how then Are they conquerors over their pains? I answer, the bitterness of the pains do sometime overcome God's children, only in their Senses, not in their inward faith and grace in their hearts, that still remains invincible: q-crq av vbr pns32 n2 p-acp po32 n2? pns11 vvb, dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vdb av vvi npg1 n2, av-j p-acp po32 n2, xx p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst av vvz j: (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 851
15461 and though it do not shew forth it selfe in the exercise of it for a time, and though it do not show forth it self in the exercise of it for a time, cc cs pn31 vdb xx vvi av pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 851
15462 yet in the roote it still remaines vnshaken, and that strange behauiour of a child of God is as nothing in Gods account, the Lord passeth by it. yet in the root it still remains unshaken, and that strange behaviour of a child of God is as nothing in God's account, the Lord passes by it. av p-acp dt n1 pn31 av vvz j-vvn, cc cst j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz a-acp pix p-acp ng1 n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31. (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 851
15463 We find that the Lord tooke no notice of Iobs impatiencie, but accounted him as a patient man, We find that the Lord took no notice of Jobs impatiency, but accounted him as a patient man, pns12 vvb cst dt n1 vvd dx n1 pp-f n2 n1, cc-acp vvd pno31 p-acp dt j n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 851
15464 yea as a patterne of patience, Iam. 5.11. yea as a pattern of patience, Iam. 5.11. uh p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 851
15465 And so though Gods children be sometimes ouercome of the bitternesse of their paines, it is onely in their senses, And so though God's children be sometime overcome of the bitterness of their pains, it is only in their Senses, cc av c-acp npg1 n2 vbb av vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, pn31 vbz av-j p-acp po32 n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 851
15466 and not in the inward grace of their hearts, therein they are still conquerours. and not in the inward grace of their hearts, therein they Are still conquerors. cc xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2, av pns32 vbr j n2. (39) verse (DIV2) 1527 Page 851
15467 Againe, Gods children are as great and glorious conquerours ouer the euils, troubles, and trials themselues, by some wonderfull and strange deliuerance, Again, God's children Are as great and glorious conquerors over the evils, Troubles, and trials themselves, by Some wonderful and strange deliverance, av, npg1 n2 vbr a-acp j cc j n2 p-acp dt n2-jn, n2, cc n2 px32, p-acp d j cc j n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1528 Page 851
15468 as when they are wonderfully deliuered out of them, either by the immediate hand and power of God, as when they Are wonderfully Delivered out of them, either by the immediate hand and power of God, c-acp c-crq pns32 vbr av-j vvn av pp-f pno32, av-d p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1528 Page 851
15469 as the people of Israel were out of the hands of the Egyptians at the red sea, Exod. 14. and the three companions of Daniel out of the hot fierie fornace, Dan. 3.26. and Daniel himselfe out of the Lyons den, Dan. 6.22. and Peter out of prison, Act. 12.11. or by some strange meanes, as Saul was, Act. 9.25. as the people of Israel were out of the hands of the egyptians At the read sea, Exod 14. and the three Sodales of daniel out of the hight fiery furnace, Dan. 3.26. and daniel himself out of the Lyons den, Dan. 6.22. and Peter out of prison, Act. 12.11. or by Some strange means, as Saul was, Act. 9.25. c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbdr av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt njp2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, np1 crd cc dt crd n2 pp-f np1 av pp-f dt j j n1, np1 crd. cc np1 px31 av pp-f dt ng1 n1, np1 crd. cc np1 av pp-f n1, n1 crd. cc p-acp d j n2, c-acp np1 vbds, n1 crd. (39) verse (DIV2) 1528 Page 851
15470 the text saith, The disciples tooke him by night, and put him through the wall, the text Says, The Disciples took him by night, and put him through the wall, dt n1 vvz, dt n2 vvd pno31 p-acp n1, cc vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1528 Page 851
15471 and let him downe in a basket, and so he escaped out of the hands of the Iewes, who watched the gates day and night to kill him. and let him down in a basket, and so he escaped out of the hands of the Iewes, who watched the gates day and night to kill him. cc vvb pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc av pns31 vvd av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt np2, r-crq vvd dt n2 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno31. (39) verse (DIV2) 1528 Page 851
15472 Secondly, Gods children in all the afflictions that befall them, euen in their particular euils, trials, Secondly, God's children in all the afflictions that befall them, even in their particular evils, trials, ord, npg1 n2 p-acp d dt n2 cst vvb pno32, av-j p-acp po32 j n2-jn, n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 851
15473 and troubles, are as great and glorious conquerours, and that here in this world, ouer the diuell, and Troubles, Are as great and glorious conquerors, and that Here in this world, over the Devil, cc n2, vbr p-acp j cc j n2, cc cst av p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15474 and ouer wicked men, that vexe, and trouble, and persecute them, and deale most hardly and cruelly with them: and over wicked men, that vex, and trouble, and persecute them, and deal most hardly and cruelly with them: cc p-acp j n2, cst vvb, cc vvi, cc vvi pno32, cc vvi ds av cc av-j p-acp pno32: (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15475 for what is the diuels aime in the afflictions of Gods children? Surely as I shewed heretofore, to wrest from them their confidence in Gods loue, to make them murmure, blaspheme, for what is the Devils aim in the afflictions of God's children? Surely as I showed heretofore, to wrest from them their confidence in God's love, to make them murmur, Blaspheme, p-acp r-crq vbz dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2? av-j c-acp pns11 vvd av, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 po32 n1 p-acp npg1 n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi, vvb, (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15476 and despaire, and to make a breach betweene God and them: and despair, and to make a breach between God and them: cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 cc pno32: (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15477 now herein is the diuell disappointed, Gods children in their particular trials & troubles draw nearer to God, now herein is the Devil disappointed, God's children in their particular trials & Troubles draw nearer to God, av av vbz dt n1 vvn, npg1 n2 p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2 vvb av-jc p-acp np1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15478 and cleaue faster to him, their afflictions bring forth patience, and their patience experience of Gods gracious presence and assistance, as Rom. 5.3.4. and cleave faster to him, their afflictions bring forth patience, and their patience experience of God's gracious presence and assistance, as Rom. 5.3.4. cc vvb av-jc p-acp pno31, po32 n2 vvb av n1, cc po32 n1 n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc n1, c-acp np1 crd. (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15479 yea Gods children are stirred vp in their afflictions to be more feruent in prayer to God, yea God's children Are stirred up in their afflictions to be more fervent in prayer to God, uh ng1 n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vbi av-dc j p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15480 as Paul was when he was buffeted of Satan, 2. Cor. 12.8. And what is it that wicked men in their vexing and troubling of Gods children, as Paul was when he was buffeted of Satan, 2. Cor. 12.8. And what is it that wicked men in their vexing and troubling of God's children, c-acp np1 vbds c-crq pns31 vbds vvn pp-f np1, crd np1 crd. cc q-crq vbz pn31 cst j n2 p-acp po32 vvg cc vvg pp-f npg1 n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15481 and in dealing most hardly with them driue at? Surely to make them to denie Christ, and in dealing most hardly with them driven At? Surely to make them to deny christ, cc p-acp vvg av-ds av p-acp pno32 vvi p-acp? np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi np1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15482 and to shrinke from their holy profession and religion, but therein they faile of their porpose, Gods children are thereby more strengthened and confirmed in their confession of the name of Christ, and to shrink from their holy profession and Religion, but therein they fail of their porpose, God's children Are thereby more strengthened and confirmed in their Confessi of the name of christ, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, cc-acp av pns32 vvb pp-f po32 n1, npg1 n2 vbr av av-dc vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15483 and in their holy profession of the truth and Gospell of Christ, and many times by their courage and constancie they do euen daunt the minds of their persecutours, and in their holy profession of the truth and Gospel of christ, and many times by their courage and constancy they do even daunt the minds of their persecutors, cc p-acp po32 j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc d n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 pns32 vdb av vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15484 and their very enemies stand amazed and wonder at them, and say as the chiefe Priests and Scribes said, Act. 4.16. and their very enemies stand amazed and wonder At them, and say as the chief Priests and Scribes said, Act. 4.16. cc po32 j n2 vvb vvn cc vvi p-acp pno32, cc vvb p-acp dt j-jn n2 cc n2 vvd, n1 crd. (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15485 What shall we do to these men? A speech worth the noting, they that had power to imprison the Apostles, What shall we do to these men? A speech worth the noting, they that had power to imprison the Apostles, q-crq vmb pns12 vdi p-acp d n2? dt n1 n1 dt vvg, pns32 cst vhd n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15486 or to do with them what they would, stand amazed & know not what to do, to poore, weake, vnarmed, and friendlesse men: or to do with them what they would, stand amazed & know not what to do, to poor, weak, unarmed, and friendless men: cc pc-acp vdi p-acp pno32 r-crq pns32 vmd, vvb j-vvn cc vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vdi, p-acp j, j, j-vvn-u, cc j n2: (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15487 and thus we find that many times the barbarous cruelttie of the persecuting Emperours was euen altered with the stedfastnesse of the Saints in suffering. and thus we find that many times the barbarous cruelttie of the persecuting emperors was even altered with the steadfastness of the Saints in suffering. cc av pns12 vvb cst d n2 dt j n1 pp-f dt vvg n2 vbds av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp vvg. (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15488 And though Gods children suffer grieuous things, and die vnder the hands of their cruell tormentours, And though God's children suffer grievous things, and die under the hands of their cruel tormentors, cc cs npg1 n2 vvb j n2, cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 j n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15489 yet in regard of their constancie they are conquerours, and go away with a glorious victorie. yet in regard of their constancy they Are conquerors, and go away with a glorious victory. av p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 pns32 vbr n2, cc vvb av p-acp dt j n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15490 Thus then we see this truth cleared and confirmed particularly, that Gods children in all the afflictions that befall them, Thus then we see this truth cleared and confirmed particularly, that God's children in all the afflictions that befall them, av cs pns12 vvb d n1 vvn cc vvn av-j, cst npg1 n2 p-acp d dt n2 cst vvb pno32, (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 852
15491 euen in their particular euils and trials, are as great conquerours here in this world, both ouer the euils and trials themselues, even in their particular evils and trials, Are as great conquerors Here in this world, both over the evils and trials themselves, av-j p-acp po32 j n2-jn cc n2, vbr a-acp j n2 av p-acp d n1, av-d p-acp dt n2-jn cc n2 px32, (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 853
15492 and also ouer the diuel and wicked men, that vexe, and trouble, and persecute them, and deale most hardly and cruelly with them. and also over the Devil and wicked men, that vex, and trouble, and persecute them, and deal most hardly and cruelly with them. cc av p-acp dt n1 cc j n2, cst vvb, cc vvi, cc vvi pno32, cc vvi ds av cc av-j p-acp pno32. (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 853
15493 And the ground of this truth is that which the Apostle subioynes, through the aide and helpe of God, who is pleased to aide and helpe them, out of his loue to them in Christ: And the ground of this truth is that which the Apostle subioynes, through the aid and help of God, who is pleased to aid and help them, out of his love to them in christ: cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz d r-crq dt n1 vvz, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 853
15494 and of that we are afterwards to speake, I will not now further meddle with it; and of that we Are afterwards to speak, I will not now further meddle with it; cc pp-f cst pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi, pns11 vmb xx av jc vvb p-acp pn31; (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 853
15495 come we to the vse of this, namely, on this ground of truth we must learne. come we to the use of this, namely, on this ground of truth we must Learn. vvb pns12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, av, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vmb vvi. (39) verse (DIV2) 1529 Page 853
15496 Not to iudge of Gods children according to sight and sense in the time of their afflictions: Not to judge of God's children according to sighed and sense in the time of their afflictions: xx pc-acp vvi pp-f npg1 n2 vvg p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2: (39) verse (DIV2) 1530 Page 853
15497 when they lie vnder heauie trials and troubles, vexations and afflictions, torments and tortures, and in the eye of flesh and bloud in mans iudgement are ouercome, when they lie under heavy trials and Troubles, vexations and afflictions, torments and tortures, and in the eye of Flesh and blood in men judgement Are overcome, c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp j n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp ng1 n1 vbr vvn, (39) verse (DIV2) 1530 Page 853
15498 then are they victorious conquerors and triumphers. then Are they victorious conquerors and triumphers. av vbr pns32 j n2 cc n2. (39) verse (DIV2) 1530 Page 853
15499 It is a singular grace of God to iudge rightly of others in the time of affliction: It is a singular grace of God to judge rightly of Others in the time of affliction: pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi av-jn pp-f n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1530 Page 853
15500 the world & men of the world seeing Gods children troubled and persecuted, and hardly dealt withall, are readie to iudge them base vnderlings, the world & men of the world seeing God's children troubled and persecuted, and hardly dealt withal, Are ready to judge them base underlings, dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vvg npg1 n2 vvn cc vvn, cc av vvd av, vbr j pc-acp vvi pno32 j n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1530 Page 853
15501 and such as all crow ouer, and are troden vnderfoote of all, but the truth now deliuered shewes they are deceiued; and such as all crow over, and Are trodden underfoot of all, but the truth now Delivered shows they Are deceived; cc d c-acp d n1 a-acp, cc vbr vvn av pp-f d, cc-acp dt n1 av vvn n2 pns32 vbr vvn; (39) verse (DIV2) 1530 Page 853
15502 euen when Gods children beare away the blowes, and men deale most hardly with them, and they are killed by their enemies, then are they as noble and victorious conquerours. even when God's children bear away the blows, and men deal most hardly with them, and they Are killed by their enemies, then Are they as noble and victorious conquerors. av c-crq npg1 n2 vvb av dt n2, cc n2 vvb ds av p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2, av vbr pns32 p-acp j cc j n2. (39) verse (DIV2) 1530 Page 853
15503 This indeed is a paradoxe, and such a thing as nature, reason, and the world vnderstand not; This indeed is a paradox, and such a thing as nature, reason, and the world understand not; np1 av vbz dt n1, cc d dt n1 p-acp n1, n1, cc dt n1 vvb xx; (39) verse (DIV2) 1530 Page 853
15504 but so it is, euen then are they as great conquerours in their courage, constancie, patience, and inward comfort: but so it is, even then Are they as great conquerors in their courage, constancy, patience, and inward Comfort: cc-acp av pn31 vbz, av av vbr pns32 p-acp j n2 p-acp po32 n1, n1, n1, cc j n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1530 Page 853
15505 yea when Gods children are in the extremitie of paine, and their paine makes them shew forth strange behauiour, yea when God's children Are in the extremity of pain, and their pain makes them show forth strange behaviour, uh q-crq npg1 n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc po32 n1 vvz pno32 vvi av j n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1530 Page 853
15506 euen then are they inuincible in their faith, and their inward grace is impregnable, all the power of hell not able to ouercome it: even then Are they invincible in their faith, and their inward grace is impregnable, all the power of hell not able to overcome it: av av vbr pns32 j p-acp po32 n1, cc po32 j n1 vbz j, d dt n1 pp-f n1 xx j pc-acp vvi pn31: (39) verse (DIV2) 1530 Page 853
15507 and if we iudge otherwise of them then of conquerours, surely we iudge amisse, and we sinne against the generation of Gods children, as Dauid speaks, Psal. 73.15. and let vs take heed of so doing. And for a second vse: and if we judge otherwise of them then of conquerors, surely we judge amiss, and we sin against the generation of God's children, as David speaks, Psalm 73.15. and let us take heed of so doing. And for a second use: cc cs pns12 vvb av pp-f pno32 av pp-f n2, av-j pns12 vvb av, cc pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. cc vvb pno12 vvi n1 pp-f av vdg. cc p-acp dt ord n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1530 Page 853
15508 Is it so that true beleeuers and Gods children, in all afflictions that befall them, euen in their particular euils, trials, Is it so that true believers and God's children, in all afflictions that befall them, even in their particular evils, trials, vbz pn31 av cst j n2 cc n2 n2, p-acp d n2 cst vvb pno32, av p-acp po32 j n2-jn, n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15509 and troubles, are as great and glorious conquerours ouer the euils, trials, and troubles themselues, and Troubles, Are as great and glorious conquerors over the evils, trials, and Troubles themselves, cc n2, vbr p-acp j cc j n2 p-acp dt n2-jn, n2, cc vvz px32, (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15510 and ouer the diuell, and ouer wicked men that vexe and trouble them, and deale hardly and cruelly with them? Surely then on this ground we may easily see, that a child of God is in a most happie and comfortable state and condition, and over the Devil, and over wicked men that vex and trouble them, and deal hardly and cruelly with them? Surely then on this ground we may Easily see, that a child of God is in a most happy and comfortable state and condition, cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp j n2 cst vvb cc vvi pno32, cc vvi av cc av-j p-acp pno32? np1 av p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 cc n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15511 and is as a rocke in the sea, which being beaten with waues on euery side, yet stands firme and vnmoueable; and is as a rock in the sea, which being beaten with waves on every side, yet Stands firm and Unmovable; cc vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbg vvn p-acp n2 p-acp d n1, av vvz j cc j-u; (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15512 yea a child of God is endued with such strength of grace, as that he is too strong for the diuell and for all the power of hell, yea a child of God is endued with such strength of grace, as that he is too strong for the Devil and for all the power of hell, uh dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, c-acp cst pns31 vbz av j c-acp dt n1 cc p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15513 and the diuell and all his instruments are not able by all the euils and troubles they can bring on him, to ouercome his faith, and the Devil and all his Instruments Are not able by all the evils and Troubles they can bring on him, to overcome his faith, cc dt n1 cc d po31 n2 vbr xx j p-acp d dt n2-jn cc n2 pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15514 and to get the victorie ouer the grace that is in him; and to get the victory over the grace that is in him; cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31; (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15515 though they may assault him and shake him, yet they can neuer as it were throw him on his backe and ouercome him, they cannot do him that mischiefe they intend against him. though they may assault him and shake him, yet they can never as it were throw him on his back and overcome him, they cannot do him that mischief they intend against him. cs pns32 vmb vvi pno31 cc vvi pno31, av pns32 vmb av-x p-acp pn31 vbdr n1 pno31 p-acp po31 n1 cc vvi pno31, pns32 vmbx vdi pno31 d n1 pns32 vvb p-acp pno31. (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15516 The persecutors and enemies of the Church and children of God, may shed the bloud of Gods children, The persecutors and enemies of the Church and children of God, may shed the blood of God's children, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15517 and take away their liues, yet when they so do, themselues go away vanquished, and Gods children are the conquerours; and take away their lives, yet when they so do, themselves go away vanquished, and God's children Are the conquerors; cc vvb av po32 n2, av c-crq pns32 av vdb, px32 vvb av vvn, cc npg1 n2 vbr dt n2; (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15518 and they do but as it were put a garland or crowne of victorie on their heads whom they kill and murder, and thinke they haue ouercome. and they do but as it were put a garland or crown of victory on their Heads whom they kill and murder, and think they have overcome. cc pns32 vdb cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2 r-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi, cc vvb pns32 vhb vvn. (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15519 Oh then happie and comfortable is the state of Gods children, they are in a more sure and setled estate then the mightiest Monarch in the world. O then happy and comfortable is the state of God's children, they Are in a more sure and settled estate then the Mightiest Monarch in the world. uh av j cc j vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, pns32 vbr p-acp dt av-dc j cc j-vvn n1 av dt js n1 p-acp dt n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15520 Who can say, and that truly, though many thousands of armed souldiers encompasse him for his defence, that he is in such a sure state, Who can say, and that truly, though many thousands of armed Soldiers encompass him for his defence, that he is in such a sure state, q-crq vmb vvi, cc cst av-j, cs d crd pp-f j-vvn n2 vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vbz p-acp d dt j n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15521 as that none can ouercome him? No, no, such is the state of euery child of God, he is sure, in all euils, tumults, trials, as that none can overcome him? No, no, such is the state of every child of God, he is sure, in all evils, tumults, trials, c-acp cst pix vmb vvi pno31? uh-dx, uh-dx, d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vbz j, p-acp d n2-jn, n2, n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15522 and afflictions that befall him, to stand fast, and to go away with the victory. and afflictions that befall him, to stand fast, and to go away with the victory. cc n2 cst vvb pno31, pc-acp vvi av-j, cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15523 The consideration of this ought to stirre vs vp to labour to get into the number of Gods children: The consideration of this ought to stir us up to labour to get into the number of God's children: dt n1 pp-f d pi pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2: (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15524 if thou be of that number, thou art then in a most sure state and condition, the diuell, if thou be of that number, thou art then in a most sure state and condition, the Devil, cs pns21 vbi pp-f d n1, pns21 vb2r av p-acp dt av-ds j n1 cc n1, dt n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15525 and all the power of hell, & all the instruments of the diuell, cannot then by any euill, trouble, and all the power of hell, & all the Instruments of the Devil, cannot then by any evil, trouble, cc d dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vmbx av p-acp d n-jn, n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15526 or triall, they can bring on thee, ouercome thy faith and that grace that is in thee; or trial, they can bring on thee, overcome thy faith and that grace that is in thee; cc n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, vvb po21 n1 cc d n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21; (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 854
15527 and in the heate of trouble and violence of persecution, thou mayest then laugh at thy persecutours, and set light by any thing they can do to thee. and in the heat of trouble and violence of persecution, thou Mayest then laugh At thy persecutors, and Set Light by any thing they can do to thee. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vm2 av vvi p-acp po21 n2, cc vvi n1 p-acp d n1 pns32 vmb vdi p-acp pno21. (39) verse (DIV2) 1531 Page 855
15528 Come we now to a second generall thing layd before vs in this verse, the cause of that great victorie that Gods children haue in all the euils that befall them, the aide and helpe of God vouchsafed vnto them out of his loue to them in Christ, in these words, Through him that hath loued vs, that is, (as we haue shewed) through the aide and helpe of God, which he is pleased to vouchsafe vnto vs in Christ his Sonne: Come we now to a second general thing laid before us in this verse, the cause of that great victory that God's children have in all the evils that befall them, the aid and help of God vouchsafed unto them out of his love to them in christ, in these words, Through him that hath loved us, that is, (as we have showed) through the aid and help of God, which he is pleased to vouchsafe unto us in christ his Son: vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n1 n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 cst ng1 n2 vhb p-acp d dt n2-jn cst vvb pno32, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32 av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, p-acp d n2, p-acp pno31 cst vhz vvn pno12, cst vbz, (c-acp pns12 vhb vvn) p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp np1 po31 n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1532 Page 855
15529 and these words thus vnderstood, do affoord two conclusions, two points of instruction, I will speake of them in order; first this. and these words thus understood, do afford two conclusions, two points of instruction, I will speak of them in order; First this. cc d n2 av vvn, vdb vvi crd n2, crd n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp n1; ord d. (39) verse (DIV2) 1532 Page 855
15530 That true beleeuers, Gods children, are as great and glorious conquerours in all afflictions, in the particular euils, trials, That true believers, God's children, Are as great and glorious conquerors in all afflictions, in the particular evils, trials, cst j n2, n2 n2, vbr p-acp j cc j n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp dt j n2-jn, n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 855
15531 and troubles that befall them here in this world, not by any power of their owne, and Troubles that befall them Here in this world, not by any power of their own, cc n2 cst vvb pno32 av p-acp d n1, xx p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 d, (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 855
15532 but onely by the powerfull aide and assistance of God vouchsafed to them. but only by the powerful aid and assistance of God vouchsafed to them. cc-acp av-j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32. (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 855
15533 It is not of themselues, or by any power and strength in themselues, that Gods children do stand fast in the euils, trials, It is not of themselves, or by any power and strength in themselves, that God's children do stand fast in the evils, trials, pn31 vbz xx pp-f px32, cc p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp px32, cst npg1 n2 vdb vvi av-j p-acp dt n2-jn, n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 855
15534 and troubles that befall them, and do go away with a glorious victorie, both ouer the euils themselues, in bearing them, and Troubles that befall them, and do go away with a glorious victory, both over the evils themselves, in bearing them, cc n2 cst vvb pno32, cc vdb vvi av p-acp dt j n1, av-d p-acp dt n2-jn px32, p-acp vvg pno32, (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 855
15535 and ouer Satan, disappointing him of his aime, and ouer wicked men that vexe and trouble them and deale hardly with them, defeating them of that they driue at in their vexations and persecutions; and over Satan, disappointing him of his aim, and over wicked men that vex and trouble them and deal hardly with them, defeating them of that they driven At in their vexations and persecutions; cc p-acp np1, vvg pno31 pp-f po31 vvb, cc p-acp j n2 cst vvb cc vvi pno32 cc vvi av p-acp pno32, n-vvg pno32 a-acp cst pns32 vvb p-acp p-acp po32 n2 cc n2; (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 855
15536 but it is meerely, wholly, and onely from the helpe and aide of God, vpholding and strengthening of them. but it is merely, wholly, and only from the help and aid of God, upholding and strengthening of them. cc-acp pn31 vbz av-j, av-jn, cc av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vvg cc vvg pp-f pno32. (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 855
15537 And hence it is that the Apostle hauing said Philip. 4.11.12. That he could be abased, and had learned to be hungrie and to want: And hence it is that the Apostle having said Philip. 4.11.12. That he could be abased, and had learned to be hungry and to want: cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vhg vvn np1. crd. cst pns31 vmd vbi vvd, cc vhd vvn pc-acp vbi j cc pc-acp vvi: (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 855
15538 he could endure and chearefully vndergo any want or any abasement, and not shrinke nor be ouercome by by it, he could endure and cheerfully undergo any want or any abasement, and not shrink nor be overcome by by it, pns31 vmd vvi cc av-j vvi d n1 cc d n1, cc xx vvi ccx vbb vvn p-acp p-acp pn31, (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 855
15539 and that he had learned in any state and condition to be content, he presently subioynes verse 13. that he was thus enabled to all euils, trials, troubles, and that he had learned in any state and condition to be content, he presently subioynes verse 13. that he was thus enabled to all evils, trials, Troubles, cc d pns31 vhd vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi j, pns31 av-j vvz n1 crd d pns31 vbds av vvn p-acp d n2-jn, n2, n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 855
15540 and afflictions, not by any power of man, but onely by the powerfull aide and helpe of Christ: and afflictions, not by any power of man, but only by the powerful aid and help of christ: cc n2, xx p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 855
15541 I am able (saith he) to do all things, through the helpe of Christ which strengtheneth me. And 2. Cor. 12.9.10. he saith, He reioyced in infirmities, and tooke pleasure in them, he was so farre from being ouercome of them: I am able (Says he) to do all things, through the help of christ which strengtheneth me. And 2. Cor. 12.9.10. he Says, He rejoiced in infirmities, and took pleasure in them, he was so Far from being overcome of them: pns11 vbm j (vvz pns31) pc-acp vdi d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz pno11. cc crd np1 crd. pns31 vvz, pns31 vvd p-acp n2, cc vvd n1 p-acp pno32, pns31 vbds av av-j p-acp vbg vvn pp-f pno32: (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 855
15542 and he reckons vp particulars In reproches, in necessities, in persecutions, in anguish for Christs sake: and he reckons up particulars In Reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in anguish for Christ sake: cc pns31 vvz p-acp n2-jn p-acp n2, p-acp n2, p-acp n2, p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 856
15543 and why? When he was weake, that is, destitute of all helpe and strength of himselfe, then was he strong through the power of Christ dwelling in him. and why? When he was weak, that is, destitute of all help and strength of himself, then was he strong through the power of christ Dwelling in him. cc q-crq? c-crq pns31 vbds j, cst vbz, j pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f px31, av vbds pns31 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno31. (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 856
15544 And it is the prayer of the Apostle for the Colossians, Colos. 1.11. that they might be strengthened with all might through his glorious power, vnto all patience, and long suffering with ioyfulnesse: And it is the prayer of the Apostle for the colossians, Colos 1.11. that they might be strengthened with all might through his glorious power, unto all patience, and long suffering with joyfulness: cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt njp2, np1 crd. cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp d n1, cc av-j vvg p-acp n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 856
15545 to all patience, & cōstancie in long continued afflictions, euen to long patience, as Iam. 5.7. to all patience, & constancy in long continued afflictions, even to long patience, as Iam. 5.7. p-acp d n1, cc n1 p-acp j j-vvn n2, av-j p-acp j n1, p-acp np1 crd. (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 856
15546 But how? through any power or strength of their owne? No, but through the glorious power of the Lord Iesus: But how? through any power or strength of their own? No, but through the glorious power of the Lord Iesus: p-acp q-crq? p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 d? uh-dx, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 856
15547 plainly teaching the truth of the point in band, that it is not by any power of their owne that Gods children are as great and glorious conquerours in all afflictions, in the particular euils, trials, plainly teaching the truth of the point in band, that it is not by any power of their own that God's children Are as great and glorious conquerors in all afflictions, in the particular evils, trials, av-j vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 d d ng1 n2 vbr a-acp j cc j n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp dt j n2-jn, n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 856
15548 and troubles that befall them here in this world, but onely by the powerfull aide and assistance of God vouchsafed to them. and Troubles that befall them Here in this world, but only by the powerful aid and assistance of God vouchsafed to them. cc n2 cst vvb pno32 av p-acp d n1, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32. (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 856
15549 And it must needs be so, the reason and ground of it is plaine, namely this. And it must needs be so, the reason and ground of it is plain, namely this. cc pn31 vmb av vbi av, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j, av d. (39) verse (DIV2) 1533 Page 856
15550 Howsoeuer Saint Iohn saith, 1. Ioh. 5.4. True faith is the victorie that ouercometh the world: Howsoever Saint John Says, 1. John 5.4. True faith is the victory that Overcometh the world: c-acp n1 np1 vvz, crd np1 crd. j n1 vbz dt n1 cst vvz dt n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1534 Page 856
15551 it is true faith that ouercometh all things in the world, not onely the lusts of the flesh, it is true faith that Overcometh all things in the world, not only the Lustiest of the Flesh, pn31 vbz j n1 cst vvz d n2 p-acp dt n1, xx av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1534 Page 856
15552 but it ouercomes the opposition that is made against Gods children in the world by wicked men and persecutours, as we find, Heb. 11.33.34. the faith of the godly in the times of old is thus commended, that by it They stopped the mouthes of Lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, of weake were made strong, waxed valiant in battell, turned to flight the armies of the aliants: but it overcomes the opposition that is made against God's children in the world by wicked men and persecutors, as we find, Hebrew 11.33.34. the faith of the godly in the times of old is thus commended, that by it They stopped the mouths of Lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, of weak were made strong, waxed valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliants: cc-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n2 cc n2, c-acp pns12 vvb, np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f dt j p-acp dt n2 pp-f j vbz av vvn, cst p-acp pn31 pns32 vvd dt n2 pp-f n2, vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f j vbdr vvn j, vvd j p-acp n1, vvd pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2-jn: (39) verse (DIV2) 1534 Page 856
15553 yet faith it selfe, and the grace that is in the hearts of Gods children, is supported and vpheld by the working power of God: yet faith it self, and the grace that is in the hearts of God's children, is supported and upheld by the working power of God: av n1 pn31 n1, cc dt n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1534 Page 856
15554 and that the faith of Gods children stands fast, and is firme, and stable and inuincible, and that the faith of God's children Stands fast, and is firm, and stable and invincible, cc cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vvz av-j, cc vbz j, cc n1 cc j, (39) verse (DIV2) 1534 Page 856
15555 and doth ouercome in the greatest trials and troubles that befall them, it is because it is supported, strengthened, and does overcome in the greatest trials and Troubles that befall them, it is Because it is supported, strengthened, cc vdz vvi p-acp dt js n2 cc n2 cst vvb pno32, pn31 vbz c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, vvn, (39) verse (DIV2) 1534 Page 856
15556 and guarded by the omnipotent working power of God. and guarded by the omnipotent working power of God. cc vvn p-acp dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f np1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1534 Page 856
15557 If the Lord do but a little withdraw his helping hand from his children, their weakenesse presently appeares. If the Lord do but a little withdraw his helping hand from his children, their weakness presently appears. cs dt n1 vdb p-acp dt j vvi po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp po31 n2, po32 n1 av-j vvz. (39) verse (DIV2) 1534 Page 856
15558 Whilest Iob had the power of God to support and strengthen him, he was able in the greatest extremitie to blesse God, Whilst Job had the power of God to support and strengthen him, he was able in the greatest extremity to bless God, cs np1 vhd dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31, pns31 vbds j p-acp dt js n1 pc-acp vvi np1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1534 Page 856
15559 but when the Lord did a little take away and pull backe his hand from him, but when the Lord did a little take away and pull back his hand from him, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vdd dt av-j vvi av cc vvi av po31 n1 p-acp pno31, (39) verse (DIV2) 1534 Page 856
15560 then did Iobs corruption and weakenesse shew it selfe, and cause him to breake out into bitter and vnbeseeming termes. then did Jobs corruption and weakness show it self, and cause him to break out into bitter and unbeseeming terms. av vdd n2 n1 cc n1 vvi pn31 n1, cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi av p-acp j cc j n2. (39) verse (DIV2) 1534 Page 857
15561 And therefore this vndoubtedly is a truth of God, that it is not by any power of their owne that Gods children are as great and glorious conquerours in all afflictions, in the particular euils, trials, And Therefore this undoubtedly is a truth of God, that it is not by any power of their own that God's children Are as great and glorious conquerors in all afflictions, in the particular evils, trials, cc av d av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 d d ng1 n2 vbr a-acp j cc j n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp dt j n2-jn, n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1534 Page 857
15562 and troubles that befall them here in this world, but onely by the powerfull aide and assistance of God vouchsafed to them, that supp•••g and vpholding them. and Troubles that befall them Here in this world, but only by the powerful aid and assistance of God vouchsafed to them, that supp•••g and upholding them. cc n2 cst vvb pno32 av p-acp d n1, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32, cst vvg cc vvg pno32. (39) verse (DIV2) 1534 Page 857
15563 Now then to make vse of this. Now then to make use of this. av av pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d. (39) verse (DIV2) 1534 Page 857
15564 First this being a tru•• it serues to discouer an vntruth and an errour which is held and taught by the Papists. First this being a tru•• it serves to discover an untruth and an error which is held and taught by the Papists. ord d vbg dt n1 pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt njp2. (39) verse (DIV2) 1535 Page 857
15565 This they hold and teach, That a child of God may in this life haue such perfection of inherent grace as is sufficient to keepe him from all formall transgression of Gods Law, This they hold and teach, That a child of God may in this life have such perfection of inherent grace as is sufficient to keep him from all formal Transgression of God's Law, d pns32 vvb cc vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb p-acp d n1 vhb d n1 pp-f j n1 c-acp vbz j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1535 Page 857
15566 and from all deadly sinne, as they call it. and from all deadly sin, as they call it. cc p-acp d j n1, c-acp pns32 vvb pn31. (39) verse (DIV2) 1535 Page 857
15567 Now this opinion of theirs is both vnsound and rotten in the ground of it, supposing perfection of grace inherent in this life, which cannot be attained to: Now this opinion of theirs is both unsound and rotten in the ground of it, supposing perfection of grace inherent in this life, which cannot be attained to: av d n1 pp-f png32 vbz av-d j cc j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvg n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp d n1, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn p-acp: (39) verse (DIV2) 1535 Page 857
15568 and besides that, it cannot stand with the truth now deliuered, for out of all question impatiencie is a formall trangression of Gods law, they will not be so shamelesse as to denie that, it being a sinne against the first Commandement of the first table. and beside that, it cannot stand with the truth now Delivered, for out of all question impatiency is a formal Transgression of God's law, they will not be so shameless as to deny that, it being a sin against the First Commandment of the First table. cc p-acp d, pn31 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 av vvn, c-acp av pp-f d n1 n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns32 vmb xx vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi d, pn31 vbg dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1535 Page 857
15569 And the power by which a child of God stands fast in euils, trials, and troubles that befall him, And the power by which a child of God Stands fast in evils, trials, and Troubles that befall him, cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz av-j p-acp n2-jn, n2, cc n2 cst vvb pno31, (39) verse (DIV2) 1535 Page 857
15570 and is not ouercome of impatiencie, is not any power of his owne, no not any power and strength of his faith, and is not overcome of impatiency, is not any power of his own, no not any power and strength of his faith, cc vbz xx vvn pp-f n1, vbz xx d n1 pp-f po31 d, uh-dx xx d n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1535 Page 857
15571 and of the grace that is in him, but it is onely (as ye haue heard) the powerfull aide and assistance of God vouchsafed to him, that is the thing that vpholds him, and of the grace that is in him, but it is only (as you have herd) the powerful aid and assistance of God vouchsafed to him, that is the thing that upholds him, cc pp-f dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31, cc-acp pn31 vbz j (c-acp pn22 vhb vvn) dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno31, cst vbz dt n1 cst vvz pno31, (39) verse (DIV2) 1535 Page 857
15572 yea that is the thing that vpholds his faith and inward grace that is in his soule, whereby he becomes a great and glorious conquerour in the particular euils, trials and troubles that befall him; yea that is the thing that upholds his faith and inward grace that is in his soul, whereby he becomes a great and glorious conqueror in the particular evils, trials and Troubles that befall him; uh d vbz dt n1 cst vvz po31 n1 cc j n1 cst vbz p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vvz dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt j n2-jn, n2 cc n2 cst vvb pno31; (39) verse (DIV2) 1535 Page 857
15573 and therefore it is not as the Papists teach, that perfection of inherent grace keepes a child of God from all formall trangression of Gods Law. and Therefore it is not as the Papists teach, that perfection of inherent grace keeps a child of God from all formal Transgression of God's Law. cc av pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt njp2 vvb, cst n1 pp-f j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1535 Page 857
15574 No, it is not the strength either of man or Angell that keepes him from sinning, No, it is not the strength either of man or Angel that keeps him from sinning, uh-dx, pn31 vbz xx dt n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1 cst vvz pno31 p-acp vvg, (39) verse (DIV2) 1535 Page 857
15575 but onely the working power of God, and the speciall grace of God vpholding him. I leaue that, and for a second vse. but only the working power of God, and the special grace of God upholding him. I leave that, and for a second use. cc-acp av-j dt j-vvg n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno31. pns11 vvb cst, cc p-acp dt ord n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1535 Page 857
15576 Is it so that it is not by any power of their owne that Gods children are as great and glorious conquerours in all afflictions, in the particular euils, trials, Is it so that it is not by any power of their own that God's children Are as great and glorious conquerors in all afflictions, in the particular evils, trials, vbz pn31 av cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 d d ng1 n2 vbr a-acp j cc j n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp dt j n2-jn, n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15577 and troubles that befall them here in this world, but onely by the powerfull aide and assistance of God vouchsafed to them, that supporting and that vpholding them? Surely then on this ground we must learne to acknowledge the constancie and patience we finde in any triall and affliction to 〈 ◊ 〉 onely from the good hand of God, and Troubles that befall them Here in this world, but only by the powerful aid and assistance of God vouchsafed to them, that supporting and that upholding them? Surely then on this ground we must Learn to acknowledge the constancy and patience we find in any trial and affliction to 〈 ◊ 〉 only from the good hand of God, cc n2 cst vvb pno32 av p-acp d n1, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32, cst vvg cc d vvg pno32? np1 av p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 cc n1 pc-acp 〈 sy 〉 av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15578 and giue him all prai•• •nd glorie for the same. and give him all prai•• •nd glory for the same. cc vvi pno31 d n1 vvb n1 p-acp dt d. (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15579 Dost thou finde thy selfe able to b•••e some great triall and affliction with patience and with comfort? Art thou able to ouercome the barbarous crueltie of bloudie minded persecutours by thy courage and constancie, in suffering the torments and tortures they lay on thee? Do not thou ascribe that patience and that courage and constancie of thine to any power in thy selfe, no not to the power of thy faith, Dost thou find thy self able to b•••e Some great trial and affliction with patience and with Comfort? Art thou able to overcome the barbarous cruelty of bloody minded persecutors by thy courage and constancy, in suffering the torments and tortures they lay on thee? Do not thou ascribe that patience and that courage and constancy of thine to any power in thy self, no not to the power of thy faith, vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 j pc-acp vvi d j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1? vb2r pns21 j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f j j-vvn n2 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg dt n2 cc n2 pns32 vvd p-acp pno21? vdb xx pns21 vvi d n1 cc d n1 cc n1 pp-f png21 p-acp d n1 p-acp po21 n1, uh-dx xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15580 nor to the strength of grace that is in thee, though thou haue a great measure of grace, nor to the strength of grace that is in thee, though thou have a great measure of grace, ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz p-acp pno21, cs pns21 vhb dt j n1 pp-f n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15581 but ascribe it onely to the powerfull aide and assistance of God vouchsafed to thee: but ascribe it only to the powerful aid and assistance of God vouchsafed to thee: cc-acp vvb pn31 av-j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno21: (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15582 and thinke not when thou seest others vndergo great and bitter trials and afflictions patiently and comfortly, that it is from the strength of their faith, and think not when thou See Others undergo great and bitter trials and afflictions patiently and comfortly, that it is from the strength of their faith, cc vvb xx c-crq pns21 vv2 n2-jn vvb j cc j n2 cc n2 av-j cc av-j, cst pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15583 and from the power of grace that is in them that they so do, because they are stronger in faith, and from the power of grace that is in them that they so do, Because they Are Stronger in faith, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32 cst pns32 av vdb, c-acp pns32 vbr jc p-acp n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15584 or haue a greater measure of grace then others, but acknowledge it to be onely from the powerfull aide & assistance of God vouchsafed to them: or have a greater measure of grace then Others, but acknowledge it to be only from the powerful aid & assistance of God vouchsafed to them: cc vhb dt jc n1 pp-f n1 cs n2-jn, cc-acp vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32: (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15585 and so learne thou on this ground not to doubt of thy standing and of thy holding out in the time of some great triall and affliction because thou art but weake in faith and weake in grace: and so Learn thou on this ground not to doubt of thy standing and of thy holding out in the time of Some great trial and affliction Because thou art but weak in faith and weak in grace: cc av vvb pns21 p-acp d n1 xx pc-acp vvi pp-f po21 j-vvg cc pp-f po21 vvg av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 cc n1 c-acp pns21 vb2r p-acp j p-acp n1 cc j p-acp n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15586 it is many times the complaint of a child of God: it is many times the complaint of a child of God: pn31 vbz d n2 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15587 Alas, I finde my selfe so weake in faith, and I haue such a poore measure of grace, Alas, I find my self so weak in faith, and I have such a poor measure of grace, uh, pns11 vvb po11 n1 av j p-acp n1, cc pns11 vhb d dt j n1 pp-f n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15588 as if the Lord should bring me to some great triall, to the fierie triall, as if the Lord should bring me to Some great trial, to the fiery trial, c-acp cs dt n1 vmd vvi pno11 p-acp d j n1, p-acp dt j n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15589 or such like, I feare I should neuer be able to stand and to hold out. or such like, I Fear I should never be able to stand and to hold out. cc d av-j, pns11 vvb pns11 vmd av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi av. (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15590 Oh but consider thou by whose power the best of Gods children are as conquerours in the particular euils, trials, O but Consider thou by whose power the best of God's children Are as conquerors in the particular evils, trials, uh cc-acp vvb pns21 p-acp rg-crq n1 dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp dt j n2-jn, n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15591 and troubles that befall them, not by any power of their owne, not by any streng•h of grace in themselues, and Troubles that befall them, not by any power of their own, not by any streng•h of grace in themselves, cc n2 cst vvb pno32, xx p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 d, xx p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px32, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 858
15592 but onely by the powerfull aide and helpe of God vouchsafed vnto them: but only by the powerful aid and help of God vouchsafed unto them: cc-acp av-j p-acp dt j vvi cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32: (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15593 and is not he as able to strengthen thee, and to make thee as a conquerour in the greatest triall that befals thee? assuredly he is. and is not he as able to strengthen thee, and to make thee as a conqueror in the greatest trial that befalls thee? assuredly he is. cc vbz xx pns31 p-acp j pc-acp vvi pno21, cc pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt js n1 cst vvz pno21? av-vvn pns31 vbz. (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15594 And is his helpe further from thee because thou art weake? no, it is nearer to thee in that respect, God doth commonly manifest his power in weakenesse, And is his help further from thee Because thou art weak? no, it is nearer to thee in that respect, God does commonly manifest his power in weakness, cc vbz po31 n1 av-jc p-acp pno21 c-acp pns21 vb2r j? uh-dx, pn31 vbz jc p-acp pno21 p-acp d n1, np1 vdz av-j vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15595 and the weaker thou art, the more it is for the glorie of God that he makes thee able to stand and to hold out in some great triall, and the Weaker thou art, the more it is for the glory of God that he makes thee able to stand and to hold out in Some great trial, cc dt jc pns21 vb2r, dt av-dc pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst pns31 vvz pno21 j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp d j n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15596 and thereby the Lord hath the greater glorie. and thereby the Lord hath the greater glory. cc av dt n1 vhz dt jc n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15597 It was more for the honour of God that Iehoshaphat got the victorie ouer his enemies, It was more for the honour of God that Jehoshaphat god the victory over his enemies, pn31 vbds av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst np1 vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15598 when he had no strength to stand before them, neither knew what to do, 2. Chron. 20.12. then if he had had a mightie armie able to confront them, and to encounter with them: when he had no strength to stand before them, neither knew what to do, 2. Chronicles 20.12. then if he had had a mighty army able to confront them, and to encounter with them: c-crq pns31 vhd dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, av-dx vvd q-crq pc-acp vdi, crd np1 crd. av cs pns31 vhd vhn dt j n1 j pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32: (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15599 so certainly it is more for the glorie of God, that thou of a poore weake Christian art made a conquerour in the time of some great triall, so Certainly it is more for the glory of God, that thou of a poor weak Christian art made a conqueror in the time of Some great trial, av av-j pn31 vbz av-dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns21 pp-f dt j j njp n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15600 then if thou hadst greater strength. then if thou Hadst greater strength. av cs pns21 vhd2 jc n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15601 And therefore thinke not thus with thy selfe, If I had such a measure or such strength of grace, And Therefore think not thus with thy self, If I had such a measure or such strength of grace, cc av vvb xx av p-acp po21 n1, cs pns11 vhd d dt n1 cc d n1 pp-f n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15602 then I were well, and then I would not doubt but I should be able to beare the brunt of the greatest triall. then I were well, and then I would not doubt but I should be able to bear the brunt of the greatest trial. cs pns11 vbdr av, cc av pns11 vmd xx vvi cc-acp pns11 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt js n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15603 If this be thy thought it is not good: If this be thy Thought it is not good: cs d vbb po21 n1 pn31 vbz xx j: (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15604 remember thou it is not by the power of grace it selfe be it neuer so strong, that Gods children are as conquerours in the particular euils, trials, Remember thou it is not by the power of grace it self be it never so strong, that God's children Are as conquerors in the particular evils, trials, vvb pns21 pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1 vbi pn31 av-x av j, cst npg1 n2 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp dt j n2-jn, n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15605 and troubles that befall them, but onely by the powerfull aide and assistance of God vouchsafed vnto them: and Troubles that befall them, but only by the powerful aid and assistance of God vouchsafed unto them: cc n2 cst vvb pno32, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32: (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15606 and though thou be but weake in grace, yet the Lord is as able to make thee a conquerour in the greatest triall, and though thou be but weak in grace, yet the Lord is as able to make thee a conqueror in the greatest trial, cc cs pns21 vbb p-acp j p-acp n1, av dt n1 vbz a-acp j pc-acp vvi pno21 dt n1 p-acp dt js n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15607 as the strongest of his children. as the Strongest of his children. c-acp dt js pp-f po31 n2. (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15608 And assuredly if he call thee to any great suffering, he will manifest his power in thy weaknesse: And assuredly if he call thee to any great suffering, he will manifest his power in thy weakness: np1 av-vvn cs pns31 vvb pno21 p-acp d j n1, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp po21 n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15609 and therefore doubt not of thy standing and holding out in the time of triall, and Therefore doubt not of thy standing and holding out in the time of trial, cc av vvb xx pp-f po21 j-vvg cc vvg av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15610 but in assured trust depend on the Lord, and be strong in the power of his might, as Ephes. 6.10. but in assured trust depend on the Lord, and be strong in the power of his might, as Ephesians 6.10. cc-acp p-acp j-vvn n1 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vbb j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp np1 crd. (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15611 Now a second conclusion that those words, Through him that loued vs, vnderstood as they haue bene expounded do affoord, is this: Now a second conclusion that those words, Through him that loved us, understood as they have be expounded do afford, is this: av dt ord n1 cst d n2, p-acp pno31 cst vvd pno12, vvd c-acp pns32 vhb vbn vvn vdb vvi, vbz d: (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15612 I will be briefe in it. I will be brief in it. pns11 vmb vbi j p-acp pn31. (39) verse (DIV2) 1536 Page 859
15613 In that Gods children haue aide and assistance from God to vphold them in their afflictions, it is out of Gods loue to them: In that God's children have aid and assistance from God to uphold them in their afflictions, it is out of God's love to them: p-acp d ng1 n2 vhb n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, pn31 vbz av pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32: (39) verse (DIV2) 1537 Page 859
15614 from the loue of God to his children comes the aide and assistance that God vouchsafes to them, supporting, from the love of God to his children comes the aid and assistance that God vouchsafes to them, supporting, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2 vvz dt n1 cc n1 cst np1 vvz p-acp pno32, vvg, (39) verse (DIV2) 1537 Page 859
15615 and strengthening, and making them as conquerours in the particular euils, trials, and troubles that do befall them. and strengthening, and making them as conquerors in the particular evils, trials, and Troubles that do befall them. cc vvg, cc vvg pno32 p-acp n2 p-acp dt j n2-jn, n2, cc n2 cst vdb vvi pno32. (39) verse (DIV2) 1537 Page 860
15616 And hence it is that the Apostle Philip. 1.29. And hence it is that the Apostle Philip. 1.29. cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 np1. crd. (39) verse (DIV2) 1537 Page 860
15618 and a priuiledge vouchsafed onely to them to whom God giues faith, and so a gift vouchsafed to his children out of his loue to them, To you it is giuen not onely that ye should beleeue in him, and a privilege vouchsafed only to them to whom God gives faith, and so a gift vouchsafed to his children out of his love to them, To you it is given not only that you should believe in him, cc dt n1 vvd av-j p-acp pno32 pc-acp ro-crq np1 vvz n1, cc av dt n1 vvn p-acp po31 n2 av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp pn22 pn31 vbz vvn xx av-j d pn22 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, (39) verse (DIV2) 1537 Page 860
15619 but also suffer for his sake. And indeed not to enlarge the point. but also suffer for his sake. And indeed not to enlarge the point. cc-acp av vvi p-acp po31 n1. cc av xx pc-acp vvi dt n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1537 Page 860
15620 The loue of God is the fountaine from whence flow out all good things to his children, from the first to the last, from the ground to the complement, from election to happinesse and glorie in heauen. The love of God is the fountain from whence flow out all good things to his children, from the First to the last, from the ground to the compliment, from election to happiness and glory in heaven. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 p-acp c-crq vvi av d j n2 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp dt ord p-acp dt ord, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1538 Page 860
15621 And therefore it must needs be the aide and assistance that God vouchsafes to his children in supporting and strengthening them, And Therefore it must needs be the aid and assistance that God vouchsafes to his children in supporting and strengthening them, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi dt n1 cc n1 cst np1 vvz p-acp po31 n2 p-acp vvg cc vvg pno32, (39) verse (DIV2) 1538 Page 860
15622 and making them as conquerours in the particular euils, trials, and troubles that befall them, it comes from the loue of God to them. and making them as conquerors in the particular evils, trials, and Troubles that befall them, it comes from the love of God to them. cc vvg pno32 p-acp n2 p-acp dt j n2-jn, n2, cc n2 cst vvb pno32, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32. (39) verse (DIV2) 1538 Page 860
15623 It is not then for any worth or merit of theirs that God vouchsafes to his children aide and helpe to strengthen them in the time of triall and affliction, nor yet for the good vsage of the grace they haue alreadie receiued, It is not then for any worth or merit of theirs that God vouchsafes to his children aid and help to strengthen them in the time of trial and affliction, nor yet for the good usage of the grace they have already received, pn31 vbz xx av p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f png32 d np1 vvz p-acp po31 n2 vvi cc vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, ccx av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vhb av vvn, (39) verse (DIV2) 1538 Page 860
15624 but it is meerely out of his loue, so to helpe and so to assist his children: but it is merely out of his love, so to help and so to assist his children: cc-acp pn31 vbz av-j av pp-f po31 n1, av pc-acp vvi cc av pc-acp vvi po31 n2: (39) verse (DIV2) 1538 Page 860
15625 and the strength they haue to stand in the time of affliction is from the meere free grace and loue of God to them. and the strength they have to stand in the time of affliction is from the mere free grace and love of God to them. cc dt n1 pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp dt j j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32. (39) verse (DIV2) 1538 Page 860
15626 And on this ground a man may conclude to the comfort of his owne soule, that God loues him, if he finde that he giues him aide and assistance, supporting and strengthening him, And on this ground a man may conclude to the Comfort of his own soul, that God loves him, if he find that he gives him aid and assistance, supporting and strengthening him, cc p-acp d n1 dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, cst np1 vvz pno31, cs pns31 vvb cst pns31 vvz pno31 vvi cc n1, vvg cc vvg pno31, (39) verse (DIV2) 1538 Page 860
15627 and making him as a conquerour in the particular euils and afflictions that do befall him. and making him as a conqueror in the particular evils and afflictions that do befall him. cc vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n2-jn cc n2 cst vdb vvi pno31. (39) verse (DIV2) 1538 Page 860
15628 Dost thou whosoeuer thou art, finde aide and assistance from God, making thee able to beare thy particular triall and affliction with patience and comfort, Dost thou whosoever thou art, find aid and assistance from God, making thee able to bear thy particular trial and affliction with patience and Comfort, vd2 pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, vvg pno21 j pc-acp vvi po21 j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1539 Page 860
15629 and with cheerfulnesse? It is an euidence of Gods loue vnto thee, and therein God seales vp his loue to thee, and with cheerfulness? It is an evidence of God's love unto thee, and therein God Seals up his love to thee, cc p-acp n1? pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno21, cc av np1 vvz a-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno21, (39) verse (DIV2) 1539 Page 860
15630 and offers himselfe to thee as to his child: the text is cleare, Hebr. 12.7. If ye endure chastening God offereth himselfe vnto you as vnto sonnes. and offers himself to thee as to his child: the text is clear, Hebrew 12.7. If you endure chastening God Offereth himself unto you as unto Sons. cc vvz px31 p-acp pno21 p-acp p-acp po31 n1: dt n1 vbz j, np1 crd. cs pn22 vvb vvg np1 vvz px31 p-acp pn22 a-acp p-acp n2. (39) verse (DIV2) 1539 Page 860
15631 Affliction of it owne nature doth presse downe the heart, the hands, the eyes, and if God giue thee patience and comfort, keeping thy heart, hands, Affliction of it own nature does press down the heart, the hands, the eyes, and if God give thee patience and Comfort, keeping thy heart, hands, n1 pp-f pn31 d n1 vdz vvi a-acp dt n1, dt n2, dt n2, cc cs np1 vvb pno21 n1 cc n1, vvg po21 n1, n2, (39) verse (DIV2) 1539 Page 861
15632 and eyes vpwards, it is a manifest argument that the Spirit of grace and strength doth rest on thee, making thy faith to triumph ouer the triall. and eyes upwards, it is a manifest argument that the Spirit of grace and strength does rest on thee, making thy faith to triumph over the trial. cc n2 av-j, pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vdz vvi p-acp pno21, vvg po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1539 Page 861
15633 And if in great troubles and afflictions thou find great patience, euen patience proportionable to thy suffering, And if in great Troubles and afflictions thou find great patience, even patience proportionable to thy suffering, cc cs p-acp j n2 cc n2 pns21 vvi j n1, av n1 j p-acp po21 n1, (39) verse (DIV2) 1539 Page 861
15634 then God makes good his promise to thee, 1. Corinth. 10.13. and therein he seales vp his loue to thee, and giues thee good euidence that he loues thee in speciall manner: then God makes good his promise to thee, 1. Corinth. 10.13. and therein he Seals up his love to thee, and gives thee good evidence that he loves thee in special manner: cs np1 vvz j po31 n1 p-acp pno21, crd np1. crd. cc av pns31 vvz a-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno21, cc vvz pno21 j n1 cst pns31 vvz pno21 p-acp j n1: (39) verse (DIV2) 1539 Page 861
15635 and that may be matter of great comfort to thee, thinke on it to thy comfort. and that may be matter of great Comfort to thee, think on it to thy Comfort. cc cst vmb vbi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21, vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp po21 n1. (39) verse (DIV2) 1539 Page 861
15636 Come we now to the 38. and 39. verses. Come we now to the 38. and 39. Verses. np1 pns12 av p-acp dt crd cc crd n2. (39) verse (DIV2) 1539 Page 861
15637 VERSE 38.39. For I am perswaded, that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor powers, VERSE 38.39. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor Powers, n1 crd. c-acp pns11 vbm vvn, cst dx n1, ccx n1, ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1539 Page 861
15638 nor things present, nor things to come, nor things present, nor things to come, ccx n2 j, ccx n2 pc-acp vvi, (40) verse (DIV2) 1540 Page 861
15639 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate vs from the loue of God, which is in Christ Iesus our Lord. Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in christ Iesus our Lord. ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx d j-jn n1, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1541 Page 861
15640 IN these two verses our Apostle goes on further to arme and strengthen the beleeuing Romans and other true beleeuers, against the feare of being separated from the loue of God: IN these two Verses our Apostle Goes on further to arm and strengthen the believing Romans and other true believers, against the Fear of being separated from the love of God: p-acp d crd n2 po12 n1 vvz p-acp jc pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt vvg np1 cc j-jn j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 861
15641 and he here ascends higher then he did verse 35. to greater and stronger enemies then tribulation, anguish, persecution, famine, nakednesse, perill, and he Here ascends higher then he did verse 35. to greater and Stronger enemies then tribulation, anguish, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, cc pns31 av vvz jc cs pns31 vdd n1 crd p-acp jc cc jc n2 cs n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 861
15642 or sword, namely, to death, and life, Angels, and principalities, and powers, things present, and things to come, or sword, namely, to death, and life, Angels, and principalities, and Powers, things present, and things to come, cc n1, av, p-acp n1, cc n1, n2, cc n2, cc n2, n2 j, cc n2 pc-acp vvi, (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 861
15643 and height, and depth, and any other creature: and height, and depth, and any other creature: cc n1, cc n1, cc d j-jn n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 861
15644 and he shewes, that no euils or enemies, be they neuer so many or mightie, can possibly breake off Gods loue to his children, and he shows, that no evils or enemies, be they never so many or mighty, can possibly break off God's love to his children, cc pns31 vvz, cst dx n2-jn cc n2, vbb pns32 av-x av d cc j, vmb av-j vvi a-acp npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 861
15645 and make him ceasse to loue them. and make him cease to love them. cc vvi pno31 vvi pc-acp vvi pno32. (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 861
15646 And the Apostle fals on this ground of further comfort by way of preuenting a doubt that might arise in the minds of the beleeuing Romans, And the Apostle falls on this ground of further Comfort by Way of preventing a doubt that might arise in the minds of the believing Romans, cc dt n1 vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f jc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 cst vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt vvg np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 861
15647 for they might haply say, You tell vs Paul that we are sure to be as conquerours, yea more then conquerours in all afflictions, for they might haply say, You tell us Paul that we Are sure to be as conquerors, yea more then conquerors in all afflictions, c-acp pns32 vmd av vvi, pn22 vvb pno12 np1 cst pns12 vbr j pc-acp vbi c-acp n2, uh av-dc cs n2 p-acp d n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 862
15648 and in the particular euils, trials, and troubles that befall vs through the aide and assistance of God vouchsafed to vs out of his loue. and in the particular evils, trials, and Troubles that befall us through the aid and assistance of God vouchsafed to us out of his love. cc p-acp dt j n2-jn, n2, cc n2 cst vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno12 av pp-f po31 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 862
15649 But what if Gods loue to vs be changed or interue•ted, turned away, or kept from vs by some strong enemie? To this the Apostle answers by way of preuention, affirming confidently that no creature, either in heauen, in earth, But what if God's love to us be changed or interue•ted, turned away, or kept from us by Some strong enemy? To this the Apostle answers by Way of prevention, affirming confidently that no creature, either in heaven, in earth, p-acp q-crq cs ng1 n1 p-acp pno12 vbi vvn cc vvn, vvd av, cc vvd p-acp pno12 p-acp d j n1? p-acp d dt n1 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvg av-j cst dx n1, av-d p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 862
15650 or in hell nothing that is or may be, present or to come, no men nor Angels, good or bad, or in hell nothing that is or may be, present or to come, no men nor Angels, good or bad, cc p-acp n1 pix cst vbz cc vmb vbi, j cc pc-acp vvi, dx n2 ccx n2, j cc j, (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 862
15651 if they were all combined in one, and all their force ioyned together, can separate Gods children from his loue to them in Christ Iesus. if they were all combined in one, and all their force joined together, can separate God's children from his love to them in christ Iesus. cs pns32 vbdr d vvn p-acp pi, cc d po32 n1 vvd av, vmb vvi npg1 n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1 np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 862
15652 If any thing could so do, the things here reckoned vp, or some of them, were most likely to do it; If any thing could so do, the things Here reckoned up, or Some of them, were most likely to do it; cs d n1 vmd av vdi, dt n2 av vvn a-acp, cc d pp-f pno32, vbdr av-ds j pc-acp vdi pn31; (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 862
15653 but not any of these, nor all these can do it, no nor any other creature whatsoeuer: but not any of these, nor all these can do it, no nor any other creature whatsoever: cc-acp xx d pp-f d, ccx d d vmb vdi pn31, uh-dx ccx d j-jn n1 r-crq: (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 862
15654 and therefore nothing can do it. and Therefore nothing can do it. cc av pix vmb vdi pn31. (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 862
15655 In the words of these two verses we haue these things in generall layed before vs. First this proposition; In the words of these two Verses we have these things in general laid before us First this proposition; p-acp dt n2 pp-f d crd n2 pns12 vhb d n2 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp pno12 ord d n1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1542 Page 862
15656 nothing can separate Gods children from Gods loue. Secondly, the amplification of that proposition. nothing can separate God's children from God's love. Secondly, the amplification of that proposition. pix vmb vvi npg1 n2 p-acp npg1 n1. ord, dt n1 pp-f d n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1543 Page 862
15657 The proposition the Apostle deliuers not barely, but in the proofe of it, and he proues it by an induction or reckoning vp of particulars, that neither death, nor life, The proposition the Apostle delivers not barely, but in the proof of it, and he Proves it by an induction or reckoning up of particulars, that neither death, nor life, dt n1 dt n1 vvz xx av-j, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 cc vvg a-acp pp-f n2-jn, cst dx n1, ccx n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1545 Page 862
15658 nor Angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth. nor Angels, nor principalities, nor Powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth. ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2 j, ccx n2 pc-acp vvi, ccx n1, ccx n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1545 Page 862
15659 And then he vseth a generall comprehension of all things, that no other creature can separate Gods children from the loue of God. And this proposition is amplified. And then he uses a general comprehension of all things, that no other creature can separate God's children from the love of God. And this proposition is amplified. cc av pns31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f d n2, cst dx j-jn n1 vmb vvi npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. cc d n1 vbz vvn. (40) verse (DIV2) 1546 Page 862
15660 First by the certainty of it, which the Apostle puts downe in his owne generall perswasion: First by the certainty of it, which the Apostle puts down in his own general persuasion: ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq dt n1 vvz a-acp p-acp po31 d j n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1548 Page 862
15661 I am perswaded, that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor powers, &c. shall be able to separate vs from the loue of God. I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor Powers, etc. shall be able to separate us from the love of God. pns11 vbm vvn, cst dx n1, ccx n1, ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2, av vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1548 Page 862
15662 And secondly, the cause and ground of it, that it is not grounded on any thing in Gods children themselues, And secondly, the cause and ground of it, that it is not grounded on any thing in God's children themselves, cc ord, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, cst pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp npg1 n2 px32, (40) verse (DIV2) 1548 Page 862
15663 but on Christ Iesus, a sure foundation, and a rocke that can neuer be shaken, in the last words of the 39. verse, Which is in Christ Iesus our Lord. but on christ Iesus, a sure Foundation, and a rock that can never be shaken, in the last words of the 39. verse, Which is in christ Iesus our Lord. cc-acp p-acp np1 np1, dt j n1, cc dt n1 cst vmb av-x vbi vvn, p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt crd n1, r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1548 Page 862
15664 And so we see the generall drift of the Apostle in these two verses, let vs now examine the words of them touching the sence and meaning. And so we see the general drift of the Apostle in these two Verses, let us now examine the words of them touching the sense and meaning. cc av pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d crd n2, vvb pno12 av vvi dt n2 pp-f pno32 vvg dt n1 cc n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1548 Page 863
15665 For I am perswaded. That is, I am fully and vndoubtedly resolued of this as a certaine truth, For I am persuaded. That is, I am Fully and undoubtedly resolved of this as a certain truth, c-acp pns11 vbm vvn. cst vbz, pns11 vbm av-j cc av-j vvn pp-f d c-acp dt j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15666 and I perswade my selfe nothing is more sure then this, that neither death, nor life. and I persuade my self nothing is more sure then this, that neither death, nor life. cc pns11 vvb po11 n1 pix vbz av-dc j cs d, cst dx n1, ccx n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15667 We know that the death of the bodie is a separation of the soule from the bodie, We know that the death of the body is a separation of the soul from the body, pns12 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15668 and the life of the bodie is an vnion of soule and bodie together; and the life of the body is an Union of soul and body together; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 av; (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15669 but the death of the bodie being of all things that befall the bodie most dreadfull, but the death of the body being of all things that befall the body most dreadful, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbg pp-f d n2 cst vvb dt n1 av-ds j, (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15670 as Bildad cals it, Iob 18.14. The king of feare: and life being most sweete, and therefore the diuell said, Iob 2.4. Skinne for skinne, and all that euer a man hath he will giue for his life: as Bildad calls it, Job 18.14. The King of Fear: and life being most sweet, and Therefore the Devil said, Job 2.4. Skin for skin, and all that ever a man hath he will give for his life: c-acp np1 vvz pn31, np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f n1: cc n1 vbg av-ds j, cc av dt n1 vvd, np1 crd. n1 p-acp n1, cc d cst av dt n1 vhz pns31 n1 vvi p-acp po31 n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15671 vnder death and life we are to vnderstand not onely the death and the life of the bodie, under death and life we Are to understand not only the death and the life of the body, p-acp n1 cc n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi xx av-j dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15672 but also all exceeding great either aduersitie or prosperitie, all terrours and pangs that either go before or do accompanie the death of the bodie, but also all exceeding great either adversity or Prosperity, all terrors and pangs that either go before or do accompany the death of the body, cc-acp av d j-vvg j d n1 cc n1, d n2 cc n2 cst d vvb a-acp cc vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15673 and all the pleasures, profits, and honours of this life. and all the pleasures, profits, and honours of this life. cc d dt n2, n2, cc n2 pp-f d n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15674 Nor Angels. That is, neither bad Angels, who are readie to do it, nor good Angels: Nor Angels. That is, neither bad Angels, who Are ready to do it, nor good Angels: ccx np1. cst vbz, dx j n2, r-crq vbr j pc-acp vdi pn31, ccx j n2: (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15675 for howsoeuer good Angels will neuer attempt to separate Gods children from the loue of God, for howsoever good Angels will never attempt to separate God's children from the love of God, c-acp c-acp j n2 vmb av-x vvi pc-acp vvi npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15676 yet they are here to be vnderstood (NONLATINALPHABET) by way of supposition, suppose they should attempt such a thing, yet they Are Here to be understood () by Way of supposition, suppose they should attempt such a thing, av pns32 vbr av pc-acp vbi vvn () p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvb pns32 vmd vvi d dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15677 yet they are neuer able to do it, as 1. Cor. 13.1. Though I speake with the tongues of men and Angels that is, suppose Angels had tongues to speake withall. Nor principalities, nor powers. yet they Are never able to do it, as 1. Cor. 13.1. Though I speak with the tongues of men and Angels that is, suppose Angels had tongues to speak withal. Nor principalities, nor Powers. av pns32 vbr av j pc-acp vdi pn31, c-acp crd np1 crd. cs pns11 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 cst vbz, vvb n2 vhd n2 pc-acp vvi av. ccx n2, ccx n2. (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15678 Some would haue these two words principalities and powers to be onely titles here giuen to Angels, but that cannot be, they are distinct members of the Apostles induction, some would have these two words principalities and Powers to be only titles Here given to Angels, but that cannot be, they Are distinct members of the Apostles induction, d vmd vhi d crd n2 n2 cc n2 pc-acp vbi j n2 av vvn p-acp n2, p-acp d vmbx vbi, pns32 vbr j n2 pp-f dt n2 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15679 and by them we are rather to vnderstand humane excellencies, great commanders in the world: as by principalities, those that are in most eminent place and principall authoritie: and by them we Are rather to understand humane excellencies, great commanders in the world: as by principalities, those that Are in most eminent place and principal Authority: cc p-acp pno32 pns12 vbr av-c pc-acp vvi j n2, j n2 p-acp dt n1: c-acp p-acp n2, d cst vbr p-acp av-ds j n1 cc j-jn n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15680 and by powers, all secondarie powers sent from them, as Tit. 3.1. Put them in remembrance that they be subiect to the principalities and powers. And 1. Pet. 2.13.14. and by Powers, all secondary Powers sent from them, as Tit. 3.1. Put them in remembrance that they be Subject to the principalities and Powers. And 1. Pet. 2.13.14. cc p-acp n2, d j n2 vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp np1 crd. vvb pno32 p-acp n1 cst pns32 vbb j-jn p-acp dt n2 cc n2. cc crd np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15681 Submit your selues vnto all manner ordinance of man for the Lords sake, whether it be vnto the king as to the superiour, Submit your selves unto all manner Ordinance of man for the lords sake, whither it be unto the King as to the superior, vvb po22 n2 p-acp d n1 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 n1, cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1 c-acp p-acp dt j-jn, (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15682 or vnto gouernours as vnto them that are sent of him. Nor things present, nor things to come. or unto Governors as unto them that Are sent of him. Nor things present, nor things to come. cc p-acp n2 c-acp p-acp pno32 cst vbr vvn pp-f pno31. ccx n2 j, ccx n2 pc-acp vvi. (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 863
15683 By things present and to come, we are to vnderstand all both good and euill things, which now or hereafter shall befall vs. Nor height, nor depth. By things present and to come, we Are to understand all both good and evil things, which now or hereafter shall befall us Nor height, nor depth. p-acp n2 j cc pc-acp vvi, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi d d j cc j-jn n2, r-crq av cc av vmb vvi pno12 ccx n1, ccx n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15684 There be diuerse expositions of these words, some vnderstanding them of spirits in the aire and in the deepe, some of the depth and profunditie of Satan; There be diverse expositions of these words, Some understanding them of spirits in the air and in the deep, Some of the depth and profundity of Satan; pc-acp vbi j n2 pp-f d n2, d vvg pno32 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt j-jn, d pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15685 but as reuerend Beza well obserues, the Apostle here puts the abstract for the concrete: and by height, is meant things on high: and by depth things below: but as reverend Beza well observes, the Apostle Here puts the abstract for the concrete: and by height, is meant things on high: and by depth things below: cc-acp c-acp j-jn np1 av vvz, dt n1 av vvz dt n-jn p-acp dt j: cc p-acp n1, vbz vvd n2 p-acp j: cc p-acp n1 n2 a-acp: (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15686 and herein (as I conceiue) the Apostle had an eye to that diuision of things in the second Commandement, Exod. 20.4. Things that are in heauen aboue, or things in the earth beneath, or things in the water. Nor any other creature: and herein (as I conceive) the Apostle had an eye to that division of things in the second Commandment, Exod 20.4. Things that Are in heaven above, or things in the earth beneath, or things in the water. Nor any other creature: cc av (c-acp pns11 vvb) dt n1 vhd dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt ord n1, np1 crd. n2 cst vbr p-acp n1 a-acp, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 a-acp, cc n2 p-acp dt n1. ccx d j-jn n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15687 this the Apostle addes to make an end of his induction, because it had bene infinite to reckon vp all creatures; this the Apostle adds to make an end of his induction, Because it had be infinite to reckon up all creatures; d dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pn31 vhd vbn j pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2; (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15688 as if he had said, nor any other thing created of what sort soeuer, or how great soeuer. as if he had said, nor any other thing created of what sort soever, or how great soever. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, ccx d j-jn n1 vvn pp-f r-crq n1 av, cc c-crq j av. (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15689 Shall be able to separate vs from the loue of God. Shall be able to separate us from the love of God. vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15690 The loue of God is here to be taken as before verse 35. touching the loue of Christ passiuely, The love of God is Here to be taken as before verse 35. touching the love of christ passively, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1 crd vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j, (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15691 for that loue wherewith we are beloued of God; for that love wherewith we Are Beloved of God; c-acp cst n1 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pp-f np1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15692 and the meaning is, shall be able to keepe backe, or breake off from vs who truly beleeue in Christ, that loue wherewith God loueth vs. Which is in Christ Iesus our Lord: and the meaning is, shall be able to keep back, or break off from us who truly believe in christ, that love wherewith God loves us Which is in christ Iesus our Lord: cc dt n1 vbz, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi av, cc vvi a-acp p-acp pno12 r-crq av-j vvb p-acp np1, cst n1 c-crq np1 vvz pno12 r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15693 that is, which God beareth to vs, which comes to vs in and through Christ Iesus. that is, which God bears to us, which comes to us in and through christ Iesus. cst vbz, r-crq np1 vvz p-acp pno12, r-crq vvz p-acp pno12 a-acp cc p-acp np1 np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15694 The Apostle addes our Lord: now Christ Iesus is Lord of true beleeuers after a speciall manner, The Apostle adds our Lord: now christ Iesus is Lord of true believers After a special manner, dt n1 vvz po12 n1: av np1 np1 vbz n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15695 and that by a double right: first, by the right of free donation from his Father, Ioh. 17.9. and that by a double right: First, by the right of free donation from his Father, John 17.9. cc cst p-acp dt j-jn n-jn: ord, p-acp dt n-jn pp-f j n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15696 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast giuen me, for they are thine. I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me, for they Are thine. pns11 vvb p-acp pno32: pns11 vvb xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp pno32 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno11, c-acp pns32 vbr png21. (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15697 Secondly, by the right of redemption, 1. Corinth. 6.20. Ye are bought for a price; Secondly, by the right of redemption, 1. Corinth. 6.20. You Are bought for a price; ord, p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1, crd np1. crd. pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15698 therefore glorifie God in your bodies, and in your spirit, for they are Gods. Now then thus conceiue we the meaning of the words of these two verses, Therefore Glorify God in your bodies, and in your Spirit, for they Are God's Now then thus conceive we the meaning of the words of these two Verses, av vvi np1 p-acp po22 n2, cc p-acp po22 n1, c-acp pns32 vbr n2 av av av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d crd n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15699 as if the Apostle had said. as if the Apostle had said. c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn. (40) verse (DIV2) 1549 Page 864
15700 For I am fully and vndoubtedly resolued of this as a most certaine truth, that neither the death of the bodie, For I am Fully and undoubtedly resolved of this as a most certain truth, that neither the death of the body, c-acp pns11 vbm av-j cc av-j vvn pp-f d c-acp dt av-ds j n1, cst dx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1550 Page 864
15701 nor the life of the body; nor the life of the body; ccx dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1550 Page 864
15702 no not the terrors and pangs of the one, nor the pleasures, profits and honours that accompanie the other, no not the terrors and pangs of the one, nor the pleasures, profits and honours that accompany the other, uh-dx xx dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt crd, ccx dt n2, n2 cc n2 cst vvi dt n-jn, (40) verse (DIV2) 1550 Page 864
15703 nor bad Angels who are readie to do it, nor good Angels suppose they should attempt such a thing, nor bad Angels who Are ready to do it, nor good Angels suppose they should attempt such a thing, ccx j n2 r-crq vbr j pc-acp vdi pn31, ccx j n2 vvb pns32 vmd vvi d dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1550 Page 864
15704 nor any humane excellencies, great Commanders, in the world, whether they be in most eminent and principall authoritie, or secondarie powers sent from them, nor any humane excellencies, great Commanders, in the world, whither they be in most eminent and principal Authority, or secondary Powers sent from them, ccx d j n2, j n2, p-acp dt n1, cs pns32 vbb p-acp av-ds j cc j-jn n1, cc j n2 vvn p-acp pno32, (40) verse (DIV2) 1550 Page 865
15705 nor things good or euill which now or hereafter shall befall vs, nor things on high, nor things good or evil which now or hereafter shall befall us, nor things on high, ccx n2 j cc j-jn r-crq av cc av vmb vvi pno12, ccx n2 p-acp j, (40) verse (DIV2) 1550 Page 865
15706 nor things below in heauen, in earth, or vnder the earth, nor any other thing created, of what sort soeuer, nor things below in heaven, in earth, or under the earth, nor any other thing created, of what sort soever, ccx n2 p-acp p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1, ccx d j-jn n1 vvn, pp-f r-crq n1 av, (40) verse (DIV2) 1550 Page 865
15707 or how great soeuer, shall be able to keepe backe, or to breake off from vs that truly beleeue in Christ, the loue wherewith God loueth vs, or how great soever, shall be able to keep back, or to break off from us that truly believe in christ, the love wherewith God loves us, cc c-crq j av, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi av, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno12 d av-j vvb p-acp np1, dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz pno12, (40) verse (DIV2) 1550 Page 865
15708 and which he beares to vs, and comes to vs in and through Christ Iesus, who is our Lord after a speciall manner, both by right of free donation from his Father, and which he bears to us, and comes to us in and through christ Iesus, who is our Lord After a special manner, both by right of free donation from his Father, cc r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, cc vvz p-acp pno12 a-acp cc p-acp np1 np1, r-crq vbz po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1, av-d p-acp n-jn pp-f j n1 p-acp po31 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1550 Page 865
15709 and also by right of redemption. Come we to such things as are hence offered for our further instruction. and also by right of redemption. Come we to such things as Are hence offered for our further instruction. cc av p-acp n-jn pp-f n1. vvb pns12 p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr av vvn p-acp po12 jc n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1550 Page 865
15710 First on the Apostles particular perswasion; First on the Apostles particular persuasion; ord p-acp dt n2 j n1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1551 Page 865
15711 for though it be not the first thing in order of nature, yet in the order of the words it is, for though it be not the First thing in order of nature, yet in the order of the words it is, c-acp cs pn31 vbb xx dt ord n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pn31 vbz, (40) verse (DIV2) 1551 Page 865
15712 and I will take it as it lies. For I am perswaded that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor powers, and I will take it as it lies. For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor Powers, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn31 c-acp pn31 vvz. c-acp pns11 vbm vvn cst dx n1, ccx n1, ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1551 Page 865
15713 nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate vs from the loue of God which is in Christ Iesus our Lord. nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in christ Iesus our Lord. ccx n2 j, ccx n2 pc-acp vvi, ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx d j-jn n1, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1551 Page 865
15732 and also the speciall effects of Gods sanctifying Spirit, Effectuall faith, diligent loue, and patience of hope in our Lord Iesus Christ, as 1. Thess. 1.3. and also the special effects of God's sanctifying Spirit, Effectual faith, diligent love, and patience of hope in our Lord Iesus christ, as 1. Thess 1.3. cc av dt j n2 pp-f npg1 j-vvg n1, j n1, j n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n1 np1 np1, p-acp crd np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1554 Page 866
15714 We see the Apostle here makes knowne that he was perswaded, euen fully and vndoubtedly resolued of this as a most certaine truth, that nothing could separate him and other true beleeu•rs from the loue of God in Christ Iesus. We see the Apostle Here makes known that he was persuaded, even Fully and undoubtedly resolved of this as a most certain truth, that nothing could separate him and other true beleeu•rs from the love of God in christ Iesus. pns12 vvb dt n1 av vvz vvn d pns31 vbds vvn, av av-j cc av-j vvn pp-f d c-acp dt av-ds j n1, cst pix vmd vvi pno31 cc av-jn j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1551 Page 865
15715 Now the point hence offered in the first place, is this. Now the point hence offered in the First place, is this. av dt n1 av vvn p-acp dt ord n1, vbz d. (40) verse (DIV2) 1551 Page 865
15716 That a Christian may be fully and vndoubtedly perswaded of Gods loue to him in Christ. That a Christian may be Fully and undoubtedly persuaded of God's love to him in christ. cst dt njp vmb vbi av-j cc av-j vvn pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1552 Page 865
15717 A Christian may infallibly know, and be certainly perswaded of this, that God loues him in Iesus Christ, that he is beloued of God with a fatherly loue, that God loues him as his child. 1. Ioh. 4.16. A Christian may infallibly know, and be Certainly persuaded of this, that God loves him in Iesus christ, that he is Beloved of God with a fatherly love, that God loves him as his child. 1. John 4.16. dt njp vmb av-j vvi, cc vbi av-j vvn pp-f d, cst np1 vvz pno31 p-acp np1 np1, cst pns31 vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1, cst np1 vvz pno31 p-acp po31 n1. crd np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1552 Page 865
15718 saith Saint Iohn, speaking of himselfe and other true Christians, We haue knowne and beleeued the loue that God hath in vs, Says Saint John, speaking of himself and other true Christians, We have known and believed the love that God hath in us, vvz n1 np1, vvg pp-f px31 cc j-jn j np1, pns12 vhb vvn cc vvn dt n1 cst np1 vhz p-acp pno12, (40) verse (DIV2) 1552 Page 865
15719 or beareth towards vs. 1. Cor. 2.12. saith the Apostle, We haue receiued not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that we might know the things that are giuen to vs of God. or bears towards us 1. Cor. 2.12. Says the Apostle, We have received not the Spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that we might know the things that Are given to us of God. cc vvz p-acp pno12 crd np1 crd. vvz dt n1, pns12 vhb vvn xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz pp-f np1, cst pns12 vmd vvi dt n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno12 pp-f np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1552 Page 865
15720 A Christian may haue in him Gods Spirit, not onely working faith in him, but also a spirituall discerning of those things which are giuen him of God, A Christian may have in him God's Spirit, not only working faith in him, but also a spiritual discerning of those things which Are given him of God, dt njp vmb vhi p-acp pno31 npg1 n1, xx av-j j-vvg n1 p-acp pno31, cc-acp av dt j vvg pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr vvn pno31 pp-f np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1552 Page 865
15721 euen a discerning of Gods loue shed abroad in his heart by the holy Ghost which is giuen vnto him, Rom. 5.5. even a discerning of God's love shed abroad in his heart by the holy Ghost which is given unto him, Rom. 5.5. av-j dt vvg pp-f n2 vvb vvd av p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno31, np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1552 Page 865
15722 and so may haue infallible knowledge, and a certaine perswasion of Gods loue to him in Christ, and that in this world: and so may have infallible knowledge, and a certain persuasion of God's love to him in christ, and that in this world: cc av vmb vhi j n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp np1, cc cst p-acp d n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1552 Page 866
15723 and the grounds of this truth are these. First, a Christian may infallibly know, and be certainly perswaded, that he is in Christ, and the grounds of this truth Are these. First, a Christian may infallibly know, and be Certainly persuaded, that he is in christ, cc dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr d. ord, dt njp vmb av-j vvi, cc vbi av-j vvn, cst pns31 vbz p-acp np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1552 Page 866
15724 truly ingrafted into him, and a true member of Christ, and that Christ is in him; truly ingrafted into him, and a true member of christ, and that christ is in him; av-j vvn p-acp pno31, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc cst np1 vbz p-acp pno31; (40) verse (DIV2) 1553 Page 866
15725 and therefore the Apostle bids the Corinthians search and examine themselues, Whether Christ were in them or no. 2. Cor. 13.5. and Therefore the Apostle bids the Corinthians search and examine themselves, Whither christ were in them or not. 2. Cor. 13.5. cc av dt n1 vvz dt njp2 n1 cc vvi px32, cs np1 vbdr p-acp pno32 cc xx. crd np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1553 Page 866
15726 And he saith, Know ye not that Christ is in you except ye be reprobates. And he Says, Know you not that christ is in you except you be Reprobates. cc pns31 vvz, vvb pn22 xx cst np1 vbz p-acp pn22 c-acp pn22 vbb n2-jn. (40) verse (DIV2) 1553 Page 866
15727 And to bid men make search for that which cannot be found, were ridiculous, and therefore a Christian may infalliblie know, And to bid men make search for that which cannot be found, were ridiculous, and Therefore a Christian may infallibly know, cc pc-acp vvi n2 vvi n1 p-acp d r-crq vmbx vbi vvn, vbdr j, cc av dt njp vmb av-j vvi, (40) verse (DIV2) 1553 Page 866
15728 and be certainly perswaded, that he is in Christ, who is the beloued Sonne of God, and be Certainly persuaded, that he is in christ, who is the Beloved Son of God, cc vbi av-j vvn, cst pns31 vbz p-acp np1, r-crq vbz dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1553 Page 866
15729 and in whom God loues his chosen, and cannot but loue all that are in him. and in whom God loves his chosen, and cannot but love all that Are in him. cc p-acp ro-crq np1 vvz po31 j-vvn, cc vmbx cc-acp vvi d cst vbr p-acp pno31. (40) verse (DIV2) 1553 Page 866
15730 Secondly, a Christian may haue pledges of Gods speciall loue to him, as namely the holy Spirit of God, Secondly, a Christian may have pledges of God's special love to him, as namely the holy Spirit of God, ord, dt njp vmb vhi n2 pp-f n2 j n1 p-acp pno31, c-acp av dt j n1 pp-f np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1554 Page 866
15731 as an earnest penie of his speciall loue, as the Apostle saith in that, Rom. 5.5. Gods loue is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost giuen vnto vs: and 2. Cor. 1.22. He hath giuen the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts: as an earnest penny of his special love, as the Apostle Says in that, Rom. 5.5. God's love is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost given unto us: and 2. Cor. 1.22. He hath given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts: c-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp d, np1 crd. npg1 n1 vbz vvn av p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp pno12: cc crd np1 crd. pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n2: (40) verse (DIV2) 1554 Page 866
15733 And therefore doubtlesse a Christian may in the time of this life infallibly know, and be certainly perswaded of this, that God loues him in Christ with a fatherly loue, And Therefore doubtless a Christian may in the time of this life infallibly know, and be Certainly persuaded of this, that God loves him in christ with a fatherly love, cc av av-j dt njp vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 av-j vvb, cc vbi av-j vvn pp-f d, cst np1 vvz pno31 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1554 Page 866
15734 and that God loues him as his child: and therefore for the vse. and that God loves him as his child: and Therefore for the use. cc cst np1 vvz pno31 p-acp po31 n1: cc av p-acp dt n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1554 Page 866
15735 In the first place, it is erronious, and false, and a damnable position that is held by the Papists, that a Christian in the time of this life can onely come to a probable coniecture of Gods loue to him in Christ: In the First place, it is erroneous, and false, and a damnable position that is held by the Papists, that a Christian in the time of this life can only come to a probable conjecture of God's love to him in christ: p-acp dt ord n1, pn31 vbz j, cc j, cc dt j n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt njp2, cst dt njp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp np1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1555 Page 866
15736 they say a Christian may hope well of Gods loue to him, but that he may be infallibly perswaded of it, that they esteeme as a presumptuous heresie. they say a Christian may hope well of God's love to him, but that he may be infallibly persuaded of it, that they esteem as a presumptuous heresy. pns32 vvb dt njp vmb vvi av pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31, cc-acp cst pns31 vmb vbi av-j vvn pp-f pn31, cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1555 Page 866
15737 Now the truth deliuered doth directly crosse this position of theirs, and this very text of the Apostle refutes them, I am perswaded that neither death, Now the truth Delivered does directly cross this position of theirs, and this very text of the Apostle refutes them, I am persuaded that neither death, av dt n1 vvn vdz av-j vvi d n1 pp-f png32, cc d j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pno32, pns11 vbm vvn cst dx n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1555 Page 866
15738 nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor Powers, nor things present, nor things to come, ccx n1, ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2 j, ccx n2 pc-acp vvi, (40) verse (DIV2) 1555 Page 866
15739 nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate vs from the loue of God which is in Christ Iesus our Lord. nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in christ Iesus our Lord. ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx d j-jn n1, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1555 Page 866
15740 But here they seeke out shifts to elude the euidence of this text. But Here they seek out shifts to elude the evidence of this text. p-acp av pns32 vvb av vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1555 Page 867
15741 First they say, Paul had a certaine perswasion of Gods loue to him in Christ by a speciall reuelation. First they say, Paul had a certain persuasion of God's love to him in christ by a special Revelation. ord pns32 vvb, np1 vhd dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1555 Page 867
15742 A poore shift, the Apostle saith, 2. Cor. 12.4. Such things as he had by reuelation, could not be vttered, they were NONLATINALPHABET, things not to be spoken: A poor shift, the Apostle Says, 2. Cor. 12.4. Such things as he had by Revelation, could not be uttered, they were, things not to be spoken: dt j n1, dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. d n2 c-acp pns31 vhd p-acp n1, vmd xx vbi vvn, pns32 vbdr, n2 xx pc-acp vbi vvn: (40) verse (DIV2) 1555 Page 867
15743 but this perswasion of his he vttereth, and therefore it is none of those secrets he had by speciall reuelation. but this persuasion of his he uttereth, and Therefore it is none of those secrets he had by special Revelation. p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 pns31 vvz, cc av pn31 vbz pix pp-f d n2-jn pns31 vhd p-acp j n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1555 Page 867
15744 They say againe, the word here NONLATINALPHABET, signifies onely a coniecturall perswasion, and not certaine: They say again, the word Here, signifies only a conjectural persuasion, and not certain: pns32 vvb av, dt n1 av, vvz av-j dt j n1, cc xx j: (40) verse (DIV2) 1555 Page 867
15745 but this is contrary to themselues, for they say he was certainly perswaded of Gods loue to him in Christ by reuelation. but this is contrary to themselves, for they say he was Certainly persuaded of God's love to him in christ by Revelation. cc-acp d vbz j-jn p-acp px32, c-acp pns32 vvb pns31 vbds av-j vvn pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1555 Page 867
15746 Againe, the word (indeed) sometimes signifies a perswasion of charitie touching other particular persons, Again, the word (indeed) sometime signifies a persuasion of charity touching other particular Persons, av, dt n1 (av) av vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg j-jn j n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1555 Page 867
15747 and then it is not so certaine; and then it is not so certain; cc av pn31 vbz xx av j; (40) verse (DIV2) 1555 Page 867
15748 but when it is vsed of a mans selfe according to the word of God, it is then a perswasion of faith, but when it is used of a men self according to the word of God, it is then a persuasion of faith, cc-acp c-crq pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt ng1 n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz av dt n1 pp-f n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1555 Page 867
15749 and most certaine, and so it is here vsed by the Apostle, and therefore notwithstanding these cauils, the doctrine deliuered remaines a certaine truth. I leaue them. And for a second vse: and most certain, and so it is Here used by the Apostle, and Therefore notwithstanding these cavils, the Doctrine Delivered remains a certain truth. I leave them. And for a second use: cc av-ds j, cc av pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1, cc av p-acp d vvz, dt n1 vvn vvz dt j n1. pns11 vvb pno32. cc p-acp dt ord n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1555 Page 867
15750 Is it so that a Christian may in the time of this life infallibly know, Is it so that a Christian may in the time of this life infallibly know, vbz pn31 av cst dt njp vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 av-j vvb, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 867
15751 and be certainly perswaded of this, that God loues him in Christ with a fatherly loue, and be Certainly persuaded of this, that God loves him in christ with a fatherly love, cc vbi av-j vvn pp-f d, cst np1 vvz pno31 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 867
15752 and that God loues him as his child? I might here further driue this to the reproofe of those amongst vs who renounce Poperie, and that God loves him as his child? I might Here further driven this to the reproof of those among us who renounce Popery, cc cst np1 vvz pno31 p-acp po31 n1? pns11 vmd av av-jc vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp pno12 r-crq vvb n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 867
15753 and yet thinke that this is impossible, and too high a point, somewhat presumptuous, but I passe by that, and yet think that this is impossible, and too high a point, somewhat presumptuous, but I pass by that, cc av vvb cst d vbz j, cc av j dt n1, av j, cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp d, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 867
15754 and on this ground we must learne to be stirred vp to labour to attaine this, and on this ground we must Learn to be stirred up to labour to attain this, cc p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi d, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 867
15755 euen to know it, and to be infallibly perswaded of it, that God loues vs in Christ with a fatherly loue, even to know it, and to be infallibly persuaded of it, that God loves us in christ with a fatherly love, av pc-acp vvi pn31, cc pc-acp vbi av-j vvn pp-f pn31, cst np1 vvz pno12 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 867
15756 and that he loues vs in particular; and that he loves us in particular; cc cst pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp j; (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 867
15757 and neuer to rest, till we be in some measure so perswaded, I say to labour to get an infallible perswasion of it in some measure. and never to rest, till we be in Some measure so persuaded, I say to labour to get an infallible persuasion of it in Some measure. cc av-x pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns12 vbb p-acp d n1 av vvn, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 867
15758 For indeed all Gods children haue not this perswasion in like measure, some haue it in a greater measune, and some in a lesse: For indeed all God's children have not this persuasion in like measure, Some have it in a greater measune, and Some in a less: c-acp av d ng1 n2 vhb xx d n1 p-acp j n1, d vhb pn31 p-acp dt jc n1, cc d p-acp dt av-dc: (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 867
15759 neither haue Gods children this perswasion at all times alike, sometimes by neglecting the meanes, neither have God's children this persuasion At all times alike, sometime by neglecting the means, dx vhb n2 n2 d n1 p-acp d n2 av, av p-acp vvg dt n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 867
15760 or by falling into some sinne, or by secret desertion, or such like, Gods children for a time lose this comfortable perswasion. or by falling into Some sin, or by secret desertion, or such like, God's children for a time loose this comfortable persuasion. cc p-acp vvg p-acp d n1, cc p-acp j-jn n1, cc d av-j, npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 vvi d j n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 867
15761 But seeing it is a thing that may be attained, and it is worth our labour & seeking after, let vs neuer rest till in some measure we come to know it infallibly, But seeing it is a thing that may be attained, and it is worth our labour & seeking After, let us never rest till in Some measure we come to know it infallibly, p-acp vvg pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn, cc pn31 vbz j po12 n1 cc vvg a-acp, vvb pno12 av vvi c-acp p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb p-acp vvb pn31 av-j, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15762 and to be certainly perswaded of it, that we are beloued of God in Christ Iesus with a fatherly loue. and to be Certainly persuaded of it, that we Are Beloved of God in christ Iesus with a fatherly love. cc pc-acp vbi av-j vvn pp-f pn31, cst pns12 vbr vvn pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1 p-acp dt j n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15763 How is that to be done, may some say? Surely by getting two things, namely, true faith and true holinesse. How is that to be done, may Some say? Surely by getting two things, namely, true faith and true holiness. q-crq vbz d pc-acp vbi vdn, vmb d vvi? np1 p-acp vvg crd n2, av, j n1 cc j n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15764 Labour thou to get true faith into thy soule, euen faith purifying thine heart, Acts 15.9. Labour thou to get true faith into thy soul, even faith purifying thine heart, Acts 15.9. n1 pns21 pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp po21 n1, av n1 n-vvg po21 n1, n2 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15765 and to haue thy faith seconded with the fruites of true holinesse in thine heart and life, and to have thy faith seconded with the fruits of true holiness in thine heart and life, cc pc-acp vhi po21 n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15766 and shewing forth the power and life of it in all good duties of loue towards God and towards men, and showing forth the power and life of it in all good duties of love towards God and towards men, cc vvg av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15767 and neuer rest till thou find that thou dost loue God simply for himselfe, and all that beare his image for his sake, and never rest till thou find that thou dost love God simply for himself, and all that bear his image for his sake, cc av-x vvb c-acp pns21 vvi cst pns21 vd2 vvi np1 av-j p-acp px31, cc d cst vvb po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15768 and that thou dost come out of the world, and renounce the vanities, and pleasures, and that thou dost come out of the world, and renounce the vanities, and pleasures, cc cst pns21 vd2 vvi av pp-f dt n1, cc vvb dt n2, cc n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15769 and profits, and honours of it, and dost choose God for thy portion, and thereupon thou maist perswade thy selfe infallibly that God loues thee, 1. Ioh. 4.19. We loue him because he loued vs first. and profits, and honours of it, and dost choose God for thy portion, and thereupon thou Mayest persuade thy self infallibly that God loves thee, 1. John 4.19. We love him Because he loved us First. cc n2, cc n2 pp-f pn31, cc vd2 vvi np1 p-acp po21 n1, cc av pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 av-j cst np1 vvz pno21, crd np1 crd. pns12 vvb pno31 c-acp pns31 vvd pno12 ord. (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15770 God loues vs first, and if we loue him, that is the seale and fruite of Gods loue to vs, God loves us First, and if we love him, that is the seal and fruit of God's love to us, np1 vvz pno12 ord, cc cs pns12 vvb pno31, cst vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15771 and as it were the counterpane of his loue written in our hearts, by which we may be sure that he hath loued vs first: and as it were the counterpane of his love written in our hearts, by which we may be sure that he hath loved us First: cc c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp po12 n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vbi j cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12 ord: (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15772 Oh then neuer rest till thou find these two things in thine owne soule, true faith, O then never rest till thou find these two things in thine own soul, true faith, uh av av n1 c-acp pns21 vvb d crd n2 p-acp po21 d n1, j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15809 My Father which gaue them me is greater then all, and none is able to take them out of my Fathers hand: My Father which gave them me is greater then all, and none is able to take them out of my Father's hand: po11 n1 r-crq vvd pno32 pno11 vbz jc cs d, cc pix vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32 av pp-f po11 ng1 n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 870
15773 and true holinesse, and so thou mayest infallibly know, and be certainly perswaded of this, that God loues thee in Iesus Christ with a fatherly loue, and true holiness, and so thou Mayest infallibly know, and be Certainly persuaded of this, that God loves thee in Iesus christ with a fatherly love, cc j n1, cc av pns21 vm2 av-j vvi, cc vbi av-j vvn pp-f d, cst np1 vvz pno21 p-acp np1 np1 p-acp dt j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15774 euen as his owne deare child, and finding that it will fill thine heart with sound and true ioy and reioycing, even as his own deer child, and finding that it will fill thine heart with found and true joy and rejoicing, av c-acp po31 d j-jn n1, cc vvg cst pn31 vmb vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1 cc j n1 cc vvg, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15775 and make thee truly & heartily thankfull to God for all mercies bestowed on thee, and make thee truly & heartily thankful to God for all Mercies bestowed on thee, cc vvb pno21 av-j cc av-j j p-acp np1 p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp pno21, (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15776 and also make thee go on in an holy course of life with courage, and comfort, and chearefulnesse. and also make thee go on in an holy course of life with courage, and Comfort, and cheerfulness. cc av vvb pno21 vvb a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1556 Page 868
15777 Now in that the Apostle saith, he was perswaded of this, that nothing could separate him and other true beleeuers from the loue of God, Now in that the Apostle Says, he was persuaded of this, that nothing could separate him and other true believers from the love of God, av p-acp d dt n1 vvz, pns31 vbds vvn pp-f d, cst pix vmd vvi pno31 cc av-jn j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1557 Page 868
15778 and this perswasion of his, in respect of himselfe was a perswasion of faith, as I haue shewed, it was not an opinion or a bare coniecture, and this persuasion of his, in respect of himself was a persuasion of faith, as I have showed, it was not an opinion or a bore conjecture, cc d n1 pp-f png31, p-acp n1 pp-f px31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn, pn31 vbds xx dt n1 cc dt j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1557 Page 868
15779 but a perswasion of heart, and so certaine and infallible; onely note we thus much. but a persuasion of heart, and so certain and infallible; only note we thus much. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av j cc j; av-j vvb pns12 av av-d. (40) verse (DIV2) 1557 Page 868
15780 That true sauing faith is not a confused notion wrapped vp altogether in vncertaintie, so as a man cannot know what he holds or beleeues: That true Saving faith is not a confused notion wrapped up altogether in uncertainty, so as a man cannot know what he holds or believes: cst j vvg n1 vbz xx dt j-vvn n1 vvn a-acp av p-acp n1, av p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi r-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz: (40) verse (DIV2) 1558 Page 868
15781 but it is a distinct, a certaine, and infallible knowledge: but it is a distinct, a certain, and infallible knowledge: cc-acp pn31 vbz dt j, dt j, cc j n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1558 Page 869
15782 Faith in the generall nature of it is a light of spirituall knowledge, and that knowledge is qualified with an infallible certaintie: Faith in the general nature of it is a Light of spiritual knowledge, and that knowledge is qualified with an infallible certainty: n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1558 Page 869
15783 it is an infallible knowledge, it makes a demonstration in the mind of a beleeuer, it may be truly said, Fides est vides, true faith is as it were a sight of that which is beleeued: it is an infallible knowledge, it makes a demonstration in the mind of a believer, it may be truly said, Fides est vides, true faith is as it were a sighed of that which is believed: pn31 vbz dt j n1, pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn, fw-la fw-la fw-la, j n1 vbz c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz vvn: (40) verse (DIV2) 1558 Page 869
15784 and the holy Ghost saith, Heb. 11.1. and the holy Ghost Says, Hebrew 11.1. cc dt j n1 vvz, np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1558 Page 869
15785 True faith is the euidence of things not seene, that is, an infallible demonstration and certaintie whereby the mind being conuinced, not by reason or sense, True faith is the evidence of things not seen, that is, an infallible demonstration and certainty whereby the mind being convinced, not by reason or sense, j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 xx vvn, cst vbz, dt j n1 cc n1 c-crq dt n1 vbg vvd, xx p-acp n1 cc n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1558 Page 869
15786 but by diuine testimony, doth most firmely embrace the promises of God: and therefore for the vse of this in a word. but by divine testimony, does most firmly embrace the promises of God: and Therefore for the use of this in a word. cc-acp p-acp j-jn n1, vdz av-ds av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f np1: cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp dt n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1558 Page 869
15787 It cannot be that implicite faith, faith infolded in the faith of the Church, is a true faith, as the Papists teach: It cannot be that implicit faith, faith enfolded in the faith of the Church, is a true faith, as the Papists teach: pn31 vmbx vbi d j n1, n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz dt j n1, c-acp dt njp2 vvb: (40) verse (DIV2) 1559 Page 869
15788 they say it is sufficient for a Christian to beleeue as the Church beleeues, and so indeed they destroy the nature of true faith, they say it is sufficient for a Christian to believe as the Church believes, and so indeed they destroy the nature of true faith, pns32 vvb pn31 vbz j p-acp dt njp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vvz, cc av av pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1559 Page 869
15789 and make it a blockish ignorance, and their doctrine tends to hold men in blindnesse and perpetuall ignorance; and make it a blockish ignorance, and their Doctrine tends to hold men in blindness and perpetual ignorance; cc vvi pn31 dt j n1, cc po32 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1 cc j n1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1559 Page 869
15790 we are to renounce it, and to remember that true faith is a distinct, certaine, and infallible knowledge, and that euery true beleeuer knowes certainly what he holds and beleeues. we Are to renounce it, and to Remember that true faith is a distinct, certain, and infallible knowledge, and that every true believer knows Certainly what he holds and believes. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pn31, cc pc-acp vvi d j n1 vbz dt j, j, cc j n1, cc cst d j n1 vvz av-j r-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz. (40) verse (DIV2) 1559 Page 869
15791 Yet withall remember, that euery true faith is not a full perswasion: Yet withal Remember, that every true faith is not a full persuasion: av av vvi, cst d j n1 vbz xx dt j n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1559 Page 869
15810 as if he had said, the power of my Father is such, as that no aduersarie power whatsoeuer is able to wrest my sheepe out of his hand, as if he had said, the power of my Father is such, as that no adversary power whatsoever is able to wrest my sheep out of his hand, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vbz d, c-acp cst dx n1 n1 r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi po11 n1 av pp-f po31 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 870
15792 true faith hath certaintie ioyned with it, but not fulnesse of certaintie, and euerie true beleeuer hath a certaine perswasion of Gods loue to him in Christ, true faith hath certainty joined with it, but not fullness of certainty, and every true believer hath a certain persuasion of God's love to him in christ, j n1 vhz n1 vvn p-acp pn31, cc-acp xx n1 pp-f n1, cc d j n1 vhz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1559 Page 869
15793 yet not a full perswasion at the first: yet not a full persuasion At the First: av xx dt j n1 p-acp dt ord: (40) verse (DIV2) 1559 Page 869
15794 that followes on obseruation and much experience of the mercie and fauour of God, as I might shew by the examples of Abraham, of Dauid, and of diuerse other seruants of God, but I passe from that. that follows on observation and much experience of the mercy and favour of God, as I might show by the Examples of Abraham, of David, and of diverse other Servants of God, but I pass from that. cst vvz p-acp n1 cc d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pp-f np1, cc pp-f j j-jn n2 pp-f np1, cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp d. (40) verse (DIV2) 1559 Page 869
15795 Come we now to the proposition here layd downe, which the Apostle puts downe by way of induction, reckoning vp of particulars, Neither death, nor life, Come we now to the proposition Here laid down, which the Apostle puts down by Way of induction, reckoning up of particulars, Neither death, nor life, vvb pns12 av p-acp dt n1 av vvn a-acp, r-crq dt n1 vvz a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvg a-acp pp-f n2-jn, dx n1, ccx n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1560 Page 869
15796 nor Angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature. nor Angels, nor principalities, nor Powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature. ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2 j, ccx n2 pc-acp vvi, ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx d j-jn n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1560 Page 869
15797 And first from this induction in generall, we are giuen to vnderstand thus much. And First from this induction in general, we Are given to understand thus much. cc ord p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d. (40) verse (DIV2) 1560 Page 869
15798 That no creature in heauen, in earth, or in hell, can possibly breake off, or keepe backe Gods loue from his children, not the power of the mightiest and strongest creatures that be, no not of Angels good or bad, That no creature in heaven, in earth, or in hell, can possibly break off, or keep back God's love from his children, not the power of the Mightiest and Strongest creatures that be, no not of Angels good or bad, cst dx n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, vmb av-j vvi a-acp, cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2, xx dt n1 pp-f dt js cc js n2 cst vbb, uh-dx xx pp-f n2 j cc j, (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 870
15799 though they be exceeding mightie and potent, that can make one who is beloued of God in speciall manner, not beloued of God, or lesse beloued of him: though they be exceeding mighty and potent, that can make one who is Beloved of God in special manner, not Beloved of God, or less Beloved of him: cs pns32 vbb av-vvg j cc j, cst vmb vvi pi r-crq vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, xx vvn pp-f np1, cc av-dc j-vvn pp-f pno31: (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 870
15800 it is not the power of heauen or of hell yt can do it. And for this we haue further euidence and testimony of Scripture, Isai. 54.10. it is not the power of heaven or of hell that can do it. And for this we have further evidence and testimony of Scripture, Isaiah 54.10. pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1 pn31 vmb vdi pn31. cc p-acp d pns12 vhb jc n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 870
15801 saith the Lord, The mountaines shall remooue, and the hils shall fall downe, but my mercie or my loue shall not depart from thee, Says the Lord, The Mountains shall remove, and the hills shall fallen down, but my mercy or my love shall not depart from thee, vvz dt n1, dt n2 vmb vvi, cc dt n2 vmb vvi a-acp, cc-acp po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno21, (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 870
15802 neither shall the couenant of my peace fall away, saith the Lord: neither shall the Covenant of my peace fallen away, Says the Lord: dx vmb dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vvi av, vvz dt n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 870
15803 as if he had said, though the whole world be turned vp-side downe, and heauen and earth come together and be remooued out of their places, as if he had said, though the Whole world be turned upside down, and heaven and earth come together and be removed out of their places, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, cs dt j-jn n1 vbi vvn n1 a-acp, cc n1 cc n1 vvb av cc vbb vvn av pp-f po32 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 870
15804 yet shall not my loue be remooued from my children: yet shall not my love be removed from my children: av vmb xx po11 n1 vbi vvn p-acp po11 n2: (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 870
15805 in the greatest confusion of things, my loue, my mercie, and my compassion shall still abide with them. Matth. 16.18. Christ saith, The gates of hell, the power of hell, shall not preuaile against the faith of his Church and of true beleeuers: in the greatest confusion of things, my love, my mercy, and my compassion shall still abide with them. Matthew 16.18. christ Says, The gates of hell, the power of hell, shall not prevail against the faith of his Church and of true believers: p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n2, po11 n1, po11 n1, cc po11 n1 vmb av vvi p-acp pno32. np1 crd. np1 vvz, dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc pp-f j n2: (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 870
15806 all the cunning and strength of the diuell and his Angels shall neuer be able to ouercome the faith of true beleeuers; all the cunning and strength of the Devil and his Angels shall never be able to overcome the faith of true believers; d dt j-jn cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc po31 n2 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2; (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 870
15807 and if not the faith of true beleeuers, surely not the loue of God to them, that being more firme and more inuincible: and if not the faith of true believers, surely not the love of God to them, that being more firm and more invincible: cc cs xx dt n1 pp-f j n2, av-j xx dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, cst vbg dc j cc av-dc j: (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 870
15808 and indeed in the iudgement of all it cannot be seuered from such as continue true beleeuers. Ioh. 10.28.29. saith Christ, I giue my sheepe eternall life, and they shall neuer perish, neither shall any plucke them out of mine hand. and indeed in the judgement of all it cannot be severed from such as continue true believers. John 10.28.29. Says christ, I give my sheep Eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of mine hand. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d c-acp vvi j n2. np1 crd. vvz np1, pns11 vvb po11 n1 j n1, cc pns32 vmb av-x vvi, dx vmb d vvi pno32 av pp-f po11 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 870
15811 and so to breake off his loue from them. And hence it is that the Apostle saith, 2. Tim. 1.12. and so to break off his love from them. And hence it is that the Apostle Says, 2. Tim. 1.12. cc av pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno32. cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 870
15812 I know whom I haue trusted, and I am perswaded he is able to keepe that which I haue committed vnto him, that is, my eternall saluation, which out of his loue he hath purposed to bestow on me, I know whom I have trusted, and I am persuaded he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him, that is, my Eternal salvation, which out of his love he hath purposed to bestow on me, pns11 vvb r-crq pns11 vhb vvn, cc pns11 vbm vvn pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno31, cst vbz, po11 j n1, r-crq av pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11, (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 870
15813 and nothing can hinder his purpose, or breake off his loue from me, but he will vndoubtedly keepe my saluation safe and sure against that day. And to these we might adde other testimonies further confirming the truth of the point in hand, that no creature, in heauen, in earth or in hell, can possibly keepe backe, and nothing can hinder his purpose, or break off his love from me, but he will undoubtedly keep my salvation safe and sure against that day. And to these we might add other testimonies further confirming the truth of the point in hand, that no creature, in heaven, in earth or in hell, can possibly keep back, cc pix vmb vvi po31 n1, cc vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno11, cc-acp pns31 vmb av-j vvi po11 n1 j cc j p-acp d n1. cc p-acp d pns12 vmd vvi j-jn n2 av-j vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cst dx n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, vmb av-j vvi av, (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 871
15814 or breake off Gods loue from his children, and no power of the mightiest and strongest creatures that be, can make one who is beloued of God in speciall manner, not to be beloued of him, or lesse beloued of him: or break off God's love from his children, and no power of the Mightiest and Strongest creatures that be, can make one who is Beloved of God in special manner, not to be Beloved of him, or less Beloved of him: cc vvi a-acp npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc dx n1 pp-f dt js cc js n2 cst vbb, vmb vvi pi r-crq vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, xx pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno31, cc av-dc j-vvn pp-f pno31: (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 871
15815 and the reasons & grounds of it are these. First, God loues his children with the same loue that he loues Christ his Sonne, as Christ saith, Ioh. 17.23. Thou hast loued them as thou hast loued me, though not with the same degree of loue: and the Reasons & grounds of it Are these. First, God loves his children with the same love that he loves christ his Son, as christ Says, John 17.23. Thou hast loved them as thou hast loved me, though not with the same degree of love: cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31 vbr d. ord, np1 vvz po31 n2 p-acp dt d n1 cst pns31 vvz np1 po31 n1, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. pns21 vh2 vvn pno32 c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn pno11, cs xx p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1561 Page 871
15816 and nothing can hinder or breake off Gods loue frō Christ his Son, He and his Father being one, Ioh. 10.30. and nothing can hinder or break off God's love from christ his Son, He and his Father being one, John 10.30. cc pix vmb vvi cc vvi a-acp npg1 n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1, pns31 cc po31 n1 vbg pi, np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1562 Page 871
15817 Againe, God is infinite both in wisdome & power, and the wisedome or subtiltie of the wisest or cunningest creatures in heauē, in earth, or in hell, is finite; Again, God is infinite both in Wisdom & power, and the Wisdom or subtlety of the Wisest or cunningest creatures in heaven, in earth, or in hell, is finite; av, np1 vbz j av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt js cc js-jn n2 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, vbz j; (40) verse (DIV2) 1563 Page 871
15818 & the power of the strongest creature is also limited and finite, and there is no proportion betweene the wisedome and power of the wisest & strongest creatures, & the power of the Strongest creature is also limited and finite, and there is no proportion between the Wisdom and power of the Wisest & Strongest creatures, cc dt n1 pp-f dt js n1 vbz av vvn cc j, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt js cc js n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1563 Page 871
15819 and the wisedome and power of God; and the Wisdom and power of God; cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1563 Page 871
15820 and so neither can the wisest or cunningest creatures cause the Lord by any subtiltie or perswasion to alter his loue to his children, and so neither can the Wisest or cunningest creatures cause the Lord by any subtlety or persuasion to altar his love to his children, cc av dx vmb dt js cc js-jn n2 vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1563 Page 871
15821 nor can the strongest creatures by any opposition they are able to make, auert and turne away his loue from them: nor can the Strongest creatures by any opposition they Are able to make, avert and turn away his love from them: ccx vmb dt js n2 p-acp d n1 pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi, vvi cc vvi av po31 n1 p-acp pno32: (40) verse (DIV2) 1563 Page 871
15822 and therefore doubtlesse no creature in heauen, in earth, or hell, can possibly keepe backe or breake off Gods loue, and Therefore doubtless no creature in heaven, in earth, or hell, can possibly keep back or break off God's love, cc av av-j uh-x n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc n1, vmb av-j vvi av cc vvi a-acp npg1 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1563 Page 871
15823 or make one who is beloued of God in speciall manner, not to be beloued of God, or lesse loued of God. or make one who is Beloved of God in special manner, not to be Beloved of God, or less loved of God. cc vvi pi r-crq vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, xx pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1, cc av-dc vvn pp-f np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1563 Page 871
15824 And for the vse of this: And for the use of this: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d: (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 871
15825 first this ground of truth conuinceth the errour of the Papists, Arminians, and Anabaptists, which we haue often had occasion to deale against in that they teach that such as are in the state of grace and Gods speciall loue, may lose it, First this ground of truth Convinces the error of the Papists, Arminians, and Anabaptists, which we have often had occasion to deal against in that they teach that such as Are in the state of grace and God's special love, may loose it, ord d n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, njp2, cc np1, r-crq pns12 vhb av vhd n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp cst pns32 vvb cst d c-acp vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n2 j n1, vmb vvi pn31, (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 871
15826 and fall from it, and may to day be loued of God, and to morrow be shaken out of his loue. and fallen from it, and may to day be loved of God, and to morrow be shaken out of his love. cc vvi p-acp pn31, cc vmb p-acp n1 vbb vvn pp-f np1, cc p-acp n1 vbb vvn av pp-f po31 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 871
15827 A doctrine diuellish, and most vncomfortable, and directly contrary to the truth now deliuered, and to the plaine euidence of the holy word of God, which teacheth, that such as are beloued of God, they are so kept by him from euill, as Christ prayed, Ioh. 17.15. euen from that euill one the diuell, and from all his instruments, as that none of them can possibly shake them out of his loue. A Doctrine devilish, and most uncomfortable, and directly contrary to the truth now Delivered, and to the plain evidence of the holy word of God, which Teaches, that such as Are Beloved of God, they Are so kept by him from evil, as christ prayed, John 17.15. even from that evil one the Devil, and from all his Instruments, as that none of them can possibly shake them out of his love. dt n1 j, cc av-ds j, cc av-j j-jn p-acp dt n1 av vvn, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz, cst d c-acp vbr vvn pp-f np1, pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n-jn, c-acp np1 vvd, np1 crd. av p-acp d j-jn crd dt n1, cc p-acp d po31 n2, c-acp cst pix pp-f pno32 vmb av-j vvi pno32 av pp-f po31 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 871
15828 Oh but say the Arminians and Anabaptists, this doctrine leaues no place for feare, but breeds presumption in Gods children, O but say the Arminians and Anabaptists, this Doctrine leaves no place for Fear, but breeds presumption in God's children, uh cc-acp vvb dt njp2 cc np1, d n1 vvz dx n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp vvz n1 p-acp npg1 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 872
15829 and this doctrine being true they haue no cause of feare. and this Doctrine being true they have no cause of Fear. cc d n1 vbg j pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 872
15830 They are deceiued, a child of God imbracing this truth, that he being beloued of God in speciall manner, no creature in heauen, in earth, They Are deceived, a child of God embracing this truth, that he being Beloved of God in special manner, no creature in heaven, in earth, pns32 vbr vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg d n1, cst pns31 vbg vvn pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, dx n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 872
15831 or in hell, can possibly keepe back or breake off Gods loue from him, it breeds in him a loue of God againe, or in hell, can possibly keep back or break off God's love from him, it breeds in him a love of God again, cc p-acp n1, vmb av-j vvi av cc vvi a-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno31, pn31 vvz p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f np1 av, (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 872
15832 and consequently true feare, which is opposed to senslesse stupiditie and carnall presumption. and consequently true Fear, which is opposed to senseless stupidity and carnal presumption. cc av-j j n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp j n1 cc j n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 872
15833 Againe, it is false, that such as are beloued of God in speciall maner, and they know they are so, to haue no cause of feare, Again, it is false, that such as Are Beloved of God in special manner, and they know they Are so, to have no cause of Fear, av, pn31 vbz j, cst d c-acp vbr vvn pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, cc pns32 vvb pns32 vbr av, pc-acp vhi dx n1 pp-f n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 872
15834 vnlesse no other euils but finall damnation need to be feared. unless not other evils but final damnation need to be feared. cs xx j-jn n2-jn p-acp j n1 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn. (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 872
15835 A child of God hath cause still to feare with an holy feare, lest by sinne he displease God his louing Father, A child of God hath cause still to Fear with an holy Fear, lest by sin he displease God his loving Father, dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, cs p-acp n1 pns31 vvi np1 po31 j-vvg n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 872
15836 and prouoke him to afflict him in his bodie, and in his soule, lest by sinne he lose the tokens of Gods loue, peace of conscience touching the secret feeling of it, ioy in the Spirit, clearenesse of vnderstanding, and provoke him to afflict him in his body, and in his soul, lest by sin he loose the tokens of God's love, peace of conscience touching the secret feeling of it, joy in the Spirit, clearness of understanding, cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1, cs p-acp n1 pns31 vvb dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, n1 pp-f n1 vvg dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, vvb p-acp dt n1, n1 pp-f n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 872
15837 and a feeling affection to good things and good duties, holy boldnesse to draw neare to the presence of God, and such like. and a feeling affection to good things and good duties, holy boldness to draw near to the presence of God, and such like. cc dt j-vvg n1 p-acp j n2 cc j n2, j n1 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d av-j. (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 872
15838 Therefore it is but a cauill, that the doctrine deliuered leaues no place for feare, Therefore it is but a cavil, that the Doctrine Delivered leaves no place for Fear, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 vvn vvz dx n1 p-acp n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 872
15839 and that Gods children haue no cause to feare, the doctrine deliuered being true, I leaue them, and that God's children have no cause to Fear, the Doctrine Delivered being true, I leave them, cc cst npg1 n2 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi, dt n1 vvn vbg j, pns11 vvb pno32, (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 872
15840 and come to a second vse. and come to a second use. cc vvb p-acp dt ord n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1564 Page 872
15841 Is it so that no creature in heauen, earth, or in hell, can possibly breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from his children, Is it so that no creature in heaven, earth, or in hell, can possibly break off or keep back God's love from his children, vbz pn31 av cst dx n1 p-acp n1, n1, cc p-acp n1, vmb av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 872
15842 or make one who is beloued of God in speciall manner not to be beloued of God, or make one who is Beloved of God in special manner not to be Beloved of God, cc vvi pi r-crq vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp j n1 xx pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 872
15843 or lesse beloued of him? Surely the due consideration of this may yeeld thee matter of exceeding great comfort: or less Beloved of him? Surely the due consideration of this may yield thee matter of exceeding great Comfort: cc av-dc j-vvn pp-f pno31? np1 dt j-jn n1 pp-f d vmb vvi pno21 n1 pp-f vvg j n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 872
15844 and thinke on it to thy comfort whosoeuer thou art that hast good euidence of it that thou art a child of God, and think on it to thy Comfort whosoever thou art that haste good evidence of it that thou art a child of God, cc vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp po21 n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r d n1 j n1 pp-f pn31 cst pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 872
15845 and that thou art beloued of God in speciall manner: and that thou art Beloved of God in special manner: cc cst pns21 vb2r vvn pp-f np1 p-acp j n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 872
15846 thou hauing the speciall loue and fauour of God thou art an happie man or woman; thou having the special love and favour of God thou art an happy man or woman; pns21 vhg dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 pns21 vb2r dt j n1 cc n1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 872
15847 yea so long as thou art beloued of God, no manner of miserie can make thee miserable. yea so long as thou art Beloved of God, no manner of misery can make thee miserable. uh av av-j c-acp pns21 vb2r vvn pp-f np1, dx n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pno21 j. (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 872
15848 As I said not long since, if thou wert in hell, the deepest gulfe of all miserie, As I said not long since, if thou Wertenberg in hell, the Deepest gulf of all misery, p-acp pns11 vvd xx av-j a-acp, cs pns21 vbd2r p-acp n1, dt js-jn n1 pp-f d n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 872
15849 and yet beloued of God (if it were possible) thou shouldst still be in a most happie state and condition. and yet Beloved of God (if it were possible) thou Shouldst still be in a most happy state and condition. cc av vvn pp-f np1 (cs pn31 vbdr j) pns21 vmd2 av vbi p-acp dt av-ds j n1 cc n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 872
15850 Now this addes to thy happinesse and comfort, that being beloued of God in speciall manner, thou shalt so continue for euer, it is not all the power and strength, Now this adds to thy happiness and Comfort, that being Beloved of God in special manner, thou shalt so continue for ever, it is not all the power and strength, av d vvz p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, cst vbg vvn pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, pns21 vm2 av vvi p-acp av, pn31 vbz xx d dt n1 cc n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15851 or all the wit, and skill, or cunning, or subtiltie of all the creatures in heauen, in earth, or all the wit, and skill, or cunning, or subtlety of all the creatures in heaven, in earth, cc d dt n1, cc n1, cc j-jn, cc n1 pp-f d dt n2 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15852 or in hell, if they should all ioyne together, can possibly breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from thee, or in hell, if they should all join together, can possibly break off or keep back God's love from thee, cc p-acp n1, cs pns32 vmd d vvi av, vmb av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp pno21, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15853 or wind or wrest thee out of fauour with him. or wind or wrest thee out of favour with him. cc n1 cc vvi pno21 av pp-f n1 p-acp pno31. (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15854 Thou maist lose the fauour of men, yea of thy dearest friends, either by thine owne desert, Thou Mayest loose the favour of men, yea of thy dearest Friends, either by thine own desert, pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, uh a-acp po21 js-jn n2, av-d p-acp po21 d n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15855 or be wrong out of it by the malicious practise of enuious men. or be wrong out of it by the malicious practice of envious men. cc vbi j-jn av pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n2. (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15856 Yea be it so that thou art in fauour with the greatest, thou art a kings fauourite, Yea be it so that thou art in favour with the greatest, thou art a Kings favourite, uh vbb pn31 av cst pns21 vb2r p-acp n1 p-acp dt js, pns21 vb2r dt ng1 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15857 yet either through thine owne iust desert thou maist be cast off as Haman was, Hest. 7. or the enuie and malice of men may worke thee out of his fauour; yet either through thine own just desert thou Mayest be cast off as Haman was, Hest. 7. or the envy and malice of men may work thee out of his favour; av av-d p-acp po21 d j n1 pns21 vm2 vbi vvn a-acp p-acp np1 vbds, np1 crd cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 vmb vvi pno21 av pp-f po31 n1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15858 but thou being beloued of God in speciall manner, and being as it were his darling, but thou being Beloved of God in special manner, and being as it were his darling, cc-acp pns21 vbg vvn pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, cc vbg p-acp pn31 vbdr po31 n-jn, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15859 and his fauourite, as indeed thou art thou being a child of God, though neuer so poore or meane in the world, thou canst not lose his fauour by any thing done by thy selfe, his loue to thee being vnchangeable; and his favourite, as indeed thou art thou being a child of God, though never so poor or mean in the world, thou Canst not loose his favour by any thing done by thy self, his love to thee being unchangeable; cc po31 n1, c-acp av pns21 vb2r pns21 vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, cs av-x av j cc j p-acp dt n1, pns21 vm2 xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1 vdn p-acp po21 n1, po31 n1 p-acp pno21 vbg j-u; (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15860 neither canst thou be wrested and wrong out of it by any aduersarie power whatsoeuer, God is stronger then all, he is able to keepe thee in his loue, neither Canst thou be wrested and wrong out of it by any adversary power whatsoever, God is Stronger then all, he is able to keep thee in his love, av-d vm2 pns21 vbi vvn cc vvi av pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1 n1 r-crq, np1 vbz jc cs d, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp po31 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15861 and he will keepe thee in it in despite of Satan and all the power of hell. and he will keep thee in it in despite of Satan and all the power of hell. cc pns31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f np1 cc d dt n1 pp-f n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15862 Hath God so farre manifested his loue to thee, as to giue his owne deare Sonne to shed his bloud for thee, Hath God so Far manifested his love to thee, as to give his own deer Son to shed his blood for thee, vhz np1 av av-j vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno21, c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 d j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno21, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15863 and to suffer the paines of hell for thee, and will he suffer the power of hell to draw thee out of his loue? no, no, assuredly he will not. and to suffer the pains of hell for thee, and will he suffer the power of hell to draw thee out of his love? no, no, assuredly he will not. cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, cc vmb pns31 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno21 av pp-f po31 n1? uh-dx, uh-dx, av-vvn pns31 vmb xx. (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15864 Let then the diuell and all the enemies of thy good do what they can against thee, Let then the Devil and all the enemies of thy good doe what they can against thee, vvb av dt n1 cc d dt n2 pp-f po21 j n1 r-crq pns32 vmb p-acp pno21, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15865 and though the Lord suffer them to preuaile farre, to thrust thee out of house and home, and though the Lord suffer them to prevail Far, to thrust thee out of house and home, cc cs dt n1 vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi av-j, pc-acp vvi pno21 av pp-f n1 cc av-an, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15866 and to strip thee of health, of wealth, of libertie, and of all outward good things & meanes of comfort, and to strip thee of health, of wealth, of liberty, and of all outward good things & means of Comfort, cc pc-acp vvi pno21 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1, cc pp-f d j j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15867 yet Gods loue they cannot take from thee, nor lessen and diminish his loue towards thee, yet God's love they cannot take from thee, nor lessen and diminish his love towards thee, av n2 vvb pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp pno21, ccx vvi cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno21, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15868 and make thee lesse beloued of him, when they haue done all the euill and mischiefe they can to thee: and make thee less Beloved of him, when they have done all the evil and mischief they can to thee: cc vvb pno21 av-dc j pp-f pno31, c-crq pns32 vhb vdn d dt j-jn cc n1 pns32 vmb p-acp pno21: (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15869 and when thou art plonged into the deepest distresse they can bring thee into, thou art still beloued of God, and when thou art plunged into the Deepest distress they can bring thee into, thou art still Beloved of God, cc c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt js-jn n1 pns32 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp, pns21 vb2r av vvn pp-f np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15870 and still as deare to him and as precious in his sight as euer thou wast: and still as deer to him and as precious in his sighed as ever thou wast: cc av c-acp j-jn p-acp pno31 cc p-acp j p-acp po31 n1 c-acp av pns21 vbd2s: (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15871 and that may be a ground of sweete comfort to thee, thinke on it to thy comfort. and that may be a ground of sweet Comfort to thee, think on it to thy Comfort. cc cst vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno21, vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp po21 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1565 Page 873
15872 Come we now to stand on the particulars here reckoned vp by the Apostle by way of induction: Come we now to stand on the particulars Here reckoned up by the Apostle by Way of induction: vvb pns12 av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2-j av vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1566 Page 874
15873 Neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor Powers, nor things present, nor things to come, dx n1, ccx n1, ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2 j, ccx n2 pc-acp vvi, (40) verse (DIV2) 1566 Page 874
15874 nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature: nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature: ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx d j-jn n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1566 Page 874
15875 at least on some of these, for on euery one of these particulars we shall not need to stand seuerally, hauing touched them in some doctrines before deliuered. At least on Some of these, for on every one of these particulars we shall not need to stand severally, having touched them in Some doctrines before Delivered. p-acp ds p-acp d pp-f d, c-acp p-acp d crd pp-f d n2-jn pns12 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi av-j, vhg vvn pno32 p-acp d n2 a-acp vvn. (40) verse (DIV2) 1566 Page 874
15876 Now the first particular here mentioned is death, and by death (as I shewed) we are to vnderstand the death of the bodie, the separation of the soule from the bodie, Now the First particular Here mentioned is death, and by death (as I showed) we Are to understand the death of the body, the separation of the soul from the body, av dt ord j av vvn vbz n1, cc p-acp n1 (c-acp pns11 vvd) pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1567 Page 874
15877 and the paines and the pangs that either go before it, or with it and do accompanie it: and the pains and the pangs that either go before it, or with it and do accompany it: cc dt n2 cc dt n2 cst d vvb p-acp pn31, cc p-acp pn31 cc vdb vvi pn31: (40) verse (DIV2) 1567 Page 874
15878 and the point hence offered lyes plaine before vs, it is this. and the point hence offered lies plain before us, it is this. cc dt n1 av vvn vvz j p-acp pno12, pn31 vbz d. (40) verse (DIV2) 1567 Page 874
15879 That neither the paines and pangs of death of the bodie, nor the death of the bodie it selfe, the separation of the soule from the bodie, That neither the pains and pangs of death of the body, nor the death of the body it self, the separation of the soul from the body, cst dx dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 pp-f dt n1, ccx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 874
15880 whether it be naturall and by the course of nature, or violent, can possibly breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from his children. whither it be natural and by the course of nature, or violent, can possibly break off or keep back God's love from his children. cs pn31 vbb j cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc j, vmb av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2. (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 874
15881 Though the pangs of a naturall death be most bitter and painfull, or the tortures of a violent death be most extreme, Though the pangs of a natural death be most bitter and painful, or the tortures of a violent death be most extreme, cs dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 vbb av-ds j cc j, cc dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 vbb av-ds j-jn, (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 874
15882 yet can they not separate betweene Gods loue and a child of his: yet can they not separate between God's love and a child of his: av vmb pns32 xx vvi p-acp ng1 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31: (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 874
15883 and though death separate the soule from the body, yet can it not separate either the soule or the bodie of a child of God from God, and from Gods speciall loue. and though death separate the soul from the body, yet can it not separate either the soul or the body of a child of God from God, and from God's special love. cc cs n1 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av vmb pn31 xx vvi d dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp npg1 j n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 874
15884 And that this is a truth, we haue further euidence and testimonie of Scripture. We reade Hebr. 11.35.36.37. And that this is a truth, we have further evidence and testimony of Scripture. We read Hebrew 11.35.36.37. cc cst d vbz dt n1, pns12 vhb jc n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. pns12 vvb np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 874
15885 that the Saints and seruants of God in times of old were most cruelly dealt withall, They were racked ▪ they were tried by mockings and scourgings, by bonds and imprisonment, they were stoned, hewen asunder, tempted, slaine with the sword, they wandered vp and downe in sheepe skins, that the Saints and Servants of God in times of old were most cruelly dealt withal, They were racked ▪ they were tried by mockings and scourgings, by bonds and imprisonment, they were stoned, hewn asunder, tempted, slain with the sword, they wandered up and down in sheep skins, cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 vbdr av-ds av-j vvn av, pns32 vbdr vvn ▪ pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp n2 cc n1, pns32 vbdr vvn, vvn av, vvn, vvn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvd a-acp cc a-acp p-acp n1 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 874
15886 and in goate skins, being destitute, afflicted, and grieuously tormented: and in goat skins, being destitute, afflicted, and grievously tormented: cc p-acp n1 n2, vbg j, j-vvn, cc av-j vvn: (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 874
15906 and separate either the soule or the bodie of a child of God from God, and from Gods speciall loue. and separate either the soul or the body of a child of God from God, and from God's special love. cc vvi d dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp npg1 j n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1569 Page 875
15887 yet the holy Ghost giues this testimonie of them, verse 38. that euen then they were such as the world was not worthy of ▪ they were then the Lords worthies, right deare and precious in the sight o• God: yet the holy Ghost gives this testimony of them, verse 38. that even then they were such as the world was not worthy of ▪ they were then the lords worthies, right deer and precious in the sighed o• God: av dt j n1 vvz d n1 pp-f pno32, n1 crd d av av pns32 vbdr d p-acp dt n1 vbds xx j pp-f ▪ pns32 vbdr av dt n2 n2-j, av-jn j-jn cc j p-acp dt n1 n1 np1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 874
15888 their cru•ll tortures and shedding of their bloud after a most cruell manner, did not breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from them. their cru•ll tortures and shedding of their blood After a most cruel manner, did not break off or keep back God's love from them. po32 j n2 cc n-vvg pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt av-ds j n1, vdd xx vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp pno32. (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 874
15889 And this the holy Martyr Stephen knew well, he knew that he was beloued of God, And this the holy Martyr Stephen knew well, he knew that he was Beloved of God, cc d dt j n1 np1 vvd av, pns31 vvd cst pns31 vbds vvn pp-f np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 875
15890 and right deare and precious in his sight when the stones were about his eares, and right deer and precious in his sighed when the stones were about his ears, cc n-jn j-jn cc j p-acp po31 n1 c-crq dt n2 vbdr p-acp po31 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 875
15891 and did batter, and bruse, and breake his bodie, and beate out his braines, and in confidence and assurance of Gods loue to him did he then commend his soule into the hands of the Lord Iesus. Act. 7.59. and did batter, and bruise, and break his body, and beat out his brains, and in confidence and assurance of God's love to him did he then commend his soul into the hands of the Lord Iesus. Act. 7.59. cc vdd vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi po31 n1, cc vvd av po31 n2, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31 vdd pns31 av vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1. n1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 875
15892 the text saith, his cruell and bloudie minded persecutours ranne on him violently and stoned him, the text Says, his cruel and bloody minded persecutors ran on him violently and stoned him, dt n1 vvz, po31 j cc j j-vvn n2 vvd p-acp pno31 av-j cc vvn pno31, (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 875
15893 and he called and said, Lord Iesus receiue my spirit: and he called and said, Lord Iesus receive my Spirit: cc pns31 vvd cc vvd, n1 np1 vvi po11 n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 875
15894 yea the text saith, verse 60. that his violent death was but as a sweet sleepe, it was a falling fast asleepe in the hands of the Lord Iesus: yea the text Says, verse 60. that his violent death was but as a sweet sleep, it was a falling fast asleep in the hands of the Lord Iesus: uh dt n1 vvz, n1 crd d po31 j n1 vbds cc-acp c-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbds dt vvg av-j j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 875
15895 and so indeed is the death of euery child of God, whether it be naturall or violent, it is but a sleeping in Iesus, as 1. Thess. 4.14. and so indeed is the death of every child of God, whither it be natural or violent, it is but a sleeping in Iesus, as 1. Thess 4.14. cc av av vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, cs pn31 vbb j cc j, pn31 vbz p-acp dt vvg p-acp np1, p-acp crd np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 875
15896 And so the death of the bodie of what sort soeuer, whether naturall or violent, And so the death of the body of what sort soever, whither natural or violent, cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1 av, cs j cc j, (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 875
15897 and after what manner soeuer it be, cannot •ossibly breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from his children, and After what manner soever it be, cannot •ossibly break off or keep back God's love from his children, cc p-acp r-crq n1 av pn31 vbb, vmbx av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 875
15898 and separate either the soule or the bodie of a child of God from God and from Gods speciall loue: and separate either the soul or the body of a child of God from God and from God's special love: cc vvi d dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp npg1 j n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 875
15899 and the reason and ground of it is plaine, namely this. and the reason and ground of it is plain, namely this. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j, av d. (40) verse (DIV2) 1568 Page 875
15900 A child of God is vnited and knit to Christ with an inseparable vnion, and he so remaines for euer, in what state or condition soeuer he be, in health, in sicknesse, in extremitie of paines and tortures, in life, in death, A child of God is united and knit to christ with an inseparable Union, and he so remains for ever, in what state or condition soever he be, in health, in sickness, in extremity of pains and tortures, in life, in death, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1, cc pns31 av vvz p-acp av, p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 av pns31 vbb, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1569 Page 875
15901 and after death he continues knit to Christ in his bodie and in his soule. and After death he continues knit to christ in his body and in his soul. cc p-acp n1 pns31 vvz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1569 Page 875
15902 Yea though the bodie of a child of God be dead and rotten, and turned to dust in the earth, Yea though the body of a child of God be dead and rotten, and turned to dust in the earth, uh cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb j cc j-vvn, cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1569 Page 875
15903 or be in the sea, or wheresoeuer, yet it is still within the couenant of grace, or be in the sea, or wheresoever, yet it is still within the Covenant of grace, cc vbb p-acp dt n1, cc c-crq, av pn31 vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1569 Page 875
15904 and a member of Christ, as the Apostle saith, Rom. 14.8. Whether ye liue or dye, we being true beleeuers, we are still the Lords both in our bodies and soules, and God is still the God both of our bodies and soules. and a member of christ, as the Apostle Says, Rom. 14.8. Whither you live or die, we being true believers, we Are still the lords both in our bodies and Souls, and God is still the God both of our bodies and Souls. cc dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. cs pn22 vvb cc vvi, po12 vbg j n2, pns12 vbr av dt n2 av-d p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, cc np1 vbz av dt n1 av-d pp-f po12 n2 cc n2. (40) verse (DIV2) 1569 Page 875
15905 And therefore doubtlesse the death of the bodie, whether naturall or violent, or after what manner soeuer it be, cannot possibly breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from his children, And Therefore doubtless the death of the body, whither natural or violent, or After what manner soever it be, cannot possibly break off or keep back God's love from his children, cc av av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs j cc j, cc p-acp r-crq n1 av pn31 vbb, vmbx av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1569 Page 875
15907 But haply some may obiect against this the words of Christ, Mat. 22.32. that God is not the God of the dead, but of the liuing. I answer: But haply Some may Object against this the words of christ, Mathew 22.32. that God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. I answer: p-acp av d vmb vvi p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd. cst np1 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc-acp pp-f dt j-vvg. pns11 vvb: (40) verse (DIV2) 1570 Page 875
15908 God is not the God of the dead, according to the sence and meaning of the Sadduces, against whom Christ there deales, who denied the resurrection, God is not the God of the dead, according to the sense and meaning of the Sadducees, against whom christ there deals, who denied the resurrection, np1 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt j, vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt np2, p-acp ro-crq np1 zz vvz, r-crq vvd dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1571 Page 876
15909 and thought that the dead bodies of the Saints were so dead, as neuer to rise againe, and Thought that the dead bodies of the Saints were so dead, as never to rise again, cc vvd cst dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 vbdr av j, c-acp av-x pc-acp vvi av, (40) verse (DIV2) 1571 Page 876
15910 but he is the God of his children being dead in their bodies to be raised vp againe; but he is the God of his children being dead in their bodies to be raised up again; cc-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vbg j p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp av; (40) verse (DIV2) 1571 Page 876
15911 yea he is a friend to the dead bodies of his children, and the very dust of their bodies is deare to him when they are turned to dust, yea he is a friend to the dead bodies of his children, and the very dust of their bodies is deer to him when they Are turned to dust, uh pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2 vbz j-jn p-acp pno31 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1571 Page 876
15912 and his hand doth still hold and keepe them in time to restore them to life againe. and his hand does still hold and keep them in time to restore them to life again. cc po31 n1 vdz av vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 av. (40) verse (DIV2) 1571 Page 876
15913 And so it still remaines a truth, that the death of the body, of what sort soeuer, And so it still remains a truth, that the death of the body, of what sort soever, cc av pn31 av vvz dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f r-crq n1 av, (40) verse (DIV2) 1571 Page 876
15914 or after what manner soeuer it be effected, though it come by most cruell torments, cannot possibly breake off or lessen Gods loue from his children, or After what manner soever it be effected, though it come by most cruel torments, cannot possibly break off or lessen God's love from his children, cc p-acp r-crq n1 av pn31 vbb vvn, cs pn31 vvb p-acp ds j n2, vmbx av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1571 Page 876
15915 and separate either the soule or bodie of a child of God from God, and from Gods speciall loue: and separate either the soul or body of a child of God from God, and from God's special love: cc vvi d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp npg1 j n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1571 Page 876
15916 and for the vse of this. First consider we this truth to this purpose: and for the use of this. First Consider we this truth to this purpose: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d. ord vvb pns12 d n1 p-acp d n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1571 Page 876
15917 Cannot death separate the bodie of a child of God from God, and from his speciall loue? Is the bodie of a child of God beloued of God, Cannot death separate the body of a child of God from God, and from his special love? Is the body of a child of God Beloved of God, vmbx n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp po31 j n1? vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn pp-f np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 876
15918 when it is seuered from the soule, when it lyes dead and is voide of sense and feeling? Is it then deare to God when it is not sensible of any comfort? Surely then it holds sound and good, that a man or a woman may be right deare to God, when it is severed from the soul, when it lies dead and is void of sense and feeling? Is it then deer to God when it is not sensible of any Comfort? Surely then it holds found and good, that a man or a woman may be right deer to God, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, c-crq pn31 vvz j cc vbz j pp-f n1 cc n1? vbz pn31 av j-jn p-acp np1 c-crq pn31 vbz xx j pp-f d n1? np1 av pn31 vvz n1 cc j, cst dt n1 cc dt n1 vmb vbi j-jn n1 p-acp np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 876
15919 and in speciall fauour with God, and yet want the feeling of his loue for a time. and in special favour with God, and yet want the feeling of his love for a time. cc p-acp j n1 p-acp np1, cc av vvb dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 876
15920 And do not thou whosoeuer thou art, thou finding that God hath done great good things for thy soule, And do not thou whosoever thou art, thou finding that God hath done great good things for thy soul, cc vdb xx pns21 r-crq pns21 vb2r, pns21 vvg cst np1 vhz vdn j j n2 p-acp po21 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 876
15921 euen that for thee which he hath not done for thousands in the world, he hath giuen thee a sight of thy sinnes, even that for thee which he hath not done for thousands in the world, he hath given thee a sighed of thy Sins, av cst p-acp pno21 r-crq pns31 vhz xx vdn p-acp crd p-acp dt n1, pns31 vhz vvn pno21 dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 876
15922 an heart truly humbled for them, a minde to know him, an heart to feare him, a care and conscience to obey God: an heart truly humbled for them, a mind to know him, an heart to Fear him, a care and conscience to obey God: dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp pno32, dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi np1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 876
15923 do not thou I say, perplex thy selfe, and disquiet thine owne soule, because haply for the present thou wantest the feeling of Gods loue to thee: do not thou I say, perplex thy self, and disquiet thine own soul, Because haply for the present thou Wantest the feeling of God's love to thee: vdb xx pns21 pns11 vvb, vvi po21 n1, cc vvi po21 d n1, c-acp av c-acp dt j pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno21: (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 876
15924 consider with thy selfe, thou maist be right deare to God, and be loued of him in speciall manner, Consider with thy self, thou Mayest be right deer to God, and be loved of him in special manner, vvb p-acp po21 n1, pns21 vm2 vbi j-jn n1 p-acp np1, cc vbi vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 876
15925 and yet for the present be as insensible of his loue, and haue no more feeling of it then a dead bodie, especially in the time of trouble and distresse, and yet for the present be as insensible of his love, and have no more feeling of it then a dead body, especially in the time of trouble and distress, cc av p-acp dt n1 vbb a-acp j pp-f po31 n1, cc vhb dx dc n-vvg pp-f pn31 av dt j n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 876
15926 and in the time of temptation. and in the time of temptation. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 876
15927 And though the feeling of comfort from God in the time of distresse be a fruite and worke of faith, And though the feeling of Comfort from God in the time of distress be a fruit and work of faith, cc cs dt n-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 877
15928 yet a man or a woman may haue faith that for the present wants the sense and feeling of comfort. yet a man or a woman may have faith that for the present Wants the sense and feeling of Comfort. av dt n1 cc dt n1 vmb vhi n1 cst p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 877
15929 Indeed none are in a good state that want faith, yet doubtlesse many are in a blessed state that want the feeling of comfort for the present. Indeed none Are in a good state that want faith, yet doubtless many Are in a blessed state that want the feeling of Comfort for the present. av pix vbr p-acp dt j n1 cst vvb n1, av av-j d vbr p-acp dt j-vvn n1 cst vvb dt n-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt j. (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 877
15930 And therefore do not herein wrong thy selfe, and so iudge thy selfe voide of faith and out of Gods fauour, And Therefore do not herein wrong thy self, and so judge thy self void of faith and out of God's favour, cc av vdb xx av vvi po21 n1, cc av vvb po21 n1 j pp-f n1 cc av pp-f npg1 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 877
15931 because as yet thou hast not a liuely sense & feeling of Gods loue, the Lord will exercise thee with want of feeling of it for a time, Because as yet thou hast not a lively sense & feeling of God's love, the Lord will exercise thee with want of feeling of it for a time, c-acp c-acp av pns21 vh2 xx dt j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1, dt n1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp n1 pp-f n-vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 877
15932 and when he hath fitted thee for it he will giue it to thee. Now for a second vse: and when he hath fitted thee for it he will give it to thee. Now for a second use: cc c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno21 p-acp pn31 pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp pno21. av p-acp dt ord n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1572 Page 877
15933 is it so that the death of bodie, of what sort soeuer, or after what manner soeuer, cannot possibly breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from his child, is it so that the death of body, of what sort soever, or After what manner soever, cannot possibly break off or keep back God's love from his child, vbz pn31 av cst dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f r-crq n1 av, cc p-acp r-crq n1 av, vmbx av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 877
15934 and separate either the soule or bodie of a child of God from God, and from Gods speciall loue? Here is then a ground of sweet comfort to all Gods children against the feare of death: and separate either the soul or body of a child of God from God, and from God's special love? Here is then a ground of sweet Comfort to all God's children against the Fear of death: cc vvi d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp npg1 j n1? av vbz av dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d ng1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 877
15935 the truth now deliuered being mingled with faith in the hearts of Gods children, it will arme and strengthen them against the feare of death, the truth now Delivered being mingled with faith in the hearts of God's children, it will arm and strengthen them against the Fear of death, dt n1 av vvn vbg vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2, pn31 vmb vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 877
15936 and cheere vp their hearts in the paines and pangs of death, of what kind soeuer it be, be it neuer so bitter and painfull. and cheer up their hearts in the pains and pangs of death, of what kind soever it be, be it never so bitter and painful. cc vvi a-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, pp-f r-crq n1 av pn31 vbb, vbb pn31 av-x av j cc j. (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 877
15937 What though a child of God be vnder some bitter and grinding disease of the stone, of a burning feuer, What though a child of God be under Some bitter and grinding disease of the stone, of a burning fever, q-crq cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb p-acp d j cc vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt j-vvg n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 877
15938 and the heate of it is so fierce and so violent and strong on him, and the heat of it is so fierce and so violent and strong on him, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz av j cc av j cc j p-acp pno31, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 877
15939 as in his owne sense and feeling he seemes to lye in flames of fire? What though a child of God be taken away by a violent death, either suddenly by some strange accident, as in his own sense and feeling he seems to lie in flames of fire? What though a child of God be taken away by a violent death, either suddenly by Some strange accident, c-acp p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1? q-crq cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb vvn av p-acp dt j n1, av-d av-j p-acp d j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 877
15940 as he fals from some high place, or from his horse, and his braines are dasht out, as he falls from Some high place, or from his horse, and his brains Are dashed out, c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp po31 n1, cc po31 n2 vbr vvn av, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 877
15941 or he is drownd, or such like, or his life is taken from him by his cruell persecutours, or he is drowned, or such like, or his life is taken from him by his cruel persecutors, cc pns31 vbz vvn, cc d av-j, cc po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 j n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 877
15942 and they put him to most wofull racke and tortures, and they cast his body to be deuoured of wilde beasts, and they put him to most woeful rack and tortures, and they cast his body to be devoured of wild beasts, cc pns32 vvd pno31 p-acp ds j n1 cc n2, cc pns32 vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f j n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 877
15943 or to be meate to the foules of the ayre, as Psal. 79.20. or to be meat to the fowls of the air, as Psalm 79.20. cc pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 877
15944 they drag his body through the streets, they hang him on a gibbet, they burne him, they drag his body through the streets, they hang him on a gibbet, they burn him, pns32 vvb po31 n1 p-acp dt n2, pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb pno31, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 877
15945 and put him to death after a most cruell manner? yet it is not the kinde of death or manner of death whatsoeuer it be, that can possibly breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from him, and put him to death After a most cruel manner? yet it is not the kind of death or manner of death whatsoever it be, that can possibly break off or keep back God's love from him, cc vvd pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt av-ds j n1? av pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pn31 vbi, cst vmb av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp pno31, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 877
15946 or separate either his soule or bodie from Gods speciall loue. or separate either his soul or body from God's special love. cc vvi d po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp npg1 j n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 877
15947 Oh then let this ground of truth be mingled with faith in our hearts, we being the children of God, O then let this ground of truth be mingled with faith in our hearts, we being the children of God, uh av vvb d n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vbg dt n2 pp-f np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15948 and we shall find it will stand by vs and comfort vs when we lye gasping for breath on our death beds, and we shall find it will stand by us and Comfort us when we lie gasping for breath on our death Beds, cc pns12 vmb vvi pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 cc vvb pno12 c-crq pns12 vvb vvg p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15949 and it will arme vs against the feare of death, of what sort soeuer it be. 1. Sam. 30.6. we finde that when the people were readie to stone Dauid, and Dauid saw nothing but present death before him, the text saith, Dauid comforted himselfe in the Lord his God. and it will arm us against the Fear of death, of what sort soever it be. 1. Sam. 30.6. we find that when the people were ready to stone David, and David saw nothing but present death before him, the text Says, David comforted himself in the Lord his God. cc pn31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f r-crq n1 av pn31 vbi. crd np1 crd. pns12 vvb cst c-crq dt n1 vbdr j p-acp n1 np1, cc np1 vvd pix cc-acp j n1 p-acp pno31, dt n1 vvz, np1 vvn px31 p-acp dt n1 po31 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15950 The words are full of weight, together with the apprehension of death, as Dauid thought vnauoidable, he apprehended the mercie of God in the couenant, The words Are full of weight, together with the apprehension of death, as David Thought unavoidable, he apprehended the mercy of God in the Covenant, dt n2 vbr j pp-f n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp np1 vvd j, pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15951 and he perswaded himselfe that death could not seuer him from his God, and from the loue of God, and he persuaded himself that death could not sever him from his God, and from the love of God, cc pns31 vvd px31 d n1 vmd xx vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15952 and thereupon he cheered vp his heart, and was comforted. and thereupon he cheered up his heart, and was comforted. cc av pns31 vvd a-acp po31 n1, cc vbds vvn. (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15953 So doubtlesse if the truth now deliuered be setled in our hearts and mingled with faith, we shall find it will minister matter of sweet comfort vnto vs in the bitterest paines that can befall vs, So doubtless if the truth now Delivered be settled in our hearts and mingled with faith, we shall find it will minister matter of sweet Comfort unto us in the Bitterest pains that can befall us, av av-j cs dt n1 av vvn vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2 cc vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vmb vvi pn31 vmb vvi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt js n2 cst vmb vvi pno12, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15954 and it will strengthen vs against the feare of death, of what kinde soeuer it be, and it will strengthen us against the Fear of death, of what kind soever it be, cc pn31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f r-crq n1 av pn31 vbb, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15955 and be it neuer so bitter and painfull: and be it never so bitter and painful: cc vbi pn31 av-x av j cc j: (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15956 Neither death, nor life (saith the Apostle) shall be able to separate vs from the loue of God which is in Christ Iesus our Lord. Neither death, nor life (Says the Apostle) shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in christ Iesus our Lord. dx n1, ccx n1 (vvz dt n1) vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15957 By life (as I shewed) we are to vnderstand the life of the bodie, By life (as I showed) we Are to understand the life of the body, p-acp n1 (c-acp pns11 vvd) pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15958 and the pleasures, profits, and honours that do accompanie it. and the pleasures, profits, and honours that do accompany it. cc dt n2, n2, cc n2 cst vdb vvi pn31. (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15959 Now the point hence offered I need not stand on, for euery one who knowes things aright, will confesse that the life of the bodie and the good things of this life, health, wealth, peace, plentie, honour, Now the point hence offered I need not stand on, for every one who knows things aright, will confess that the life of the body and the good things of this life, health, wealth, peace, plenty, honour, av dt n1 av vvd pns11 vvb xx vvi a-acp, p-acp d crd r-crq vvz n2 av, vmb vvi d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt j n2 pp-f d n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15960 and such like, cannot possibly breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from his children: and such like, cannot possibly break off or keep back God's love from his children: cc d av-j, vmbx av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2: (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15961 for indeed both life it selfe and the good things of this life, are blessings of God in themselues, for indeed both life it self and the good things of this life, Are blessings of God in themselves, c-acp av d n1 pn31 n1 cc dt j n2 pp-f d n1, vbr n2 pp-f np1 p-acp px32, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15962 and to Gods children they are giuen as blessings in mercie, and Gods children haue right and title to them in Christ, and to God's children they Are given as blessings in mercy, and God's children have right and title to them in christ, cc p-acp npg1 n2 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n2 p-acp n1, cc npg1 n2 vhb j-jn cc n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15963 and to the lawfull vse of them, and they are giuen to them as pledges of Gods loue, and to the lawful use of them, and they Are given to them as pledges of God's love, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32, cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pno32 c-acp n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15964 and faith sanctifies all outward good things to Gods children; and therefore they cannot possibly breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from his children: and faith Sanctifies all outward good things to God's children; and Therefore they cannot possibly break off or keep back God's love from his children: cc n1 vvz d j j n2 p-acp npg1 n2; cc av pns32 vmbx av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2: (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15965 I will not therefore stand on it. I will not Therefore stand on it. pns11 vmb xx av vvi p-acp pn31. (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15966 But it may seeme strange why the Apostle should here reckon life among the things that cannot separate Gods children from Gods loue, meaning by life, But it may seem strange why the Apostle should Here reckon life among the things that cannot separate God's children from God's love, meaning by life, p-acp pn31 vmb vvi j c-crq dt n1 vmd av vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vmbx vvi ng1 n2 p-acp npg1 n1, vvg p-acp n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 878
15968 surely herein appeares the wisedome of the Apostle, and the wisedome of the holy Spirit of God by whom he was guided. surely herein appears the Wisdom of the Apostle, and the Wisdom of the holy Spirit of God by whom he was guided. av-j av vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbds vvn. (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15969 This doubtlesse he did to arme Gods children against a speciall subtiltie of Satan; This doubtless he did to arm God's children against a special subtlety of Satan; np1 av-j pns31 vdd p-acp n1 npg1 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15970 Satan is tampering with Gods children, not onely on the left, but sometimes on the right, Satan is tampering with God's children, not only on the left, but sometime on the right, np1 vbz n-vvg p-acp ng1 n2, xx av-j p-acp dt j, cc-acp av p-acp dt n-jn, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15971 and he sometimes labours to perswade a child of God that he is not loued of God, and he sometime labours to persuade a child of God that he is not loved of God, cc pns31 av vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 cst pns31 vbz xx vvn pp-f np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15972 because God vouchsafes him outward good things, and a freedome from euils and afflictions that many of Gods children lye vnder: Because God vouchsafes him outward good things, and a freedom from evils and afflictions that many of God's children lie under: c-acp np1 vvz pno31 j j n2, cc dt n1 p-acp n2-jn cc n2 cst d pp-f npg1 n2 vvb p-acp: (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15973 and that this is so, no doubt some can witnesse out of their owne experience. and that this is so, no doubt Some can witness out of their own experience. cc cst d vbz av, dx n1 d vmb vvi av pp-f po32 d n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15974 Haue not some at one time or other thus reasoned and thought with themselues, Surely God giues me a good measure of health and strength, Have not Some At one time or other thus reasoned and Thought with themselves, Surely God gives me a good measure of health and strength, vhb xx d p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn av vvn cc vvn p-acp px32, av-j np1 vvz pno11 dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15975 and a competent measure of outward good things, and I am not in such affliction as I see other of Gods children are, and a competent measure of outward good things, and I am not in such affliction as I see other of God's children Are, cc dt j n1 pp-f j j n2, cc pns11 vbm xx p-acp d n1 c-acp pns11 vvb j-jn pp-f ng1 n2 vbr, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15976 and am I a child of God? I doubt whether God loue me or no. and am I a child of God? I doubt whither God love me or not. cc vbm pns11 dt n1 pp-f np1? pns11 vvb cs np1 vvb pno11 cc xx. (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15977 This is sometimes the reasoning and thought of a child of God: and sure I am, I haue knowne a deare child of God thus to reason, This is sometime the reasoning and Thought of a child of God: and sure I am, I have known a deer child of God thus to reason, d vbz av dt n-vvg cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: cc av-j pns11 vbm, pns11 vhb vvn dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 av p-acp n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15978 and thus to thinke in respect of inward trials, and in the time of sicknesse hath thus spoken, I finde my selfe not buffeted by Satan, and thus to think in respect of inward trials, and in the time of sickness hath thus spoken, I find my self not buffeted by Satan, cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f j n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz av vvn, pns11 vvb po11 n1 xx vvn p-acp np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15979 and so assaulted by him as I haue knowne some of Gods deare children in the time of their sicknesse, and so assaulted by him as I have known Some of God's deer children in the time of their sickness, cc av vvn p-acp pno31 c-acp pns11 vhb vvn d pp-f npg1 j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15980 and when they haue drawne neare to their end; and when they have drawn near to their end; cc c-crq pns32 vhb vvn av-j p-acp po32 n1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15981 my conscience is quiet, and I find peace in my soule, am I a child of God? See the cunning of a subtill enemie: my conscience is quiet, and I find peace in my soul, am I a child of God? See the cunning of a subtle enemy: po11 n1 vbz j-jn, cc pns11 vvb n1 p-acp po11 n1, vbm pns11 dt n1 pp-f np1? n1 dt n-jn pp-f dt j n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15982 and thus doubtlesse it is sometimes in respect of outward good things and freedome from euils. and thus doubtless it is sometime in respect of outward good things and freedom from evils. cc av av-j pn31 vbz av p-acp n1 pp-f j j n2 cc n1 p-acp n2-jn. (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15983 Now this the holy Spirit of God here preuents, in that he saith, that life, and the good things of this life, cannot separate from the loue of God: Now this the holy Spirit of God Here prevents, in that he Says, that life, and the good things of this life, cannot separate from the love of God: av d dt j n1 pp-f np1 av vvz, p-acp cst pns31 vvz, cst n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f d n1, vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15984 and he would haue vs learne that which the Preacher hath taught vs, Eccles. 9.1. and he would have us Learn that which the Preacher hath taught us, Eccles. 9.1. cc pns31 vmd vhi pno12 vvi d r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn pno12, np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15985 that no man knowes either loue or hatred from outward things, good or euill, but we are to looke to the inward qualification of our soules, that no man knows either love or hatred from outward things, good or evil, but we Are to look to the inward qualification of our Souls, cst dx n1 vvz d n1 cc n1 p-acp j n2, j cc j-jn, p-acp pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15986 and if thou finde in thee the inward qualification of a child of God, thou findest sanctifying grace in thy soule, and if thou find in thee the inward qualification of a child of God, thou Findest sanctifying grace in thy soul, cc cs pns21 vvb p-acp pno21 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vv2 j-vvg n1 p-acp po21 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15987 and true faith in thine heart, and withall the Lord vouchsafes thee outward good things, and freedome from euils that other of Gods children lye vnder, blesse God for it, and true faith in thine heart, and withal the Lord vouchsafes thee outward good things, and freedom from evils that other of God's children lie under, bless God for it, cc j n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc av dt n1 vvz pno21 j j n2, cc n1 p-acp n2-jn cst n-jn pp-f ng1 n2 vvb p-acp, vvb np1 p-acp pn31, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 879
15988 and vse those good things to the glorie of God, and to the helping of thee forward in the way to heauen; and use those good things to the glory of God, and to the helping of thee forward in the Way to heaven; cc vvi d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f pno21 j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 880
15989 and trouble not thy selfe with this, that thou art not afflicted as other of Gods children be, leaue that to the wisedome of thy heauenly Father, who measures out the afflictions of his children in wisedome, and trouble not thy self with this, that thou art not afflicted as other of God's children be, leave that to the Wisdom of thy heavenly Father, who measures out the afflictions of his children in Wisdom, cc vvb xx po21 n1 p-acp d, cst pns21 vb2r xx vvn p-acp n-jn pp-f ng1 n2 vbb, vvb cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n1, r-crq vvz av dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 880
15990 and as he sees meete and fit; and as he sees meet and fit; cc c-acp pns31 vvz j cc j; (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 880
15991 and be thou readie in the preparation of thine heart to vndergo any affliction, to lose health, wealth, libertie, and be thou ready in the preparation of thine heart to undergo any affliction, to loose health, wealth, liberty, cc vbb pns21 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, pc-acp vvi n1, n1, n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 880
15992 and life it selfe for the name of Christ, and for the profession of his Gospell, and life it self for the name of christ, and for the profession of his Gospel, cc n1 pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 880
15993 and for the keeping of faith and a good conscience: and for the keeping of faith and a good conscience: cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 cc dt j n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 880
15994 and remember that life and the good things of this life, cannot separate thee from the loue of God in Christ. and Remember that life and the good things of this life, cannot separate thee from the love of God in christ. cc vvb d n1 cc dt j n2 pp-f d n1, vmbx vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1573 Page 880
15995 Let vs now go on to some other of the particulars here reckoned vp by the Apostle: Let us now go on to Some other of the particulars Here reckoned up by the Apostle: vvb pno12 av vvi a-acp p-acp d n-jn pp-f dt n2-j av vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1574 Page 880
15996 and the next in order are Angels, principalities, and powers, of which we shall not need to speake, they were comprehended in that doctrine, That no creature in heauen, in earth, and the next in order Are Angels, principalities, and Powers, of which we shall not need to speak, they were comprehended in that Doctrine, That no creature in heaven, in earth, cc dt ord p-acp n1 vbr n2, n2, cc n2, pp-f r-crq pns12 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp d n1, cst dx n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1574 Page 880
15997 or in hell, can possibly breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from his children; & likewise those particulars, height, and depth: or in hell, can possibly break off or keep back God's love from his children; & likewise those particulars, height, and depth: cc p-acp n1, vmb av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2; cc av d n2-j, n1, cc n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1574 Page 880
15998 and therefore I will not stand on them seuerally, onely I hold it fit to note that the Apostle here reckons things to come, and Therefore I will not stand on them severally, only I hold it fit to note that the Apostle Here reckons things to come, cc av pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32 av-j, av-j pns11 vvb pn31 j pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 av vvz n2 pc-acp vvi, (40) verse (DIV2) 1574 Page 880
15999 and a little to stand on that particular branch of his induction, he saith, Things to come cannot separate Gods child•en from Gods loue: and a little to stand on that particular branch of his induction, he Says, Things to come cannot separate God's child•en from God's love: cc dt j pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz, n2 pc-acp vvi vmbx vvi n2 vvn p-acp npg1 n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1574 Page 880
16000 and by things to come he meanes (as I shewed) both good and euill things that in time to come may befall Gods children: and by things to come he means (as I showed) both good and evil things that in time to come may befall God's children: cc p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi pns31 vvz (c-acp pns11 vvd) d j cc j-jn n2 cst p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi vmb vvi npg1 n2: (40) verse (DIV2) 1574 Page 880
16001 and the point hence offered is this. and the point hence offered is this. cc dt n1 av vvn vbz d. (40) verse (DIV2) 1574 Page 880
16002 That nothing to come, no euent, no falling out and comming to passe of things in this world, whatsoeuer it be, can possibly breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from his children. That nothing to come, no event, no falling out and coming to pass of things in this world, whatsoever it be, can possibly break off or keep back God's love from his children. d pix p-acp vvi, dx n1, av-dx vvg av cc vvg pc-acp vvi pp-f n2 p-acp d n1, r-crq pn31 vbi, vmb av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2. (40) verse (DIV2) 1575 Page 880
16003 Though the things to come be vnknowne and vncertaine what they shall be, yet this is most certaine and sure, whatsoeuer they be they cannot worke a separation of Gods children from God and from Gods speciall loue. We reade, Isai. 46.3.4. Though the things to come be unknown and uncertain what they shall be, yet this is most certain and sure, whatsoever they be they cannot work a separation of God's children from God and from God's special love. We read, Isaiah 46.3.4. cs dt n2 pc-acp vvi vbi j cc j-u r-crq pns32 vmb vbi, av d vbz av-ds j cc j, r-crq pns32 vbb pns32 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp np1 cc p-acp npg1 j n1. pns12 vvb, np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1575 Page 880
16004 the Lord saith, he had borne the house of Iaacob and Israel, and the remnant of the house of Iaacob and Israel from the wombe, the Lord Says, he had born the house of Jacob and Israel, and the remnant of the house of Jacob and Israel from the womb, dt n1 vvz, pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1 p-acp dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1575 Page 880
16005 and brought them vp from the birth: and brought them up from the birth: cc vvd pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1575 Page 880
16006 and for the time to come he would still be the same to them, euen to old age, and for the time to come he would still be the same to them, even to old age, cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pns31 vmd av vbi dt d p-acp pno32, av-j p-acp j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1575 Page 880
16007 and to hoare haires, and things to come should not separate betweene him and them: and thus also Christ speakes, Ioh. 10.28. and to hoar hairs, and things to come should not separate between him and them: and thus also christ speaks, John 10.28. cc p-acp j n2, cc n2 pc-acp vvi vmd xx vvi p-acp pno31 cc pno32: cc av av np1 vvz, np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1575 Page 881
16008 that for the time to come such as are his sheepe shall be kept from perishing, that for the time to come such as Are his sheep shall be kept from perishing, cst p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi d c-acp vbr po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvg, (40) verse (DIV2) 1575 Page 881
16009 and from being pluckt out of his hand, and whatsoeuer comes to them and befals them, they shall not miscarrie, it shall not separate them from him. and from being plucked out of his hand, and whatsoever comes to them and befalls them, they shall not miscarry, it shall not separate them from him. cc p-acp vbg vvn av pp-f po31 n1, cc r-crq vvz p-acp pno32 cc vvz pno32, pns32 vmb xx vvi, pn31 vmb xx vvi pno32 p-acp pno31. (40) verse (DIV2) 1575 Page 881
16010 And to this purpose is that of Iude verse 1. of his Epistle, that the called and sanctified of God, true beleeuers, And to this purpose is that of Iude verse 1. of his Epistle, that the called and sanctified of God, true believers, cc p-acp d n1 vbz d pp-f np1 n1 crd pp-f po31 n1, cst dt vvn cc vvn pp-f np1, j n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1575 Page 881
16011 and Gods children, they are reserued to Iesus Christ, and things to come cannot seuer them from him, & from his loue. and God's children, they Are reserved to Iesus christ, and things to come cannot sever them from him, & from his love. cc npg1 n2, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp np1 np1, cc n2 pc-acp vvi vmbx vvi pno32 p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po31 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1575 Page 881
16012 It is but a cauill of the Arminians, that the reseruation or asseruation of the called of God there spoken of belongs to the time past: It is but a cavil of the Arminians, that the reservation or asseruation of the called of God there spoken of belongs to the time passed: pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt vvn pp-f np1 a-acp vvn a-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 vvn: (40) verse (DIV2) 1575 Page 881
16013 for such as haue bene and are kept of God the Father to Iesus Christ, shall be still kept of him to the end, for such as have be and Are kept of God the Father to Iesus christ, shall be still kept of him to the end, c-acp d c-acp vhb vbn cc vbr vvn pp-f np1 dt n1 p-acp np1 np1, vmb vbi av vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1575 Page 881
16014 as the Apostle saith, Philip. 1.6. He that hath begun to keepe them, will perfect the good worke he hath begun, and will keepe them to the end; as the Apostle Says, Philip. 1.6. He that hath begun to keep them, will perfect the good work he hath begun, and will keep them to the end; c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1. crd. pns31 cst vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno32, vmb vvi dt j n1 pns31 vhz vvn, cc vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1575 Page 881
16015 no euent or thing to come whatsoeuer, can possibly breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from them: no event or thing to come whatsoever, can possibly break off or keep back God's love from them: dx n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq, vmb av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp pno32: (40) verse (DIV2) 1575 Page 881
16016 and why, the reasons of it are euident. and why, the Reasons of it Are evident. cc c-crq, dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr j. (40) verse (DIV2) 1575 Page 881
16017 First, in Gods hand is the disposing of all things, of life it selfe, and of the euents of life, First, in God's hand is the disposing of all things, of life it self, and of the events of life, ord, p-acp ng1 n1 vbz dt n-vvg pp-f d n2, pp-f n1 pn31 n1, cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1576 Page 881
16018 and in his hand are the issues of all things, Psal. 31.15. and in his hand Are the issues of all things, Psalm 31.15. cc p-acp po31 n1 vbr dt n2 pp-f d n2, np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1576 Page 881
16019 My times are in thine hand, saith Dauid. And not onely things present are disposed of by the hand of God, but things to come also; My times Are in thine hand, Says David. And not only things present Are disposed of by the hand of God, but things to come also; po11 n2 vbr p-acp po21 n1, vvz np1. cc xx av-j n2 j vbr vvn pp-f p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp n2 pc-acp vvi av; (40) verse (DIV2) 1576 Page 881
16020 for to him all things are present, and he orders all things at his owne good will & pleasure, for to him all things Are present, and he order all things At his own good will & pleasure, c-acp p-acp pno31 d n2 vbr j, cc pns31 n2 d n2 p-acp po31 d j n1 cc n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1576 Page 881
16021 and his will is effectuall for the good of his children in all things that befall them. and his will is effectual for the good of his children in all things that befall them. cc po31 n1 vbz j p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n2 p-acp d n2 cst vvb pno32. (40) verse (DIV2) 1576 Page 881
16022 And againe, there is a perpetuitie euen of the loue of true beleeuers: And again, there is a perpetuity even of the love of true believers: cc av, pc-acp vbz dt n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n2: (40) verse (DIV2) 1577 Page 881
16023 they hauing their hearts once possessed with true loue to God and to the Saints of God by the worke of the Spirit, they cannot be vtterly destitute of that loue, that loue of theirs shall neuer vtterly fall away, 1. Cor. 13.8. they having their hearts once possessed with true love to God and to the Saints of God by the work of the Spirit, they cannot be utterly destitute of that love, that love of theirs shall never utterly fallen away, 1. Cor. 13.8. pns32 vhg po32 n2 a-acp vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vmbx vbi av-j j pp-f d n1, cst n1 pp-f png32 vmb av-x av-j vvi av, crd np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1577 Page 881
16024 And the loue of true beleeuers towards God and towards men begun in this life, shall continue for euer in the life to come, And the love of true believers towards God and towards men begun in this life, shall continue for ever in the life to come, cc dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp np1 cc p-acp n2 vvn p-acp d n1, vmb vvi p-acp av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (40) verse (DIV2) 1577 Page 881
16025 and in heauen it shall be in full perfection: and in heaven it shall be in full perfection: cc p-acp n1 pn31 vmb vbi p-acp j n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1577 Page 881
16026 and much more is the loue of God to his children perpetuall, and shall neuer faile, and much more is the love of God to his children perpetual, and shall never fail, cc d dc vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2 j, cc vmb av-x vvi, (40) verse (DIV2) 1577 Page 881
16027 or be broken off by any euent whatsoeuer. or be broken off by any event whatsoever. cc vbi vvn a-acp p-acp d n1 r-crq. (40) verse (DIV2) 1577 Page 881
16028 And therefore doubtlesse this we may resolue on as a certaine truth, that no euent, no falling out and coming to passe of things in this world whatsoeuer, can possibly breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from his children. And Therefore doubtless this we may resolve on as a certain truth, that no event, no falling out and coming to pass of things in this world whatsoever, can possibly break off or keep back God's love from his children. cc av av-j d pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst dx n1, av-dx vvg av cc vvg pc-acp vvi pp-f n2 p-acp d n1 r-crq, vmb av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2. (40) verse (DIV2) 1577 Page 882
16029 Now for the vse of this: Now for the use of this: av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d: (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16030 I might bend the force of this truth against that erronious conceit of some, that a child of God cannot be sure of his continuance in the loue of God. I might bend the force of this truth against that erroneous conceit of Some, that a child of God cannot be sure of his Continuance in the love of God. pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f d, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmbx vbi j pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16031 Some erring spirits say, that a child of God may now for the present be assured of Gods loue to him, some erring spirits say, that a child of God may now for the present be assured of God's love to him, d j-vvg n2 vvb, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av p-acp dt n1 vbb vvn pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31, (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16032 but he cannot be so for the time to come: but he cannot be so for the time to come: cc-acp pns31 vmbx vbi av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi: (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16033 they say God continues to loue his children if they continue to loue him, but if they be diuerted & turned aside by some euent from their loue to God, they say God continues to love his children if they continue to love him, but if they be diverted & turned aside by Some event from their love to God, pns32 vvb np1 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n2 cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi pno31, cc-acp cs pns32 vbb vvn cc vvn av p-acp d n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16034 then God ceasseth to loue them; then God ceaseth to love them; cs np1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno32; (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16035 a conceit directly contrarie to the plaine euidence of the word of God, and to the truth now deliuered: a conceit directly contrary to the plain evidence of the word of God, and to the truth now Delivered: dt n1 av-j j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 av vvn: (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16036 we haue often had occasion to deale against it, I passe by it, and for the vse of the truth deliuered: we have often had occasion to deal against it, I pass by it, and for the use of the truth Delivered: pns12 vhb av vhd n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, pns11 vvb p-acp pn31, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd: (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16037 It may serue to arme and strengthen Gods children against the feare of variable euents and falling out of things here in this world; It may serve to arm and strengthen God's children against the Fear of variable events and falling out of things Here in this world; pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc vvg av pp-f n2 av p-acp d n1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16038 this world is a place of continuall alteration and changing, The face and fashion of the world is variable, this world is a place of continual alteration and changing, The face and fashion of the world is variable, d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc vvg, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j, (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16039 and goeth away, 1. Cor. 7.31. and Goes away, 1. Cor. 7.31. cc vvz av, crd np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16040 The things in the world are changeable, and the state of mans life is subiect to continuall mutation & change, The things in the world Are changeable, and the state of men life is Subject to continual mutation & change, dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr j, cc dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1 vbz j-jn p-acp j n1 cc n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16041 as one saith well, the day is sometimes a mother, and sometimes a stepmother, it sometimes brings foorth good, as one Says well, the day is sometime a mother, and sometime a stepmother, it sometime brings forth good, c-acp pi vvz av, dt n1 vbz av dt n1, cc av dt n1, pn31 av vvz av j, (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16042 and sometimes it brings foorth euill, a man is now well, and presently sicke, now rich, and sometime it brings forth evil, a man is now well, and presently sick, now rich, cc av pn31 vvz av j-jn, dt n1 vbz av av, cc av-j j, av j, (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16043 and suddenly poore, now in honour and high place, and presently debas•d and wheeled downe: and as Salomon saith, Eccles. 7.2. The life of man is as a shadow that is wauering and changeable, and neuer continuing in one stay, as Iob 14.2. and suddenly poor, now in honour and high place, and presently debas•d and wheeled down: and as Solomon Says, Eccles. 7.2. The life of man is as a shadow that is wavering and changeable, and never Continuing in one stay, as Job 14.2. cc av-j j, av p-acp n1 cc j n1, cc av-j vvn cc vvd a-acp: cc c-acp np1 vvz, np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvg cc j, cc av-x vvg p-acp crd n1, p-acp np1 crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16044 Now in all alterations and changes that be in the world, here is the stay and comfort of the child of God, that Gods loue to him still abides with him, and is neuer changed: Now in all alterations and changes that be in the world, Here is the stay and Comfort of the child of God, that God's love to him still abides with him, and is never changed: av p-acp d n2 cc n2 cst vbb p-acp dt n1, av vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst ng1 n1 p-acp pno31 av vvz p-acp pno31, cc vbz av-x vvn: (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16045 and though it be with a child of God as with other men, he cannot tell what shall befall him hereafter, and though it be with a child of God as with other men, he cannot tell what shall befall him hereafter, cc cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp p-acp j-jn n2, pns31 vmbx vvi r-crq vmb vvi pno31 av, (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16046 as the common saying is, a man knowes his beginning, but he knowes not his end, as the Common saying is, a man knows his beginning, but he knows not his end, c-acp dt j n-vvg vbz, dt n1 vvz po31 n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz xx po31 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 882
16047 and things to come are doubtfull and vncertaine, though witches, wizards, and such instruments of the diuell will take on them to foretell things to come; and things to come Are doubtful and uncertain, though Witches, wizards, and such Instruments of the Devil will take on them to foretell things to come; cc n2 pc-acp vvi vbr j cc j, cs n2, n2, cc d n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi; (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 883
16048 but I say, though a child of God know not what shall come to him to morrow, but I say, though a child of God know not what shall come to him to morrow, cc-acp pns11 vvb, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb xx r-crq vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 883
16049 and in the time to come, as Paul said, Acts 20.22. I go bound in the Spirit to Ierusalem, and know not what things shall come vnto me there: and in the time to come, as Paul said, Acts 20.22. I go bound in the Spirit to Ierusalem, and know not what things shall come unto me there: cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp np1 vvd, n2 crd. pns11 vvb vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, cc vvb xx r-crq n2 vmb vvi p-acp pno11 a-acp: (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 883
16050 yet here is his comfort, he knowes this, that come what will come, or what can come, either in the world or in his owne particular person, no euent whatsoeuer it be can possibly breake off or keepe back Gods loue from him: yet Here is his Comfort, he knows this, that come what will come, or what can come, either in the world or in his own particular person, no event whatsoever it be can possibly break off or keep back God's love from him: av av vbz po31 n1, pns31 vvz d, cst vvb r-crq vmb vvi, cc q-crq vmb vvi, av-d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp po31 d j n1, dx n1 r-crq pn31 vbi n1 av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp pno31: (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 883
16051 and though his state be changed, yet Gods loue to him is not changed, that is still the same; and though his state be changed, yet God's love to him is not changed, that is still the same; cc cs po31 n1 vbi vvn, av npg1 n1 p-acp pno31 vbz xx vvn, cst vbz av dt d; (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 883
16052 and what a comfort may this be to a child of God? Who can say and say truly, that his state is such in regard of his bodie and outward estate, and what a Comfort may this be to a child of God? Who can say and say truly, that his state is such in regard of his body and outward estate, cc q-crq dt n1 vmb d vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? q-crq vmb vvi cc vvi av-j, cst po31 n1 vbz d p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 883
16053 as no euent can change it, or remoue him from it? Surely none liuing on the face of the earth. Dauid indeed said, Psal. 30.6. That he should neuer be remooued: as no event can change it, or remove him from it? Surely none living on the face of the earth. David indeed said, Psalm 30.6. That he should never be removed: c-acp dx n1 vmb vvi pn31, cc vvi pno31 p-acp pn31? np1 pi vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 av vvd, np1 crd. cst pns31 vmd av-x vbi vvn: (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 883
16054 but he found it otherwise, as himselfe saith, verse 7. The Lord hid his face, but he found it otherwise, as himself Says, verse 7. The Lord hid his face, cc-acp pns31 vvd pn31 av, c-acp px31 vvz, n1 crd dt n1 vvd po31 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 883
16055 and he was troubled, onely the child of God is in such a firme state and condition in respect of Gods loue, and he was troubled, only the child of God is in such a firm state and condition in respect of God's love, cc pns31 vbds vvn, av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp d dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 883
16056 as that nothing that befals him can remoue him from that: things to come cannot possibly breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from him. as that nothing that befalls him can remove him from that: things to come cannot possibly break off or keep back God's love from him. c-acp cst pix cst vvz pno31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp d: n2 pc-acp vvi vmbx av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp pno31. (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 883
16057 And that may be a ground of sweet comfort to vs, we being the children of God, And that may be a ground of sweet Comfort to us, we being the children of God, cc cst vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vbg dt n2 pp-f np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 883
16058 and if we be able to mingle it with faith in our hearts, we shall find it will comfort vs amidst the hurlie burlies, and if we be able to mingle it with faith in our hearts, we shall find it will Comfort us amid the hurly burlies, cc cs pns12 vbb j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vmb vvi pn31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 883
16059 and changes, and greatest alterations of things that fall out here in this world. and changes, and greatest alterations of things that fallen out Here in this world. cc n2, cc js n2 pp-f n2 cst vvb av av p-acp d n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1578 Page 883
16060 Come we now to the last words of verse 39. which is, in Christ Iesus our Lord. Come we now to the last words of verse 39. which is, in christ Iesus our Lord. vvb pns12 av p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f n1 crd r-crq vbz, p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1579 Page 883
16061 These words as heretofore I haue made knowne, are a second amplification of the Apostles proposition, that nothing can separate Gods children from the loue of God; These words as heretofore I have made known, Are a second amplification of the Apostles proposition, that nothing can separate God's children from the love of God; d n2 c-acp av pns11 vhb vvn vvn, vbr dt ord n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, cst pix vmb vvi npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1579 Page 883
16062 and they containe the ground of Gods loue to his children, that it is grounded not on any thing in themselues, but on Christ Iesus: and they contain the ground of God's love to his children, that it is grounded not on any thing in themselves, but on christ Iesus: cc pns32 vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2, cst pn31 vbz vvn xx p-acp d n1 p-acp px32, cc-acp p-acp np1 np1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1579 Page 883
16063 and the point hence offered in the first place, is this. That the ground of Gods loue to his children is in Christ Iesus. and the point hence offered in the First place, is this. That the ground of God's love to his children is in christ Iesus. cc dt n1 av vvn p-acp dt ord n1, vbz d. cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2 vbz p-acp np1 np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1579 Page 883
16064 God loues his children most dearely, and the ground of his loue to them is not in themselues, God loves his children most dearly, and the ground of his love to them is not in themselves, np1 vvz po31 n2 av-ds av-jn, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32 vbz xx p-acp px32, (40) verse (DIV2) 1580 Page 883
16065 nor in any creature in heauen or earth, but onely in Christ. nor in any creature in heaven or earth, but only in christ. ccx p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc-acp av-j p-acp np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1580 Page 883
16066 Indeed it is true, to preuent an obiection in the beginning, God loues his owne image, the stampe of his grace, Indeed it is true, to prevent an objection in the beginning, God loves his own image, the stamp of his grace, np1 pn31 vbz j, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 vvz po31 d n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1580 Page 884
16067 and the worke of his good Spirit, namely holinesse and sanctification where he finds it in his children, and the work of his good Spirit, namely holiness and sanctification where he finds it in his children, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, av n1 cc n1 c-crq pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp po31 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1580 Page 884
16068 but the ground of that worke is his loue to them in Christ his Sonne, he loues them in Christ, but the ground of that work is his love to them in christ his Son, he loves them in christ, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz po31 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1 po31 n1, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1580 Page 884
16069 and out of that loue of his to them in Christ, he is pleased to worke on their soules to their sanctification. and out of that love of his to them in christ, he is pleased to work on their Souls to their sanctification. cc av pp-f d n1 pp-f png31 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po32 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1580 Page 884
16070 So the ground of his loue to them is in Christ Iesus: and hence it is that the Apostle saith, Ephes. 1.3. That God euen the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, hath blessed vs with all spirituall blessing in heauenly things: So the ground of his love to them is in christ Iesus: and hence it is that the Apostle Says, Ephesians 1.3. That God even the Father of our Lord Iesus christ, hath blessed us with all spiritual blessing in heavenly things: np1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32 vbz p-acp np1 np1: cc av pn31 vbz d dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. cst np1 av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, vhz vvn pno12 p-acp d j n1 p-acp j n2: (40) verse (DIV2) 1580 Page 884
16071 and then he subioynes in Christ, he maketh Christ the ground of all spirituall blessings, and of all the fruites of Gods loue to his children. And 2. Pet. 1.2.3. the Apostle saith, We are blessed through the acknowledging of Christ with all things that belong to life and godlinesse. And 1. Corinth. 1.30. Christ is made to vs of God, wisedome, and righteousnesse, and sanctification, and redemption. and then he subioynes in christ, he makes christ the ground of all spiritual blessings, and of all the fruits of God's love to his children. And 2. Pet. 1.2.3. the Apostle Says, We Are blessed through the acknowledging of christ with all things that belong to life and godliness. And 1. Corinth. 1.30. christ is made to us of God, Wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. cc av pns31 vvz p-acp np1, pns31 vvz np1 dt n1 pp-f d j n2, cc pp-f d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2. cc crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvz, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 cst vvb p-acp n1 cc n1. cc crd np1. crd. np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 pp-f np1, n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1580 Page 884
16072 And so in many other places we find that Christ is the ground and foundation of all good things that come from God to his chosen: And so in many other places we find that christ is the ground and Foundation of all good things that come from God to his chosen: cc av p-acp d j-jn n2 pns12 vvb cst np1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n2 cst vvb p-acp np1 p-acp po31 j-vvn: (40) verse (DIV2) 1580 Page 884
16073 which doth plainly euidence that the ground of Gods loue to his children is onely in Christ Iesus. which does plainly evidence that the ground of God's love to his children is only in christ Iesus. r-crq vdz av-j n1 cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2 vbz av-j p-acp np1 np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1580 Page 884
16074 And indeed Christ is the head of the couenant that God hath striken with his chosen: And indeed christ is the head of the Covenant that God hath stricken with his chosen: cc av np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 j-vvn: (40) verse (DIV2) 1580 Page 884
16075 and the grace of election beginneth first with Christ the head, and in him it descendeth downe to all Gods chosen. and the grace of election begins First with christ the head, and in him it Descendeth down to all God's chosen. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz ord p-acp np1 dt n1, cc p-acp pno31 pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp d n2 vvn. (40) verse (DIV2) 1580 Page 884
16076 Now this for vse first teacheth vs, that they take a wrong and a preposterous course, who seeke for the ground of Gods loue to them in themselues: Now this for use First Teaches us, that they take a wrong and a preposterous course, who seek for the ground of God's love to them in themselves: av d p-acp n1 ord vvz pno12, cst pns32 vvb dt n-jn cc dt j n1, r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp px32: (40) verse (DIV2) 1581 Page 884
16077 & thus do the Papists, they make the ground of Gods loue to them their owne inherent goodnesse and righteousnesse, & thus do the Papists, they make the ground of God's love to them their own inherent Goodness and righteousness, cc av vdb dt njp2, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 po32 d j n1 cc n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1581 Page 884
16078 and so doing, it is no maruell that their doctrine can giue no true comfort to the wearie soule and to the troubled conscience, and so doing, it is no marvel that their Doctrine can give no true Comfort to the weary soul and to the troubled conscience, cc av vdg, pn31 vbz dx n1 cst po32 n1 vmb vvi dx j n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc p-acp dt j-vvn n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1581 Page 884
16079 nor can yeeld any certaintie of saluation: nor can yield any certainty of salvation: ccx vmb vvi d n1 pp-f n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1581 Page 884
16080 they draw their followers from the ground of true comfort Christ Iesus, and make them leane on a rotten and sandie foundation, their one goodnesse: they draw their followers from the ground of true Comfort christ Iesus, and make them lean on a rotten and sandy Foundation, their one Goodness: pns32 vvb po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 np1 np1, cc vvi pno32 j p-acp dt j-vvn cc j n1, po32 crd n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1581 Page 884
16081 and therefore they cannot possibly yeeld comfort to them. and Therefore they cannot possibly yield Comfort to them. cc av pns32 vmbx av-j vvi n1 p-acp pno32. (40) verse (DIV2) 1581 Page 884
16082 And for our selues, this being so, that the ground of Gods loue to his children is in Christ Iesus. And for our selves, this being so, that the ground of God's love to his children is in christ Iesus. cc p-acp po12 n2, d vbg av, cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2 vbz p-acp np1 np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1581 Page 885
16083 We may hence gather and conclude our happinesse, that we are in a most happie state if we be once assured of Gods loue to vs, We may hence gather and conclude our happiness, that we Are in a most happy state if we be once assured of God's love to us, pns12 vmb av vvi cc vvi po12 n1, cst pns12 vbr p-acp dt av-ds j n1 cs pns12 vbb a-acp vvn pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, (40) verse (DIV2) 1581 Page 885
16084 for that loue of God to vs is grounded and setled on a sure foundation, and such as neuer can be shaken. for that love of God to us is grounded and settled on a sure Foundation, and such as never can be shaken. c-acp cst n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc d c-acp av-x vmb vbi vvn. (40) verse (DIV2) 1581 Page 885
16085 How firme is that coniunction with God, which is begun in such an head as Christ Iesus, who is God with God blessed for euer? How firme and sure is Gods loue to vs, he louing vs in Christ our head and elder brother, who is his naturall Son, from whom it is impossible that his loue should be remoued? and his loue being firme and sure to the head, can the bodie or any member of it be forsaken? it is not possible: How firm is that conjunction with God, which is begun in such an head as christ Iesus, who is God with God blessed for ever? How firm and sure is God's love to us, he loving us in christ our head and elder brother, who is his natural Son, from whom it is impossible that his love should be removed? and his love being firm and sure to the head, can the body or any member of it be forsaken? it is not possible: q-crq j vbz d n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d dt n1 c-acp np1 np1, r-crq vbz np1 p-acp np1 vvn p-acp av? c-crq j cc j vbz npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, pns31 n1 pno12 p-acp np1 po12 n1 cc jc-jn n1, r-crq vbz po31 j n1, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz j cst po31 n1 vmd vbi vvn? cc po31 n1 vbg j cc j p-acp dt n1, vmb dt n1 cc d n1 pp-f pn31 vbb vvn? pn31 vbz xx j: (40) verse (DIV2) 1581 Page 885
16086 and therefore this may cheare vp and comfort thee whosoeuer thou art that art assured of Gods loue to thee, thou art in a most blessed state and condition. and Therefore this may cheer up and Comfort thee whosoever thou art that art assured of God's love to thee, thou art in a most blessed state and condition. cc av d vmb vvi a-acp cc vvi pno21 r-crq pns21 vb2r d n1 vvn pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno21, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt av-ds j-vvn n1 cc n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1581 Page 885
16087 Now as in these words the Apostle makes knowne to vs that the ground of Gods loue to his children is in Christ, Now as in these words the Apostle makes known to us that the ground of God's love to his children is in christ, av c-acp p-acp d n2 dt n1 vvz vvn p-acp pno12 d dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2 vbz p-acp np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1582 Page 885
16088 so also that Gods speciall loue comes to them in and through Christ Iesus: and the point hence offered in the next place is this. so also that God's special love comes to them in and through christ Iesus: and the point hence offered in the next place is this. av av d n2 j n1 vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp cc p-acp np1 np1: cc dt n1 av vvn p-acp dt ord n1 vbz d. (40) verse (DIV2) 1582 Page 885
16089 That Gods speciall loue, that loue wherewith he loueth his to their good and comfort here in this world, That God's special love, that love wherewith he loves his to their good and Comfort Here in this world, d n2 j n1, cst n1 c-crq pns31 vvz po31 pc-acp po32 j cc vvi av p-acp d n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 885
16090 and to their happinesse in heauen, it comes to them onely in and through Christ Iesus. and to their happiness in heaven, it comes to them only in and through christ Iesus. cc p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vvz p-acp pno32 av-j p-acp cc p-acp np1 np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 885
16091 Whosoeuer are made partakers of Gods speciall loue, & of the tokens and fruits of that loue, it comes to them onely in and through Christ Iesus. Whosoever Are made partakers of God's special love, & of the tokens and fruits of that love, it comes to them only in and through christ Iesus. r-crq vbr vvn n2 pp-f n2 j n1, cc pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, pn31 vvz p-acp pno32 av-j p-acp cc p-acp np1 np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 885
16092 Gods loue to his children is in God as the fountaine, and from him it flowes out as from a fountaine; God's love to his children is in God as the fountain, and from him it flows out as from a fountain; npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2 vbz p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp pno31 pn31 vvz av c-acp p-acp dt n1; (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 885
16093 and Christ Iesus is as it were the conduit or pipe by which it is conuaid to them. and christ Iesus is as it were the conduit or pipe by which it is conveyed to them. cc np1 np1 vbz c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno32. (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 885
16094 And to this purpose is that, Ioh. 1.17. Grace came by Iesus Christ: And to this purpose is that, John 1.17. Grace Come by Iesus christ: cc p-acp d n1 vbz d, np1 crd. n1 vvd p-acp np1 np1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 885
16095 the free grace, loue and fauour of God, that comes to men in and through Christ Iesus. the free grace, love and favour of God, that comes to men in and through christ Iesus. dt j n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cst vvz p-acp n2 p-acp cc p-acp np1 np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 885
16096 And we reade that at the birth of Christ the Angels published. And we read that At the birth of christ the Angels published. cc pns12 vvb cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n2 vvn. (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 885
16097 Gods loue and his good will to men through him, through Christ then borne, Luke 2.14. Glorie be to God in the high heauens, and peace in earth, and towards men good will. God's love and his good will to men through him, through christ then born, Lycia 2.14. Glory be to God in the high heavens, and peace in earth, and towards men good will. npg1 n1 cc po31 j n1 p-acp n2 p-acp pno31, p-acp np1 av vvn, av crd. n1 vbb p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n2, cc n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n2 j n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 885
16098 Yea the Lord himselfe proclaimes it from heauen by his owne immediate voice, that in and through Christ his Sonne he is well pleased with all that beleeue in him, Matth. 3.17. This is my beloued Sonne in whom I am well pleased: Yea the Lord himself proclaims it from heaven by his own immediate voice, that in and through christ his Son he is well pleased with all that believe in him, Matthew 3.17. This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased: uh dt n1 px31 vvz pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 d j n1, cst p-acp cc p-acp np1 po31 n1 pns31 vbz av vvn p-acp d cst vvb p-acp pno31, np1 crd. d vbz po11 j-vvn n1 p-acp ro-crq pns11 vbm av vvn: (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 885
16099 and the Apostle saith expresly, Ephes. 1.6. that we are accepted of God, and beloued of him in his beloued Sonne Christ Iesus. and the Apostle Says expressly, Ephesians 1.6. that we Are accepted of God, and Beloved of him in his Beloved Son christ Iesus. cc dt n1 vvz av-j, np1 crd. d pns12 vbr vvn pp-f np1, cc j-vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1 np1 np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 886
16100 And hence it is that the Apostles did vsually in the beginning of their Epistles pray for grace and peace to be giuen to them to whom they writ, from God the Father as from the fountaine, And hence it is that the Apostles did usually in the beginning of their Epistles pray for grace and peace to be given to them to whom they writ, from God the Father as from the fountain, cc av pn31 vbz d dt n2 vdd av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp ro-crq pns32 vvd, p-acp np1 dt n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 886
16101 and from the Lord Iesus Christ, as the conduit or pipe to conuey grace and peace to them: and from the Lord Iesus christ, as the conduit or pipe to convey grace and peace to them: cc p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32: (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 886
16102 plainly noting out, that Gods speciall loue, that loue of God wherewith he loueth his, plainly noting out, that God's special love, that love of God wherewith he loves his, av-j vvg av, cst npg1 j n1, cst n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pns31 vvz po31, (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 886
16103 & which he communicateth and reacheth out to them for their good here in this world, & which he Communicateth and reaches out to them for their good hear in this world, cc r-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz av p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j vvi p-acp d n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 886
16104 and for their happinesse in heauen, it comes to them onely in and through Christ Iesus, and for their happiness in heaven, it comes to them only in and through christ Iesus, cc p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vvz p-acp pno32 av-j p-acp cc p-acp np1 np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 886
16105 and onely in and through him men come to be partakers of Gods speciall loue, and of the tokens and fruites of that loue: and only in and through him men come to be partakers of God's special love, and of the tokens and fruits of that love: cc av-j p-acp cc p-acp pno31 n2 vvn pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f n2 j n1, cc pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 886
16106 and that this is so there be good grounds of reason for it, as. and that this is so there be good grounds of reason for it, as. cc cst d vbz av pc-acp vbi j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, a-acp. (40) verse (DIV2) 1583 Page 886
16107 First, this Christ was appointed and set apart of God from all eternitie to be the head and Prince of saluation, to bring to happinesse and saluation all that should be saued to the glorie of Gods grace, First, this christ was appointed and Set apart of God from all eternity to be the head and Prince of salvation, to bring to happiness and salvation all that should be saved to the glory of God's grace, ord, d np1 vbds vvn cc vvn av pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 d cst vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1584 Page 886
16108 and all that attaine saluation they receiue it being in him, for his sake and through him. And and all that attain salvation they receive it being in him, for his sake and through him. And cc d cst vvb n1 pns32 vvb pn31 vbg p-acp pno31, c-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp pno31. cc (40) verse (DIV2) 1584 Page 886
16109 Secondly, Gods chosen hauing made defection from God, and fallen from God by sin, there is enimitie betweene God and them in regard of sinne, Secondly, God's chosen having made defection from God, and fallen from God by since, there is enmity between God and them in regard of sin, ord, n2 vvn vhg vvn n1 p-acp np1, cc vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp np1 cc pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1585 Page 886
16110 and God is a iust God, and his iustice must be satisfied before there be a reconciliation betweene God and them. and God is a just God, and his Justice must be satisfied before there be a reconciliation between God and them. cc np1 vbz dt j np1, cc po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp np1 cc pno32. (40) verse (DIV2) 1585 Page 886
16111 Now Christ onely hath performed such obedience to God his Father, and that to death, Euen to the death of the crosse, Philip. 2.8. Now christ only hath performed such Obedience to God his Father, and that to death, Even to the death of the cross, Philip. 2.8. av np1 av-j vhz vvn d n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1, cc cst p-acp n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1. crd. (40) verse (DIV2) 1585 Page 886
16112 as doth giue full satisfaction to the iustice of his Father, and reconcile him to his chosen, as does give full satisfaction to the Justice of his Father, and reconcile him to his chosen, p-acp vdz vvi j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvi pno31 p-acp po31 j-vvn, (40) verse (DIV2) 1585 Page 886
16113 and make peace betweene God and them, as 2. Cor. 5.19. God was in Christ, and reconciled the world to himselfe. and make peace between God and them, as 2. Cor. 5.19. God was in christ, and reconciled the world to himself. cc vvi n1 p-acp np1 cc pno32, c-acp crd np1 crd. np1 vbds p-acp np1, cc vvn dt n1 p-acp px31. (40) verse (DIV2) 1585 Page 886
16114 Yea such obedience hath Christ yeelded to God his Father, as doth procure from the grace and loue of God, euery good thing to his chosen, Yea such Obedience hath christ yielded to God his Father, as does procure from the grace and love of God, every good thing to his chosen, uh d n1 vhz np1 vvn p-acp np1 po31 n1, c-acp vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, d j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, (40) verse (DIV2) 1585 Page 886
16115 whether spirituall or temporall, and concerning their good in this life, and their euerlasting good in the life to come. whither spiritual or temporal, and Concerning their good in this life, and their everlasting good in the life to come. cs j cc j, cc vvg po32 j p-acp d n1, cc po32 j j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (40) verse (DIV2) 1585 Page 886
16116 And therefore it must needs be so, that Gods speciall loue, that loue of God wherewith he loueth his, And Therefore it must needs be so, that God's special love, that love of God wherewith he loves his, cc av pn31 vmb av vbi av, cst npg1 j n1, cst n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pns31 vvz po31, (40) verse (DIV2) 1585 Page 886
16117 and which he doth communicate to them for their good here in this world, and for their happinesse in heauen, it comes to them onely in and through Christ Iesus, and which he does communicate to them for their good hear in this world, and for their happiness in heaven, it comes to them only in and through christ Iesus, cc r-crq pns31 vdz vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j vvi p-acp d n1, cc p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vvz p-acp pno32 av-j p-acp cc p-acp np1 np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1585 Page 887
16118 and onely in and through him men come to partake in Gods speciall loue, and in the tokens and fruites of that loue. and only in and through him men come to partake in God's special love, and in the tokens and fruits of that love. cc av-j p-acp cc p-acp pno31 n2 vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 j n1, cc p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1585 Page 887
16119 Now then to make our vse & profit of this, first this ground of truth serues to discouer, that such persons as are out of Christ, they cannot possibly partake in Gods speciall loue, Now then to make our use & profit of this, First this ground of truth serves to discover, that such Persons as Are out of christ, they cannot possibly partake in God's special love, av av pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc n1 pp-f d, ord d n1 pp-f n1 vvz pc-acp vvi, cst d n2 c-acp vbr av pp-f np1, pns32 vmbx av-j vvi p-acp npg1 j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16120 nor in any token or fruite of that loue of God. nor in any token or fruit of that love of God. ccx p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16121 God may and doth loue them with his generall and common loue, as he loues all his creatures, God may and does love them with his general and Common love, as he loves all his creatures, np1 vmb cc vdz vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1, c-acp pns31 vvz d po31 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16122 as they be his creatures and workmanship of his hands, but vndoubtedly he loues them not with his speciall loue, as they be his creatures and workmanship of his hands, but undoubtedly he loves them not with his special love, c-acp pns32 vbb po31 n2 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc-acp av-j pns31 vvz pno32 xx p-acp po31 j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16123 and so long as they remaine out of Christ, they cannot possibly partake in that loue of God which he doth communicate to his children, and so long as they remain out of christ, they cannot possibly partake in that love of God which he does communicate to his children, cc av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb av pp-f np1, pns32 vmbx av-j vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 r-crq pns31 vdz vvi p-acp po31 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16124 and what good thing soeuer they enioy, it is no token or fruite of Gods speciall loue to them. and what good thing soever they enjoy, it is no token or fruit of God's special love to them. cc r-crq j n1 av pns32 vvb, pn31 vbz dx n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp pno32. (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16125 Admit they haue health, and wealth, and abundance of the good things of this life, Admit they have health, and wealth, and abundance of the good things of this life, vvb pns32 vhb n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16126 yea admit they haue grace in their soules, as the common gifts and graces of the Spirit they haue wit, learning, yea admit they have grace in their Souls, as the Common Gifts and graces of the Spirit they have wit, learning, uh vvb pns32 vhb n1 p-acp po32 n2, c-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vhb n1, n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16127 and knowledge, and that of heauenly things, yea they haue power to abstaine from some grosse sinnes, and knowledge, and that of heavenly things, yea they have power to abstain from Some gross Sins, cc n1, cc d pp-f j n2, uh pns32 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16128 and such like, yet none of these things are tokens and fruites of Gods speciall loue to them. and such like, yet none of these things Are tokens and fruits of God's special love to them. cc d av-j, av pix pp-f d n2 vbr n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 j n1 p-acp pno32. (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16129 Indeed many that haue no euidence of their being in Christ, are readie to sooth vp themselues in a conceit of Gods speciall loue to them in respect of these things, Indeed many that have no evidence of their being in christ, Are ready to sooth up themselves in a conceit of God's special love to them in respect of these things, np1 d cst vhb dx n1 pp-f po32 vbg p-acp np1, vbr j p-acp n1 a-acp px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f d n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16130 and they sticke not to say, that God hath blest them with health, and with wealth, and they stick not to say, that God hath blessed them with health, and with wealth, cc pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16131 and with many good things, and they perswade themselues God loues them in speciall manner. and with many good things, and they persuade themselves God loves them in special manner. cc p-acp d j n2, cc pns32 vvb px32 np1 vvz pno32 p-acp j n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16132 And if men and women be endued with ciuill honestie, if they liue ciuilly and orderly in the world, oh then they haue a maruellous strong conceit that they are highly beloued of God, And if men and women be endued with civil honesty, if they live civilly and orderly in the world, o then they have a marvelous strong conceit that they Are highly Beloved of God, cc cs n2 cc n2 vbb vvn p-acp j n1, cs pns32 vvb av-j cc av-j p-acp dt n1, uh av pns32 vhb dt j j n1 cst pns32 vbr av-j vvn pp-f np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16133 and highly in the fauour of God, and we cannot driue them from that conceit. and highly in the favour of God, and we cannot driven them from that conceit. cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns12 vmbx vvi pno32 p-acp d n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16134 Poore soules, they deceiue themselues, there is no partaking in Gods speciall loue nor in any token or fruite of his loue out of Christ. Poor Souls, they deceive themselves, there is no partaking in God's special love nor in any token or fruit of his love out of christ. j n2, pns32 vvb px32, pc-acp vbz dx vvg p-acp npg1 j n1 ccx p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 av pp-f np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16135 And know it whosoeuer thou art, and take it home to thee; And know it whosoever thou art, and take it home to thee; cc vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, cc vvb pn31 av-an p-acp pno21; (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16136 thou being out of Christ, thy health, thy wealth, and good things of this life thou dost enioy, they are not giuen to thee in mercie, thou being out of christ, thy health, thy wealth, and good things of this life thou dost enjoy, they Are not given to thee in mercy, pns21 vbg av pp-f np1, po21 n1, po21 n1, cc j n2 pp-f d n1 pns21 vd2 vvi, pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 887
16137 and as tokens and fruites of Gods speciall loue, and thou dost from thence but falsly conclude that thou art beloued of God in speciall manner. and as tokens and fruits of God's special love, and thou dost from thence but falsely conclude that thou art Beloved of God in special manner. cc p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 j n1, cc pns21 vd2 p-acp av cc-acp av-j vvi cst pns21 vb2r vvn pp-f np1 p-acp j n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 888
16138 And know further, if thou haue no better euidence of thy being in Christ then thy ciuill honesty, And know further, if thou have no better evidence of thy being in christ then thy civil honesty, cc vvb av-jc, cs pns21 vhb dx jc n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp np1 cs po21 j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 888
16139 surely thou dost but rest on a staffe of reede, and I dare boldly tell thee, that as yet thou art not in Christ, surely thou dost but rest on a staff of reed, and I Dare boldly tell thee, that as yet thou art not in christ, av-j pns21 vd2 p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns11 vvb av-j vvi pno21, cst c-acp av pns21 vb2r xx p-acp np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 888
16140 and being not in Christ, the grace that is in thy soule, the power thou hast to abstaine from grosse sinnes, and being not in christ, the grace that is in thy soul, the power thou hast to abstain from gross Sins, cc vbg xx p-acp np1, dt n1 cst vbz p-acp po21 n1, dt n1 pns21 vh2 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 888
16141 and to do some good duties, the good gifts that are bestowed on thee, as wit, memorie, knowledge of good things, learning, and to do Some good duties, the good Gifts that Are bestowed on thee, as wit, memory, knowledge of good things, learning, cc pc-acp vdi d j n2, dt j n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno21, c-acp n1, n1, n1 pp-f j n2, n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 888
16142 and such like, are not fruits of Gods speciall loue to thee, they are but such things as God may and doth many times bestow on reprobates, and such like, Are not fruits of God's special love to thee, they Are but such things as God may and does many times bestow on Reprobates, cc d av-j, vbr xx n2 pp-f n2 j n1 p-acp pno21, pns32 vbr p-acp d n2 c-acp np1 vmb cc vdz d n2 vvi p-acp n2-jn, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 888
16143 and such as shall be damned; and such as shall be damned; cc d c-acp vmb vbi vvn; (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 888
16144 they come to thee onely from the hand and prouidence of God, and not from his speciall loue, they come to thee only from the hand and providence of God, and not from his special love, pns32 vvb p-acp pno21 av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc xx p-acp po31 j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 888
16146 And therefore do not thou so deceiue thine owne soule, as thereupon to conclude that thou art beloued of God with his speciall loue, And Therefore do not thou so deceive thine own soul, as thereupon to conclude that thou art Beloved of God with his special love, cc av vdb xx pns21 av vvi po21 d n1, c-acp av pc-acp vvi cst pns21 vb2r vvn pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 888
16147 and with that loue he beares to his children. And for a second vse of this truth. and with that love he bears to his children. And for a second use of this truth. cc p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n2. cc p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1586 Page 888
16148 Is it so that Gods speciall loue, that loue of God wherewith he loues his, and which he communicates to them for their good here in this world, Is it so that God's special love, that love of God wherewith he loves his, and which he communicates to them for their good hear in this world, vbz pn31 av cst ng1 j n1, cst n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pns31 vvz po31, cc r-crq pns31 n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j vvi p-acp d n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 888
16149 and for their happinesse and glorie hereafter, it comes to them onely in and through Christ Iesus, and for their happiness and glory hereafter, it comes to them only in and through christ Iesus, cc p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 av, pn31 vvz p-acp pno32 av-j p-acp cc p-acp np1 np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 888
16150 and onely in and through him men come to partake in Gods speciall loue, and in the tokens and fruites of it? Surely then on this ground we ought to be stirred vp to labour to find our selues in Christ, and only in and through him men come to partake in God's special love, and in the tokens and fruits of it? Surely then on this ground we ought to be stirred up to labour to find our selves in christ, cc av-j p-acp cc p-acp pno31 n2 vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 j n1, cc p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31? np1 av p-acp d n1 pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 888
16151 and neuer to rest till we find that we are in him, and one with him by the bond of his Spirit, and by true faith. and never to rest till we find that we Are in him, and one with him by the bound of his Spirit, and by true faith. cc av-x pc-acp vvi c-acp pns12 vvb cst pns12 vbr p-acp pno31, cc pi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp j n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 888
16152 We loue to make our selues inward, if possibly we can, with them by whom we may receiue any benefit and profit: We love to make our selves inward, if possibly we can, with them by whom we may receive any benefit and profit: pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n2 j, cs av-j pns12 vmb, p-acp pno32 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vmb vvi d n1 cc n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 888
16153 now onely in Christ, and through Christ doth God communicate his speciall loue, and the tokens and fruits of his loue to men, now only in christ, and through christ does God communicate his special love, and the tokens and fruits of his love to men, av av-j p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1 vdz n1 vvi po31 j n1, cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 888
16154 and in and through Christ alone we being in him, we shall come to partake in euery good thing, and in and through christ alone we being in him, we shall come to partake in every good thing, cc p-acp cc p-acp np1 av-j po12 vbg p-acp pno31, pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 888
16155 and we shall be sure the good things we do enioy are tokens and fruites of Gods speciall loue to vs; and we shall be sure the good things we do enjoy Are tokens and fruits of God's special love to us; cc pns12 vmb vbi av-j dt j n2 pns12 vdb vvi vbr n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 j n1 p-acp pno12; (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 888
16156 not onely good things spirituall, but euen the good things of this life, our health, our strength, our wealth, and such like. not only good things spiritual, but even the good things of this life, our health, our strength, our wealth, and such like. xx av-j j n2 j, cc-acp av-j dt j n2 pp-f d n1, po12 n1, po12 n1, po12 n1, cc d av-j. (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 889
16157 Oh then let this stirre thee vp whosoeuer thou art, to labour to find thy selfe in Christ, and one with him: O then let this stir thee up whosoever thou art, to labour to find thy self in christ, and one with him: uh av vvb d vvi pno21 a-acp r-crq pns21 vb2r, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp np1, cc pi p-acp pno31: (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 889
16158 yea thou finding thy selfe alreadie in Christ, let this stirre thee vp further to grow vp in him by faith, yea thou finding thy self already in christ, let this stir thee up further to grow up in him by faith, uh pns21 vvg po21 n1 av p-acp np1, vvb d vvi pno21 a-acp jc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 889
16159 and to striue to be more nearely vnited with him, and neuer rest till thou haue good euidence of it that thou art in Christ and one with him, that thou dost partake in the vertue of Christ his death mortifying sinne in thee, and to strive to be more nearly united with him, and never rest till thou have good evidence of it that thou art in christ and one with him, that thou dost partake in the virtue of christ his death mortifying sin in thee, cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi av-dc av-j vvn p-acp pno31, cc av-x vvb c-acp pns21 vhb j n1 pp-f pn31 cst pns21 vb2r p-acp np1 cc pi p-acp pno31, cst pns21 vd2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 vvg n1 p-acp pno21, (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 889
16160 and in the vertue of his resurrection quickening thee to newnesse of life, and that thou art able to say with the Apostle, Galat. 2.20. I liue not, but Christ liues in me: and in the virtue of his resurrection quickening thee to newness of life, and that thou art able to say with the Apostle, Galatians 2.20. I live not, but christ lives in me: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 j-vvg pno21 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc cst pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. pns11 vvb xx, cc-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno11: (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 889
16161 for that indeed will euidence to thee that thou art in Christ, and one with him; for that indeed will evidence to thee that thou art in christ, and one with him; p-acp cst av vmb n1 p-acp pno21 cst pns21 vb2r p-acp np1, cc pi p-acp pno31; (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 889
16162 and being so, thou art in an happie state and condition, God doth then through Christ communicate his speciall loue to thee, and being so, thou art in an happy state and condition, God does then through christ communicate his special love to thee, cc vbg av, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, np1 vdz av p-acp np1 vvi po31 j n1 p-acp pno21, (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 889
16163 and the tokens and fruits of that loue, and then the good things thou dost enioy in soule, in bodie, and the tokens and fruits of that love, and then the good things thou dost enjoy in soul, in body, cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, cc av dt j n2 pns21 vd2 vvi p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 889
16165 And let the consideration of that worke into thy soule the affection of the blessed Apostle, Philip. 3.8.9. euen to thinke all things losse that thou maist winne Christ and be found in him: And let the consideration of that work into thy soul the affection of the blessed Apostle, Philip. 3.8.9. even to think all things loss that thou Mayest win christ and be found in him: cc vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po21 n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, np1. crd. av pc-acp vvi d n2 n1 cst pns21 vm2 vvi np1 cc vbi vvn p-acp pno31: (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 889
16166 that is thy dutie, let it be thought on: and so much of that. that is thy duty, let it be Thought on: and so much of that. cst vbz po21 n1, vvb pn31 vbi vvn a-acp: cc av d pp-f d. (40) verse (DIV2) 1587 Page 889
16167 The Apostle addes, our Lord, In Christ Iesus our Lord, Hereby he teacheth vs how we are further to conceiue of Christ in respect of our selues: and the point is this. The Apostle adds, our Lord, In christ Iesus our Lord, Hereby he Teaches us how we Are further to conceive of christ in respect of our selves: and the point is this. dt n1 vvz, po12 n1, p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1, av pns31 vvz pno12 c-crq pns12 vbr jc pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2: cc dt n1 vbz d. (40) verse (DIV2) 1588 Page 889
16168 As many as acknowledge Christ their Iesus, their Sauiour, must also acknowledge him their Lord, and must submit themselues to his rule and gouernment: As many as acknowledge christ their Iesus, their Saviour, must also acknowledge him their Lord, and must submit themselves to his Rule and government: p-acp d c-acp vvi np1 po32 np1, po32 n1, vmb av vvi pno31 po32 n1, cc vmb vvi px32 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1589 Page 889
16169 that is indeed right faith in Christ. that is indeed right faith in christ. cst vbz av j-jn n1 p-acp np1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1589 Page 889
16170 We hold it an article of our faith that we beleeue in Iesus Christ our Lord, We hold it an article of our faith that we believe in Iesus christ our Lord, pns12 vvb pn31 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cst pns12 vvb p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1589 Page 889
16171 and we are taught as much by Christ himselfe, Matth. 11.29. that such as come to him by faith, and find comfort in him, must also take his yoake on them, and submit their necks to his yoake: and we Are taught as much by christ himself, Matthew 11.29. that such as come to him by faith, and find Comfort in him, must also take his yoke on them, and submit their necks to his yoke: cc pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d p-acp np1 px31, np1 crd. cst d c-acp vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp pno31, vmb av vvb po31 n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvi po32 n2 p-acp po31 n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1589 Page 889
16172 and there is reason for it. and there is reason for it. cc pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pn31. (40) verse (DIV2) 1589 Page 889
16173 Christ hath redeemed them that beleeue in him, and bought them with his owne most precious bloud, christ hath redeemed them that believe in him, and bought them with his own most precious blood, np1 vhz vvn pno32 cst vvb p-acp pno31, cc vvd pno32 p-acp po31 d av-ds j n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1590 Page 889
16174 and hauing redeemed them with so great a price, they are his, and at his disposing in their bodies and in their soules, and having redeemed them with so great a price, they Are his, and At his disposing in their bodies and in their Souls, cc vhg vvn pno32 p-acp av j dt n1, pns32 vbr png31, cc p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp po32 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1590 Page 889
16175 as the Apostle saith. 1. Corinth. 6.20. and they are to be commanded by him, and to submit themselues to his rule and gouernment. as the Apostle Says. 1. Corinth. 6.20. and they Are to be commanded by him, and to submit themselves to his Rule and government. c-acp dt n1 vvz. crd np1. crd. cc pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1590 Page 890
16176 How then do they deceiue themselues and feed on a fancie, who will haue Christ to beare the burden of their sinnes, How then do they deceive themselves and feed on a fancy, who will have christ to bear the burden of their Sins, c-crq av vdb pns32 vvi px32 cc vvb p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vhi np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16177 and yet neuer submit their neckes to his yoake: and yet never submit their necks to his yoke: cc av av-x vvb po32 n2 p-acp po31 n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16178 a redeemer they will haue him but not a Lord, they will haue part in the redemption wrought by Christ, a redeemer they will have him but not a Lord, they will have part in the redemption wrought by christ, dt n1 pns32 vmb vhi pno31 p-acp xx dt n1, pns32 vmb vhi n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16179 but their owne lusts must be their Lords, and they liue as they are led by the diuell, but their own Lustiest must be their lords, and they live as they Are led by the Devil, cc-acp po32 d n2 vmb vbi po32 n2, cc pns32 vvb c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16180 and follow after drunkennesse, whoredome, swearing, and all prophannesse, as they are led by the cursed lusts of their owne hearts: and follow After Drunkenness, whoredom, swearing, and all profaneness, as they Are led by the cursed Lustiest of their own hearts: cc vvi p-acp n1, n1, vvg, cc d n1, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f po32 d n2: (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16181 surely such persons are bewitched with a strong delusion of the diuell. surely such Persons Are bewitched with a strong delusion of the Devil. av-j d n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16182 And know it whosoeuer thou art, that sayest thou beleeuest in Christ, and holdest Christ thy Sauiour, And know it whosoever thou art, that Sayest thou Believest in christ, and holdest christ thy Saviour, cc vvb pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r, cst vv2 pns21 vv2 p-acp np1, cc vv2 np1 po21 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16183 and yet liuest as thou art led by thine owne vile lusts, and by the fashions, and yet Livest as thou art led by thine own vile Lustiest, and by the fashions, cc av vv2 p-acp pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp po21 d j n2, cc p-acp dt n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16184 and customes, and corrupt examples of the world, thou settest vp a Christ of thine owne framing, and customs, and corrupt Examples of the world, thou settest up a christ of thine own framing, cc n2, cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, pns21 vv2 p-acp dt np1 pp-f po21 d vvg, (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16185 and thou beleeuest not in Christ as he is propounded and set forth in the Gospell. and thou Believest not in christ as he is propounded and Set forth in the Gospel. cc pns21 vv2 xx p-acp np1 c-acp pns31 vbz vvn cc vvn av p-acp dt n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16186 And if thou say, Though thou be a grieuous sinner, yet thou dost acknowledge Christ thy Lord. And if thou say, Though thou be a grievous sinner, yet thou dost acknowledge christ thy Lord. cc cs pns21 vvb, cs pns21 vbb dt j n1, av pns21 vd2 vvi np1 po21 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16187 Consider it but in reason, canst thou imagine thou holdest Christ thy Lord whom thou dost daily despite and crucifie? now this thou dost by thy sinnes, thou continuing hardened in thy sinnes, Consider it but in reason, Canst thou imagine thou holdest christ thy Lord whom thou dost daily despite and crucify? now this thou dost by thy Sins, thou Continuing hardened in thy Sins, np1 pn31 p-acp p-acp n1, vm2 pns21 vvi pns21 vv2 np1 po21 n1 ro-crq pns21 vd2 j n1 cc vvi? av d pns21 vd2 p-acp po21 n2, pns21 j-vvg j-vvn p-acp po21 n2, (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16188 and in thy wicked course of life: and in thy wicked course of life: cc p-acp po21 j n1 pp-f n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16189 and if thou acknowledge not Christ thy Lord, assuredly thou dost not rightly acknowledge him thy Sauiour, for these two go together. and if thou acknowledge not christ thy Lord, assuredly thou dost not rightly acknowledge him thy Saviour, for these two go together. cc cs pns21 vvb xx np1 po21 n1, av-vvn pns21 vd2 xx av-jn vvi pno31 po21 n1, p-acp d crd vvi av. (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16190 If then thou wouldst find comfort in Christ, learne thou to make him thy Lord, If then thou Wouldst find Comfort in christ, Learn thou to make him thy Lord, cs av pns21 vmd2 vvi n1 p-acp np1, vvb pns21 pc-acp vvi pno31 po21 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16191 and suffer him to rule in thine heart and life by the scepter of his word, and suffer him to Rule in thine heart and life by the sceptre of his word, cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16192 and by the power of his Spirit. and by the power of his Spirit. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16193 For then indeed is Christ thy Lord, when the power of his grace hath preheminence in thee, For then indeed is christ thy Lord, when the power of his grace hath pre-eminence in thee, p-acp av av vbz np1 po21 n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vhz n1 p-acp pno21, (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16194 and preuailes ouer the inward strength of thine owne corruption, and ouer such outward power as draweth men to sinne, the temptations of Satan, the allurements of the world: and prevails over the inward strength of thine own corruption, and over such outward power as draws men to sin, the temptations of Satan, the allurements of the world: cc vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po21 d n1, cc p-acp d j n1 c-acp vvz n2 p-acp n1, dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16195 and this thou must find in thy selfe if thou wouldst find true comfort in Christ, and this thou must find in thy self if thou Wouldst find true Comfort in christ, cc d pns21 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1 cs pns21 vmd2 vvi j n1 p-acp np1, (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890
16196 and be assured that he is thy Sauiour. Soli Deo gloria. FINIS. and be assured that he is thy Saviour. Soli God gloria. FINIS. cc vbi vvn cst pns31 vbz po21 n1. np1 fw-la fw-la. fw-la. (40) verse (DIV2) 1591 Page 890

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View Segment and References (Segment No.) Note No. Text Standardized Text Parts of Speech
3 0 The generall matter of this Chapter. The general matter of this Chapter. dt j n1 pp-f d n1.
6 0 The parts of this Chapter. The parts of this Chapter. dt n2 pp-f d n1.
11 0 The matter of the first part, with the manner of handling it. The matter of the First part, with the manner of handling it. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg pn31.
19 0 Ʋerse 1. Ʋerse 1. j crd
20 0 The respect that the first verse hath to foregoing matter. Rom. 7.24. The respect that the First verse hath to foregoing matter. Rom. 7.24. dt n1 cst dt ord n1 vhz p-acp vvg n1. np1 crd.
25 0 The particulars of the first verse. The particulars of the First verse. dt n2-j pp-f dt ord n1.
30 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
34 0 Bellarmine. Bellarmine. np1.
39 0 Rom. 5.16.18. Rom. 5.16.18. np1 crd.
40 0 2. Cor. 5.21. 2. Cor. 5.21. crd np1 crd.
41 0 1. Pet. 2.24. 1. Pet. 2.24. crd np1 crd.
43 0 Eph. 4.15.16. Ephesians 4.15.16. np1 crd.
44 0 Ioh. 15.5. John 15.5. np1 crd.
63 0 The priuiledge of Gods grace and fauour, and of sauing comfort in Christ, is common to all & euery true beleeuer. The privilege of God's grace and favour, and of Saving Comfort in christ, is Common to all & every true believer. dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, cc pp-f vvg n1 p-acp np1, vbz j p-acp d cc d j n1.
72 0 2. Pet. 1.1. 2. Pet. 1.1. crd np1 crd.
75 0 1. Ioh. 1.2.3. 1. John 1.2.3. crd np1 crd.
97 0 Ioh. 3.14.15. John 3.14.15. np1 crd.
99 0 Comforts to poore weake Christians t•uly beleeuing in Christ. Comforts to poor weak Christians t•uly believing in christ. n2 p-acp j j np1 av-j vvg p-acp np1.
106 0 Note. Note. n1.
114 0 Obseruatiō. Observation. n1.
117 0 Though true beleeuers haue in them matter deseruing cōdemnation, yet there is no condemnatiō to them. Though true believers have in them matter deserving condemnation, yet there is no condemnation to them. cs j n2 vhb p-acp pno32 n1 j-vvg n1, av pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32.
122 0 Galat. 3.13. Galatians 3.13. np1 crd.
123 0 Isay 38.17. Saiah 38.17. np1 crd.
124 0 Psal. 103 3. Psalm 103 3. np1 crd crd
127 0 Micah 7.18. micah 7.18. np1 crd.
136 0 Colos. 2.14. Colos 2.14. np1 crd.
149 0 Comfort to true beleeuers in respect of sinne, and the miseries that befall them. Comfort to true believers in respect of sin, and the misery's that befall them. n1 p-acp j n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 cst vvb pno32.
167 0 Note. Note. n1.
180 0 An anabaptisticall cauill answered. an anabaptistical cavil answered. dt j n1 vvd.
183 0 Gen. 3.16. Gen. 3.16. np1 crd.
187 0 Rom. 13.4. Rom. 13.4. np1 crd.
190 0 1. Tim. 2.12.13. 1. Tim. 2.12.13. crd np1 crd.
195 0 Gen. 2.15. Gen. 2.15. np1 crd.
205 0 Freedome from the curse of the Law & from Gods wrath due to sin, is grounded onely on Gods mercy and on the merit of Christ his death, without respect to any thing in true beleeuers or done by them as the cause of it. Freedom from the curse of the Law & from God's wrath due to since, is grounded only on God's mercy and on the merit of christ his death, without respect to any thing in true believers or done by them as the cause of it. n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc p-acp npg1 n1 j-jn p-acp n1, vbz vvn av-j p-acp npg1 n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp j n2 cc vdn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31.
221 0 Humaine satisfactions confuted. Human satisfactions confuted. j n2 vvn.
243 0 Onely those that are in Christ haue right and title to the benefit of freedome from condemnation. Only those that Are in christ have right and title to the benefit of freedom from condemnation. av-j d cst vbr p-acp np1 vhb av-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1.
249 0 Ephes. 5.23. Ephesians 5.23. np1 crd.
251 0 Ioh. 6.53.54. John 6.53.54. np1 crd.
255 0 Philip. 3.9. Philip. 3.9. np1. crd.
263 0 A caueat for such as falsly imagine that Christ died for them. A caveat for such as falsely imagine that christ died for them. dt n1 p-acp d c-acp av-j vvi cst np1 vvd p-acp pno32.
288 0 Obseruatiō. Observation. n1.
291 0 Christ & true beleeuers are most nearely conioyned. christ & true believers Are most nearly conjoined. np1 cc j n2 vbr av-ds av-j vvn.
293 0 Ioh. 17.21. John 17.21. np1 crd.
297 0 Eph. 1.22.23. Ephesians 1.22.23. np1 crd.
298 0 Ioh. 15.5. John 15.5. np1 crd.
300 0 Ephes. 5.30. Ephesians 5.30. np1 crd.
303 0 1. Cor. 12.12. 1. Cor. 12.12. crd np1 crd.
308 0 The doctrine of iustificatiō by Christ his righteousnes imputed, confirmed. The Doctrine of justification by christ his righteousness imputed, confirmed. dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1 vvn, vvn.
312 0 2. Cor. 5.21. 2. Cor. 5.21. crd np1 crd.
327 0 Terror to such as wrong the poorest member of Christ. Terror to such as wrong the Poorest member of christ. n1 p-acp d c-acp vvi dt js n1 pp-f np1.
346 0 A Popish error discouered. A Popish error discovered. dt j n1 vvn.
357 0 Note. Note. n1.
373 0 A Popish cauill answered. A Popish cavil answered. dt j n1 vvd.
386 0 Such as are in Christ they liue an holy and sanctified life. Such as Are in christ they live an holy and sanctified life. d c-acp vbr p-acp np1 pns32 vvb dt j cc j-vvn n1.
407 0 How we may trie whether we be members of Christ or no, & may be sure that we are so. How we may try whither we be members of christ or not, & may be sure that we Are so. c-crq pns12 vmb vvi cs pns12 vbb n2 pp-f np1 cc xx, cc vmb vbi j cst pns12 vbr av.
437 0 Gods marke on such as are in Christ. God's mark on such as Are in christ. npg1 n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp np1.
446 0 A cauill of the Papists answered. A cavil of the Papists answered. dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 vvd.
454 0 Such as are in Christ are cōstantly holy in the course of their liues. Such as Are in christ Are constantly holy in the course of their lives. d c-acp vbr p-acp np1 vbr av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2.
495 0 A child of God is to be iudged by the course of his life. A child of God is to be judged by the course of his life. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1.
506 0 Some good thoughts, or words, or actions, not sufficient proue a man or woman to be a child of God. some good thoughts, or words, or actions, not sufficient prove a man or woman to be a child of God. d j n2, cc n2, cc n2, xx j vvi dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1.
523 0 Note. Note. n1.
538 0 Markes by which men may know that they walk after the Spirit. Marks by which men may know that they walk After the Spirit. vvz p-acp r-crq n2 vmb vvi cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1.
557 0 Men cannot walke after the flesh and after the Spirit both at one time. Men cannot walk After the Flesh and After the Spirit both At one time. n2 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 av-d p-acp crd n1.
597 0 The blindnes and folly of many discouered. The blindness and folly of many discovered. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d vvn.
617 0 Note. Note. n1.
629 0 Comfort to such as hold on a constant course of holinesse. Comfort to such as hold on a constant course of holiness. n1 p-acp d c-acp vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1.
643 0 The best of Gods children haue in them both flesh and Spirit. The best of God's children have in them both Flesh and Spirit. dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vhb p-acp pno32 d n1 cc n1.
649 0 Note. Note. n1.
679 0 The generall matter of the second verse. The general matter of the second verse. dt j n1 pp-f dt ord n1.
689 0 Interpretatiō. Interpretation. n1.
700 0 Proouing Christ his originall holines and purity to be here meant. Proving christ his original holiness and purity to be Here meant. vvg np1 po31 j-jn n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi av vvn.
730 0 Such as are in Christ Iesus are partakers of his most holy conception & birth, and of the perfect purity of his most holy nature. Such as Are in christ Iesus Are partakers of his most holy conception & birth, and of the perfect purity of his most holy nature. d c-acp vbr p-acp np1 np1 vbr n2 pp-f po31 av-ds j n1 cc n1, cc pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po31 av-ds j n1.
739 0 Ezech. 16.6. Ezekiel 16.6. np1 crd.
759 0 Information of iudgement touching the justification of true beleeuers in Gods sight. Information of judgement touching the justification of true believers in God's sighed. n1 pp-f n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp npg1 n1.
765 0 Sweet comfort to such as are sure they are in Christ. Sweet Comfort to such as Are sure they Are in christ. j n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr j pns32 vbr p-acp np1.
798 0 In Christ is found absolute perfectiō of holinesse and puritie. In christ is found absolute perfection of holiness and purity. p-acp np1 vbz vvn j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1.
802 0 Ioh. 3.34. John 3.34. np1 crd.
803 0 Isai. 11.2. Isaiah 11.2. np1 crd.
806 0 Acts 10.38. Acts 10.38. vvz crd.
806 1 Heb. 1.9. Hebrew 1.9. np1 crd.
806 2 Luke 4.1. Lycia 4.1. av crd.
807 0 Iohn 1.14. John 1.14. np1 crd.
822 0 Isai. 61.1. Isaiah 61.1. np1 crd.
825 0 Luke 4.18. Luke 4.18. zz crd.
838 0 Information that Christ merited not eternall happinesse and glorie for himselfe. Information that christ merited not Eternal happiness and glory for himself. n1 cst np1 vvd xx j n1 cc n1 p-acp px31.
841 0 Further information where perfect holinesse and purity is to be found. Further information where perfect holiness and purity is to be found. jc n1 c-crq j n1 cc n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn.
844 0 The members of Christ are holy as Christ is holy in their measure and proportion. The members of christ Are holy as christ is holy in their measure and proportion. dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr j c-acp np1 vbz j p-acp po32 n1 cc n1.
857 0 Comfort to such as find in themselues the beginnings of grace. Comfort to such as find in themselves the beginnings of grace. n1 p-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp px32 dt n2 pp-f n1.
862 0 Note. Note. n1.
862 1 Colos. 3.3. Colos 3.3. np1 crd.
873 0 Christ his perfect holinesse is of greater force to iustifie true beleeuers, then the impurenesse of their nature is to condemne them. Reason. christ his perfect holiness is of greater force to justify true believers, then the impureness of their nature is to condemn them. Reason. np1 po31 j n1 vbz pp-f jc n1 pc-acp vvi j n2, cs dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno32. n1.
883 0 A ground of sweet comfort to all that are in Christ. A ground of sweet Comfort to all that Are in christ. dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d cst vbr p-acp np1.
902 0 To our knowledge of the benefits and sauing comforts in Christ we must ioyn particular application of them to our selues. To our knowledge of the benefits and Saving comforts in christ we must join particular application of them to our selves. p-acp po12 n1 pp-f dt n2 cc vvg n2 p-acp np1 pns12 vmb vvi j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po12 n2.
906 0 Iob. 5.27. Job 5.27. zz crd.
907 0 Gal. 2.20. Gal. 2.20. np1 crd.
914 0 Ioh. 1.12. John 1.12. np1 crd.
2804 0 Hest. 6.13. Hest. 6.13. np1 crd.
924 0 Popish iustifying faith discouered to be comfortlesse. Popish justifying faith discovered to be comfortless. j vvg n1 vvn pc-acp vbi j.
930 0 Exhortation to a particular application of Christ and his benefits. Exhortation to a particular application of christ and his benefits. n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n2.
938 0 Comfort to such as vnfainedly desire to beleeue in Christ, and endeuour so to do, though as yet they cannot say they do beleeue. Comfort to such as unfeignedly desire to believe in christ, and endeavour so to do, though as yet they cannot say they do believe. n1 p-acp d c-acp av-j vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc n1 av pc-acp vdi, c-acp c-acp av pns32 vmbx vvi pns32 vdb vvi.
947 0 How we may know and be sure that we beleeue in Christ. Notes of it. How we may know and be sure that we believe in christ. Notes of it. c-crq pns12 vmb vvi cc vbi j cst pns12 vvb p-acp np1. np1 pp-f pn31.
957 0 A Popish error. A Popish error. dt j n1.
981 0 The impurenesse of nature is enough to make men lyable to death of body and death of soule The impureness of nature is enough to make men liable to death of body and death of soul dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi n2 j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1
1000 0 A papish error confuted. A papish error confuted. dt j n1 vvn.
1011 0 Why infants dye in their infancy. Why Infants die in their infancy. q-crq n2 vvb p-acp po32 n1.
1018 0 We are to be humbled for the impurenesse of our nature, and in that respect to magnifie Gods mercy and long patience towards vs. We Are to be humbled for the impureness of our nature, and in that respect to magnify God's mercy and long patience towards us pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno12
1061 0 The generall matter of the third verse. The general matter of the third verse. dt j n1 pp-f dt ord n1.
1072 0 The drift of it The drift of it dt n1 pp-f pn31
1082 0 Interpretatiō. Interpretation. n1.
1113 0 The meaning of the words. The meaning of the words. dt n1 pp-f dt n2.
1124 0 Though the morall Law teach perfect righteousnes both of nature and actions, yet can it not iustifie any in the sight of God. Though the moral Law teach perfect righteousness both of nature and actions, yet can it not justify any in the sighed of God. cs dt j n1 vvi j n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n2, av vmb pn31 xx vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
1126 0 Galat. 3.10. Galatians 3.10. np1 crd.
1127 0 Deut. 27.26. Deuteronomy 27.26. np1 crd.
1128 0 Iam. 2.10. Iam. 2.10. np1 crd.
1130 0 2. Cor. 3.6.7.9 2. Cor. 3.6.7.9 crd np1 crd
1134 0 Gal. 3.2. Gal. 3.2. np1 crd.
1136 0 Iustification in Gods sight by the works of the Law confuted. Justification in God's sighed by the works of the Law confuted. n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn.
1146 0 An errour ingrafted in nature confuted an error ingrafted in nature confuted dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 vvn
1149 0 The commō plea of the multitude met withall. The Common plea of the multitude met withal. dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd av.
1170 0 No man liuing in this world can possibly keep and fulfill the the morall Law of God. No man living in this world can possibly keep and fulfil the the moral Law of God. av-dx n1 vvg p-acp d n1 vmb av-j vvi cc vvi dt dt j n1 pp-f np1.
1176 0 Iam. 3.2. Iam. 3.2. np1 crd.
1177 0 Eccles. 7.22. Eccles. 7.22. np1 crd.
1178 0 Psal. 130.3. Psalm 130.3. np1 crd.
1178 1 Iob 9.3. Job 9.3. np1 crd.
1178 2 Mat. 6.12. Mathew 6.12. np1 crd.
1185 0 Rom. 7.14. Rom. 7.14. np1 crd.
1189 0 A grosse errour of the Papists discouered and ouerturned. A gross error of the Papists discovered and overturned. dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2 vvd cc vvn.
1196 0 A Popish distinction met withall. A Popish distinction met withal. dt j n1 vvd av.
1215 0 Swelling conceits of our owne holines and goodnes di couered to be abominable. Swelling conceits of our own holiness and Goodness Die covered to be abominable. vvg n2 pp-f po12 d n1 cc n1 zz vvn pc-acp vbi j.
1225 0 Rom. 10.4. Rom. 10.4. np1 crd.
1230 0 Our own corruptiō makes the holy things of God vnfruitfull & vnprofitable to vs, and vnable to do vs good. Our own corruption makes the holy things of God unfruitful & unprofitable to us, and unable to do us good. po12 d n1 vvz dt j n2 pp-f np1 j cc j-u p-acp pno12, cc j-u pc-acp vdi pno12 j.
1237 0 2. Cor. 2.16. 2. Cor. 2.16. crd np1 crd.
1239 0 1. Cor. 11.29. 1. Cor. 11.29. crd np1 crd.
1242 0 A caueat to fruitlesse hearers of the word of God. A caveat to fruitless hearers of the word of God. dt n1 p-acp j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1.
1246 0 2. Tim. 3.16. 2. Tim. 3.16. crd np1 crd.
1266 0 Impossiblity in mans iudgment cannot hinder Gods working. Impossibility in men judgement cannot hinder God's working. n1 p-acp ng1 n1 vmbx vvi n2 vvg.
1276 0 1. Sam. 23.26.27.28. 1. Sam. 23.26.27.28. crd np1 crd.
1278 0 Dan. 6.22. Dan. 6.22. np1 crd.
1289 0 A prop to vp hold Gods children in their deepest distresses. A prop to up hold God's children in their Deepest Distresses. dt n1 p-acp a-acp vvb npg1 n2 p-acp po32 js-jn n2.
1297 0 Ezech. 37.3. Ezekiel 37.3. np1 crd.
1302 0 Rom. 4.21. Rom. 4.21. np1 crd.
1305 0 Needlesse doubts and feares to be auoided. Needless doubts and fears to be avoided. j n2 cc vvz pc-acp vbi vvn.
1319 0 1. Pet. 1.5. 1. Pet. 1.5. crd np1 crd.
1321 0 The distinction of the persons in the Trinity proued. The distinction of the Persons in the Trinity proved. dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt np1 vvd.
1333 0 Gods vnspeakable and vndeserued loue manife•ted in sending his Son into the world God's unspeakable and undeserved love manife•ted in sending his Son into the world npg1 j cc j n1 vvn p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1
1334 0 Ioh. 3.16. John 3.16. np1 crd.
1340 0 Foreseene faith & works do obscure the glorie of Gods infinite loue to his chosen. Foreseen faith & works do Obscure the glory of God's infinite love to his chosen. vvn n1 cc n2 vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn.
3201 0 Vnregenerate persons are altogether fleshly. Unregenerate Persons Are altogether fleshly. j n2 vbr av j.
1344 0 Thankfulnes required for Gods infinite loue, appearing in the sending of his Sonne into the world. Thankfulness required for God's infinite love, appearing in the sending of his Son into the world. n1 vvn p-acp npg1 j n1, vvg p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1.
1349 0 How it ought to be expressed. How it ought to be expressed. c-crq pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn.
1354 0 Note. Note. n1.
1363 0 Ioh. 10.36. John 10.36. np1 crd.
1364 0 Ioh. 16.5. John 16.5. np1 crd.
1364 1 Ioh. 17.3. John 17.3. np1 crd.
1367 0 The office & calling we hold & enioy, and vse, and exercise, must be from God. The office & calling we hold & enjoy, and use, and exercise, must be from God. dt n1 cc vvg pns12 vvb cc vvi, cc vvi, cc n1, vmb vbi p-acp np1.
1371 0 Ier. 14.14. Jeremiah 14.14. np1 crd.
1371 1 Ier. 23.21. Jeremiah 23.21. np1 crd.
1371 2 Rom. 10.15. Rom. 10.15. np1 crd.
1376 0 How a man may know that he is called of God to the office and function of the ministery Three things by which it may be knowne. 1. Sam. 10.9. How a man may know that he is called of God to the office and function of the Ministry Three things by which it may be known. 1. Sam. 10.9. c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi cst pns31 vbz vvn pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 crd n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn. crd np1 crd.
1378 0 Ephes. 4.8. Ephesians 4.8. np1 crd.
1382 0 Ephes. 4.11. Ephesians 4.11. np1 crd.
1386 0 1 Cor. 9.2. 1 Cor. 9.2. vvn np1 crd.
1386 1 An Anabaptisticall fancie met withall. an Anabaptistical fancy met withal. dt j n1 vvd av.
1397 0 Isa. 40.4. Isaiah 40.4. np1 crd.
1401 0 How Christ is Gods owne Sonne. How christ is God's own Son. c-crq np1 vbz npg1 d n1.
1411 0 Christ is true and very God begotten of his Father frō euerlasting. christ is true and very God begotten of his Father from everlasting. np1 vbz j cc j np1 vvn pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j.
1411 1 Ioh. 1.1. John 1.1. np1 crd.
1413 0 Philip. 2.6. Philip. 2.6. np1. crd.
1413 1 Acts 20.28. Acts 20.28. vvz crd.
1414 0 Rom. 9.5. Rom. 9.5. np1 crd.
1414 1 1. Tim. 3.13. 1. Tim. 3.13. crd np1 crd.
1425 0 How Christ is inferiour to his Father. How christ is inferior to his Father. c-crq np1 vbz j-jn p-acp po31 n1.
1431 0 How Christ is the Sonne of the Father. How christ is the Son of the Father. np1 np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
1439 0 Whence it is that Christ his bloud is of infinite worth and value. Whence it is that christ his blood is of infinite worth and valve. c-crq pn31 vbz cst np1 po31 n1 vbz pp-f j n1 cc n1.
1448 0 Comfort to true beleeuers. Comfort to true believers. n1 p-acp j n2.
1467 0 Christ was true and very man, in all things like to vs, sinne onely excepted. christ was true and very man, in all things like to us, sin only excepted. np1 vbds j cc j n1, p-acp d n2 av-j p-acp pno12, vvb av-j vvn.
1499 0 Opiniōs that are against the truth of Christ his manhood cōfuted. Opinions that Are against the truth of christ his manhood confuted. n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 vvn.
1505 0 Christ his manhood the ground of all our comfort. christ his manhood the ground of all our Comfort. np1 po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f d po12 n1.
1514 0 The infinitenesse of Christ his loue to his chosen, manifested in the incarnation of Christ. The infiniteness of christ his love to his chosen, manifested in the incarnation of christ. dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
1522 0 How our loue to Christ ought to be testified. How our love to christ ought to be testified. c-crq po12 n1 p-acp np1 vmd p-acp vbi vvn.
1535 0 Exhortation to humillatiō from the example of Christ. Exhortation to humiliation from the Exampl of christ. n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
1541 0 And to be patient vnder iniuries and wrongs. And to be patient under injuries and wrongs. cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp n2 cc n2-jn.
1561 0 Christ is both God and man in one person. christ is both God and man in one person. np1 vbz d np1 cc n1 p-acp crd n1.
1566 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
1575 0 The aduancement of our nature in Christ discouered. The advancement of our nature in christ discovered. dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1 vvn.
1582 0 Note. Note. n1.
1586 0 Comfort for all true beleeuers. Comfort for all true believers. n1 p-acp d j n2.
1606 0 It is a most hard thing to expell and driue sinne out of our nature but in part. It is a most hard thing to expel and driven sin out of our nature but in part. pn31 vbz dt av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 av pp-f po12 n1 cc-acp p-acp n1.
1620 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
1635 0 A deceiuing conceit to be auoyded. A deceiving conceit to be avoided. dt j-vvg n1 pc-acp vbi vvn.
1641 0 Eccles. 12.1. Eccles. 12.1. np1 crd.
1652 0 Ierem. 13.23. Jeremiah 13.23. np1 crd.
1664 0 The whole praise & glorie of expelling sinne out of our nature is to be giuen to God. The Whole praise & glory of expelling sin out of our nature is to be given to God. dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1 av pp-f po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1.
1680 0 In Christ our nature & the corruption of nature were seuered one from the other. In christ our nature & the corruption of nature were severed one from the other. p-acp np1 po12 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn pi p-acp dt n-jn.
1697 0 How Christ tooke mans nature on him without sinne How christ took men nature on him without sin c-crq np1 vvd n2 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1
1703 0 A Popish conceit met withall. A Popish conceit met withal. dt j n1 vvd av.
1713 0 Christ is powerfull to abolish sin out of all his members. christ is powerful to Abolah since out of all his members. np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi n1 av pp-f d po31 n2.
1736 0 Comfort to all true beleeuers. Comfort to all true believers. n1 p-acp d j n2.
1751 0 Sinne may be remoued frō the soule, and yet the soule remaine entire in all the powers and faculties of it. Sin may be removed from the soul, and yet the soul remain entire in all the Powers and faculties of it. n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc av dt n1 vvb j p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31.
1757 0 — NONLATINALPHABET. Heb. 12.1. —. Hebrew 12.1. —. np1 crd.
1761 0 Comfort to such as grone vnder the burden of their naturall corruption. Comfort to such as groan under the burden of their natural corruption. n1 p-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1.
1781 0 Interpretatiō. Interpretation. n1.
1823 0 The morall Law of God requires puritie of heart & soule, and cōformitie to it, as wel in mans nature as in his thoughts, words, and actions. The moral Law of God requires purity of heart & soul, and conformity to it, as well in men nature as in his thoughts, words, and actions. dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp pn31, c-acp av p-acp ng1 n1 c-acp p-acp po31 n2, n2, cc n2.
1829 0 Deut. 6.5.6. Deuteronomy 6.5.6. np1 crd.
1832 0 Luke 10.27. Luke 10.27. zz crd.
1833 0 1. Thes. 5.23. 1. Thebes 5.23. crd np1 crd.
1843 0 A discouerie of the absolute perfection of Gods Law. A discovery of the absolute perfection of God's Law. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1.
1848 0 An Anabaptisticall conceit met withall. an Anabaptistical conceit met withal. dt j n1 vvd av.
1854 0 The Popish opinion that men may fulfill the Law of God in this life, confuted. The Popish opinion that men may fulfil the Law of God in this life, confuted. dt j n1 cst n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, vvn.
1861 0 An vniust imputation cōmonly cast on Gods children remoued. an unjust imputation commonly cast on God's children removed. dt j n1 av-j vvn p-acp npg1 n2 vvn.
1879 0 The Popish opinion that Gods Commandements may be kept, further confuted. The Popish opinion that God's commandments may be kept, further confuted. dt j n1 cst ng1 n2 vmb vbi vvn, av-jc vvn.
1890 0 A proposition not found in Gods booke. A proposition not found in God's book. dt n1 xx vvn p-acp npg1 n1.
1904 0 The perfect fulfilling of the Law of God performed in the person of Christ, is truly and really theirs who beleeue in Christ, by imputation & by application. The perfect fulfilling of the Law of God performed in the person of christ, is truly and really theirs who believe in christ, by imputation & by application. dt j j-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz av-j cc av-j png32 r-crq vvb p-acp np1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1.
1910 0 Rom. 5.19. Rom. 5.19. np1 crd.
1912 0 Rom. 10.4. Rom. 10.4. np1 crd.
1918 0 1. Cor. 1.30. 1. Cor. 1.30. crd np1 crd.
1918 1 2. Cor. 5.21. 2. Cor. 5.21. crd np1 crd.
1923 0 Ephes. 5.30. Ephesians 5.30. np1 crd.
1928 0 A scornefull terme giuen by the Papists to the righteousnesse of Christ imputed to true beleeuers, met withall. A scornful term given by the Papists to the righteousness of christ imputed to true believers, met withal. dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt njp2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp j n2, vvd av.
1948 0 How we may truly say, that we fulfill the Law of God, and do merit life and saluation. How we may truly say, that we fulfil the Law of God, and do merit life and salvation. c-crq pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vdb vvi n1 cc n1.
1954 0 Note. Note. n1.
1958 0 Comfort to true beleeuers. Comfort to true believers. n1 p-acp j n2.
1985 0 Who they be for whom the righteousnes of the Law was fulfilled in the person of Christ. Who they be for whom the righteousness of the Law was fulfilled in the person of christ. r-crq pns32 vbb p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
2003 0 Interpretatiō. Interpretation. n1.
2005 0 Ioh. 3 6. John 3 6. np1 crd crd
2011 0 Colos. 3.2. Colos 3.2. np1 crd.
2012 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
2045 0 The regenerate and vnregenerate are of contrarie mindes and affections. The regenerate and unregenerate Are of contrary minds and affections. dt j-vvn cc j vbr pp-f j-jn n2 cc n2.
2049 0 Philip. 3 19. Philip. 3 19. np1. crd crd
2052 0 Psal. 4.6.7. Psalm 4.6.7. np1 crd.
2059 0 It is no strāge thing that there is so little agreement betweene the godly and the wicked. It is no strange thing that there is so little agreement between the godly and the wicked. pn31 vbz dx j n1 cst pc-acp vbz av j n1 p-acp dt j cc dt j.
2071 0 1. Pet. 4.4. 1. Pet. 4.4. crd np1 crd.
2073 0 1. Ioh. 3.12. 1. John 3.12. crd np1 crd.
2080 0 The reason why the godly and religious cannot ioyne in fellowship and societie with the wiked. The reason why the godly and religious cannot join in fellowship and society with the wicked. dt n1 c-crq dt j cc j vmbx vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j.
2109 0 It is the property of carnall persons to sauour carnall things. It is the property of carnal Persons to savour carnal things. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1 j n2.
2114 0 Heb. 6.5. Hebrew 6.5. np1 crd.
2118 0 Iob 20.12.13. Job 20.12.13. np1 crd.
2119 0 Prou. 4.17. Prou. 4.17. np1 crd.
2120 0 Isay. 32.7. Saiah 32.7. np1 crd.
2121 0 Micha. 2.1. Micah. 2.1. np1. crd.
2146 0 The cause why most mē in the world do so eagerly follow after the pleasures of sinne and the profits of the world, discouered. The cause why most men in the world do so eagerly follow After the pleasures of sin and the profits of the world, discovered. dt n1 c-crq av-ds n2 p-acp dt n1 vdb av av-j vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvn.
2160 0 Note. Note. n1.
2175 0 Who may be iustly accounted carnall persons, and iustly taxed so to be. Who may be justly accounted carnal Persons, and justly taxed so to be. r-crq vmb vbi av-j vvn j n2, cc av-j vvn av pc-acp vbi.
2215 0 It is the property of regenerate persons to mind and affect heauenly things. It is the property of regenerate Persons to mind and affect heavenly things. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n2 p-acp n1 cc vvi j n2.
2220 0 1. Ioh. 5.3. 1. John 5.3. crd np1 crd.
2222 0 Iob 23.12. Job 23.12. np1 crd.
2226 0 Psal. 19.10. Psalm 19.10. np1 crd.
2227 0 Psal. 119.97. Psalm 119.97. np1 crd.
2231 0 Psal. 119.14.72.127. Psalm 119.14.72.127. np1 crd.
2233 0 Psal. 84.1.2.4.10. Psalm 84.1.2.4.10. np1 crd.
2236 0 Psal. 42.1.2. Psalm 42.1.2. np1 crd.
2259 0 Whence it is that the godly do so earnestly follow after holy exercises. Whence it is that the godly do so earnestly follow After holy exercises. c-crq pn31 vbz d dt j vdb av av-j vvi p-acp j n2.
2285 0 How a man or woman may easily discerne whether they be in the state of regeneration or no. How a man or woman may Easily discern whither they be in the state of regeneration or no. c-crq dt n1 cc n1 vmb av-j vvi cs pns32 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc uh-dx.
2338 0 Interpretatiō. Interpretation. n1.
2373 0 The regenerate and vnregenerate can not possibly meete together in their ends. The regenerate and unregenerate can not possibly meet together in their ends. dt j-vvn cc j vmb xx av-j vvi av p-acp po32 n2.
2377 0 Rom. 8.13. Rom. 8.13. np1 crd.
2378 0 Galat. 6.8. Galatians 6.8. np1 crd.
2385 0 Prou. 1.31. Prou. 1.31. np1 crd.
2385 1 A deceiuing cōceit of carnall persons discouered. A deceiving conceit of carnal Persons discovered. dt j-vvg n1 pp-f j n2 vvn.
2409 0 The best act of the soule of a carnall person, is deadly & damnable. The best act of the soul of a carnal person, is deadly & damnable. dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vbz j cc j.
2413 0 Gen. 6.5. Gen. 6.5. np1 crd.
2413 1 Gen. 8.21. Gen. 8.21. np1 crd.
2414 0 2. Cor. 3.5. 2. Cor. 3.5. crd np1 crd.
2421 0 Rom. 8.7. Rom. 8.7. np1 crd.
2422 0 The miserable state of carnall persons discouered. The miserable state of carnal Persons discovered. dt j n1 pp-f j n2 vvn.
2435 0 The euill thoughts of carnal persons are most deadly and damnable. The evil thoughts of carnal Persons Are most deadly and damnable. dt j-jn n2 pp-f j n2 vbr av-ds j cc j.
2439 0 Exod 1.10. Exod 1.10. j crd.
2442 0 2. Sam. 17.1.2. 2. Sam. 17.1.2. crd np1 crd.
2442 1 2. Sam. 17.23. 2. Sam. 17.23. crd np1 crd.
2450 0 Carnall persons haue no cause to pride themselues in the pregnancie of their wit and deepe reaching heads. Carnal Persons have no cause to pride themselves in the pregnancy of their wit and deep reaching Heads. j n2 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc j-jn j-vvg n2.
2472 0 Wisedome is twofold, carnall, spirituall. Wisdom is twofold, carnal, spiritual. n1 vbz j, j, j.
2477 0 1. Cor. 1.26. 1. Cor. 1.26. crd np1 crd.
2478 0 2. Tim. 3.15. 2. Tim. 3.15. crd np1 crd.
2499 0 The wisedome of renewed nature is sauing wisedome, & as a way it brings in the end to eternall life & saluation. The Wisdom of renewed nature is Saving Wisdom, & as a Way it brings in the end to Eternal life & salvation. dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n1 vbz vvg n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1.
2507 0 Galat. 6.8. Galatians 6.8. np1 crd.
2509 0 2. Tim. 4.7. 2. Tim. 4.7. crd np1 crd.
2513 0 Verse 8. Verse 8. n1 crd
2518 0 Rom. 2.6.7. Rom. 2.6.7. np1 crd.
2520 0 Ier. 6.16. Jeremiah 6.16. np1 crd.
2538 0 The calumnie of wicked persons against the studie, care, and endeuour of Gods children after holines, answered. The calumny of wicked Persons against the study, care, and endeavour of God's children After holiness, answered. dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp n1, vvd.
2552 0 1. Tim. 6.6. 1. Tim. 6.6. crd np1 crd.
2552 1 1. Tim. 4.8. 1. Tim. 4.8. crd np1 crd.
2552 2 A ground of comfort to all Gods children. A ground of Comfort to all God's children. dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d ng1 n2.
2560 0 Heb. 12.2. Hebrew 12.2. np1 crd.
2564 0 Spiritual wisedome brings true peace & true comfort in this life and in the life to come. Spiritual Wisdom brings true peace & true Comfort in this life and in the life to come. j n1 vvz j n1 cc j n1 p-acp d n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi.
2579 0 Galat. 6.14 Galatians 6.14 np1 crd
2600 0 The conceit of the world touching the life of Gods children, taxed. The conceit of the world touching the life of God's children, taxed. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, vvn.
2615 0 What we must do if we tender our owne true peace, & our owne true comfort. What we must do if we tender our own true peace, & our own true Comfort. q-crq pns12 vmb vdi cs pns12 vvb po12 d j n1, cc po12 d j n1.
2629 0 Ioh. 16.22. John 16.22. np1 crd.
2631 0 A doubt. A doubt. dt n1.
2638 0 Note. Note. n1.
2647 0 Onely the godly & truly religious are partakers of true peace and of sound comforts. Only the godly & truly religious Are partakers of true peace and of found comforts. av-j dt j cc av-j j vbr n2 pp-f j n1 cc pp-f j n2.
2660 0 They are deceiued who thinke to find true peace & sound comfort being not truly religious. They Are deceived who think to find true peace & found Comfort being not truly religious. pns32 vbr vvn r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi j n1 cc j n1 vbg xx av-j j.
2677 0 Ioh. 16.33. John 16.33. np1 crd.
2690 0 Rom. 8.8. Rom. 8.8. np1 crd.
2699 0 Interpretatiō. Interpretation. n1.
2707 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
2742 0 Enimitie to God or against God is deadly and damnable. Enmity to God or against God is deadly and damnable. n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1 vbz j cc j.
2747 0 Isai. 43.13. Isaiah 43.13. np1 crd.
2747 1 Ier. 32.17. Jeremiah 32.17. np1 crd.
2747 2 Psal. 115.3. Psalm 115.3. np1 crd.
2749 0 Hab. 1.13. Hab. 1.13. np1 crd.
2752 0 Nahum. 1.6. Nahum. 1.6. np1. crd.
2754 0 Iam. 4.6. Iam. 4.6. np1 crd.
2754 1 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
2761 0 Euery sinne be it neuer so small is deadly and damnable. Every sin be it never so small is deadly and damnable. d n1 vbi pn31 av-x av j vbz j cc j.
2767 0 The miserable state of vnrepentant sinners discouered. The miserable state of unrepentant Sinners discovered. dt j n1 pp-f j n2 vvn.
2783 0 Deut 29.19.20. Deuteronomy 29.19.20. vvd crd.
2793 0 A terror to all vnrepentant sinners, and especially to those that do oppose the word & truth of God, and the sound profession of his truth. A terror to all unrepentant Sinners, and especially to those that do oppose the word & truth of God, and the found profession of his truth. dt n1 p-acp d j n2, cc av-j p-acp d cst vdb vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1.
2797 0 Act. 5 39. Act. 5 39. n1 crd crd
2824 0 The verie mind, reason, vnderstanding and will of man in his naturall condition, in the best act and exercise of them, are contrarie to God and to all goodnesse. The very mind, reason, understanding and will of man in his natural condition, in the best act and exercise of them, Are contrary to God and to all Goodness. dt j n1, n1, vvg cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, vbr j-jn p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1.
2828 0 Gen. 6.5. Gen. 6.5. np1 crd.
2829 0 Mat. 15.19. Mathew 15.19. np1 crd.
2831 0 Ephes. 4.23. Ephesians 4.23. np1 crd.
2833 0 Ephes. 4.17. NONLATINALPHABET. & vers. 18. NONLATINALPHABET. Ephesians 4.17.. & vers. 18.. np1 crd.. cc zz. crd.
2840 0 Note. Note. n1.
2846 0 It is no matter of wonder that men of excellent wits are ouertaken with grosse sinnes. It is no matter of wonder that men of excellent wits Are overtaken with gross Sins. pn31 vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 cst n2 pp-f j n2 vbr vvn p-acp j n2.
2861 0 In matters of pietie and religion our owne reason & vnderstanding, and the best act and exercise of them must be laid aside. In matters of piety and Religion our own reason & understanding, and the best act and exercise of them must be laid aside. p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 po12 d n1 cc n1, cc dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 vmb vbi vvn av.
2868 0 Note. Note. zz.
2892 0 The wisedom of the flesh is extremely opposite & contrary to God & to all goodnesse. The Wisdom of the Flesh is extremely opposite & contrary to God & to all Goodness. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av-jn j-jn cc j-jn p-acp np1 cc p-acp d n1.
2917 0 The popish conceit of pure naturals confuted. The popish conceit of pure naturals confuted. dt j n1 pp-f j n2-j vvn.
2928 0 They whose minds & wils are wrought on by grace, and turned from euill to good, ought to magnifie Gods goodnes & mercy And they who are in their naturall state, must be farre from imagining that they can at their pleasure change their minds & wils. They whose minds & wills Are wrought on by grace, and turned from evil to good, ought to magnify God's Goodness & mercy And they who Are in their natural state, must be Far from imagining that they can At their pleasure change their minds & wills. pns32 rg-crq n2 cc n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n1, cc vvd p-acp j-jn p-acp j, pi pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 cc n1 cc pns32 r-crq vbr p-acp po32 j n1, vmb vbi av-j p-acp vvg cst pns32 vmb p-acp po32 n1 vvi po32 n2 cc n2.
2957 0 Whosoeuer they be that will not yeeld obedience to Gods will reuealed to the in his word, are in Gods account as enemies to God. Whosoever they be that will not yield Obedience to God's will revealed to the in his word, Are in God's account as enemies to God. r-crq pns32 vbb cst vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp n2 vmb vvn p-acp dt p-acp po31 n1, vbr p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp n2 p-acp np1.
2961 0 Exod. 20.5. Exod 20.5. np1 crd.
2966 0 Deut. 31.27. Deuteronomy 31.27. np1 crd.
2968 0 Ioh. 14.15. John 14.15. np1 crd.
2970 0 Mat. 12.30. Mathew 12.30. np1 crd.
2971 0 Luke 19.27. Luke 19.27. zz crd.
2987 0 A discouerie of the fearfull state of those who refuse to hearken to the voice and call of God in the ministerie of his word, and to yeeldto it. A discovery of the fearful state of those who refuse to harken to the voice and call of God in the Ministry of his word, and to yeeldto it. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc vvi pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp av pn31.
2988 0 Zach. 7.11. Zach 7.11. np1 crd.
2989 0 Act. 7.51. Act. 7.51. n1 crd.
3007 0 Not onely open contemners of God & of al goodnesse are enemies to God, but such also as are lukewarme professors & carnall gospellers. Not only open contemners of God & of all Goodness Are enemies to God, but such also as Are lukewarm professors & carnal Evangelists. xx av-j j n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f d n1 vbr n2 p-acp np1, cc-acp d av c-acp vbr j n2 cc j n2.
3024 0 Note. Note. n1.
3025 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
3028 0 The wisedom of the flesh may do that which is good for the matter of it, but not for the maner of doing it. The Wisdom of the Flesh may do that which is good for the matter of it, but not for the manner of doing it. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vdi d r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f vdg pn31.
3030 0 Rom. 2.14. Rom. 2.14. np1 crd.
3035 0 A good intent is not sufficient in the seruice of God. A good intent is not sufficient in the service of God. dt j n1 vbz xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
3041 0 Exod. 20.5. Exod 20.5. np1 crd.
3043 0 An error of the Pelagians and Popish schoolemen met withall. an error of the Pelagians and Popish Schoolmen met withal. dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 cc j n2 vvd av.
3050 0 The best act and exercise of the soule of a carnal persō is euill and sinfull. The best act and exercise of the soul of a carnal person is evil and sinful. dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz j-jn cc j.
3056 0 A popish opinion confuted. A popish opinion confuted. dt j n1 vvn.
3068 0 The wisedom of the flesh hath no power in it selfe to be subiect to the Law of God. The Wisdom of the Flesh hath no power in it self to be Subject to the Law of God. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz dx n1 p-acp pn31 n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
3076 0 1. Cor. 2.14. 1. Cor. 2.14. crd np1 crd.
3080 0 2. Cor. 3.5. 2. Cor. 3.5. crd np1 crd.
3080 1 Ioh. 15.5. John 15.5. np1 crd.
3088 0 Ephes. 2.1. Ephesians 2.1. np1 crd.
3092 0 The error of the Pelagians and Papists touching freedome of will, confuted. The error of the Pelagians and Papists touching freedom of will, confuted. dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 cc njp2 vvg n1 pp-f n1, vvn.
3120 0 The wisedom of the flesh being vnable to yeeld subiection to the Law of God, much lesse can it yeeld to the doctrine of the Gospell. The Wisdom of the Flesh being unable to yield subjection to the Law of God, much less can it yield to the Doctrine of the Gospel. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbg j-u pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-d av-dc vmb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
3136 0 Note. Note. n1.
3159 0 Interpretatiō Interpretation n1
3160 0 Gal. 2.20. Gal. 2.20. np1 crd.
3164 0 Rom. 8.9. Rom. 8.9. np1 crd.
3165 0 Rom. 7.5. Rom. 7.5. np1 crd.
3176 0 Malac. 1.10. Malachi 1.10. np1 crd.
3181 0 Note. Note. n1.
3185 0 Gods owne conclusion against the merit of congruitie. God's own conclusion against the merit of congruity. n2 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
3203 0 Ezech. 16.6. Ezekiel 16.6. np1 crd.
3203 1 Act. 8.23. Act. 8.23. n1 crd.
3203 2 Colos. 1.21. Colos 1.21. np1 crd.
3206 0 Ioh. 3.6. John 3.6. np1 crd.
3208 0 A iust reproofe of the pride of manie. A just reproof of the pride of many. dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d.
3225 0 Veregenerate persons can do nothing pleasing to God. Veregenerate Persons can do nothing pleasing to God. j n2 vmb vdi pix vvg p-acp np1.
3232 0 Pro. 15.8.9. Pro 15.8.9. np1 crd.
3236 0 Tit. 1.15. Tit. 1.15. np1 crd.
3255 0 Vnregenerate persons are in a most miserable state & condition. Unregenerate Persons Are in a most miserable state & condition. j n2 vbr p-acp dt av-ds j n1 cc n1.
3274 0 Gods approbation of good things done, is not to be measured by the things themselues. God's approbation of good things done, is not to be measured by the things themselves. npg1 n1 pp-f j n2 vdn, vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 px32.
3307 0 A distinction needfull to be knowne and considered. A distinction needful to be known and considered. dt n1 j pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn.
3322 0 Our obedience to Gods wil, at the best and highest degree, goes no further then to the pleasing of God in and through Christ. Our Obedience to God's will, At the best and highest degree, Goes no further then to the pleasing of God in and through christ. po12 n1 p-acp n2 vmb, p-acp dt js cc js n1, vvz dx jc cs p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp cc p-acp np1.
3326 0 1. Thess. 4.1. 1. Thess 4.1. crd np1 crd.
3328 0 Gen. 5.24. Gen. 5.24. np1 crd.
3329 0 Heb. 11.5. Hebrew 11.5. np1 crd.
3331 0 Colos. 1.9.10. Colos 1.9.10. np1 crd.
3344 0 An erronious opinion of the Papists ouerthrowne. an erroneous opinion of the Papists overthrown. dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2 vvn.
3348 0 We are to renounce all merit of any good in our selues, or done by our selues. Naturall Poperie abiding in the best of Gods childrē. We Are to renounce all merit of any good in our selves, or done by our selves. Natural Popery abiding in the best of God's children. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f d j p-acp po12 n2, cc vdn p-acp po12 n2. j n1 vvg p-acp dt js pp-f ng1 n2.
3358 0 Luk. 17.10. Luk. 17.10. np1 crd.
3396 0 Interpretatiō. Interpretation. n1.
3398 0 NONLATINALPHABET None None
3399 0 2. Thesse. 1.6. NONLATINALPHABET. 2. These. 1.6.. crd n1. crd..
3430 0 In preaching the word, generall doctrines propounded and proued, must be particularly applied to the vse of the hearers. In preaching the word, general doctrines propounded and proved, must be particularly applied to the use of the hearers. p-acp vvg dt n1, j n2 vvn cc vvn, vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2.
3436 0 2. Tim. 4.2. 2. Tim. 4.2. crd np1 crd.
3437 0 Tit. 2.15. Tit. 2.15. np1 crd.
3439 0 Mat 3.7.8.9.10. Mathew 3.7.8.9.10. n1 crd.
3443 0 Act. 2.22. &c. to 37. Act. 2.22. etc. to 37. n1 crd. av p-acp crd
3461 0 Preaching onely in generall termes not such as it ought to be. Preaching only in general terms not such as it ought to be. vvg av-j p-acp j n2 xx d c-acp pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi.
3467 0 Hearers of the word preached must suffer not only teaching & instruction, but also iust reproofe and reprehension. Hearers of the word preached must suffer not only teaching & instruction, but also just reproof and reprehension. n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn vmb vvi xx av-j vvg cc n1, cc-acp av j n1 cc n1.
3493 0 The holy Prophets of God and the holy Apostles had an extraordinarie spirit of discerning. Ʋse. They might therefore lawfully vse imprecations against particular persōs. The holy prophets of God and the holy Apostles had an extraordinary Spirit of discerning. Ʋse. They might Therefore lawfully use imprecations against particular Persons. dt j n2 pp-f np1 cc dt j n2 vhd dt j n1 pp-f vvg. n1. pns32 vmd av av-j vvi n2 p-acp j n2.
3506 0 This may not ordinarie men do. This may not ordinary men do. d vmb xx j n2 vdb.
3528 0 God accounts true beleeuers holy and sanctified persōs though corruption still abides in thē in part. God accounts true believers holy and sanctified Persons though corruption still abides in them in part. np1 vvz j n2 j cc j-vvn n2 cs n1 av vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp n1.
3535 0 1. Cor. 1.2. 2. Cor. 1.1. 1. Cor. 1.2. 2. Cor. 1.1. crd np1 crd. crd np1 crd.
3555 0 Comfort to Gods children who are much troubled with their sinfull corruptions & infirmities. Comfort to God's children who Are much troubled with their sinful corruptions & infirmities. n1 p-acp npg1 n2 r-crq vbr d vvn p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2.
3606 0 Such as finde Gods Spirit working in them in speciall maner, are certainly regenerate. Such as find God's Spirit working in them in special manner, Are Certainly regenerate. d c-acp vvb npg1 n1 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp j n1, vbr av-j vvn.
3616 0 How a man may certainly conclude that he is regenerate. How a man may Certainly conclude that he is regenerate. c-crq dt n1 vmb av-j vvi cst pns31 vbz vvn.
3635 0 Gods Spirit is in Gods children in speciall manner. God's Spirit is in God's children in special manner. npg1 n1 vbz p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp j n1.
3639 0 1. Cor. 6.19. 1. Cor. 6.19. crd np1 crd.
3642 0 1. Cor. 3.16. 1. Cor. 3.16. crd np1 crd.
3644 0 1. Pet. 2.5. 1. Pet. 2.5. crd np1 crd.
3649 0 1. Cor. 6.17. 1. Cor. 6.17. crd np1 crd.
3654 0 In three degrees appears the power of Gods grace in Gods childrē. In three Degrees appears the power of God's grace in God's children. p-acp crd n2 vvz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp npg1 n2.
3655 0 1. Ioh. 3.9. 1. John 3.9. crd np1 crd.
3669 0 How we may trie whether we haue the Spirit of God in vs to our comfort, or no. How we may try whither we have the Spirit of God in us to our Comfort, or no. c-crq pns12 vmb vvi cs pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1, cc uh-dx.
3690 0 Terror to those who wrong and abuse the poorest of Gods children. Terror to those who wrong and abuse the Poorest of God's children. n1 p-acp d r-crq n-jn cc vvi dt js pp-f ng1 n2.
3706 0 1. Pet. 4.14. 1. Pet. 4.14. crd np1 crd.
3710 0 1. Cor. 3.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18. 1. Cor. 3.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18. crd np1 crd.
3718 0 Gods Spirit hath a setled abode and residence in Gods childrē. God's Spirit hath a settled Abided and residence in God's children. npg1 n1 vhz dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 p-acp npg1 n2.
3726 0 Ioh. 14.16.17. John 14.16.17. np1 crd.
3728 0 1. Ioh. 3.9. 1. John 3.9. crd np1 crd.
3730 0 Rom. 11.29. Rom. 11.29. np1 crd.
3748 0 Note. Note. n1.
3769 0 Two degrees of partaking of Gods Spirit. Two Degrees of partaking of God's Spirit. crd n2 pp-f vvg pp-f npg1 n1.
3782 0 Comfort to all such as find and feele the power of grace in thēselues. Comfort to all such as find and feel the power of grace in themselves. n1 p-acp d d c-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px32.
3796 0 1. Cor. 10.13. 1. Cor. 10.13. crd np1 crd.
3807 0 Isai. 6.13. Isaiah 6.13. np1 crd.
3813 0 1. Thess. 5.19. 1. Thess 5.19. crd np1 crd.
3824 0 Though the holy Spirit of God be truly and really in Gods childrē, yet he is not so in them as that they partake of the diuine essence of his Godhead. Though the holy Spirit of God be truly and really in God's children, yet he is not so in them as that they partake of the divine essence of his Godhead. cs dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbb av-j cc av-j p-acp npg1 n2, av pns31 vbz xx av p-acp pno32 p-acp cst pns32 vvb pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1.
3832 0 A foolish conceit of some phantasticke spirits confuted. A foolish conceit of Some fantastic spirits confuted. dt j n1 pp-f d j n2 vvn.
3851 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
3877 0 Nothing without true grace and holinesse yeelds to any man or woman true comfort touching their spirituall and Christian estate. Nothing without true grace and holiness yields to any man or woman true Comfort touching their spiritual and Christian estate. pix p-acp j n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp d n1 cc n1 j n1 vvg po32 j cc np1 n1.
3882 0 Mat. 12.47.48. Mathew 12.47.48. np1 crd.
3887 0 Luk. 11.27.28. Luk. 11.27.28. np1 crd.
3904 0 A common swelling and proud conceit of men and women met withall. A Common swelling and proud conceit of men and women met withal. dt j n-vvg cc j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 vvd av.
3929 0 Onely the being of the Spirite of Christ in a man by his true powerful working presence, giues him true cōfort. Only the being of the Spirit of christ in a man by his true powerful working presence, gives him true Comfort. av-j dt vbg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1, vvz pno31 j n1.
3937 0 1. Ioh. 4.13. 1. John 4.13. crd np1 crd.
3942 0 Galat. 4.6. Galatians 4.6. np1 crd.
3945 0 2. Cor. 1.22. 2. Cor. 1.22. crd np1 crd.
3965 0 An erronious Popish conceit discouered. an erroneous Popish conceit discovered. dt j j n1 vvn.
3974 0 A common deceiuing cōceit of many in the world discouered. A Common deceiving conceit of many in the world discovered. dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f d p-acp dt n1 vvn.
3989 0 Iam. 3.6. Iam. 3.6. np1 crd.
4031 0 The holy Ghost is the Spirite of Christ, and proceeds no lesse from the Sonne of God then he doth from God the Father. The holy Ghost is the Spirit of christ, and proceeds no less from the Son of God then he does from God the Father. dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvz dx dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cs pns31 vdz p-acp np1 dt n1.
4035 0 In two respects is the holy Ghost the Spirit of Christ. In two respects is the holy Ghost the Spirit of christ. p-acp crd n2 vbz dt j n1 dt n1 pp-f np1.
4039 0 Information in that high mysterie of the vnitie of essence and trinitie of persons in the Godhead. Information in that high mystery of the unity of essence and trinity of Persons in the Godhead. n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1.
4041 0 The Spirit of God teacheth men that which Christ hath taught and reuealed, and nothing else. A foolish cōceit of Anabaptists and Familists met withall. The Spirit of God Teaches men that which christ hath taught and revealed, and nothing Else. A foolish conceit of Anabaptists and Familists met withal. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n2 cst r-crq np1 vhz vvn cc vvn, cc pix av. dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc np2 vvd av.
4085 0 Interpretatiō. Interpretation. n1.
4117 0 Promises of comfort & of good things are in Gods booke propounded with a condition. Promises of Comfort & of good things Are in God's book propounded with a condition. vvz pp-f n1 cc pp-f j n2 vbr p-acp npg1 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1.
4129 0 To whom comfort from God belongs, and who they be that haue iust title to it. To whom Comfort from God belongs, and who they be that have just title to it. pc-acp ro-crq n1 p-acp np1 vvz, cc r-crq pns32 vbb cst vhb j n1 p-acp pn31.
4146 0 The vnion of Christ and his members is mysticall and spirituall. The Union of christ and his members is mystical and spiritual. dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n2 vbz j cc j.
4148 0 Ephes. 5.30. Ephesians 5.30. np1 crd.
4149 0 1. Cor. 6.17. 1. Cor. 6.17. crd np1 crd.
4152 0 Confutation of Vbiquitarie•. Confutation of Vbiquitarie•. n1 pp-f np1.
4153 0 Of Popish transubstantiation and reall presence of Christ his bodie in the Sacramēt of the Lords supper. Of Popish transubstantiation and real presence of christ his body in the Sacrament of the lords supper. pp-f j n1 cc j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1.
4167 0 All men both good and bad are subiect to frailties, infirmities, and diseases, & to death of body All men both good and bad Are Subject to frailties, infirmities, and diseases, & to death of body d n2 d j cc j vbr j-jn p-acp n2, n2, cc n2, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1
4172 0 Psal. 49.19. Psalm 49.19. np1 crd.
4174 0 Psal. 89.48. Psalm 89.48. np1 crd.
4175 0 Eccles. 2.16. Eccles. 2.16. np1 crd.
4175 1 Eccles. 3.2. Eccles. 3.2. np1 crd.
4197 0 Men are not to be iudged of by things that befall their bodies. Men Are not to be judged of by things that befall their bodies. n2 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f p-acp n2 cst vvb po32 n2.
4205 0 Note. Note. n1.
4216 0 We are not to be proud of any excellencie of our bodies. We Are not to be proud of any excellency of our bodies. pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vbi j pp-f d n1 pp-f po12 n2.
4221 0 Nor to be intangled in the pleasures of the flesh, or the profits of this world. Nor to be entangled in the pleasures of the Flesh, or the profits of this world. ccx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f d n1.
4225 0 Gen. 5.27. Gen. 5.27. np1 crd.
4229 0 Rom. 8.18. Rom. 8.18. np1 crd.
4230 0 Note. Note. n1.
4733 0 Note. Note. n1.
5843 1 1. Ioh. 3.2. 1. John 3.2. crd np1 crd.
4244 0 It is sinne that makes all mē both good & bad subiect to frailties, infirmities, diseases, and death it selfe. It is sin that makes all men both good & bad Subject to frailties, infirmities, diseases, and death it self. pn31 vbz n1 cst vvz d n2 d j cc j n-jn p-acp n2, n2, n2, cc n1 pn31 n1.
4253 0 Rom. 6.23. Rom. 6.23. np1 crd.
4254 0 1. Cor. 11.30. 1. Cor. 11.30. crd np1 crd.
4257 0 Gen. 20.3. Gen. 20.3. np1 crd.
4259 0 Psal. 32.4. Psalm 32.4. np1 crd.
4260 0 Psal. 38.3. Psalm 38.3. np1 crd.
4261 0 Verse 5. Verse 5. n1 crd
4272 0 Ioh. 9.3. John 9.3. np1 crd.
4294 0 The opinion of the Papists touching the taking away of originall sinne by baptisme, confuted. The opinion of the Papists touching the taking away of original sin by Baptism, confuted. dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 vvg dt vvg av pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp n1, vvn.
4300 0 The opinion of the Anabaptists touching infants confuted. The opinion of the Anabaptists touching Infants confuted. dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vvg n2 vvn.
4304 0 What ought to be done in time of sicknesse. What ought to be done in time of sickness. q-crq vmd pc-acp vbi vdn p-acp n1 pp-f n1.
4312 0 1. Cor. 11.31.32. 1. Cor. 11.31.32. crd np1 crd.
4326 0 We are to make account of death euerie moment. We Are to make account of death every moment. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1 d n1.
4344 0 It is no wonder that the Lord doth sometimes strike wicked persons with sore diseases, & sometimes with sudden and strange kinds of death It is no wonder that the Lord does sometime strike wicked Persons with soar diseases, & sometime with sudden and strange Kinds of death pn31 vbz dx n1 cst dt n1 vdz av vvi j n2 p-acp j n2, cc av p-acp j cc j n2 pp-f n1
4351 0 Note. Note. n1.
4363 0 Leuit. 26.16. Levites 26.16. np1 crd.
4365 0 Deut. 28.27. Deuteronomy 28.27. np1 crd.
4368 0 Psal. 58.11. Psalm 58.11. np1 crd.
4371 0 2. Pet. 2.9. 2. Pet. 2.9. crd np1 crd.
4373 0 Eccles. 8.11. Eccles. 8.11. np1 crd.
4374 0 Hoze. 4.14. Hoze. 4.14. n1. crd.
4385 0 The sanctified soules of Gods children now liue the life of grace, and being loosed from their bodies, they liue the life of glorie. The sanctified Souls of God's children now live the life of grace, and being loosed from their bodies, they live the life of glory. dt j-vvn n2 pp-f npg1 n2 av vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbg vvn p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1.
4410 0 2. Thess. 1.9. 2. Thess 1.9. crd np1 crd.
4411 0 1. Tim. 4.6. 1. Tim. 4.6. crd np1 crd.
4413 0 Apocal. 20.6. Apocalypse 20.6. np1 crd.
4414 0 The soules of men being loosed from their bodies, wander not vp and downe nor lye boyling in the fire of Purgatory, as Papists teach. The Souls of men being loosed from their bodies, wander not up and down nor lie boiling in the fire of Purgatory, as Papists teach. dt n2 pp-f n2 vbg vvn p-acp po32 n2, vvb xx p-acp cc a-acp cc vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp njp2 vvb.
4421 0 Comfort to Gods children against the feare of death. Comfort to God's children against the Fear of death. n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
4431 0 Comfort to Gods children against their persecuting enemies. Comfort to God's children against their persecuting enemies. n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp po32 vvg n2.
4460 0 How it may be truly said that Gods children merit saluation. How it may be truly said that God's children merit salvation. c-crq pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn cst ng1 n2 vvb n1.
4472 0 Comfort to Gods children Comfort to God's children n1 p-acp npg1 n2
4477 0 The sanctified soule of a child of God is sure to liue the life of glorie. The sanctified soul of a child of God is sure to live the life of glory. dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1.
4498 0 The follie of such as liue in their ignorance and sins discouered. The folly of such as live in their ignorance and Sins discovered. dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1 cc n2 vvn.
4534 0 How a man may certainly conclude that he shall be saued. How a man may Certainly conclude that he shall be saved. c-crq dt n1 vmb av-j vvi cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn.
4542 0 Comfort to such as are truly sanctified. Comfort to such as Are truly sanctified. n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j vvn.
4566 0 Interpretatiō. Interpretation. n1.
4599 0 The holy Spirit of God neuer forsakes the bodies of Gods children though they be dead and buried. The holy Spirit of God never forsakes the bodies of God's children though they be dead and buried. dt j n1 pp-f np1 av-x vvz dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 cs pns32 vbb j cc vvn.
4606 0 1. Thes. 4.14. 1. Thebes 4.14. crd np1 crd.
4606 1 Rom. 14.8. Rom. 14.8. np1 crd.
4608 0 1. Cor. 6.15. 1. Cor. 6.15. crd np1 crd.
4626 0 Comfort to Gods children in time of trouble, and when the pangs of death are vpon thē. Comfort to God's children in time of trouble, and when the pangs of death Are upon them. n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr p-acp pno32.
4644 0 Christ in respect of his bodie was once in the state of the dead, & death had power ouer him for a time. How that is to be vnderstood. christ in respect of his body was once in the state of the dead, & death had power over him for a time. How that is to be understood. np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbds a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc n1 vhd n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1. c-crq d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn.
4669 0 NONLATINALPHABET Iob 18.14. Job 18.14. np1 crd.
4694 0 A foolish exception of the Papists touching the Saints departed met withall. A foolish exception of the Papists touching the Saints departed met withal. dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2 vvg dt n2 vvd vvn av.
4703 0 Ioh. 10.18. John 10.18. np1 crd.
4707 0 Opera Trinitatis ad extra sunt indiuisa. Opera Trinitatis ad extra sunt indiuisa. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
4710 0 The raising vp of Christ from the dead was a worke wherein God did manifest the greatnesse of his power. The raising up of christ from the dead was a work wherein God did manifest the greatness of his power. dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f np1 p-acp dt j vbds dt n1 c-crq np1 vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1.
4720 0 A meanes to hold vp the fainting hearts of Gods children in their greatest extremities. A means to hold up the fainting hearts of God's children in their greatest extremities. dt n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp po32 js n2.
4747 0 The raising vp of the dead is a worke of Gods owne mighty hand alone. Deut. 32.39. 1. Sam. 2.6. The raising up of the dead is a work of God's own mighty hand alone. Deuteronomy 32.39. 1. Sam. 2.6. dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f dt j vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 d j n1 av-j. np1 crd. crd np1 crd.
4751 0 A proofe of the Godhead of Christ. A proof of the Godhead of christ. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1.
4753 0 1. King. 17.22. 2. King. 4.35. Act. 9.40. 1. King. 17.22. 2. King. 4.35. Act. 9.40. crd n1. crd. crd n1. crd. n1 crd.
4761 0 The dead bodies of Gods children shall one day be quickened & raised vp frō death to life againe. The dead bodies of God's children shall one day be quickened & raised up from death to life again. dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb crd n1 vbb vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1 av.
4772 0 Grounds of the resurrection of the body. Grounds of the resurrection of the body. n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
4799 0 Confirmatiō of that article of faith, the resurrection of the bodie Confirmation of that article of faith, the resurrection of the body n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1
4837 0 Iob. 19.25. Job 19.25. zz crd.
4841 0 How carefull we ought to be in well vsing of our bodies. How careful we ought to be in well using of our bodies. c-crq j pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp av vvg pp-f po12 n2.
4845 0 1. Thess. 4.4. 1. Thess 4.4. crd np1 crd.
4860 0 Hebr. 12.14. Hebrew 12.14. np1 crd.
4875 0 Though the selfe same bodies that Gods children carry about shall be raised from death to life at the day of resurrection, yet they shall be altered & changed in qualitie. Though the self same bodies that God's children carry about shall be raised from death to life At the day of resurrection, yet they shall be altered & changed in quality. cs dt n1 d n2 cst ng1 n2 vvb a-acp vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av pns32 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n1.
4885 0 Note. Note. n1.
4915 0 Isay 66.24. Apoc. 22.15. Saiah 66.24. Apocalypse 22.15. np1 crd. np1 crd.
4916 0 Mat. 21.46. Ʋse. Sweet comfort for all Gods children against the weaknesses & frailties, they are now subiect vnto. Mathew 21.46. Ʋse. Sweet Comfort for all God's children against the Weaknesses & frailties, they Are now Subject unto. np1 crd. n1. j n1 p-acp d ng1 n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2, pns32 vbr av j-jn p-acp.
4927 0 Apoc. 21.4. Apocalypse 21.4. np1 crd.
4940 0 Mat. 26.41. Mathew 26.41. np1 crd.
4955 0 A cauill of the Papists answered. A cavil of the Papists answered. dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 vvd.
4986 0 True and cōfortable hope of resurrection to life and glorie in heauen, belongs to none but such as haue Gods holy Spirit in them by his true powerfull working presence. True and comfortable hope of resurrection to life and glory in heaven, belongs to none but such as have God's holy Spirit in them by his true powerful working presence. j cc j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, vvz p-acp pix cc-acp d c-acp vhb n2 j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j j j-vvg n1.
5007 0 An erronious conceit of the Papists met withall. an erroneous conceit of the Papists met withal. dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2 vvd av.
5017 0 How many deceiue thēselues touching a ioyful resurrection to life & glorie in heauen. How many deceive themselves touching a joyful resurrection to life & glory in heaven. q-crq d vvb px32 vvg dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1.
5033 0 Comfort to Gods children Comfort to God's children n1 p-acp npg1 n2
5067 0 Interpretatiō. Interpretation. n1.
5094 0 Exhortation must follow doctrine in the right order of teaching. Exhortation must follow Doctrine in the right order of teaching. n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f vvg.
5102 0 Good hearers must answer the order of teaching by doctrine and exhortation in their liues and conuersations. Good hearers must answer the order of teaching by Doctrine and exhortation in their lives and conversations. j n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2.
5120 0 It is an vsuall reasoning in Scripture, frō a benefit to a dutie, and to vrge the one frō the other. It is an usual reasoning in Scripture, from a benefit to a duty, and to urge the one from the other. pn31 vbz dt j n-vvg p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt crd p-acp dt n-jn.
5133 0 The reasoning of Gods Spirit and the reasoning of Satan, the world, and the flesh, are flat contrarie one to the other. The reasoning of God's Spirit and the reasoning of Satan, the world, and the Flesh, Are flat contrary one to the other. dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 cc dt n-vvg pp-f np1, dt n1, cc dt n1, vbr av-j j-jn crd p-acp dt n-jn.
5145 0 An argument of a good heart. an argument of a good heart. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1.
5161 0 Aduice, counsell, admonition, or exhortation, comming from loue, most powerfull and preualent. advice, counsel, admonition, or exhortation, coming from love, most powerful and prevalent. n1, n1, n1, cc n1, vvg p-acp n1, av-ds j cc j.
5172 0 Ministers and teachers of the word must hold themselues as much bound to the good duties which they presse on others, being duties cōmon to all Christians, as those on whō they vrge & presse them Ministers and Teachers of the word must hold themselves as much bound to the good duties which they press on Others, being duties Common to all Christians, as those on whom they urge & press them n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi px32 p-acp d vvn p-acp dt j n2 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp n2-jn, vbg n2 j p-acp d np1, c-acp d p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi pno32
5184 0 Gods children owe to the Lord the debt of an holy, heauenly, and spirituall life. God's children owe to the Lord the debt of an holy, heavenly, and spiritual life. npg1 n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j, j, cc j n1.
5218 0 The Popish opinion touching the merit of good workes met withall. The Popish opinion touching the merit of good works met withal. dt j n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvd av.
5228 0 The strictnes of Gods children is not to be wondred at. The strictness of God's children is not to be wondered At. dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp.
5241 0 It is necessarie that a child of God should liue an holy and heauenly life. It is necessary that a child of God should live an holy and heavenly life. pn31 vbz j cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi dt j cc j n1.
5262 0 Note. Note. n1.
5276 0 Gods children owe no seruice at all to the corruptiō of their nature, and to the sinful lusts that are still stirring in them. God's children owe no service At all to the corruption of their nature, and to the sinful Lustiest that Are still stirring in them. npg1 n2 vvb dx n1 p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc p-acp dt j n2 cst vbr av vvg p-acp pno32.
5308 0 How they deceiue themselues who thinke they may yeeld a little to their owne corrupt hearts. How they deceive themselves who think they may yield a little to their own corrupt hearts. c-crq pns32 vvb px32 r-crq vvb pns32 vmb vvi dt j p-acp po32 d j n2.
5322 0 Euerie child of God must learne to giue the lust of his owne carnall heart stirring in him, a flat deniall. Every child of God must Learn to give the lust of his own carnal heart stirring in him, a flat denial. d n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 d j n1 vvg p-acp pno31, dt j n1.
5345 0 Note. Note. n1.
5359 0 Euery man in the world liues either a carnall life, or an holy and spirituall life. Every man in the world lives either a carnal life, or an holy and spiritual life. d n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz d dt j n1, cc dt j cc j n1.
5375 0 Ciuil honesty is not sufficient to free a man or womā from being taxed to be a a carnall person. Civil honesty is not sufficient to free a man or woman from being taxed to be a a carnal person. j n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp vbg vvn pc-acp vbi dt av j n1.
5408 0 Interpretatiō. Interpretation. n1.
5446 0 Ministers and Preachers of the word may threaten men with hell and damnation, to driue them from a wicked and sinful course of life. Ministers and Preachers of the word may threaten men with hell and damnation, to driven them from a wicked and sinful course of life. n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1.
5458 0 Mat. 23.23. Mathew 23.23. np1 crd.
5458 1 Verse 33. Verse 33. n1 crd
5470 0 An vniust exception against Ministers of the word in executing their ministerie discouered. an unjust exception against Ministers of the word in executing their Ministry discovered. dt j n1 p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvg po32 n1 vvn.
5487 0 Gal. 3.24. Gal. 3.24. np1 crd.
5501 0 Psal. 119.120. Psalm 119.120. np1 crd.
5515 0 Note. Note. n1.
5515 1 Such persons as liue after the flesh shall dye and be damned. Such Persons as live After the Flesh shall die and be damned. d n2 c-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi cc vbi vvn.
5517 0 A foolish conceit of the Familists met withall. A foolish conceit of the Familists met withal. dt j n1 pp-f dt np2 vvd av.
5531 0 They that liue wickedly and carnally, and hold on a constant course in that kind of life, shall certainly dye an accursed death of bodie, and shall be sure also to go to hell and to perish for euer. Iud. Epist. verse 18. They that live wickedly and carnally, and hold on a constant course in that kind of life, shall Certainly die an accursed death of body, and shall be sure also to go to hell and to perish for ever. Iud. Epistle verse 18. pns32 d vvb av-j cc av-j, cc vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vmb av-j vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, cc vmb vbi j av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vvi p-acp av. np1 np1 n1 crd
5550 0 Galat. 5.21. Galatians 5.21. np1 crd.
5553 0 Galat. 6.8. Galatians 6.8. np1 crd.
5555 0 Apoc. 21.8. Apocalypse 21.8. np1 crd.
5573 0 How carnall persons deceiue themselues. How carnal Persons deceive themselves. c-crq j n2 vvi px32.
5585 0 Gen. 3.3.4. Gen. 3.3.4. np1 crd.
5618 0 The bitter fruit of a carnall course of li•e ought to teach vs to take heed of uch a course. The bitter fruit of a carnal course of li•e ought to teach us to take heed of such a course. dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1 vmd pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d dt n1.
5634 0 Note. Note. n1.
5648 0 Ministers and Preachers of the word may promise both a blessed life in this world, and happines and glorie in heauen, to such as liue an hol• and spirituall life. Ministers and Preachers of the word may promise both a blessed life in this world, and happiness and glory in heaven, to such as live an hol• and spiritual life. n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi d dt j-vvn n1 p-acp d n1, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d c-acp vvi dt n1 cc j n1.
5661 0 Confutation of the Papists, who affirme the contrarie. Confutation of the Papists, who affirm the contrary. n1 pp-f dt njp2, r-crq vvb dt n-jn.
5683 0 The best of Gods childrē must still go on in the work of mortification. The best of God's children must still go on in the work of mortification. dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vmb av vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
5713 0 They deceiue themselues who thinke that the work of mortificatiō may come to a full period in time of this life. They deceive themselves who think that the work of mortification may come to a full Period in time of this life. pns32 vvb px32 r-crq vvb cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1.
5724 0 We are to take notice of it, that the work of mortification is neuer at an end in time of this life. We Are to take notice of it, that the work of mortification is never At an end in time of this life. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-x p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1.
5753 0 The mortified Christian is the true holy Christian indeed. The mortified Christian is the true holy Christian indeed. dt j-vvn np1 vbz dt j j njp av.
5756 0 NONLATINALPHABET Psal. 32.6. Psalm 32.6. np1 crd.
5763 0 Rom. 6.6. Rom. 6.6. np1 crd.
5764 0 Rom. 6.8. Rom. 6.8. np1 crd.
5765 0 Galat. 5.24. Galatians 5.24. np1 crd.
5769 0 Isay 58.5. Saiah 58.5. np1 crd.
5784 0 Prou. 13.10. Prou. 13.10. np1 crd.
5786 0 Psal. 34.2. Psalm 34.2. np1 crd.
5792 0 A monasticall life makes not a man or womā truly holy A monastical life makes not a man or woman truly holy dt j n1 vvz xx dt n1 cc n1 av-j j
5796 0 How many deceiue them selues in a conceit of holinesse in thēselues discouered. How many deceive them selves in a conceit of holiness in themselves discovered. c-crq av-d vvi pno32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px32 vvn.
5819 0 1. Pet. 2.23. 1. Pet. 2.23. crd np1 crd.
5829 0 The certaine and necessary consequent of an holy life is both a comfortable life in this world, & also happines and glorie hereafter in heauen. The certain and necessary consequent of an holy life is both a comfortable life in this world, & also happiness and glory hereafter in heaven. dt j cc j j pp-f dt j n1 vbz d dt j n1 p-acp d n1, cc av n1 cc n1 av p-acp n1.
5837 0 Isay 33.15.16. Saiah 33.15.16. np1 crd.
5840 0 Psal. 15.1.2. Psalm 15.1.2. np1 crd.
5841 0 Heb. 12.14. Hebrew 12.14. np1 crd.
5842 0 Mat. 5.8. Mathew 5.8. np1 crd.
5843 0 Col. 3 4. Col. 3 4. np1 crd crd
5855 0 They who thinke to attaine happinesse without holinesse, deceiue themselues. They who think to attain happiness without holiness, deceive themselves. pns32 r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, vvi px32.
5861 0 Satan sophistrie. Satan sophistry. np1 n1.
5869 0 An vniust imputation laid on vs by the Papists touching the matter of holinesse of life, met withall. an unjust imputation laid on us by the Papists touching the matter of holiness of life, met withal. dt j n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt njp2 vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n1, vvd av.
5881 0 Comfort to such a• liue an holy life, and continue constant in that kind of life. Comfort to such a• live an holy life, and continue constant in that kind of life. n1 p-acp d n1 vvb dt j n1, cc vvi j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1.
5893 0 Prou. 15.15. Prou. 15.15. np1 crd.
5917 0 Sinfull motions and lusts of the heart must be mortified. Sinful motions and Lustiest of the heart must be mortified. j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn.
5921 0 Galat. 5.25. Galatians 5.25. np1 crd.
5922 0 Deut. 10.16. Deuteronomy 10.16. np1 crd.
5922 1 Ier. 4.4. Jeremiah 4.4. np1 crd.
5933 0 It is no easie matt•r to deale with the vile and sinful lusts of the heart as they ought to be dealt withall. It is no easy matt•r to deal with the vile and sinful Lustiest of the heart as they ought to be dealt withal. pn31 vbz dx j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn av.
5937 0 Coloss. 3.5. Coloss. 3.5. np1 crd.
5939 0 Mat. 5.29.30. Mathew 5.29.30. np1 crd.
5958 0 Mortification of sinne is a worke of the holy Spirit of God. Mortification of sin is a work of the holy Spirit of God. n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1.
5962 0 Deut. 30.6. Deuteronomy 30.6. np1 crd.
5963 0 Colos. 2.11. Colos 2.11. np1 crd.
5974 0 It is not in the power of •ree will to mortifie sinne. It is not in the power of •ree will to mortify sin. pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb pc-acp vvi n1.
5978 0 2. Chron. 20.12. 2. Chronicles 20.12. crd np1 crd.
5983 0 The whole glorie of the work of mortification of sinne belongs to God. The Whole glory of the work of mortification of sin belongs to God. dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp np1.
6007 0 Interpretatiō. Interpretation. n1.
6037 0 Iob. 1.6. Job 1.6. zz crd.
6051 0 True comfort here, and happines and glorie in heauen, belongs properly and onely to Gods childred. True Comfort Here, and happiness and glory in heaven, belongs properly and only to God's children. j n1 av, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, vvz av-j cc av-j p-acp npg1 n2.
6055 0 1. Tim. 4.8. 1. Tim. 4.8. crd np1 crd.
6058 0 Mat. 5.3.4. to 12. Mathew 5.3.4. to 12. np1 crd. p-acp crd
6060 0 1. Ioh. 5.1. 1. John 5.1. crd np1 crd.
6060 1 Heb. 1.2. Hebrew 1.2. np1 crd.
6061 0 1. Pet. 1.23. 1. Pet. 1.23. crd np1 crd.
6061 1 Ioh. 6.54. John 6.54. np1 crd.
6064 0 A priuiledge Gods children haue aboue all others, discouered. A privilege God's children have above all Others, discovered. dt n1 npg1 n2 vhb p-acp d n2-jn, vvd.
6082 0 Ioh. 3.6. John 3.6. np1 crd.
6087 0 How onely we may lay claime to heauen. How only we may lay claim to heaven. c-crq av-j pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1.
6108 0 God respects not the state, condition, or degree of mē in the world, in bestowing his grace and adoption. God respects not the state, condition, or degree of men in the world, in bestowing his grace and adoption. np1 vvz xx dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvg po31 n1 cc n1.
6116 0 Comfort for poore despised ones truly fearing God. Comfort for poor despised ones truly fearing God. n1 p-acp j vvn pi2 av-j vvg np1.
6130 0 An infallible euidence of adoption is the speciall leading, guidance & conduction of men by the holy Spirit of God. an infallible evidence of adoption is the special leading, guidance & conduction of men by the holy Spirit of God. dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j n-vvg, n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1.
6139 0 Gal. 5.18. Gal. 5.18. np1 crd.
6143 0 Rom. 6.14. Rom. 6.14. np1 crd.
6144 0 1. Ioh. 4.13. 1. John 4.13. crd np1 crd.
6169 0 Ignorant persons haue no good euidence that they are Gods children. Ignorant Persons have no good evidence that they Are God's children. j n2 vhb dx j n1 cst pns32 vbr n2 n2.
6172 0 Note. Note. n1.
6188 0 The leading, guidance, and conduction of men by the flesh and by Satan, what it proues. The leading, guidance, and conduction of men by the Flesh and by Satan, what it Proves. dt n-vvg, n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp np1, r-crq pn31 vvz.
6190 0 Rom. 6.16. Rom. 6.16. np1 crd.
6193 0 Ioh. 8.44. John 8.44. np1 crd.
6196 0 2. Tim. 2.16. 2. Tim. 2.16. crd np1 crd.
6197 0 Act. 13.10. Act. 13.10. n1 crd.
6200 0 Comfort to such as finde themselues led by the good Spirit of God in speciall manner. Comfort to such as find themselves led by the good Spirit of God in special manner. n1 p-acp d c-acp vvb px32 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1.
6214 0 Psal. 119.33.35. Psalm 119.33.35. np1 crd.
6216 0 Psal. 91.11. Psalm 91.11. np1 crd.
6240 0 The speciall work of Gods Spirit is but one and the same in many persons. The special work of God's Spirit is but one and the same in many Persons. dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz p-acp crd cc dt d p-acp d n2.
6253 0 They deceiue themselues, who follow visions and reuelations besides the written word of God. They deceive themselves, who follow visions and revelations beside the written word of God. pns32 vvb px32, r-crq vvb n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1.
6257 0 2. Cor. 3.8. 2. Cor. 3.8. crd np1 crd.
6259 0 Ioh. 6.45. John 6.45. np1 crd.
6260 0 Isay 8.20. Saiah 8.20. np1 crd.
6266 0 The best of Gods children haue still need of the leading and conduction of Gods Spirit. The best of God's children have still need of the leading and conduction of God's Spirit. dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vhb av vvb pp-f dt n-vvg cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1.
6277 0 Psal. 119.18. Psalm 119.18. np1 crd.
6278 0 Psal. 119.33.34.35.36. Psalm 119.33.34.35.36. np1 crd.
6280 0 Psal. 143.10. Psalm 143.10. np1 crd.
6281 0 2. Cor. 3.5. 2. Cor. 3.5. crd np1 crd.
6298 0 A speciall meanes to beate downe pride in vs. A special means to beat down pride in us dt j n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp n1 p-acp pno12
6312 0 Whence is is that Gods children are not at al times alike able to mind, will, affect, and do good things. Whence is is that God's children Are not At all times alike able to mind, will, affect, and do good things. q-crq vbz vbz d ng1 n2 vbr xx p-acp d n2 av j p-acp n1, n1, vvb, cc vdb j n2.
6318 0 Philip. 2.13. Philip. 2.13. np1. crd.
6330 0 Gods childrē are led by Gods Spirit in speciall maner God's children Are led by God's Spirit in special manner npg1 n2 vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp j n1
6337 0 The excellent state of Gods childrē in regard of their leader, discouered. The excellent state of God's children in regard of their leader, discovered. dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1, vvn.
6365 0 Interpretatiō. Interpretation. n1.
6393 0 NONLATINALPHABET •d est, pater, Pater noster. NONLATINALPHABET. •d est, pater, Pater Noster.. vvn fw-la, fw-la, fw-la fw-la..
6411 0 The holy Spirit of God is to all Gods children first a spirit of bondage, & then a Spirit of adoption. The holy Spirit of God is to all God's children First a Spirit of bondage, & then a Spirit of adoption. dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz pc-acp d ng1 n2 ord dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av dt n1 pp-f n1.
6418 0 Hoze. 6.1.2. Hoze. 6.1.2. n1. crd.
6423 0 Act. 2.14. to 41. Act. 2.14. to 41. n1 crd. p-acp crd
6429 0 Act. 9.4.6. Act. 9.4.6. n1 crd.
6446 0 The opening of the Law of God and the applying of it to the discouering of mēs sinne, is very needfull. The opening of the Law of God and the applying of it to the discovering of men's sin, is very needful. dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f ng2 n1, vbz av j.
6456 0 Men deceiue themselues who thinke that the Spirit of God is to them a Spirit of adoption, and yet neuer found him to them a spirit of bondage. Men deceive themselves who think that the Spirit of God is to them a Spirit of adoption, and yet never found him to them a Spirit of bondage. n2 vvb px32 r-crq vvb cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av av-x vvd pno31 p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1.
6471 0 Note. Note. n1.
6488 0 The Spirit of God makes both the Law and the Gospell preched effectuall. The Spirit of God makes both the Law and the Gospel preached effectual. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz d dt n1 cc dt n1 vvd j.
6496 0 Isay 48.17. Saiah 48.17. np1 crd.
6499 0 Isay 57.19. Saiah 57.19. np1 crd.
6501 0 1. Cor. 3.6.7. 1. Cor. 3.6.7. crd np1 crd.
6516 0 Strength against offence arising from this, that the word of God truly preached workes kindly on some, and not on others. Strength against offence arising from this, that the word of God truly preached works kindly on Some, and not on Others. n1 p-acp n1 vvg p-acp d, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvd n2 av-j p-acp d, cc xx p-acp n2-jn.
6521 0 Ioh. 3.8. John 3.8. np1 crd.
6523 0 Rom. 9.3. Rom. 9.3. np1 crd.
6529 0 We are not to rest on the excellencie of anie mans gift in preaching, as sufficient to make the word preached effectuall. We Are not to rest on the excellency of any men gift in preaching, as sufficient to make the word preached effectual. pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n1 p-acp vvg, c-acp j pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvd j.
6533 0 Neither are we to rest on any excellencie of wit or vnderstāding in our selues, for conceruing the word of God, or profiting by it Neither Are we to rest on any excellency of wit or understanding in our selves, for conceruing the word of God, or profiting by it av-d vbr pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvg p-acp pn31
6569 0 Bradford. Bradford. np1.
6584 0 Note. Note. n1.
6594 0 Gen. 20.9. Gen. 20.9. np1 crd.
6605 0 Rom. 3.20. Rom. 3.20. np1 crd.
6605 1 Rom. 7.7. Rom. 7.7. np1 crd.
6607 0 Rom. 4.15. Rom. 4.15. np1 crd.
6610 0 Beware of deceiuing your selues touching the sight of sinnes and touch of conscience for the same. Beware of deceiving your selves touching the sighed of Sins and touch of conscience for the same. vvb pp-f vvg po22 n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt d.
6623 0 The terrors and feares Gods Spirit works in Gods cho•en, are as preparatiues to their consolation and comfort. The terrors and fears God's Spirit works in God's cho•en, Are as preparatives to their consolation and Comfort. dt n2 cc n2 n2 n1 vvz p-acp npg1 n2, vbr p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1.
6632 0 Act. v. 37. Act. v. 37. n1 n1 crd
6635 0 Galat. 3.24. Galatians 3.24. np1 crd.
6655 0 A difference of the working of Gods Spirit in the elect and in the reprobate discouered. A difference of the working of God's Spirit in the elect and in the Reprobate discovered. dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt j cc p-acp dt n-jn vvn.
6671 0 Comfort to them in whō the Spirit of God hath wrought terror, feare, and amazement, on the sight of their sins, and hath not left them in that case, but hath begun to worke in them to their comfort. Comfort to them in whom the Spirit of God hath wrought terror, Fear, and amazement, on the sighed of their Sins, and hath not left them in that case, but hath begun to work in them to their Comfort. n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn n1, n1, cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc vhz xx vvn pno32 p-acp d n1, cc-acp vhz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1.
6701 0 The sense and feeling of Gods speciall loue in Christ comes onely frō the worke of Gods Spirit Rom. 5.5. The sense and feeling of God's special love in christ comes only from the work of God's Spirit Rom. 5.5. dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp np1 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 np1 crd.
6708 0 How manie deceiue them selues touching the feeling of Gods loue. How many deceive them selves touching the feeling of God's love. q-crq d vvi pno32 n2 vvg dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1.
6727 0 Inuocation and calling on the name of the Lord is a certaine fruite of the Spirit of adoption. Invocation and calling on the name of the Lord is a certain fruit of the Spirit of adoption. n1 cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1.
6732 0 1. Cor. 1.2. 1. Cor. 1.2. crd np1 crd.
6733 0 Zach. 12.10. Zach 12.10. np1 crd.
6734 0 Rom 8.26. Rom 8.26. np1 crd.
6734 1 Galat. 4.6. Galatians 4.6. np1 crd.
6751 0 How we may know whether we haue the - Spirit of adoption or no. How we may know whither we have the - Spirit of adoption or no. c-crq pns12 vmb vvi cs pns12 vhb dt - n1 pp-f n1 cc uh-dx.
6769 0 Comfort for them whose hearts are stirred vp to prayer on euery occasion. Comfort for them whose hearts Are stirred up to prayer on every occasion. n1 p-acp pno32 r-crq n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp d n1.
6787 0 Euerie one who hath the Spirit of grace hath also the Spirit of praier, in some measure. Every one who hath the Spirit of grace hath also the Spirit of prayer, in Some measure. d crd r-crq vhz dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz av dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d n1.
6798 0 Comfort to Gods children in regard of their weaknes in prayer. Comfort to God's children in regard of their weakness in prayer. n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp n1.
6820 0 True prayer is earnest and feruent. True prayer is earnest and fervent. j n1 vbz j cc j.
6823 0 Psal. 119.108. Psalm 119.108. np1 crd.
6823 1 Psal. 141.2. Psalm 141.2. np1 crd.
6826 0 Apoc 5.8. Apocalypse 5.8. np1 crd.
6826 1 1. Sam. 1.15. 1. Sam. 1.15. crd np1 crd.
6828 0 Iam. 5.16.17. Iam. 5.16.17. np1 crd.
6831 0 Heb. 5.7. Hebrew 5.7. np1 crd.
6836 0 Psal. 143.6. Psalm 143.6. np1 crd.
6836 1 Mar. 11.24. Mar. 11.24. np1 crd.
6842 0 Wherein feruencie in pr•yer is to be expressed. Wherein fervency in pr•yer is to be expressed. c-crq n1 p-acp n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn.
6843 0 2. King. 20.3. 2. King. 20.3. crd n1. crd.
6843 1 Psal. 77.1. Psalm 77.1. np1 crd.
6843 2 Act. 7.60. Act. 7.60. n1 crd.
6848 0 1. King. 18.28 1. King. 18.28 crd n1. crd
6851 0 Exod. 14.15. Exod 14.15. np1 crd.
6854 0 Popish prayers in an vnknowne tong, or numbred on beads, or the like, are no true prayers. Popish Prayers in an unknown tonge, or numbered on beads, or the like, Are no true Prayers. j n2 p-acp dt j n1, cc vvn p-acp n2, cc dt j, vbr dx j n2.
6859 0 Heauie, drowsie, sluggish, & cold prayers vttered only of forme and fashion, are not such as they ought to be. Heavy, drowsy, sluggish, & cold Prayers uttered only of Form and fashion, Are not such as they ought to be. j, j, j, cc j-jn n2 vvd av-j pp-f n1 cc n1, vbr xx d c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi.
6874 0 Iam. 5.16. Iam. 5.16. np1 crd.
6878 0 Isai. 6.2. Isaiah 6.2. np1 crd.
6899 0 Isai. 38.14. Isaiah 38.14. np1 crd.
6906 0 Whether the vsing of a set forme of prayer be true prayer or no. Whither the using of a Set Form of prayer be true prayer or no. cs dt vvg pp-f dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 vbb j n1 cc uh-dx.
6935 0 True prayer is and ought to be with an holy boldnesse & confidence. True prayer is and ought to be with an holy boldness & confidence. j n1 vbz cc vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1.
6937 0 Mar. 11.24. Mar. 11.24. np1 crd.
6937 1 Mat. 21.22. Mathew 21.22. np1 crd.
6937 2 Iames. 1.5.6. James 1.5.6. np1 crd.
6938 0 Psal 55.22. Psalm 55.22. np1 crd.
6943 0 The ground of true boldnesse in prayer. The ground of true boldness in prayer. dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp n1.
6949 0 Ioh. 16.23. John 16.23. np1 crd.
6950 0 Psal. 107. Psalm 107. np1 crd
6956 0 Mat. 5.45. Mathew 5.45. np1 crd.
6959 0 The prayers of vnbeleeuer• and of ignorant and impenitent persons are not pleasing to God. The Prayers of vnbeleeuer• and of ignorant and impenitent Persons Are not pleasing to God. dt n2 pp-f n1 cc pp-f j cc j n2 vbr xx vvg p-acp np1.
6962 0 Euerie child of God must labour to pray in faith. Every child of God must labour to pray in faith. d n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1.
6972 0 Lam. 3.8. Lam. 3.8. np1 crd.
6975 0 Hab. 2.3. Hab. 2.3. np1 crd.
6977 0 Malac. 3.10. Malachi 3.10. np1 crd.
6984 0 Gods Spirit directs vs to pray to God alone, and to no other. God's Spirit directs us to pray to God alone, and to no other. npg1 n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 av-j, cc p-acp dx j-jn.
6987 0 Act. 1.24. Act. 1.24. n1 crd.
6989 0 1. Sam. 1.13. 1. Sam. 1.13. crd np1 crd.
6990 0 Rom. 10.14. Rom. 10.14. np1 crd.
6993 0 Psal. 50.15. Psalm 50.15. np1 crd.
6994 0 Popish prayers to Angels and Saints departed, iustly taxed. Popish Prayers to Angels and Saints departed, justly taxed. j n2 p-acp n2 cc n2 vvd, av-j vvn.
7004 0 Colos. 1.3. Colos 1.3. np1 crd.
7007 0 Mat. 9.6. Mathew 9.6. np1 crd.
7012 0 God is the father of all true beleeuers, Iewes and Gentiles. God is the father of all true believers, Iewes and Gentiles. np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2, np2 cc np1.
7014 0 Comfort to beleeuing Gentiles. Comfort to believing Gentiles. n1 p-acp vvg np1.
7023 0 Holy instancy and importunity, is needfull in prayer. Holy instancy and importunity, is needful in prayer. j n1 cc n1, vbz j p-acp n1.
7049 0 Reproofe of such as take on them to prescribe the Lord when he shall heare their prayers. Reproof of such as take on them to prescribe the Lord when he shall hear their Prayers. n1 pp-f d c-acp vvb p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-crq pns31 vmb vvi po32 n2.
7057 0 Gods children are to be importunate with the Lord in prayer in an holy manner. God's children Are to be importunate with the Lord in prayer in an holy manner. npg1 n2 vbr pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1.
7065 0 Why God somtimes deferes to grant the requests of his holy children. Why God sometimes deferes to grant the requests of his holy children. c-crq np1 av n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 j n2.
7105 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
7108 0 Mat. 3.17. Mathew 3.17. np1 crd.
7123 0 Ioh. 17.23. John 17.23. np1 crd.
7124 0 Rom. 5.5. Rom. 5.5. np1 crd.
7127 0 1. Thess. 5.25. 1. Thess 5.25. crd np1 crd.
7130 0 1. Cor. 2.11. 1. Cor. 2.11. crd np1 crd.
8805 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
7147 0 God doth in time of this life make knowne his eternall loue to his elect, and assure them of it. God does in time of this life make known his Eternal love to his elect, and assure them of it. np1 vdz p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 vvb vvn po31 j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn, cc vvb pno32 pp-f pn31.
7154 0 Rom. 5.5. Rom. 5.5. np1 crd.
7156 0 1. Cor. 2.10. 1. Cor. 2.10. crd np1 crd.
7156 1 Verse 9. Verse 9. n1 crd
7171 0 The comfortable state of Gods chosen in this life, in that they are made acquainted with Gods loue to them, discouered. The comfortable state of God's chosen in this life, in that they Are made acquainted with God's love to them, discovered. dt j n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp cst pns32 vbr vvn vvn p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pno32, vvn.
7185 0 Comfort for poore sanctified soules that are deiected because they feele not heauenly sweetnesse & comfort. Comfort for poor sanctified Souls that Are dejected Because they feel not heavenly sweetness & Comfort. n1 p-acp j j-vvn n2 cst vbr j-vvn c-acp pns32 vvb xx j n1 cc n1.
7207 0 Gods children may in time of this life be infall•bly assured of Gods fatherly loue to them. God's children may in time of this life be infall•bly assured of God's fatherly love to them. npg1 n2 vmb p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 vbi av-j vvn pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp pno32.
7225 0 A Popish shift met withall. A Popish shift met withal. dt j n1 vvd av.
7234 0 The Papists confuted in that they hold that a man cannot come to infallible assurance of his owne saluation in this life. The Papists confuted in that they hold that a man cannot come to infallible assurance of his own salvation in this life. dt njp2 vvn p-acp cst pns32 vvb cst dt n1 vmbx vvi p-acp j n1 pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp d n1.
7263 0 Strong comfort to euerie child of God. Strong Comfort to every child of God. j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1.
7269 0 Difference betweene the testimonie of Gods Spirit and a Satanicall illusion or carnall presumption, is in three things. Difference between the testimony of God's Spirit and a Satanical illusion or carnal presumption, is in three things. n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc dt j n1 cc j n1, vbz p-acp crd n2.
7275 0 Luther. Luther. np1.
7290 0 Another cauill of the Papists. another cavil of the Papists. j-jn n1 pp-f dt njp2.
7320 0 Gods holy Spirit doth perswade thē, and them only, of Gods eternall loue towards thē whose hearts are sanctified and renewed by grace. God's holy Spirit does persuade them, and them only, of God's Eternal love towards them whose hearts Are sanctified and renewed by grace. n2 j n1 vdz vvi pno32, cc pno32 av-j, pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp pno32 r-crq n2 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp n1.
7322 0 Act. 15.8.9. Act. 15.8.9. n1 crd.
7346 0 Euery ones perswasion that his spirituall state is good, is not the perswasion of the holy Spirit of God. Every ones persuasion that his spiritual state is good, is not the persuasion of the holy Spirit of God. d pig n1 cst po31 j n1 vbz j, vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1.
7361 0 Comfort to poore sanctified soules who in regard of their owne weaknesse are many times driuen to doubt whether God loues them or no. Comfort to poor sanctified Souls who in regard of their own weakness Are many times driven to doubt whither God loves them or not. n1 p-acp j j-vvn n2 r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f po32 d n1 vbr d n2 vvn pc-acp vvi cs np1 vvz pno32 cc xx.
7392 0 A man is the child of God by grace three wayes. A man is the child of God by grace three ways. dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 crd n2.
7396 0 The ground of adoption of Gods children. The ground of adoption of God's children. dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f npg1 n2.
7407 0 Ioh. 1.12. John 1.12. np1 crd.
7410 0 2. Acts of God in the grace of adoption. 2. Acts of God in the grace of adoption. crd np1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
7412 0 2. Pet. 1.4. 2. Pet. 1.4. crd np1 crd.
7413 0 Difference betweene Gods adoption & mans. Difference between God's adoption & men. n1 p-acp npg1 n1 cc n2.
7418 0 How the point of adoption is to be conceiued. How the point of adoption is to be conceived. c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn.
7425 0 God loues his chosen now beleeuing in Christ, with a fatherly loue. God loves his chosen now believing in christ, with a fatherly love. np1 vvz po31 n-vvn av vvg p-acp np1, p-acp dt j n1.
7437 0 Coloss. 1.13. Coloss. 1.13. np1 crd.
7437 1 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
7440 0 Ephes. 2.4. Ephesians 2.4. np1 crd.
7440 1 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
7447 0 Note. Note. n1.
7449 0 Sweet cōfort for all such as truly beleeue in Christ the God of Christ is their God, and the father of Christ their father. Sweet Comfort for all such as truly believe in christ the God of christ is their God, and the father of christ their father. j n1 p-acp d d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz po32 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 po32 n1.
7452 0 Ioh. 20.17. John 20.17. np1 crd.
7461 0 Psal. 41.3. Psalm 41.3. np1 crd.
7470 0 God will not suffer his children whom he loues most dearely to be wronged and abased, & not auenge it. God will not suffer his children whom he loves most dearly to be wronged and abased, & not avenge it. np1 vmb xx vvi po31 n2 r-crq pns31 vvz av-ds av-jn pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvd, cc xx vvi pn31.
7484 0 We are to esteeme of Gods chosen now beleeuing in Christ as of those that are deare and precious to the Lord. We Are to esteem of God's chosen now believing in christ as of those that Are deer and precious to the Lord. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f n2 vvn av vvg p-acp np1 a-acp pp-f d cst vbr j-jn cc j p-acp dt n1.
7495 0 Genes. 18.32. Genesis. 18.32. np1. crd.
7514 0 Gods chosen now beleeuing in Christ are aduanced to great excellencie and dignitie. God's chosen now believing in christ Are advanced to great excellency and dignity. n2 vvn av vvg p-acp np1 vbr vvd p-acp j n1 cc n1.
7531 0 Rom. 8.17. Rom. 8.17. np1 crd.
7536 0 Comfort to poore despised ones in the world, they truly beleeuing in Christ. Comfort to poor despised ones in the world, they truly believing in christ. n1 p-acp j vvn pi2 p-acp dt n1, pns32 av-j vvg p-acp np1.
7547 0 2. Thess. 1.10. 2. Thess 1.10. crd np1 crd.
7551 0 Gods chosen beleeuing in Christ must carrie themselues answerable to their honour and dignitie. God's chosen believing in christ must carry themselves answerable to their honour and dignity. n2 vvn vvg p-acp np1 vmb vvi px32 j p-acp po32 n1 cc n1.
7613 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
7641 0 Gods children are heires, and haue right & title to all good things, and to heauen it selfe. God's children Are Heirs, and have right & title to all good things, and to heaven it self. npg1 n2 vbr n2, cc vhb av-jn cc n1 p-acp d j n2, cc p-acp n1 pn31 n1.
7651 0 The Popish doctrine touching good works meriting eternall life, confuted. The Popish Doctrine touching good works meriting Eternal life, confuted. dt j n1 vvg j n2 vvg j n1, vvn.
7677 0 We must renounce all merit in our selues to the least good thing of this life, & much more to heauen, and to the happinesse & glorie in heauen. We must renounce all merit in our selves to the least good thing of this life, & much more to heaven, and to the happiness & glory in heaven. pns12 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f d n1, cc av-d av-dc p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1.
7695 0 Gods children must liue in this world as heires that are yet in their minoritie. God's children must live in this world as Heirs that Are yet in their minority. npg1 n2 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 c-acp n2 cst vbr av p-acp po32 n1.
7713 0 Note. Note. n1.
7726 0 All Gods children are heires. All God's children Are Heirs. d ng1 n2 vbr n2.
7729 0 Mat. 11.28. Mathew 11.28. np1 crd.
7731 0 Isai. 55.1. Isaiah 55.1. np1 crd.
7733 0 Verse 3. Verse 3. n1 crd
7739 0 The consideration of their poore, base, & meane estate in this world, ought to be no trouble to Gods childrē The consideration of their poor, base, & mean estate in this world, ought to be no trouble to God's children dt n1 pp-f po32 j, j, cc j n1 p-acp d n1, pi pc-acp vbi dx n1 p-acp npg1 n2
7755 0 Gods children haue iust title to all good things. God's children have just title to all good things. npg1 n2 vhb j n1 p-acp d j n2.
7757 0 1. Cor. 3.22. 1. Cor. 3.22. crd np1 crd.
7759 0 Gen. 14.19. Gen. 14.19. np1 crd.
7760 0 Deut. 10.14. Deuteronomy 10.14. np1 crd.
7768 0 Hebr. 1.2. Hebrew 1.2. np1 crd.
7772 0 Onely Gods children haue a true and cōfortable vse of Gods good creatures. Only God's children have a true and comfortable use of God's good creatures. av-j ng1 n2 vhb dt j cc j n1 pp-f npg1 j n2.
7789 0 Act. 1.25. Act. 1.25. n1 crd.
7798 0 The inheritance of Gods children is most sure and certaine. The inheritance of God's children is most sure and certain. dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz av-ds j cc j.
7806 0 Mat. 25.34. Mathew 25.34. np1 crd.
7806 1 Luk. 12.32. Luk. 12.32. np1 crd.
7808 0 Ioh. 17.24. John 17.24. np1 crd.
7814 0 1. Pet. 1.4. 1. Pet. 1.4. crd np1 crd.
7815 0 Coloss. 3.3. Coloss. 3.3. np1 crd.
7816 0 Ioh. 10.28. John 10.28. np1 crd.
7821 0 Comfort for Gods children in time of their outward troubles, crosses, and losses. Comfort for God's children in time of their outward Troubles, Crosses, and losses. n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n2, n2, cc n2.
7846 0 Note. Note. n1.
7853 0 Gods childrē are the greatest heires in the world. God's children Are the greatest Heirs in the world. npg1 n2 vbr dt js n2 p-acp dt n1.
7861 0 How Gods childrē ought to be affected in respect of their euerlasting inheritance. How God's children ought to be affected in respect of their everlasting inheritance. c-crq n2 n2 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1.
7884 0 A true feeling affection to the ioyes and glorie in heauen, may be discerned by two things. A true feeling affection to the Joys and glory in heaven, may be discerned by two things. dt j j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n1 p-acp n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp crd n2.
7897 0 The high aduancement & honour of Gods children, in that they are ioynt heires with Christ. The high advancement & honour of God's children, in that they Are joint Heirs with christ. dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp cst pns32 vbr j n2 p-acp np1.
7908 0 A dangerous thing to think or deale basely with any child of God. A dangerous thing to think or deal basely with any child of God. dt j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f np1.
7923 0 Hest. 6.11. Hest. 6.11. np1 crd.
7926 0 The world cannot obscure or blemish the honour of Gods children. The world cannot Obscure or blemish the honour of God's children. dt n1 vmbx vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2.
7936 0 Gods children shall one day partake with Christ in his euerlasting inheritance. God's children shall one day partake with christ in his everlasting inheritance. npg1 n2 vmb crd n1 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 j n1.
7938 0 Christ his euerlasting inheritance is twofold. christ his everlasting inheritance is twofold. np1 po31 j n1 vbz j.
7960 0 A ground of sweet comfort to Gods children. A ground of sweet Comfort to God's children. dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp npg1 n2.
7972 0 The dutie of Gods children, in that they are ioynt heires with Christ. The duty of God's children, in that they Are joint Heirs with christ. dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp cst pns32 vbr j n2 p-acp np1.
7991 0 The second generall part of this Chapter. The second general part of this Chapter. dt ord n1 n1 pp-f d n1.
8016 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
8054 0 Gods childrē sometimes question their state, being vnder some grieuous affliction. God's children sometime question their state, being under Some grievous affliction. npg1 n2 av vvi po32 n1, vbg p-acp d j n1.
8063 0 Mat. 4.3. Mathew 4.3. np1 crd.
8067 0 Psal. 73.13.14. Psalm 73.13.14. np1 crd.
8080 0 Strength of faith in Gods mercy needfull in time of affliction. Note. Strength of faith in God's mercy needful in time of affliction. Note. n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n1 j p-acp n1 pp-f n1. n1.
8091 0 Affliction is not to be added to affliction. Affliction is not to be added to affliction. n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1.
8097 0 The crosse must first be borne, before the crowne of glorie be worne. The cross must First be born, before the crown of glory be worn. dt n1 vmb ord vbi vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn.
8123 0 Gods children must make account and that certainly to meete with the crosse & with afflictions in their way to heauē. God's children must make account and that Certainly to meet with the cross & with afflictions in their Way to heaven. npg1 n2 vmb vvi n1 cc cst av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1.
8161 0 Comfort to Gods children in regard of the afflictions they meete withall. Comfort to God's children in regard of the afflictions they meet withal. n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pns32 vvb av.
8194 0 Note. Note. n1.
8207 0 Onely suffering with Christ is truly comfortable. Only suffering with christ is truly comfortable. av-j vvg p-acp np1 vbz av-j j.
8228 0 Popish voluntarie sufferings, and the needlesse sufferings of others, iustly reprooued. Popish voluntary sufferings, and the needless sufferings of Others, justly reproved. j j-jn n2, cc dt j n2 pp-f n2-jn, av-j vvn.
8241 0 Gods children suffering with Christ, haue Christ their partener and companion in suffering. God's children suffering with christ, have christ their partner and Companion in suffering. npg1 n2 vvg p-acp np1, vhb np1 po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg.
8254 0 Whence true ground of cōfort comes to Gods children in time of afflictions. Whence true ground of Comfort comes to God's children in time of afflictions. c-crq j n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n2.
8258 0 Note. Note. n1.
8276 0 The sufferings and afflictions of Gods children shal end most happily and most comfortably. The sufferings and afflictions of God's children shall end most happily and most comfortably. dt n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vvi av-ds av-j cc av-ds av-j.
8299 0 A speciall ground of comfort to Gods children in their greatest afflictions. A special ground of Comfort to God's children in their greatest afflictions. dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp po32 js n2.
8345 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Interpretation. . Interpretation. . n1.
8367 0 How Gods Ministers are to deliuer needfull holy truths. How God's Ministers Are to deliver needful holy truths. c-crq n2 n2 vbr pc-acp vvi j j n2.
8383 0 The suffe••ng• • this life, be they neuer so great and grieuous, are not comparable to the glorie of heauen. The suffe••ng• • this life, be they never so great and grievous, Are not comparable to the glory of heaven. dt n1 • d n1, vbb pns32 av-x av j cc j, vbr xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
8401 0 The Popish opinion that the sufferings of Gods children merit heauenly glorie, confuted. The Popish opinion that the sufferings of God's children merit heavenly glory, confuted. dt j n1 cst dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vvb j n1, vvn.
8411 0 What ought to be the meditation of Gods children in time of their great afflictions, that they may be comsorted. What ought to be the meditation of God's children in time of their great afflictions, that they may be comsorted. q-crq vmd pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n2, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn.
8441 0 Though the afflictions of Gods children be bitter and sharpe, yet they are but of short continuance. Though the afflictions of God's children be bitter and sharp, yet they Are but of short Continuance. cs dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vbb j cc j, av pns32 vbr cc-acp pp-f j n1.
8455 0 Isai. 54.8. Isaiah 54.8. np1 crd.
8467 0 A difference betweene the sufferings of Gods children and the sufferings of the wicked, discouered. A difference between the sufferings of God's children and the sufferings of the wicked, discovered. dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 cc dt n2 pp-f dt j, vvn.
8480 0 What Gods children are to consider to their comfort in time of their bitter and sharpe afflictions. What God's children Are to Consider to their Comfort in time of their bitter and sharp afflictions. q-crq n2 n2 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j cc j n2.
8512 0 Gods children shall one day be glorious in the sight, both of men and Angels. God's children shall one day be glorious in the sighed, both of men and Angels. npg1 n2 vmb crd n1 vbb j p-acp dt n1, d pp-f n2 cc n2.
8529 0 A ground of great comfort to Gods children. A ground of great Comfort to God's children. dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp npg1 n2.
8560 0 Verse 19. Verse 19. n1 crd
8562 0 Verse 20. Verse 20. n1 crd
8566 0 Verse 21. Verse 21. n1 crd
8570 0 Verse 22. Verse 22. n1 crd
8576 0 Verse 23. Verse 23. n1 crd
8579 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
8622 0 The holy Spirit of God informeth vs of excellent truths from the creatures. The holy Spirit of God Informeth us of excellent truths from the creatures. dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno12 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n2.
8632 0 Math. 6.26. Math. 6.26. np1 crd.
8643 0 Reproofe of such as learne no good thing from any creature. Reproof of such as Learn no good thing from any creature. n1 pp-f d c-acp vvb dx j n1 p-acp d n1.
8665 0 We are to walk in ea•thly things with heauenly minds, and to make vse of euerie creature we see in the world. We Are to walk in ea•thly things with heavenly minds, and to make use of every creature we see in the world. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2 p-acp j n2, cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1.
8681 0 The dumbe creature hath that good in it in a great measure, which many men and women haue not in them in any measure. The dumb creature hath that good in it in a great measure, which many men and women have not in them in any measure. dt j n1 vhz d j p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq d n2 cc n2 vhb xx p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1.
8690 0 Mat. 24.50. Mathew 24.50. np1 crd.
8702 0 The base and vile condition of wicked persons discouered. The base and vile condition of wicked Persons discovered. dt j cc j n1 pp-f j n2 vvn.
8725 0 It shall be made manifest in time to men and Angels, who be Gods childrē. Rom. 8.16. It shall be made manifest in time to men and Angels, who be God's children. Rom. 8.16. pn31 vmb vbi vvn j p-acp n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq vbb n2 n2. np1 crd.
8752 0 Men or women are not presētly to be iudged hypocrites and dissemblers, because of some weaknesse, & some particular failing. Men or women Are not presently to be judged Hypocrites and dissemblers, Because of Some weakness, & Some particular failing. n2 cc n2 vbr xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn n2 cc n2, c-acp pp-f d n1, cc d j vvg.
8759 0 Comfort to such as are vpright and sound hearted in Gods sight though all the world condemne them as hypocrites. Comfort to such as Are upright and found hearted in God's sighed though all the world condemn them as Hypocrites. n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp ng1 n1 cs d dt n1 vvb pno32 c-acp n2.
8774 0 Whether the Saints shall know one another in heauen. Whither the Saints shall know one Another in heaven. cs dt n2 vmb vvi pi j-jn p-acp n1.
8778 0 So far as shall make for the increase of their heauenly ioy and comfort, they shal. So Far as shall make for the increase of their heavenly joy and Comfort, they shall. av av-j c-acp vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1 cc n1, pns32 vmb.
8857 0 The whole frame of this visible world is vnder a fleeting, fraile and vanishing state and condition. The Whole frame of this visible world is under a fleeting, frail and vanishing state and condition. dt j-jn n1 pp-f d j n1 vbz p-acp dt j-vvg, j cc vvg n1 cc n1.
8861 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
8885 0 Wee must learne not to loue the world, nor the things in the world. we must Learn not to love the world, nor the things in the world. pns12 vmb vvi xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, ccx dt n2 p-acp dt n1.
8915 0 That the visible creatures vnder the highest heauens serue not for the good of man, it is the curse of God vpon them. That the visible creatures under the highest heavens serve not for the good of man, it is the curse of God upon them. cst dt j n2 p-acp dt js n2 vvb xx p-acp dt j pp-f n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32.
8926 0 When wicked persons vse th• good creatures of God, they execute Gods curse on them. When wicked Persons use th• good creatures of God, they execute God's curse on them. c-crq j n2 vvb n1 j n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb n2 vvi p-acp pno32.
8958 0 The visible creatures in the world are peruerted to wrong ends, and do many times serue the wicked, not of their naturall inclination, but are forced thereunto by the mighty hand of God. The visible creatures in the world Are perverted to wrong ends, and do many times serve the wicked, not of their natural inclination, but Are forced thereunto by the mighty hand of God. dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi n2, cc vdb d n2 vvi dt j, xx pp-f po32 j n1, cc-acp vbr vvn av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1.
8978 0 Wicked persons are beholden to God in that anie creature serueth for their vse. Wicked Persons Are beholden to God in that any creature serveth for their use. j n2 vbr vvi p-acp np1 p-acp d d n1 vvz p-acp po32 n1.
8982 0 We are to take notice of Gods mighty and ouerruling hand ouer all creatures. We Are to take notice of God's mighty and overruling hand over all creatures. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f npg1 j cc j-vvg n1 p-acp d n2.
8997 0 The visible creatures in this world are vnder vanitie, and vnder a state of mutabilitie, alteratiō & change, by reason of mans sinne. The visible creatures in this world Are under vanity, and under a state of mUTABILITY, alteration & change, by reason of men sin. dt j n2 p-acp d n1 vbr p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 pp-f ng1 n1.
8999 0 Gen. 3.17. Gen. 3.17. np1 crd.
9000 0 Gen. 4.12. Gen. 4.12. np1 crd.
9001 0 Leuit. 20.19.20. Levites 20.19.20. np1 crd.
9005 0 Deut. 28.29.38.39.40. Deuteronomy 28.29.38.39.40. np1 crd.
9010 0 Mica. 6.15. Hag. 1.6. Mica. 6.15. Hag. 1.6. np1. crd. np1 crd.
9010 1 Isai. 24.4.5.6.7. Isaiah 24.4.5.6.7. np1 crd.
9029 0 The hainousnesse of sinne discouered, in that it brings Gods punishing hand not onely on man but on other creatures also. The heinousness of sin discovered, in that it brings God's punishing hand not only on man but on other creatures also. dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn, p-acp cst pn31 vvz n2 vvg n1 xx av-j p-acp n1 cc-acp p-acp j-jn n2 av.
9054 0 We are to lay the fault on our selues, & on our owne sinnes, when we are crossed by any creature. We Are to lay the fault on our selves, & on our own Sins, when we Are crossed by any creature. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po12 d n2, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d n1.
9070 0 We are to be mercifull to the poore creatures that stand in need of our mercy. We Are to be merciful to the poor creatures that stand in need of our mercy. pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt j n2 cst vvb p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1.
9073 0 The visible creatures in this world are i• a better case then the reprobate men or Angels. The visible creatures in this world Are i• a better case then the Reprobate men or Angels. dt j n2 p-acp d n1 vbr n1 dt jc n1 cs dt j-jn n2 cc n2.
9076 0 Iude Epist. verse 6. Iude Epistle verse 6. np1 np1 n1 crd
9082 0 The miserable state of the reprobate discouered. The miserable state of the Reprobate discovered. dt j n1 pp-f dt n-jn vvn.
9097 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
9100 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
9159 0 As the creatur• must fi•st be ••eed from the state of corruption, b•fore it partake with Gods children in any degree of their glorious libertie, so must men and women be freed from the corru•tion of sinne before they can partake in the glorious libertie of •ods chi•dren in fulnesse. As the creatur• must fi•st be ••eed from the state of corruption, b•fore it partake with God's children in any degree of their glorious liberty, so must men and women be freed from the corru•tion of sin before they can partake in the glorious liberty of •ods chi•dren in fullness. p-acp dt n1 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av pn31 vvi p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 j n1, av vmb n2 cc n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f ng1 n2 p-acp n1.
9174 0 Such as are in the dregs and filth of nature do vainely thinke that they shall enioy life and glorie in heauen. Such as Are in the dregs and filth of nature do vainly think that they shall enjoy life and glory in heaven. d c-acp vbr p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1 vdb av-j vvi cst pns32 vmb vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp n1.
9194 0 The time shall come when the visible heauens and other visible creatures shal be as free from corruptiō & change as the Saints in heauen. The time shall come when the visible heavens and other visible creatures shall be as free from corruption & change as the Saints in heaven. dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt j n2 cc j-jn j n2 vmb vbi a-acp j p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1.
9206 0 The alterations and changes that be amongst the creatures ought not to trouble vs too much. The alterations and changes that be among the creatures ought not to trouble us too much. dt n2 cc n2 cst vbb p-acp dt n2 vmd xx pc-acp vvi pno12 av av-d.
9230 0 Onely Gods children shall be made partakers of a glorious libertie at the day of iudgement. Only God's children shall be made partakers of a glorious liberty At the day of judgement. av-j npg1 n2 vmb vbi vvn n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
9246 0 The libertie of the wicked at the day of iudgement shall be a miserable bondage. The liberty of the wicked At the day of judgement shall be a miserable bondage. dt n1 pp-f dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi dt j n1.
9249 0 Ier. 34.17. Jeremiah 34.17. np1 crd.
9252 0 Comfort to Gods children in that their libertie at the day of iudgement shall be wonderfully enlarged. Comfort to God's children in that their liberty At the day of judgement shall be wonderfully enlarged. n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp d po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn.
9287 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
9321 0 We are to conceiue of the creatures lying vnder the burden of vanitie & corruption, as we are taught to conceiue of it by the holy word of God. We Are to conceive of the creatures lying under the burden of vanity & corruption, as we Are taught to conceive of it by the holy word of God. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1.
9326 0 Reproofe of such as do not thus conceiue of it. Reproof of such as do not thus conceive of it. n1 pp-f d c-acp vdb xx av vvi pp-f pn31.
9327 0 The fruit of their misconceit of it. The fruit of their misconceit of it. dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 pp-f pn31.
9340 0 The corruption of sinne that cleaues to our soules & bodies, ought to be felt as an heauie burdē, with an earnest desire to be eased of it The corruption of sin that cleaves to our Souls & bodies, ought to be felt as an heavy burden, with an earnest desire to be eased of it dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, pi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pn31
9356 0 The wonderfull dulnesse & dead heartednesse of many in regard of sinne, discouered & iustly reprooued. The wonderful dulness & dead heartedness of many in regard of sin, discovered & justly reproved. dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvn cc av-j vvn.
9372 0 Note. Note. n1.
9393 0 A fellow feeling of one anothers miserie, and a groning together vnder the burthen one of another, especially vnder the burden of sin pressing the conscience, is required of vs A fellow feeling of one another's misery, and a groaning together under the burden one of Another, especially under the burden of since pressing the conscience, is required of us dt n1 vvg pp-f pi j-jn n1, cc dt vvg av p-acp dt n1 crd pp-f n-jn, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg dt n1, vbz vvn pp-f pno12
9398 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
9411 0 It is most barbarous and brutish, to adde afflictiō to affliction, by insulting ouer such as are in miserie, or by dealing hardly with them. It is most barbarous and brutish, to add affliction to affliction, by insulting over such as Are in misery, or by dealing hardly with them. pn31 vbz av-ds j cc j, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, p-acp vvg p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvg av p-acp pno32.
9424 0 Zach. 1.15. Zach 1.15. np1 crd.
9426 0 A necessarie dutie to be learned. A necessary duty to be learned. dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn.
9439 0 Note. Note. n1.
9449 0 The visible creatures in this world shall lye vnder vanitie & corruption till the end of the world. The visible creatures in this world shall lie under vanity & corruption till the end of the world. dt j n2 p-acp d n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
9456 0 In vsing the creatures we are to intreate God to remoue from them the curse that cleaueth to them. In using the creatures we Are to entreat God to remove from them the curse that cleaveth to them. p-acp vvg dt n2 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pno32.
9463 0 How men do adde to the curse that cleaues to the creatures discouered. How men do add to the curse that cleaves to the creatures discovered. c-crq n2 vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n2 vvn.
9491 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
9516 0 Redemption of Gods children twofold. Redemption of God's children twofold. n1 pp-f npg1 n2 j.
9534 0 Gods children are much more thē that they are by creation. God's children Are much more them that they Are by creation. npg1 n2 vbr av-d av-dc pno32 cst pns32 vbr p-acp n1.
9545 0 We must looke that we be made new creatures in Iesus Christ. We must look that we be made new creatures in Iesus christ. pns12 vmb vvi cst pns12 vbb vvn j n2 p-acp np1 np1.
9557 0 How precious Gods children are to God in regard of their new creation. How precious God's children Are to God in regard of their new creation. c-crq j ng1 n2 vbr p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1.
9569 0 Note. Note. n1.
9578 0 The beginnings of true sauing grace in Gods children, and speciall gifts of the Spirit, are as sufficient pawnes and pledges of perfection of grace, and of fulnesse of ioy & glory hereafter to be giuen to them in heauen. The beginnings of true Saving grace in God's children, and special Gifts of the Spirit, Are as sufficient pawns and pledges of perfection of grace, and of fullness of joy & glory hereafter to be given to them in heaven. dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1 p-acp npg1 n2, cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr p-acp j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1.
9583 0 1. Cor. 1.22. 1. Cor. 1.22. crd np1 crd.
9587 0 Ephe. 1.13.14 Ephes 1.13.14 np1 crd
9590 0 Ephes. 4.30. Ephesians 4.30. np1 crd.
9609 0 The wonderfull and vnspeakeable goodnesse of God towards his ch•ldren manifested, in that he makes knowne to them that he hath prouided fulnesse of ioy and glory for them in heauen. The wonderful and unspeakable Goodness of God towards his ch•ldren manifested, in that he makes known to them that he hath provided fullness of joy and glory for them in heaven. dt j cc j-u n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2 vvn, p-acp cst pns31 vvz vvn p-acp pno32 cst pns31 vhz vvn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1.
9616 0 Excellent cōfort to such as find in themselues the beginnings of true sauing grace, and the special gifts of Gods Spirit. Excellent Comfort to such as find in themselves the beginnings of true Saving grace, and the special Gifts of God's Spirit. j n1 p-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp px32 dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1.
9639 0 By three things a man may know that the grace that is in him is true sauing grace. By three things a man may know that the grace that is in him is true Saving grace. p-acp crd n2 dt n1 vmb vvi cst dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno31 vbz j vvg n1.
9647 0 Galat. 2.20. Galatians 2.20. np1 crd.
9690 0 Gods children haue not fulnesse and perfection of grace in them in this life, but only so much as the Lord in his wisedome seeth meete and fit for them. God's children have not fullness and perfection of grace in them in this life, but only so much as the Lord in his Wisdom sees meet and fit for them. npg1 n2 vhb xx n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, cc-acp av-j av av-d c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz j cc j p-acp pno32.
9697 0 1. Cor. 13.9. 1. Cor. 13.9. crd np1 crd.
9699 0 Colos. 1.19. Colos 1.19. np1 crd.
9700 0 Colos. 2.9. Colos 2.9. np1 crd.
9701 0 Ioh. 1.16. John 1.16. np1 crd.
9702 0 Heb. 1.9. Hebrew 1.9. np1 crd.
9702 1 Psal. 45.7. Psalm 45.7. np1 crd.
9703 0 Ioh. 3.34. John 3.34. np1 crd.
9729 0 Comfort to Gods children who haue in them the beginnings of true sauing grace, & yet complaine of their owne spiritual weaknesses and wants. Note. Comfort to God's children who have in them the beginnings of true Saving grace, & yet complain of their own spiritual Weaknesses and Wants. Note. n1 p-acp npg1 n2 r-crq vhb p-acp pno32 dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1, cc av vvi pp-f po32 d j n2 cc n2. n1.
9761 0 Reproofe of such as abuse this truth, that Gods children haue not fulnesse and perfection of grace in them in this life. Reproof of such as abuse this truth, that God's children have not fullness and perfection of grace in them in this life. n1 pp-f d c-acp vvi d n1, cst npg1 n2 vhb xx n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1.
9788 0 The best of Gods children do in this world sigh & grone vnder the burthen of corruption and miserie. The best of God's children do in this world sighs & groan under the burden of corruption and misery. dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vdb p-acp d n1 vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1.
9820 0 It is an idle conceit, that Gods children may come to such a measure of comfort in this life, as they need not any more sigh, or grone, or mourne for their sinnes. It is an idle conceit, that God's children may come to such a measure of Comfort in this life, as they need not any more sighs, or groan, or mourn for their Sins. pn31 vbz dt j n1, cst npg1 n2 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp pns32 vvb xx d dc n1, cc vvi, cc vvi p-acp po32 n2.
9828 0 Reproofe of such men and women as are far from continual sighing and groning. Reproof of such men and women as Are Far from continual sighing and groaning. n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2 c-acp vbr av-j p-acp j vvg cc vvg.
9852 0 Gods childrē may reioyce in vsing the good creatures of God, obseruing 3 caueats. God's children may rejoice in using the good creatures of God, observing 3 caveats. npg1 n2 vmb vvi p-acp vvg dt j n2 pp-f np1, vvg crd n2.
9865 0 Note. Gods childrē sigh & grone heartily when they sigh and grone for sin. So do not hypocrits and carnall persons. Note. God's children sighs & groan heartily when they sighs and groan for since. So do not Hypocrites and carnal Persons. n1. npg1 n2 vvb cc vvi av-j c-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp n1. av vdb xx n2 cc j n2.
9899 0 A child of God so grones vnder the burthen of misery that he lyes vnder, as that he waites for deliuerance out of it with patience. A child of God so groans under the burden of misery that he lies under, as that he waits for deliverance out of it with patience. dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp, c-acp cst pns31 vvz p-acp n1 av pp-f pn31 p-acp n1.
9912 0 How dangerous a thing it is to make hast to be deliuered out of distresse, and to be impatient of delay. How dangerous a thing it is to make haste to be Delivered out of distress, and to be impatient of Delay. c-crq j dt n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vbi j pp-f n1.
9927 0 The godly constantly looke & long for the day of full deliuerance, & liue in continuall expectation of that day. The godly constantly look & long for the day of full deliverance, & live in continual expectation of that day. dt j av-j vvi cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc vvi p-acp j n1 pp-f d n1.
9931 0 1. Cor. 1.7. 1. Cor. 1.7. crd np1 crd.
9959 0 A difference betweene the godly & the wicked in regard of their expectation and desire of death. A difference between the godly & the wicked in regard of their expectation and desire of death. dt n1 p-acp dt j cc dt j p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1.
9975 0 Note. Note. n1.
9994 0 The beginnings of true sauing grace are sufficient pawnes and pledges to assure men that hereafter they shall haue perfection of grace and glorie in heauen. The beginnings of true Saving grace Are sufficient pawns and pledges to assure men that hereafter they shall have perfection of grace and glory in heaven. dt n2 pp-f j vvg n1 vbr j n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi n2 cst av pns32 vmb vhi n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1.
10008 0 The bodies of Gods children shall one day be fully freed from all corruption & miserie. The bodies of God's children shall one day be Fully freed from all corruption & misery. dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 vmb crd n1 vbb av-j vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1.
10015 0 Reuel. 21.4. Revel. 21.4. vvb. crd.
10030 0 1. Cor. 6.15.19. 1. Cor. 6.15.19. crd np1 crd.
10039 0 A day of generall iudgement must needs be, in respect of Gods childrē. A day of general judgement must needs be, in respect of God's children. dt n1 pp-f j n1 vmb av vbi, p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n2.
10044 0 A ground of comfort to Gods childrē, & of patience in time of their miseries pressing their bodies in this world. A ground of Comfort to God's children, & of patience in time of their misery's pressing their bodies in this world. dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n2, cc pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvg po32 n2 p-acp d n1.
10110 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
10154 0 Gods childrē haue their ful and perfect saluation in this life, not in present possession, but onely in hope and expectation. God's children have their full and perfect salvation in this life, not in present possession, but only in hope and expectation. npg1 n2 vhb po32 j cc j n1 p-acp d n1, xx p-acp j n1, cc-acp av-j p-acp n1 cc n1.
10170 0 We must labour to make our hope of heauen and saluation as sure as possibly we can. We must labour to make our hope of heaven and salvation as sure as possibly we can. pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 c-acp j c-acp av-j pns12 vmb.
10195 0 We must looke to the keeping of our sound & liuely hope, & to the preseruing of it. We must look to the keeping of our found & lively hope, & to the preserving of it. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 cc j n1, cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31.
10211 0 Note. Note. n1.
10234 0 True Christian sauing hope is an expectation of good things to come. True Christian Saving hope is an expectation of good things to come. j np1 vvg n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi.
10258 0 A difference betweene sauing faith & sauing hope discouered. A difference between Saving faith & Saving hope discovered. dt n1 p-acp vvg n1 cc vvg n1 vvn.
10264 0 Whence it is that the men of the world thinke so basely of Gods childrē and of their their hopes. Whence it is that the men of the world think so basely of God's children and of their their hope's. c-crq pn31 vbz d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb av av-j pp-f npg1 n2 cc pp-f po32 po32 n2.
10285 0 True sauing hope shall be abolished & ceasse to be after this life. True Saving hope shall be abolished & cease to be After this life. j vvg n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1.
10286 0 1. Cor. 13.13. 1. Cor. 13.13. crd np1 crd.
10286 1 How we are to vnderstand How we Are to understand c-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi
10293 0 A cauill of the Papists answered. A cavil of the Papists answered. dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 vvd.
10297 0 How faith doth iustifie in the sight of God. How faith does justify in the sighed of God. q-crq n1 vdz vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
10305 0 An argumēt from commō sense, may sometimes be lawfully vsed by a Preacher an argument from Common sense, may sometime be lawfully used by a Preacher dt n1 p-acp j n1, vmb av vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1
10313 0 True sauing hope must be accompanied with patient waiting for the good things hoped for. True Saving hope must be accompanied with patient waiting for the good things hoped for. j vvg n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j vvg p-acp dt j n2 vvn p-acp.
10348 0 Reproofe of such of Gods children as take on them to prescribe to the Lord in what time he shall accomplish his promises to them. Reproof of such of God's children as take on them to prescribe to the Lord in what time he shall accomplish his promises to them. n1 pp-f d pp-f npg1 n2 c-acp vvb p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2 p-acp pno32.
10367 0 How Gods children may strengthen their hope when they cal on God in time of their great affliction, and God seemes not to heare them. How God's children may strengthen their hope when they call on God in time of their great affliction, and God seems not to hear them. c-crq n2 n2 vmb vvi po32 n1 c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1, cc np1 vvz xx pc-acp vvi pno32.
10418 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
10450 0 The best of Gods childrē are not able to stand by their owne strength with out shrinking & fainting in time of their triall and affliction. The best of God's children Are not able to stand by their own strength with out shrinking & fainting in time of their trial and affliction. dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n1 p-acp av vvg cc vvg p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1.
10474 0 We must take heed we cast not our selues into any trouble or affliction needlesly, and that we presume not of our own strength for the bearing of the least afflictiō or triall. We must take heed we cast not our selves into any trouble or affliction needlessly, and that we presume not of our own strength for the bearing of the least affliction or trial. pns12 vmb vvi n1 pns12 vvd xx po12 n2 p-acp d n1 cc n1 av-j, cc cst pns12 vvb xx pp-f po12 d n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt ds n1 cc n1.
10491 0 Rash censuring of such as discouer much weakenes & much distemper in time of their afflictions, to be auoided. Rash censuring of such as discover much weakness & much distemper in time of their afflictions, to be avoided. j vvg pp-f d c-acp vvi d n1 cc d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, pc-acp vbi vvn.
10503 0 Comfort to such as are troubled because of their distempers & misdemeanours in time of their grieuous afflictions. Comfort to such as Are troubled Because of their distempers & misdemeanours in time of their grievous afflictions. n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp pp-f po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n2.
10513 0 Gods children do with patience & comfort beare their afflictions, onely by the helpe & assistance of the holy Spirit of God. God's children do with patience & Comfort bear their afflictions, only by the help & assistance of the holy Spirit of God. npg1 n2 vdb p-acp n1 cc n1 vvi po32 n2, av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1.
10514 0 2. Cor. 4.8.9. 2. Cor. 4.8.9. crd np1 crd.
10516 0 2. Cor. 4. 2. Cor. 4. crd np1 crd
10516 1 verse 13. verse 13. n1 crd
10519 0 Philip. 4.12.13. Philip. 4.12.13. np1. crd.
10521 0 Psal. 3.1.2. Psalm 3.1.2. np1 crd.
10531 0 Ioh. 14.16. John 14.16. np1 crd.
10532 0 Rom. 15.5. Rom. 15.5. np1 crd.
10532 1 2. Cor. 1.3.4. 2. Cor. 1.3.4. crd np1 crd.
10547 0 A foolish conceit of the Papists met withall. A foolish conceit of the Papists met withal. dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2 vvd av.
10553 0 We are not to be too diffident and too distrustfull of our standing in time of affliction. We Are not to be too diffident and too distrustful of our standing in time of affliction. pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vbi av j cc av j pp-f po12 n-vvg p-acp n1 pp-f n1.
10563 0 Note. Note. n1.
10574 0 To Gods Spirit alone belongeth the praise of that ease comfort refreshing & strength, which we find in time of affliction. To God's Spirit alone belongeth the praise of that ease Comfort refreshing & strength, which we find in time of affliction. p-acp npg1 n1 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1 n1 vvg cc n1, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1.
10589 0 The patience of Gods children is true, sound and comfortable patience. The patience of God's children is true, found and comfortable patience. dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz j, j cc j n1.
10595 0 Difference betweene the patience of Gods children and the patience which wicked men seeme to haue. Difference between the patience of God's children and the patience which wicked men seem to have. n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 cc dt n1 r-crq j n2 vvb pc-acp vhi.
10615 0 The grace of prayer is a special means whereby Gods Spirit enableth Gods children to hold out without fainting in time of their trials & afflictions. The grace of prayer is a special means whereby God's Spirit enableth God's children to hold out without fainting in time of their trials & afflictions. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j n2 c-crq ng1 n1 vvz npg1 n2 pc-acp vvi av p-acp vvg p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2.
10625 0 Exod. 14.11.12. Exod 14.11.12. np1 crd.
10646 0 Great comfort to •uch as fi•d themselues made able to pray as they ought to time of trouble and •ffliction. Great Comfort to •uch as fi•d themselves made able to pray as they ought to time of trouble and •ffliction. j n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp vvd px32 vvn j pc-acp vvi c-acp pns32 vmd p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1.
10662 0 Note. Note. n1.
10677 0 The best of Gods childrē are manie times to seek, and of themselues know not how to pray as they ought in time of their great afflictions. The best of God's children Are many times to seek, and of themselves know not how to pray as they ought in time of their great afflictions. dt js pp-f ng1 n2 vbr d n2 pc-acp vvi, cc pp-f px32 vvi xx c-crq pc-acp vvi c-acp pns32 vmd p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n2.
10699 0 The follie of men discouered, who liue in the continuall practise of sinne, and yet thinke to find it easie for them to go to God in praier in their great distresses. The folly of men discovered, who live in the continual practice of sin, and yet think to find it easy for them to go to God in prayer in their great Distresses. dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn, r-crq vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc av vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n2.
11193 0 Prayers made according to mens owne fancies cannot please God. Prayers made according to men's own fancies cannot please God. n2 vvd vvg p-acp ng2 d n2 vmbx vvi np1.
10716 0 Comfort to Gods poore children who find themselues vnable to pray in time of their great afflictions, & complaine of it. Comfort to God's poor children who find themselves unable to pray in time of their great afflictions, & complain of it. n1 p-acp npg1 j n2 r-crq vvb px32 j-u pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n2, cc vvi pp-f pn31.
10738 0 When Gods children are in such deepe distresse as of themselues they are to seeke how to go to God in prayer, then doth the holy Spirit of God enable them at the least to sigh & grone to God. When God's children Are in such deep distress as of themselves they Are to seek how to go to God in prayer, then does the holy Spirit of God enable them At the least to sighs & groan to God. c-crq n2 n2 vbr p-acp d j-jn n1 a-acp pp-f px32 pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, av vdz dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvi pno32 p-acp dt ds pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp np1.
10752 0 A difference betweene Gods childrē & carnal persons in time of great distresse, discouered. A difference between God's children & carnal Persons in time of great distress, discovered. dt n1 p-acp npg1 n2 cc j n2 p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, vvn.
10764 0 Two things by which we may know that our sighing and groning in time of great distresse comes frō the roote of Gods Spirit. Two things by which we may know that our sighing and groaning in time of great distress comes from the root of God's Spirit. crd n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi cst po12 j-vvg cc vvg p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1.
10777 0 The verie sighes and grones of Gods childrē in their great afflictions are effectuall prayers to God. The very sighs and groans of God's children in their great afflictions Are effectual Prayers to God. dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp po32 j n2 vbr j n2 p-acp np1.
10796 0 A sweete cōfort to Gods children in time of their greatest afflictions. A sweet Comfort to God's children in time of their greatest afflictions. dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 js n2.
10823 0 A necessarie caueat. A necessary caveat. dt j n1.
10843 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
10860 0 Rom. 8.6. Rom. 8.6. np1 crd.
10877 0 God perfectly knowes the secret thoughts, purposes and intents of mens minds, and all the inward motions of their hearts God perfectly knows the secret thoughts, Purposes and intents of men's minds, and all the inward motions of their hearts np1 av-j vvz dt j-jn n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f ng2 n2, cc d dt j n2 pp-f po32 ng1
10904 0 Reproofe of such as iudge their hearts to be naught, whose liues they see to be holy & good. Reproof of such as judge their hearts to be nought, whose lives they see to be holy & good. n1 pp-f d c-acp vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vbi pix, rg-crq n2 pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi j cc j.
10922 0 It is not enough to auoid open grosse sinnes, and to retaine foule bosome sinnes. It is not enough to avoid open gross Sins, and to retain foul bosom Sins. pn31 vbz xx av-d pc-acp vvi j j n2, cc pc-acp vvi j n1 n2.
10946 0 Comfort for sound and single hearted Christians. Comfort for found and single hearted Christians. n1 p-acp n1 cc j j-vvn np1.
10951 0 Terror to such as harbor malice and mischiefe in their hearts against their brethren, and keepe it close so as men cannot discerne it. Terror to such as harbour malice and mischief in their hearts against their brothers, and keep it close so as men cannot discern it. n1 p-acp d c-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi pn31 av-j av c-acp n2 vmbx vvi pn31.
10962 0 Isai. 29.15. Isaiah 29.15. np1 crd.
10975 0 God alone knowes the desires of his children in their sighes and grones. God alone knows the Desires of his children in their sighs and groans. np1 av-j vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2.
10978 0 Inuocation of Saints departed, confuted Invocation of Saints departed, confuted n1 pp-f n2 vvn, vvn
10993 0 God onely knowes the meaning of those vnutterable sighes and grones that are in the hearts of his children in time of their great affliction, and he also approues of them. God only knows the meaning of those unutterable sighs and groans that Are in the hearts of his children in time of their great affliction, and he also approves of them. np1 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f d j n2 cc n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1, cc pns31 av vvz pp-f pno32.
11007 0 Speciall comfort to Gods children in some particular cases. Case 1. Special Comfort to God's children in Some particular cases. Case 1. j n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp d j n2. n1 crd
11041 0 Onely the prayers and sighes of the Saints of God are accepted of the Lord. Only the Prayers and sighs of the Saints of God Are accepted of the Lord. av-j dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn pp-f dt n1.
11075 0 That wicked and impenitent persons cannot possibly finde cōfort in seeking to God in prayer in time of their need, discouered. That wicked and impenitent Persons cannot possibly find Comfort in seeking to God in prayer in time of their need, discovered. cst j cc j n2 vmbx av-j vvi n1 p-acp vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1, vvn.
11105 0 The right way to find comfort in our sighes, & grones, and prayers to the Lord. The right Way to find Comfort in our sighs, & groans, and Prayers to the Lord. dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1.
11122 0 Prayer is a worke of the holy Spirit of God in the best of Gods children. Prayer is a work of the holy Spirit of God in the best of God's children. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt js pp-f ng1 n2.
11129 0 The popish error, that a man before conuersion may turne himselfe to seeke to the Lord, met withall. The popish error, that a man before conversion may turn himself to seek to the Lord, met withal. dt j n1, cst dt n1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi px31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, vvd av.
11135 0 No easie matter to pray as we ought. No easy matter to pray as we ought. dx j n1 pc-acp vvi c-acp pns12 vmd.
11142 0 Such as are truly sanctified, liuing yet on the earth, may truly be called Saints. Such as Are truly sanctified, living yet on the earth, may truly be called Saints. d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, vvg av p-acp dt n1, vmb av-j vbi vvn n2.
11157 0 The Papists cōfuted, who hold none to be Saints, but such as are glorified in heauen. The Papists confuted, who hold none to be Saints, but such as Are glorified in heaven. dt njp2 vvn, r-crq vvb pix pc-acp vbi n2, cc-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp n1.
11159 0 The wickednesse of those who vse the name of Saint as a title of disgrace and mockage, discouered. The wickedness of those who use the name of Saint as a title of disgrace and mockage, discovered. dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvn.
11178 0 Prayers made according to Gods will, are onely such as please God, & are accepted of him. Prayers made according to God's will, Are only such as please God, & Are accepted of him. n2 vvd vvg p-acp n2 vmb, vbr av-j d c-acp vvi np1, cc vbr vvn pp-f pno31.
11207 0 Our prayers must be framed according to Gods will, that they may find acceptance with the Lord. Our Prayers must be framed according to God's will, that they may find acceptance with the Lord. po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn vvg p-acp n2 vmb, cst pns32 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1.
11212 0 How our prayers are framed according to Gods will. How our Prayers Are framed according to God's will. c-crq po12 n2 vbr vvn vvg p-acp n2 vmb.
11231 0 Three things Three things crd n2
11240 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
11292 0 All true beleeuers are certainly assured, that all things worke together for the best both of themselues and of all that truely loue God, & how they are assured of it. All true believers Are Certainly assured, that all things work together for the best both of themselves and of all that truly love God, & how they Are assured of it. d j n2 vbr av-j vvn, cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js d pp-f px32 cc pp-f d cst av-j n1 np1, cc c-crq pns32 vbr vvn pp-f pn31.
11305 0 Gods childrē may be assured of their perseuerance in grace. God's children may be assured of their perseverance in grace. npg1 n2 vmb vbi vvn pp-f po32 n1 p-acp n1.
11316 0 The happie estate of a child of God discouered. The happy estate of a child of God discovered. dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd.
11337 0 All things whatsoeuer they be, are so ordered by the wonderfull power of God, and by his wise disposing hand, as that they worke for the good of the spirituall state of Gods children. All things whatsoever they be, Are so ordered by the wonderful power of God, and by his wise disposing hand, as that they work for the good of the spiritual state of God's children. d n2 r-crq pns32 vbb, vbr av vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp po31 j n-vvg n1, c-acp cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt j pp-f dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2.
11364 0 Note. Note. n1.
11375 0 Luk. 22.32. Luk. 22.32. np1 crd.
11389 0 Note. Note. n1.
11414 0 Particular prouidence of God proued. Particular providence of God proved. j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vvd.
11422 0 Comfort to God children in that their best is still a working. Comfort to God children in that their best is still a working. n1 p-acp np1 n2 p-acp d po32 js vbz av dt n-vvg.
11443 0 A speciall lesson to be learned of all Gods children A special Lesson to be learned of all God's children dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d ng1 n2
11461 0 Wicked men discouer their folly in seeking to hurt Gods children Wicked men discover their folly in seeking to hurt God's children j n2 vvb po32 n1 p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi npg1 n2
11492 0 Onely the good and godly are the persons who haue al things working for the best to them. Only the good and godly Are the Persons who have all things working for the best to them. av-j dt j cc j vbr dt n2 r-crq vhb d n2 vvg p-acp dt js p-acp pno32.
11521 0 Wicked persons are miserable in the top of their happinesse, as they account. Wicked Persons Are miserable in the top of their happiness, as they account. j n2 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp pns32 vvb.
11530 0 We are to looke to it, that we be qualified as Gods children are. We Are to look to it, that we be qualified as God's children Are. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cst pns12 vbb vvn p-acp npg1 n2 vbr.
11552 0 It is a speciall qualification of such as haue al things working together for the best, that they loue God. It is a special qualification of such as have all things working together for the best, that they love God. pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d c-acp vhb d n2 vvg av p-acp dt js, cst pns32 vvb np1.
11577 0 Our louing of God simply for himselfe, is euidence enough to vs that we are Gods childrē. Our loving of God simply for himself, is evidence enough to us that we Are God's children. po12 n1 pp-f np1 av-j p-acp px31, vbz n1 av-d p-acp pno12 cst pns12 vbr ng1 n2.
11582 0 Sixe notes by which we may trie our selues whether we truly loue God or no. Sixe notes by which we may try our selves whither we truly love God or no. crd n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 cs pns12 av-j vvb np1 cc uh-dx.
11608 0 Particular application of the notes. Particular application of the notes. j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2.
11632 0 Comfort for such as finde the true loue of God in themselues, though it be but weake & in a small measure. Comfort for such as find the true love of God in themselves, though it be but weak & in a small measure. n1 p-acp d c-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp px32, cs pn31 vbb p-acp j cc p-acp dt j n1.
11642 0 Motiues to stirre vs vp to loue God truly, and to increase in loue to him. Motives to stir us up to love God truly, and to increase in love to him. n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp n1 np1 av-j, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31.
11673 0 Onely such truly loue God, as are effectually called. Only such truly love God, as Are effectually called. av-j av-d av-j n1 np1, c-acp vbr av-j vvn.
11694 0 That true loue is in vs by nature, is a Popish error. That true love is in us by nature, is a Popish error. cst j n1 vbz p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, vbz dt j n1.
11698 0 They are deceiued who thinke they haue loued God from their infancie & childhood. They Are deceived who think they have loved God from their infancy & childhood. pns32 vbr vvn r-crq vvb pns32 vhb vvn np1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1.
11732 0 All and euery one who haue part in this worthy priuiledge, that all things worke together for the best to them, they are effectually called. All and every one who have part in this worthy privilege, that all things work together for the best to them, they Are effectually called. d cc d crd r-crq vhb n1 p-acp d j n1, cst d n2 vvi av p-acp dt js p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr av-j vvn.
11765 0 How we may discerne whether we be the children of God or no. How we may discern whither we be the children of God or no. c-crq pns12 vmb vvi cs pns12 vbb dt n2 pp-f np1 cc uh-dx.
11776 0 Seuen notes by which we may trie whether we be effectually called or no. Seuen notes by which we may try whither we be effectually called or no. crd n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi cs pns12 vbb av-j vvn cc uh-dx.
11806 0 Application of the notes. Application of the notes. n1 pp-f dt n2.
11837 0 Comfort for such as finde themselues effectually called. Comfort for such as find themselves effectually called. n1 p-acp d c-acp vvb px32 av-j vvn.
11866 0 The euidences & signes of the happinesse and saluation of Gods childrē are in themselues, but the ground of it is out of thēselues. The evidences & Signs of the happiness and salvation of God's children Are in themselves, but the ground of it is out of themselves. dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbr p-acp px32, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz av pp-f px32.
13769 0 Comfort to as many as truly beleeue in Christ. Comfort to as many as truly believe in christ. n1 p-acp p-acp d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp np1.
11881 0 They deceiue themselues who lay claime to happinesse and saluatiō without any euidence and signe of it in themselues. They deceive themselves who lay claim to happiness and salvation without any evidence and Signen of it in themselves. pns32 vvb px32 r-crq vvd n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp px32.
11899 0 Comfort to such of Gods children as find the work of grace but weake and feeble in thē. Comfort to such of God's children as find the work of grace but weak and feeble in them. n1 p-acp d pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j cc j p-acp pno32.
11920 0 Effectual calling is a free calling. Effectual calling is a free calling. j n-vvg vbz dt j n-vvg.
11942 0 Merit of congruitie confuted. Merit of congruity confuted. n1 pp-f n1 vvn.
11947 0 We are to ascribe our effectuall calling onely to Gods free grace and mercie. We Are to ascribe our effectual calling only to God's free grace and mercy. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi po12 j n-vvg av-j p-acp npg1 j n1 cc n1.
11968 0 Effectuall calling is vnchangeable. Effectual calling is unchangeable. j n-vvg vbz j-u.
11980 0 Falling away from effectuall calling can neuer befall Gods children Falling away from effectual calling can never befall God's children vvg av p-acp j n-vvg vmb av-x vvi npg1 n2
11988 0 Comfort to such as find themselues effectually called. Comfort to such as find themselves effectually called. n1 p-acp d c-acp vvb px32 av-j vvn.
12025 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
12074 0 Gods louing of his to life and saluation doth not begin with their conuersion, but was before they had a being in the world. God's loving of his to life and salvation does not begin with their conversion, but was before they had a being in the world. n2 vvg pp-f png31 p-acp n1 cc n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp po32 n1, cc-acp vbds c-acp pns32 vhd dt vbg p-acp dt n1.
12105 0 It is erronious and false, that God loues not any sinner to life and saluation, till he see his faith and repentance. It is erroneous and false, that God loves not any sinner to life and salvation, till he see his faith and Repentance. pn31 vbz j cc j, cst np1 vvz xx d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp pns31 vvb po31 n1 cc n1.
12109 0 Comfort to as many as find and feele the loue of God shed abroad in their hearts. Comfort to as many as find and feel the love of God shed abroad in their hearts. n1 p-acp p-acp d c-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd av p-acp po32 n2.
12124 0 The cause of Gods predestination to life and saluation is onely Gods fore-acknowledging of some, and his free loue to them. The cause of God's predestination to life and salvation is only God's fore-acknowledging of Some, and his free love to them. dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbz j npg1 j pp-f d, cc po31 j n1 p-acp pno32.
12147 0 Some erronious opinions of Papists, Arminians, and Anabaptists confuted. some erroneous opinions of Papists, Arminians, and Anabaptists confuted. d j n2 pp-f njp2, njp2, cc np1 vvn.
12180 0 Comfort to such as haue good euidence of it that they belong to Gods election. Comfort to such as have good evidence of it that they belong to God's election. n1 p-acp d c-acp vhb j n1 pp-f pn31 cst pns32 vvb p-acp ng1 n1.
12195 0 Note. Note. n1.
12210 0 God hath appointed his chosen to be like to his owne Sonne in holinesse. God hath appointed his chosen to be like to his own Son in holiness. np1 vhz vvn po31 vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp n1.
12225 0 Wherein we are not to imitate Christ. Wherein we Are not to imitate christ. c-crq pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi np1.
12228 0 Wherein we are to imitate him. Wherein we Are to imitate him. c-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pno31.
12243 0 They deceiue themselues who thinke they shall go to heauen, & yet re not like to Christ in the least measure of holinesse. They deceive themselves who think they shall go to heaven, & yet re not like to christ in the least measure of holiness. pns32 vvb px32 r-crq vvb pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc av zz xx av-j p-acp np1 p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f n1.
12262 0 What a precious thing true holinesse is. What a precious thing true holiness is. q-crq dt j n1 j n1 vbz.
12271 0 All that shall partake with Christ in glorie must also be partakers of his sufferings. All that shall partake with christ in glory must also be partakers of his sufferings. d cst vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 vmb av vbi n2 pp-f po31 n2.
12283 0 They are deceiued who thinke they shall go to heauen without trials, crosses, and afflictions. They Are deceived who think they shall go to heaven without trials, Crosses, and afflictions. pns32 vbr vvn r-crq vvb pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n2, n2, cc n2.
12287 0 Comfort to Gods children that they are conformable to Christ in their sufferings. Comfort to God's children that they Are conformable to christ in their sufferings. n1 p-acp npg1 n2 cst pns32 vbr j p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n2.
12303 0 Note. Note. n1.
12309 0 The sufferings of Gods children though they be exceeding sharpe, bitter, and painfull, yet are they not equall to the sufferings of Christ. The sufferings of God's children though they be exceeding sharp, bitter, and painful, yet Are they not equal to the sufferings of christ. dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 cs pns32 vbb av-vvg j, j, cc j, av vbr pns32 xx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1.
12336 0 When a child of God is in any affliction he is then to consider what Christ hath suffered for him. When a child of God is in any affliction he is then to Consider what christ hath suffered for him. c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp d n1 pns31 vbz av pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31.
12353 0 The fault of those who in time of great affliction breake out & say, neuer any suffered that which they endure, discouered. The fault of those who in time of great affliction break out & say, never any suffered that which they endure, discovered. dt n1 pp-f d r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 vvi av cc vvi, av d vvd d r-crq pns32 vvb, vvn.
12372 0 Gods chosen shall one day be made like the Lord Iesus in heauenly glorie. God's chosen shall one day be made like the Lord Iesus in heavenly glory. n2 vvn vmb crd n1 vbb vvn av-j dt n1 np1 p-acp j n1.
12388 0 Comfort to as many as find themselues in the number of Gods chosen. Comfort to as many as find themselves in the number of God's chosen. n1 p-acp p-acp d c-acp vvb px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn.
12397 0 They who find themselues in the number of Gods childrē ought earnestly to desire the coming of Christ to iudgement They who find themselves in the number of God's children ought earnestly to desire the coming of christ to judgement pns32 r-crq vvb px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vmd av-j pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1
12414 0 Christ Iesus is to be preferred before all his members in honour & dignitie. christ Iesus is to be preferred before all his members in honour & dignity. np1 np1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d po31 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1.
12424 0 Who they be that teach true and sound doctrine touching the Lord Iesus. 1. Cor. 1.24. 1. Cor. 2.2. Who they be that teach true and found Doctrine touching the Lord Iesus. 1. Cor. 1.24. 1. Cor. 2.2. r-crq pns32 vbb cst vvb j cc j n1 vvg dt n1 np1. crd np1 crd. crd np1 crd.
12445 0 All true beleeuers are brethren to Christ. All true believers Are brothers to christ. d j n2 vbr n2 p-acp np1.
12448 0 Ioh. 20.17. John 20.17. np1 crd.
12460 0 What the brotherhood betweene Christ & true beleeuers is, & the ground of it. What the brotherhood between christ & true believers is, & the ground of it. q-crq dt n1 p-acp np1 cc j n2 vbz, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31.
12468 0 True beleeuers are to take notice of their honour and dignitie. True believers Are to take notice of their honour and dignity. j n2 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1.
12480 0 Terrour to such as offer the least wrong, indignitie, or disgrace to any true beleeuer. Terror to such as offer the least wrong, indignity, or disgrace to any true believer. n1 p-acp d c-acp vvi dt ds n-jn, n1, cc vvi p-acp d j n1.
12493 0 Comfort for poor despised and distressed members of Christ. Comfort for poor despised and distressed members of christ. n1 p-acp j j-vvn cc j-vvn n2 pp-f np1.
12507 0 All true beleeuers are brethren. All true believers Are brothers. d j n2 vbr n2.
12519 0 All true beleeuers must be affected one to another as brethren. All true believers must be affected one to Another as brothers. d j n2 vmb vbi vvn pi p-acp j-jn c-acp n2.
12527 0 Gen. 37.19 20 Gen. 37.19 20 np1 crd crd
12531 0 Verse 27. Verse 27. n1 crd
12531 1 A needfull lesson to be learned of all true beleeuers. A needful Lesson to be learned of all true believers. dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d j n2.
12558 0 True beleeuers must be affected with the miseries one of another as brethren. True believers must be affected with the misery's one of Another as brothers. j n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 crd pp-f j-jn c-acp n2.
12571 0 The number is great of such as shall be saued. 1. King. 19.18 The number is great of such as shall be saved. 1. King. 19.18 dt n1 vbz j pp-f d c-acp vmb vbi vvn. crd n1. crd
12588 0 Comfort to vs when we see times of distresse, & hauocke of the Church, and when idolatry & open propnanenesse, & bloudie persecutions do ouerspread all. Comfort to us when we see times of distress, & havoc of the Church, and when idolatry & open propnanenesse, & bloody persecutions do overspread all. n1 p-acp pno12 c-crq pns12 vvb n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc c-crq n1 cc j n1, cc j n2 vdb vvi d.
12617 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
12621 0 Verse 28. Verse 28. n1 crd
12670 0 Gods predestination to life and glorie in heauen is not vniuersall. God's predestination to life and glory in heaven is not universal. npg1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 vbz xx j.
12682 0 Vniuersall redemption by Christ held by some, confuted. Universal redemption by christ held by Some, confuted. j n1 p-acp np1 vvd p-acp d, vvn.
12704 0 The Anabaptists confuted in that they hold vniuersall election on condition of faith, and of obedience to the Gospel. The Anabaptists confuted in that they hold universal election on condition of faith, and of Obedience to the Gospel. dt np1 vvn p-acp cst pns32 vvb j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1.
12725 0 Ioh. 10 27. John 10 27. np1 crd crd
12752 0 They who find themselues in the number of Gods chosen are exceedingly bound to admire & magnifie Gods free loue towards them. They who find themselves in the number of God's chosen Are exceedingly bound to admire & magnify God's free love towards them. pns32 r-crq vvb px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn vbr av-vvg vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2 j n1 p-acp pno32.
12772 0 Those whom God did predestinate to life & glorie in heauen, them also he appointed in time to be called, iustified, and sanctified. Those whom God did predestinate to life & glory in heaven, them also he appointed in time to be called, justified, and sanctified. d r-crq np1 vdd j p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, pno32 av pns31 vvd p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, vvn, cc vvn.
12784 0 A foolish and blasphemous manner of reasoning commonly vsed by some met withall. A foolish and blasphemous manner of reasoning commonly used by Some met withal. dt j cc j n1 pp-f vvg av-j vvn p-acp d vvd av.
12787 0 Note. Note. n1.
12806 0 Gods chosen shall vndoubtedly be in time effectually called. God's chosen shall undoubtedly be in time effectually called. n2 vvn vmb av-j vbi p-acp n1 av-j vvn.
12851 0 Preposterous & rash iudgement touching wicked and vngodly persons ought to be auoyded. Preposterous & rash judgement touching wicked and ungodly Persons ought to be avoided. j cc j n1 vvg j cc j n2 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn.
12866 0 The meanes of calling and conuersion may lawfully be offered to rebellious sinners. The means of calling and conversion may lawfully be offered to rebellious Sinners. dt n2 pp-f vvg cc n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp j n2.
12869 0 Note. Note. n1.
12890 0 A child of God is not to doubt of the power of Gods grace, & of the effectuall working of his grace for the ouercōming of some strōg corruption. A child of God is not to doubt of the power of God's grace, & of the effectual working of his grace for the overcoming of Some strong corruption. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc pp-f dt j n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f d j n1.
12907 0 Onely they and none but they, who belong to Gods election, are or shall be effectually called. Only they and none but they, who belong to God's election, Are or shall be effectually called. av-j pns32 cc pix cc-acp pns32, r-crq vvb p-acp ng1 n1, vbr cc vmb vbi av-j vvn.
12914 0 Tit. 1.1. Tit. 1.1. np1 crd.
12914 1 Matth. 13.11. Matthew 13.11. np1 crd.
12944 0 Why God wil haue his word preached to all, both elect & reprobate. Why God will have his word preached to all, both elect & Reprobate. c-crq np1 vmb vhi po31 n1 vvd p-acp d, av-d vvb cc j-jn.
12968 0 We are not to thinke it strange that where many enioy the like meanes of saluation, yet there all are not wrought on by the same. We Are not to think it strange that where many enjoy the like means of salvation, yet there all Are not wrought on by the same. pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi pn31 j cst c-crq d vvb dt j n2 pp-f n1, av a-acp d vbr xx vvn a-acp p-acp dt d.
12983 0 Comfort to such as haue euidence of it that they are effectually called. Comfort to such as have evidence of it that they Are effectually called. n1 p-acp d c-acp vhb n1 pp-f pn31 cst pns32 vbr av-j vvn.
13007 0 Note. Note. n1.
13780 0 Note. Note. n1.
13025 0 Such as are effectually called, are at the same time also iustified. Such as Are effectually called, Are At the same time also justified. d c-acp vbr av-j vvn, vbr p-acp dt d n1 av vvn.
13056 0 1. Ioh. 1.7. 1. John 1.7. crd np1 crd.
13070 0 Our iustification in Gods sight is most free. Our justification in God's sighed is most free. po12 n1 p-acp npg1 n1 vbz av-ds j.
13075 0 Good workes are fruits following iustification, and not causes of it. Good works Are fruits following justification, and not Causes of it. j n2 vbr n2 vvg n1, cc xx n2 pp-f pn31.
13080 0 Comfort to al such as find themselues effectually called. Comfort to all such as find themselves effectually called. n1 p-acp d d c-acp vvb px32 av-j vvn.
13111 0 Sanctification euer followes on iustification. Sanctification ever follows on justification. n1 av vvz p-acp n1.
13144 0 Many deceiue themselues touching the forgiuenesse of their sins, and their being in the fauour of God. Many deceive themselves touching the forgiveness of their Sins, and their being in the favour of God. d vvb px32 vvg dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
13164 0 Comfort to such as finde themselues truly sanctified. Comfort to such as find themselves truly sanctified. n1 p-acp d c-acp vvb px32 av-j vvn.
13177 0 The holines of Gods children is a most glorious thing. The holiness of God's children is a most glorious thing. dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz dt av-ds j n1.
13190 0 The follie of wicked persons discouered, in that they mocke at the holines of Gods children. The folly of wicked Persons discovered, in that they mock At the holiness of God's children. dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvn, p-acp cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2.
13217 0 In whomsoeuer God hath wrought a measure of true holinesse he will perfect it hereafter in heauen. In whomsoever God hath wrought a measure of true holiness he will perfect it hereafter in heaven. p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f j n1 pns31 vmb vvi pn31 av p-acp n1.
13248 0 Glorification in heauen followes necessarily on iustification in the sight of God. Glorification in heaven follows necessarily on justification in the sighed of God. n1 p-acp n1 vvz av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
13271 0 That iustified persons may fall away frō that state of theirs, discouered to be a grosse error. That justified Persons may fallen away from that state of theirs, discovered to be a gross error. cst vvd n2 vmb vvi av p-acp d n1 pp-f png32, vvd pc-acp vbi dt j n1.
13288 0 Comfort to such as find themselues iustified in Gods sight through Christ. Comfort to such as find themselves justified in God's sighed through christ. n1 p-acp d c-acp vvb px32 vvn p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp np1.
13306 0 All is of God, from predestination to glorification, and the praise of all belongs to him alone All is of God, from predestination to glorification, and the praise of all belongs to him alone d vbz pp-f np1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d vvz p-acp pno31 av-j
13335 0 Interpretation ▪ Interpretation ▪ n1 ▪
13371 0 We ought to meditate on the good things we heare and learne out of Gods holy word, and to make vse of them. We ought to meditate on the good things we hear and Learn out of God's holy word, and to make use of them. pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pns12 vvb cc vvi av pp-f npg1 j n1, cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno32.
13397 0 Reproofe of such as rest in their hearing or vnderstanding of good things made knowne to them out of the word of God. Reproof of such as rest in their hearing or understanding of good things made known to them out of the word of God. n1 pp-f d c-acp n1 p-acp po32 n-vvg cc vvg pp-f j n2 vvd vvn p-acp pno32 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1.
13413 0 Motiues to stirre vs vp to meditate on things heard and learned out of Gods word. Motives to stir us up to meditate on things herd and learned out of God's word. n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 vvn cc vvn av pp-f npg1 n1.
13426 0 God is with them after a speciall manner who belong to his election, and are of him effectually called, and iustified in his sight. God is with them After a special manner who belong to his election, and Are of him effectually called, and justified in his sighed. np1 vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vvb p-acp po31 n1, cc vbr pp-f pno31 av-j vvn, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1.
13450 0 How men may haue good assurance that God is with them after a speciall manner. How men may have good assurance that God is with them After a special manner. c-crq n2 vmb vhi j n1 cst np1 vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1.
13474 0 Gods children and iustified persons want not some to oppose them. God's children and justified Persons want not Some to oppose them. npg1 n2 cc vvn n2 vvb xx d pc-acp vvi pno32.
13501 0 We are not to thinke it strange that many do oppose Gods children. We Are not to think it strange that many do oppose God's children. pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi pn31 j cst d vdb vvi npg1 n2.
13539 0 Neither men nor Angels, nor all the diuels in hell, opposing Gods childrē who haue God on their side, can preuaile against them to their hurt. Neither men nor Angels, nor all the Devils in hell, opposing God's children who have God on their side, can prevail against them to their hurt. d n2 ccx n2, ccx d dt n2 p-acp n1, vvg npg1 n2 r-crq vhb np1 p-acp po32 n1, vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1.
13589 0 The diuell & his instrumēts do but discouer their folly in setting themselues against Gods children. The Devil & his Instruments do but discover their folly in setting themselves against God's children. dt n1 cc po31 n2 vdb p-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp vvg px32 p-acp npg1 n2.
13612 0 The safetie & securitie of Gods children is exceeding great. The safety & security of God's children is exceeding great. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbz vvg j.
13659 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
13687 0 Gods giuing of his Sonne for his chosen was a manifestation of the exceeding greatnesse of his loue to them. God's giving of his Son for his chosen was a manifestation of the exceeding greatness of his love to them. npg1 vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 vvn vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32.
13707 0 We are to acknowledge it with all thankfulnesse, that God hath exceedingly manifested his loue towards vs in giuing his owne Son to dye for vs. We Are to acknowledge it with all thankfulness, that God hath exceedingly manifested his love towards us in giving his own Son to die for us pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1, cst np1 vhz av-vvg vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp vvg po31 d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12
13729 0 Christ who dyed for the sins of Gods chosen, was true God. christ who died for the Sins of God's chosen, was true God. np1 r-crq vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn, vbds j np1.
13754 0 The infinite worth of Christ his death & sufferi•g, discouered. The infinite worth of christ his death & sufferi•g, discovered. dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 cc n1, vvn.
13801 0 God had a principall hand in the betraying of Christ, and in the crucifying of him, yet none in the sinne. God had a principal hand in the betraying of christ, and in the crucifying of him, yet none in the sin. np1 vhd dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno31, av pix p-acp dt n1.
13805 0 Confutation of the Anabaptists who hold the contrary. Confutation of the Anabaptists who hold the contrary. n1 pp-f dt np1 q-crq vvb dt n-jn.
13851 0 The infinite merit of Christ his death belongeth to euery true beleeuer The infinite merit of christ his death belongeth to every true believer dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1 vvz p-acp d j n1
13881 0 Comfort to such as truly beleeue in Christ though their faith be very weake. Comfort to such as truly believe in christ though their faith be very weak. n1 p-acp d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp np1 c-acp po32 n1 vbb av j.
13908 0 It is not possible that God should withhold any good thing from true beleeuers. It is not possible that God should withhold any good thing from true believers. pn31 vbz xx j cst np1 vmd vvi d j n1 p-acp j n2.
13921 0 Comfort to euery true beleeuer in ti•e of any want, or losse, or distresse whatsoeuer. Comfort to every true believer in ti•e of any want, or loss, or distress whatsoever. n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, cc n1, cc n1 r-crq.
13948 0 Christ and the benefits of Christ cannot be seuered. christ and the benefits of christ cannot be severed. np1 cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vmbx vbi vvn.
13959 0 Confutation of some erronious conceits of the Papists. Confutation of Some erroneous conceits of the Papists. n1 pp-f d j n2 pp-f dt njp2.
13975 0 Onely they, and none but they who haue Christ, haue true spirituall right & title to the good things of this life. Only they, and none but they who have christ, have true spiritual right & title to the good things of this life. av-j pns32, cc pix cc-acp pns32 r-crq vhb np1, vhb j j n-jn cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1.
13994 0 Rom. 8.17. Rom. 8.17. np1 crd.
13999 0 They deceiue themselues who thinke God hath blessed them with the good things of this life they enioy, and yet they haue not Christ. They deceive themselves who think God hath blessed them with the good things of this life they enjoy, and yet they have not christ. pns32 vvb px32 r-crq vvb np1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1 pns32 vvb, cc av pns32 vhb xx np1.
14014 0 Comfort for such as haue Christ, in regard of the good things of this life they do enioy Comfort for such as have christ, in regard of the good things of this life they do enjoy n1 p-acp d c-acp vhb np1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1 pns32 vdb vvi
14034 0 The good things of this life that true, beleeuers enioy, are the free gift of God. The good things of this life that true, believers enjoy, Are the free gift of God. dt j n2 pp-f d n1 cst j, n2 vvb, vbr dt j n1 pp-f np1.
14040 0 The argument is good, we cannot merit the least bit of bread we haue to put into our mouthes, therefore we cannot merit and deserue heauen. The argument is good, we cannot merit the least bit of bred we have to put into our mouths, Therefore we cannot merit and deserve heaven. dt n1 vbz j, pns12 vmbx vvi dt ds n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, av pns12 vmbx vvi cc vvi n1.
14072 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
14116 0 Gods chosen now beleeuing in Christ are not altogether free from being accused for sinne, & from being troubled in regard of sinne. God's chosen now believing in christ Are not altogether free from being accused for sin, & from being troubled in regard of sin. n2 vvn av vvg p-acp np1 vbr xx av j p-acp vbg vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp vbg vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1.
14133 0 Psal. 25.7. Psalm 25.7. np1 crd.
14143 0 The rash iudgement of the world taxed, in that they censure Gods children for trouble of mind for sin. The rash judgement of the world taxed, in that they censure God's children for trouble of mind for since. dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn, p-acp cst pns32 vvb npg1 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1.
14165 0 Iudge not thy selfe in a bad state & condition, onely because thy mind is troubled for sin, thou hauing euidence of the worke of grace in thine owne heart with power. Judge not thy self in a bad state & condition, only Because thy mind is troubled for since, thou having evidence of the work of grace in thine own heart with power. n1 xx po21 n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, av-j c-acp po21 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, pns21 j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 d n1 p-acp n1.
14189 0 Gods chosen now beleeuing in Christ cannot be hurt by any accusation layd against them before the iudgemēt seate of God. God's chosen now believing in christ cannot be hurt by any accusation laid against them before the judgement seat of God. n2 vvn av vvg p-acp np1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1.
14198 0 Psal. 103.2.3. Psalm 103.2.3. np1 crd.
14235 0 It is folly in the diuell, and in the world, and in men of the world, to accuse Gods children & to charge foule things on them. It is folly in the Devil, and in the world, and in men of the world, to accuse God's children & to charge foul things on them. pn31 vbz n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi npg1 n2 cc pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp pno32.
14243 0 Comfort to as many as are iustified in the sight of God. Comfort to as many as Are justified in the sighed of God. n1 p-acp p-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
14271 0 The miserable state of vnbeleeuers, & hard-hearted, and impenitent persons, discouered. The miserable state of unbelievers, & hardhearted, and impenitent Persons, discovered. dt j n1 pp-f n2, cc j, cc j n2, vvn.
14284 0 Mal. 3.5. Malachi 3.5. np1 crd.
14309 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
14361 0 Gods chosen now beleeuing in Christ cannot possibly be condemned for their sinnes. God's chosen now believing in christ cannot possibly be condemned for their Sins. n2 vvn av vvg p-acp np1 vmbx av-j vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2.
14383 0 The rash iudgement of prophane men of the world, adiudgin true beleeuers to the bottome of hel, mer withall and reprooued. The rash judgement of profane men of the world, adiudgin true believers to the bottom of hell, mere withal and reproved. dt j n1 pp-f j n2 pp-f dt n1, n1 j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, uh av cc vvn.
14388 0 Some erronious conceits of some erring spirits, met withall and ouerthrowne. some erroneous conceits of Some erring spirits, met withal and overthrown. d j n2 pp-f d j-vvg n2, vvd av cc vvn.
14395 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
14419 0 Sweet & heauenly comfort for euery true beleeuer. Sweet & heavenly Comfort for every true believer. j cc j n1 p-acp d j n1.
14452 0 Iob 18.14. NONLATINALPHABET Job 18.14. np1 crd.
14463 0 Christ his death is a sufficient expiation of the sinnes of all Gods chosen. NONLATINALPHABET. christ his death is a sufficient expiation of the Sins of all God's chosen.. np1 po31 n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n2 vvn..
14465 0 Colos 1.14 Colos 1.14 np1 crd
14465 1 1. Tim. 2.6. 1. Tim. 2.6. crd np1 crd.
14476 0 Though Christ his actiue obedience was most perfect and meritorious yet was it not the expiation of sinne. Though christ his active Obedience was most perfect and meritorious yet was it not the expiation of sin. cs np1 po31 j n1 vbds av-ds j cc j av vbds pn31 xx dt n1 pp-f n1.
14478 0 1. Ioh. 2.2. NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Popish pride touching expiation of sin discouered. 1. John 2.2., etc. Popish pride touching expiation of since discovered. crd np1 crd., av j n1 vvg n1 pp-f n1 vvn.
14482 0 The Popish propitiatorie sacrifice of the very body and bloud of Ch•ist offered vp to God in the Sacrament of the Lords Supper vnder the formes of bread and wine, cōfuted. The Popish propitiatory sacrifice of the very body and blood of Ch•ist offered up to God in the Sacrament of the lords Supper under the forms of bred and wine, confuted. dt j j n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvn.
14492 0 An idle Popish distinctiō met withall, & confuted an idle Popish distinction met withal, & confuted dt j j n1 vvd av, cc vvn
14494 0 Heb. 9.25.27.28. Hebrew 9.25.27.28. np1 crd.
14505 0 A grosse opinion of the Arminians met withall, & confuted. A gross opinion of the Arminians met withal, & confuted. dt j n1 pp-f dt njp2 vvd av, cc vvn.
14510 0 The Arminiā conceit of vniuersall redemption by the death of Christ confuted. The Arminiā conceit of universal redemption by the death of christ confuted. dt np1 n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn.
14519 0 Christ his rising from the dead is a manifestation of the full redemption wrought by his death. christ his rising from the dead is a manifestation of the full redemption wrought by his death. np1 po31 n-vvg p-acp dt j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1.
14553 0 The resurrection of Christ ought to be vnto vs not a matter of speculatiō & knowledge onely, but a ground of comfort, and what cōfort we may thence gather discouered. The resurrection of christ ought to be unto us not a matter of speculation & knowledge only, but a ground of Comfort, and what Comfort we may thence gather discovered. dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd p-acp vbi p-acp pno12 xx dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 av-j, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc r-crq n1 pns12 vmb av vvi vvn.
14578 0 Note. Note. n1.
14592 0 Christ Iesus as man is now in heauen, possest of such glorie as farre exceeds the glorie of all creatures. christ Iesus as man is now in heaven, possessed of such glory as Far exceeds the glory of all creatures. np1 np1 p-acp n1 vbz av p-acp n1, vvn pp-f d n1 c-acp av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2.
14594 0 Ephes. 1.17.20.21. Ephesians 1.17.20.21. np1 crd.
14607 0 We are to be striken with a due admiration of the glorie of the Lord Iesus. We Are to be stricken with a due admiration of the glory of the Lord Iesus. pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1.
14612 0 The cause of popish adoration of Angels. The cause of popish adoration of Angels. dt n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f n2.
14616 0 Matter of great cōfort to the beleeuing members of Christ Matter of great Comfort to the believing members of christ n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt vvg n2 pp-f np1
14632 0 Christ Iesus not onely as God, but as man also, hath now power in his hand to saue & to destroy, and is now Lord & king of all things. christ Iesus not only as God, but as man also, hath now power in his hand to save & to destroy, and is now Lord & King of all things. np1 np1 xx av-j c-acp np1, cc-acp c-acp n1 av, vhz av n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi, cc vbz av n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2.
14637 0 Apocal. 19.16 NONLATINALPHABET. Apocalypse 19.16. np1 crd.
14655 0 The follie of those that will not submit themselues to Christ, not yeeld o•ed•ence to him, discouered. The folly of those that will not submit themselves to christ, not yield o•ed•ence to him, discovered. dt n1 pp-f d cst vmb xx vvi px32 p-acp np1, xx vvi av p-acp pno31, vvd.
14674 0 Matter of cōfid•nc• and of sweet cōfort to euery true beleeuing member of Christ. Matter of confid•nc• and of sweet Comfort to every true believing member of christ. n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f j n1 p-acp d j vvg n1 pp-f np1.
14695 0 Christ Iesus makes continuall intercession in heauē by the merit of his death for all Gods chosen, now bel•euing in him. christ Iesus makes continual Intercession in heaven by the merit of his death for all God's chosen, now bel•euing in him. np1 np1 vvz j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n2 vvn, av vvg p-acp pno31.
14720 0 The intercession of Angels & Saints departed, held and taught by the Papists, confuted. The Intercession of Angels & Saints departed, held and taught by the Papists, confuted. dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 vvd, vvn cc vvn p-acp dt njp2, vvn.
14736 0 A ground of sweet cōfort for euery true beleeuer. A ground of sweet Comfort for every true believer. dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d j n1.
14749 0 Comfort for Gods childrē falling into sinne against their purposes Comfort for God's children falling into sin against their Purposes n1 p-acp npg1 n2 vvg p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2
14767 0 Note. Note. n1.
14768 0 Rom. 8.26. Rom. 8.26. np1 crd.
14807 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
14841 0 Satans chiefe ayme in all temptations, trials, crosses, and euils that he brings on Gods childrē is (if it were possible) to separate them from the loue of God and Christ, or at least to shake out of their hearts the sense & feeling of Gods loue to them. Satan chief aim in all temptations, trials, Crosses, and evils that he brings on God's children is (if it were possible) to separate them from the love of God and christ, or At least to shake out of their hearts the sense & feeling of God's love to them. npg1 j-jn n1 p-acp d n2, n2, n2, cc n2-jn cst pns31 vvz p-acp npg1 n2 vbz (cs pn31 vbdr j) pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, cc p-acp ds pc-acp vvi av pp-f po32 n2 dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32.
14858 0 Gods childrē are to labour especially to strengthen their faith & perswasion of Gods loue towards thē in time of their trials, crosses, and afflictions. God's children Are to labour especially to strengthen their faith & persuasion of God's love towards them in time of their trials, Crosses, and afflictions. npg1 n2 vbr pc-acp vvi av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, n2, cc n2.
14891 0 Gods childrē are after an holy manner bold and vndaunted in respect of the euill of affliction & outward crosses. God's children Are After an holy manner bold and undaunted in respect of the evil of affliction & outward Crosses. npg1 n2 vbr p-acp dt j n1 j cc j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n-jn pp-f n1 cc j n2.
14904 0 The different disposition of Gods children and the wicked discouered. The different disposition of God's children and the wicked discovered. dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2 cc dt j vvn.
14920 0 Gods loue in Christ cannot possibly be seuered from true beleeuers, nor they from it. God's love in christ cannot possibly be severed from true believers, nor they from it. npg1 n1 p-acp np1 vmbx av-j vbi vvn p-acp j n2, ccx pns32 p-acp pn31.
14939 0 The Arminians and Anabaptists confuted, in that they hold a child of God may be shaken out of the state of grace and out of Gods fauour. The Arminians and Anabaptists confuted, in that they hold a child of God may be shaken out of the state of grace and out of God's favour. dt njp2 cc np1 vvn, p-acp cst pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc av pp-f npg1 n1.
14959 0 Sweet comfort to a true beleeuer whē he is plonged into the deepest distresse. Sweet Comfort to a true believer when he is plunged into the Deepest distress. j n1 p-acp dt j n1 c-crq pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt js-jn n1.
14967 0 Iob 30.10. Job 30.10. np1 crd.
15001 0 Rhetoricke & other liberall arts and sciences are not simply to be condemned. Rhetoric & other liberal arts and sciences Are not simply to be condemned. n1 cc j-jn j n2 cc n2 vbr xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn.
15010 0 No particular euill, triall, or affliction, whatsoeuer it be, though most smart, bitter, and shameful, can possibly separate or keepe back the loue of God & the loue of Christ from true beleeuers. No particular evil, trial, or affliction, whatsoever it be, though most smart, bitter, and shameful, can possibly separate or keep back the love of God & the love of christ from true believers. av-dx j n-jn, n1, cc n1, r-crq pn31 vbi, cs ds j, j, cc j, vmb av-j vvi cc vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2.
15047 0 Further confutation of that opinion of the Arminians and Anabaptists that a child of God may be quite shaken our of Gods fauour. Further confutation of that opinion of the Arminians and Anabaptists that a child of God may be quite shaken our of God's favour. jc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt njp2 cc np1 cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi av vvn po12 pp-f ng1 n1.
15060 0 Further ground of comfort for euery true beleeuer. Further ground of Comfort for every true believer. jc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n1.
15121 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
15151 0 The consent of one part of Scripture with another, an infallible note that it is the very word of God. The consent of one part of Scripture with Another, an infallible note that it is the very word of God. dt n1 pp-f crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n-jn, dt j n1 cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1.
15163 0 We ought to be so well acquainted with the written word of God, that when a place of Scripture is alledged, though the booke or Chapter out of which it is taken be not named, yet we should be able to know it to be Scripture. We ought to be so well acquainted with the written word of God, that when a place of Scripture is alleged, though the book or Chapter out of which it is taken be not nam, yet we should be able to know it to be Scripture. pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi av av vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, cst c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, cs dt n1 cc n1 av pp-f r-crq pn31 vbz vvn vbb xx vvn, av pns12 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi n1.
15165 0 Reproofe of such as know not the voyce of God in his written word. Reproof of such as know not the voice of God in his written word. n1 pp-f d c-acp vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1.
15181 0 The Church and people of God are subiect to the same afflictions in all ages and times. The Church and people of God Are Subject to the same afflictions in all ages and times. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbr j-jn p-acp dt d n2 p-acp d n2 cc n2.
15193 0 We are not to thinke it strange though we be brought vnder great and grieuous tria•s & afflictions. We Are not to think it strange though we be brought under great and grievous tria•s & afflictions. pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi pn31 j c-acp pns12 vbb vvn p-acp j cc j n2 cc n2.
15210 0 Gods children must make account to vndergo as great trials & afflictions now, as other of Gods children haue in former ages and times. God's children must make account to undergo as great trials & afflictions now, as other of God's children have in former ages and times. npg1 n2 vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2 cc n2 av, c-acp n-jn pp-f ng1 n2 vhb p-acp j n2 cc n2.
15244 0 It hath bene and is, pietie, religion, and grace, and the feare of God, for which Gods children commonly heare ••l, and suff•r hard measure frō the wick•d of the world. It hath be and is, piety, Religion, and grace, and the Fear of God, for which God's children commonly hear ••l, and suff•r hard measure from the wick•d of the world. pn31 vhz vbn cc vbz, n1, n1, cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq n2 n2 av-j vvi av, cc av j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
15258 0 We are not to thinke it strange that the Papists at this day are so enraged against the Protestants, & that they deale so hardly and cruelly with them where they haue power. We Are not to think it strange that the Papists At this day Are so enraged against the Protestants, & that they deal so hardly and cruelly with them where they have power. pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi pn31 j cst dt njp2 p-acp d n1 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n2, cc cst pns32 vvb av av cc av-j p-acp pno32 c-crq pns32 vhb n1.
15269 0 It is not to be wondered at, that men professing the truth of religion, and expressing the power of it in their liues, be •ll dealt withall by wicked persons, liuing with them, & professing the same truth that they do in word. It is not to be wondered At, that men professing the truth of Religion, and expressing the power of it in their lives, be •ll dealt withal by wicked Persons, living with them, & professing the same truth that they do in word. pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, cst n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po32 n2, vbb av vvn av p-acp j n2, vvg p-acp pno32, cc vvg dt d n1 cst pns32 vdb p-acp n1.
15279 0 Onely that suffering or vexation frō the hands of men is truly comfortable, which is for a good cause. Only that suffering or vexation from the hands of men is truly comfortable, which is for a good cause. av-j d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vbz av-j j, r-crq vbz p-acp dt j n1.
15291 0 Such as suffer for their errours & sins, cannot possibly find true comfort in their sufferings. Such as suffer for their errors & Sins, cannot possibly find true Comfort in their sufferings. d c-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, vmbx av-j vvi j n1 p-acp po32 n2.
15316 0 Wicked persons euer haue bene & are at this day most bitterly and bloudily bent against Gods childrē for their pietie and religion. Wicked Persons ever have be & Are At this day most bitterly and bloodily bent against God's children for their piety and Religion. j n2 av vhb vbn cc vbr p-acp d n1 av-ds av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1.
15331 0 Act. 9.1. NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Act. 9.1., etc. n1 crd., av
15331 1 Galat. 1.13. NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Galatians 1.13., etc. np1 crd., av
15353 0 A strong proofe to Gods childrē that the religiō they hold and professe is the holy religion of God A strong proof to God's children that the Religion they hold and profess is the holy Religion of God dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n2 cst dt n1 pns32 vvb cc vvi vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1
15360 0 What Gods children may looke for frō the hands of the wicked, and especially from the hands of the Papists, discouered. What God's children may look for from the hands of the wicked, and especially from the hands of the Papists, discovered. q-crq n2 n2 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, cc av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt njp2, vvn.
15388 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Psal. 44 22. NONLATINALPHABET . Psalm 44 22. . np1 crd crd
15391 0 Wicked ene•ies of the Churrh and children of God, hauing power ouer thē, they giue them no rest, nor intermissiō, nor breathing, but do follow them with one vexation and torment after another without ceassing. Wicked ene•ies of the Church and children of God, having power over them, they give them no rest, nor intermission, nor breathing, but do follow them with one vexation and torment After Another without ceasing. j n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, vhg n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb pno32 dx n1, ccx n1, ccx vvg, cc-acp vdb vvi pno32 p-acp crd n1 cc n1 p-acp j-jn p-acp vvg.
15401 0 We are to be strengthened with al might to al patience and long suffering. We Are to be strengthened with all might to all patience and long suffering. pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1 cc av-j vvg.
15405 0 Note. Note. n1.
15422 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
15441 0 Gods children are as cōquerours in all the afflictions that befall them in this world. God's children Are as conquerors in all the afflictions that befall them in this world. npg1 n2 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp d dt n2 cst vvb pno32 p-acp d n1.
15453 0 Ouer what things or persons Gods children are as conquerours here in this world, and how they are such conquerours. first ouer the euils themselues in bearing them with patience Over what things or Persons God's children Are as conquerors Here in this world, and how they Are such conquerors. First over the evils themselves in bearing them with patience p-acp r-crq n2 cc n2 n2 n2 vbr p-acp n2 av p-acp d n1, cc c-crq pns32 vbr d n2. ord p-acp dt n2-jn px32 p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp n1
15468 0 Secondly, by some wonderfull and strange deliuerance out of them. Secondly, by Some wonderful and strange deliverance out of them. ord, p-acp d j cc j n1 av pp-f pno32.
15472 0 2. Gods children are as conquerours here in this world ouer the diuell, and ouer wicked men that vexe and trouble and persecute them. 2. God's children Are as conquerors Here in this world over the Devil, and over wicked men that vex and trouble and persecute them. crd npg1 n2 vbr p-acp n2 av p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp j n2 cst vvb cc vvi cc vvi pno32.
15497 0 We are not to iudge of Gods children according to sight & sense in time of their afflictions. We Are not to judge of God's children according to sighed & sense in time of their afflictions. pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi pp-f npg1 n2 vvg p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2.
15508 0 The happie & comfortable state of Gods children and their sure & setled estate discouered. The happy & comfortable state of God's children and their sure & settled estate discovered. dt j cc j n1 pp-f npg1 n2 cc po32 j cc j-vvn n1 vvn.
15533 0 Gods children are as great conquerours in the particular euils, trials, and troubles that befall them in this world, not by any power of their owne, but onely by the powerfull aide and assistance of God vouchasafed to them. God's children Are as great conquerors in the particular evils, trials, and Troubles that befall them in this world, not by any power of their own, but only by the powerful aid and assistance of God vouchsafed to them. npg1 n2 vbr a-acp j n2 p-acp dt j n2-jn, n2, cc n2 cst vvb pno32 p-acp d n1, xx p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 d, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno32.
15565 0 A Popish errour touching the perfectiō of in herent holinesse, confuted. A Popish error touching the perfection of in herent holiness, confuted. dt j n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f p-acp j n1, vvn.
15579 0 The constancie and patience we find in any triall and affliction must be acknowledged to come only frō the good hand of God, and he must haue all the glorie for it. The constancy and patience we find in any trial and affliction must be acknowledged to come only from the good hand of God, and he must have all the glory for it. dt n1 cc n1 pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc pns31 vmb vhi d dt n1 p-acp pn31.
15594 0 Note. Note. n1.
15614 0 It is out of Gods loue that his children haue aide and assistance from him in their afflictions. It is out of God's love that his children have aid and assistance from him in their afflictions. pn31 vbz av pp-f npg1 n1 cst po31 n2 vhb n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 n2.
15623 0 No worth or merit in Gods childrē moues God to vouchsafe aide and helpe to thē to strengthen them in time of triall and affliction. No worth or merit in God's children moves God to vouchsafe aid and help to them to strengthen them in time of trial and affliction. dx n1 cc n1 p-acp npg1 n2 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc vvi p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1.
15626 0 How a man may comfortably conclude that God loues him. How a man may comfortably conclude that God loves him. c-crq dt n1 vmb av-j vvi cst np1 vvz pno31.
15665 0 Interpretation. Interpretation. n1.
15717 0 A Christian may infallibly know and be certainly perswaded of this, that God loues him in Iesus Christ. A Christian may infallibly know and be Certainly persuaded of this, that God loves him in Iesus christ. dt njp vmb av-j vvi cc vbi av-j vvn pp-f d, cst np1 vvz pno31 p-acp np1 np1.
15736 0 That popish position confuted, that a Christian in the time of this life can onely come to a probable coniecture of Gods loue to him in Christ. That popish position confuted, that a Christian in the time of this life can only come to a probable conjecture of God's love to him in christ. cst j n1 vvn, cst dt njp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp np1.
15742 0 2. Cor. 12 4. NONLATINALPHABET. 2. Cor. 12 4.. crd np1 crd crd.
15753 0 We must labour to know it, & to be infallibly perswaded of it, that God loueth vs in Christ with a fatherly loue, and that in particular. We must labour to know it, & to be infallibly persuaded of it, that God loves us in christ with a fatherly love, and that in particular. pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn31, cc pc-acp vbi av-j vvn pp-f pn31, cst np1 vvz pno12 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1, cc cst p-acp j.
15758 0 Note. Note. n1.
15780 0 True sauing faith is a distinct, certaine and infallible knowledge. True Saving faith is a distinct, certain and infallible knowledge. j vvg n1 vbz dt j, j cc j n1.
15785 0 Heb. 11.1. NONLATINALPHABET. Hebrew 11.1.. np1 crd..
15788 0 Popish implicite faith no true faith. Popish implicit faith no true faith. j j n1 dx j n1.
15791 0 Note. Note. n1.
15798 0 No creature in heauen, in earth, or in hell, can possibly breake off or keepe back Gods loue frō his children. No creature in heaven, in earth, or in hell, can possibly break off or keep back God's love from his children. dx n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, vmb av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2.
15817 0 Ioh. 10.30. John 10.30. np1 crd.
15825 0 The errour of the Papists Arminians, & Anabaptists, touching falling from grace, conuinced. The error of the Papists Arminians, & Anabaptists, touching falling from grace, convinced. dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 njp2, cc np1, vvg vvg p-acp n1, j-vvn.
15835 0 The holy feare of a child of God. The holy Fear of a child of God. dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1.
15846 0 Great cōfort to such as haue good euidence of it, that they are beloued of God in speciall manner. Great Comfort to such as have good evidence of it, that they Are Beloved of God in special manner. j n1 p-acp d c-acp vhb j n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns32 vbr vvn pp-f np1 p-acp j n1.
15879 0 Neither the death of the bodie, whatsoeuer it be, not the pangs and paines of it, can possibly breake off o• keepe backe Gods loue from his children. Neither the death of the body, whatsoever it be, not the pangs and pains of it, can possibly break off o• keep back God's love from his children. d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pn31 vbi, xx dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, vmb av-j vvi a-acp n1 vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2.
15917 0 A man or woman may be right deare to God, and in speciall fauour with him, and yet want the feeling of his loue for a time. A man or woman may be right deer to God, and in special favour with him, and yet want the feeling of his love for a time. dt n1 cc n1 vmb vbi j-jn n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp j n1 p-acp pno31, cc av vvb dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1.
15929 0 Note. Note. n1.
15935 0 Sweete comfort to all Gods childrē against the feare of death Sweet Comfort to all God's children against the Fear of death j n1 p-acp d ng1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1
15968 0 The wisdome of God and the wisdome of the Apostle appeares in this, in arming Gods children against a speciall subtiltie of Satan. The Wisdom of God and the Wisdom of the Apostle appears in this, in arming God's children against a special subtlety of Satan. dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp d, p-acp vvg npg1 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1.
15985 0 No man knowes whether God loues him or hates him by outward things good or euill. No man knows whither God loves him or hates him by outward things good or evil. dx n1 vvz cs np1 vvz pno31 cc vvz pno31 p-acp j n2 j cc j-jn.
16003 0 No euent or comming to passe of things in this world, can possiblie breake off or keepe backe Gods loue from his children. No event or coming to pass of things in this world, can possibly break off or keep back God's love from his children. dx n1 cc vvg pc-acp vvi pp-f n2 p-acp d n1, vmb av-j vvi a-acp cc vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2.
16011 0 Iude Epist. 1. Iude Epistle 1. np1 np1 crd
16038 0 How Gods children may be armed & strengthened against the feare of the variable euents and falling out of things here in this world. How God's children may be armed & strengthened against the Fear of the variable events and falling out of things Here in this world. np1 npg1 n2 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 cc vvg av pp-f n2 av p-acp d n1.
16064 0 The ground of Gods loue to his children is onely in Christ Iesus. The ground of God's love to his children is only in christ Iesus. dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2 vbz av-j p-acp np1 np1.
16076 0 A discouerie of it to be a wrong & preposterous course, to seeke for the ground of Gods loue to vs in our selues. Popish doctrine yeelds no true comfort to the weary soule. A discovery of it to be a wrong & preposterous course, to seek for the ground of God's love to us in our selves. Popish Doctrine yields no true Comfort to the weary soul. dt n1 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vbi dt n-jn cc j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n2. j n1 vvz dx j n1 p-acp dt j n1.
16083 0 The state of those discouered to be most happie who are assured of Gods loue to them. The state of those discovered to be most happy who Are assured of God's love to them. dt n1 pp-f d vvn pc-acp vbi av-ds j r-crq vbr vvn pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno32.
16089 0 Gods speciall loue to his, comes to thē in & through Christ Iesus. God's special love to his, comes to them in & through christ Iesus. npg1 j n1 p-acp png31, vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp cc p-acp np1 np1.
16121 0 Such as be out of Christ cannot possibly partake in Gods speciall loue, nor in any token or fruite of that loue of God. Such as be out of christ cannot possibly partake in God's special love, nor in any token or fruit of that love of God. d a-acp vbi av pp-f np1 vmbx av-j vvi p-acp npg1 j n1, ccx p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1.
16148 0 We must labour to finde our selues in Christ, & one with him by the bond of his Spirit, and by faith. We must labour to find our selves in christ, & one with him by the bound of his Spirit, and by faith. pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1, cc pi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp n1.
16169 0 As many as acknowledge Christ their Sauiour, must also acknowledge him their Lord, & must submit themselues to his rule and gouernment. As many as acknowledge christ their Saviour, must also acknowledge him their Lord, & must submit themselves to his Rule and government. p-acp d c-acp vvi np1 po32 n1, vmb av vvi pno31 po32 n1, cc vmb vvi px32 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1.
16178 0 They deceiue themselues who will haue Christ their redeemer but not their Lord. They deceive themselves who will have christ their redeemer but not their Lord. pns32 vvb px32 r-crq vmb vhi np1 po32 n1 cc-acp xx po32 n1.