A sermon preached before the King at White-hall, October the 12th 1662 by Richard Allestrey ...

Allestree, Richard, 1619-1681
Publisher: Printed by Tho Roycroft for John Martin and James Allestrey
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1663
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A23769 ESTC ID: R15228 STC ID: A1165
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- John XV, 14; Church of England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 JOHN XV. 14. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. JOHN XV. 14. You Are my Friends, if you do whatsoever I command you. np1 crd. crd pn22 vbr po11 n2, cs pn22 vdb r-crq pns11 vvb pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 THE words are a conditional assertion of Christ 's concerning his Apostles, and in them all Christians : THE words Are a conditional assertion of christ is Concerning his Apostles, and in them all Christians: dt n2 vbr dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvg po31 n2, cc p-acp pno32 d njpg2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
2 and they do easily divide themselves into two parts. The and they do Easily divide themselves into two parts. The cc pns32 vdb av-j vvi px32 p-acp crd n2. dt (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
3 First is a positive part, wherein there is a state of great and Blessed advantage, which they are declared to be in present possession of: First is a positive part, wherein there is a state of great and Blessed advantage, which they Are declared to be in present possession of: ord vbz dt j vvi, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j cc j-vvn n1, r-crq pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp j n1 pp-f: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
4 in these words, Ye are my friends. in these words, You Are my Friends. p-acp d n2, pn22 vbr po11 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
5 In which there are two things that make up that advantage, 1. a relation, 2. the person related to. Friends, and My friends. The In which there Are two things that make up that advantage, 1. a Relation, 2. the person related to. Friends, and My Friends. The p-acp r-crq a-acp vbr crd n2 cst vvb a-acp d n1, crd dt n1, crd dt n1 vvn p-acp. n2, cc po11 n2. dt (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
6 Second is a Conditional part, wherein there are the terms, upon which that possession is made over, Second is a Conditional part, wherein there Are the terms, upon which that possession is made over, vvb vbz dt j vvi, c-crq pc-acp vbr dt n2, p-acp r-crq d n1 vbz vvn a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
7 and which preserve the Right and Title to them: in these words, If ye do whatsoever I command you : and which preserve the Right and Title to them: in these words, If you do whatsoever I command you: cc r-crq vvb dt j-jn cc n1 p-acp pno32: p-acp d n2, cs pn22 vdb r-crq pns11 vvb pn22: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
8 in which there are two things required as Conditions. I. Obedience, If ye do what I command you. II. That Obedience Universal; in which there Are two things required as Conditions. I. obedience, If you do what I command you. II That obedience Universal; p-acp r-crq a-acp vbr crd n2 vvn p-acp n2. np1 n1, cs pn22 vdb r-crq pns11 vvb pn22. crd cst n1 j-u; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
9 If ye do whatsoever I command you. The first thing that offers it self to our consideration, is the Relation, Friends If you do whatsoever I command you. The First thing that offers it self to our consideration, is the Relation, Friends cs pn22 vdb r-crq pns11 vvb pn22. dt ord n1 cst vvz pn31 n1 p-acp po12 n1, vbz dt n1, n2 (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
10 It is a known common-place truth, that a Friend is the most useful thing that is in whatsoever state we are: It is a known commonplace truth, that a Friend is the most useful thing that is in whatsoever state we Are: pn31 vbz dt j-vvn n1 n1, cst dt n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1 cst vbz p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vbr: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
11 it is the Soul of life, and of content. If I be in prosperity: it is the Soul of life, and of content. If I be in Prosperity: pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1. cs pns11 vbb p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
12 We know abundance not injoy'd, is but like Jewells in the Cabinet, useless while they are there: We know abundance not enjoyed, is but like Jewels in the Cabinet, useless while they Are there: pns12 vvb n1 xx vvn, vbz cc-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1, j cs pns32 vbr a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
13 it is indeed nothing but the opinion of prosperity. But tis not possible to enjoy abundance otherwise then by Communicating it: it is indeed nothing but the opinion of Prosperity. But this not possible to enjoy abundance otherwise then by Communicating it: pn31 vbz av pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. cc-acp pn31|vbz xx j p-acp vvb n1 av av p-acp vvg pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
14 a man possesseth plenty onely in his friends, and hath fruition of it meerly by bestowing it. If I be in adversity ; a man Possesses plenty only in his Friends, and hath fruition of it merely by bestowing it. If I be in adversity; dt n1 vvz n1 av-j p-acp po31 n2, cc vhz n1 pp-f pn31 av-j p-acp vvg pn31. cs pns11 vbb p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
15 to have a person whom I may intrust a trouble to, whose bosom is as open, to have a person whom I may intrust a trouble to, whose bosom is as open, pc-acp vhi dt n1 ro-crq pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp, rg-crq n1 vbz a-acp j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
16 and as faithful to me, as tis to his own thoughts, to which I may commit a swelling secret; and as faithful to me, as this to his own thoughts, to which I may commit a swelling secret; cc p-acp j p-acp pno11, c-acp pn31|vbz p-acp po31 d n2, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi dt j-vvg n-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
17 this is in a good measure to unlade, and to poure out my sorrow from me; this is in a good measure to unladen, and to pour out my sorrow from me; d vbz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp vvi, cc p-acp vvb av po11 n1 p-acp pno11; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
18 thus I divide my greivances, which would be insupportable, if I did not disburthen my self of some part of them: thus I divide my grievances, which would be insupportable, if I did not disburthen my self of Some part of them: av pns11 vvb po11 n2, r-crq vmd vbi j, cs pns11 vdd xx vvi po11 n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
19 now there is no bosom so safe as that where friendship lodges: now there is no bosom so safe as that where friendship lodges: av pc-acp vbz dx n1 av j c-acp d c-crq n1 vvz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
20 take Gods opinion in the case, Deut. xiii. 6. If thy brother the son of thy mother, take God's opinion in the case, Deuteronomy xiii. 6. If thy brother the son of thy mother, vvb n2 n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. crd cs po21 n1 dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
21 or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosome, or thy friend that is as thine own soul. or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend that is as thine own soul. cc po21 n1, cc po21 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc po21 n1 cst vbz p-acp po21 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
22 This is the highest step in the Gradation. And there is all the reason in the world: This is the highest step in the Gradation. And there is all the reason in the world: d vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt n1. cc pc-acp vbz d dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
23 for though Parent, and Childe, are as neer one to other as any thing can be to part of it self; for though Parent, and Child, Are as near one to other as any thing can be to part of it self; c-acp cs n1, cc n1, vbr a-acp av-j crd p-acp j-jn c-acp d n1 vmb vbi p-acp n1 pp-f pn31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
24 Husband and Wife are but two different names of the same one, yet these may become bitter and unkind: Husband and Wife Are but two different names of the same one, yet these may become bitter and unkind: n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp crd j n2 pp-f dt d pi, av d vmb vvi j cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
25 a Parent may grow cross, or a Childe refractory, a Mother may be like the Ostrich in the Wilderness, throw off her bowels with her burthen ; a Parent may grow cross, or a Child refractory, a Mother may be like the Ostrich in the Wilderness, throw off her bowels with her burden; dt n1 vmb vvi vvi, cc dt n1 j, dt n1 vmb vbi av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb a-acp po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
26 and an ungracious Son is constant pangs and travail to his Mother, his whole life gives her after-throws which are most deadly: and an ungracious Son is constant pangs and travail to his Mother, his Whole life gives her after-throws which Are most deadly: cc dt j n1 vbz j n2 cc vvb p-acp po31 n1, po31 j-jn n1 vvz po31 j r-crq vbr av-ds j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
27 Dislikes also may rest within the Marriage bed, and lay their heads upon two wedded Pillow's; Dislikes also may rest within the Marriage Bed, and lay their Heads upon two wedded Pillow's; vvz av vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 n1, cc vvi po32 n2 p-acp crd j-vvn n1|vbz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
28 but none of these unkindnesses can untie the relation; but none of these Unkindnesses can untie the Relation; cc-acp pix pp-f d n2 vmb vvi dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
29 that ends not where the bitterness begins, he is a Parent still though froward, and a Childe though stubborn; that ends not where the bitterness begins, he is a Parent still though froward, and a Child though stubborn; cst vvz xx c-crq dt n1 vvz, pns31 vbz dt n1 av cs j, cc dt n1 cs j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
30 but a true friend can be nothing but kind : but a true friend can be nothing but kind: cc-acp dt j n1 vmb vbi pix p-acp j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
31 it does include a deerness in its essence, which is so inseparable from it, that they begin and end together: it does include a dearness in its essence, which is so inseparable from it, that they begin and end together: pn31 vdz vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbz av j p-acp pn31, cst pns32 vvb cc vvi av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
32 a man may be an Husband without loving, but cannot be a lover, that is a friend, without loving. a man may be an Husband without loving, but cannot be a lover, that is a friend, without loving. dt n1 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp vvg, p-acp vmbx vbi dt n1, cst vbz dt n1, p-acp vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
33 And sure to have no one friend in this life, no one that is concerned in any of my interests or me my self, none that hath any cares or so much as good wishes for me, is a state of a most uncomfortable prospect. And sure to have no one friend in this life, no one that is concerned in any of my interests or me my self, none that hath any Cares or so much as good wishes for me, is a state of a most uncomfortable prospect. cc j pc-acp vhi dx crd n1 p-acp d n1, dx pi cst vbz vvn p-acp d pp-f po11 n2 cc pno11 po11 n1, pi cst vhz d n2 cc av av-d c-acp j n2 p-acp pno11, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
34 The Plague that keeps friends at a distance from me while I live, out of the sphere of my infection, The Plague that keeps Friends At a distance from me while I live, out of the sphere of my infection, dt vvb cst vvz n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno11 cs pns11 vvb, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
35 and after gives me death, hath yet less of Malignity then this; and After gives me death, hath yet less of Malignity then this; cc a-acp vvz pno11 n1, vhz av dc pp-f n1 av d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
36 that leaves me the compassions, the Prayers, all the solitary comforts, all indeed but the outward entertainments of my friends: that leaves me the compassions, the Prayers, all the solitary comforts, all indeed but the outward entertainments of my Friends: cst vvz pno11 dt n2, dt n2, d dt j n2, d av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po11 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
37 that, though it shut the Door against all company, yet, puts a Lord have Mercy on the Doore: that, though it shut the Door against all company, yet, puts a Lord have Mercy on the Door: cst, cs pn31 vvd dt n1 p-acp d n1, av, vvz dt n1 vhb n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
38 But this I now described hath none of that, hath no good wishes, nothing else but hate, is worse then a perpetual Pistelence. But this I now described hath none of that, hath no good wishes, nothing Else but hate, is Worse then a perpetual Pistelence. cc-acp d pns11 av vvn vhz pix pp-f d, vhz dx j n2, pix av cc-acp vvb, vbz jc cs dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
39 Yet neither is this State so comfortless, in respect of this life, as not to have a friend in the concernments of the Life to come: Yet neither is this State so comfortless, in respect of this life, as not to have a friend in the concernments of the Life to come: av av-dx vbz d n1 av j, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, c-acp xx pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
40 none that hath so much kindness for my Soul as every man hath for his Enemies beast, which if he see faln in a Ditch he will at least give notice that it may be helpt out thence: none that hath so much kindness for my Soul as every man hath for his Enemies beast, which if he see fallen in a Ditch he will At least give notice that it may be helped out thence: pi cst vhz av d n1 p-acp po11 n1 p-acp d n1 vhz p-acp po31 n2 n1, r-crq cs pns31 vvb vvn p-acp dt n1 pns31 vmb p-acp ds vvb n1 cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn av av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
41 No one, that when a Sin, like to that Falling Sickness in the Gospel (and it is such indeed without a Parable) is casting me into the Water, quenching my parts, my reason, No one, that when a since, like to that Falling Sickness in the Gospel (and it is such indeed without a Parable) is casting me into the Water, quenching my parts, my reason, dx crd, cst c-crq dt n1, av-j p-acp d vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 (cc pn31 vbz d av p-acp dt n1) vbz vvg pno11 p-acp dt n1, vvg po11 n2, po11 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
42 and the Immortal sparke within me, or throwing me into the Fire, raising Lascivious heats within, which after will break out into Hell Fires; and the Immortal spark within me, or throwing me into the Fire, raising Lascivious heats within, which After will break out into Hell Fires; cc dt j n1 p-acp pno11, cc vvg pno11 p-acp dt n1, vvg j n2 a-acp, r-crq a-acp vmb vvi av p-acp n1 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
43 none yet that will stretch out his hand to catch me, or to pull me out: none yet that will stretch out his hand to catch me, or to pull me out: pix av cst vmb vvi av po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno11, cc pc-acp vvi pno11 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
44 None that does care to see me Perish to eternity, or that values my Soul, which yet did cost the blood of GOD, at a words speaking: None that does care to see me Perish to eternity, or that value's my Soul, which yet did cost the blood of GOD, At a words speaking: pi cst vdz vvi pc-acp vvi pno11 vvb p-acp n1, cc d vvz po11 n1, r-crq av vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
45 This is to be like Dives in the Flames, to whom they would not lend the help of the tip of a finger, or give the kindness of a drop of Water : This is to be like Dives in the Flames, to whom they would not lend the help of the tip of a finger, or give the kindness of a drop of Water: d vbz pc-acp vbi j vvz p-acp dt vvz, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
46 I am as it were on the other side the Gulfe already. I am as it were on the other side the Gulf already. pns11 vbm p-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt j-jn n1 dt n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
47 Here is the use of friendship, the onely noble one, that's worthy of that blessed quality: Here is the use of friendship, the only noble one, that's worthy of that blessed quality: av vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j j pi, d|vbz j pp-f cst j-vvn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
48 when I have one that will be an assistant Conscience to me, who, when that within me sleeps, or is benummed, will watch over my actions; when I have one that will be an assistant Conscience to me, who, when that within me sleeps, or is benumbed, will watch over my actions; c-crq pns11 vhb crd cst vmb vbi dt n1 n1 p-acp pno11, r-crq, c-crq d p-acp pno11 vvz, cc vbz vvn, vmb vvi p-acp po11 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
49 will testifie them to my Face, will be as faithful to me as the Conscience should be, hold a Glass to my Soul, shew me the staines, will testify them to my Face, will be as faithful to me as the Conscience should be, hold a Glass to my Soul, show me the stains, vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po11 n1, vmb vbi c-acp j p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 vmd vbi, vvb dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, vvb pno11 dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
50 and the proud tumours, the foule Ulcers that are there, and then will fret, and rub, and the proud tumours, the foul Ulcers that Are there, and then will fret, and rub, cc dt j n2, dt j n2 cst vbr a-acp, cc av vmb vvi, cc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
51 or prick, lance, and corrode, to cure those tumours, and do oft those spots, such an one is a familiar Angel-Guardian, is truely of that blessed heavenly ranke, or prick, lance, and corrode, to cure those tumours, and do oft those spots, such an one is a familiar Angel-guardian, is truly of that blessed heavenly rank, cc vvi, n1, cc vvi, pc-acp vvi d n2, cc vdb av d n2, d dt pi vbz dt j-jn n1, vbz av-j pp-f d j-vvn j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
52 and onely lesse then the friend in the Text, the person related to, and my next part. and only less then the friend in the Text, the person related to, and my next part. cc av-j av-dc cs dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvn p-acp, cc po11 ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
53 My Friends. There are three things from which men use to take the measures of a friend. My Friends. There Are three things from which men use to take the measures of a friend. po11 n2. pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp r-crq n2 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
54 First, From the good things he bestows on them: First, From the good things he bestows on them: ord, p-acp dt j n2 pns31 vvz p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
55 He that thinks to keep friendship alive onely with air, that gives good words, but parts with nothing, that entertains onely with garbs, He that thinks to keep friendship alive only with air, that gives good words, but parts with nothing, that entertains only with garbs, pns31 cst vvz pc-acp vvi n1 j j p-acp n1, cst vvz j n2, cc-acp n2 p-acp pix, cst vvz av-j p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
56 and civilities, is but the pageant of a friend: and civilities, is but the pageant of a friend: cc n2, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
57 They that own having but one soul, and seem to clasp as if they would have but one body too, cannot keep such distinct and separate proprieties in other little things, They that own having but one soul, and seem to clasp as if they would have but one body too, cannot keep such distinct and separate proprieties in other little things, pns32 cst vvb vhg p-acp crd n1, cc vvb pc-acp vvi c-acp cs pns32 vmd vhi p-acp crd n1 av, vmbx vvi d j cc vvb n2 p-acp n-jn j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
58 as not to have communication one from the other. And, as not to have communication one from the other. And, c-acp xx pc-acp vhi n1 crd p-acp dt n-jn. np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
59 Secondly, The friendship of these benefits is rated by the measures of our need of them. Secondly, The friendship of these benefits is rated by the measures of our need of them. ord, dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 vvb pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
60 When Midas was ready to dy for hunger, his God was kinder to him in a little bread, When Midas was ready to die for hunger, his God was kinder to him in a little bred, c-crq np1 vbds j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, po31 n1 vbds jc p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
61 then in making all that he toucht turn into gold: great things engage but little where there is but little use of them: and all these, then in making all that he touched turn into gold: great things engage but little where there is but little use of them: and all these, av p-acp vvg d cst pns31 vvd n1 p-acp n1: j n2 vvi p-acp j c-crq pc-acp vbz cc-acp j n1 pp-f pno32: cc d d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
62 Thirdly, Are endeered by the Affection they are given with. Thirdly, are endeared by the Affection they Are given with. ord, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
63 Good turns done with design, what need soever I have of them, are hire, and not friendship ; Good turns done with Design, what need soever I have of them, Are hire, and not friendship; j n2 vdn p-acp n1, q-crq vvb av pns11 vhb pp-f pno32, vbr vvi, cc xx n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
64 it is the kindness onely that obligeth, the gift without the love does but upbraid and scorn my want. it is the kindness only that obliges, the gift without the love does but upbraid and scorn my want. pn31 vbz dt n1 av-j cst vvz, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vdz p-acp vvi cc vvb po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
65 Now to measure the friend here in the Text, by these, were an impossible undertaking, taking, whose friendship did exceed all bounds and measures. Now to measure the friend Here in the Text, by these, were an impossible undertaking, taking, whose friendship did exceed all bounds and measures. av pc-acp vvi dt n1 av p-acp dt n1, p-acp d, vbdr dt j n-vvg, vvg, rg-crq n1 vdd vvi d n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
66 I shall do no more towards it, but read the words before my text, which were the occasion of it, Greater love bath no man then this, that a man lay down his life for his friends, and then it follows, yee are my friends. The token therefore of his friendship, the guift he gave them was his life, rather that was the least he gave: I shall do no more towards it, but read the words before my text, which were the occasion of it, Greater love both no man then this, that a man lay down his life for his Friends, and then it follows, ye Are my Friends. The token Therefore of his friendship, the gift he gave them was his life, rather that was the least he gave: pns11 vmb vdi dx dc p-acp pn31, cc-acp vvb dt n2 p-acp po11 n1, r-crq vbdr dt n1 pp-f pn31, jc n1 vvi dx n1 av d, cst dt n1 vvd a-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc av pn31 vvz, pn22 vbr po11 n2. dt n1 av pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pns31 vvd pno32 vbds po31 n1, av-c cst vbds dt av-ds pns31 vvd: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
67 He gave his glory first, that so he might be qualified to give his life: He gave his glory First, that so he might be qualified to give his life: pns31 vvd po31 vvb ord, cst av pns31 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
68 for NONLATINALPHABET Phil. ii. 7. He lessened himself from the condition of being Lord of all, into that of a servant, NONLATINALPHABET, Heb. ii. 9. being diminished made lower, meaner then his creatures for the suffering of death. for Philip ii. 7. He lessened himself from the condition of being Lord of all, into that of a servant,, Hebrew ii. 9. being diminished made lower, meaner then his creatures for the suffering of death. p-acp np1 crd. crd pns31 vvn px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vbg n1 pp-f d, p-acp d pp-f dt n1,, np1 crd. crd n1 vvn vvn vvb, jc cs po31 n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
69 Now with the price of such divine essential glory to buy onely a life, rather onely a possibility of death, that after he might give that life for us, Now with the price of such divine essential glory to buy only a life, rather only a possibility of death, that After he might give that life for us, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-jn j n1 pc-acp vvi av-j dt n1, av-c av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, cst c-acp pns31 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
70 and with his death purchase us an immortal life, is such a gift as no Romance of friendship ever fancied or did aim at: and with his death purchase us an immortal life, is such a gift as no Romance of friendship ever fancied or did aim At: cc p-acp po31 n1 vvi pno12 dt j n1, vbz d dt n1 p-acp dx n1 pp-f n1 av vvd cc vdd vvi p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
71 we may have heard of two companions that would dy for one another, that never quarell'd in their lives, we may have herd of two Sodales that would die for one Another, that never quarreled in their lives, pns12 vmb vhi vvn pp-f crd n2 cst vmd vvi p-acp crd j-jn, cst av-x vvn p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
72 but for this, who should suffer first to save the other, and strave onely for Execution: but for this, who should suffer First to save the other, and strave only for Execution: cc-acp p-acp d, r-crq vmd vvi ord pc-acp vvi dt n-jn, cc vvd av-j p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
73 But for a person of the Trinity to leave his heaven to come down to us; But for a person of the Trinity to leave his heaven to come down to us; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
74 to dwell with agonies that he might be at one with us; and be tyed to the cross, that he might be united to us; to dwell with agonies that he might be At one with us; and be tied to the cross, that he might be united to us; p-acp vvi p-acp n2 cst pns31 vmd vbi p-acp pi p-acp pno12; cc vbb vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
75 this is a friendship fitt for Ecstasies of apprehension. Of all the things that court thy kindness here below, that spread snares, this is a friendship fit for Ecstasies of apprehension. Of all the things that court thy kindness Here below, that spread snares, d vbz dt n1 j p-acp n2 pp-f n1. pp-f d dt n2 cst vvb po21 n1 av a-acp, cst vvd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
76 and lay baits for thy friendship, if any bid so fair, so temptingly, if any will give such a price, in God's name let it have thy love, I shall not blame him that engageth his affection there: and lay baits for thy friendship, if any bid so fair, so temptingly, if any will give such a price, in God's name let it have thy love, I shall not blame him that engageth his affection there: cc vvd n2 p-acp po21 n1, cs d vvb av j, av av-vvg, cs d vmb vvi d dt n1, p-acp npg1 n1 vvb pn31 vhi po21 n1, pns11 vmb xx vvi pno31 cst vvz po31 n1 a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
77 But sure Heaven cannot give a greater gift then this; But sure Heaven cannot give a greater gift then this; cc-acp j n1 vmbx vvi dt jc n1 cs d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
78 for what can God give greater then himself? Yea I may say God could not give so much, for what can God give greater then himself? Yea I may say God could not give so much, c-acp q-crq vmb np1 vvb jc cs px31? uh pns11 vmb vvi np1 vmd xx vvi av av-d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
79 for he must be man too, to give his life, and this, saith he, he gave for his friends, even in our stead, who must have perish'd else eternally, which intimates the second thing, the need we had of this. for he must be man too, to give his life, and this, Says he, he gave for his Friends, even in our stead, who must have perished Else eternally, which intimates the second thing, the need we had of this. c-acp pns31 vmb vbi n1 av, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc d, vvz pns31, pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n2, av p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vmb vhb vvd av av-j, r-crq vvz dt ord n1, dt vvb pns12 vhd pp-f d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
80 A need great as the gift, necessity invincible, that could break into heaven, rifle the Trinity, to serve its self, throw death into those regions of immortality, and which would not be satisfied but with the bloud of God. A need great as the gift, necessity invincible, that could break into heaven, rifle the Trinity, to serve its self, throw death into those regions of immortality, and which would not be satisfied but with the blood of God. dt n1 j c-acp dt n1, n1 j, cst vmd vvi p-acp n1, vvi dt np1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, vvb n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, cc r-crq vmd xx vbi vvn cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
81 And now is not the kindness, and the condescension of friendship in his expressions too, And now is not the kindness, and the condescension of friendship in his expressions too, cc av vbz xx dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
82 when he saith, greater love then this hath no man? which was the third endearement. when he Says, greater love then this hath no man? which was the third endearement. c-crq pns31 vvz, jc n1 cs d vhz dx n1? r-crq vbds dt ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
83 There never were such wounds of loves as those that tore this heart: There never were such wounds of loves as those that tore this heart: a-acp av vbdr d n2 pp-f n2 c-acp d cst vvd d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
84 never such meltings of affection as dissolved this lover into sweates of bloud. There was no motive to all this, but his meere love: never such meltings of affection as dissolved this lover into sweats of blood. There was no motive to all this, but his mere love: av-x d n2-vvg pp-f n1 c-acp vvn d n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1. a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp d d, cc-acp po31 j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
85 for all this he designed to us before we were, and therefore sure before we were deserving, and O our God! thou that from all eternity didst lay contrivances to give thy life for us, for all this he designed to us before we were, and Therefore sure before we were deserving, and O our God! thou that from all eternity didst lay contrivances to give thy life for us, c-acp d d pns31 vvd p-acp pno12 p-acp pns12 vbdr, cc av j c-acp pns12 vbdr vvg, cc np1 po12 np1 pns21 cst p-acp d n1 vdd2 vvi n2 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
86 so to redeem, and then to glorifie us, what were we then that thou shouldst do his for us? what were we then when we were not? and yet that thou from the abyss of everlastingness, shouldst think thoughts of such kindness to us, so to Redeem, and then to Glorify us, what were we then that thou Shouldst do his for us? what were we then when we were not? and yet that thou from the abyss of everlastingness, Shouldst think thoughts of such kindness to us, av pc-acp vvi, cc av pc-acp vvi pno12, r-crq vbdr pns12 av cst pns21 vmd2 vdi po31 p-acp pno12? q-crq vbdr pns12 av c-crq pns12 vbdr xx? cc av cst pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmd2 vvi n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
87 and such blessedness for us, who then were not, and deserved nothing ; and who since we were, have deserved nothing but damnation. and such blessedness for us, who then were not, and deserved nothing; and who since we were, have deserved nothing but damnation. cc d n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq av vbdr xx, cc vvn pix; cc r-crq c-acp pns12 vbdr, vhb vvn pix cc-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
88 And as there was no other motive to all this design but love, so neither was there any thing but love in the fulfilling. And as there was no other motive to all this Design but love, so neither was there any thing but love in the fulfilling. cc c-acp a-acp vbds dx j-jn n1 p-acp d d n1 p-acp vvb, av d vbds a-acp d n1 p-acp vvb p-acp dt j-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
89 Look on your Saviour in the garden, and upon Mount Calvary, and you shall find him there in as great agonies of affection as torment, and hanging down his head upon the Cross with languishments of kindness, more then weakness. His arms stretched out and Rack't, Look on your Saviour in the garden, and upon Mount Calvary, and you shall find him there in as great agonies of affection as torment, and hanging down his head upon the Cross with languishments of kindness, more then weakness. His arms stretched out and Racked, n1 p-acp po22 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp vvb np1, cc pn22 vmb vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp a-acp j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp vvb, cc vvg a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, av-dc cs n1. po31 n2 vvd av cc vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
90 as if on purpose to the posture of receiving you to his embraces ; as if on purpose to the posture of receiving you to his embraces; c-acp cs p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg pn22 p-acp po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
91 and his side opened not onely to shed Blood for you, but to make you a passage to his very Heart. and his side opened not only to shed Blood for you, but to make you a passage to his very Heart. cc po31 n1 vvd xx av-j p-acp vvb n1 p-acp pn22, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
92 Look on him offering up his Tears, his Prayers, and his Soul for Sin, and in the midst of all, projecting happyness to you, Look on him offering up his Tears, his Prayers, and his Soul for since, and in the midst of all, projecting happiness to you, vvb p-acp pno31 vvg a-acp po31 n2, po31 n2, cc po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, vvg n1 p-acp pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
93 as it were praying, O my Father, here I charge my self with all the guilt of those my friends, I thy onely Son God, one with thee, am content to suffer Torments that they all may be acquitted, Here I lay down my Life that they may have eternal Life, let me be Crucified, so they be Glorified. as it were praying, Oh my Father, Here I charge my self with all the guilt of those my Friends, I thy only Son God, one with thee, am content to suffer Torments that they all may be acquitted, Here I lay down my Life that they may have Eternal Life, let me be crucified, so they be Glorified. c-acp pn31 vbdr vvg, uh po11 n1, av pns11 vvb po11 n1 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f d po11 n2, pns11 po21 j n1 np1, pi p-acp pno21, vbm j pc-acp vvi n2 cst pns32 d vmb vbi vvn, av pns11 vvb a-acp po11 n1 cst pns32 vmb vhi j n1, vvb pno11 vbi vvn, av pns32 vbb vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
94 Which was the purchase and the gift of this his Passion to all his friends, even to those that do what he commands ; Which was the purchase and the gift of this his Passion to all his Friends, even to those that do what he commands; r-crq vbds dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f d po31 n1 p-acp d po31 n2, av p-acp d cst vdb r-crq pns31 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
95 which is the first condition that entitles to his friendship, and my next part. Ye are my friends if ye do what I command you. which is the First condition that entitles to his friendship, and my next part. You Are my Friends if you do what I command you. r-crq vbz dt ord n1 cst vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc po11 ord n1. pn22 vbr po11 n2 cs pn22 vdb r-crq pns11 vvb pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
96 I shall not urge, that Great men upon earth will not take any to their Friendship but upon these termes; I shall not urge, that Great men upon earth will not take any to their Friendship but upon these terms; pns11 vmb xx vvi, cst j n2 p-acp n1 vmb xx vvi d p-acp po32 n1 cc-acp p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
97 nor will I plead the reasonableness of this in Christ, there being no cause why he should be a friend to any that will daily disoblige him and dishonour him: nor will I plead the reasonableness of this in christ, there being no cause why he should be a friend to any that will daily disoblige him and dishonour him: ccx vmb pns11 vvi dt n1 pp-f d p-acp np1, a-acp vbg dx n1 c-crq pns31 vmd vbi dt n1 p-acp d cst vmb av-j vvi pno31 cc vvi pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
98 nor will I press the whole Oeconomy of Scripture, which says, all the advantages Christ ever gave or meant us, nor will I press the Whole Oeconomy of Scripture, which Says, all the advantages christ ever gave or meant us, ccx vmb pns11 vvi dt j-jn np1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz, d dt n2 np1 av vvd cc vvd pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
99 and all the Acts of friendship that he ever did for us were with this design. and all the Acts of friendship that he ever did for us were with this Design. cc d dt n2 pp-f n1 cst pns31 av vdd p-acp pno12 vbdr p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
100 He gave his grace that brings salvation to save us into an estate of sober virtue. Tit. ii. v. 11.12. he gave himself also to Ransom us from our own evil doings, and to redeem us into his obedience. Tit. ii. v. 14. without which no dependance on him will availe. He gave his grace that brings salvation to save us into an estate of Sobrium virtue. Tit. ii. v. 11.12. he gave himself also to Ransom us from our own evil doings, and to Redeem us into his Obedience. Tit. ii. v. 14. without which no dependence on him will avail. pns31 vvd po31 vvb cst vvz n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. np1 crd. n1 crd. pns31 vvd px31 av pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 d j-jn n2-vdg, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po31 n1. np1 crd. n1 crd p-acp r-crq dx n1 p-acp pno31 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
101 Mat. vii. 21. He will own no acquaintance with, nor services from them who have friendship with sin: Mathew vii. 21. He will own no acquaintance with, nor services from them who have friendship with since: np1 crd. crd pns31 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp, ccx n2 p-acp pno32 r-crq vhb n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
102 though they have cast out Devils in his name, if they retain their vices; though they have cast out Devils in his name, if they retain their vices; cs pns32 vhb vvn av n2 p-acp po31 n1, cs pns32 vvb po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
103 though they do miracles, if they do wickedly, he wil bid them depart, profess he never knew them, v. 22.23. though they do Miracles, if they do wickedly, he will bid them depart, profess he never knew them, v. 22.23. cs pns32 vdb n2, cs pns32 vdb av-j, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 vvi, vvb pns31 av-x vvd pno32, n1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
104 He will not let such have a bare relation to his Name, nor have the friendship of a title. 2 Tim. ii. 19. All his rewards also that he will give are promised to none other, He will not let such have a bore Relation to his Name, nor have the friendship of a title. 2 Tim. ii. 19. All his rewards also that he will give Are promised to none other, pns31 vmb xx vvi d vhb dt j n1 p-acp po31 vvb, ccx vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. crd np1 crd. crd av-d po31 n2 av cst pns31 vmb vvi vbr vvn p-acp pi j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
105 but them that do what he commands, Apocal. xxii. 14. that is, do Evangelically, heartily and faithfully endeavour it, and do this with all diligence exprest by words, that import all strife imaginable, as running, wrestling, fighting, warring. but them that do what he commands, Apocalypse xxii. 14. that is, do Evangelically, heartily and faithfully endeavour it, and do this with all diligence expressed by words, that import all strife imaginable, as running, wrestling, fighting, warring. p-acp pno32 d vdb r-crq pns31 vvz, np1 crd. crd d vbz, vdb av-j, av-j cc av-j vvi pn31, cc vdb d p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp n2, cst vvb d n1 j, c-acp vvg, j-vvg, vvg, j-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
106 And persevere also by patient continuance in well doing, Rom. ii. 7. and he hath nothing else but vengeance for all others. 2 Thes. 1.8. and we have neither Christ, nor Gospel, nor Religion, but with these terms. And persevere also by patient Continuance in well doing, Rom. ii. 7. and he hath nothing Else but vengeance for all Others. 2 Thebes 1.8. and we have neither christ, nor Gospel, nor Religion, but with these terms. cc vvi av p-acp j n1 p-acp av vdg, np1 crd. crd cc pns31 vhz pix av cc-acp n1 p-acp d n2-jn. crd np1 crd. cc pns12 vhb dx np1, ccx n1, ccx n1, p-acp p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
107 But I shall wave all this, and bound my self within the present words. But I shall wave all this, and bound my self within the present words. cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi d d, cc vvn po11 n1 p-acp dt j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
108 Greater love hath no man then this, that a man lay down his life for his friend. Greater love hath no man then this, that a man lay down his life for his friend. jc n1 vhz dx n1 av d, cst dt n1 vvd a-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
109 Ye are my friends if ye do what I command you. You Are my Friends if you do what I command you. pn22 vbr po11 n2 cs pn22 vdb r-crq pns11 vvb pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
110 When Christ is boasting of his love, making comparisons, and vying friendships with mankind, nay more, contriving heights and depths of mercy, such as man hath no comprehension, nor Fathom for; When christ is boasting of his love, making comparisons, and vying friendships with mankind, nay more, contriving heights and depths of mercy, such as man hath no comprehension, nor Fathom for; c-crq np1 vbz vvg pp-f po31 vvi, vvg n2, cc vvg n2 p-acp n1, uh-x av-dc, vvg n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, d p-acp n1 vhz dx n1, ccx n1 p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
111 when he was preparing to do an act of compassion on almost equal to his Divinity, when he had resolutions of so much kindness as to give his life that he might shew kindness. when he was preparing to do an act of compassion on almost equal to his Divinity, when he had resolutions of so much kindness as to give his life that he might show kindness. c-crq pns31 vbds vvg pc-acp vdi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp av j-jn p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vhd n2 pp-f av d n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
112 Yet could he not then find in his heart to offer or declare one jot of kindness to the men that will not do what he commands, but in the midst of such agonies of compassion, he thought of nothing but infinite indignation and eternal vengeance to the disobedient. Yet could he not then find in his heart to offer or declare one jot of kindness to the men that will not do what he commands, but in the midst of such agonies of compassion, he Thought of nothing but infinite Indignation and Eternal vengeance to the disobedient. av vmd pns31 xx av vvi p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vmb xx vdi r-crq pns31 vvz, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vvd pp-f pix cc-acp j n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
113 I have but now given my body and my blood even to the Traitour Judas to one who is a Devil: I am going to give my life even for my enemies, for the world: but I will give no love to any, have no friendship with any, but the virtuous: I have but now given my body and my blood even to the Traitor Judas to one who is a devil: I am going to give my life even for my enemies, for the world: but I will give no love to any, have no friendship with any, but the virtuous: pns11 vhb p-acp av vvn po11 n1 cc po11 n1 av p-acp dt n1 np1 p-acp pi r-crq vbz dt n1: pns11 vbm vvg pc-acp vvi po11 n1 av p-acp po11 n2, p-acp dt n1: cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp d, vhb dx n1 p-acp d, cc-acp dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
114 no, though they be my own Disciples, ye are my friends, ye my companions and Apostles are my friends, onely on this condition, if ye do what I command you. no, though they be my own Disciples, you Are my Friends, you my Sodales and Apostles Are my Friends, only on this condition, if you do what I command you. uh-dx, c-acp pns32 vbb po11 d n2, pn22 vbr po11 n2, pn22 po11 n2 cc n2 vbr po11 n2, av-j p-acp d n1, cs pn22 vdb r-crq pns11 vvb pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
115 And then is it not matter of Astonishment, to see men fancy they have a right in all Christ's actions and sufferings, presume upon his favour and their own happy condition, And then is it not matter of Astonishment, to see men fancy they have a right in all Christ's actions and sufferings, presume upon his favour and their own happy condition, cc av vbz pn31 xx n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi n2 vvb pns32 vhb dt j-jn p-acp d npg1 n2 cc n2, vvb p-acp po31 n1 cc po32 d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
116 though they do nothing, or but very little towards this, and the maine of their life be disobedience, though they do nothing, or but very little towards this, and the main of their life be disobedience, cs pns32 vdb pix, cc p-acp av j p-acp d, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbb n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
117 as if all Christs commands, appointed them to do no commands, and Christianity were but a liberty from virtue. To pass by those that do nothing but evil, that which the Devil does suggest, as if all Christ commands, appointed them to do no commands, and Christianity were but a liberty from virtue. To pass by those that do nothing but evil, that which the devil does suggest, c-acp cs d npg1 n2, vvn pno32 p-acp vdb dx n2, cc np1 vbdr p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. pc-acp vvi p-acp d cst vdb pix cc-acp n-jn, cst r-crq dt n1 vdz vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
118 or their flesh dictate, and to consider the demurer sort of Christians, that pretend a respect to Christ, and to Religion, or their Flesh dictate, and to Consider the demurer sort of Christians, that pretend a respect to christ, and to Religion, cc po32 n1 vvi, cc pc-acp vvi dt jc n1 pp-f np1, cst vvb dt n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
119 and see what they will doe. Why sometimes you may find them troubled at their Vices, and themselves; and see what they will do. Why sometime you may find them troubled At their Vices, and themselves; cc vvb r-crq pns32 vmb vdi. q-crq av pn22 vmb vvi pno32 vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
120 and those troubles breath out in Sighs, and in warme-wishes that they could do that which Christ prescribes: and those Troubles breath out in Sighs, and in warm-wishes that they could do that which christ prescribes: cc d vvz n1 av p-acp n2, cc p-acp n2 cst pns32 vmd vdi d r-crq np1 vvz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
121 to will is sometimes strongly present with them, but to performe they know not how. Alas Christ does not tell you that you are his friends if you wish well to him, and his commands, but he requires that you shall do them. These are but vapours of a troubled soul, which howsoever they may chance rise warm, cath a strong suddain heat, breath up in flashing thoughts. to will is sometime strongly present with them, but to perform they know not how. Alas christ does not tell you that you Are his Friends if you wish well to him, and his commands, but he requires that you shall do them. These Are but vapours of a troubled soul, which howsoever they may chance rise warm, Catholic a strong sudden heat, breath up in flashing thoughts. p-acp vmb vbz av av-j j p-acp pno32, p-acp p-acp vvb pns32 vvb xx c-crq. uh np1 vdz xx vvi pn22 cst pn22 vbr po31 n2 cs pn22 vvb av p-acp pno31, cc po31 n2, p-acp pns31 vvz cst pn22 vmb vdb pno32. d vbr p-acp n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, r-crq c-acp pns32 vmb vvi vvi j, zz dt j j n1, vvb a-acp p-acp j-vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
122 They are but meteors, little shooting flames that onely do catch fire and fall and dy ; They Are but meteors, little shooting flames that only do catch fire and fallen and die; pns32 vbr p-acp n2, av-j vvg n2 cst av-j vdb vvi n1 cc vvb cc vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
123 shew fair, but they warme nothing: show fair, but they warm nothing: vvb j, cc-acp pns32 vvi pix: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
124 and so these thoughts do never heat the heart into devotions and holy resolutions, the fire is not strong, and so these thoughts do never heat the heart into devotions and holy resolutions, the fire is not strong, cc av d n2 vdb av-x vvi dt n1 p-acp n2 cc j n2, dt n1 vbz xx j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
125 nor does it live enough, to melt and worke away the filthynesses of the soul: No, though they grow to aversations : nor does it live enough, to melt and work away the filthynesses of the soul: No, though they grow to aversations: ccx vdz pn31 vvi av-d, p-acp vvb cc vvb av dt n2 pp-f dt n1: uh-dx, cs pns32 vvb p-acp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
126 for you may find such men, when wearied with the pursuite of their sins hating their customes, for you may find such men, when wearied with the pursuit of their Sins hating their customs, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi d n2, c-crq vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvg po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
127 and the engagements to the practice of them: and the engagements to the practice of them: cc dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
128 complayning thus, I know 'tis ill, and 'tis against my heart, that I obey the motions of my passions or lusts: complaining thus, I know it's ill, and it's against my heart, that I obey the motions of my passion or Lustiest: vvg av, pns11 vvb pn31|vbz j-jn, cc pn31|vbz p-acp po11 n1, cst pns11 vvb dt n2 pp-f po11 n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
129 The incitations of my appetite, the usance of the world, the obligations of civility or mistaken honour do indeed prevaile upon me, The incitations of my appetite, the usance of the world, the obligations of civility or mistaken honour do indeed prevail upon me, dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f n1 cc j-vvn n1 vdb av vvi p-acp pno11, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
130 but 'tis with great reluctancy of minde that I yeild to them, but I cannot avoid it. but it's with great reluctancy of mind that I yield to them, but I cannot avoid it. cc-acp pn31|vbz p-acp j n1 pp-f n1 cst pns11 vvb p-acp pno32, cc-acp pns11 vmbx vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
131 There are not few that satisfie themselves with this condition. There Are not few that satisfy themselves with this condition. pc-acp vbr xx d cst vvb px32 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
132 Now sure Christ does not say, Ye cannot be my friends except you sin against me and against your Knowledge, and your Conscience too. Now sure christ does not say, You cannot be my Friends except you since against me and against your Knowledge, and your Conscience too. av j np1 vdz xx vvi, pn22 vmbx vbi po11 ng1 c-acp pn22 n1 p-acp pno11 cc p-acp po22 n1, cc po22 n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
133 'Tis strange that men should think the Heathen instance of a Witch that cryed — Video meliora, proboque, Deteriora sequor — I know, It's strange that men should think the Heathen instance of a Witch that cried — Video Meliora, proboque, Deteriora sequor — I know, pn31|vbz j cst n2 vmd vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvn — fw-la fw-la, fw-la, fw-la fw-la — pns11 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
134 and do approve of better things, but cannot choose but follow these that are the worser: and do approve of better things, but cannot choose but follow these that Are the Worse: cc vdb vvi pp-f jc n2, cc-acp vmbx vvi cc-acp vvi d cst vbr dt jc: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
135 strange, that this fury that had the Devil for familiar, should make Christ a friend ; strange, that this fury that had the devil for familiar, should make christ a friend; j, cst d n1 cst vhd dt n1 p-acp j-jn, vmd vvi np1 dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
136 that this should be the state of Gospel Saints, and of God's favourites. 'Tis possible some therefore go yet further to good purposes towards Obedience, and have holy intentions, but this is not sufficient neither, that this should be the state of Gospel Saints, and of God's favourites. It's possible Some Therefore go yet further to good Purposes towards obedience, and have holy intentions, but this is not sufficient neither, cst d vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 n2, cc pp-f npg1 n2. pn31|vbz j d av vvb av av-jc p-acp j n2 p-acp n1, cc vhb j n2, p-acp d vbz xx j av-d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
137 if to do his commands be necessary: if to do his commands be necessary: cs p-acp vdb po31 n2 vbb j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
138 for to purpose and intend to do them, is not certainly to do them. Yet where are any, that do aim at doing any more; for to purpose and intend to do them, is not Certainly to do them. Yet where Are any, that do aim At doing any more; c-acp p-acp vvb cc vvb pc-acp vdi pno32, vbz xx av-j p-acp vdb pno32. av q-crq vbr d, cst vdb vvi p-acp vdg d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
139 and there is none of these but does presume upon his interest in Christ, and satisfies himself and is secure. and there is none of these but does presume upon his Interest in christ, and Satisfies himself and is secure. cc pc-acp vbz pix pp-f d cc-acp vdz vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, cc vvz px31 cc vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
140 Yet is it hard to find a ground of this their confidence, unless it rise from the unhappy use they make of God's preserving mercies, and his kindness to them in the concernments of this life. Yet is it hard to find a ground of this their confidence, unless it rise from the unhappy use they make of God's preserving Mercies, and his kindness to them in the concernments of this life. av vbz pn31 j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d po32 n1, cs pn31 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vvb pp-f npg1 vvg n2, cc po31 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
141 They see without their cares, and upon very weak entreaties indeed against all provocations both of God and danger; They see without their Cares, and upon very weak entreaties indeed against all provocations both of God and danger; pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp av j n2 av p-acp d n2 d pp-f np1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
142 yet his protections secure them all, though they neither minde the asking them, nor minde the walking worthy of them. yet his protections secure them all, though they neither mind the asking them, nor mind the walking worthy of them. av po31 n2 vvi pno32 d, cs pns32 dx n1 dt vvg pno32, ccx n1 dt j-vvg j pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
143 The man whose sins, not p•ayers, prepare him for his bed, he sleeps well; The man whose Sins, not p•ayers, prepare him for his Bed, he sleeps well; dt n1 rg-crq n2, xx n2, vvb pno31 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
144 perhaps, more soundly then he who at his bed-side throws himself on his face into God's arms, perhaps, more soundly then he who At his bedside throws himself on his face into God's arms, av, av-dc av-j cs pns31 r-crq p-acp po31 n1 vvz px31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp npg1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
145 and there bequeaths himselfe to the securities of the Almighty : and there Bequeathes himself to the securities of the Almighty: cc a-acp vvz px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
146 And he, whose Sleeps onely refresh him for returns to sin, does often live as long, And he, whose Sleeps only refresh him for returns to since, does often live as long, cc pns31, rg-crq vvz av-j vvi pno31 p-acp n2 p-acp n1, vdz av vvi a-acp av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
147 as safely, and as merrily, as he that dayly, most religiously does begg protections from above. as safely, and as merrily, as he that daily, most religiously does beg protections from above. c-acp av-j, cc c-acp av-j, c-acp pns31 cst av-j, av-ds av-j vdz vvi n2 p-acp a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
148 And others that affoord the Lord some little homages, themselves some prayers when their pleasures or occasions permit, God hath a care of them, And Others that afford the Lord Some little homages, themselves Some Prayers when their pleasures or occasions permit, God hath a care of them, cc n2-jn cst vvb dt n1 d j n2, px32 d n2 c-crq po32 n2 cc n2 vvi, np1 vhz dt vvb pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
149 and their desires flow into them, all does succeed well with them. and their Desires flow into them, all does succeed well with them. cc po32 n2 vvb p-acp pno32, d vdz vvi av p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
150 Now they take confidence hence to conclude, these are the tokens of Gods friendship, and all his mercies will come in at the like easie rates ; Now they take confidence hence to conclude, these Are the tokens of God's friendship, and all his Mercies will come in At the like easy rates; av pns32 vvb n1 av pc-acp vvi, d vbr dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, cc d po31 ng1 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp dt av-j j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
151 that such a short petition as committed them to the refreshments of the night, and after which they wak't into renewed strengths and pleasures, such another shall lay them down in safety, to the sleeps of that long night, that afterwards will break in happy resurrection : for why! that such a short petition as committed them to the refreshments of the night, and After which they waked into renewed strengths and pleasures, such Another shall lay them down in safety, to the sleeps of that long night, that afterwards will break in happy resurrection: for why! d d dt j n1 c-acp vvn pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp vvn n2 cc n2, d j-jn vmb vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp n1, p-acp dt vvz pp-f d j n1, cst av vmb vvi p-acp j n1: p-acp q-crq! (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
152 God will not sure fail his own mercies, but be as friendly to their souls as he is to their bodies. God will not sure fail his own Mercies, but be as friendly to their Souls as he is to their bodies. np1 vmb xx av-j vvi po31 d n2, p-acp vbi a-acp j p-acp po32 n2 c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
153 And thus God's preservations here, in meer defiance of our provocations, which are the arts of his long suffering his strivings of Compassion, meerly to give us opportunities of being reconciled to him, And thus God's preservations Here, in mere defiance of our provocations, which Are the arts of his long suffering his strivings of Compassion, merely to give us opportunities of being reconciled to him, cc av npg1 n2 av, p-acp j n1 pp-f po12 n2, r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 j j-vvg po31 n2 pp-f n1, av-j pc-acp vvi pno12 n2 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
154 and to invite us to be so, while we make them occasions of carelesness and security, they are so far from being pledges of his friendship, that they have all the aggravations of affronted goodness, become temptations and degrees of ruin. and to invite us to be so, while we make them occasions of carelessness and security, they Are so Far from being pledges of his friendship, that they have all the aggravations of affronted Goodness, become temptations and Degrees of ruin. cc p-acp vvb pno12 pc-acp vbi av, cs pns12 vvb pno32 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 vbr av av-j p-acp vbg n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns32 vhb d dt n2 pp-f vvn n1, vvb n2 cc n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
155 'Twere fine indeed if Christ's eternal preparations for his friends, would come in to us, without care or doing any thing, 'Twere fine indeed if Christ's Eternal preparations for his Friends, would come in to us, without care or doing any thing, pn31|vbdr j av cs npg1 j n2 p-acp po31 n2, vmd vvi p-acp p-acp pno12, p-acp n1 cc vdg d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
156 as an accession to our pleasures; as an accession to our pleasures; c-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
157 if when we had lived many years in a Garden, our days all Flower'd with delight; if when we had lived many Years in a Garden, our days all Flowered with delight; cs c-crq pns12 vhd vvn d n2 p-acp dt n1, po12 n2 d vvn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
158 we might expire into Paradise, and in soft aires of Musick breath into Hallelujah ' s. But alas! we might expire into Paradise, and in soft airs of Music breath into Hallelujah ' s. But alas! pns12 vmd vvi p-acp n1, cc p-acp j n2 pp-f n1 n1 p-acp np1 ' zz. p-acp uh! (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
159 the smooth easy way leads down the Hill, and he must strive and pant that will get up into the Mansions and the Bosom of his Saviour, the smooth easy Way leads down the Hill, and he must strive and pant that will get up into the Mansions and the Bosom of his Saviour, dt j j n1 vvz a-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi cc vvb cst vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n2 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
160 and whosoever will be his friend, must do what he commands. and whosoever will be his friend, must do what he commands. cc r-crq vmb vbi po31 n1, vmb vdi r-crq pns31 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
161 But is there nothing less indeed will qualify? The Scripture saith, that Abraham believed God, and it was imputed to him for righteousness, But is there nothing less indeed will qualify? The Scripture Says, that Abraham believed God, and it was imputed to him for righteousness, cc-acp vbz pc-acp pix dc av vmb vvi? dt n1 vvz, cst np1 vvn np1, cc pn31 vbds vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
162 and he was called the friend of God, James ii. 23. and then, is Christ more inaccessible, and harder to be made a friend? and he was called the friend of God, James ii. 23. and then, is christ more inaccessible, and harder to be made a friend? cc pns31 vbds vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. crd cc av, vbz np1 dc j, cc jc pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
163 Why, truly God and Christ both are so much friends to all true believers, that the life of Christ was given for them; Why, truly God and christ both Are so much Friends to all true believers, that the life of christ was given for them; uh-crq, av-j np1 cc np1 d vbr av d n2 p-acp d j n2, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
164 for, God so loved the world that he gave his onely begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. for, God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. p-acp, np1 av vvd dt n1 cst pns31 vvd po31 j vvn n1, cst r-crq vvz p-acp pno31, vmd xx vvi, cc-acp vhb j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
165 John iii. 16. nor are there any qualities more signally peculiar to friendship, more engaging then confidence and trust, dependance and relying, embosoming my self in him: John iii. 16. nor Are there any qualities more signally peculiar to friendship, more engaging then confidence and trust, dependence and relying, embosoming my self in him: np1 crd. crd ccx vbr pc-acp d n2 av-dc av-j j p-acp n1, av-dc vvg cs n1 cc vvb, n1 cc vvg, j-vvg po11 n1 p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
166 now these are but the exercise of Faith ; now these Are but the exercise of Faith; av d vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
167 and tis most certain if we heartily endeavour to do what he commands, there is employment then for all this work of Faith, place for its applications and assurances. My Text does make this good. and this most certain if we heartily endeavour to do what he commands, there is employment then for all this work of Faith, place for its applications and assurances. My Text does make this good. cc pn31|vbz av-ds j cs pns12 av-j vvb pc-acp vdi r-crq pns31 vvz, pc-acp vbz n1 av p-acp d d n1 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2. po11 n1 vdz vvi d j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
168 But when his friendship is made over on conditions, as tis not onely in these words, But when his friendship is made over on conditions, as this not only in these words, p-acp c-crq po31 n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp n2, c-acp pn31|vbz xx av-j p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
169 but every where in Scriptures; (there being not one promise absolute that does concern Gods favour, justification, and eternal life : but every where in Scriptures; (there being not one promise absolute that does concern God's favour, justification, and Eternal life: cc-acp d c-crq p-acp n2; (a-acp vbg xx crd n1 j cst vdz vvi npg1 n1, n1, cc j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
170 he does not once offer remission of sins, but to those that amend their lives; he does not once offer remission of Sins, but to those that amend their lives; pns31 vdz xx a-acp vvi n1 pp-f n2, cc-acp p-acp d cst vvb po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
171 nay, does express as if he could not give it otherwise, peradventure they will repent that I may forgive them, Jeremy xxxvi. 3) The promises therefore being conditional, Faith must be answerable to the promises that it does rest on and apply; nay, does express as if he could not give it otherwise, Peradventure they will Repent that I may forgive them, Jeremiah xxxvi. 3) The promises Therefore being conditional, Faith must be answerable to the promises that it does rest on and apply; uh-x, vdz vvi c-acp cs pns31 vmd xx vvi pn31 av, av pns32 vmb vvi cst pns11 vmb vvi pno32, np1 crd. crd) dt n2 av vbg j, n1 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n2 cst pn31 vdz vvi a-acp cc vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
172 and at the most, can be but an assurance, that you shall be partaker of what's promised, that is to say, partaker of the favour and the life of Christ, if ye do his commands. and At the most, can be but an assurance, that you shall be partaker of what's promised, that is to say, partaker of the favour and the life of christ, if you do his commands. cc p-acp dt ds, vmb vbi p-acp dt n1, cst pn22 vmb vbi n1 pp-f q-crq|vbz vvn, cst vbz pc-acp vvi, n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pn22 vdb po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
173 But then if I perform not this condition, to trust upon his friendship which I am not qualified for; But then if I perform not this condition, to trust upon his friendship which I am not qualified for; p-acp av cs pns11 vvb xx d n1, p-acp vvb p-acp po31 n1 r-crq pns11 vbm xx vvn p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
174 to think by faith to receive a pardon, which in that case I am, was never offered me; to think by faith to receive a pardon, which in that case I am, was never offered me; pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp vvb dt n1, r-crq p-acp d n1 pns11 vbm, vbds av vvd pno11; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
175 to apply to my self promises which were never made me, for none were ever made to them that do not do ; to apply to my self promises which were never made me, for none were ever made to them that do not doe; pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1 vvz r-crq vbdr av-x vvd pno11, p-acp pix vbdr av vvn p-acp pno32 cst vdb xx n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
176 and to assure my self, Christ will transgress his everlasting Covenant for my Vices sake, meerly to give me leave to enjoy my sins; and to assure my self, christ will transgress his everlasting Covenant for my Vices sake, merely to give me leave to enjoy my Sins; cc p-acp vvb po11 n1, np1 vmb vvi po31 j n1 p-acp po11 n2 n1, av-j pc-acp vvi pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
177 will do that which God may not do, forgive one that will not repent : will do that which God may not do, forgive one that will not Repent: vmb vdi d r-crq np1 vmb xx vdi, vvb crd d vmb xx vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
178 If I believe thus against promise, and against decree, am confident whether Christ will or no, and will rely upon him in despite of him, if such a faith will make us friends, affronts do reconcile. If I believe thus against promise, and against Decree, am confident whither christ will or no, and will rely upon him in despite of him, if such a faith will make us Friends, affronts do reconcile. cs pns11 vvb av p-acp vvb, cc p-acp n1, pno32 j cs np1 vmb cc uh-dx, cc vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f pno31, cs d dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 n2, vvz vdb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
179 This is indeed to lay violent hands on his favour, and to invade his friendship, and without metaphor, take Heaven by force. This is indeed to lay violent hands on his favour, and to invade his friendship, and without metaphor, take Heaven by force. d vbz av pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp vvb po31 n1, cc p-acp n1, vvb n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
180 But sure I am, that this is not the faith made Abraham be called the friend of God in that place of Saint James, but a faith that was perfected by doing, v. 22. of that Chapter, a faith that made him offer up his onely Son upon the Altar, v. 21. 'Tis true, he did in hope believe against all hope, Rom iv. 18. So that his faith was stronger then a contradiction, But sure I am, that this is not the faith made Abraham be called the friend of God in that place of Saint James, but a faith that was perfected by doing, v. 22. of that Chapter, a faith that made him offer up his only Son upon the Altar, v. 21. It's true, he did in hope believe against all hope, Rom iv. 18. So that his faith was Stronger then a contradiction, p-acp j pns11 vbm, cst d vbz xx dt n1 vvd np1 vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 np1, p-acp dt n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp vdg, n1 crd pp-f d n1, dt n1 cst vvd pno31 vvi a-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1, n1 crd pn31|vbz j, pns31 vdd p-acp n1 vvi p-acp d n1, np1 crd. crd av cst po31 n1 vbds jc cs dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
181 but yet his resolutions of obedience seem stronger then his faith; for he did that even to the cutting off the grounds of all his Faith, and hope. but yet his resolutions of Obedience seem Stronger then his faith; for he did that even to the cutting off the grounds of all his Faith, and hope. cc-acp av po31 n2 pp-f n1 vvb jc cs po31 n1; c-acp pns31 vdd d av p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp dt n2 pp-f d po31 n1, cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
182 He trusted God would make his promise good to him, make all the Nations of the Earth be blessed in the seed of Isaac; He trusted God would make his promise good to him, make all the nations of the Earth be blessed in the seed of Isaac; pns31 vvd np1 vmd vvi po31 n1 j p-acp pno31, vvb d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
183 though Isaac had no seed, nor could have, if he should be slain: though Isaac had no seed, nor could have, if he should be slave: cs np1 vhd dx n1, ccx vmd vhi, cs pns31 vmd vbi vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
184 And he resolved at Gods command himself to slay that Isaac, so to make him have no seed. And he resolved At God's command himself to slay that Isaac, so to make him have no seed. cc pns31 vvd p-acp npg1 n1 px31 pc-acp vvi cst np1, av p-acp vvb pno31 vhb dx n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
185 His Faith indeed did no dispute the great impossibility; but his obedience caused it. His Faith indeed did no dispute the great impossibility; but his Obedience caused it. po31 n1 av vdd dx vvb dt j n1; cc-acp po31 n1 vvn pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
186 He did not question, how can God perform with me when I have offered up my son? I cannot look that a large Progeny should rise out of the Ashes on the Altar; He did not question, how can God perform with me when I have offered up my son? I cannot look that a large Progeny should rise out of the Ashes on the Altar; pns31 vdd xx vvi, q-crq vmb np1 vvi p-acp pno11 c-crq pns11 vhb vvn a-acp po11 n1? pns11 vmbx vvi cst dt j n1 vmd vvi av pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
187 nor will those Flames that devour all my seed at once, may my seed numerous, lasting, and glorious as the Stars in Heaven, which he promised me: nor will those Flames that devour all my seed At once, may my seed numerous, lasting, and glorious as the Stars in Heaven, which he promised me: ccx vmb d n2 cst vvb d po11 n1 p-acp a-acp, vmb po11 n1 j, j-vvg, cc j c-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, r-crq pns31 vvd pno11: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
188 but much less did he question, why should I obey in this? He that does his commands, can but expect what he hath promis'd: but much less did he question, why should I obey in this? He that does his commands, can but expect what he hath promised: cc-acp av-d av-dc vdd pns31 vvi, q-crq vmd pns11 vvi p-acp d? pns31 cst vdz po31 n2, vmb p-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vhz vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
189 but if I should do this command and slay my Son, I make his promise void, and detroy my own expectations: but if I should do this command and slay my Son, I make his promise void, and detroy my own Expectations: cc-acp cs pns11 vmd vdi d n1 cc vvi po11 n1, pns11 vvb po31 n1 j, cc vvi po11 d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
190 and if I disobey I can but suffer what he bids me do; my own obedience will execute all that his indignation would threaten to my Disobedience. and if I disobey I can but suffer what he bids me doe; my own Obedience will execute all that his Indignation would threaten to my Disobedience. cc cs pns11 vvi pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vvz pno11 n1; po11 d n1 vmb vvi d d po31 n1 vmd vvi p-acp po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
191 Though Abraham had three daies time and journy to the Altar, that Nature might have leisure the mean while to reason with the precept thus, Though Abraham had three days time and journey to the Altar, that Nature might have leisure the mean while to reason with the precept thus, cs np1 vhd crd ng2 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cst n1 vmd vhi n1 dt j n1 p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
192 and his affection might struggle with his duty ; and his affection might struggle with his duty; cc po31 n1 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
193 yet he goes on, resolves to tear out his own bowels, and cut of his hopes, will Sacrifice his onely Son, and Sacrifice God's promise to his commands. yet he Goes on, resolves to tear out his own bowels, and Cut of his hope's, will Sacrifice his only Son, and Sacrifice God's promise to his commands. av pns31 vvz a-acp, vvz pc-acp vvi av po31 d n2, cc vvn pp-f po31 n2, vmb vvi po31 av-j n1, cc n1 npg1 n1 p-acp po31 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
194 And then, He that will trust to Abraham 's example of believing, yet will not follow him at all in doing, will obey no commands; And then, He that will trust to Abraham is Exampl of believing, yet will not follow him At all in doing, will obey no commands; cc av, pns31 cst vmb vvi p-acp np1 vbz n1 pp-f vvg, av vmb xx vvi pno31 p-acp d p-acp vdg, vmb vvi dx n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
195 that is so far from offering up an onely Son, he will not slay an onely evil custome, nor part with one out of the herd of all his vicious habits; that is so Far from offering up an only Son, he will not slay an only evil custom, nor part with one out of the heard of all his vicious habits; d vbz av av-j p-acp vvg a-acp dt av-j n1, pns31 vmb xx vvi dt av-j j-jn n1, ccx n1 p-acp crd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f d po31 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
196 will not give up the satisfaction to any of his carnal, worldly, or ambitious appetites; will not give up the satisfaction to any of his carnal, worldly, or ambitious appetites; vmb xx vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp d pp-f po31 j, j, cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
197 not Sacrifice a passion, or a lust to all the Obligations, that God and Christ can urge him with, he hath, not Sacrifice a passion, or a lust to all the Obligations, that God and christ can urge him with, he hath, xx n1 dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp d dt n2, cst np1 cc np1 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp, pns31 vhz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
198 nor faith, nor friendship, no, nor fore-head. 'Tis true indeed, he that hath Abraham's faith, may well assure himself he is Christ's friend ; nor faith, nor friendship, no, nor forehead. It's true indeed, he that hath Abraham's faith, may well assure himself he is Christ's friend; ccx n1, ccx n1, av-dx, ccx n1. pn31|vbz j av, pns31 cst vhz npg1 n1, vmb av vvi px31 pns31 vbz npg1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
199 but tis onely on this account, because he that believes as Abraham believed, he will not stick to do whatever Christ commands ; but this only on this account, Because he that believes as Abraham believed, he will not stick to do whatever christ commands; cc-acp pn31|vbz av-j p-acp d n1, c-acp pns31 cst vvz p-acp np1 vvn, pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp vdb r-crq np1 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
200 which is that universality of obedience, that is the next condition that entitles to Christ's friendship, and my last part. which is that universality of Obedience, that is the next condition that entitles to Christ's friendship, and my last part. r-crq vbz cst n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz dt ord n1 cst vvz p-acp npg1 n1, cc po11 ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
201 Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you. You Are my Friends if you do whatsoever I command you. pn22 vbr po11 n2 cs pn22 vdb r-crq pns11 vvb pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
202 There is no quality so necessary to a friend, or so appropriate to friendship, as sincerity. They that have but one soul, they can have no reserves from one another: There is no quality so necessary to a friend, or so Appropriate to friendship, as sincerity. They that have but one soul, they can have no reserves from one Another: pc-acp vbz dx n1 av j p-acp dt n1, cc av j p-acp n1, c-acp n1. pns32 d vhb p-acp crd n1, pns32 vmb vhi dx vvz p-acp crd j-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
203 But disobedience to one precept, is inconsistent with sincerity, that hath respect unto all the commandments ; But disobedience to one precept, is inconsistent with sincerity, that hath respect unto all the Commandments; cc-acp n1 p-acp crd n1, vbz j p-acp n1, cst vhz vvb p-acp d dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
204 and he that will not do whatever Christ prescribes, hath reserves of affection for some darling sin, and he that will not do whatever christ prescribes, hath reserves of affection for Some darling since, cc pns31 cst vmb xx vdi r-crq np1 vvz, vhz vvz pp-f n1 p-acp d j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
205 and is false to his Saviour. He is an enemy indeed, so that there is no friendship on either side. and is false to his Saviour. He is an enemy indeed, so that there is no friendship on either side. cc vbz j p-acp po31 n1. pns31 vbz dt n1 av, av cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
206 Saint Paul says so of any of one kind; Saint Paul Says so of any of one kind; n1 np1 vvz av pp-f d pp-f crd n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
207 the minding of the flesh, saith he, whether it be providing for the belly, or any other of the organs of carnality, is desperate, incurable rebellion : the minding of the Flesh, Says he, whither it be providing for the belly, or any other of the organs of carnality, is desperate, incurable rebellion: dt vvg pp-f dt n1, vvz pns31, cs pn31 vbb vvg p-acp dt n1, cc d n-jn pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, vbz j, j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
208 Now such a rebel, is, we know, the worst of enemies. Now such a rebel, is, we know, the worst of enemies. av d dt n1, vbz, pns12 vvb, dt js pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
209 Saint James does say as much of any of those vicious affections that are set on the world: Saint James does say as much of any of those vicious affections that Are Set on the world: n1 np1 vdz vvi p-acp d pp-f d pp-f d j n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
210 Whosoever will be a friend of the world, is an enemy of God. Whosoever will be a friend of the world, is an enemy of God. r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
211 James iv. 4. and he calls them adultereses and adulterers, who think to joyn great strict Religion to some little by-love of an honour, James iv. 4. and he calls them adultereses and Adulterers, who think to join great strict Religion to Some little by-love of an honour, np1 crd. crd cc pns31 vvz pno32 n2 cc n2, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi j j n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
212 or a profit of this world? Such men are like a wife, that not contented with the partner of her takes in another now and then, she must not count her self her husbands friend, or a profit of this world? Such men Are like a wife, that not contented with the partner of her Takes in Another now and then, she must not count her self her Husbands friend, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1? d n2 vbr av-j dt n1, cst xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 vvz p-acp j-jn av cc av, pns31 vmb xx vvi po31 n1 po31 ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
213 though she give him the greatest share in her affections, no, she is but a bosom enemy : though she give him the greatest share in her affections, no, she is but a bosom enemy: cs pns31 vvb pno31 dt js n1 p-acp po31 n2, uh-dx, pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
214 and so any one vice allow'd is a paramour, sin is whoredome against Christ, and our pretended friendship to him in all other obediences, is but the kindness and the caresses of an adulteress, the meer hypocrisie and treachery of love. and so any one vice allowed is a paramour, since is whoredom against christ, and our pretended friendship to him in all other obediences, is but the kindness and the Caresses of an adulteress, the mere hypocrisy and treachery of love. cc av d crd n1 vvn vbz dt n1, n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1, cc po12 j-vvn n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d j-jn n2, vbz p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
215 If it be necessary to the gaining of Christs friendship that thou do his commands, 'tis necessary that thou do them all, that thou divorce thy self from thy beloved sin, as well as any other : If it be necessary to the gaining of Christ friendship that thou do his commands, it's necessary that thou do them all, that thou divorce thy self from thy Beloved since, as well as any other: cs pn31 vbb j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 cst pns21 vdb po31 n2, pn31|vbz j cst pns21 vdb pno32 d, cst pns21 vvb po21 n1 p-acp po21 j-vvn n1, c-acp av c-acp d j-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
216 because, his friendship does no more require other obedience then it does that, but is as inconsistent with thy own peculiar vice as with the rest. Because, his friendship does no more require other Obedience then it does that, but is as inconsistent with thy own peculiar vice as with the rest. c-acp, po31 n1 vdz av-dx av-dc vvi j-jn n1 cs pn31 vdz d, p-acp vbz a-acp j p-acp po21 d j n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
217 Indeed it is impossible that it should bear with any, they being all his murderers. Indeed it is impossible that it should bear with any, they being all his murderers. np1 pn31 vbz j cst pn31 vmd vvi p-acp d, pns32 vbg d po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
218 If thou canst find one sin that had no hand in putting Christ to death, one vice that did not come into the garden, nor upon mount Calvary, that did not helpe to assassin thy Saviour, If thou Canst find one since that had no hand in putting christ to death, one vice that did not come into the garden, nor upon mount Calvary, that did not help to assassin thy Saviour, cs pns21 vm2 vvi crd n1 cst vhd dx n1 p-acp vvg np1 p-acp n1, crd n1 cst vdd xx vvi p-acp dt n1, ccx p-acp vvb np1, cst vdd xx vvi p-acp n1 po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
219 even take thy fill of that : even take thy fill of that: av vvb po21 n1 pp-f cst: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
220 but if each had a stab at him, if no one of thy vices could have been forgiven, had not thy Jesus died for it, canst thou expect he should have kindness for his agony, but if each had a stab At him, if not one of thy vices could have been forgiven, had not thy jesus died for it, Canst thou expect he should have kindness for his agony, cc-acp cs d vhd dt n1 p-acp pno31, cs xx crd pp-f po21 n2 vmd vhi vbn vvn, vhd xx po21 np1 vvd p-acp pn31, vm2 pns21 vvi pns31 vmd vhi n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
221 or friendship, for the man that entertaines his Crucifiers in his heart: or friendship, for the man that entertains his Crucifiers in his heart: cc n1, p-acp dt n1 cst vvz po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
222 if worldly cares which he calls thorns, fill thy head with contrivances of Wealth and Greatness, of filling Coffers, if worldly Cares which he calls thorns, fill thy head with contrivances of Wealth and Greatness, of filling Coffers, cs j n2 r-crq pns31 vvz n2, vvb po21 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f j-vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
223 and of platting Coronets for thee, as the Thorns did make him a Crown too, would'st thou have him receive thee and these in his bosom, to gore his Heart as they did pierce his Head ? If thou delight in that intemperance, which filled his deadly Cup, which Vomited Gall into it, can he delight in thee? That Cup which made him fall upon his Face to deprecate, will he partake in as the pledg of mutual Love? He that sunk under, could not bear this load of thine, and of platting Coronets for thee, as the Thorns did make him a Crown too, Wouldst thou have him receive thee and these in his bosom, to gore his Heart as they did pierce his Head? If thou delight in that intemperance, which filled his deadly Cup, which Vomited Gall into it, can he delight in thee? That Cup which made him fallen upon his Face to deprecate, will he partake in as the pledge of mutual Love? He that sunk under, could not bear this load of thine, cc pp-f j-vvg n2 p-acp pno21, c-acp dt n2 vdd vvi pno31 dt n1 av, vmd2 pns21 vhi pno31 vvi pno21 cc d p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 c-acp pns32 vdd vvi po31 n1? cs pns21 vvb p-acp d n1, r-crq vvd po31 j vvb, r-crq vvd vvi p-acp pn31, vmb pns31 vvi p-acp pno21? cst vvb r-crq vvd pno31 vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j, vmb pns31 vvi p-acp c-acp dt vvb pp-f j n1? pns31 cst vvd p-acp, vmd xx vvi d vvi pp-f png21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
224 when it was in his Cross upon his shoulders, will he bear it and thee on his armes, when thou fall'st under it? When thou wilt cast a shameful spewing on his glory too, when it was in his Cross upon his shoulders, will he bear it and thee on his arms, when thou Fallest under it? When thou wilt cast a shameful spewing on his glory too, c-crq pn31 vbds p-acp po31 j p-acp po31 n2, vmb pns31 vvi pn31 cc pno21 p-acp po31 n2, c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp pn31? c-crq pns21 vm2 vvd dt j vvg p-acp po31 n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
225 if he own such a friend? Thou that art so familiar with his name, as thou wer't more his friend then any in the world, whose Oaths and imprecations, Moses sayes strike through that name, which they so often call upon, thou mayst as well think his heart did attract the Spear that pierc'd it, if he own such a friend? Thou that art so familiar with his name, as thou Were't more his friend then any in the world, whose Oaths and imprecations, Moses Says strike through that name, which they so often call upon, thou Mayest as well think his heart did attract the Spear that pierced it, cs pns31 d d dt n1? pns21 cst vb2r av j-jn p-acp po31 vvi, c-acp pns21 vbdr|pn31 av-dc po31 n1 av d p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n2 cc n2, np1 vvz vvb p-acp cst n1, r-crq pns32 av av vvi p-acp, pns21 vm2 p-acp av vvi po31 n1 vdd vvi dt n1 cst vvn pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
226 and the wound close upon its head with unions of Love, as that he hath kindness for thee. and the wound close upon its head with unions of Love, as that he hath kindness for thee. cc dt n1 av-j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, c-acp cst pns31 vhz n1 p-acp pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
227 If Christ may make friendship with him, that does allow himself a Sin, he may have fellowship with Belial : If christ may make friendship with him, that does allow himself a since, he may have fellowship with Belial: cs np1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno31, cst vdz vvi px31 dt n1, pns31 vmb vhi n1 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
228 for him to dwell in any heart that cherisheth a vice, were to descend to Hell again. for him to dwell in any heart that Cherishes a vice, were to descend to Hell again. p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 cst vvz dt n1, vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
229 But as far as those Regions of darkness are from his habitation of Glory, and the black spirits of that place from being any of his guard of holy myriads; But as Far as those Regions of darkness Are from his habitation of Glory, and the black spirits of that place from being any of his guard of holy myriads; p-acp c-acp av-j c-acp d n2 pp-f n1 vbr p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j-jn n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp vbg d pp-f po31 n1 pp-f j crd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
230 so far is He from dwelling with, or being friend to him, that is a friend to any wickedness, to him that will not do whatever he commands. so Far is He from Dwelling with, or being friend to him, that is a friend to any wickedness, to him that will not do whatever he commands. av av-j vbz pns31 p-acp vvg p-acp, cc vbg n1 p-acp pno31, cst vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp pno31 cst vmb xx vdi r-crq pns31 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
231 And now if these conditions seem hard, if any do not care to be his friend upon these terms, they may betake themselves to others. And now if these conditions seem hard, if any do not care to be his friend upon these terms, they may betake themselves to Others. cc av cs d n2 vvb j, cs d vdb xx vvi pc-acp vbi po31 n1 p-acp d n2, pns32 vmb vvi px32 p-acp n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
232 Let such make themselves friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness : Let such make themselves Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness: vvb d vvi px32 n2 pp-f dt np1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
233 A friend indeed that hath not so much of the insincerities as many great ones have: A friend indeed that hath not so much of the insincerities as many great ones have: dt n1 av cst vhz xx av av-d pp-f dt n2 c-acp d j pi2 vhb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
234 for this will furnish them with all that heart or lust can wish for, all that necessities or wantonness proposeth to it self to dress out pomp or vice : for this will furnish them with all that heart or lust can wish for, all that necessities or wantonness Proposeth to it self to dress out pomp or vice: c-acp d vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d cst n1 cc vvb vmb vvi p-acp, d d n2 cc n1 vvz p-acp pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi av n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
235 But yet when with enjoyment the affections grow, and become so unquiet, work them so, But yet when with enjoyment the affections grow, and become so unquiet, work them so, cc-acp av c-crq p-acp n1 dt n2 vvb, cc vvi av j, vvb pno32 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
236 as not to let their thoughts or actions rest, make them, quicken themselves, and like the motions of all things that go downwards tending to the Earth, increase by the continuance, grow stronger, as not to let their thoughts or actions rest, make them, quicken themselves, and like the motions of all things that go downwards tending to the Earth, increase by the Continuance, grow Stronger, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc n2 n1, vvb pno32, vvb px32, cc av-j dt n2 pp-f d n2 cst vvb av-j vvg p-acp dt n1, vvb p-acp dt n1, vvb jc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
237 and more violent towards the end, then when they are most passionate, it failes them: and more violent towards the end, then when they Are most passionate, it fails them: cc av-dc j p-acp dt n1, av c-crq pns32 vbr av-ds j, pn31 vvz pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
238 and having fill'd their life with most unsatisfied tormenting cares, it leaves them nothing but the guilt of all : and having filled their life with most unsatisfied tormenting Cares, it leaves them nothing but the guilt of all: cc vhg vvn po32 n1 p-acp ds j-vvn vvg n2, pn31 vvz pno32 pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
239 when their great wealth shall shrink into a single sheet, no more of it be left, when their great wealth shall shrink into a single sheet, no more of it be left, c-crq po32 j n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, av-dx dc pp-f pn31 vbb vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
240 but a thin shroud, and all their vast inheritances, but six foot of earth, be gone, but a thin shroud, and all their vast inheritances, but six foot of earth, be gone, cc-acp dt j n1, cc d po32 j n2, cc-acp crd n1 pp-f n1, vbb vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
241 yet the iniquity of all will stick close to them: yet the iniquity of all will stick close to them: av dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi av-j p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
242 and this false friend, that does it self forsake them, will neither go along, nor will let its pomp follow them, raises a cry on them as high as God's tribunal : and this false friend, that does it self forsake them, will neither go along, nor will let its pomp follow them, raises a cry on them as high as God's tribunal: cc d j n1, cst vdz pn31 n1 vvi pno32, vmb dx vvb a-acp, ccx vmb vvi po31 n1 vvi pno32, vvz dt vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp j c-acp npg1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
243 the cry of all the bloud, all the oppressed rights that bribery till then had stifled, the groans of all those poor that greatness, covetousness, or extortion had grown'd and crush't: the cry of all the blood, all the oppressed rights that bribery till then had stifled, the groans of all those poor that greatness, covetousness, or extortion had grown and crushed: dt vvb pp-f d dt n1, d dt j-vvn n2-jn cst n1 c-acp av vhd vvn, dt n2 pp-f d d j cst n1, n1, cc n1 vhd vvn cc vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
244 the yellings of those souls that were starved for want of the bread of life, which yet they payed for, and the price of it made those heaps which will that day appear against their friends and masters, and prove their adversaries to eternal death. the yellings of those Souls that were starved for want of the bred of life, which yet they paid for, and the price of it made those heaps which will that day appear against their Friends and Masters, and prove their Adversaries to Eternal death. dt n2 pp-f d n2 cst vbdr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq av pns32 vvn p-acp, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvd d n2 r-crq vmb d n1 vvi p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cc vvi po32 n2 p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
245 Let others joy in friends that wine does get them: Let Others joy in Friends that wine does get them: vvb n2-jn n1 p-acp n2 cst n1 vdz vvi pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
246 such as have no qualification to endear them, but this, that they will not refuse to sin and to be sick with their companions: such as have no qualification to endear them, but this, that they will not refuse to sin and to be sick with their Sodales: d c-acp vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc-acp d, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp vvb cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp po32 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
247 men that do onely drink in their affections, as full of friendship as of liquor, and probably they do unload themselves of both at once, part with their dearness and their drink together, and alike. men that do only drink in their affections, as full of friendship as of liquour, and probably they do unload themselves of both At once, part with their dearness and their drink together, and alike. n2 cst vdb av-j vvb p-acp po32 n2, c-acp j pp-f n1 c-acp pp-f n1, cc av-j pns32 vdb vvi px32 pp-f d p-acp a-acp, vvb p-acp po32 n1 cc po32 vvi av, cc av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
248 I know not whether it be heats of mutual kindness that inflame these draughts, and the desires of them, I know not whither it be heats of mutual kindness that inflame these draughts, and the Desires of them, pns11 vvb xx cs pn31 vbb n2 pp-f j n1 cst vvb d n2, cc dt n2 pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
249 so as if they did drink thirst; but sure I am, that these hot draughts begin the lake of fire. so as if they did drink thirst; but sure I am, that these hight draughts begin the lake of fire. av c-acp cs pns32 vdd vvi n1; cc-acp av-j pns11 vbm, cst d j n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
250 Let others please themselves in an affection that carnality cements. Let Others please themselves in an affection that carnality cements. vvb n2-jn vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 cst n1 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
251 These are warme friendships I confess, but Solomon will tell us whence they have their heat. Her house, saith he, does open into Hell, and Brimstone kindles those libidinous flames. These Are warm friendships I confess, but Solomon will tell us whence they have their heat. Her house, Says he, does open into Hell, and Brimstone kindles those libidinous flames. d vbr j n2 pns11 vvb, cc-acp np1 vmb vvi pno12 c-crq pns32 vhb po32 n1. po31 n1, vvz pns31, vdz vvi p-acp n1, cc n1 vvz d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
252 There are straite bands, fetters in those affections indeed; There Are strait bans, fetters in those affections indeed; pc-acp vbr av-j n2, n2 p-acp d n2 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
253 for the same wise man sayes, The closets of that sinner are the chambers of death: for the same wise man Says, The closets of that sinner Are the chambers of death: p-acp dt d j n1 vvz, dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr dt n2 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
254 that none that go unto her return again, or take hold of the paths of life ; that none that go unto her return again, or take hold of the paths of life; d pix cst vvb p-acp po31 n1 av, cc vvb n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
255 it seems she is a friend that takes most irreversible dead hold, she is not onely as insatiate, but as inexorable as the grave, it seems she is a friend that Takes most irreversible dead hold, she is not only as insatiate, but as inexorable as the grave, pn31 vvz pns31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz av-ds j j n1, pns31 vbz xx av-j c-acp j, p-acp c-acp j p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
256 and the eternal chains of fate are in those her embraces. But God keep us from making such strict Covenants with death ; and the Eternal chains of fate Are in those her embraces. But God keep us from making such strict Covenants with death; cc dt j n2 pp-f n1 vbr p-acp d po31 n2. p-acp np1 vvb pno12 p-acp vvg d j n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
257 from being at friendship with Hell ; from being At friendship with Hell; p-acp vbg p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
258 or in a word, that I say all at once, with any that are good companions onely in sinning. Such men having no virtue in themselves, must needs hate it in others, or in a word, that I say all At once, with any that Are good Sodales only in sinning. Such men having no virtue in themselves, must needs hate it in Others, cc p-acp dt n1, cst pns11 vvb d p-acp a-acp, p-acp d cst vbr j n2 av-j p-acp vvg. d n2 vhg dx n1 p-acp px32, vmb av vvi pn31 p-acp n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
259 as being a reproach to them, and therefore they are still besieging it, using all arts and Stratagems to undermine it: as being a reproach to them, and Therefore they Are still besieging it, using all arts and Stratagems to undermine it: c-acp vbg dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc av pns32 vbr av vvg pn31, vvg d n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
260 and having nothing else to recommend them into mens affections, but their managery of vice, no way to merit but by serving iniquity, they not onely comply with our own evill inclinations, that so they may be grateful, and insinuate into us, and having nothing Else to recommend them into men's affections, but their managery of vice, no Way to merit but by serving iniquity, they not only comply with our own evil inclinations, that so they may be grateful, and insinuate into us, cc vhg pix av pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp ng2 n2, cc-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1, dx n1 pc-acp vvi cc-acp p-acp vvg n1, pns32 xx av-j vvi p-acp po12 d j-jn n2, cst av pns32 vmb vbi j, cc vvb p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
261 but they provoke too and inflame those tendencies that they may be more useful to us, having no other means to work their ends. but they provoke too and inflame those tendencies that they may be more useful to us, having no other means to work their ends. cc-acp pns32 vvb av cc vvb d n2 cst pns32 vmb vbi av-dc j p-acp pno12, vhg dx j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
262 And then such friends by the same reason, must be false and trecherous, and all that we declaime at, And then such Friends by the same reason, must be false and treacherous, and all that we declaim At, cc av d n2 p-acp dt d n1, vmb vbi j cc j, cc d cst pns12 vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
263 and abhorre in enemies, when that shall be the way to serve their ends; because they have no virtue to engage them to be otherwise: and abhor in enemies, when that shall be the Way to serve their ends; Because they have no virtue to engage them to be otherwise: cc vvb p-acp n2, c-crq d vmb vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2; c-acp pns32 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
264 and to be such, is to be constant to their own designs, their dispositions and usances. These are the pests of all Societies, they speak and live infection, and friendship with them is to couple with the Plague. These do compleat and perfect what the Devil but began in Eden : and to be such, is to be constant to their own designs, their dispositions and usances. These Are the pests of all Societies, they speak and live infection, and friendship with them is to couple with the Plague. These do complete and perfect what the devil but began in Eden: cc pc-acp vbi d, vbz pc-acp vbi j p-acp po32 d n2, po32 n2 cc n2. d vbr dt n2 pp-f d n2, pns32 vvb cc vvi n1, cc n1 p-acp pno32 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. d vdb j cc j r-crq dt n1 p-acp vvd p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
265 Nurse up Original sin, chafe inclination into appetite and habit, suggest and raise desires, and then feed them into constitution and nature : Nurse up Original since, chafe inclination into appetite and habit, suggest and raise Desires, and then feed them into constitution and nature: vvb a-acp j-jn n1, vvb n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvb cc vvi n2, cc av vvb pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
266 in a word, are a brood of those serpents, one of which was enough to destroy paradise, and innocence. Tis true, a man would think these were our friends indeed, that venture to Gehenna for us: in a word, Are a brood of those Serpents, one of which was enough to destroy paradise, and innocence. This true, a man would think these were our Friends indeed, that venture to Gehenna for us: p-acp dt n1, vbr dt n1 pp-f d n2, crd pp-f r-crq vbds av-d pc-acp vvi n1, cc n1. pn31|vbz j, dt n1 vmd vvi d vbdr po12 n2 av, cst vvb p-acp np1 p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
267 Alas they are but more familiar devils, work under Sathan to bring us to torments, Alas they Are but more familiar Devils, work under Sathan to bring us to torments, uh pns32 vbr p-acp dc j-jn n2, vvb p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
268 and differ nothing from him, but that they draw us into them, and he inflicts them. and differ nothing from him, but that they draw us into them, and he inflicts them. cc vvb pix p-acp pno31, cc-acp cst pns32 vvb pno12 p-acp pno32, cc pns31 vvz pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
269 And when sinful contents come home in ruine, and pleasures dy into damnation; And when sinful contents come home in ruin, and pleasures die into damnation; cc c-crq j n2 vvb av-an p-acp n1, cc n2 vvb p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
270 then men will understand these treacherous loves, and find such friends are but projectours for the Devil ; then men will understand these treacherous loves, and find such Friends Are but projectors for the devil; av n2 vmb vvi d j n2, cc vvi d n2 vbr cc-acp n2 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
271 then they will hate them as they do their own damnation, discerning these are but the kindnesses of Hell. Nay, it is possible, I may slander that place in speaking so ill of it. then they will hate them as they do their own damnation, discerning these Are but the Kindnesses of Hell. Nay, it is possible, I may slander that place in speaking so ill of it. av pns32 vmb vvi pno32 c-acp pns32 vdb po32 d n1, vvg d vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. uh, pn31 vbz j, pns11 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp vvg av av-jn pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
272 Dives will let us see there are affections of a kinder and more blessed strain in Hell Luke xvi. from the twentyseventh verse; Dives will let us see there Are affections of a kinder and more blessed strain in Hell Lycia xvi. from the twentyseventh verse; vvz vmb vvi pno12 vvi pc-acp vbr n2 pp-f dt jc cc av-dc vvn vvi p-acp n1 av crd. p-acp dt n1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
273 you find he did make truce with torments, that he might contrive and begg onely a message of repentance for his brethren; you find he did make truce with torments, that he might contrive and beg only a message of Repentance for his brothers; pn22 vvb pns31 vdd vvi n1 p-acp n2, cst pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
274 he did not mind at all his own dire Agonies, he minded so the reformation of his friends. he did not mind At all his own dire Agonies, he minded so the Reformation of his Friends. pns31 vdd xx vvi p-acp d po31 d j n2, pns31 vvd av dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
275 Good God! when I reflect upon these pieties of the damn'd together with the practices of those who have given their names in to Religion, when I see fiends in Hell do study how to make men virtuous, and Christians upon earth with all their art debauch them into vice and ruine, I cannot choose but pray, Grant me such friends as are in Hell. Good God! when I reflect upon these Pieties of the damned together with the practices of those who have given their names in to Religion, when I see fiends in Hell do study how to make men virtuous, and Christians upon earth with all their art debauch them into vice and ruin, I cannot choose but pray, Grant me such Friends as Are in Hell. j np1 c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp d n2 pp-f dt j-vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vhb vvn po32 n2 p-acp p-acp n1, c-crq pns11 vvb n2 p-acp n1 vdb vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi n2 j, cc np1 p-acp n1 p-acp d po32 n1 vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns11 vmbx vvi cc-acp vvb, vvb pno11 d n2 c-acp vbr p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
276 Rather grant us all the friendship in the Text. But then, we must have none with any vice. Rather grant us all the friendship in the Text. But then, we must have none with any vice. av-c vvi pno12 d dt n1 p-acp dt np1 p-acp av, pns12 vmb vhi pix p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
277 Friendship with that engageth into enmity with God and Christ I shew'd you. And to passe over all those after-retributions of vengeance Christ hath studied for his enemies, Friendship with that engageth into enmity with God and christ I showed you. And to pass over all those after-retributions of vengeance christ hath studied for his enemies, n1 p-acp cst vvz p-acp n1 p-acp np1 cc np1 pns11 vvd pn22. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d d j pp-f n1 np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
278 when he, that now courts us to be our friend, and we will make our adversary, must be our Judge : when he, that now Courts us to be our friend, and we will make our adversary, must be our Judge: c-crq pns31, cst av vvz pno12 pc-acp vbi po12 n1, cc pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1, vmb vbi po12 vvb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
279 For were there none of this, and should we look no further then this life; yet sure, we of this Nation know, what it is to have God our enemy ; For were there none of this, and should we look no further then this life; yet sure, we of this nation know, what it is to have God our enemy; c-acp vbdr a-acp pix pp-f d, cc vmd pns12 vvi av-dx av-jc cs d n1; av j, pns12 pp-f d n1 vvi, r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vhi np1 po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
280 who for so many years, lay under such inflictions, as had much of the character of his last executions ; who for so many Years, lay under such inflictions, as had much of the character of his last executions; r-crq c-acp av d n2, vvb p-acp d n2, c-acp vhd d pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 ord n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
281 they had the blasphemies and the confusion, the dire guilts, and the black calamities, and almost the despair and irrecoverableness of those in Hell. And though He be at peace with us at present, at least there is a truce; they had the Blasphemies and the confusion, the dire guilts, and the black calamities, and almost the despair and irrecoverableness of those in Hell. And though He be At peace with us At present, At least there is a truce; pns32 vhd dt n2 cc dt n1, dt j n2, cc dt j-jn n2, cc av dt vvb cc n1 pp-f d p-acp n1. cc cs pns31 vbb p-acp n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp j, p-acp ds pc-acp vbz dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
282 yet I beseech you in the presence and the fear of God, to think in earnest, yet I beseech you in the presence and the Fear of God, to think in earnest, av pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
283 whether the present provocations of this Nation do not equall those that twenty years agoe engaged him into Arms against us, whither the present provocations of this nation do not equal those that twenty Years ago engaged him into Arms against us, cs dt j n2 pp-f d n1 vdb xx vvi d d crd n2 av vvn pno31 p-acp n2 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
284 and made him dash us so in pieces: and made him dash us so in Pieces: cc vvd pno31 vvi pno12 av p-acp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
285 whether those Actions of the Clergy be reformed, that made the people to abhorre their function and their service, the Offerings and Ministers of the Lord, whither those Actions of the Clergy be reformed, that made the people to abhor their function and their service, the Offerings and Ministers of the Lord, cs d n2 pp-f dt n1 vbb vvn, cst vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc po32 n1, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
286 and made God himself spew them out. and made God himself spew them out. cc vvd np1 px31 vvi pno32 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
287 'Twere endless to go on to the prophaneness, to the loose impieties and the bold Atheismes of the Laity, especially of the better-sort ; 'Twere endless to go on to the profaneness, to the lose impieties and the bold Atheisms of the Laity, especially of the better-sort; pn31|vbdr j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n2 cc dt j n2 pp-f dt np1, av-j pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
288 in short what one degree, or state or Sex is better? Sure I am, if we are not better, we are worse beyond expression or recovery: in short what one degree, or state or Sex is better? Sure I am, if we Are not better, we Are Worse beyond expression or recovery: p-acp j r-crq crd n1, cc n1 cc n1 vbz j? j pns11 vbm, cs pns12 vbr xx j, pns12 vbr jc p-acp n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
289 who have resisted every method, and conquerd all God's arts of doing good upon us, been too hard for his judgments and his mercies both. who have resisted every method, and conquered all God's arts of doing good upon us, been too hard for his Judgments and his Mercies both. r-crq vhb vvn d n1, cc vvn d npg1 n2 pp-f vdg j p-acp pno12, vbn av j c-acp po31 n2 cc po31 n2 av-d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
290 'Tis true, when we lay gasping under his severe revenges, we then pretended to be humbled, begg'd to be reconciled and be at peace with him, It's true, when we lay gasping under his severe revenges, we then pretended to be humbled, begged to be reconciled and be At peace with him, pn31|vbz j, c-crq pns12 vvd vvg p-acp po31 j n2, pns12 av vvd pc-acp vbi vvn, vvd pc-acp vbi vvn cc vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
291 and vow'd to his conditions, promising obedience, and aliened our selves from our old sins, his foes. and vowed to his conditions, promising Obedience, and aliened our selves from our old Sins, his foes. cc vvn p-acp po31 n2, vvg n1, cc j po12 n2 p-acp po12 j n2, po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
292 But then, when Christ came to confirme this amity, came drest with all his courtships, brought all the invitations of Love along, Our Prince and our Religion, our Church and State, Righteousness and Peace, and the Beauty of Holyness, every thing that might make us be an happy and a pious nation, But then, when christ Come to confirm this amity, Come dressed with all his courtships, brought all the invitations of Love along, Our Prince and our Religion, our Church and State, Righteousness and Peace, and the Beauty of Holiness, every thing that might make us be an happy and a pious Nation, p-acp av, c-crq np1 vvd p-acp vvb d n1, vvd vvn p-acp d po31 n2, vvd d dt n2 pp-f n1 a-acp, po12 n1 cc po12 n1, po12 n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, d n1 cst vmd vvi pno12 vbi dt j cc dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
293 thus he did tempt, and labour to engage that friendship which we offered him and vowed to him: thus he did tempt, and labour to engage that friendship which we offered him and vowed to him: av pns31 vdd vvi, cc n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq pns12 vvd pno31 cc vvn p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
294 And we no sooner seiz'd all this, but we break resolutions as well as duty, to get loose from him; And we no sooner seized all this, but we break resolutions as well as duty, to get lose from him; cc pns12 av-dx av-c vvn d d, cc-acp pns12 vvb n2 c-acp av c-acp n1, pc-acp vvi j p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
295 and laden with the spoyls of our defeated Saviour's goodness, we joyne hands with his enemies, resume our old acquaintance-sins, enrich and serve them with his bounties, make appear that we onely drew him in, to work such miracles, and laden with the spoils of our defeated Saviour's Goodness, we join hands with his enemies, resume our old acquaintance-sins, enrich and serve them with his bounties, make appear that we only drew him in, to work such Miracles, cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j-vvn ng1 n1, pns12 vvb n2 p-acp po31 n2, vvb po12 j n2, vvb cc vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n2, vvb vvi cst pns12 av-j vvd pno31 p-acp, pc-acp vvi d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
296 but to assist our Worldlyness, Ambitions and Lusts, to be our opportunities of vice, and provocation of him. but to assist our Worldliness, Ambitions and Lustiest, to be our opportunities of vice, and provocation of him. cc-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n1, ng1 cc n2, pc-acp vbi po12 n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
297 And being thus affronted and refused, his enemy preferr'd, not this God but Barabbas, any the vilest thing for friend, rather then Christ, must he not needs be more our enemy then heretofore? And if he be, that question will concerns us, Are we stronger then God? It should behove us not to fall out with him till we are. And being thus affronted and refused, his enemy preferred, not this God but Barabbas, any the Vilest thing for friend, rather then christ, must he not needs be more our enemy then heretofore? And if he be, that question will concerns us, are we Stronger then God? It should behove us not to fallen out with him till we Are. np1 vbg av vvn cc vvn, po31 n1 vvn, xx d np1 p-acp np1, d dt js n1 p-acp n1, av-c cs np1, vmb pns31 xx av vbi av-dc po12 n1 av av? cc cs pns31 vbb, cst n1 vmb vvz pno12, vbr pns12 jc cs np1? pn31 vmd vvi pno12 xx pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno31 c-acp pns12 vbr. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
298 See how he does prepare himself for the encounter. See how he does prepare himself for the encounter. vvb c-crq pns31 vdz vvi px31 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
299 Wisedome v. Taking his jealousy for armour, putting on Justice, severe and vindicative Justice, as a breast plate ; Wisdom v. Taking his jealousy for armour, putting on justice, severe and vindicative justice, as a breast plate; n1 n1 vvg po31 n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp n1, j cc j n1, p-acp dt n1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
300 and, his wrath sharpening as a sword ; and, arming all the creatures for auxiliaries. Alass! and, his wrath sharpening as a sword; and, arming all the creatures for auxiliaries. Alas! cc, po31 n1 vvg p-acp dt n1; cc, vvg d dt n2 p-acp n2-j. uh! (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
301 when omnipotence does express it self as scarcely, strong enough for execution, but Almightyness will be armed also for vengeance, will assume Weapons, call in aides for fury, who shall stand it? Will our friends think you keep it off us, when omnipotence does express it self as scarcely, strong enough for execution, but Almightyness will be armed also for vengeance, will assume Weapons, call in aides for fury, who shall stand it? Will our Friends think you keep it off us, q-crq n1 vdz vvi pn31 n1 p-acp av-j, j av-d p-acp n1, cc-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp n1, vmb vvi n2, vvb p-acp fw-fr p-acp n1, r-crq vmb vvi pn31? n1 po12 n2 vvb pn22 vvb pn31 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
302 and secure us? did we consider how uneasy God accounts himself, till he begin the storme, and secure us? did we Consider how uneasy God accounts himself, till he begin the storm, cc vvb pno12? vdd pns12 vvi c-crq j np1 vvz px31, c-acp pns31 vvb dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
303 while he keeps off his plagues from overrunning such a land, we would expect them every moment, and they must come. while he keeps off his plagues from overrunning such a land, we would expect them every moment, and they must come. cs pns31 vvz a-acp po31 n2 p-acp vvg d dt n1, pns12 vmd vvi pno32 d n1, cc pns32 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
304 Ah, says he, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies ; Ah, Says he, I will ease me of mine Adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies; uh, vvz pns31, pns11 vmb vvi pno11 pp-f po11 n2, cc vvi pno11 pp-f po11 ng1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
305 and then, in what condition are we if God can have no ease but in our ruine, if he does hunger and thirst after it, go to his vengeance, as to a feast. and then, in what condition Are we if God can have no ease but in our ruin, if he does hunger and thirst After it, go to his vengeance, as to a feast. cc av, p-acp r-crq n1 vbr pns12 cs np1 vmb vhi dx n1 cc-acp p-acp po12 n1, cs pns31 vdz n1 cc vvb p-acp pn31, vvb p-acp po31 n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
306 And if you reade the xxv. Chapter of Isaiah, you will find there a rich bill of fare, which his revenge upon his enemies does make, view the sixth verse. And if you read the xxv. Chapter of Isaiah, you will find there a rich bill of fare, which his revenge upon his enemies does make, view the sixth verse. cc cs pn22 vvb dt crd. n1 pp-f np1, pn22 vmb vvi a-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvb, r-crq po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2 vdz vvi, vvb dt ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
307 He that enjoys his morsels, that lays out his contrivances, and studies on his dishes so as if he meant to cramm his Soul, let him know what delight soe're he findes, He that enjoys his morsels, that lays out his contrivances, and studies on his Dishes so as if he meant to cramm his Soul, let him know what delight soever he finds, pns31 cst vvz po31 n2, cst vvz av po31 n2, cc vvz p-acp po31 n2 av c-acp cs pns31 vvd p-acp n1 po31 n1, vvb pno31 vvi r-crq n1 av pns31 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
308 when he hath spoil'd the elements of their inhabitants, to furnish his own belly, and not content with natures delicacies neither, hath given them forc'd fatnesses, changing the very flesh into a marrow, suppling the bones almost into that oyle that they were made to keep ; when he hath spoiled the elements of their inhabitants, to furnish his own belly, and not content with nature's delicacies neither, hath given them forced Fatnesses, changing the very Flesh into a marrow, suppling the bones almost into that oil that they were made to keep; c-crq pns31 vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, pc-acp vvi po31 d n1, cc xx vvi p-acp n2 n2 av-dx, vhz vvn pno32 vvn n2, vvg dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg dt n2 av p-acp d n1 cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
309 all this delight the Lord by his expressions does seem to take in his dread executions on his enemies, a sinful people. all this delight the Lord by his expressions does seem to take in his dread executions on his enemies, a sinful people. d d n1 dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 vdz vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp po31 n2, dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
310 And if the vicious friendships of the world have so much more attractive then Christ's love and favour, And if the vicious friendships of the world have so much more Attractive then Christ's love and favour, cc cs dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vhb av av-d av-dc j cs npg1 vvb cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
311 and the happy consequences of it, as to counterpoise all the danger of such enmity, you may joyn hands with them: and the happy consequences of it, as to counterpoise all the danger of such enmity, you may join hands with them: cc dt j n2 pp-f pn31, c-acp pc-acp vvi d dt n1 pp-f d n1, pn22 vmb vvi n2 p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
312 but if his be the safer and more advantageous, then hearken to his propositions and beseechings ; but if his be the safer and more advantageous, then harken to his propositions and beseechings; cc-acp cs po31 vbb dt jc cc av-dc j, av vvb p-acp po31 n2 cc n2-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
313 for He does begg it of you: as he treated this reconciliation in his blood, so he does in Petitious too. for He does beg it of you: as he treated this reconciliation in his blood, so he does in Petitious too. c-acp pns31 vdz vvi pn31 pp-f pn22: c-acp pns31 vvd d n1 p-acp po31 n1, av pns31 vdz p-acp n2 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
314 For saith Saint Paul, We are Ambassadours for Christ, as if God did beseech you by us, we pray you in Christ's stead, Be you reconciled, and then be Generous towards your GOD and Saviour ; For Says Saint Paul, We Are ambassadors for christ, as if God did beseech you by us, we pray you in Christ's stead, Be you reconciled, and then be Generous towards your GOD and Saviour; p-acp vvz n1 np1, pns12 vbr n2 p-acp np1, c-acp cs np1 vdd vvi pn22 p-acp pno12, pns12 vvb pn22 p-acp npg1 n1, vbb pn22 vvn, cc av vbb j p-acp po22 np1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
315 and having brought him as it were upon his knees, reduc'd him to entreaties, be friends, and condescend to him and your own happiness. If He be for you, take no care then, who can be against you. and having brought him as it were upon his knees, reduced him to entreaties, be Friends, and condescend to him and your own happiness. If He be for you, take no care then, who can be against you. cc vhg vvn pno31 c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp po31 n2, vvd pno31 p-acp n2, vbb n2, cc vvi p-acp pno31 cc po22 d n1. cs pns31 vbb p-acp pn22, vvb dx n1 av, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
316 His friendship will secure you not onely from your enemies but from Hostility it self; His friendship will secure you not only from your enemies but from Hostility it self; po31 n1 vmb vvi pn22 xx av-j p-acp po22 n2 cc-acp p-acp n1 pn31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
317 for, when a man's ways please the Lord he will make even his enemies to be at peace with him. Prov. xvi. 7. He will reconcile all but Vices. for, when a Man's ways please the Lord he will make even his enemies to be At peace with him. Curae xvi. 7. He will reconcile all but Vices. p-acp, c-crq dt ng1 n2 vvb dt n1 pns31 vmb vvi av po31 n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. np1 crd. crd pns31 vmb vvi d p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
318 And afterwards see what a blessed throng of friends, we shall be all initiated into. And afterwards see what a blessed throng of Friends, we shall be all initiated into. cc av vvb r-crq dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n2, pns12 vmb vbi av-d vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
319 Heb. xii. 23. To an innumerable company of Angels, to the general assembly, and Church of the first-born that are written in Heaven, to God the Judge of all, Hebrew xii. 23. To an innumerable company of Angels, to the general assembly, and Church of the firstborn that Are written in Heaven, to God the Judge of all, np1 crd. crd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f dt j cst vbr vvn p-acp n1, p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
320 and to the spirits of Just men made perfect, and to Jesus the Mediatour of the new Covenant. and to the spirits of Just men made perfect, and to jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 vvd j, cc p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
321 &c. And of this blest Corona, we our selves shall be a noble and a glorious part, inflamed all with that mutual Love, that kindles Seraphims, and that streams out into an heavenly glory, filling that Region of immortal love and blessedness ; etc. And of this blessed Corona, we our selves shall be a noble and a glorious part, inflamed all with that mutual Love, that kindles Seraphims, and that streams out into an heavenly glory, filling that Region of immortal love and blessedness; av cc pp-f d j-vvn np1, pns12 po12 n2 vmb vbi dt j cc dt j n1, vvn d p-acp cst j n1, cst vvz np2, cc d n2 av p-acp dt j n1, vvg d n1 pp-f j vvb cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
322 and being friends, that is, made one with Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, that Trinity of Love, we shall enjoy, what we do now desire to ascribe to them, All Honour, Glory, Power, Majesty, and Dominion, for evermore. Amen. FINIS. and being Friends, that is, made one with Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, that Trinity of Love, we shall enjoy, what we do now desire to ascribe to them, All Honour, Glory, Power, Majesty, and Dominion, for evermore. Amen. FINIS. cc vbg n2, cst vbz, vvd crd p-acp n1, n1, cc j n1, cst np1 pp-f vvb, pns12 vmb vvi, r-crq pns12 vdb av vvi p-acp vvb p-acp pno32, d n1, n1, n1, n1, cc n1, c-acp av. uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2

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