Remaines of that excellent minister of Jesus Christ, Mr. Joseph Alleine being a collection of sundry directions, sermons, sacrament-speeches, and letters, not heretofore published ...

Alleine, Joseph, 1634-1668
R. A. (Richard Alleine), 1611-1681
Publisher: Printed for Peter Parker
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1674
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A26694 ESTC ID: R22421 STC ID: A976
Subject Headings: Theology; Theology -- History -- 17th century;
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0 A Sermon preached in order to the Sacrament, on a Sacramental day. Luke. 2. 10, 11. A Sermon preached in order to the Sacrament, on a Sacramental day. Luke. 2. 10, 11. dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n1. np1. crd crd, crd (12) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 119
1 And the angel said unto them, • … ear not: And the angel said unto them, • … ear not: cc dt n1 vvd p-acp pno32, • … n1 xx: (12) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 119
2 for behold, I bring you good tidings, of great joy, which shall be to all people. for behold, I bring you good tidings, of great joy, which shall be to all people. p-acp vvi, pns11 vvb pn22 j n2, pp-f j n1, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp d n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 119
3 For unto you is born this day in the City of David, a Saviour which is Christ the Lord. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour which is christ the Lord. c-acp p-acp pn22 vbz vvn d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 r-crq vbz np1 dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 119
4 MY Brethren, good tidings, I know must needs be welcome to you at such a time as this. MY Brothers, good tidings, I know must needs be welcome to you At such a time as this. po11 n2, j n2, pns11 vvb vmb av vbi j-jn p-acp pn22 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d. (12) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 119
5 Now God hath sent me to you with the most blessed news that ever came to man: Now God hath sent me to you with the most blessed news that ever Come to man: av np1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp pn22 p-acp dt av-ds j-vvn n1 cst av vvd p-acp n1: (12) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 119
6 that is, that to you is born a Saviour. that is, that to you is born a Saviour. cst vbz, cst p-acp pn22 vbz vvn dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 119
7 You have here the History of our Saviours birth. The shepheards, they were abroad in the fields watching over their flocks by night, v. 8. and while they were thus diligent in attending their slocks, then the angel brought this news to them. You have Here the History of our Saviors birth. The shepherds, they were abroad in the fields watching over their flocks by night, v. 8. and while they were thus diligent in attending their slocks, then the angel brought this news to them. pn22 vhb av dt n1 pp-f po12 ng1 n1. dt n2, pns32 vbdr av p-acp dt n2 vvg p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, n1 crd cc cs pns32 vbdr av j p-acp vvg po32 n2, av dt n1 vvd d n1 p-acp pno32. (12) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 120
8 From whence observe by the way, how good it is to be following our lawful callings. From whence observe by the Way, how good it is to be following our lawful callings. p-acp q-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, c-crq j pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvg po12 j n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 120
9 The fruits of these tidings was great fear, that fell upon the shepheards when they saw the angel. The fruits of these tidings was great Fear, that fell upon the shepherds when they saw the angel. dt n2 pp-f d n2 vbds j n1, cst vvd p-acp dt n2 c-crq pns32 vvd dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 120
10 And against this fear, the angel bid them be of good comfort. Then you have here, the news, behold I bring you good tidings &c. where you have observable. And against this Fear, the angel bid them be of good Comfort. Then you have Here, the news, behold I bring you good tidings etc. where you have observable. cc p-acp d n1, dt n1 vvb pno32 vbb pp-f j n1. av pn22 vhb av, dt n1, vvb pns11 vvb pn22 j n2 av c-crq pn22 vhb j. (12) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 120
11 First, Th• … e • … senger; the Angel. Secondly, The fruits of it; great joy to all people. First, Th• … e • … senger; the Angel. Secondly, The fruits of it; great joy to all people. ord, np1 … sy • … n1; dt n1. ord, dt n2 pp-f pn31; j n1 p-acp d n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 120
12 Thirdly, The matter of this news; That to them was born a Savior. From the words observe this Doctrine. Thirdly, The matter of this news; That to them was born a Saviour. From the words observe this Doctrine. ord, dt n1 pp-f d n1; cst p-acp pno32 vbds vvn dt n1. p-acp dt n2 vvb d n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 120
13 Doct. That it is the blessedest news that ever came to the ears of man, news worthy of angels from God to be the Messengers of it, that unto us is come a Saviour. Doct. That it is the blessedest news that ever Come to the ears of man, news worthy of Angels from God to be the Messengers of it, that unto us is come a Saviour. np1 cst pn31 vbz dt js n1 cst av vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, n1 j pp-f n2 p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f pn31, cst p-acp pno12 vbz vvn dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 120
14 Brethren, I must needs commend the Grace of God to me this day, in making me the messenger of such news to you as this is. Brothers, I must needs commend the Grace of God to me this day, in making me the Messenger of such news to you as this is. n2, pns11 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno11 d n1, p-acp vvg pno11 dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp d vbz. (12) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 120
15 I am unworthy to bring you this news, it is for angels to bring this news, they were sent with this message, as you see; I am unworthy to bring you this news, it is for Angels to bring this news, they were sent with this message, as you see; pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi pn22 d n1, pn31 vbz p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi d n1, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp d n1, c-acp pn22 vvb; (12) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 120
16 yet God hath been pleased to send me as a Messenger with these tidings to you. yet God hath been pleased to send me as a Messenger with these tidings to you. av np1 vhz vbn vvn pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp pn22. (12) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 120
17 Now I shall shew you that this is the best news that ever came to the ears of man, and that. Now I shall show you that this is the best news that ever Come to the ears of man, and that. av pns11 vmb vvi pn22 cst d vbz dt js n1 cst av vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc d. (12) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 120
18 First, If you consider the deplorable condition that he found man in. Secondly, If you consider what a great salvation he hath wrought for man. First, If you Consider the deplorable condition that he found man in. Secondly, If you Consider what a great salvation he hath wrought for man. ord, cs pn22 vvb dt j n1 cst pns31 vvd n1 p-acp. ord, cs pn22 vvb r-crq dt j n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 120
19 First, If you consider the deplorable condition that he found us in, we were all gone out of the way: we had fal'n among theeves; First, If you Consider the deplorable condition that he found us in, we were all gone out of the Way: we had fallen among thieves; ord, cs pn22 vvb dt j n1 cst pns31 vvd pno12 p-acp, pns12 vbdr d vvn av pp-f dt n1: pns12 vhd vvn p-acp n2; (12) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 121
20 and between sin and Satan, we were robbed and wounded: and between since and Satan, we were robbed and wounded: cc p-acp n1 cc np1, pns12 vbdr vvn cc vvn: (12) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 121
21 and this Samaritan found us, and he cured us, and it cost him no less than his own blood. and this Samaritan found us, and he cured us, and it cost him no less than his own blood. cc d np1 vvn pno12, cc pns31 vvn pno12, cc pn31 vvd pno31 av-dx av-dc cs po31 d n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 121
22 So desperate a disease is sin, that nothing will cure us, but the death of Christ. So desperate a disease is since, that nothing will cure us, but the death of christ. av j dt n1 vbz n1, cst pix vmb vvi pno12, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 121
23 He found us shut up in sin, and were not able to get out; He found us shut up in since, and were not able to get out; pns31 vvd pno12 vvi a-acp p-acp n1, cc vbdr xx j pc-acp vvi av; (12) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 121
24 and then he roll'd away the stone for us, and knock'd off our fetters, and wrought deliverance for us. and then he rolled away the stone for us, and knocked off our fetters, and wrought deliverance for us. cc cs pns31 vvn av dt n1 p-acp pno12, cc vvd a-acp po12 n2, cc vvd n1 p-acp pno12. (12) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 121
25 This was the misery of mans condition, that he was in a helpless condition, Rom. 5. 6. There was no possibility for us ever to recover our selves. This was the misery of men condition, that he was in a helpless condition, Rom. 5. 6. There was no possibility for us ever to recover our selves. d vbds dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, cst pns31 vbds p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd crd pc-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp pno12 av pc-acp vvi po12 n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 121
26 Neither was there help in any other, beside Christ, Act. 4. 12. Heaven nor earth could not find out a way to deliver man, till God found out a way. Neither was there help in any other, beside christ, Act. 4. 12. Heaven nor earth could not find out a Way to deliver man, till God found out a Way. av-d vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp d n-jn, p-acp np1, n1 crd crd n1 ccx n1 vmd xx vvi av dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1, c-acp np1 vvd av dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 121
27 And because heaven and earth could not find out a way, God and man must come together; And Because heaven and earth could not find out a Way, God and man must come together; cc c-acp n1 cc n1 vmd xx vvi av dt n1, np1 cc n1 vmb vvi av; (12) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 121
28 and as he was God he must satisfie; and as he was man he must suffer; and as he was God he must satisfy; and as he was man he must suffer; cc c-acp pns31 vbds np1 pns31 vmb vvi; cc c-acp pns31 vbds n1 pns31 vmb vvi; (12) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 121
29 and so we must come out. and so we must come out. cc av pns12 vmb vvi av. (12) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 121
30 He found us stinking in our grave as he did Lazarus. The stinking carrion doth not stink more than we did when Christ found us. He found us stinking in our grave as he did Lazarus. The stinking carrion does not stink more than we did when christ found us. pns31 vvd pno12 j-vvg p-acp po12 n1 c-acp pns31 vdd np1. dt j-vvg n1 vdz xx vvi av-dc cs pns12 vdd c-crq np1 vvd pno12. (12) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 121
31 Secondly, If you consider what a great salvation he hath wrought for us. This will appear, if you consider from what he hath saved us; Secondly, If you Consider what a great salvation he hath wrought for us. This will appear, if you Consider from what he hath saved us; ord, cs pn22 vvb r-crq dt j n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12. d vmb vvi, cs pn22 vvb p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12; (12) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 121
32 and how he hath saved us. First, From what he hath saved us. First, From the Roaring-Lion. Secondly, From our raging-lusts. and how he hath saved us. First, From what he hath saved us. First, From the Roaring-Lion. Secondly, From our raging-lusts. cc c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12. ord, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12. ord, p-acp dt n1. ord, p-acp po12 n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 121
33 Thirdly, From the • … ming furnace. Fourthly, From the King of terrors. Thirdly, From the • … ming furnace. Fourthly, From the King of terrors. ord, p-acp dt • … n-vvg n1. ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 122
34 First, From the roaring Lion. So is our adversary, the Devil called, 1 Pet. 5. 8. This is he that Christ hath delivered us from. First, From the roaring lion. So is our adversary, the devil called, 1 Pet. 5. 8. This is he that christ hath Delivered us from. ord, p-acp dt j-vvg n1. av vbz po12 n1, dt n1 vvn, crd np1 crd crd d vbz pns31 cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp. (12) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 122
35 We were all in the Paw of this lion, and Christ came and delivered us from him. We were all in the Paw of this Lion, and christ Come and Delivered us from him. pns12 vbdr d p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc np1 vvd cc vvd pno12 p-acp pno31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 122
36 This is the D• … vid that slew the lion, and the bear, and saved us, This is the D• … vid that slew the Lion, and the bear, and saved us, d vbz dt np1 … fw-fr cst vvd dt n1, cc dt n1, cc vvd pno12, (12) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 122
37 when we were like to be destroyed. When Satan did think to triumph over Christ, then did Christ triumph over him. when we were like to be destroyed. When Satan did think to triumph over christ, then did christ triumph over him. c-crq pns12 vbdr j pc-acp vbi vvn. c-crq np1 vdd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, av vdd np1 vvi p-acp pno31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 122
38 Col. 2. 15. All the powers of hell did combine together, and labored to give Christ the overthrow; Col. 2. 15. All the Powers of hell did combine together, and laboured to give christ the overthrow; np1 crd crd av-d dt n2 pp-f n1 vdd vvi av, cc vvd pc-acp vvi np1 dt n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 122
39 they had brought him to the cross, and there triumph over him, and thought that then they had done all; they had brought him to the cross, and there triumph over him, and Thought that then they had done all; pns32 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvd cst av pns32 vhd vdn d; (12) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 122
40 and yet then did he overthrow them. and yet then did he overthrow them. cc av av vdd pns31 vvi pno32. (12) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 122
41 Oh! what a mercy is this, to be delivered (not onely from the bondage of Egypt, but) from the spiritual Egypt! Col. 1. 13. Who hath deliveed us from the power of darkness &c. My Brethren, we were fast shut up in prison, in the prison of which Satan was the Jaylor: Oh! what a mercy is this, to be Delivered (not only from the bondage of Egypt, but) from the spiritual Egypt! Col. 1. 13. Who hath deliveed us from the power of darkness etc. My Brothers, we were fast shut up in prison, in the prison of which Satan was the Jailor: uh r-crq dt n1 vbz d, pc-acp vbi vvn (xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp) p-acp dt j np1! np1 crd crd r-crq vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av po11 n2, pns12 vbdr av-j vvn a-acp p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq np1 vbds dt n1: (12) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 122
42 and there was no possibility of getting loose from him. and there was no possibility of getting lose from him. cc a-acp vbds dx n1 pp-f vvg j p-acp pno31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 122
43 We were laid up as slaves under him, and were led captive by him at his will. We were laid up as slaves under him, and were led captive by him At his will. pns12 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp n2 p-acp pno31, cc vbdr vvn j-jn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 122
44 Now what praise do we owe to him, that hath delivered us from such a Tyrant as this! Now what praise do we owe to him, that hath Delivered us from such a Tyrant as this! av q-crq n1 vdb pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, cst vhz vvn pno12 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d! (12) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 122
45 this is our deliverance, ( Act. 26. 18.) to be turned from the power of Satan unto God. this is our deliverance, (Act. 26. 18.) to be turned from the power of Satan unto God. d vbz po12 n1, (n1 crd crd) pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 122
46 This hath Christ done for us: he hath delivered us from the power of Satan. We were once in his family, This hath christ done for us: he hath Delivered us from the power of Satan. We were once in his family, d vhz np1 vdn p-acp pno12: pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. pns12 vbdr a-acp p-acp po31 n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 122
47 and did his work, Eph. 2. 2, 3. Eph. 6. 12. They are called the rulers of the darkness of this world. and did his work, Ephesians 2. 2, 3. Ephesians 6. 12. They Are called the Rulers of the darkness of this world. cc vdd po31 n1, np1 crd crd, crd np1 crd crd pns32 vbr vvn dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 122
48 That is, poor ignorant souls, that were lying in our ignorance. And that not some of us onely, but all of us. That is, poor ignorant Souls, that were lying in our ignorance. And that not Some of us only, but all of us. cst vbz, j j n2, cst vbdr vvg p-acp po12 n1. cc cst xx d pp-f pno12 av-j, cc-acp d pp-f pno12. (12) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 123
49 Secondly, From our raging lusts. As from the slavery of Satan, so from the dominion of sin. Secondly, From our raging Lustiest. As from the slavery of Satan, so from the dominion of since. ord, p-acp po12 j-vvg n2. c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 123
50 Rom. 6. 14. By Christ we are freed from the dominion of sin. Rom. 6. 14. By christ we Are freed from the dominion of since. np1 crd crd p-acp np1 pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 123
51 My brethren, Christ doth not onely free us from the damnation, but from the, dominion of sin. My brothers, christ does not only free us from the damnation, but from thee, dominion of since. po11 n2, np1 vdz xx av-j vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1, p-acp p-acp pno32, n1 pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 123
52 To be the servant of sin, is a most miserable slavery. To be the servant of since, is a most miserable slavery. pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt av-ds j n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 123
53 What a mercy is it to be delivered from a master, whose work is drudgery; and whose wages is destruction! such a one is Satan. What a mercy is it to be Delivered from a master, whose work is drudgery; and whose wages is destruction! such a one is Satan. q-crq dt n1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbz n1; cc rg-crq n2 vbz n1! d dt pi vbz np1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 123
54 Would it not have pittied us to have seen the poor man in the Gospel, going up and down among the tombs, Would it not have pitied us to have seen the poor man in the Gospel, going up and down among the tombs, vmd pn31 xx vhi vvn pno12 pc-acp vhi vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg a-acp cc a-acp p-acp dt n2, (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 123
55 and doing nothing but cutting and wounding himself? such a one is every unsanctified person: and doing nothing but cutting and wounding himself? such a one is every unsanctified person: cc vdg pi2 cc-acp vvg cc vvg px31? d dt pi vbz d j n1: (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 123
56 they go up and down wounding of themselves. they go up and down wounding of themselves. pns32 vvb a-acp cc a-acp vvg pp-f px32. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 123
57 And though they feel not their wounds that sin gives them, yet there is a day coming, And though they feel not their wounds that since gives them, yet there is a day coming, cc cs pns32 vvb xx po32 n2 cst n1 vvz pno32, av pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvg, (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 123
58 when (conscience being awakened) they will seel it. when (conscience being awakened) they will seel it. c-crq (n1 vbg vvn) pns32 vmb vvi pn31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 123
59 Do you know, my brethren, what the work is that sin sets us upon? it is to destroy our selves, John 8. the Jews, they plead that they were free; and what did our Savior tell them of making them sree? Oh! but they were servants to their lusts, which was the greatest slavery, my brethren, to be under the power of a mans lusts, is a most perfect slavery. Do you know, my brothers, what the work is that since sets us upon? it is to destroy our selves, John 8. the jews, they plead that they were free; and what did our Saviour tell them of making them sree? Oh! but they were Servants to their Lustiest, which was the greatest slavery, my brothers, to be under the power of a men Lustiest, is a most perfect slavery. vdb pn22 vvi, po11 n2, r-crq dt n1 vbz d n1 vvz pno12 p-acp? pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi po12 n2, np1 crd dt np2, pns32 vvb cst pns32 vbdr j; cc q-crq vdd po12 n1 vvb pno32 pp-f vvg pno32 j? uh cc-acp pns32 vbdr n2 p-acp po32 n2, r-crq vbds dt js n1, po11 n2, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n2, vbz dt av-ds j n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 123
60 Do but look upon a sinner that hath an enlightned conscience, and see how he rends and tears, Do but look upon a sinner that hath an enlightened conscience, and see how he rends and tears, vdb p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cst vhz dt vvn n1, cc vvb c-crq pns31 vvz cc n2, (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 123
61 and is in a worse condition than the most woofull galley-slave that is in the world. and is in a Worse condition than the most woofull Galley slave that is in the world. cc vbz p-acp dt jc n1 cs dt av-ds j n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 123
62 And then he vows and covenants against his sin, and then his sin eggs him on again, And then he vows and Covenants against his since, and then his since eggs him on again, cc av pns31 vvz cc n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc av po31 n1 n2 pno31 a-acp av, (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 123
63 and then to his conscience fals upon him. Oh, this is a sad condition! now this Christ hath delivered us from. and then to his conscience falls upon him. O, this is a sad condition! now this christ hath Delivered us from. cc av p-acp po31 n1 vvz p-acp pno31. uh, d vbz dt j n1! av d np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 124
64 Sin will be in us, but Christ hath promised that it shall not raign in us. And this is the blessed deliverance he hath wrought in us; since will be in us, but christ hath promised that it shall not Reign in us. And this is the blessed deliverance he hath wrought in us; n1 vmb vbb p-acp pno12, p-acp np1 vhz vvn cst pn31 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno12. cc d vbz dt j-vvn n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12; (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 124
65 and this he will perfect at the last day. and this he will perfect At the last day. cc d pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 124
66 And by the way, you may see and try whether you have any part in Christ or no. And by the Way, you may see and try whither you have any part in christ or no. cc p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi cs pn22 vhb d n1 p-acp np1 cc av-dx. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 124
67 Why how may we know it? are you delivered from your sins? though sin be in you, is it there against your consent? if so, you are they whom Christ dyed for. Why how may we know it? Are you Delivered from your Sins? though since be in you, is it there against your consent? if so, you Are they whom christ died for. q-crq q-crq vmb pns12 vvb pn31? vbr pn22 vvn p-acp po22 n2? cs n1 vbb p-acp pn22, vbz pn31 a-acp p-acp po22 n1? cs av, pn22 vbr pns32 r-crq np1 vvd p-acp. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 124
68 But if it be in you in its dominion, you have no part nor portion in this matter. But if it be in you in its dominion, you have no part nor portion in this matter. p-acp cs pn31 vbb p-acp pn22 p-acp po31 n1, pn22 vhb dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp d n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 124
69 A man were better be the most perfect galleyslave in the world, than to be under the power of sin. A man were better be the most perfect Galley slave in the world, than to be under the power of since. dt n1 vbdr av-jc vbi dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 124
70 Now this Christ hath delivered you from. Thirdly, From the slaming furnace. This is another thing that Christ hath delivered you from. Now this christ hath Delivered you from. Thirdly, From the slamming furnace. This is Another thing that christ hath Delivered you from. av d np1 vhz vvn pn22 p-acp. ord, p-acp dt j-vvg n1. d vbz j-jn n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pn22 p-acp. (12) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 124
71 If the furnace heated to shew the terribleness of Nebuchadnezzars rage was so hot, that it burnt up those that cast in the three children; If the furnace heated to show the terribleness of Nebuchadnezar's rage was so hight, that it burned up those that cast in the three children; cs dt n1 vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 n1 vbds av j, cst pn31 vvd a-acp d cst vvd p-acp dt crd n2; (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 124
72 how hot is the surnace of the Almighty God, that is kindled by him, great rivers of brimstone running out into it, how hight is the surnace of the Almighty God, that is kindled by him, great Rivers of brimstone running out into it, c-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn np1, cst vbz vvn p-acp pno31, j n2 pp-f n1 vvg av p-acp pn31, (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 124
73 and the breath of the Lord doth kindle it? Oh, you know not what 'tis to be damned! and the breath of the Lord does kindle it? O, you know not what it's to be damned! cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdz vvi pn31? uh, pn22 vvb xx r-crq pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn! (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 124
74 you may know what 'tis to be sick or the like; you may know what it's to be sick or the like; pn22 vmb vvi r-crq pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi j cc dt j; (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 124
75 but you know not what this word DAMNATION means. 2 Thes. 1. 8, 9. In 〈 ◊ 〉 fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God, &c. Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, but you know not what this word DAMNATION means. 2 Thebes 1. 8, 9. In 〈 ◊ 〉 fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God, etc. Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, cc-acp pn22 vvb xx r-crq d n1 n1 n2. crd np1 crd crd, crd p-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1, vvg n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb xx np1, av q-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 124
76 and from the glory of his power. and from the glory of his power. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 124
77 When we see wicked men under the Terrors of conscience, how do they wish for death, that they might know what their torment is? as Spira, and William Rogers. Oh, can you tell what this terrible furnace is? this is that which Christ, hath delivered us from. When we see wicked men under the Terrors of conscience, how do they wish for death, that they might know what their torment is? as Spira, and William Rogers. O, can you tell what this terrible furnace is? this is that which christ, hath Delivered us from. c-crq pns12 vvb j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, q-crq vdb pns32 vvb p-acp n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi r-crq po32 n1 vbz? p-acp np1, cc np1 np1. uh, vmb pn22 vvi r-crq d j n1 vbz? d vbz d r-crq np1, vhz vvn pno12 p-acp. (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 125
78 When I consider what this gul• … is, I c• … not but wonder at my own and others stupidity, that we are not ever! ever, praising the Lord! When I Consider what this gul• … is, I c• … not but wonder At my own and Others stupidity, that we Are not ever! ever, praising the Lord! c-crq pns11 vvb q-crq d n1 … vbz, pns11 n1 … xx cc-acp vvi p-acp po11 d cc ng2-jn n1, cst pns12 vbr xx av! av, vvg dt n1! (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 125
79 if the terror of the Lord be so great, that when he doth let out but a drop of it upon a poor creature, if the terror of the Lord be so great, that when he does let out but a drop of it upon a poor creature, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb av j, cst c-crq pns31 vdz vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 125
80 how terrible is all that wrath, the treasure of that wrath that is laid up for the ungodly! how terrible is all that wrath, the treasure of that wrath that is laid up for the ungodly! c-crq j vbz d cst n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 cst vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt j! (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 125
81 Rom. 2. 5. 8. 9. Jam. 5. 3. Those wicked rich men, there, they had, as they thought, heaped up treasures of riches by oppressing the poor: Rom. 2. 5. 8. 9. Jam. 5. 3. Those wicked rich men, there, they had, as they Thought, heaped up treasures of riches by oppressing the poor: np1 crd crd crd crd np1 crd crd d j j n2, a-acp, pns32 vhd, c-acp pns32 vvd, vvd a-acp n2 pp-f n2 p-acp vvg dt j: (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 125
82 but the Apostle tels them they heaped up treasures of wrath. And this we were all born to, had not Christ cut off the entail. but the Apostle tells them they heaped up treasures of wrath. And this we were all born to, had not christ Cut off the entail. cc-acp dt n1 vvz pno32 pns32 vvd a-acp n2 pp-f n1. cc d pns12 vbdr d vvn p-acp, vhd xx np1 vvi a-acp dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 125
83 O man, woman, canst think of burning for ever in the fire of the Lords wrath, O man, woman, Canst think of burning for ever in the fire of the lords wrath, sy n1, n1, vm2 vvi pp-f vvg p-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 125
84 and not be praising the Lord that thou art yet out of hell? O bless the Lord, that delivered thee from so great a death: and not be praising the Lord that thou art yet out of hell? O bless the Lord, that Delivered thee from so great a death: cc xx vbi vvg dt n1 cst pns21 vb2r av av pp-f n1? sy vvb dt n1, cst vvd pno21 p-acp av j dt n1: (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 125
85 and hath endured such torments that thou mayst be set free. and hath endured such torments that thou Mayest be Set free. cc vhz vvn d n2 cst pns21 vm2 vbi vvn j. (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 125
86 He did bear the rod of Gods wrath that thou mayst be saved to all eternity. He did bear the rod of God's wrath that thou Mayest be saved to all eternity. pns31 vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 n1 cst pns21 vm2 vbi vvn p-acp d n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 125
87 If Christ had not been, where had we been! as the Son of God, coming among the three children, saved them from burning; so 'tis here: If christ had not been, where had we been! as the Son of God, coming among the three children, saved them from burning; so it's Here: cs np1 vhd xx vbn, q-crq vhd pns12 vbn! p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg p-acp dt crd n2, vvd pno32 p-acp vvg; av pn31|vbz av: (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 125
88 'tis Christs coming hath sayed us from burning in this 〈 ◊ 〉 surnace. it's Christ coming hath said us from burning in this 〈 ◊ 〉 surnace. pn31|vbz npg1 vvg vhz vvn pno12 p-acp vvg p-acp d 〈 sy 〉 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 125
89 How terrible this furnace is, you may see, Rev. 14. 10. The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of h• … indignation, How terrible this furnace is, you may see, Rev. 14. 10. The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of h• … Indignation, q-crq j d n1 vbz, pn22 vmb vvi, n1 crd crd dt d vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz vvn av p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 … n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 125
90 and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy Angels, cc pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 126
91 and in the presence of the lamb: and the smoak of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever. and in the presence of the lamb: and the smoke of their torment Ascendeth up for ever and ever. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvz a-acp p-acp av cc av. (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 126
92 And they have no rest day nor night. O methinks the very sight of this surnace at a distance should startle our Souls, And they have no rest day nor night. Oh methinks the very sighed of this surnace At a distance should startle our Souls, cc pns32 vhb dx n1 n1 ccx n1. uh vvz dt j n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 vmd vvi po12 n2, (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 126
93 and make us list up our hands, and eyes, and souls and praise the Lord. and make us list up our hands, and eyes, and Souls and praise the Lord. cc vvb pno12 vvi a-acp po12 n2, cc n2, cc n2 cc vvb dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 126
94 O methinks we that are the redeemed of the Lord, we should stand together about the pit, O methinks we that Are the redeemed of the Lord, we should stand together about the pit, sy vvz pns12 d vbr dt j-vvn pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmd vvi av p-acp dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 126
95 and look down, and list up our hearts and praise the Lord. Fourthly, From the King of terrors. and look down, and list up our hearts and praise the Lord. Fourthly, From the King of terrors. cc vvb a-acp, cc vvb a-acp po12 n2 cc vvb dt n1. ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 126
96 He hath saved you, as from the Devil, so from Death. You know death is the mortal enemy of man, 'tis his great and last enemy: He hath saved you, as from the devil, so from Death. You know death is the Mortal enemy of man, it's his great and last enemy: pns31 vhz vvn pn22, c-acp p-acp dt n1, av p-acp n1. pn22 vvb n1 vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, pn31|vbz po31 j cc ord n1: (12) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 126
97 and now this enemy hath Christ destroyed, and delivered us from. And that both from the sting and victory of it. and now this enemy hath christ destroyed, and Delivered us from. And that both from the sting and victory of it. cc av d n1 vhz np1 vvn, cc vvd pno12 p-acp. cc cst d p-acp dt vvb cc n1 pp-f pn31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 126
98 (First,) From the sting of death. (First,) From the sting of death. (np1,) p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 126
99 He hath not delivered us from the stroke of death, but he hath from the sting of death. He hath not Delivered us from the stroke of death, but he hath from the sting of death. pns31 vhz xx vvn pno12 p-acp dt vvd pp-f n1, cc-acp pns31 vhz p-acp dt vvb pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 126
100 When the sting is out, the serpent may hisse, but he cannot sting. Death will put you into the possession of that which Christ hath provided for you: When the sting is out, the serpent may hiss, but he cannot sting. Death will put you into the possession of that which christ hath provided for you: c-crq dt n1 vbz av, dt n1 vmb vvi, p-acp pns31 vmbx vvb. n1 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pn22: (12) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 126
101 so that death now is become desirable, now there is beauty in it. There is no friend can do that for you, that death can do. so that death now is become desirable, now there is beauty in it. There is no friend can do that for you, that death can do. av cst n1 av vbz vvn j, av pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pn31. pc-acp vbz dx n1 vmb vdi d c-acp pn22, cst n1 vmb vdi. (12) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 126
102 It will at once deliver you from sin and Satan, and give you a possession in heaven. It will At once deliver you from since and Satan, and give you a possession in heaven. pn31 vmb p-acp a-acp vvb pn22 p-acp n1 cc np1, cc vvb pn22 dt n1 p-acp n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 126
103 The Apostle, looking upon death through Christ, longs for death: The Apostle, looking upon death through christ, longs for death: dt n1, vvg p-acp n1 p-acp np1, vvz p-acp n1: (12) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 126
104 having a desire to depart &c. Phil. 1. 23. This great robber, through Christ is become our greatest gain. having a desire to depart etc. Philip 1. 23. This great robber, through christ is become our greatest gain. vhg dt n1 pc-acp vvi av np1 crd crd d j n1, p-acp np1 vbz vvn po12 js n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 126
105 That which would have marr'd us for ever, will now make us for ever. O that this King of terrors should become desirable, what a mercy is this! That which would have marred us for ever, will now make us for ever. O that this King of terrors should become desirable, what a mercy is this! d r-crq vmd vhi vvn pno12 p-acp av, vmb av vvi pno12 p-acp av. sy cst d n1 pp-f n2 vmd vvi j, r-crq dt n1 vbz d! (12) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 127
106 O my beloved, did you know what the terrors of death be to an enlightned sinner, you would account it a great priviledge to be sree from the sting of death. O my Beloved, did you know what the terrors of death be to an enlightened sinner, you would account it a great privilege to be sree from the sting of death. sy po11 j-vvn, vdd pn22 vvi r-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vbb p-acp dt vvn n1, pn22 vmd vvi pn31 dt j n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 127
107 When all his comforts are taking their everlasting farewell of him, you would account it a great salvation then. When all his comforts Are taking their everlasting farewell of him, you would account it a great salvation then. c-crq d po31 n2 vbr vvg po32 j n1 pp-f pno31, pn22 vmd vvi pn31 dt j n1 av. (12) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 127
108 When he shall feel death putting in his cold hands, and pulling out his heart, When he shall feel death putting in his cold hands, and pulling out his heart, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi n1 vvg p-acp po31 j-jn n2, cc vvg av po31 n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 127
109 when he s• … ail see his house of his body falling down about his ears, when he s• … ail see his house of his body falling down about his ears, c-crq pns31 n1 … vvi vvi po31 n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvg a-acp p-acp po31 n2, (12) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 127
110 and he cannot stay there any longer: and he cannot stay there any longer: cc pns31 vmbx vvi a-acp d av-jc: (12) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 127
111 and he sees the hell-hounds stand about him and waiting upon him to carry him to Hell, O what horror doth this work upon his heart! and he sees the hellhounds stand about him and waiting upon him to carry him to Hell, Oh what horror does this work upon his heart! cc pns31 vvz dt n2 vvb p-acp pno31 cc vvg p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1, uh q-crq n1 vdz d vvi p-acp po31 n1! (12) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 127
112 this hath Christ delivered us from. Death hath lest its sting in Christ, it can hurt us no longer. this hath christ Delivered us from. Death hath lest its sting in christ, it can hurt us no longer. d vhz np1 vvn pno12 p-acp. n1 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp np1, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 dx av-jc. (12) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 127
113 (Secondly,) From the victory of death. It is true we must lye in the grave for some time; (Secondly,) From the victory of death. It is true we must lie in the grave for Some time; (ord,) p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. pn31 vbz j pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 127
114 yet Christ will fetch us thence, in John. 6. He promiseth no lesse than four times, I will raise them up at the last day. yet christ will fetch us thence, in John. 6. He promises no less than four times, I will raise them up At the last day. av np1 vmb vvi pno12 av, p-acp np1 crd pns31 vvz av-dx dc cs crd n2, pns11 vmb vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt ord n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 127
115 And this is the fruit of his purchase, 1 Thes. 4. 14. Christs resurrection is a certain pledge of ours, And this is the fruit of his purchase, 1 Thebes 4. 14. Christ resurrection is a certain pledge of ours, cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, crd np1 crd crd npg1 n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f png12, (12) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 127
116 so 1 Cor. 15. Therefore let us not fear death, but embrace it with comfort: for death cannot touch our souls: so 1 Cor. 15. Therefore let us not Fear death, but embrace it with Comfort: for death cannot touch our Souls: av crd np1 crd av vvb pno12 xx vvi n1, cc-acp vvb pn31 p-acp n1: p-acp n1 vmbx vvi po12 n2: (12) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 127
117 it cannot deliver us over into the second death. He that overcometh, shall not be hurt of the second death. it cannot deliver us over into the second death. He that Overcometh, shall not be hurt of the second death. pn31 vmbx vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp dt ord n1. pns31 cst vvz, vmb xx vbi vvn pp-f dt ord n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 127
118 Therefore let us not fear death, but let our slesh rest in hope. When we dye, we may commit our bodies to the dust with comfort: it cannot hurt our souls; Therefore let us not Fear death, but let our slesh rest in hope. When we die, we may commit our bodies to the dust with Comfort: it cannot hurt our Souls; av vvb pno12 xx vvi n1, cc-acp vvb po12 n1 n1 p-acp n1. c-crq pns12 vvb, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1: pn31 vmbx vvi po12 n2; (12) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 127
119 and it shall keep our bodies but a little while neither. God will receive our souls immediately; and it shall keep our bodies but a little while neither. God will receive our Souls immediately; cc pn31 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 av-dx. np1 vmb vvi po12 n2 av-j; (12) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 127
120 & our bodies after a little while. How doth Job comfort himself in this? I know that my redeemer liveth; & our bodies After a little while. How does Job Comfort himself in this? I know that my redeemer lives; cc po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1. q-crq vdz np1 n1 px31 p-acp d? pns11 vvb cst po11 n1 vvz; (12) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 128
121 and though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my slesh shall I see God, &c. Thus may we triumph over death, that in this flesh we shall see God. and though After my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my slesh shall I see God, etc. Thus may we triumph over death, that in this Flesh we shall see God. cc cs p-acp po11 n1 n2 vvi d n1, av p-acp po11 n1 vmb pns11 vvi np1, av av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp n1, cst p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi np1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 128
122 And though death for the present do make such work upon us, and cast us into the grave, And though death for the present do make such work upon us, and cast us into the grave, cc cs n1 p-acp dt n1 vdb vvi d n1 p-acp pno12, cc vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 128
123 yet the earth will be but the mould wherein we shall receive a glorious body, so that death shall conduce to our great advantage. yet the earth will be but the mould wherein we shall receive a glorious body, so that death shall conduce to our great advantage. av dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1, av d n1 vmb vvi p-acp po12 j n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 128
124 This is no little victory, to be able to triumph with the Apostle. O death, where is thy victory? This is no small priviledge. This is no little victory, to be able to triumph with the Apostle. O death, where is thy victory? This is no small privilege. d vbz dx j n1, pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. sy n1, q-crq vbz po21 n1? d vbz dx j n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 128
125 Bless your redeemer for this priviledge. Bless your redeemer for this privilege. np1 po22 n1 p-acp d n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 128
126 VVhat a priviledge well this be, when all the Sons and daughters of God shall be brought sorth and made to stand up before him? then it shall appear that the grave was not able to hold them. What a privilege well this be, when all the Sons and daughters of God shall be brought forth and made to stand up before him? then it shall appear that the grave was not able to hold them. q-crq dt n1 av d vbi, c-crq d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn av cc vvd pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno31? cs pn31 vmb vvi d dt n1 vbds xx j pc-acp vvi pno32. (12) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 128
127 Then will they triumph, and sing songs of salvation, when they shall set their feet upon their last enemy, death. Then will they triumph, and sing songs of salvation, when they shall Set their feet upon their last enemy, death. av vmb pns32 vvi, cc vvi n2 pp-f n1, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp po32 ord n1, n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 128
128 Secondly, It will appear what blessed news this is, if you consider, how he hath saved you. Secondly, It will appear what blessed news this is, if you Consider, how he hath saved you. ord, pn31 vmb vvi r-crq j-vvn n1 d vbz, cs pn22 vvb, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pn22. (12) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 128
129 He hath saved you two ways, by might, and by merit. He hath saved you two ways, by might, and by merit. pns31 vhz vvn pn22 crd n2, p-acp vmd, cc p-acp vvi. (12) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 128
130 • … irst, By merit, Brethren, your salvation cost your redeemer dear, no less a price than his own invaluable blood. • … irst, By merit, Brothers, your salvation cost your redeemer dear, no less a price than his own invaluable blood. • … vvb, p-acp n1, n2, po22 n1 vvb po22 n1 j-jn, av-dx av-dc dt n1 cs po31 d j n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 128
131 O believer, look upon thy self, art not thou a worthless thing to be redeemed with the price of Christs blood? O how should we admire the goodness of Christ here? we are not worthy that Christ 〈 ◊ 〉 s• … end one of his thoughts upon us, much less that he should spend his blood for us. O believer, look upon thy self, art not thou a worthless thing to be redeemed with the price of Christ blood? O how should we admire the Goodness of christ Here? we Are not worthy that christ 〈 ◊ 〉 s• … end one of his thoughts upon us, much less that he should spend his blood for us. sy n1, vvb p-acp po21 n1, vb2r xx pns21 dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1? sy q-crq vmd pns12 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 av? pns12 vbr xx j cst np1 〈 sy 〉 n1 … n1 crd pp-f po31 n2 p-acp pno12, d dc cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno12. (12) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 129
132 Seconly, By might, my brethren, it was absolutely requisite for our salvation, that our redeemer. Secondly, By might, my brothers, it was absolutely requisite for our salvation, that our redeemer. av-j, p-acp n1, po11 n2, pn31 vbds av-j j p-acp po12 n1, cst po12 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 129
133 as he should be of infinite merit, so of infinite might. If he had not been of infinite merit, he could never have been purchaser of heaven for us. as he should be of infinite merit, so of infinite might. If he had not been of infinite merit, he could never have been purchaser of heaven for us. c-acp pns31 vmd vbi pp-f j vvi, av pp-f j vmd. cs pns31 vhd xx vbn pp-f j vvi, pns31 vmd av-x vhi vbn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12. (12) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 129
134 The soul of one man is more worth than a whole world: The soul of one man is more worth than a Whole world: dt n1 pp-f crd n1 vbz av-dc j cs dt j-jn n1: (12) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 129
135 and then what worth or value must that be of, that is able to buy a world of souls? and yet this purchaser must be able to buy heaven too: and then what worth or valve must that be of, that is able to buy a world of Souls? and yet this purchaser must be able to buy heaven too: cc av q-crq n1 cc n1 vmb d vbb pp-f, cst vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2? cc av d n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n1 av: (12) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 129
136 and this hath Christ done for us. and this hath christ done for us. cc d vhz np1 vdn p-acp pno12. (12) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 129
137 Could heaven and earth have done this? no, no, it would have broken them all if they had done it. Could heaven and earth have done this? no, no, it would have broken them all if they had done it. vmd n1 cc n1 vhb vdn d? uh-dx, uh-dx, pn31 vmd vhi vvn pno32 d cs pns32 vhd vdn pn31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 129
138 But now Christ hath done all for us: and therefore he must be of insinite merit. But now christ hath done all for us: and Therefore he must be of Infinite merit. p-acp av np1 vhz vdn d p-acp pno12: cc av pns31 vmb vbi pp-f j n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 129
139 And not infinite in merit onely but might too: And not infinite in merit only but might too: cc xx j p-acp n1 av-j p-acp n1 av: (12) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 129
140 for he was to bear all the wrath of God, and to bring us off with victory. for he was to bear all the wrath of God, and to bring us off with victory. c-acp pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi d dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 129
141 If the wrath of Gods finger be so intolerable, that it makes poor creatures to cry out under it, what is the wrath of his loins? and if the wrath of God against one man is so great, what is his wrath against so many men? If the wrath of God's finger be so intolerable, that it makes poor creatures to cry out under it, what is the wrath of his loins? and if the wrath of God against one man is so great, what is his wrath against so many men? cs dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbb av j, cst pn31 vvz j n2 pc-acp vvi av p-acp pn31, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n2? cc cs dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp crd n1 vbz av j, q-crq vbz po31 n1 p-acp av d n2? (12) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 129
142 VVhen the price was laid down, the devil would not yield up his hold, till Christ must come and cast him down, and pluck us from him. When the price was laid down, the Devil would not yield up his hold, till christ must come and cast him down, and pluck us from him. c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn a-acp, dt n1 vmd xx vvi a-acp po31 n1, c-acp np1 vmb vvi cc vvi pno31 a-acp, cc vvb pno12 p-acp pno31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 129
143 And therefore it was necessary that our redeemer should be of infinite power. He hath destroyed him that had the power of death, that is the devil. And Therefore it was necessary that our redeemer should be of infinite power. He hath destroyed him that had the power of death, that is the Devil. cc av pn31 vbds j cst po12 n1 vmd vbi pp-f j n1. pns31 vhz vvn pno31 cst vhd dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 129
144 Ah brethren, we may behold the Lord Jesus Christ upon the cross, bowing himself as Sampson did, Ah brothers, we may behold the Lord jesus christ upon the cross, bowing himself as Sampson did, uh n2, pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 np1 np1 p-acp dt n1, vvg px31 c-acp np1 vdd, (12) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 129
145 and pulling down the house about his enemies, and carrying away the posts and all, and setting us free. and pulling down the house about his enemies, and carrying away the posts and all, and setting us free. cc vvg a-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc vvg av dt n2 cc d, cc vvg pno12 j. (12) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 129
146 This is our Sampson that hath carryed all away, and destroyed our enemies for us. The price was sufficient to satisfie the justice of God for us: This is our Sampson that hath carried all away, and destroyed our enemies for us. The price was sufficient to satisfy the Justice of God for us: d vbz po12 np1 cst vhz vvn d av, cc vvd po12 n2 p-acp pno12. dt n1 vbds j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12: (12) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 130
147 but when the price was paid, and paid to God; then Satan would not let us go: but when the price was paid, and paid to God; then Satan would not let us go: cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn, cc vvn p-acp np1; av np1 vmd xx vvi pno12 vvi: (12) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 130
148 and therefore he must be overcome too. and Therefore he must be overcome too. cc av pns31 vmb vbi vvn av. (12) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 130
149 First Use, Is it such blessed news that to us is born a Savior? then my brethren, let this stir you up to Joy and thankfulness for this salvation. First Use, Is it such blessed news that to us is born a Saviour? then my brothers, let this stir you up to Joy and thankfulness for this salvation. ord vvb, vbz pn31 d vvd n1 cst p-acp pno12 vbz vvn dt n1? cs po11 n2, vvb d vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp vvb cc n1 p-acp d n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 130
150 O let me hear you say with Mary, my soul doth magnifie the Lord, my Spirit hath rejoyced in God my Savior, Luke 1. 46. Brethren, methinks you should now meet your redeemer with songs of salvation. O let me hear you say with Marry, my soul does magnify the Lord, my Spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour, Lycia 1. 46. Brothers, methinks you should now meet your redeemer with songs of salvation. sy vvb pno11 vvi pn22 vvb p-acp vvi, po11 n1 vdz vvi dt n1, po11 n1 vhz vvn p-acp np1 po11 n1, av crd crd n1, vvz pn22 vmd av vvi po22 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 130
151 Methinks you should come forth to meet him, as they did Saul and David, when they returned from their victory, the women came out, singing and dancing &c. and they answered one another as they played, saying, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands. Thus should you meet your Redeemer. Methinks you should come forth to meet him, as they did Saul and David, when they returned from their victory, the women Come out, singing and dancing etc. and they answered one Another as they played, saying, Saul hath slave his thousands, and David his ten thousands. Thus should you meet your Redeemer. vvz pn22 vmd vvi av pc-acp vvi pno31, c-acp pns32 vdd np1 cc np1, c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n1, dt n2 vvd av, vvg cc vvg av cc pns32 vvd pi j-jn c-acp pns32 vvd, vvg, np1 vhz vvn po31 crd, cc np1 po31 crd crd. av vmd pn22 vvi po22 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 130
152 You should go forth to meet him as Miriam and the women with her with timbrels and with dancings, and sing unto the Lord, Exod. 15. 20. 21. Oh brethren, with what joyful heart should you welcome Jesus Christ your Savior! You should go forth to meet him as Miriam and the women with her with timbrels and with dancings, and sing unto the Lord, Exod 15. 20. 21. O brothers, with what joyful heart should you welcome jesus christ your Saviour! pn22 vmd vvi av pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp np1 cc dt n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2-vvg, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd crd uh n2, p-acp r-crq j n1 vmd pn22 vvi np1 np1 po22 n1! (12) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 130
153 this is glad • … idings to all them that are saved by him. Blessed be God that giveth us cause to triumph in him. this is glad • … idings to all them that Are saved by him. Blessed be God that gives us cause to triumph in him. d vbz j • … n2-vvg p-acp d pno32 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno31. j-vvn vbb np1 cst vvz pno12 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 130
154 'Tis true, in many other things it goes sad with us: It's true, in many other things it Goes sad with us: pn31|vbz j, p-acp d j-jn n2 pn31 vvz j p-acp pno12: (12) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 130
155 but here is cause always for us to • … o triumph in Christ, for the Spiritual deliverance that he hath wrought for you; but Here is cause always for us to • … oh triumph in christ, for the Spiritual deliverance that he hath wrought for you; cc-acp av vbz n1 av p-acp pno12 pc-acp • … sy n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt j n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pn22; (12) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 130
156 which is a sure pledge that Christ will deliver you in outward respects. which is a sure pledge that christ will deliver you in outward respects. r-crq vbz dt j n1 cst np1 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp j n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 130
157 How blessed a time was the year of Jubile to the slaves that were in bondage how did they reckon every day and week till it came? how glad was that sound that sounded their deliverance? methinks I see the prison doors open, How blessed a time was the year of Jubilee to the slaves that were in bondage how did they reckon every day and Week till it Come? how glad was that found that sounded their deliverance? methinks I see the prison doors open, np1 vvn dt n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vbdr p-acp n1 q-crq vdd pns32 vvi d n1 cc n1 c-acp pn31 vvd? q-crq j vbds d j cst vvd po32 n1? vvz pns11 vvb dt n1 n2 j, (12) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 131
158 and the prisoners running out and crying, salvation to our God. O methinks nothing but the songs of salvation should be heard in your tabernacles. and the Prisoners running out and crying, salvation to our God. Oh methinks nothing but the songs of salvation should be herd in your Tabernacles. cc dt n2 vvg av cc vvg, n1 p-acp po12 n1. uh vvz pix cc-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po22 n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 131
159 O let not complaining be heard for outward calamities. O let not complaining be herd for outward calamities. sy vvb xx vvg vbi vvn p-acp j n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 131
160 VVhat are those outward flea-bitings to that which our Savior hath delivered us from? go home and blesse the Lord: What Are those outward flea-bitings to that which our Saviour hath Delivered us from? go home and bless the Lord: q-crq vbr d j n2 p-acp d r-crq po12 n1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp? vvb av-an cc vvb dt n1: (12) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 131
161 and what ever ill news you hear, let this comfort your heart that Christ hath made such a deliverance for you. and what ever ill news you hear, let this Comfort your heart that christ hath made such a deliverance for you. cc q-crq av j-jn n1 pn22 vvb, vvb d n1 po22 n1 cst np1 vhz vvn d dt n1 p-acp pn22. (12) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 131
162 Second Use, Is it such blessed news &c. then this reproves our unthankfulness for Christ, and the news of Christ in the Gospel. Second Use, Is it such blessed news etc. then this reproves our unthankfulness for christ, and the news of christ in the Gospel. ord vvi, vbz pn31 d vvd n1 av av d vvz po12 n1 p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 131
163 Oh brethren, how is it that the praise of our redeemer is no more in our hearts, O brothers, how is it that the praise of our redeemer is no more in our hearts, uh n2, q-crq vbz pn31 cst dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz dx dc p-acp po12 n2, (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 131
164 and no more heard in our mouths? how is it that we can be so unmindful of, and no more herd in our mouths? how is it that we can be so unmindful of, cc dx av-dc vvn p-acp po12 n2? q-crq vbz pn31 cst pns12 vmb vbi av j pp-f, (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 131
165 and • … thankful for this Saviour? hath God sent us• … Saviour, and shall not we be thankful for him? It is a great sin to be unthankful for his creatures; but how much more to be unthankful for his Christ? he hath given you Christ, and • … thankful for this Saviour? hath God sent us• … Saviour, and shall not we be thankful for him? It is a great since to be unthankful for his creatures; but how much more to be unthankful for his christ? he hath given you christ, cc • … j c-acp d n1? vhz np1 vvn n1 … n1, cc vmb xx pns12 vbi j p-acp pno31? pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n2; p-acp c-crq av-d av-dc pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 np1? pns31 vhz vvn pn22 np1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 131
166 and what can he give you more? how is it that you are so seldome in blessing the Lord for this mercy? bless the Lord, O my soul, (saith David) and forget not all his benefits: and what can he give you more? how is it that you Are so seldom in blessing the Lord for this mercy? bless the Lord, Oh my soul, (Says David) and forget not all his benefits: cc q-crq vmb pns31 vvi pn22 av-dc? q-crq vbz pn31 cst pn22 vbr av av p-acp n1 dt n1 p-acp d n1? vvb dt n1, uh po11 n1, (vvz np1) cc vvb xx d po31 n2: (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 131
167 that is, none of his benefits. that is, none of his benefits. cst vbz, pix pp-f po31 n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 131
168 If God had given you all this worlds goods, and had not given you Christ, what would it have done for you? what had it been, If God had given you all this world's goods, and had not given you christ, what would it have done for you? what had it been, cs np1 vhd vvn pn22 d d ng1 n2-j, cc vhd xx vvn pn22 np1, r-crq vmd pn31 vhi vdn p-acp pn22? q-crq vhd pn31 vbn, (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 131
169 but a smooth and pleasant way to hell? what if the Lord had given you honor, but a smooth and pleasant Way to hell? what if the Lord had given you honour, cc-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp n1? q-crq cs dt n1 vhd vvn pn22 n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 132
170 and made your brethrens sheaf to bow before yours, and had not given you Christ; and made your Brothers' sheaf to bow before yours, and had not given you christ; cc vvd po22 ng2 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp png22, cc vhd xx vvn pn22 np1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 132
171 what good would it have done you? if a man were condemned at London, to be hang'd drawn and quartered, what good would it have done you? if a man were condemned At London, to be hanged drawn and quartered, r-crq j vmd pn31 vhi vdn pn22? cs dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp np1, pc-acp vbi vvn vvn cc vvn, (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 132
172 and were to be brought down into the Country to be executed, and all his way should be strowed with rushes, and were to be brought down into the Country to be executed, and all his Way should be strowed with Rushes, cc vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc d po31 n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n2, (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 132
173 and he attended with Musicians, what would all this have done him? O what should we have done, and he attended with Musicians, what would all this have done him? O what should we have done, cc pns31 vvd p-acp n2, r-crq vmd d d vhb vdn pno31? sy q-crq vmd pns12 vhb vdn, (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 132
174 if Christ had had not step'd in and s• … ved us! none could have redeemed man but Christ. if christ had had not stepped in and s• … ved us! none could have redeemed man but christ. cs np1 vhd vhn xx vvn p-acp cc n1 … n-vvn pno12! pix vmd vhi vvn n1 p-acp np1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 132
175 Heaven and Hell, and the Earth and the Sea would have said it is not in me: Heaven and Hell, and the Earth and the Sea would have said it is not in me: n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 cc dt n1 vmd vhi vvn pn31 vbz xx p-acp pno11: (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 132
176 all the things in the world could never have satisfied for our sins. Wilt thou look to thy brethren? wilt thou look to the angels; they could not do it. all the things in the world could never have satisfied for our Sins. Wilt thou look to thy brothers? wilt thou look to the Angels; they could not do it. d dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vmd av-x vhi vvn p-acp po12 n2. vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp po21 n2? vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp dt n2; pns32 vmd xx vdi pn31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 132
177 The Spirits of just men made perfect could not save themselves: none could do it but Christ: The Spirits of just men made perfect could not save themselves: none could do it but christ: dt n2 pp-f j n2 vvd j vmd xx vvi px32: pix vmd vdi pn31 p-acp np1: (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 132
178 and can you be unmindful of this? the Heavens and the Earth will be astonished at this, and can you be unmindful of this? the Heavens and the Earth will be astonished At this, cc vmb pn22 vbi j pp-f d? dt n2 cc dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d, (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 132
179 if you are not thankful for it. There are two things that will heighten this • … in. if you Are not thankful for it. There Are two things that will heighten this • … in. cs pn22 vbr xx j p-acp pn31. pc-acp vbr crd n2 cst vmb vvi d • … p-acp. (12) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 132
180 First, Because Christ hath given you so many helps to it. Secondly, Because thankfulness is all that he expects from us. First, Because christ hath given you so many helps to it. Secondly, Because thankfulness is all that he expects from us. ord, c-acp np1 vhz vvn pn22 av d n2 p-acp pn31. ord, c-acp n1 vbz av-d cst pns31 vvz p-acp pno12. (12) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 132
181 First, Because he hath given us so many helps. First, Because he hath given us so many helps. ord, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12 av d n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 132
182 All the calls and invitations of the Gospel are as so many helps to this duty. All the calls and invitations of the Gospel Are as so many helps to this duty. d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr a-acp av d n2 p-acp d n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 132
183 But more than these, he hath appointed a special day, and a special ordinance. But more than these, he hath appointed a special day, and a special Ordinance. p-acp dc cs d, pns31 vhz vvn dt j n1, cc dt j n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 132
184 First, A special day. The Sabbath day. Wherefore was this day changed? but that you may be mindful of this mercy? First, A special day. The Sabbath day. Wherefore was this day changed? but that you may be mindful of this mercy? ord, dt j n1. dt n1 n1. q-crq vbds d n1 vvn? cc-acp cst pn22 vmb vbi j pp-f d n1? (12) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 133
185 (Secondly,) A special Ordinance. The Sa• … of the Supper is appointed upon this account that we might remember this mercy to our souls. (Secondly,) A special Ordinance. The Sa• … of the Supper is appointed upon this account that we might Remember this mercy to our Souls. (ord,) dt j n1. dt np1 … pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 cst pns12 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp po12 n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 133
186 Secondly, It is much aggravated by this, because this is all that he expects from you, Secondly, It is much aggravated by this, Because this is all that he expects from you, ord, pn31 vbz av-d vvn p-acp d, c-acp d vbz d cst pns31 vvz p-acp pn22, (12) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 133
187 for all that he hath suffered for you. for all that he hath suffered for you. c-acp d cst pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pn22. (12) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 133
188 Christ hath done and suffered beyond all you can conceive, or I can expresse to you: christ hath done and suffered beyond all you can conceive, or I can express to you: np1 vhz vdn cc vvn p-acp d pn22 vmb vvi, cc pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22: (12) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 133
189 and what Homage doth he now expect from you? nothing but that you should be thankful to him. and what Homage does he now expect from you? nothing but that you should be thankful to him. cc r-crq n1 vdz pns31 av vvi p-acp pn22? pix cc-acp cst pn22 vmd vbi j p-acp pno31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 133
190 And will you be unthankful now for this mercy? This is that he expects by way of requital and return, that you be thankful, Had the Lord required some great thing of you, And will you be unthankful now for this mercy? This is that he expects by Way of requital and return, that you be thankful, Had the Lord required Some great thing of you, cc vmb pn22 vbi j av p-acp d n1? d vbz cst pns31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst pn22 vbb j, vhd dt n1 vvd d j n1 pp-f pn22, (12) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 133
191 or some hard condition, if he would have dyed for you and redeemed you, would you not have done it? and how much more, or Some hard condition, if he would have died for you and redeemed you, would you not have done it? and how much more, cc d j n1, cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn p-acp pn22 cc vvn pn22, vmd pn22 xx vhi vdn pn31? cc c-crq d dc, (12) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 133
192 now he hath done it, and and requires no more but this, that you be thankful? had you lain but one million of years in hell, with what gladness would you have heard that sound, that he would have redeemed you? would you have stood upon the terms? no, no, any terms then should have served. now he hath done it, and and requires no more but this, that you be thankful? had you lain but one million of Years in hell, with what gladness would you have herd that found, that he would have redeemed you? would you have stood upon the terms? no, no, any terms then should have served. av pns31 vhz vdn pn31, cc cc vvz dx dc p-acp d, cst pn22 vbb j? vhd pn22 vvn p-acp crd crd pp-f n2 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vmd pn22 vhi vvn d n1, cst pns31 vmd vhi vvn pn22? vmd pn22 vhi vvd p-acp dt n2? uh-dx, uh-dx, d n2 av vmd vhi vvn. (12) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 133
193 Third Use, Then prepare to receive your Saviour. Oh if he be come, take heed that you receive him in. Third Use, Then prepare to receive your Saviour. O if he be come, take heed that you receive him in. ord vvi, av vvb pc-acp vvi po22 n1. uh cs pns31 vbb vvn, vvb n1 cst pn22 vvb pno31 p-acp. (12) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 133
194 Let him not complain of you as he did of his native Country-men the Jews, that he came unto his own, and his own received him not. Let him not complain of you as he did of his native Countrymen the jews, that he Come unto his own, and his own received him not. vvb pno31 xx vvi pp-f pn22 c-acp pns31 vdd pp-f po31 j-jn n2 dt np2, cst pns31 vvd p-acp po31 d, cc po31 d vvd pno31 xx. (12) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 133
195 When this news come, that there was a Savior born, one would have thought that all the world should have received him with triumph: When this news come, that there was a Saviour born, one would have Thought that all the world should have received him with triumph: c-crq d n1 vvb, cst a-acp vbds dt n1 vvn, pi vmd vhi n1 cst d dt n1 vmd vhi vvn pno31 p-acp n1: (12) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 134
196 but there was no room for him in all the world, but he was thrust out in the m• … nger. but there was no room for him in all the world, but he was thrust out in the m• … nger. cc-acp a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d dt n1, cc-acp pns31 vbds vvn av p-acp dt n1 … jc-vvg. (12) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 134
197 Let it not be so with you. Question, But how shall we receive him? I shall shew you whither and how. First. Whither you shall receive him. Let it not be so with you. Question, But how shall we receive him? I shall show you whither and how. First. Whither you shall receive him. vvb pn31 xx vbi av p-acp pn22. n1, cc-acp c-crq vmb pns12 vvi pno31? pns11 vmb vvi pn22 q-crq cc c-crq. ord. c-crq pn22 vmb vvi pno31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 134
198 receive him into your hearts; not in your stal, as he was at first, but into your parlour, into your hearts. receive him into your hearts; not in your stal, as he was At First, but into your parlour, into your hearts. vvb pno31 p-acp po22 n2; xx p-acp po22 zz, c-acp pns31 vbds p-acp ord, cc-acp p-acp po22 n1, p-acp po22 n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 134
199 Your parlour, is but a stable. Your parlour, is but a stable. po22 n1, vbz p-acp dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 134
200 Thou mayst wonder that Christ will accept of thy heart, send the key of your hearts to Christ, let him take his choice where to lye: Thou Mayest wonder that christ will accept of thy heart, send the key of your hearts to christ, let him take his choice where to lie: pns21 vm2 vvi cst np1 vmb vvi pp-f po21 n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp np1, vvb pno31 vvi po31 n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi: (12) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 134
201 give him the upper room in your hearts. Secondly, How, or after what manner you should receive him. give him the upper room in your hearts. Secondly, How, or After what manner you should receive him. vvb pno31 dt jc n1 p-acp po22 n2. ord, c-crq, cc p-acp r-crq n1 pn22 vmd vvi pno31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 134
202 (First,) As the Centurion did, humbly. I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof. (First,) As the Centurion did, humbly. I am not worthy that thou Shouldst come under my roof. (np1,) p-acp dt n1 vdd, av-j. pns11 vbm xx j cst pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp po11 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 134
203 So should you receive him, with a deep sence of your everlasting unworthiness. Receive him with a lively sence of your sins, that you have wronged him. So should you receive him, with a deep sense of your everlasting unworthiness. Receive him with a lively sense of your Sins, that you have wronged him. av vmd pn22 vvi pno31, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po22 j n1. vvb pno31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po22 n2, cst pn22 vhb vvn pno31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 134
204 This is a right receiving of Christ, when he is received penitently. Thus did that woman entertain him: This is a right receiving of christ, when he is received penitently. Thus did that woman entertain him: d vbz dt n-jn vvg pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn av-jn. av vdd d n1 vvi pno31: (12) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 134
205 and Christ liked better of this, than of the Pharisce. Luke 7. She received Christ in her heart. and christ liked better of this, than of the Pharisee. Luke 7. She received christ in her heart. cc np1 vvd av-jc pp-f d, cs pp-f dt n1. np1 crd pns31 vvd np1 p-acp po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 134
206 This is the entertainment, that he is well pleased with: receive him thus, and this will be acceptable to him. This is the entertainment, that he is well pleased with: receive him thus, and this will be acceptable to him. d vbz dt n1, cst pns31 vbz av vvn p-acp: vvb pno31 av, cc d vmb vbi j p-acp pno31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 134
207 Though thou hast nothing at all in thee, but the sence of thy nothingness, Christ will be sure to accept of this. Though thou hast nothing At all in thee, but the sense of thy nothingness, christ will be sure to accept of this. cs pns21 vh2 pix p-acp d p-acp pno21, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, np1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pp-f d. (12) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 134
208 (Secondly,) Receive him, as • … cheus did, Joyfully, When Christ call'd him down from the tree, (Secondly,) Receive him, as • … cheus did, Joyfully, When christ called him down from the tree, (ord,) vvb pno31, c-acp • … fw-la vdd, av-j, c-crq np1 vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 135
209 and told him that salvation was come to his house, how glad was the mans heart? Luke 19. O methinks I see with what unspeakable joy he received him. and told him that salvation was come to his house, how glad was the men heart? Lycia 19. O methinks I see with what unspeakable joy he received him. cc vvd pno31 d n1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, c-crq j vbds dt ng1 n1? av crd sy vvz pns11 vvb p-acp r-crq j n1 pns31 vvd pno31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 135
210 He thought not of Christ's coming to his house: He Thought not of Christ's coming to his house: pns31 vvd xx pp-f npg1 vvg p-acp po31 n1: (12) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 135
211 his highest ambition was that he might have a sight of Christ: and Christ sees and takes notice of it, his highest ambition was that he might have a sighed of christ: and christ sees and Takes notice of it, po31 js n1 vbds cst pns31 vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f np1: cc np1 vvz cc vvz n1 pp-f pn31, (12) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 135
212 and tels him that Salvation was come to his house. and tells him that Salvation was come to his house. cc vvz pno31 cst n1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 135
213 O methinks, I should see thee looking as he did, when Christ will come this way where thou art. Oh methinks, I should see thee looking as he did, when christ will come this Way where thou art. uh vvz, pns11 vmd vvi pno21 vvg p-acp pns31 vdd, c-crq np1 vmb vvi d n1 c-crq pns21 vb2r. (12) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 135
214 Why, now he is come in his ordinances, now receive him joyfully, take him into thy heart. Why, now he is come in his ordinances, now receive him joyfully, take him into thy heart. uh-crq, av pns31 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n2, av vvb pno31 av-j, vvb pno31 p-acp po21 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 135
215 Let thy joy break out, as the waters of Jordan did; or as when the Lord broke up the fountain of the great deep. Let thy joy break out, as the waters of Jordan did; or as when the Lord broke up the fountain of the great deep. vvb po21 n1 vvi av, c-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vdd; cc c-acp c-crq dt n1 vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j-jn. (12) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 135
216 Brethren, one would think, that one should need no arguments to perswade miserable captives to receive a Savior. O how welcome would such offers be to them that are in captivity? Brethren, Brothers, one would think, that one should need no Arguments to persuade miserable captives to receive a Saviour. Oh how welcome would such offers be to them that Are in captivity? Brothers, n1, pi vmd vvi, cst pi vmd vvi dx n2 pc-acp vvi j n2-jn pc-acp vvi dt n1. uh q-crq vvb vmd d n2 vbb p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp n1? n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 135
217 if ever you have seen your lost condition without Christ, you cannot but receive him when he is offered to you. if ever you have seen your lost condition without christ, you cannot but receive him when he is offered to you. cs av pn22 vhb vvn po22 j-vvn n1 p-acp np1, pn22 vmbx cc-acp vvi pno31 c-crq pns31 vbz vvn p-acp pn22. (12) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 135
218 O methinks this Name of JESUS should be marrow to your bones, and wine to your hearts, and Musick to your ears. O methinks this Name of JESUS should be marrow to your bones, and wine to your hearts, and Music to your ears. sy vvz d n1 pp-f np1 vmd vbi n1 p-acp po22 n2, cc n1 p-acp po22 n2, cc n1 p-acp po22 n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 135
219 Oh as God hath, so do you. give him a name above every name. O as God hath, so do you. give him a name above every name. uh p-acp np1 vhz, av vdb pn22. vvb pno31 dt n1 p-acp d n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 135
220 This blessed name, the name of Jesus, methinks it should be as oynment poured forth upon you, giving a sweet smell. Thirdly. This blessed name, the name of jesus, methinks it should be as oynment poured forth upon you, giving a sweet smell. Thirdly. d j-vvn n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz pn31 vmd vbi p-acp n1 vvd av p-acp pn22, vvg dt j n1. ord. (12) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 135
221 Receive him as old Simeon did, believingly. You must clasp the arms of your faith about him. Receive him as old Simeon did, believingly. You must clasp the arms of your faith about him. vvb pno31 p-acp j np1 vdd, av-vvg. pn22 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp pno31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 135
222 O how sweetly did old Simeon clasp him in his arms? but you must think that he did clasp him more gladly in his heart. O how sweetly did old Simeon clasp him in his arms? but you must think that he did clasp him more gladly in his heart. sy c-crq av-j vdd n1 np1 vvb pno31 p-acp po31 n2? cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi cst pns31 vdd vvi pno31 av-dc av-j p-acp po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 136
223 If you will but entertain him, Christ and Salvation come to every one in this house. If you will but entertain him, christ and Salvation come to every one in this house. cs pn22 vmb cc-acp vvi pno31, np1 cc n1 vvn p-acp d pi p-acp d n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 136
224 Fourthly, Take him submissively. So as to be subject to him. He hath wrought out Salvation for you; Fourthly, Take him submissively. So as to be Subject to him. He hath wrought out Salvation for you; ord, vvb pno31 av-j. av c-acp pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp pno31. pns31 vhz vvn av n1 p-acp pn22; (12) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 136
225 therefore let him rule over you. Therefore let him Rule over you. av vvb pno31 vvi p-acp pn22. (12) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 136
226 A Thanksgiving Sermon, preached on the 10th. of July, 1665. at Mr. R. M 's by Mr. Joseph Alleine, &c. Psalm 147. 20. He hath not dealt so with any Nation — praise ye the Lord. A Thanksgiving Sermon, preached on the 10th. of July, 1665. At Mr. R. M is by Mr. Joseph Alleine, etc. Psalm 147. 20. He hath not dealt so with any nation — praise you the Lord. dt n1 n1, vvn p-acp dt ord. pp-f np1, crd p-acp n1 np1 sy vbz p-acp n1 np1 np1, av n1 crd crd pns31 vhz xx vvn av p-acp d n1 — vvb pn22 dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 137
227 THe sweet Psalmist of Israel, a man skilful in praises, doth begin and end this Psalm with Allelujah. In the body of the psalm he doth set forth the mercy of God, both toward all creatures in general in his common providence; and towards his Church in particular. THe sweet Psalmist of Israel, a man skilful in praises, does begin and end this Psalm with Alleluia. In the body of the psalm he does Set forth the mercy of God, both towards all creatures in general in his Common providence; and towards his Church in particular. dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 j p-acp n2, vdz vvi cc vvi d n1 p-acp np1. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vdz vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1, av-d p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j n1; cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 137
228 So in this close of the psalm: So in this close of the psalm: av p-acp d j pp-f dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 137
229 He sheweth his word unto Jacob, and his statutes to Israel He hath not dealt so with any nation. He shows his word unto Jacob, and his statutes to Israel He hath not dealt so with any Nation. pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp np1, cc po31 n2 p-acp np1 pns31 vhz xx vvn av p-acp d n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 137
230 In the original, 'tis he hath not dealt so with every nation. That is, with 〈 ◊ 〉 nation. In the original, it's he hath not dealt so with every Nation. That is, with 〈 ◊ 〉 Nation. p-acp dt j-jn, pn31|vbz pns31 vhz xx vvn av p-acp d n1. cst vbz, p-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 137
231 In the Text you may observe a position, and a conclusion. A position. In the Text you may observe a position, and a conclusion. A position. p-acp dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi dt n1, cc dt n1. dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 138
232 And that is, that God deals in a singular way of mercy with his people above all other people. And that is, that God deals in a singular Way of mercy with his people above all other people. cc d vbz, cst np1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d j-jn n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 138
233 And then the Conclusion, praise ye the Lord. And then the Conclusion, praise you the Lord. cc av dt n1, vvb pn22 dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 138
234 Doct. That God deals in a singular way of mercy with his people, and therefore expects singular praises from his people. Doct. That God deals in a singular Way of mercy with his people, and Therefore expects singular praises from his people. np1 cst np1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc av vvz j n2 p-acp po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 138
235 God expects of his people, return of praise according to the mercy that they have received. God expects of his people, return of praise according to the mercy that they have received. np1 vvz pp-f po31 n1, n1 pp-f vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 cst pns32 vhb vvn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 138
236 〈 ◊ 〉, was a man not altogether forgetful of the mercy of God; yet he rendred not according to the benefit he had received from God. 〈 ◊ 〉, was a man not altogether forgetful of the mercy of God; yet he rendered not according to the benefit he had received from God. 〈 sy 〉, vbds dt n1 xx av j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; av pns31 vvn xx vvg p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhd vvn p-acp np1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 138
237 Christ expects that ( Math. 5. 47.) his disciples should do more than others: that seeing they do receive more from him in a way of mercy they should return him the more praise and glory. christ expects that (Math. 5. 47.) his Disciples should do more than Others: that seeing they do receive more from him in a Way of mercy they should return him the more praise and glory. np1 vvz cst (np1 crd crd) po31 n2 vmd vdb dc cs n2-jn: cst vvg pns32 vdb vvi av-dc p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vmd vvi pno31 dt dc vvb cc n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 138
238 The Application ( my Brethren ) is unto you. The Application (my Brothers) is unto you. dt n1 (po11 n2) vbz p-acp pn22. (13) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 138
239 If God do expect that his people should do more than others, see that you do accordingly. If God do expect that his people should do more than Others, see that you do accordingly. cs np1 vdb vvi cst po31 n1 vmd vdi av-dc cs n2-jn, vvb cst pn22 vdb av-vvg. (13) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 138
240 Let this be a provocation to you, my Brethren, to lift up your hearts and voyces in the praises of the Lord. Let this be a provocation to you, my Brothers, to lift up your hearts and voices in the praises of the Lord. vvb d vbi dt n1 p-acp pn22, po11 n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp po22 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 138
241 VVhat people doth the Lord expect such returns from, as from this people? he hath not dealt so with any people, What people does the Lord expect such returns from, as from this people? he hath not dealt so with any people, q-crq n1 vdz dt n1 vvb d n2 p-acp, c-acp p-acp d n1? pns31 vhz xx vvn av p-acp d n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 138
242 therefore he expects praises from you more than from any other people. Therefore he expects praises from you more than from any other people. av pns31 vvz n2 p-acp pn22 av-dc cs p-acp d j-jn n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 138
243 Therefore consider with me what the Lord hath done for you more than for any others. If we look upon our selves as common members of the nation, and so God hath done more for us than for any others. Therefore Consider with me what the Lord hath done for you more than for any Others. If we look upon our selves as Common members of the Nation, and so God hath done more for us than for any Others. av vvb p-acp pno11 r-crq dt n1 vhz vdn p-acp pn22 av-dc cs p-acp d n2-jn. cs pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 p-acp j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc av np1 vhz vdn av-dc p-acp pno12 av p-acp d n2-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 138
244 Or if we look upon our selves with reference to the particular place to which we belong, and so God hath done more for us than he hath done sor others, Or if we look upon our selves with Referente to the particular place to which we belong, and so God hath done more for us than he hath done sor Others, cc cs pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb, cc av np1 vhz vdn av-dc p-acp pno12 cs pns31 vhz vdn p-acp n2-jn, (13) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 139
245 or, if we look upon our selves as to our particular persons, God hath dealt with us so, or, if we look upon our selves as to our particular Persons, God hath dealt with us so, cc, cs pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 c-acp p-acp po12 j n2, np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 av, (13) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 139
246 as he hath not dealt with any other people. as he hath not dealt with any other people. c-acp pns31 vhz xx vvn p-acp d j-jn n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 139
247 First, Let us look upon the mercies of God to us and the nation in common. First, Let us look upon the Mercies of God to us and the Nation in Common. ord, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12 cc dt n1 p-acp j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 139
248 Surely we may say with the Psalmist, he hath not dealt so with any nation. Surely we may say with the Psalmist, he hath not dealt so with any Nation. np1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, pns31 vhz xx vvn av p-acp d n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 139
249 This is a land which he hath set his heart upon, and watche• … over it from one end of the year to the other. This is a land which he hath Set his heart upon, and watche• … over it from one end of the year to the other. d vbz dt n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvd po31 n1 p-acp, cc n1 … a-acp pn31 p-acp crd n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 139
250 I will not speak of the outward mercies of this nation, though we have a Land slowing with milk and 〈 ◊ 〉. I will not speak of the outward Mercies of this Nation, though we have a Land slowing with milk and 〈 ◊ 〉. pns11 vmb xx vvi pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp pns12 vhb dt n1 vvg p-acp n1 cc 〈 sy 〉. (13) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 139
251 I will speak to spiritual blessings. Oh, let it be remembred by us what spiritual mercies we have had! I will speak to spiritual blessings. O, let it be remembered by us what spiritual Mercies we have had! pns11 vmb vvi p-acp j n2. uh, vvb pn31 vbi vvn p-acp pno12 r-crq j n2 pns12 vhb vhn! (13) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 139
252 how soon did the Lord plant the Gospel with us? and how long hath it continued to us? what would the world have been without the Gospel? what is the world without the Sun, but the beginning of Hell as it were? I may say of you blessed are your eyes, for they see: how soon did the Lord plant the Gospel with us? and how long hath it continued to us? what would the world have been without the Gospel? what is the world without the Sun, but the beginning of Hell as it were? I may say of you blessed Are your eyes, for they see: uh-crq av vdd dt n1 vvi dt n1 p-acp pno12? cc c-crq av-j vhz pn31 vvn p-acp pno12? q-crq vmd dt n1 vhb vbn p-acp dt n1? q-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr? pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pn22 j-vvn vbr po22 n2, c-acp pns32 vvb: (13) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 139
253 and blessed are your ears, for they hear. and blessed Are your ears, for they hear. cc vvn vbr po22 n2, c-acp pns32 vvb. (13) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 139
254 Psa. 89. 15. Blessed are the people that hear the joyful sound, they shall walk in the light of his countenance, Psa. 89. 15. Blessed Are the people that hear the joyful found, they shall walk in the Light of his countenance, np1 crd crd vvn vbr dt n1 cst vvb dt j n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 139
255 and in his name shall they rejoyce. None can tell what a blessing the Gospel is. and in his name shall they rejoice. None can tell what a blessing the Gospel is. cc p-acp po31 n1 vmb pns32 vvi. np1 vmb vvi r-crq dt n1 dt n1 vbz. (13) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 139
256 Blessed be God who hath brought to light immortality through the Gospel. Blessed be God who hath brought to Light immortality through the Gospel. j-vvn vbb np1 r-crq vhz vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 139
257 Oh! think upon our fathers who went into the land of forgetfulness by thousand's and had none to teach them. Oh! think upon our Father's who went into the land of forgetfulness by thousand's and had none to teach them. uh vvb p-acp po12 n2 r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp crd|vbz cc vhd pi pc-acp vvi pno32. (13) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 139
258 And how long hath the Gospel continned here? we have it from good History, that in the primitive times the Gospel was planted here. And how long hath the Gospel contained Here? we have it from good History, that in the primitive times the Gospel was planted Here. cc c-crq j vhz dt n1 vvn av? pns12 vhb pn31 p-acp j n1, cst p-acp dt j n2 dt n1 vbds vvn av. (13) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 139
259 And when the Gospel was again clouded by the invasion of the bloody Saxons, that were heathens, God was pl• … to send Ministers again to propagate the Gospel, which was about 600 years after Christ, when Austin was sent over from Rome. 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 after, God raised up famous preachers of the Gospel. And when the Gospel was again clouded by the invasion of the bloody Saxons, that were Heathens, God was pl• … to send Ministers again to propagate the Gospel, which was about 600 Years After christ, when Austin was sent over from Room. 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 After, God raised up famous Preachers of the Gospel. cc c-crq dt n1 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, cst vbdr n2-jn, np1 vbds n1 … pc-acp vvi n2 av pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq vbds p-acp crd n2 p-acp np1, c-crq np1 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp vvi. 〈 sy sy 〉 j-acp, np1 vvn a-acp j n2 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 140
260 And though God was pleased to suffer another cloud to cover the Gospel, when Antichrist prevailed; And though God was pleased to suffer Another cloud to cover the Gospel, when Antichrist prevailed; cc cs np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, c-crq np1 vvn; (13) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 140
261 God raised up from one time to another, some to testifie against him, and to seal it with their blood. God raised up from one time to Another, Some to testify against him, and to seal it with their blood. np1 vvn a-acp p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn, d p-acp vvb p-acp pno31, cc p-acp vvb pn31 p-acp po32 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 140
262 But I 〈 ◊ 〉 more particularly speak of these 〈 ◊ 〉 mercies of God to our nation. God hath made this nation signal in mercy. But I 〈 ◊ 〉 more particularly speak of these 〈 ◊ 〉 Mercies of God to our Nation. God hath made this Nation signal in mercy. cc-acp pns11 〈 sy 〉 av-dc av-jn vvi pp-f d 〈 sy 〉 ng1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n1. np1 vhz vvn d n1 n1 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 140
263 First, In the multitude of her converts. Secondly, In the honour of her 〈 ◊ 〉. First, In the multitude of her converts. Secondly, In the honour of her 〈 ◊ 〉. ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 vvz. ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 〈 sy 〉. (13) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 140
264 Thirdly, In the Crown of 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉. Fourthly, The glory of her Ministers. Fifthly, Her singular and choice deliverances. Thirdly, In the Crown of 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉. Fourthly, The glory of her Ministers. Fifthly, Her singular and choice Deliverances. ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f 〈 sy sy 〉. ord, dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. ord, po31 j cc j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 140
265 〈 ◊ 〉, In the 〈 ◊ 〉 of her converts. 〈 ◊ 〉, In the 〈 ◊ 〉 of her converts. 〈 sy 〉, p-acp dt 〈 sy 〉 pp-f pno31 vvz. (13) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 140
266 Herein God hath blessed this n• … tion above other n• … tions, an• … herein we have cause to blesse the Lord. There is but little of the profession of Godliness in other nations, to what there is in this n• … tion, 〈 ◊ 〉 a great glory to any place or people to have a multitude of converts born to God out of it. Herein God hath blessed this n• … cion above other n• … Actions, an• … herein we have cause to bless the Lord. There is but little of the profession of Godliness in other Nations, to what there is in this n• … cion, 〈 ◊ 〉 a great glory to any place or people to have a multitude of converts born to God out of it. av np1 vhz vvn d n1 … n1 p-acp j-jn n1 … n2, n1 … av pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1. pc-acp vbz cc-acp j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp r-crq a-acp vbz p-acp d n1 … n1, 〈 sy 〉 dt j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f vvz vvn p-acp np1 av pp-f pn31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 140
267 This was the commendation of those places, that this, and that man was born there, Ps• … lm 87. 4, 5, 6. This is cause of singular joy and praise which they were wont to sing to the Lord in those days with instruments of Musick. This was the commendation of those places, that this, and that man was born there, Ps• … lm 87. 4, 5, 6. This is cause of singular joy and praise which they were wont to sing to the Lord in those days with Instruments of Music. d vbds dt n1 pp-f d n2, cst d, cc d n1 vbds vvn a-acp, np1 … crd crd crd, crd, crd d vbz n1 pp-f j n1 cc vvi r-crq pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 140
268 Secondly, In the honour of her Sabbaths. Secondly, In the honour of her Sabbaths. ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 140
269 This is that, my Brethren, where in the Lord hath vouchsafed singular favor to this nation Oh, bless God for honoring this nation with his Sabbaths as he hath done: This is that, my Brothers, where in the Lord hath vouchsafed singular favour to this Nation O, bless God for honouring this Nation with his Sabbaths as he hath done: d vbz d, po11 n2, c-crq p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn j vvb p-acp d n1 uh, vvb np1 p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp po31 n2 c-acp pns31 vhz vdn: (13) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 141
270 that they should be so sa• … ctisied as they be. Nehemiah reckoneth this as a singular mercy of God to them. that they should be so sa• … ctisied as they be. Nehemiah Reckoneth this as a singular mercy of God to them. cst pns32 vmd vbi av n1 … j c-acp pns32 vbb. np1 vvz d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32. (13) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 141
271 So Isaiah 58. 13. Thou shalt call the Sabbath a delight, and shalt honor it. If you honour them, they will be an honour and blessing to you. So Isaiah 58. 13. Thou shalt call the Sabbath a delight, and shalt honour it. If you honour them, they will be an honour and blessing to you. np1 np1 crd crd pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 dt n1, cc vm2 vvi pn31. cs pn22 vvb pno32, pns32 vmb vbi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pn22. (13) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 141
272 Thirdly, In the Crown of her Martyrs. Thirdly, In the Crown of her Martyrs. ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 141
273 Ah Brethren, this is the Crown of glory upon the head of England, that God should raise up so many Martyrs in this kingdome, of our flesh, and kindred: Ah Brothers, this is the Crown of glory upon the head of England, that God should raise up so many Martyrs in this Kingdom, of our Flesh, and kindred: uh n2, d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst np1 vmd vvi a-acp av d ng1 p-acp d n1, pp-f po12 n1, cc n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 141
274 that there should be so many caught up like Elijah in siery Chariots to heaven. that there should be so many caught up like Elijah in siery Chariots to heaven. cst a-acp vmd vbi av av-d vvn a-acp av-j np1 p-acp j n2 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 141
275 Who can tell of what effect their prayers and blood hath been for our good? so that according to that holy prophesic of Latimer, when going to the stake, God hath lighted up such a light by this as shall never be put out. Who can tell of what Effect their Prayers and blood hath been for our good? so that according to that holy Prophesic of Latimer, when going to the stake, God hath lighted up such a Light by this as shall never be put out. q-crq vmb vvi pp-f r-crq n1 po32 n2 cc n1 vhz vbn p-acp po12 j? av cst vvg p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, c-crq vvg p-acp dt n1, np1 vhz vvn a-acp d dt n1 p-acp d c-acp vmb av-x vbi vvn av. (13) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 141
276 Fourthly, In the glory of her ministers. Fourthly, In the glory of her Ministers. ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 141
277 Brethren, I confess my self not worthy to speak to you of the worth of this mercy. Brothers, I confess my self not worthy to speak to you of the worth of this mercy. n2, pns11 vvb po11 n1 xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 141
278 However vain men have accounted them the off-scouring of the world, &c. yet you whose hearts are touched with the sence of spiritual blessings, you must needs know and understand, the Ministers of Christ not onely to be the glory of the nation, However vain men have accounted them the offscouring of the world, etc. yet you whose hearts Are touched with the sense of spiritual blessings, you must needs know and understand, the Ministers of christ not only to be the glory of the Nation, c-acp j n2 vhb vvn pno32 dt j pp-f dt n1, av av pn22 r-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, pn22 vmb av vvi cc vvi, dt n2 pp-f np1 xx av-j pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 141
279 but are so far honored as to be said to be the glory of Christ, 2 Cor. 8. 23. Oh, blesse the Lord this day, that he hath blessed this nation with such an unspea• … bl• … ssing. but Are so Far honoured as to be said to be the glory of christ, 2 Cor. 8. 23. O, bless the Lord this day, that he hath blessed this Nation with such an unspea• … bl• … ssing. cc-acp vbr av av-j vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd crd uh, vvb dt n1 d n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp d dt n1 … n1 … av-vvg. (13) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 142
280 Do not undervalue such a mercy. Do not undervalue such a mercy. vdb xx vvi d dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 142
281 Tis a Cov• … ant-gift of Christ to his Church. He gave some Apostles some Pastors and Teachers. This a Cov• … ant-gift of christ to his Church. He gave Some Apostles Some Pastors and Teachers. pn31|vbz dt np1 … n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1. pns31 vvd d n2 d ng1 cc n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 142
282 And 'tis part of the grand Legacy that Christ hath bequeathed to believers in the Gospel; And it's part of the grand Legacy that christ hath bequeathed to believers in the Gospel; cc pn31|vbz n1 pp-f dt j n1 cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 142
283 〈 ◊ 〉 Paul or Apollo all are yours. And though God hath now observed this mercy ye we may not forget former mercies. 〈 ◊ 〉 Paul or Apollo all Are yours. And though God hath now observed this mercy you we may not forget former Mercies. 〈 sy 〉 np1 cc np1 d vbr png22. cc cs np1 vhz av vvn d n1 pn22 pns12 vmb xx vvi j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 142
284 Neither hath God l• … t them unuseful, you know, neither to your nor others souls. Neither hath God l• … tO them unuseful, you know, neither to your nor Others Souls. av-d vhz np1 n1 … sy pno32 j-u, pn22 vvb, av-dx p-acp po22 ccx ng2-jn n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 142
285 In this respect I may boldly say, God hath not dealt so with any 〈 ◊ 〉. In this respect I may boldly say, God hath not dealt so with any 〈 ◊ 〉. p-acp d n1 pns11 vmb av-j vvi, np1 vhz xx vvn av p-acp d 〈 sy 〉. (13) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 142
286 Those that have had experience intravelling other Countries have sadly bewailed this, how little heat and vigor there is in the labor of the Ministers abroad, in other nations for the most part. Those that have had experience intravelling other Countries have sadly bewailed this, how little heat and vigor there is in the labour of the Ministers abroad, in other Nations for the most part. d cst vhb vhn n1 vvg j-jn n2 vhb av-j vvn d, c-crq j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 av, p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp dt av-ds n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 142
287 Fifthly, In her singular and choise deliverances. Fifthly, In her singular and choice Deliverances. ord, p-acp po31 j cc n1 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 142
288 Herein hath God dealt with us signally. I would that all those mercies might be remembred by us this day to our fore-fathers: for they were our mercies though not in our days. Herein hath God dealt with us signally. I would that all those Mercies might be remembered by us this day to our Forefathers: for they were our Mercies though not in our days. av vhz np1 vvn p-acp pno12 av-j. pns11 vmd d d d n2 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12 d n1 p-acp po12 n2: c-acp pns32 vbdr po12 n2 cs xx p-acp po12 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 142
289 Oh, what a mercy was it that God did deliver us from the Spanish invasion; This mercy was our mercy and therefore we may not forget it. O, what a mercy was it that God did deliver us from the Spanish invasion; This mercy was our mercy and Therefore we may not forget it. uh, q-crq dt n1 vbds pn31 cst np1 vdd vvi pno12 p-acp dt jp n1; d n1 vbds po12 n1 cc av pns12 vmb xx vvi pn31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 142
290 And then when they thought to do that by plot, what they could not do by force in the powder-plot, when they were like to cut o• … the 〈 ◊ 〉 of our nation at one blow. God was pleased you know to prevent it just at the nick of time, And then when they Thought to do that by plot, what they could not do by force in the Powder plot, when they were like to Cut o• … the 〈 ◊ 〉 of our Nation At one blow. God was pleased you know to prevent it just At the neck of time, cc av c-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vdi d p-acp n1, r-crq pns32 vmd xx vdi p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi n1 … dt 〈 sy 〉 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp crd vvb. np1 vbds vvn pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 142
291 and bring it upon their own heads Oh, what cause have we to bless the Lord, who saved us from so cruel a bondage, and bring it upon their own Heads O, what cause have we to bless the Lord, who saved us from so cruel a bondage, cc vvb pn31 p-acp po32 d n2 uh, q-crq n1 vhb pns12 pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq vvd pno12 p-acp av j dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 142
292 as neither we nor our fathers were able to bear? Oh forget not such a mercy wherein God hath broken the yoke and brought in that light that h• … hath commanded into the nation. as neither we nor our Father's were able to bear? O forget not such a mercy wherein God hath broken the yoke and brought in that Light that h• … hath commanded into the Nation. c-acp d pns12 ccx po12 n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi? uh vvb xx d dt n1 c-crq np1 vhz vvn dt n1 cc vvn p-acp d n1 cst n1 … vhz vvn p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 143
293 Secondly, If we com nearer, & look upon the Place of our desires, you shall find that he hath not dealt so with any other place. If you consider it, in the long 〈 ◊ 〉 of your Ministry. Secondly, If we come nearer, & look upon the Place of our Desires, you shall find that he hath not dealt so with any other place. If you Consider it, in the long 〈 ◊ 〉 of your Ministry. ord, cs pns12 vvi av-jc, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, pn22 vmb vvi cst pns31 vhz xx vvn av p-acp d j-jn n1. cs pn22 vvb pn31, p-acp dt av-j 〈 sy 〉 pp-f po22 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 143
294 The powerful success of the Gospel. In the peace and unity of its professors. In the plenty and variety of its provision. The powerful success of the Gospel. In the peace and unity of its professors. In the plenty and variety of its provision. dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2. p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 143
295 In the strange preservation of your liberty. In s• … ving you by your enemies Counsel. In the strange preservation of your liberty. In s• … ving you by your enemies Counsel. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po22 n1. p-acp n1 … vhg pn22 p-acp po22 ng1 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 143
296 In emin• … nt and gracious returns of your prayers. in keeping you from the Ecclesiastical Courts. In emin• … nt and gracious returns of your Prayers. in keeping you from the Ecclesiastical Courts. p-acp n1 … vbbx cc j n2 pp-f po22 n2. p-acp vvg pn22 p-acp dt j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 143
297 In your glorious Salvations and deliverances. In your glorious Salvations and Deliverances. p-acp po22 j n2 cc n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 143
298 Put these nine things together, and tell me whether God 〈 ◊ 〉 dealt so with any place as with this place. Put these nine things together, and tell me whither God 〈 ◊ 〉 dealt so with any place as with this place. vvb d crd n2 av, cc vvb pno11 cs np1 〈 sy 〉 vvn av p-acp d n1 c-acp p-acp d n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 143
299 First, In the long continuance 〈 ◊ 〉 your Ministry. Forty years was God striving with Isracl, but many more years hath God been striving with Taunton i• … the powerful preaching of the Gospel. First, In the long Continuance 〈 ◊ 〉 your Ministry. Forty Years was God striving with Israel, but many more Years hath God been striving with Taunton i• … the powerful preaching of the Gospel. ord, p-acp dt j n1 〈 sy 〉 po22 n1. crd n2 vbds np1 vvg p-acp np1, p-acp d dc n2 vhz np1 vbn vvg p-acp np1 n1 … dt j vvg pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 143
300 We read of Gods comming the first and s• … cond year, and 〈 ◊ 〉 no f• … uit, would have cut it down the third, had not 〈 ◊ 〉 dressor prayed sor it. We read of God's coming the First and s• … cond year, and 〈 ◊ 〉 no f• … uit, would have Cut it down the third, had not 〈 ◊ 〉 dressor prayed sor it. pns12 vvb pp-f ng1 vvg dt ord cc n1 … zz n1, cc 〈 sy 〉 dx n1 … fw-fr, vmd vhi vvn pn31 p-acp dt ord, vhd xx 〈 sy 〉 n1 vvd p-acp pn31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 143
301 But 'tis not three years, but threescore years that God hath come waiting on Taunton, notwithstanding all their praying, But it's not three Years, but threescore Years that God hath come waiting on Taunton, notwithstanding all their praying, p-acp pn31|vbz xx crd n2, p-acp crd n2 cst np1 vhz vvn vvg p-acp np1, a-acp d po32 n-vvg, (13) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 143
302 and their great unprositableness for the greatest part of them. I beseech you think of it. and their great unprositableness for the greatest part of them. I beseech you think of it. cc po32 j n1 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f pno32. pns11 vvb pn22 vvb pp-f pn31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 143
303 Is it a little mercy? there are many of you that have been born and bred under the powerful preaching of the Gospel. Is it a little mercy? there Are many of you that have been born and bred under the powerful preaching of the Gospel. vbz pn31 dt j n1? pc-acp vbr d pp-f pn22 cst vhb vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j vvg pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 143
304 Look upon many other places, and how many may you see left to blind guides? Oh, bless God that you have not been bred up under such Ministers, and in such places. Look upon many other places, and how many may you see left to blind guides? O, bless God that you have not been bred up under such Ministers, and in such places. n1 p-acp d j-jn n2, cc c-crq d vmb pn22 vvb vvn p-acp j n2? uh, vvb np1 cst pn22 vhb xx vbn vvn a-acp p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 144
305 It was the lot of many, and it might have been your lot to have been brought up there. It was the lot of many, and it might have been your lot to have been brought up there. pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f d, cc pn31 vmd vhi vbn po22 n1 pc-acp vhi vbn vvn a-acp a-acp. (13) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 144
306 How many places may you look upon again, where there have been excellent Ministers, and they have been flocked to from all about: How many places may you look upon again, where there have been excellent Ministers, and they have been flocked to from all about: q-crq d n2 vmb pn22 vvb p-acp av, c-crq pc-acp vhi vbn j n2, cc pns32 vhb vbn vvd p-acp p-acp d a-acp: (13) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 144
307 but God hath put out those lights, and now if you come there, you shall scarce find the very foot steps of Religion. but God hath put out those lights, and now if you come there, you shall scarce find the very foot steps of Religion. cc-acp np1 vhz vvn av d n2, cc av cs pn22 vvb a-acp, pn22 vmb av-j vvi dt j vvb n2 pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 144
308 And God might have done so to you, but God hath sent you one Minister after another, one out of one Country, another out of another for you. And God might have done so to you, but God hath sent you one Minister After Another, one out of one Country, Another out of Another for you. np1 np1 vmd vhi vdn av p-acp pn22, cc-acp np1 vhz vvn pn22 crd n1 p-acp n-jn, pi av pp-f crd n1, j-jn av pp-f j-jn c-acp pn22. (13) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 144
309 Oh blesse the Lord for it. Secondly, In the powerful success of the Gospel. O bless the Lord for it. Secondly, In the powerful success of the Gospel. uh vvb dt n1 p-acp pn31. ord, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 144
310 True it is, and sadly to be bewailed, the Gospel hath not had so desired an efficacy: True it is, and sadly to be bewailed, the Gospel hath not had so desired an efficacy: av-j pn31 vbz, cc av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, dt n1 vhz xx vhn av vvn dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 144
311 but however, we must not forget Gods signal and singular mercy to this place, in that he hath brought so many to the profession of his Gospel. but however, we must not forget God's signal and singular mercy to this place, in that he hath brought so many to the profession of his Gospel. cc-acp c-acp, pns12 vmb xx vvi npg1 n1 cc j n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp cst pns31 vhz vvn av d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 144
312 Oh, how many Parishes are there where professors are so thin, that they are for signs and wonders, to be pointed at? Oh bless the Lord that he hath cast your lines in that place, where there are so many to strengthen your hands. O, how many Parishes Are there where professors Are so thin, that they Are for Signs and wonders, to be pointed At? O bless the Lord that he hath cast your lines in that place, where there Are so many to strengthen your hands. uh, c-crq d n2 vbr a-acp c-crq n2 vbr av j, cst pns32 vbr p-acp n2 cc n2, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp? uh vvb dt n1 cst pns31 vhz vvn po22 n2 p-acp d n1, c-crq pc-acp vbr av d pc-acp vvi po22 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 144
313 How doth David bemoan himself in the want of this mercy, that he dwelt in the tents of Kedar! you might have lived out in those places and Parishes where you might have had none to help you. How does David bemoan himself in the want of this mercy, that he dwelled in the tents of Kedar! you might have lived out in those places and Parishes where you might have had none to help you. q-crq vdz np1 vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1! pn22 vmd vhi vvn av p-acp d n2 cc n2 c-crq pn22 vmd vhi vhn pix pc-acp vvi pn22. (13) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 144
314 Thirdly, In the peace and unity of its professors. Here in God hath been singular in his mercy. Thirdly, In the peace and unity of its professors. Here in God hath been singular in his mercy. ord, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2. av p-acp np1 vhz vbn j p-acp po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 144
315 This is a mercy not slightly to be valued. This is a mercy not slightly to be valued. d vbz dt n1 xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 144
316 Do but look abroad into other Cities and Towns, and see what work there hath been by the breaches that have been made one upon another. Do but look abroad into other Cities and Towns, and see what work there hath been by the Breaches that have been made one upon Another. vdb p-acp vvi av p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2, cc vvb r-crq n1 a-acp vhz vbn p-acp dt n2 cst vhb vbn vvn pi p-acp n-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 145
317 Oh, do but consider the mischief of strife and contention, and you will be raised to praise, Jam. 3. 16. Where envying and strife is, there is every evil work. O, do but Consider the mischief of strife and contention, and you will be raised to praise, Jam. 3. 16. Where envying and strife is, there is every evil work. uh, vdb p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc pn22 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, np1 crd crd c-crq vvg cc n1 vbz, pc-acp vbz d j-jn n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 145
318 Oh blesse the Lord that the hearts of believers have been made one in this place, Psal. 133. 1. How good and beautiful is it to see Brethren dwell together in unity? blesse the Lord you his people, O bless the Lord that the hearts of believers have been made one in this place, Psalm 133. 1. How good and beautiful is it to see Brothers dwell together in unity? bless the Lord you his people, uh vvb dt n1 cst dt n2 pp-f n2 vhb vbn vvn pi p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd c-crq j cc j vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi n2 vvi av p-acp n1? vvb dt n1 pn22 po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 145
319 because the Lord hath blessed his people with peace. Fourthly, In the plenty and variety of its provision. Because the Lord hath blessed his people with peace. Fourthly, In the plenty and variety of its provision. c-acp dt n1 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp n1. ord, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 145
320 Oh remember this this day, and forget not how God hath provided for you all along: O Remember this this day, and forget not how God hath provided for you all along: uh vvb d d n1, cc vvb xx c-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pn22 d a-acp: (13) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 145
321 and that at that day, when you did account that all was cut off. and that At that day, when you did account that all was Cut off. cc cst p-acp d n1, c-crq pn22 vdd vvi cst d vbds vvn a-acp. (13) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 145
322 How little did we dream of such a mercy? had any told us then of these things, we should have replied as that Lord did, behold if the Lord would make windows in heaven might this thing be? Ah Brethren, should it have been told you beforehand that for so many years after that fatal day you should spend so many Sabbaths in the worship of God, and so many Sermons in one Sabbath and so many Ministers sent to you, How little did we dream of such a mercy? had any told us then of these things, we should have replied as that Lord did, behold if the Lord would make windows in heaven might this thing be? Ah Brothers, should it have been told you beforehand that for so many Years After that fatal day you should spend so many Sabbaths in the worship of God, and so many Sermons in one Sabbath and so many Ministers sent to you, c-crq av-j vdd pns12 vvi pp-f d dt n1? vhd d vvd pno12 av pp-f d n2, pns12 vmd vhi vvd c-acp d n1 vdd, vvb cs dt n1 vmd vvi n2 p-acp n1 vmd d n1 vbi? uh n2, vmd pn31 vhi vbn vvn pn22 av cst p-acp av d n2 p-acp d j n1 pn22 vmd vvi av d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av d n2 p-acp crd n1 cc av d n2 vvn p-acp pn22, (13) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 145
323 and so many Sacraments to feed you as you have had, you would have been ready to say, if the Lord should open windows in heaven could this thing be? and yet all this God hath done for you. and so many Sacraments to feed you as you have had, you would have been ready to say, if the Lord should open windows in heaven could this thing be? and yet all this God hath done for you. cc av d n2 pc-acp vvi pn22 c-acp pn22 vhb vhn, pn22 vmd vhi vbn j pc-acp vvi, cs dt n1 vmd vvi n2 p-acp n1 vmd d n1 vbi? cc av d d np1 vhz vdn p-acp pn22. (13) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 145
324 Oh blesse the Lord for this mercy. Fifthly, In the strange preservation of your Liberty. Herein hath God been singular in his mercy to you; O bless the Lord for this mercy. Fifthly, In the strange preservation of your Liberty. Herein hath God been singular in his mercy to you; uh vvb dt n1 p-acp d n1. ord, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po22 n1. av vhz np1 vbn j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn22; (13) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 145
325 hath not Christ fulfilled his word to you, he that loseth his life for my sake, (so he that loseth his liberty for my sake) shall 〈 ◊ 〉 it? you have hazarded your liberties and have • … ept them. hath not christ fulfilled his word to you, he that loses his life for my sake, (so he that loses his liberty for my sake) shall 〈 ◊ 〉 it? you have hazarded your Liberties and have • … ept them. vhz xx np1 vvn po31 n1 p-acp pn22, pns31 cst vvz po31 n1 p-acp po11 n1, (av pns31 cst vvz po31 n1 p-acp po11 n1) vmb 〈 sy 〉 pn31? pn22 vhb vvn po22 n2 cc vhb • … vvd pno32. (13) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 146
326 Many have declined their duty to preserve their liberty: but blessed be God that you have adventured your liberty and God hath kept you in safety. Indeed, I can give you no time of your liberty: Many have declined their duty to preserve their liberty: but blessed be God that you have adventured your liberty and God hath kept you in safety. Indeed, I can give you no time of your liberty: av-d vhb vvn po32 n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1: cc-acp vvn vbb np1 cst pn22 vhb vvn po22 n1 cc np1 vhz vvn pn22 p-acp n1. av, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dx n1 pp-f po22 n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 146
327 but I can assure you that if you lose it sor him, you shall 〈 ◊ 〉 by your losse. but I can assure you that if you loose it sor him, you shall 〈 ◊ 〉 by your loss. cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi pn22 d cs pn22 vvb pn31 p-acp pno31, pn22 vmb 〈 sy 〉 p-acp po22 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 146
328 Methinks Christ says to us as to his disciples, wh• … I s• … nt you sorth without shooes or scrip, 〈 ◊ 〉 ye any thing? and they said, nothing: Methinks christ Says to us as to his Disciples, wh• … I s• … nt you forth without shoes or scrip, 〈 ◊ 〉 you any thing? and they said, nothing: vvz np1 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp p-acp po31 n2, n1 … pns11 n1 … vbbx pn22 av p-acp n2 cc n1, 〈 sy 〉 pn22 d n1? cc pns32 vvd, pix: (13) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 146
329 so here, when you have gone sorth adventuring your liberties for Christ, have you lost them? you 〈 ◊ 〉 say, no. so Here, when you have gone forth adventuring your Liberties for christ, have you lost them? you 〈 ◊ 〉 say, no. av av, c-crq pn22 vhb vvn av vvg po22 n2 p-acp np1, vhb pn22 vvn pno32? pn22 〈 sy 〉 vvb, uh-dx. (13) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 146
330 Sixthly, I• … s• … rving you by your 〈 ◊ 〉 Counsel. Sixthly, I• … s• … ruing you by your 〈 ◊ 〉 Counsel. j, n1 … n1 … vvg pn22 p-acp po22 〈 sy 〉 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 146
331 • … ow visibly hath God turned what the enemy intended sor • … vil, to be good to us? so we may say as Joseph to his Br• … thren, as for you you th• … ght • … vil to me, • … owe visibly hath God turned what the enemy intended sor • … vil, to be good to us? so we may say as Joseph to his Br• … Lamentations, as for you you th• … ght • … vil to me, • … vvi av-j vhz np1 vvd r-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp • … fw-ge, pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno12? av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 np1 … n2, c-acp p-acp pn22 pn22 n1 … av-jn • … fw-ge p-acp pno11, (13) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 146
332 but God meant it for good. but God meant it for good. cc-acp np1 vvd pn31 p-acp j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 146
333 You know how they have despightfully removed the Magistracy of the place, but behold how much the Lord hath turned it for your good! You know how they have despitefully removed the Magistracy of the place, but behold how much the Lord hath turned it for your good! pn22 vvb c-crq pns32 vhb av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp vvb c-crq av-d dt n1 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp po22 j! (13) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 146
334 had they set up a Magistracy, it had been the losse of your liberty. They had a spightful eye upon you; had they Set up a Magistracy, it had been the loss of your liberty. They had a spiteful eye upon you; vhd pns32 vvn a-acp dt n1, pn31 vhd vbn dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. pns32 vhd dt j n1 p-acp pn22; (13) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 146
335 and it was thought that 〈 ◊ 〉 long agone would have been too hot for her inhabitants; and it was Thought that 〈 ◊ 〉 long ago would have been too hight for her inhabitants; cc pn31 vbds vvn cst 〈 sy 〉 av-j av vmd vhi vbn av j c-acp po31 n2; (13) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 146
336 & yet behold what freedome and liberty we have lived in! behold, men curse, but God hath blessed us the more. & yet behold what freedom and liberty we have lived in! behold, men curse, but God hath blessed us the more. cc av vvb r-crq n1 cc n1 pns12 vhb vvn p-acp! vvb, n2 vvi, p-acp np1 vhz vvn pno12 dt av-dc. (13) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 146
337 Oh, how strange a thing is this that you should eat and drink in peace! and go forth and come in in peace! O, how strange a thing is this that you should eat and drink in peace! and go forth and come in in peace! uh, c-crq j dt n1 vbz d cst pn22 vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp n1! cc vvb av cc vvb p-acp p-acp n1! (13) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 146
338 that you should attend the ordinances in peace. Seventhly, In eminent and gracious returns to your prayers. that you should attend the ordinances in peace. Seventhly, In eminent and gracious returns to your Prayers. cst pn22 vmd vvi dt n2 p-acp n1. crd, p-acp j cc j n2 p-acp po22 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 146
339 Brethren, this is not to be forgotten this day. Brothers, this is not to be forgotten this day. n2, d vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn d n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 147
340 Returns of prayer, do certainly call for great returns of praise. It hath been observed by those that have bin longer with you, Returns of prayer, do Certainly call for great returns of praise. It hath been observed by those that have been longer with you, vvz pp-f n1, vdb av-j vvi p-acp j n2 pp-f n1. pn31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp d cst vhb vbn jc p-acp pn22, (13) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 147
341 than I, that they never remember that God was earnestly sought unto sor any particular mercy in this place but he did s• … d a visible return; than I, that they never Remember that God was earnestly sought unto sor any particular mercy in this place but he did s• … worser a visible return; cs pns11, cst pns32 av-x vvb d np1 vbds av-j vvn p-acp p-acp d j n1 p-acp d n1 cc-acp pns31 vdd n1 … sy dt j n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 147
342 except once, when if God had sent you an answer according to your prayer, it had been the hazzarding of the people of God in this place. except once, when if God had sent you an answer according to your prayer, it had been the hazarding of the people of God in this place. c-acp a-acp, c-crq cs np1 vhd vvn pn22 dt n1 vvg p-acp po22 n1, pn31 vhd vbn dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 147
343 So that I may say to you, what people is like to you, who have God so near unto you in all that you have 〈 ◊ 〉 upon him sor? So that I may say to you, what people is like to you, who have God so near unto you in all that you have 〈 ◊ 〉 upon him sor? av cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, q-crq n1 vbz av-j p-acp pn22, r-crq vhb np1 av av-j p-acp pn22 p-acp d cst pn22 vhb 〈 sy 〉 p-acp pno31 p-acp? (13) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 147
344 Eighthly, In keeping you • … om the • … astical Courts. This is a mercy that we should be mindful os. Eighthly, In keeping you • … om the • … astical Courts. This is a mercy that we should be mindful os. j, p-acp vvg pn22 • … pno32 dt • … j n2. d vbz dt n1 cst pns12 vmd vbi j fw-la. (13) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 147
345 Indeed all along the Churchmalignant, have been one os the persecuting enemies of the Church o• … God. Witness the Scribes and Pharises. Witness the 〈 ◊ 〉, who were all a long the stirrers up os men against the Church. And so in divers 〈 ◊ 〉 men of late. Indeed all along the Churchmalignant, have been one os the persecuting enemies of the Church o• … God. Witness the Scribes and Pharisees. Witness the 〈 ◊ 〉, who were all a long the stirrers up os men against the Church. And so in diverse 〈 ◊ 〉 men of late. np1 d p-acp dt j, vhb vbn crd fw-la dt vvg n2 pp-f dt n1 n1 … uh-np. vvb dt n2 cc np1. vvb dt 〈 sy 〉, r-crq vbdr d dt j dt n2 p-acp fw-la n2 p-acp dt n1. cc av p-acp j 〈 sy 〉 n2 pp-f j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 147
346 Nay, and at this day, through the rigour of these Courts, especially in óther Counties, many stand excommunicated: Nay, and At this day, through the rigour of these Courts, especially in óther Counties, many stand excommunicated: uh-x, cc p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, av-j p-acp j-jn n2, d vvb vvn: (13) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 147
347 many are threatned with Writs, and some taken and cast into prison for term life, unless God raise som unexpected means. many Are threatened with Writs, and Some taken and cast into prison for term life, unless God raise Some unexpected means. d vbr vvn p-acp n2, cc d vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 n1, cs np1 vvb d j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 147
348 Now of all places one would have thought that we should have been dragged to prison by them. Now of all places one would have Thought that we should have been dragged to prison by them. av pp-f d n2 pi vmd vhi vvn cst pns12 vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno32. (13) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 147
349 And yet you see how God hath preserved us. Ninthly, In your glorious Salvations and d• … liverances. And yet you see how God hath preserved us. Ninthly, In your glorious Salvations and d• … liverances. cc av pn22 vvb c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12. ord, p-acp po22 j n2 cc n1 … n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 147
350 Oh, my Brethren remember and forget not the dealings of God with this place. Let God hear of it throughout your praises now • … his day, what he hath done for you, in saving youwith such wonderful Salvation. The Sword, O, my Brothers Remember and forget not the dealings of God with this place. Let God hear of it throughout your praises now • … his day, what he hath done for you, in Saving youwith such wondered Salvation. The Sword, uh, po11 n2 vvb cc vvb xx dt n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp d n1. vvb np1 vvb pp-f pn31 p-acp po22 n2 av • … po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pn22, p-acp vvg av d j n1. dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 148
351 and Famine, and Plague, and Fire have been upon you to consume you; and Famine, and Plague, and Fire have been upon you to consume you; cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 vhb vbn p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi pn22; (13) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 148
352 and yet you are here to blesse the Lord at this day, methinks the Lord cals upon you as in Micah. 6. 5. O my people, remember now what Balaak King of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the Son of Beor answered him, from Shittim unto Gilgal, that you might know the rightcousness of the Lord. and yet you Are Here to bless the Lord At this day, methinks the Lord calls upon you as in micah. 6. 5. Oh my people, Remember now what Balaak King of Moab consulted, and what balaam the Son of Beor answered him, from Shittim unto Gilgal, that you might know the righteousness of the Lord. cc av pn22 vbr av pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1, vvz dt n1 vvz p-acp pn22 a-acp p-acp np1. crd crd uh po11 n1, vvb av q-crq np1 n1 pp-f np1 vvd, cc r-crq np1 dt n1 pp-f j-jn vvd pno31, p-acp np1 p-acp np1, cst pn22 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 148
353 Such is the Language of the Lord to you. Remember now what thine enemies consulted against thee: Such is the Language of the Lord to you. remember now what thine enemies consulted against thee: d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn22. np1 av r-crq po21 n2 vvd p-acp pno21: (13) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 148
354 howthey had gathered themselves against thee and besieged thee, and did resolve to devour thee with thy children, howthey had gathered themselves against thee and besieged thee, and did resolve to devour thee with thy children, vvg vhd vvn px32 p-acp pno21 cc vvd pno21, cc vdd vvi pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp po21 n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 148
355 and not to leave thee one stone upon another. and not to leave thee one stone upon Another. cc xx pc-acp vvi pno21 crd n1 p-acp j-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 148
356 O remember my people when your houses were on fire, and the Plague in the street, O Remember my people when your houses were on fire, and the Plague in the street, sy vvb po11 n1 c-crq po22 n2 vbdr p-acp n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 148
357 and the widdows crying, and the children fatherless crying. Ah! pittiful condition. and the Widows crying, and the children fatherless crying. Ah! pitiful condition. cc dt n2 vvg, cc dt n2 j vvg. uh j n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 148
358 O remember now how I have helped thee, that thou mightest know that I am the Lord thy Savior. O Remember now how I have helped thee, that thou Mightest know that I am the Lord thy Saviour. sy vvb av c-crq pns11 vhb vvn pno21, cst pns21 vmd2 vvi d pns11 vbm dt n1 po21 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 148
359 Thirdly, If we come yet nearer, and look upon our selves with reference to our particular persons, as we are Christians, and so God hath done more for us than he hath don for any others beside, therefore praise you the Lord. Thirdly, If we come yet nearer, and look upon our selves with Referente to our particular Persons, as we Are Christians, and so God hath done more for us than he hath dONE for any Others beside, Therefore praise you the Lord. ord, cs pns12 vvb av av-jc, cc vvb p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 j n2, c-acp pns12 vbr np1, cc av np1 vhz vdn av-dc p-acp pno12 cs pns31 vhz vdn p-acp d n2-jn p-acp, av vvb pn22 dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 148
360 And here I am in such a field that I know not the way out, you are the members of Christ, the children of your father which is in heaven: And Here I am in such a field that I know not the Way out, you Are the members of christ, the children of your father which is in heaven: cc av pns11 vbm p-acp d dt n1 cst pns11 vvb xx dt n1 av, pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f po22 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 148
361 what hath God done for you! O you that fear the Lord, praise the Lord. what hath God done for you! Oh you that Fear the Lord, praise the Lord. r-crq vhz np1 vdn p-acp pn22! uh pn22 cst vvb dt n1, vvb dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 148
362 You may stand amazed to see what the Lord hath wrought • … or your souls. You may stand amazed to see what the Lord hath wrought • … or your Souls. pn22 vmb vvi vvn pc-acp vvi r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn • … cc po22 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 148
363 This is the Life of all, when you can remember the everlasting loving kindnesse of God to you. This is the Life of all, when you can Remember the everlasting loving kindness of God to you. d vbz dt n1 pp-f d, c-crq pn22 vmb vvi dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn22. (13) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 149
364 O friends consider now, you that are the Lords peculiar people; consider what God hath done for you above all other people. O Friends Consider now, you that Are the lords peculiar people; Consider what God hath done for you above all other people. sy n2 vvb av, pn22 cst vbr dt n2 j n1; vvb q-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp pn22 p-acp d j-jn n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 149
365 Consider he hath made you, the people of his choice. The pillars of his name. The vessels of his glory. The Temples of his presence. The Trumpets of his praise. The men of his Counsel. The Jewels of his Crown. The Inheritors of his Kingdom. Consider he hath made you, the people of his choice. The pillars of his name. The vessels of his glory. The Temples of his presence. The Trumpets of his praise. The men of his Counsel. The Jewels of his Crown. The Inheritors of his Kingdom. vvb pns31 vhz vvn pn22, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 149
366 Herein God hath done more for you then for others: Herein God hath done more for you then for Others: av np1 vhz vdn av-dc p-acp pn22 av p-acp n2-jn: (13) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 149
367 and should not you do more than others? look upon these things, and see then whether you should not do more for God than others. and should not you do more than Others? look upon these things, and see then whither you should not do more for God than Others. cc vmd xx pn22 vdi dc cs n2-jn? vvb p-acp d n2, cc vvi av cs pn22 vmd xx vdi av-dc p-acp np1 cs n2-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 149
368 First, You are the people of his choice, when others are but the refuge. You are the pillars of his name, when others are but broken and uselesse pot-sheards. You are the vessels of his glory, when others are the vessels of his wrath. You are the Temples of his presence, when others are the styes of uncleanness. You are the Trumpets of his praise, when others are the instruments of unrighteousness. You are the men of his Counsel, when others are strangers and Aliens. You are the Jewels of his Crown, when others are but the drosse and lumber. First, You Are the people of his choice, when Others Are but the refuge. You Are the pillars of his name, when Others Are but broken and useless potsherds. You Are the vessels of his glory, when Others Are the vessels of his wrath. You Are the Temples of his presence, when Others Are the sties of uncleanness. You Are the Trumpets of his praise, when Others Are the Instruments of unrighteousness. You Are the men of his Counsel, when Others Are Strangers and Aliens. You Are the Jewels of his Crown, when Others Are but the dross and lumber. ord, pn22 vbr dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq n2-jn vbr p-acp dt n1. pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 vvi, c-crq n2-jn vbr p-acp vvn cc j j. pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq n2-jn vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq n2-jn vbr dt n2 pp-f n1. pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 vvi, c-crq n2-jn vbr dt n2 pp-f n1. pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 vvb, c-crq n2-jn vbr n2 cc n2-jn. pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 vvi, c-crq n2-jn vbr p-acp dt n1 cc n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 149
369 You are the Inheritors of his Kingdom, whe• … others are the Sons of perdition. Look over these things, You Are the Inheritors of his Kingdom, whe• … Others Are the Sons of perdition. Look over these things, pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, n1 … ng2-jn vbr dt n2 pp-f n1. vvb p-acp d n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 149
370 and see what God hath done for you more than he hath done for others. But methinks, I see something that will spoil and damp all. and see what God hath done for you more than he hath done for Others. But methinks, I see something that will spoil and damp all. cc vvb r-crq np1 vhz vdn p-acp pn22 av-dc cs pns31 vhz vdn p-acp n2-jn. p-acp vvz, pns11 vvb pi cst vmb vvi cc n-jn d. (13) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 149
371 Oh, says the poor soul, I am afraid that this is not my right. I should bless • … he Lord indeed were I sure that all this were mine. O, Says the poor soul, I am afraid that this is not my right. I should bless • … he Lord indeed were I sure that all this were mine. uh, vvz dt j n1, pns11 vbm j cst d vbz xx po11 n-jn. pns11 vmd vvi • … pns31 n1 av vbdr pns11 j cst d d vbdr png11. (13) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 150
372 How shall I know that this is my condition? How shall I know that this is my condition? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi cst d vbz po11 n1? (13) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 150
373 Now lest unbeleif and distrust should damp your Joy, and spoyl your work of praise, let me shew you to whom I speak: Now lest unbelief and distrust should damp your Joy, and spoil your work of praise, let me show you to whom I speak: av cs n1 cc n1 vmd n-jn po22 n1, cc vvb po22 n1 pp-f n1, vvb pno11 vvi pn22 p-acp ro-crq pns11 vvb: (13) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 150
374 and let you know, how you may know that you are those that I speak to. and let you know, how you may know that you Are those that I speak to. cc vvb pn22 vvb, c-crq pn22 vmb vvi cst pn22 vbr d cst pns11 vvb p-acp. (13) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 150
375 Let me shew you in two marks, whereby you may come certainly to know it: Let me show you in two marks, whereby you may come Certainly to know it: vvb pno11 vvi pn22 p-acp crd n2, c-crq pn22 vmb vvi av-j pc-acp vvi pn31: (13) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 150
376 you may know it by your Car• …, and by your Comforts. What is your chief care and your chief comfort? look upon your selves and judge of your selves by these two marks. you may know it by your Car• …, and by your Comforts. What is your chief care and your chief Comfort? look upon your selves and judge of your selves by these two marks. pn22 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po22 np1 …, cc p-acp po22 n2. q-crq vbz po22 j-jn n1 cc po22 j-jn n1? vvb p-acp po22 n2 cc n1 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp d crd n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 150
377 First, By your Cares. Brethren, what is the chief care of your heart? what is it that lies with most weight upon your heart? or that you do prosecute with most care in your life? you are the people of God if this be your great care, to please God, eschew sin, and save your selves. If this be your great care, then you are the men. First, By your Cares. Brothers, what is the chief care of your heart? what is it that lies with most weight upon your heart? or that you do prosecute with most care in your life? you Are the people of God if this be your great care, to please God, eschew since, and save your selves. If this be your great care, then you Are the men. ord, p-acp po22 n2. n2, r-crq vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f po22 n1? q-crq vbz pn31 cst vvz p-acp ds n1 p-acp po22 n1? cc cst pn22 vdb vvi p-acp ds n1 p-acp po22 n1? pn22 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1 cs d vbb po22 j n1, p-acp vvb np1, vvb n1, cc p-acp po22 n2. cs d vbb po22 j n1, cs pn22 vbr dt n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 150
378 Methinks this should not be so hard to be discerned. Dost thou not know what is the main scope and drift of thy life? Methinks this should not be so hard to be discerned. Dost thou not know what is the main scope and drift of thy life? vvz d vmd xx vbi av j pc-acp vbi vvn. vd2 pns21 xx vvi r-crq vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 n1? (13) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 150
379 First, To please God. If this be your great endeavour whether you are present or absent, alone or in company, that you may please God, this is the true disposition of Gods servants. First, To please God. If this be your great endeavour whither you Are present or absent, alone or in company, that you may please God, this is the true disposition of God's Servants. ord, pc-acp vvi np1. cs d vbb po22 j n1 cs pn22 vbr j cc j, j cc p-acp n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi np1, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 150
380 Do you study to watch over your hearts as in Gods sight? and carry it in your lives as of sincerity and in the sight of God? 2 Cor. 1. 12. and 2. 17. Is your labor of love, Do you study to watch over your hearts as in God's sighed? and carry it in your lives as of sincerity and in the sighed of God? 2 Cor. 1. 12. and 2. 17. Is your labour of love, vdb pn22 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2 a-acp p-acp ng1 n1? cc vvb pn31 p-acp po22 n2 c-acp pp-f n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? crd np1 crd crd cc crd crd vbz po22 n1 pp-f n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 150
381 and work of saith (that is, working faith) and your patience of hope (in bearing the Crosse) not in vain-glory but in sincerity? do you study so to walk as to approve your hearts to God, that you endeavor to please him? that you might do those things that are pleasing in his sight? then know and be assured that you are the people to whom this doth belong. and work of Says (that is, working faith) and your patience of hope (in bearing the Cross) not in vainglory but in sincerity? do you study so to walk as to approve your hearts to God, that you endeavour to please him? that you might do those things that Are pleasing in his sighed? then know and be assured that you Are the people to whom this does belong. cc n1 pp-f vvz (cst vbz, vvg n1) cc po22 n1 pp-f n1 (p-acp vvg dt j) xx p-acp n1 cc-acp p-acp n1? vdb pn22 vvi av pc-acp vvi c-acp pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp np1, cst pn22 vvi pc-acp vvi pno31? cst pn22 vmd vdi d n2 cst vbr vvg p-acp po31 n1? av vvb cc vbi vvn cst pn22 vbr dt n1 p-acp ro-crq d vdz vvi. (13) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 151
382 If God say well done, you have your hearts desire, let the world say what they will to you. If God say well done, you have your hearts desire, let the world say what they will to you. cs np1 vvb av vdn, pn22 vhb po22 ng1 n1, vvb dt n1 vvb r-crq pns32 vmb p-acp pn22. (13) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 151
383 Secondly, To • … chew sin. Secondly, To • … chew since. ord, pc-acp • … vvi n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 151
384 This was Jobs character, that he was a man fearing God and • … chewing sin, Job 1. 8. This was Davids mark, that he did not regard iniquity in his heart Psalm 66. 8. This was that did comfort Paul, as the sure evidence of his sincerity, This was Jobs character, that he was a man fearing God and • … chewing since, Job 1. 8. This was Davids mark, that he did not regard iniquity in his heart Psalm 66. 8. This was that did Comfort Paul, as the sure evidence of his sincerity, d vbds n2 n1, cst pns31 vbds dt n1 vvg np1 cc • … vvg n1, np1 crd crd d vbds npg1 vvb, cst pns31 vdd xx vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1 np1 crd crd d vbds cst vdd vvi np1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 151
385 though he did evil many times, being overtaken with temptation, yet he allowed it not, Rom. 7. 18. Brethren, what is your greatest fear? do you study duty more than safty? do you fear sin more than danger? do you keep up a constant watch against sin, all sin, little sins, secret sins, heart sins, especially are you afraid of your constitution - sin, your sweet sin? And do you prosecute against this with double diligence? though he did evil many times, being overtaken with temptation, yet he allowed it not, Rom. 7. 18. Brothers, what is your greatest Fear? do you study duty more than safety? do you Fear sin more than danger? do you keep up a constant watch against since, all since, little Sins, secret Sins, heart Sins, especially Are you afraid of your constitution - since, your sweet since? And do you prosecute against this with double diligence? cs pns31 vdd n-jn d n2, vbg vvn p-acp n1, av pns31 vvd pn31 xx, np1 crd crd n1, r-crq vbz po22 js n1? vdb pn22 vvi n1 av-dc cs n1? vdb pn22 vvb vvb av-dc cs n1? vdb pn22 vvi a-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, d n1, j n2, j-jn n2, n1 n2, av-j vbr pn22 j pp-f po22 n1 - n1, po22 j n1? cc vdb pn22 vvi p-acp d p-acp j-jn n1? (13) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 151
386 Thirdly, To save your souls. This was Pauls care, 1 Cor. 9. latter end. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly: Thirdly, To save your Souls. This was Paul's care, 1 Cor. 9. latter end. I Therefore so run, not as uncertainly: ord, pc-acp vvi po22 n2. d vbds npg1 vvb, crd np1 crd d n1. pns11 av av vvn, xx p-acp av-j: (13) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 151
387 so fight I, not as one that be• … eth the Air: so fight I, not as one that be• … eth the Air: av vvb pns11, xx c-acp pi cst n1 … zz dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 151
388 but I keep under my body and bring it into subjection lest that by any means when I have preached to others I my self should be a cast away. but I keep under my body and bring it into subjection lest that by any means when I have preached to Others I my self should be a cast away. cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1 cc vvi pn31 p-acp n1 cs cst p-acp d n2 c-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp n2-jn pns11 po11 n1 vmd vbi dt n1 av. (13) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 151
389 He was one that was in good carnest he did run as one in a race: He was one that was in good carnest he did run as one in a raze: pns31 vbds pi cst vbds p-acp j n1 pns31 vdd vvi c-acp pi p-acp dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 151
390 and fight as one for his life: and fight as one for his life: cc vvi c-acp pi p-acp po31 n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 151
391 and all lest he should come short of that salvation, that he had preached to others. and all lest he should come short of that salvation, that he had preached to Others. cc d cs pns31 vmd vvi j pp-f d n1, cst pns31 vhd vvn p-acp n2-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 152
392 So Phil. 3. 13, 14. One thing I do — I press toward the mark for the price of the high-calling. So Philip 3. 13, 14. One thing I do — I press towards the mark for the price of the High-calling. np1 np1 crd crd, crd crd n1 pns11 vdb — pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 152
393 His eye was upon the Crown of Life. His eye was upon the Crown of Life. po31 n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 152
394 And this is so far from sinful mercenariness, that 'tis made the condition of eternal Life: And this is so Far from sinful mercenariness, that it's made the condition of Eternal Life: cc d vbz av av-j p-acp j n1, cst pn31|vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f j n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 152
395 that they are such who by patient continua• … ce in well doing, seek for glory honor, immortality; that they Are such who by patient continua• … ce in well doing, seek for glory honour, immortality; cst pns32 vbr d r-crq p-acp j n1 … fw-fr zz av vdg, vvb p-acp n1 n1, n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 152
396 eternal Life, Rom. 2. 7. Now Brethren, what say you to this? what is your great care, Eternal Life, Rom. 2. 7. Now Brothers, what say you to this? what is your great care, j n1, np1 crd crd av n2, r-crq vvb pn22 p-acp d? q-crq vbz po22 j n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 152
397 and what is your great enquiry that you enquire after? Is it what shall I do to be rich or great? Is it with the carnal company, who will shew us any good? any outward good, a good bargain or the like, and what is your great enquiry that you inquire After? Is it what shall I do to be rich or great? Is it with the carnal company, who will show us any good? any outward good, a good bargain or the like, cc r-crq vbz po22 j n1 cst pn22 vvi a-acp? vbz pn31 r-crq vmb pns11 vdi pc-acp vbi j cc j? vbz pn31 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? d j j, dt j n1 cc dt j, (13) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 152
398 or with him, Lord lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. or with him, Lord lift thou up the Light of thy countenance upon us. cc p-acp pno31, n1 vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno12. (13) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 152
399 And with the convert in the Acts, Sir, what must I do to be saved? howshall I secure my soul? what can you say to this! And with the convert in the Acts, Sir, what must I do to be saved? howshall I secure my soul? what can you say to this! cc p-acp dt vvb p-acp dt n2, n1, r-crq vmb pns11 vdi pc-acp vbi vvn? n1 pns11 vvb po11 n1? q-crq vmb pn22 vvi p-acp d! (13) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 152
400 Do you first and above all seek the Kingdom of God? Secondly, As you may know it by your cares. Do you First and above all seek the Kingdom of God? Secondly, As you may know it by your Cares. vdb pn22 ord cc p-acp d vvb dt n1 pp-f np1? ord, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po22 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 152
401 so by your comforts. Is it the great comfort of your lives to converse with God? and is he your portion and treasure? a mans treasure may be known by his heart. so by your comforts. Is it the great Comfort of your lives to converse with God? and is he your portion and treasure? a men treasure may be known by his heart. av p-acp po22 n2. vbz pn31 dt j n1 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp vvb p-acp np1? cc vbz pns31 po22 n1 cc n1? dt ng1 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 152
402 Is it that that doth yeild the sweetest comfort and content to your hearts? are your sweetest hours, the hours that you spend with God? do you never more enjoy your selves, Is it that that does yield the Sweetest Comfort and content to your hearts? Are your Sweetest hours, the hours that you spend with God? do you never more enjoy your selves, vbz pn31 cst d vdz vvi dt js n1 cc vvi p-acp po22 n2? vbr po22 js n2, dt n2 cst pn22 vvb p-acp np1? vdb pn22 av-x av-dc vvi po22 n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 152
403 than when you most enjoy God. And is this your ordinary frame, except in a time of temptation, than when you most enjoy God. And is this your ordinary frame, except in a time of temptation, cs c-crq pn22 av-ds vvb np1. cc vbz d po22 j n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 152
404 or under desertion? and when 'tis otherwise are you out of your center, and cannot be quiet till you be otherwise? Is God your refuge and riches, your portion, your principal choice, your Treasure? and do you bless your selves in him? can you say there is more gladness in your hearts, in the favor and enjoyment of God, or under desertion? and when it's otherwise Are you out of your centre, and cannot be quiet till you be otherwise? Is God your refuge and riches, your portion, your principal choice, your Treasure? and do you bless your selves in him? can you say there is more gladness in your hearts, in the favour and enjoyment of God, cc p-acp n1? cc c-crq pn31|vbz av vbr pn22 av pp-f po22 n1, cc vmbx vbi j-jn p-acp pn22 vbb av? vbz np1 po22 n1 cc n2, po22 n1, po22 j-jn n1, po22 n1? cc vdb pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp pno31? vmb pn22 vvi a-acp vbz dc n1 p-acp po22 n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 153
405 than when the Corn and Wine and Oyl increaseth? do you indeed prefer a day in his Courts, before a thousand in the pleasures of the wicked, and tents of wickedness? If it be thus with you habitually, then you bear upon you the certain characters of Gods people. than when the Corn and Wine and Oil increases? do you indeed prefer a day in his Courts, before a thousand in the pleasures of the wicked, and tents of wickedness? If it be thus with you habitually, then you bear upon you the certain characters of God's people. cs c-crq dt n1 cc n1 cc n1 vvz? vdb pn22 av vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp dt crd p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, cc n2 pp-f n1? cs pn31 vbb av p-acp pn22 av-j, av pn22 vvb p-acp pn22 dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 153
406 And rejoyce you with joy unspeakeable and full of glory, and boast your selves in him: And rejoice you with joy unspeakable and full of glory, and boast your selves in him: cc vvb pn22 p-acp vvb j cc j pp-f n1, cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp pno31: (13) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 153
407 for all the things that I shall speak of, belong to you. for all the things that I shall speak of, belong to you. c-acp d dt n2 cst pns11 vmb vvi pp-f, vvb p-acp pn22. (13) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 153
408 And now if you find it thus with you, then apply to your selves these following comforts. And now if you find it thus with you, then apply to your selves these following comforts. cc av cs pn22 vvb pn31 av p-acp pn22, av vvb p-acp po22 n2 d vvg n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 153
409 And blesse your selves in your God, he hath done more for you, than for any others. And bless your selves in your God, he hath done more for you, than for any Others. cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1, pns31 vhz vdn av-dc p-acp pn22, cs p-acp d n2-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 153
410 First, You are the people of his choice, when others are but the refuse. O my Brethren, I may say to you, First, You Are the people of his choice, when Others Are but the refuse. Oh my Brothers, I may say to you, ord, pn22 vbr dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq n2-jn vbr p-acp dt vvb. uh po11 n2, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 153
411 as God said to Israel by Moses, Deut. 7. 6. For thou art a holy people unto the Lord thy God, the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people to himself, above all people of the earth. as God said to Israel by Moses, Deuteronomy 7. 6. For thou art a holy people unto the Lord thy God, the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people to himself, above all people of the earth. c-acp np1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd c-acp pns21 vb2r dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 po21 n1, dt n1 po21 n1 vhz vvn pno21 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp px31, p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 153
412 This is your case, I beseech you Christians, erect you faith, and let not your consideration be idle. This is your case, I beseech you Christians, erect you faith, and let not your consideration be idle. d vbz po22 n1, pns11 vvb pn22 np1, vvb pn22 n1, cc vvb xx po22 n1 vbb j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 153
413 Hear him speaking thus to you, as in Exod. 19. 5. You shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people, for all the earth is mine. Ah, beloved I must call upon you to rejoyce in the Lord: Hear him speaking thus to you, as in Exod 19. 5. You shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people, for all the earth is mine. Ah, Beloved I must call upon you to rejoice in the Lord: vvb pno31 vvg av p-acp pn22, c-acp p-acp np1 crd crd pn22 vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp d n1, c-acp d dt n1 vbz png11. uh, vvn pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 153
414 and again must I call upon you to rejoyce: and lift up your heads before the Lord; and again must I call upon you to rejoice: and lift up your Heads before the Lord; cc av vmb pns11 vvi p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi: cc vvb a-acp po22 n2 p-acp dt n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 153
415 you are the chosen vessels of the Lord. What! will you hear these things with low Affections and common hearts. you Are the chosen vessels of the Lord. What! will you hear these things with low Affections and Common hearts. pn22 vbr dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1. uh n1 pn22 vvb d n2 p-acp j n2 cc j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 153
416 Do you believe or do you not? If you do not, why are you called Christians? If you do, Oh what an extasie of Joy should your hearts be raised too? Oh look upon the miserable condition of the perishing world, the reprobate world! Do you believe or do you not? If you do not, why Are you called Christians? If you do, O what an ecstasy of Joy should your hearts be raised too? O look upon the miserable condition of the perishing world, the Reprobate world! vdb pn22 vvi cc vdb pn22 xx? cs pn22 vdb xx, q-crq vbr pn22 vvn np1? cs pn22 vdb, uh r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd po22 n2 vbb vvn av? uh vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, dt j-jn n1! (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 154
417 look down, and see what burnings do betide them! better for them that they had never been born. look down, and see what burnings do betide them! better for them that they had never been born. vvb a-acp, cc vvb r-crq n2 vdb vvi pno32! j p-acp pno32 cst pns32 vhd av-x vbn vvn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 154
418 And shall it but a little affect you that God hath seperated you from them all? I may say of you, And shall it but a little affect you that God hath separated you from them all? I may say of you, cc vmb pn31 p-acp dt j vvb pn22 d np1 vhz vvn pn22 p-acp pno32 d? pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pn22, (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 154
419 as the Apostle doth with thankfulness of his Thessalonians, 2 Thess. 2. 13. We are bound to give thanks to God for you Brethren, beloved of the Lord, as the Apostle does with thankfulness of his Thessalonians, 2 Thess 2. 13. We Are bound to give thanks to God for you Brothers, Beloved of the Lord, c-acp dt n1 vdz p-acp n1 pp-f po31 njp2, crd np1 crd crd pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp np1 p-acp pn22 n2, vvn pp-f dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 154
420 because God hath from the beginning chosen you to Salvation. Because God hath from the beginning chosen you to Salvation. c-acp np1 vhz p-acp dt n1 vvn pn22 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 154
421 Oh how should you bless the Lord for his eternal purpose, which he purposed toward you, Eph. 1. 4. O let sree grace now be exalted, hath God made you. (I mean believers) to be the choice of his heart, O how should you bless the Lord for his Eternal purpose, which he purposed towards you, Ephesians 1. 4. O let sree grace now be exalted, hath God made you. (I mean believers) to be the choice of his heart, uh q-crq vmd pn22 vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pn22, np1 crd crd sy vvb j n1 av vbi vvn, vhz np1 vvd pn22. (pns11 vvb n2) pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 154
422 and will you hear this with little and low affections, as if it did but little concern you, and will you hear this with little and low affections, as if it did but little concern you, cc vmb pn22 vvi d p-acp j cc j n2, c-acp cs pn31 vdd p-acp av-j vvi pn22, (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 154
423 when you are the people of Gods choise? Oh how did Christ bless the Lord for you! when you Are the people of God's choice? O how did christ bless the Lord for you! c-crq pn22 vbr dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1? uh q-crq vdd np1 vvb dt n1 p-acp pn22! (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 154
424 and should not you for your s• … lves? he was transported with Joy for this, • … ke. 10. 21. He rejoyced in spirit and said Father I thank thee that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent and h• … st made them known to babes. and should not you for your s• … lves? he was transported with Joy for this, • … ke. 10. 21. He rejoiced in Spirit and said Father I thank thee that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent and h• … Saint made them known to babes. cc vmd xx pn22 p-acp po22 n1 … n2? pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d, • … wd. crd crd pns31 vvd p-acp n1 cc j-vvn n1 pns11 vvb pno21 cst pns21 vh2 vvn d n2 p-acp dt j cc j cc n1 … zz vvd pno32 vvn p-acp n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 154
425 And he calls upon his Disciples to rejoyce in this: rejoyce not in this that the devils are made subject to you: And he calls upon his Disciples to rejoice in this: rejoice not in this that the Devils Are made Subject to you: cc pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d: vvb xx p-acp d cst dt n2 vbr vvn j-jn p-acp pn22: (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 154
426 but rejoyce in that your names are written in heaven. but rejoice in that your names Are written in heaven. cc-acp vvb p-acp d po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 154
427 Your names are written in the lambs book of life, while others are written in the • … rth. Your names Are written in the Lambs book of life, while Others Are written in the • … rth. po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1 pp-f n1, cs n2-jn vbr vvn p-acp dt • … av. (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 155
428 What! are there, but few chosen in the world, and are you some of those few? and will you not rejoyce in this? Oh rejoyce in this. What! Are there, but few chosen in the world, and Are you Some of those few? and will you not rejoice in this? O rejoice in this. uh vbr a-acp, cc-acp d vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vbr pn22 d pp-f d d? cc vmb pn22 xx vvi p-acp d? uh vvb p-acp d. (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 155
429 God speaks of your priviledges as if they were already come, Heb. 12. 22. But you are come to 〈 ◊ 〉 Sion, to the Church of th• … living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an 〈 ◊ 〉 company of 〈 ◊ 〉, to the general assembly, God speaks of your privileges as if they were already come, Hebrew 12. 22. But you Are come to 〈 ◊ 〉 Sion, to the Church of th• … living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an 〈 ◊ 〉 company of 〈 ◊ 〉, to the general assembly, np1 vvz pp-f po22 n2 c-acp cs pns32 vbdr av vvn, np1 crd crd p-acp pn22 vbr vvn pc-acp 〈 sy 〉 np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 … j-vvg np1, dt j np1, cc p-acp dt 〈 sy 〉 n1 pp-f 〈 sy 〉, p-acp dt j n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 155
430 and Church of the 〈 ◊ 〉-〈 ◊ 〉, which 〈 ◊ 〉 written in heaven, and Church of the 〈 ◊ 〉-〈 ◊ 〉, which 〈 ◊ 〉 written in heaven, cc n1 pp-f dt 〈 sy 〉-〈 sy 〉, r-crq 〈 sy 〉 vvn p-acp n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 155
431 and to God the judge of 〈 ◊ 〉, and to the spirits of just • … en • … ade perfect, and to God the judge of 〈 ◊ 〉, and to the spirits of just • … en • … ade perfect, cc p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f 〈 sy 〉, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f j • … fw-fr • … fw-ge j, (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 155
432 and to Jesus the mediator of the New Cove• …. and to jesus the Mediator of the New Cove• …. cc p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f dt j np1 …. (13) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 155
433 Secondly, You are the pill• … rs of his name, when others are but broken, useless pot sheards. My brethren, God hath raised you up for quite another end, than he hath others. Secondly, You Are the pill• … rs of his name, when Others Are but broken, useless pot shards. My brothers, God hath raised you up for quite Another end, than he hath Others. ord, pn22 vbr dt n1 … ng2-jn pp-f po31 n1, c-crq n2-jn vbr p-acp vvn, j n1 n2. po11 n2, np1 vhz vvn pn22 a-acp p-acp av j-jn n1, cs pns31 vhz ng2-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 155
434 You know what the Lord speak of Pharaoh, Exod. 9. 16. And in every deed for this cause have I raised thee up, to shew in thee my power, that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. You know what the Lord speak of Pharaoh, Exod 9. 16. And in every deed for this cause have I raised thee up, to show in thee my power, that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. pn22 vvb r-crq dt n1 vvb pp-f np1, np1 crd crd cc p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1 vhb pns11 vvn pno21 a-acp, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21 po11 n1, cst po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 155
435 That God might shew in him the power of his wrath and severity. That God might show in him the power of his wrath and severity. cst np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 155
436 But now beloved, you are raised up for another end, that you may bear up the name of God, But now Beloved, you Are raised up for Another end, that you may bear up the name of God, p-acp av vvn, pn22 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp j-jn n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 155
437 and be the instruments of the glory of God before all men. God hath no active glory from the rest of the world. and be the Instruments of the glory of God before all men. God hath no active glory from the rest of the world. cc vbb dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2. np1 vhz dx j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 155
438 But you are the people whom God hath raised up on purpose for his name and for his glory, • … S• …. 18. 18. Absolom, we read had taken and reared a pillar for himself: But you Are the people whom God hath raised up on purpose for his name and for his glory, • … S• …. 18. 18. Absalom, we read had taken and reared a pillar for himself: p-acp pn22 vbr dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n1, • … n1 …. crd crd np1, pns12 vvn vhd vvn cc vvn dt n1 p-acp px31: (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 155
439 and he called the pillar after his own name. and he called the pillar After his own name. cc pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 155
440 Thus hath the Lord God erected you as pillars to keep up 〈 ◊ 〉 name in remembrance. Thus hath the Lord God erected you as pillars to keep up 〈 ◊ 〉 name in remembrance. av vhz dt n1 np1 vvd pn22 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 155
441 For the unreasonable Creatures they cannot, but by dumb and silent 〈 ◊ 〉 to man, praise their Creator. For the unreasonable Creatures they cannot, but by dumb and silent 〈 ◊ 〉 to man, praise their Creator. p-acp dt j n2 pns32 vmbx, cc-acp p-acp j cc j 〈 sy 〉 pc-acp n1, vvb po32 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 156
442 For the ungodly, they do the contrary, they dishonor his name. For the ungodly, they do the contrary, they dishonour his name. p-acp dt j, pns32 vdb dt n-jn, pns32 vvb po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 156
443 And were it not for you, the name of God would not be kept up in the world. And were it not for you, the name of God would not be kept up in the world. cc vbdr pn31 xx p-acp pn22, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd xx vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 156
444 God would be cast out, and the very remembrance of him out of his own world. God would be cast out, and the very remembrance of him out of his own world. np1 vmd vbi vvn av, cc dt j n1 pp-f pno31 av pp-f po31 d n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 156
445 Oh my brethren, I may say of you, of every one of you that are believers, O my brothers, I may say of you, of every one of you that Are believers, uh po11 n2, pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pn22, pp-f d crd pp-f pn22 cst vbr n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 156
446 as God speak concerning Paul, Act. 9. 15. You are chosen vessels to bear Gods name before the world. Alas! for others! as God speak Concerning Paul, Act. 9. 15. You Are chosen vessels to bear God's name before the world. Alas! for Others! c-acp np1 vvb vvg np1, n1 crd crd pn22 vbr vvn n2 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1. uh! p-acp n2-jn! (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 156
447 of how little use are they in the world? this is a miserable case to be of no use; of how little use Are they in the world? this is a miserable case to be of no use; pp-f q-crq j n1 vbr pns32 p-acp dt n1? d vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f dx n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 156
448 better to have no being than to be of no use. How contemptible doth the Lord speak of that wicked King Coniah? he calls him a despised broken Idol. Such a kind of one is every unsanctified person, they are but as broken useless pot-sheards: better to have no being than to be of no use. How contemptible does the Lord speak of that wicked King Coniah? he calls him a despised broken Idol. Such a kind of one is every unsanctified person, they Are but as broken useless potsherds: av-jc pc-acp vhi dx vbg av pc-acp vbi pp-f dx n1. c-crq j vdz dt n1 vvb pp-f cst j n1 np1? pns31 vvz pno31 dt vvd j-vvn n1. d dt n1 pp-f crd vbz d j n1, pns32 vbr p-acp c-acp vvn j j: (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 156
449 let them be so great as they will, yea they are worse than for no purpose, they are for bad purposes. let them be so great as they will, yea they Are Worse than for no purpose, they Are for bad Purposes. vvb pno32 vbi av j c-acp pns32 vmb, uh pns32 vbr av-jc cs p-acp dx n1, pns32 vbr p-acp j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 156
450 Oh, what cause have you then to bless the Lord, that you are the people that must bear up his name? O, what cause have you then to bless the Lord, that you Are the people that must bear up his name? uh, q-crq n1 vhb pn22 av pc-acp vvi dt n1, cst pn22 vbr dt n1 cst vmb vvi a-acp po31 n1? (13) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 156
451 Thirdly, You are the vessels of his glory, when others are the vessels of his wrath, you are not as others, vessels of wood and stone; Thirdly, You Are the vessels of his glory, when Others Are the vessels of his wrath, you Are not as Others, vessels of wood and stone; ord, pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq n2-jn vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pn22 vbr xx p-acp n2-jn, n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 156
452 but you are all vessels of gold and silver: vessels not to dishonor, but to honor. Vessels sanctified, and made meet for the Masters use, but you Are all vessels of gold and silver: vessels not to dishonour, but to honour. Vessels sanctified, and made meet for the Masters use, cc-acp pn22 vbr d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: n2 xx p-acp vvi, p-acp p-acp n1. n2 vvn, cc vvd j p-acp dt ng1 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 156
453 and prepared for every good work, 2 Tim. 2. 20, 21. Ah brethren, read (and rejoyce with trembling) what is written, Rom. 9. 18. onward, where the Apostle lively sets forth this great distinction. and prepared for every good work, 2 Tim. 2. 20, 21. Ah brothers, read (and rejoice with trembling) what is written, Rom. 9. 18. onward, where the Apostle lively sets forth this great distinction. cc vvd p-acp d j n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd uh n2, vvb (cc vvb p-acp j-vvg) q-crq vbz vvn, np1 crd crd av, c-crq dt n1 av-j vvz av d j n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 156
454 H• … hath mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth. H• … hath mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he Hardeneth. n1 … vhz n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmb vhi n1, cc ro-crq pns31 vmb pns31 vvz. (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 157
455 Hath not the potter power over the clay to make one vessel to honor and another to dishonor? What if God willing to shew his wrath and to make his power known, endured with much long suffering the vessels of wrath sitted to destruction: Hath not the potter power over the clay to make one vessel to honour and Another to dishonour? What if God willing to show his wrath and to make his power known, endured with much long suffering the vessels of wrath sitted to destruction: vhz xx dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi crd n1 pc-acp vvi cc j-jn pc-acp vvi? q-crq cs np1 vvg pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 vvn, vvn p-acp d j vvg dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 157
456 and that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy which he had afore prepared unto glory? Ah brethren, and that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy which he had afore prepared unto glory? Ah brothers, cc cst pns31 vmd vvi vvn dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pns31 vhd a-acp vvn p-acp n1? uh n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 157
457 when others are vessels of wrath sitted to destruction, you are vessels of mercy, vessels of glory made for this blessed use and service that you may be the instruments of Gods glory and mercy before the world: when Others Are vessels of wrath sitted to destruction, you Are vessels of mercy, vessels of glory made for this blessed use and service that you may be the Instruments of God's glory and mercy before the world: c-crq n2-jn vbr n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n1, pn22 vbr n2 pp-f n1, n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp d j-vvn n1 cc n1 cst pn22 vmb vbi dt n2 pp-f n2 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 157
458 that God may take you and single you out at the great day, when you shall be severed as a man severeth the sheep from the goats. God shall take you and single you out before the world, that God may take you and single you out At the great day, when you shall be severed as a man severeth the sheep from the Goats. God shall take you and single you out before the world, cst np1 vmb vvi pn22 cc vvb pn22 av p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n2. np1 vmb vvi pn22 cc vvb pn22 av p-acp dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 157
459 and tell the world, what a God can do for a poor creature: and tell the world, what a God can do for a poor creature: cc vvb dt n1, r-crq dt np1 vmb vdi p-acp dt j n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 157
460 to make you the monuments of his magnificence and bounty, to shew how he could exalt the dust of the earth. to make you the monuments of his magnificence and bounty, to show how he could exalt the dust of the earth. pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi c-crq pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 157
461 This is the use you serve for in the world. Do not live as if you were made for little things, and for little use: This is the use you serve for in the world. Do not live as if you were made for little things, and for little use: d vbz dt n1 pn22 vvb p-acp p-acp dt n1. vdb xx vvi c-acp cs pn22 vbdr vvn p-acp j n2, cc p-acp j n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 157
462 you are made for this use, that you should be vessels prepared to have the infinite fulness of God pouring into you, you Are made for this use, that you should be vessels prepared to have the infinite fullness of God pouring into you, pn22 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, cst pn22 vmd vbi n2 vvn pc-acp vhi dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pn22, (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 157
463 as vessels standing by for the same purpose, and runing over to all eternity. as vessels standing by for the same purpose, and runing over to all eternity. c-acp n2 vvg p-acp p-acp dt d n1, cc vvg a-acp p-acp d n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 157
464 When you shall be ever full and running over with the glory of God. When the Al-sufficiency of God shall be for ever emptying it self into you. When you shall be ever full and running over with the glory of God. When the All-sufficiency of God shall be for ever emptying it self into you. c-crq pn22 vmb vbi av j cc vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi p-acp av vvg pn31 n1 p-acp pn22. (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 157
465 How is it that God hears no more of you? hath he done so for any other? no, he hath prepared them for vessels of wrath on whom he will be pouring out his wrath to a• … l eternity. How is it that God hears no more of you? hath he done so for any other? no, he hath prepared them for vessels of wrath on whom he will be pouring out his wrath to a• … l eternity. q-crq vbz pn31 cst np1 vvz av-dx dc pp-f pn22? vhz pns31 vdn av p-acp d j-jn? uh-dx, pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmb vbi vvg av po31 n1 p-acp n1 … sy n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 157
466 Both of these vessels were made of one sort of clay; and yet see what difference here is that free-grace hath made. Both of these vessels were made of one sort of clay; and yet see what difference Here is that Free grace hath made. av-d pp-f d n2 vbdr vvn pp-f crd n1 pp-f n1; cc av vvb r-crq n1 av vbz cst n1 vhz vvn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 158
467 Fourthly, You are the Temples of his presence, when others are the styes of uncleanness, God doth live in you, and walk in you: Fourthly, You Are the Temples of his presence, when Others Are the sties of uncleanness, God does live in you, and walk in you: ord, pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq n2-jn vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, np1 vdz vvi p-acp pn22, cc vvi p-acp pn22: (13) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 158
468 this is the honor that God doth put upon you. this is the honour that God does put upon you. d vbz dt vvb cst np1 vdz vvi p-acp pn22. (13) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 158
469 The Apostle tels you, that you are Gods hou• … e, Heb. 3. And God sayes of you his spiritual house, The Apostle tells you, that you Are God's hou• … e, Hebrew 3. And God Says of you his spiritual house, dt n1 vvz pn22, cst pn22 vbr ng1 n1 … sy, np1 crd np1 np1 vvz pp-f pn22 po31 j n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 158
470 as he did of the Typical house, (for the sence belongs more to the thing typified, as he did of the Typical house, (for the sense belongs more to the thing typified, c-acp pns31 vdd pp-f dt j n1, (c-acp dt n1 vvz av-dc p-acp dt n1 vvn, (13) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 158
471 then to the house,) 1 Kings 9. 3. God says of every believer as of that house, I have hallowed this house to put my name there for ever. then to the house,) 1 Kings 9. 3. God Says of every believer as of that house, I have hallowed this house to put my name there for ever. av p-acp dt n1,) crd n2 crd crd np1 vvz pp-f d n1 c-acp pp-f d n1, pns11 vhb vvn d n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n1 a-acp p-acp av. (13) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 158
472 And mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually. Thus doth God for th• … e believer, that art his house. And mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually. Thus does God for th• … e believer, that art his house. cc po11 n2 cc po11 n1 vmb vbi a-acp av-j. av vdz np1 p-acp n1 … sy n1, cst vb2r po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 158
473 Or as it is in, 2 Kings 21. 7. In this house and in Jerusalem which I have chosen out of all the Tribes of Israel will I put my name for ever. Or as it is in, 2 Kings 21. 7. In this house and in Jerusalem which I have chosen out of all the Tribes of Israel will I put my name for ever. cc c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp, crd n2 crd crd p-acp d n1 cc p-acp np1 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn av pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb pns11 vvi po11 n1 c-acp av. (13) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 158
474 That was but a typical Temple, you are the real Temples of the holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 6. 19. What, know you not that your body is the Temple of the holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, That was but a typical Temple, you Are the real Temples of the holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 6. 19. What, know you not that your body is the Temple of the holy Ghost which is in you, which you have of God, cst vbds p-acp dt j n1, pn22 vbr dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1, crd np1 crd crd q-crq, vvb pn22 xx d po22 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 r-crq vbz p-acp pn22, r-crq pn22 vhb pp-f np1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 158
475 and ye are not your own? every believer, is a real Temple wherein God is especially present, and you Are not your own? every believer, is a real Temple wherein God is especially present, cc pn22 vbr xx po22 d? d n1, vbz dt j n1 c-crq np1 vbz av-j j, (13) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 158
476 so 1 Cor. 3. 16. Know you not that you are the Temple of God? and that the spirit of God dwelleth in you? Brethren, so 1 Cor. 3. 16. Know you not that you Are the Temple of God? and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? Brothers, av crd np1 crd crd vvb pn22 xx cst pn22 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1? cc cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pn22? n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 158
477 if you indeed believe, methinks this priviledge should be matter of unspeakable Joy to you. if you indeed believe, methinks this privilege should be matter of unspeakable Joy to you. cs pn22 av vvi, vvz d n1 vmd vbi n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pn22. (13) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 158
478 What! art thou of no meaner use then this to be a habitation of God through the spirit? What! art thou a Temple for God to dwell in? will God make of this Soul a Temple, where all manner of lusts have dwelt? and say of thy soul, here will I dwell for ever, this is my rest for I have desired it? Oh, adore the riches of Gods condescending grace! What! art thou of no meaner use then this to be a habitation of God through the Spirit? What! art thou a Temple for God to dwell in? will God make of this Soul a Temple, where all manner of Lustiest have dwelled? and say of thy soul, Here will I dwell for ever, this is my rest for I have desired it? O, adore the riches of God's condescending grace! uh n1 pns21 pp-f dx jc n1 cs d pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1? uh n1 pns21 dt n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp? vmb np1 vvi pp-f d n1 dt n1, c-crq d n1 pp-f n2 vhb vvn? cc vvb pp-f po21 n1, av vmb pns11 vvi p-acp av, d vbz po11 n1 c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn31? uh, vvb dt n2 pp-f n2 vvg n1! (13) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 159
479 others are the vessels of uncleanness, the coffins of rottenness, in whom Satan hath set up his throne, 'tis true of every wicked man, what God sayes of Coniah, Jer. 22. 28. He is a vessel wherein is no pleasure, He is a vessel of the most noisome filthyness in the world. Others Are the vessels of uncleanness, the coffins of rottenness, in whom Satan hath Set up his throne, it's true of every wicked man, what God Says of Coniah, Jer. 22. 28. He is a vessel wherein is no pleasure, He is a vessel of the most noisome filthiness in the world. ng2-jn vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn a-acp po31 n1, pn31|vbz j pp-f d j n1, r-crq np1 vvz pp-f np1, np1 crd crd pns31 vbz dt n1 c-crq vbz dx n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 159
480 Fifthly, You are the trumpets of his praise, when others are the instruments of unrighteousness. O what base use are the others put too, in their bonds of wickedness? to the worst of drudgery. Fifthly, You Are the trumpets of his praise, when Others Are the Instruments of unrighteousness. Oh what base use Are the Others put too, in their bonds of wickedness? to the worst of drudgery. ord, pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq n2-jn vbr dt n2 pp-f n1. uh q-crq j n1 vbr dt n2-jn vvb av, p-acp po32 n2 pp-f n1? p-acp dt js pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 159
481 They are the vessels of sin, and slaves of Satan, Rom. 6. 16. a miserable service! They Are the vessels of since, and slaves of Satan, Rom. 6. 16. a miserable service! pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd dt j n1! (13) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 159
482 this is a miserable Master indeed! this is a miserable Master indeed! d vbz dt j n1 av! (13) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 159
483 none have such miserable lives as those who have the work of sin to do• … Why, would it not pity ones heart to see a company of poor Creatures laboring and toyling for their own ruine? to see them tugging and sweating hard at, it were to carry together faggots for their own burning. none have such miserable lives as those who have the work of since to do• … Why, would it not pity ones heart to see a company of poor Creatures labouring and toiling for their own ruin? to see them tugging and sweating hard At, it were to carry together faggots for their own burning. pix vhb d j n2 c-acp d r-crq vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 … uh-crq, vmd pn31 xx n1 pig n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvg cc j-vvg p-acp po32 d n1? pc-acp vvi pno32 vvg cc vvg av-j p-acp, pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi av n2 p-acp po32 d vvg. (13) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 159
484 This is that the wicked are doing, they are but treasuring up the wrath of God against themselves at the last day, they are but carrying together faggots and fewel for their own burning. This is that the wicked Are doing, they Are but treasuring up the wrath of God against themselves At the last day, they Are but carrying together faggots and fuel for their own burning. d vbz d dt j vbr vdg, pns32 vbr p-acp vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp px32 p-acp dt ord n1, pns32 vbr p-acp vvg av n2 cc n1 p-acp po32 d vvg. (13) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 159
485 They labor and sweat all their days to pile up faggots and fewel, pile upon pile, to fill Tophet for their own burning. They labour and sweat all their days to pile up faggots and fuel, pile upon pile, to fill Tophet for their own burning. pns32 vvb cc vvi d po32 n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 cc n1, vvb p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po32 d vvg. (13) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 159
486 But you are not of this use, you are to be the Trumpets of Gods praise. Oh blessed employment! But you Are not of this use, you Are to be the Trumpets of God's praise. O blessed employment! p-acp pn22 vbr xx pp-f d n1, pn22 vbr pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1. uh j-vvn n1! (13) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 159
487 your work is the work of Angels, whiles others are doing the work of Devils. Isaiah 61. 3. That they might be called trees of renown, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified. your work is the work of Angels, while Others Are doing the work of Devils. Isaiah 61. 3. That they might be called trees of renown, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified. po22 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, cs n2-jn vbr vdg dt n1 pp-f n2. np1 crd crd cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn n2 pp-f n1, dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 160
488 And so in another place, this people have I formed for myself, that they may be for my praise. And so in Another place, this people have I formed for myself, that they may be for my praise. cc av p-acp j-jn n1, d n1 vhb pns11 vvn p-acp px11, cst pns32 vmb vbi p-acp po11 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 160
489 Isa. 43. 7. I have created him for my glory, I have formed him, yea I have made him. Isaiah 43. 7. I have created him for my glory, I have formed him, yea I have made him. np1 crd crd pns11 vhb vvn pno31 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn pno31, uh pns11 vhb vvn pno31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 160
490 When others shall be venting their malice and blasphemy against God, you shall be the silver Trumpets that shall be ever sounding forth the praises of the Lord. When Others shall be venting their malice and blasphemy against God, you shall be the silver Trumpets that shall be ever sounding forth the praises of the Lord. c-crq n2-jn vmb vbi vvg po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, pn22 vmb vbi dt n1 n2 cst vmb vbi av vvg av dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 160
491 Sixthly, You are the men of his Counsel, when others are strangers and aliens. Sixthly, You Are the men of his Counsel, when Others Are Strangers and aliens. j, pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq n2-jn vbr n2 cc n2-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 160
492 You are no more foreigners and strangers, but fellow Citizens and of the houshold of God. You Are no more foreigners and Strangers, but fellow Citizens and of the household of God. pn22 vbr dx dc n2 cc n2, cc-acp n1 n2 cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 160
493 You are the attendants of his person, you are of his privy Counsel. You are the friends of God. You Are the attendants of his person, you Are of his privy Counsel. You Are the Friends of God. pn22 vbr dt n2-jn pp-f po31 n1, pn22 vbr pp-f po31 j n1. pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 160
494 This was Abrahams priviledge, Jam. 2. That he was called the friend of God. Brethren, all the long and magnificent titles of all the Monarchs of the Earth do not signifie half so much as this that I am speaking to you. Now this is your prerogative. This was Abrahams privilege, Jam. 2. That he was called the friend of God. Brothers, all the long and magnificent titles of all the Monarchs of the Earth do not signify half so much as this that I am speaking to you. Now this is your prerogative. d vbds npg1 n1, np1 crd cst pns31 vbds vvn dt n1 pp-f np1. n2, d dt j cc j n2 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vdb xx vvi j-jn av av-d c-acp d cst pns11 vbm vvg p-acp pn22. av d vbz po22 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 160
495 Henceforth I call you not servants but friends: and why so? because you are the men of his Counsel. Henceforth I call you not Servants but Friends: and why so? Because you Are the men of his Counsel. av pns11 vvb pn22 xx n2 p-acp n2: cc q-crq av? c-acp pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 160
496 The servant knoweth not what his Lord doth, but whatsoever I have heard of the Father that have I declared unto you. The servant Knoweth not what his Lord does, but whatsoever I have herd of the Father that have I declared unto you. dt n1 vvz xx r-crq po31 n1 vdz, cc-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pp-f dt n1 cst vhb pns11 vvn p-acp pn22. (13) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 160
497 Herein Christ hath put a marvellous distinction between you and the men of the world, I may say of you as Christ of them, blessed are your eyes for they see, Herein christ hath put a marvellous distinction between you and the men of the world, I may say of you as christ of them, blessed Are your eyes for they see, av np1 vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp pn22 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pn22 c-acp np1 pp-f pno32, vvn vbr po22 n2 c-acp pns32 vvb, (13) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 160
498 and your ears for they hear. The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him. and your ears for they hear. The secret of the Lord is with them that Fear him. cc po22 n2 c-acp pns32 vvb. dt n-jn pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 160
499 So Psa. 147. He sheweth his word unto Jacob, & his statutes unto Israel. He hath not dealt so with any Nation. So Psa. 147. He shows his word unto Jacob, & his statutes unto Israel. He hath not dealt so with any nation. av np1 crd pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp np1, cc po31 n2 p-acp np1. pns31 vhz xx vvn av p-acp d n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 161
500 Seventhly, You are the Jewels of his Crown, when others are but the drosse and lumber. Seventhly, You Are the Jewels of his Crown, when Others Are but the dross and lumber. crd, pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq n2-jn vbr p-acp dt n1 cc n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 161
501 And they shall be mine saith the Lord of hosts in the day when I make up my Jewels, Mal. 3. 17. Beloved, you that are beleivers, you are the very glory of Christ. Every believer is as a pearl put into the Crown of Jesus Christ. The Apostle speaks of beleevers, of his converts, that they were a great Crown to him. And they shall be mine Says the Lord of hosts in the day when I make up my Jewels, Malachi 3. 17. beloved, you that Are believers, you Are the very glory of christ. Every believer is as a pearl put into the Crown of jesus christ. The Apostle speaks of believers, of his converts, that they were a great Crown to him. cc pns32 vmb vbi png11 vvz dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns11 vvb a-acp po11 n2, np1 crd crd j-vvn, pn22 cst vbr n2, pn22 vbr dt j n1 pp-f np1. d n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1. dt n1 vvz pp-f n2, pp-f po31 vvz, cst pns32 vbdr dt j n1 p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 161
502 He calls them his Joy and Crown of rejoycing, Phil. 4. 1. But this is but little that you should be your Ministers Crown: He calls them his Joy and Crown of rejoicing, Philip 4. 1. But this is but little that you should be your Ministers Crown: pns31 vvz pno32 po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg, np1 crd crd p-acp d vbz cc-acp j cst pn22 vmd vbi po22 ng1 n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 161
503 I tell you, you are Christ 's Crown and glory, Isa. 62. 3. Thou shalt also be a Crown of glory, in the hand of the Lord, I tell you, you Are christ is Crown and glory, Isaiah 62. 3. Thou shalt also be a Crown of glory, in the hand of the Lord, pns11 vvb pn22, pn22 vbr np1 vbz n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd pns21 vm2 av vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 161
504 and a Royal diadem in the hand of thy God. and a Royal diadem in the hand of thy God. cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 161
505 Eightly, You are the inheritors of the Kingdome, when others are the sons of perdition, Luk. 12. 32. Fear not little flock 'tis your Fathers good pleasure to give you the Kingdom, Eighth, You Are the inheritors of the Kingdom, when Others Are the Sons of perdition, Luk. 12. 32. fear not little flock it's your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom, ord, pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-crq n2-jn vbr dt n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd vvb xx j n1 pn31|vbz po22 ng1 j n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 161
506 So come ye blessed of my Father inherit the Kingdome prepared for you. So come you blessed of my Father inherit the Kingdom prepared for you. av vvb pn22 vvn pp-f po11 n1 vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp pn22. (13) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 161
507 Who can utter the sweetness of that promise? 'tis our Saviors parting promise to his disciples at his last supper, Luke 22. 28. 29, 30. You are they which have continued with me in my Temptations and I appoint unto you a Kingdome, Who can utter the sweetness of that promise? it's our Saviors parting promise to his Disciples At his last supper, Lycia 22. 28. 29, 30. You Are they which have continued with me in my Temptations and I appoint unto you a Kingdom, q-crq vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1? pn31|vbz po12 n2 vvg n1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp po31 ord n1, av crd crd crd, crd pn22 vbr pns32 r-crq vhb vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp po11 n2 cc pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 161
508 as my Father hath appointed unto me, that you may eat and drink at my Table in my Kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me, that you may eat and drink At my Table in my Kingdom, c-acp po11 n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno11, cst pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 161
509 and sit upon thrones, judging the twelve Tribes of Israel. Oh how sweet are these words. and fit upon thrones, judging the twelve Tribes of Israel. O how sweet Are these words. cc vvi p-acp n2, vvg dt crd n2 pp-f np1. uh q-crq j vbr d n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 161
510 Lay the mouth of Faith at these promises, and suck the sweetness of them. Look upon it as a reality, that God prepared for you a Kingdome, 'tis so, Lay the Mouth of Faith At these promises, and suck the sweetness of them. Look upon it as a reality, that God prepared for you a Kingdom, it's so, np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32. n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1, cst np1 vvd p-acp pn22 dt n1, pn31|vbz av, (13) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 161
511 why should God go to deceive you? and you may lay your claim to it boldly: why should God go to deceive you? and you may lay your claim to it boldly: q-crq vmd np1 vvi pc-acp vvi pn22? cc pn22 vmb vvi po22 n1 p-acp pn31 av-j: (13) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 162
512 God delights to see your humble boldness. God delights to see your humble boldness. np1 vvz pc-acp vvi po22 j n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 162
513 The spirit beareth witness with our spirits that we are the sons of God, and if Sons, then heirs; joynt heirs with Christ: Heirs of his Kingdom. The Spirit bears witness with our spirits that we Are the Sons of God, and if Sons, then Heirs; joint Heirs with christ: Heirs of his Kingdom. dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp po12 n2 cst pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cc cs n2, cs n2; j n2 p-acp np1: n2 pp-f po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 162
514 Fourthly, If you look upon your selves as prisoners, and so God hath done more for you then he hath for others. Fourthly, If you look upon your selves as Prisoners, and so God hath done more for you then he hath for Others. ord, cs pn22 vvb p-acp po22 n2 c-acp n2, cc av np1 vhz vdn av-dc p-acp pn22 cs pns31 vhz p-acp ng2-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 162
515 Ah Christians, this is the meaning of this day that you might celebrate the kindness of God to you in prison. Ah Christians, this is the meaning of this day that you might celebrate the kindness of God to you in prison. uh np1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 cst pn22 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn22 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 162
516 O remember and forget not how signally God hath owned you. O Remember and forget not how signally God hath owned you. sy vvb cc vvb xx c-crq av-j np1 vhz vvd pn22. (13) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 162
517 Brethren, 'tis your priviledge and mercy that God hath given you hearts to own him in times of danger. Brothers, it's your privilege and mercy that God hath given you hearts to own him in times of danger. n1, pn31|vbz po22 n1 cc n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pn22 n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 162
518 And blessed be God he is not behind hand with you; he that owned you in your prison state. And blessed be God he is not behind hand with you; he that owned you in your prison state. np1 vvn vbb np1 pns31 vbz xx p-acp n1 p-acp pn22; pns31 cst vvd pn22 p-acp po22 n1 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 162
519 Brethren how hath God owned you in clearing your cause for which you are suffering here? If the Kingdome of heaven be promised to them that suffer for righteousness sake, Brothers how hath God owned you in clearing your cause for which you Are suffering Here? If the Kingdom of heaven be promised to them that suffer for righteousness sake, n1 q-crq vhz np1 vvd pn22 p-acp vvg po22 n1 p-acp r-crq pn22 vbr vvg av? cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp n1 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 162
520 then sure it is promised to you: for you are suffering here upon that account. And then for your call: then sure it is promised to you: for you Are suffering Here upon that account. And then for your call: av av-j pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pn22: c-acp pn22 vbr vvg av p-acp d n1. cc av p-acp po22 n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 162
521 how sweetly and joyfully did we come hither? though God knows we had not enquired into what we entended, as to our subsistance here; how sweetly and joyfully did we come hither? though God knows we had not inquired into what we intended, as to our subsistence Here; c-crq av-j cc av-j vdd pns12 vvi av? cs np1 vvz pns12 vhd xx vvn p-acp r-crq pns12 vvd, c-acp p-acp po12 n1 av; (13) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 162
522 yet God sent us all hither joyfully together; and I hope God will send us home as joyfully again. yet God sent us all hither joyfully together; and I hope God will send us home as joyfully again. av np1 vvd pno12 d av av-j av; cc pns11 vvb np1 vmb vvi pno12 av-an c-acp av-j av. (13) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 162
523 But let me shew you, in some particulars wherein God hath done more for you then for others, as you are prisoners. But let me show you, in Some particulars wherein God hath done more for you then for Others, as you Are Prisoners. p-acp vvb pno11 vvi pn22, p-acp d n2-jn c-crq np1 vhz vdn av-dc p-acp pn22 av p-acp n2-jn, c-acp pn22 vbr n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 162
524 First, You are better fed then others. First, You Are better fed then Others. ord, pn22 vbr jc vvn cs n2-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 162
525 Who do live upon the bounty of Gods extraordinary providence like you? may not God almighty speak to you, Who do live upon the bounty of God's extraordinary providence like you? may not God almighty speak to you, r-crq vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 vvb pn22? vmb xx np1 j-jn vvb p-acp pn22, (13) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 163
526 as the Apostie to them, 1 Cor. 9, 7. Who of you goeth a warfare at his own charges? VVhen our Saviour sent forth his disciples without scrip or shooes, sayes he, lacked ye any thing? they answered, nothing. May not we say so? if he say to us, lacked you any thing? we must say no, he hath poured out his kindness upon us. as the Apostle to them, 1 Cor. 9, 7. Who of you Goes a warfare At his own charges? When our Saviour sent forth his Disciples without scrip or shoes, Says he, lacked you any thing? they answered, nothing. May not we say so? if he say to us, lacked you any thing? we must say no, he hath poured out his kindness upon us. c-acp dt j p-acp pno32, crd np1 crd, crd r-crq pp-f pn22 vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 d n2? c-crq po12 n1 vvd av po31 n2 p-acp n1 cc n2, vvz pns31, vvd pn22 d n1? pns32 vvd, pix. vmb xx pns12 vvi av? cs pns31 vvb p-acp pno12, vvd pn22 d n1? pns12 vmb vvi av-dx, pns31 vhz vvn av po31 n1 p-acp pno12. (13) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 163
527 O how sweetly did the holy prophet, think you, rellish every bit of meat when God provided every bit so extraordinarily for him, 1 Kings. 17. 6. And the Ravon brought him bread and flesh in the morning, O how sweetly did the holy Prophet, think you, relish every bit of meat when God provided every bit so extraordinarily for him, 1 Kings. 17. 6. And the Ravon brought him bred and Flesh in the morning, sy c-crq av-j vdd dt j n1, vvb pn22, vvb d n1 pp-f n1 c-crq np1 vvd d n1 av av-j p-acp pno31, crd n2. crd crd cc dt np1 vvd pno31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 163
528 and bread and flesh in the evening, God doth not send it to us by a Raven; but by friends: but all he sends: and bred and Flesh in the evening, God does not send it to us by a Raven; but by Friends: but all he sends: cc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 vdz xx vvi pn31 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1; cc-acp p-acp n2: cc-acp d pns31 vvz: (13) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 163
529 bread and flesh in the morning and bread and flesh in the evening without our care. bred and Flesh in the morning and bred and Flesh in the evening without our care. n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 163
530 And is not God to be observed in this? you know there is a kind of a Famine abroad, And is not God to be observed in this? you know there is a kind of a Famine abroad, cc vbz xx np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d? pn22 vvb pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av, (13) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 163
531 but God will not have it a Famine here. VVho ever wants, God will be sure that his prisoners shall not want. but God will not have it a Famine Here. Who ever Wants, God will be sure that his Prisoners shall not want. cc-acp np1 vmb xx vhi pn31 dt n1 av. r-crq av vvz, np1 vmb vbi j cst po31 n2 vmb xx vvi. (13) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 163
532 As the King took care of Jeremiah, Jer. 37. 21. Then Zedekiah the King commanded, that they should commit Jeremiah to the Court of the prison, As the King took care of Jeremiah, Jer. 37. 21. Then Zedekiah the King commanded, that they should commit Jeremiah to the Court of the prison, p-acp dt n1 vvd n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd av np1 dt n1 vvd, cst pns32 vmd vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 163
533 and that they should give him dayly a piece of bread out of the Bakers-street untill all the bread in the City was spent. and that they should give him daily a piece of bred out of the Bakers-street until all the bred in the city was spent. cc cst pns32 vmd vvi pno31 av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 av pp-f dt n1 c-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 163
534 VVhen Jeremiah was in prison, God would be sure that he should not want as long as there was any bread to be had in the City. When Jeremiah was in prison, God would be sure that he should not want as long as there was any bred to be had in the city. c-crq np1 vbds p-acp n1, np1 vmd vbi j cst pns31 vmd xx vvi c-acp av-j c-acp pc-acp vbds d n1 pc-acp vbi vhn p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 163
535 So God commands concerning his prisoners; So God commands Concerning his Prisoners; av np1 vvz vvg po31 n2; (13) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 163
536 though there be a kind of Famine abroad, God will not suffer his prisoners to want. though there be a kind of Famine abroad, God will not suffer his Prisoners to want. cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 av, np1 vmb xx vvi po31 n2 pc-acp vvi. (13) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 163
537 Secondly, You are better taught than others. Secondly, You Are better taught than Others. ord, pn22 vbr av-jc vvn cs n2-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 170
538 VVho is like to you O people, about whose tents the Mannah raineth, not every morning onely, but morning and evening: Who is like to you Oh people, about whose tents the Manna rains, not every morning only, but morning and evening: r-crq vbz av-j p-acp pn22 uh n1, p-acp rg-crq n2 dt np1 vvz, xx d n1 av-j, cc-acp n1 cc n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 170
539 week dayes, and Sabbath dayes, God doth open his door to you, and make every day as a Sabbath to you. Week days, and Sabbath days, God does open his door to you, and make every day as a Sabbath to you. n1 n2, cc n1 n2, np1 vdz vvi po31 n1 p-acp pn22, cc vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn22. (13) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 170
540 Thirdly, You have more promises than others. Thirdly, You have more promises than Others. ord, pn22 vhb dc n2 cs n2-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 170
541 Now there are come in to us a whole shoal of of promises, that we would not not so properly claim before, 1 Pet. 2. 20. If when you do well and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is acceptable with God, 1 Pet. 4. 13. 14. Rejoyce in as much as ye are partakers of Christs sufferings, that when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding Joy. Now there Are come in to us a Whole shoal of of promises, that we would not not so properly claim before, 1 Pet. 2. 20. If when you do well and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is acceptable with God, 1 Pet. 4. 13. 14. Rejoice in as much as you Are partakers of Christ sufferings, that when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding Joy. av a-acp vbr vvn p-acp p-acp pno12 dt j-jn n1 pp-f pp-f n2, cst pns12 vmd xx xx av av-j vvi a-acp, crd np1 crd crd cs c-crq pn22 vdb av cc vvi p-acp pn31, pn22 vvb pn31 av-j, d vbz j p-acp np1, crd np1 crd crd crd vvb p-acp p-acp d c-acp pn22 vbr n2 pp-f npg1 n2, cst c-crq po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn, pn22 vmb vbi j av p-acp j-vvg n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 170
542 If you be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye, for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you, Jam. 1. 12. Blessed is the man that endureth Temptation; If you be reproached for the name of christ, happy Are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you, Jam. 1. 12. Blessed is the man that Endureth Temptation; cs pn22 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, j vbr pn22, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pn22, np1 crd crd vvn vbz dt n1 cst vvz n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 170
543 for when he is tryed he shall receive the Crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. for when he is tried he shall receive the Crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. p-acp c-crq pns31 vbz vvn pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 170
544 If you suffer with him you shall also raign with him, 2 Tim. 2. 12. Blessed are they that suffer for righteousness sake: If you suffer with him you shall also Reign with him, 2 Tim. 2. 12. Blessed Are they that suffer for righteousness sake: cs pn22 vvb p-acp pno31 pn22 vmb av vvi p-acp pno31, crd np1 crd crd vvn vbr pns32 cst vvb p-acp n1 n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 170
545 for theirs is the Kingdome of heaven. for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. c-acp png32 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 170
546 Blessed are you when men shall revile you and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsly for my name sake, rejoyce and be exceeding glad for great is your reward in heaven, Math. 5. 10, 11, 12. Time would fail me to go over all those promises that are come in now upon us all at once. Blessed Are you when men shall revile you and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my name sake, rejoice and be exceeding glad for great is your reward in heaven, Math. 5. 10, 11, 12. Time would fail me to go over all those promises that Are come in now upon us all At once. j-vvn vbr pn22 c-crq n2 vmb vvi pn22 cc vvi pn22, cc vmb vvi d n1 pp-f j-jn p-acp pn22 av-j p-acp po11 n1 n1, vvb cc vbi vvg j p-acp j vbz po22 n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd n1 vmd vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp d d n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp av p-acp pno12 d p-acp a-acp. (13) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 170
547 Oh we are an unthankfull people, if all these promises do not raise our faith and joy. O we Are an unthankful people, if all these promises do not raise our faith and joy. uh pns12 vbr dt j n1, cs d d n2 vdb xx vvi po12 n1 cc n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 170
548 Is it a light thing my brethren, that you should be heirs of the promises? Is it a Light thing my brothers, that you should be Heirs of the promises? vbz pn31 dt j n1 po11 n2, cst pn22 vmd vbi n2 pp-f dt n2? (13) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 170
549 Fourthly, God hath hath honored you more than others. To others with you 'tis given to believe; Fourthly, God hath hath honoured you more than Others. To Others with you it's given to believe; ord, np1 vhz vhz vvn pn22 av-dc cs n2-jn. p-acp n2-jn p-acp pn22 pn31|vbz vvn pc-acp vvi; (13) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 171
550 but to you 'tis given to suffer for his sake; but to you it's given to suffer for his sake; cc-acp p-acp pn22 pn31|vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 171
551 which the Apostle reckons up as a step higher than others attain to, Philip. 1. 29. which the Apostle reckons up as a step higher than Others attain to, Philip. 1. 29. r-crq dt n1 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 av-jc cs n2-jn vvb p-acp, np1. crd crd (13) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 171
552 Fifthly, God hath intrusted you with his honor more than others. God hath put more into your hands, than into the hands of any other. Fifthly, God hath Entrusted you with his honour more than Others. God hath put more into your hands, than into the hands of any other. ord, np1 vhz vvn pn22 p-acp po31 n1 av-dc cs n2-jn. np1 vhz vvn av-dc p-acp po22 n2, cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 171
553 Gods glory is trusted morewith the sufferers of Christ than with any others. O be infinitely tender of Gods honor! God's glory is trusted morewith the sufferers of christ than with any Others. O be infinitely tender of God's honour! npg1 n1 vbz vvn av dt n2 pp-f np1 cs p-acp d n2-jn. sy vbb av-j j pp-f npg1 n1! (13) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 171
554 O see that you love him more than others: praise him more than others. O see that you love him more than Others: praise him more than Others. sy vvb cst pn22 vvb pno31 av-dc cs n2-jn: vvb pno31 av-dc cs n2-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 171

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