The doctrine of a general resurrection wherein the identity of the rising body is asserted against the Socinians and scepticks : in a sermon preach'd before the University at St. Mary's in Oxford, on Easter-Monday, Apr. 5 / by Tho. Beconsall ...

Becconsall, Thomas, d. 1709
Publisher: Printed by Leon Lichfield for George West
Place of Publication: Oxford
Publication Year: 1697
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A27234 ESTC ID: R1506 STC ID: B1656
Subject Headings: Resurrection; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A Sermon, &c. JOH. Chap. V. ver. 28, 29. A Sermon, etc. JOHN. Chap. V. ver. 28, 29. dt n1, av np1. np1 np1 fw-la. crd, crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 The hour is coming, in the which All that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth: The hour is coming, in the which All that Are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth: dt n1 vbz vvg, p-acp dt r-crq d cst vbr p-acp dt n2 vmb vvi po31 n1, cc vmb vvi av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 They that have done good, unto the Resurrection of Life; and they that have done evil, unto the Resurrection of Damnation. They that have done good, unto the Resurrection of Life; and they that have done evil, unto the Resurrection of Damnation. pns32 cst vhb vdn j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; cc pns32 cst vhb vdn n-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 THE present Solemnity has engaged me on a Subject, which as 'tis the support and glory of the Just and Faithful, THE present Solemnity has engaged me on a Subject, which as it's the support and glory of the Just and Faithful, dt j n1 vhz vvn pno11 p-acp dt j-jn, r-crq c-acp pn31|vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 so it has always been the contempt and laughter of the Impious and Unbelieving. so it has always been the contempt and laughter of the Impious and Unbelieving. av pn31 vhz av vbn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j cc vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 Its true, the Learned have often attempted to trace the Foot-steps of a general Resurrection, from certain Resemblances in the Book of Nature, Its true, the Learned have often attempted to trace the Footsteps of a general Resurrection, from certain Resemblances in the Book of Nature, po31 j, dt j vhb av vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 or from certain Doctrines advanced (I know not how) in the Schools of Philosophers. or from certain Doctrines advanced (I know not how) in the Schools of Philosophers. cc p-acp j n2 vvn (pns11 vvb xx c-crq) p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 Thus the Earth hath been represented as a kind of Grave or Sepulchre to the Vegetable World, where the vital Powers are sealed up, Thus the Earth hath been represented as a kind of Grave or Sepulchre to the Vegetable World, where the vital Powers Are sealed up, av dt n1 vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-crq dt j n2 vbr vvn a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 and stifled all the Winter, and yet at Spring are actuated, expand, and send forth a lively Verdure: and stifled all the Winter, and yet At Spring Are actuated, expand, and send forth a lively Verdure: cc vvn d dt n1, cc av p-acp n1 vbr vvn, n1, cc vvi av dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
9 Thus every Grain of Corn, that ministers Life and Sustenance to our own Species, must suffer Death, in order to receive a new vital Principle. Thus every Grain of Corn, that Ministers Life and Sustenance to our own Species, must suffer Death, in order to receive a new vital Principle. av d n1 pp-f n1, cst vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 d n2, vmb vvi n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt j j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
10 Thus the Doctrine of Transmigration, in the Schools of Plato and Pythagoras, has been sought to, to speak out that of the Resurrection: Thus the Doctrine of Transmigration, in the Schools of Plato and Pythagoras, has been sought to, to speak out that of the Resurrection: av dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, vhz vbn vvn p-acp, pc-acp vvi av d pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 And the Doctrine of a general Conflagration among the Stoicks, must usher in the Restitution of all things. These are Arguments, by no means the Product of any Modern Wits; And the Doctrine of a general Conflagration among the Stoics, must usher in the Restitution of all things. These Are Arguments, by no means the Product of any Modern Wits; cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt njp2, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2. d vbr n2, p-acp dx n2 dt n1 pp-f d j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 but of the earliest Apologists and Advocates for the Faith. but of the earliest Apologists and Advocates for the Faith. cc-acp pp-f dt js ng1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 As if the Doctrine of the Resurrection had been legible, in the very Frame and Constitution of Nature; As if the Doctrine of the Resurrection had been legible, in the very Frame and Constitution of Nature; c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhd vbn j, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 and to deny it in the Old Schools of Philosophy, were to renounce their own avowed Principles. and to deny it in the Old Schools of Philosophy, were to renounce their own avowed Principles. cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, vbdr pc-acp vvi po32 d j-vvn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
15 But yet for all this its well known, the most powerful Assailants of the Christian Faith, made their greatest Efforts against this Christian Bulwark. But yet for all this its well known, the most powerful Assailants of the Christian Faith, made their greatest Efforts against this Christian Bulwark. p-acp av p-acp d d vbz av vvn, dt av-ds j n2 pp-f dt njp n1, vvd po32 js n2 p-acp d njp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
16 It did not become the subject of Drollery and Ridicule to the Stoicks at Athens alone, It did not become the Subject of Drollery and Ridicule to the Stoics At Athens alone, pn31 vdd xx vvi dt n-jn pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt njp2 p-acp np1 av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
17 but it engaged the Wit and Malice too, of Lucian and Celsus, of Julian and Caecilius. In a word, but it engaged the Wit and Malice too, of Lucian and Celsus, of Julian and Caecilius. In a word, cc-acp pn31 vvd dt n1 cc n1 av, pp-f np1 cc np1, pp-f np1 cc np1. p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
18 when it came to the Test, neither the most improved Doctrine of Transmigration, nor of the Soul's Immortality, when it Come to the Test, neither the most improved Doctrine of Transmigration, nor of the Soul's Immortality, c-crq pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1, av-dx dt av-ds j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, ccx pp-f dt ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
19 nor of a future State, was sufficient to introduce the Belief of it: nor of a future State, was sufficient to introduce the Belief of it: ccx pp-f dt j-jn n1, vbds j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
20 For the whole Tribe of Gentile Philosophers, tho' otherwise sufficiently distinguish'd in their Notions and Principles, do here unanimously conspire to pronounce it Absurd and Impossible, For the Whole Tribe of Gentile Philosophers, though otherwise sufficiently distinguished in their Notions and Principles, do Here unanimously conspire to pronounce it Absurd and Impossible, c-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f j n2, cs av av-j vvn p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, vdb av av-j vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
21 and its Professors, for this very reason, Vile and Despicable. and its Professors, for this very reason, Vile and Despicable. cc po31 n2, p-acp d j n1, j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
22 In a word, Tho' the Doctrine of a Resurrection, particularly that of the Just, had obtain'd in the Jewish Schools, In a word, Though the Doctrine of a Resurrection, particularly that of the Just, had obtained in the Jewish Schools, p-acp dt n1, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-j d pp-f dt j, vhd vvn p-acp dt jp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
23 except those of the Sadducees, yet the Notion of it was vastly different from that Glorious Resurrection, which the Christian Institutions ratify and establish, except those of the Sadducees, yet the Notion of it was vastly different from that Glorious Resurrection, which the Christian Institutions ratify and establish, c-acp d pp-f dt np2, av dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbds av-j j p-acp d j n1, r-crq dt njp n2 vvi cc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
24 for none of 'em could ever arrive to a strict numerical Resurrection; for none of they could ever arrive to a strict numerical Resurrection; c-acp pix pp-f pno32 vmd av vvi p-acp dt j j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
25 and therefore its in this sence One of those Doctrines, which stands to the Jews a stumbling-block, and to the Greeks foolishness. But notwithstanding these extravagant Insults, its to those that believe, The power of God, and the wisdom of God. and Therefore its in this sense One of those Doctrines, which Stands to the jews a stumbling-block, and to the Greeks foolishness. But notwithstanding these extravagant Insults, its to those that believe, The power of God, and the Wisdom of God. cc av pn31|vbz p-acp d n1 crd pp-f d n2, r-crq vvz p-acp dt np2 dt n1, cc p-acp dt np1 n1. p-acp a-acp d j vvz, pn31|vbz p-acp d cst vvb, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
26 Its a Doctrine as powerful in the Evidence of it, as it has been mighty in its Successes; Its a Doctrine as powerful in the Evidence of it, as it has been mighty in its Successes; pn31|vbz dt n1 c-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp pn31 vhz vbn j p-acp po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
27 and tho' we cannot assert it from the established Course of Nature, nor desire to rake it up out of the Rubbish of Heathen, and though we cannot assert it from the established Course of Nature, nor desire to rake it up out of the Rubbish of Heathen, cc cs pns12 vmbx vvb pn31 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, ccx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp av pp-f dt n1 pp-f j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
28 or Jewish Traditions, yet it rests upon an unshaken Foundation, even a sure word of Prophecy, or Jewish Traditions, yet it rests upon an unshaken Foundation, even a sure word of Prophecy, cc jp n2, av pn31 vvz p-acp dt j-vvn n1, av dt j n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
29 unto which we shall do well to take heed ; unto which we shall do well to take heed; p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vdi av pc-acp vvi n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
30 for we have before us the words of Him, that is become The Lord of Life and Glory, for we have before us the words of Him, that is become The Lord of Life and Glory, c-acp pns12 vhb p-acp pno12 dt n2 pp-f pno31, cst vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
31 and has the Keys of Hell and Death: and has the Keys of Hell and Death: cc vhz dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
32 He it is that assures us, The hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth: He it is that assures us, The hour is coming, in the which all that Are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth: pns31 pn31 vbz cst vvz pno12, dt n1 vbz vvg, p-acp dt r-crq d cst vbr p-acp dt n2 vmb vvi po31 n1, cc vmb vvi av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
33 They that have done good, unto the Resurrection of Life; and they that have done evil, unto the Resurrection of Damnation. They that have done good, unto the Resurrection of Life; and they that have done evil, unto the Resurrection of Damnation. pns32 cst vhb vdn j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; cc pns32 cst vhb vdn n-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
34 This famous Passage is almost universally allowed to be a Description of a general Resurrection. This famous Passage is almost universally allowed to be a Description of a general Resurrection. d j n1 vbz av av-j vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
35 Indeed the Learned Bishop Pearson observes, that it strikes so closely at the Socinian Notion of a Resurrection, that some of 'em are forc'd to apply it to a Spiritual Resurrection, Indeed the Learned Bishop Pearson observes, that it strikes so closely At the Socinian Notion of a Resurrection, that Some of they Are forced to apply it to a Spiritual Resurrection, np1 dt j n1 np1 vvz, cst pn31 vvz av av-j p-acp dt np1 n1 pp-f dt n1, cst d pp-f pno32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
36 and pronounce the Grave to be the Regions of Heathen Ignorance and Impiety, and the Reception of the Gospel, to be the Resurrection from ' em. and pronounce the Grave to be the Regions of Heathen Ignorance and Impiety, and the Reception of the Gospel, to be the Resurrection from ' em. cc vvb dt j pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp ' pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
37 But we must do Socinus, and the most considerable of his Followers, Crellius and Schlictingius, a piece of Justice here; But we must do Socinus, and the most considerable of his Followers, Crellius and Schlictingius, a piece of justice Here; cc-acp pns12 vmb vdi np1, cc dt av-ds j pp-f po31 n2, np1 cc np1, dt n1 pp-f n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
38 for tho' they will not allow the words to prove the Identity of our Rising Bodies, for though they will not allow the words to prove the Identity of our Rising Bodies, c-acp cs pns32 vmb xx vvi dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 j-vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
39 yet they reject the conceit of a spiritual Resurrection, and assign the same Arguments against it, that are advanced by this Eminent Prelate. yet they reject the conceit of a spiritual Resurrection, and assign the same Arguments against it, that Are advanced by this Eminent Prelate. av pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc vvi dt d n2 p-acp pn31, cst vbr vvn p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
40 Since then we are thus far agreed, that the thing pointed at is a General Resurrection, we may venture to affirm, that they instruct us in two important Circumstances of it; Since then we Are thus Far agreed, that the thing pointed At is a General Resurrection, we may venture to affirm, that they instruct us in two important circumstances of it; p-acp av pns12 vbr av av-j vvn, cst dt n1 vvn p-acp vbz dt j n1, pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vvb pno12 p-acp crd j n2 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
41 first, the Extent, and secondly, the Manner of it. First, the Extent, and secondly, the Manner of it. ord, dt n1, cc ord, dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
42 Here's a distinction of Allotments, Life and Damnation, and they are founded in distinct Works and Actions, good and evil, Here's a distinction of Allotments, Life and Damnation, and they Are founded in distinct Works and Actions, good and evil, av|vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, n1 cc n1, cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp j vvz cc n2, j cc j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
43 and both imply distinct Classes of Persons, the Righteous and the Wicked, and consequently a Resurrection of both: and both imply distinct Classes of Persons, the Righteous and the Wicked, and consequently a Resurrection of both: cc d vvb j n2 pp-f n2, dt j cc dt j, cc av-j dt n1 pp-f d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
44 The Wicked must certainly bear a part in the Resurrection, for every Soul that sinneth, and every Body that dyeth, and is committed to the Dust, must rise again: The Wicked must Certainly bear a part in the Resurrection, for every Soul that Sinneth, and every Body that Dies, and is committed to the Dust, must rise again: dt j vmb av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1 cst vvz, cc d n1 cst vvz, cc vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
45 Yes, as surely as he dyeth and enjoys a Sepulchre, he must be forced from his Lodgment, and rise again; Yes, as surely as he Dies and enjoys a Sepulchre, he must be forced from his Lodgement, and rise again; uh, c-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vvz cc vvz dt n1, pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
46 for neither the Grave, nor Rocks, nor Mountains shall cover, much less secure him, since all that are in the Graves must come forth: for neither the Grave, nor Rocks, nor Mountains shall cover, much less secure him, since all that Are in the Graves must come forth: c-acp av-dx dt j, ccx n2, ccx n2 vmb vvi, d av-dc vvi pno31, c-acp d cst vbr p-acp dt n2 vmb vvi av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
47 Thus we have the Extent of the Resurrection. Thus we have the Extent of the Resurrection. av pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
48 Again, If we demand with what Bodies shall we come? Why certainly since our Resurrection is to be made from the Grave, Again, If we demand with what Bodies shall we come? Why Certainly since our Resurrection is to be made from the Grave, av, cs pns12 vvb p-acp r-crq n2 vmb pns12 vvi? q-crq av-j c-acp po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
49 and since our Bodies, even Flesh and Blood were committed to the Grave, the very same Bodies will rise again; and since our Bodies, even Flesh and Blood were committed to the Grave, the very same Bodies will rise again; cc p-acp po12 n2, av n1 cc n1 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j, dt av d n2 vmb vvi av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
50 the Substance will not be changed, tho' the Quality's altered: the Substance will not be changed, though the Quality's altered: dt n1 vmb xx vbi vvn, cs dt ng1 vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
51 And thus we have the Manner of the Resurrection, for All that are in the Graves shall come forth. And thus we have the Manner of the Resurrection, for All that Are in the Graves shall come forth. cc av pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp d cst vbr p-acp dt n2 vmb vvi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
52 I shall endeavour to assert both these important Truths, and that in Opposition to the Adversaries of ' em. I shall endeavour to assert both these important Truths, and that in Opposition to the Adversaries of ' em. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp vvb d d j n2, cc cst p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f ' pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
53 I begin with the First, I mean the Extent of the Resurrection. I begin with the First, I mean the Extent of the Resurrection. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord, pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
54 As for the Extent of it, the Socinian Doctors are not yet agreed, tho' the most Judicious declare for a general Resurrection. As for the Extent of it, the Socinian Doctors Are not yet agreed, though the most Judicious declare for a general Resurrection. p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, dt np1 n2 vbr xx av vvn, cs dt av-ds j vvi p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
55 Its observable Smalcius, the Author of the Racovian Catechism, only describes the Resurrection of the Just, without taking the least notice of that of the Wicked; Its observable Smalcius, the Author of the Racovian Catechism, only describes the Resurrection of the Just, without taking the least notice of that of the Wicked; po31 j np1, dt n1 pp-f dt np1 n1, av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j, p-acp vvg dt ds n1 pp-f d pp-f dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
56 whilst others allow the former, but expresly deny the latter. while Others allow the former, but expressly deny the latter. cs n2-jn vvb dt j, cc-acp av-j vvi dt d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
57 But an impartial Reader, one would think, could not have wished for a clearer Decision of this matter, But an impartial Reader, one would think, could not have wished for a clearer Decision of this matter, p-acp dt j n1, pi vmd vvi, vmd xx vhi vvn p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
58 than our Saviour's words afford us, when we are told, That all that are in the Graves shall come forth, part to the Resurrection of Life, than our Saviour's words afford us, when we Are told, That all that Are in the Graves shall come forth, part to the Resurrection of Life, cs po12 ng1 n2 vvb pno12, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn, cst d cst vbr p-acp dt n2 vmb vvi av, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
59 and part to the Resurrection of Damnation. and part to the Resurrection of Damnation. cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
60 So that he that disputes the Truth of a general Resurrection, must allow no distinction between the Righteous and the Wicked, no more than their future Allotments; So that he that disputes the Truth of a general Resurrection, must allow no distinction between the Righteous and the Wicked, no more than their future Allotments; av cst pns31 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp dt j cc dt j, av-dx dc cs po32 j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
61 or he must deny the Wicked the most common Office of Humanity, that of Burial, or excuse it, by asserting an immediate Annihilation: or he must deny the Wicked the most Common Office of Humanity, that of Burial, or excuse it, by asserting an immediate Annihilation: cc pns31 vmb vvi dt j dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n1, cst pp-f n1, cc vvi pn31, p-acp vvg dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
62 For if the Wicked at the point of Death, do not immediately vanish into soft Air, For if the Wicked At the point of Death, do not immediately vanish into soft Air, c-acp cs dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vdb xx av-j vvi p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
63 or if Mankind do not usually judge before-hand, and thereupon deny 'em the Office of Burial, or if Mankind do not usually judge beforehand, and thereupon deny they the Office of Burial, cc cs n1 vdb xx av-j vvi av, cc av vvb pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
64 or if the Allotments of Life and Damnation are not indiscriminately ascertain'd (to affirm any of which would be a gross and palpable Absurdity) then the Wicked must come forth of their Graves, or if the Allotments of Life and Damnation Are not indiscriminately ascertained (to affirm any of which would be a gross and palpable Absurdity) then the Wicked must come forth of their Graves, cc cs dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr xx av-j vvn (pc-acp vvi d pp-f r-crq vmd vbi dt j cc j n1) av dt j vmb vvi av pp-f po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
65 and make their Resurrection, tho' a most Fatal one, even the Resurrection of Damnation. and make their Resurrection, though a most Fatal one, even the Resurrection of Damnation. cc vvi po32 n1, cs dt av-ds j pi, av dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
66 We may add to this leading Authority another of St. Paul 's, and its the more considerable, We may add to this leading authority Another of Saint Paul is, and its the more considerable, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d j-vvg n1 j-jn pp-f n1 np1 vbz, cc pn31|vbz dt av-dc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
67 since this great Apostle industriously pursues our Saviour's Methods in Representing it, and that too with respect to the Universality, Design and Manner of it: since this great Apostle industriously pursues our Saviour's Methods in Representing it, and that too with respect to the Universality, Design and Manner of it: c-acp d j n1 av-j vvz po12 ng1 n2 p-acp vvg pn31, cc cst av p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
68 For we must all appear (no doubt from our Graves) before the Judgment-seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in his Body (no doubt in that very Body they were committed) according to that he hath done, For we must all appear (no doubt from our Graves) before the Judgment seat of christ, that every one may receive the things done in his Body (no doubt in that very Body they were committed) according to that he hath done, c-acp pns12 vmb d vvi (dx n1 p-acp po12 n2) p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst d pi vmb vvi dt n2 vdn p-acp po31 n1 (dx n1 p-acp d j n1 pns32 vbdr vvn) vvg p-acp cst pns31 vhz vdn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
69 whether it be good or bad, 2 Cor. 5.10. But to conclude this Argument from express Authorities of Scripture; whither it be good or bad, 2 Cor. 5.10. But to conclude this Argument from express Authorities of Scripture; cs pn31 vbb j cc j, crd np1 crd. p-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp j n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
70 the Divine Author of the Book of Revelations hath so accurately described a general Resurrection, that he seems to have industriously Ransackt all the Corners of the World, in order to advance a Challenge, to produce one single Mortal, that has not his Summons to it. the Divine Author of the Book of Revelations hath so accurately described a general Resurrection, that he seems to have industriously Ransacked all the Corners of the World, in order to advance a Challenge, to produce one single Mortal, that has not his Summons to it. dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 vhz av av-j vvn dt j n1, cst pns31 vvz pc-acp vhi av-j vvn d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt vvb, pc-acp vvi crd j j-jn, cst vhz xx po31 n1 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
71 And I saw the dead, both small and great, stand before God (no doubt with that very Part about 'em, And I saw the dead, both small and great, stand before God (no doubt with that very Part about they, cc pns11 vvd dt j, d j cc j, vvb p-acp np1 (dx n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
72 for which they were once esteem'd Dead-men) and the Sea gave up the dead which were in it, for which they were once esteemed Dead men) and the Sea gave up the dead which were in it, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr a-acp vvn n2) cc dt n1 vvd a-acp dt j r-crq vbdr p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
73 and Death and Hell gave up the dead which were in them, Chap. 20. ver. 12, 13. Here we see the Prince and Peasant, the Infant and Man of Years, must obey the Summons of a general Resurrection; and Death and Hell gave up the dead which were in them, Chap. 20. ver. 12, 13. Here we see the Prince and Peasant, the Infant and Man of years, must obey the Summons of a general Resurrection; cc n1 cc n1 vvd a-acp dt j r-crq vbdr p-acp pno32, np1 crd fw-la. crd, crd av pns12 vvb dt n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
74 and all the Repositories of Art and Nature, are forc'd to surrender up their Dead, or disgorge the Mortal part of 'em: and all the Repositories of Art and Nature, Are forced to surrender up their Dead, or disgorge the Mortal part of they: cc d dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vbr vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 j, cc vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
75 And will any Socinian pretend to contrive a shelter for the Wicked? I'm afraid he'll leave himself, And will any Socinian pretend to contrive a shelter for the Wicked? I'm afraid he'll leave himself, cc vmb d np1 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j? np1 j pns31|vmb vvi px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
76 as well as them, miserably expos'd, especially when the Text assures us, That the very Heavens shall flee away, as well as them, miserably exposed, especially when the Text assures us, That the very Heavens shall flee away, c-acp av c-acp pno32, av-j vvn, av-j c-crq dt n1 vvz pno12, cst dt j n2 vmb vvi av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
77 and there shall be no place found for them, ver. 11. and there shall be no place found for them, ver. 11. cc pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 vvn p-acp pno32, fw-la. crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
78 But farther, not to rest any longer in Generals, I shall endeavour to prove it from the Nature of the Thing, But farther, not to rest any longer in Generals, I shall endeavour to prove it from the Nature of the Thing, p-acp jc, xx pc-acp vvi d av-jc p-acp n2, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
79 and that too in its particular Instances. and that too in its particular Instances. cc cst av p-acp po31 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
80 And First, As for the Resurrection of the Just, its on all hands agreed, that they are virtually raised in Christ, And First, As for the Resurrection of the Just, its on all hands agreed, that they Are virtually raised in christ, cc ord, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, pn31|vbz p-acp d n2 vvn, cst pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
81 for since the Head is risen, and as such styled, The first-born from the Dead, the Members that are united to him, by a spiritual, vital Principle, his holy Spirit, shall certainly be raised, for since the Head is risen, and as such styled, The firstborn from the Dead, the Members that Are united to him, by a spiritual, vital Principle, his holy Spirit, shall Certainly be raised, c-acp c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn, cc c-acp d vvn, dt j p-acp dt j, dt n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp dt j, j n1, po31 j n1, vmb av-j vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
82 for He that raised Christ from the dead, shall also quicken our mortal Bodies, by his Spirit that dwelleth in us, Rom. 8.11. Again, Christ is expresly styl'd, The first-fruits of our Resurrection. for He that raised christ from the dead, shall also quicken our Mortal Bodies, by his Spirit that dwells in us, Rom. 8.11. Again, christ is expressly styled, The Firstfruits of our Resurrection. c-acp pns31 cst vvd np1 p-acp dt j, vmb av vvi po12 j-jn n2, p-acp po31 n1 cst vvz p-acp pno12, np1 crd. av, np1 vbz av-j vvn, dt n2 pp-f po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
83 And as the First-fruits offered to God, consecrated, or blessed the whole Lump, so this First-fruit having purchased to himself a vital Principle, by fulfilling the Divine Compact, it will be convey'd to all those that have an interest in him; And as the Firstfruits offered to God, consecrated, or blessed the Whole Lump, so this First-fruit having purchased to himself a vital Principle, by fulfilling the Divine Compact, it will be conveyed to all those that have an Interest in him; cc p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp np1, vvn, cc vvd dt j-jn n1, av d n1 vhg vvn p-acp px31 dt j n1, p-acp vvg dt j-jn vvb, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d d cst vhb dt n1 p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
84 so that the Resurrection of the Just, or Faithful, is in a spiritual Sence, or the way of Grace, derived from that of our Saviour, so that the Resurrection of the Just, or Faithful, is in a spiritual Sense, or the Way of Grace, derived from that of our Saviour, av cst dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc j, vbz p-acp dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp d pp-f po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
85 as absolutely as Light or Warmth from the Sun, in the way of Nature. as absolutely as Light or Warmth from the Sun, in the Way of Nature. c-acp av-j c-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
86 But then here's the Foundation of the Miscarriages of our Adversaries, the Rock which they carelesly split upon: But then here's the Foundation of the Miscarriages of our Adversaries, the Rock which they carelessly split upon: p-acp cs av|vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, dt n1 r-crq pns32 av-j vvd p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
87 For since they are not able to discern any such Connexion, between the Resurrection of our Saviour, For since they Are not able to discern any such Connexion, between the Resurrection of our Saviour, c-acp c-acp pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi d d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
88 and that of the Wicked, they are apt to imagine, he can have no just Right or Title to it, and that of the Wicked, they Are apt to imagine, he can have no just Right or Title to it, cc d pp-f dt j, pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi, pns31 vmb vhi dx j n-jn cc n1 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
89 and consequently there's no real Foundation for it. But the Mistake is extremely obvious: and consequently there's no real Foundation for it. But the Mistake is extremely obvious: cc av-j pc-acp|vbz dx j n1 p-acp pn31. p-acp dt n1 vbz av-jn j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
90 For as our blessed Saviour became a Mediator between God and Man, and this Mediation, in the original Design of it, extends to all the Sons and Daughters of Adam, he challenges an unquestionable Right of Dominion over the whole Species, upon the Performance or Execution of it; For as our blessed Saviour became a Mediator between God and Man, and this Mediation, in the original Design of it, extends to all the Sons and Daughters of Adam, he challenges an unquestionable Right of Dominion over the Whole Species, upon the Performance or Execution of it; c-acp c-acp po12 j-vvn n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, cc d n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, vvz p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz dt j n-jn pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
91 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living, Rom. 14.9. For to this end christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living, Rom. 14.9. p-acp p-acp d n1 np1 av-d vvd, cc vvd, cc vvn, cst pns31 vmd vbi n1 av-d pp-f dt j cc j-vvg, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
92 This is so clear, that it extends even to Heathens and Unbelievers, for by virtue of it he becomes their proper Judge, This is so clear, that it extends even to heathens and Unbelievers, for by virtue of it he becomes their proper Judge, d vbz av j, cst pn31 vvz av p-acp n2-jn cc n2, c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f pn31 pns31 vvz po32 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
93 and as he's their Judge, he can rightfully summon 'em from their very Graves, in their proper Bodies or Persons. and as he's their Judge, he can rightfully summon they from their very Graves, in their proper Bodies or Persons. cc c-acp pns31|vbz po32 n1, pns31 vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
94 And therefore he hath an uncontroulable Authority to rouze even once the most potent Sinner, And Therefore he hath an uncontrollable authority to rouse even once the most potent Sinner, cc av pns31 vhz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av a-acp dt av-ds j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
95 and oblige him to account for his Actions, with those Eyes, and Hands, and Heart, that so grosly dishonour'd him. and oblige him to account for his Actions, with those Eyes, and Hands, and Heart, that so grossly dishonoured him. cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, p-acp d n2, cc n2, cc n1, cst av av-j vvn pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
96 And since in the distribution of Rewards and Punishments, he has signified a special regard to the Body, And since in the distribution of Rewards and Punishments, he has signified a special regard to the Body, cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, pns31 vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
97 as well as Soul, we might without St. Paul 's express Declaration conclude, That there shall be a Resurrection, both of the just and unjust, Act. 24.15. It is true, they move upon a different Foundation; as well as Soul, we might without Saint Paul is express Declaration conclude, That there shall be a Resurrection, both of the just and unjust, Act. 24.15. It is true, they move upon a different Foundation; c-acp av c-acp n1, pns12 vmd p-acp n1 np1 vbz j n1 vvi, cst a-acp vmb vbi dt n1, d pp-f dt j cc j, n1 crd. pn31 vbz j, pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
98 the first is an Act of infinite Grace and Mercy, an Act that carries the most joyful Invitations in it, the First is an Act of infinite Grace and Mercy, an Act that carries the most joyful Invitations in it, dt ord vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, dt n1 cst vvz dt av-ds j n2 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
99 for its the glorious Consummation of Christ's Espousals with his Church; for its the glorious Consummation of Christ's Espousals with his Church; c-acp pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
100 but the second, an Act of sovereign Power and Justice, and implies a kind of forcible Entry on the Tombs of the Wicked, who shall be haled forth, to receive the Sentence of Disobedience in a personal and bodily Appearance. but the second, an Act of sovereign Power and justice, and Implies a kind of forcible Entry on the Tombs of the Wicked, who shall be haled forth, to receive the Sentence of Disobedience in a personal and bodily Appearance. cc-acp dt ord, dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, r-crq vmb vbi vvn av, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
101 And thus much for the Extent of the Resurrection. I proceed to examine the Second General, which respects the Manner of it; And thus much for the Extent of the Resurrection. I proceed to examine the Second General, which respects the Manner of it; cc av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi dt ord n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
102 and 'tis, That we shall all be raised in our own proper Bodies: and it's, That we shall all be raised in our own proper Bodies: cc pn31|vbz, cst pns12 vmb d vbi vvn p-acp po12 d j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
103 And for the clearing of this Argument, I shall first evince it from the Nature of the Thing from Scripture, and Antiquity. And for the clearing of this Argument, I shall First evince it from the Nature of the Thing from Scripture, and Antiquity. cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, pns11 vmb ord vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
104 And for as much as the Resurrection of our own proper Bodies will appear from these Authorities, I shall in the Second Place, endeavour to state the Nature of Humane Identity, and consequently the Identity of our rising Bodies; And for as much as the Resurrection of our own proper Bodies will appear from these Authorities, I shall in the Second Place, endeavour to state the Nature of Humane Identity, and consequently the Identity of our rising Bodies; cc c-acp c-acp d c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d j n2 vmb vvi p-acp d n2, pns11 vmb p-acp dt ord n1, vvb p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 j-vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
105 and from both these conclude what is proper to be Believ'd, and make some returns to the Possibility of such a Resurrection. and from both these conclude what is proper to be Believed, and make Some returns to the Possibility of such a Resurrection. cc p-acp d d vvb r-crq vbz j pc-acp vbi vvd, cc vvi d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
106 And First, That we shall All be raised in our own proper Bodies: This is a Position which the Socinians unanimously reject; And First, That we shall All be raised in our own proper Bodies: This is a Position which the socinians unanimously reject; cc ord, cst pns12 vmb d vbi vvn p-acp po12 d j n2: d vbz dt n1 r-crq dt njp2 av-j vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
107 Its true, Schlictingius places humane Identity purely in the Identity of a Rational Spiritual Soul; Its true, Schlictingius places humane Identity purely in the Identity of a Rational Spiritual Soul; pn31|vbz j, np1 n2 j n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
108 and tho' he doth not expresly deny the Resurrection of the Body, yet he makes the Identity of the Body no way material in the Resurrection. and though he does not expressly deny the Resurrection of the Body, yet he makes the Identity of the Body no Way material in the Resurrection. cc cs pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 dx n1 j-jn p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
109 See Comment on Rom. 8. v. 11. As for the Nature of humane Identity, I shall speak to it in its proper place; See Comment on Rom. 8. v. 11. As for the Nature of humane Identity, I shall speak to it in its proper place; vvb n1 p-acp np1 crd n1 crd p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
110 and therefore I shall prosecute my present Design, and prove, that the Christian Faith is, We shall be raised every one in his own proper Body. and Therefore I shall prosecute my present Design, and prove, that the Christian Faith is, We shall be raised every one in his own proper Body. cc av pns11 vmb vvi po11 j n1, cc vvi, cst dt njp n1 vbz, pns12 vmb vbi vvn d pi p-acp po31 d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
111 And first this is indisputably evident from the very Notion of a Resurrection, and the receiv'd use of the Word. And First this is indisputably evident from the very Notion of a Resurrection, and the received use of the Word. cc ord d vbz av-j j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
112 Now certainly a Resurrection is the restoring a dead Creature to its former State of Life, by a Re-union of its first Principles. Now Certainly a Resurrection is the restoring a dead Creature to its former State of Life, by a Reunion of its First Principles. av av-j dt n1 vbz dt j-vvg dt j n1 p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 ord n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
113 The constituent Principles of a Man are a Soul, and a Body, and Death primarily consists in the Separation of 'em; The constituent Principles of a Man Are a Soul, and a Body, and Death primarily consists in the Separation of they; dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr dt n1, cc dt n1, cc n1 av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
114 or rather, as Death is the Fore-runner of Corruption, in the Dissolution of one, or both of 'em: or rather, as Death is the Forerunner of Corruption, in the Dissolution of one, or both of they: cc av-c, c-acp n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd, cc d pp-f pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
115 If therefore Lazarus, or any other Person is to be raised again, those Two numerical Principles of which he was originally compounded, must be united; If Therefore Lazarus, or any other Person is to be raised again, those Two numerical Principles of which he was originally compounded, must be united; cs av np1, cc d j-jn n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn av, d crd j n2 pp-f r-crq pns31 vbds av-j vvn, vmb vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
116 and then, and not till then, is Lazarus raised from the Dead. The Notion sufficiently discovers it self in the Case of Lazarus, and our Blessed Saviour; and then, and not till then, is Lazarus raised from the Dead. The Notion sufficiently discovers it self in the Case of Lazarus, and our Blessed Saviour; cc av, cc xx c-acp av, vbz np1 vvn p-acp dt j. dt n1 av-j vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po12 j-vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
117 where the Body was not dissolved, and the same is absolutely required, where the corruptible Principle is actually dissolved. where the Body was not dissolved, and the same is absolutely required, where the corruptible Principle is actually dissolved. c-crq dt n1 vbds xx vvn, cc dt d vbz av-j vvn, c-crq dt j n1 vbz av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
118 Man is certainly compounded of a corruptible, and incorruptible Principle, the incorruptible Principle cannot suffer Death, Man is Certainly compounded of a corruptible, and incorruptible Principle, the incorruptible Principle cannot suffer Death, n1 vbz av-j vvn pp-f dt j, cc j n1, dt j n1 vmbx vvi n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
119 or Dissolution, and therefore Men are chiefly said to be Dead, in respect of their corruptible Principle, that usually suffers Corruption; or Dissolution, and Therefore Men Are chiefly said to be Dead, in respect of their corruptible Principle, that usually suffers Corruption; cc n1, cc av n2 vbr av-jn vvn pc-acp vbi j, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1, cst av-j vvz n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
120 certainly then if any particular Person is to be raised from the Dead, that Principle which properly dies, Certainly then if any particular Person is to be raised from the Dead, that Principle which properly die, av-j av cs d j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j, cst n1 r-crq av-j vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
121 and is corrupted, is to be restored to its former State, and united to the incorruptible Principle, without which there can be no Resurrection. and is corrupted, is to be restored to its former State, and united to the incorruptible Principle, without which there can be no Resurrection. cc vbz vvn, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 j n1, cc vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq a-acp vmb vbi dx n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
122 For if the corruptible Principle, which properly dies, and is dissolved, is not restored, but a new one formed, For if the corruptible Principle, which properly die, and is dissolved, is not restored, but a new one formed, p-acp cs dt j n1, r-crq av-j vvz, cc vbz vvn, vbz xx vvn, cc-acp dt j pi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
123 or created in the room of it, and united to the incorruptible Principle, it may be properly esteemed a new Production, but by no means, a proper Resurrection; or created in the room of it, and united to the incorruptible Principle, it may be properly esteemed a new Production, but by no means, a proper Resurrection; cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc vvn p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn dt j n1, p-acp p-acp dx n2, dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
124 and to assert the contrary, is to confound received Terms, as well as Notions. and to assert the contrary, is to confound received Terms, as well as Notions. cc p-acp vvb dt n-jn, vbz pc-acp vvi vvn n2, c-acp av c-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
125 In a word, when a new Body is formed out of the common Mass of Matter, In a word, when a new Body is formed out of the Common Mass of Matter, p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
126 and united to the Soul of any particular Person, its in reality no more but the Pythagorean Transmigration, which tho' perform'd after a new manner, and united to the Soul of any particular Person, its in reality no more but the Pythagorean Transmigration, which though performed After a new manner, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, pn31|vbz p-acp n1 av-dx dc p-acp dt np1 n1, r-crq cs vvn p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
127 yet by no greater a share of Divine influence, than that which gives a plastick Power, to form a Body in the Womb, yet by no greater a share of Divine influence, than that which gives a plastic Power, to from a Body in the Womb, av p-acp dx jc dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, cs d r-crq vvz dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
128 and unites a particular Soul to it. and unites a particular Soul to it. cc vvz dt j n1 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
129 Shall the Socinians then, those pretending Masters of Reason, call this a Resurrection? This is to obtrude a Notion contrary to the sence of Mankind, Shall the socinians then, those pretending Masters of Reason, call this a Resurrection? This is to obtrude a Notion contrary to the sense of Mankind, vmb dt njp2 av, d vvg n2 pp-f n1, vvb d dt n1? d vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
130 when the great Argument for rejecting the true Resurrection, is because they cannot reconcile it to their scanty Measures of Reason. when the great Argument for rejecting the true Resurrection, is Because they cannot reconcile it to their scanty Measures of Reason. c-crq dt j n1 p-acp vvg dt j n1, vbz c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp po32 j n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
131 But that, what hath been hitherto asserted, was the true Notion of a Resurrection, not only the Testimony of Scripture, But that, what hath been hitherto asserted, was the true Notion of a Resurrection, not only the Testimony of Scripture, p-acp d, r-crq vhz vbn av vvn, vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
132 and Christian Antiquity, but the joint Suffrage of the Learned Heathens abundantly assures us: and Christian Antiquity, but the joint Suffrage of the Learned heathens abundantly assures us: cc njp n1, cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2-jn av-j vvz pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
133 For it was on this account the Doctrine of the Resurrection was loaded with so much Contempt and Scorn; For it was on this account the Doctrine of the Resurrection was loaded with so much Contempt and Scorn; c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp av d n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
134 when they considered so many various Transmigrations of Matter, they esteemed it impossible for Omnipotence it self, to range every Particle into its own peculiar Place and Order, when they considered so many various Transmigrations of Matter, they esteemed it impossible for Omnipotence it self, to range every Particle into its own peculiar Place and Order, c-crq pns32 vvd av d j n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vvd pn31 j p-acp n1 pn31 n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po31 d j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
135 so as to restore and make up every individual Body. so as to restore and make up every Individu Body. av c-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp d j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
136 Hence it was they triumphed in their Barbarities exercis'd upon some of the Martyrs of Christ, Hence it was they triumphed in their Barbarities exercised upon Some of the Martyrs of christ, av pn31 vbds pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n2 vvn p-acp d pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
137 since they designedly committed 'em to the Jaws of wild Beasts, to defeat (as they thought) Omnipotence, since they designedly committed they to the Jaws of wild Beasts, to defeat (as they Thought) Omnipotence, c-acp pns32 av-j vvd pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, pc-acp vvi (c-acp pns32 vvd) n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
138 and infinite Truth at the same time, in disabling him from performing what he had solemnly promised. and infinite Truth At the same time, in disabling him from performing what he had solemnly promised. cc j n1 p-acp dt d n1, p-acp n-vvg pno31 p-acp vvg r-crq pns31 vhd av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
139 Indeed had the Resurrection, in the most strict and proper Sence of it, implied a Restitution of the same individual Body, it could not have extorted such severe Censures from most of the Learned Heathens; Indeed had the Resurrection, in the most strict and proper Sense of it, implied a Restitution of the same Individu Body, it could not have extorted such severe Censures from most of the Learned heathens; np1 vhd dt n1, p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f pn31, vvn dt n1 pp-f dt d j-jn n1, pn31 vmd xx vhb j-vvn d j n2 p-acp ds pp-f dt j n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
140 for since they allowed the Immortality of the Soul, and a natural Tendency to assume a new Vehicle, they might easily allow that Omnipotence could without any difficulty prepare a new Body, for since they allowed the Immortality of the Soul, and a natural Tendency to assume a new Vehicle, they might Easily allow that Omnipotence could without any difficulty prepare a new Body, c-acp c-acp pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pns32 vmd av-j vvi cst n1 vmd p-acp d n1 vvi dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
141 if that had been sufficient, (as the Socinian would have it) to give it the Denomination of a Resurrection. if that had been sufficient, (as the Socinian would have it) to give it the Denomination of a Resurrection. cs d vhd vbn j, (c-acp dt np1 vmd vhi pn31) pc-acp vvi pn31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
142 For in a word, This would have passed off as a specious kind of Transmigration, For in a word, This would have passed off as a specious kind of Transmigration, p-acp p-acp dt n1, d vmd vhi vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
143 and consequently a Doctrine that would have met with a very easy Reception in most of the Greek Schools. But to proceed: and consequently a Doctrine that would have met with a very easy Reception in most of the Greek Schools. But to proceed: cc av-j dt n1 cst vmd vhi vvn p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp ds pp-f dt jp n2. p-acp pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
144 Let us in the next place examine what Scripture says to this Matter, whereby we shall prove our main Design, Let us in the next place examine what Scripture Says to this Matter, whereby we shall prove our main Design, vvb pno12 p-acp dt ord n1 vvb r-crq n1 vvz p-acp d n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi po12 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
145 as well as confirm this very Notion. as well as confirm this very Notion. c-acp av c-acp vvi d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
146 And first from the Passages already cited on another Argument, where the Resurrection is said to be made from the Grave, from the Sea, and Hell, and Death ; And First from the Passages already cited on Another Argument, where the Resurrection is said to be made from the Grave, from the Sea, and Hell, and Death; cc ord p-acp dt n2 av vvn p-acp j-jn n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j, p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
147 where the Dead are said to stand before God, and Death and Hell are said to give up their dead. See Rev. 20: 12, 13. Joh. 5.28. where the Dead Are said to stand before God, and Death and Hell Are said to give up their dead. See Rev. 20: 12, 13. John 5.28. c-crq dt j vbr vvn p-acp vvb p-acp np1, cc n1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp vvb a-acp po32 j. n1 n1 crd: crd, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
148 I think its indisputably evident, the Holy Spirit directs us to the corruptible Principle, the Body, which alone suffers Death, and is committed to the Grave, and consequently the Resurrection must imply a Restitution of this very Principle, in Conjunction with the incorruptible Principle, the Soul. Indeed it seems absurd, to send us to all the Repositories of the Dead, to establish the Belief of a Resurrection, I think its indisputably evident, the Holy Spirit directs us to the corruptible Principle, the Body, which alone suffers Death, and is committed to the Grave, and consequently the Resurrection must imply a Restitution of this very Principle, in Conjunction with the incorruptible Principle, the Soul. Indeed it seems absurd, to send us to all the Repositories of the Dead, to establish the Belief of a Resurrection, pns11 vvb pn31|vbz av-j j, dt j n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt j n1, dt n1, r-crq av-j vvz n1, cc vbz vvn p-acp dt j, cc av-j dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 np1 pn31 vvz j, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt j, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
149 if a new Corporeal Part is to be framed, or rather if the Mortal Part, that was laid in the Prison of the Grave, is not to be given up again, and actually restored. if a new Corporeal Part is to be framed, or rather if the Mortal Part, that was laid in the Prison of the Grave, is not to be given up again, and actually restored. cs dt j j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc av-c cs dt j-jn n1, cst vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp av, cc av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
150 The Argument is so obvious and convincing, that neither Socinus nor Crellius, upon these Passages of Scripture, are able to make any other Reply, The Argument is so obvious and convincing, that neither Socinus nor Crellius, upon these Passages of Scripture, Are able to make any other Reply, dt n1 vbz av j cc j-vvg, cst dx np1 ccx np1, p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, vbr j pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
151 but Non sequitur, or it does not appear, that the rising Body is the same numerical Body with that which fell. but Non sequitur, or it does not appear, that the rising Body is the same numerical Body with that which fell. cc-acp fw-fr fw-la, cc pn31 vdz xx vvi, cst dt j-vvg n1 vbz dt d j n1 p-acp d r-crq vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
152 Its true, Socinus appeals to a Passage of St. Paul, which proves nothing (as will appear by and by) but what we freely grant, that our corruptible Bodies ▪ cannot inherit Incorruption. See Comment o• Joh. 5.28. Its true, Socinus appeals to a Passage of Saint Paul, which Proves nothing (as will appear by and by) but what we freely grant, that our corruptible Bodies ▪ cannot inherit Incorruption. See Comment o• John 5.28. po31 j, np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, r-crq vvz pix (c-acp n1 vvi p-acp cc a-acp) cc-acp q-crq pns12 av-j vvb, cst po12 j n2 ▪ vmbx vvi n1. vvb n1 n1 np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
153 And therefore it concludes nothing against the present Argument. And Therefore it concludes nothing against the present Argument. cc av pn31 vvz pix p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
154 But the Identity of our rising Bodies is evinced from yet more express Authorities of Scripture; But the Identity of our rising Bodies is evinced from yet more express Authorities of Scripture; p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j-vvg n2 vbz vvn p-acp av av-dc j n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
155 in one place we are assurred, that the holy Spirit shall quicken our mortal bodies, Rom. 8.11. In another, that our Saviour shall change our vile bodies, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, Phil. 3.21. In a third, that This corruptible shall put on incorruption, 1 Cor. 15.53. Here we have the Notion of a Resurrection asserted in express Terms, as well as the Identity of the rising Body. in one place we Are assurred, that the holy Spirit shall quicken our Mortal bodies, Rom. 8.11. In Another, that our Saviour shall change our vile bodies, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, Philip 3.21. In a third, that This corruptible shall put on incorruption, 1 Cor. 15.53. Here we have the Notion of a Resurrection asserted in express Terms, as well as the Identity of the rising Body. p-acp crd n1 pns12 vbr vvn, cst dt j n1 vmb vvi po12 j-jn n2, np1 crd. p-acp j-jn, cst po12 n1 vmb vvi po12 j n2, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp po31 j n1, np1 crd. p-acp dt ord, cst d j vmb vvi p-acp n1, vvn np1 crd. av pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp j n2, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
156 For is it not that mortal corruptible Principle, or that Body which suffered Corruption in the Grave, that is said to be quickened, For is it not that Mortal corruptible Principle, or that Body which suffered Corruption in the Grave, that is said to be quickened, p-acp vbz pn31 xx d j-jn j n1, cc d n1 r-crq vvd n1 p-acp dt j, cst vbz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
157 or restored to Life? Crellius I know has the Face to affirm, that they are not our mortal Bodies, that are quickened, but new ones assigned us. or restored to Life? Crellius I know has the Face to affirm, that they Are not our Mortal Bodies, that Are quickened, but new ones assigned us. cc vvn p-acp n1? np1 pns11 vvb vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vbr xx po12 j-jn n2, cst vbr vvn, cc-acp j pi2 vvn pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
158 [ See Comment on the Place. [ See Comment on the Place. [ vvb n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
159 ] But can a new Body, substituted in the room of my mortal Body, without Solecism and Nonsence, be called my mortal Body, ] But can a new Body, substituted in the room of my Mortal Body, without Solecism and Nonsense, be called my Mortal Body, ] cc-acp vmb dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 j-jn n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, vbb vvn po11 j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
160 or this New Body quickened, the quickning of my mortal Body? But to proceed, the remaining Passages carry the Absurdity higher: or this New Body quickened, the quickening of my Mortal Body? But to proceed, the remaining Passages carry the Absurdity higher: cc d j n1 vvn, dt j-vvg pp-f po11 j-jn n1? p-acp pc-acp vvi, dt j-vvg n2 vvb dt n1 av-jc: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
161 Can a new Body, as to Matter or Substance, plac'd in the room of my corruptible Body, be fairly reconciled with this Corruptible? Or can my corruptible Principle, or dead Body, Can a new Body, as to Matter or Substance, placed in the room of my corruptible Body, be fairly reconciled with this Corruptible? Or can my corruptible Principle, or dead Body, vmb dt j n1, c-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 j n1, vbb av-j vvn p-acp d j? cc vmb po11 j n1, cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
162 tho' never to be restored, be said to put on Incorruption, only because my Soul is after a certain Period united to a new incorruptible Body, diametrically distinct from my corruptible Body? My Soul, in such a case, puts on Incorruption, but by no means my corruptible Body, that still rots and moulders in the Dust. Again, our vile Bodies may be fashioned, or changed into the likeness of Christ's glorious body, by reducing 'em from a natural, to a spiritual, though never to be restored, be said to put on Incorruption, only Because my Soul is After a certain Period united to a new incorruptible Body, diametrically distinct from my corruptible Body? My Soul, in such a case, puts on Incorruption, but by no means my corruptible Body, that still rots and moulders in the Dust. Again, our vile Bodies may be fashioned, or changed into the likeness of Christ's glorious body, by reducing they from a natural, to a spiritual, cs av-x pc-acp vbi vvn, vbb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, av-j c-acp po11 n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt j j n1, av-j j p-acp po11 j n1? po11 n1, p-acp d dt n1, vvz p-acp n1, p-acp p-acp dx n2 po11 j n1, cst j vvz cc n2 p-acp dt n1 av, po12 j n2 vmb vbi vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp dt j, p-acp dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
163 and from a corruptible, to an incorruptible Frame; and from a corruptible, to an incorruptible Frame; cc p-acp dt j, p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
164 but if perfect new Bodies are to be fashioned and substituted, then our vile bodies are not the things fashioned or changed into the likeness of glorious bodies, but exchanged for ' em. but if perfect new Bodies Are to be fashioned and substituted, then our vile bodies Are not the things fashioned or changed into the likeness of glorious bodies, but exchanged for ' em. cc-acp cs j j n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, av po12 j n2 vbr xx dt n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, p-acp vvn p-acp ' pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
165 We therefore freely grant, that the Substance is transform'd by a Change of Qualities, from natural to spiritual, We Therefore freely grant, that the Substance is transformed by a Change of Qualities, from natural to spiritual, pns12 av av-j vvi, cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp j p-acp j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
166 and from corruptible to incorruptible Bodies: and from corruptible to incorruptible Bodies: cc p-acp j p-acp j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
167 And this is all the Apostle intends, when he tells us, That flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of Heaven. And this is all the Apostle intends, when he tells us, That Flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. cc d vbz d dt n1 vvz, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12, cst n1 cc n1 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
168 A great Truth no doubt, as it is encompassed with humane Infirmities, and corruptible Qualities; A great Truth no doubt, as it is encompassed with humane Infirmities, and corruptible Qualities; dt j n1 dx n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp j n1, cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
169 for the Close of the Verse gives us the sence of the whole, nor corruption inherit incorruption. [ 1 Cor. 15.35. the place cited by Socinus. for the Close of the Verse gives us the sense of the Whole, nor corruption inherit incorruption. [ 1 Cor. 15.35. the place cited by Socinus. p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1 vvz pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, ccx n1 vvi n1. [ crd np1 crd. dt n1 vvn p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
170 ] But now we have gone thus far, it would be highly absurd to affirm, that a vile corruptible Body puts on Incorruption, or is fashioned or changed into a glorious Body, when it remains in an eternal State of Corruption. Therefore, the Resurrection, which changes a vile and corruptible Body into a glorious and incorruptible one, must imply a Restitution of the corruptible Principle, ] But now we have gone thus Far, it would be highly absurd to affirm, that a vile corruptible Body puts on Incorruption, or is fashioned or changed into a glorious Body, when it remains in an Eternal State of Corruption. Therefore, the Resurrection, which changes a vile and corruptible Body into a glorious and incorruptible one, must imply a Restitution of the corruptible Principle, ] cc-acp av pns12 vhb vvn av av-j, pn31 vmd vbi av-j j pc-acp vvi, cst dt j fw-fr n1 vvz p-acp n1, cc vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. av, dt n1, r-crq vvz dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt j cc j pi, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
171 and consequently the same numerical Body is the undoubted Subject of the Resurrection. and consequently the same numerical Body is the undoubted Subject of the Resurrection. cc av-j dt d j n1 vbz dt j j-jn pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
172 But farther, that I may not dwell too long on this General, I shall only have recourse to Scripture for one Argument more; But farther, that I may not dwell too long on this General, I shall only have recourse to Scripture for one Argument more; p-acp jc, cst pns11 vmb xx vvi av av-j p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb av-j vhi n1 p-acp n1 p-acp crd n1 av-dc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
173 its The Resurrection of our Saviour's Body: its The Resurrection of our Saviour's Body: po31 dt n1 pp-f po12 ng1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
174 Now its well known, the History of all the Evangelists, the Print of the Nails in his Hands and Feet, Now its well known, the History of all the Evangelists, the Print of the Nails in his Hands and Feet, av pn31|vbz av vvn, dt n1 pp-f d dt n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
175 and of the Spear in his Side, demonstrate, That our blessed Saviour rose in that very Body which was Crucified, Dead and Buried; and of the Spear in his Side, demonstrate, That our blessed Saviour rose in that very Body which was crucified, Dead and Buried; cc pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvb, cst po12 j-vvn n1 vvd p-acp d j n1 r-crq vbds vvn, j cc vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
176 but now its on all hands agreed, that our Saviour was a Type and Pattern of our Resurrection; but now its on all hands agreed, that our Saviour was a Type and Pattern of our Resurrection; cc-acp av pn31|vbz p-acp d n2 vvn, cst po12 n1 vbds dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
177 yes, he's more to the Righteous, for its Christ's the first-fruits, afterwards they that are Christ's at his coming. yes, he's more to the Righteous, for its Christ's the Firstfruits, afterwards they that Are Christ's At his coming. uh, pns31|vbz n1 p-acp dt j, c-acp po31 npg1 dt n2, av pns32 cst vbr npg1 p-acp po31 n-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
178 The Apostle all along carries the Analogy between him and us, and therefore As Christ rose in his own proper mortal Body, The Apostle all along carries the Analogy between him and us, and Therefore As christ rose in his own proper Mortal Body, dt n1 d a-acp vvz dt n1 p-acp pno31 cc pno12, cc av p-acp np1 vvd p-acp po31 d j j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
179 so we shall all rise in ours. so we shall all rise in ours. av pns12 vmb d vvi p-acp png12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
180 The Socinians are pressed here, and therefore endeavour to evade the force of it, by pretending, That tho' our Saviour rose in his Crucified Body, The socinians Are pressed Here, and Therefore endeavour to evade the force of it, by pretending, That though our Saviour rose in his crucified Body, dt njp2 vbr vvn av, cc av vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp vvg, cst cs po12 n1 vvd p-acp po31 vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
181 yet upon his Ascension he received a glorious and spiritualized Body. But this Evasion proves nothing, yet upon his Ascension he received a glorious and spiritualized Body. But this Evasion Proves nothing, av p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvd dt j cc vvn n1. p-acp d n1 vvz pix, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
182 unless it appear from Scripture, that Christ deposited his Crucified Body, and assumed a new Body in the room of it. unless it appear from Scripture, that christ deposited his crucified Body, and assumed a new Body in the room of it. cs pn31 vvb p-acp n1, cst np1 vvn po31 vvn n1, cc vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
183 But this is a Conceit that's destitute of all Foundation from Scripture, and indeed so much, that I do not find any Socinian that peremptorily asserts it. But this is a Conceit that's destitute of all Foundation from Scripture, and indeed so much, that I do not find any Socinian that peremptorily asserts it. p-acp d vbz dt n1 cst|vbz j pp-f d n1 p-acp n1, cc av av av-d, cst pns11 vdb xx vvi d np1 cst av-j vvz pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
184 Therefore this Glorified Body can be nothing but the Crucified Body, refin'd, adorn'd and beautify'd, and its no more but what we allow in the Resurrection of our vile mortal Bodies, for they shall be fashioned like unto his glorious Body: Therefore as Christ the First-fruits is risen in his own proper Body, Therefore this Glorified Body can be nothing but the crucified Body, refined, adorned and beautified, and its no more but what we allow in the Resurrection of our vile Mortal Bodies, for they shall be fashioned like unto his glorious Body: Therefore as christ the Firstfruits is risen in his own proper Body, av d vvn n1 vmb vbi pix p-acp dt vvn n1, j-vvn, vvn cc vvn, cc pn31|vbz dx dc cc-acp r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j j-jn n2, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp po31 j n1: av p-acp np1 dt n2 vbz vvn p-acp po31 d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
185 so shall every one of us be raised in our own proper Bodies at his coming. Thus far it appears, that the current of Scripture, so shall every one of us be raised in our own proper Bodies At his coming. Thus Far it appears, that the current of Scripture, av vmb d crd pp-f pno12 vbi vvn p-acp po12 d j n2 p-acp po31 n-vvg. av av-j pn31 vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
186 as well as the nature of the Thing, declares for the Identity of the Rising Body. as well as the nature of the Thing, declares for the Identity of the Rising Body. c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
187 But that we may confirm the one, and not be mistaken in the Sence of the other, give me leave to reflect a little the Sentiments of the Primitive Church. But that we may confirm the one, and not be mistaken in the Sense of the other, give me leave to reflect a little the Sentiments of the Primitive Church. p-acp cst pns12 vmb vvi dt pi, cc xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
188 And because it would be impertinent in this place, to produce particular Passages of Authors, I shall only endeavour to represent this Argument in a few Observations. And Because it would be impertinent in this place, to produce particular Passages of Authors, I shall only endeavour to represent this Argument in a few Observations. cc c-acp pn31 vmd vbi j p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi j n2 pp-f n2, pns11 vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
189 And first its evident, the Suffrage of the Primitive Church determined for the Resurrection of the same Body; And First its evident, the Suffrage of the Primitive Church determined for the Resurrection of the same Body; cc ord po31 j, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
190 since the Belief of this very Article was the great Prop to the Constancy and Perseverance of Martyrs and Confessors. since the Belief of this very Article was the great Prop to the Constancy and Perseverance of Martyrs and Confessors. c-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 vbds dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
191 Their very Persecutors observ'd it in 'em, and they resolutely attested the Power and Efficacy of it at the place of Martyrdom. Their very Persecutors observed it in they, and they resolutely attested the Power and Efficacy of it At the place of Martyrdom. po32 j n2 vvd pn31 p-acp pno32, cc pns32 av-j vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
192 They were perswaded, that the very Hairs of their Head were all Number'd, and should one Day be restored to 'em; They were persuaded, that the very Hairs of their Head were all Numbered, and should one Day be restored to they; pns32 vbdr vvn, cst dt j n2 pp-f po32 n1 vbdr d vvn, cc vmd pi n1 vbb vvn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
193 and therefore they powerfully bore up under the Cruelties of their Executioners, tho' torn piece-meal by Racks and Saws, or devoured by wild Beasts. and Therefore they powerfully boar up under the Cruelties of their Executioners, though torn piecemeal by Racks and Saws, or devoured by wild Beasts. cc av pns32 av-j vvd a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, cs vvn av p-acp n2 cc n2, cc vvn p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
194 Again, its well known, the grand Objection from the various Transmigrations of Matter, was in Being in the first Ages of the Church, Again, its well known, the grand Objection from the various Transmigrations of Matter, was in Being in the First Ages of the Church, av, pn31|vbz av vvn, dt j n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, vbds p-acp vbg p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
195 and taken notice of on both sides; and taken notice of on both sides; cc vvn n1 pp-f p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
196 and the Heathen Persecutors (as was observed before) took care to improve it, by exposing the Faithful to the Ravage of wild Beasts. and the Heathen Persecutors (as was observed before) took care to improve it, by exposing the Faithful to the Ravage of wild Beasts. cc dt j-jn n2 (c-acp vbds vvn a-acp) vvd n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, p-acp vvg dt j p-acp dt np1 pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
197 Its well known, the Fathers fix the Resurrection of the Body on the Justice of God, in the distribution of Rewards and Punishments. Its well known, the Father's fix the Resurrection of the Body on the justice of God, in the distribution of Rewards and Punishments. pn31|vbz av vvn, dt n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
198 Its well known, they contended for the Resurrection of the Flesh, and expound most of the fore-cited Passages of Scripture, of that very Body and Flesh, that was committed to the Grave; Its well known, they contended for the Resurrection of the Flesh, and expound most of the forecited Passages of Scripture, of that very Body and Flesh, that was committed to the Grave; pn31|vbz av vvn, pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi ds pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n1, pp-f cst j n1 cc n1, cst vbds vvn p-acp dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
199 nay, which is more than all this, the Style of most of the ancient Creeds was, I believe the Resurrection of the Flesh. nay, which is more than all this, the Style of most of the ancient Creeds was, I believe the Resurrection of the Flesh. uh-x, r-crq vbz av-dc cs d d, dt n1 pp-f ds pp-f dt j n2 vbds, pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
200 And therefore since these are unquestionable Truths, we must conclude, that the Doctrine of a numerical Resurrection constantly prevail'd in the Primitive Church. And Therefore since these Are unquestionable Truths, we must conclude, that the Doctrine of a numerical Resurrection constantly prevailed in the Primitive Church. cc av c-acp d vbr j n2, pns12 vmb vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
201 Give me leave to add but one word more. Give me leave to add but one word more. vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi cc-acp crd n1 av-dc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
202 The Judgment of the Primitive Church, for a numerical Resurrection, is indisputably evident from the Censures that passed upon Origen ; The Judgement of the Primitive Church, for a numerical Resurrection, is indisputably evident from the Censures that passed upon Origen; dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1, vbz av-j j p-acp dt n2 cst vvd p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
203 since we find him more than once condemned as Heretical, (sometimes by Councils) for asserting, that we shall, make our Resurrection in an Aethereal Body, since we find him more than once condemned as Heretical, (sometime by Councils) for asserting, that we shall, make our Resurrection in an Ethereal Body, c-acp pns12 vvb pno31 av-dc cs a-acp vvn p-acp j, (av p-acp n2) p-acp vvg, cst pns12 vmb, vvb po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
204 or rather that our rising Body is only formed from a seminal Principle of the corruptible Body. or rather that our rising Body is only formed from a seminal Principle of the corruptible Body. cc av-c cst po12 j-vvg n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
205 Upon the whole then it appears, that the Voice of Reason, Scripture and Antiquity, jointly declare for the Resurrection of the same Body, Upon the Whole then it appears, that the Voice of Reason, Scripture and Antiquity, jointly declare for the Resurrection of the same Body, p-acp dt j-jn av pn31 vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
206 and therefore we have all the Authorities which a Matter of this Nature is capable of, that we are not mistaken in our Notions of it: and Therefore we have all the Authorities which a Matter of this Nature is capable of, that we Are not mistaken in our Notions of it: cc av pns12 vhb d dt n2 r-crq dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz j pp-f, cst pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp po12 n2 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
207 Therefore we must not only believe, that we shall all be raised in our own Bodies, Therefore we must not only believe, that we shall all be raised in our own Bodies, av pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi, cst pns12 vmb d vbi vvn p-acp po12 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
208 but Earnestly contend for this Faith, as originally delivered to the Saints. but Earnestly contend for this Faith, as originally Delivered to the Saints. cc-acp av-j vvi p-acp d n1, c-acp av-j vvn p-acp dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
209 And now since it is concluded, the Resurrection we are to make will be a Resurrection of the same Body, it remains that we Enquire into the Nature of its Identity, or wherein this Sameness consists. And now since it is concluded, the Resurrection we Are to make will be a Resurrection of the same Body, it remains that we Inquire into the Nature of its Identity, or wherein this Sameness consists. cc av c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, dt n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt d n1, pn31 vvz cst pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc c-crq d n1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
210 And that we take just Measures of the Identity of the rising Body, I think it will be necessary to offer something concerning the Nature of Humane Identity, or which is all one, the Identity of a humane Person, because the Identity of the rising Man will certainly be formed upon the same Rules and Principles with that of the living Man. And first, And that we take just Measures of the Identity of the rising Body, I think it will be necessary to offer something Concerning the Nature of Humane Identity, or which is all one, the Identity of a humane Person, Because the Identity of the rising Man will Certainly be formed upon the same Rules and Principles with that of the living Man. And First, cc cst pns12 vvb j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pi vvg dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc r-crq vbz d pi, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvg n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt d n2 cc n2 p-acp d pp-f dt vvg n1 cc ord, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
211 since Man, or which is the same thing, a humane Person, is certainly a Being compounded of Two distinct Principles, since Man, or which is the same thing, a humane Person, is Certainly a Being compounded of Two distinct Principles, c-acp n1, cc r-crq vbz dt d n1, dt j n1, vbz av-j dt vbg vvn pp-f crd j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
212 an animal, and a spiritual Principle, a Soul, and a Body ; an animal, and a spiritual Principle, a Soul, and a Body; dt n1, cc dt j n1, dt n1, cc dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
213 I cannot comply with a late Reformer of Humane Ʋnderstandings, that places Personal Identity purely in Consciousness, or a Faculty of Reflecting on our own Thoughts and Actions, I cannot comply with a late Reformer of Humane Ʋnderstandings, that places Personal Identity purely in Consciousness, or a Faculty of Reflecting on our own Thoughts and Actions, pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n2, d n2 j n1 av-j p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp po12 d n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
214 and ascribing 'em to our selves as such. and ascribing they to our selves as such. cc vvg pno32 p-acp po12 n2 c-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
215 I shall take liberty to consider it, because this Author speaks of it only as applied to a humane Person, I shall take liberty to Consider it, Because this Author speaks of it only as applied to a humane Person, pns11 vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, c-acp d n1 vvz pp-f pn31 av-j c-acp vvn p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
216 and expresly applies it to the Resurrection (no doubt) as an Expedient to solve the difficulties of it. and expressly Applies it to the Resurrection (no doubt) as an Expedient to solve the difficulties of it. cc av-j vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 (dx n1) c-acp dt j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
217 Its true, for as much as Consciousness is an incommunicable Property of every intelligent Being, it will easily be granted, that there cannot be personal Identity without Consciousness; Its true, for as much as Consciousness is an incommunicable Property of every intelligent Being, it will Easily be granted, that there cannot be personal Identity without Consciousness; pn31|vbz j, c-acp c-acp d c-acp n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d j vbg, pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn, cst a-acp vmbx vbi j n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
218 but we can by no means allow, that Consciousness is the sole Principle, or Foundation of personal Identity, as this Author plainly asserts. but we can by no means allow, that Consciousness is the sole Principle, or Foundation of personal Identity, as this Author plainly asserts. cc-acp pns12 vmb p-acp dx n2 vvi, cst n1 vbz dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f j n1, c-acp d n1 av-j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
219 Indeed he gives it such an absolute Sovereignty in this Affair, and discovers such an over-weening Fondness for the Notion, That the little Finger cut off from the Body, Indeed he gives it such an absolute Sovereignty in this Affair, and discovers such an overweening Fondness for the Notion, That the little Finger Cut off from the Body, av pns31 vvz pn31 d dt j n1 p-acp d n1, cc vvz d dt vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, cst dt j n1 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
220 if Conscious, must be the same Person, Sect. 17. That Consciousness inhabiting successively several Bodies, must be all One and the same humane Person: if Conscious, must be the same Person, Sect. 17. That Consciousness inhabiting successively several Bodies, must be all One and the same humane Person: cs j, vmb vbi dt d n1, np1 crd cst n1 vvg av-j j n2, vmb vbi d crd cc dt d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
221 That Two distinct Consciousnesses acting in the same Body, one by Night and the other by Day, must make a Night-man and a Day-man, That Two distinct Consciousnesses acting in the same Body, one by Night and the other by Day, must make a Night-man and a Day-man, cst crd j n2 vvg p-acp dt d n1, pi p-acp n1 cc dt n-jn p-acp n1, vmb vvi dt n1 cc dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
222 and Two distinct Persons, Sect. 22. In a word, he fairly suggests, That Transmigration is a Doctrine no way absurd, and Two distinct Persons, Sect. 22. In a word, he fairly suggests, That Transmigration is a Doctrine no Way absurd, cc crd j n2, np1 crd p-acp dt n1, pns31 av-j vvz, cst n1 vbz dt n1 dx n1 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
223 but very probable, and a good piece of Christian Platonism. but very probable, and a good piece of Christian Platonism. cc-acp av j, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
224 And in plain terms, That Socrates after this Life can no way be the same Man, And in plain terms, That Socrates After this Life can no Way be the same Man, cc p-acp j n2, cst npg1 p-acp d n1 vmb dx n1 vbb dt d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
225 but by Consciousness, Sect. 20. Now certainly, as for the Doctrine of Transmigration, it will be readily allow'd to be a good Piece of Platonism, but he that owns himself an Advocate for it, renders his Christianity justly suspected. but by Consciousness, Sect. 20. Now Certainly, as for the Doctrine of Transmigration, it will be readily allowed to be a good Piece of Platonism, but he that owns himself an Advocate for it, renders his Christianity justly suspected. cc-acp p-acp n1, np1 crd av av-j, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp pns31 cst vvz px31 dt n1 p-acp pn31, vvz po31 np1 av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
226 For whosoever admits the Resurrection of the same Body, must pronounce Transmigration extravagantly absurd; For whosoever admits the Resurrection of the same Body, must pronounce Transmigration extravagantly absurd; p-acp r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt d n1, vmb vvi n1 av-j j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
227 for certainly, if Socrates 's Soul has successively inform'd, presided, and acted in several Bodies, there will be as great a Contest at the Resurrection, which Body shall be Married to Socrates 's Soul, for Certainly, if Socrates is Soul has successively informed, presided, and acted in several Bodies, there will be as great a Contest At the Resurrection, which Body shall be Married to Socrates is Soul, c-acp av-j, cs np1 vbz n1 vhz av-j vvn, vvn, cc vvn p-acp j n2, pc-acp vmb vbi a-acp j dt vvi p-acp dt n1, r-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1 vbz n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
228 as the Sadduce foolishly supposed, when he demanded Whose Wife shall she be of the Seven? As for the Identity of Socrates 's Resurrection, I hope to make it appear, that it does not consist in Consciousness. But to return, Personal Identity can never consist in Consciousness, as the Saducee foolishly supposed, when he demanded Whose Wife shall she be of the Seven? As for the Identity of Socrates is Resurrection, I hope to make it appear, that it does not consist in Consciousness. But to return, Personal Identity can never consist in Consciousness, c-acp dt vvb av-j vvn, c-crq pns31 vvd rg-crq n1 vmb pns31 vbi pp-f dt crd? c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi, cst pn31 vdz xx vvi p-acp n1. p-acp pc-acp vvi, j n1 vmb av-x vvi p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
229 tho' we take Person for an Intelligent Being, without any regard to any particular Substance wherein it exists; though we take Person for an Intelligent Being, without any regard to any particular Substance wherein it exists; cs pns12 vvb n1 p-acp dt j vbg, p-acp d n1 p-acp d j n1 c-crq pn31 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
230 since it is only a reflex Act, or Faculty of an Intelligent Being, and supposes several Faculties antecedent to it, since it is only a reflex Act, or Faculty of an Intelligent Being, and supposes several Faculties antecedent to it, c-acp pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 n1, cc n1 pp-f dt j vbg, cc vvz j n2 n1 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
231 whereas the Identity of any Being must arise from the first Principles of its Existence. whereas the Identity of any Being must arise from the First Principles of its Existence. cs dt n1 pp-f d vbg vmb vvb p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
232 But now its evident, Person implies an Intelligent Being, with regard to the particular Substance, and the Parts and Principles of it, whereby it exists; But now its evident, Person Implies an Intelligent Being, with regard to the particular Substance, and the Parts and Principles of it, whereby it exists; p-acp av pn31|vbz j, n1 vvz dt j vbg, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, c-crq pn31 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
233 for otherwise I would fain know, how its possible to distinguish a Humane, an Angelick, and a Divine Person. Mr. Lock will reply, That they are only to be distinguisht by distinct Principles of Consciousness ; for otherwise I would fain know, how its possible to distinguish a Humane, an Angelical, and a Divine Person. Mr. Lock will reply, That they Are only to be distinguished by distinct Principles of Consciousness; p-acp av pns11 vmd av-j vvi, c-crq pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi dt j, dt np1, cc dt j-jn n1. n1 vvb vmb vvi, cst pns32 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
234 but thus far every particular Humane Person is distinguisht; but thus Far every particular Humane Person is distinguished; cc-acp av av-j d j j n1 vbz vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
235 and consequently there must be something else than Consciousness, to distinguish the several species of Persons. and consequently there must be something Else than Consciousness, to distinguish the several species of Persons. cc av-j a-acp vmb vbi pi av av n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
236 I am sure an Angelick, and Humane Person must be distinguisht by diversity of substance, as well as Consciousness, in as much as the one is a pure Spirit, the other a Substance compounded of Spirit and Matter, or an animal and spiritual Part. These are Positions that answer to the most uncontroverted Idea's or Notions of a humane Person. I am sure an Angelical, and Humane Person must be distinguished by diversity of substance, as well as Consciousness, in as much as the one is a pure Spirit, the other a Substance compounded of Spirit and Matter, or an animal and spiritual Part. These Are Positions that answer to the most uncontroverted Idea's or Notions of a humane Person. pns11 vbm j dt np1, cc j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-acp av c-acp n1, p-acp c-acp d c-acp dt pi vbz dt j n1, dt j-jn dt n1 vvn pp-f n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 cc j n1 d vbr n2 cst vvb p-acp dt av-ds vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
237 But now if a humane Person, in the true Notion of it, implies an Existence of the animal, But now if a humane Person, in the true Notion of it, Implies an Existence of the animal, p-acp av cs dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
238 as well as the immaterial or spiritual Part, the Identity of a humane Person, or which is the same thing, Personal Identity, as apply'd to a particular Man, must consist in the Identity of the animal, as well as immaterial Part, whereinsoever that happens to consist; as well as the immaterial or spiritual Part, the Identity of a humane Person, or which is the same thing, Personal Identity, as applied to a particular Man, must consist in the Identity of the animal, as well as immaterial Part, whereinsoever that happens to consist; c-acp av c-acp dt j cc j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc r-crq vbz dt d n1, j n1, a-acp vvn p-acp dt j n1, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp av c-acp j vvi, av cst vvz pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
239 and consequently Consciousness, which is only a Property of an immaterial Soul, and in the Judgment of Mr. Lock, may be Communicated to any new Body, and consequently Consciousness, which is only a Property of an immaterial Soul, and in the Judgement of Mr. Lock, may be Communicated to any new Body, cc av-j n1, r-crq vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb, vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
240 or animal Part, cannot reach the Identity of a humane Person. or animal Part, cannot reach the Identity of a humane Person. cc n1 n1, vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
241 In one word, I dare appeal to all the world, Whether Mr. Lock, throughout his whole Chapter of Identity, doth not speak of personal Identity, as apply'd to a humane Person ; In one word, I Dare appeal to all the world, Whither Mr. Lock, throughout his Whole Chapter of Identity, does not speak of personal Identity, as applied to a humane Person; p-acp crd n1, pns11 vvb n1 p-acp d dt n1, cs n1 vvb, p-acp po31 j-jn n1 pp-f n1, vdz xx vvi pp-f j n1, a-acp vvn p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
242 and certainly Consciousness, which may exist with the Soul in a state of Separation, can never be the adequate Principle of personal Identity, and Certainly Consciousness, which may exist with the Soul in a state of Separation, can never be the adequate Principle of personal Identity, cc av-j n1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb av-x vbi dt j n1 pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
243 unless we can imagine, that the Body contributes nothing to the making up of a humane Person ; unless we can imagine, that the Body contributes nothing to the making up of a humane Person; cs pns12 vmb vvi, cst dt n1 vvz pix p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
244 or indeed, that it is not an essential Principle as well as the Soul. I am sure such Notions, such Assertions as these, would have done signal service to the Sect called NONLATINALPHABET, that resolv'd our Saviour's humane Nature into mere Phantasm ; or indeed, that it is not an essential Principle as well as the Soul. I am sure such Notions, such Assertions as these, would have done signal service to the Sect called, that resolved our Saviour's humane Nature into mere Phantasm; cc av, cst pn31 vbz xx dt j n1 c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pns11 vbm j d n2, d n2 c-acp d, vmd vhi vdn n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd, cst vvd po12 ng1 j n1 p-acp j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
245 for if Consciousness is alone sufficient to constitute the Identity of a humane Person, or if the animal Part of a humane Person is not an Essential, for if Consciousness is alone sufficient to constitute the Identity of a humane Person, or if the animal Part of a humane Person is not an Essential, c-acp cs n1 vbz av-j j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc cs dt n1 n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz xx dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
246 as well as the Soul, it was unpardonable Injustice in the Primitive Church, to pronounce this Set of Men Hereticks. I remember Mr. Lock very learnedly assures us, that Person is a forensick Term, apply'd to a Being capable of judicial Punishment, as well as Rewards: But certainly such a Person, in the Judgment of the Bench, contains an animal Part in the Idea of it, as well as Consciousness; as well as the Soul, it was unpardonable Injustice in the Primitive Church, to pronounce this Set of Men Heretics. I Remember Mr. Lock very learnedly assures us, that Person is a forensic Term, applied to a Being capable of judicial Punishment, as well as Rewards: But Certainly such a Person, in the Judgement of the Bench, contains an animal Part in the Idea of it, as well as Consciousness; c-acp av c-acp dt n1, pn31 vbds j n1 p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi d j-vvn pp-f n2 n2. pns11 vvb n1 vvb av av-j vvz pno12, cst n1 vbz dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt vbg j pp-f j n1, c-acp av c-acp n2: cc-acp av-j d dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp av c-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
247 else the Person may be conscious of a Thousand Crimes, and stand Convicted too, and yet defy the Judicial Power in inflicting personal Punishments. Else the Person may be conscious of a Thousand Crimes, and stand Convicted too, and yet defy the Judicial Power in inflicting personal Punishments. av dt n1 vmb vbi j pp-f dt crd n2, cc vvb j-vvn av, cc av vvb dt j n1 p-acp vvg j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
248 But to conclude this Argument in a few words, if Consciousness is the sole Principle of personal Identity, suppose we should find it, at the general Resurrection, United to a little Finger, to an Indian Tortoise, or a Body made up of the Remains of Heliogabalus 's Hogs, (Instances of his own culling) it may be the very ingenious Author of the Essay concerning Humane Ʋnderstanding Risen from the Dead, But to conclude this Argument in a few words, if Consciousness is the sole Principle of personal Identity, suppose we should find it, At the general Resurrection, United to a little Finger, to an Indian Tortoise, or a Body made up of the Remains of Heliogabalus is Hogs, (Instances of his own culling) it may be the very ingenious Author of the Essay Concerning Humane Ʋnderstanding Risen from the Dead, p-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt d n2, cs n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n1, vvb pns12 vmd vvi pn31, p-acp dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt jp n1, cc dt n1 vvd a-acp pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1 vbz n2, (n2 pp-f po31 d vvg) pn31 vmb vbi dt av j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg j vvg vvn p-acp dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
249 or the very same numerical Person he was in the Land of the Living. or the very same numerical Person he was in the Land of the Living. cc dt j d j n1 pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
250 I am sure all this literally agrees with his own Language, when he tells us, Sect. 26. in the Name of an Apostle, That at the great Day every One will be the same by Consciousness, in whatever Bodies they shall appear, or Consciousness adheres to. I am sure all this literally agrees with his own Language, when he tells us, Sect. 26. in the Name of an Apostle, That At the great Day every One will be the same by Consciousness, in whatever Bodies they shall appear, or Consciousness adheres to. pns11 vbm j d d av-j vvz p-acp po31 d n1, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12, np1 crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst p-acp dt j n1 d crd vmb vbi dt d p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq n2 pns32 vmb vvi, cc n1 vvz p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
251 If therefore he'll be content to make his Resurrection on these Terms, I leave him to enjoy his beloved Notion, If Therefore he'll be content to make his Resurrection on these Terms, I leave him to enjoy his Beloved Notion, cs av pns31|vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n2, pns11 vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
252 so that he'll allow others to expect a Resurrection according to the Catholick Faith. so that he'll allow Others to expect a Resurrection according to the Catholic Faith. av cst pns31|vmb vvi n2-jn p-acp vvi dt n1 vvg p-acp dt njp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
253 And now I am ready to accuse my self, for dwelling so long upon a single Notion: And now I am ready to accuse my self, for Dwelling so long upon a single Notion: cc av pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi po11 n1, p-acp vvg av av-j p-acp dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
254 But yet I think it was absolutely necessary to my present Undertaking, which is to state the Nature of humane Identity, But yet I think it was absolutely necessary to my present Undertaking, which is to state the Nature of humane Identity, cc-acp av pns11 vvb pn31 vbds av-j j p-acp po11 j n-vvg, r-crq vbz p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
255 or which is the same thing, personal Identity, as apply'd to a humane Person, to assert the Catholick Doctrine of the same Rising Body; or which is the same thing, personal Identity, as applied to a humane Person, to assert the Catholic Doctrine of the same Rising Body; cc r-crq vbz dt d n1, j n1, c-acp vvn p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvb dt njp n1 pp-f dt d j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
256 and in a word, to rescue it from downright Socinianism in a new Dress. and in a word, to rescue it from downright Socinianism in a new Dress. cc p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp j np1 p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
257 For what is all this but to act the Socinian in Masquerade, or under the Disguise of new Names, rather than Notions ; For what is all this but to act the Socinian in Masquerade, or under the Disguise of new Names, rather than Notions; p-acp r-crq vbz d d cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt np1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, av-c cs n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
258 for if Consciousness alone constitutes the Identity of the rising Person, what doth it differ from the Socinian Notion, that places the Identity of a humane Person in the same Individual Spirit, and allows the rising Body to be formed of common Matter. I shall not peremptorily affirm, that this is a Notion which deserves the Name of Heresy ; for if Consciousness alone constitutes the Identity of the rising Person, what does it differ from the Socinian Notion, that places the Identity of a humane Person in the same Individu Spirit, and allows the rising Body to be formed of Common Matter. I shall not peremptorily affirm, that this is a Notion which deserves the Name of Heresy; c-acp cs n1 av-j n2 dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, q-crq vdz pn31 vvi p-acp dt np1 n1, d n2 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt d j-jn n1, cc vvz dt j-vvg n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f j n1. pns11 vmb xx av-j vvi, cst d vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
259 but certainly, if Origen 's Notion of an Aethereal Body, or a Seminal Principle, was justly condemned as Heretical, I am sure it must be a signal Favour to exempt Consciousness thus apply'd, from as severe a Censure. but Certainly, if Origen is Notion of an Ethereal Body, or a Seminal Principle, was justly condemned as Heretical, I am sure it must be a signal Favour to exempt Consciousness thus applied, from as severe a Censure. cc-acp av-j, cs n1 vbz n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt j-jn n1, vbds av-j vvn p-acp j, pns11 vbm j pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 av vvn, p-acp p-acp j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
260 Thus we see the wonderful Product of free Thinking, when it acts without the least regard to the Canon of Scripture. Thus we see the wondered Product of free Thinking, when it acts without the least regard to the Canon of Scripture. av pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f j vvg, c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp dt ds n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
261 But to return to the Decision of the Nature of Humane Identity: But to return to the Decision of the Nature of Humane Identity: p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
262 As for the spiritual Principle, the Soul, tho' it doth by no means consist in Consciousness, As for the spiritual Principle, the Soul, though it does by no means consist in Consciousness, c-acp p-acp dt j n1, dt n1, cs pn31 vdz p-acp dx n2 vvi p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
263 yet its abundantly concluded, it consists in the same individual intelligent Spirit. The remaining Difficulty then is to fix the Identity of the Animal Part, the Body ; yet its abundantly concluded, it consists in the same Individu intelligent Spirit. The remaining Difficulty then is to fix the Identity of the Animal Part, the Body; av pn31|vbz av-j vvd, pn31 vvz p-acp dt d j-jn j n1. dt j-vvg n1 av vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1, dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
264 and certainly the Identity of the animal Part must in one word consist In a sit Construction and Organization of certain Particles of Matter, whereby one common Principle of Life is begun, continued, and Certainly the Identity of the animal Part must in one word consist In a fit Construction and Organization of certain Particles of Matter, whereby one Common Principle of Life is begun, continued, cc av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 vmb p-acp crd n1 vvi p-acp dt j n1 cc np1 pp-f j n2 pp-f n1, c-crq crd j n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
265 and the Integral Parts of the Man are perfected and maintained. and the Integral Parts of the Man Are perfected and maintained. cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn cc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
266 If it be demanded, Which are the Integral Parts of a Man, certainly they are either to be measured by this common Principle of Life, If it be demanded, Which Are the Integral Parts of a Man, Certainly they Are either to be measured by this Common Principle of Life, cs pn31 vbb vvn, r-crq vbr dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, av-j pns32 vbr av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
267 as they are more or less serviceable to the Maintainance of it, or at least from the received Idea of the animal Part. Under the first Head are to be reduc'd the Vessels and Instruments of Concoction, as they Are more or less serviceable to the Maintenance of it, or At least from the received Idea of the animal Part. Under the First Head Are to be reduced the Vessels and Instruments of Concoction, c-acp pns32 vbr av-dc cc av-dc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc p-acp ds p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 p-acp dt ord n1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1-n, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
268 and the Elaboratories of the Blood and Spirits, or Vehicles of Life, such are Nerves, Veins and Arteries. and the Elaboratories of the Blood and Spirits, or Vehicles of Life, such Are Nerves, veins and Arteries. cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n2, cc np1 pp-f n1, d vbr n2, n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
269 Under the second are the Skin, Flesh, Bones, and their Appendages, and even Shape and Proportion; Under the second Are the Skin, Flesh, Bones, and their Appendages, and even Shape and Proportion; p-acp dt ord vbr dt n1, n1, n2, cc po32 n2, cc av vvb cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
270 for tho' as to Bones and Flesh, there may be no express Standard, with respect to Weight, Dimension, for though as to Bones and Flesh, there may be no express Standard, with respect to Weight, Dimension, c-acp cs a-acp p-acp n2 cc n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dx j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
271 or Number, no more than in Nerves or Arteries, yet its impossible to make up the Idea of the animal Part of a Man, without something of each of these; or Number, no more than in Nerves or Arteries, yet its impossible to make up the Idea of the animal Part of a Man, without something of each of these; cc n1, av-dx dc cs p-acp n2 cc n2, av pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp pi pp-f d pp-f d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
272 for we can no more conceive a humane Body, without Flesh and Bones, than without Life: for we can no more conceive a humane Body, without Flesh and Bones, than without Life: c-acp pns12 vmb av-dx av-dc vvi dt j n1, p-acp n1 cc n2, cs p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
273 Feel, for a Spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have, and the same is to be said of Figure and Proportion, Feel, for a Spirit hath not Flesh and bones, as you see me have, and the same is to be said of Figure and Proportion, vvb, p-acp dt n1 vhz xx n1 cc n2, c-acp pn22 vvb pno11 vhi, cc dt d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
274 since it would be absurd to pronounce a Tortoise, or a little Finger, the animal Part of a Man, or humane Person. since it would be absurd to pronounce a Tortoise, or a little Finger, the animal Part of a Man, or humane Person. c-acp pn31 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc dt j n1, dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
275 This is a Truth so indisputable, that were the Body of the Author of the Essay of Humane Ʋnderstanding, transform'd into a Tortoise, or little Finger, and Consciousness joined to it, I'm perswaded he would scarce think himself the same humane Person, This is a Truth so indisputable, that were the Body of the Author of the Essay of Humane Ʋnderstanding, transformed into a Tortoise, or little Finger, and Consciousness joined to it, I'm persuaded he would scarce think himself the same humane Person, d vbz dt n1 av j, cst vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1, vvn p-acp dt n1, cc j n1, cc n1 vvn p-acp pn31, pns11|vbm vvd pns31 vmd av-j vvi px31 dt d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
276 unless it was done when his Brain was exceedingly warm'd with this uncouth Notion. Again, unless it was done when his Brain was exceedingly warmed with this uncouth Notion. Again, cs pn31 vbds vdn c-crq po31 n1 vbds av-vvg vvn p-acp d j n1. av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
277 as to those fleeting Particles, whether vital Spirits, or other more subtle Parts, that are carried off by more nice and delicate sorts of Evacuation, as to those fleeting Particles, whither vital Spirits, or other more subtle Parts, that Are carried off by more Nicaenae and delicate sorts of Evacuation, c-acp p-acp d j-vvg n2, cs j n2, cc n-jn av-dc j n2, cst vbr vvn a-acp p-acp av-dc j cc j n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
278 tho' we cannot esteem 'em integral, constituent Parts of a Man, because humane Identity is not destroy'd by the loss of 'em, though we cannot esteem they integral, constituent Parts of a Man, Because humane Identity is not destroyed by the loss of they, cs pns12 vmbx vvi pno32 j, j n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp j n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
279 yet they are justly to be esteemed proper Appendages of every particular Man; yet they Are justly to be esteemed proper Appendages of every particular Man; av pns32 vbr av-j pc-acp vbi vvn j n2 pp-f d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
280 inasmuch as during their abode in the Body, they were instrumental to the carrying on of Life and Action, inasmuch as during their Abided in the Body, they were instrumental to the carrying on of Life and Actium, av c-acp p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbdr j p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
281 and often ministred to a Man's Vices, as well as Virtues. and often ministered to a Man's Vices, as well as Virtues. cc av vvn p-acp dt ng1 n2, c-acp av c-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
282 And now having fixt the Identity of the Animal Part, in this Life, together with its Integral Parts and Appendages, it will be easy to determine wherein the Identity of the rising Body, And now having fixed the Identity of the Animal Part, in this Life, together with its Integral Parts and Appendages, it will be easy to determine wherein the Identity of the rising Body, cc av vhg vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1, p-acp d n1, av p-acp po31 j n2 cc n2, pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
283 and consequently of the whole Man consists, and how it may be preserved. and consequently of the Whole Man consists, and how it may be preserved. cc av-j pp-f dt j-jn n1 vvz, cc c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
284 And, first, I think we are not obliged to proceed upon the Aristotelian Principles of Generation and Corruption, which pronounce every little Transmutation of Matter, a total Destruction of the Individual, and tho' the same Particles are re-collected and formed into a Being of the same Model, And, First, I think we Are not obliged to proceed upon the Aristotelian Principles of Generation and Corruption, which pronounce every little Transmutation of Matter, a total Destruction of the Individu, and though the same Particles Are recollected and formed into a Being of the same Model, cc, ord, pns11 vvb pns12 vbr xx vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt jp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vvb d j n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn, cc cs dt d n2 vbr j cc vvn p-acp dt vbg pp-f dt d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
285 yet make it to be a new Individual. yet make it to be a new Individu. av vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi dt j j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
286 With submission then, the most direct Method to assert the Identity of the rising Body, is to resolve it into its first Principles, Dust, for dust we are, With submission then, the most Direct Method to assert the Identity of the rising Body, is to resolve it into its First Principles, Dust, for dust we Are, p-acp n1 av, dt av-ds j n1 p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, vbz pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po31 ord n2, n1, p-acp n1 pns12 vbr, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
287 and unto dust must we return ; and certainly Dust must be the Materials of the rising Body. and unto dust must we return; and Certainly Dust must be the Materials of the rising Body. cc p-acp n1 vmb pns12 vvi; cc av-j n1 vmb vbi dt n2-jn pp-f dt j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
288 If therefore there are sufficient Materials of this kind left in the Chambers of Nature for each respective Body, its the special Business of Omnipotence to form 'em into the integral Parts of a humane Body, If Therefore there Are sufficient Materials of this kind left in the Chambers of Nature for each respective Body, its the special Business of Omnipotence to from they into the integral Parts of a humane Body, cs av a-acp vbr j n2-jn pp-f d n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n1, pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
289 and in this Sence, Give to every seed its own body. and in this Sense, Give to every seed its own body. cc p-acp d n1, vvb p-acp d n1 po31 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
290 But as for the Original of this Stock of Matter, I do not think it necessary, that Socrates 's rising Body should be wholly compounded (as some would have it) of those Particles which are the remains of Socrates 's dead Body, for its certainly sufficient, But as for the Original of this Stock of Matter, I do not think it necessary, that Socrates is rising Body should be wholly compounded (as Some would have it) of those Particles which Are the remains of Socrates is dead Body, for its Certainly sufficient, p-acp c-acp p-acp dt j-jn pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vdb xx vvi pn31 j, cst np1 vbz vvg n1 vmd vbi av-jn vvn (c-acp d vmd vhi pn31) pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 vbz j n1, p-acp po31 av-j j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
291 if to these a supply be called in from any evaporated Particles, that were once real Appendages of Socrates 's living Body. if to these a supply be called in from any evaporated Particles, that were once real Appendages of Socrates is living Body. cs p-acp d dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp p-acp d vvn n2, cst vbdr a-acp j n2 pp-f np1 vbz vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
292 Secondly, It cannot be sufficient to establish the Identity of Socrates 's rising Body, if it only enjoys so many Particles of his animal, Secondly, It cannot be sufficient to establish the Identity of Socrates is rising Body, if it only enjoys so many Particles of his animal, ord, pn31 vmbx vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvg n1, cs pn31 av-j vvz av d n2 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
293 or dying Body, as serve to make up the Bones and principal Vessels, and the rest (as others contend) by a plastick Power, or dying Body, as serve to make up the Bones and principal Vessels, and the rest (as Others contend) by a plastic Power, cc j-vvg n1, c-acp vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2 cc j-jn n2, cc dt n1 (c-acp ng2-jn vvb) p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
294 or seminal Principle, made up from forreign adventitious Matter. In a word then, I think its absolutely necessary, that all the necessary integral Parts of Socrates 's rising Body, even Flesh and Blood, should be made up of the Particles of Socrates 's dying Body, or at least of those evaporated ones of his living Body ; or seminal Principle, made up from foreign adventitious Matter. In a word then, I think its absolutely necessary, that all the necessary integral Parts of Socrates is rising Body, even Flesh and Blood, should be made up of the Particles of Socrates is dying Body, or At least of those evaporated ones of his living Body; cc j-jn n1, vvd a-acp p-acp j j n1. p-acp dt n1 av, pns11 vvb pn31|vbz av-j j, cst d dt j j n2 pp-f np1 vbz vvg n1, av n1 cc n1, vmd vbi vvn a-acp pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vbz vvg n1, cc p-acp ds pp-f d vvn pi2 pp-f po31 vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
295 and and when Substance, Life, Lineaments, and the Proportion of a humane Body are formed out of the aforesaid Mass of Matter, God may add what Embelishments he pleases from the stock of common Matter, and yet Socrates 's Body is undoubtedly raised, and and when Substance, Life, Lineaments, and the Proportion of a humane Body Are formed out of the aforesaid Mass of Matter, God may add what Embellishments he Pleases from the stock of Common Matter, and yet Socrates is Body is undoubtedly raised, cc cc c-crq n1, n1, n2, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbr vvn av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, np1 vmb vvi r-crq n2 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc av np1 vbz n1 vbz av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
296 and when the individual Soul or Spirit of Socrates is united to this rising Body, Socrates is certainly raised the same Man, and the same Person he was in the Land of the Living. And thus much for the Nature of humane Identity, and when the Individu Soul or Spirit of Socrates is united to this rising Body, Socrates is Certainly raised the same Man, and the same Person he was in the Land of the Living. And thus much for the Nature of humane Identity, cc c-crq dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp d vvg n1, np1 vbz av-j vvn dt d n1, cc dt d n1 pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg. cc av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
297 as well in the Resurrection, as before it. as well in the Resurrection, as before it. c-acp av p-acp dt n1, c-acp c-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
298 From hence we may, in a few words, discover what is fit to be believed concerning the Resurrection of the Body, From hence we may, in a few words, discover what is fit to be believed Concerning the Resurrection of the Body, p-acp av pns12 vmb, p-acp dt d n2, vvb r-crq vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
299 and remove the Sceptick's mighty Objection advanc'd against it. and remove the Sceptick's mighty Objection advanced against it. cc vvi dt npg1 j n1 vvn p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
300 And as to the first, I think we may leave the School-men sweating in the midst of Objections and Answers, about Hairs and Nails, the State of Infants, and Adam 's Rib too, And as to the First, I think we may leave the Schoolmen sweating in the midst of Objections and Answers, about Hairs and Nails, the State of Infants, and Adam is Rib too, cc c-acp p-acp dt ord, pns11 vvb pns12 vmb vvi dt n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, p-acp n2 cc n2, dt n1 pp-f n2, cc np1 vbz n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
301 for I do not think it Matter of Faith to determine, whether Children shall rise grown Men, for I do not think it Matter of Faith to determine, whither Children shall rise grown Men, c-acp pns11 vdb xx vvi pn31 n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi, cs n2 vmb vvi vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
302 or whether we are to enjoy the same Number of Ribs, Nails, or Hair, or whether they shall be compounded of forreign Matter, or no. or whither we Are to enjoy the same Number of Ribs, Nails, or Hair, or whither they shall be compounded of foreign Matter, or no. cc cs pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt d n1 pp-f n2, n2, cc n1, cc cs pns32 vmb vbi vvn pp-f j n1, cc uh-dx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
303 We may in general conclude, that it seems most agreable to the infinite Wisdom of God, to restore at least the Elect, or Blessed, in the utmost Perfections of humane Nature. We may in general conclude, that it seems most agreeable to the infinite Wisdom of God, to restore At least the Elect, or Blessed, in the utmost Perfections of humane Nature. pns12 vmb p-acp n1 vvi, cst pn31 vvz av-ds j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp ds dt j, cc vvn, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
304 But Secondly, From the Premises it may justly be presum'd pursuant to the ancient Faith, that we are to believe the Resurrection of the Flesh ; But Secondly, From the Premises it may justly be presumed pursuant to the ancient Faith, that we Are to believe the Resurrection of the Flesh; p-acp ord, p-acp dt n2 pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn n1 p-acp dt j n1, cst pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
305 for tho' no certain quantity or proportion can be prescribed, yet Man was originally Created in Flesh and Blood, and its to be esteem'd as much an integral Part, for though no certain quantity or proportion can be prescribed, yet Man was originally Created in Flesh and Blood, and its to be esteemed as much an integral Part, c-acp cs dx j n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn, av n1 vbds av-j vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
306 as Nerves and Arteries, and consequently an Identity is to be observed in this, as well as in other Cases. as Nerves and Arteries, and consequently an Identity is to be observed in this, as well as in other Cases. c-acp n2 cc n2, cc av-j dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d, c-acp av c-acp p-acp j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
307 I know there are Two Passages in St. Paul 's famous Discourse on the Resurrection, which seem to interfere with it; I know there Are Two Passages in Saint Paul is famous Discourse on the Resurrection, which seem to interfere with it; pns11 vvb pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp n1 np1 vbz j n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
308 where we are told, that Flesh and Blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God, and the Body is said to be sown a natural body, but raised a spiritual body. The first of these hath been in some measure reply'd to, where we Are told, that Flesh and Blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God, and the Body is said to be sown a natural body, but raised a spiritual body. The First of these hath been in Some measure replied to, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn, cst n1 cc n1 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn dt j n1, p-acp vvd dt j n1. dt ord pp-f d vhz vbn p-acp d n1 vvd p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
309 and the second is certainly to be expounded the same way; and the second is Certainly to be expounded the same Way; cc dt ord vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn dt d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
310 Its sown a natural body, NONLATINALPHABET, or an animal body, or a Body that is to be supported by Food, Sleep and Warmth, Its sown a natural body,, or an animal body, or a Body that is to be supported by Food, Sleep and Warmth, vbz vvn dt j n1,, cc dt n1 n1, cc dt n1 cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, vvb cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
311 and carries the Seeds of Corruption in it; and carries the Seeds of Corruption in it; cc vvz dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
312 but its rais'd a spiritual body, refin'd, or freed from its corruptible Qualities, or from that continued Flux of Parts, whence the Imperfections and Infirmities of an animal Body are derived; but its raised a spiritual body, refined, or freed from its corruptible Qualities, or from that continued Flux of Parts, whence the Imperfections and Infirmities of an animal Body Are derived; cc-acp pn31|vbz vvn dt j n1, vvn, cc vvn p-acp po31 j n2, cc p-acp cst j-vvn n1 pp-f n2, c-crq dt n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 vbr vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
313 or again, its not a Body of that gross Allay, which our animal Bodies were Created in, or again, its not a Body of that gross Allay, which our animal Bodies were Created in, cc av, pn31|vbz xx dt n1 pp-f cst j n1, r-crq po12 n1 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
314 since its Parts will be wonderfully attenuated, refin'd and spiritualiz'd, and in a word, fashioned after the manner of a glorified Body. So that here seems to be no Foundation to reject the Resurrection of the Flesh; since its Parts will be wonderfully attenuated, refined and spiritualized, and in a word, fashioned After the manner of a glorified Body. So that Here seems to be no Foundation to reject the Resurrection of the Flesh; c-acp po31 n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn, j-vvn cc vvn, cc p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvn n1. av cst av vvz pc-acp vbi dx n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
315 I'm sure it cannot be that of Corruption, for that Almighty Arm, that raises the Body out of the Dust, can by the same Act, render Flesh and Blood incorruptible, as well as the most refin'd Particles of Matter. I'm sure it cannot be that of Corruption, for that Almighty Arm, that raises the Body out of the Dust, can by the same Act, render Flesh and Blood incorruptible, as well as the most refined Particles of Matter. pns11|vbm j pn31 vmbx vbi d pp-f n1, p-acp d j-jn n1, cst vvz dt n1 av pp-f dt n1, vmb p-acp dt d n1, vvb n1 cc n1 j, c-acp av c-acp dt av-ds j-vvn n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
316 And thus much for what is proper to be believed. And thus much for what is proper to be believed. cc av av-d p-acp r-crq vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
317 In the last place we come to make a return to the Sceptick. Does he with Triumph, In the last place we come to make a return to the Sceptic. Does he with Triumph, p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn. vdz pns31 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
318 and a scoffing Infidelity demand, How can these things be, after such repeated Transmigrations of Matter? The Reply is easy, and a scoffing Infidelity demand, How can these things be, After such repeated Transmigrations of Matter? The Reply is easy, cc dt j-vvg n1 vvi, q-crq vmb d n2 vbb, p-acp d vvn n2 pp-f n1? dt n1 vbz j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
319 when we have demanded what he can by no means reject: when we have demanded what he can by no means reject: c-crq pns12 vhb vvn r-crq pns31 vmb p-acp dx n2 vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
320 And First, Will he allow that the evaporated Particles of the living Body, as well as those of the dying Body, may be fit Materials for the rising Body? Will he allow the received Doctrine of Nutrition, that scarce the Fiftieth Part of what is eaten, turns to real Nourishment, And First, Will he allow that the evaporated Particles of the living Body, as well as those of the dying Body, may be fit Materials for the rising Body? Will he allow the received Doctrine of Nutrition, that scarce the Fiftieth Part of what is eaten, turns to real Nourishment, cc ord, vmb pns31 vvi cst dt vvn n2 pp-f dt vvg n1, c-acp av c-acp d pp-f dt j-vvg n1, vmb vbi j n2-jn p-acp dt j-vvg n1? n1 pns31 vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, cst av-j dt ord n1 pp-f r-crq vbz vvn, vvz p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
321 or is assimilated and consubstantiated with the several parts of the feeding Body, so that the rest is cast forth into the Draught, or common stock of Matter? Will he allow, that the principal parts of those Bodies that are expos'd to the Mouths of wild Beasts, such as Bones, Ligatures, Cartilages, or is assimilated and consubstantiated with the several parts of the feeding Body, so that the rest is cast forth into the Draught, or Common stock of Matter? Will he allow, that the principal parts of those Bodies that Are exposed to the Mouths of wild Beasts, such as Bones, Ligatures, Cartilages, cc vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n-vvg n1, av cst dt n1 vbz vvn av p-acp dt n1, cc j n1 pp-f n1? vmb pns31 vvi, cst dt j-jn n2 pp-f d n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, d c-acp n2, n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
322 and almost the whole Genus of Vessels, are very unfit Materials for Food; and almost the Whole Genus of Vessels, Are very unfit Materials for Food; cc av dt j-jn fw-la pp-f n2, vbr av j n2-jn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
323 will he allow, that the devouring Animal may live so long, as to disgorge most of his Prey, I say, to disgorge by insensible Evacuations most of those Particles that turn'd to real Nourishment? Will he allow, that the Parts of the glorified Body may be attenuated to that degree, that half the Matter which made up the Animal Body, may serve to give it all the Features, Lineaments and Proportions of a humane Body? Lastly, will he allow, that the devouring Animal may live so long, as to disgorge most of his Prey, I say, to disgorge by insensible Evacuations most of those Particles that turned to real Nourishment? Will he allow, that the Parts of the glorified Body may be attenuated to that degree, that half the Matter which made up the Animal Body, may serve to give it all the Features, Lineaments and Proportions of a humane Body? Lastly, vmb pns31 vvi, cst dt j-vvg n1 vmb vvi av av-j, c-acp pc-acp vvi av-ds pp-f po31 n1, pns11 vvb, pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2 av-ds pp-f d n2 cst vvd p-acp j n1? n1 pns31 vvi, cst dt n2 pp-f dt vvn n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1, cst n-jn dt n1 r-crq vvd a-acp dt n1 n1, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 d dt n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j n1? ord, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
324 When Infidelity industriously exposes the Bodies of his Saints to Ravage or Spoil, to defeat the Engagements of the Almighty, will he allow that this All-wise All-powerful Being may for that time invert the Course of Nature, When Infidelity industriously exposes the Bodies of his Saints to Ravage or Spoil, to defeat the Engagements of the Almighty, will he allow that this Alwise All-powerful Being may for that time invert the Course of Nature, c-crq n1 av-j vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp np1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn, vmb pns31 vvi cst d j j vbg vmb p-acp d n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
325 and send forth the greatest part of that Matter, which would otherwise have turn'd to Nourishment? These are all Concessions, which the original Notices of a God, and send forth the greatest part of that Matter, which would otherwise have turned to Nourishment? These Are all Concessions, which the original Notices of a God, cc vvi av dt js n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vmd av vhi vvn p-acp n1? d vbr d n2, r-crq dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
326 and the common Principles of Philosophy, will warrant and confirm. and the Common Principles of Philosophy, will warrant and confirm. cc dt j n2 pp-f n1, vmb vvi cc vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
327 But now since all these must be allowed, tho' the most avowed Sceptick, or Infidel turn Tyrant and Devil too, But now since all these must be allowed, though the most avowed Sceptic, or Infidel turn Tyrant and devil too, p-acp av c-acp d d vmb vbi vvn, cs dt av-ds j-vvn j-jn, cc n1 vvb n1 cc n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
328 and exert his utmost Wit and Malice, in defeating the Designs of the Almighty; and exert his utmost Wit and Malice, in defeating the Designs of the Almighty; cc vvi po31 j n1 cc n1, p-acp n-vvg dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
329 in a word, tho' he out-do the most improved Cruelties of former Persecutors, and tear Infants from the Womb, to sacrifice to Wolves and Tygers; in a word, though he outdo the most improved Cruelties of former Persecutors, and tear Infants from the Womb, to sacrifice to Wolves and Tigers; p-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vvb dt av-ds j-vvn n2 pp-f j n2, cc vvi n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
330 yet after Wit and Malice, and Cruelty have spent themselves, there will still be Materials enough for Omnipotence to perfect his own Designs, in a glorious and triumphant Resurrection. yet After Wit and Malice, and Cruelty have spent themselves, there will still be Materials enough for Omnipotence to perfect his own Designs, in a glorious and triumphant Resurrection. av p-acp n1 cc n1, cc n1 vhb vvn px32, pc-acp vmb av vbb n2-jn av-d p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po31 d n2, p-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
331 And thus I have in some measure performed what I at first engaged in. But certainly this is a very vile way of Practising upon our Faith; And thus I have in Some measure performed what I At First engaged in. But Certainly this is a very vile Way of Practising upon our Faith; cc av pns11 vhb p-acp d n1 vvn r-crq pns11 p-acp ord vvn p-acp. p-acp av-j d vbz dt av j n1 pp-f vvg p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 24
332 Suppose we were not able to form any manner of an Hypothesis, to represent the Possibility of a General Resurrection, must the clearest Revelations be rejected, Suppose we were not able to from any manner of an Hypothesis, to represent the Possibility of a General Resurrection, must the Clearest Revelations be rejected, vvb pns12 vbdr xx j pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vmb dt js n2 vbb vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 24
333 and the Fact pronounced impossible, because we are not able to form a Modus, to demonstrate the Possibility of it. and the Fact pronounced impossible, Because we Are not able to from a Modus, to demonstrate the Possibility of it. cc dt n1 vvd j, c-acp pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi dt fw-la, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 24
334 Certainly this is to measure Omnipotence, by the shallow Projections of a finite Understanding. Certainly this is to measure Omnipotence, by the shallow Projections of a finite Understanding. av-j d vbz pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 24
335 But before any Man pretends to fix Impossibilities upon reveal'd Matters of Fact, he must be able to give an exact Account of the various Modes, by which its impossible for on All-wise and an All-powerful God, to execute and perform ' em. But before any Man pretends to fix Impossibilities upon revealed Matters of Fact, he must be able to give an exact Account of the various Modes, by which its impossible for on Alwise and an All-powerful God, to execute and perform ' em. p-acp p-acp d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp vvn n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt j vvb pp-f dt j np1, p-acp r-crq po31 j p-acp p-acp j cc dt j np1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi ' pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 24
336 Till this is done, to pronounce any thing of this Nature impossible, is the heighth of Impudence, Folly and Presumption; Till this is done, to pronounce any thing of this Nature impossible, is the height of Impudence, Folly and Presumption; p-acp d vbz vdn, pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f d n1 j, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 24
337 And shall any Man pretend to trace the different Workings of Omnipotence, when he's baffled in every little Phaenomenon in natural Causes; And shall any Man pretend to trace the different Workings of Omnipotence, when he's baffled in every little Phaenomenon in natural Causes; cc vmb d n1 vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f n1, c-crq pns31|vbz vvn p-acp d j np1 p-acp j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 24
338 a finite Understanding is not able to comprehend the one, and nothing less than Knowledge, as extensive as infinite Power, is able to fathom or unravel the other. a finite Understanding is not able to comprehend the one, and nothing less than Knowledge, as extensive as infinite Power, is able to fathom or unravel the other. dt j n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi dt pi, cc pix av-dc cs n1, c-acp j c-acp j n1, vbz j p-acp n1 cc vvi dt n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 24
339 Let no Man then be Bubled out of his Faith, by such extravagant Pretences: Let no Man then be Bubbled out of his Faith, by such extravagant Pretences: vvb dx n1 av vbi vvn av pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 24
340 But let him consider, that God who comprehends the dust of the Earth in a measure, But let him Consider, that God who comprehends the dust of the Earth in a measure, cc-acp vvb pno31 vvi, cst np1 r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 24
341 and weigheth the mountains in scales, and the hills in a ballance, can not only Marshal together, all the dispersed Particles of each respective Body, and weigheth the Mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance, can not only Marshal together, all the dispersed Particles of each respective Body, cc vvz dt n2 p-acp n2, cc dt n2 p-acp dt n1, vmb xx av-j vvi av, d dt j-vvn n2 pp-f d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 24
342 but reserve such a Stock of each in the Chambers of Nature, as will enable him to answer, and make good his Promises. but reserve such a Stock of each in the Chambers of Nature, as will enable him to answer, and make good his Promises. cc-acp vvb d dt n1 pp-f d p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi j po31 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 24
343 And since he has plainly assured us, that we shall All rise in our Bodies, let not any seeming Difficulties shake our Faith, And since he has plainly assured us, that we shall All rise in our Bodies, let not any seeming Difficulties shake our Faith, cc c-acp pns31 vhz av-j vvn pno12, cst pns12 vmb d vvi p-acp po12 n2, vvb xx d j-vvg n2 vvb po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 24
344 but rather let his infinite Power and Wisdom answer and remove them; but rather let his infinite Power and Wisdom answer and remove them; cc-acp av-c vvb po31 j n1 cc n1 n1 cc vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 24
345 for we may be sure of this, that his infinite Power and Wisdom will conspire to assert his Veracity. for we may be sure of this, that his infinite Power and Wisdom will conspire to assert his Veracity. c-acp pns12 vmb vbi j pp-f d, cst po31 j n1 cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp vvb po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 24
346 In a word, It ought to be considered, that the sacred Canon expresly place's the Article of a general Resurrection upon the Infinite Power of God ; In a word, It ought to be considered, that the sacred Canon expressly place's the Article of a general Resurrection upon the Infinite Power of God; p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, cst dt j n1 av-j ng1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 25
347 and therefore tho' the Doctrine of future Rewards and Punishments, may not discover the necessity of the same rising Body, and Therefore though the Doctrine of future Rewards and Punishments, may not discover the necessity of the same rising Body, cc av cs dt n1 pp-f j-jn vvz cc n2, vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt d j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 25
348 yet in as much as it resolves it self into the Infinite Power of God, it ought to be looked upon as a special Attestation of the Divine Authority of the Gospel Institution: And consequently we may conclude, that God will find out Methods to accomplish his own Designs, yet in as much as it resolves it self into the Infinite Power of God, it ought to be looked upon as a special Attestation of the Divine authority of the Gospel Institution: And consequently we may conclude, that God will find out Methods to accomplish his own Designs, av p-acp c-acp d c-acp pn31 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 n1: cc av-j pns12 vmb vvi, cst np1 vmb vvi av n2 pc-acp vvi po31 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 25
349 so that neither the Power of Hell, Death, nor the Grave shall be able to baffle and defeat ' em. so that neither the Power of Hell, Death, nor the Grave shall be able to baffle and defeat ' em. av cst dx dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, ccx dt j vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi ' pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 25
350 And then we need not fear, but God will give to every Seed his own Body, and in the same act, change our vile Bodies, that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious Body, according to the mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself. And then we need not Fear, but God will give to every Seed his own Body, and in the same act, change our vile Bodies, that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious Body, according to the mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself. cc av pns12 vvb xx n1, cc-acp np1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 po31 d n1, cc p-acp dt d n1, vvb po12 j n2, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp po31 j n1, vvg p-acp dt j n-vvg c-crq pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 25

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213 0 See Mr. Lock 's Essay concerning Humane Ʋderstanding, Book 2. Chap. 27. Sect. 15.20.26. See Mr. Lock is Essay Concerning Humane Ʋderstanding, Book 2. Chap. 27. Sect. 15.20.26. vvb n1 vvb vbz n1 vvg j n1, n1 crd np1 crd np1 crd.